REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 02433511 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 802305
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Period
1 January 2025 to 31 March 2026
for
Rural Missions Ltd
Wright Vigar Limited Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers Unit 4B, The Willows Ransom Wood Business Park Southwell Road West Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG21 0HJ
Rural Missions Ltd
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Period 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2026
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 4 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 5 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 | ||
| Statement of Financial Position | 7 | ||
| Statement of Cash Flows | 8 | ||
| Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows | 9 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 10 | to | 15 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 16 | to | 17 |
Rural Missions Ltd
Report of the Trustees for the Period 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2026
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2026. 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 charitable object of Rural Missions is to enable and equip rural churches in God's mission by providing practical support, encouragement and resources to churches of all traditions across England and Wales.
The charity exists to help rural churches become increasingly confident in sharing the Christian faith and serving their communities. We seek to achieve this through church consultations, training events, conferences, practical resources, networking opportunities, coaching and strategic partnerships.
Throughout the reporting period, Rural Missions has continued to support churches of every size and tradition, recognising that effective mission in rural communities requires approaches that are locally appropriate, sustainable and rooted within each community.
In determining the charity's priorities and activities, the Trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
Public benefit
The Trustees believe that the activities of Rural Missions continue to provide clear public benefit.
By supporting churches to become increasingly active within their communities, the charity contributes to stronger community life, reduced isolation, increased volunteering, practical care for local residents and greater opportunities for people to explore the Christian faith.
The charity's work extends well beyond the churches we directly engage with, as those churches in turn serve thousands of people living within rural communities across England and Wales.
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Rural Missions Ltd
Report of the Trustees for the Period 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2026
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
The fifteen-month reporting period has been one of the most significant in the history of Rural Missions, with continued organisational development, increasing national recognition and substantial growth in both ministry and organisational capacity.
Following the successful rebrand from Rural Mission Solutions, this has been the first full reporting period operating under the Rural Missions identity. During this time, the charity has continued to establish itself as a recognised national organisation serving rural churches across denominational boundaries.
Throughout the reporting period, Rural Missions has continued to provide tailored consultations, practical resources, speaking engagements, webinars, networking opportunities and ongoing support for churches across England and Wales. Churches have been equipped to develop locally appropriate mission initiatives, strengthen community engagement and grow in confidence as they seek to share the Christian faith within their rural contexts.
The Trustees are particularly pleased that the charity has continued to strengthen relationships with dioceses, denominations and national Christian organisations, resulting in an increasing number of invitations to contribute to conferences, leadership gatherings, training events and strategic conversations on rural mission.
A significant milestone during the reporting period was the merger of The Resources Cupboard into Rural Missions in June 2025. This brought together complementary ministries with a shared vision of supporting children's, youth and families ministry within rural churches. The integration has enabled the charity to expand both the breadth and depth of its support to churches by bringing together expertise, resources and experienced staff within one organisation.
During the period, the charity also became the successor organisation to Mission for Christ and Action for Christ. Whilst both charities had been largely dormant for a number of years, their trustees recognised that Rural Missions was well placed to continue their charitable legacy. These mergers were undertaken primarily to provide good stewardship of their remaining charitable assets, ensuring that funds originally given for Christian mission continue to be used effectively for charitable purposes through the ongoing ministry of Rural Missions.
The charity has also continued to expand its range of practical resources available to churches. New online materials, downloadable resources, videos, toolkits and training content have enabled churches to access support wherever they are located, further extending the charity's reach beyond face-to-face engagement.
Partnership working has become an increasingly important aspect of the charity's ministry. During the reporting period Rural Missions has worked alongside organisations including Bible Society, Church Army, Amplify, dioceses and other mission agencies to encourage collaboration rather than duplication in supporting rural churches.
The Trustees have also been pleased to begin working with a number of national partners to explore establishing LoveRural, a new national ecumenical conference designed to encourage, equip and connect those serving in rural ministry.
Planning has commenced during the reporting period, with the conference intended to provide a significant opportunity for rural practitioners from across denominations and organisations to learn together, share good practice and strengthen relationships in support of rural mission.
The Trustees remain encouraged by the growing number of churches engaging with Rural Missions and by the many examples of churches implementing new outreach initiatives, developing stronger community relationships and growing in confidence through the charity's support.
FINANCIAL REVIEW Financial position
At the year end the charity had total and unrestricted reserves of £402,031 (2024: £17,804).
The Trustees are pleased with the charity's financial performance during the reporting period.
Income continued to be received through a combination of grants, charitable trusts, churches, individual supporters and partner organisations. The continued generosity of these supporters has enabled the charity to expand its ministry whilst maintaining careful financial stewardship.
Expenditure during the period has primarily supported staffing, ministry delivery, resource development, travel, communications and organisational infrastructure necessary to sustain the charity's continued growth.
The Trustees continue to monitor financial performance closely throughout the year and remain committed to ensuring that the charity's resources are directed towards achieving its charitable objectives in an effective and sustainable manner.
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Rural Missions Ltd
Report of the Trustees for the Period 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2026
FINANCIAL REVIEW Reserves policy
The Trustees have reviewed the charity's reserves policy during the reporting period.
The charity seeks to maintain unrestricted free reserves of approximately 12 months' operating expenditure. This provides an appropriate level of financial resilience to enable the charity to manage unexpected changes in income or expenditure whilst ensuring that funds continue to be actively deployed in furtherance of the charity's charitable purposes.
The Trustees are satisfied that the reserves policy remains appropriate and review it regularly.
Going concern
The Trustees have considered the charity's financial position, cash flow forecasts, reserves and anticipated future income.
Having reviewed these matters, the Trustees are satisfied that the charity has adequate resources to continue its operational activities for the foreseeable future. The Trustees therefore consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis.
FUTURE PLANS
Looking ahead, the Trustees intend to continue strengthening Rural Missions as a national resource for rural churches.
The charity will continue developing practical resources, expanding training opportunities and deepening partnerships with churches, dioceses and national Christian organisations. The Trustees also intend to continue broadening the charity's funding base to ensure long-term sustainability and enable increased support for rural churches across the United Kingdom.
Alongside this, the charity will continue working with partner organisations to establish the LoveRural Conference as a significant national ecumenical gathering that encourages collaboration, innovation and shared learning across the rural Church.
The Trustees believe Rural Missions is well placed to continue serving rural churches with confidence and purpose, whilst remaining faithful to its charitable objectives.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
The Charity is incorporated and the trustees/directors are currently reviewing the existing Memorandum and Articles to ensure that these meet current requirements of the Charity Commission and Companies House, and are appropriate for the purposes for which the Charity was established.
The liability of each member is limited to a maximum of £10. The total number of members at 31 March 2026 was 6.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
New Trustees are appointed by the Board in accordance with the governing document. Prospective Trustees are selected based upon the skills, knowledge and experience required to strengthen the Board, and receive an appropriate induction into the work of the charity together with guidance on their legal responsibilities as charity trustees.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
The Board of Trustees meets regularly throughout the year and has overall responsibility for the governance, financial oversight, strategic direction and legal compliance of the charity.
The day-to-day management of the charity is delegated to the Chief Executive Officer, who leads the staff team and implements the strategic direction agreed by the Trustees and regularly reports to the Trustees.
The Trustees recognise the importance of maintaining a broad range of experience and expertise within the Board.
Trustee recruitment is undertaken as required, with appointments made following careful consideration of the skills and experience needed to support the charity's continued development.
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Rural Missions Ltd
Report of the Trustees for the Period 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2026
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number 02433511 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number 802305
Registered office
Unit 8, 70 High Pavement House High Pavement Sutton-in-Ashfield Nottinghamshire NG17 1BT
Trustees
G Banks Director A Bates Director S Boswell Director (appointed 12.5.25) J T Mullin Director J H Price Director (appointed 12.5.25) E Torr Director C Knott Director (resigned 12.5.25) B C Osborne Director (resigned 12.5.25)
Company Secretary
A P B Goody
Independent Examiner
Wright Vigar Limited Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers Unit 4B, The Willows Ransom Wood Business Park Southwell Road West Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG21 0HJ
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 22 July 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
G Banks - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Rural Missions Ltd
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Rural Missions Ltd ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the period 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2026.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
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.
Wright Vigar Limited
Wright Vigar Limited (Jul 23, 2026 15:18:40 GMT+1)
Matthew Chadwick FCA
Wright Vigar Limited Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers Unit 4B, The Willows Ransom Wood Business Park Southwell Road West Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG21 0HJ
22 July 2026
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Rural Missions Ltd
Statement of Financial Activities
for the Period 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2026
| Period | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.25 | ||||
| to | Year Ended | |||
| 31.3.26 | 31.12.24 | |||
| Unrestricted | Total | |||
| fund | funds | |||
| Notes | £ | £ | ||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | ||||
| Donations and legacies | 2 | 666,143 | 146,744 | |
| Other trading activities | 3 | 17,976 | 250 | |
| Investment income | 4 | 6,856 | - | |
| Total | 690,975 | 146,994 | ||
| EXPENDITURE ON | ||||
| Raising funds | 5 | 47,526 | 17,677 | |
| Charitable activities | 6 | |||
| General | 27,834 | 7,725 | ||
| Other | 231,388 | 108,024 | ||
| Total | 306,748 | 133,426 | ||
| NET INCOME | 384,227 | 13,568 | ||
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | ||||
| Total funds brought forward | 17,804 | 4,236 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 402,031 | 17,804 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Rural Missions Ltd
Statement of Financial Position
31 March 2026
| 2026 Unrestricted fund Notes £ CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 11 3,843 Cash at bank 402,623 406,466 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 12 (4,435) NET CURRENT ASSETS 402,031 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 402,031 NET ASSETS 402,031 FUNDS 13 Unrestricted funds 402,031 TOTAL FUNDS 402,031 |
2024 Total funds £ 373 21,592 21,965 (4,161) 17,804 17,804 17,804 17,804 17,804 |
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The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the period ended 31 March 2026.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the period ended 31 March 2026 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
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The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 22 July 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:
G Banks - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Rural Missions Ltd
Statement of Cash Flows for the Period 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2026
| Notes Cash flows from operating activities Cash generated from operations 1 Net cash provided by operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Interest received Net cash provided by investing activities Change in cash and cash equivalents in the reporting period Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period |
Period 1.1.25 to Year Ended 31.3.26 31.12.24 £ £ 374,175 12,847 374,175 12,847 6,856 - 6,856 - 381,031 12,847 21,592 8,745 402,623 21,592 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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Rural Missions Ltd
Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows for the Period 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2026
1. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
| Period | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.25 | |||
| to | Year Ended | ||
| 31.3.26 | 31.12.24 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of Financial | |||
| Activities) | 384,227 | 13,568 | |
| Adjustments for: | |||
| Interest received | (6,856) | - | |
| (Increase)/decrease in debtors | (3,470) | 2,606 | |
| Increase/(decrease) in creditors | 274 | (3,327) | |
| Net cash provided by operations | 374,175 | 12,847 | |
| ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS | |||
| Net cash | At 1.1.25 £ |
Cash flow £ |
At 31.3.26 £ |
| Cash at bank | 21,592 | 381,031 | 402,623 |
| 21,592 | 381,031 | 402,623 | |
| Total | 21,592 | 381,031 | 402,623 |
2. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Rural Missions Ltd
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Period 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2026
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, 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 Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
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.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount.
Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt if the amount is known and receipt expected.
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.
Governance costs
Accountancy costs within governance costs include the following:
£240 for the provision of policies for the charity by Wright Vigar.
£500 for the completion of independent examination by Wright Vigar.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation 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.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
Financial instruments
The Company only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from banks and other third parties, loans to related parties and investments in ordinary shares.
Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
For financial assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and best estimate of the recoverable amount, which is an approximation of the amount that the Company would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the balance sheet date.
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Period 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2026
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| Gifts Donations Gift aid Legacies Grants Admissions Grants received, included in the above, are as follows: Mission For Christ Benefact Trust Green Hills Trust Bishop Radford Trust 3. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES Fundraising events Courses 4. INVESTMENT INCOME Deposit account interest |
Period 1.1.25 to Year Ended 31.3.26 31.12.24 £ £ 4,388 - 44,588 31,760 6,385 2,784 590,123 - 20,000 112,200 659 - 666,143 146,744 Period 1.1.25 to Year Ended 31.3.26 31.12.24 £ £ - 89,000 20,000 20,000 - 1,200 - 2,000 20,000 112,200 Period 1.1.25 to Year Ended 31.3.26 31.12.24 £ £ 17,544 - 432 250 17,976 250 Period 1.1.25 to Year Ended 31.3.26 31.12.24 £ £ 6,856 - |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Period 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2026
5. RAISING FUNDS
Raising donations and legacies
| Raising donations and legacies | ||
|---|---|---|
| Period | ||
| 1.1.25 | ||
| to | Year Ended | |
| 31.3.26 | 31.12.24 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Support costs | 47,526 | 17,677 |
| CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS General |
Direct Costs (see note 7) £ 27,834 |
6. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
7. DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Materials Events / Training Days Office rental |
Period 1.1.25 to 31.3.26 £ 5,516 10,018 12,300 |
Year Ended 31.12.24 £ 7,541 184 - |
| 27,834 | 7,725 |
8. SUPPORT COSTS
| Management £ Raising donations and legacies 47,526 Other resources expended 213,890 261,416 |
Governance Finance costs £ £ - - 11 17,487 11 17,487 |
Totals £ 47,526 231,388 278,914 |
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Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:
| Trustees' remuneration etc Wages Social security Pensions Insurance Telephone Postage and stationery Advertising Sundries Donations paid Carried forward |
Raising donations and legacies £ - - - - 535 238 8,841 23,854 - - 33,468 |
Other resources expended £ 218 167,720 8,738 10,242 - - - 435 - 1,050 188,403 |
Period 1.1.25 to Year Ended 31.3.26 31.12.24 Total Total activities activities £ £ 218 809 167,720 82,004 8,738 1,205 10,242 3,076 535 - 238 85 8,841 2,474 24,289 6,902 - 1,371 1,050 300 221,871 98,226 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Period 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2026
8. SUPPORT COSTS - continued
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|Period|
|1.1.25|
|to|Year Ended|
|31.3.26|31.12.24|
|Raising|
|donations|Other|
|and|resources|Total|Total|
|legacies|expended|activities|activities|
|£|£|£|£|
|Brought forward|33,468|188,403|221,871|98,226|
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|Computer costs|1,866|1,866|4,412|
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|Subscriptions|12,192|12,192|4,364|
|Travel and subsistence|-|18,717|18,717|10,324|
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|Legal and professional fees|1,018|
|Entertainment|-|1,224|1,224|40|
|Other staff costs|-|5,546|5,546|7,123|
|Bank charges|-|11|11|194|
|Accountancy|-|740|740|-|
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|Legal and professional fees|16,747|16,747|
|47,526|231,388|278,914|125,701|
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9. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the period ended 31 March 2026 nor for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Trustees' expenses
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|Period|
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|31.3.26|31.12.24|
|£|£|
|Trustees' expenses|218|809|
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Trustee expenses are made up of reimbursements to Trustee's for expenses incurred on the charities behalf.
These are as follows;
£54 in relation to mileage to perform duties
£20 in relation to changing the charity name with companies house
£118 in relation to a leaving gift and meal for a Trustee who resigned this year
£26 in relation to travel costs to attend trustee meeting
10. STAFF COSTS
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|Period|
|1.1.25|
|to|Year Ended|
|31.3.26|31.12.24|
|£|£|
|Wages and salaries|167,720|82,004|
|Social security costs|8,738|1,205|
|Other pension costs|10,242|3,076|
|186,700|86,285|
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Period 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2026
10. STAFF COSTS - continued
The average monthly number of employees during the period was as follows:
| Trustees Employees No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. 11. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade debtors Other debtors 12. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade creditors Social security and other taxes Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Period 1.1.25 to Year Ended 31.3.26 31.12.24 6 6 6 3 12 9 2026 2024 £ £ 2,687 - 1,156 373 3,843 373 2026 2024 £ £ 215 - 2,920 3,197 800 464 500 500 4,435 4,161 Net movement At At 1.1.25 in funds 31.3.26 £ £ £ 17,804 384,227 402,031 17,804 384,227 402,031 Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds £ £ £ 690,975 (306,748) 384,227 690,975 (306,748) 384,227 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Period 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2026
13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
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|Net|
|movement|At|
|At 1.1.24|in funds|31.12.24|
|£|£|£|
|Unrestricted funds|
|General fund|4,236|13,568|17,804|
|TOTAL FUNDS|4,236|13,568|17,804|
|Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:|
|Incoming|Resources|Movement|
|resources|expended|in funds|
|£|£|£|
|Unrestricted funds|
|General fund|146,994|(133,426)|13,568|
|TOTAL FUNDS|146,994|(133,426)|13,568|
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14. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the period ended 31 March 2026 (2024 - £Nil).
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Period 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2026
| Period | ||
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| 1.1.25 | ||
| to | Year Ended | |
| 31.3.26 | 31.12.24 | |
| £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Donations and legacies | ||
| Gifts | 4,388 | - |
| Donations | 44,588 | 31,760 |
| Gift aid | 6,385 | 2,784 |
| Legacies | 590,123 | - |
| Grants | 20,000 | 112,200 |
| Admissions | 659 | - |
| Other trading activities | 666,143 | 146,744 |
| Fundraising events | 17,544 | - |
| Courses | 432 | 250 |
| Investment income | 17,976 | 250 |
| Deposit account interest | 6,856 | - |
| Total incoming resources | 690,975 | 146,994 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Charitable activities | ||
| Materials | 5,516 | 7,541 |
| Events / Training Days | 10,018 | 184 |
| Office rental | 12,300 | - |
| Support costs | 27,834 | 7,725 |
| Management | ||
| Trustees' expenses | 218 | 809 |
| Wages | 167,720 | 82,004 |
| Social security | 8,738 | 1,205 |
| Pensions | 10,242 | 3,076 |
| Insurance | 535 | - |
| Telephone | 238 | 85 |
| Postage and stationery | 8,841 | 2,474 |
| Advertising | 24,289 | 6,902 |
| Sundries | - | 1,371 |
| Donations paid | 1,050 | 300 |
| Computer costs | 1,866 | 4,412 |
| Subscriptions | 12,192 | 4,364 |
| Travel and subsistence | 18,717 | 10,324 |
| Legal and professional fees | - | 1,018 |
| Entertainment | 1,224 | 40 |
| Other staff costs | 5,546 | 7,123 |
| 261,416 | 125,507 | |
| Finance | ||
| Bank charges | 11 | 194 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Period 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2026
| Period | |||
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| 1.1.25 | |||
| to | Year Ended | ||
| 31.3.26 | 31.12.24 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Finance | |||
| Governance costs | |||
| Accountancy | 740 | - | |
| Legal and professional fees | 16,747 | - | |
| 17,487 | - | ||
| Total resources expended | 306,748 | 133,426 | |
| Net income | 384,227 | 13,568 | |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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