Charity registration number 1200659
ASEL FOUNDATION CIO (FORMERLY KNOWN AS NBCS FOUNDATION CIO)
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
ASEL FOUNDATION CIO (FORMERLY KNOWN AS NBCS FOUNDATION CIO)
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mr P Fisher Ms Annelies Kowzan
(Appointed 14 November 2025)
Charity number
1200659
Registered office
Piper House 4 Dukes Court Bognor Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 8FX
Independent examiner
David Knight FCA CTA Carpenter Box Piper House 4 Dukes Court Bognor Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 8FX
ASEL FOUNDATION CIO (FORMERLY KNOWN AS NBCS FOUNDATION CIO)
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 - 12 |
ASEL FOUNDATION CIO (FORMERLY KNOWN AS NBCS FOUNDATION CIO)
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, 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).
After the accounting period year end date, the charity's name was changed from NBCS Foundation CIO to ASEL Foundation CIO. This change was approved by the Charity Commission on the 19th June 2025 and is reflected in the updated governing documentation.
The change of name is as a result of the charity ceasing it's association with National Business Crime Solutions Limited (Company Registration Number: 08863690). The charity is now associated with Argenbright Security Europe Limited (Company Registration Number: 13249975).
Objectives and activities
The ASEL Foundation's objective is the relief and rehabilitation of those in need due to financial hardship, ill-health and alcohol and drug dependency through grant funding places at rehabilitation centres and through grant funding national initiatives which are focused on the rehabilitation of individuals who are committing crime because of their alcohol and drug dependency.
The Foundation's fundraising activities are primarily a gala dinner, which includes the sale of raffle tickets and an auction of goods and services. There is also, the occasional private donation.
Public benefit
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 Foundation’s main source of fundraising, the gala dinner, was a successful event that raised a good level of funding for the charity. As a result, several donations were made to a number of different charitable organisations that met with the Foundation's stated purpose.
Financial review
The Foundation generated a surplus and strengthened its unrestricted reserves position compared with the previous financial year. During the year, the charity's operation resulted in a surplus of £5,072 (2024 year end - deficit of £24,646). The charity's unrestricted reserves were £13,333 as at the period end date of 30 September 2025 (2024 year end - unrestricted reserves of £8,261).
Income from the annual gala dinner was lower than in the previous year. In response, the Trustees took a prudent approach to expenditure and grant awards to protect the Foundation’s reserves position.
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Expenditure was carefully managed throughout the year.
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The level of grants awarded was restricted to reflect available resources.
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The Foundation maintained reserves sufficient to meet expected future expenditure commitments.
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The Trustees’ approach remained aligned with the Foundation’s reserves policy.
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ASEL FOUNDATION CIO (FORMERLY KNOWN AS NBCS FOUNDATION CIO)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
Reserves policy
It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.
Structure, governance and management
The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Mr P Fisher
Ms S Bird (Resigned 19 January 2026) Mr S Toogood (Resigned 1 July 2026) Mr T Edwards (Resigned 26 June 2025) Ms Annelies Kowzan (Appointed 14 November 2025)
Peter Fisher
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
24 July 2026
.............................. Mr P Fisher
Trustee
Date: .............................................
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ASEL FOUNDATION CIO (FORMERLY KNOWN AS NBCS FOUNDATION CIO)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF ASEL FOUNDATION CIO (FORMERLY KNOWN AS NBCS FOUNDATION CIO)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of ASEL Foundation CIO (Formerly known as NBCS Foundation CIO) (the charity) for the year ended 30 September 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.
David Knight
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.
David Knight FCA CTA
Carpenter Box Piper House 4 Dukes Court 23 July 2026 Bognor Road Chichester West Sussex PO19 8FX
Dated: .........................
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ASEL FOUNDATION CIO (FORMERLY KNOWN AS NBCS FOUNDATION CIO)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
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| funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Income from: | |||
| Donations and legacies | 3 | 25,307 | 26,100 |
| Other trading activities | 4 | 29,660 | 45,755 |
| Total income | 54,967 | 71,855 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Raising funds | 5 | 42,317 | 45,673 |
| Charitable activities | 6 | 7,578 | 50,828 |
| Total expenditure | 49,895 | 96,501 | |
| Net income/(expenditure) and movement in funds | 5,072 | (24,646) | |
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||
| Fund balances at 1 October 2024 | 8,261 | 32,907 | |
| Fund balances at 30 September 2025 | 13,333 | 8,261 |
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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ASEL FOUNDATION CIO (FORMERLY KNOWN AS NBCS FOUNDATION CIO)
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
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| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Current assets | ||||||
| Debtors | 12 | - | 4,650 | |||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 15,797 | 9,885 | ||||
| 15,797 | 14,535 | |||||
| Creditors: amounts falling due within | 13 | |||||
| one year | 2,464 | 6,274 | ||||
| Net current assets | 13,333 | 8,261 | ||||
| The funds of the charity | ||||||
| Unrestricted funds | 13,333 | 8,261 | ||||
| 24 | July 2026 | 13,333 | 8,261 |
Peter Fisher
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on .........................
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Mr P Fisher Trustee
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ASEL FOUNDATION CIO (FORMERLY KNOWN AS NBCS FOUNDATION CIO)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
ASEL Foundation CIO (Formerly known as NBCS Foundation CIO) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. The charity is registered in England and Wales. The registered office is 4 Dukes Court, Piper House, Bognor Road, Chichester, PO19 8FX.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's [governing document], 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
Unrestricted funds are 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
Income is 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.
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ASEL FOUNDATION CIO (FORMERLY KNOWN AS NBCS FOUNDATION CIO)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
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.
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 debtors 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 creditors 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 creditors 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 creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
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ASEL FOUNDATION CIO (FORMERLY KNOWN AS NBCS FOUNDATION CIO)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
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 | Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
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| funds | funds | ||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Donations and gifts | 307 | 1,100 | |||
| Grants Received | 25,000 | 25,000 | |||
| 25,307 | 26,100 | ||||
| Grants receivable for core activities | |||||
| The JD Foundation | 25,000 | 25,000 | |||
| 25,000 | 25,000 | ||||
| Income from other trading activities | |||||
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||||
| funds | funds | ||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Fundraising events | 29,660 | 45,755 |
4 Income from other trading activities
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ASEL FOUNDATION CIO (FORMERLY KNOWN AS NBCS FOUNDATION CIO)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
5 Expenditure on raising funds
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Fundraising and publicity | ||
| Staging fundraising events | 40,757 | 37,702 |
| Fundraising agents | 1,560 | 7,971 |
| 42,317 | 45,673 |
6 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Support and | Support and |
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| governance | governance |
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| costs | costs | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Direct costs | ||
| Grant funding of activities (see note 7) | 4,500 | 47,500 |
| Share of support and governance costs (see note 8) | ||
| Support | 1,578 | 1,528 |
| Governance | 1,500 | 1,800 |
| 7,578 | 50,828 | |
| Analysis by fund | ||
| Unrestricted funds | 7,578 | 50,828 |
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ASEL FOUNDATION CIO (FORMERLY KNOWN AS NBCS FOUNDATION CIO)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
7 Grants payable
| Support and | Support and | Support and |
Support and |
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| governance | governance |
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| costs | costs | |||
| 2025 | 2025 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Grants to institutions: | ||||
| City Jam CIC | - | 4,500 | ||
| St Basils | - | 6,000 | ||
| The Recruitment Junction | - | 10,000 | ||
| Crisis | - | 1,000 | ||
| Lindale Recovery Services | 4,500 | 10,000 | ||
| - | 5,000 | |||
| North East Youth Ltd | - | 5,000 | ||
| Falcon Support Services | - | 3,500 | ||
| FND.Change | - | 2,500 | ||
| 4,500 | 47,500 | |||
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| Support costs allocated to activities | ||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Insurance | 133 | - | ||
| Computer Costs | 1,440 | 1,528 | ||
| Bank Fees | 5 | - | ||
| Governance costs | 1,500 | 1,800 | ||
| 3,078 | 3,328 | |||
| Analysed between: | ||||
| Support and governance costs | 3,078 | 3,328 |
8 Support costs allocated to activities
The trustees consider that all support and governance costs should be allocated to the charitable activities of the Trust.
9 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
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ASEL FOUNDATION CIO (FORMERLY KNOWN AS NBCS FOUNDATION CIO)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
10 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was 0 (Zero).
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Debtors
| 12 | Debtors | |||
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| 2025 | 2024 | |||
| Amounts falling due within one year: | £ | £ | ||
| Trade debtors | - | 4,650 | ||
| 13 | Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | |||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Trade creditors | 724 | 2,674 | ||
| Accruals and deferred income | 1,740 | 3,600 | ||
| 2,464 | 6,274 |
14 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 | October | Incoming | Resources | At 30 | |
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| 2024 | resources | expended | September | |||
| 2025 | ||||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| General funds | 8,261 | 54,967 | (49,895) | 13,333 |
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ASEL FOUNDATION CIO (FORMERLY KNOWN AS NBCS FOUNDATION CIO)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
| 14 | Unrestricted funds | (Continued) | |||
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| Previous year: | At 1 October | Incoming | Resources | At 30 | |
| 2023 | resources | expended | September | ||
| 2024 | |||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| General funds | 32,907 | 71,855 | (96,501) | 8,261 |
15 Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties
During the year the charity entered into the following transactions with related parties:
During the period, the ASEL Foundation CIO (The Foundation), whilst known as NBCS Foundation CIO and associated with National Business Crime Solution Ltd (The Company) purchased from the Company, management services for fundraising activities totalling £1,560 (2024 year end: 7,971).
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