JOURNEY WITHIN FOUNDATION
CIO No. CE027661 Charity No. 1197171 Trustees' report
and financial statements
For the period ended
31 December 2024
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JOURNEY WITHIN FOUNDATION- CHARITY NUMBER 1197171
| Tabe of contents | Page |
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| Information page | 3 |
| Trustees' report | 4 |
| Independent examiner's report | 8 |
| Statement of financial activities | 9 |
| (incorporating the income and expenditure account) | |
| Balance sheet | 10 |
| Notes to the accounts | 11 to 16 |
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JOURNEY WITHIN FOUNDATION- CHARITY NUMBER 1197171 MEMBERS OF BOARD AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISTORS
| Registered charity name | JOURNEY WITHIN FOUNDATION |
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| Charity number | 1197171 |
| Company registration number | CE027661 |
| Registered office | 42 Rutland Road, |
| Harrow, | |
| HA1 4JW | |
| Trustees | Bhavik Nalin Kumar Patel (Chair) |
| Sonya Sethi (Appointed 02/02/2024) | |
| Vinay Raniga(Appointed 24/01/2024) | |
| Parth Bhatnagar (Appointed 27/02/2023) | |
| Mihir Kara(Appointed 16/12/2021) | |
| Independent examiners | Sterling Young Limited |
| 238, Suite 50, Merton High Street | |
| Wimbledon | |
| London- SW19 1AU | |
| England |
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JOURNEY WITHIN FOUNDATION- CHARITY NUMBER 1197171 TRUSTEE’S ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2024
The trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the unaudited accounts of the charity for the period ended 31 December 2024.
The trustees confirm that the financial statements comply with current statutory requirements, the memorandum and articles of association and the Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: SORP applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Reference and administrative details are shown in the schedule of members of the board and professional advisers on page 3 of the accounts.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The company is a charitable CIO and was incorporated on 16 December 2021. It has no share capital, and inthe event of winding up the members of the CIO have no liability to contribute to its assets and no personal responsibility for settling its debts and liabilities. The Charity is governed by our memorandum and articles of association. The charitable company's governing document is the Articles of Association and the CIO constitution.
The charity has a Board of Trustees formed by votes which are based on experience and 'value add'. All Board members consequently work together to ensure the objectives of the charity are met, in order to better meet the respective purposes of the charities.
The charities Board of Trustees work together to make decisions in line with the charity’s objectives. Both existing and potential trustees need to demonstrate understanding and ability to meet needs and demands of the organisation and are voted on to the Board accordingly. Day to day activities is undertaken by a mixture of volunteers and employees who report to the trustees regularly. All major decisions are considered and undertaken by the trustees collaboratively. The trustees are unpaid and give their time freely.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The Charities objectives are described below.
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a. To advance education in the philosophies and practices of yoga and meditation, in particular but not exclusively by providing classes, courses and information.
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b. To promote physical and mental health, in particular but not exclusively by providing classes, courses and information relating to yoga and meditation; and
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c. To advance such other purposes as are exclusively charitable under the laws of England and Wales as the trustees may from time to time determine, in particular but not exclusively by making grants.
The charity fulfilled its advancing education objective by creating online courses in the form of videos which were available online, continues to support and promote physical and mental health in the UK.
PUBLIC BENEFIT
The charity has referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing of aims and objectives and in planning our future activities. The charity consider that the charity's aims are demonstrably to the public benefit.
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JOURNEY WITHIN FOUNDATION- CHARITY NUMBER 1197171 TRUSTEE’S ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2024
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
The Charity has continued to work on providing high-quality educational videos and courses to support to its objectives. Several courses were filmed during 2023/24 and the Charity began to showcase these courses during 2023 on social media and website launch through short videos and courses and written posts about the benefits of Yoga and Meditation and promoting practices for mental well-being across multiple platforms like Instagram and YouTube to reach thousands of people across a global audience.
Impact summary (2024)
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100 + beneficiaries at in-person recovery retreat
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Weekly online recovery meetings serving a growing participant base
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Over 4,000 email subscribers and 622 YouTube followers
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335 % increase in social-media reach and engagement
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Thousands reached worldwide through educational and wellbeing programmes
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
The charity's main aspirations are to continue to follow its core objectives throughout the forthcoming years and build on the progress made to date in order to positively impact many more people in the UK and across the world.
Strategic Outlook for 2025
Looking ahead, the trustees have set the following priorities:
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Programme Expansion: Deliver additional recovery retreats across the UK.
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Capacity Building: Train volunteer facilitators for online and in-person support.
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Educational Development: Broaden course offerings within Vani School and strengthen accreditation pathways.
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Funding & Partnerships: Secure grants and collaborations to widen free service provision.
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Evaluation & Impact: Introduce monitoring frameworks to measure outcomes in health, learning, and wellbeing.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The charities affairs and activities for the period are presented in the financial statement set out on page 9 and the financial position at the end of the period is set out on page 10.
RESERVES POLICY
The Charity's reserves policy continues to be that of ensuring that the total unrestricted fund held within the general and designated reserves are equal to three months of budgeted unrestricted expenditure, thus ensuring that the organization would be able to wind up its affairs efficiently if faced with financial difficulties. Trustees are continuing our policy to spend down excess reserves.
GOING CONCERN
We have adequate financial resources and have the structures in place to manage the business risks. In addition, our annual budgeting and forecasting processes have taken into consideration the current economic climate and its potential impact on both our various sources of income and expenditure.
We have a reasonable expectation that we have adequate resources and control mechanisms to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable fixture. Further, we believe that there are no material uncertainties that may cast doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
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JOURNEY WITHIN FOUNDATION- CHARITY NUMBER 1197171 TRUSTEE’S ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2024
RISK STATEMENT
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed to with specific regards to operations and finances of the Trust and are satisfied with the systems that are in place to mitigate major risks.
The Trustees recognize the risk associated with overspending; however, they can mitigate risks with regular cash flow reporting, reducing expenditure where there is unmatched income and increasing its volunteer base.
Other risks faced by the charity are related to the accuracy of their content. These risks are managed by the trustees by ensuring to partner with reputed and professional teachers, increasing their research, and cross- checking facts presented against multiple sources.
The trustees have reviewed their risk position and are increasing procedures to ensure further safeguarding of the charity’s assets.
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JOURNEY WITHIN FOUNDATION- CHARITY NUMBER 1197171 TRUSTEE’S ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2024
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES
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).
Company law 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 charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
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Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP
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State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
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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 proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
The trustees' annual report has been approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by;
Bhavik Patel Trustee
Date: 30/10/2025
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JOURNEY WITHIN FOUNDATION- CHARITY NUMBER 1197171 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2024
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF JOURNEY WITHIN FOUNDATION (‘THE CHARITY’)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the period ended 31 December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity’s trustees of the Charity, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act (‘the Act’).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Charity are not required to be audited and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements 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; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
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.
Shoolin Yagnik On Behalf of STERLING YOUNG LIMITED Suite 50, 238 Merton High Street Wimbledon London SW19 1AU Date: 30/10/2025
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JOURNEY WITHIN FOUNDATION- CHARITY NUMBER 1197171
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
31[ST] DECEMBER 2024
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Note INCOME Income from: Donations and legacies 2 TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURE Expenditure on: Charitable Activities: Direct Staff cost 3 Administrative expenses 4 TOTAL EXPENDITURE Net Income/expenditure & Net movements in funds |
Unrestricted Funds 2024 £ 224,969 |
Restricted Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023 £ £ £ £ £ - 292,250 292,250 - 292,250 |
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| 224,969 | - 292,250 292,250 - 292,250 |
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| 133,434 69,011 |
133,434 51,849 51,849 69,011 109,108 109,108 |
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| 202,445 | - 202,445 160,957 160,957 |
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| 22,524 | 131,293 | |
| Funds brought forward | 131,293 | - 131,293 - - - 153,817 - - |
| Funds carry forward | 153,817 |
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All of the above results are derived from continuing activities.
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There were no recognized gains and losses other than those stated above.
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The comparative Statement of Financial Activities is available in the notes to the accounts.
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The annexed notes form part of these financial statements.
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JOURNEY WITHIN FOUNDATION- CHARITY NUMBER 1197171
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
31[ST] DECEMBER 2024
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Note Fixed Assets Computer Equipment 5 Intangibles CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 6 NET CURRENT ASSETS Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: NET ASSETS FUNDS Restricted funds 7 Unrestricted funds Designated funds 7 General fund 7 Total unrestricted funds |
£ 730 46,586 |
2024 £ 47,317 194,702 - |
£ 1,095 34,763 |
2023 £ 35,858 183,637 - |
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| 47,317 204,974 |
35,858 194,055 |
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| 204,974 (10,272) - 242,019 |
194,055 **(10,418) ** |
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| 242,019 | 219,495 | ||||
| - 242,019 |
- 219,495 |
- 219,495 |
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| **242,019 ** | 219,495 |
The trustees consider that the Charity is entitled to exemption from the requirement to have an audit and members have not required the Charity to obtain an audit for the year in question.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirement of the Charities Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of the financial statements.
The financial statements were approved, and authorized for issue, by the trustees on 30 October 2024 and signed on their behalf by:-
Bhavik Patel Trustee
Company registration no. CE027661 Charity Number 1197171
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JOURNEY WITHIN FOUNDATION- CHARITY NUMBER 1197171
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
31[ST] DECEMBER 2024
The annexed notes form part of these financial statements.
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Statement of Compliance
The financial statements 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 - (Charities SORP FRS 102).
The charitable company meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognized at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy or note. General Information
The Charity is a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organization), incorporated in England and Wales (company number: CE027661) and a charity registered in England and Wales (charity number: 1197171). The Charity’s registered office address is 42 Rutland Road, Harrow, HA1 4JW
Going concern
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Key judgements that the charitable company has made which have a significant effect on the accounts include preparing forecasts and long-term business strategy. The trustees do not consider that there are any sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustmentto the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next reporting period.
Income
Income is recognized when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and that the amount can be measured reliably.
Donations of gifts, services and facilities
Donated professional services and donated facilities are recognized as income when the charity has control over the item or received the service, any conditions associated with the donation have been met, the receipt of economic benefit from the use by the charity of the item is probable and that economic benefit can be measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), volunteer time is not recognized.
On receipt, donated gifts, professional services and donated facilities are recognized on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity which is the amount the charity would have been willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market; a corresponding amount is then recognized in expenditure in the period of receipt.
Expenditure and irrecoverable VAT
Expenditure is recognized once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified under the following activity headings:
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Expenditure on charitable activities includes the costs of delivering services, exhibitions and other educational activities undertaken to further the purposes of the charity and their associated support costs.
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Other expenditure represents those items not falling into any other heading.
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Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the charity
Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by thecharity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
Allocation of support costs
Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs include back-office costs, finance, personnel, payroll and governance costs which support the charity's activities. These costs have been allocated between the direct activities of the charity on the basis of staff time.
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JOURNEY WITHIN FOUNDATION- CHARITY NUMBER 1197171
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
31[ST] DECEMBER 2024
Financial instruments
The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments.
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Financial assets at amortized cost (a) | 204,974 | 194,055 |
| Financial liabilities at amortized cost (b) | -10,272 | -10,418 |
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comprising all cash and cash equivalents
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comprising all creditors as detailed per Note 7, other than deferred income and taxation and social security.
Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognized at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered.
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
Creditors and provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognized where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event.
Pensions
The charity provides a defined contribution pension scheme to current employees, the assets of which are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund. Contributions are charged to expenditure as they fall due.
Employee benefits
Short term benefits including holiday pay are recognized as an expense in the period in which the service is received.
Significant judgments and sources of estimation uncertainty
The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the Charity’s accounting policies. The key judgements that have been applied by management relate to depreciation rates.
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Donations
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | Funds |
| 2024 | 2024 | 2024 |
| £ | £ | £ |
| 224,969 | - | 224,969 |
| 224,969 | 224,969 |
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JOURNEY WITHIN FOUNDATION- CHARITY NUMBER 1197171
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
31[ST] DECEMBER 2024
3. DIRECT STAFF COST
The key management personnel of the Charity comprise the trustees. The total amounts paid in respect of the keymanagement personnel of the Charity (including employer's National Insurance contributions and employer's pension contributions) were £nil. None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
| Direct Staff Cost | Direct Staff Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Direct Staff Cost: | ||
| Direct Wages | 122,567 | 50,339 |
| Employer’s National Insurance | 7,190 | |
| Pensions | 3,677 | 1,510 |
| 133,434 | 51,849 |
The number of employees earning over £60,000 in the year (exclusive of employer National Insurance contributions) were as follows:
| 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | ||
| £60,000 | < £69,999 | 0 |
No trustees were reimbursed any expenses in the year or the previous year.
The average monthly number of staff employed by the Charity during the financial year was 3
4. ADMINSTRATIVE EXPENSES
| Administrative | Administrative | |
|---|---|---|
| cost | cost | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Administrative cost : | ||
| Computer Equipment Depreciation charge | 365 | 365 |
| Advertising & Marketing | 1,235 | 1,255 |
| Audit & Accountancy fees | 4,680 | 5,100 |
| Payroll Processing Fee | 300 | 360 |
| Bank Fees | 1,675 | 1,379 |
| Cleaning | - | 250 |
| General Expenses | 2,435 | 3,552 |
| Professional and Legal Expenses | 47,247 | 70,868 |
| Motor Vehicle Expenses | 158 | 757 |
| Printing & Stationary | 69 | - |
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JOURNEY WITHIN FOUNDATION- CHARITY NUMBER 1197171
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
31[ST] DECEMBER 2024
| IT Software and Consumables Rent Subscriptions Travel - National Travelling & Entertainment Bank Revaluations Total |
4,034 10,730 - 1,820 4,240 1,878 303 10,107 1,948 3,783 323 205 69,011 112,409 |
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5. TAXATION
The charitable company is exempt from corporation tax as all its income is charitable and is applied for charitable purposes.
6. FIXED ASSETS
| Cost or valuation At 1 April 2023 Additions At 31 March 2024 Depreciation Brought forward Charge for the year At 31 March 2024 Net book value At 31 March 2024 Cost or valuation At 1 April 2023 Additions At 31 March 2024 Depreciation Charge for the year At 31 March 2023 |
Computer Equipment Atcost 2024 £ 1460 1,460 -365 -365 -730 730 |
Total Atcost Computer Equipment Atcost Total Atcost 2024 £ 2023 £ 2023 £ 1460 - 1,460 - 1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460 -365 -365 -365 -365 -730 -365 -365 - 730 - - Total Atcost Intangibles Atcost Total Atcost 2023 £ 2022 £ 2022 £ 34,763 11,823 34,763 34,763 |
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| Intangibles Atcost 2023 £ 34,763 11,823 |
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| 46,586 | 46,586 34,763 34,763 |
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| - | - - - 46,586 34,763 34,763 |
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| 46,586 |
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JOURNEY WITHIN FOUNDATION- CHARITY NUMBER 1197171
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
31[ST] DECEMBER 2024
Net book value
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|At 31 March 2023|46,586|46,586|34,763|
|34,763|
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7. CREDITORS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
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|2024|2023|
|£|£|
|Trade creditors|
|Taxation and social security|7,190|908|
|Pension payable|3,677|1,191|
|Other creditors|-|-|
|Accruals|5,700|5,100|
|Directors' Loan Account|3,220|3,220|
|19,787|10,419|
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8. STATEMENT OF FUNDS - CURRENT YEAR
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|Balance at|Balance at|
|31 December|
|Income|Expenditure|Transfers|31 December 2024|
|2023|
|£|£|£|£|£|
|General fund|219,495|224,969|(202,445)|-|242,019|
|Designated funds|
|Total unrestricted funds|-|
|224,969|(202,445)|-|242,019|
|Restricted funds|
|Total funds|
|219,495|224,969|(202,445)|-|242,019|
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9. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
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|Designated|General|Restricted|TOTAL|
|funds|fund|funds|FUNDS|
|£|£|£|£|
|Net assets|-|242,019|-|242,019|
|-|242,019|-|242,019|
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JOURNEY WITHIN FOUNDATION- CHARITY NUMBER 1197171
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
31[ST] DECEMBER 2024
10. OPERATING LEASE COMMENTS
The charity has no future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases.
11. LEGAL STATUS
The charity is a Charitable Incorporate Organization and has no share capital.
12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
There are no donations from related parties which are outside the normal course of business and no restricted donations from related parties.
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