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2025-12-31-accounts

Felsted School Mission ANNUAL REPORT 2025

The Felsted School Mission

Limited by Guarantee. Company No. 388698 Registered Charity No. 241674

Contents

page Chairman’s Report 3 Mission Link Report – School 4 Mission Link Report – Mission 6 Ascension Community Trust 8 Treasurer’s Report 12 Report and Financial Statements 14 Notice of Annual General Meeting 15 Independent Examiner’s Report 18 Donations, please! 19 Legacy Appeal 20

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Hon. Chairman Michael Yeatts reports:

A s I reflect on the past year, I am reminded again of the depth and longevity of the partnership that shapes the Felsted School Mission. Today, the Mission continues to support both the spiritual life of Ascension Church and the wide-ranging community work delivered through ACT, with Felsted pupils and staff playing a vital role through fundraising, volunteering, and regular visits.

This has also been a year of renewal for the Felsted School Mission Council. We were delighted to welcome Helen Murphy, Roland Hayes, and James Cotterill as new members of the Council. We are grateful for the experience, energy, and commitment they bring.

We also say a warm and sincere thank you to Chris Townsend, who concludes his time as Head of Felsted School this year. Chris has been a steadfast supporter of the Mission and a wise and valued member of the Council. We wish him every success as he takes up his new headship in Cheltenham.

The reports that follow describe a year of significant developments. At ACT, 2025 has been a period of consolidation after rapid growth, with new systems, strengthened governance, and new staff contributing to a more resilient organisation. The scale of ACT’s work remains remarkable and it is clear that the impact on local residents continues to deepen. The closure of Young Adventurers was a sad moment, but it is encouraging to see ACT undertaking a thoughtful process of consultation and discernment as they plan the future of their work with children and young people.

At Ascension Church, the departure of Rev’d Dave Chesney after thirteen years marked the end of a significant chapter. The church family has responded with gratitude, reflection, and hope, identifying clear priorities for the next season as they seek a new vicar. Their continued partnership with

ACT, and their appreciation for the involvement of Felsted pupils and staff, remains a source of encouragement.

This year’s Chaplain’s report demonstrates the impact of the Mission on Felsted pupils themselves. The reflections from students who volunteered at the Nightshelter speak with honesty and maturity about empathy, connection, and the transformative power of service. Alongside this, the breadth of pupil involvement across the school has been remarkable: over 80 ‘Christmas Cheer’ parcels donated by tutor groups, Prep School pupils contributing decorations and cards for the Christmas Day Community Dinner, summer holiday parcels created by Year 4, performances at the Volunteers Celebration Day, and a host of fundraising efforts from pancake flipping to half marathons. These contributions show that the Mission is not only supporting communities in Custom House, but also enriching the lives and values of Felstedians.

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to the Felsted School Mission. Together, I am confident that we can continue to strengthen the lasting impact we have on the communities we serve, honouring the legacy of those who came before us while responding faithfully to the needs of today – and inspiring the next generation of Felsted pupils in the process.

Michael Yeatts, Chair, Felsted Mission Council

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Felsted Chaplain Rev’d Nigel Little reports:

Mission Link – School

T he Felsted Mission continues to be cherished within the life of the school, and it has been a joy to see pupils engaging so wholeheartedly with its work over the past year. Each term, pupils have several opportunities to volunteer, and their reflections speak powerfully of the impact these experiences have on them. A few of their voices from the Nightshelter are shared below:

Lydia:

Visiting our friends at The Mission is always a pleasure. Being able to meet new people from the community is a privilege, but what inspires me greatly is bringing new volunteers – students and teachers – with us for the journey. The enthusiasm to take part in and help with activities such as making dinners, cleaning and most importantly enjoying our time with the community is always really special. We truly are proud to show newcomers ‘how it’s done’ at the night shelter as well as the work previous students have contributed. The bond between Felsted and the lovely staff at The Mission strengthens with every visit. We were glad to make sure that those in need had a safe, warm stay at the shelter and will rest easy having been well-fed. Being able to go home to Felsted knowing we have made a difference in someone’s day is extremely rewarding.

Ben:

Going to the Ascension Church was a great experience and we had much fun socialising with the guests over activities like pool and board games before dinner. Helping with setting up the meals and cleaning afterwards was also an enjoyable learning experience. It was lovely to see first-hand the hard work done by the volunteers for their community. It is very encouraging to know that the hard work we do at school charity events is well and truly worth it.

Zhaafirah:

The visit to the Felsted Mission was a truly meaningful experience. My favourite part was having the opportunity to speak to people from different cultures and backgrounds. Despite the challenges many of them face, I was struck by how strong their faith remained and how positive and hopeful they were. I spent most of the visit speaking with one lady, who generously shared stories about her childhood and life experiences. We quickly realised how much we had in common, which allowed us to form a genuine connection. That conversation stayed with me long after the visit ended and reminded me of the importance of listening, empathy, and human connection. The experience left me feeling deeply grateful for what I have and reinforced how much even small acts of kindness can matter. Why shouldn’t we be kind and grateful?

Pupil volunteers at the Nightshelter

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Pip:

Volunteering at the Mission is always poignant and fun. All of the volunteers were so accommodating and welcoming. We got straight to setting up in preparation for the guests, which involved cooking, laying out bedding, and setting the tables. It was clear to see the strong bonds that have been built over the years with the help of the church. Looking back on the visit, it brings me joy to reflect on the genuine feeling of friendship we all shared. I think that was the key feature of the experience – the warmth in the atmosphere created through simple moments: people chatting, Ben accidentally breaking bowls in the kitchen, and everyone singing Happy Birthday to Sean. All of this highlighted a sense of community like no other.

Rebecca:

My personal experience during this trip to The Felsted Mission made me think more deeply about people’s actions and why they do what they do. I remember when we all sat down to eat. I was sitting at the end of the table, and across from me was a homeless man, around the age of 30. He was Russian. He didn’t sit down right away. Instead, he stood there and looked at me and asked, “Why are you here?”.

At that moment, everything on my side of the table went silent, but someone had to answer. Without thinking, I simply said what came to my mind:

“We came here because this was an opportunity given to us to help you, even if it’s just for one night, by making a warm meal that fills you up and providing a bed where you can rest. Being here is also about staying together, showing that we care, and showing you that there is hope. We want to support you as best as we can.”

After I said this, I could see his facial expression soften. This moment made it very clear that what I said was true. If you ever get an opportunity that can improve the lives of others, you should take it, even if it requires sacrifice. If the result is greater than what you give up, then it is worth it. Do it out of love for others.

These reflections make it abundantly clear that the Felsted Mission has a profound and lasting impact on Felsted pupils and staff. Their experiences at the Nightshelter and in the wider community deepen empathy, strengthen character, and help pupils understand the importance of service in a tangible and personal way.

Pupils perform at Volunteers Celebration Day

Beyond the Nightshelter, pupil involvement across the school has been exceptional this year. Tutor groups donated over 80 ‘Christmas Cheer’ toy parcels; Year 5 pupils created decorations and cards for the Christmas Day Community Dinner; and Year 4 classes prepared ‘summer holiday parcels’. Prep and Senior pupils also served refreshments and performed in a music recital at the Volunteers Celebration Day. We were delighted to visit the Royal Docks Academy, and pupils from Garnetts and Windsor’s have flipped pancakes, baked cakes, and even run half marathons to raise funds for the Mission.

Felsted School is proud to pray for, fundraise for, and support the Mission, and we look forward to developing these links further in the new era ahead.

Rev’d Nigel Little, Chaplain

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Mission: Rev’d Becca Rogers reports:

Mission Link – Mission

2025 was a very significant one for Ascension Church. After 13 years as our vicar, Dave announced in the spring that in July he would be moving on to pastures new. It is difficult to put into words everything that Dave, Sarah and the family have brought to the church and community, but with two special events for them, we tried to!

Dave, Jodi and Becca party

We enjoyed an evening party, focusing on community groups and charities, and then a special Sunday morning focusing on the church family. At both of these events we looked back at how Ascension has

strengthened and grown, and how much more active both the church and ACT are in the community of Custom House. Many

people spoke, thanking Dave and the family, and due to generous donations, we were also able to give them a lovely gift, reflective of our gratitude for towards them all. A special thank you to Felsted Mission Council for providing funding for these events, and enabling us to make them extra special! Dave was licensed at his new church, The Church of the Good Shepherd, Collier Row, in September, and many of us went along to celebrate with him.

The church family has been on quite a journey since then, and we have reached a point where we are looking forward to a new season. In consultation with members of the congregation, we identified certain priorities in how we want to develop as a church. These priorities have gone onto the parish profile, the document which helps us find a new vicar. These priorities are:

We now hope and pray that God will send the right vicar for this next stage of our church life.

Alongside this time of change, some great moments have occurred throughout the year. Our Lent course focused on the book ‘the relentless elimination of hurry’. We thought about finding peace and space in a busy world and how to tune into God using simplicity, sabbath, solitude and silence. In

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Staff and volunteers’ Christmas meal

the summer, we looked at ‘meals with Jesus’ in a series of all-age services. We also had two baptism services, one in the summer and one in December when we were grateful for the heated water!

Over the summer we made some further improvements to the church building, mainly reordering the Gregory Room and repainting/cleaning lots of areas, with the help of JP Morgan Bank.

Our positive relationship with Ascension Community Trust has continued, and it has been a huge blessing to work alongside CEO Vicky Torrance. Since her arrival, Vicky has brought a real sense of professionalism to the charity, looking after and bringing stability to many areas of ACT which needed attention. New members of staff joining ACT have also been a blessing and we are always keen to maintain as many Vicky Torrance links as possible,

remembering that we are all one and we all serve the same purpose.

Thank you, as always, to Felsted. The visits of the students to many areas of church life, the support of the Mission Council, their advice, wisdom and friendship are all so valued and we are always grateful. Here’s to another year!

Rev’d Becca Rogers

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Ascension Community Trust – Vicky Torrance reports:

General

2025 has been a year of consolidation, putting systems and structures in place after a period of rapid growth which saw ACT nearly quadruple in size in 5 years.

We have also seen a number of changes of ACT personnel: In July our Chair of Trustees Dave Chesney moved on. We are currently in the process of recruiting his successor. In September, Arianna Sommariva joined us as Volunteer Co-ordinator and Kate Neal as our new Complex Needs Manager.

ACT team dinner, February 2026

Trustees have agreed to take specific areas of ACT to oversee such as safeguarding, HR, finance and being a link to specific projects. This has strengthened our governance. We plan to expand the trustee board 2026.

Volunteering has grown at ACT as a result of having a dedicated volunteer co-ordinator, with volunteer numbers doubling in the latter part of 2025.

Project Reports

1) Poverty Response

n Newham District Foodbank

Ascension Community Trust oversees the governance, communication and warehouse function for Newham District Foodbank. We also run one of the three distribution points (the others being St John’s at North Woolwich and Bonny Downs Community Association at East Ham).

Our Foodbank continues to be a valuable resource and lifeline for members of the local community, who rely on the donation of food and other items received.

In 2025 Newham District Foodbank supported 751 unique households. In total we gave out food parcels to support 4,272 people. 65% of the people we supported were adults and 35% were children.

n Advice Service

Our advice service is a face-to-face service delivered in a familiar, welcoming and friendly environment, making it more accessible to people who would struggle to access online provision. The provision of welfare benefits advice at the point of need in the foodbank, enables people to move through their initial crisis and stabilise their

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financial situation, reducing their need to use a foodbank.

Last year the advice project saw 151 people – many of them experiencing an improvement in their living standards as a direct outcome of the advice and signposting they received.

Case study – A lady attended community meal who was feeling suicidal. She had lost her Personal Independence Payments as a result of an administrative error while she was in hospital, costing her over £1000. She felt trapped in her house due to mobility issues and the cold weather. She was seen by our welfare advisor who advocated for her, resulting in her PIP being restored.

2) Children and families

n Ascension Football Academy

Our football academy provides Football Association qualified coaching for children and young people, as well as professional development opportunities and training in life skills. The academy has gone from strength to strength. Last year we provided 40 Football Academy sessions with mentoring for 39 children.

n Young Adventurers

Young Adventurers our after-school provision, ran for 28 weeks of club sessions, benefiting 25 children and their families.

Sadly, due to a change in government policy – funding wrap around care in schools – we had to take the very hard decision to close Young Adventurers in July 2025, due to falling numbers that made it economically unviable.

n Plans for the future

ACT intends to carry out a full needs assessment and community consultation in our locality, in relation to work with children

and young people. Although we were very sad to close Young Adventurers, it is clear to us that work with children and young people is still a pressing need in the area. Therefore, we will be taking time prayerfully to discern the direction of our work with children and young people, in conversation with the local community.

Issues that we are aware of within the community include the needs of children and young people in temporary accommodation, lack of provision for children and young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), children and young people in need of support for their mental health and wellbeing, and issues of young people being groomed by local gangs.

Whatever the work we decide to adopt, our aims will be to raise aspirations, increase opportunities and empower children and young people.

Young Adventurers – fun with food

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Project Reports continued

3) Complex Needs

& Community Meal

n Community Meal

Open to all in the community, the meal offers a nutritious two course lunch. The aim is to provide a warm space in winter and an opportunity for the lonely and isolated to get out of the house and meet others and socialise. We target in particular those with social care needs and their carers, the elderly and those on low incomes. Several local care homes are bringing groups to the meal, which enables participants to make new friends, increasing social confidence.

Community meal 2025

relaxing colouring. The range of options enables attendees to choose what they would prefer. It also enables participants to try art forms.

This year we also added an ESOL conversation café in the morning – with many of the participants also staying on for the meal.

We have planned thematic art projects over several weeks. This has given participants time to explore different techniques, build skills, and contribute in ways that suit their strengths.

Activities on offer at the Community Meal include: board games, arts and crafts and a sensory corner. It is the high point of the week and is beginning to become a place where people from different backgrounds meet and mingle.

Weekly Attendance at Inclusive Arts Group has grown from 8 (2023) to 16 per week.

n Supported Volunteering

Weekly attendance at Community Meals has grown from 18 (2023) to 45-60 in 2025.

High points of the year have been:

n Inclusive Arts Project

Each week the Inclusive Arts project offers opportunities to participate in collective projects, as well as individual creativity, or

The supported volunteers are an integral part of the team at ACT, without whom, we might not be able to run some of the services for our community.

Supported Volunteers have delivered 97 sessions with 626 contact hours. Participants have taken on increasingly active roles including:

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This progression has supported independence, skills development, and a strong sense of purpose and contribution to the community.

We currently have 7 supported volunteers.

High points have been our external trips which have included:

Some key achievements are:

4) Garden Community Café

The Garden Café remained closed throughout 2025. Trustees had all but decided to resign the lease – delayed only by the need for the repairs to be carried out. However, we are waiting on the imminent result of a funding bid to the School of Social Entrepreneurs which would potentially see the café reopen as a community space.

Future Plans for ACT

Trustees and the CEO have identified short term priorities of:

In 2026, we will review our mission objectives and create a 5-year business plan. In preparation for this, community consultations have already begun. The results of what we have called “the big listen” will feed into our wider reflection and consultation work as we decern our future direction.

Vicky Torrance – CEO ACT

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Hon. Treasurer Paul Beaufrère reports:

Financial Summary

Our accounts for 2025 show a deficit of £17521, compared with the previous year’s deficit of £6202.

The outcome was dominated by a £20000 grant towards the cost of a fire alarm system for the Ascension church centre. This apart, the financial result actually exceeded budget owing to an exceptionally active (and very much appreciated) period of School fund raising, a sizeable legacy and – the fire alarm apart – a much lower level of grants to the Ascension.

SOFA – Expenses

Our principal outgoing continues to be support for Youth Worker Jodi Ling: the £33826 expense in this period (+6%) includes a salary increase and backdating. Sundry Grants and Donations, £28751, comprise the aforesaid funding of the Ascension fire alarm, our support for the Ascension youth football academy (£5151), a final contribution of £1000 from our night shelter funds and a £2500 donation towards the cost of Dave Chesney’s farewell celebration. Printing and distributing the Annual Report account for virtually all the Administration charge.

SOFA – Income

Balance Sheet

Although revenue from covenants continues to decline steadily, Appeal Donations overall were little changed at £9753, thanks to an unexpected boost to Gift Aid donations. Felsted School Donations – remitted to us mainly via Just Giving and PayPal Giving Fund – amounted to an unprecedented £11671. A single legacy of £999 was received, included in Other Donations. Investment income ( Dividends and Interest Received ) of £26292 comprised a 3% increase in dividends from our investment portfolio offset by a 19% decline in deposit interest, owing to falling rates and a reduced balance on our cash deposit. Total Incoming Resources rose 7% to £49715.

Liquidity remains fully adequate, though cash and deposits fell from £73980 to £48925 to fund the deficit on our profit and loss account. The value of our Listed Investments portfolio appreciated 9% to £676485 during the year, reflecting movements in world equity markets where our funds are invested, or 13% including dividends received.

Appreciation

My thanks to Chairman Michael Yeatts and Honorary Independent Examiner, David Woods FCA, for their assistance and advice throughout the year.

Paul Beaufrère – Hon. Treasurer

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The Felsted School Mission

Limited by Guarantee. Company No. 388698 Registered Charity No. 241674

Report and Financial Statements 2025

Legal and Advisory Information

Status

The Felsted School Mission (“the Mission”) is a charitable company limited by guarantee,incorporated on 13 July 1944, and registered as a charity on 3 May 1965. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association, which established the objects and powers of the charitable company, and is governed under its Articles of Association.

Council of Management

The Mission is managed by its Council, which normally meets twice a year. The Chairman and Treasurer have been authorised to consult and, if in agreement, to take action between meetings, subject to discussion and endorsement of significant issues at the next Council meeting.

Council Members, who must be members of the Mission, may be elected by the Council at any time. Members of the Mission guarantee to contribute an amount up to £1 in the event of a winding up.

Council Members serving during the year were:

P.H. Beaufrère (Hon. Treasurer) Rev’d D. Chesney Rev’d N.J. Copsey J. Cotterill R.E. Hayes Rev’d N.J. Little H.J. Mollison H.E. Murphy M. Norris C.C. Roberts C.J. Townsend M.G.J. Yeatts (Hon. Chairman)

Honorary Secretary Vacant

Mission Clergyman Vacant

Registered Office Quinces, The Street, Sheering, Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 7LU Honorary Examiner David Woods, FCA Bankers Barclays Bank PLC

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Report of the Council of Management

The members of the Council present their Report and Financial Statements of the Felsted School Mission (“the Mission”) for the year ended 31 December 2025.

Activities and Financial Review

The principal activity of the Mission is the rendering of pecuniary and other assistance to the Church of the Ascension, Victoria Docks, London E16 3HJ.

Results are set out in the Statement of Financial Activities, which shows a deficit for the year. The financial position of the Mission at the end of the year was satisfactory. Income in the year included further donations arising from the Youth Appeal, launched mainly to help provide funding for a Youth and Children’s Worker at the Ascension Church.

The Council is of the opinion that for the forseeable future the financial position of the Mission will remain satisfactory.

Dividends

A distribution of profits is not permitted by the terms of the Mission’s Memorandum and Articles of Association.

Corporate Governance

The Council is committed to high standards of Corporate Governance. This statement, together with the Statement of Responsibility of the Council of Management overpage indicate that FSM applies the principles of good governance in administration and financial reporting.

Reserves Policy

The Council considers that sufficient funds should be retained in liquid form to meet short term liabilities and any possible shortfall in income. Cash and deposits at the year end should normally equate to at least six months’ expenditure (2025 9 months’). Other FSM reserves should be held in longer term investments, with the intention of generating income and maintaining their real value over the longer term.

Investment Policy is vested in the hands of the Council, with day-to-day control exercised by the Chairman and Treasurer. Short term funds are placed on deposit, at call, with the CCLA. FSM’s fixed asset investment portfolio comprises predominantly equity-based listed investments in reputable managed funds, including M & G Charifund. “Blue chip” equity investment is considered a good long term store of value for FSM funds.

Risk Management

The Council considers that the level of risk faced by FSM is low, firstly because its main activity is that of supplying assistance to Ascension Church within its resources and on a voluntary basis, and secondly because its financial reserves are substantial. A risk assessment has been undertaken and this subject would be revisited should there be any significant change in FSM’s activities.

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Responsibilities of Council of Management

Company Law requires the Council of Management to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of the Company’s affairs and of the surplus or deficit for the year.

In preparing those financial statements, the Council of Management is required to:

The Council of Management is responsible for:

To be approved by the Council on 14 May 2026, and signed on its behalf by:

M.G.J. Yeatts (Chairman)

P.H. Beaufrère (Treasurer)

Notice of Meeting

The 82nd Annual General Meeting will be held at Ascension Church Centre, Baxter Road, London E16 3HJ and via Zoom on Thursday, 14 May 2026, at 5.30pm.

AGENDA

1. Election of Chairman

2. Apologies for absence

3. To approve the Minutes of the 81st Annual General Meeting

4. To adopt the Accounts

5. To receive and adopt the Annual Report

6. To elect the Council of Management

7. Any other business

A Meeting of the Council of Management will be held immediately after the Annual General Meeting

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Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2025

Total FundsTotal Funds
(Unrestricted)(Unrestricted)
20252024

Incoming Resources		 ££
Appeal Donations 97539446
Felsted School & Prep. Donations 116718224
Other Donations 19992738
Dividends and Interest Received 2629226087
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Total Incoming Resources 4971546495
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Resources Expended
Youth Worker 3382631823
Contribution to Missioner's Expenses (see Note 5) 25005000
Sundry Grants and Donations 2875113679
Administration (see Note 5) 21592195
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Total Resources Expended 6723652697
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Net Outgoing Resources -17521-6202
Surplus on Revaluation of Listed Investments 5577730580
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3825624378
Fund balances at 1/1/25 673703649325
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Fund balances at 31/12/25
711959673703
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Notes forming part of the Financial Statements Year to 31 December 2025

  1. In accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice, the accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of Listed Investments Note 2 below), and conform with applicable accounting standards

  2. Listed Investments are stated at market value as at 31 Dec 2025.

  3. The Mission is a Registered Charity and is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

  4. Movement in Funds

At 1 January Incoming Outgoing At 31 December 2025 Resources Resources 2025 Unrestricted Funds Designated Revaluation Fund 389279 55777 445056 General Funds 284424 49715 67236 266903 _______ Total Funds 673703 105492 67236 711959 _________

Designated Revaluation Fund, required by the Companies Act 2011, represents the amount by which Investments exceed historic cost

  1. Expenses Reimbursed to Trustees. Contribution to Missioner’s Expenses £2500 (2024 £5000) was payable to Rev’d Dave Chesney. Included in Administration is £134 (2024 £134) paid to P.H. Beaufrère, to defray out-of-pocket expenses incurred on behalf of the Mission.

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Limited by Guarantee

Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2025

2025 2024 £ £ Fixed Assets Listed Investments 676485 620708 At Market Value (Historic Cost £231,429 (2024 £231,429)) Current Assets Sundry Debtors 452 653 Income Tax Recoverable 2783 3293 CBF Church of England Deposit Fund 40000 55000 Cash at Bank 8925 18980 _ _ 52160 77926 _ _ Total Assets 728645 698634 Creditors – Amounts falling due within one year Other Creditors 16686 24931 _ _ Net Assets 711959 673703 _ _ Unrestricted Funds Designated Revaluation Fund 445056 389279 General Funds 266903 284424 _ _ Total Funds 711959 673703 _ _

Audit Exemption

The members of the Council confirm in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 that:

(a) for the year ended 31 December 2025 the company is entitled to exemption from audit under S144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is required.

(b) the members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006

(c) they acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2011 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts

To be approved by the Members of the Council on 14 May 2026, and signed on its behalf by:

M.G.J. Yeatts (Chairman) P.H. Beaufrère (Treasurer)

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Independent examiner’s report on the accounts

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of The Felsted School Mission On accounts for the year 31 December 2025 Charity no 241674 ended (if any) Set out on pages 16–17

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2025.

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 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the 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 which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: D. Woods Date: 3 March 2026

Name: David Woods

Relevant professional qualification(s) or body: Chartered Accountant

Address: Trefreock, Stortford Road, Hatfield Heath, CM22 7DL

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Please return to P.H. Beaufrère, Quinces, The Street, Sheering, Bishop’s Stortford, Herts, CM22 7LU

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LEGACY APPEAL

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Felsted School has been supporting The Mission for over 100 years through donations from its Pupils, Parents, Staff and Old Felstedians. It would be wonderful if we could continue this generosity for many years to come. Please help by leaving a legacy to Felsted School Mission in your Will.

Legacies may be either:

Making or amending a Will

How to identify FSM in your Will

Inheritance Tax (IHT)

If you have any questions, please contact the Hon. Treasurer at the registered address above.

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