Chaiity registration number.. 1196244
COMMUNITY WISHES (LEICESTER)
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025

Communlty Wlshes {Le0￿5t0rj
Contents
Page
Trustees. Report
Independent Examinerfs Report
Sl8tement of Finanual Activities
Statement of Finanryal Posibon
Notes to the Finanoal stste￿*nts
15
The followng pages do not forn part of the sLitutory accounts:
Detailed Ststement of Financial Activities
16-17

Communlty Wlshos (Lol¢ester)
Trust•gs' R•port F¢x The Year Ended 31 Octob•r 2025
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2025.
Objecllves and Actlvltles
Alms and Objectfves
The objective for which the Trust was established:
To provide relief to those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or any other
disadvantage.
The airn is to Provide essential goods or services of which they would not othemse rec*ive.
This is achieved by providing or granting feaS1￿e wishes and providing special experiences.
Publlc Benefit
The TTuslees have had regard lo the Charity Commissk)n's guidanc* on public benefft when reviewing the
Chanvs obj9Ctives and activib'8s and when making d￿slon$ ¢x)nceming the applbcalM)n of its funds.
The Trustees are satisfied that the activities undertaken by the Chanty are consistent ￿th its charitable objects
and provide public benefit through the provision of assistance to those in need.
Ach18￿m￿nts and Pèrformane•
ain Achigverngnts
During th8 year, the Charity continued to promde supp(xt to indmduals in need in ac￿rdanCe with its charitable
objectives.
Thi$ support induded the provision of grants and other assistance towards essential goods and services and,
where appropriate, the granting of ￿$he$ and provision of Special experiences.
The Trustees continue to consider requests for assistance on their individual merits. taking into account the
needs and circumstances of the proposed benefiaary and the resources available to the Charity.
The Tnjslees are satisfied that the Charity's actNiknes during the year have ccffitinued to further its charitsble
objectives.
Flnanclal Revlew
Flnanclal Posltlon
The Charty had a devicit for the year amounting to £-8.951 12024.. -£2.988). The deficit of fvnds is supported by
prior years reserves and will continue lo be used going forwards to benefft those in need. This is a￿essed by
making a request to the Charity whish the trK)ard of trustees consider. Each request is considerered on individual
merits.
The majority of the income came from voluntsry donations. This amounted to £69,667 {2024: £98,,757}
The balance of funds were derivied from various fundraising actiwties. This generated £26.13112024.. £31.123)
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Cornmunlty Wlshes (Lèlcest•r)
Trustees. Report {continuedl
For The Year Ended 31 October 2025
FlnaTrclal Posftlon - contlnu•d
The charity continues to use a mobile home during the year that will be used lo provide breaks to those who will
benefit from a break. The charity has the use of a minilws which again used lo provide a small group of people
with experiences.
The Trustees regularly review the Charivs financial posit*Jn and the level of fvThJs aVaila￿e to ensure that
sufficient resources are retained to meet tts ongoing commttments whilst also seeking to maximise the funds
applied in furtherance of its charitsbb obj'edives.
Reserves Pollcy
The Trustees have considered the level of ￿selVeS that the Charrty should maintain, laking into account the
nature of its activibes. its antiapated incDme and expeTrJiiure and the to ensure thal sufficient resources
are available to meet its onwing obligations.
A significant proportion of the Charity's expenditure relates to grants and other charrtable assistance. The level of
such expenditure therefore vary according to the number and nature of requests for assistan￿ received and
approved by the Trustees.
The Trustees consider it appropriate to maintain unrestricted free reserves sufficient to meet approximately 12
months of the Charitys core opèrating expendtture. together with an appropriate amount to meet grants and
other charitable commttsnenls which have been approved but not yet pa￿.
This level of reserves is considered sufficient to provide financial resilience in Ihe event of an unexpected
reduction in income, whilst recognising the Trustees. responsibilty to apply the Charity's resources in furtheran¢g
of ils charrtable obj'ectives.
At the year end. the Chaws total reserves amunted to approximatety £118,466. The Trustees wll continue to
review the level of reserves held and the opportunities available to utilise the Chariws resources to provide
granls. essential goods and servKes. ￿sheS and speoal experiences in acLthanc* with its dbaritable
objectives.
The reserves policy and the level of reserves considered appropriate ￿11 be Tevwed by th8 Trustees atleast
annually.
Structure, Governanco and Management
Governlng Documènt
The Charity is govemed in accordance with its goveming d(xwmenl, which sets tyjt the Charity's objecttves and
the powers and responsibilities of the Trustees.
Trustee Selectlon Melhods
The Trustees are responsitAe for the overall management and strategic direcknon of the Charity. New Tru$te¢$ arg
appointed in accordance with Ihe provIs￿n$ of the governing document. having regard to the skills and
experience required to support the effective management of the Charity.
The Trustees meet as required during the year to consider the Chaiity's activities. financial position, grant-making
and other matters re￿vant to the achievement of its charilable objectives.
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C¢)mmunity Wish•s {Lel¢•st•r}
Trustees. Report {¢ontinuedl
For Tho Year Ended 31 Odobor 2025
Rlsk Managom•nt
The Tnjstees regularfy consider the prinrypal risks facing the Charity and are satisfied that appropriate
procedures are in place to manage those risks.
Particular consideration is given to the safeguarding of the Cha￿5 a5set5. the appropriate application of
charitsble lunds, the assessment and approval of grants and other a5SiStance. and the maintenance of an
appropriate level of ffinancial reserves.
Grant and Assislance Decislons
Requests for financsal assistan￿, goods, semces. ￿sheS and special experiences are considered by the
Truslges hawng regard to the circumstsnces arml needs of the proposed beneficiary.
In making decisions, the Trustees consider whether the proposed assistance falls wthin the Charity's objectives.
the benefit that is OXP8Ct8d lo b8 provided aThJ Charitys available finanual resources.
The Trusteès seek to ensure that the Charity's funds are appl￿ fairly and appropriately and that appropriate
records are maintsined of as￿StanCe provided.
Plans for Future Pgriods
The Trustees intend lo Continue developiro the Charitys arAivitses and providing assistsnce to those in need in
ac￿rdancE wth ils Charitable objedives.
The Charity's financial resources will continue lo be rewewed vthh the aim of ensuring an appropriate balance
be￿een maintaining adequate financial reseNes and applwng availab￿ funds for the benefit of beneficiaries.
In particular, the Trustees will continue to consider opportunities to utilise the Charitys available resources
through grants, essential goods and Servi￿$, feasible wishes and special experiences where these further the
ChartW$ objedives and provide meaninglul benefft to those in need.
Refornnco and Admlnlstrntlv• D•tai18
Trustses
Mr Shane Vamey
Mr Gerald V8rney
Mr Damion Cheeseman
Mrs Denise Simms
Charity NuM￿r
1196244
Prln¢ipal Addrnss
26 Elston Fields
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE2 6NF
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Communlty Wlshos (Lelcesler)
Trustees. Report (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 October 2025
Independent Examlner
Martyn Griffiths FCCA
Blacklhom Griffiths Limited
Chartered Certrfied Accountsnts
Valley View
Tugby Orchards Business Centre
Tugby
Leicestershire
LE7 9WE
Bankers
8ardays Bank Pl
3 Humberslone Gat•
Leicester
Leicestershi
LE1 1WA
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Communlty (Lelcestor)
Trustsgs. Report lcontlnued)
For The Year Ended 31 Ortober 2025
Statement of Trustges. Rosponsibilitl•s
The trustees are responsible for preparing the TnJslees' RekKJrt and the finanryal s￿￿ements In accordance wth
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Ac£epted Accounting
Practice).
The law applicable to tharities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare ffinancial statements for each
rinancial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and
application of resources of the charity for that pericrfj. In prepanng the financial slatemenls the trustees a￿ required
to-.
select Suitab￿ accounting poliryes and Ihen appty them consistenty.
observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP..
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and
prepare th8 financial statements on the going concem basis unless Ft is inappropriatè to presumé that the
tharity will continue in business.
The tnjstees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting reth5 which disclose with reasonable accuracy at
anytime the financial position of the charity and lo enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the
Charities Act 2011. the Charities (Accounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed.
They are also Tesponsible for safeguarding the assets of the eharity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irwuLqribes.
The Iruslees are responsible for Ihe maintenanc* and integrity of the cofporale and financial infomation included
on the charivs website. Legislation in the United KirKJdom goveming the preparalion and dissemination of financial
statements may differ from legislation in olherjurisdictions.
The trustees, report was approved by Ihe board of trustees and strjned on its behalf by:
Mr Gerald Vamey
Trustee
27th August 2026
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Communlty Wlshes (Lelcester)
Independent Examinevs Report to the Trustees of Community ￿$h&S (Lèicestèrl
For The Year Ended 31 October 2025
I report lo the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Communty Wishes ILeicesteT) (the Trust) for the year
ended 31 October 2025.
Rasponsibllltlos and Basls of Report
As the charity trustees of the Tnjst you are responsible for the preparation of the a¢￿Unts in arxordance wtth the
requirements of the Charities Act 2011 llhe Act").
I report in respect of my examinatwjn of the Trusys accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in
carrying out my examination. I have followed the appliCa￿e Directions given by the Chanty Commission under
Section 145(5)Ibl of the Act.
Independènt Examln•rfs Statement
I have completed my examination. I confiryn that no material matters have m to my attention in connection vthh
the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect".
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act.. or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records: or
3. the accounts do not compty with the applicable requirements ¢>)nceming the fom) and contents of accounts
sel out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports} RegulalTrons 2008 other than any requirement that the
accounts give a Mrue and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examinalion.
I have no eoncems and have come across no other matters in connection vrilh the examination to which attention
should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper uTrJerstanding of the accounts to be reached.
Martyn Griffilhs FCCA
27th August 2026
Valley View
Tugby Orchards Business Centre
Tugby
Leicesl8rshire
LE7 9WE
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C¢>mmunlty Wishes (Le1￿$ter)
ststem9nt of Financial Activilies
For The Year End￿ 31 October 2025
2025
2024
Unrestrlcted Unrestricted
lunds
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities..
Charitable ac￿vItieS
Investments
69,901
98,757
26,131
320
31.123
138
96.352
130.018
ExPEND￿vRE ON:
charitsb￿ activities:
Charitable activities
Resources expended
Fundraising costs
Governance costs
126.191)
(67,445)
13.761)
17,672)
136.092)
174.7071
{20.5881
11.6191
1105,069) (133,0061
NET EXPENDITURE
18.717)
{2,9881
NEf MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
{8,717)
{2,9881
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total fvnds brought forward
127.417
130,405
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
16
118.700
127,417
The notes on pages 9 to 15 fomi part of these ffinanci￿ statements.
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Communlty Ylishes (Lelcester)
Statoment of Financial Position
As At 31 October 2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted Total
funds
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSET8
Tangible Assets
13
36,389 51,531
36,389
51,531
CURRENT ASSErs
Debtors
14
3,516
80.480
3,162
74.049
Cash at bank and in hand
83.996
77.211
Creditors: Amounts Falling Dug Within One Y￿r
15
11.6851 11.325)
NET CURRENT ASSETS ILIABILMES)
82.311
75.886
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT UABILThIES
118,700 127,417
NET ASSETS
118.700 127.417
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Unrestricted Funds
118.700 127.417
TOTAL FUNDS
16
118,700 127,417
On behalf of the board
Mr Gerald Vam8y
Tnjstee
27th August 2026
The notes on pages 9 10 15 form part of these firkincial statements.
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Communty Wi$hos (L•l¢•ster)
Notes to th8 Financial Statements
For The Year End•d 31 October 2025
1. General Informatlon
Community Wishes (Leicesterl 15 a charitable organisation registered wtth the Charity Commission, registered
charity number 1196244. The principal address is 26 Elston Fields. Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6NF.
2. Ststemgnt of Compliance
The financAal statements have been prepared in aC￿rdance with the Charities SORP IFRS 102)-Accounting and
Reporting by Charities: Ststement of Recommended Practice appIl￿ble to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021
(effective 1 January 2019}", Financial Reporting Stsndard 102 Tr Financ￿1 Reports'ng Standard applicable in the
UK and Republic of Ireland- and th9 Charikngs Act 2011.
3. Accountlng Pollcl
3.1. Ba$ls of Preparntlon of Flnanclal Statements
The finanGial staiemènts have been prèpared under the historical cost conventTron.
The charity is a Public Benefrt Entity as defined by FRS 102.
3.2. Incomlng Resources
All income 15 recognised in the Ststement of Financial Activities when the Charity is entitled to the irwme, it
is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Donations and legacies are recognisetj when the Charity has enttuemenl lo the funds, T￿lpt is probable
and the amount can be measured reliably. Where donations are subject to restrictions imposed by the donor,
they are credited to the appropriate restricled fund.
Income from fundraising events is recognised in the period in vthi¢h the relevant event takes place and is
included within income from other trading activikngs.
Caravan letting income represents amounts received or re￿Ivable from the hire of the Charity's caravan to
the general public and is recognised in the period to which the letting relates. Such income is included wthin
income from other trading activities. The caravan is also made available free of charge to eligible
beneficiaries in fvrtherance of the Chantys objectives.
Investment income. induding bank interest. is recognised when receivable.
Income is accounted for gross. before deductin9 any as￿lated expenditure.
3.3. Tangible FIX￿ A￿ts and Deprnclatlon
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated deprecAation and any accumulated impaimient
losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the of the fixed assets. less their
estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases..
Plant & Machinery
Motor Vehicles
Computer Equipment
20% Straight Line
20% stra￿ht Line
20% Straight Line
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Communty Ylishos (Lelcester)
Notes to th• Financial Statements {continued)
For The Year Ended 31 October 2025
3.4. Cash and Cash Equlvalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and indude cash in hand and dewsits held al call with
banks. other short-lerm highty liquid investments that fflature in no more than three months from the dale of
acquisrtion and are readily convertible lo a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value,
and bank overdrafts.
3.5. Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax as all its income is charitable and applied for charitabte purposes.
4. Income from Donations and L8ga¢igs
2025
2024
Unrestrictgd Unrestricted
funds
funds
Donations and gifts..
Donations and grfts
69,901
98,757
The foll¢)wing donations and legaues are induded wthin the total inc4)me frorn donations and lega￿eS atove:
2025
2024
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
Donations and gifts
69,667
5. Intorne from Charitsblg AGtivities
2025
2024
Unrgstricted Unrestrlcted
funds
fvnds
Charitable aclivities..
Fundraising - Events
Fundraising - Caravan
17.651
8,480
20.069
11,054
26,131
31,123
6. Investment Income
2025
2024
Unrestrlcted unr￿trIcted
fund$
funds
Bank interest receiVat￿¢
320
138
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Communlty Wlsh•s (Lelcesler)
Not•s to the Financial Ststem•nts (contlnued)
For Tho Y•ar Ended 31 Odober 2025
7. Not In¢omel{Expendlture)
The net expenditure is stated after charg1￿1{¢rediting).
2025
2024
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets- owned
16,707
16,392
8. Analysls of Expendlture
2025
Adlvltl•s
undertaken
directly
(see note 9)
Support
costs
(see note
10}
Total
Charitable activities
26.191
26.191
67.445
3.761
7.672
Resources expended
Fundraising costs
Govemance costs
67.445
3.761
7.672
29.952
75,117
105.069
2024
Activities
undertaken
dir•ctly
(see note 9)
Support
costs
(see note
101
Total
Charitable activities
36,092
36,092
74.707
20.588
1.619
Resources expended
Fundraising costs
Govemance costs
74,707
20.588
1.619
56.680
76,326
133,006
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Communlty Wlshes ILeltsst•r)
Notes to the Flnan¢lal Statements Icontinu•d)
For The Year Ended 31 October 2025
9. Dlrgct Costs
2025
Charltablo Fundralsing
actfvltlfrs
costs
Total
Fundraising activities
Cost of goods sold
3,761
3,761
26,191
26.191
26.191
3.761
29.952
2024
Charltable Fundralsing
actlvitles
costs
Total
Fundraising activities
Cost of goods sold
20.588
20.588
36.092
36.092
36.092
20,588
56.680
10. Support C¢>sts
2025
Resources Governance
expended
osts
Total
Employee costs:
Wages and saL4ries
Premises expenses:
Hub shop rent & maintenance
Butlins rental costs
8.008
8,008
23,629
6,661
2,220
1,520
23,629
6,661
2,220
1,520
Lwjht and heat
Cleaning
General administration:
Motor and travel costs
3.355
2.461
118
3,355
2,461
118
Insurance
Printing. postage and stationery
Telecommunicaliorks and data costs
Accountancy fees
Legal and professional fees
Merchant charges
Depreciation..
Depreciation of mobile horne
1,480
1,480
1.495
6.177
1,286
1.495
6.177
1.286
9.409
9,409
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Communlty Wishes {Lol¢•st•r)
Notes to the Flnanclal Slatements (Gontinued)
For The Year Ended 31 O¢tobgr 2025
Depreciation of mini bus
Depre￿atiOn of wmputer equipment
6,985
313
6,985
313
67.445
7.672
75.117
2024
Resources Govemance
expended
05ts
Total
Employee costs..
Wages and salaries
Premises expenses:
Hub shop rent & maintenance
Butlins rentsl costs
2.153
2.153
17,671
6.493
1,119
1.791
17,671
6.493
1,119
1,791
Light and heat
Cleaning
General administration:
Molor and travel Costs
Office build
3.248
22,156
1.720
3,248
22,156
1,720
36
Insurance
Printing. postsge and stationery
Telecommunications arKI dats costs
Accountancy fees
Legal and professional fees
Merchant charg8S
Depreriation:
Depreciation of motHle home
Depreciation of mini bus
778
778
1.325
1.325
294
1.150
1.150
9.407
9.407
6,985
74.707
1.619
76.326
11. Staff Costs
Staff costs were as follows:
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
8,008
2.153
No employees received eM￿yee beneffts {exdudir4J employer pension costs) for the reporting wiod of more
than £60,000.
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Communlty Wi$hg5 (Lelcesler)
Notes to the Flnancial Statgmonts (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 Octobgr 2025
12. Average Numbgr of Employees
Average number of employees during the year was.. 1 {2024: 1)
13. T•nglble Assets
Plant &
Machlnery
IAotor
Vehl¢les
Computer
Equlpment
Total
Cost
As al 1 November 2024
47.041
81,541
1.565
Additions
1.565
As at 31 October 2025
47.041
34.500
1.565
83.106
Dèprnclatlon
As at 1 November 2024
16.463
9.409
13,547
6.985
30.010
16.707
Provided during the period
313
As at 31 October 2025
25,872
20,532
313
46.717
Net Book Value
As at 31 October 2025
21.169
13,968
1.252
36.389
As at 1 November 2024
30.578
20,953
51.531
14. Debtors
2025
2024
Du• wlthln on• yoar
Prepayments and accnwl in¢ome
other debtors
2.016
1,5(M)
3.162
3,516
3,162
Other debtors relate to a rent deposit of £1.5Ch).
15. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
2025
2024
Trade credf(ors
192
Other tsxes and social s6tsJrity
Arnuals
53
1.440
1.325
1.685
1,325
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C¢)mmunlty ￿$he$ (Leicestgr)
Notes to th8 Financial Statements {continu0d)
For The Year Ended 31 October 2025
16. Movement In Funds
Asat1
November
2024
Asat31
October
2025
Incomo
Expenditure
Unr•strlct•d funds
General..
General unrestricted fvnd
127,417
96.352
(l05,C￿9
118.700
Total funds
127.417
96.352
(105.0691
118.700
Asat1
Novem￿r
2023
Asat31
October
2024
Income Exp•ndlturn
Unrestrlcted funds
General:
Gener81 unrestricted fund
130,405
130,018
{133.OC61
127,417
T¢)lal funds
130,405
130.018
{133,0061
127.417
17. Transactions with Trustees
None of the truslgos re¢eived any reMunera￿n or any other beneffts from an employment the charity or a
related entity during the ¢urrenl or previous year.
No trustee expenses have been incurred.
18. Rglatgd Party Dlsclosures
There have been no related paty transactions in the reporting period that require disclosure.
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Community Wishos (Le1￿$ter)
Detailed Statsment of Flnanclal Actlvltles
For The Year Ended 31 October 2025
2025
2024
Total
funds
Totsl
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM".
Donatlons and legacles
Donations and gffts
69.901
98.757
69.901
98,757
Charitablg Activities:
Charitablo activities
Fundraising- Events
Fundraising- Caravan
17,651
8.480
20,069
11.054
26,131
31.123
Investments
Bank interest receivabl8
320
138
320
138
96,352
130.018
EXPENDrruRE ON:
Charitablo Activitios..
Charitable activities
Distributson of wishes
118.3791
{6,3381
{1.1991
{2751
125,8961
{7.0151
{2.4371
17441
Food bank Costs
Repairs and maintenance costs
Other expenses
126,1911
136.0921
Resources expended
Wages and salaries
Hub shop rent & maintenanee
Butlins rgnlal costs
Light and heat
Cleaning
Motor and Iravel costs
{8,008}
{23,6291
16.661 }
12.220}
11.520)
(3,355}
{2.1531
117,6711
(6.4931
{1,1191
(1,7911
(3.248)
{22.1561
(1.7201
{361
{7781
(1,150)
..CONTINUEO
Office build
Insurance
Prinling, postage and slalionery
Tolecommunications and dala costs
12.461 }
{1181
11,4801
(1,2861
Merchant charges
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Community Wlshes (Lelcester)
Detailed Statement of Financlal Acttvities (Continued)
For The Year Ended 31 October 2025
DeprecFation of mobile hom8
Depreaation of mini bus
Depreaatbon of computer equipment
(9,409}
16.985}
(313}
(9.4071
(6,9851
(67.445)
{74.7071
Fundral8lng costs
Fundraising costs
Event eosts
11,097}
12.6641
(8,8071
111.7811
13.7611
(20,588)
Governan￿ costs
Accountsncy fees
Legal and professional fees
(1,4951
(6.1771
11.325)
{294)
{7.6721
11,619)
(105.0691 1133,006)
NET EXPENDITURE
18.7171
(2,9881
Pa98 17