Rotary Club of Blythe Bridge and District Trust Fund
Annual report and accounts for the year to 30th June 2024
Charity Registration No. 1041292
Rotary Club of Blythe Bridge and District Trust Fund
Annual report and accounts for the year to 30th June 2024
The trustees present their report for the year ended 30th June 2023.
Objects and activities
The charity is established for the relief of the poor and the needy, whether persons or institutions, or for such other charitable purposes which the trust may from time to time determine.
This is achieved by (but not exclusively):-
The organisation of social and recreational activities; raising of monies and donating that which is received to individuals and groups; the purchase of equipment.
Trustees
The trustees of the fund were the following Blythe Bridge Rotary Club members:-
Brian Mate Enid Hayes Tony Davies
Trust management and organisation
The general management, day to day running and policy determination of the trust is carried out by a Council of appointed Blythe Bridge Rotary Club members. In addition to the trustees Blythe Bridge Rotary Club members are elected to the Council each year at the club's annual general meeting. The Council meet regularly. The decisions of the Council are ratified in business meetings of Blythe Bridge Rotary Club which are held on a regular basis. The Blythe Bridge members who served on the club's Council during the year were:-
P Wilkinson President B Whittaker Secretary E Hayes Treasurer R Jacobs M Kettrick B Singh-Nixon J Jacobs W Orrell B Mate
The charity derives income from fund raising activities. The charity does not employ any individuals or or incur any administrative costs. All of the charity's income is applied to its overall aims and objectives.
Review progress and achievement
The majority of our fund raising took place at Chrismas from our Santa street collections and at our local supermarket. During the year the trustees made donations where possible to local and international requests for help and assistance.
Legacy
During the previous year John Sayer passed away on 12th April 2023. He left the club a legacy of £20,000, on condition that it was for use in the local community absolutely. This was received by the club in May 2024.
Finances
The attached financial statements show the current state of finances, which the trustees consider to be sound and sufficient to meet financial obligations as and when they fall due. The charity holds unrestricted funds of
Charity Registration No. 1041292
Rotary Club of Blythe Bridge and District Trust Fund
Annual report and accounts for the year to 30th June 2024
£5,923 available to meet the charity's objectives.
Charity Registration No. 1041292
Rotary Club of Blythe Bridge and District Trust Fund
Annual report and accounts for the year to 30th June 2024
Reserves policy
It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds throughout the year, which are the free reserves of the charity, at a level which equates to approximately six to nine months unrestricted expenditure.
Risk management
The trustees have examined the major strategic, business and operational risks which the charity faces and confirm that systems have been established to enable regular reports to be produced so that the necessary steps can be taken to lessen these risks.
The charity's bankers are Barclays Bank plc, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
The independent examiner is Jan Jacobs, Accountant, Fulford, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
The charity is registered with the Charity Commission - no. 1041292. The charity was formed by trust deed on 4th May 1994.
The charity's meeting address for the year was:-
Upper House Barlaston Stoke-on-Trent Staffs ST12 9AE
On behalf of the Trustees
E Hayes Treasurer
Date 30th April 2025
Charity Registration No. 1041292
Rotary Club of Blythe Bridge and District Trust Fund
Independent Examiners report to the trustees of Rotary Club of Blythe Bridge and District Trust Fund for
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 30th June 2024, which are set out on pages 1 to 4.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of accounts that comply with the requirements of section 42(1) of the Charities Act 1993 and for ensuring their examination is in accordance with the requirements of section 43(3). They consider that the audit requirement of section43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act) does not apply. They are responsible for ensuring that proper accounting records are kept for the charity in accordance with section 41 of the Act. They are also responsible under charity law for safeguarding the assets of the charity and for ensuring their proper application and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud, error, and other irregularities.
It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 43(7)(b) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiners Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissions. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning all matters. The procedures undertaken do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiners statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting
have not been met; or
(2) to which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Jan Jacobs Accountant Fulford Stoke-on-Trent Staffs ST11 9QR Date 30th April 2025
Charity Registration No. 1041292
Rotary Club of Blythe Bridge and District Trust Fund Statement of Financial activities for the year to 30th June 2024
| Notes Income and expenditure Income Fundraising and donations 2 Interest Total income Resources expended Direct charitable expenditure 3 Fund raising and publicity 4 Total expenditure Net income/(deficit) for the year Transfers between funds Funds brought forward Funds carried forward |
Total 2024 2024 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ 14,206 24,534 38,740 12,032 0 0 0 0 Unrestricted Fund Restricted Fund Total Funds |
|---|---|
| 14,206 24,534 38,740 12,032 |
|
| 10,602 6,834 17,436 13,328 3,039 0 3,039 204 |
|
| 13,641 6,834 20,475 13,532 |
|
| 565 17,700 18,265 (1,500) (1,828) 1,828 0 0 7,186 575 7,761 9,261 |
|
| 5,923 20,103 26,026 **7,761 ** |
For and behalf the Trustees
E Hayes Treasurer
Date 30th April 2025
B. Whittaker Secretary
Date 30th April 2025
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Rotary Club of Blythe Bridge and District Trust Fund Balance Sheet as at 30th June 2024
| Notes Current Assets Cash at bank and in hand Net current assets Net assets 5 Funds Restricted funds 7 Unrestricted funds 6 |
2024 £ 26,026 26,026 26,026 20,103 5,923 26,026 |
2023 £ 7,761 |
|---|---|---|
| 7,761 | ||
| **7,761 ** | ||
| 575 7,186 |
||
| **7,761 ** |
For and behalf the Trustees
E Hayes Treasurer
Date 30th April 2025
B. Whittaker Secretary
Date 30th April 2025
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ROTARY CLUB OF BLYTHE BRIDGE AND DISTRICT TRUST FUND
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 30th June 2024
1. Accounting Policies
1.1 Accounting basis and standards
These financial statements have been prepared under the historic cost convention and in accordance with best practice as laid down in the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" (SORP 2005) issued in 2005.
1.2 Income and expenditure
All income is accounted for when received.
1.3 Fund accounting
Details of the nature and purpose of each fund are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
2. Fundraising Income and Donations
| 2. Fundraising Income and Donations | |
|---|---|
| Armed Forces Day Book Donations Children In Need Donations Received Easy fundraising Falklands Flags Foodbank Foundation - Polio Plus HMRC - Gift Aid Claims Holiday Commission HUGS - Helping Ugandan Schools John Sayer Local Community Legacy Just Giving Miscellaneous income Paypal Poppy Pins/Rotary Remembers Race Night Rotary Children's Trust Rotary District Grant Santa collections Tree of Light Turkish Disaster Fund Ukraine Crisis |
Total Total Funds 2024 2024 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ 50 50 831 168 168 160 1,532 1,532 1,988 200 200 681 0 277 0 85 502 502 0 252 252 857 4,353 4,353 896 480 480 820 1,052 1,052 850 20,003 20,003 0 192 192 0 0 0 102 46 46 0 0 36 2,378 2,378 0 400 400 0 1,093 1,093 5,731 5,731 3,649 208 208 100 100 0 0 800 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds |
| 14,206 24,534 38,740 12,032 |
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ROTARY CLUB OF BLYTHE BRIDGE AND DISTRICT TRUST FUND
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 30th June 2024
3. Direct charitable expenditure - donations
| Alzheimers Research Alzheimers Society Apedale Heritage Centre Autism Buxton Baby Bank Blythe Bridge Community Centre Blythe Bridge Cricket Club Blythe Bridge Junior FC Blythe Bridge Marvels FC Breathe UK Training Cancer Research Cavendish Institute - Special Needs Teacher in Africa Children In Need Children's Educational Day Out - coaches DE Caversmill Theatre Company Dougie Mac Foodbank Foundation (inc website) Gingerbread HUGS - Helping Ugandan Schools Lend with Care Meir Matters Meir Park Over 55's Club - coach for daytrip Mikuroshani School North Staffs Armed Forces & Veterans North Staffs Young Carers Pink Sisters & Misters Rotary Club of Rugby - Books for Home Rotary Club of Brampton & Longtown - Borehole in Monza Rotary Foundation UK Rotary Foundation - Polio Plus Royal British Legion Royal Marines Samaritans Shelterbox Shoebox Six Towns Rotary re Alexandra School Suicide Suport - Armed Forces Sundry donations less than £100 The Yard - Dizzy Heights Tri Services & Veterans Support Turkish Disaster Fund UHNM - Prostate Cancer Ukraine Crisis UNICEF |
Total Total Funds 2024 2024 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ 100 100 0 100 100 0 0 200 100 100 0 0 100 100 100 75 200 200 0 200 200 0 500 500 0 150 150 0 200 200 0 0 850 1,600 1,600 2,100 550 550 750 200 2,201 2,401 400 250 250 0 100 520 620 649 0 875 307 307 0 200 1,500 1,700 1,200 300 300 0 397 397 0 0 250 0 200 225 225 0 1,048 1,048 0 0 50 250 250 0 1,500 1,500 0 650 650 0 913 913 696 0 110 0 1,100 550 550 0 600 600 0 225 225 200 700 700 0 250 250 0 50 50 0 500 500 0 0 500 100 100 0 0 500 0 2,523 100 100 0 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds |
|---|---|
| 10,602 6,834 17,436 13,328 |
4. Fundraising and publicity
| Fundraising costs and publicity | Total Total Funds 2024 2024 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ 3,039 0 3,039 204 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds |
|---|---|
The above costs include materials and lights for the Santa sleigh, a new large Christmas banner for Blythe Bridge and charity race costs.
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ROTARY CLUB OF BLYTHE BRIDGE AND DISTRICT TRUST FUND
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 30th June 2024
5. Summary of assets by fund
| 5. Summary of assets by fund | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | |||
| Funds | Funds | Total | Total Funds | |
| 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Net current assets | 5,923 | 20,103 | 26,026 | 7,761 |
6. Unrestricted funds
Unrestricted funds comprise those funds which the trustees are free to use in accordance with the charitable objects.
7. Restricted funds
Restricted funds comprise of those funds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
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