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2025-09-30-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 298574

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

FOR

BREAKAWAY CHARITY COMMITTEE

EA (UK) LLP 869 High Road London N12 8QA

BREAKAWAY CHARITY COMMITTEE

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 3
Independent Examiner's Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Statement of Financial Position 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7 to 11
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 12

BREAKAWAY CHARITY COMMITTEE

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 September 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 objectives and aims of the charity are:

  1. To aid children suffering from physical and/or mental handicap and to try to prevent such handicap occurring.

  2. To raise funds by donations or otherwise provided that the committee shall not undertake trading activities in raising funds for the above objective.

3.To make donations which may be in the form of (goods, services or money) to any home, day centre or hospital without regard of the race, creed or religion of the recipients.

  1. To do all such other things as shall further the above objective.

Significant activities

The charity's significant activities are the fundraising events including the golf day, quiz night, ladies quiz lunch and bridge lunch.

Public benefit

The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty to have regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission in exercising their function.

Volunteers

All trustees perform their duties on a voluntary basis.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

The results for the financial year of the charity are shown in the annexed financial statements. The trustees are pleased with the overall performance of the charity in the current year.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Principal funding sources

The charity generates income from a variety of sources, principally related to leisure activities in which donors and supporters contribute and partake. The majority of income is derived from general donations and fundraising activities throughout the year which generate substantial income.

Reserves policy

The trustees reserves policy is to donate surpluses to worthwhile causes that meet the criteria.

FUTURE PLANS

The Charities Board's aim is to continue to endeavour to raise funds to purchase equipment to enable the children with disabilities and their carers to have a more fulfilling life.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

All members of the charity are eligible to stand for election. The trustees will serve a term of 5 years. All trustees are familiar with the practical work of the charity.

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BREAKAWAY CHARITY COMMITTEE

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Organisational structure

The charity is governed by its trustees who comprise the Board. The Board comprises of the elected members of the unincorporated body known as Breakaway Charity Committee (Registered Charity No. 298574).

The members of the charity are the persons serving on the Board. Each person who is a member of the Community Board shall, at the time of his appointment to the Board, become a member of the charity and on ceasing to be a member of the Board, for any reason, shall at the same cease to be a member of the charity.

The Board meets 12 times a year to administer the affairs of the charity. The Board elect a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman, a Treasurer and a Secretary to carry out day-to-day functions.

The Board appoints sub-committees to develop, administer and promote fund raising and charitable causes.

Induction and training of new trustees

All trustees are briefed on their legal obligations under charity law, the committee and decision making processes, the projections, and recent financial performance of the charity. At the first board meeting the trustees will elect the Chair, Treasurer and Secretary. The Chair co-ordinates all the charity's activities including meetings, functions and fund raising committees liaises with the staff.

The Treasurer maintains the financial records, management reports, and prepares budgets.

The Secretary maintains the minutes and correspondence.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number

298574

Principal address

1 The Rise Edgware Middlesex HA8 8NS

Trustees

Mr I Nissim Mrs E Grant Mr G Grant Mrs P Morris Mr G Goodman Mr R Miller

Independent Examiner

Thrasos Vassiliades EA (UK) LLP 869 High Road London N12 8QA

Bankers

Metro Bank PLC One Southampton Row London England WC1B 5HA

Solicitors

Teacher Stern 37-41 Bedford Row WC1R 4JH

CHARITABLE DONATIONS

During the year under review, the charity donated £33,358 (2024: £61,141) to charitable causes.

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BREAKAWAY CHARITY COMMITTEE

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 28 April 2026 and signed on its behalf by:

Mr G Goodman - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BREAKAWAY CHARITY COMMITTEE

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Breakaway Charity Committee

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Breakaway Charity Committee (the Trust) for the year ended 30 September 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:

  1. 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 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.

Thrasos Vassiliades

EA (UK) LLP 869 High Road London N12 8QA

28 April 2026

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BREAKAWAY CHARITY COMMITTEE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

2025
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
7,361
Other trading activities
3
56,359
Total
63,720
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
4
27,127
Charitable activities
5
Charitable pledges payable
33,358
Total
60,485
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
3,235
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
15,015
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
18,250
2024
Total
funds
£
9,524
55,923
65,447
29,025
61,141
90,166
(24,719)
39,734
15,015

The notes form part of these financial statements

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BREAKAWAY CHARITY COMMITTEE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

2025
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank
39,117
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
9
(20,867)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
18,250
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
18,250
NET ASSETS
18,250
FUNDS
10
Unrestricted funds
18,250
TOTAL FUNDS
18,250
2024
Total
funds
£
43,497
(28,482)
15,015
15,015
15,015
15,015
15,015

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 28 April 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:

Mr I Nissim - Trustee

Mr G Goodman - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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BREAKAWAY CHARITY COMMITTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 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.

The board has determined that there is no material uncertainty that casts doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

The financial statements are presented in Sterling, which is also the functional currency of the charity.

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.

The objective and aim of the charity is to aid children suffering from physical and/or mental handicap and to try to prevent handicap occuring. These take place through funds being raised through various functions taking place including golf days, quiz nights, quiz lunches and other lunches. As well as through receiving donations from various individuals.

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.

Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.

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.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Analysis of staff costs and key management personnel

The average monthly head count was NIL (2024 - NIL)

Volunteers

The value of the services provided by volunteers is not incorporated into these financial statements.

The charity is supported by a dedicated team of volunteers who are responsible for fundraising activities and the overall governance of the organisation.

The efforts of the volunteer team have helped the charity continue its long-standing mission of providing essential equipment to children with disabilities, helping to improve their quality of life.

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BREAKAWAY CHARITY COMMITTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Donations and Gift Aid receipt
3.
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Golf Day
Ladies Quiz Lunch
Main Quiz
Bridge Lunch
4.
RAISING FUNDS
Raising donations and legacies
Support costs
Other trading activities
Golf Day
Ladies Quiz Lunch
Main Quiz
Bridge Lunch
Guest Speaker
Support costs
Aggregate amounts
5.
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Charitable pledges payable - £33,358 (2024: £61,141)
6.
SUPPORT COSTS
Raising donations and legacies
Other trading activities
2025
2024
£
£
7,361
9,524
2025
2024
£
£
37,549
36,926
6,674
7,717
6,511
6,916
5,625
4,364
56,359
55,923
2025
2024
£
£
595
315
2025
2024
£
£
13,207
12,425
3,429
3,700
4,068
4,095
2,528
1,942
-
1,926
3,300
4,622
26,532
28,710
27,127
29,025
Governance
costs
£
595
3,300
3,895

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BREAKAWAY CHARITY COMMITTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

6. SUPPORT COSTS - continued

Other trading activities consists of £3,600 (2024: £3,960) independent examiner fees.

7. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 September 2025 nor for the year ended 30 September 2024.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 30 September 2025 nor for the year ended 30 September 2024.

8. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

9.

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Charitable pledges payable
Total
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Charitable pledges
Other creditors
Unrestricted
fund
£
9,524
55,923
65,447
29,025
61,141
90,166
(24,719)
39,734
15,015
2025
2024
£
£
17,267
24,522
3,600
3,960
20,867
28,482

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BREAKAWAY CHARITY COMMITTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
At movement At
1.10.24 in funds 30.9.25
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 15,015 3,235 18,250
TOTAL FUNDS 15,015 3,235 18,250
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds Incoming
resources
£
Resources
expended
£
Movement
in funds
£
General fund 63,720 (60,485) 3,235
TOTAL FUNDS 63,720 (60,485) 3,235
Comparatives for movement in funds
Unrestricted funds At
1.10.23
£
Net
movement
in funds
£
At
30.9.24
£
General fund 39,734 (24,719) 15,015
TOTAL FUNDS 39,734 (24,719) 15,015
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds Incoming
resources
£
Resources
expended
£
Movement
in funds
£
General fund 65,447 (90,166) (24,719)
TOTAL FUNDS 65,447 (90,166) (24,719)
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
Unrestricted funds At
1.10.23
£
Net
movement
in funds
£
At
30.9.25
£
General fund 39,734 (21,484) 18,250
TOTAL FUNDS 39,734 (21,484) 18,250

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BREAKAWAY CHARITY COMMITTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 129,167 (150,651) (21,484)
TOTAL FUNDS 129,167 (150,651) (21,484)

11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 30 September 2025.

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BREAKAWAY CHARITY COMMITTEE

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

2025 2024
£ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations and Gift Aid receipt 7,361 9,524
Other trading activities
Golf Day 37,549 36,926
Ladies Quiz Lunch 6,674 7,717
Main Quiz 6,511 6,916
Bridge Lunch 5,625 4,364
56,359 55,923
Total incoming resources 63,720 65,447
EXPENDITURE
Other trading activities
Golf Day 13,207 12,425
Ladies Quiz Lunch 3,429 3,700
Main Quiz 4,068 4,095
Bridge Lunch 2,528 1,942
Guest Speaker - 1,926
Charitable activities 23,232 24,088
Charitable Pledges Payable 33,358 61,141
Support costs
Governance costs
Insurance 460 411
Postage and stationery - 491
Accountancy and legal fees 3,300 3,864
Bank charges 135 171
3,895 4,937
Total resources expended 60,485 90,166
Net income/(expenditure) 3,235 (24,719)

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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