Chairman’s Report
General
I would like to begin by thanking Graham Hamwijk for taking over the roll as Treasurer, a move that greatly assisted Terry Beckett last year. A huge thank you must go to Terry following 15 years in the Treasurer’s role. Also, thanks to Ian Ferres, for continuing to act as the Independent Examiner of the Association’s accounts, particularly as he is a close neighbour of Graham. The continued fund raising over the past year has been remarkable and reflects the foresight of those Members who devised the ‘Supporting’ Individuals, Lodges and Chapters set up. This still would not have been achievable without the relentless efforts of Doug Brodie to communicate with ‘Supporters’ and ensure the provision of funds during what has been a difficult period with lock downs and ‘shielding’.
The Co-Chairmanship of the Events Sub-committee with Roz Brodie and Debbie Simmons proved a success in 2019. Hopefully the Events List will be back to normal in the latter half of 2021.
At least we were able to hold the Firework Display last year.
The Friends also (thanks to sponsorship) paid for the Residents and Activities Staff to enjoy a Christmas Lunch.
Future Projects
The project to provide a Shop, using the area which is inside the Main Lounge, in the corner nearest to the Main Reception remains the first activity the Friends will undertake when this becomes possible. As reported last year the Shop will be funded by a very generous Legacy from ‘Friend’ Arthur Craddock.
We still need to fund some remedial work needed on the Ground Surface of the 1950’s themed Garden on Jersey Wing.
Plans have been drawn up, and there will be some financial support from the RMBI, for works to be carried out in (the main) Pam’s Garden. Whilst not fully detailed at present it will involve rehousing the Ducks in a purpose-built enclosure. Provision of a conservatory in the corner where the Ducks are today. Improvements to the Pergola and the installation of a Garden Pod.
The Friends will also be funding two Ipads, two Exercise Bikes and a 43 inch Smart Television.
Conclusion
Hopefully we will be able to move towards something close to normality as we progress through the second half of this year. I am pleased that the Trustees, Officers, and Members of the Management and Events Sub-committees, Volunteers and Helpers remain in the background ready to resume their activities when we allowed to.
I thank those Individuals, Lodges, Chapters and other Orders who give so generously and many regularly, in whatever form, one off donations, annual support, and in the future by sponsoring events.
Thank you Beverley, Nina, the Activities and General Staff at the Home. I particularly thank you for your efforts in keeping everyone safe throughout the Pandemic. I also acknowledge the ongoing support provided by Dr John Reuther and the RMBI Care Co, and the continued support provided by the Three Local Provinces, London and Grand Metropolitan.
Julien Sampson
Chairman of the Association of Friends of Prince Michael of Kent Court (Watford) 1[st] May 2021
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Association of Friends of Prin Michael of Kent Court, Watford On accounts for the year ended 31st January 2021 Charity no (if any) 1040781 Set out on pagos 2and3 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {'the Trust.) for the year ended 3110112021. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the Trusfs accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5}{b) of the Ad. Independent éxamlnerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material mattets have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below") which gives me cause to believe that in. any material resped. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act", or the accounts did not acwrd with the accounting records- or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounls 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. 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 thè accounts to be reached. Slgned: Date: 04 Name: I W FERRES Relevant professional qualification FCA Address: 7 Wildwood Northwood Middlesex, HA6 2DB 1 of3
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES AtsoclaUon olFrlends of PrfnceMlch•wl of Kentcourt W¥¥ord No 11)40781 CC16a Receipts and payments accounts For the period Period start date 0110212020 Period end date 3110112021 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestri¢lÈd fvnds RestTiCtÈd fund$ Endowment fund$ Total funds Last y•at toth• ner•$t tothe n•wpst£ tothe n•areJt£ ttsthè neaTest£ tothfj n¢•rest£ A1 Receipts Donot5 Membershp aryj Retyw&l$ Fund R8i$lng B8nk IntereBt 24.438 24.438 148,834 7,735 32 32 2.100 2,18D 1,668 Sub total(Gmss incomo forARJ A2 As88t and investment$abg0, (seè tabl•). 2,110 36,130 158,116 1,1TrJ totsi 32.950 2.180 35,130 169,216 A3Pa ments GoodSIServIs to BenefKiari&s EntertairbMEnVSpecI Events E4Urnentfor Home Oiangèry Pmigct EquiprwitfDfAa8OCiadoTr U9e Pam Smith M8morial Gardon AdMl$tration Sundries Propcts InvestynentManagTrnt F8B¥ 10.117 10.117 1497T 2,570 6,688 125,251 1.431 381 3,280 61 61 88 136 632 14828 614 Sub tolal 14196 IB2,045 A4 Aètaftd inve8lme urcha6•6 e8 table 2.1 2.180 1,666 1,68¢ Sub total 2,180 14,196 2.812 17.008 1S3,711 N•t of rnc•ipts/(payments) A5 Transfers betsweon funds A6 Cash fvnd$ lastyear end Cash funds IhiTS year ond 18,7 632 18,122 6,605 38,239 4,144 651 43,034 61.156 37,529 43,034 19 Page2of3
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