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Charity registration number 211547 (England and Wales)

THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Rev Andrew Dand (ex-officio)
Bridget Bergin
David Muir
Deirdre Higgins
Geoffrey Mules
Geraldine Anne Barrett
John Sawyer
Nicholas Robinson
Paul Lovell
Robert Coomber
Tan Afzal
Wendy Fazey
Charity registration England and Wales 211547
Principal address The William Hobbayne Centre
St Dunstan's Road
London W7 2HB
Auditor Landau Morley LLP
325-327 Oldfield Lane North
Greenford
Middlesex
UB6 0FX
Bankers CAF Bank Ltd
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent ME19 4JQ
Investment advisors Walker Crips Stockbrokers Ltd
Old Change House,
128 Queen Victoria Street,
London, EC4V 4BJ

THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 8
Independent auditor's report 9 - 11
Statement of financial activities 12
Balance sheet 13
Notes to the financial statements 14 - 26

THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 September 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

After paying for the cost of maintaining the property of the Charity and expenses incidental to the administration and management of the Charity, the Charity's objects are:

To pay the following specific sums, or other amounts as the Charity Commissioners shall from time to time approve, annually:

b) A sum of £25 to the Rector of St. Mary's Church, Hanwell for preaching a sermon on the life of William Hobbayne and the work of the Charity.

Thereafter to apply the income in relieving either generally or individually persons who reside in the Civil Parish of Hanwell and are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. If the income cannot be so applied it may be applied in relieving, either generally or individually, persons resident in the London Borough of Ealing who are in condition of need, hardship or distress. If and so far as the income cannot be applied in the manner aforesaid, the income may be applied for such charitable purposes for the general benefit of the inhabitants of the London Borough of Ealing as the trustees think fit.

Achievements and performance

Organisational and Individual Grants

Our community and grant team meet with local groups supporting those in need. They discuss grant applications in detail with sponsors and organisational applicants and explain our administrative process. They guide through and support applications prior to Trustee approval for individual and organisational grants. An important part of their role is to connect groups together who in turn can support each other.

Across the year the Charity provided individual grants after sponsor assessments to individuals in need, hardship and distress, and to various organisations and groups.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Community Engagement, Environmental Stewardship and Outreach Activities

Overview

During the year, the Charity delivered a wide range of environmental, community and outreach activities across Hanwell and the surrounding area. The Charity’s outreach work focused on maintaining and improving charitable assets, strengthening partnerships, increasing community participation and providing practical assistance to vulnerable residents.

This work was delivered through close collaboration with trustees, staff, volunteers, local authorities, community organisations, businesses and residents. The Charity increasingly acted as a catalyst for partnership working, bringing together local knowledge, resources and expertise to help address community needs and deliver greater benefit for residents.

Green Spaces, Environmental Management and Biodiversity

The Charity continued to invest significant time and effort in the management, maintenance and enhancement of its green spaces and environmental assets.

A substantial programme of work was undertaken on Fitzherbert Walk, where concerns had been raised about overgrown trees, poor visibility, anti-social behaviour and public safety. Trustees worked closely with Ealing Council Rangers, the Environment Agency and local residents to develop a coordinated approach. The Council was notified about our proposal to pollard trees on the Charity’s land and raised no objection. The works were completed alongside Council tree maintenance programmes. By coordinating the work with contractors already on site, the Charity was able to reduce costs while achieving significant environmental and safety improvements. The completed works enhanced visibility, improved pedestrian access and contributed to making the route safer for local residents.

Regular site visits were undertaken with local Rangers to inspect woodland areas, monitor tree health and identify maintenance priorities. Following periods of severe weather, additional inspections were conducted to ensure public safety and address fallen or damaged trees. The support and expertise of local Rangers continued to be invaluable, helping the Charity maintain high standards of environmental management while keeping costs to a minimum.

The Hobbayne Half Acre Field

Hobbayne Half Acre Field has continued to thrive as a valued community green space, delivering a diverse programme of environmental, educational and wellbeing activities throughout the year.

School holiday sessions provided inclusive outdoor opportunities for local children, families and young people with learning difficulties, with grant funding extending activities into the winter months.

Haven Wood Forest School led a range of woodland learning and nature-based programmes, working alongside partners including the Store Cupboard, Mahaba Café and Mandeville School.

Volunteers from LAGER Can, GoodGym, corporate groups and local rangers played a key role in maintaining and enhancing the site through litter picking, woodland management, biodiversity improvements and practical conservation work, helping to create a safe, welcoming environment with minimal anti-social behaviour.

Plans were also developed for new activities, including yoga and women's wellbeing sessions, further strengthening the Hobbayne Half Acre Field as an accessible community asset that promotes outdoor learning, environmental stewardship, volunteering and community wellbeing.

Growing spaces: William Hobbayne Community Gardens

The Charity also continued its stewardship of Hobbayne Community Gardens. Following the appointment of a new Chair, a programme of engagement and support was initiated to assist with the site's ongoing development. Meetings were held to discuss the future direction of the site, develop a long-term management plan and explore opportunities for growth and greater community involvement.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Growing spaces: Billet’s Hart Allotments

The Billet’s Hart Allotments are self-managed and run by an independent allotment holders’ association that appoints a management committee and self-funds. The Charity receives rent and maintenance fees from plotholders' but does not run the site. Occupancy is high and there is a waiting list.

Space for new plots became available following vacation of the former animal paddock adjacent to Green Lane and upgrading of the vacated land.

Flooding from the River Brent and the overloaded local drainage network is a serious concern. It can greatly harm a plotholders' interest. The Association and the Charity continue to make representations about this to relevant bodies.

Community Development and Strategic Partnerships

The Charity continued to build strong relationships with Ealing Council, local councillors, community organisations, statutory agencies and local businesses. Trustees participated in workshops, consultations and stakeholder meetings to ensure community needs were represented and to identify opportunities for collaborative working.

The Charity contributed to the development of Ealing's Community Charter through participation in consultation exercises, workshops and engagement sessions. This work aimed to encourage greater resident participation and improve connections between local communities and services.

Community Projects and Asset Development

Work continued on the proposed kayaking project on Charity-owned land adjacent to the canal. Although progress was slower than hoped, the Charity remains committed to supporting the project and exploring practical ways to help it move forward.

Volunteering and Community Participation

Volunteers continued to play a vital role in the Charity's work. GoodGym volunteers regularly supported environmental improvements across Charity-owned sites, doing clearance, gardening, litter-picking, weed removal and general maintenance.

These contributions helped improve the appearance and accessibility of Charity sites while fostering a greater sense of community ownership and pride.

Community Events, Culture and Social Inclusion

The Christmas Fair in the William Hobbayne Centre brought together residents, local traders and community groups, creating a lively and enjoyable event that helped raise awareness of the Charity's work.

The partnership with the Hanwell Hootie Music Festival helped introduce the Charity's work to thousands of local residents and visitors, strengthening its connection with the wider community.

Support for Vulnerable Residents and Families

Supporting vulnerable residents and families remains at the heart of the Charity's work.

Additional support has included the distribution of Easter gifts, children's clothing, furniture, mobility aids and household goods, and a Christmas Gift Appeal, ensuring donated items reached those who needed them most.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Community Support and Donations

The Charity continued to maximise the value of donations and community goodwill, working closely with local businesses, residents and community organisations to ensure resources were directed where they could make the greatest difference.

Public Benefit

The Charity's activities throughout the year delivered significant public benefit through the care and improvement of community facilities and green spaces, support for vulnerable residents, the promotion of volunteering and the provision of opportunities for people to come together, learn and participate in community life.

The combined efforts of trustees, volunteers, staff, partner organisations and local supporters enabled the Charity to respond to local needs, strengthen community resilience and create lasting benefits for residents of all ages.

Use of the William Hobbayne Centre

Alongside hosting the Charity’s administrative office, the William Hobbayne Community Centre is used in many other ways by a variety of people and bodies. This includes community and residents’ groups and organisations, small businesses providing local services, and public sector bodies. The range of activities covers social events; fundraising; councillor surgeries, community forums and other public services; arts, crafts, education and training; a community shop and other support for people who the Charity is seeking to reach.

Website Blogs

The Charity has continued to highlight its activities through regular web blogs and also uses the platform to provide information to promote local organisations and services.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

The Ealing Aid in Sickness Trust

This historic charity was for many years managed by the Charity of William Hobbayne. It provided grants for medical aids, convalescence, and care for individuals who are sick, convalescent, disabled or infirm living in the pre1965 Borough of Ealing. Its purpose therefore fell within the wider terms of reference of the Charity of William Hobbayne

To simplify operations, without losing sight of any of the reasons why the two charities were established, Trustees obtained Charity Commission agreement to merge The Ealing Aid In Sickness Trust (212826) with the Eleemosynary Charity Of William Hobbayne (211547). This change was registered on 31 July 2025. The date of transfer was 26 June 2025 .

As a result, The Ealing Aid In Sickness Trust (212826) has been removed from the Register of Charities on 16 July 2025 and its cash assets were absorbed into the Charity of William Hobbayne.

The Ealing Aid in Sickness accounts, books and all necessary related records will, as required, be retained for six years from the end of the financial year 2025/2026.

Educational Foundation of William Hobbayne

The Educational Foundation is a charity established to assist pupils or students resident in the area of the Civil Parish of Hanwell (as at 30 June 1903) who, in the opinion of the Trustees, are in need of financial assistance.

As above, in the interests of simplifying the Charities’ operations while continuing to meet the objects set by both, as of 8 August 2025 the Educational Foundation is now ‘linked’ with the Charity of William Hobbayne. This is by agreement with the Charity Commission and for the purposes of Part 4 (registration) and Part 8 (accounting) of the Charities Act 2011. As above, the purpose of this Foundation falls within the terms of reference of the Charity of William Hobbayne which devotes significant resources to Educational grants above, beyond and including those amounts it must devote to the Educational Foundation for this purpose.

This took effect for the whole of the two charities’ financial year (i.e. 1 October 2024 – 30 September 2025) and will continue in future years.

As a result, for accountancy and registration purposes:

The linking of the charities under section 12 is an administrative linkage, for reporting purposes only. It does not change the separate legal status of the charities, nor the nature of restricted funds or endowment. It is not a merger. The trustees’ duty is to ensure that each charity still applies its money in the way it is required to.

The Charity of William Hobbayne will henceforth be the reporting charity for both bodies.

If the Charity wishes to discontinue this linkage in future, it will seek to do so in consultation with the Charity Commission.

THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Financial review

The charity recorded total income of £319,221 (2024: £267,999) for the year ended 30 September 2025 and total expenditure of £289,136 (2024: £275,111). After net investment losses of £98,493, the charity reported net expenditure of £68,408 for the year (2024: net income of £131,399). The investment losses mainly reflected a £150,000 reduction in the valuation of investment properties, partly offset by gains of £51,507 on listed investments.

Going concern

The trustees have reviewed the charity’s budgets, cash flow forecasts and reserves and consider that the charity remains a going concern. The trustees continue to monitor the main risks facing the charity, including property maintenance, investment valuation, income generation and grant making risks.

Reserves policy

At 30 September 2025, total funds were £7,347,231 (2024: £7,415,639), including endowment funds of £7,258,496 (2024: £7,326,904), restricted funds of £nil and unrestricted funds of £88,735 (2024: £88,735). The unrestricted funds have been designated for emergency repairs and maintenance of the charity’s land and property assets. The trustees consider the level of reserves to be appropriate.

Assets

The assets of the Charity comprise a fund of investments, the property at 25 Golden Manor, Hanwell, the property at 1B St Mark Road, Hanwell, the property known as The William Hobbayne Centre, St Dunstan's Road, Hanwell and three pieces of land being the Billets Hart Allotments (including severed land on the other side of the River Brent on Fitzherbert Walk and known as Billets Hart Copse), William Hobbayne Community Garden, St Margarets Road, W7 and land north west of Connolly Road, known as Hobbayne Half Acre Field.

Plans for future periods

The Charity will continue to develop its outreach work to identify practical ways of responding to local need. In particular, it will seek to strengthen relationships with local charities, community organisations and individuals so that support can be directed effectively to those experiencing need, hardship or distress.

Structure, governance and management

The Eleemosynary Charity of William Hobbayne (Charity Number 211547) is also known as the Charity of William Hobbayne.

The principal and administrative address of the Charity is The William Hobbayne Centre, St. Dunstan's Road, London W7 2HB.

THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

The Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Rev Andrew Dand (ex-officio)

Angela Wallis (Resigned 14 July 2025) Bridget Bergin David Muir Deirdre Higgins Geoffrey Mules Geraldine Anne Barrett John Sawyer Mark Cosstick (Resigned 6 April 2026) Nicholas Robinson Paul Lovell Robert Coomber Tan Afzal Wendy Fazey

The Ex-Officio Trustee is the Rector of the Parish of St Mary's, Hanwell. The other Trustees are all Co-opted and are appointed for a period of four years. They are eligible for re-appointment.

The Charity is a Relief in Need charity and was founded in 1484. It is governed by a Charity Commission Scheme dated 24 June 1991 amended by a further scheme dated 17 November 1999, resolutions dated 10 January 2000 and 31 July 2006 and a further amendment dated 14 March 2012.

The Trustees are a body corporate under Certificate of Incorporation dated 4 February 1994. The Board of trustees, when complete, consists of:

One Ex-officio trustee who is the Rector of the Parish of St. Mary's, Hanwell.

No fewer than 10 and no more than 12 Co-opted Trustees. These are appointed for a term of four years by a resolution of the Trustees passed at a special meeting.

The major risks to which the Charity is exposed, as identified by the Trustees, are regularly reviewed and systems and procedures have been established to manage those risks.

The day-to-day running of the charity is carried out by the office management team, under the oversight and direction of the trustees. The office team is responsible for the administration of the charity’s activities, including dealing with enquiries, supporting the grant application process, maintaining records and liaising with beneficiaries. Significant decisions, including strategic matters, approval of grants, major expenditure and governance matters, remain the responsibility of the trustees.

Induction and training of trustees

New trustees are provided with information about the charity’s history, governing document, charitable objects, grant making activities, property assets, financial position and current priorities. Trustees are made aware of their duties and responsibilities under charity law, including the need to act in the best interests of the charity, manage conflicts of interest, safeguard the charity’s assets and ensure that the charity operates for public benefit.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Statement of trustees' responsibilities

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.

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

.............................. Paul Lovell Trustee 27 Jul 2026

Date: .............................................

THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of The Eleemosynary Charity of William Hobbayne (the ‘charity’) for the year ended 30 September 2025 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion, the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

Other information

The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The Trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

We have nothing to report in this regard.

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)

TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE

Responsibilities of Trustees

As explained more fully in the statement of trustees' responsibilities, the Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the Trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the Trustees are responsible for assessing the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Trustees either intend to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder.

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.

Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that some material misstatements of the financial statements may not be detected, even though the audit is properly planned and performed in accordance with the ISAs (UK).

The potential effects of inherent limitations are particularly significant in the case of misstatement resulting from fraud because fraud may involve sophisticated and carefully organized schemes designed to conceal it, including deliberate failure to record transactions, collusion or intentional misrepresentations being made to us.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https:// www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity’s trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

27 Jul 2026

Landau Morley LLP Date: ......................... Statutory Auditor Chartered Accountants 325-327 Oldfield Lane North Greenford Middlesex UB6 0FX

Landau Morley LLP is eligible for appointment as auditor of the charity by virtue of its eligibility for appointment as auditor of a company under section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.

THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Unrestricted
Restricted Endowment
funds
funds
funds
2025
2025
2025
Notes
£
£
£
Income from:
Donations and
legacies
3
56,684
10,000
-
Charitable
activities
4
-
-
71,393
Investments
5
4,734
-
176,410
Total income
and
endowments
61,418
10,000
247,803
Expenditure
on:
Raising funds
6
-
-
80,978
Charitable
activities
7
197,672
10,000
-
Other
expenditure
13
486
-
-
Total expenditure
198,158
10,000
80,978
Net
gains/(losses)
on investments
14
-
-
(98,493)
Net
income/(expenditure)
(136,740)
-
68,332
Transfers
between funds
136,740
-
(136,740)
Net
movement in
funds
10
-
-
(68,408)
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1
October 2024
88,735
-
7,326,904
Fund balances at 30
September 2025
88,735
-
7,258,496		 Total
Unrestricted Endowment
funds
funds
2025
2024
2024
£
£
£
66,684
3,661
-
71,393
-
62,199
181,144
6,003
196,136
319,221
9,664
258,335
80,978
-
74,567
207,672
199,687
-
486
857
-
289,136
200,544
74,567
(98,493)
-
138,511
(68,408)
(190,880)
322,279
-
190,880
(190,880)
(68,408)
-
131,399
7,415,639
88,735
7,195,505
7,347,231
88,735
7,326,904		 Total
2024
£
3,661
62,199
202,139
267,999
74,567
199,687
857
275,111
138,511
131,399
-
131,399
7,284,240
7,415,639

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
16
Investment property
17
Investments
18
Current assets
Debtors
19
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
20
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
The funds of the charity
Endowment funds
22
Unrestricted funds
23		 2025
£
£
1,914,632
4,200,000
1,064,977
7,179,609
27,308
173,040
200,348
(32,726)
167,622
7,347,231
7,258,496
88,735
7,347,231		 2024
£
£
1,906,811
4,350,000
1,013,470
7,270,281
37,119
137,537
174,656
(29,298)
145,358
7,415,639
7,326,904
88,735
7,415,639		 2024
£
£
1,906,811
4,350,000
1,013,470
7,270,281
37,119
137,537
174,656
(29,298)
145,358
7,415,639
7,326,904
88,735
7,415,639
7,270,281
145,358
7,415,639
7,326,904
88,735
7,415,639

27 Jul 2026

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on .........................

..............................

Paul Lovell Trustee

THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

The Eleemosynary Charity of William Hobbayne is an unincorporated charity in England and Wales. The address of the principal office is The William Hobbayne Centre, St Dunstans Road, Hanwell, W7 2HB.

1.1 Basis of preparation

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 financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.

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, modified to include certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to support the current level of expenditure and to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.

1.3 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.

1.4 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.

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.

THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 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 allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

Fundraising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of disseminating information in support of the charitable activities. Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the company and include project management carried out at Headquarters. Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the company and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

Costs of generating funds are costs incurred in attracting voluntary income, and those incurred in trading activities that raise funds.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible Fixed assets consist of :

Freehold land and building

These comprise the following:

The William Hobbayne Centre stated at cost. The freehold building at William Hobbayne Centre is not depreciated as it has an estimated economic life exceeding 50 years with a high residual value and is kept in a good state of repair.

The Hobbayne Half Acre Field site comprises historic land held by the charity with no known cost.

Allotments and gardens

Allotments and Gardens are stated at valuation, the trustees believe that a reliable market valuation is not possible, then the value in use to the charity. The allotments and gardens being land with an indefinite useful life, no depreciation is charged.

Fixtures, fittings and equipment

Fixtures, fitting & equipment at the William Hobbayne Centre are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at the annual rate of 25% on a straight line basis in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives.

1.7 Investment property

Investment properties are measured at fair value at the Balance Sheet date with gains or losses in fair value being recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities. No depreciation is provided on the investment properties in accordance with FRS102.

1.8 Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.

THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.9 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).

1.10 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.

1.11 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.

1.12 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.

THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.13 Retirement benefits

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

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
56,684
-
Grants
-
10,000
56,684
10,000		 Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
2024
£
£
£
56,684
3,661
-
10,000
-
-
66,684
3,661
-		 Total
2024
£
3,661
-
3,661

4 Income from charitable activities

Endowment Endowment
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Rental income 71,393 62,199

THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

5 Income from investments

Unrestricted Endowment
funds
funds
2025
2025
£
£
Rental income
-
144,688
Income from listed
investments
-
31,722
Interest receivable
4,734
-
4,734
176,410		 Total
Unrestricted Endowment
funds
funds
2025
2024
2024
£
£
£
144,688
-
165,759
31,722
-
30,377
4,734
6,003
-
181,144
6,003
196,136		 Total
2024
£
165,759
30,377
6,003
202,139

6 Expenditure on raising funds

Endowment Endowment
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Fundraising and publicity
Repairs and Maintenance 79,058 74,567
Professional fees 1,920 -
80,978 74,567

THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

7 Expenditure on charitable activities

Charitable Charitable
activities activities
2025 2024
£ £
Direct costs
Outreach worker costs - 18
Activities at William Hobbayne Centre 12,570 2,747
12,570 2,765
Grant funding of activities (see note 8) 82,686 93,772
Share of support and governance costs (see note 9)
Support 95,439 82,124
Governance 16,977 21,026
207,672 199,687
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 197,672 199,687
Restricted funds 10,000 -
207,672 199,687

THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

8 Grants payable

Grants payable
Charitable Charitable
activities activities
2025 2024
£ £
Grants to institutions:
St Mary's Church 7,525 7,525
Befriend 1,602 2,000
N. Robison 1,000 500
Age UK 1,330 -
Dementia Concern 10,200 3,400
The Gurnell Grove Community Trust 2,000 1,350
Mayfield Primary School 3,420 2,340
St Marks Primary School 7,757
Woodland Academy 2,280 4,020
St Ann's School 1,212 -
Elthorne Park High school 3,900 3,600
Oaklands Primary School 1,600 1,900
Brentside Primary 9,194 8,870
St Joseph's Primary School 4,560 3,900
Hobbayne Primary School 1,870 2,610
Interact Stroke Support - 1,863
St Mungos - Hanwell - 1,836
Support action for families in Ealing - 1,620
Other < £1,000 2,106 3,384
53,799 58,475
Grants to individuals 28,887 35,297
82,686 93,772
-
Support costs allocated to activities
2025 2024
£ £
Staff costs 83,012 71,950
Office costs 12,427 10,174
Governance costs 16,977 21,026
112,416 103,150
Analysed between:
Charitable activities 112,416 103,150

9 Support costs allocated to activities

THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

9 Support costs allocated to activities (Continued)
2025 2024
Governance costs comprise: £ £
Audit and accountancy fees 16,977 21,026
16,977 21,026
10 Net movement in funds 2025 2024
£ £
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Fees payable for the audit of the charity's financial statements 16,977 21,026
11 Trustees
None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the
charity during the year.
12 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2025 2024
Number Number
5 5
Employment costs 2025 2024
£ £
Wages and salaries 81,429 70,720
Other pension costs 1,583 1,230
83,012 71,950

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

Remuneration of key management personnel

None

THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

13 Other expenditure

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Miscellaneous costs 486 857

14 Gains and losses on investments

Endowment Endowment
funds funds
2025 2024
Gains/(losses) arising on: £ £
Revaluation of investments 51,507 88,511
Revaluation of investment properties (150,000) 50,000
(98,493) 138,511

15 Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.

16 Tangible fixed assets

Freehold land
and buildings
Fixtures and
fittings
Allotments
and Gardens
£
£
£
Cost and Valuation
At 1 October 2024
1,228,821
17,266
677,990
Additions
7,821
-
-
At 30 September 2025
1,236,642
17,266
677,990
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 October 2024
-
17,266
-
At 30 September 2025
-
17,266
-
Carrying amount
At 30 September 2025
1,236,642
-
677,990
At 30 September 2024
1,228,821
-
677,990		 Total
£
1,924,077
7,821
1,931,898
17,266
17,266
1,914,632
1,906,811

THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

16 Tangible fixed assets

(Continued)

The freehold land & buildings comprise the William Hobbayne Centre and the land known as the William Hobbayne Half Acre Field, and the land adjacent thereto.

The Hobbayne Half Acre Field site comprises historic land held by the charity for which no known cost. The trustees have adopted a policy not to depreciate properties that are owner occupied because the value of the property remains stable and increases over time.

17 Investment property

Fair value
At 1 October 2024
Net gains or losses through fair value adjustments
At 30 September 2025		 2025
£
4,350,000
(150,000)
4,200,000

The investment property of the trust was revalued by the trustees on a fair value basis as at 30 September 2025. The historical cost of the properties above was £1,333,185 (2024: £1,333,185).

18 Fixed asset investments

Listed
investments
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 October 2024 1,013,470
Valuation changes 51,507
At 30 September 2025 1,064,977
Carrying amount
At 30 September 2025 1,064,977
At 30 September 2024 1,013,470

19 Debtors

Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income		 2025
£
4,921
11,972
10,415
27,308		 2024
£
3,042
23,440
10,637
37,119

THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

20 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Other taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
21
Retirement benefit schemes
Defined contribution schemes
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes		 2025
£
854
16,609
15,263
32,726
2025
£
1,583		 2024
£
736
18,029
10,533
29,298
2024
£
1,230

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.

22 Endowment funds

Endowment funds represent assets which must be held permanently by the charity. Income arising on the endowment funds can be used in accordance with the objects of the charity. Any capital gains or losses arising on the assets form part of the fund.

At 1 October
2024
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
£
£
£
Permanent endowments
Funds
1,699,789
-
-
Expendable endowments
Funds
5,627,115
247,803
(80,978)
7,326,904
247,803
(80,978)		 Transfers
Gains and
losses
At 30
September
2025
£
£
£
-
(150,000)
1,549,789
(136,740)
51,507
5,708,707
(136,740)
(98,493)
7,258,496		 Transfers
Gains and
losses
At 30
September
2025
£
£
£
-
(150,000)
1,549,789
(136,740)
51,507
5,708,707
(136,740)
(98,493)
7,258,496
7,258,496

THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

22
Endowment funds
Previous Year:
At 1 October
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
£
£
£
Permanent endowments
Funds
1,649,789
-
-
Expendable
endowments
Funds
5,545,716
258,335
(74,567)
7,195,505
258,335
(74,567)		 (Continued)
Transfers
Gains and
losses
At 30
September
2024
£
£
£
-
50,000
1,699,789
(190,880)
88,511
5,627,115
(190,880)
138,511
7,326,904

23 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.

Designated funds contain monies set aside for emergency repairs, maintenance and greening projects to maintain the spaces and vegetation of the land and property assets of the charity, namely 25 Golden Manor, The William Hobbayne Centre, the Billets Hart allotments and the William Hobbayne Community Gardens.

At
Designated funds
Previous Year:
At
Designated funds
General funds		 1 October
2024
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
£
£
£
88,735
61,418
(198,158)
1 October
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
£
£
£
88,735
-
-
-
9,664
(200,544)
88,735
9,664
(200,544)		 Transfers
At 30
September
2025
£
£
136,740
88,735
Transfers
At 30
September
2024
£
£
-
88,735
190,880
-
190,880
88,735

THE ELEEMOSYNARY CHARITY OF WILLIAM HOBBAYNE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

24 Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted
Endowment
funds
funds
2025
2025
£
£
At 30 September 2025:
Tangible assets
-
1,914,632
Investment properties
-
4,200,000
Investments
-
1,064,977
Current assets/(liabilities)
88,735
78,887
88,735
7,258,496
Unrestricted
Endowment
funds
funds
2024
2024
£
£
At 30 September 2024:
Tangible assets
-
1,906,811
Investment properties
-
4,350,000
Investments
-
1,013,470
Current assets/(liabilities)
88,735
56,623
88,735
7,326,904		 Total
2025
£
1,914,632
4,200,000
1,064,977
167,622
7,347,231
Total
2024
£
1,906,811
4,350,000
1,013,470
145,358
7,415,639

25 Related party transactions

During the year ended 30 September 2025, trustees were reimbursed expenses of £157 (2024: £375) incurred wholly, exclusively and necessarily in the performance of their duties.

The charity received donations from the trustees of £530 during 2025 (2024: £Nil).

The charity also received a donation of £52,633 (2024: £Nil) from Ealing Aid in Sickness, a former registered charity with common trustees.

There were no outstanding balances with related parties at the year end.

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