Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 31 03 2024 To 31 03 2025
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name The Hunchman Trust
Other names charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any) 1204839
Charity's principal address 69 WEIR ROAD
LONDON Postcode SW19 8UG
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Benjamin Smith Chair
2 Charles Smith
3 William Smith
4 William Greenhalgh
5 Chester Allen
6 Charlie Steen
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) CIO How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) We have had the same trustees from the outset Trustee selection methods (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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The trustees of The Hunchman Trust are committed to maintaining strong
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You may choose to include governance and transparent decision-making across all areas of the
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additional information, where charity’s work.
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relevant, about: policies and procedures Trustee Induction and Training adopted for the induction and New trustees receive an induction that covers the charity’s governing training of trustees; document, objectives, policies, and key operational procedures. They are also briefed on the roles and responsibilities of trustees in line with Charity
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the charity’s organisational Commission guidance (CC3: The Essential Trustee ). Where appropriate, structure and any wider trustees are encouraged to attend external training sessions or seek network with which the charity guidance to ensure they remain informed of best practice in charity works; governance and compliance.
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relationship with any related Organisational Structure and Networks
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parties; The charity is governed by its Board of Trustees, which meets quarterly as
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trustees’ consideration of a minimum to review progress, approve grants, and oversee financial and major risks and the system operational matters. The day-to-day administration is carried out by the and procedures to manage trustees on a voluntary basis, supported by a small group of volunteers them. and external advisors where needed.
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The Hunchman Trust also collaborates closely with community organisations, event partners, and brand sponsors who share its mission of supporting young people through grief and promoting mental wellbeing through physical challenges.
Related Parties The charity maintains transparent relationships with related individuals and entities. Where trustees or their close connections are involved in charitable activities (such as fundraising events or partner organisations), any potential conflicts of interest are declared and managed in line with the Trust’s conflict of interest policy. No trustee or related party has received any personal benefit from the charity’s funds during the reporting period.
Risk Management
The trustees regularly review the major risks facing the charity, including financial sustainability, event safety, and reputational risk. Systems have been established to mitigate these risks, such as maintaining appropriate insurance cover, financial oversight through regular reporting, and careful selection of partner organisations. The trustees continue to monitor the effectiveness of these controls and adapt them as the charity grows.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
The object of the CIO is to further such purposes which are exclusively charitable within the laws of England and Wales as may be determined from time to time by the charity trustees, in particular but not limited to funding mental health support for people who become bereaved by suicide or otherwise.
The Hunchman Trust exists to support young people who are grieving the loss of a loved one, with a particular focus on those affected by suicide. Through grant-giving and endurance-based community events, the Trust promotes resilience, connection, and mental wellbeing, helping young people find strength through shared experience and physical challenge. During the reporting year, the Trust continued to deliver activities that directly advance its charitable objectives through both fundraising events and grant-making.
Fundraising Events
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
The Trust organised several major fundraising events that brought communities together in support of its mission:
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The Hunchman Gala Dinner, which united supporters and partners for an evening of fundraising and awareness.
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The Double Marathon 2025, a two-day endurance challenge along the Thames Path involving over 50 runners and extensive volunteer support, raising funds and awareness for grief-related causes.
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The Hunchman Charity Cricket Match, held in collaboration with community partners, combining sport and social connection to raise additional funds.
Together, these events not only raised vital income but also provided opportunities for open conversation around loss, resilience, and mental wellbeing.
(Please refer to our website for full details on these events.)
Grants Awarded
The Trust awarded grants to partner organisations delivering meaningful support to those affected by bereavement and suicide:
£20,000 to Winston’s Wish to help fund key services for young people coping with grief.
- £50,000 to Suicide&Co to support the development of a suicide bereavement app, providing accessible resources and guidance for those navigating loss. (Please refer to our website for full details on grant activity.)
In addition to these grants, the Trust has retained significant funds to be allocated in the coming year. The trustees are actively reviewing new applications and partnerships to ensure this money is distributed effectively to organisations and projects that align with the charity’s mission and values. (Please refer to our website for full details on grant activity.)
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
We are deeply grateful to the many volunteers who generously give their time and energy to support our events. Their contribution is invaluable to everything we do.
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
As a charity, our aim is for at least 80% of our income to go directly towards our purpose through grant-making. The remaining 20%, which covers the costs of running the charity and delivering events, is funded entirely through Gift Aid, event sponsorship, and ticket sales. This structure ensures that 100% of public donations go directly towards supporting people who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
The past year marked a period of strong growth and meaningful progress for The Hunchman Trust, both in fundraising and in its ability to support young people affected by grief and suicide.
Grant-Giving Achievements
The Trust distributed a total of £70,000 in grants to two leading charities providing specialist bereavement support:
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£20,000 to Winston’s Wish to help fund key services for young people experiencing grief.
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£50,000 to Suicide&Co to support the development of a suicide bereavement app, expanding access to vital digital support and resources.
In addition to these grants, the Trust retains significant funds that will be distributed over the coming year. The trustees are currently reviewing further applications to ensure this funding reaches projects that align closely with the charity’s mission of supporting young people through loss.
(Please refer to our website for full details on grant activity.)
Fundraising and Community Events
The Trust also delivered a series of major fundraising events that strengthened community engagement and generated significant income to support its charitable aims:
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The Hunchman Gala Dinner brought together supporters, donors, and partners for an evening that raised vital funds and awareness of the Trust’s mission.
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The Double Marathon 2025, a two-day endurance event along the Thames Path, saw over 50 runners and numerous volunteers take part, raising funds and fostering a powerful sense of shared purpose and resilience.
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The Hunchman Charity Cricket Match, held in partnership with community supporters, provided another successful opportunity to raise funds while promoting connection and wellbeing through sport.
These events not only generated essential income but also helped build a growing community united by the values of resilience, openness, and collective strength.
(Please refer to our website for full details on these events.)
Overall, the year represented major progress in building The Hunchman Trust’s capacity, community reach, and ability to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people navigating grief.
Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
The reserves raised will be held for future beneficiaries & events. The trustees haven’t set a defined minimum.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
N/a
Further financial review details (Optional information)
Principal Sources of Funds
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
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The Hunchman Trust’s income during the year was primarily generated
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additional information, where through community fundraising events, corporate sponsorships, and
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relevant about: individual donations. Key sources included the Hunchman Gala
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the charity’s principal Dinner, Double Marathon 2025, and the Charity Cricket Match, all of sources of funds (including which not only raised significant funds but also increased public any fundraising); awareness of the charity’s mission. The Trust continues to rely on a
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how expenditure has combination of event fundraising, private donations, and corporate partnerships to sustain and expand its grant-making capacity.
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supported the key objectives of the charity.
Expenditure in Support of Objectives
- investment policy and Expenditure during the year was directed towards advancing the charity’s objectives including any core purpose, supporting young people affected by grief and suicide. The ethical investment policy majority of funds were distributed through £70,000 in grants , awarded to adopted. Winston’s Wish and Suicide&Co to strengthen bereavement services and develop new support resources. In addition, the Trust retains a significant proportion of funds raised during the year to be distributed through further grants in the coming period. The trustees are currently reviewing new applications and opportunities to ensure these funds are directed to projects that align closely with the charity’s mission and values. (Please refer to our website for full details on our impact and current funding activity.)
Investment Policy
The charity does not currently hold any long-term investments. Funds are retained in standard bank accounts to ensure liquidity for upcoming grant allocations. The trustees are mindful of ethical considerations and intend to adopt a formal ethical investment policy should future reserves justify an investment strategy.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Benjamin Smith Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Trustee etc) Date 15 – 10 - 2025
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
| Section A Independent Examiner’s Report |
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report |
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| Report to the trustees/ members of On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages |
Charity Name The Hunchman Trust 31stMarch 2025 Charity no (if any) 1204839 1-2 below (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) |
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2025 .
Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
| Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: |
Date: | 25 November 2025 |
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| F J Wilde | ||
| FCCA DChA | ||
| 4 Marigold Drive | ||
| Bisley | ||
| Surrey | ||
| GU24 9SF |
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
Charity Name No (if any) The Hunchman Trust 1204839 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01/04/2024 31/03/2025
Section A Receipts and payments
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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
£
A1 Receipts
Donations 67,871 - - 67,871 22,974
Gift-Aid 11,760 - - 11,760 -
Merchandise & drinks sales 5,976 - - 5,976 -
Auction income 14,519 - - 14,519 -
Ticket sales 19,000 - - 19,000 -
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Sub total (Gross income for
119,126 - - 119,126 22,974
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A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 119,126 - - 119,126 22,974
A3 Payments
Advertising and marketing 3,025 - - 3,025 1,295
Grants 70,000 - - 70,000 -
Event costs 19,918 - - 19,918 -
Merchandise 4,037 - - 4,037 -
Independent examiner 840 - - 840 -
Donation platform fees 2,308 - - 2,308 -
Other costs 1,150 1,150 514
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Sub total [ 101,278 ] - - 101,278 1,809
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
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Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 101,278 - - 101,278 1,809
Net of receipts/(payments) 17,848 - - 17,848 21,165
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 21,165 - - 21,165
Cash funds this year end 39,013 - - 39,013 21,165
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B1 Cash funds B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use |
Details Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Main Account Details Details Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 39,013 - - - - - 39,013 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - Print Name BENJAMIN SMITH |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
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| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval 05/11/2025 |
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