2022-03-31-accounts

From 01.04.2021 to 31.03.2022

Charity name: Plymouth Round Table No 246

Charity registration number: 1049150

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	For the benefit of any qualified charity or charities (a qualified charity is any purpose body or object in any part of the world which under the law of England shall be recognised as being exclusively charitable)
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	The main income generating activities for the period are: Santa sleigh collections Held locally, in Plymouth, where we visit communities for collections. and 10km races 10km races both held annually on the first weekend of January and March. Devon Ukraine Support fund Raising monies and hosting a collection centre to distribute goods to Ukraine in a time of crisis.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	Plymouth Round Table is a public benefit entity and, in delivering our services, the Trustees were mind of, and had due regards towards, public benefit, as defined in the guidance issued by the charity commission.

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SORP reference Not applicable Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Not applicable Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment

Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	Our volunteers are the ones who make our charity a success. From the Trustees who set the strategic direction and plan and deliver the support for our beneficiaries, to the organisers and participants of fundraising and awareness events. Despite the disruption caused by COVID-19 pandemic, our volunteers positively contributed to our work, including: Fundraising Organising and running events Every minute of volunteering made a profound difference by contributing objectives, by giving freely of their time, skills, knowledge, expertise and/or experience. Although we are a small charity, we aim to ensure there are no barriers to involvement, so, in some specific circumstances, it may be possible for our Trustees to approve a contribution towards certain expenses incurred in the course of volunteering, such as travelling (at the mileage rate of 45p per mile) or reasonable subsistence. Each case is judged on its merits, needs to be approved in advance and must be supported by receipts and a signed declaration (so that we can provide have been properly appropriated). However, due to the generosity of our amazing volunteers, no claims were made in this period.

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	The main achievements for the charity for the period, were, but not limited to; The charity has been supporting families and individuals with special circumstances and other charities by distributing £3,111 to them. The charity raised £17,832 in a month on the commencement of the Ukraine support fund at the beginning of March 2022. Post March 2022, the monies have been used to pay for all the physical donations received to be transported of beds for a refugee centre, an industrial generator to power vital services in Ukraine and other various items to support the Ukrainian people. The charity hosts the annual January Jaunt and March Hare races, which helps to encourage a healthier community by providing a platform to exercise and compete.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	During this accounting period, we were able to make £3,111 in donations to the community of Plymouth. This is relatively impressive for us, and we are satisfied with this.
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	During the global pandemic we have managed to maintain our income stream through donations and fundraising activities. At the end of the accounting period, we managed to raise £17,832 in respect of the Ukraine support fund. This amount of income, in a short period of time, exceeded our expectations.
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41	Not applicable
Other		Not applicable

Financial Review

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Para 1.21 Despite the constraints of lockdowns
financial position at the end and the global pandemic, the Trustees
of the period
reserves increased during this period by
£21,446 from £9,390 to £30,836 which
are held in the charity bank accounts.
Income was secured from the
generosity of donations and from those
fundraising and events that could be
safely undertaken within the prevailing
restrictions.
The main expenditures were on
donations to other local charities and
individual or families with special
circumstances.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 The charity continues to hold reserves,
policy for holding reserves in line with their governing document, to
stating why they are held donate to the local community of
Plymouth.
In the short term, we aim to distribute all
the restricted monies raised in respect
of the Ukrainian fund to the Ukrainian
people.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Restricted £17,832
Unrestricted - £13,005
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 Not applicable
reserves
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 Not applicable
deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 Upon review and given the healthy
uncertainties about the financial position, the Trustees are
charity continuing as a going confident that there are no uncertainties
concern about the charity continuing as a going
concern
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Donations and fundraising activities sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Not applicable Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted

A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	Potential curtailment of support activities and fundraising activities due to COVID 19 restrictions.
Other		Not applicable

Structure, Governance and Management

trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Trust Deed
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Unincorporated association
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para 1.25	Trustees are by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the Trustees. In selecting individuals for appointment have due regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the unincorporated association

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	Not applicable
structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	Not applicable
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	Not applicable
Other

Reference and Administrative details

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Charity name Plymouth Round Table No 246
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1049150
18 Fullerton Road
Plymouth
PL2 3AX
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Luke Foster
2 Jonathan Trembath
3 Gary Pratt
4 Ashley Smith
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Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

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Description of the assets Not applicable
held in this capacity
Name and objects of the Not applicable
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
Details of arrangements for Not applicable
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
assets
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Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of	Name	Address
adviser
Accountant	Blackwell Bate Limited	Brunel Court, 122 Fore Street, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6JW

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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Declarations

Signed

Signature(s) Full name(s) Jonathan Trembath Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc) Date 20 December 2022

Registered Charity Number - 1049150

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

FOR PLYMOUTH ROUND TABLE NO 246

Registered Charity Number - 1049150

PLYMOUTH ROUND TABLE NO 246 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Unrestricted Funds 2022 £ Receipts Devon Ukraine donations - Running event income 3,997 Santa sleigh collections 2,520 Other income 2,425 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 8,942 Payments Charitable donations 3,111 Running event expenses 1,285 Christmas tree expenses 790 Sundry expenditure 141 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 5,327 Net movement in funds 3,615 Cash funds brought forward Charity current account 7,748 Charity current account (Running) 1,642 9,390 Movement in funds this year 3,615 Cash funds carried forward 13,005	Restricted Funds 2022 £ 17,832 - - - 17,832 - - - - - 17,832 - - - 17,832 17,832	Total 2022 £ - 17,832 3,997 2,520 2,425 - 26,774 3,111 1,285 790 141 5,327 21,447 7,748 1,642 9,390 21,447 30,837	Total 2021 £ - 200 2,915 1,010 4,125 4,765 1,093 - - 5,858 1,732 - 8,587 2,534 11,122 1,732 - 9,390

Registered Charity Number - 1049150

PLYMOUTH ROUND TABLE NO 246 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 MARCH 2022

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2022 2021
£ £ £ £
Cash funds
Charity current account 17,832 7,748
Charity current account (Running) 13,005 1,642
Total Cash Funds 30,837 9,390
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Approved by the Board of Trustees on 19 December 2022

................................................ Jonathan Trembath

(HARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trusteesl members of Plymouth Round Table No 246 On accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022 Charity no lif any) 1049150 Set out on pages 1-3 of financial statements I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity I'the Trust I for the year ended 31 March 2022 Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of Ihe accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'the Act") I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's 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 14515)Ibl of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below ') which gives me cause lo believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordan￿ with section 130 of the Charities Act, or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records", or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts sel out in the Charities (Accounts and Report51 Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a maller considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have CDme across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: 2011212022 Name: Graham Roberts FCA Relevant professional qualification{sl or body (if any}: I ICAEW Address: Brunel Court 122 Fore Street, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6JW IER Oct 2018

Section B Disclosure Only complete If the examiner needs lo highlight material mallers of concern (see CC32. Independent examination of charity aGcounts.' directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. No issues of concern lo disclose. IER OGt 2018