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Company registration number: 07284076
Charity registration number: 1137054
LeatherHead Start
Trustees' Report and
Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 March 2026
Contents
Page
Trustees' Report 1—8
Independent Examiner's Report 9
Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) 10
Balance Sheet 11
Notes to the Financial Statements 12—16
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Trustees' Report
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026.
Objectives and Activities
Aims and Objectives
The objective of LeatherHead Start is to provide relief to those in necessitous circumstances in the Mole Valley district and in particular by the provision of temporary hostel accommodation and related services.
Public Benefit
LeatherHead Start aims to improve the lives of homeless people in the Mole Valley and encourage them towards future independent living. The Board confirm that they have complied with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities Commission guidance on Public Benefit.
All members of the Board give their time voluntarily.
Achievements and Performance
Main Achievements
Chair's Statement - Myfanwy Tothill
LeatherHead Start is a direct access hostel providing short term accommodation to both men and women over the age of 18. All our clients have been through a period of trauma while being homeless and so have varying problems that need to be addressed, so that when they move on, they will be able to maintain their tenancy.
Our vision is "To improve the lives of homeless people and encourage them towards future independent living." In order to achieve our aim, we provide a 24/7 service.
During the reporting year we supported 50 clients. Of these, 39 clients left us during the year, of which 28 (72%) were planned move-ons to accommodation providing more independent living. The average length of stay for these clients was 12 weeks.
When clients arrive, they are booked in by our Client Services Co-ordinator (CSC). The CSC works regular daytime hours enabling the needs of each client to be assessed and addressed promptly. At the beginning of each day the CSC will draw up a list of actions and casework for that day and Support workers will work with the clients to ensure all are completed. We are aware that our client profile has become more demanding than in the past with many more of our clients having complex needs. Therefore, it is very important that we have full and accurate information from referral agencies, so we can best help clients as they arrive.
Move-on accommodation, which is largely shared accommodation, is made available by local longer-term supported housing providers such as Homegroup and Transform. Clients may also be eligible for the Housing Register and bid for their own tenancy in social housing. Occasionally clients obtain a tenancy in the Private Rented Sector. 
When clients move on to an independent tenancy, we have our own Tenant Support Worker who will continue to give support if it is needed, it could be just for the first week or two, others will need support for longer. One or two may even return for brief support after many years of stability - our door is always open.
During the reporting year our Tenant Support Worker has worked with 16 clients Most of his work has been around ensuring clients are set up in new tenancies with rent and utilities arranged and budgeted for. He supports with attending appointments, managing health issues, helping with benefits and finances and liaising with other agencies such as the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority and housing agencies. He has also responded throughout the year to occasional needs associated with tenants we have previously supported.
Staff
The Board greatly values the staff team and appreciates their willingness to reflect on their practice and how they strive to constantly improve.
This year members of the staff team received training in: -
• Leadership Support: Creating a culture of trust and freedom
• Trauma informed approach
• Fire Safety 
• Psychologically Informed Management 
• Changes to the Adult Social Care operating model
• The Renters rights act 2026
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Main Achievements - continued
East Surrey Outreach Service - eSOS
We continue to work with eSOS which is a partnership of East Surrey Councils: Mole Valley, Reigate and Banstead, Epsom and Ewell and Tandridge, working together for a homeless outreach service across East Surrey. These authorities fund the service which is currently run by Thames Reach, a London based charity working with the homeless. The aim is to reduce rough sleeping within the districts and provide support and guidance to entrenched rough sleepers with complex needs as well as those facing homelessness for the first time. The outreach team have an office based in Leatherhead and LeatherHead Start is supporting the service by providing two assessment beds ring-fenced for eSOS referrals only. We accommodated 8 clients in the eSOS beds this reporting year.
Clients
We are here first and foremost for the clients and during their time with us we want to make it as positive an experience as it can be, so that they will move on with confidence and hope for the future.
Activities
Below is a list of activities that have taken place during the reporting year.
Alliance for Better Care
4 clients had a health check with Alliance for Better Care.
Bikes
2 clients kindly provided with bikes by Grundy Reynolds.
Counselling with a professional counsellor
7 clients had counselling sessions with her with 1 client receiving funding from Transform to continue counselling with her after leaving LHS.
Gym Memberships – Better Leisure Centre, Leatherhead
16 clients benefited from the £5 six-week off-peak gym membership with 2 clients signing up twice.
iAccess
7 clients accepted a referral to iAccess made by LHS on their behalf.
Life Discovery Activity Day
There were 6 Life Discovery Activity Days with 13 clients attending throughout the year. 1 client attended 3 times.
LUC
1 client received a grant for a blood pressure monitor.
Mary Frances Trust
9 referrals made to the Mary Frances Trust with clients enjoying football, table tennis and team building days.
Oakleaf Gambling Support
1 client referred to Oakleaf Gambling Support who built a trusted relationship with the Specialist Outreach Practitioner and received ongoing support after leaving LHS.
The client had issues with trusting people and had many paranoid ideas.
Register with a Dentist
2 clients were registered with a local dentist with 1 client needing serious dental work after years of not having access to a dentist.
Slow Cooker Session with Leatherhead Community Fridge
There were 2 Slow Cooker Sessions provided by Leatherhead Community Fridge with 8 clients learning how to use a slow cooker and given a brand-new slow cooker with ingredients to cook vegetable chilli.
The Richmond Fellowship
1 client asked for a referral to The Richmond Fellowship.
Wellbeing Session with House Meeting Combined
There were 8 wellbeing sessions with house meetings combined which proved to be a success in regard to client attendance.
Client Feedback
- Good to be around other housemates and get to know people better.
- Found it very informative and most enjoyable. Said that he had sat in groups similar to this and found them tedious, but the length of the group was just right and everyone participated well.
- Found it very interesting and it has started to teach him about being mindful of his daily actions and his lifestyle choices.
Epsom & Ewell Refugee Network Provided English lessons for one client
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Main Achievements - continued
Volunteers
In all appropriate cases, volunteers have a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, before they start working with clients. We have a register of volunteers some of whom provide us with evening meals when our Chef is away. We wish to thank them for their continued support. 
Move-on House - 3-bedroom house in North Leatherhead
During the reporting year we have accommodated two clients both are working and are bidding for social housing. We have decided to continue, at present, to retain our Resident Volunteer who occupies the third room whilst studying full time. We will review this situation in due course. Various repairs and maintenance have taken place during the year. We have reviewed the running costs and they are within budget. The arrangements to receive housing benefit are running smoothly. One client has some arrears and a Standing Order has been put in place to help him manage these so that when he moves on these will not forfeit opportunities to obtain a tenancy.
The Environment
Our energy supplier continues with a British renewable energy group specialising in sustainable energy. Our extension has a green roof which is maintained regularly. We have an allotment using organic practices to grow our own vegetables and some fruit, we add the office shreddings to the compost heap. The allotment is a plastic free area.
Serious incidents
There have been no serious incidents in this reporting year to report at LeatherHead Start.
In conclusion, we are fortunate to have such great support from our local community and LeatherHead Start wishes to thank all for their encouragement and help.
Financial Review
Financial Position
The Charity made a surplus for the year of £49,662 (2025: deficit of £68,260). We have maintained our reserves policy in order to sustain the organisation in case of possible future reductions in funding.
Reserves Policy
LeatherHead Start needs to maintain sufficient funds to cover future uncertainties. Whilst we know that we are delivering a first class and essential service, there is downward pressure on public spending and this is unlikely to abate soon. Our annual running costs are around £300,000, so any further reduction in the public funding we receive would quickly eat into our reserves.  Our intention therefore is to maintain sufficient readily accessible funds in reserve in order to allow Leatherhead Start to continue delivering services for homeless people for at least 12 months even if reductions in public funding became a serious problem.
The trustees have designated funds equal to the net book value of fixed assets of the charity to better identify and manage the funds that are readily available. The total funds of the charity at 31 March 2026 were £550,233 of which £302,395 are unrestricted 'free' reserves.
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ANNUAL STATISTICS
2025/26
2024/25
2023/24
SERVICE UTILISATION (occupancy rate)
92%
92%
94%
REFERRALS
Residents at start of year
10
11
9
Referrals
208
187
190
Turned away
169
146
157
Accepted
39
38
33
Total number accommodated in the year
50
49
42
Source of referrals
Mole Valley
66  (32%)
62  (33%)
48  (25%)
Epsom & Ewell
13  (6%)
12  (6%)
7  (4%)
Other Surrey
32  (15%)
31  (17%)
24  (13%)
Outside Surrey
92  (44%)
82  (44%)
97  (51%)
Unknown
5  (2%)
-
14  (7%)
Grand Total
208
187
190
AVERAGE STAY IN WEEKS
Clients who moved on
11.7
16
20.8
GENDER
Male 
39  (78%)
40  (82%)
28  (66.7%)
Female
11  (22%)
9  (18%)
14  (33.3%)
AGE PROFILE
18-25
7
13
12
26-34
13
9
6
35-50
18
18
13
51-60
8
7
9
61-70
2
2
2
70+
0
0
0
...CONTINUED
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ANNUAL STATISTICS - continued
2025/26
2024/25
2023/24
CLIENT SUPPORT NEEDS
Substance misuse (alcohol/drugs)
56%
20.4%
26.2%
Psychiatric
78%
81.6%
90.5%
Learning difficulties
12%
18.4%
16.7%
Offending 
28%
20.4%
21.2%
Complex needs
84%
87.7%
86%
Client Outcomes: achieved, maintained or improved at point of move-on
Employment
12%
6.1%
19.3%
Access to healthcare services
78%
83%
100%
Housing outcome - total moved on
39
38
31
Planned move-on
28  (72%)
32  (84%)
26  (84%)
Supported housing
14
17
12
Local authority/Housing Trust (social housing)
1
6
4
Private rental sector
11
4
5
Temporary accommodation (B&B)
0
1
0
LHS Move-on house
0
0
2
Friends and family
2
3
3
Hospital/Care Home/ Nursing Home
0
1
0
Unplanned move-on
11  (28%)
6  (16%)
5  (16%)
Notice to leave (no move-on accommodation available)
4
0
2
Abandonment
5
1
3
Eviction
1
1
0
Hospital (General)
0
0
0
Acute psychiatric admission/detention
1
3
0
Custody
0
1
0
Death
0
0
0
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Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and its governing document is its Memorandum and Articles of Association as amended on 28 April 2011.
The Board
LeatherHead Start is managed by the Board, who are also the charity's trustees, which comprises up to 12 members elected at annual general meetings. Members of the Board receive no remuneration. The Board is responsible for raising funds, appointing project workers and incurring expenditure to ensure that the charity achieves its objectives. The Board sets policies, including health and safety, equal opportunities and financial control, and oversees their implementation by the Manager and staff.
At our Board meeting we discuss reports from the Manager, and the Tenant Support Worker and reports covering our five aims from Board members. We also receive bi-annual reports from the Treasurer showing our income and expenditure, to ensure both that our activities remain within budget and that we maintain a sufficient level of reserves, so that we can maintain operations for a period, currently 12 months, if major cuts are made to the funding we currently receive from public sector sources. We have made several applications to funders who support charities like ours and will continue to do so, as funding is our major concern so that we can continue the very valuable service in our area.
We continue to have regular GDPR monitoring meetings.
In the latter part of the year, we have been pleased to welcomed two new Board members.
After many years of outstanding service our Treasurer, Clive Weeks, has resigned, we thank him for all he has done for us and wish him all the best for his retirement.
Trustee Selection Methods
Existing trustees invite potential new trustees to join having regard to the relevance of their experience to the work of the charity. The Board regularly consider the skills base of the existing members and consider the training needs of old and new members.
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Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees
M Tothill
C Petter
S Gapper (appointed 23/05/2025)
B Edwards
J Barber
J Fearne (appointed 24/02/2026)
C Weeks (resigned 31/10/2025)
Charity Number
1137054
Company Number
07284076
Registered Office
3 Church Road
Leatherhead
Surrey
KT22 8AT
Independent Examiner
Philip Longstaff FCA The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Ellis Atkins LLP
Chartered Accountants
Constable Court, 62 Dene Street
Dorking
Surrey
RH4 2DP
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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:
M Tothill
Trustee
1st October 2026
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of LeatherHead Start
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2026.
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
Since the Company’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 The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, 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:
  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.
Philip Longstaff FCA The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
2nd October 2026
Ellis Atkins LLP
Chartered Accountants
Constable Court, 62 Dene Street
Dorking
Surrey
RH4 2DP
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Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)
2026 2025
Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds
Notes £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies 3 131,444 35,330
Charitable activities:
Accommodation and support services 335,354 297,059
Investments 4 4,872 5,002
471,670 337,391
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities: 6
Accommodation and support services (422,008 ) (405,651 )
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 49,662 (68,260 )
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 49,662 (68,260 )
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward 500,571 568,831
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 14 550,233 500,571
The notes on pages 12 to 16 form part of these financial statements.
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Balance Sheet
2026 2025
Unrestricted funds Total funds
Notes £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets 11 247,838 256,861
247,838 256,861
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 12 990 1,457
Cash at bank and in hand 328,808 258,367
329,798 259,824
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 13 (27,403 ) (16,114 )
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) 302,395 243,710
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 550,233 500,571
NET ASSETS 550,233 500,571
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Unrestricted Funds 550,233 500,571
TOTAL FUNDS 14 550,233 500,571
For the year ending 31 March 2026 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
M Tothill
Trustee
J Barber
Trustee
1st October 2026
The notes on pages 12 to 16 form part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
1. General Information
LeatherHead Start is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 07284076 and registered charity number 1137054 . The registered office is 3 Church Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8AT.
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 can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.  Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
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.
Grants are recognised when the entitlement to the grant is confirmed. Revenue based grants are recognised in the period in which the related costs are incurred.
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:
Freehold 2% on cost
Leasehold improvements 20% on cost
Garden office Between 10% and 33%
Fixtures & Fittings Between 10% and 33%
Equipment Between 10% and 33%
2.6. Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
2.7. Pensions
The charitable company operates a defined pension contribution scheme. Contributions are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme.
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3. Income from Donations and Legacies
2026 2025
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
£ £
Donations and gifts 36,429 34,648
Gift aid - 682
Legacies 59,840 -
Grants 35,175 -
131,444 35,330
4. Investment Income
2026 2025
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
£ £
Bank interest receivable 4,872 5,002
5. Net Income/(Expenditure)
The net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
2026 2025
£ £
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets - owned 9,023 9,505
6. Analysis of Expenditure
2026
Activities undertaken directly Support costs
(see note 7 )
Total
£ £ £
Accommodation and support services 392,146 29,862 422,008
2025
Activities undertaken directly Support costs
(see note 7 )
Total
£ £ £
Accommodation and support services 380,490 25,161 405,651
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7. Support Costs
2026 2025
Accommodation and support services Accommodation and support services
£ £
Employee costs 1,684 2,463
General administration 24,733 18,771
Depreciation 2,795 3,277
Governance costs 650 650
29,862 25,161
8. Independent Examiner's Remuneration
2026 2025
£ £
Independent examination of the financial statements 650 650
Other financial services 7,054 2,872
7,704 3,522
9. Staff Costs
Staff costs were as follows:
2026 2025
£ £
Wages and salaries 279,367 272,936
Social security costs 20,820 16,333
Other pension costs 5,573 5,193
305,760 294,462
No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period of more than £60,000.
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10. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees during the year was: 19 (2025: 19)
19 19
11. Tangible Assets
Land & Property
Freehold Leasehold improvements Garden office Equipment Total
£ £ £ £ £
Cost
As at 1 April 2025 311,384 91,925 27,959 15,665 446,933
As at 31 March 2026 311,384 91,925 27,959 15,665 446,933
Depreciation
As at 1 April 2025 68,508 91,924 13,975 15,665 190,072
Provided during the period 6,228 - 2,795 - 9,023
As at 31 March 2026 74,736 91,924 16,770 15,665 199,095
Net Book Value
As at 31 March 2026 236,648 1 11,189 - 247,838
As at 1 April 2025 242,876 1 13,984 - 256,861
12. Debtors
2026 2025
£ £
Due within one year
Other debtors 990 1,457
13. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
2026 2025
£ £
Taxation and social security 6,845 5,535
Accruals and deferred income 20,558 10,579
27,403 16,114
14. Movement in Funds
As at 1 April 2025 Income Expenditure As at 31 March 2026
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General:
General unrestricted fund 243,710 471,670 (412,985 ) 302,395
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Designated:
Designated 256,861 - (9,023 ) 247,838
Total unrestricted funds 500,571 471,670 (422,008 ) 550,233
Total funds 500,571 471,670 (422,008 ) 550,233
As at 1 April 2024 Income Expenditure As at 31 March 2025
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General:
General unrestricted fund 302,465 337,391 (396,146 ) 243,710
Designated:
Designated 266,366 - (9,505 ) 256,861
Total unrestricted funds 568,831 337,391 (405,651 ) 500,571
Total funds 568,831 337,391 (405,651 ) 500,571
The designated fund is equal to the net book value of the fixed assets of the charity (2026: £247,838). These funds have been separated in to a designated fund to better identify and manage the funds that are readily available to meet the charity's objects. Total funds at 31 March 2026 were £550,233 of which £247,838 were the designated funds, and £302,395 the 'free' unrestricted reserves made up of cash, debtors and creditors.
15. Transactions with Trustees
None of the trustees received any remuneration or any other benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity during the current or previous year.
No trustee expenses have been incurred.
16. Related Party Disclosures
Key management personnel (including directors) received compensation of £NIL
17. 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 £1.
18. Professional fees
Ellis Atkins, Chartered Accountants, waived 50% of their fees relating to the Independent Examination of the accounts for the year to 31 March 2026.
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