ROTARY CLUB OF BOURNE END AND COOKHAM CHARITABLE TRUST
Charity Number 1023727
TREASURER’S REPORT TO TRUSTEES
For the year ended 30 June 2024
Financial Summary
Total income for the year was £44,529 (2022/23: £35,850), an increase of 24% on the prior year. The principal sources were car parking receipts at Wycombe Wanderers FC (£16,303), a corporate donation from a regular supporter (£5,000), a legacy receipt of £10,000 from the estate of David Buckland (designated for local projects), sundry receipts of £6,049, and a Rotary International District Grant of £1,300.
Operating expenditure (excluding grants) was £2,741, comprising Charity Commission filing fees, float and Rotary Rocket maintenance, crocus corm purchases, and Rotary Foundation contributions.
Total grants and donations made during the year amounted to £33,572 (2022/23: £25,270). After these distributions, the Trust generated a net surplus of £8,215, bringing the year-end balance to £19,076 (2022/23: £10,861), held in the Charity bank account.
Reserves
The closing balance of £19,076 represents the Trust’s entire fund base; there are no restricted funds separately identified in the accounts, though the legacy from the Buckland estate carries a trustee-noted designation for local projects. The Council continues to monitor reserves in the context of committed and anticipated grant expenditure.
Grants and Donations Made
The following organisations received grants or donations during the year. Amounts shown reflect payments as recorded in the monthly accounts; any differences from the audited accounts total of £33,572 are due to clearing times between commitment and settlement falling across the year boundary. Grants paid to Rotary Foundation UK and associated international bodies are reflected in the audited accounts and should be read in conjunction with the Receipts and Payments Account.
| Beneficiary | Amount |
|---|---|
| Carrington Infants School (Sensory Path and therapy farm transport) | £612 |
| Juniper Hill School | £2,000 |
| Westfield School | £500 |
| Wycombe Wanderers Foundation | £2,000 |
| Bourne End Academy (USA trip and Dance Live sponsorship) | £2,500 |
| One Can Trust | £2,500 |
| Rennie Grove Peace Hospice | £2,500 |
| Wye Valley Volunteers | £1,000 |
| Royal British Legion (wreaths) | £200 |
| Purple Community Fund | £1,000 |
| Children in Need | £5,012 |
| AquaBox | £1,000 |
| ShelterBox | £2,500 |
| Ambulances for Ukraine | £2,000 |
| RI District 1080 – Ukraine Minefields Signage | £500 |
| Maidenhead RC – Henderson Primary School, Zimbabwe | £300 |
|---|---|
| Eleanor Corne – International Guides trip (sponsorship) | £250 |
| Rotary Foundation (End Polio and general) | £1,891 |
| Kids Out – Rotary Christmas Toy Box | £1,000 |
| Rotary International – Leadership and Management courses | £2,568 |
| Diabetes UK | £2,000 |
| LitterBlitz – equipment | £290 |
| MCKS – food parcels | £500 |
Outlook
The Trust enters the new Rotary year in a sound financial position. Commitments already noted for 2024/25 include ongoing Leadership and Management course funding, LitterBlitz expenditure, and in memoriam donations. The car parking arrangement at Wycombe Wanderers FC remains the Trust’s most significant and consistent income stream; its continuation is a key assumption in forward planning.
Prepared by the Treasurer on behalf of the Trustees
Signed: .............................………..
James Valentine
Treasurer, Rotary Club of Bourne End and Cookham Charitable Trust
Date: .......24[th] April 2026.....………
ROTARY CLUB OF BOURNE END & COOKHAM CHARITABLE TRUST Charity Number 1023727 Receipts and Payments Account for the year from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024
| INCOME RI Grants Crocus sales Pudsey Car Parking Christmas Collection Donation SE Legacy Sundry Donations Sundry receipts EXPENDITURE P & S Charity Commission Peace Garden Repairs to Float and Rotary Rocket Rotary Foundation Crocuses Total Donations/Grants made Excess of Expendiure over Income |
2023/2024 £ £ 1,300.00 260.50 - 16,303.38 4,265.73 5,000.00 10,000.00 1,350.00 6,049.16 44,528.77 110.40 - 402.42 1,891.00 337.50 2,741.32 41,787.45 (33,572.19) £ 8,215.26 |
2022/2023 £ £ |
2022/2023 £ £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,300.00 260.50 - 16,303.38 4,265.73 5,000.00 10,000.00 1,350.00 6,049.16 |
1,500.00 - 4,113.00 16,843.12 7,403.02 5,000.00 - 991.00 - |
35,850.14 2,203.35 |
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| 110.40 - 402.42 1,891.00 337.50 |
47.80 33.96 411.59 1,710.00 - |
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| 33,646.79 (25,269.95) |
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| £ 8,376.84 |
ROTARY CLUB OF BOURNE END & COOKHAM CHARITABLE TRUST Charity Number 1023727 Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2024
| Balance from previous year Excess of income over expenditure Balance at year end Made up as follows Charity Account |
2023/2024 £ £ 10,860.75 8,215.26 £ 19,076.01 19,076.01 £ 19,076.01 |
2022/2023 £ £ |
2022/2023 £ £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,483.91 8,376.84 |
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| £ 10,860.75 | |||
| 10,860.75 | |||
| £ 10,860.75 |
ROTARY CLUB OF BOURNE END AND COOKHAM CHARITABLE TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
I report on the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2024 attached hereto.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINERS
The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the financial statements under section 145 of the 2011 Act.
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the financial statements present a "true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records; and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
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To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
21 April 2026
Niall I. Blair FMAAT