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The charity does not include a cash flow statement in its financial reports.
The accounts do not include a cash flow statement on the grounds that it is applying FRS 102 Section 1A
Financial · Procedural statement · From Plato Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 January 2026, page 15
The charity's financial statements are prepared in accordance with FRS 102 and the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in income from the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011
Financial · Policy statement · From Plato Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 January 2026, page 15
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis.
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Plato Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 January 2026, page 16
Plato Trust has improved the quality and condition of its properties through refurbishment and maintenance.
Overall, this has and will continue to improve the state of some of our more 'problematic' homes, where the occupants' mental health means they struggle to adequately maintain them properly, providing a better quality of living for our residents.
Service · Commitment statement · From Plato Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 January 2026, page 7
Plato Trust aims to continue expanding its services subject to client demand and financial viability.
With relief from such pressures, and subject to client demand, available properties and, an affordable plan relating to finance and income, it is hoped to press on with the continued expansion of Plato Trust.
Strategic · Commitment statement · From Plato Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 January 2026, page 8
Plato Trust is actively considering employing a handyman to reduce costs associated with external contractors.
The need and scope of Plato Trust employing a 'handyman' to save on employing external contractors is also actively being considered.
Operational · Procedural statement · From Plato Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 January 2026, page 8
Plato Trust is facing a potential financial risk due to rent reviews that could add over £65,000 annually.
If fully put into effect the rent reviews would have added over £65,000 to our annual costs. The Landlord in all these cases is the County Council. Plato finds it difficult to comprehend the moral basis that Plato has to pay near commercial rents to the same council that Plato Trust is saving probably millions of pounds each year in housing residents that are hugely costly and quite difficult to house.
Financial · Risk statement · From Plato Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 January 2026, page 7
Plato Trust has improved the financial management by moving to an integrated banking and accounting system.
The banking and accounts are all now online and all account movements entered on a daily basis. Matt chose to explore online accounting systems and decided that Plato would use an integrated banking and accounting system as provided by our principal bank, Lloyds (Lloyds Business Finance Assistant).
Operational · Procedural statement · From Plato Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 January 2026, page 5
Plato Trust's management has been led by Matthew Markham since January 2026.
Mr Liggins effectively left Plato in May 2025 with a formal retirement date of 31st December. During this time, I initially helped with the day-to-day management and very shortly, and ably as a volunteer, Mr Matthew Markham (Matt) took over the running as the interim volunteer manager whilst we looked for a replacement for Mr Liggins.
Operational · Commitment statement · From Plato Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 January 2026, page 4
The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts comply with legal requirements.
I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
Governance · Observational claim · From Dose of Nature — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 32
Grant funding awarded but not yet received amounts to £50,000 as of March 2025.
Grant funding awarded at 31 March 2025 but not yet received amounts to £50,000 (2024: £250,000).
Financial · Funding statement · From Dose of Nature — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 31
Unrestricted funds decreased from £79,005 to £10,462 over the year.
Unrestricted funds 31,005 132,695 (153,238) - 10,462
Financial · Metric statement · From Dose of Nature — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 31
The total balance of restricted funds increased from £37,500 to £62,300 over the year.
Total 37,500 306,973 (282,173) - 62,300
Financial · Metric statement · From Dose of Nature — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 30
Restricted funds are held on trust for specific purposes and regular reports are made to fund providers.
Restricted funds are held on trust to be applied to specific purposes. Regular reports are made to the fund providers as to how those funds are applied.
Financial · Policy statement · From Dose of Nature — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 30
Dose of Nature has no material, non-cancellable operating leases.
The charity has entered into no material, non-cancellable operating leases.
Financial · Observational claim · From Dose of Nature — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 30
Dose of Nature's average monthly number of staff increased from 9 to 10 between March 2024 and March 2025.
Average monthly number of staff in the year ended March 2025 was 10 (2024: 9).
Operational · Observational claim · From Dose of Nature — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 29
Dose of Nature's total staff costs increased from £271,103 to £303,276 between March 2024 and March 2025.
Total staff costs for the period excluding employer's national insurance were £303,276 (2024: £271,103).
Financial · Observational claim · From Dose of Nature — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 29
The charity's income from donations and grants increased to £452,244 in the year ending March 2025.
Income for the year to March 2025 totalled £452,244 (2024: £278,527).
Financial · Observational claim · From Dose of Nature — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 23
Dose of Nature's total funds increased by £37,157 from March 2024 to March 2025.
At the end of March 2025, the charity has total funds of £133,119, an increase of £37,157 on the 31 March 2024 position.
Financial · Observational claim · From Dose of Nature — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 23
Dose of Nature's work was recognised in the House of Commons through an Early Day Motion.
Dose of Nature’s work was formally recognised in the House of Commons through an Early Day MoFon (EDM 1698)
Governance · Observational claim · From Dose of Nature — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 15