Registered number: 07114148
Charity number: 280378
THE CHURCH OF GOD REFORMATION MOVEMENT
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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CONTENTS
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Reference and Administrative Details of the Company, its Trustees and Advisers
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Independent Examiner's Report
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Statement of Financial Activities
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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David Roger Phillips, Trustee
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Ruthanne Persaud, Trustee
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Company registered number
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Charity registered number
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St. Ann's Road
Tottenham
London
N15 6NG
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THE CHURCH OF GOD REFORMATION MOVEMENT
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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THE CHURCH OF GOD REFORMATION MOVEMENT
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the The Church of God Reformation Movement for the year 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024. The Annual Report serves the purposes of both a Trustees' report and a directors' report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the Annual Report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 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 2019).
Since the Company qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic Report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted. Objectives and activities
Legal and Administrative Information
Charity Number 280378
Company Reg. Number 7114148
Registered Name Church of God Reformation Movement (commonly called the Community Church of God)
Start of Financial Year 1st January 2022
End of FY 31st December 2022
Legal Status Unincorporated (Charity) Incorporate
(Company)
Governing instruments are:
a) Bylaws of association adopted on 24th January 1980 as amended 12th August 1980 and revised January 2006.
Memorandum and Articles of Association, incorporated on 30th
b) December 2009.
Membership:
Trustees at 31st December 2024 Areas of Responsibility
Walton Dawkins Chairperson
Hardley Cox Vice Chairperson
Patricia Blake Secretary
Ruth-Ann Persaud
IT/Website
Yvette Lawrence Ex-Officio Member: Treasurer
David Phillips Co-ordinator and Chair of Building Extension Committee
Trustees' Report
The Community Church of God Building
1. The BOT have initiated internal and external repairs to the Church and have employed GiveHands as contractors to carry out maintenance on the roof twice yearly ensuring we are not subjected to further leaks due to blocked gutters and this has proved to be a worthwhile contract.
2. We aim to improve on the internal areas of the Church such as the Lobby/reception area and Pastor’s office. We have received some quotes and will make a decision shortly.
3. We have resolved some of the issues in the Men’s and the Ladies toilets however they both need further refurbishment as they require more work - we endeavour to achieve and maintain a good standard for the Church.
4. We have identified further work that need to be carried out, such as the foyer area where there are brown stains on the ceiling, although we have not seen any water coming through the ceiling this area still needs decorating. We aim to carry out further maintenance in the main body of the church however this is currently on hold.
5. The Lettings procedure has been reviewed. There is a new price schedule and copies are kept on the
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glass table outside the office. Members do not have to pay however friends and families however will have to pay.
6. A recommendation was made by the electrician to replace all extensions in the Church and get Portable Appliance Test known throughout the industry as PAT Tested. This is classed as a to-do.
7. We had agreed to purchase a new Cooker due to the burners were not Energy efficient. However this turned out to be dangerous and was condemned by the surveyor from Nisbit having found dangerous Bacteria levels. Following on from this we had to call the Gas Safety engineers due to the gas leak in the decommissioned kitchen and this was on a Sunday when Church was in full service. The engineer tested and found leaks in two areas , The kitchen and the main supply to the side of the Church..
8. We have received two quotes for commercial Kitchen ranging between £20 -£25,000 each.
9. The Fire Panel: we are waiting on further confirmation.
10. We paid for the Air Fares and accommodation for the Italy trip for the children of the Bus Ministry, For the future we require all Escorts and helpers to be DBS checked. And the board also recommends that each parent signs a consent form under the safeguarding umbrella. This is also supported by the churches budget.
11. Thank you to those in the Music Department who have once again served the Church whole heartedly and without hesitation. They have been selfless in their service allowing church members and visitors to be led in Praise and Worship. We would also like to thank the choir and music leaders for their contribution.
12. We paid the Airfare for Pastor and Sis Mascall and both have received a stipend which helped them to travel to Thailand.
13. We have paid for our Yearly Subscription for the Church Web site so barring any outages from our telecoms providers we should have unbroken service.
14. We have paid for a Heart Defibrillator, which now resides in the lobby area of the Church, just a gentle reminder to familiarise yourselves as to its location you be ready if asked.
15. Sis Angela Dawes has started a Car Boot Sale in the car park which resumes in the Spring and no doubt there will be a lot of buyers which will be a benefit for the church. Please see Sis Angela for more details.
16. We intend to carry out a Fire alarm test before the end of year,but this did not materialise.
The Manse
Subsidence affecting the extension at the Manse has been resolved and the work has now been passed over to a subcontractor who is also project managing the remainder of the required work – Although we have seen a remarkable difference in the extension the remainder of building is still in the need of major works and is currently uninhabitable.
Audio Visual Technicians
We should give the Audio Visual and Music teams a warm heartfelt thank you. We have seen the part that they played providing the Streaming to connect to our Church Community. We are extremely thankful to the music department who have shown commitment throughout the year.
Thanks to the Young Adults who have served the Church whole heartedly and without hesitation, for their unselfish attitude in providing music for the Praise and Worship and the choir.
Charitable Donations
Tithes and Offerings – I would like to thank our Church members as they continue their giving of tithes and offerings. The generosity of our members in giving has allowed us to maintain our church building and a continued service for our community. We are very much aware that finances and time are both very precious especially in these unprecedented times, BOT members would like to thank each and every member from all our hearts for their tithes and donations throughout the year and praise you for your charitable gifts.
Building Extension Committee (BEC)
The Building Fund Extension drive was put on hold, Pastor informed the BOT the focus should be spiritual growth of the Church at this time. The BOT have jointly agreed with the Oversight to put this on hold until further notice from Pastor and the oversight.
Church Secretary
On behalf of the Board of Trustees (BOT and the entire Community Church of God, we want to express our deepest gratitude to Sis Pat Blake for unwavering support and dedication in her administrative role. Her commitment has been second to none keeping accurate minutes to managing church records and her professionalism has been key to the backbone of our functions.
Finance
The Board would like to thank Sis Yvette Lawrence, as Treasurer she has an unenviable task of ensuring that our financial obligations are met to ensure we don’t hang our hats further than we can reach. Sis Yvette does this tirelessly to serve the best and put needs of the Church first. Sis Yvette has done a wonderful job and should be
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applauded for her sterling workmanship.
Pastor Mascall
Pastor, the Board of Trustees and the Members of the Church would like to thank you and your dear wife Sis Rhonda Mascall for all the tireless work they have committed to over this past year. Pastor has continued to maintain church service and we have seen his commitment is second to none.
Pastor has supported many of our members through the various seasons of life, tests and trials; joys and celebrations. He regularly catches up with members to see that they are well, and visits in homes and hospitals. Throughout these testing times Pastor has remained steadfast in his love for God and his church family. We pray that God will continue to bless them in their walk and their ministry. Pastor, you and your family are blessed and we all hold you in the highest regard. We celebrated the birth of your first and second grandchild with you and we pray that continue to pray for you and your family as it continues to grow. We pray you and our beautiful family remain blessed.
Pastors appreciation Ceremony
Church Anniversary Celebration
A date to be confirmed.
Congratulations Tariq and Helma Smith on their marriage
Congratulations to Br Joel Mascall and his wife, sis Shantevia Mascall on the birth of their beautiful baby boy named Nicolas. May the good Lord continue to bless the entire family as we celebrate this wonderful event.
Congratulations also to Jeshua and Tamara Mascall and the addition of new son called Caleb.
We would also like to welcome Caira Hopkinson-Brown and Jeshua Mascall to the Board of Trustees, both Caira and Jeshua were invited as candidates and they have accepted the invitation in the role on the BOT.
Thanks to the BOT
Bro Glen Cox
Sis Pat Blake
Bro David Phillips
Sis RuthAnn Persaud
Yvette Lawrence
Thanks to the Members of the BOT without their help, dedication and commitment we would not be able to work together organising and ensuring things run smoothly behind the scenes.
W Dawkins - Chair In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.
Objectives and activities
Achievements and performance
Financial review
a. Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.
Structure, governance and management
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Structure, governance and management (continued)
a. Constitution
The Church of God Reformation Movement is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Trust deed.
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
The management of the Company is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Trust deed.
Statement of Trustees' responsibilities
The Trustees (who are also the directors of the Company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law, the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
∙select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
∙observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
∙make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
∙state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
∙prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on 7 March 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Church of God Reformation Movement ('the Company')
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I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
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As the Trustees of the Company (and 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 the Company's accounts 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
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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
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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)].
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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.
Signed: Dated: 7 March 2025
Kolade Andrew Alli ACMA
The ARK Financial Management Consultants Ltd
10 Gatcombe Gardens
West End Hampshire
SO18 3NA
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Total funds brought forward
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Total funds carried forward
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The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
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The notes on pages 11 to 18 form part of these financial statements.
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THE CHURCH OF GOD REFORMATION MOVEMENT
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER: 07114148
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
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Total assets less current liabilities
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Net assets excluding pension asset
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The Company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 07 March 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
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(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER: 07114148
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
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The notes on pages 11 to 18 form part of these financial statements.
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(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1.Accounting policies
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Basis of preparation of financial statements
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The financial statements 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), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
The Church of God Reformation Movement 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.
All income is recognised once the Company has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not 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 allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Company's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
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Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
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Tangible fixed assets costing £1,000 or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, .
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1.Accounting policies (continued)
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
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Liabilities and provisions
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Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Company anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities as a finance cost.
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Company and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Company for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Income from donations and legacies
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
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Direct costs - Activities (Activity 1)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Independent examiner's remuneration
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Fees payable to the Company's independent examiner for the independent examination of the Company's annual accounts
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Trustees' remuneration and expenses
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During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2023 - £NIL).
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During the year ended 31 December 2024, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2023 - £NIL).
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Due after more than one year
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Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
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Accruals and deferred income
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Statement of funds - current year
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Balance at 1 January 2024
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Balance at 31 December 2024
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Statement of funds (continued)
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Statement of funds - prior year
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Balance at
1 January 2023
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Balance at
31 December 2023
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