THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF BROOMFIELD HOSPITAL TRUSTEES' REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Charity Number : 260377
Edmund Carr LLP
Chartered Accountants 146 New London Road Chelmsford
Essex CM2 OAW
THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF BROOMFIELD HOSPITAL
YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024
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CONTENTS PAGE
Trustees' Annual Report 2
Independent examiner's report 6
Statement of financial activities 7
Balance sheet 8
Notes to the financial statements 9
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THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF BROOMFIELD HOSPITAL TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024
The Trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2024.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered charity name The League of Friends of Broomfield Hospital Charity registration number 260377 Address Broomfield Hospital Court Road Broomfield Chelmsford CM1 7ET Trustees Mrs Alison Frances Douglas (Chairperson) Mrs Penelope Yvonne Elizabeth Bennett (Vice-Chairperson) Mrs Carol Haensel (Secretary) Mrs Janet Anne Warn Mr Christopher Rodney Vaughan Jones Mrs Jennifer Gay Gillingham Ms Marion Lee Mr David Walker Independent Examiner Alex Stone FCCA Edmund Carr LLP 146 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0AW
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THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF BROOMFIELD HOSPITAL
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The objects of the Charity, as set out in the governing document, are to:
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mobilise, encourage, foster and maintain the interest of the public in the patients and the support of the work of the Broomfield Hospital by means of voluntary service.
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provide funds for the purposes of supplementing the resources of the hospital service, or the provision of amenities for patients and staff not normally provided under the National Health Service ("NHS"), including the provision and running of the hospital shops.
The Trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on Public Benefit when reviewing the Charity's aims and objectives and in planning future activities.
The Friends at Broomfield Hospital are a group of some 50 or more men and women who have joined together with the aim of improving the treatment and care of patients, relatives and staff … by giving of their time, without any type of payment, to raise money to purchase equipment or facilities as proposed by Mid & South Essex Hospitals Charity Office that are not and have not previously been funded either fully or in part by any form of funding from statutory authorities but that the hospital feel would be of benefit; and those requests for funding to be considered by Friends at Broomfield Hospital Committee.
The Friends run two shops on site. There is also a mobile trolley round which stocks mainly confectionery and soft drinks and visits a range of wards across the hospital site. Goods are sold to patients, staff and visitors at a profit which is used to purchase the items requested by the hospital Trustees. To date, more than £1.2 million has been donated to the hospital to purchase equipment and improve conditions and comfort of the patients whilst in hospital and to improve the facilities for relatives who for various reasons stay the night by their relatives' bedsides. Additionally, the Friends run a library trolley service where patients can borrow and exchange books free of charge. Again, a range of wards are visited across the hospital site.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Chairperson's report
I am very pleased to report that we have had a very successful 75th year. Our income continues to increase following the difficult years of the pandemic and we are edging ever closer to reaching an annual income of £500,000, an incredible amount from two small charity shops and three ward trolley rounds. The shops are extremely busy with an increased footfall of both staff and visitors who appreciate our value for money ethos across the range of good quality sandwiches, chilled food, hot and cold drinks and confectionery. They also know that every penny of their purchase goes towards our profits which are directly passed on and used to purchase much needed equipment and items for the hospital. We have seen added footfall in our shop in the main atrium (Shop 2), especially, due to the temporary closure of the central corridor (whilst building work is taking place) and the re-routing of all foot traffic directly past the shop … meaning we have attracted even more repeat visitors! We have also received a 5 Star Food Hygiene rating from Environmental Health, which is another fantastic achievement, and testament to the hard work our volunteers put in on a daily basis.
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TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024
Our shops are currently not back to the pre-covid opening hours but we are hopeful that with additional new volunteers this can be achieved. Our volunteer numbers have still not quite recovered from pre-covid times, but we continue to strive to recruit new members.
The trolley rounds currently visit the wards three times a week and the library trolleys once a week … and we are looking to increase this activity in 2025 to a daily trolley round, to reach patients and staff that are unable to get to our shops.
Not only is our income at an amazing level, the total we have been able to donate to the hospital has been record breaking. This year we have donated/pledged a total of £111,706 a fantastic achievement for the Friends. Our largest purchase was a transport incubator (£47,443) … other donations include … a training device for laparoscopic surgery, Christmas gifts for all adult patients, Hoverjack equipment, furniture and funds for new décor to re-vamp counselling rooms in the Breast Unit, toiletries to the Care of the Elderly wards to name just a few.
It certainly makes the work we do rewarding and satisfying to see the difference these items can make to the lives of the patients and the staff. Our fantastic volunteers continue to do a remarkable job, and together with our dedicated Trustees and Committee look forward to the future, closely working alongside members of the Trust to ensure our combined continued success.
Alison Douglas
Chairperson
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Treasurer's Report
The Charity's income in the year was £461,337 (2023: £407,081), with the hospital shops generating £444,942 (2023: £392,254) of this total. It has taken 5 years to fully recover the level of income we enjoyed prior to the covid pandemic and I am pleased to report that this year our total income has healthily exceeded the 2019 year-end by some £48,583 which as always is testament to the efforts of our volunteers and our donors. As a result, the Charity was able to make grants of £111,706 (2023: £26,412) towards hospital amenities. The net income deficit for the year was £19,851 (2023: income of £81,516) and total funds at the year-end were £134,802 (2023: £154,653).
Grants awarded included:
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£25,000 ICU: Critical Care Garden Room
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£9,405 Women's SVC: Laparoscopic Training Devices
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£47,443 Neo Natal: Transport Incubator
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£13,800 Manual Handling Team: Hoverjack Lifting Equipment
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£4,030 Maternity: Jaundice Meter
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TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024
We work closely with the Voluntary Services Team and endeavour to support as many hospital amenity projects as possible for the direct benefit of patients, staff and visitors.
Reserves Policy
The Friends’ reserves policy is to retain minimum unrestricted funds of £30,000. This is to fund the day-to-day running of the shops, one-off shop purchases (e.g. equipment) and any unexpected repairs. Unrestricted reserves at 31 December 2024 totalled £134,302. Reserves in excess of £30,000 are available for the award of grants to the Hospital as and when requested.
The Friends have their banking arrangements with Metro Bank. A Community Current Account is used for day-to-day transactions and an interest-bearing Community Deposit Account retains funds for short term requirements. The Community Current Account holds a balance sufficient to pay all known expenses - which will generally be shop related (around £10k); the balance being transferred to the Community Deposit Account using an automatic ’sweep‘ facility. Movement of funds between the Community Deposit Account and the Community Current Account will be scheduled as and when lump sum payments are required to be made to the hospital for specific items purchased. Both these accounts give us instant access to funds. Surplus funds, over and above shortterm requirements, are held in a Notice Deposit account with Metro Bank and are subject to 60 days’ notice.
STRUCTURE GOVERNMENT AND MANAGEMENT
The Charity adopted its Constitution and Rules in December 1969 and was registered as a charity on 16 January 1970.
The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice : Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from 1 January 2019.
The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and 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 Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 rather then the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
This report was approved by the Trustees on 8 May 2025 and is signed on their behalf by:
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Alison Douglas
Chairperson
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THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF BROOMFIELD HOSPITAL INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024
I report to the Charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 7 to 14.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Charity’s Trustees 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 Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.
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 Charity 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.
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Alex Stone FCCA
Edmund Carr LLP 146 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0AW
12 May 2025
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THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF BROOMFIELD HOSPITAL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024
| Note INCOME from: Donations Legacies Fundraising Charitable activities 2 Investments - bank interest Other income 3 TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURE on: Raising Funds Charitable activities 4 TOTAL EXPENDITURE NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted 2024 £ 7,612 - 1,110 444,942 2,673 - 456,337 257 476,431 476,688 (20,351) 154,653 134,302 |
Restricted 2024 £ - 5,000 - - - - 5,000 - 4,500 4,500 500 - 500 |
Total Funds 2024 £ 7,612 5,000 1,110 444,942 2,673 - 461,337 257 480,931 481,188 (19,851) 154,653 134,802 |
Total Funds 2023 £ 11,660 - 1,227 392,254 1,790 150 407,081 129 325,436 325,565 81,516 73,137 154,653 |
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All of the Charity's funds in the prior year were unrestricted.
All of the above amounts relate to continuing activities
The notes on pages 9 to 14 form part of these financial statements.
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THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF BROOMFIELD HOSPITAL
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31st DECEMBER 2024
| Note CURRENT ASSETS Stock 8 Debtors 9 Cash at bank and in hand CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year 10 NET CURRENT ASSETS NET ASSETS FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Unrestricted funds 11 Restricted funds TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS |
£ £ 15,149 1,175 159,725 176,049 (41,247) 134,802 134,802 134,302 500 134,802 2024 |
£ £ 15,798 916 171,552 188,266 (33,613) 154,653 154,653 154,653 - 154,653 2023 |
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These financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 8 May 2025 and are signed on their behalf by:
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Alison Douglas
Chairperson
Charity Number: 260377
The notes on pages 9 to 14 form part of these financial statements.
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THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF BROOMFIELD HOSPITAL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
General information
The League of Friends of Broomfield Hospital is an unincorporated registered charity. The address is; Broomfield Hospital, Court Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET.
The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102.
Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) and the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice as it applies from 1 January 2019.
The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and 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 Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) issued on 16 July 2014 rather than the Accounting and reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
Income
All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the resources, it is certain that the resources will be received and the monetary value of income can be measured with sufficient
reliability. Investment income relates to bank interest and is included when received.
Donated Services
The shop units are provided to the Charity by Broomfield Hospital at no charge. The shops are run by unpaid volunteers. No value has been attributed to these donated services in the accounts as it cannot be reliably measured.
Expenditure
All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregates similar costs to that category. Support costs relate to expenditure to support the charitable activities of the Charity which cannot be directly attributed to charitable activities.
Governance costs are those costs incurred in connection with the administration of the Charity including compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
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THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF BROOMFIELD HOSPITAL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Taxation
The League of Friends of Broomfield Hospital is a registered charity and is exempt from taxation to the extent that any income and gains are applied to its charitable purposes. The Charity is VAT registered.
Stock
Stock is shown at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
Debtors
Accrued income relates to legacy income notified to the Charity but not yet received.
Liability Recognition
Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the Charity to pay out resources and the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
Fund accounting
Funds held by the Charity are either:
Unrestricted general funds - these are funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the Trustees.
Designated funds - these are funds set aside by the Trustees out of unrestricted funds for specific future purposes or projects.
Restricted funds - these are funds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the Charity.
2. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| Sales from hospital shops OTHER INCOME Netpay Goodwill Payment |
Unrestricted Funds £ 444,942 444,942 Unrestricted Funds £ - |
Restricted Funds £ - - Restricted Funds £ - |
Total Funds 2024 £ 444,942 444,942 Total Funds 2024 £ - |
Total Funds 2023 £ 392,254 392,254 Total Funds 2023 £ 150 |
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3. OTHER INCOME
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024
4. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| Unrestricted Funds £ a) Provision and Running of Hospital Shops 351,065 b) Donations to other Hospital Amenities 107,206 c) Grants released (4,081) Governance costs (note 5) 2,900 Support costs (note 6) 19,341 476,431 a) Provision and Running of Hospital Shops Purchases Volunteer expenses Other expenses b) Donations to other Hospital Amenities Critical Care Garden Room Women's SVC: Laprascopic Training Devices Neo Natal: Transport Incubators Manual Handling Hoverjack Lifting Equipment Maternity Jaundice Meter Therapy Team: Black and Pink Tilt Chairs Neo Natal: Breast Pumps and Trolleys Other c) Grants released Bladder Scanner Pulse Art: Music in Healthcare Manual Handling: Hoverjack Lifiting Equipment Neo Natal Breast Pumps and Trolley Sara Steady Standing Breast unit: counselling rooms |
Restricted Funds £ - 4,500 - - - 4,500 |
Total Funds 2024 £ 351,065 111,706 (4,081) 2,900 19,341 480,931 2024 £ 320,565 3,124 27,376 351,065 2024 £ 25,000 9,405 47,443 13,800 4,030 - - 12,028 111,706 2024 £ - - (3,072) (717) (155) (137) (4,081) |
Total Funds 2023 £ 298,533 26,412 (15,400) 2,775 13,116 325,436 2023 £ 285,450 2,974 10,109 298,533 2023 £ - - - - - 8,688 4,299 13,425 26,412 2023 £ (8,000) (7,400) - - - - (15,400) |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024
5. GOVERNANCE COSTS
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|Unrestricted|Restricted|Total Funds Total Funds|
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|Independent Examination fee|770|-|770|740|
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|Accounts preparation and other services|2,130|2,130|2,035|
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|Fees payable to Independent Examiner|2,900|2,900|2,775|
|SUPPORT COSTS|
|Unrestricted|Restricted|Total Funds Total Funds|
|Funds|Funds|2024|2023|
|£|£|£|£|
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|Training, admin and sundry expenses|8,425|8,425|6,428|
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|Subscriptions and Insurance|1,694|1,694|1,537|
|Website and IT costs|3,636|-|3,636|3,617|
|Bank fees|360|-|360|360|
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|Maintenance and repairs|5,226|5,226|1,174|
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|19,341|19,341|13,116|
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6. SUPPORT COSTS
7. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION
No Trustee received any remuneration for their services as a Trustee during the current or preceding year.
During the year P Bennett was paid £4,744 (2023 - £3,956) in respect of bookkeeping services provided to the Charity.
No Trustee was reimbursed expenses during the current or preceding year.
8. STOCK
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|2024|2023|
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|Shop stock|15,149|15,798|
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024
| 9. DEBTORS Prepayments Accrued Income 10. CREDITORS Accruals VAT Grants Payable |
2024 £ 811 364 1,175 2024 £ 3,837 3,823 33,587 41,247 |
2023 £ 680 236 916 2023 £ 3,872 6,140 23,601 33,613 |
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11. UNRESTRICTED INCOME FUNDS
| Current Year Balance at 01/01/2024 £ Unrestricted funds 154,653 Prior Year Balance at 01/01/2023 £ Unrestricted funds 73,137 RESTRICTED INCOME FUNDS Current Year Balance at 01/01/2024 £ Stroke unit - Prior Year Balance at 01/01/2023 £ Restricted funds - |
Incoming resources £ 456,337 Incoming resources £ 407,081 Incoming resources £ 5,000 Incoming resources £ - |
Outgoing resources £ (476,688) Outgoing resources £ (325,565) Outgoing resources £ (4,500) Outgoing resources £ - |
Transfers £ - Transfers £ - Transfers £ - Transfers £ - |
Balance at 31/12/2024 £ 134,302 Balance at 31/12/2023 £ 154,653 Balance at 31/12/2024 £ 500 Balance at 31/12/2023 £ - |
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12. RESTRICTED INCOME FUNDS
A legacy was received in the year in memory of Kevin Lambert. This has been allocated for the purchase of new tilt chairs in the Stroke Unit.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024
13. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS (between restricted and unrestricted funds)
| Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Total funds |
Tangible fixed assets £ - - - |
Other net assets £ 500 134,302 134,802 |
Total £ 500 134,302 134,802 |
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