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Charity registration number: 283340 UNITY LONDON TRUSTEES, REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Finsbury Robinson Ltd 237 Westcombe Hill London SE3 7DW

Unity London Contents Page Trustees, Report Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Comparative Statement of Financial Activities Statement of Financial Position Notes to the Financial Statements 7-10 The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts: Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 11

Unity London Trustees, Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 3 1 March 2025. Objectives and Activities Aims and Objectives The -har'S conLinLiru to offier support through prayer, publiskiifiy aiiu S"yifitudl educaLions. Reference and Administrative Details Trustees Mrs S G Semple Mrs D Howard Ms N Cirra Rev C B Lewis Rev L Persaud Charity Number 283340 Principal Address i i? urosnuc! l RO,fj,r) FOREST HILL LONDON SE23 IEG Independent Examiner Finsbury Robinson Ltd I li"l?i)ulTr" Nuuii iivi-l LLU 237 Westcombe Hill London SE3 7DW Page I

Unity London Trustees, Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 The trustees, report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by: Ms L Persaud Trustee 10th December 2025 Page 2

Unity London Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Unity London For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Unity London (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 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 giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: l. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and contents 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. Finsbury Robinson Ltd 10th December 2025 237 Westcombe Hill London SE3 7DW Page 3

Unity London Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total funds Total funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies Charitable activities: Charitable Activities Investments 9,939 9,939 11,155 20,732 20,732 20,196 30,672 30,672 31,351 EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds Charitable activities: Charitable Activities (3) (3) {25,273) (4,436) (29,709) (24,291) (25,276) (4,436) (29,712) (24,291) NET INCOME 5,396 (4,436) 960 7,060 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward 5,396 (4,436) 960 7,060 83,285 69,507 152,792 145,732 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 12 88,681 65,071 153,752 152,792 The notes on pages 7 to 10 form part of these financial statements. Page 4

Unity London Comparative Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 2024 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies Charitable activities: Charitable Activities 11,155 11,155 20,196 20,196 31,351 31,351 EXPENDITURE ON: Charita ble activities: Charitable Activities (19,855) (4,436) (24,291) NET INCOME 11,496 (4,436) 7,060 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward 11,496 (4,436) 7,060 71,789 73,943 145,732 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 12 83,285 69,507 152,792 The notes on pages 7 to 10 form part of these financial statements. Page 5

Unity London Statement of Financial Position As At 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Unrestrirted Restricted funds funds Total funds Total funds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets 10 65,071 65,071 69,517 65,071 65,071 69,517 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand 89,690 89,690 84,175 89,690 89,690 84,175 Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 11 (1,009) (1,009) (900 ) NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) 88,681 88,681 83,275 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 88,681 65,071 153,752 152,792 NET ASSETS 88,681 65,071 153,752 152,792 FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Restricted Funds 65,071 88,681 69,507 83,285 Unrestricted Funds TOTAL FUNDS 12 153,752 152,792 On behalf of the board Ms L Persaud Trustee 10th December 2025 The notes on pages 7 to 10 form part of these financial statements. Page 6

Unity London Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 General Information Unity London is an unincorporated charity registered with the Charity Commission, registered charity number 283340. The principal address is 22/3 HERSCHELL ROAD, FOREST HILL, LONDON, SE23 IEG. Accounting Policies Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements The financial statements 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 I January 2019)" Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities Act 2011. The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. 2.2. Fund Accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the Trustees. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. 2.3. Incoming Resources 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. 2.4. Resources Expended 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. 2.5. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated irnpairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases: Freehold Fixtures & Fittings Computer Equipment 2,50/o Straight Line 2.5 % Straight Line 25 % Reducing Balance 2.6. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts. Income from Donations and Legacies 2025 2024 Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds Donations and gifts Gift aid 5,442 4,497 7,449 3,706 9,939 11,155 Investment Income Page 7

Unity London Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds Ba nk interest receivable Net Income/(Expenditure) The net income is stated after charging/(crediting): 2025 2024 Depreciation of tangible fixed assets - owned 4,446 4,439 Analysis of Expenditure 2025 Activities undertaken directly Support costs (see note 7) Total Raising funds Charita ble Activities 12,010 17,699 29,709 12,010 17,702 29,712 2024 Activities undertaken directly Support costs (see note 7 ) Total Charitable Activities 11,113 13,178 24,291 Support Costs 2025 Raising funds Charitable Activities Total Premises expenses General administration Depreciation 8,532 4,731 4,436 8,532 4,734 4,436 17,699 17,702 Page 8

Unity London Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 2024 Charitable Activities Premises expenses General administration Depreciation 5,975 2,767 4,436 13,178 Independent Examiner's Remuneration 2025 2024 Independent examination of the financial statements Other assurance services Tax advisory services Other financial services 1,008 900 1,008 900 Average Number of Employees Average number of employees during the year was: NIL (2024: NIL) 10. Tangible Assets Land & Property Freehold Fixtures & Fittings Computer Equipment Total Cost As at l April 2024 177,458 4,400 340 182,198 As at 31 March 2025 177,458 4,400 340 182,198 Depreciation As at l April 2024 Provided during the period 107,951 4,436 4,400 330 10 112,681 4,446 As at 31 March 2025 112,387 4,400 340 117,127 Net Book Value As at 31 March 2025 65,071 65,071 As at l April 2024 69,507 10 69,517 11. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 2025 2024 Trade creditors Accruals and deferred income 1,008 900 1,009 900 Page 9

Unity London Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 12. Movement in Funds As at l April 2024 Asat31 Expenditure March 2025 Income Unrestricted funds General: General unrestricted fund Restricted funds Restricted Funds 83,285 30,672 (25,276) 88,681 69,507 (4,436) 65,071 Total funds 152,792 30,672 (29,712) 153,752 As at l April 2023 Asat31 Expenditure March 2024 Income Unrestricted funds General: General unrestricted fund Restricted funds Restricted Funds 71,789 31,351 (19,855) 83,285 73,943 (4,436) 69,507 Total funds 145,732 31,351 (24,291) 152,792 13. Transactions with Trustees The following trustees have been paid remuneration or have received other benefits from the charity or related entity: Linda Persaud was paid £3,600 to provide administration support to the Charity. No trustee expenses have been incurred. 14. Related Party Disclosures There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period that require disclosure, except for those disclosed in the Transactions with Trustees note. Page 10

Unity London Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Total funds Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies Donations and gifts Gift aid 5,442 4,497 7,449 3,706 9,939 11,155 Charitable Activities: Charitable Activities Centre income 12,233 635 7,864 12,310 438 Book Sales Income from Tithe 7,448 20,732 20,196 Investments Bank interest receivable 30,672 31,351 EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds Sundry expenses (3) (3) Charitable Activities: Charitable Activities Management fees Support and administration costs Depreciation of computer equipment Light and heat Water rates Repairs and maintenance Cleaning Computer and IT consumables Insurance Training seminars and workshops Telecommunications Independent examiner's fees Bank charges Sundry expenses Depreciation of freehold land and property (8,400) (3,600) (10) (5,380) (1,259) (1,122) (771) (312) (1,103) (1,000) (1,024) (1,008) (30) (254) (4,436) (11,110) (3) (3,015) (1,366) (684) (910) (963) (904) (900) (4,436) (29,709) (24,291) (29,712) (24,291) NET INCOME 960 7,060 Page 11