REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 236108
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
for
CABMEN'S SHELTER FUND
Knox Cropper LLP Chartered Accountants 153 -155 London Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9SQ
CABMEN'S SHELTER FUND
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
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Report of the Trustees 1 to 2
Independent Examiner's Report 3
Statement of Financial Activities 4
Balance Sheet 5
Notes to the Financial Statements 6 to 8
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CABMEN'S SHELTER FUND
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The Fund's main objective is to supply Cabmen with shelters in which they can have protection from wind and rain, snow and frost in winter and from the sun in summer.
Significant activities
The Charity maintains and upkeeps thirteen shelters throughout Central London. The shelters are made of wood and require regular upkeep and maintenance. The shelters are occupied by tenants who provide food, refreshment and shelter to cab drivers during the day and, in respect of some of the shelters, during the night. The tenants pay monthly contributions to the charity out of their income. The contribution received is used to cover the ongoing costs of the shelter, such as rates and repairs. The charity also provides the shelter with basic equipment, such as refrigerators, microwaves, etc. The tenants that operate from the shelters cover the electrically and gas bills from their own income.
The shelters are a unique feature of London's heritage and need to be protected and maintained for future generations of cab drivers and the general public.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Review of activity
During the year, the shelter tenants contributed £164,058 (2024: £142,698) towards the maintenance of the shelters. Donations received amounted to £35,288 (2024: £3,450).
The maintenance and upkeep of the shelters amounted to £132,121 (2024: £150,386), which included governance costs of £5,856 (2024:£5,556).
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The unrestricted funds of the Charity amounted to £149,944 (2024: £82,720) at the balance sheet date. The Charity's policy is to build up sufficient reserves to enable it to hold a minimum of one year's charitable expenditure. By holding this level of reserves, the Trustees are of the opinion that this will enable the charity to meet unforeseen repairs and fluctuations in contributions from shelter tenants.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The Fund was established in 1875 and is currently governed by a Trust Deed dated September 1949.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number 236108
Principal address
20 Hunton Bridge Hill Watford WD4 8PU
Trustees
C Evans M Calvey J Jenkins
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CABMEN'S SHELTER FUND
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Independent Examiner Neil Wilkinson FCA Knox Cropper LLP Chartered Accountants 153 -155 London Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9SQ
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 17 April 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
M Calvey - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Cabmen's Shelter Fund
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Cabmen's Shelter Fund
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Cabmen's Shelter Fund (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
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 accounts to be reached.
Neil Wilkinson FCA
Knox Cropper LLP Chartered Accountants 153 -155 London Road Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9SQ
30 April 2026
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CABMEN'S SHELTER FUND
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
| 2025 Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 35,288 Charitable activities Maintence and upkeep of shelters 164,058 Total 199,346 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Maintence and upkeep of shelters 132,122 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 67,224 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 82,720 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 149,944 |
2024 Total funds £ 3,450 142,698 146,148 150,386 (4,238) 86,958 82,720 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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CABMEN'S SHELTER FUND
Balance Sheet 31 December 2025
| 2025 Unrestricted fund Notes £ CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 3 12,500 Cash at bank 145,643 158,143 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 4 (8,199) NET CURRENT ASSETS 149,944 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 149,944 NET ASSETS 149,944 FUNDS 5 Unrestricted funds 149,944 TOTAL FUNDS 149,944 |
2024 Total funds £ 17,500 73,448 90,948 (8,228) 82,720 82,720 82,720 82,720 82,720 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 17 April 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:
M Calvey - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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CABMEN'S SHELTER FUND
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, 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 financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Financial Reporting Standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions
The charity has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemption in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland':
- the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, 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 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Going concern
The accounts have been drawn up on a going concern basis as the trustees have reasonable expectation that the charity will meet its obligations as they fall due for the foreseeable future.
2. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
| Trustees' salaries Trustees' expenses Trustees' expenses |
2025 £ 11,439 2025 £ 675 |
2024 £ 10,399 2024 £ 581 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
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3. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025 2024
£ £
Other debtors 12,500 17,500
4. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025 2024
£ £
Taxation and social security - 343
Other creditors 8,199 7,885
8,199 8,228
5. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement At
At 1.1.25 in funds 31.12.25
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 82,720 67,224 149,944
TOTAL FUNDS 82,720 67,224 149,944
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 199,346 (132,122) 67,224
TOTAL FUNDS 199,346 (132,122) 67,224
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement At
At 1.1.24 in funds 31.12.24
£ £ £
Unrestricted fund 86,958 (4,238) 82,720
TOTAL FUNDS 86,958 (4,238) 82,720
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
5. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming resources £ Unrestricted fund 146,148 TOTAL FUNDS 146,148 A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: At 1.1.24 £ Unrestricted fund 86,958 TOTAL FUNDS 86,958 Net movement in funds included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted fund 345,494 TOTAL FUNDS 345,494 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (150,386) (4,238) (150,386) (4,238) Net movement At in funds 31.12.25 £ £ 62,986 149,944 62,986 149,944 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (282,508) 62,986 (282,508) 62,986 |
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6. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2025.
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