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2024-03-31-accounts

Registered number: CE028607 Charity number: 1198257

ITS NEVER YOU

(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

ITS NEVER YOU

(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

CONTENTS

Page
Reference and Administrative Details of the Charity, its Trustees and Advisers 1
Trustees' Report 2 - 5
Independent Examiner's Report 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7
Balance Sheet 8 - 9
Notes to the Financial Statements 10 - 20

ITS NEVER YOU

(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Trustees CM Menai-Davis, Chair
J Bartram
FM Menai-Davis (resigned 1 April 2024)
J Jenas
MA Menai-Davis
A Pritchard
GG Kray
T Nelson

Company registered number CE028607 Charity registered number 1198257 Registered office The Shire London St. Albans Road Barnet EN5 4RE Accountants Ashings Limited Chartered Accountants Northside House Mount Pleasant Cockfosters Herts EN4 9EB

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ITS NEVER YOU

(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the year 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. The Annual Report serves the purposes of both a Trustees' report and a directors' report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the Annual Report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019).

Since the Charity qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic Report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted.

It's Never You has had a transformative year, making significant strides in fundraising, parent support, and advocacy. Through our dedicated efforts, we have expanded our reach, enhanced our services, and strengthened our influence in advocating for parents of children with cancer. Below is a summary of our key achievements for the year.

Objectives and activities

a. Policies and objectives

For the benefit of the public to preserve and protect the health of families who have children with life limiting illnesses by providing and assisting in the provision of advice, facilities and equipment not normally provided by the statutory authorities.

In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.

b. Strategies for achieving objectives

Supporting the parents of children with cancer via a social media platform.

c. Activities undertaken to achieve objectives

Providing tangible goods to parents in hospital settings. Creating a community between parents whose children are undergoing or have undergone treatment for cancer.

d. Main activities undertaken to further the Charity's purposes for the public benefit

For the benefit of the public to preserve and protect the health of families who have children with life limiting illness by providing and assisting in the provision of advices, facilities and equipment not normally provided by the statutory authorities.

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ITS NEVER YOU

(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Achievements and performance

a. Main achievements of the Charity

Support for Parents

A core part of our work is supporting parents of children with cancer, and this year saw remarkable growth in our services. Our Children’s Cancer Platform has continued to expand, and we are now present in nearly every paediatric oncology hospital across the UK. This allows us to offer direct support, resources, and guidance to families in need.

Key achievements in parent support include:

Advocacy and Legislative Impact

This year has been a milestone in our advocacy efforts, as we continue to push for policy changes that benefit families facing childhood cancer.

b. Fundraising activities and income generation

This year, we participated in several major fundraising events that not only raised essential funds but also increased awareness of our cause. Our notable fundraising initiatives included:

These events not only provided crucial financial support but also played a key role in growing the profile of It's Never You, fostering new partnerships, and engaging more supporters in our mission.

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ITS NEVER YOU (A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Financial review

a. Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.

b. Reserves policy

The charity aims to maintain sufficient reserves to support its activities and objectives.

Structure, governance and management

a. Constitution

Its Never You is registered as a charitable incorporated organisation and was set up by a Memorandum of Association dated 15 March 2022.

b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees

The management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Memorandum of Association.

Members' liability

The members of the Charity guarantee to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 to the assets of the Charity in the event of winding up.

Conclusion and future goals

2023 has been a year of remarkable growth for It's Never You. Through fundraising, expanded parent support services, and impactful advocacy, we have made significant strides in ensuring that parents of children with cancer receive the support they deserve.

Our goals for the coming year include:

We are deeply grateful to all our supporters, donors, and partners who have helped make this progress possible. With continued dedication, we look forward to achieving even greater milestones in the coming year.

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ITS NEVER YOU (A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Statement of Trustees' responsibilities

The Trustees (who are also the directors of the Charity for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' 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. Under company law, the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and 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 Companies Act 2006. 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 order of the members of the board of Trustees on 18 March 2025 and signed on their behalf by:

Ceri Morys Menai-Davis Signed on 19/03/25 @ 12:11

CM Menai-Davis

(Chair of Trustees)

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ITS NEVER YOU (A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Its Never You ('the Charity')

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the Trustees of the Charity (and its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts 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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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

  4. 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.

This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent Examiner's Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.

Signed on 19/03/25 @ 17:16

Signed: Dated: 18 March 2025

Darryl Ashing

FCA

c/o Ashings Limited Northside House Mount Pleasant Barnet EN4 9EB

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ITS NEVER YOU

(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
Other trading activities
Total income
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
4
Charitable activities
5
Total expenditure
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
102,284
-
102,284
11,928
37,399
49,327
52,957
154,808
52,957
207,765
Total
funds
2024
£
102,284
-
102,284
11,928
37,399
49,327
52,957
154,808
52,957
207,765
Total
funds
2023
£
171,906
1,459
173,365
8,276
10,281
18,557
154,808
-
154,808
154,808

The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The notes on pages 10 to 20 form part of these financial statements.

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ITS NEVER YOU

(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation) REGISTERED NUMBER: CE028607

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2024

Note
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
9
Tangible assets
10
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
11
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Net assets excluding pension asset
Total net assets
Charity funds
Restricted funds
13
Unrestricted funds
General funds
13
Total unrestricted funds
13
Total funds
170,313
170,313
(2,676)
207,766
2024
£
38,469
1,660
40,129
167,637
207,766
207,766
207,766
-
207,766
207,766
125,542
125,542
(2,629)
154,808
2023
£
29,505
2,390
31,895
122,913
154,808
154,808
154,808
-
154,808
154,808

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ITS NEVER YOU

(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation) REGISTERED NUMBER: CE028607

BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT 31 MARCH 2024

The Charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006.

The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 18 March 2025 and signed on their behalf by:

Ceri Morys Menai-Davis Signed on 19/03/25 @ 12:11

CM Menai-Davis

(Chair of Trustees)

The notes on pages 10 to 20 form part of these financial statements.

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ITS NEVER YOU

(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1. Accounting policies

1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

Its Never You meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

1.2 Income

All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

1.3 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the Charity to raise funds for its charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and non-charitable trading.

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

1.4 Research and development

Development costs are capitalised within intangible assets where they can be identified with a specific product or project anticipated to produce future benefits, and are amortised on the straight line basis over the anticipated life of the benefits arising from the completed product or project.

Deferred research and development costs are reviewed annually, and where future benefits are deemed to have ceased or to be in doubt, the balance of any related research and development is written off to the Statement of Financial Activities.

1.5 Intangible assets and amortisation

Intangible assets costing £NIL or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable, and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.

Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

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ITS NEVER YOU

(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1. Accounting policies (continued)

1.5 Intangible assets and amortisation (continued)

Amortisation is provided on intangible assets at rates calculated to write off the cost of each asset on a straight-line basis over its expected useful life.

Amortisation is provided on the following bases:

Patents - 10 % Straight line
Development expenditure - 10 % Straight line
Trademarks - 10 % Straight line

1.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets costing £NIL or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.

Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Computer equipment - 15% Straight line

1.7 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and 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.

1.8 Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities as a finance cost.

1.9 Financial instruments

The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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ITS NEVER YOU

(A Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1. Accounting policies (continued)

1.10 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

2. General information

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS102.

The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation incorporated in England with registered office situated at The Shire London, St. Albans Road, Barnet EN5 4RE.

3. Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
Donations
102,284
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Donations
171,906
Total
funds
2024
£
102,284
Total
funds
2023
£
171,906

4. Expenditure on raising funds

Costs of raising voluntary income

Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
Third party subscriptions
446
Publicity
9,669
Hire of venue
291
Bank charges
(16)
10,390
Total
funds
2024
£
446
9,669
291
(16
10,390

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

4. Expenditure on raising funds (continued)

Costs of raising voluntary income (continued)

Third party subscriptions
Publicity
Hire of venue
Bank charges
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
210
5,014
2,351
27
7,602
Total
funds
2023
£
210
5,014
2,351
27
7,602
Other trading expenses
Unrestricted Total
funds funds
2024 2024
£ £
Charity trading expenses 1,538 1,538

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

4. Expenditure on raising funds (continued)

Other trading expenses (continued)

Unrestricted Total
funds funds
2023 2023
£ £
Charity trading expenses 675 675

5. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities

Summary by fund type

Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
Support website
7,142
Family support activities
24,888
Amortisation and depreciation
5,369
37,399
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Support website
1,874
Legal costs
430
Family support activities
4,163
Amortisation and depreciation
3,814
10,281
Total
2024
£
7,142
24,888
5,369
37,399
Total
2023
£
1,874
430
4,163
3,814
10,281

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

6. Analysis of expenditure by activities

Activities
undertaken
directly
2024
£
General
-
Family support activities
24,888
Amortisation and depreciation
5,369
30,257
Activities
undertaken
directly
2023
£
Support website
-
Legal costs
-
Family support activities
4,163
Amortisation and depreciation
3,814
7,977
7.
Independent examiner's remuneration
Fees payable to the Charity's independent examiner for the independent
examination of the Charity's annual accounts
Fees payable to the Charity's independent examiner in respect of:
All other services not included above
Support
costs
2024
£
7,141
-
-
7,141
Support
costs
2023
£
1,874
430
-
-
2,304
2024
£
420
780
Total
funds
2024
£
7,141
24,888
5,369
37,399
Total
funds
2023
£
1,874
430
4,163
3,814
10,281
2023
£
420
780

8. Trustees' remuneration and expenses

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2023 - £NIL) .

During the year ended 31 March 2024, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2023 - £NIL) .

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

9. Intangible assets

Cost
At 1 April 2023
Additions
At 31 March 2024
Amortisation
At 1 April 2023
Charge for the year
At 31 March 2024
Net book value
At 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2023
Patents
£
7,186
-
7,186
719
719
1,437
5,749
6,467
Develop-
ment
£
24,587
12,854
37,441
2,459
3,744
6,203
31,238
22,128
Trademarks
£
1,010
750
1,760
101
176
277
1,483
909
Total
£
32,783
13,604
46,387
3,279
4,639
7,917
38,470
29,504

10. Tangible fixed assets

Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2023
At 31 March 2024
Depreciation
At 1 April 2023
Charge for the year
At 31 March 2024
Computer
equipment
£
2,926
2,926
536
730
1,266

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

10. Tangible fixed assets (continued)

Net book value
At 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2023
Computer
equipment
£
1,660
2,390

11. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
12.
Financial instruments
Financial assets
Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure
2024
£
156
2,520
2,676
2024
£
170,313
2023
£
1,429
1,200
2,629
2023
£
125,541

Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure comprise bank & cash balances.

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ITS NEVER YOU

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

13. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current year

Unrestricted funds
General Funds - all funds
Donations
Fundraising
Charity trading expenses
Family Support activities
Support costs
Accountancy
Depreciation
Balance at 1
April 2023
£
154,808
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
154,808
Income
£
-
102,284
-
-
-
-
-
-
102,284
Expenditure
£
-
-
(10,391)
(1,538)
(24,888)
(5,820)
(1,320)
(5,369)
(49,326)
Balance at
31 March
2024
£
154,808
102,284
(10,391)
(1,538)
(24,888)
(5,820)
(1,320)
(5,369)
207,766

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

13. Statement of funds (continued)

Statement of funds - prior year

Unrestricted funds
Donations
Fundraising
Family Support activities
Income
£
173,365
-
-
173,365
Expenditure
£
-
(8,276)
(10,281)
(18,557)
Balance at
31 March
2023
£
173,365
(8,276)
(10,281)
154,808

14. Summary of funds

Summary of funds - current year

General funds
Summary of funds - prior year
General funds
Balance at 1
April 2023
£
154,808
Income
£
102,284
Income
£
173,365
Expenditure
£
(49,326)
Expenditure
£
(18,557)
Balance at
31 March
2024
£
207,766
Balance at
31 March
2023
£
154,808

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

15. Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds - current period

Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
Tangible fixed assets
1,660
Intangible fixed assets
38,469
Current assets
170,313
Creditors due within one year
(2,676)
Total
207,766
Total
funds
2024
£
1,660
38,469
170,313
(2,676)
207,766

16. Members' liability

Each member of the charitable company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company in the event of it being wound up while he/she is a member, or within one year after he/she ceases to be a member, such amount as may be required, not exceeding £NIL for the debts and liabilities contracted before he/she ceases to be a member.

17. Related party transactions

During the period under review the charity entered into certain transactions with related parties. The charity reimbursed the chair CM Menai-Davis £1,854 for costs incurred on behalf of the charity. An amount of £1,429 was outstanding at the year end.

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