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COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 07046224
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1136944
BABYLON TRUST LIMITED
Company Limited by Guarantee
Unaudited Financial Statements
31 May 2025
BABYLON TRUST LIMITED
Company Limited by Guarantee
Financial Statements
Period from 1 November 2024 to 31 May 2025
Page
Trustees' annual report (incorporating the director's report)
1
Independent examiner's report to the trustees
3
Statement of financial activities (including income and expenditure account)
4
Statement of financial position
5
Notes to the financial statements
6
BABYLON TRUST LIMITED
Company Limited by Guarantee
Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report)
Period from 1 November 2024 to 31 May 2025
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the period ended 31 May 2025 .
Reference and administrative details
Registered charity name
BABYLON TRUST LIMITED
Charity registration number
1136944
Company registration number
07046224
Principal office and registered
424 EDGWARE ROAD
office
LONDON
W2 1EG
The trustees
Mr Shakir Shabaa
Mrs Ola Hussein
Independent examiner
SALAM HASAN BSc FCCA
THE WIMBLEDON ARCHES
1 ARCHWAY CLOSE
LONDON
SW19 8UL
Structure, governance and management
The trust is incorporated on 16 October 2009 and is registered as a charity on 16 July 2010 and governed by the memorandum and articles of association when it was incorporated on 16 October 2009 and amended on 16 June 2010.
Babylon Trust has a Management Committee of 2 trustees who meet regularly and are responsible for the strategic direction and policies of the charity.
The Management Committee has conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed to and continues to monitor this on an ongoing basis. Where appropriate, systems or procedures have been established to mitigate the risks the charity faces. Internal control risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisation of all transactions and projects. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health and safety of staff, volunteers, clients and visitors to the office. These procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of the charity.
Objectives and activities
1) The promotion of racial harmony for the public benefit
2) To act as a resource for young people and their parents by providing career advice and assistance
and organising programmes of physical, educational and other activities.
3) For any other charitable purpose according in the Laws of England and Wales as the trustees may from time to time think fit.
The charity's object and its activity continue to be that of working with the young people for promoting the racial harmony through integration. In addition, the trustees continue to reach out to support families of children in the Middle East who are being forced into shunning education in favour of joining the workforce in order to assist their families.
Achievements and performance
The Trustees consider that the performance of the charity this year has been satisfactory.
Financial review
The statement of financial activities shows a net surplus for the year of £24,346. The general fund stands at £76,776.
Small company provisions
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemption.
The trustees' annual report was approved on 14 July 2025 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:
Mr Shakir Shabaa
Trustee
BABYLON TRUST LIMITED
Company Limited by Guarantee
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of BABYLON TRUST LIMITED
Period from 1 November 2024 to 31 May 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of BABYLON TRUST LIMITED ('the charity') for the period ended 31 May 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements 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 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
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:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
2. the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
3. the financial statements 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
4. the financial statements 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.
SALAM HASAN BSc FCCA Independent Examiner
THE WIMBLEDON ARCHES 1 ARCHWAY CLOSE LONDON SW19 8UL
14 Jul 25
BABYLON TRUST LIMITED
Company Limited by Guarantee
Statement of Financial Activities
(including income and expenditure account)
Period from 1 November 2024 to 31 May 2025
Period from 1 Nov 24 to 31 May 25
Year to 31 Oct 24
Unrestricted funds
Total funds
Total funds
Note
£
£
£
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies
5
67,212
67,212
120,825
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Total income
67,212
67,212
120,825
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Expenditure
Expenditure on raising funds:
Costs of raising donations and legacies
6
16,800
16,800
107,395
Expenditure on charitable activities
7
26,066
26,066
29,829
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--------
---------
Total expenditure
42,866
42,866
137,224
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--------
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---------
Net income/(expenditure) and net movement in funds
24,346
24,346
( 16,399)
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Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
52,430
52,430
68,829
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---------
Total funds carried forward
76,776
76,776
52,430
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
BABYLON TRUST LIMITED
Company Limited by Guarantee
Statement of Financial Position
31 May 2025
31 May 25
31 Oct 24
Note
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets
10
2
2
Current assets
Debtors
11
25,017
25,017
Cash at bank and in hand
51,757
30,270
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--------
76,774
55,287
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
12
2,709
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--------
Net current assets
76,774
52,578
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--------
Total assets less current liabilities
76,776
52,580
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
13
150
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--------
Net assets
76,776
52,430
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--------
Funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds
76,776
52,430
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--------
Total charity funds
14
76,776
52,430
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For the period ending 31 May 2025 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors' responsibilities:
- The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the period in question in accordance with section 476 ;
- The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements .
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.
These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 14 Jul 25 , and are signed on behalf of the board by:
Mr Shakir Shabaa
Trustee
BABYLON TRUST LIMITED
Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Financial Statements
Period from 1 November 2024 to 31 May 2025
1. General information
The charity is a public benefit entity and a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales and a registered charity in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is 424 EDGWARE ROAD, LONDON, W2 1EG.
2. Statement of compliance
These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the 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) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Companies Act 2006.
3. Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of certain fixed assets and investments measured at market value. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective January 2015), and the requirements of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective January 2015) (SORP 2015).
Going concern
There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in the furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the Management Committee for particular purposes. Restricted funds are for specific use as directed by the donor.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity; it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income: - income from donations or grants is recognised when there is evidence of entitlement to the gift, receipt is probable and its amount can be measured reliably. - legacy income is recognised when receipt is probable and entitlement is established. - income from donated goods is measured at the fair value of the goods unless this is impractical to measure reliably, in which case the value is derived from the cost to the donor or the estimated resale value. Donated facilities and services are recognised in the accounts when received if the value can be reliably measured. No amounts are included for the contribution of general volunteers. - income from contracts for the supply of services is recognised with the delivery of the contracted service. This is classified as unrestricted funds unless there is a contractual requirement for it to be spent on a particular purpose and returned if unspent, in which case it may be regarded as restricted.
Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates: - expenditure on raising funds includes the costs of all fundraising activities, events, non-charitable trading activities, and the sale of donated goods. - expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by a charity in undertaking activities that further its charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries, including those support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities. - other expenditure includes all expenditure that is neither related to raising funds for the charity nor part of its expenditure on charitable activities.
All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.
Tangible assets
All fixed assets are initially recorded at cost.
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:
Fixtures and fittings
-
25% straight line
Equipment
-
25% straight line
4. Limited by guarantee
Limited by guarantee.
5. Donations and legacies
Unrestricted Funds
Total Funds 2025
Unrestricted Funds
Total Funds 2024
£
£
£
£
Donations
Donations
42,409
42,409
96,897
96,897
Gifts
HMRC gift aid
24,803
24,803
23,928
23,928
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67,212
67,212
120,825
120,825
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6. Costs of raising donations and legacies
Unrestricted Funds
Total Funds 2025
Unrestricted Funds
Total Funds 2024
£
£
£
£
Costs of raising donations and legacies - Donations
13,500
13,500
90,883
90,883
Events and functions
3,300
3,300
16,512
16,512
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16,800
16,800
107,395
107,395
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7. Expenditure on charitable activities by activity type
Support costs
Total funds 2025
Total fund 2024
£
£
£
Governance costs
26,066
26,066
29,829
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8. Independent examination fees
Period from
1 Nov 24 to
Year to
31 May 25
31 Oct 24
£
£
Fees payable to the independent examiner for:
Independent examination of the financial statements
500
1,000
Other financial services
1,000
2,000
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-------
1,500
3,000
-------
-------
9. Staff costs
The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows:
Period from
1 Nov 24 to
Year to
31 May 25
31 Oct 24
£
£
Wages and salaries
3,966
9,164
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-------
The average head count of employees during the period was 1 (2024: 1 ). The average number of full-time equivalent employees during the period is analysed as follows:
31 May 25
31 Oct 24
No.
No.
Number of administrative staff
1
1
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----
No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2024: Nil).
10. Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures and fittings
Equipment
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 November 2024 and 31 May 2025
66
6,956
7,022
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-------
Depreciation
At 1 November 2024 and 31 May 2025
65
6,955
7,020
----
-------
-------
Carrying amount
At 31 May 2025
1
1
2
----
-------
-------
At 31 October 2024
1
1
2
----
-------
-------
11. Debtors
31 May 25
31 Oct 24
£
£
Other debtors
25,017
25,017
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--------
12. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
31 May 25
31 Oct 24
£
£
Trade creditors
76
Other creditors
2,633
----
-------
2,709
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-------
13. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
31 May 25
31 Oct 24
£
£
Accruals and deferred income
150
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14. Analysis of charitable funds
Unrestricted funds
At 1 November 2024
Income
Expenditure
At 31 May 2025
£
£
£
£
General funds
52,430
67,212
(42,866)
76,776
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At 1 November 2023
Income
Expenditure
At 31 October 2024
£
£
£
£
General funds
68,829
120,825
(137,224)
52,430
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