Company registration number 08393208 (England and Wales)
Charity registration number 1153532 (England and Wales)
JUST BE A CHILD
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 FEBRUARY 2025
JUST BE A CHILD
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
D Bugeja
Dr L McAlinden
L Sawyer
K Banerjee
(Appointed 5 September 2024)
M J Kaley
(Appointed 5 September 2024)
C C Pears
(Appointed 5 September 2024)
K Suleiman
(Appointed 5 September 2024)
R Thakrar
(Appointed 5 September 2024)
Country of incorporation
United Kingdom
08393208
(England and Wales)
Charity registration
England and Wales
1153532
Registered office
5 Lindens
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 1ST
Independent examiner
Francis James & Partners LLP
1386 London Road
Leigh on Sea
Essex
England
SS9 2UJ
JUST BE A CHILD
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees report
1 - 2
Independent examiner's report
3
Statement of financial activities
4
Balance sheet
5
Notes to the financial statements
6 - 11
JUST BE A CHILD
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 FEBRUARY 2025
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The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 7 February 2025.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "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)".

Objectives and activities

a. Policies and objectives

Just be a Child enables Kenyan children to experience childhood through theprovision of books and toys. The charity also

aims to construct playgrounds and libraries for local children to improve their quality of life.

Public benefit

The trustees have complied with the duty in section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 and have regard to the public benefit

guidance as issued by the Charity Commission as shown in the objectives above.

We have referred to the guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future

activities in particular, the Trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives that they have

set.

This public benefit statement foms the basis for all judgements regarding operational reports to the Board meetings, in

order to be reassured that the facilities and services currently managed by the charity continue to meet these criteria. At

these meeting, the Financial Controller also presents the quarterly financial position including taking account of any

restricted funds and the Charity's status as a going concern.

a. Charitable activities

In 202 4/2 5, Just be a Child has continued to meet its above detailed objectives and aims.

The trustees would like to thank the various donors to the charity, both.cash donations and the donation of books that have

been distributed in linewith the objectives and aims detailed above.

Achievements and performance
Significant activities and achievements against objectives
Financial review

Our total income for 202 4/2 5 has increased with the income for the year totalling £84,891 which is an increase of £1 1,81 3

from 202 3/2 4.

A deficit of £33 was made in the year (202 3/2 4 £6,317 surplus).

Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity 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.

Reserves policy

Just be a Child maintains sufficient reserves to meet forecasted project costs. This policy is operating in line with the

trustees' requirements.

JUST BE A CHILD
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 FEBRUARY 2025
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Structure, governance and management

Just Be A Child 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 trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

D Bugeja
Dr L McAlinden
L Sawyer
Linda Lang
(Resigned 5 June 2025)
Victoria Lyden
(Resigned 4 September 2024)
K Banerjee
(Appointed 5 September 2024)
M J Kaley
(Appointed 5 September 2024)
C C Pears
(Appointed 5 September 2024)
K Suleiman
(Appointed 5 September 2024)
R Thakrar
(Appointed 5 September 2024)
Recruitment and appointment of trustees

None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

New trustees are nominated by members of the board of trustees, interviewed by a panel of trustees and appointed where

they have the necessary skills to contribute to the charity's management and development.

The trustees r eport was approved by the Board of Trustees.

D Bugeja
Trustee
10 December 2025
JUST BE A CHILD
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF JUST BE A CHILD
- 3 -

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Just Be A Child (the charity) for the year ended 7 February 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity (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.

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.

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 that in any material respect:

1

accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.

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 Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the financial statements 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 financial statements 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 financial statements to be reached.

Francis James & Partners LLP
1386 London Road
Leigh on Sea
Essex
SS9 2UJ
England
10 December 2025
JUST BE A CHILD
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 FEBRUARY 2025
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Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
52,085
32,806
84,891
42,958
30,120
73,078
Total income
52,085
32,806
84,891
42,958
30,120
73,078
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
4
68,275
16,949
85,224
42,128
24,633
66,761
Total expenditure
68,275
16,949
85,224
42,128
24,633
66,761
Net income/(expenditure) and movement in funds
(16,190)
15,857
(333)
830
5,487
6,317
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 8 February 2024
10,409
5,487
15,896
9,579
-
9,579
Fund balances at 7 February 2025
(5,781)
21,344
15,563
10,409
5,487
15,896

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

JUST BE A CHILD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
7 FEBRUARY 2025
07 February 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
9
4,385
5,159
Current assets
Stocks
10
3,247
3,247
Cash at bank and in hand
7,931
10,490
11,178
13,737
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
11
-
(3,000)
Net current assets
11,178
10,737
Total assets less current liabilities
15,563
15,896
The funds of the charity
Restricted income funds
12
21,344
5,487
Unrestricted funds
13
(5,781)
10,409
15,563
15,896

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 7 February 2025.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 10 December 2025
D Bugeja
Trustee
JUST BE A CHILD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 FEBRUARY 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Charity information

Just Be A Child is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 5 Lindens, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1ST.

1.1
Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "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)". 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 a statement of cash flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary a mounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3
Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4
Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

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.

1.5
Expenditure

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 are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

1.6
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

JUST BE A CHILD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 FEBRUARY 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Plant and equipment
15% Reducing Balance

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. Items held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost.

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.

1.8
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future p aymen ts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

2
Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees 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 experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying 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.

JUST BE A CHILD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 FEBRUARY 2025
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3
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
Donations and gifts
52,085
32,806
84,891
42,958
30,120
73,078
Donations and gifts
Donations
6,826
3,385
10,211
19,270
9,671
28,941
Gift aid
2,234
-
2,234
4,012
-
4,012
Donation of books
40,225
-
40,225
12,676
-
12,676
Grants
-
24,421
24,421
-
15,449
15,449
Storage UK
-
5,000
5,000
-
5,000
5,000
Pens and pencils donation
2,800
-
2,800
7,000
-
7,000
52,085
32,806
84,891
42,958
30,120
73,078
4
Expenditure on charitable activities
Total
Total
2025
2024
£
£
Direct costs
Charitable activities
85,224
66,761
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
68,275
42,128
Restricted funds
16,949
24,633
85,224
66,761
5
Net movement in funds
2025
2024
£
£
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial statements
-
-
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
774
911
6
Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
JUST BE A CHILD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 FEBRUARY 2025
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7
Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2025
2024
Number
Number
3
3
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
8
Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax ation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

9
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and equipment
£
Cost
At 8 February 2024
6,070
At 7 February 2025
6,070
Depreciation and impairment
At 8 February 2024
911
Depreciation charged in the year
774
At 7 February 2025
1,685
Carrying amount
At 7 February 2025
4,385
At 7 February 2024
5,159
10
Stocks
2025
2024
£
£
Books for donation
3,247
3,247
11
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Other creditors
-
3,000
JUST BE A CHILD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 FEBRUARY 2025
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12
Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity compri se the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be use d.

At 8 February 2024
Incoming resources
Resources expended
At 7 February 2025
£
£
£
£
Grants from trusts
5,487
23,010
(5,582)
22,915
Library
-
4,796
(6,367)
(1,571)
Storage UK
-
5,000
(5,000)
-
5,487
32,806
(16,949)
21,344
Previous year:
At 8 February 2023
Incoming resources
Resources expended
At 7 February 2024
£
£
£
£
Grants from trusts
-
9,671
(4,184)
5,487
Library
-
15,449
(15,449)
-
Storage UK
-
5,000
(5,000)
-
-
30,120
(24,633)
5,487
13
Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity compri se the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be use d. The se include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 8 February 2024
Incoming resources
Resources expended
At 7 February 2025
£
£
£
£
General funds
10,409
52,085
(68,275)
(5,781)
Previous year:
At 8 February 2023
Incoming resources
Resources expended
At 7 February 2024
£
£
£
£
General funds
9,579
42,958
(42,128)
10,409
JUST BE A CHILD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 7 FEBRUARY 2025
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14
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
2025
2025
2025
£
£
£
At 7 February 2025:
Tangible assets
4,385
-
4,385
Current assets/(liabilities)
(10,166)
21,344
11,178
(5,781)
21,344
15,563
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
At 7 February 2024:
Tangible assets
5,159
-
5,159
Current assets/(liabilities)
5,250
5,487
10,737
10,409
5,487
15,896
15
Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).

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