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Sentences in an annual report

How an organisation reports on a financial year.

  1. The organisation closed the year with a small surplus.
  2. Revenue rose by 8 per cent compared with 2024.
  3. The board proposes to retain the reserves for the coming year.
  4. The number of members fell slightly to 2,140.
  5. Two new volunteers joined the local branch in March.
  6. The outlook for 2027 is uncertain.
  7. Costs were kept under control throughout the year.
  8. The annual report will be published in May.
  9. Thanks to the grants, the reserve has grown by 40,000 euros.
  10. The accounts were approved without reservation by the members.
  11. The most important development was the opening of the second location.
  12. Staff numbers remained stable throughout the year.