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2024-07-31-accounts

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

ALOYSIUS FOOTBALL CLUB

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

CHARITY REGISTRATION No: 1196507

Castle View Accounting Ltd Ground Floor Offices

53 High Street Arundel West Sussex BN18 9AJ

ALOYSIUS FOOTBALL CLUB

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

CONTENTS

Page 3 Legal and Administrative Information
Pages 4 to 8 Trustees' Report
Page 9 Statement of Financial Activities
Page 10 Balance Sheet
Pages 11 to 16 Notes to the Financial Statements
Page 17 Independent Examiner's Report

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ALOYSIUS FOOTBALL CLUB

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

CHARITY NUMBER 1196507 DATE OF REGISTRATION 10th November 2021 START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 1st August 2023 END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 31st July 2024 TRUSTEES AT 31ST JULY 2024 Claudio Solari Patrick Rooney Tony Smith LEGAL STATUS Charitable Incorporated Organisation

GOVERNING INSTRUMENT

CIO - Foundation Registered 10th November 2021

OBJECTS

The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of children and young people aged 6 to 18 in the City of London and the London Boroughs of Barnet, Brent, Camden, Hackney, Haringey and Islington by the provision of facilities for the playing of Football and other sports capable of promoting physical health and fitness (for the purpose of this clause "facilities" means Land, Building, Equipment, access to Coaching and Organising Sporting Activities).

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

Sports Ground Hurst Avenue Whitecrofts London N6 5XT

PRIMARY BANKERS Starling Bank Limited 5th Floor London Fruit & Wool Exchange 1 Duval Square London E1 6PW INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS Castle View Accounting Ltd Ground Floor Offices 53 High Street Arundel West Sussex BN18 9AJ

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ALOYSIUS FOOTBALL CLUB

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024

Invitation to Register/Renew Membership for Season 2023-24

Age Group: U16- Squad Size 20 Players

Year Groups: 10/11

League Entry & AFC Pathway

We have entered a U16 Team into the Watford Friendly League; this will involve travelling to away games most of which are within the TfL tube/bus network. Players must be willing to travel and make necessary arrangements as a group or individually.

AFC will assist whenever possible, but this should not be relied upon.

All home fixtures and training will be at Hurst Avenue N6 5XT.

We have now established AFC Football Pathway - See Attached Chart

U16 Players if selected can train with Senior squad of players to further enhance ability and experience.

You could be open for selection for squads of the following teams:

Plenty of scope and opportunity.

Registration Membership Includes

Season Membership Fee

Registration Process

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ALOYSIUS FOOTBALL CLUB

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024

· Applications need to be submitted by Friday 8th July.

SCHOLARSHIP/COLLEGE PROGRAMME

AFC are in the process of setting up our Scholarship/College Programme this will be available from September 2024 for Year Group 12 & 13 for players that have played one season for AFC and are committed to Higher Education mixed with sports, your registration with AFC for season 2023-24 guarantees you will be able to make an application for Fully Funded place.

We are looking to enter discussions with Zero Gravity a Provider of Mentoring services to enhance chances of entry into top Universities across UK.

SCAN QR CODE FOR MEMBERSHIP FORM

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ALOYSIUS FOOTBALL CLUB

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024

Extract From “Aloysius Football Club Commitment To St Aloysius Playing Fields Charitable Trust (SAPFCT) May 2021”

Aims, Ambitions & Benefits of Aloysius FC

· To re-stablish links with St Aloysius’ College and to offer opportunity for both boys and girls to play for newly formed AFC and to establish a link and pathway from School to youth teams to Old Boys and to VETS.

· AFC will seek to gain FA Standard Charter status as soon as possible. This includes the development of a robust Safeguarding policy.

· To start with 3 to 4 teams in Season 2021/22, with a goal to grow to ten teams by commencement of season 2022/23. We plan to have at least one team in every year from 8 years old to 18 years old.

· To provide excellent coaching to all players at all levels.

· To provide a friendly club where players, coaches and parents all contribute and where values reflect those of the parent institution, St Aloysius’ College.

· To improve the quality and performance of the club to achieve continuous improvement not only for the First Team but all teams within the club.

· To assist in the development of the facilities (e.g., Changing Rooms) to continually improve the offering to the School, the club, and the community.

· To explore the development of an St Aloysius’ College Diploma in Sport Programme that would offer Further Education to 16–19-year-olds through coaching and management educational courses. (NB Part of the UK Government’s initiative to improve access to further education for 16-18year olds.

See https://www.1st4sportqualifications.com/centre_information/centreinfo_our_qualifications/qualificationbin/1st4sport-level3-diploma-in-sport-and-physical-activities/ )

· To maximise revenues from Grants from funding bodies such as the Football Foundation, Sport England, Islington Council and more to reduce the financial burden on St Aloysius’ College and School Trustees.

Commitments from AFC

· To obtain and maximise Football Foundation grants for pitch barriers, lighting and additional goals and other equipment/upgrades available – This will be supported with AFC part funding to ensure viability of facility.

· Localised pitch repair and maintenance during season in conjunction with Trustees & OA’ to use grass pitch maintenance fund.

AFC Tenancy Proposal

AFC to become a Significant Tenant for the entire facility working alongside the existing OA’s management and the Trustees and acknowledging the existing formal and informal current arrangements:

1. St Aloysius’ College- Mon- Fri term time use until 5 pm

2. St Aloysius’ College- Saturday am use of Pitch No. 1 or 2

3. Cricket club use through the months of June- August 2021

4. Hurling club use (time/days to be clarified)

5. LB Islington use (time/days to be clarified)

6. Third party team such as Highgate Albion & Women’s team

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ALOYSIUS FOOTBALL CLUB

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024

OAFC/VETS

As OAs ourselves we will work closely with current OA’s committee and bar management to ensure the maximum potential is made of the facility that prioritises use for all teams under the Aloysius badge, we believe we can assist with the continuous improvement of OA’s teams and bring additional resources to the club.

Pitch Condition & Maintenance

Pitch condition and maintenance will be always of paramount importance and the ultimate sanction to proceed to play during severe weather will rest with School Playing Fields Trustees Representative - Mr Tony Besagni.

We fully commit to working closely with Tony Besagni and anticipate the need for localised pitch repairs and maintenance outside of the regular maintenance contract operated by School Trustees.

We are currently assisting in obtaining Football Foundation funding for The Grass Pitch Maintenance fund that will offer substantial grants for each pitch over a 6-year term. This grant application is now being considered by The Football Foundation and can provide as much as £11,000 per annum of pitch repair funding on behalf of The Trustees of the playing fields.

Aloysius FC Performance Review Year 3 Targets

1. Re-establish links with St Aloysius’ College

3 . AFC TO FORM 3 TO 4 TEAMS IN SEASON 2021-22

Season 2023-24 AFC had the following teams:

Watford Friendly league (WFL)

· U7

· U8

· U9 Lions

· U9 Tigers · U10 · U11 · U12

Outside of WFL

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ALOYSIUS FOOTBALL CLUB

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (Continued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024

To explore the development of an St Aloysius’ College Diploma in Sport Programme

To maximise revenues from Grants funding bodies such as the Football Foundation, Sport England & LB Islington:

· AFC achieved approval from Charity Commission November 2021 which enables significant funding opportunities to be further explored for season 2023-24.

As OAs ourselves we will work closely with current OA’s committee and bar management:

Pitch condition and maintenance will be always of paramount importance, we are currently assisting in obtaining Football Foundation funding for The Grass Pitch Maintenance fund that will offer substantial grants for each pitch over

a 6-year term:

Trustees' Responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable Law and the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) including Financial Reporting Standard 102: The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The Charities Act 2011 require the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the CIO and of the surplus or deficit of the CIO for that period. In preparing those financial statements the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Governing Document. 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 ………………………………………12th August 2025……………………………………………………

Signed on their behalf by Trustee ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Printed Name: Patrick Rooney

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ALOYSIUS FOOTBALL CLUB

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

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

Notes
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming Resources from Generated Funds
Donations, Grants & Legacies
3a
Charitable Activities
3b
Activities for Generating Funds
3c
Investment Income
3d
Other Incoming Resources
3e
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Costs of Generating Funds
Cost of Charitable Activities
4a
Cost of Generating Funds
4b
Governance Costs
4c
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
NET INCOMING (OUTGOING) RESOURCES
Funds Brought Forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD		 Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Funds
Funds
2023/24
2022/23
£
£
£
£
6,871
-
6,871
10,979
48,747
-
48,747
49,176
12,594
-
12,594
10,706
-
-
-
-
206
-
206
275
68,418
-
68,418
71,136
65,737
-
65,737
67,747
2,088
-
2,088
846
1,500
-
1,500
1,405
69,326
-
69,326
69,998
(908)
-
(908)
1,138
5,245
-
5,245
4,107
4,337
-
4,337
5,245

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 11 to 16 form part of these financial statements.

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ALOYSIUS FOOTBALL CLUB

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST JULY 2024

Note
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
2
Investments
6
Total Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Debtors & Prepayments
8
Cash at Bank and in Hand
7
Total Current Assets
9
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETSless current liabilities
10
NET ASSETS
Funds of the Charity
General Funds
Restricted Funds
5
Total Funds
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one
year
Creditors: Amounts falling due in more than
one year		 Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Funds
Funds
31-Jul-24
31-Jul-23
£
£
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,017
-
6,017
6,025
6,017
-
6,017
6,025
1,680
-
1,680
780
4,337
-
4,337
5,245
4,337
-
4,337
5,245
-
-
-
-
4,337
-
4,337
5,245
4,337
-
4,337
5,245
-
-
-
-
4,337
-
4,337
5,245

Approved by the Trustees on ………………………………………12th August 2025……………………………………………………

Signed on their behalf by Trustee ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Printed Name: Patrick Rooney

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ALOYSIUS FOOTBALL CLUB

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 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 have 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. Perishable and non perishable food items donated to the Charity for onward distribution to beneficiaries are not valued in the Statement of Financial Activity.

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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ALOYSIUS FOOTBALL CLUB

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 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 period.

The annual commitments under non-cancelling operating leases and capital commitments are as follows: 31st July 2024 : None 31st July 2023 : None

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ALOYSIUS FOOTBALL CLUB

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

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

3. INCOMING RESOURCES

Note
a) Donations, Grants & Legacies
Gifts & Donations
b) Charitable Activities
Player Fees
Tournament Income
c) Activities for Generating Funds
Café Income
Pitch Hire
d) Investment Income
Interest
e) Other Incoming Resources
Sundry Income		 Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Funds
Funds
2023/24
2022/23
£
£
£
£
6,871
-
6,871
10,979
6,871
-
6,871
10,979
48,142
-
48,142
47,217
606
-
606
1,959
48,747
-
48,747
49,176
10,734
-
10,734
8,938
1,860
-
1,860
1,768
12,594
-
12,594
10,706
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
206
-
206
275
206
-
206
275

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ALOYSIUS FOOTBALL CLUB

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

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

4. RESOURCES EXPENDED

Note
a) Cost of Charitable Activities
Administrative Expenses
Coaching Costs
Equipment Costs
Kit Costs
League Registration Fees
Pitch & Pavilion Hire
Sundry Expenses
Tournament Costs
Travel & Subsistence
b) Cost of Generating Funds
Café Costs
c) Governance Costs
Independent Examiners Fees
9
Legal & Professional Fees		 Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Funds
Funds
2023/24
2022/23
£
£
£
£
85
-
85
1,814
34,643
-
34,643
25,104
503
-
503
9,717
-
-
-
6,560
5,269
-
5,269
450
20,230
-
20,230
22,462
-
-
-
743
5,008
-
5,008
751
-
-
-
145
65,737
-
65,737
67,747
2,088
-
2,088
846
2,088
-
2,088
846
900
-
900
780
600
-
600
625
1,500
-
1,500
1,405

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ALOYSIUS FOOTBALL CLUB

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

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

5. RESTRICTED FUNDS

The CIO held no Restricted Funds during this or the previous financial period.

6. INVESTMENTS

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

7. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND

Cash at Bank & in Hand
8. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS
Sundry Debtors		 Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Fund
Fund
31-Jul-24
31-Jul-23
£
£
£
£
6,017
-
6,017
6,025
6,017
-
6,017
6,025
Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Fund
Fund
31-Jul-24
31-Jul-23
£
£
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Independent Examiners Fees
Sundry Creditors		 Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Fund
Fund
31-Jul-24
31-Jul-23
£
£
£
£
900
-
900
780
780
-
780
-
1,680
-
1,680
780

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

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

11. NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

Fixed Asset Investments
Net Current Assets
Long Term Liabilities		 Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Funds
Funds
31-Jul-24
31-Jul-23
£
£
£
£
-
-
-
-
4,337
-
4,337
5,245
-
-
-
-
4,337
-
4,337
5,245

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ALOYSIUS FOOTBALL CLUB

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

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

12. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS

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

13. TRUSTEES AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES

The only payments made to the Trustees consisted of reimbursements of expenses incurred in furthering the Charity's objects and no direct benefits were received by the Trustees during the financial period.

No other 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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ALOYSIUS FOOTBALL CLUB

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS

Report to the trustees/ members of Aloysius Football Club on the accounts for the year ended 31st July 2024 set out on pages 9 to 16.

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: 14th August 2025

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