Trustees' Annual Report for the period
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Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name
The Max Windle Memorial Trust (MWMT)
Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1194885
None
Charity's principal address Greystones, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex
Postcode RH12 3PH
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| David Windle | Chair | MWMT Trustees (unanimous) |
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| Deborah Windle | MWMT Trustees (unanimous) |
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| Ella Windle | MWMT Trustees (unanimous) |
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| Kate Windle | MWMT Trustees (unanimous) |
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| James Windle | MWMT Trustees (unanimous) |
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| Jessica Black | MWMT Trustees (unanimous) |
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
| Name | Dates acted if not for whole year |
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| N/A | N/A |
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance, and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document
Trust Deed.
- (e.g. trust deed, constitution)
How the charity is constituted
Trust.
- (e.g. trust, association, company)
Trustee selection methods
The inaugural trustees were appointed by the Chair.
(e.g. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
The trust was registered on 22 June 2021. Given the relative simplicity of the trust (structure, activities, unpaid trustees etc.) we have adopted a simple governance process in line with the Charity Commission guidelines.
The Trust Deed is the primary governing document, supplemented by a Grant Making Policy (including risk assessment) and a simple conflict of interest policy.
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
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Section C Objectives and activities
The objects of the charity ('the objects') are: For the public benefit to relieve sickness and mental illness in young people under the age of 21 in particular but not exclusively by: Summary of the objects of the a. Providing grants to support the provision of advice and professional charity set out in its counselling; and governing document b. Providing grants to support research into mental illness and ways of enhancing the mental health of young people under the age of 21.
During the first year of charitable status the trustees prioritized establishing and embedding the appropriate governance processes (per the Trust Deed), the Grant Making Policy, and Conflict of Interest awareness / guidelines. These processes have proven to be appropriate and have facilitated the effective management of the trust.
The trust has continued to be highly active and with the continued great support of family, friends, colleagues, and many other acquaintances the charity raised just over £98,000 and incurred minimal expenditure (~£8400 securing 55 guaranteed charity entry places for the 2025 London Landmarks Half-Marathon, ~£4500 on other operating expenses e.g. merchandize stock). There were many events / activities held to raise money for the trust including: runs; swims; fashion shows; quizzes; cycle rides; triathlons and art exhibitions and the trust is incredibly grateful to all the organizers, participants, and supporters (News - Max Windle Memorial Trust, MWMT).
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
A guiding principle for the trustees remains “line of sight” i.e., being able to see tangible benefits for any grants made, rather than providing support to the obvious major charities active in this area, such as Young Minds. The other factor the trustees want to ensure is “sustainability” i.e., the ability to fund multi-year programs / resources such that the impact of MWMT is enduring. The trust continued to receive requests for support, unfortunately the vast majority of which were not consistent with the objects of the charity. As a reminder, after much research we decided to work closely with James’ Place (Registered Charity Number 1121891):
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James’ Place saves the lives of men in suicidal crisis.
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They are a charity offering free, life-saving treatment to suicidal men in our centres in Liverpool and London.
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They stop men dying by suicide. Our professional therapists get quickly to the heart of a man’s suicidal crisis and help him solve it.
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They are unique because their treatment is proven to work, quick to access and delivered in a safe, friendly, non-clinical environment by trained, professional therapists.
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They have treated over 1,500 suicidal men since 2018, delivering over 7,500 therapy sessions.
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They help men in suicidal crisis find hope for the future.
The trustees announced that MWMT would provide support to James’ Place to scope out a program to expand their services for younger men (16-21) in suicidal crisis to help them find hope for the future.
A detailed feasibility study was commissioned and completed
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successfully in October 2024. Subsequently James’ Place, working with John Moores University, are reviewing the results using their rigorous assessment process which has been used historically to assess clinical interventions and their effectiveness.
Assuming the assessment is positive MWMT will potentially support this expansion, subject to the normal due diligence / governance process for funds allocation.
The cost of resourcing the full-time expansion of these important and impactful services is material and would be a significant commitment for MWMT. Having generated a significant cash surplus over the past two years the trust is in a strong position to commit to such a funding profile, whilst leaving space for new projects.
The trustees are very hopeful that the expansion / extension to younger adults will be possible as this intervention is at the heart of the charity objects and is something that we feel very strongly about.
MWMT trustees continue to assess other support mechanisms / organizations in parallel and will strategically seek to support several such efforts with the aim to support a local (West Sussex) program / intervention.
I can confirm that the trustees have read, discussed, and complied with the guidance / advice issued by the Charity Commission in regard to public benefit.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
As described above we have established, and follow, the MWMT Grant Making Policy (including risk assessment).
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grant making;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
The trust has no paid staff, and the trustees are all volunteers. I am grateful to the trustees for their dedication and hard work.
The trustees are grateful to all the many supporters of the charity. Awareness continues to grow of MWMT with the launch of the website and Instagram account (over 1200 followers), and we will continue to leverage these tools as awareness of Max’s story, alongside ongoing fundraising, is critically important to the trustees.
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Section D Achievements and performance
These are already described, primarily in section C. After an incredible Summary of the main second year the scope and scale of what MWMT can achieve is much achievements of the charity clearer and this will inform our strategy and activities going forward. during the year
Section E Financial review
The charity does not currently have a reserves policy. This position will Brief statement of the be reviewed during the next financial year depending on the type of charity’s policy on reserves funding commitments made and the enduring nature of these (as described above e.g. James’ Place and YES across the Horsham Primary Care Network).
Details of any funds materially None. in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
The charity’s principal sources of funds is sponsorship of events in You may choose to include support of MWMT (examples of which described above). These events additional information, where vary in scale and raise differing amounts; gift aid is applied where relevant about: possible.
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including The charity has minimal expenditure as the trustees are volunteers / any fundraising); unpaid. The charity has purchased a stock of event t-shirts and chilli
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• how expenditure has water bottles which raise awareness and contribute to funds generating a small profit on sale to event participants.
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supported the key objectives of the charity;
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The largest expenditure was to secure 55 charity places for the 2025
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• investment policy and London Landmarks Half-Marathon; this upfront payment will result in a objectives including any minimum profit of £10,000 (and historically significantly more) as all ethical investment policy entrants have a minimum fund-raising target. adopted.
All donations made by MWMT are consistent with the objects of the trust and are vetted against the MWMT Grant Making Policy (including risk assessment). Trust funds are currently held in an instant access Nat West Business account.
Section F Other optional information
None.
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) D. Windle
D. J. Windle
Deborah Jane Windle Full name(s) David Windle Position Chair, trustee. Trustee
Date 20/05/25
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THE MAX WINDLE MEMORIAL TRUST
Notes to Accounts for Year End 31[st] July 2025 for the Max Windle Memorial Trust
1.0 Trustees
David Windle (Chair); Deborah Windle; Ella Windle; Kate Windle; Jim Windle; Jessica Black
2.0 Accounts Independent Examiner
Joanne Hill ACMA, CGMA
328 Burton Road, Lincoln, LN1 3UW
3.0 Basis of Accounts
In line with guidance from the Charity Commission for charities established in England and Wales, the MWMT uses cash accounts, also known as receipts and payments accounts. These cash-based accounts are not prepared on an accrual’s basis and therefore the SORP does not apply to their preparation. The simplified accounts report the actual cash receipts and cash payments made in the reporting period.
The MWMT operates with unrestricted funds. These are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of charity and are allocated through the trusts Grant Making Procedure.
4.0 Bank
Nat West Business Account (on-line).
5.0 Registered Office
Greystones, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3PH
The Max Windle Memorial Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales (1194885) Chair David Windle - Greystones, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3PH Tel: 07733 123 156 Email: Windledavid77@outloook.com
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6.0 Annual Accounts for year ended 31[st] July 2025
| 6.0 Annual Accounts for year ended 31st July 2025 | |
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| Annual Accounts for year ended 31st July 2025 for The Max Windle Memorial Trust | |
| Section A Receipts and payments | |
| Total funds | |
| to the nearest £ | |
| A1 Receipts | |
| Fund-raising / Donations | 98,175 |
| Interest income | 2,268 |
| Sub total _(Gross income for AR) _ | 100,443 |
| A2 Asset and investment sales | |
| None | - |
| Sub total | - |
| Total receipts | 100,443 |
| A3 Payments | |
| OperatingCosts | 4,460 |
| 2024 London Landmark Half Marathon ChairtyPlace | 8,412 |
| James' Place donation | - |
| Other costs | - |
| **Sub total ** | 12,872 |
| A4 Asset and investmentpurchases | |
| None | - |
| Sub total | - |
| **Totalpayments ** | 12,872 |
| Net of receipts/(payments) | 87,571 |
| A5 Transfers between funds | - |
| **Cash surplus / deficit atyear end ** | 87,571 |
| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
| Total funds | |
| to the nearest £ |
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| B1 Cash Funds | |
| Cash Balance at start of year | 137,784 |
| Cash surplus / deficit atyear end | 87,571 |
| Total **Cash and Bank Balances atyear end ** | 225,355 |
| B2 Other monetary assets | |
| None | - |
| Sub total | - |
| B4 Investment assets | |
| None | - |
| Sub total | - |
| B4 Assets retained for charity's own use | |
| None | - |
| Sub total | - |
| B5 Liabilities | |
| None | - |
| Sub total | - |
| Signed by the Chairman on behalf of all Trustees | |
| D. Windle |
The Max Windle Memorial Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales (1194885) Chair David Windle - Greystones, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3PH Tel: 07733 123 156 Email: Windledavid77@outloook.com
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7.0 Bank Account Reconciled Cash Statements
Cash on account as of 31st July 2025 was £225,355 being the sum of the balance of the business reserve and current accounts below.
The Max Windle Memorial Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales (1194885) Chair David Windle - Greystones, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3PH Tel: 07733 123 156 Email: Windledavid77@outloook.com
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8.0 Funding Details
A total of £98,175 was raised during the year through a wide variety of individual and team events. The London Landmarks half-marathon (April 7[th] , 2024) was the anchor event for the year raising over £30,000. The majority of the money raised was channelled through JustGiving. More - details can be found on the website News Max Windle Memorial Trust, MWMT.
The Max Windle Memorial Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales (1194885) Chair David Windle - Greystones, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3PH Tel: 07733 123 156 Email: Windledavid77@outloook.com
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9.0 Trustee Renumeration
No trustees received renumeration within the year.
10.0 Trustee Expenses
No trustees received expenses within the year.
11.0 Transactions with Connected Person
No transactions with connected persons occurred within the year.
The Max Windle Memorial Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales (1194885) Chair David Windle - Greystones, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3PH Tel: 07733 123 156 Email: Windledavid77@outloook.com
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12.0 Independent Examiner’s report on the accounts
Report to the trustees/ members of the Max Windle Memorial Trust Registered Charity Number 1194885
On accounts for the year ended July 31, 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 / 07 / 2025. The charity trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with 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 examiner's statement
The charity’s gross income exceeded £25,000 (and was less than £250,000) and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect,:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
The Max Windle Memorial Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales (1194885) Chair David Windle - Greystones, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3PH Tel: 07733 123 156 Email: Windledavid77@outloook.com
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- 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.
| Signed: | |
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| Date: | 19/05/26 |
| Name: | Joanne Hill |
| Relevant professional qualifications or body : |
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants |
| Address: | 328 Burton Road, Lincoln, LN1 3UW |
The Max Windle Memorial Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales (1194885) Chair David Windle - Greystones, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3PH Tel: 07733 123 156 Email: Windledavid77@outloook.com
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Notes to Accounts for Year End 31[st] July 2025 for the Max Windle Memorial Trust
1.0 Trustees
David Windle (Chair); Deborah Windle; Ella Windle; Kate Windle; Jim Windle; Jessica Black
2.0 Accounts Independent Examiner
Joanne Hill ACMA, CGMA
328 Burton Road, Lincoln, LN1 3UW
3.0 Basis of Accounts
In line with guidance from the Charity Commission for charities established in England and Wales, the MWMT uses cash accounts, also known as receipts and payments accounts. These cash-based accounts are not prepared on an accrual’s basis and therefore the SORP does not apply to their preparation. The simplified accounts report the actual cash receipts and cash payments made in the reporting period.
The MWMT operates with unrestricted funds. These are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of charity and are allocated through the trusts Grant Making Procedure.
4.0 Bank
Nat West Business Account (on-line).
5.0 Registered Office
Greystones, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3PH
The Max Windle Memorial Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales (1194885) Chair David Windle - Greystones, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3PH Tel: 07733 123 156 Email: Windledavid77@outloook.com
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6.0 Annual Accounts for year ended 31[st] July 2025
| 6.0 Annual Accounts for year ended 31st July 2025 | |
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| Annual Accounts for year ended 31st July 2025 for The Max Windle Memorial Trust | |
| Section A Receipts and payments | |
| Total funds | |
| to the nearest £ | |
| A1 Receipts | |
| Fund-raising / Donations | 98,175 |
| Interest income | 2,268 |
| Sub total _(Gross income for AR) _ | 100,443 |
| A2 Asset and investment sales | |
| None | - |
| Sub total | - |
| Total receipts | 100,443 |
| A3 Payments | |
| OperatingCosts | 4,460 |
| 2024 London Landmark Half Marathon ChairtyPlace | 8,412 |
| James' Place donation | - |
| Other costs | - |
| **Sub total ** | 12,872 |
| A4 Asset and investmentpurchases | |
| None | - |
| Sub total | - |
| **Totalpayments ** | 12,872 |
| Net of receipts/(payments) | 87,571 |
| A5 Transfers between funds | - |
| **Cash surplus / deficit atyear end ** | 87,571 |
| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
| Total funds | |
| to the nearest £ |
|
| B1 Cash Funds | |
| Cash Balance at start of year | 137,784 |
| Cash surplus / deficit atyear end | 87,571 |
| Total **Cash and Bank Balances atyear end ** | 225,355 |
| B2 Other monetary assets | |
| None | - |
| Sub total | - |
| B4 Investment assets | |
| None | - |
| Sub total | - |
| B4 Assets retained for charity's own use | |
| None | - |
| Sub total | - |
| B5 Liabilities | |
| None | - |
| Sub total | - |
| Signed by the Chairman on behalf of all Trustees | |
| D. Windle |
The Max Windle Memorial Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales (1194885) Chair David Windle - Greystones, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3PH Tel: 07733 123 156 Email: Windledavid77@outloook.com
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7.0 Bank Account Reconciled Cash Statements
Cash on account as of 31st July 2025 was £225,355 being the sum of the balance of the business reserve and current accounts below.
The Max Windle Memorial Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales (1194885) Chair David Windle - Greystones, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3PH Tel: 07733 123 156 Email: Windledavid77@outloook.com
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8.0 Funding Details
A total of £98,175 was raised during the year through a wide variety of individual and team events. The London Landmarks half-marathon (April 7[th] , 2024) was the anchor event for the year raising over £30,000. The majority of the money raised was channelled through JustGiving. More - details can be found on the website News Max Windle Memorial Trust, MWMT.
The Max Windle Memorial Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales (1194885) Chair David Windle - Greystones, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3PH Tel: 07733 123 156 Email: Windledavid77@outloook.com
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9.0 Trustee Renumeration
No trustees received renumeration within the year.
10.0 Trustee Expenses
No trustees received expenses within the year.
11.0 Transactions with Connected Person
No transactions with connected persons occurred within the year.
The Max Windle Memorial Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales (1194885) Chair David Windle - Greystones, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3PH Tel: 07733 123 156 Email: Windledavid77@outloook.com
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12.0 Independent Examiner’s report on the accounts
Report to the trustees/ members of the Max Windle Memorial Trust Registered Charity Number 1194885
On accounts for the year ended July 31, 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 / 07 / 2025. The charity trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with 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 examiner's statement
The charity’s gross income exceeded £25,000 (and was less than £250,000) and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect,:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
The Max Windle Memorial Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales (1194885) Chair David Windle - Greystones, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3PH Tel: 07733 123 156 Email: Windledavid77@outloook.com
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- 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.
| Signed: | |
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| Date: | 19/05/26 |
| Name: | Joanne Hill |
| Relevant professional qualifications or body : |
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants |
| Address: | 328 Burton Road, Lincoln, LN1 3UW |
The Max Windle Memorial Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales (1194885) Chair David Windle - Greystones, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3PH Tel: 07733 123 156 Email: Windledavid77@outloook.com
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