The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 January 2026.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's, the Companies Act 2006 and "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 charity's aims are to raise money through donations and fundraising activities, with the intention being to provide an overseas holiday, or other holiday, or recreational activity, not normally available to severely ill children or children with a major disability with the aim of improving their quality of life.
The charity has significant investment income to continue to support the charities aims, where there is an expectation that the income received from donations and legacies will decrease.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
The charity does not have any employees and so is entirely supported through volunteers.
The charity has successfully generated income resources and funds to the value of £48,803 plus £1,506 in gift aid, through donations and fundraising events, this was an increase of £30,887.
The surplus for the period amounted to £20,579 (2025 - surplus of 27,964) which when added to the balance brought forward means that reserves have increased to £522,902 (2025 - £502,323). The difference between the net movement in funds between years reflects a significant rise in costs with increases in donations and on investments not subsidising this.
The surplus has been generated due to the performance of the investments this year with the costs of trips outweighing the income generated by donations and charitable activities in the year. The net movement in funds between years is fully reflective of these factors.
During the year, the charity has incurred holiday expenses of £49,027 and governance costs of £6,867. These governance costs include accountancy fees, printing, postage & stationery and sundry expenses.
It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month's expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity's current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.
The trustees have opted to retain a large reserves balance in the year, so that they are able to meet the costs of the charity if there should be a drop in income in the future.
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to major risks.
The charity is a company limited by guarantee without share capital use of 'Limited' exemption and is governed by a trust deed dated 6 April 1995.
The charity registration number is 1045928, charity aims to benefit North Devon primarily but also Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Avon and Dorset.
The principal address for the charity is Speenholme, Primrose Lane, Northam, North Devon, EX39 1NR.
The trustees 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:
The Charity advertises locally for new Trustees, mainly appealing to business professionals in the Torridge area and those who have registered that their interests align with the charities focus. Interested parties are invited to attend a meeting to see what is involved.
All Trustees are proposed and seconded by attendees at the AGM.
The report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Childrens Holiday Foundation North Devon (the charity) for the year ended 31 January 2026.
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.
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:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.
the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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
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.
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
Childrens Holiday Foundation North Devon is a charity established and governed by a Trust Deed dated 6 April 1995. It is registered with The Charity Commmission under reference number 1045928, The Charity was incorporated on 11 September 2012.
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” (“FRS 102”) 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)" (effective 1 January 2019). 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 amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
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.
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
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.
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.
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
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.
Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
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The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2025 - none).