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Registered number: 05736803
Charity number: 1155750
COMMUNITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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COMMUNITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
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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COMMUNITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Company registered number
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Charity registered number
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St Martin's Church
Muirfield Road
South Oxhey
Herts
WD19 6JD
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COMMUNITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Community Learning Partnership Ltd for the 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025. 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
a. Policies and objectives
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)'.
The charity's objectives and principles are to advance the education of children, young people, and adults in Hertfordshire and the surrounding district by the provision of facilities, training, research and opportunities for lifelong learning. The charity focuses in particular on allowing those who have not always had access to education in the past to develop their full potential.
b. Activities for achieving objectives
Community Learning Partnership engaged approximately 700 adults and children in family and adult community learning, who were drawn largely from the more disadvantaged areas and pockets of deprivation in Hertfordshire, such as South Oxhey, Borehamwood and Watford. There has been a significant increase in demand for our services. The main source of funding for these activities remains Step2Skills. Additionally, the charity ran more workshops and courses to try to meet this demand with additional grants and full cost recovery. The charity also provided opportunities for peer-to-peer learning through regular self-organised groups which also addressed other needs within the community such as loneliness and social isolation.
The charity has continued to work towards its aims of increasing capacity but has found it challenging due to decreasing value of government-funded contracts; increased competition for grants; rising costs and a surge in clients wishing to access our provision Nonetheless, we were able to support members of the community with plenty of opportunities for improving their mental health through arts & crafts learning for wellbeing and offered more courses in sustainability, which are identified areas of both local and national need. We also continued with the second year of an employability project which provided mentoring to those with barriers to work such as protected characteristics.
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COMMUNITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
a. Review of Activities
We provided a high quality of teaching and learning for local people, providing excellent opportunities for personal growth and development. This was recognised by Hertfordshire County Council’s Step2Skills, when one of our tutors wonrunner-up Teacher of the Year at their annual achievement awards at Tewinbury Farm in Hertfordshire.
Funding was secured for learning opportunities for adults at key transition stages of their lives, such as parenthood; job-seeking; wellbeing challenges and isolation in later life. Gaining skills for work and self-employment, particularly digital and greenskills, and improving wellbeing through arts & crafts provision,continued to form a large part of the charity’s offer. This included:
• Tailored learning through our government-funded Step2Skills contract;
• Road to Employment project for people with barriers to work, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund;
• Informal learning opportunities, supported by a local County Councillor;
• Family learning to improve the lives of children and young people, funded by the Quercus Foundation;
• Suicide prevention online art course, supported by the Rotary Club of Watford;
• Two sustainability projects, linked to learners’ interests in arts & crafts, funded by Three Rivers District Council and Watford Borough Council.
Additionally, we increased the number of full cost recovery workshops;introduced half-termly courses, and ran our second CLP Summer School, which was highly successful. This gave opportunities for people to continue their learning outside term-time, also helping them to remain connected with others, and provided an income to the charity.
The charity continued its close working relationships with other organisations, which enabled us to reach vulnerable people and support their pathways to further learning, volunteering and employment. These included The Living Room Addiction Recovery Centres in Watford and St Albans, and Random Café.
CLP further expanded its volunteer base and gained supportat fundraising events; informal learning opportunities; classpreparation and help with other tasks such as organisingdisplays and pricing items for our pop-up shop, selling donated arts and crafts supplies.
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.
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COMMUNITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
a. Constitution
Community Learning Partnership Ltd is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum of Association. The registered charity number is 1155750. The principal object of the company is to promote, operate and organise educational partnerships, classes, activities and training.
b. Method 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 Articles of Association.
c. Organisational structure and decision making
The charity has 6 trustees/directors who share responsibility for the overall strategic direction of the organisation – Mrs Elizabeth Borg, Mr William Doust, Mrs Jane Feeney, Ms Miriam Feehily, Rev James Fields and Mrs Christine Wyard. Mrs Borg fulfils a managerial role and is responsible for operational decisions. She manages a small part-time team of 2 core staff in addition to sessional teaching staff.
Leadership
Under the CEO’s leadership, Mrs Borg has guided the charity through a year of unprecedented funding challenges, diversifying income streams and harnessing the skills and generosity of volunteers, donors, local businesses and support organisations to maintain a high level of services and plan for the future. Despite severe statutory funding cuts and increased competition for grants both locally and nationally, experienced by many UK charities, the CEO stabilised the organisation by securing a 6-month unrestricted donation from St John’s United Reform Church in Northwood and regular pledges from monthly giving.We also received our first corporate donations from WW Flooring and Futurelink Group Ltd.
d. Future developments
The following are key high-level priorities set for the next period ending August 2026:
• To focus on unrestricted grants for core costs, supporting the charity’s sustainability;
• Increase the number of funding applications to support family and adult community learning;
• Diversity fundraising activities such as user-led initiatives and regular giving;
• Gain corporate support through match funding; donations and events;
• Further develop full cost recovery workshops and courses to provide sustainable services and a regular income to support our charitable activities;
• Raise the profile of the charity locally and on social media platforms to attract beneficiaries and supporters.
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COMMUNITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
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 . 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 22 May 2026 and signed on their behalf by:
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Elizabeth Borg
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COMMUNITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of Community Learning Partnership Ltd ('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 August 2025.
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: 28 May 2026
David Colledge MA FACCA COLLEDGE REDFERN
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COMMUNITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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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 10 to 15 form part of these financial statements.
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COMMUNITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER: 05736803
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025
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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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COMMUNITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER: 05736803
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025
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 22 May 2026 and signed on their behalf by:
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The notes on pages 10 to 15 form part of these financial statements.
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COMMUNITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Community Learning Partnership Ltd is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum of Association. The registered charity number is 1155750. The principal object of the company is to promote, operate and organise educational partnerships, classes, activities and training.
2.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.
Community Learning Partnership Ltd 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 £NIL 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.
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COMMUNITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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Tangible fixed assets and depreciation (continued)
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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:
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.
The Company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
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.
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COMMUNITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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Donations and service user contributions
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Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
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Teaching resources and materials
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Wages, salaries, NI and pension costs
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Insurances and depreciation
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Advertising and office costs
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Bank charges and credit card fees
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COMMUNITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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Analysis of expenditure by activities
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Activities undertaken directly
2025
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Teaching resources and materials
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Wages, salaries NI and pension costs
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Insurances and depreciation
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Advertising and office costs
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Bank charges and credit card fees
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Independent examiners' remuneration
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The average number of persons employed by the Company during the year was as follows:
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COMMUNITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
6.Governance Costs (continued)
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No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.
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Trustees' remuneration and expenses
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During the year, one or more Trustees has been paid remuneration or has received other benefits from an employment with the Company as permitted by clause 3.19 of the Articles of Association. The value of Trustees' remuneration and other benefits was as follows:
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Pension contributions paid
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During the year ended 31 August 2025, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2024 - £NIL).
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COMMUNITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
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Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
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Other taxation and social security
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Accruals and deferred income
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Summary of funds - current year
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Balance at 1 September 2024
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Balance at 31 August 2025
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Summary of funds - prior year
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Balance at
1 September 2023
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Balance at
31 August 2024
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