CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1209603
Tommys Voice
Unaudited Financial Statements
For the year ended 5 April 2025
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Page Trustees' annual report 1 Statement of financial activities 5 Statement of financial position 7 Notes to the financial statements
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The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 5 April 2025.
| Reference and administrative details | |
|---|---|
| Registered charity name | Tommys Voice |
| Charity registration number | 1209603 |
| Principal office | 17 Station Street, |
| Huddersfield, HD1 | |
| 1LS | |
| The trustees | |
| Mr M Riley MBE | |
| Mr M Hall | |
| Mr S Lyon | |
| Mr S Jones | |
| Mr A Hall | |
| Mr A Jenkins |
Structure, governance and management
The constitution of Tommys Voice is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation whose only voting members are its trustees.
The trustee selection methods are as follows:
(a) Every charity trustee must be a natural person.
(b) No individual may be appointed as a trustee of the CIO if: He or she is under the age of 16 years; or
He or she would automatically cease to hold office under provisions of Clause 12(1)(e) as per the charities governing charter.
(c) No one is entitled to act as a charity trustee whether on appointment or on any re-appointment until he or she has expressly acknowledged, in whatever way the charity trustees decide, his or her acceptance of the office of charity trustee.
(d) At least one of the trustees of the CIO must be 18 years of age or over. If there is no trustee aged at least 18 years, the remaining trustees may only act to call a meeting of the charity, or appoint a new charity trustee.
The rules on the number of charity trustees is as follows:
(a) There must be at least three charity trustees. If the number falls below this minimum, the remaining trustee or trustees may act to only call a meeting of the charity trustees, or appoint a new charity trustee.
(b) There is no maximum number of charity trustees that may be appointed to the CIO.
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Objectives and activities
The purposes of Tommys Voice, as set out in its governing document are the relief of:
(a) Those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial or other disadvantages.
(b) Any persons who are serving or who have served in the armed forces of the crown, including military cadet forces, or dependents.
Tommys Voice is a grant making charity that supports individuals and organisations, as well as supplying equipment/white goods to them to aid their welfare or organisation.
Tommys Voice also provides a platform to allow peer to peer support for Veterans and their families suffering the effects of ill mental health through their military service through guided conversation with fellow Veterans.
We also provide a signposting service for those in transition or struggling with the nuances of life outside the Armed Forces.
We work extensively with other organistions in the area in order to provide the best solution for the individual, we are proud of collaboration with others.
We also provide support with days out and have proved a very successful outdoor welfare experience for veterans.
The trustees confirm that they have referred to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives.
Achievements and performance
We are still actively looking for different funding sources in order to continue our work and be in a better financial position.
We have supported many Ex-Servicemen and women as well as their families with housing, benefits, homelessness, Mental Health support, and social isolation, including providing a Christmas Dinner for those who would not usually receive one. This extends to local care homes for our elderly veterans and schools raising awareness of remembrance amongst young children..
We are still looking to supply more in the future as funding allows, whilst we feel that events are beneficial to the charity: being in the public eye and highlighting the work we do. We are soon seeking to procure our own van for events now to aid in transportation of equipment and to further support the charity.
We are now looking to raise funding for our own venue to serve as a drop in centre for the many local veterans in the Kirklees area.
We have improved the lives of veterans taking part in events by providing drop in workshops and create a coffee morning for the Veterans and Beneficiaries of Kirklees. We provide physical workshops in order to get people involved such as crafting, information services, guest speakers especially around financial matters.
We have been instrumental in securing housing for homeless veterans through our work with the Kirklees Armed Forces Covenant Committee.
We have established a Riders Branch for those with Motorcycles and provide support to Veteran Funerals and Escorts as well as social days out twice a month.
We still pride ourselves on not getting paid through the charity as trustees.
We look forward to continue and still grow this charity.
Financial review
Tommys Voice has had a very slow start but continues to grow slowly. We have now established a few contacts in the local area to allow for future fundraising work. This will now include the use of new contactless donation boxes and the expansion of our collection tins in shops and public places of interest.
At the year end the charity had unrestricted funds totalling £35. During the period, income of £3618 was received, and there was expenditure totalling £3582
We currently hold no reserves. As a growing charity, it is important for us to begin setting funds aside in order to build financial resilience. Our target is to establish reserves of £5,000 by the end of 2026.
We recognise the going concern risk associated with reliance on adhoc fundraising activity; however, our income streams are expanding through increased supermarket collections and fundraising events as well as looking for future grant opportunities.
Our principal sources of income are face-to-face fundraising activities, including contactless donations and collection tins.
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05 Feb 2026
The trustees' annual report was approved on ................................ and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:
Mr M G Riley MBE
Trustee
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| 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | ||
| funds | Total funds | |
| £ | £ | |
| Income and endowments | ||
| Donations and legacies | 3618 | 3618 |
| Total income | 3618 | 3618 |
| = | = | |
| Expenditure | ||
| Expenditure on charitable activities | (3582) | (3582) |
| Total expenditure | (3582) | (3582) |
| = | = | |
| Reconciliation of funds | ||
| Total funds brought forward | 35 | 35 |
| Total funds carried forward | 35 | 35 |
| = | = |
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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5 April 2025
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | £ | |||
| Fixed assets | ||||
| Tangible fixed assets | 0 | |||
| Current assets | ||||
| Stocks | 0 | |||
| Debtors | 0 | |||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 35 | |||
| 35 | ||||
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | (0) | |||
| Net current (liabilities)/assets | 0) | |||
| Total assets less current liabilities | 35 | |||
| Net assets | 35 | |||
| = | ||||
| Funds of the charity | ||||
| Unrestricted funds | 35 | |||
| Total charity funds | 35 | |||
| = | ||||
| 06 Feb | 2026 | |||
| These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on .......................... , and are signed |
on behalf of the board by:
Mr M Riley (Feb 05 2026,
Mr M G Riley MBE Trustee
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1. General information
The charity is a public benefit entity and is registered in England and Wales as a charity and a charitable incorporated organisation. The address of the principal office is 17 Station Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1LS
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Statement of compliance
These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the 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) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Charities Act 2011.
3. Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis. The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity and rounded to the nearest £. The significant accounting policies consistently applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below.
Going concern
At 5 April 2025 the charity had no net current liabilities, however the charity had net assets of £35 overall. The trustees expect the charity to continue to receive regular donations and fundraising income. On this basis, there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
The preparation of the financial statements did not require management to make any significant judgements, estimates or assumptions.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes.
Incoming resources
All income is included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:
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income from donations or grants is recognised when there is evidence of entitlement to the gift, receipt is probable and its amount can be measured reliably.
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income from donated goods is measured at the fair value of the goods unless this is impractical to measure reliably, in which case the value is derived from the cost to the donor or the estimated resale value. Donated facilities and services are recognised in the accounts when received if the value can be reliably measured. No amounts are included for the contribution of general volunteers.
Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:
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expenditure on raising funds includes the costs of all fundraising activities, events, non-charitable trading activities, and the sale of donated goods.
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expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by a charity in undertaking activities that further its charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries, including those support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities.
All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.
Tangible assets
Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.
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3. Accounting policies (continued)
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:
| Fixtures and fittings | - | 20% reducing balance |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicles | - | 25% reducing balance |
| Computer equipment | - | 33% straight line |
Stocks
Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost includes all costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the stock to its present location and condition.
Financial instruments
A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the amount receivable or payable including any related transaction costs, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where it is recognised at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.
Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received and not discounted.
A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
4. Donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|
| Funds | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations | ||
| Donations | 3618 | 3618 |
| = | = | |
| Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type | ||
| Unrestricted | Total Funds | |
| Funds | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Fundraising | 495 | 494 |
| 2788 | ||
| Support costs | 298 | 298 |
| 3582 | 3582 | |
| = | = |
5. Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type
6. Expenditure on charitable activities by activity type
| Activities | ||
|---|---|---|
| undertaken | ||
| directly | Support costs | |
| £ | £ | |
| Fundraising | 495 | 298 |
| – | ||
| 3283 | 3582 | |
| = | = |
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7. Analysis of support costs
| Fundraising | Fundraising | Total 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| General office | 148 | 148 | |
| Advertising | 0 | 0 | |
| Motor expenses | 90 | 90 | |
| Repairs and maintenance | 0 | 0 | |
| Professional fees | 60 | 60 | |
| Depreciation | 0 | 0 | |
| Donations | 0 | 0 | |
| Cost of merchandise | 0 | 0 | |
| 298 | 298 | ||
| = | = | ||
| Net income | |||
| Net income is stated after charging/(crediting): | |||
| 2025 | |||
| £ | |||
| Depreciation of tangible fixed assets | 0 | ||
| = |
8. Net income
9. Staff costs
There were no staff members employed by the charity during the period.
10. Trustee remuneration and expenses
No remuneration or other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entity were received by the trustees.
No trustee was reimbursed for expenses during the year.
11. Stocks
| 2025 | 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | |||
| Raw materials and consumables | 0 | ||
| = | |||
| 12. | Debtors | ||
| 2025 | |||
| £ | |||
| Prepayments and accrued income | 0 | ||
| = | |||
| 13. | Creditors: amounts falling due within one | ||
| year | |||
| 2025 | |||
| £ | |||
| Accruals and deferred income | 0 | ||
| Other creditors | 0 | ||
| 0 | |||
| = |
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