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Registered number: 07802097
Charity number: 1145808
THE PHILANTHROPY FOUNDATION LIMITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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THE PHILANTHROPY FOUNDATION LIMITED
CONTENTS
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Reference and Administrative Details of the Charity, its Trustees and Advisers
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Trustees' Responsibilities Statement
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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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THE PHILANTHROPY FOUNDATION LIMITED
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
Company registered number
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Charity registered number
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45 East Sheen Avenue
Richmond Upon Thames
London
England
SW14 8AR
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TWP Accounting LLP
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors
The Old Rectory
Church Street
Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 8DE
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THE PHILANTHROPY FOUNDATION LIMITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Charitable Company for the year 1 November 2024 to 31 October 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.
The period to 31 October 2025 represented the 13th year of the Charity's existence, during which its administrative arrangements worked well, and the Trustees continued to plan ahead alongside philanthropic donors, whose generosity underlined a good year. The Trustees feel there is a continuing need for the service provided by the Charity and that we are well placed to provide it, despite national economic uncertainties.
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 Memorandum of Association, 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).
Objectives and activities
The Philanthropy Foundation is a registered charity with broad charitable objectives. It focuses on developing
and supporting charitable projects, in the UK and internationally, in areas which include:
- Advancing the arts, culture, heritage or science, amateur sport and education,
- The relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other
disadvantage.
The Foundation's remit is to promote philanthropy from individuals who might otherwise be considering
establishing their own trusts and foundations. The Foundation provides opportunities for donors to establish
discrete funds in their name within the Foundation's resources in order to meet donors' philanthropic aims.
The Foundation will provide advice and support to assist donors to identify suitable activities and to develop
partnerships with other organisations, where suitable, to meet the charitable objectives of donors and of the
Foundation.
The Foundation will also make itself available to existing trusts and foundations which, for various reasons, no
longer have the capacity or organisation to continue independently.
Public benefit
The Trustees, having regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charities Commission, in
accordance with Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011, consider that the purpose of activities of the charity satisfy the requirements of the public benefit as set out in Section 4 of the same Act.
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)'.
Achievements and performance
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Achievements and performance (continued)
a. Significant activities and achievements against objectives
The success of the Charity is measured in terms of the grants made and grants for the period totalled £419,841
(2024 - £281,363).
The Foundation works closely with a small number of fund holders seeking to undertake charitable work in the UK – and beyond. The Foundation continues to work across a range of different sectors include the arts, sport, education and health.
There have been no changes to the Foundation’s grant policy to work closely with fund holders to support the raising and distribution of funds to causes which are deemed charitable under UK law.
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.
b. Reserves policy
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 of at least one year of 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.
Income for the period totalled £378,184 (2024 - £347,034), of which £374,582 is restricted income and comprises voluntary donations while unrestricted income amounted to £3,602 (2024- £8,957). Expenditure, (excluding grants made) amounted to £9,070 (2024: £11,629). There was a deficit for the year of £50,727 (2024 - surplus of £54,042). Reserves at the end of the period totalled £42,551 (2024 - £93,278).
Donations are recognised in the Restricted Fund and the Trustees distribute this income by making grants.
It is the Trustees' policy to retain a protection proportion of any Gift Aid reclaims in the Unrestricted Fund in order to meet the ongoing running costs of the charity. The Trustees acknowledge that this needs to be monitored to ensure that the Unrestricted Fund is able to fund its ongoing costs and also any exceptional circumstances.
c. Major risks
The Board of Trustees pays due care and attention to risk management and it is a standing agenda item at all Board Meetings. The Trustees manage risk constantly in the context of each grant, assessing the merits and risks of each grant they make. Given the diverse nature of the grants, no two are the same and so the maintenance of a formal risk register has given way to a consistent monitoring of finance and administration generally, coupled with the separate examination of each grant.
d. Plans for future periods
The public profile of the Charity has continued to increase with the arrival of new philanthropic donors consistent with our aims and objectives.
The financial position of the Charity continues to be strong and the Trustees aim to achieve a further increase in the Reserves, thereby supporting a successful longer-term future for the Charity.
Structure, governance and management
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THE PHILANTHROPY FOUNDATION LIMITED
Structure, governance and management (continued)
a. Structure
The Philanthropy Foundation Limited is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up
by a Trust deed.
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:
Mr C Pike
Mr B Wilson
Mr J Mclean
b. 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.
All new Trustees attend an induction Trustee Board Meeting where their roles are fully explained. They receive
regular information about trustee training and, in the view of the Trustees, have enough knowledge of their
specific field to understand the nature of the Charity and fully comply with the Charity's current views of its
progression. Trustees may claim for reasonable expenses incurred in undertaking the Charity's business, but
they receive no remuneration or other financial benefit. None of the Trustees who served during the period had
any beneficial interest in any contract with the Charity.
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on 6 August 2026 and signed on their behalf by:
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Mr C Pike
(Trustee)
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THE PHILANTHROPY FOUNDATION LIMITED
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
The Trustees (who are also the directors of the charity 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 charity 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 charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity 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 charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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THE PHILANTHROPY FOUNDATION LIMITED
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of THE PHILANTHROPY FOUNDATION LIMITED ('the charity')
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I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 October 2025.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
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As the Trustees of the charity (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 charity 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 charity'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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Since the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of (enter body here), which is one of the listed bodies.
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 charity 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.
This report is made solely to the charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent Examiner's Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
Signed: Dated: 14 August 2026
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THE PHILANTHROPY FOUNDATION LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 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 9 to 17 form part of these financial statements.
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THE PHILANTHROPY FOUNDATION LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 07802097
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2025
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
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The charity 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 and signed on their behalf by:
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The notes on pages 9 to 17 form part of these financial statements.
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THE PHILANTHROPY FOUNDATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
The Philanthropy Foundation Limited is a registered charity, number 1145808 and registered company,
number 07802097. The principal office is 31 Hill Street, London, W1J 5LS and the principal activity of the
charity is developing and supporting charitable projects.
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 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 freehold properties and to include investment properties and 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.
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.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution,
the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a
contingent asset.
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THE PHILANTHROPY FOUNDATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.
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 payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
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 on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
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THE PHILANTHROPY FOUNDATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits
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Critical accounting estimates and areas of judgment
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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.
Critical accounting estimates and assumptions:
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.
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THE PHILANTHROPY FOUNDATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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THE PHILANTHROPY FOUNDATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
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Accounting and professional fees
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Accounting and professional fees
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Summary by expenditure type
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Accounting and professional fees
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THE PHILANTHROPY FOUNDATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
6.Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities (continued)
Summary by expenditure type (continued)
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Accounting and professional fees
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The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
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Independent examiner's remuneration
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Fees payable to the charity's independent examiner for the independent examination of the charity's annual accounts
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THE PHILANTHROPY FOUNDATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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The average monthly number of employees during the year was Nil (2024 : Nil), There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
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Trustees' remuneration and expenses
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During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2024 - £NIL).
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During the year ended 31 October 2025, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2024 - £20).
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Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
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Accruals and deferred income
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Analysis of net assets between funds
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Analysis of net assets between funds - current year
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Creditors due within one year
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Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year
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Creditors due within one year
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THE PHILANTHROPY FOUNDATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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Statement of funds - current year
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Balance at 1 November 2024
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Balance at 31 October 2025
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General Funds - all funds
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Restricted Funds - all funds
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Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
Restricted funds
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
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Statement of funds - prior year
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Balance at
1 November 2023
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Balance at
31 October 2024
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Balance at
1 November 2023
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Balance at
31 October 2024
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THE PHILANTHROPY FOUNDATION LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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Summary of funds - current year
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Balance at 1 November 2024
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Balance at 31 October 2025
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Summary of funds - prior year
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Balance at
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Balance at
31 October 2024
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Related party transactions
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The charity has not entered into any related party transaction during the year, nor are there any outstanding balances owing between related parties and the charity at 31 October 2025.
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