SEVERNSIDE SIRENS TRUST LIMITED
Report and Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 March 2024
Charity No: 1063224
Registered No 3348008

SEVERNSIDE SIRENS TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
CONTENTS
PAGE
Legal and Administrative Information
Report of the Chairman
Report of the Trustees
Report of the Independent Examiner
statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes forming part of the financial statements
10-12

SEVERNSIDE SIRENS TRUST LIMITED
{A company limited by guarantee)
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Constitutlon
Severnside Sirens Trust Limited is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity
governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. Charity Number: 1063224.
Directors and Trustees
The directors of the charitable company <"the charity") are its Trustees for the purpose of
charity law and throughout this report are collectively referred to as the Trustees. As set out
in the Articles of Association the chairman of the Trustees is nominated by th8 Trustees.
The Trustees serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:.
Board of Trustees
Mrs R Knight
Mr I Caineron
Councillor D Alexander
Councillor N Holland
Councillor S Johnson
Independent
Independent
Bristol City Council
North Somerset Council
South Gloucestershire Council
Registered Office
108 High Street
Portishead
BRISTOL BS20 6AJ
Registered Number
3348008 (England and Wale8)
Accountants
Brooking Ruse
108 High Street
Portishead
BRISTOL BS20 6AJ
Independent Examlner
Brooking Ruse
108 High Street
Portishead
BRISTOL BS20 6AJ
Bankers
HSBC Bank plc
PO Box 120
49 Corn Street
BRISTOL Bs99 7PP

SEVERNSIDE SIRENS TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Trustees met in June, September and December 2023 and in March 2024 to discuss
Ihe maintenance and updates required to the siren system.
During the past year, the relocation of Siren 8 from the former Astra Zeneca site in
Avonmouth to the land owned by Severnside Distribution Park (Bristol) Management Limited
has been completed.
A report was commissioned during the year from Federal Signal to provide full information
on the necessary maintenance for each individual siren. All urgent updates were rectified
swiftly and all other updates have now been completed.
I would like to convey my thanks to all members of the public who monitor each siren on
monthly test day and report defects to the administration.
The existing and new Upper Tier COMAH sites have continued their support by contributing
to the ongoing maint8nance and running of the Trust and the majority of Lower Tler sites
also willingly contribute as they also have a moral duty to warn and inform the public.
The Trust has welcomed Nicola Holland representing North Somerset Council and Simon
Johnsan representing South Gloucestershire Council as new Trustees for the year 20231
2024 and we thank them for their contribution so far,
Finally, I would like to take thls opportunity to thank the Trustees for their support of the
Severnside Sirens Trust and Victoria Bywater our Adrninistralor for her work on behalf of the
Trust, I look foward to worklng wlth the Trustees and our administration team over the
coming year.
Reyna,
nlght
Chalrman to the Trustees

SEVERNSIDE SIRENS TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Board of Trustees present their report together with the financial statements for the year
ended 31 March 2024.
Objects
The company was incorporated on 1 May 1997. The objects of the charity are the
establishment of an early warning system and to assist government departments and local
authorities in their provision of emergency services.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees who have served during the year are set out on page 1. Trustees are
Invited to join to either represent their local authority or th8ir particular industry, Trustees
retire by rotation and may stand for reappointment.
Investment Powers
Under the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the charity has the power to make any
investments which the Trustees See fit,
Related Partles
The charity has a very close relationship with Bristol City Council, North Somerset Council
and South Gloucestershire Council, all of which have provlded funding to enable the charity
to carry out its charitable objectives.
Trustees, Responsibilltles Sn Relation to the Flnanclal Statements
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements that give a true and fair
view of the state of affairs of the charity at the end of the financial year and of its surplus or
deficit for the financial year. In doing so the Trustees are required to:
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently,.
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended
practices have been followed subject to any departures disclosed and explained in
the accounts. and
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate
to presume that the charity will continue in business.

SEVERNSIDE SIRENS TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 contd
The Trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose wlth
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enables them to
ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act them to ensure that the
accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding
the assets of The Trust and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and
detection of fraud and other irregularities. The Trustees consider that the Independent
Examiner has been provided with all relevant information.
Reserves Policy and Rlsk Management
The Trusts cash reserves should be malntalned at a level sufficient to meet both the
commitments to maintenance of the system and the administration costs for a period of
twenty four months, which currently equates to approximately £62,000. This is the minimum
amount of liquid funds that should be readily available.
This would meet funding for the period In the event of a significant drop in income from the
funds provided by the local councils and COMAH sites after which it would be necessary to
consider how the funding would be replaced, or activities changed.
Assets
The m8lntenance of the system is managed by a technically qualified sub-contractor
according to a contract. The records of the system failures and maintenance are reviewed by
the Trustees at the management meetings,
A reserves policy is in place, which ensures the availability of sufflclent cash for the trust to
operate for 24 months. Detalls of the SST reserves were last confirmed to the Trusts auditors
in April 2018.
Management and Administratlon
The Trustees meet four times a year and discusses the administration, maintenance, funding,
performance and improvements of the system
Full records are held of all details relating to performance of the system since
November 2016.
SST is administered by an out-sourced administration company (Cooksley & Co Ltd) and a
forrnal performan￿ review by the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Trustees takes place
annually.
Legislation and Regulation
A copy of the annual report, financial statements and statutory returns are filed as required
on-line to the Charity Commission and Companies House.
All data and records kept by the Trust. relating to the business and individuals associated
wtth providing the siren system, will not be passed to a third party without the approval of the
relevant persons.

SEVERNSIDE SIRENS TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 contd
Conflict of Interest
In order that all who have dealings with SST can have total confidence in the integrity of its
decision-m2king process, all trustees and those involved in administering the Trust will strive
to avoid any conflict of interests between tlie Trust and their own personal, professional and
business interests. This includes avoiding actual, as well as perceived, conflicts of interest.
Conflicts of interest could arise if, for example, a Trustee has a business that rnay be
engaged in providing services for the Trust on a commercial basis.
Upon appointment each Trustee will be expected to make the Board aware of Interests, such
as relationships, and posts held, that could potentially result in 8 conflict of interest. Such
notification should be made in writing. It will be kept on file and should be updated as
appropriate. Likewise, all Trustees are expected to make similar disclosure if during a
Meeting a matter arise8 which could involve a conflict between that Trustee's interests and
those of the Trust.
In such a case, the Trustee in question must accept that helshe may be asked to leave the
room while the discussion takes place and may not be able to take part in, the decision
depending on the judgement of the other Trustees present at the time. Any such disclosure
and the subsequent actions taken will be noted in the minutes.
This policy is meant to supplement good judgement. The Trustees should respect Its spirit as
well as its wording.
Independent Examiner
The criterla for requiring a statutory audit have relaxed, and the Trustees resolved to amend
the Memorandum and Articles of Associatian to require an Independent Examination of the
accounts. Brooking Ruse w8s duly appointed as Independent Examiner of these Financial
Statements.
The above Report has been prepared in accord8nce with the provisions applicable to
companies subject to the small companies, regime in Part 15 of Companies Acl 2QO6.
Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Reyna Kn
Chairman

SEVERNSIDE SIRENS TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
To the Trustees of SevernsSde Slrens Trust Llmlted
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of Severnside Sirens Trust (the
Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on pages 7 to 12.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity Trustees of the Trust YOU are responsible for the preparation of the accounts
in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2Q11 {the 2011 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 section145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examlner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my
attention in connection wlth the examination giving me cause to believe that in any rnaterial
respect,,
1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by seGtion 130
of the Act., or
2) the accounts do not accord with those records., or
3) the accounts to not comply with th8 applicable requirements concerning the form and
content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008
other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is not a
matter considered as part of an indep8nd8nt examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the
examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
ooking Ruse
hartered Accountants
108 High Street
Portishead
BRISTOL
BS20 6AJ

SEVERNSIDE SIRENS TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Incoming Resources
Donations
Bank interest receivable
Total incoming resources
available for charitable application
71,568
357
60,292
123
71,925
60,415
Resources Expended
Charitable expenditure:
Direct costs
Administrative expenses
Total Gharitable expenditure
& total resources used
37,368
32,935
59,483
34,028
Movement in Total Funds for the year
Net Surplusl{Deficit) for the year
1,622
(33,096)
Fund balance brought foward
Fund balance carried fomard
42,884
44,506
75,980
42,884
The statement of financial activlties includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All
incoming resources expended derive from continuing activities.
The notes on pages 10 to 12 form part of these accounts.

SEVERNSIDE SIRENS TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
Notes
2024
2023
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
5,510
11,020
Current Assets
Cash at bank and In hand
40,076
32,944
Creditors.. amounts falling
due within one year
1,080
1,080
Net Current Assets
Total Assets less current liabilities
38,996
42,884
Funds
Restricted Funds
Total Funds at 31 March 2024
42,884
42,884
44,506
The dlrectors, statements required by Sections 475(2) and (3) are shown on the following
page which forms part of this balance sheet.
The notes on pages 10 to 12 form part of these accounts,

SEVERNSIDE SIRENS TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2024 conld
In approving these financial statements as directors of the company we hereby confirm:
(a) that for the year stated above the company was entitled to the exemption conferred by
Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006;
{b) that no notice has been deposited at the registered office of the company pursuant to
Section 476 requesting that an audit be conducted for the year ended 31 sl December
2017. and
(c) that we acknowledge our responsibilities for.,
<1) ensuring that the company keeps accountSng records which comply with Section
386,. and
(li) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of
affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its profit or loss
for the year then ended in accordance with the requirements of Section 393 and
which otherwise comply with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006 relating to
financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of the
Companies Act 2006 applicable to GOrnP8nies subject to the small companies regime and in
accordance with FRS102 SORP.
The financial statements were approved by the Board on 13 June 2024 and signed on Its
behalf by
Reyna Kn
Chalrman
Registration numbev: 3348008
The notes on pages 10 to 12 form part of these accounts.

SEVERNSIDE SIRENS TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basss of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and
Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended practice applicable to charities in
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable
in the UK and Republlc of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities
SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic
of Ire5and (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Donations and grants
Income from donations and grants, Including Gapital grants, 18 included within incomlng
resources.
Depreclation
Mechanical equipment is written off over its estimated useful life of 10 years. Eleclrical
equipment is also written off over its estimated useful life of 10 years.
Resources expended
Resources expended are included In the Statement of Financial Activities on an
accruals basls, Inclusive of any VAT which cannot be recovered.
Fund accountlng
Funds held by the charity are:
Restricted funds
These are fund that can only be used for particular restricted
purposes within the objects of the charity, Restrictions arise when specified by the
donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to
the financial statements,
DONATIONS
2024
2023
Local authority donations
Corporate donations
Total
23,646
47,922
71,568
23,646
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SEVERNSIDE SIRENS TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 contd
CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE
2024
2023
Dlrect Costs:
Radio Licence
Premises Costs
Contract Costs
Repairs & Maintenance
Depreciation
820
826
12,198
18,014
5,510
820
453
13,416
39,284
5,510
Admlnistrative Costs:
stationery & Telephone
Administratorfs Costs
Legal & Professional
Insurance
Administration & Travel
3,523
14,400
1,080
13,172
760
32,935
3,591
14,400
2,130
13,289
618
4 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Plant &
Equipment
Cost or valuation:
At 31 March 2023
Additions
At 31 March 2024
312,920
312 920
Depreciation,,
At 31 March 2023
Provided during the year
At 31 March 2024
301,900
307 410
Net book value:
At 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2023
5,510
11,020
CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Accruals
1,080

SEVERNSIDE SIRENS TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the Flnancial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 contd
6 RELATED PARTYTRANSACTIONS
Under FRS 8 the company is required to disclose transactions between related parties.
However, disclosure is not required as a result of an individual's role in a government
departrnent. None of the trustees have a controlling interest in the organisations that
they belong to, 21though the list below details which organisation each trustee
represented during the year.
Mrs R Knight
Mr I Cameron
Councillor D Alexander
Councillor N Holland
CounGillor S Johnson
Independent
Iiidependent
Bristol City Council
North Somerset Council
South Gloucestershire Council
None of the trustees received any expenses or remuneration from the charity during the
year.
COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
The company is limited by guarantee and the members undertake to contribute an
amount, not exceeding £10, to the charity's assets in the event of a winding up whilst
they are still a member, or wlthln a year of them ceasing to be a member,
8 RESTRICTED FUND
Year to
31 March
2024
Year to
31 March
2023
Siren Fund
Balance brought forward
Surplusl{Deficit) for the financial year
BaSance carrled forward
42,884
75,980
44,506
42 884
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