EAST LONDON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL LTD
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTQ
28th February 2025
-QMPANY REQISTRATION NUMBER: 12409062
CHARITY REGISTRATIQII NLIMBER 1203349
Frank S Lachman
31 Falrview Ihav
tagware
Midaiesex
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East London Sliakèspeare Festival Lt&.
Legal and Administrative Infr>rmatioTh
28th February 202
"WrnDany Registered Number
12459062
2egistered Charity Numb8T
1203349
".egistergd Office
Flat 4
dlebury Court
s)dleburv Road
London
E4 6QE
Directors and TNslees
Elizabeth Mary Shaw
Danielle Elise Ivloseley
Anna Ruth Jordan
-xaminer
Frank S Lachrnan
Chartered Ac¢ount8nt
?4 F8iNiew Wav
Edgware
iddlesex
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East London Shakespeare Festival Ltd.
Directors and Trustee5 Report
I he trustees. who are also directors tor the purposes of the Companies Act, have pleasure in presenting their
feport and the financial statements ol the tharity lor the year ending 28th February 2025.
Directors Rèsponsibilities
Company Law whKh 1$ a150 applicable to charitable companies in England and Wales requires the directors.
who aTe 81s0 trust￿$ of the company, lo prepare financial staternent8 for each finaneia1 year which give 8 truè
and fair view of the slhte of affairs of the compaNy and of the Tesults of the company for that period.
In preparing those financial statements, the director8llrustee6 are rèqimred lo".
select suilabla accounting poI￿leS and then apply them consistenu:.
observe the methods and principlas in the Charities SORP
make jLKlgements and esbmates that are reasonable and prudent
state whether ap￿leable UK accounting standards have been followed, subj'ect to any materi
departufes disclosed and explained in the finan¢181 statements",
prepar6 the financial 8tatèments on the going concern basis unless it is inaFpropri8te to
Presume that the cornp8ny will continue in business.
directorsltrusteeg are respc)n$ible for keeping proper accounting recDrds which d￿¢1086 with reasonabla
accuraey at any time tho finanaal wsition tsf the company and to eriable them lo ensure that the Iinancial
' statements comply with the Companie5 Act 2006. They arè also responsible for saleguaiding Ihe assets of the
comp8ny and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevenb.on and dele¢tion of fraud and other irregulairties.
Principal ￿tIVIty and Charitabfo Objects
To advance th8 arts in East London and surrounding greas and other areks the trusteÈs deem fil, in particular the
dramatic and performing arts, by producing and stsging performances ol the works of William Shake¥peare.
To adv&nce public education Ènd appredalion of the dramatic and performing arts, including stage perforrnance
and production, by providing apprenticèship and training sehemes and workshops, and by providing opportunities
for people of all ages lo participate in the production of amateur performances 2nd creative engagement aotivibas,
including acb"ng, directing, music performan￿, movement perforrnan￿, craft-rn8king, and producing ol theatrical
performances and 'back stage, elernents of stagecraft.
Organlsation and Constitutlon
Th6 c¥)mpany was incorptsrated on 12th Febuary 2020 and is governed by its Memorandum and Ar￿deS of
A8soaats"on. Comp8ny Règistartion number 12459062
The company is limited by guarantee and has no share caFxlal. The guarantees of individual member8 ar8
limited lo £1.
The ¢xJrnpany is a registered charity, number 1203349.
The dir8Ctors of the ¢orllp8ny fomi ils Committeg of Management and Goveming Body 8nd are empowered to
aet as necessary in order forthe company to fu￿1 its obJ"actives. Directors may be 8pptiinted by'the members of
Ihg eompany or lellow direeiors at any ts"me.
RegisteTed Offic$." Aat 4, Endlebury Court, Endlebury Road, London E4 6QE
In February 2024 the comp8ny became a Registored Charity.
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East London Shakespèare Festival Ltd.
Key A¢tivltles:
Performances and key communlty Engagement actlvltles..
In the year 2024-2025, ELSF successfully toured Much Ado About Nothing, presenting theatre lo audiences across 14
outdoor parks and community venues throughout East London. This initiative provided accessible arts experiences lo
communib'es with limited exposure lo live theatre.
Engagèment Programme & Edu¢ation
Alongside the lour ELSF continued lo run an extensive u)mmunity engagement induded ¢xten5ive partnerships across East
London, Mth oveT 150 local councils, schools. and cuf(ural gr9anisalions Invofved.
Key methcs include of activities:
39 Performances- low eosl lickels, family dlscounts
Including 5 pay-what-y¢)u can
15 venues inc. 4 new venues
305 young ¢hikJren p3￿c1pated in workshops, and 450 students attended school matinees.
ExDanded from Waltham Forest. Redbri(Jge, Hackney to also includeNewham, Haringey & Bromley lo Houslow &
Islinaton.
4500+ tickets sold
Youn9 Company.. 22 Young Cofflpany members. 3x projects Sin￿ January 2025 including abridged performance of
Much Ado About Nothing, pre-show monologues performed before professional produclwjf) of As You Like It,
duologue showcase_ Autumn term proje¢t underway. abridged performance of As You Like11.
510 x 3-11 year olds Iwk part in mask-making workshops
2 x Schoc>l matinees + pre-shtsw workshops, £3.50 per student
2 Community Casts in Newhatn, Wallhamstow 35 local people featured in 16 performances (free lo participate,
expenses ¢overeal
Apprentice Actor, paid role for aspiring 1 &24 year old- currently undergoing mentoring with ELSF for drama school
audillons and successfully se￿red an agent and employment with ELSF Young Company & Act Out
40+ Volunteer Ushers
Partnered with 150+ Commtjnily Pathers & Local Businesses
23 Professional paid roles
Flnancial Revlew
Overview".
Flnanclal Overview
For the year ending February 28 2025, the charity's financial perfomiance reflects strong engagement with the community
and SUC￿ssful delivery of ils artistic and educational iniliats'ves.
Income..
The charity generated a total income of £83.540 an increase compared lo £69.844 last year.
Expenditure.. Total expendtture for the year was £76,982 reflecting costs a5￿Ciated with the prOdu￿￿n of performances. the
running costs and set-up of The Young Company, workshops, and wmmunily engagement adivf(ies.
Net Positlon.. The tharills nel assets for 2024-2025 were £26.319
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East London Shakespeare Festival Ltd.
Our reserves are in line with our pdicy, ensuring financial stability for future projects and inits"ative$. I￿1￿1ng, participatory &
educational engagement activities for young people and local iesidents and the Shak5peare producknons.
ELSPS funding sources include..
Ticket income from 'Much Ado about Nothing, and Young Company participatTon
Arts Council England Projectfunding
LBWF Ward funding
John Armilage Trust Foundation funding
In-kind support from key community partners, including free or reduce(l-cost rehearsal space, outrea¢h, and marketing
8UDPOrt
Reserves Policy.. Our reserve balance remains strong al £26.319 supporting our ability to plan for future prOdUct￿n￿,
rK)nlinue our ¢x)mmunity engagement programmes and outreach, and weather any unexpected challenges
Future Funding Sources
To ensuie long-term gromth and financlal stability, ELSF is ft)cusing on the following funding strategies..
Expansion of summer Annual Tour to Include additional venues in Leytonstone, Newham and The Old Royal
Observatory.. ELSF plans to expand tt)e lour lo an additional new venues, focussing on areas with limited access lo
theatre, increasikng both Income potential and audience reach to support our ongoing aotiviliw_
Grant Di¥ersificatlon: ELSF continues to 2cts.vely pursue a broader range of grants, spectfically those focused on arts
education, y)Lrth development. and ¢omrnunily arts, from charitable trusts and foundations.
Arts Council England Funding.. ELSF anti¢ipale further support from ACE
strengthening Local Partnerships.. The charity is committed to devek)ping deeper partnerships Wth local councils
and wmmunity organisalions lo sustain an(1 expand our activities.
Rlsk Management
Rl$ks'.
Relevance of Shakespeare and Qualty of Productions.. While Shakespeare is widely studied. rt may be peTceived as
ouldaled or inaccessible to some audiences.
Community Engagement.. Enuaging diverse underrepresented communities and attra¢linu new participants lo the
2 Young Company could be a challenge
Ensuring Quality and Inclusivity of New Youth and Education Aclwilies". It is important to ensure that the Young
3 Company and other educatsonal acliwties are welcoming, a¢cessible, and inclusive for new particiTranls
Lcoislical and Environmental Risks.. Out(I￿r performances and expansion into new venues present risks such as
adverse weather, cast Tnorale, and perfom1an1￿ endurance.
F1nancial A¢¢essibility." Maintaining affordable ts"ckellng and free participatory programmes while ensurirKJ the project
remains financially viable.
Mitigatlon Measurès:
Relevance & Quality.. ELSF'S contemporary muS1i4Fsaplined performancES have gamered highly posth.ve feedback
from audkences. reviewers. $chools and award nominations for ils professional. high*nergy produth"ons. including
'Romeo & Juliet, {OFFIE nominee) & the Young Company performances.
Engagement Slralegies.. ELSF'S extensive outreach & co11aboralions, alongside inclusiwty training for staff, ensure that
diverse oommunities and new Young Company parti¢ipanls are Welc￿Med & supported.
New Y¢)uth & Education act1vilies.' ELSF priorilises incluslvily through a¢xessible workshops. outreaGh lo under-
represented communities, and targeted marketing strategies.
Logistica1 Planning.. lo manage expansion and logk8tiGg of, ELSF utilises experienced teams and flexible set deS￿nS.
Financial Ac￿ssibl11ty'. ELSF continues to offer Pay What You Can performances. Iow-OOSt participation fees for the
Young Company, free community acts"vrties, and Con￿SSion lickels for students. over 65's and low-income families.
ELSF also bring culture lo communf(ies' dooTslep'. local venues, reducing travel costs.
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ELSF experienced al running inclusive community proje¢ls- Communi
as
an
pnor CC mernberslApp ActOTS having additK)nal need5 Ind.. dY5￿xia. aub"sm, ADHD, Tourette's. re￿Ve[ing alcoholic
ELSF chamyon & put adiustrnenls in pla￿ for pregnant performers.. 3 pregnant wr)men in productions since launch in
2021
Inclusivity trair*ing for teams lo ensure safelwelcoming environment for audienceslcommunity parbcipants
Collaboratlvo Engagement:
ELSF engages in eonb"nuous feedback and collal)oralion wlh community partners. project participants, councils, cultural
oiganisalions, schools and fL￿dIr$g bodies. This engagement ensures that programming is responsive to community needs
and preferences.
Future Plans, Community Benefits & Strategic Growth..
Expanded Tour Reach wth an emphasis on areas with limited a¢cEs5 10 live performance and under-represented
comrnunilies
ELSF increased its lour footprint In 2024 by bringing Muth Ado About Nothing to 15 venues. Induding parks and
community spaces in other areas of London in¢luding Newham, Haringey, and Greenwhich
ELSF expanded our Ac(*ssible and Inclusive Community Engagement programme lo include additional Community
Casts (Newhaml this expansion was supported by ACE, new areas included-. Newham, Bromley- enhancing
accessibilty and broadening rts audTence reach.
Extended Reach in 2025". By 2025, the tour is expected to grow to 18 outdoor venues, , focusing on underserved areas
ilh limited acLess to live theatre
Expanding ELSF'S successful Apprentice Scheme by se¢uring fvnding to add apprenticeships in stage management
and technical roles, increasing skill-building opportunities for young participants in diverse areas of theatre production.
Apply for funding lo additional Trust and foundations lo suppc#t cornmunity projects
Legacy and Fegdba¢k Collection..
Posl-project revEws, community feedback (via Jottoms and consullali¢Jnsl, and ongoing dialogue wth partners will ensure
that ELSF'S projects continuously evolve to alwJn with community needs, maximising long-term benefits and engagement
statement of Responsibllitlès of Trustees
The Iruslees are responsible for preparing the annual report and financial statements in accordance wlh the Cllarilies Act
2011. The trustees confirm that the Iinancial statements give a true and fair view ol the charity's activities and finan¢ial posrtion
for the year.
Directors and Trustees
The directorsllruslees sel Dui below have held office during the whole year of this reiJ)rt unless
otheNqse staled..
Elizabeth Mary Shaw
Danielle Elise Moselev
Anna Ruth Jordan
Accountanis
A resolution proposing the re-appointment of Frank S Lachman as IrKlependant ExamirEr will be submttkd atthe
Annual General Meeting.
Going Concem
The dire¢trJrs confirm that:
A going ci>ncern basis is appropriate for these accounts.
The oompany has sufficAenl reserves to continue for at least 12 fnonlhs afler the date ol signing these accnunts.
This repc)rt has been prepared in accordanee WEth the proviskons in Section 419121 of the CoMpan￿S Act 2006 applicable
lo companies subj¢¢t to the small companies regime.
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East London Shakespeare Festlval Ltd.
Public Benefit
The Tiustees confimi that in compiling this report they havo had duè regard to the guidance on publK benefit issued by
the Charity Commission in compliance Vwith the dtrtv set out in sèction 4 of the Charbtses Act 200e
Related Partits
. t e charitv has relab"onships wilh other charrties on a project*y-proiect basis.
4oproval
-his report was approved bythe t￿ard of trusl8Ès on 24th November 2025 and sigrted ¢)n its behalf by..
Elizabeth Shaw. Chair of Trustees
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East London Shakesneare Festival L
ACCOUNTANTS REPOR-.
Independent Examiner's ReDOrt on the A¢￿U￿L
I report lo the chanty trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year en￿
28th February 2025 which are sel out on pages 8 to 12 .
Responsibilib"es and basis of rewrt
As the charitls Iruslees of the company land also its dlrectors for the purposes of company lawl you are
SDonsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wth the requirements of the Companies Act 2006
('Ihe 2006 Act'i
Hawng satisfled myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the
2006 Act and are eligible for independent examinalDn, I report in respect of my examination of your charills
accounts as carried out under Sè¢t￿Tr 145 of the Charities Act 2011 Ithe'2011 A¢t'l. In canyng out my
examination I have followed the DirectDris given by the ChaTity Commission under se¢ts'on 145151{bl of the 201.,
Act
Independent examlner's report
I have ￿mpleted my examinats'on. I confirm that no matters have come lo my attention in connection witt) the
examination gfving me cause to belteve..
111 accounting re￿rdS were not kept in respect of the LX)mpany as required by section 386 of tt)e 2006 A¢l', or
121 the accounts do not accord with those accounting records-, or
131 the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the %06 Act other than any
requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair. view which is not a matter consi(Sered as part of an
independent exaMInat￿n,. or
141 the accounts have not been prepared in accordance w4th the methods and principles of the Slalement 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 IFRS 1021.
I have no con￿MS and have corne across no other matters in GOn￿GI￿ wqth the examination to which attent￿n
should be drawn in this report in ordeT lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Frank S Lachman FCA
Member Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Chartered Accoijntanl
Independent Examiner
31 FaiNiew Way
Eagwartr
Middlesex HA8
Dated:
24th November 2025
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st London Shake$peare Festlval Ltd.
Statement of Financial Activities
For the Yèar Ended 28th February 2025.
Unrestricted
Funds
Total Unreslrlcted
Funds
Fund8
2025
Total
Funits
2024
Notes
Incom&
Charitable actiwties
83,540
69.844 69.844
Total incomo
83,54
83,540
69,844
69,844
¢xpenditure
haritable Activlty Costs
76,982
76.982
58,645
58,645
Total expenditure
76,982
76.982
58,645
58,645
Surplus for the year
6.558
6.558
.11,199
11.199
Funds brought forward
19,761
19,761
8,562
8,562
Funds ¢arrled forward
26,319
26,319
19,761
19,761
-￿ statement of Financial Activities reflects the results of continuino act￿￿111e$ fof the year.
There were no iecoJnlsed gains or losses other than the nel outgoing resources for the year.
The net outgoing resources forthe year have been calculated on the historical (K)st basis.
The notes on pages I'o to 12 fomi part of these acwunts.
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East London Shakespeare Festival Ltd.
Balance Sheet at 28th February 2025
Notes
2025
2024
Fixed assets
9,408
Current assets
Cash at bank and in haThl
28,287
20,511
Total currènt a55*ts
28,287
20,511
reditors falling due within one yoar
11,376
750
Net Current assets
18,911
19,761
Net assets
26.319
19,761
Thè Funds of the Charity
Unrestricted Funds
26,31g
19,761
Total Charbty Funds
26,319
19,761
al For the ye81 ènded 28th February 2025 thè company was entl￿ed to exemption under sects.on 477121 of
th8 Companies Act 2006.
Ibl No membèrs have require(I thè company to obtain an audit ol 119 accounts for the year in quesiion In
accordanee Vwith section 476 01 the Companiès Act 2006.
lol The directors ad(rA)￿adge theTrr ￿sponsIbIlItY for-.
i. ansuring ihe company keeps accountlng records which comply with section 386.. and
ii. preparing aocoullts whi¢h give a tru8 and fair view of the state of affairs of thè eompany as al the end of
thè financifil y•ai and of itg profil 2nd loss for the f5nanci81 year in accordance with the section 393. and
which othepNise comply wth th* requir8ment$ of the Companies Act relating to accounts, so far 88
applicable to the company.
Idl Thè accounts have beèn p￿Pared in W>rdance with thè special provi5w)ns in Port 15 of the
Companies Ad 2006 applirAb1e lo companies subj8¢t to the small companps regim8. and constrtute
the annual aeeounts required by the Compan19s Act 2008 and are for urculalion to members of the .
company
Approved by the directors on 24th November 2025 , and signed on their behalf by
Ellzabeth Shaw. Chair ol Trusteès
The notès on p8g6s 10 to 12 form part of thése accounts.
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Notes to the Finan¢4al Statements
For the Year Ended 28th February 2025
1 Accounting Pollces
lal Tte financial ststements hav$ baèn prepared in accordanc8 VAth Accounting 8nd Reporting by Charf(ies'.
Statemerit of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their aooounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting sta￿dard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffeclNe 1 January
20221- (Charities SORP IFRS 10211. the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol
Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006.
East London Shakespeare Festival Ltd. meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at hisloN¢al co$1 or transaction value un185S Othe*wise stated in
the relevant accounting policy nolelsl.
Ibl Incom•
Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds. any performance conditions attached lo the it8m¥
of income have been met, it is probable that the income Mitll be received and the 8mount can be measured reliably.
Incorrle frLlm grants, whether capital or revenue grants, is recognised wh&n the charity has entitlement to the funds,
any performance condib.ons attached lo the grants has been met, rt 15 probable that Ihè Ineome wll be received and
the arnount can ba measured reliably and is not deferred.
{cl Expenditure
l expenditure is accounted for on 8n &ceruals basis. Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive
obligation to make a payment to a third party. It is prOba￿e that sethemenl wll b¢ rèquired and the amount of the
obligation e£n be measured reliably.
Costs are allocated to a category either because such Costs arg direcdy incurred in relation to such category, or
becausè they arg support Costs in rasp6Ct ofwhich an apportionment has been made between thè categoriès.
Support costs consist of inlrasttuctuie costs for salariès, premises, office administration. Such costs are apportioned
on 8 r8asonable and consistent b8SlS to the various categories wth a view to determining, as accuratély as possible,
th8 total res(xJrc8S 8XP@nded ft)r each category. The basis of apportionment used 15 either a fLEnction ol staff time
applied to a given activity, or an estimate of the proportion of c0515 8$sockqtèd with the same, or a combination of both.
Direct and Support costs are separately shown by natural classrficats.on in Note S to these accounts for each category .
of ¢ost.
{dl Taxation
Thè company as a règisterèd charity I ntjmbèr 12033491 is exempl from taxation on most invèstment income insofar
as It Is applied for charitable purposes The company 15 also exempt from taxation on ¢apit81 gains.
lol Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered.
Prepayments are v81ued at the amount piepaid net of any trade discounts due.
lfj Credit¢)rs and provislons
Credltors and provisions are rècognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting trom a past event that will
probably result in the IRnsfer of funds to a third paty and th8 amount due to settle the obligation can be [ne8sU￿￿ or
estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are nomi8lly recognised at their settlen7ent amount after allowing for any
tradè discounts dué.
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East London Shakespeare Festival Ltd.
Notes to the Financlal Statèments
For the Year Ended 28th February 2025
2 Charitable activlty
Unrestricted
Funds
Unrestricted
Funds
2025
2024
Project Grants and donations
Arts Council England
Sundry
8,W20
10,000
8,920
10,000
18,920
10,408
18,920
10,408
Young Company fees
Ticket sales, fees, commissiorTr5,
coyoductions
1.572
54,212
83.540
54,212
83,540
67.208
67,208
68.272
69,844
Charitable
Support
ActiVFty
Costs
Costs
Unrestrlcted Unrestrlcted
Governance
Costs
3 Charitable activity costs
Total 2025
Cttarltable Activlty Costs
Travel, hotels and PDS
Young Company Directors fees
Créativtt fo&s
Merchandise and Production
consurnables
Venue fees and expenses
Insurènee
Mark8tlng and advertising
557
8.925
52,446
557
8.925
52.446
2.808
7.038
897
2,808
7,038
697
119
119
Support costs
Examination fee
Slatuloiy fee5
ChaT51ab18 donations
SofteNrdre and web hosting
Depreciation
Administratitrn
750
34
488
750
34
488
470
2,352
298
470
2,352
13
285
Total 2025
73.345
3,637
76,982
Charitsble
Activity
Costs
Unrnstrlcted
Support
Costs
Unrestrleted
Govemance
Costs
Total 2024
Charltabte A¢tlvlty Cost$
Travel, hotels and PDS
Young Company Dirèctors fees
Creative fees
Mer¢handise and Production
consumables
Venue fees and expenses
3fj
1,200
47.367
36
1.200
47,367
3,260
3,260
5,742
5,742
Support costs
Examination fee
statutoiy fees
Administration
750
13
750
13
277
277
Totsl 2024
763
Th8 company did not ernploy any staff during the yèar.12024 None}
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East London Shakespeare Fesllval Ltd.
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Endèd 28th February 2025
4 Fixed Assets
Motor Vehl¢la
2025
Additions in year
11,760
11,760
Cost 28th February 2025
11.760
11,760
Depreciation
harge for the year
2,352
2,352
Depreciation 28th February 2025
2,3S2
2,352
As at 28th February 2025
9.408
9,408
5 Credltor$ due within one year
2025
2024
Deferrod ineome
Other Creditors
Accruals
8.866
1,780
750
11.376
750
750
6 Reconclllation of movement ol funds
Fund5 at 1st
March 2024
Funds at 28th
February 2025
Income
Expenses
Unrestrictsd Funds
Designated
19,761
83,540
176.9821
26,319
19.761
83.540
6,982
The above funds comprl$e'.
Designated Fund: These are funds designated for future projects in the following year.
7 Analy$l$ of a$s•ts ovw fund$
Net Current
Assets
Total
2024
Fixed Assets
Total 2025
Unrestricted Funds..
Designated
9.408
16,911
26,319
19.761
9,408
16,911
26,319
19.761
8 Trustees
During thè year. none of the trustees received any remuneration from the cha¥ity and no expense5
were r&mbursed lo any of them.
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