Charity registration number SC047597 (Scotland)
HEARING VOICES NETWORK DUNDEE (SCIO)
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

HEARING VOICES NETWORK DUNDEE (SCIO)
LEGALAND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees other than office bearers
(Appointed 4 S¢ptember
20241
(Appointed 30 May 2025}
Chair
Treasurer
(Appointed 041Q912024)
Charity number (Scotland)
SC047597
Contact Address
21&222 Hilltown
Dundee
DD3 7AU
Independent examiner
BK Plus Limited
144 Nethergate
Dundee
DD14EB
Bankers
The Royal Bank of Scotland plc
133 Albert Street
Dundee
DD4 6PR

HEARING VOICES NETWORK DUNDEE (SCIO)
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, report
Independent examiner's report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the financi81 statements
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HEARING VOICES NETWORK DUNDEE (SCIO)
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees of Hearing Voices NebNork Dundee present their annual report and financial statements for the year
ended 31 March 2025.
Legal and Administrative Information
The Hearing Voices Network Dundee is a Scottish Charitable Incorporation Organisation. registered on 20 July
2017 (number SC047597} and is govemed by constitution.
Overview
This year has been a period of significant growth and consolidation for the Haven. We have focused on
strengthening our internal structures, expanding our support offerings. and enhancing collaboration with statutory
and community Servi￿$. Our goal has remained consistent= lo provide a safe. inclusive, and supportive
environment for voice hearers and others in the community facing emotional and mental health challenges.
Our opening hours are Monday to Friday 10am-4pm and Saturday 9am-2pm. We currently have a full-lime
operations manager, two part time support workers. a part time development worker, a part time kitchen coordinator
and a part time office coordinator.
Volunteers are a crucial part to the organisation and under the supervision of the development officer they support
the activities of the charity.
As of this reporting year. the Haven benefits from the dedication of 20 active volunteers (excluding board members).
who contribute across a wide range of activities within Ihe organisation. Many volunteers support multiple areas.
The current breakdown is as follows".
Community KitcheF7= 9 volunteers
Peer2Peer.' 3 volunteers
Befriending= 3 volunteers
Group Facilitation.- 2 volunteers
Dropln Support. 2 volunteers
Reception: 1 volunteer
Miscellaneous Support: 2 volunteers
The financial statements have been prepared in accordan￿ with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the
financial statements and comply wilh the charity's governing document, the Charities and Tnjstee Investment
{Scotland) Act 2005. the Charities Accounts (Scotland} Regulations 2006, FRS 102 The Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and Ihe Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by
Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicaLle to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102)"
Achievements and performan¢e
During the reporting period, the charity has worked alongside local and national organisations and bodies to provide
a greater support mechanism for members arid afford a better awareness to external agencies and the general
public.
Introduced a more intensive 1..1 support structure and expanded our drop-in provision.
Launched a new weekly group timetable. offering structured support tailored to individual needs.
Developed a comprehensive internal recording system for communication. note-taking, risk assessments,
and crisis managemenl.
Strengthened partnerships with statutory and non-statutory agencies, enhancing the continuity of care.
Created a shared sense of belonging and connection within our community hub.
Overhauled internal processes including implementation of a new accoLJnling system, revival of our social
media presence, and updates to operational policies and procedures.

HEARING VOICES NETWORK DUNDEE (SCIO)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Support Provision
All new members undergo an initial contact session to assess needs. risks, and agency involvement.
Support options indude drop-in sessions, long-term and short-lemi 1.1 work, group participation, and
general emotional or practical support.
A new reflective tool. 'The Trèe,, has been introduced to assist in goal setting and personal development
during 1..1 sessions.
Daily, staff provide consistent emotional support and reassurance to attendees.
A wide variety of support groups now run weekly (8 core groups), with additional informal sessions.
Groups include support for voice hearers, general support, art, meditation, life skills, and social activities.
New initiatives include a history group and improvised drama sessions, fostering creative engagement and
emotional expression.
Sewing group run by two members designing and making clothes thal support service users.
Community Kitchen
A weekly cooking group led by staff supports 3 regular attendees in leaming meal planning. preparation,
food hygiene. and cooking skills.
1..1 cooking support is also offered for those unable to engage in group seltings.
Discounted meals for members of the charity-
Partnership and Collaborative Working
Increased referrals and close coordination with Community Mentsl Health Team, NHS Tayside IC8rseview
hospital) and other psychiatric services.
Ongoing collaboration with NHS Community Nursing (monthly drop-inl, Learning Disability Team, Old Age
Psychiatry. and Social Work.
Strong links with community organisations such as Art Angel, Positive Steps. WRASAC, Advocacy, and
Scottish Autism.
Good Practice and Governancè
Continued development of robust risk assessment and recording practices.
Regular staff supervision and weekly team meetings support professional boundaries and reflective
practice.
Ongoing internal and external training aligned with staff development needs.
Focus on the wellbeing and safety of both staff and community mèmbers underpins all activities.
Funding
Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership {DHSCP} continue to be the main funder. enabling the charity to
operate its day-to-day activilies.
In this reporting year we also received funding from the Lang Foundation to financially support people learning lo
cook.
TheArnold Clark Community Fund also supported the art group run by a dedicated art teacher.
Financial review
The results for the period are set out in the attached accounts. The Trustees are currently working towards
achieving their reserves policy. which is to maintain unrestricted funds that equate to approximately three monlhs,
expenditure.
At the period end the reserve policy is not being met. At 31 st March 2025, unrestricted reserves amount to £30,087
12024-£21,391).

HEARING VOICES NETWORK DUNDEE (SCIO)
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Golng Concérn
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a satisfactory expedation that tho company has adequate
resources lo cor)tinue in Jperalional exiglence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continLre to adopt th¢
going concem basis weparing financial slalements.
Structure. gc•vernance and management
The Trustees. slrat8gic leadership and governants dulles are carried out vla Six weekly Scheduled Board Meetings.
During the peri(xl, operational day to day managoment ha8 been Carried out by Operations Manager.
People with liv￿ experience of mental health Ghallenges have a positive influgnc8 on Ihg direction of th& charity,
and as such, al least trustee must be a voice hearer. Only full members of Ihe charity are able lo 8ervp a
Truslees and are normally deded at the Annual General Meeting. Nomination tor a Trustee position must be made
either in writing or during the annual general meeting. If nominations exceed vacancies, elections are held by a
ballot.
In addition to the Trustees elected. the Board may ￿-opt up to two further tru51ees who, after COvOPtlon, wlll seNe
until the condusion of the next annual general meeling.
Iri the absen￿ of members WFKS are willinq to be nominated or appointed as Truslees. vacsncies are advertised lo
the wider voluntary sector via Oundee liolunteer and Voluntary Aclion (DVVA), Scottish Council for Voluntary
Organlsal¥Jns (scvo). kscal newslettws and social media platforrns. The potential Trustee will complete an
application form, Supply two references. PVG theck and meet the Boarcl prior to any appointment.
Charilable Purpo
The objecttves in the tharity's constitution are..
To relieve the suffering and distress of persons suffering from °hearing voicBs- dua to menlal Ilness
To educate society, professionals and carers in what it Means to 'hear voices. an¢J the effects il has on the
"hearer.
To promole greater inlegrallon In the coMr￿nty for those who suffer mental health pr￿lemS énd
6xporience "hearing voices"
To provide mutual sUPP)rt for'voicg hearerB ond their Garer8.
The triJqtp.p.8 of Hp.Éring Voieés Network Dundee who served durlng the year and up to the date of signaiure of Ihe
financial statemen15 were.
(R8sign8d 5 March 2025)
(Resigned 17 May 20241
(App¢inled 4 September 20241
(Resigned 4 September 2024)
(Resigned 13 Decpmber 20241
(Appointed 30 May 2025)

HEARING VOICES NETWORK DUNDEE (SCIO)
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Trnstees, rep(rt was appr¢Tred by the Board of Trustees of Hearing Voices Network Dundeg.

HEARING VOICES NETWORK DUNDEE (SCIO)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF HEARING VOICES NETWORK DUNDEE OF HEARING VOICES
NETWORK DUNDEE (SCIO)
I report on Ihe financial slatements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are sel out on pages 6 10
15.
Respective responsibilities of trustees of Hearing Voices
Network Dundee and examiner
The charity's trustees of Hearrng Voices Network Dundee are responsible for the preparation of the financial
statements in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the
Charities Account5 (Scodand} Regulations 2006. The charity trustees of Hearing Voices Network Dundee consider
that the audit reqltirement of Regulation 10(1)(al-{G} of the Charities Accounts {Scotland) Regulalions 2006 does not
apply.
It is my responsibility to examine the financial ststements as required under section 44(1)(c) of the Charities and
Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and to stale whether particular matter5 have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's statement
My examination is Garried oul in accordance with Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations
2006. An examination indudes a review of the accounting records kept by Ihe charity and a comparison of the
financial statements presented with those records. It also indudes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures
in the financial statements, and seeking explanations from the Irustees Con￿rning any such Matters. The
procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do nol
express an audit opinion Dn the view given by the financial statements.
Independent examiner's statement
In the course of 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 44{1)(a) of the Charities and Trustee Investment
(Scotland} Act 2005 and Regulation 4 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland> Regulations 2006, and
lo prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 8 of
the Charities Accounts (Scotland} Regulations 2006
have not been met, or
2. to which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable 3 proper understanding of the financial
statements to be reached.
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HEARING VOICES NETWORK DUNDEE (SCIO)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total Unrestricled Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
Notes
Income from:
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
174,959
174.959
21,542
2,748
9,356
166.578
2,899
169,326
12.255
21.542
Total income
21,542
174,959
196.501
12.104
169.477
181,581
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
10,326
194,844
205,170
20.879
173,016
193,895
Total expenditure
10,326
194,844
205,170
20,879
173,016
193,895
Net Incomel{expenditure) and
movement in funds
11,216
(19.8851
(8,669)
(8,775)
(3,539)
(12.314)
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 April 2024
21,391
21,799
43.190
30,166
25,338
55,504
Fund balances at 31 March
2025
32,607
1.914
34,521
21.391
21,799
43,190
The st8lement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditLtre
derive from continuing activities.

HEARING VOICES NETWORK DUNDEE (SCIO)
BALANCE SHEET
ASAT31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
40,250
43.190
Credllors: amounts falllng wlthln
vne year
11
(5.729)
Net current assets
34.521
43,190
The funds ol the charfty
Restrict& Incorne funds
Unrestricted funds
13
14
1,914
32.607
21,391
34,521
43.190
The fiiiaiiGidl slalerTrent
by the trustees of Hearing Voices Netrwork Dundee on ...................,.....

HEARING VOICES NETWORK DUNDEE (SCIO)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
Charity inforniation
The Hearing Voices Ne￿Ork Dundee is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisalion, registered on 20th
July 2017 (number SC047597) and is govemed by ils constitution.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's goveming document, the
Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005. the Charities Account5 (Scotland) Regulations 2006,
FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities
SORP 'Accounting and Report￿ng 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 IFRS 102)" The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare 8 statement of
cash flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterting, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetsry
amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The finxncial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. [modified to indude the
revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properlies and certain financial instruments at fair
value]. The principal accounling policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
Al the time of approving the financial slalemenls. Ihe trustees of Hearing Voices Network Dundee have a
reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existeice for the
foreseeable futu￿. Thus the trustees of Hearing Vol￿S Network Dundee continue lo adopt the going concem
basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use al Ihe discretion of the trustees of Hearing Vol￿S Network Dundee in
further2nce of their charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subjeGt to speGific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The
purposes and uses of the restricted funds are sgt out in the notes to th9 financial statements.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the
charity.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any pefftirmance conditions have been met,
the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable Ih8t income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are ￿cogniSed 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 lime of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribulion,
the amount is known. and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known. the legacy is treated as a
contingent assel.

HEARING VOICES NETWORK DUNDEE (SCIO)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
{Continued>
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation lo transfer economic benefit to a
third party, it 18 probable thal a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of
the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total Df direct costs and
shared costs, including sUPPQrt costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct cosls attributable lo a single
aclivity are allocated directty to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one actlvlty and
support costs which are nol attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis
consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and
depreciation charges a￿ 811ocated on the portion of Ihe asset's use.
1.6 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call wilh banks, other short-t8rm liquid
investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.7 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are
received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably Committed
lo terminate the employment of an employee or lo provide termination benefits.
1.8 Retlrement benefits
Payments to defined contlibution retirement ben8fit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
Crltical accounting estlmates and judgements
In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees of Hearing Voices Network Dundee are
required to make judgements. estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities
that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on
historical experien￿ and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results May differ from these
èstimales.
The estimates and undgrtying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting
estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that
period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future
periods.

HEARING VOICES NETWORK DUNDEE (SCIO)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Income from charitable activitles
Unrestricted Restrieted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
haritable activities
Donations and gifts
Performance related
grants
2,748
26
2,774
174,959
174,959
166,552
166,552
174.959
174,959
2,748
166.578
169,326
Income from other trading activities
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
Fundraising events
Canteenlcafe
Other Income
2,061
14,292
5,189
2,061
14,292
5,189
285
9.068
2,249
2,534
9,068
653
650
Other Irading activities
21,542
21,542
9,356
2,899
12,255
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HEARING VOICES NETWORK DUNDEE (SCIO)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Expenditure on charitable activities
Charitable
activities
Charilable
activities
2024
2025
Direct costs
Stsff costs
Volunteer and Training
Recruitment
Rent payable
Purchases
Insurance
Light & heat
Repairs and maintenance
Assets purchased
Telephone & postsge
Professional fees
Meeting costs
Sundry expenses
Fundraising
SeNiTr delivery and Activities
139.704
3.184
394
15,000
8,825
2,625
4,475
13.688
201
4,039
2,708
294
742
241
2.747
126,267
8,162
95
15,340
8,811
2,677
3,802
1,716
91
9,430
7,189
2,208
1,085
4,174
198,867
191,047
Share of support and govemance costs {see note 6)
Governance
6,303
2,848
205,170
193,895
Analysis by fund
Unreslricted funds
Restricled funds
10.326
194,844
20,879
173.016
205.170
193,895
Support costs allocated to activities
2025
2024
Governance costs
6,303
2,848
Analysed between..
Charitable activities
6,303
2,848
11

HEARING VOICES NETWORK DUNDEE (SCIO)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Net movement in funds
2025
2024
The nel movement in funds is stated after Charging1(c￿ditingl.
Fees payable to the charity's independent examiner=
for other financial services
6,303
2,848
Trustees Of Hearing Voices NetMork Dundee
No trustees in their capacity as trustees received remuneration. Expenses reimbursed to trustees acting in
their capacity as trustees of the charity amounted lo £229 (2024- £520}- Expenses reimbursed to trLJStees
acting in their capacity as volunteers in the charity's activilies amounted to £65 (2024-£22}.
Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was..
2025
Number
2024
Number
Employment costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Other pension costs
135,014
4,690
120,655
5,612
139,704
126,267
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
10 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
11 Creditors: amounts falling due wlthin one year
2025
2024
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
3,072
137
2,520
5.729
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HEARING VOICES NETWORK DUNDEE (SCIO)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
12 Retirement benefit schemes
Defined eontribulion schemes
2025
2024
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
4,6SO
5,612
The charily operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying etnployees. The assets of the
scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.
13 Restricted funds
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust
subject to specific coriditions by donors as lo how they may be used.
At 1 April
2024
Incoming
sources
Resources At 31 March
expended
2025
DHSCP Snooker
DHSCP
World HV Congress
Amold Clark- Granl
Lang Foundation - cooking group
159
20,051
1,589
(159)
(193.385)
173.659
325
1.589
300
1,000
(300)
(1,000)
21,799
174.959
{194,844)
1,914
Previous year:
At 1 April
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources At 31 March
expended
2024
CRF Free Fooc* For All
DHSCP Snooker
DHSCP
Faith In The Community
Wortd HV Congress
Cooking Classes
242
159
19.627
226
5,084
(242)
159
20.051
166,252
{165,828)
{226)
(6,4201
(30Q)
2,925
300
1,589
25.338
169,477
(173,0161
21,799
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HEARING VOICES NETWORK DUNDEE (SCIO)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
13 Restricted funds
(Continued)
DHSCP Recurring (Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership) to fund core running costs of the
organisation.
CRF Free Food For All Project- to provide free mealslrefreshments for members and the local community.
DHSCP Snooker Projecl d to fund external games activitiès.
Faith In The Community Free Food 4 All Project
refreshments for members and the local community.
additional funding to assist in providing free mealsl
World Hearing Voices Conference - various fundraising activities in relation to sending members as delegates
to Intervoice World Congress.
Cooking Classes - to provide fvnding to give cooking dasses to members.
14 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and granis which are
not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include
designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
At 1 April
2024
Incoming
rèsources
Resources At 31 March
expended
2025
General fijnds
21.391
21.542
{10,3261
32,607
Previous year:
At 1 April
2023
Incoming
resOu￿eS
Resources At 31 March
expended
2024
General fvnds
30.166
12,104
(20,879>
21,391
15 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Restricted
funds
2025
Total
2025
At 31 March 2025:
Current assetsl{liabilitiesl
32.607
1,914
34,521
32,607
1,914
34,521
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HEARING VOICES NETWORK DUNDEE (SCIO)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
15 Analysis of net assets between funds
(Continued)
Unrestrieted
lunds
2024
Restricted
funds
2024
Total
2024
At 31 March 2024:
Current assetsl{liabilities)
21,391
21.799
43,190
21,391
21,799
43,190
16 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024- none).
15-