RUSHMOOR
Voluntary Services
Annual Report and
Flnancial Statements
for the year ended 31 Mareh 2024
for
Rushmoor Voluntary Services
R¢gister¢d Company Number: 03238444 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity Number: 1059794

Rushmoor Voluntary Services
Contents of the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
Page
Legal and Administrative Infornlation
Report of the Chair of the Board of Trustees
Report of th¢ Chicf Exccutive Officer
3-10
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner'8 Report
16
Siatem¢nt of Financial Activities
17
Balance Sheet
18
Cash Flow Statement
19
Notes to the Financial Statements
20-33

Rushmoor Voluntary Services
Legal and Administrative Information
Company Registered number
03238444 (England & Wales)
Registered Charity number
1059794
R¢gistered OtTIc¢
Civic Offices
Farnborough Road
Farnborough
Hampshire
GU14 7JU
Email: info@rvs.org.uk
Websits: www.rv8.org.uk
Trustees
Mr A Lloyd- Chair
Mr C Slattcr- Vi¢e-Chair
Mr A Thorp¢- Treasurer
Mrs D Bedford
Mr W Card
Ms A Cooper
Ms J Crossley
Mr G Ghal¢
Mr R Hickn)an
Ms D Keenan
Mr M Wood
Ms B Garrett- resigned 28 February 2024
Mr R Groocock- resigned 26 September 2023
Nominated by Rushmoor Borough Council
Cllr. S Masterson
Chief Executive Otricer
Ms D Bone
Independent Examiner
Paul Chamberlain
Chamberlains Chartered Accountants
Elm House, Tanshire Park
Shacklcford Road
Elstead
Godalming
Surrey
GU8 6LB
Bankers
Royal Bank of Scotland plc
Holt's Branch Farnborough
Waterside Court
Chatham Maritime
Chatham
Kent
ME4 4RT
Thc constitution of the Charity and its Objects are set out in the Report orth¢ Trust¢es.
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Rushmoor Voluntary Services
Report of the Chair of the Board of Trustees for the year ended 31 March 2024
In this, my first y¢ar-¢nd report as Chair, I would f￿StlY like to pay tribute to my predecessor Colin
Slatter for all he achieved throughout his long tenure as Chair. Colin ste¢r¢d th¢ organisation through
some truly challenging times, including the Covid pandemic, always driven by a commitment to, and
focus on, public service and supporting our local community.
I was though, delightcd when Colin kinilly a￿ed to remain a Trustee and take on the role of Vice Chair
and I am enonnously grateful for his advice, support and encouragement throughout the year.
I am very aware of the importance of RVS'S role, working at the heart of our community, supporting
the strong and flourishing voluntary sector, which does so much to protect and support those in socicty
less able to look after themselvcs. I never fail to be amazed and humbled by the variety and extent of
volunteering taking place throughout all sectors and activities across our community- l am pleased and
proud that RVS has continued to play a part in ¢nabling this to happen.
It was, overall, another extremely busy y¢ar for RVS well illustrated by the summary of activitics and
achievements set out in thc Chief Executiv¢ Officer's report, wbich reflects the hard work. dedication
and commitment of our staff, which l and my fellow Trust¢¢s appreciate and value gttatly.
Throughout the year our Team continued to look for funding opportunitics, and we supported M¢mb¢r
groups with funding bids totallillg over £600,000 which led to funding commitments of at least
£324,000!
Th¢ overall economic situation remained challenging throughout the year, with the combination of
continued pressure on public finances/ funding and thc ongoing cost of living pressure8. The Trustee
Board ha8 bcncfited from the skill and experience of our Treasurer. Alan Tho]pc and wc havc
maintsined a prudent approach to our overall financial strategy, This has enabled us to maintain
sufficient reserves to help manage the challenges created by the current economic climate, particularly
within the public sector.
The Trustee Board made thc dccision to set a defi¢it budget for this year which enabled us to maintain
our 8erviccs and to invest time in looking for pot¢ntial additional funding sour¢c8, and wc were pleased
to reach the year end with an overall r¢duction in the dcficit.
The year ahead will inevitably bring additional challenges, a8 Hampshire County Council has embarked
on a Future Services Consultation (SP25), which is highly likely to lead to a reduction, or potentially
the complet¢ withdrawal of funding from some key s¢rvAce areas across our sector.
We arc indebted to Rushmoor Borough Council for their consistcnt support and have equally
appreciated the support received from Hampshirc County Council.
The Trustee Board said farewell, at the end of the year, to Roger Groocock who has served RVS as a
Trustee, Vice Chair and Chair throughout over 20 years, service, for which we are extremely grateful.
We were extrernely sad at the passing in February of Bev Garrett who had been an active trustee for
three years, throughout which she maintained a strong focus on diversity and inequalities. Bev was a
loyal and highly respected colleague.
Finally, I want to place on record my appreciation to my colleagues on the Trust Board for all their hard
work, dedication and commitment.
Andrew Lloyd
Chalr
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Rushmoor Voluntary Services
Report of the Chief Executive Officer for the yeydr ended 31 March 2024
During a year when we experienced ditriculty with r¢cTuiting staff and faced significant funding cuts, I
have been incredibly impressed by what our amazing team hav¢ a¢hi¢ved.
Infrastructure Support to Groups
General requests for support and infonnation can often be re8olv¢d by signposting to resources that wc
have created or identified as suitable for the purpose, ¢.g. guidelin¢s on which organisation structure
might be most appropriate for the new group being set up. When more intensive support is needed, our
Community Development team will work with the groups to support them to develop the skills, find
solutions and assist with the completion of fom]s, bids etc to support the development of the groups.
When necessary, support will be provided to address specific issues on governance, people, funding,
etc.
Durlng 23124:
329 member organisations received regular infomiation and ￿CeSS to resources,
216 groups received direct support,
20 organisations joined as new members,
We supported th¢ development of six new groupslentery)rise8.
Fundlng Support - We frequently share information with our members on the many grant8, trusts and
funds which are available to community groups. This is achieved through our bi-weekly newslcttcrs,
through direct e-mailshots to members, sharing funding bulletins, via access to seawhable databascs,
also via our website.
Durlng 23124:
Wc .8upported 74 groups to completc andlor to submit funding applications,
These bids totalled £614,820.00.
At least £324.000.00 was achieved. Some bids ar¢ still pcnding.
Local Grants- I have been proud to support the distribution of local grants by sitting on the assessment
panels for the Rushmoor Community Lottery and for the Frimley ICS Innovation Grant.
Direct financial support is also provided to local groups via Rushmoor Voluntary Servi¢es Legacy
Grants and the Frank Rust Memorial Grant.
During 23124:
From these fvnds, w¢ provided six grants to local VCSE groups,
Wc invested £3,006 into ￿0Up development.
Voluntary Sector Fora - Members and local stakcholdcrs are invilcd to attcnd our quarterly Voluntary
Scctor Forum (VSF). These sessions provide valuable opportuniti¢s for voluntary/community groups
to come together, share experiences and learn from one another. Presentations are given from a variety
of voluntary and statutory organisations which provide essential inforniation and support. This enablcs
the Rushmoor Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprisc (VCSE) sector to keep abreast of any
changes which might bave an impa¢t on their organisation. tA)cal issues arc discusscd and evcnts
promoted" strong partnerships hav¢ ￿en formed here.
Throughout the year, our agenda was influenc¢d by emerging issues and n¢eds:
Togetherfor our Planet - we focused on supporting the local VCSE sector to green their
organisations and consider how we can work in partnership to improve our rcsponse to climatc change
in Rushmoor.
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Report of the Chief Executive Officer for the year ended 31 March 2024
(continued)
Equalities
Passionate and w¢ll-inforn]ed speakers provided valuable insight into
meaningfully b¢coming 'Disability Confident raised awareness of health inequalities in Rushmoor
and insightful consideration on gender identity.
Measuring Jmpacl - Speakers demonstrated access to valuable resources to organisations were
clearly rethinking the importance of measuring impact, particularly in the present climate.
Inequalities in ot4r Communities - We fed back on work undertaken alongside Hampshirc
County Council, Rushmoor Borough Council and Frimley Integrated Car¢ Board strategically, to reduce
health inequalities and the impact of those inequalities.
Durlng 23124:
Four VSF events werc held
126 Delegates attend¢d
Representing 46 local or8anisation8
Tralnlng - En recognition of the plethora of on-line training available through high quality providers
such as NCVO, we have focussed our training offer on FArst Aid and MIDAS (Minibus Driver
Awar¢ness Scheme). providing in-house access to MIDAS to groups and organisations needing to us¢
minibuses in Rushmoor.
Durlng 23124:
We hosted 31 training events,
Trained 299 individuals, including 73 MIDAS drivers.
Volunteer Recrultment
The increasing demand for volunteers is evidenced by the record number of volunteering opportunities
listed on the Volunt¢¢r North Hants database and record numbers of volunteers signing up.
Durlng 23124:
We increased th¢ number of voluntCCT brokerage opportunitics to 178 by year-end,
These attracted more than 500 enquiries from potential volunteers,
159 volunteers were placed in local organis4ttions, this includes volunteers supporting RVS
services directly This equates to a financial value of £236,919.00! (Based upon a calculation by
the Institute of Volunt¢er Research).
RVS Responders- In addition to the traditional brokerage approach to volunteering, we have continued
to be supported by our fabulous tcam of RVS Responders. Th¢ tcam havc not only supported RVS
activities, they are also in demand from our member organisation8 and have supported various events.
The 'bitesize' opportunities have ranged from Rushmoor Borough Council town centre ev¢nt marshals,
support for Remembrance Sunday events and drivers for the very l*ucc¢ssful community Christmas
Lunch, plus Rotary events including Music in the Park, Donkey Derby and the Christmas floats.
The RVS Responder team remain connected with cach other through our 'Thrive Together, programme
which provided opportunities for training and social ¢ngagcmcnt.
Durlng 23124:
We maintained a team of approximately 122 Responders,
The team fulfilled 173 rcquests for bite-siz¢ volunteering.
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Bloomlng Marvellous - Volunteers living with mental ill h¢alth, hav¢ been supported throughout the
year to undertakc gardening projects both at the group's base and within the community. The team
really enjoyed taking part in the Victoria Day pardde in June 2023 and their Red Barrows display
received a wonderful response from the crowd.
Having entered the South and South-East in Bloom (S&SEiB) and the Rushmoor Community in Bloom
competitions, the team were delighted to be awarded a plethora of awards. giving credit to the hard
work of the staff and volunteers who work tirelessly in all weathers.
We are very grateful to the Broadhurst Welcome Trust for their on-going financial support
Durlng the project year of July 2023 to June 2024:
Eighteen individuals living with mental ill h¢alth were supported to volunteer,
Th¢ team tidied 32 individual gardens for elderly or infinn residents,
The volunteers contributed 877 hours to gardening in our community,
This equates to a value of £17,540 of volunt¢ering hours (costed at £20 p/h as TNL Heritsge
Lottery guidance).
Youth Volunteerlng- RVS are working in collaboration with Frimley ICS to deliver The Smile Project
under the Core 20 Strategy. The project aim is to improve thc oral health and wellbeing knowlcdge of
primary agc children living in Rushmoor areas affected by hcalth inequalities. We rccruitcd yOUDg
volunteer Ambassadors from Wavell School, Farnborough Technical College and Farnborough 6th
fom]. Wc also recruited volunteer Mentors with experience in dcntisty andlor working with young
people.
We are on a tight timeline, aiming to delivcr key health messaging to primary aged childr¢n in June/July
2024. Interactive training was undertaken ahead of the delivery which will takc place in schools,
unifornied groups and community cv¢nts across thc summcr. We anticipate that this work WAII prcparc
us for future collaboratjons, particularly to support the VCSE sector to work cffcctively with the NHS.
Volunteers, Week and Month of Communlty - We created daily social media posts to celebrate a
different volunteer every day throughout Junc. All the posts can be found here:
https:/lwww.rvs.org.uk/rushmoor-voluntcer-recognition-awards-20231i-love-volunteering/
As part of Volunteers, Week, we held the Rushmoor Volunteer Recognition Awards ceremony in June
2023. This was the first time that the awards had been held since the pandemic. It was a wonderful
evening celebrating achievements and recognising the difference the volunteers make to our
community. The West End Ccntrc Community Choir entertained us whil.st our volunteer photographcr
capturcd mcmories of the event -
https:Ilwww.rvs.org.uklrushmoor-volunteer-recognition-awards-20231
In 2023:
We celebrated the achievements of 42 volunt¢ers, specifically nominated.
Volunteer Fair - We organised a Voluntecring Fair in Kingsmead in September 2023. the firsl since
the pandemic. Eighteen organisation.8 att¢ndcd ranging from national charitics such as Guide Dogs,
Royal British Legion and Citizcns Advice through to Hampshire-wide organisations such as Home-
Start Hampshire, Innovation Volunteers and Hampshirc Hcalthy Familics (Barnardo's) tI￿ough to
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smaller Rushmoor organisations such as th¢ Rowhill Nature Reserve Society, Rushmoor Repair Café
and Hart & R￿hM00r Young Carers.
The promotional posts and materials were translated to reach out to our Ukrainian residents in
Rushmoor. Approximately 80 people connected with the stall holders, also there was some extrem¢ly
valuable networking between the voluntary organisationti.
Communlty Development
Rushmoor Repalr Café - Rushmoor Voluntary Services were Commissioned by Rushmoor Borough
Council to incubate the project until our exit strategy was expertly cxecut¢d at the end of September.
l-he application for CIO status was approved, giving the group charffitable status and a clear framework
for governance of the organisation. We were proud to celebrate its transition to becoming a member
organisation, which offers access to RVS support in th¢ longer tenn, should they need it.
Untll September 2023* we supported the Rushmoor Repalr Café to:
Register 200 customers,
Complete 174 repairs.
Ru8hmoor Communlty in Bloom - Funded by Rushmoor Borough Council, th¢ inaugural Rushrnoor
Community in Bloom (RCIB) focussed on four categorics under the theme of Wild About Gardening.
The project was delivered following environmentally friendly principles and was supported by teams
of volunteer co-ordinators and judges.
The competition culminated in an Awards Evening at th¢ West End Centre in September. With morc
than 40 invited guests, the evening celebrated the achievements of our priz¢ winners. with the
pr¢8enlation of certificates and vouchers.
38 entries were received and &88es8cd by the volunteer judges in 2023.
Green Soclal Pre8crlblng - We recognise that many new developments that are taking place in health
and social carc have seen a welcome rise in prevention initiatives with a link to nature, RVS
acknowledge that Social Prescribing has emerged &8 a Crucial m¢thod of linking patients back into their
omrnunities.
Funding 8￿ured to develop Blooming Minds, a ten-week gr¢cn social prescribing programme, for
people living with poor mental health or wcllbeing. A new Community Support Worker was appointed,
to support the exiyting Blooming Marvellous offer and facilitate the d¢velopment of Blooming Minds.
The green social prescribing programme will offer another referral pathway to and from Blooming
Marvellous, serve as a conduit for new and existing supported voluntcers. We arc CU￿entlY working
with partners to develop appropriate green spaces and to further referral pathways.
Rushmoor Green Communlty - Our new Community Support Workcr also undertook the necessary
networking to develop a Community Garden Forum, connecting the increasing number of gardens
across tbe borough. The fonun now exists to share knowledge, experience and resources. Our future
ambition is to support and encourage the gardens to also accept social pr¢scribing Tcfcrrals.
Durlng 23124:
17 groups joilled Rushmoor Green Community,
3 meetings of the forum have occurred.
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(continued)
Frlmley Integrated Care System (ICS) - Rushmoor Voluntary Services continues to be involved in
the trAtegrated Care Partnership (ICP) which brings togeth¢r organisations, professionals and elected
representatives who hold thc responsibility for the development of Frimley Health and Care Strategy.
The ICP not only ¢r¢ates the conditions for this broad range of partners to examine and tackle the wider
deterniinants of health and wellbeing for residents, but also for promoting effective partnership working
with the voluntary sector.
Funding has recently been established to 8UPPOrt the d¢velopm¢nt of a Frimley VCSE Alliance to be a
strategic system-wide group that can shape to improve services. We will continue to represent the sector
on the development of the Alliance and as a conduit of infornlation.
We have worked Closely with the team in North East Hants and Farnham Place to explore opportunities
to reduce health inequalities in our area.
Communlty Engagement
We have continued to play a key role in promoting and co-ordinating ¢o-op¢ration in bringing key
partners together to deliver community initiatives. Working with voluntary organisations, local
authorities and statutory bodies, we are able to harness local investment and achieve community action.
Community Response - RVS uses our widc-ranging presence and connections amongst local, county
and national networks to ensure the voice of the VCSE sector is represented at a strategic level and our
members, voices are also heard. This was evidenced by the responses subinittcd to Hampshire County
Council in thc two rounds of their Future Services Consultation. After consultation with members.
passengers and Rushmoor, Hart & Hampshire Councillors we submitted a seven page response on
bchalf of the organisation.
This followed a campaign to raisc the awareness of the Consultation to our member organisations. Two
workshops were delivered to give VCSE organisations an opportunity to explore, share and discuss how
the 13 proposals included in the Consultation would impact on the organisations and their
clientslmembers. W¢ discussed the hidden impacts, identified unintended conscquences and explored
alternative solutions which the w)ups fed back to HCC via the consultation.
We continue to work closely with colleagues at Rushmoor Borough Council and appreciate their valued
support through core funding for the organisation. Our Community Development team maintain
frcquent contact with the Community and Partnerships team to share inforniation and maintain effcctivc
partnership working.
We remain an active partner and representative on Rushmoor Borough Council's Supporting
Communities group. The group - and strategy - aims to tackle deprivation and inequalities across
Rushmoor.
Rushmoor Llnk - This is a great example of collaboration. With funding and design support from
Rushmoor Borough Council, technical input from colleagues at Hart Voluntary Action and the research
from our own volunteer Directory D¢te¢tives, the Rushmoor Link community directory was crcated
and launchcd in March 2024 - www.rushmoorlink.org
The directory PTovides acccss to local inforniation about activities, groups and community services.
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Between January and March 2024:
384 groups and activities were listed in the directory.
2,165 visits were made to the directory,
10,226 pag¢ views w¢re made on Rushmoor Link,
By 416 unique users,
King's Coronatlon
We created a newsletter containing all the local events and activities associated with the King'8
Coronation in May. This proved very popular as it was the only resource in the local arca so was shared
widely on social media within the local community. This included opportunities for single people to
com¢ together to share the momentous occasion.
Supportlng Independenee
RVS remain connected in our local community through the provision of direct services to support those
in our community who require assistance. Whilst some services are well established, RVS continuc8 to
identify need and respond to gaps in community provision.
Communlty TrAnsport - Rushmoor Dia]-a-Ride and Fleet Link are now known as Rushmoor and
Fleet Connect under the Hampshire County Council re-brand. The buses look smart and distinctive with
the new branding which has had a positive impact for awareness and number of passengers registering
to use the services.
We are very grateful to Hampshire CouT)ty Council who were able to s¢cure Government funding which
has supported the continuation of the valuable passenger services during 23124. Specifically, in
supporting some unexpected expenditure for vehicle maintenance.
Unfortunately, as part of the SP25 Future Services consultation announced in June 2023, all funding
from Community Transport could be removed from April 2025. In January 2024, RVS hosted
Hampshire County Council who met with a rcpresentation of our Rushmoor, Fleet and Yatel¢y
passengers to hear feedback and concerns. We supported the passengers to feedback to the consultation
and ensured all individual responses were r¢cexved in time.
Dvrlng 23124:
858 passengers were registered to book local transport,
208 signed up during the year,
An average of 791 journeys were made every month,
Our minibuses were hired for 576 community outings, day trips and holidays.
Home Help - Our Home Help service has continued to provide essential support in the bid to rcmain
independent and living at home. Clients have benefitted from an increasing number of hours of
assistance with shopping and housework. Our team of 21 Hom¢ Helps havc also provid¢d a smiling
facc and a friendly chat for residents. This increase is in spite of the need to relu¢tantly increase our
charges to the resid¢nts, and we are pleased that the incr¢ase did not havc a detrimental cffcct on our
service levels, which is testament to how valuablc and professional th¢ s¢rvArc ib.
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Durlng 23124:
Home Helps d¢liver¢d 8,545 hours of domestic support, up from 8,264 in 22/23.
56 new clients registered with us.
212 Clients were supported in total.
Soc121 Incluslon
The weekly telephone calls and visits remain th¢ core activity of our team of 24
volunteers. Following a succcssful coffee trip to the Fab café (Farnborough library) in April 2023
however, we have made a couple of trips out to Beaumont Village in Aldcrsbot who are keen to receive
visits from our residents. Additionally, some r¢sidents enjoyed a cream t¢a in June 2023 so we plan to
arrange further trips.
Onc Buddy fcd back- '1 visited Mrs X in Jan to discuss our service and arranged short walk to the local
shops for some ￿OCerIeS. W¢ also discussed attending the Silvers Club at Th¢ Vine centr¢ in Aldershot,
to which I accompanied the resident using Rushmoor Connect. She thoroughly enjoyed this trip and has
since att¢nded on her own. We received the following message of ihankb.:
'I must thank you for all your help and encouragem¢nt. It has madc a big diff¢r¢n¢e in my life going to
The Vine Centre and th¢ Connect minibus has really helped me put my life back together,.
During 23/24..
24 volunteer buddies and befrienders actively supportcd residents,
18 residents benefited from volunteer friendship,
362 weekly telephone contacts were mad¢ by Befrienders,
445 weekly visits from or outings with Buddies.
Farnborough Lunch Club: Originally under the auspices of Age Concern Farnborough, this group
took the decision to close in December 2023. due to rnnning costs and lack of trustees to take the group
forward. Rushmoor Voluntary Seryic¢s agreed to r¢-open the group (subject to funding), as part of our
Social Inclusion project. The first week back was 16th February 2024. The original members were
very pleased to be back with their friends. Wc would like to thank the RVS Trustees and Responder
Volunteers who helped to get this group up and rutming again.
Wellbelng Walks
In partnership with Public Health (Hampshire County Council), Rushmoor
Voluntary Services were commissioned to provide Wellbeing Walks to increase activity for those who,
for health or social reasons, are fairly inactive. Thi5 project was scvercly aff¢cted by the wet weather
experienced for almost six months and numbers were mu¢h lower than we hoped initially.
programme of walks of one to two mil¢s were established across Farnborough and Aldershot. The most
successful walk is the Thursday Southwood group who have fornied into a social group and stay on for
coffee and a chat. Our team of friendly and trained volunteer Walk Leaders ensure that everyone is
included, regardless of speed and fitness levels. Early in 2024, we relaunched as Wellbeing Walks and
the project is now extremely successful. Our thanks to Public Health and also Rushmoor Borough
Council for their support during the early days.
Durlng 23124:
50 walks W¢￿ facilitated,
l O voluntceTS wcrc traincd as Walk Leaders,
Over 300 people enjoyed the organised walks.
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Hampshire Htv Support - In ihe penultimate year of our sub-contract arrangement, we are working
with TVPS to explore opportunities to maintain support in one of highest areas of HIV diagnosis in
Hampshire. In recogmition of ihis, Aldershot Primary Care T￿￿( ran a local campaign for HIV Testing
Week in response to the number of older people being diagnose, late, with HIV. The takc-up of HIV
and sexual health testing was small but the response to the social media posts was encouraging. This
pilot is being used to roll out a wider campaign.
Sanctuary Seekers - We have worked alongside statutory and community groups to support new
p¢opl¢ into Rushmoor. Specifically, we supported a family 'fun day, in the summer which was attended
by a number of Ukrainian families. We also assisted RBC in the planning and delivery of a Ukrainian
Indep¢ndence Day celebTation in August which was very well attended.
A new support network has been developed to support the residents at Potters hotel. This multi agency
network has supported families to engage in local activities and volunt¢¢ring.
With many organisations and services concemed about the impact of the loss of further funding,
particularly from Hampshire County Council, it has been another year of uncertainty, with more
uncertainty ahead. At the close of the financial year, Rushmoor Voluntary Services are facing not only
thc loss of the Infrastructure Grant (our core grant from Hampshire County Council) but also the total
de-oommissxoning of all Community Transport service contracts as a result of the Futurc Services
Consultation.
Rushmoor Voluntary Services recognise Hampshire County Council's need to make savings. However,
the need to cut funding doesn't remove the need for the support services delivered by ststutory and
community organisations. Not only, would thts impact on us and member organisations, but we know
that the proposed cuts will result in only the most vulnerable people being supported in future. Residents
with substantial or even a moderate need won't be eligible or be able to access services. Implementing
the proposed cuts will move us from implementing forward-thinking prevention strategies to imposing
crisis management. W¢ hope that this will be recognised when th¢ proposals considered.
Donna Bone
Chlef Executlve
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Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 March 2024
The Trust¢¢s, who arc also Directors of the Charity for the purposetri of the Companies Act 2006. present
their report with the financial stat¢rn¢nts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Publlc Beneflt Statement
The Trustees have referred to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when
reviewing aims and objectives and in planning future activities. In particular, the Trustees consider how
planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set. In the Trustees, opinion, the
activities of the charity benefit the wider community through the support provided to other charities in
Rushn)oor and benefit a substantial number of individuals through services such as Home Help and on-
demand bus services. In addition, thc charity has made substantial contributions to setting up new
chariti¢s to serve the citizens of Rushmoor. The Trustees are therefore satisfied that the charity fully
mcets the "Public Benefit" requirements of the Charity Commission.
Th¢ fmancial statements Comply with current statutory r¢quirement8. th¢ governing document and the
provisions of A¢¢ounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable
to charities preparing their accounts in accordanc¢ with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in
the UK and RepubliG of Ireland {FRS 102) (effcctive l January 2015),
Company Status
Rushmoor Voluntary Services ("thc Charity"), a company limited by guarantee, is registered An England
&Walcs (No. 03238444) and operates from its registered office at The Civic Offices, Farnborough
Road, Famborough, GU14 7JU. It is established for charitable purposes. by a Memorandum of
Asbociation dated 16th August 1996 and registered as a Charity (No. 1059794) by the Charity
Commissioners. Under Section 60 of th¢ Companies Act 2006. the Charity has been exempted from
having to use ihe word ' Limited, in its name. The Charity is also r¢rogni8ed by HM Revenue & Customs
as a charity for tsx purposes. Thi8 means that it 18 able to take advantage of charitable tsx relief on
donations from individuals.
Objects
The Charity's Objects are:
(l) To promote any charitable purpose8 for ihe benefit of the community in the area of the
administrative authorities comprising th¢ hi8toric county of Hampshire (including Portsmouth and
Southampton) and in particular the local government district and Borough of Rushmoor and, if the
directors of the Charity (hereinafter called "the Trustees") shall so dccidc, in any of the
administrative authorities immediately adjoining, whether in Hampshire or Surrey (hereinafter
together called "the area of benefit") and in particular the advancement of education, the protection
of health and the relief ofpovcrty, distress and sickncss.
(2) To promote and organi8e cfroperation in the achlevement of the above pury)os¢s and to that end to
bring together represcntativcs of the voluntary organisations operating within the local government
district and Borough of Rushmoor and relevant statutory authorities cngagcd in the furtherance of
th¢ above putposes.
(3) To be so constituted and adminiskred that it is at no time (for the purposes of the Local
Government and Housing Act 1989) undcr the control or subject to the influencc of a local
authority.
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Rushmoor Voluntary Services
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
Mission
Ln partnership with the voluntary, statutory and business sectors, to enable all the people of Rth8hmoor
to play a full and ￿tive part in the life of the local community.
Principal Activities
The principal activities remain those of a council of voluntary service (CVS) centred on the Borough
of Rushmoor, These activities are detailed in the report by the Chief Executive.
Servlce Agreements and Contracts
The following agreements which provide funds for the Charity's core and transport activities existed
during the course of the year or are being negotiated:
Core CVS Functions
Rushmoor Borough Council and Community
First weSsex￿aMpShlre County Council
Hampshire County Council
Hampshirc County Council
Hampshire County Council
Rushmoor Connect
Fleet Connect
Connect Minibus Hire
Th¢ following agr¢em¢nts provide or have provided funds for other activities..
Blooming Marvelloub
HIV advice and assistance
Green Social Prescribing
Broadhurst Welcome Home Community Ltd
Positive Action Hampshire
Hants CC Get Going Again Fund
Organlsatlon
The governance structure is made up of a Board of Trustec.8 of up to 12 members and th¢ following
sub-committees: Remuneration Committee, Legacy Grants Committcc. The sub-committees are based
on delegated decision-making powers banded down by the main Board.
Board members are drawn from the local community and have a variety of skills and experience
including Accounting and Finance, Inforn]ation Technology, Education, Human Rcsourccs, Disability
and Social Welfare. The Chief Executive is not a Director but a p¢rnianent non-voling mcmber of the
Board. The Board currently meets every two months. Cllr. S Masterson was nominated to the Board by
Rushmoor Borough Council but is not a Trustcc of thc Charity.
Electlon of Trustees
The Trustccs are clcctcd by the members of the Charity in accordance with the Articles of Association.
Rushmoor Borough Council is entitled to nominate a representative. All new Trustees are giv¢n
induction training which includes learning about the background, ethos day to day activities of the
Charity as well as outlining their responsibilities.
Investment Powers and Pollcy
Under the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Charity has the power to make any investment
which the Trustecs se¢ fit. Th¢ curr¢nt policy is to invest up to 500/0 of core funds in a range of
investment funds, and the remaining 500/0 in deposit accounts of varying maturities with several
different banks.
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Rushmoor Voluntary Servlces
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
Rlsk Management
As required by the Charity Commission, the Trustees regularly undertake reviews of the significant
risks to ensure the appropriate mitigation policies exist. A fornial Risk Management document 18
reviewed annually and approved by the Board.
The key risk to th¢ Charity has been identified as the inability to sustain or replace current gry}￿t funding
from local authorities. In the event that funding will not be forthcoming in the future, designated
reserves have been set aside to allow thc Charity to continue for a limited period to enable it to find
additional funding and to provide for slaff redundancy costs. A number of lower priority risks have
been identified and procedures have b¢en implemented which minimise all identified risks. Th¢
TTUStees also keep under review the prospect of havin8 to relocate lo short-tem accommodation in the
event of evacuation of their premises due to fire or any other unforeseen disaster.
Flnanclal Revlew
In thc opinion of the Trustees the resources of the Charity are sufficient for it to continue to operate.
Their policy rcgarding r¢s¢rv¢s is sct out below, and in the notes to the accounts,
The Charity sometimes makes funding applications on behalf of members and other local voluntary
organisations. These funds are dislributed when received. In addition, on application from other
organisations, such as Citizcns Advice Rushmoor, the Charity will mak¢ one-off grants to hclp
individuals in Rushmoor. Thc charity does not accept direct applications from individuals.
The Charity's principal sources of funds are local authority contracts and grants from variou8 bodies.
including local authorities. The Charity also generates a considerable amount of income from its Home
Hclp and Community Transport activities.
For the year ended 31 March 2024 the Charity recorded a deficit of £44,590 before investment gains of
£8,715. Thi8 ¢ompares to a deficit of £32,220 before investment loss¢8 of £3.587 for the year ended 31
March 2023.
Unrestricted Income fell substantially below Exp¢nditure by £35,417. We have suffered from the
overall finan¢ial ¢limate, with local councils as well as individuals feeling the effects of high inflation
levels. We also recorded a defjcit on Restricted Funds, but at a significantly lower level of £9,173. We
continue to b¢ grateful for the support we have received from Hampshire County Council, Rushmoor
Borough CounciR, and a number of other organisations.
In spite of these losses, the financial position of the charity remains healthy, with total reserves of
£497,677 and net curr¢nt assets of £304.817.
Reserves
GeThcral Rescrves are held to provide cover for unexpected changes in income and expenditurc (not
already provided for in Designalcd Reserves) to allow us time to adjust our cost base and continue
activitics. As at 31 March 2024 they stood at £133,289, and amount to approximately 2.5 months. total
expenditure. The Trust¢es consider that this is rcasonable.
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Rushmoor Voluntary Services
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
Futures Plans
Whilst such a significant proportion of our ￿ant and contract income remains uncertain p¢nding the
outcome of Hampshire County Council's Future Serviccs Consultation, it is difficult to set out a clear
vi8ion. Until this is r¢solv¢d it is difficult for us to plan ahead with any confidence, but w¢ are already
cxploring possible alternative sourccs of income. We intend to remain agile and to proactively seek
opportunities to ensure sustainability for the organisation and for our support to our community.
Performance and Review
Key perforn]anc¢ inforn)ation concerning the activitics of the charity 18 reported to the Chief Executive
on a rnonthly ba.sis and reported to the Chairnian and Trustees in fornial meetings held every two months.
As outlined in the Chief Exccutive's Report, th¢ Charity has pcrfomied well against our key objectives
and activities.
Staff
The Trust¢¢s would like to thank the staff team for all of their contributions to the management of
servAces and the day-to-day running of the Charity's activiti¢s.
StAtemenl of the Respon$lbllltles of the Board of Trnstees
The Trustees are responsible for prepaTing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial statements in
accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom
Generally Accepted Accounting Praclice).
Company Law requires the Trustees tv prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give
true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable Company and of ihe incoming resources and
application of resources, including the income and expenditur¢, of the charitable Company for that
period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trust¢¢s are required to.,
Select suitabl¢ accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
Makc judgements and cstimat¢s that are rcasonable and prudent.
State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed; Subject to any material
departure disclosed and explained in the financial statements:
Prepare financial statements on a going-concern basis unless it is appropriate to assume the
Charity will not continue to operate.
In addition to complying with companics, legislation, the Trustees are also requir¢d to have regard to
the Statement of Recommended Ptactice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (Revised 2015) (the
SORP), published by the Charity Commissioners for England and Wales and are required to follow that
statement insofar as compliance does not contradict any requirement of the Companies Act 2006.
The Trust¢es are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial
statements comply with the SORP and the Companies Act 2006. They hav¢ a general responsibility for
taking reasonable steps to safeguard the assets of the Charity and to prevent and detect fraud and other
irregularities. The Trust¢¢s ar¢ also wsponsible for ensuring that the assets ar¢ properly applied in
accordance with Charity Law.
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Rushmoor Voluntary Services
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
Statement of disclosure of information to the Independent Examlners
All directors of the Company who held o￿l¢e at th¢ date of approval of these Financial Statcmcnts, as
set out bclow, each confinn so far as they ar¢ aware, that..
Thcrc is no relevant inforn￿tIon of which the company's ind¢pend¢nt examiners are unaware.
They have taken all the steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make
themselves aware of any r¢l¢vant inforniation and to establish that the company's independent
examiners are aware of that inforniation.
Small Company Provlslons
This report has been prepared tn accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the
small companies, exemption.
The Report of the Trustees was approved by order of the Board of Trustees as the Company dii'ectors,
on
.IA*A•*tre z4)+and signed on the Board's behalf by:
Andrew Lloyd
ChAlrman
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Rushmoor Voluntary Services
I report to the charity's Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the period
ended 31 March 2024.
Respectlve responslbllltle8 of Trustees and Examiner
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with thc
requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('tthe Act").
l report in respecl of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the
2011 Act and in canying out my examination. I have followed all the applicable Directions given by
the Charity Commtssion under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Basls of Independent ExAmlner's Report
l am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered
Accountants in England and Wales.
Independent Examlner's Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirni that no material matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination which give me cause to bclicvc that in, any material respect:
the accounting records were not kept in accordance 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 th¢ form and content
of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulalions 2008 other than any
requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered us
part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other Matte￿ in connection with the examination to which
ttention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
l'eached.
pJ(L]
qt4J)a 7o>k
Paul Chamberlain
Chamberlains Chartered Accountants
Elin Hou.4¢, Tan.8hire Park
Shacklcford Road, Elstcad
Godalming, GU8 6LB
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Rushmoor Voluntary Servlees
Statement of Flnancial Activities
for the year ended 31 March 2024
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Restrlcted
funds
Unrestrlcted
funds
Notes
Income from:
Donations, Gifts and
legacies
Charitable activities
2,034
180
2,214
6,286
361.347
226,090
11,021
587,437
11,021
572,197
5,074
Invcstmcnt income
Total
363,381
237,291
600,672
583,557
Expendlture on:
Raising fvnds
Charitable activities
(372,554)
(272,708)
(645,262)
(615,777)
Net expendlture for the
year
(9,173)
(35,417)
8,715
(44,590)
8,715
(32,220)
(3,587)
Net gains/(losses/ on
investments
Transfers b¢twe¢n Fund8
1,559
(1,559)
Other recognised
gainsl(losses)
Net Movement on Fund$
{7,614)
(28,261)
(35,875)
{35,807)
Reconclllatlon of funds
Total funds brought
forward
153,579
379,973
533,552
569,359
Total funds carrled
forward
15
145,965
351,712
497,677
533,552
There are no unrecogntsed gains and losses other than those shown in the Statement of Financial
Activities.
All of the above amounts relate to continuing activities.
The notes forn] part of these financial statements.
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Rushmoor Voluntary Services
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Investments
65,378
127,482
82,965
164,202
12
Total fixed assets
192,860
247,167
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
13
122,841
336,659
113,351
326,071
Total current assets
459,500
439,422
Credltor8: Amounts falling due within one year
et current assets
14
(154,683)
(153,037)
304,817
497,677
286,385
533,552
Total a8sets less current Ilabilities and Net assets
Funds of the Charlty
Restricted funds
15
145,965
153,579
Unrestrlcted funds
Dcsignated reserves
Othcr reserves
218,423
133,289
222,C)57
157,316
Total fund8
497,677
533,552
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act
2006 for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year
ended 31 March 2024 in accordancc with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
Thc t￿SteeS acknowledge their responsibilitics for
(a) Ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386
and 387 of the Companies Act 2006, and
(b) Pr¢paring financial statcments which give a true and fair vi¢w of the slatc of affairs of the
charitable company a8 at the end of cach financial ycar and of its surplu,% or d¢ficit for cach
financial year in accordance with the requir¢ments of Scctions 394 and 395 and which
othcrwisc comply with the requirements of thc Companies Act 2006 relating to financial
statements, so far a5 applicable to the charitsblc company.
These financial statements have b¢¢n prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to
charitable companies subject to the small compani¢s rcgimc.
The financial statements were approvcd by tlie Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on
9-t)a 7G"Z¢*
and were signed on it5 behalf by:
JaL
Andrew Lloyd - Chalrman
The notes fonn part of these financial statements.
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Rushmoor Voluntary Services
Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Note8
CAsh tlow from operating activitles
22
(47,835)
(25,414)
Cash flow frorn InvestSng actlvltles
Proc¢eds from sale of fixed assets
Purchase of tangible assets
Proceeds from disposal of investments
Intcrest received
3,JOO
(1,133)
45,435
11,021
11
12
(84,243)
20,812
4,608
466
Dividends received
Net ¢ash from inve8tin8 activities
58,423
(58,357)
Net Increasel(decrease) In CA$h And cash
equivalents
10,588
(83,771)
Cash and cash equivalcnts at the beginning of
thc year
Cash and cash equlvalents at the end of the
year
326,071
409,842
336,659
326,071
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Rushmoor Voluntary Servlces
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
Accountlng Pollcles
The significant accounting policics applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set
out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented.
Basis ofprepuring the Flndnclal Skalemen¢s
Th¢ financial statements have becn prepared under the historical cost convention modified to
include inV￿tmentS at fair value.
Rushmoor Voluntary Services meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
The financial statements of the charitable company have been prepared in accordance with the
Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charitics: Statement of Recommended
Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effcctive l January 2019).,
Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006.
Golng concern
Despite the financial losses incurred over the past year and uncertainties over existlng grant funding
a￿angeMentS continuing in future ycars. Rushmoor Voluntary Services remains committed to its
objectives of supporting. promoting and sustaining the charity sector in the Borough of Rushmoor.
The Management and Trustees continue to explore new revenue streams, fundraising initiativ¢s and
cost reduction measures.
The Trustees believe that, with the continued support of our donors, partners, and voluntecrs, the
Charity has sufficient resources to continue its operations for the foreseeablc future. The Charity
will Continuc to seek additional funding and managc its fjnances prudently. Thcrefore, Ihe Trustecs
have a reasonable expectation that the Charity will continue as a going conc¢rn, fulfilling its
objectives and serving its bcneficiaries.
Fund accountlng
General Funds are unrestricted funds which are available for us¢ at the discretion of the Trustees in
rtherance of the general objectives of the Charity, and which have not been designated for any
other purposes.
Designated Funds (See note 17) comprise uttrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees
for particular purposes, The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the
financial statements
Restricted Funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed
by donors OT which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and
administering such funds are charged against the speciftc fund. The aim and use of each restricted
fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Investment income and gains are allocated to the appropriate fund.
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Rushmoor Voluntary Servlces
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 Mareh 2024
Accounting Polieies (continued)
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the Statcmcnt of Financial Activities when th¢ charity is
legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable certainty.
For lega¢i¢s, entitlement for this purpose is the earlier of the Charity being notified of an impending
distribution or the legacy being received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Donations in Kind are recognised on receipt and valued
at estimated market value.
Contract income is recognised in the period to which it relates.
Grants received are recognised on r¢ceipt, except wh¢re the grant is for a specific purpos¢ and is to
be applied to cxpenditure covering mor¢ than one fmancial period. In such cases the ￿nt is
accounted for in line with the expenditure.
Resources oYpeAded
Exp¢nditur¢ is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified undcr headings that
aggregate all costs related to each category, on a project-by-project basis. Where costs cannot be
directly attributed to particular projccts. they have been allocated to activlties on a basis consistent
with the use of the resources.
As the Charity is not registered for Value Added Tax (VAT), the irrccoverable amount is included
with the relevant cost of the goods or services purchascd
GovernanLe costs include all items of expenditure relating tv the running of the Charity. They
comprise filing and registration fees, Independent Examination fees, and costs of preparing the
annual accounts and holding the Annual General Meeting.
TangibIef￿ed assets
D¢pr¢¢iation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over Ats
estimated useful lif¢.
Computers
Office equipment
Motor vehicles
Right of use assets
33.330/0 p.a. straight lin¢ basis
20ts/0 p.a. straight linc basis
20% p.a. straight line basis
Equally ovcr the lease or liccnee tenn
Inveslments
Investments are stated at market value at the balance sheet date. The Statement of Financtal
Activities includes the net unrealisd gain or loss arising on revaluation.
Debtors
Trade debtors are recogntsed at the settlement amount due after any trade discount off¢red.
Pr¢paym¢nts are valucd at the amount prepaid.
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Rushmoor Voluntary Services
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
Accoundng Policies (eontknued)
Cash al bank
Thi.s includes cash and fixed tern] deposit accounts with maturlties up to tw¢lv¢ months.
Credilors andprovisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised when th¢ entity has a present obligation resulting from a
past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to
settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally
recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any discounts due.
Penslon costs and otherpost-retire￿ertl benefits
All employees are eligible to join the Charity's pension schem¢, which is a money purchase defined
contribution schem¢ complying with the Pensions Act 1995, Contribution8 to this scheme are
Charged to the Statement of Financial A¢tiviti¢s as they are incu￿ed.
Operating leases
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit and10gs on a straight line basis over the
pcriod of the lease.
T{￿a￿On
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Income from donAtlons* glfts and lega¢les
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Restrleted
funds
Unregtrleted
funds
Donations, Gifts and
legacies
2,034
180
2,214
6,286
2,034
180
2,214
6,286
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Rushn]oor Voluntary Servlces
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
Income from charltable actlvities
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Restricted
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Grants
Rushmoor Borough Council
Hampshire County Council
Broadhurst Welcome Home
Community
Hart District Counci
Hants & Iow Community
Fund
NAVCA
102,737
70,121
11,006
4,200
113,743
74,321
118,855
15,502
21,174
21,174
19,493
5,000
1,000
10,000
900
2,852
3,000
37,000
Unity for Finance
NHS Charities Partnership
Frimley CCG
Communities First
25,773
25,773
Farnborough Aijport
Grainger plc
Kebur Garden Materials
Rushmoor Repair Café
1.000
200
1,000
200
50
450
50
450
221,505
15,206
236,711
213,602
Local Authorlty Contracts
Hants CC Transport Services
109,643
24,749
134,392
160,168
Mlnlbus Income
20,451
9,748
43,477
63,928
9.899
142,507
54,708
15,735
127,984
Office & Tralnlng Services
RVS Home Help Servlce
142,507
361,347
226,090
587,437
572,197
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Rushmoor Voluntary Servlces
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
Income from Investments
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Restrlcted
funds
Unrestrficted
funds
Bank interest receivable
11,021
11,021
4,608
Income from UK listed
inv¢stmcnts
466
11,021
11,021
5,074
Income by actlvffity
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Restrlcted
funds
Unrestrficted
funds
Core fimctions
21,851
21,851
137,609
18,500
113,217
6,949
132,984
220,579
21,070
23,992
45,609
657
cvs
137,609
Covid-19
Homc Help
Transport
Social Inclusion
142,507
72,933
142,507
203,027
41,628
40,100
13,950
130,094
41,628
40,100
13,950
Blooming Marvellou8
Projects
Charity Funds
363,381
237,291
600,672
583,557
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Rushmoor Voluntary Services
Notes to the Finaneial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
Expenditure on eharltable 8Ctlvltles
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Restrlcted
funds
Unrestrlcted
fund5
Core functions
cvs
Covid-19
HIV in Hampshire
Homc Help
Transport
Social Inclusion
50,649
50,649
124,993
40,258
109,319
7,011
24,844
150,843
204,886
15,019
28,045
35,085
124,993
24,844
24,844
149,467
209,828
32,348
41,552
10,042
1,539
149,467
72,592
137,236
32,348
41,552
10,042
1,539
Blooming Marvellous
Projects
Legacy grants
Charity Funds
467
372,554
272,708
645,262
615,777
These figures include 8upport costs, governance costs and management charges. These huve been
allocated to charitable activities in line with grant or contract ternis, pro-rata to income received in each
class of activity.
Trustees, remuneratlon, beneflts and expenses
There were no trustees, r¢muneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2024
(31 March 2023.. £nil).
There were no trustees, expenses paid for thc year ended 31 March 2024 (31 March 2023.. £nil).
Net expendlture
Nct expenditure for the year is stated aftcr charging:
2024
2023
Independent Examiner's / Auditor's rcmuneration
Depreciation of fixed assets
Op¢rating lease rentals
Grants paid
7,392
18,720
20,940
18,876
6,510
16,529
14,955
23,089
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Rushmoor Voluntary Servlces
Notes to the FAnancial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
Grants pald
2024
2023
Grants pald to Indlvlduals
Grvdnls pald to organisatlons
TVPS
Disability Challengers Ltd
Knights Foundation
Spaces for Growing
Rushmoor Repair Café
Rushmoor & Hart Young Carers
Covc Infant School
Bohunt School
RBC- Wellbeing Walk
Farnborough Library - Ukraine Leaders, Grant
Community Grub Hub - Ukraine Grant
Lions Club of Fleet
St John's Church Cove
Hampshire Cultural Trust
Rushmoor Citizens, Advice
Cove Methodist Church
St Patrick's JunAor School
Parsonage Farni Nursery & Infant S¢hool
Hampshire Cultural Trust
370
248
14,844
450
638
293
750
425
756
350
14,844
3,276
150
350
1,000
230
690
200
200
500
500
901
18,876
23,089
10
Staff costs
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
448,979
18,789
14,573
391,461
20,775
12,635
482,341
424,871
No employee received an annual salary including benefits of more than £60,000 per year. In addition
to paid staff, RVS also has a number of voluntcers.
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Rushmoor Voluntary Services
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
io
Staff costs (continued)
The average monthly number of employees during the ycar was 4 full time (2023.. 4) and 43 part time
(2023.. 39). employ¢d as follows..
2024
2023
Core activities
cvs
Home Help
Transport
Blooming Marvellous
Social Inclusion
25
10
26
Total
47
43
11
Tanglble Flxed Assets
Office
equlpment
Motor
vehlcles
Computers
Total
Cost
At l April 2023
Additions
Disposals
2,726
660
( 1,783)
22,218
473
(10,781)
153,120
178,064
1,133
(32,964)
(20,400)
At 31 March 2024
1,603
11,910
132,720
146,233
Depreclatlon
At l April 2023
Charg¢ for year
Disposals
2,488
234
(1,783)
20,081
1,688
(10,781)
72,530
16,798
(20,400)
95,099
18,720
(32,964)
At 31 March 2024
939
10,988
68,928
80,855
Net Book Valme
At 31 MarLh 2024
664
922
63,792
65,378
At 31 March 2023
238
2,137
80,590
82,965
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Rushmoor Voluntary Servlees
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
12
Investments
With the authority of the Trustees, inv¢stments can be wid¢r or narn)wer range investments within the
meaning of Section 3 of the Trustee Act 2(K)O. Current investments are as follows..
Market
Value
2023
Number
MArket
Value
At cost
unlts
UK Llsted Investments
Rathbones Activc
Income & Growth Fund
CAF UK Equitrack
Fund
L&G UK Equity Income
Fund (l) Acc.
CCLA COIF Charities
Ethical Investment Fund
(Acc)
BlackRock Charishare
Common Investment
Fund
35,103.99
46.997
35.9l5.53
50,000
54,305
57,209.93
57,193
10,704.33
50,000
56,310
49,777
1,773.30
7,282
13,979
13,123
Total
127,482
164,202
Market
Value
2024
Market
Value
2023
Value at the beginning of th¢ year
Disposal of investments in year (at cost or value brought
forward)
In¢reasel(decr¢as¢) in value
164,202
188,601
(45,435)
8,715
(20,812)
(3,587)
Value at the end of th¢ year
127,482
164,202
During the year the adminiqtration of thc CAF UK funds was taken over by L&G and th¢ holding in the
CAF UK Equitrack Fund was ¢onverted into an equivalent numbcr of units in the L&G UK Equity
Incomc Fund.
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Rushmoor Voluntary Services
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
13
Debtors: Amounts falling due wlthln ODe year
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
91,860
14,284
16,697
92,354
4,612
16,385
122,841
113,351
14
Credltors: Amounts falllng due wlthln one year
2024
2023
Trade cr¢ditor8
Other creditors
Payroll ¢08ts
Accruals
Deferred grant income
20,E24
47,660
2,174
2V,721
64,004
20,609
60,515
391
19,010
52,512
154,683
153,037
In 2022-23 Hampshire County Council gave a grant of £49,500 towards the purchase of two
replacement minibuses. Tkn's grant is being spread over the 5 year U￿ful life of the buses and th¢ net
amount not yet transferred to income AS shown as a liability withing Other creditors. £9,900 has been
included in Income from Charitable Activities in 2023124.
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Rushmoor Voluntary Servlces
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
15
Movement in funds
Atl
Aprll
2023
Invest
ment
Galn
Transfers
between
fund8
At31
March
2024
Income
Spend
Restrleted reserves
Blooming
Marvellous
cvs
Rushmoor
Connect
Fleet Connect
Legacy Fund
Projccts
HIV in
Hampshire
Social Inclusion
40.100
(41,552)
1,452
3,899
19,304
137,609
75,510
(124,993)
(82,545)
16,515
12,269
54,584
(54,691)
(1,540)
(10,041)
(24,844)
107
36,115
37.666
50,544
34,575
41,575
25,700
13,950
6,051
41,628
(32,348)
15,331
Total re8trl¢ted
reserves
153,579
363,381
(372,554)
1,559
145,965
Unrestrlcted reserves
Deslgnated reserves
Bus replacement
Bus deprcciation
Charity Fund
Employment
contingency
Volunteer
Centre expenses
Blooming
Marvellous
Frank Rust
Memorial
Contingency
Reserve
21,330
80.600
10,000
56.727
28,808
(16,808)
50,138
63,792
i 0,000
41,493
(15,234)
i 0,000
10,000
20,000
20,000
4,000
(1,106)
106
3,000
20,000
20,000
Total deslgnated
reserves
222,657
(1,106)
(3,128)
218,423
General reserves
157.316
237,291
(271,602)
8,715
1,569
133,289
Tota
unre$trleted
reyerves
379,973
237,291
(272,708)
8,715
(1,559)
351,712
Total funds
533,552
600,672
(645,262)
8,715
497,677
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Rushmoor Voluntary Servlces
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
16
Purpose of funds
Unrestrlcted funds
General reserv¢s
Th￿¢ funds are held available for the ordinary pu￿OseS of the charity.
Thes¢ are amounts that have been set aside by the Trustees from the
General reserves of the Charity to fi￿d specific projects or activities.
To make donations to help tndividuals. The Trustees will from time to
time increase this reserve fmm the general reserve8 of the Charity.
To replace minibuses that have reached the end of their useful lives.
To cover the cost of future depreciation of the minibuses as their market
value is uncertain.
Designated funds
Charity Fund
Bus Replacement Reserve
Bus Depreciation Reserve
Volunteer Centre
To cover shortfalls in funding in the coming year.
To cover shortfalls in funding in the coming year.
To cover Costs arising in thc event that the Charity is forced to close.
Blooming Marvellous
Employmcnt contingency
and general contingency
Frank Rust Memorial
Reserve
To fund ￿ntS to commemorate a fornier Trustee and Chair of the Charlty.
Restricted funds
The reytricted reserves are the balan¢e on funds that arise from grant or other contract income received
for specific ongoing projects as dcscribed in the Report of the Chief Executive Officer.
17
Funds held for dl8trlbutlon
These amounts are included in tbc Charity's Statement of Financial Activities and the Balanc¢ Shcct.
18
Analysls of net assets betiveen funds
Restrlcted Unrestrficted
funds
funds
Total
funds
Fixed assets
Investments
Net Current Assets
65,378
113,503
172,831
65,378
127,482
304,817
13,979
131,986
145,965
351,712
497,677
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Rushmoor Voluntary Services
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
19
Related party dlsclosures
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2024.
20
ContffiDgeDt IIAbllltles
There are no contingent liabilitAes at the balance sheet date.
21
Controlllng party
There is no single controlling party.
22
Reeonclllatlon of net movement In funds to net cash flow from operatlng aetivltlej
2024
2023
Note$
Net movement In funds
(35,875)
(35,807)
Non-CAsh Items:
Depreciation charge
Profit on disposal of fixed assets
Flnanclal Item8:
18,720
(3,100)
23,832
Interest received
Dividends received
{Gain)/loss on investments
(11,021)
(4.417)
(657)
3,588
12
(8,715)
Other balance sheet movements:
Movement in debtors
Movement in ¢￿dItorS
13
14
(9,490)
(35,885)
23,932
Iyel cash used In operadng actlvltles
(47,835)
(25,414)
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Rushmoor Voluntary Servlces
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
23
Source of material incoming resources from Government and other Public Bodies
2024
2023
Local Authorlty Contracts
Hampshire County Councll
Rushmoor Connect
Fleet Connect
Connect Minibus Hire
64,488
45,155
24,749
70,138
39,152
Local Authorlty Grants
Rushmoor Borough Council
CVS - Main RVS Grant
Core
Blooming Marvellous
Covid-19
Projects
Connect Minibus Hire
Social Inclusion
65,689
6,488
8.192
68,292
4,104
21,337
4,052
21,070
0,750
4,518
18,507
Hampshlre County Councll
CVS- Community First
Core
Social Inclusion
Projects
Blooming Marvellous
Hdr¢ Dis¢ricl Council
37,800
4,200
23,121
500
8,700
12,168
1,684
Home Help- to develop booking system
5,000
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