| REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 08999877 (England and Wales) |
| REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: |
| Superhero Foundation |
| (A Company Limited by Guarantee) |
| Report of the Trustees and |
| Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2025 |
| REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 08999877 (England and Wales) |
| REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: |
| Superhero Foundation |
| (A Company Limited by Guarantee) |
| Report of the Trustees and |
| Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2025 |
| Superhero Foundation |
| Contents of the Financial Statements |
| for the Year Ended 30 April 2025 |
| Page |
| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 4 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Balance Sheet | 7 | to | 8 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 9 | to | 14 |
| Superhero Foundation (Registered number: 08999877) |
| Report of the Trustees |
| for the Year Ended 30 April 2025 |
| 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 year ended 30 April 2025. 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 |
| The aim of the Superhero Foundation, under the direction and governance of the Trustees, is to enable any person treatment to improve their health and life experience not made readily available by any statutory body, such as the National Health Service. This is achieved through developing and implementing programs that provide crucial emotional and practical support. |
| Superhero Foundation (Registered number: 08999877) |
| Report of the Trustees |
| for the Year Ended 30 April 2025 |
| ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE |
| Summary of Main Achievements for the Year Ended 30 April 2025: Activities undertaken to further the charitable objectives for the public benefit during the year ended 30 April 2025 included the continued dedicated support for our existing families. We funded aftercare physiotherapy treatment for one young girl with hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) to ease her pain and improve her walking, and continued aftercare treatment for one young boy with cerebral palsy to improve his walking ability. We also continued supporting a lady with funding for a new bionic arm, and provided ongoing therapy support for a Mum (whose son Dylan sadly passed while we were supporting their fundraising) to help with her bereavement. We focused on maintaining consistent support for these families. |
| However, the year also marked a significant new direction for the charity. |
| Introducing Ward Buddies: A New Initiative |
| A significant development during this period has been the progress of our new program initiative, "Ward Buddies." On 5th February 2025, we made a substantial donation of £66,437 towards funding three crucial staff members at Birmingham Children's Hospital. |
| The purpose of this vital initiative is to ensure no child is left alone in hospital. Ward Buddies provide comfort, connection, and emotional care to the youngest children during hospital stays, helping them feel safe, seen, and supported, even in the toughest times. |
| About Ward Buddies: Founded by Jamie McDonald, who spent his early life in hospital with a rare spinal condition, Ward Buddies addresses the loneliness children can experience during hospitalisation. The program is now operational at Birmingham Children's Hospital, focusing on babies and toddlers in neonatal and early years wards where the risk of abandonment trauma is highest. A dedicated team, including a clinical psychologist, project manager, peer support worker with lived experience, and 25 volunteers, ensures children feel emotionally held and supported. |
| Why Ward Buddies Matter: Hospital days are challenging for families. For children, long stays mean missing home and family. For parents, it is often impossible to be constantly at the bedside. Ward Buddies offer an extra helping hand, ensuring children feel safe and emotionally supported while allowing parents to rest and refresh. This initiative aims to prevent the long-term mental health impacts of hospital-related isolation, fostering their resilience and empowering them to thrive as healthy adults. |
| Our Vision: We believe no child should feel abandoned, and no parent should feel guilty for stepping away to care for themselves. Starting in Birmingham, our vision is to build a sustainable model of emotional bedside care that can be shared with hospitals nationwide. |
| As Trustees, we are extremely grateful to those who have given their time and made donations, gifts, legacies, and grants during the year. Without these, it would not have been possible for the Superhero Foundation to maintain and develop its operating and charitable activities, and to embark on this significant new initiative. |
| Superhero Foundation (Registered number: 08999877) |
| Report of the Trustees |
| for the Year Ended 30 April 2025 |
| FINANCIAL REVIEW |
| The statement of financial activities on page 5 show the incoming resources and the application of those resources for the Superhero Foundation. The key factors are as follows: |
| During the year ended 30 April 2025, the Superhero Foundation again managed to maintain its fund-raising activities and was able to raise £13,952 for their chosen causes. In addition they secured donations of £2,395 to enable them to cover the annual running costs of the charity and maintain the free reserves at £90,259. |
| It is the policy of the charity to maintain free reserves, at a level that equates to between three and twelve months of the unrestricted resources expended. This would provide a cushion against fluctuations in the income and would enable the charity to continue with its current operating and charitable activities. As at 30 April 2025 the reserves of £90,259 were well within this reserves policy. |
| STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT |
| The Superhero Foundation was established in April 2014 as a company limited by guarantee, and a charity registered in England with the Charity Commission. |
| Our governing document is our Memorandum and Articles of Association. In the event of the Superhero Foundation being wound up our liability as Trustees is limited to a sum not exceeding £1. As existing Trustees, we elect new Trustees in accordance with the Articles of Association. As Trustees we meet as a Board a minimum of four times a year to set strategy and monitor performance. |
| The day-to-day management is carried out on a voluntary basis by Jamie McDonald. Jamie is reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses. |
| Nettl of Gloucester provides website hosting and design for the Superhero Foundation. An agreed fixed cost was agreed with Chris Nyland for their services. |
| All other Trustees give their time freely and no remuneration or expenses were paid to them during the year. |
| REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS |
| Registered Company number |
| Registered Charity number |
| Registered office |
| 9 Wheatstone Court |
| Superhero Foundation (Registered number: 08999877) |
| Report of the Trustees |
| for the Year Ended 30 April 2025 |
| Trustees |
| Independent Examiner |
| Stanbridge Accountancy Services Limited |
| 9 Wheatstone Court |
| Waterwells Business Park |
| Davy Way |
| Gloucester |
| Gloucestershire |
| GL2 2AQ |
| Approved by order of the board of trustees on |
| Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of |
| Superhero Foundation |
| Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Superhero Foundation ('the Company') |
| I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 30 April 2025. |
| 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 |
| 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 Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or |
| 2. | the accounts do not accord with those records; or |
| 3. | 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 |
| 4. | 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. |
| Duncan Woodger FCCA |
| Stanbridge Accountancy Services Limited |
| 9 Wheatstone Court |
| Waterwells Business Park |
| Davy Way |
| Gloucester |
| Gloucestershire |
| GL2 2AQ |
| Date: ............................................. |
| Superhero Foundation |
| Statement of Financial Activities |
| for the Year Ended 30 April 2025 |
| 30.4.25 | 30.4.24 |
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
| funds | funds | funds | funds |
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM |
| Donations and legacies |
| EXPENDITURE ON |
| Charitable activities |
| Olivia's Dream to Walk | - | 3,475 | 3,475 | 975 |
| General | 76,718 | - | 76,718 | 5,139 |
| Amelia's Dream to Walk | - | 7,084 | 7,084 | 4,885 |
| Nicola |
| - | 2,310 | 2,310 | - |
| Dylan | - | - | - | 250 |
| Walk with Jasmin | - | 9,115 | 9,115 | - |
| Total |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | ( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS |
| Total funds brought forward |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 253,886 |
| Superhero Foundation (Registered number: 08999877) |
| Balance Sheet |
| 30 April 2025 |
| 30.4.25 | 30.4.24 |
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
| funds | funds | funds | funds |
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| CURRENT ASSETS |
| Cash at bank |
| CREDITORS |
| Amounts falling due within one year | 5 | ( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
| NET ASSETS |
| FUNDS | 6 |
| Unrestricted funds | 164,582 |
| Restricted funds | 89,304 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 253,886 |
| The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 30 April 2025. |
| The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. |
| The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for |
| (a) | ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and |
| (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. |
| Superhero Foundation (Registered number: 08999877) |
| Balance Sheet - continued |
| 30 April 2025 |
| 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 |
| Superhero Foundation |
| Notes to the Financial Statements |
| for the Year Ended 30 April 2025 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Tangible fixed assets |
| Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. |
| Computer equipment | - |
| 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. |
| Superhero Foundation |
| Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
| for the Year Ended 30 April 2025 |
| 2. | TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS |
| There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 April 2025 nor for the year ended 30 April 2024. |
| Trustees' expenses |
| There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 30 April 2025 nor for the year ended 30 April 2024. |
| 3. | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES |
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total |
| funds | funds | funds |
| £ | £ | £ |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM |
| Donations and legacies |
| EXPENDITURE ON |
| Charitable activities |
| Olivia's Dream to Walk | - | 975 | 975 |
| General | 5,139 | - | 5,139 |
| Amelia's Dream to Walk | - | 4,885 | 4,885 |
| Dylan | - | 250 | 250 |
| Total |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | ( |
) |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS |
| Total funds brought forward | 166,383 | 65,645 |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
164,582 |
89,304 |
253,886 |
| Superhero Foundation |
| Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
| for the Year Ended 30 April 2025 |
| 4. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
| Computer |
| equipment |
| £ |
| COST |
| At 1 May 2024 and 30 April 2025 |
| DEPRECIATION |
| At 1 May 2024 and 30 April 2025 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 30 April 2025 |
| At 30 April 2024 |
| 5. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
| 30.4.25 | 30.4.24 |
| £ | £ |
| Accrued expenses |
| 6. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS |
| Net |
| movement | At |
| At 1.5.24 | in funds | 30.4.25 |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Unrestricted funds |
| General fund | 164,582 | (74,323 | ) | 90,259 |
| Restricted funds |
| Archie's Chance to Dance | 19,209 | (2,604 | ) | 16,605 |
| Charlie's Voice | 636 | - | 636 |
| Olivia's Dream to Walk | 4,198 | (3,475 | ) | 723 |
| Lincoln's Legs | 166 | - | 166 |
| Amelia's Dream to Walk | 6,960 | (5,856 | ) | 1,104 |
| Nicola | 52,896 | 1,298 | 54,194 |
| Dylan | 5,239 | - | 5,239 |
| (10,637 | ) |
| TOTAL FUNDS | (84,960 | ) | 168,926 |
| Superhero Foundation |
| Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
| for the Year Ended 30 April 2025 |
| 6. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued |
| Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: |
| Incoming | Resources | Movement |
| resources | expended | in funds |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Unrestricted funds |
| General fund | 2,395 | (76,718 | ) | (74,323 | ) |
| Restricted funds |
| Archie's Chance to Dance | 1 | (2,605 | ) | (2,604 | ) |
| Olivia's Dream to Walk | - | (3,475 | ) | (3,475 | ) |
| Amelia's Dream to Walk | 1,228 | (7,084 | ) | (5,856 | ) |
| Nicola | 3,608 | (2,310 | ) | 1,298 |
| Walk with Jasmin | 9,115 | (9,115 | ) | - |
| ( |
) | (10,637 | ) |
| TOTAL FUNDS | ( |
) | (84,960 | ) |
| Comparatives for movement in funds |
| Net |
| movement | At |
| At 1.5.23 | in funds | 30.4.24 |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Unrestricted funds |
| General fund | 166,383 | (1,801 | ) | 164,582 |
| Restricted funds |
| Archie's Chance to Dance | 4,417 | 14,792 | 19,209 |
| Charlie's Voice | 636 | - | 636 |
| Olivia's Dream to Walk | 1,649 | 2,549 | 4,198 |
| Lincoln's Legs | 166 | - | 166 |
| Amelia's Dream to Walk | 9,857 | (2,897 | ) | 6,960 |
| Nicola | 43,431 | 9,465 | 52,896 |
| Dylan | 5,489 | (250 | ) | 5,239 |
| 65,645 | 23,659 | 89,304 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 232,028 | 21,858 | 253,886 |
| Superhero Foundation |
| Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
| for the Year Ended 30 April 2025 |
| 6. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued |
| Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: |
| Incoming | Resources | Movement |
| resources | expended | in funds |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Unrestricted funds |
| General fund | 3,338 | (5,139 | ) | (1,801 | ) |
| Restricted funds |
| Archie's Chance to Dance | 18,416 | (3,624 | ) | 14,792 |
| Olivia's Dream to Walk | 3,524 | (975 | ) | 2,549 |
| Amelia's Dream to Walk | 1,988 | (4,885 | ) | (2,897 | ) |
| Nicola | 9,465 | - | 9,465 |
| Dylan | - | (250 | ) | (250 | ) |
| 33,393 | (9,734 | ) | 23,659 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 36,731 | (14,873 | ) | 21,858 |
| A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: |
| Net |
| movement | At |
| At 1.5.23 | in funds | 30.4.25 |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Unrestricted funds |
| General fund | 166,383 | (76,124 | ) | 90,259 |
| Restricted funds |
| Archie's Chance to Dance | 4,417 | 12,188 | 16,605 |
| Charlie's Voice | 636 | - | 636 |
| Olivia's Dream to Walk | 1,649 | (926 | ) | 723 |
| Lincoln's Legs | 166 | - | 166 |
| Amelia's Dream to Walk | 9,857 | (8,753 | ) | 1,104 |
| Nicola | 43,431 | 10,763 | 54,194 |
| Dylan | 5,489 | (250 | ) | 5,239 |
| 65,645 | 13,022 | 78,667 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 232,028 | (63,102 | ) | 168,926 |
| Superhero Foundation |
| Notes to the Financial Statements - continued |
| for the Year Ended 30 April 2025 |
| 6. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued |
| A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: |
| Incoming | Resources | Movement |
| resources | expended | in funds |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Unrestricted funds |
| General fund | 5,733 | (81,857 | ) | (76,124 | ) |
| Restricted funds |
| Archie's Chance to Dance | 18,417 | (6,229 | ) | 12,188 |
| Olivia's Dream to Walk | 3,524 | (4,450 | ) | (926 | ) |
| Amelia's Dream to Walk | 3,216 | (11,969 | ) | (8,753 | ) |
| Nicola | 13,073 | (2,310 | ) | 10,763 |
| Dylan | - | (250 | ) | (250 | ) |
| Walk with Jasmin | 9,115 | (9,115 | ) | - |
| 47,345 | (34,323 | ) | 13,022 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 53,078 | (116,180 | ) | (63,102 | ) |
| 7. | RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES |
| The Trustees also agreed to award a website hosting and design contract to Nettl of Gloucester for £502 for the year. Chris Nyland (Trustee) is a director of Nettl of Gloucester. |