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Company registration number: 07377831
Charity registration number: 1141744
Fishing for Forces
Trustees' Report and
Unaudited Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 29 September 2025
Haggards Crowther LLP
Unit D
Heathmans House
19 Heathmans Road
London
SW6 4TJ
Fishing for Forces
Contents
Contents

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Trustees' Report | 1—3
Independent Examiner's Report | 4
Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) | 5
Balance Sheet | 6
Notes to the Financial Statements | 7—11

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Fishing for Forces
Company No. 07377831
Trustees' Report For The Year Ended 29 September 2025
Trustees' Report
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 29 September 2025.
Objectives and Activities
Public Benefit
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 September 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).
Achievements and Performance
Main Achievements
Once again, the team, supporters and mentors of FFF managed to hold five superb events during the 2025 season as envisaged by the smiles of the guests on the FFF website proudly displaying large bags of trout having been caught to take home. All the events can be viewed on the FFF website www.fishingforforces.org
One minor hiccup mid-season being a last minute event cancellation during the drought we were experiencing mid-summer that caused several fly-fishing fisheries to close including the one we had booked. An alternative solution was quickly found for our WIS guests from HMAS with a day at Witherington Farm carp fishing organised with the assistance of SADAC and the cancelled fly-fishing event was subsequently held later in the season, so we met our target.
As mentioned in my last annual report it was anticipated that due to the rapid rise in what became known as the “Cost of living” sweeping the country, funding for the 2025 season would be quite difficult. Regrettably this proved to be the case as during late 2024 and throughout 2025 hardly a week went by that news of several large companies were either downsizing or closing completely. Subsequently employers large and small throughout the country were feeling the effect of the COL quite rapidly and to stay viable understandably had to in many cases review or even cancel donations to charitable organisations that they had generously supported including FFF.
Financial Review
Financial Position
The charity made a loss of £21,286 (2024: loss £20,010) in the year which is all unrestricted in its use.
Future Plans
Fortunately, I had managed to secure the funding for three events in 2026 and wait for two more at least to be confirmed and whilst we are financially secure for this coming year. We shall have obviously to focus even more on fundraising for the future if we are to continue to be of service to those who have served to protect our way of life, so with the sterling support of our Mentors and friends we enter 2026 with a positive agenda.
Structure, Governance and Management
Future Plans
Fishing For Forces was incorporated as company limited by guarantee on the 16 September 2010.
The companies articles state that there shall be no fewer than three trustees at any one point. Trustees are elected at general meetings and they are selected by considering the contribution they can make and the benefits they can bring to the foundation. All directors of the company must be trustees."
Appropriate procedures are in place to maintain the high quality of trustees and to ensure that they undergo such training as is necessary."
The charity is administered by its board of directors which meets regularly.
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed to and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to those risks.
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Fishing for Forces
Trustees' Report (continued)
For The Year Ended 29 September 2025
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees
Mr W Howell - Director
Mr S Edge - Director (appointed 31/01/2025)
Mr N Pavey - Director (appointed 31/01/2025)
Charity Number
1141744
Company Number
07377831
Registered Office
2nd Floor, Heathmans House,
19 Heathmans Road
London
England
SW6 4TJ
Independent Examiner
Andrew Haggard FCA
Heathmans House
19 Heathmans Road
London
SW6 4TJ
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Fishing for Forces
Trustees' Report (continued)
For The Year Ended 29 September 2025
Small Company Rules
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees' report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by:

Mr W Howell Trustee
26/05/2026

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Fishing for Forces
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Fishing for Forces
For The Year Ended 29 September 2025
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Fishing for Forces
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 29 September 2025.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the charity 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.
Andrew Haggard FCA
26/05/2026
Heathmans House
19 Heathmans Road
London
SW6 4TJ
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Fishing for Forces
Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)
For The Year Ended 29 September 2025
Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)

| 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | ---
| Unrestricted funds | Unrestricted funds
| Notes | £ | £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies | 3 | 21,091 | 24,095
EXPENDITURE ON:
Raising funds | 4 | (41,379 ) | (44,537 )
Charitable activities: | 4
NET EXPENDITURE |  | (20,288 ) | (20,442 )
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS |  | (20,288 ) | (20,442 )
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward |  | 76,840 | 97,282
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 12 | 56,552 | 76,840

The notes on pages 7 to 10 form part of these financial statements.
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Fishing for Forces
Balance Sheet
As At 29 September 2025
Balance Sheet

| 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | ---
| Unrestricted funds | Total funds
| Notes | £ | £
FIXED ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks | 9 | 3,000 | 3,000
Debtors | 10 | 870 | 1,159
Cash at bank and in hand |  | 57,698 | 77,206
|  | 61,568 | 81,365
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year | 11 | (5,016 ) | (4,525 )
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) |  | 56,552 | 76,840
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |  | 56,552 | 76,840
NET ASSETS |  | 56,552 | 76,840
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Unrestricted Funds |  | 56,552 | 76,840
TOTAL FUNDS | 12 | 56,552 | 76,840

For the year ending 29 September 2025 the charitable company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
On behalf of the board

Mr W Howell Trustee
26/05/2026

The notes on pages 7 to 10 form part of these financial statements.
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Fishing for Forces
Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 29 September 2025
Notes to the Financial Statements
1. General Information
Fishing for Forces is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 07377831 and registered charity number 1141744 . The registered office is 2nd Floor, Heathmans House,, 19 Heathmans Road, London, England, SW6 4TJ.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
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)", Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006.
The charitable company is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
2.2. Fund Accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for a specific purpose.
Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
2.3. Incoming Resources
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.
2.4. Resources Expended
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.
2.5. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
2.6. Stocks and Work in Progress
Stocks and work in progress are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow-moving stocks.
Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. Cost includes all direct costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads.
Work in progress is reflected in the accounts on a contract by contract basis by recording turnover and related costs as contract activity progresses.
At the end of each reporting period stocks are assessed for impairment. If an item of stock is impaired, the identified stock is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell and an impairment charge is recognised in the statement of financial activities. Where a reversal of the impairment is required the impairment charge is reversed, up to the original impairment loss, and is recognised as a credit in the statement of financial activities.
2.7. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.
2.8. Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax as all its income is charitable and applied for charitable purposes.
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Fishing for Forces
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 29 September 2025
3. Income from Donations and Legacies

| 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | ---
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted
| funds | funds
| £ | £
Donations and gifts | 21,091 | 24,095

4. Analysis of Expenditure

|  |  | 2025
--- | --- | --- | ---
| Activities undertaken directly | Support costs (see note 5 ) | Total
| £ | £ | £
Raising funds | 10,073 | 31,306 | 41,379

|  |  | 2024
--- | --- | --- | ---
| Activities undertaken directly | Support costs (see note 5 ) | Total
| £ | £ | £
Raising funds | 11,354 | 33,183 | 44,537

5. Support Costs

| 2025
--- | ---
| Raising funds
| £
General administration | 1,129
Governance costs | 30,177
| 31,306

| 2024
--- | ---
| Raising funds
| £
Employee costs | 2,415
General administration | 656
Governance costs | 30,112
| 33,183

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 29 September 2025
6. Staff Costs
Staff costs were as follows:

| 2025 |  | 2024
--- | --- | --- | ---
| £ |  | £
Wages and salaries | 25,000 |  | 25,000
Social security costs | 2,194 |  | 946
| 27,194 |  | 25,946

No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period of more than £60,000.
7. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees during the year was: 1 (2024: 1)
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8. Tangible Assets

| Plant & Machinery
--- | ---
| £
Cost
As at 30 September 2024 | 120
As at 29 September 2025 | 120
Depreciation
As at 30 September 2024 | 120
As at 29 September 2025 | 120
Net Book Value
As at 29 September 2025 | -
As at 30 September 2024 | -

9. Stocks

| 2025 |  | 2024
--- | --- | --- | ---
| £ |  | £
Stock | 3,000 |  | 3,000

10. Debtors

| 2025 |  | 2024
--- | --- | --- | ---
| £ |  | £
Due within one year
Prepayments and accrued income | 870 |  | 870
Other debtors | - |  | 289
| 870 |  | 1,159

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 29 September 2025
11. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year

| 2025 |  | 2024
--- | --- | --- | ---
| £ |  | £
Other creditors | 210 |  | 154
National insurance and other taxes | 379 |  | 190
Wages control account | 1,822 |  | 1,715
Accruals | 2,605 |  | 2,466
| 5,016 |  | 4,525

12. Movement in Funds

| As at 30 September 2024 | Income | Expenditure | As at 29 September 2025
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
| £ | £ | £ | £
Unrestricted funds
General:
General unrestricted fund | 76,840 | 21,091 | (41,379 ) | 56,552
Total funds | 76,840 | 21,091 | (41,379 ) | 56,552

| As at 30 September 2023 | Income | Expenditure | As at 29 September 2024
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
| £ | £ | £ | £
Unrestricted funds
General:
General unrestricted fund | 97,282 | 24,095 | (44,537 ) | 76,840
Total funds | 97,282 | 24,095 | (44,537 ) | 76,840

13. Related Party Disclosures
At balance sheet date Mr W G Howell was owed by the company £56 (2024: (£289)). The outstanding balance is
repayable on demand and not subject to interest.
14. Company limited by guarantee
The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital.
Every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company, in the event of a winding up, such an amount as may be required not exceeding £10. The company has three members.
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Fishing for Forces
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)
For The Year Ended 29 September 2025
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)

| 2025 | 2024
--- | --- | ---
| Total funds | Total funds
| £ | £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
Donations from individuals | 21,091 | 24,095
| 21,091 | 24,095
| 21,091 | 24,095
EXPENDITURE ON:
Raising funds
Entertainment | (552) | (786)
Direct costs of activities | (5,918) | (7,860)
Storage expenses | (1,800) | (1,800)
Travel | (1,080) | -
Insurance | (498) | (500)
Printing, postage and stationery | (225) | (331)
Bank charges | - | (77)
Travel expenses | - | (2,415)
Computer and IT consumables | (248) | (452)
Postage | (620) | -
Telecommunications | (168) | (204)
Bank charges | (93) | -
Trustees' salaries | (25,000) | (25,000)
Trustees' NI | (2,194) | (946)
Accountancy fees | (2,983) | (4,166)
| (41,379) | (44,537)
| (41,379) | (44,537)
NET EXPENDITURE | (20,288) | (20,442)

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