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2026-03-31-accounts

LOOSE SWISS SCOUTS GROUP

REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 303413

REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2026

Contents Page
General Information 1
Trustees Report 2-4
Statement of Financial Activities 5-7
Balance Sheet 8
Notes to the Accounts 9-11
Independent Examiners Report 12

LOOSE SWISS SCOUTS GROUP

REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 303413

GENERAL INFORMATION

TRUSTEES: Ex-Officio

Group Council

(Those who have served during the year to 31st MARCH 2026 and up to the date of the signing of this report)

Appointment

Name

Trustee & Group Chairman Mr Colin Flack Trustee Mr Paul Michael Worden Trustee Mrs Audrey Beeching Trustee Mr John Beeching Trustee Mr Mark Keable Trustee Mr Stephen Colin Harley Trustee Mrs Anna Bowman Trustee Ms Jessica Mancktelow

BANKERS

Lloyds Bank Plc, 18 Week Street, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1RW Close Brothers Ltd, 10 Crown Place, London, EC2A 4FT

CUSTODIAN TRUSTEES

The Scout Association Trust Corporation, Baden-Powell House, Queen’s Gate, London SW7 5J J S Penrose (NS&I investments only)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

Yunita Ramgoolam FCCA CPFA, RT Accountancy Services, 60 Bridge Road, Erith, Kent DA8 2DQ

HEADQUARTERS

Loose Swiss Scouts HQ, 44 Pickering Street, Loose, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9RR

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LOOSE SWISS SCOUT GROUP

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

March 2026.

Structure, Governance and Management

The Loose Swiss Scout Group is a separate registered charity established under the Policy, Organisa�on and Rules of The Scout Associa�on, which are common to all scout groups. Trustees are appointed in accordance with these rules, either by elec�on or by approval of their nomina�on at the Annual General Mee�ng. The Group is managed by the Group Council, which consists of the Trustees and Sec�on Leaders. The members of the Group Council who served during the year and up to the date of this report are shown on page 1.

The Trustees seek to iden�fy the major risks that they believe the Group is exposed to and con�nually review the procedures to eliminate them.

general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Group's aims and objec�ves and in planning future ac�vi�es.

The purpose of scou�ng is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual poten�al, as individuals, as responsible ci�zens and as members of their local, na�onal and interna�onal communi�es. This is achieved by providing an enjoyable, interes�ng and ac�ve programme, developed and based on the Scout Promise and Law, under guidance from the adult leadership and the Scout Associa�on.

At Loose Swiss, we have maintained this approach with a wide programme of ac�vi�es throughout the year for each of our sec�ons of Beavers, Cub Scouts and Scouts. This is, of course, only achieved through the efforts of the dedicated teams of warranted leaders and their approved helpers, backed by the supporters of the Group and our reputa�on, both in the immediate locality and within the District, which con�nues to be maintained at a high standard.

The Group admits members primarily from the area of Loose and the surrounding district although some members come from further afield. Although subscrip�ons are charged for membership, these cover only approximately half of the running costs of the Group and do not unduly restrict membership. The Group follows the principle that no one should be excluded because of their inability to pay membership subscrip�ons.

The Group Council has met regularly throughout the year, with mee�ngs open to all and subsequent minutes circulated, and the execu�ve commi�ee has also met addi�onally, to review urgent ma�ers and resolve minor items involving the Group, which have then been reported at Group Council.

have been able to con�nue with their programmes throughout the period of this report.

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The Group as a whole owes its success in the ac�vi�es to the leaders who turn out weekly to provide ac�vi�es to the young people who a�end Loose Swiss Scout Group. The ac�vi�es undertaken are in accordance with the scou�ng ethos and promote adventure and learning.

The Group owns its Headquarters in Pickering Street and a substan�al are of open space known as Swiss Valley. The maintenance of both HQ and the Land is undertaken by volunteers within the Group supplemented by Professional Support where needed.

In addi�on to the subscrip�ons paid by Parents the Group also holds fund raising events to raise addi�onal funds for the Group. These ac�vi�es are also undertaken by Volunteers but provide addi�onal resources to the Group.

Financial Review

The Group’s accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Prac�ce (Accoun�ng and Repor�ng by Chari�es) applicable to chari�es preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Repor�ng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effec�ve from 1 January 2015) and known as the Chari�es SORP (FRS 102), and the Chari�es Act 2011.

£27,607. The decrease was as a result in a reduc�on in investment income, the reversal of the Gi� Aid receipts included in previous years that have not been claimed offset by increased income from subscrip�ons, fundraising and ac�vi�es for the Group.

of £37,103. This was mainly due to lower expenditure on repairs and maintenance on the Groups Headquarters and Land.

In addi�on to this unrealised on the Groups Long Term Investments added a further £4,798, this resulted in an overall excess income over expenditure of £8,004.

The Groups overall fund balances stand at £249,426, of which £162,431 are considered as liquid and available for use.

The Groups splits these fund balances between the various funds, but the Groups General Fund stands at £32,378. The Group has a policy that these funds should be sufficient balance to cover the Groups full expenditure for a twelve month period.

statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the Charity’s financial ac�vi�es during the year and of its financial posi�on at the end of the year. In preparing financial statements giving a true and fair view, the Trustees should follow best prac�ce and:

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The Trustees are responsible for keeping accoun�ng records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial posi�on of the Charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Chari�es Act 2011, the Chari�es (Accounts and Reports) Regula�ons 2008 and the provisions of the Policy, Organisa�on and Rules of The Scout Associa�on. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the preven�on and detec�on of fraud and other irregulari�es.

Summary

The Group has enjoyed another successful year, thanks to the hard work and dedica�on of the sec�on leaders and their assistants, not forge�ng the essen�al help from the Group Scout Leader and Assistant Group Scout Leaders, the volunteers providing support to keep both Headquarters and Swiss Valley to a safe standards and the invaluable support of the many helpers in fundraising ac�vi�es

Approved by the Trustees on 11 July 2026 and signed on their behalf by:

Colin Flack OBE Chairman - Loose Swiss Scout Group

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LOOSE SWISS SCOUTS GROUP

REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 303413

REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2026

Income
Note
Gifts and Donations:
Membership
Income Tax on Gift Aid
Sundry Donations
Supporters Association
2
Other Donations
Land Committee
Activities for Generating Funds:
Grazing & Fishing Rents
Camping Fees
Hire of Equipment
Explorers use of HQ & Equipment
Charitable Activities:
Camps, Outings & Activities
Sale of Badges, Souvenirs &etc
H Lansdown Loyalty Bonus
Investment Income:
Bank & Other Interest
Dividends
Total Income		 Unrestricted
General
Fund
9,359
(3,000)
6,359
5,479
730
12,567
0
0
0
0
0
2,250
0
0
2,250
604
905
1,509
16,326		 Vehicle
Building
Special
Replacement
Development
Activities
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
566
1,134
122
452
452
0
1,018
1,586
122
1,018
1,586
122
<------Designated Funds------>		 Restricted
Land
Fund
0
0
0
0
0
198
198
3,550
555
0
0
4,105
0
0
0
0
1,893
0
1,893
6,197		 Total
Year to
31-Mar-26
9,359
(3,000)
6,359
5,479
730
198
12,766
3,550
555
0
0
4,105
2,250
0
0
2,250
4,319
1,809
6,128
25,249		 Total
Prior
Year
8,664
(100)
8,564
5,005
550
0
14,119
3,800
0
0
0
3,800
536
0
0
536
7,303
1,849
9,152
27,607

These annexed notes form part of the Financial Statements

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LOOSE SWISS SCOUTS GROUP

REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 303413

REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2026

Expenditure
Note
Charitable Activities:
Subscriptions due to District
Costs of Generating Funds
Investment Management
Activities
Camps, Outings & Activities
Badges, Souvenirs &etc
Computer Expenses
Uniforms & Shirts
Transport Costs
Maintenance of Equipment
Premises
Sewerage & Water Rates
Power, Light & Heat
Insurance
Repairs & Renewals
Cleaning
Donations- Sundry
Donations- MWD Hardship Fund
Carried Forward		 Unrestricted
General
Fund
5,032
27
4,424
422
0
0
820
2,160
7,826
12
1,705
2,465
990
893
6,065
106
0
106
19,056		 Vehicle
Building
Special
Replacement
Development
Activities
0
0
0
14
14
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14
14
0
<------Designated Funds------>		 Restricted
Land
Fund
0
0
0
0
0
0
820
0
820
0
0
0
1,018
0
1,018
0
0
0
1,838		 Total
Year to
31-Mar-26
5,032
55
4,424
422
0
0
1,640
2,160
8,646
12
1,705
2,465
2,008
893
7,083
106
0
106
20,921		 Total
Prior
Year
4,910
49
6,237
382
0
0
1,363
1,880
9,862
1,468
3,803
1,962
11,558
702
19,492
148
0
148
34,459

These annexed notes form part of the Financial Statements

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LOOSE SWISS SCOUTS GROUP

REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 303413

REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2026

Expenditure Continues
Note
Brought Forward
Other Expenditure
Sundry
Depreciation
Fixtures & Fittings
Motor Vehicles
Stores, Tents, Equipment &etc
Governance Costs
Postage & Stationery
Independent Examiner
Total Expenditure
Sub-total (Income)/Expenditure
Investment Gains/(Losses) - Unrealised
9
Net Income/(Expenditure) and Net
Movement in Funds
Reconciliation of Funds
Funds Balances Brought Forward
as at 1st APRIL 2025
Funds Balances Carried Forward
as at 31st MARCH 2026		 Unrestricted
General
Fund
19,056
434
291
61
43
395
231
0
231
20,116
(3,790)
2,399
(1,391)
33,768
32,378		 Vehicle
Building
Special
Replacement
Development
Activities
14
14
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14
14
0
1,004
1,572
122
1,199
1,199
0
2,204
2,772
122
31,619
63,370
6,835
33,822
66,141
6,958
<------Designated Funds------>		 Restricted
Land
Fund
1,838
0
0
61
0
61
0
0
0
1,899
4,298
0
4,298
105,829
110,126		 Total
Year to
31-Mar-26
20,921
434
291
123
43
457
231
0
231
22,042
3,207
4,798
8,004
241,421
249,426		 Total
Prior
Year
34,459
798
642
58
305
1,005
120
720
840
37,103
(9,496)
2,835
(6,660)
248,081
241,421

These annexed notes form part of the Financial Statements

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LOOSE SWISS SCOUTS GROUP

REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 303413

REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2026

BALANCE SHEET
Note
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
4,5
Investments
9
CurrentAssets
Debtors & Prepayments
Accrued Interest & Investment Income
Cash at Bank & in Hand
8
Less Current Liabilities
Creditors falling due within one year
Net Current Assets
Net Assets
REPRESENTED BY:
The Funds of the Charity
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Total Charity Funds		 Unrestricted
General
Fund
25,196
30,899
56,095
4,804
0
139,809
144,612
0
144,612
200,707
32,378
32,378		 Vehicle
Building
Special
Replacement
Development
Activities
0
0
0
15,450
15,450
0
15,450
15,450
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
15,450
15,450
0
33,822
66,141
6,958
33,822
66,141
6,958
<------Designated Funds------>		 Restricted
Land
Fund
0
0
0
0
0
17,818
17,818
0
17,818
17,818
110,126
110,126		 Total
Year ended
31-Mar-26
25,196
61,799
86,995
4,804
0
157,627
162,431
0
162,431
249,426
32,378.00
106,921.53
110,126.33
249,426		 Total
Prior
Year
25,653
57,002
82,654
9,032
372
150,509
159,913
1,146
158,767
241,422
33,769
101,824
105,829
241,422

The Group’s trustees are responsible for the maintenance of the Financial Records and preparation of the accounts and they consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (The Charities Act) and that an Independent Examination is needed. These financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 11th July 2026 and signed on their behalf by:

Colin Flack OBE - Group Chairman, Loose Swiss Scout Group

These annexed notes form part of the Financial Statements

PAGE 8

LOOSE SWISS SCOUTS GROUP

REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 303413

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2026

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

a) Basis of preparation of the Financial Statements.

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 UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2015), the Charities SORP (FRS102).

The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially

recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.

b) Depreciation

b) Depreciation b) Depreciation b) Depreciation
Depreciation has been calculated to write off the cost of tangible fixed assets over their expected useful lives
using the following rates: Freehold Property 0%
Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment 20% by straight line
Stores, Tents, Equipment &etc 20% by straight line
Motor Vehicles 25% on reducing balance
Machinery & Equipment (Land Fund) 20% by straight line

c) Freehold Property

The freehold property at Headquarters in Pickering Street, Loose and the freehold land, known as Swiss Valley, is vested in The Scout Association Trust Corporation as perpetual trustees. Since the Group has no intentions of disposing of the land in Swiss Valley, it is amortised to nil value in these accounts. In addition to the purchase

costs, the cost of water installations, trees, etc. are written off in the year the expenditure is incurred.

d) Investments

Investments are re-valued to market value at 31st March each year and the unrealised gain or loss is shown in the Statement of Financial Activities.

e) Stocks

Sundry stocks are valued at the lower of cost or realisable value. Badges and scarves are charged as an expense in the year of purchase.

f) Income and Expenditure

Income and expenditure is recognised on a cash basis with the following exceptions:

Capitation fees payable to District, County and National Scout Sections are accrued to relate to the year of charge rather than when paid as currently discounts are offered for early payments.

Income in respect of Camps and Outtings occuring after the year end.

Governance costs include those incurred in the governance of the charity and its assets and are primarily associated with constitutional and statutory requirements.

This is a change to the previous years policies and any remaining creditors or debtors have been charged to the Groups Income and Expenditure Account

g) VAT

As the Group is not registered for VAT expenditure on VAT is charged to the same year as the associated expense.

h) Volunteers

The charity relies on the support of unpaid volunteers and the notional value of their time is not included in its Statements of Financial Affairs.

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LOOSE SWISS SCOUTS GROUP

REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 303413

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2026

i) Fund Accounting

The funds held by the Charity are either Unresticted General Funds which can be used at the discretion of the Trustees in accordance with the Group's charitable purposes; or

Unrestricted Designated Funds are set aside by the Trustees for designated purposes in accordance with the Group's charitable objectives; or

Resticted Funds are utilised for a purpose in accordance with the specific instructions of the donors or if raised

by the Charity for a particular purpose. Costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against that fund.

2. CONTRIBUTIONS FROM SUPPORTERS ASSOCIATION

Jumble Sales
Fund Raising Activities
Fund Raising Expenses
3. TRANSPORT RUNNING EXPENSES
Road Tax & Insurance
Fuel, Maintenance & Repairs
Minibus Training
Hire of Minibuses
4. FIXED ASSETS - GENERAL FUND
Freehold
Fixtures &
Stores
Property
Fittings
&etc
Cost as at 1st APRIL 2025
27,784
4,468
8,387
Additions in year
0
0
0
Disposals in year
0
0
0
as at 31st MARCH 2026
27,784
4,468
8,387
Depreciation as at 1st APRIL 2025
2,425
4,468
8,264
Charge for year
291
0
123
Disposals in year
0
0
0
as at 31st MARCH 2026
2,716
4,468
8,387
Less Grants
0
0
0
Written Down Value
as at 1st APRIL 2025
25,359
0
123
as at 31st MARCH 2026
25,068
0
0
5. FIXED ASSETS - LAND FUND
Freehold
Machinery
Land
Equipment
Cost as at 1st APRIL 2025
25,403
1,347
Additions in year
0
0
Disposals in year
0
0
as at 31st MARCH 2026
25,403
1,347
Depreciation as at 1st APRIL 2025
25,403
1,347
Charge for year
0
0
Disposals in year
0
0
as at 31st MARCH 2026
25,403
1,347
Written Down Value
as at 1st APRIL 2025
0
0
as at 31st MARCH 2026
0
0		 Motor
Vehicles
10,863
0
0
10,863
10,692
43
0
10,735
0
171
128		 31-Mar-26
2,565
2,914
(158)
5,321
1,412
226
0
0
1,638
31-Mar-26
Total
51,502
0
0
51,502
25,849
457
0
26,306
0
25,653
25,196
31-Mar-26
Total
26,750
0
0
26,750
26,750
0
0
26,750
0
0		 31-Mar-25
2,139
1,255
(120)
3,274
913
449
0
0
1,363
31-Mar-25
Total
56,908
0
(5,406)
51,502
30,250
1,005
(5,406)
25,849
0
26,658
25,653
31-Mar-25
Total
26,750
0
0
26,750
26,750
0
0
26,750
0
0

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REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 303413

LOOSE SWISS SCOUTS GROUP

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2026

6. STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Note
Cash (used) / generated byOperating Activities:
7
From Investment Activities:
Interest and dividends received
Purchase of fixtures, fittings and equipment
Purchase of fixed asset investments
Decrease/(increase) in term deposits (over 3 months to maturity)
Cash used & generated byInvestment Activities:
Total Activities
As at beginning of year
As at end of year
8
7. RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING ACTIVITIES CASH
Net Movement in Funds
Adjusted for: Depreciation
Interest & Dividends Received
Unrealised investment (gains)/losses
Decrease/(increase) in debtors & prepayments
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
Cash (used) / generated byOperating Activities:
6
8. CASH ANALYSIS
Lloyds Bank General Current
Lloyds Bank General Deposit
Lloyds Bank Land Current
Lloyds Bank: Willow Beavers
Lloyds Bank: Maple Beavers
Lloyds Bank: Monday Cubs (Lions)
Lloyds Bank: Thursday Cubs (Tigers)
Lloyds Bank: Rowallan
Hargreaves Lansdown: instant access income & capital accounts
Cash
6
Close Brothers Business 12 months Notice
NS&I Growth Bonds		 31-Mar-26 31-Mar-25
989
(18,318)
6,128
9,152
0
0
0
0
(4,141)
(6,679)
1,988
2,473
2,977
(15,845)
45,709
61,554
48,686
45,709
8,004
(6,660)
457
1,005
(6,128)
(9,152)
(4,798)
(2,835)
4,600
(591)
(1,146)
(85)
989
(18,318)
822
1,000
25,009
25,657
17,818
14,070
657
440
580
678
760
825
704
609
1,183
1,314
745
731
407
385
48,686
45,709
61,039
58,208
47,901
46,592
157,627
150,509

9. FIXED ASSETS - INVESTMENTS

9. FIXED ASSETS - INVESTMENTS
Holding Original
Market		 Holding Market
Unrealised
Income		 Income %
Hargreaves Lansdown 31-Mar-25 Cost
31-Mar-25
£
£		 31-Mar-26 31-Mar-26
gain/(loss)
for year
£
£
£		 on Cost
AVI Global Trust plc: 10p ordinary shares 6,400 7,955
14,720		 6,400 15,488
768
240		 3.0%
City of London Investmt Trust: 25p ordinary shares 3,500 14,220
15,785		 3,500 18,795
3,010
735		 5.2%
Edinburgh Investment Trust: 25p ordinary shares 2,000 14,148
14,780		 2,000 15,460
680
552		 3.9%
HL Multi-Manager High Income: class A 9,492,072 9,986
9,204		 9,492,072 9,433
229
373		 3.7%
abrdnUK Equity K 2,156,020 4,941
2,512		 2,156,020 2,623
111
97		 2.0%
51,251
57,002		 61,799
4,798
1,997		 3.9%
Allocation:
General Fund		 25,625
28,500		 30,899
2,399
998
Vehicle Replacement 12,813
14,251		 15,450
1,199
499
Building Development 12,813
14,251		 15,450
1,199
499
51,251
57,002		 61,799
4,798
1,997

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LOOSE SWISS SCOUTS GROUP

REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 303413

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31 March 2026 which comprise of the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and related notes set out on pages xx to xx.

Responsibilities and basis of report

This report is made solely to the trustees of the Group and to the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees for the examination.

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 2011 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. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Group and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

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:

•the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or

•the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or

•the accounts did 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.

Yunita Ramgoolam FCCA CPFA

RT ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES

60 BRIDGE ROAD, ERITH

KENT DA8 2DQ

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