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2025-10-31-accounts

Charity registration number 1205407 (England and Wales)

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ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025

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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Mrs D Bayfield
Mrs C Ali
Mrs N Burton
Senior Management Mrs Sally McFawn Managing Director
Mrs Kimberly Stewart Service Manager
Charity number (England and Wales) 1205407
Registered office Tagus House
9 Ocean Way
Southampton
Hampshire
United Kingdom
SO14 3TJ
Independent examiner HJS Accountants Limited
Tagus House
9 Ocean Way
Southampton
United Kingdom
SO14 3TJ
United Kingdom
SO14 3TJ

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CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 3
Statement of trustees' responsibilities 4
Independent examiner's report 5
Statement of financial activities 6
Balance sheet 7
Notes to the financial statements 8 - 17

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TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 October 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 governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" 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)".

Objectives and activities

To advance in life and relieve needs of young people through the following:

Public benefit

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the Charity should undertake.

Volunteers

The Charity relies on time given by volunteers including senior management, trustees and general volunteers. Volunteered time supports all areas and projects undertaken by the Charity.

The board of trustees consider volunteers an important and invaluable resource and as such the time given by volunteers has not been measured financially within the financial statements.

Achievements and performance

Significant activities and achievements against objectives

During the period, the Charity delivered services to over 800 members of the community. These services included, but were not limited to:

The Charity has delivered workshops in multiple locations across Hampshire and have upskilled professionals in the community to offer more inclusive services.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025

In addition to the above, the Charity delivered the following projects during the period:

InSync Family Support

Delivering workshops and drop ins for families who have children struggling with disability or mental health, to alleviate anxiety and provide practical and emotional support through play and advice. This was also delivered in one to one settings in the community and local schools.

Empowering Families Living with Disability

A project that works with specific families to build practical and emotional support plans around living with disability.

Dancing with a Difference

A dancing project to support young people who identify as disabled. The group provides an inclusive environment for young people to access to physical activity. Building skills and confidence to support them in future endeavours and give them a safe space to reduce isolation.

BoXed

A boxercise project to support and provide an inclusive environment for young people to access physical activity. Building skills and confidence to support them in future endeavours.

Connect 4 Communities

Connect 4 Communities is a project which provided us with the opportunity to work with families to ensure they had access to parenting support with specific advice around finances, housing and accessing community resources. The Charity was also able to give families vouchers for local supermarkets and buy extra resources which would ease the financial burden within the home.

Financial review

The Charity is still in a period of growth following its conversion to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation on 25 October 2023.

As at 31 October 2025, the Charity had total incoming resources of £61,821 (2024: £84,426). A significant proportion of income during the period is restricted for specific projects, total restricted income is £50,325 (2024: £77,916) for the period.

Total expenditure during the period is £56,401 (2024: £62,697) of which £51,483 (2024: £56,775) relates to restricted fund expenditure.

Note 18 provides detail of restricted fund movements by fund.

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 unrestricted 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.

Plans for future periods

Looking ahead, the Trustees and Senior Management are carefully considering the future of the charity and its operations. In light of the charity’s current circumstances and declining funding, the Trustees are reviewing whether it remains appropriate and sustainable to continue operating. This includes considering the possibility of winding up the charity’s operations in an orderly and responsible manner, should this be determined to be in the charity’s best interests. Any decision will be made following appropriate consideration of the charity’s objectives, responsibilities to beneficiaries and stakeholders, and all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025

Structure, governance and management

The Charity was converted from a Community Interest Company to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Charity Registration Number 1205407) on 25 October 2023.

The Charity is governed by its constitution dated 25 October 2023 and amended 23 January 2025.

Until 23 January 2025 the Charity operated under the name Educating Individuals Empowering Families.

The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Mrs D Bayfield

Mrs C Ali Mrs N Burton

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

Recruitment and appointment of trustees is completed in accordance with the Charity's governing document.

Trustees are required to complete relevant checks before appointment such as DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Checks.

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Mrs N Burton

Trustee

26 August 2026

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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 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:

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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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF INSYNC

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of InSync (the Charity) for the year ended 31 October 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.

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.

Independent examiner's statement

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.

Sarah Corbett FCA DChA

HJS Accountants Limited

Tagus House 9 Ocean Way Southampton Hampshire SO14 3TJ United Kingdom

26 August 2026

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Notes
£
£
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
3
11,355
50,325
Charitable activities
4
100
-
Other income
5
41
-
Total income
11,496
50,325
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
6
-
985
Charitable activities
7
4,918
50,498
Total expenditure
4,918
51,483
Net income/(expenditure)
6,578
(1,158)
Transfers between
funds
(3,047)
3,047
Net movement in
funds
9
3,531
1,889
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 November
2024
2,428
25,868
Fund balances at 31 October
2025
5,959
27,757
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
2024
£
£
£
61,680
5,206
76,926
100
1,260
990
41
44
-
61,821
6,510
77,916
985
-
469
55,416
5,922
56,306
56,401
5,922
56,775
5,420
588
21,141
-
-
-
5,420
588
21,141
28,296
1,840
4,727
33,716
2,428
25,868
Total
2024
£
82,132
2,250
44
84,426
469
62,228
62,697
21,729
-
21,729
6,567
28,296

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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BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2025

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
13
Current assets
Debtors
14
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
15
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
The funds of the Charity
Restricted income funds
18
Unrestricted funds
19
2025
£
340
37,740
38,080
(5,092)
2024
£
£
728
2,495
51,161
53,656
(25,676)
32,988
33,716
27,757
5,959
33,716
£
316
27,980
28,296
25,868
2,428
28,296

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 26 August 2026

Mrs N Burton Trustee

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025

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1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Insync is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registered in England and Wales (Registration Number 1205407). The Charity's registered office is Tagus House, 9 Ocean Way, Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom, SO14 3TJ.

1.1 Reporting period

Following the transfer from a Community Interest Company to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation on 25 October 2023, the comparative financial statements have been prepared for a period longer than 12 months.

1.2 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" 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)". 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 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. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

As advised under the Charities SORP (FRS 102) the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Section 27 paragraph 27.12 and paragraph 27.13, accounting for mergers.

1.3 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.

1.4 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.

1.5 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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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 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.

Grants received are recognised over the period which the funding relates to. Where grant income relates to more than one accounting period the income is deferred.

Where grant performance obligations are met but funding not yet received, amounts are included in accrued income.

1.6 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.

1.7 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Fixtures and fittings 33% straight line Computers 33% straight line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.8 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the Charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.9 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.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.10 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.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.11 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.

1.12 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025

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
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
£
£
Donations and gifts
22
-
Grants
11,333
50,325
11,355
50,325
Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
£
£
Youth support services
Invoiced services
100
-
Other income
Other income
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
2025
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
£
22
939
-
939
61,658
4,267
76,926
81,193
61,680
5,206
76,926
82,132
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
2025
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
£
100
1,260
990
2,250
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
£
£
41
44
Total
2024
£
939
81,193
82,132
Total
2024
£
2,250

4 Income from charitable activities

5 Other income

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025

6 Expenditure on raising funds

Restricted Restricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Fundraising and publicity
Advertising 985 469
7 Expenditure on charitable activities
Youth Youth
support support
services services
2025 2024
£ £
Direct costs
Staff costs 39,323 48,024
Resources 611 1,821
Refreshments 223 673
Travel 3,132 3,151
Subcontracted costs 5,155 2,438
Venue hire 819 420
Legal and professional fees 16 13
Staff training 56 -
Vouchers 1,200 -
50,535 56,540
Share of support and governance costs (see note 8)
Support 3,832 4,312
Governance 1,049 1,376
55,416 62,228
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 4,918 5,922
Restricted funds 50,498 56,306
55,416 62,228

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025

8 Support costs allocated to activities

Staff costs
Depreciation
Printing and stationery
Marketing
Computer and website costs
General office costs
Insurance
Meeting costs
Subscriptions
Governance costs
Analysed between:
Youth support services
9
Net movement in funds
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial
statements
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
2025
£
2,292
385
-
-
278
90
361
62
364
1,049
4,881
4,881
2025
£
720
385
2024
£
2,084
239
52
880
572
286
88
49
62
1,376
5,688
5,688
2024
£
900
239

10 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the Charity during the year.

11 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2025 2024
Number Number
4 4
Employment costs 2025 2024
£ £
Wages and salaries 40,960 49,461
Other pension costs 655 647
41,615 50,108

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025

11 Employees

(Continued)

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

Remuneration of key management personnel

The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows:

Aggregate compensation

2025 2024
£ £
19,050 29,610

12 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

13 Tangible fixed assets

Fixtures and
fittings
Computers
£
£
Cost
At 1 November 2024
120
598
Additions
-
797
At 31 October 2025
120
1,395
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 November 2024
40
362
Depreciation charged in the year
40
345
At 31 October 2025
80
707
Carrying amount
At 31 October 2025
40
688
At 31 October 2024
80
236
14
Debtors
2025
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
Other debtors
-
Prepayments and accrued income
340
340
Total
£
718
797
1,515
402
385
787
728
316
2024
£
2,165
330
2,495

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025

15
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
Notes
£
Deferred income
16
3,359
Other creditors
881
Accruals
852
5,092
16
Deferred income
2025
£
Other deferred income
3,359
Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows:
2025
£
Deferred income is included within:
Current liabilities
3,359
2025
£
Movements in the year:
Deferred income at 1 November 2024
24,651
Released from previous periods
(24,651)
Resources deferred in the year
3,359
Deferred income at 31 October 2025
3,359
17
Retirement benefit schemes
2025
Defined contribution schemes
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
655
2024
£
24,651
85
940
25,676
2024
£
24,651
2024
£
24,651
2024
£
2,934
(2,934)
24,651
24,651
2024
£
647

The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Charity in an independently administered fund.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025

18 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 Incoming Resources Transfers At 31 October
November resources expended 2025
2024
£ £ £ £ £
Beewell Partnership 947 - - - 947
BoXed 66 4,313 (7,426) 3,047 -
Dancing with a Difference 4,468 6,192 (9,355) - 1,305
Empowering Families Living
with Disabilities 4,677 6,394 (4,414) - 6,657
InSync Family Support 15,710 30,736 (27,598) - 18,848
Connect 4 Communities - 2,690 (2,690) - -
25,868 50,325 (51,483) 3,047 27,757
Previous period: At 1 Incoming Resources Transfers At 31 October
November resources expended 2024
2023
£ £ £ £ £
Beewell Partnership - 1,430 (483) - 947
BoXed - 2,587 (2,521) - 66
Dancing with a Difference - 16,385 (11,917) - 4,468
Empowering Families Living
with Disabilities 983 13,589 (9,895) - 4,677
InSync Family Support 3,744 43,925 (31,959) - 15,710
4,727 77,916 (56,775) - 25,868

19 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.

At 1 Incoming Resources Transfers At 31 October Transfers At 31 October
November resources expended 2025
2024
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 2,428 11,496 (4,918) (3,047) 5,959

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025

19 Unrestricted funds (Continued)
Previous period: At 1 Incoming Resources **Transfers ** At 31 October
November resources expended 2024
2023
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 1,840 6,510 (5,922) - 2,428
20 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2025 2025 2025
£ £ £
At 31 October 2025:
Tangible assets 728 - 728
Current assets/(liabilities) 5,231 27,757 32,988
5,959 27,757 33,716
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2024 2024 2024
£ £ £
At 31 October 2024:
Tangible assets 316 - 316
Current assets/(liabilities) 2,112 25,868 27,980
2,428 25,868 28,296

21 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).