Follow Your Dreams
Achieved Dreams 2025 Impact Report
Inspiring youth to aspire and achieve
chair’s message
This year, we are proud to present our 2025 Impact Report, themed “Follow Your Dreams.” Over the past few years, we have guided young people on a journey: first to dare to dream, then to believe in those dreams. This year, our focus has been on helping them take action—turning belief into progress and moving forward with confidence.
Following your dreams isn’t always easy. It takes courage, patience, and persistence—especially for young people facing financial pressures, anxiety, or limited opportunities. Over the year, we have seen young people take meaningful steps: attending sessions, learning new skills, forming friendships, and growing in confidence. Each step builds on the last, creating lasting change.
None of this would be possible without our dedicated staff, volunteers, and partners, who walk alongside young people, empowering them to believe in their dreams and take the steps to follow them.
This report shares milestones, stories, and evidence of progress, celebrating growth, resilience, and action. With your continued support, we will help more young people follow their dreams—step by step—and build brighter futures for themselves and their communities.
C.Muller Chair, Achieved Dreams
→ → Dare Believe Follow
Our Mission
To optimise the mental and physical wellbeing of young people.
Our vision
All children have opportunities and security to — develop their potential in sports, recreation, life, and community.
Our goals
To provide services that support youth, promoting happiness, confidence, and resilience.
Turning Dreams into Action
Dreams are only the first step. At Achieved Dreams, we help young people believe in themselves and take action. Through programmes like Empowering Dreams, Connection Corner, and Resilience Rising, participants gain skills, build confidence, and find support to turn ambition into achievement.
This year, our focus has been on the “Follow Your ” — ’ Dreams journey moving from imagining what s possible, to believing in it, to taking real steps forward. Each programme creates safe spaces where young people can grow, connect, and succeed, showing that with guidance and persistence, dreams can be followed and achieved.
impact at a glance 2025
Empowering Dreams: Soft Skills for Growth
Digital & Social Confidence
Nurturing Ambitions: Meal Provision
Young people gain practical skills in finance, careers, and teamwork, boosting confidence at school and beyond.
83 participants
69%
more confident managing money
82%
better equipped academically and socially
“I feel more confident speaking up in class and sharing my ideas. Lately school doesn’t feel so intimidating.” — 16
Learning to navigate online spaces safely while building social confidence.
32 Participants
84% improved online safety awareness
81% reported increased confidence socially
“I’m more careful about what I share online and feel braver talking to people face to face.” — 14
Nutritious meals keep young people energised and focused, supporting learning and wellbeing.
3800 Meals served
88%
reported better focus and energy
78% Feeling healthier
“Having meals here meant I could pay attention and stay awake. I’m not as tired as before.” — 12
impact at a glance 2025
Connection Corner: Resilience Rising: Friendships & Peer Support & Confidence Wellbeing
Arts, sports, trips, and after-school activities help young people make friends, try new experiences, and feel part of a community.
Supportive sessions teach young people practical ways to manage stress and build coping skills.
105 participants
70 Participants
92%
77% reported lower anxiety
stronger social confidence
89%
83%
deeper sense of belonging
gained stressmanagement skills
“I look forward to coming every week. I’ve made friends and feel more confident being myself.” — 15
“Now when I get stressed, I know how to calm down and think things through.” — 15
Stronger Bonds: Families & Relationships
Families develop better communication, trust, and understanding, creating supportive home environments.
32 Families
73%
reported improved communication and trust
78%
reported happier home lives
“We talk more openly now. There’s less tension, and we understand each other better.” — Parent
A LOOK AT THE YEAR
– ’ Case Study Mira s Journey
Mira, 14, had always been quiet. She loved drawing and enjoyed being active, but she rarely joined school activities and often felt invisible. Stress from school and home left her anxious, and she struggled to speak up or try new things.
When she started attending Connection Corner, Mira began experimenting with arts and joining sports sessions. At first she hung back, quietly watching. Slowly, she started painting with the group, joining in games, and offering to help younger participants. Encouragement from staff and peers gave her confidence to keep trying.
In Resilience Rising, Mira learned ways to manage stress. Mindfulness exercises, breathing techniques, and sharing experiences with others showed her that small steps could make a real difference. She realized she wasn’t alone, and that — — trying even when unsure was part of learning.
By the end of the year, Mira had made friends she could rely on, shared her artwork at a community showcase, and joined a local sports club. “I never imagined I could try so many new things. I’m still learning, but now I know I can keep going.”
Mira continues to explore new opportunities, growing in confidence and taking each step toward following her dreams.
looking ahead
Achieved Dreams will continue to:
⟶ Reach more young people and families
⟶Strengthen pathways into education, training, and employment
⟶ Encourage youth leadership and participation
⟶Provide safe, supportive spaces for growth, confidence, and wellbeing
— Together, we will help young people follow their dreams step by step, with confidence and support.
ACHIEVED DREAMS TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's CIO Foundation Constitution, the Charities Act 2011 and "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).
Objectives and activities
The charity's objectives are included in the accompanying pages.
Publicbenefit
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Achievements and performance
Significant activities and achievements against objectives
The charity's activities are described extensively in the accompanying pages.
During the year the charity provided charitable activities to the value of £36,869 (2024: £70,241) and made grants totalling £17,200 (2024: £26,058).
Financial review
The financial results for the year to 30 April 2025 are fully reflected in the attached Financial Statements and the Notes thereon.
As at 30 April 2025, the charity had Unrestricted Funds of £91,621 and Restricted Funds of £3,936.
Reserves policy
The charity's policy is to maintain Unrestricted funds at a level which the trustees deem appropriate after considering future commitments and the likely costs for the next year.
Structure, governance and management
The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and is governed by its Foundation Constitution dated 16 May 2022.
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: C Muller M Grunfeld S Deblinger
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
New trustees are appointed based on personal competence, availability and knowledge and familiarity with the community which the charity serves. New trustees are inducted into the workings of the charity by the existing trustees.
None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the charity.
Organisational structure
The trustees administer the day-to-day affairs of the charity.
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ACHIEVED DREAMS TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
C Muller Trustee
24 February 2026
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ACHIEVED DREAMS
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
The trustees 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).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales 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 charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that year. 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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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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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 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 trust deed. 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.
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ACHIEVED DREAMS INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF ACHIEVED DREAMS
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Achieved Dreams (the charity) for the year ended 30 April 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn.
I understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
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 that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Pini Shebson ACA
CHS Accountants Limited Lower Ground Floor, 13 High Road London N15 6LT
Dated: 24 February 2026
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ACHIEVED DREAMS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
| Income from: Total income Expenditure on: Fund balances at 30 April 2025 Total expenditure Net income and movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: 3 4 5 Notes Unrestricted funds 2025 £ Restricted funds 2025 £ Raising funds Charitable activities Donations and legacies Fund balances at1May2024 68,455 68,455 25,106 91,621 - 1,940 1,940 66,515 58,005 58,005 - 54,069 54,069 3,936 - 3,936 |
Income from: Total income Expenditure on: Fund balances at 30 April 2025 Total expenditure Net income and movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: 3 4 5 Notes Unrestricted funds 2025 £ Restricted funds 2025 £ Raising funds Charitable activities Donations and legacies Fund balances at1May2024 68,455 68,455 25,106 91,621 - 1,940 1,940 66,515 58,005 58,005 - 54,069 54,069 3,936 - 3,936 |
Income from: Total income Expenditure on: Fund balances at 30 April 2025 Total expenditure Net income and movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: 3 4 5 Notes Unrestricted funds 2025 £ Restricted funds 2025 £ Raising funds Charitable activities Donations and legacies Fund balances at1May2024 68,455 68,455 25,106 91,621 - 1,940 1,940 66,515 58,005 58,005 - 54,069 54,069 3,936 - 3,936 |
Total 2025 £ Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 126,460 126,460 122,925 122,925 |
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| - 1,940 1,940 |
- 54,069 54,069 |
- 56,009 56,009 1,755 97,740 99,495 |
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| 25,106 91,621 66,515 |
3,936 - 3,936 |
25,106 95,557 70,451 23,430 1,676 25,106 |
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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ACHIEVED DREAMS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 APRIL 2025
| Current assets Current liabilities Net current assets The funds of the charity 12 13 14 15 Notes Restrictedincomefunds Unrestricted funds Trade andotherreceivables Cash at bank and in hand |
2025 £ 86,262 10,735 96,997 (1,440) |
£ 2024 £ £ 95,557 25,537 10,009 35,546 (10,440) 25,106 |
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| 3,936 91,621 95,557 - 25,106 25,106 |
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 24 February 2026
C Muller Trustee
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ACHIEVED DREAMS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Achieved Dreams is a registered charity, governed by its CIO Foundation Constitution dated 16 May 2022.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financialstatements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Constitution, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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 charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestrictedfundsare available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.
1.4 Income
Incomeis recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
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ACHIEVED DREAMS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
(Continued)
1 Accounting policies
1.5 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 are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
1.6 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.7 Financial instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments. Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include trade and other receivables and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other payables and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade payables are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
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ACHIEVED DREAMS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
(Continued)
1 Accounting policies
1.8 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
3 Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted funds 2025 £ Restricted funds 2025 £ Donations and gifts 68,455 58,005 |
Total Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 2025 £ Restricted funds 2024 £ Total 2024 £ 126,460 122,925 - 122,925 |
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4 Expenditure on raising funds
| Unrestricted Unrestricted | Unrestricted Unrestricted | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Fundraising and publicity | ||
| Other fundraising costs | - | 1,755 |
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ACHIEVED DREAMS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
5 Expenditure on charitable activities
| 6 Direct costs Grants payable Analysis by fund Share of support and governance costs (see note 7) Governance Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Grants to individuals Grants to institutions: Zichron Mordechai Trust Ohr Emes Ltd Other Charitable activities Grant funding of activities (see note 6) |
Total 2025 £ 36,869 17,200 1,940 56,009 |
Total 2024 £ 70,242 26,058 1,440 97,740 |
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| 1,940 54,069 56,009 |
97,740 - 97,740 |
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| Total 2025 £ 5,000 7,800 950 13,750 3,450 17,200 |
Total 2024 £ - - 24,130 24,130 1,928 26,058 |
£7,800 was granted to Ohr Emes Ltd, a charity that shares the same trustees as Achieved Dreams.
7 Support costs allocated to activities
| Support costs allocated to activities | |||
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| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Governance costs | 1,940 | 1,440 | |
| Analysed between: | |||
| Charitable activities | 1,940 | 1,440 |
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ACHIEVED DREAMS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
| 7 8 Net movement in funds Governance costs comprise: Support costs allocated to activities Independent examiners fees Legal and professional The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting): Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial statements |
2025 £ (Continued) 2024 £ 1,440 500 1,940 1,440 - 1,440 |
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| 2025 £ 2024 £ 1,440 1,440 |
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9 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
10 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2025 | 2024 | |
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| Number | Number | |
| Total | - | - |
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
11 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
12 Trade and other receivables
| Amounts falling due within one year: Other debtors |
2025 £ 2024 £ 86,262 25,537 |
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Other debtors includes a loan of £83,812 to Ezer Viznitz Foundation, a charity that shares a trustee with Achieved Dreams. It also includes a loan of £2,450 to Ohr Emes Ltd, a charity that shares the same trustees as Achieved Dreams.
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ACHIEVED DREAMS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
13 Current liabilities
| Other payables Accruals and deferred income |
2025 £ 2024 £ - 1,440 1,440 9,000 1,440 10,440 |
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14 Restricted funds
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
| At | 1 | May | 2024 | Incoming | Resources | At | 30 | April |
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| resources | expended | 2025 | ||||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||||
| - | 58,005 | (54,069) | 3,936 | |||||
15 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
| At 1 May 2024 | Incoming | Resources | At 30 April | |
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| resources | expended | 2025 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 25,106 | 68,455 | (1,940) | 91,621 |
| Previous year: | At 1 May 2023 | Incoming | Resources | At 30 April |
| resources | expended | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 1,676 | 122,925 | (99,495) | 25,106 |
16 Analysis of net assets between funds
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |
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| funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| At 30 April 2025: | |||
| Currentassets/(liabilities) | 91,621 | 3,936 | 95,557 |
| 91,621 | 3,936 | 95,557 |
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ACHIEVED DREAMS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
| Analysis of net assets between funds | (Continued) | ||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |
| funds | funds | ||
| 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| At 30 April 2024: | |||
| Currentassets/(liabilities) | 25,106 | - | 25,106 |
| 25,106 | - | 25,106 |
16 Analysis of net assets between funds
17 Related party transactions
Other than those disclosed above, there were no disclosable related party transactions during the year.
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ACHIEVED DREAMS LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees C Muller M Grunfeld S Deblinger Charity number 1198960 Independent examiner CHS Accountants Limited Lower Ground Floor, 13 High Road London N15 6LT
“Following your dreams is about taking the next — step showing up, learning, and continuing forward, even when the journey feels challenging.”