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2025-10-31-accounts

The Lenny Tench Foundation

Trustees’ Annual Report and Financial Review

For the period 5 March 2025 to 31 October 2025

Charity Registration Number: 1212402

1. Reference and Administrative Details

Charity name: The Lenny Tench Foundation

Charity registration number: 1212402

Reporting period: 5 March 2025 to 31 October 2025

Address:

1 Park Avenue Weaverham Northwich Cheshire CW8 3PB

Trustees

During the reporting period, the trustees were:

2. Introduction from the Trustees

The Lenny Tench Foundation was established following the loss of our beloved son, Lenny.

Our work is rooted in something very simple: no family should have to navigate the devastating loss of their baby feeling forgotten, alone or unsupported.

Through the Foundation, we seek to make an unbearable experience a little gentler. We work alongside NHS hospitals and bereavement teams to provide practical, meaningful and compassionate support to families following the loss of a baby.

Everything we do is inspired by Lenny and by our own experience of baby loss. We know that the smallest acts of kindness can make an enormous difference during the darkest moments of a family’s life.

During this reporting period, the Foundation continued to grow, allowing us to support our core hospitals, provide more resources to bereaved families and complete our biggest project to date.

We are incredibly proud of what has been achieved, but most importantly, we are grateful to every person who has supported Lenny’s legacy.

3. Our Objectives

The Lenny Tench Foundation exists to support families experiencing baby loss and to improve the care and environment provided to families during and following bereavement.

Our work includes supporting NHS maternity and bereavement services by providing resources and items that can help create a more compassionate and comforting environment.

This includes providing:

Our aim is to ensure that families are given time, privacy, dignity and compassion during an incredibly difficult period of their lives.

4. Our Work During the Reporting Period

Throughout the reporting period, the Foundation continued to develop relationships with NHS hospitals and bereavement teams across the North West.

We supported:

Through these hospitals, we provided a range of items designed to support families and the professionals caring for them.

These included soft furnishings, memory-making resources, tiny baby clothes, books and care packages.

The items provided are intended to help create a more compassionate experience for families, while also giving parents opportunities to make precious memories with their baby.

5. The Countess of Chester Hospital Bereavement Suite

One of the most significant achievements during the reporting period was the completion of our biggest project to date: fully furnishing the new bereavement suite at The Countess of Chester Hospital .

The suite has been created in the hospitals new Women & Children’s building and will care for families experiencing baby loss in a calmer, more private and compassionate environment away from the main maternity setting.

The Foundation was able to contribute significantly to the furnishing and provision of items within the suite, helping to create a warm and comforting space for families at a time when they need it most.

Completing this project represents an important milestone for the Foundation and demonstrates the impact that fundraising and community support can have on bereavement care.

We are incredibly proud to have played a part in creating a space that we hope will make a profound difference to families for many years to come.

6. Supporting Bereaved Families

At the heart of the Foundation’s work are the families affected by baby loss and the maternity bereavement teams that provide that immediate support.

We understand that bereavement does not end when a family leaves hospital. The memories created during their time with their baby can remain incredibly important throughout their lives.

Our work therefore focuses not only on the environment in which families receive care, but also on providing resources that allow parents to create and preserve memories of their baby.

During the reporting period, the Foundation continued to support families through the resources provided by our hospital partners. The Foundation’s resources are used regularly by bereavement teams to support families experiencing baby loss.

7. Fundraising

The Foundation continued to receive tremendous support from members of the local community during the reporting period.

Fundraising activities included:

The generosity of individuals, families, businesses and community groups enabled the Foundation to continue funding its work with NHS hospitals and bereaved families.

Every pound raised contributes towards creating a kinder experience for families following the loss of their baby.

8. Volunteers

Volunteers continue to play an important role within The Lenny Tench Foundation.

During the reporting period, volunteers assisted with the planning and organisation of fundraising events, as well as helping to run events on the day.

Their time, enthusiasm and commitment allowed the Foundation to maximise the impact of fundraising activities while keeping costs proportionate.

The trustees would like to express their sincere thanks to everyone who volunteered their time to support Lenny’s legacy.

9. Community Recognition

The Foundation was extremely proud to receive a Community Impact Award , organised by local volunteers.

This recognition was particularly meaningful because it reflected the support and appreciation of the local community for the work being undertaken in Lenny’s memory.

The Foundation was also selected as one of the local causes supported through the Co-op Community Fund , allowing Co-op customers to choose to support the Foundation through their community giving scheme.

These opportunities provided not only valuable financial support but also increased awareness of the Foundation and its work.

10. Financial Review

During the reporting period, The Lenny Tench Foundation received total income of approximately:

£16,328

Total expenditure during the reporting period was approximately:

£13,440

This resulted in an approximate surplus of:

£2,888

The trustees have sought to ensure that funds are used responsibly and directly in support of the Foundation’s charitable objectives.

A significant proportion of expenditure during the reporting period supported the Foundation’s work with NHS hospitals, including the provision of items and resources for bereavement services.

The trustees remain committed to ensuring that funds entrusted to the Foundation are used effectively and provide meaningful benefit to bereaved families.

11. Reserves

The trustees recognise the importance of maintaining appropriate funds to allow the Foundation to continue its charitable work and meet its commitments.

The Foundation seeks to maintain sufficient reserves to enable it to continue operating and supporting bereavement services should fundraising income fluctuate.

The trustees will continue to review the Foundation’s financial position and reserves requirements regularly.

12. Governance and Management

The Foundation is governed by its trustees, who are responsible for ensuring that the charity operates in accordance with its charitable objectives and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

The trustees meet to discuss the Foundation’s activities, finances, fundraising, relationships with NHS services and future projects.

The trustees are committed to maintaining appropriate governance and ensuring that the Foundation’s resources are managed responsibly.

13. Looking Ahead

The Foundation intends to continue to maintain its relationships with NHS hospitals and bereavement teams across the North West.

Having completed the furnishing of the new bereavement suite at The Countess of Chester Hospital, the trustees hope to build upon this work and support further improvements to bereavement care.

Future priorities include:

The trustees are also exploring opportunities to develop the Foundation’s services further so that more families affected by baby loss can receive meaningful support.

14. Our Thanks

None of the Foundation’s work would be possible without the generosity of the people who support us.

We would like to thank every person who has donated, fundraised, volunteered, attended an event, bought a raffle ticket, completed a sponsored challenge or simply shared our work.

We would also like to thank the NHS teams and bereavement professionals who work alongside us and trust us to support the families in their care.

Most importantly, we remember the reason behind everything we do.

Lenny.

His life was brief, but his legacy continues to touch the lives of families who are walking a path that no parent should ever have to walk.

Through The Lenny Tench Foundation, we hope to continue turning unimaginable loss into something that can bring kindness, comfort and support to others.

15. Trustees’ Responsibility

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

The trustees are responsible for ensuring that appropriate accounting records are maintained and that the Foundation’s funds are applied in accordance with its charitable objectives.

The trustees confirm that they have taken reasonable steps to ensure that the Foundation’s resources are used appropriately and that the charity continues to operate for its intended charitable purposes.

16. Approval

This report was approved by the trustees of The Lenny Tench Foundation and signed on their behalf.

Michelle Tench

Chief Executive / Trustee

Signature: ______

Date: _________ 12/08/2026

Joshua Tench

Treasurer / Trustee Signature: ______

Date: _________ 12/08/2026

Charity registration number: 1212402

THE LENNY TENCH FOUNDATION TRUSTEES' REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025

Sheppards Chartered Accountants Suite 2.2 My Buro 20 Market Street Altrincham Cheshire WA14 1PF

The Lenny Tench Foundation Contents

Page
Trustees' Report 1—2
Statement of Financial Activities 3
Statement of Financial Position 4
Notes to the Financial Statements 5—7
The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts:
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 8

The Lenny Tench Foundation

Trustees' Report For The Year Ended 31 October 2025

The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2025.

Objectives and Activities

Aims and Objectives

  1. To relieve the suffering and emotional distress of parents and their families when a baby dies in utero, at birth or soon after, in particular but not exclusively through:

a) assisting in the provision of equipment, items and services to relieve their needs and provide comfort during labour and loss;

b) assisting in the provision of bereavement care packages including keepsake items to bereaved parents; c) assisting in the provision of gifts and trips/activities to siblings during this difficult time to provide comfort; d) raising awareness of baby loss and difficulties that can occur during pregnancy.

  1. To promote and protect the physical and mental health of bereaved parents and their families when a baby dies in utero, at birth or soon after by the provision of funding for counselling, therapy and support.

Structure, Governance and Management

Governing Document

The charity was registered on 5th March 2025 as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Our group is managed by meetings as and when required.

Trustee Selection Methods

As this is a family run charity, current committe members are family with experience in finance and business.

Reference and Administrative Details

Trustees

M Tench - Chair N Tench - Trustee M Steel - Trustee J Tench - Treasurer

Charity Number

1212402

Principal Address

1 Park Avenue Weaverham CW8 3PB

Accountants

Sheppards Chartered Accountants Suite 2.2 My Buro 20 Market Street Altrincham Cheshire WA14 1PF

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The Lenny Tench Foundation Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 October 2025

The trustees' report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by:

M Tench Trustee 27th July 2026

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The Lenny Tench Foundation Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 October 2025

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
3
Other trading activities
4
Investments
5
Other
6
EXPENDITURE ON:
Raising funds
7
NET INCOME
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
10		 2025
Unrestricted
funds
£
6,627
9,701
-
-		 2024
Unrestricted
funds
£
8,133
3,000
4
5
16,328 11,142
(13,440 ) (7,330 )
2,888 3,812
2,888
4,538		 3,812
726
7,426 4,538

The notes on pages 5 to 7 form part of these financial statements.

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The Lenny Tench Foundation Statement of Financial Position As At 31 October 2025

Notes
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES)
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Unrestricted Funds
TOTAL FUNDS
10
On behalf of the board
M Tench
Trustee
27th July 2026		 2025
Unrestricted
funds
£
7,426		 2024
Total
funds
£
4,538
7,426
7,426		 4,538
4,538
7,426 4,538
7,426 4,538
7,426 4,538
7,426 4,538

The notes on pages 5 to 7 form part of these financial statements.

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The Lenny Tench Foundation Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 October 2025

1. General Information

The Lenny Tench Foundation is a charitable incorporated organisation registered with the Charity Commission, registered charity number 1212402 . The principal address is 1 Park Avenue, Weaverham, CW8 3PB.

2. Accounting Policies

2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) "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)", Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities Act 2011.

The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

2.2. Incoming Resources

Income is recognised when the charity is entitled to the funds, receipt is probable, and the amount can be measured reliably.

2.3. Resources Expended

Expenditure is recognised when a liability is incurred.

2.4. Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.

3. Income from Donations and Legacies

Donations and gifts
.
Income from Other Trading Activities
Income from other trading activities
.
Investment Income
Bank interest receivable		 2025
Unrestricted
funds
£
6,627		 2024
Unrestricted
funds
£
8,133
2025
Unrestricted
funds
£
9,701		 2024
Unrestricted
funds
£
3,000
2025
Unrestricted
funds
£
-		 2024
Unrestricted
funds
£
4

4. Income from Other Trading Activities

5. Investment Income

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The Lenny Tench Foundation Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 October 2025

6.
Other Income
Other income
7.
Analysis of Expenditure
Raising funds
Raising funds
8.
Support Costs
General administration
General administration
9.
Average Number of Employees		 Activities
undertaken
directly
£
12,362		 2025
Unrestricted
funds
£
-		 2024
Unrestricted
funds
£
5
Support
costs
(see note 8 )
£
1,078		 2025
Total
£
13,440
Activities
undertaken
directly
£
6,956		 Support
costs
(see note 8 )
£
374		 2024
Total
£
7,330
2025
Raising
funds
£
1,078
2024
Raising
funds
£
374

Average number of employees during the year was: NIL (2024: NIL)

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The Lenny Tench Foundation Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 October 2025

10.
Movement in Funds
Unrestricted funds
General:
General unrestricted fund
Total funds
Unrestricted funds
General:
General unrestricted fund
Total funds		 As at 1
November
2024
£
4,538		 Income
£
16,328		 Expenditure
£
(13,440 )		 As at 31
October
2025
£
7,426
4,538 16,328 (13,440 ) 7,426
As at 1
November
2023
£
726		 Income
£
11,142		 Expenditure
£
(7,330 )		 As at 31
October
2024
£
4,538
726 11,142 (7,330 ) 4,538

11. Transactions with Trustees

During the year the expenses reimbursed to the trustees or paid directly to third parties were as follows:

2025 2024
£ £
  1. Related Party Disclosures

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The Lenny Tench Foundation Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 October 2025

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
Donations
Other trading activities
Sales - Events
Investments
Bank interest receivable
Other
Other income
EXPENDITURE ON:
Raising funds
Cost of Sales
Donated goods to third parties
Event Costs
Marketing and advertising costs
Packaging materials
Computer software costs
Postage and Carriage
Office stationery
Accountancy fees
NET INCOME		 2025
Total
funds
£
6,627		 2024
Total
funds
£
8,133
6,627
9,701		 8,133
3,000
9,701
-		 3,000
4
-
-		 4
5
- 5
16,328
-
(10,318)
(1,243)
(727)
(74)
(465)
-
(543)
(70)		 11,142
(922)
(5,602)
(410)
-
(22)
(10)
(5)
(209)
(150)
(13,440) (7,330)
(13,440) (7,330)
2,888 3,812

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