WEST LONDON FAMILY CHURCH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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| Charity for West London Family Church is a Charitable Company (Limited by Guarantee) in Charity Commission for England and Wales. The registered office is 230 Lillie Road, Fulham, London, London, SW6 7QA. |
1. Accounting Policies
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| The principal accounting policies adopted by the Charity, which is a public benefit entity, in the preparation of the accounts are as follows. |
1.1 Basis of preparation
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the inclusion of charitable properties and fixed asset investments and investment properties at valuation.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with “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) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
These accounts are presented in pounds sterling and rounded to the nearest pound.
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1.2 Going concern
The Trustees have prepared financial projections, taking into consideration the current economic conditions and have, at the time of approving these accounts, a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.
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1.3 Income from donations or grants
Income from donations and grants is recognised when the charity is entitled to the funds, the receipt is probable and the amount can be measured reliably. For donations, this is usually on receipt. For grants, this is usually when a formal o'er is made in writing. If a donation or grant contains terms and conditions outside of the charity’s control which must be met before the charity is entitled to the funds, or if the donor specifies that the funds must be used in future time periods, then the income is deferred.
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1.4 Tax reclaims on donations and gifts
Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise.
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1.5 Income from charitable activities
Income from charitable activities is recognised over the period to which the income relates. Concert fees are recognised at the date of the event. Membership fees are recognised over the period of the membership. Rent is recognised over the period to which it relates. Any amounts relating to future periods are deferred.
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1.6 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised when a present legal or constructive obligation exists at the balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and the amount can be estimated reliably. It is inclusive of VAT which cannot be recovered.
Direct costs are those costs which directly attribute to its activities. Wages and salaries are allocated to direct costs based on an estimate of time spent on charitable activities by staff members.
Support costs include staff costs and are those which do not produce a direct output. Staff costs relate to specific activities and this is reflected in the allocation of payroll costs based on the percentage of time spent.
All costs, including governance costs, are allocated between the expenditure categories of the charity on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relating to a particular activity are charged directly; others are apportioned on an appropriate basis.
Support costs and overheads have been calculated by allocating staff time to the level of involvement in the various activities of the Charity.
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1.7 Pensions
The Charity makes contributions to defined contribution pension schemes through auto enrolment. These contributions are charged to the income and expenditure account in the year in which they become payable.
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1.8 Taxation
The organisation is a registered charity and has no liability to income tax or corporation tax on its charitable activities during the year.
Value added tax is accounted for on an accruals basis.
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1.9 Creditors
The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts.
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1.10 Provisions for liabilities
A liability is measured on recognition at its historical cost and then subsequently measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date.
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1.11 Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are those funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes.
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1.12 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets, such as land and buildings, plant, vehicles and equipment, are held to provide an on-going economic benefit to a charity through their contribution, directly or indirectly, to the provision of goods or services by the charity.
Tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis:
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Name
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Rate (%)
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Year
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Method
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| Plant & machinery |
20 |
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Straightline |
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2. Income from Donations and Legacies
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| Analysis |
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Unrestricted funds |
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Total funds 2025 |
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Total funds 2024 |
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£ |
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£ |
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£ |
| Donation and gifts |
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47,864.00 |
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47,864.00 |
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50,301.00 |
| Gift Aid |
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8,135.59 |
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8,135.59 |
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8,264.00 |
| Other |
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- |
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- |
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1,148.00 |
| Total |
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55,999.59 |
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55,999.59 |
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59,713.00 |
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3. Income from Charitable Activities
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| Analysis |
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Unrestricted funds |
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Total funds 2025 |
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Total funds 2024 |
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£ |
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£ |
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£ |
| Let-out of non-investment property |
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17,200.00 |
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17,200.00 |
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17,135.00 |
| Total |
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17,200.00 |
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17,200.00 |
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17,135.00 |
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4. Income from Investments
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| Analysis |
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Unrestricted funds |
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Total funds 2025 |
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£ |
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£ |
| Interest income |
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0.02 |
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0.02 |
| Total |
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0.02 |
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0.02 |
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5. Expenditure on Charitable Activities
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| Analysis |
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Unrestricted funds |
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Total funds 2025 |
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Total funds 2024 |
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£ |
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£ |
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£ |
| Bank charges |
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253.47 |
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253.47 |
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- |
| Donations |
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1,200.00 |
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1,200.00 |
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2,900.00 |
| Legal/professional fees |
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792.40 |
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792.40 |
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320.00 |
| Travel & subsistence |
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574.55 |
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574.55 |
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1,615.00 |
| Refreshments |
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446.16 |
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446.16 |
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1,332.00 |
| Church gifts |
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2,800.00 |
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2,800.00 |
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800.00 |
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Total
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6,066.58
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6,066.58
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6,967.00
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| Support Costs |
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77,921.71 |
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77,921.71 |
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68,781.00 |
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83,988.29 |
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83,988.29 |
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75,748.00 |
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| Analysis |
Total funds 2025 |
Total funds 2024 |
| £ |
£ |
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Support Costs
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| Wages and salaries |
57,537.96 |
51,983.00 |
| Printing and stationery |
643.12 |
398.00 |
| Cleaning expense |
483.61 |
713.00 |
| Electric, gas & water |
6,274.26 |
4,451.00 |
| Teaching & Ministry resources |
3,530.72 |
3,279.00 |
| Telephone expenses |
984.55 |
908.00 |
| Subscriptions & licenses |
3,307.00 |
523.00 |
| Repairs & renewals |
3,644.42 |
2,260.00 |
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Governance Costs
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| Independent examiners fees |
750.00 |
700.00 |
| Accountants fees |
766.07 |
3,566.00 |
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77,921.71 |
68,781.00 |
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7. Tangible Fixed Assets
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Freehold Land & Buildings |
Plant & Machinery |
Computer Equipment |
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£ |
£ |
£ |
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| At 01 January 2025 |
690,000.00 |
550.00 |
2,980.00 |
| Additions |
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- |
- |
| Disposals |
- |
- |
- |
| Revaluations |
- |
- |
- |
| Transfers |
- |
- |
- |
| At 31 December 2025 |
690,000.00 |
550.00 |
2,980.00 |
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7.2 Depreciation and impairments
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| At 01 January 2025 |
- |
550.00 |
2,980.00 |
| Charge for the year |
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- |
- |
| Disposals |
- |
- |
- |
| Revaluations |
- |
- |
- |
| Transfers |
- |
- |
- |
| At 31 December 2025 |
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550.00 |
2,980.00 |
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| At 01 January 2025 |
690,000.00 |
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- |
| At 31 December 2025 |
690,000.00 |
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- |
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8. Cash at bank and in hand
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| Analysis |
Total funds 2025 |
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Total funds 2024 |
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£ |
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£ |
| Cash at bank and in hand |
23,610.71 |
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33,884.00 |
| Petty cash |
65.00 |
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65.00 |
| Total |
23,675.71 |
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33,949.00 |
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9. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
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| Analysis of Creditors |
Total funds 2025 |
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Total funds 2024 |
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£ |
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£ |
| Trade creditors |
- |
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1,674.00 |
| Accruals and deferred income |
750.00 |
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- |
| Taxation and social security |
1,199.51 |
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- |
| Other creditors |
239.88 |
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- |
| Total |
2,189.39 |
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1,674.00 |
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10.1 Details of material funds held and movements during the CURRENT reporting period
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| Fund names |
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Fund balances brought forward |
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Income |
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Expenditure |
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Fund balances carried forward |
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£ |
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£ |
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£ |
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£ |
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Unrestricted funds
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| Total |
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722,275.00 |
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73,199.61 |
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83,988.29 |
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711,486.32 |
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10.2 Details of material funds held and movements during the PREVIOUS reporting period
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| Fund names |
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Fund balances brought forward |
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Income |
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Expenditure |
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Fund balances carried forward |
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£ |
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£ |
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£ |
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£ |
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Unrestricted funds
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| Total |
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721,175.00 |
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76,848.00 |
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75,748.00 |
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722,275.00 |
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11. Average Number of Employees
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This year £
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Last year £
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| Average number of employees |
3 |
3 |
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Total
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3 |
3 |
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Average number of employees during this year : 3 and last year : 3
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