2025-05-31-accounts - Lord Mayor Of Leeds Appeal Fund

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The Lord Mayor of Leeds Appeal Fund Charity Registration No: 512441

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Charity Name: The Lord Mayor of Leeds Appeal Fund Charity Registration No: 512441 Address: Leeds City Council Civic Hall Leeds LS1 1JF Trustees: Ex-officio The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung Ed Whitting from 02/01/2025 Chief Executive Leeds City Council Nominated Councillor Jane Dowson Councillor Dan Cohen Councillor Stewart Golton Secretary: Ed Whitting from 02/01/2025 Treasurer of the Fund: Mrs Victoria Bradshaw Independent Examiner: Leeds City Council Corporate Financial Management Civic Hall Leeds LS1 1JF Bankers: Leeds Building Society 105 Albion Street Leeds LS1 5AS

The Lord Mayor of Leeds Appeal Fund Charity Registration No: 512441

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

The trustees present the Annual Report and independently examined accounts for the Lord Mayor of Leeds Appeal Fund for the year ended 31 May 2025

Structure, governance and management

By Trust Deed dated 28 January 1982:

1. “The Trustees of the fund shall be:

(a) two ex-officio trustees namely the Lord Mayor and the Chief Officer; and
(b) three nominative trustees, namely three persons being members of the Council appointed each by the Council for a term of one year.”

2. “Any person ceasing to hold office as Mayor or Chief Officer or to be a member of the Council as the case may be shall thereupon cease to be a trustee of the Fund.”

The nominated trustees, who are also elected Members of Leeds City Council, were able to meet many times during the mayoral year in question with the Chief Executive continually informed. The trustee authorisation of payments from the Lord Mayor of Leeds Appeal Fund is therefore the signature of the Secretary of the Lord Mayor of Leeds Appeal Fund on the cheques drawn on the bank account of that name. The bank mandate for this account requires two signatures on any withdrawals and it is felt that the presence of the second signature of a senior officer of Leeds City Council represents a valid control of payments from the bank account of the Lord Mayor of Leeds Appeal Fund.

History, objectives, activities and public benefit of the Charity

The Lord Mayor of Leeds Appeal Fund was established by a Trust Deed date 28 January 1982 and consists of an annual appeal in conjunction with each Mayoral year at Leeds City Council. The appeal raises funds for a cause or causes selected by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, which are deemed to be of benefit, either directly or indirectly to the people or communities of the Metropolitan District of Leeds.

Achievements and performance

During the Mayoral year 2023/24 Councillor Al Garthwaite raised £39,547 for the charity Women’s Counselling and Therapy Service, There remains a balance of £491 which will be paid over in due course.

During the Mayoral year 2024/25 Councillor AM Katung raised £88,221 for the charity Leeds Community Foundation, There remains a balance of £67,791 which will be paid over in due course.

There was also £216 received for the 2025/26 incoming Lord Mayor Councillor Dan Cohen, this will be paid over to their chosen charities in due course.

The Lord Mayor of Leeds Appeal Fund Charity Registration No: 512441

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

Financial Review

Results

The Lord Mayor of Leeds Appeal Fund’s Net Movement of Funds for the year was a net inflow of funds of £30,151 (2024 result – net inflow of funds £2,958). The fund balance at 31 May 2025 was £68,498 (31 May 2024 – £38,347).

Reserves policy

The reserves of the charity derive from an annual appeal by the Lord Mayor of Leeds. Each appeal is disclosed as a restricted fund in the statutory accounts of the Lord Mayor of Leeds Appeal Fund.

The trustees consider that the levels of reserves are sufficient to meet the objectives of the Lord Mayor of Leeds Appeal fund over the next twelve months.

Investment powers

The trustees have the power to make investments in accordance with charity law.

Events since the end of the year

There have been no events since the end of the year which would have a material effect on the financial statements, and the trustees plan to continue the existing operations of the Lord Mayor of Leeds Appeal Fund.

The Lord Mayor of Leeds Appeal Fund Charity Registration No: 512441

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

Trustees’ Responsibility in Relation to Financial Statements

Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Lord Mayor of Leeds Appeal Fund at the

end of the financial year and of its surplus or deficit for the financial year. In doing so the trustees are required to:

select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
follow applicable accounting standards: and
prepare the financial statements on the Going Concern basis.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Lord Mayor of Leeds Appeal Fund and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with section 132 (1) the Charities Act 2011. The trustees are also responsible for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Independent Examiner

Leeds City Council has expressed their willingness to continue in office as Independent Examiner and a resolution for their appointment will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting.

Signed on behalf of the trustees

Signature: V2. Braddios

Name: Mrs Victoria Bradshaw

Position: Assistant Chief Executive – Finanace, Traded and Resources Date: 23[rd] March 2026

The Lord Mayor of Leeds Appeal Fund Charity Registration No: 512441

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE LORD MAYOR OF LEEDS APPEAL FUND

I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 May 2025, which are set out on pages 6 to 11.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity 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 procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an

audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act

have not been met; or

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Sophie Warwick – Assistant Finance Business Partner ACCA – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Financial Services, Leeds City Council, 3rd Floor West, Civic Hall, Leeds

Date: 17/03/2026

The Lord Mayor of Leeds Appeal Fund Charity Registration No: 512441

	STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025	STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
		Restricted Unrestricted Total Total Funds Funds 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ 66,567 0 66,567 40,542 21,000 0 21,000 0 715 0 715 474
	Notes




	INCOME
	Income and endowments from:


	Donations and legacies: 5

	Charitable activities 5

	Investments 7


	*Total*	88,282 0 88,282 41,016
		(20,430) 0 (20,430) (2,140) (37,701) 0 (37,701) (35,918) 0 0 0 0
	EXPENDITURE
	Expenditure on:

	Raising funds 6

	Charitable activities 6

	Other 6

	*Total*	(58,131) 0 (58,131) (38,058) 30,151 0 30,151 2,958 38,347 0 38,347 35,389

	*Net movement in funds*

	RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS

	Total funds brought forward 11

	*Total funds carried forward* 11	68,498 0 68,498 38,347

The Lord Mayor of Leeds Appeal Fund Charity Registration No: 512441

BALANCE SHEET AT 31 MAY 2025	BALANCE SHEET AT 31 MAY 2025
	Notes	2025	2024
		£	£
Description
Fixed assets
Investments		0	0
*Total fixed assets*
Current assets
Debtors	8	2,149	1,216
Cash at bank and in hand	9	66,349	37,131
*Total current assets*		68,498	38,347
Liabilities
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year	10	0	0
*Total liabilities*		0	0
Net current assets		68,498	38,347

Total net assets		68,498	38,347
The funds of the charity
Restricted Funds	11	68,498	38,347
Total charity funds	11	68,498	38,347
Signature: V2. Braddios

Name: Mrs Victoria Bradshaw

Position: Assistant Chief Executive – Finance, Traded and Resources Date: 23[rd] March 2026

The Lord Mayor of Leeds Appeal Fund Charity Registration No: 512441

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Accounting

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable accounting standards, Part VI of the Charities Act 1993 and Regulations and the “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” Statement of Recommended Practice 2015.

The financial accounting policies which the trustees have adopted are within the conventions set out below.

(a) The accounting period is the twelve months ended 31 May 2025
(b) Interest from bank and building society accounts is treated on an accruals basis.
(c) Leeds City Council provides administrative, secretarial and accountancy services to the charity and the charity’s administrative and accounting policies and procedures are
(d) so closely linked to those of the City Council that the City Council has decided to make no charge for certain administrative expenses incurred by the Council during the year
(e) ended 31 May 2025 The decision follows upon that of the Council to maintain the charity for the benefit of the City of Leeds.

2. Employees

Leeds City Council recognises the amenity of the Lord Mayor of Leeds Appeal fund as a benefit for the City and accordingly employs its own staff to administer the Fund.

3. Trustees

No emoluments were paid to trustees during the year from the Lord Mayor of Leeds Appeal Fund.

4. Investments

No Investments are currently held

The Lord Mayor of Leeds Appeal Fund Charity Registration No: 512441

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

5. Income and endowments from

5. Income and endowments from	5. Income and endowments from
		Donations and legacies		Fundraising Activities	Investments (Bank Interest)	2025 Total	2024 Total




		£		£	£	£	£

22/23 Martin House, St George’s Crypt, Simon		0 114 66,237 216		0 0 21,000	0	0	1,647
on the Streets and St Annes’s Community
services
23/24 Women’s Counselling and Therapy					0 715 0	114 87,952 216	39,100
Service
24/25 Leeds Community Foundation							269
25/26 LM Charities							0
TOTALS		66,567		21,000	715	88,282	41,016

	6. Expenditure on






	Restricted Funds (Mayoral Appeals)


	Support After Rape and Sexual Violence 19/20
	Support After Rape and Sexual Violence 20/21
	Leeds Hospitals Charity 21/22

	23/24 Women’s Counselling and Therapy Service		0 (36,916) 0 (36,916) (2,140) (20,430) 0 0 (20,430) 0 0 0 0 0 0
	24/25 Leeds Community Foundation
	25/26 LM Charities
	TOTALS		(20,430) (37,701) 0 (58,131) (38,058)

The Lord Mayor of Leeds Appeal Fund Charity Registration No: 512441

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

7. Investments
	2025 £ 0 0 715	2024
		£
Bank Interest Received:

Restricted Funds (Mayoral Appeals)
22/23 Martin House, St George’s Crypt, Simon on the Streets and St Annes’s		0
Community services
23/24 Women’s Counselling and Therapy Service		474
24/25 Leeds Community Foundation		0
Total	715	474

	8. Debtors	2025 2024 £ £ 64 64 738 1152 1,347 0 0 0



	Restricted Funds (Mayoral Appeals)
	22/23 Martin House, St George’s Crypt, Simon on the Streets and St Annes’s
	Community services
	23/24 Women’s Counselling and Therapy Service
	24/25 Leeds Community Foundation
	25/26 LM Charities
	Total	2,149 1,216
		0 0
	Unrestricted Funds (Mayoral Appeals)

	Leeds City Council- War Stock redemption

	Total	2,149 1,216

9. Cash at the bank and in hand

9. Cash at the bank and in hand
	2025	2024
	£	£
Restricted Funds (Mayoral Appeals)	0 (64) (247) 66,444 216

St Gemma's Hospice 18/19		77
		723
22/23 Martin House, St George’s Crypt, Simon on the Streets and St
Annes’s Community services
23/24 Women’s Counselling and Therapy Service		36,062
24/25 Leeds Community Foundation		269
25/26 LM Charities		0
Total	66,349	37,131

The Lord Mayor of Leeds Appeal Fund Charity Registration No: 512441

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

11. The funds of the charity

11. The funds of the charity
Restricted Funds (Mayoral Appeals) St Gemma's Hospice 18/19 Support After Rape and Sexual Violence 19/20 Support After Rape and Sexual Violence 20/21 Leeds Hospitals Charity 21/22 22/23 Martin House, St George’s Crypt, Simon on the Streets and St Annes’s Community services 23/24 Women’s Counselling and Therapy Service 24/25 Leeds Community Foundation 25/26 LM Charities Total Unrestricted Funds Total	At Net Movement in Funds At 01-Jun-24 Inflow Outflow 31-May-25 £ £ £ £ 77 0 (77) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 787 0 (787) 0 37,214 193(36,916) 491 269 87,952(20,430) 67,791 0 216 0 216
	38,34788,361 (58,210) 68,498
	0 0 0 0
	38,34788,361 (58,210) 68,498