Chgrity registration nllmbtr274461 (England and Waltsl THE ENGLISH REGION OF THE SECULAR INSTITUTE OF ST BONIFACE ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
THE ENGLISH REGION OF THE SECULAR INSTITUTE OF ST BOIYIFACE LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Miss MaTitt Lohre Mig8 Kersiin Brueggenolte Mi88 Barba vonAlten {Ap)inted 17 August 2025) Charity registrativD England and Wales 274461 Printipal address Lioba Hou 44 Exeter Road London NW2 4SB IDdtpelldtDt Ètsminèr Darren Harding ACA FCCADChA Richard Place Dob50n Services Limited Ground Floor 1-7 Station Road Crawley West Sussex RHIO IHT
THE ENGLISH REGION OF THE SECULAR ll¥STITUTE OF ST BONIFACE CONTENTS Page Trustees. rwrt Independent exawin'S report Statement of fllJanciaI activitie5 Ba]8nce sheet Notes to the fancIal statement5 6-13
THE ENGLISH REGION OFTHE SECULAR INSTITUTE OF ST BONIFACE TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE IEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 The trusiees present their annual report and finanGial 5tot¢m¢nts fur the year ejkded 31 Decernber 2025. The financial statements have been prewed in accordglljce WTth the accounting w>licie8 set out in note I to the finanGial 5tateTnents and comply with the charity's goVerng document. the Charitie5 Act 2011, FRS 102 "Tht Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the and Republic of ]Teland" and ihe Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Chariiies.. Statement of Recornrnended PTactite applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting StgJJdard applicable in the UK and Republic of ITeland IFRS 102) Objeitives xttiviti The Secular Institute St. Borriface solely pursues charitable ecclesiastical aim5. It PTOmOtes charitable. social and religiou5 work5 in particulaT dnd ex-CUSticular education, profes8iona] training, youth and adult EduBation. It collaErf)rates worldwide within th¢ Catbolic Mission giving aid to the developing countries. The Secular Institute Tnaintains one rental pmptrty for students. For the whole Ye all expenditure and oll rental income is payable 8ll]d receivable by the Seoular Instityte St. Btsniface. The trugtees have paid due regard to guidanc¢ Sued by the Charity C0Dlll5s10n in d¢Giding what activities the chariry Should und¢rtth¢. Achievtments and performgDce The English Region of the Secular Institute of St Boniface Tnaintains a hostel for young female students of different th0nlties for an affordable rent. Currenily they come frorn Great Britain. Gem)any. DentnarL Japan. Laoka and Turkey. There are regul tneetings in the hostel, the so-called "reflection group" A key focus is the project "Oppression and re8lStance. Oppc>rlunities for a civil society in the past and presence We talk about v&lue5 like detnocracy, human rights, climate protection, and the preservation of creation. Membus of the Secular Institute ty to help youllg wple 10 grow more flllly in recognizing these values and in understanding their importance for our world. In addition to this, we tsffer opportunities for spiritual guidance and accompaniment. As nationalities mingle together in the h05tel. the young people have the chon¢e to exchange ideas about their different cultura] backgrounds and to frotn each other. One member of the Secular Institute. Barbard von Alten, was employed a Youth worker by the Gertnan YNICA. Her employtnent ctased UL Jpnuary 2024. In April 2024 Barbara went to Brdzil. She took a Sabbatical worked for a year as a volutiteer in a daycare cenier for childTen from disadvantaged areas and families. The cenier. LaT Sao Judas Tadeu in Pinda]nonhangaba, State of sao Palllo, IS Tun by Franciscan Brothers. In Septetnb¢r 2025 she started tsachiAg &% a volunteer at Ealing Community School of English. ECSE provides EnlSh lessons, at all leve15. to adults in the Eding area and the wider community- Their aim is to help English language learner5 improve their English and integrdte better into th¢ir community. ECSE is an entlTtly volunteer-run and led school. Refugees, asylum Seekers and peopl¢ not working attend th¢ school for free. Further information about the charitable activities of the Secular Institute of Si BcTrniface can be found in the A[U1 Report of the Institute.. www.In5titut-St-BonifatiU5.de FiDAncial review The net out8oillg Tesourceg for the year ended 31 Dtcember 2025 tots]led £3.26512024 net outgoing re50urces.' £2.0851. The Institute held £54.372 {2024.. £50,568) in both bank and cash b&lartces as at 31 December 2025 and, in the Trustees opinion. this level is Sufficient to enthle th¢Tn to continue to pursue their charitable activities in the fuDJTe. page I
THE ENGLISH REGION OF THE SECULAR INSTITUTE OF ST BONIFACE TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE IE4R ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 It is the policy of the charity that th)r¢sknthcd fi]nds which have not been designated for a specific u8e should be maintsined at & level equivalent to approximatelv l yGaT'5 expenditure excluding (k¥nation8. The trustCC8 consider that reservts at this level will ensure that. in th¢ ¢vent of a significant drop in furn& they w'ill be able to ¢mtinuE the Gharity'5 cuirent activities while considerntion is given to ways in which additiOTJai funds may be raised. Th¢ level of reserves is line with the policy. Strothres governance and managtmettt The ciwity is ¢ontrolled by its governing docum¢nt, a trust deed dated 20 Sept¢mb¢r 1977 #nd constitutes and nincorporated Charity. The tEUStees who served duringthe year and up to the date pf signatur¢ of the financial 5tatenents were.. Mis$ Maria Lohre Miss Adelheid von Oy Mrs Patri¢ia Tobin Misg KeTStin Brueggeno]te iss Barbara von Alten {Re5igned 12 Junc 2025} {ReS[ed 17August 20251 (Appointed 17 August 20251 The ptsw¢r to aptoiThts trustees lies with th¢ SUP¢Tior, who aJ5o has ihe power to remove a trustee fromth¢ir [$110. Risk mkttagtm¢nt The trustee5 have a duty to idtntify and teview the risks to which the thlty is pOSed and tp ensLre appropria contro15 in place to provide reasonablc aSSUT)¢e against fraud and error. The truskcs. rcport was approved by the Board of Trus*es. Miss Mari? Li)hre Trustee Dated.. 40 . c, r: ao Z 6 page 2
THE ENGLISH REGION OF THE SECULAR INSTITUTE OF ST BONIFACE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE ENGLISH REGION OF THE SECULAR INSTITUTE OF ST BONIFACE I rerort to the tru8tets on my ex8Jnination of the financiaj statements of The EDsJish ReÈion of thc secul Institute of St Boniface (the charity) for the year ended 3 1 December 2025. Responsibilities and basi5 of report A5 th¢ trLJStee5 of the ¢harity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial 5tatement5 in awordance with the requirements of the CharitiesAct 2011. T report in respect of my tnInatiOn of the charity's financial statements carried out under 5ectlgn 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out Y examination I have followed the Directions given by the Chlty CoTnmi55i0D under SBction 145151(b) of the CharitiesAtt 2011. Independent examiner'5 Statement Your attention 15 dra to the fact that the ¢harity hag prepared the rtnancial statements in aCCordce with the relcvant ver5iOII of tht Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their fillant1 statemenis in accordance with the Financia] Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 in pr¢feTEnGe to the Attounting and Reporting by Chariiie8'. Statement of Recomtnended Practlce Issued on l April 200) which is r¢ferred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn. L understand that this has been done in order for the fanCi 5tatem¢nts to piovide a true and fair view in atcordartce with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. I have completed my exgmination. I nfirM thtt no rnatterg hAve Ctse to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any TnateTial Tespect.. accourtlirtg Tecords were tt kepi in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Chwiti¢s Act 2011. the fin2ncial 8t21ements do not accord with those records,. or the financial statemettls do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of financial statements set out IA the ChaTiiies {Accounis and Reportsl Regula1ions 2008 oiher than any requirernent that the finanrial 8taiemenis give a true and fair view, wt]ich is noi a maller considered as pan of an independcnt examination. I have no concerns have acFO95 no otheT ]natteTS in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financid stthment5 to be T¢aGhed. D*rreJ] Harding ACA FCCA DChA Richard Place Dobson Services Limited Ground Floor 1-7 Station Road Crawley West Sussex RHIO IHT Date.. IS+lrJS.II.L pBge 3
THE ENGLISH REGION OF THE SECULAR INSTITUTE OF ST BONIFACE STATE1%N[ OF FINANCL4LACTIVITIES INCLLUIINC INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YE4R ENDED 31 DECETrIBER 2025 UnreStted Umrestritted fnllds fDnd$ Keneral de$ign3tsd 2025 2025 Totsl Unrestridtd Unrestricted funds fubds gtuer41 designated 2024 2024 Total 2025 2024 Notes Intomt froni: Donations and legacies Charitable a¢tiviti¢s Investments 3,030 51132 3.030 52,132 302 48.132 302 48,132 Tot41 incorne 55,162 55,162 48.440 48,440 Expenditurt on= Ch2Titable adivities 53.652 4.775 58,427 45.750 4.775 50.525 Total expthdltttrÈ 53.652 4.775 58.427 45.750 4.775 50.525 Net incomt/{txpedllreI and moveellt ID funds 1,510 (4,775) {3265) 2.690 14.7751 {2,085) Reconciliation of funds: Fund babnces at l January 202) 46.023 120,662 66.685 43,333 125,437 J68,770 Futhd ball¢¢$ at 31 December 2025 47.533 115,887 163,420 46,023 120,662 166,685 Th¢ Statcment of financial activitits includes all gal al losses reco8nised in the y¢ar. All incotne and expenditure derive from continuing activiti¢s. page 4
THE ENGLISH REGION OFTHE SECULAR INSTITUTE OF ST BONIFACE BALANCE SHEET ASA TSI DECEMBER 2025 2025 2024 Notss FÉxed assets TanBble a55ets 12 115,920 120,791 Cknrrtttt lsstts Debtors Cash 3t baTyk aTd in hand 13 28 54.372 2.056 50,568 54,400 52,624 Creditikr5- a]nounts falling due wÉtbin o#e year 14 16,9001 {6,7301 Net ourrÈDt #ssets 47.5 45.894 ThtAI assets less current liabilitie5 163.420 166,68) The funds of the charity Unres1ricied thnds- generaj UT]restrCted funds- designated 16 15 47,533 115,887 46,023 120,662 163.420 166,685 The financial staternents were appmved by the trustets on.. l.YJloS.I.LL Miss fviaria Lohre Truste page 5
THE ENGLISH RECION OF THE SECULAR INSTITUTE OF ST BONIFACE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENrs FOR THE IEAR ENDED 31 DECEJIBER 2025 Attoutyting politit$ Cbarity illfomation The English Rcgion ofthe Secular Insutut¢ of St Boniface is & ¢harity and their registered charity number 1$ 274461. 1.1 B%t$i$ of preparAtion Th¢ f1naacial statements h&ve be¢n prep in accordance with the eharity's trL]St deed. the Charities Act 2011. FRS 102 Thc Financial Reporting Standard &pplicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" aRd the Charities SORP "A¢¢ounting and Rwrting by Chatities= Statement of RccornTnended Practice appli¢abl¢ to cherities prewdring thesr a¢counts in ¢¢ordance with the FinCclaI Reporting SiandaTd wplicable in the UK and Republic of frcland IFRS 1021 The charity i$ a Public Bencfit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The charity has taken advantage of the provisions inthe SORP for ¢haThties notto prepare a statement of cash flows. The finaEJcial 8tat¢Jnehts have dep*ed from the Cl)arities (Accounts and Reptrrt51 Regulations 218 only to the extent Tequired TO provid¢ a true and fail Yitw. This departu ha5 involved following the StatemerLt of Recommended Prnctice for charities applying FRS 102 rathcr than the versiotL of the Staten¢nt of Re¢tsmm¢nded Praciice whith 15 ref¢Ed to the Reguljtions butwhich has since been withthawEL The financial statemettts are prwared in sterling, whi¢h is the functional currency of th¢ ¢herity. monet amounts in thcse finantia] gtatemeijts are rounded to th¢ n#we5t £ The financial statements have been prepared der the hi5torica] cost convention. The prirn¢ipal a¢eouDting policics adoptcd art sei out b¢low. 1.2 GOig concern The trustees toD$ider that there are rK> mat¢Tia] uTrtaInti¢s ab)ut the Charity's ability to ¢ontinue a8 a aoing conccm. lJ ChArit&ble fttnd$ Unrestricted nds ate available for th¢ use at the dis¢T¢tion Df the trustees in flrf)ece pf the geneTg1 objectives of the charity. Designated funds arc unttstricied fi]rtds eannarked bythe Tnjstees fr>r particular pUOse5. FLth¢r explanation of the nature ?d PUTrrf)se of tach designated fund is included inthe not¢s to the fuL&nrial 5tateTnerLts. 1.4 Intome Donations and gifts ar¢ in¢luded itL the Ye in which they are receivabl< which is when the charity becom¢s ¢ntit]pd to the regource. In¢one froni Jnvesthjmts and other incomc is included in the SOFA in the year whiCh it is receivable. Charitable activity incoJll¢ include5 Sisters income is r¢¢ogni5cd the period to which it relatts whith is when the charity btr¢otn¢5 entitledto the resource. 1.5 Eipenditure Expenditure is recognised in the period in which the charity ha% incurred the expense and the anLOUm can be me&syred with reasonable cert)inty. Costs are attributable to the Institthes principai a¢tiNities and have been allocat£d between donations to fund tntssion wo]k in developing ¢4)Untri¢s via their motherho¢ Institutt SL Bonifatius e.V. Ddmold gnd costs of activities for charitable obje¢tivtt which relates to all costs of running the institution. One Charitable activity h&$ been id¢ntified by the trustees. pag¢ 6
THE ENGLISH REGION OF THE SECULAR INSTITUTE OF ST BONIFACE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sTATENTs (CONfINuED) FOJI THE YE4R ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Accounting policie5 (Continued) 1.6 Tattgible red assets Tangible fixed a95ets aTe initially measured at Cost subsquently Tneasured at c4)st or valuation. net of depreciation d iTnpairn)¢nt 10sSts. All ass¢t5 C05ting Tnow than £500 are capiialised. Depreciation is recogDisa $0 as to write off the cosi or valuation of agset5 less their Tesidual values over their weful lives on the following bases.. Land and buildings Fixtures, fittiijgs & equipment 2.50/0 Straighi line 200/0 Siraight line 1.7 Cash and cash ¢quiv#ltllts Cash at bank and cash irt hand include8 ch pnd shon tern) highly liquid investn*Ats with a short marity of thr¢¢ onths or1¢55 from the date of acquisition or ortning of the deposit or similBT aG¢OUllt. 1.8 Financial iDStruments The trust only has financi3] liabilit1¢5 of a kind that qualify &8 basic fanCIal instruments. Basic finanGial instruments coniprLS¢ bank ltsalls which are subsequently measured atihe carrying value plu5 accrued int¢re5t le$5 Tepay]nents. 1.9 Taxation A5 a charity, the OTganisatioll 1$ not subject ID corwrationt&K or any t&Kes on inco]ne and gains aTisfftg from its charitable activities. 1.10 Debtors Debtors are recols¢d at the settletnent arnount due. 1.11 CreditDrs CTeditOTS are recogni8ed where the charity kn a present obligation resulting frotn a past event that will probably result in the tran5feT of fLdS to a third party and the amount duc to settle the obligation can be measured or e$titnated teliably. CTeditOT5 are noTtnally r¢¢osnised ¥Lt their settlement amount after allowing for any di8count5 due. Crititil A¢countiDg estimates and judgements The preparation of the finan¢i81 statements requires management to makt judgements: e51itnat¢5 and assutnptions that afytct thc amounts reported for 5¢t5 4nd liabilities as at the balance sheet date and the amounts reported for r¢v¢nu¢s and expenses during the y¢3r_ However, the llatLJre of estimation that acttj outcomes could differ from thos¢ e5tifftat¢5. Accrua]s Management has n)ade estin]ates and established attTuals in respect of poientia] liabilities as at the ba1cE shEet date. Depreeiation MaDagernent has made assumptions and tgtimated depreciation lates in respect of showing a true and fair view of the sets at the balanGe sheet date. pBge 7
THE ENGLISH REGION OF THE SECULAR INSTITUTE OF ST BONIFACE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENtS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Incom¢ from donatlon$ #lld ItgAti Unrestrittsd fullds 2025 Unrestritted funds 2024 Donations 2nd gifts Incomt from charxtable activities UDTe5tricte41 fllMd$ 2025 Unttstritt¢d fuALds 2024 Promote th#ritsbl< soti%l r¢ligiou5 work Income ftom Sist¢r5 R¢ntal Income 1,061 47.07E 52,132 52,132 48,132 Illcome from iuve5tJnents Unre5tritted UDre5tricte fonds fttrtds 2025 2024 lllterest re1vle page 8
THE ENGLISH REGION OFTHE SECULAR INSTITUTE OF ST BONIFACE NOTES TO THE Fif4Af4CIAL STATEMEIYTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEIR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 ExpeDditure charitgble &¢tivitie5 Promote Promote chiriatablt, eh8fiRtllblt, social social and relig0S work rtligous work 2025 2024 Direet C(k5ts Depreciation and impairnent Rates and water ]nsurance Telephone Postage and stationary Other donations paid Travelling medic costs Subscriptions Maintenance costs building Household consurnables Utilities 4.871 6,801 2,028 834 480 633 2,996 604 300 13.130 8,530 8,980 4,871 2,900 2,424 1,299 668 486 4.425 156 254 10,929 9,059 8,663 50,187 46.134 Shxre of Support Dd governAnce costs {5E¢ Dot¢ 71 Governance 8,240 4,391 58.427 50,525 AllBIy5is by fund Unrestricied fund5- gener3] Unrestricted fvnds- designated 53,652 4,775 45,750 4.775 58,427 50.525 Support tosts llocgted to aetLVitÈe5 2025 2024 Governance ¢05ts 8,240 4.391 ADAtysed between: Promote chariatable, 50¢1 and religous work 8,240 4,391 p3ge 9
THE ENGLISH REGION OF THE SECULAR INSTITUTE OF ST BONIFACE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEiYrs (coNrINUED) FOR THE YE4R EIVDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Support eo$ts allocatsd to xttlvitits (ContiJLued) 2025 2024 Govtrnance Costs comprise: Independent examination fee8 Le2È1 and PD)fe88ioJJa] Baok Fees 3,710 4.520 io 2,939 1,430 22 8240 4.391 Net movemÈJkt in funds 21J25 2024 The net movtment In funds is ststed afieT (hsin(credItiSl". Fre5 payable for the ind¢p¢Adent ]nation of the charitys fmCIal stst¢ments DepreGiation Of owned tangible fLx¢d assets 3.710 4.871 2.939 4.871 Trurtees 8mie of th¢ trustees are maintain¢d by the Ghlty premises. Mea]s and other livin8 expenses are paid by ttLe charity. There W¢T¢ no tru5tees' cxptnses paid for the year ended 31 De¢ember 2025 nor for the year ended 31 December 21k24. 10 EmpIoyee$ The averd8e Jnonthly number of employees during the year was.. 2025 Number 2024 Number Total Thw¢ WeTe no employees whose £nal rernuneration wa8 more than £60,000. 11 Taxatio The ¢hlty is exempt from tation on its attivities because all its income is appli¢d for charitable PLry>ses. pag¢ 10
THE ENGLISH REGION OF THE SECULAR INSTITUTE OF ST BONIFACE NOTES TO THK FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE TrE4R ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 12 T9gible flled as5tts LArtd attd Fixturt& fJttiDgs bUdi#S & tquipmellt Tolal C05t At l Jattuary 2025 191.015 11,710 202,725 At 31 December 2025 191.015 202,725 Deprtci*tioll impairment At l January 2025 Depreciaiion charged in the year 70,353 4.775 81,934 4,871 96 At 31 Decetnb¢T 2025 75.128 11.677 86.805 At 31 December 2025 115,887 33 115,920 At 31 DecembeT 2024 120,662 129 120,791 13 Debtors 2025 2024 Amouuts f#lliLE due within year.. Prepayment5 28 2,056 14 Creditors.. amouttts fallikng due within one year 2025 2024 Trade CFeditors AccTuals 1,200 5.700 6,730 6.900 6,730 pa8e 11
THE ENGLISH REGION OF THE SECULAR INSTITUTE OF ST BONIFACE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEwfs (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEJIIBER 21)25 15 Unrestrh¢ted fUd$- designatsd The funas of the charity include the following thIted ftmds which have betn set aside out of unrcthct2d fi]nds by the tnjstees foT specifjc PUSe5.. At l Jxuywry 2025 ResoureesAt31 Detember expendÈd 2025 Land and Building Fund 120.662 14.7751 115.887 Previ0Th5 year: At l January 2024 Res0re¢sAts1 DecenJbtr expehdtd 2024 Land and Building Fund 125.437 14,775) 120,662 The designated land & Building fi]tLd represents the funds necessaFily set aside for the Gharity's occupation of the land tnd buildings 16 Unrestricted funds The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balanccs of donations. Braots And other incom¢ whith not subject ty specific Conditior by donoTS and grdntOTS &% to howth¢y may be used. At l January 2025 Incoming ourees Rtsour¢esAt31 Detethber expended 2025 fid$ 46.023 55.162 153,6521 47,533 Previou$ year. At l January 2(J24 ResourcesAt 31 Decembtr txptllded rtsoiirees 2024 General funds 43,333 48.440 (45,750) 46,023 17 An4ly555 of net assets betw¢¢m fund5 Uxrestrirted UDrt5tricted fund fund5 general de5Ég112ted Totsl 2025 2025 2025 At 31 Deeernbtr 2025: Tangible assets Current asset&llliabilitiesl 33 47.500 115.887 115,920 47,500 47,533 115.887 163.420 Page 12
THE ENGLISH REGION OF THE SECULAR INSTITUTE OF ST BONIFACE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR EJVDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 17 Analysis of net assets between funds (Continued) unrestried Unrestritted funds fuDds general designated 2024 Totll 2024 2024 At JI Decen)ber 2024.. T8ngible assets Current asset111abll1tiesI 129 45,894 120,662 120.791 45,894 46,023 120,662 166,685 18 Related party tr#Lsa¢tion5 There were no disc105able Telated pary transactions during the year12024- noncl. page 13