FOVANT BADGES SOCIETY TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
Year Ended March 31st 2024
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
The Fovant Badges Society is a Registered Charity – No. 1045087 and is governed by a constitution, which was adopted by the Society at a meeting held on August 15[th] 1994, and amended according to changes unanimously adopted at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Society on May 24th 2006. There have been further amendments on May 20th 2009, May 19th 2010 and May 25th 2011. These amendments were accepted by the Charity Commission.
The objects of the Society are to maintain and preserve the regimental crests on Fovant Downs, Wiltshire, thereby furthering the education of the public and promoting ‘esprit de corps’.
The full name of the Society is The Fovant Badges Society. The address for correspondence is Anam Cara, Dinton Road, Fovant, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP3 5JW.
Our Patron is the Duke of Edinburgh KG GCVO CD ADC(P)
Our President is General Sir Nick Parker KCB CBE.
The management of the Society rests with the voluntary Executive Committee, elected at the AGM. The following Committee members are Charitable Trustees:
Mrs Jose Green - Chair Mr David Gorse – Honorary Secretary Mr Terence Lister - Honorary Treasurer Mr Leslie Brantingham – Conservation Officer Miss Helen Roberts – Publicity and Newsletter Officer Commodore Richard Lord RN (Retd.) CBE – Membership Officer Col. Oliver Chamberlain (Retd.) -Trustee Lt. Col. Peter Harvey (Retd.) – Trustee Mr Martin Wallis – Trustee
The Society’s bankers are National Westminster Bank at the Salisbury branch. The administration of the Society is carried out entirely by voluntary effort. Mr. Francis Taylor acted as the Society’s Independent Examiner of the accounts for the year ended March 31st 2024. The gross income of the Society exceeded £25,000 but was less than £500,000.
REPORT
Report from our Chair, Mrs Jose Green
We are all witnessing some distressing times with wars throughout the world being aggressively fought. The contrast of the rolling downs of Wiltshire to what we see in the press and television makes us all very thankful. It might also make us remember the troops in the First World War and what they might think of the world today. As a lasting tribute and constant reminder, the Trustees are adamant we ensure we do our utmost to retain the badges in near pristine condition. We intend to reach out to other organisations to help us spread the word. The Society has a number of aspirations, it all takes time, and we are most grateful to the late Margaret Mackenzie for her generous bequest and to whom we will dedicate a new Information board. This will be located at the viewing lay-by along the A30.
The Fovant Badge Society are thrilled to welcome three new trustees. Oliver Chamberlain, Peter Harvey and Martin Wallis. We are very grateful to them for ‘joining up’ and we look forward to working with them.
This year the maintenance on the badges was carried out by J & J Hooper of East Melbury, Dorset. They have done a splendid job, and the badges look in really good condition.
On July 7th 2024, the annual Drumhead Service was held at East Farm, Fovant. The service is always held on the nearest Sunday to July 1st which was the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Not knowing how large the congregation might be, it was so encouraging that almost 280 guests, members of the Society, friends and residents came to the service and joined in the rousing hymns accompanied by The Shaftesbury Silver Band. British Legion standard bearers stood proudly in respect alongside detachments of the Wiltshire ACF which added to the occasion. The service was led by The Revered Colin Fox. As the Guest of Honour, Lt. General Sir Nick Pope gave an appropriate address. Amongst many others, the congregation included the High Sheriff of Wiltshire, the Lord Lieutenant of Dorset, The High Sheriff of Dorset, Mayors from local Councils, and Mr. John Glen MP for Fovant. Afterwards, despite the wet weather, many guests remained in the barn where tea and cakes were enjoyed.
Date: 0510512024 Time: 11:29:37 The Fovant Bad es Soci Balance Sheet Page: From: To: Month I, Apiil 2023 Month 12, March 2024 Chart of Accounts: Default Layout of Accounts Period Fixed Assets Year to Date 0.00 Current Assets Deposits and Cash Bank Account 0.00 42,188.18 391,007.84 25,037.17 42,188.18 Current Liabilities Bank Account 416,045.01 15,530.63 0.00 Current Assets less Current Liabilities: Total Assets less Current Liabilities: Long Terni Liabilities 15,530.63 26,657.55 26,657.55 0.00 416,045.01 416,045.01 0.00 Total Assets less Total Liabilltles: Capital & Reserves Investment Reserves Funds P & L Account 0.00 416,045.01 26,657.55 0.00 0.00 26,657.55 89,702.07 299,685.39 26,657.55 26,657.55 416,045.01
Date: 25/05/2024 Time: 14:11:59
Page: 1
The Fovant Badges Society Profit and Loss
From: Month 1, April 2023 To: Month 12, March 2024
Chart of Accounts:
Default Layout of Accounts
| Period Income Donations & Subscriptions 5,692.25 Legacies & Bequests 20,229.60 Investment Income 18,944.51 Gift Aid Tax Reclaim 1,004.29 Memorial Grants Scheme - VAT Reclaim 2,156.24 General Donations 416.14 Drumhead Service 1,096.71 Other Income 830.00 Expenditure Contractors 17,408.75 Misc. Maint. Expenses 236.50 Direct Expenses Advertising & Website 2,098.92 Drumhead Service Expenses 1,988.96 Gross Profit/(Loss): Overheads MIscellaneous 198.44 Combined Insurance Policy 282.44 Postage & Carriage 432.69 Miscellaneous Expenses 268.20 Hire of Hall 24.00 CBA Affiliation Fee 89.00 Management & Admin - Professional Fees 684.29 Net Profit/(Loss): |
50,369.74 17,645.25 4,087.88 28,636.61 1,979.06 26,657.55 |
Year to Date 5,692.25 20,229.60 18,944.51 1,004.29 2,156.24 416.14 1,096.71 830.00 17,408.75 236.50 2,098.92 1,988.96 198.44 282.44 432.69 268.20 24.00 89.00 684.29 |
50,369.74 17,645.25 4,087.88 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28,636.61 1,979.06 |
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| 26,657.55 |
Independent Examinerfs Reportto the Trustees of the Fovant Badges Society Registered Charity No. 1045087 On the accounts for the year ended 31st March 2024. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner.- The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility, as the Examiner, to: examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993Act. To follow the prOdureS laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43{7)b) of the 1993 Act and to state whelher particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of the Independent Examiner's statement. My examination was Caled out in accordance with general Diredions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a Teview 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 disdosures In the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees conrning any such matters. The prOdureS undertaken do not provide all the eviden that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and faif view and the report is limited lo those matters set out in the statement below. Independent Examinerfs statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. 1. Which give8 me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordan withthe 1993 Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993Act have not been met; or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should have been drawn in order to enable a proper understanding or the accounts to be reached. Signed Date: Name: Francis Taylor Relevant profession qualifications . Fcr Address: 14The Croft Bishopstone Salisbury SP54DF
FOVANT BADGES SOCIETY TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
Year Ended March 31st 2024
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
The Fovant Badges Society is a Registered Charity – No. 1045087 and is governed by a constitution, which was adopted by the Society at a meeting held on August 15[th] 1994, and amended according to changes unanimously adopted at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Society on May 24th 2006. There have been further amendments on May 20th 2009, May 19th 2010 and May 25th 2011. These amendments were accepted by the Charity Commission.
The objects of the Society are to maintain and preserve the regimental crests on Fovant Downs, Wiltshire, thereby furthering the education of the public and promoting ‘esprit de corps’.
The full name of the Society is The Fovant Badges Society. The address for correspondence is Anam Cara, Dinton Road, Fovant, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP3 5JW.
Our Patron is the Duke of Edinburgh KG GCVO CD ADC(P)
Our President is General Sir Nick Parker KCB CBE.
The management of the Society rests with the voluntary Executive Committee, elected at the AGM. The following Committee members are Charitable Trustees:
Mrs Jose Green - Chair Mr David Gorse – Honorary Secretary Mr Terence Lister - Honorary Treasurer Mr Leslie Brantingham – Conservation Officer Miss Helen Roberts – Publicity and Newsletter Officer Commodore Richard Lord RN (Retd.) CBE – Membership Officer Col. Oliver Chamberlain (Retd.) -Trustee Lt. Col. Peter Harvey (Retd.) – Trustee Mr Martin Wallis – Trustee
The Society’s bankers are National Westminster Bank at the Salisbury branch. The administration of the Society is carried out entirely by voluntary effort. Mr. Francis Taylor acted as the Society’s Independent Examiner of the accounts for the year ended March 31st 2024. The gross income of the Society exceeded £25,000 but was less than £500,000.
REPORT
Report from our Chair, Mrs Jose Green
We are all witnessing some distressing times with wars throughout the world being aggressively fought. The contrast of the rolling downs of Wiltshire to what we see in the press and television makes us all very thankful. It might also make us remember the troops in the First World War and what they might think of the world today. As a lasting tribute and constant reminder, the Trustees are adamant we ensure we do our utmost to retain the badges in near pristine condition. We intend to reach out to other organisations to help us spread the word. The Society has a number of aspirations, it all takes time, and we are most grateful to the late Margaret Mackenzie for her generous bequest and to whom we will dedicate a new Information board. This will be located at the viewing lay-by along the A30.
The Fovant Badge Society are thrilled to welcome three new trustees. Oliver Chamberlain, Peter Harvey and Martin Wallis. We are very grateful to them for ‘joining up’ and we look forward to working with them.
This year the maintenance on the badges was carried out by J & J Hooper of East Melbury, Dorset. They have done a splendid job, and the badges look in really good condition.
On July 7th 2024, the annual Drumhead Service was held at East Farm, Fovant. The service is always held on the nearest Sunday to July 1st which was the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Not knowing how large the congregation might be, it was so encouraging that almost 280 guests, members of the Society, friends and residents came to the service and joined in the rousing hymns accompanied by The Shaftesbury Silver Band. British Legion standard bearers stood proudly in respect alongside detachments of the Wiltshire ACF which added to the occasion. The service was led by The Revered Colin Fox. As the Guest of Honour, Lt. General Sir Nick Pope gave an appropriate address. Amongst many others, the congregation included the High Sheriff of Wiltshire, the Lord Lieutenant of Dorset, The High Sheriff of Dorset, Mayors from local Councils, and Mr. John Glen MP for Fovant. Afterwards, despite the wet weather, many guests remained in the barn where tea and cakes were enjoyed.
Date: 0510512024 Time: 11:29:37 The Fovant Bad es Soci Balance Sheet Page: From: To: Month I, Apiil 2023 Month 12, March 2024 Chart of Accounts: Default Layout of Accounts Period Fixed Assets Year to Date 0.00 Current Assets Deposits and Cash Bank Account 0.00 42,188.18 391,007.84 25,037.17 42,188.18 Current Liabilities Bank Account 416,045.01 15,530.63 0.00 Current Assets less Current Liabilities: Total Assets less Current Liabilities: Long Terni Liabilities 15,530.63 26,657.55 26,657.55 0.00 416,045.01 416,045.01 0.00 Total Assets less Total Liabilltles: Capital & Reserves Investment Reserves Funds P & L Account 0.00 416,045.01 26,657.55 0.00 0.00 26,657.55 89,702.07 299,685.39 26,657.55 26,657.55 416,045.01
Date: 25/05/2024 Time: 14:11:59
Page: 1
The Fovant Badges Society Profit and Loss
From: Month 1, April 2023 To: Month 12, March 2024
Chart of Accounts:
Default Layout of Accounts
| Period Income Donations & Subscriptions 5,692.25 Legacies & Bequests 20,229.60 Investment Income 18,944.51 Gift Aid Tax Reclaim 1,004.29 Memorial Grants Scheme - VAT Reclaim 2,156.24 General Donations 416.14 Drumhead Service 1,096.71 Other Income 830.00 Expenditure Contractors 17,408.75 Misc. Maint. Expenses 236.50 Direct Expenses Advertising & Website 2,098.92 Drumhead Service Expenses 1,988.96 Gross Profit/(Loss): Overheads MIscellaneous 198.44 Combined Insurance Policy 282.44 Postage & Carriage 432.69 Miscellaneous Expenses 268.20 Hire of Hall 24.00 CBA Affiliation Fee 89.00 Management & Admin - Professional Fees 684.29 Net Profit/(Loss): |
50,369.74 17,645.25 4,087.88 28,636.61 1,979.06 26,657.55 |
Year to Date 5,692.25 20,229.60 18,944.51 1,004.29 2,156.24 416.14 1,096.71 830.00 17,408.75 236.50 2,098.92 1,988.96 198.44 282.44 432.69 268.20 24.00 89.00 684.29 |
50,369.74 17,645.25 4,087.88 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28,636.61 1,979.06 |
|||
| 26,657.55 |
Independent Examinerfs Reportto the Trustees of the Fovant Badges Society Registered Charity No. 1045087 On the accounts for the year ended 31st March 2024. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner.- The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility, as the Examiner, to: examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993Act. To follow the prOdureS laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43{7)b) of the 1993 Act and to state whelher particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of the Independent Examiner's statement. My examination was Caled out in accordance with general Diredions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a Teview 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 disdosures In the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees conrning any such matters. The prOdureS undertaken do not provide all the eviden that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and faif view and the report is limited lo those matters set out in the statement below. Independent Examinerfs statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. 1. Which give8 me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordan withthe 1993 Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993Act have not been met; or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should have been drawn in order to enable a proper understanding or the accounts to be reached. Signed Date: Name: Francis Taylor Relevant profession qualifications . Fcr Address: 14The Croft Bishopstone Salisbury SP54DF
Independent Examinerfs Reportto the Trustees of the Fovant Badges Society Registered Charity No. 1045087 On the accounts for the year ended 31st March 2024. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner.- The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility, as the Examiner, to: examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993Act. To follow the prOdureS laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43{7)b) of the 1993 Act and to state whelher particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of the Independent Examiner's statement. My examination was Caled out in accordance with general Diredions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a Teview 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 disdosures In the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees conrning any such matters. The prOdureS undertaken do not provide all the eviden that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and faif view and the report is limited lo those matters set out in the statement below. Independent Examinerfs statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. 1. Which give8 me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordan withthe 1993 Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993Act have not been met; or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should have been drawn in order to enable a proper understanding or the accounts to be reached. Signed Date: Name: Francis Taylor Relevant profession qualifications . Fcr Address: 14The Croft Bishopstone Salisbury SP54DF