HASTINGS SHOPMOBILITY
Trustees’ Annual Report 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
Administrative Details
Charity Name Hastings Shopmobility Charity Number 1063812 Charity Address Priory Meadow Car Park Level 8, Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, Queens Rd, Hastings TN34 1PH
Hastings Shopmobility is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation under Part 11 of the Charities Act 2011.
Objectives and Activities
The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
The objective of Shopmobility is to provide mobility aids for hire to those who need them at minimum cost. During the year to 31[st] March 2024, the charity continued to provide this service. One part-time office manager and a team of unpaid volunteers carry out administrative tasks and assist customers.
Achievements in 2023-2024
Shopmobility has continued to fulfil its objectives and continued to provide its services to those who needed them without increasing prices to users.
Financial Review 2023-2024
In compiling the submitted accounts, reliance has been placed on the work of the previous treasurer together with the books, records and information supplied by staff and trustees to the new treasurer.
During the year to 31[st] March 2024, the principal source of funds was the income from grants of £15,300 and the income from the hire of mobility equipment of £10,523. A grant from the National Lottery of £13,300 was received toward the end of the financial year and, prior to this, two individuals had made loans totalling £3,000 to ensure the continuing ability of Hastings Shopmobility to provide services to those who needed them. No reserves are currently held. Further grant income is being sought to enable Shopmobility to continue its charitable work and provide mobility equipment to those who need it at minimum prices.
Risks
The principal risks facing Shopmobility are the lack of cash reserves together with rising costs while maintaining low prices for the benefit of users. The charity is, therefore, dependent upon grant and donation income to maintain a balance between sufficient income to cover costs and the lowest possible prices to users. This position is monitored by the Trustees on an ongoing basis.
Signed on behalf of the trustees
HASTINGS SHOPMOBILITY
Registered Charity 1063812 Revenue Account 1[st] April 2023 to 31[st] March 2024
| 2023-2024 | 2022-2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Receipts | ||
| Grants 15,300 |
15,3001,500 | 1,500 |
| Equipment Hire 10,523 |
10,52310,501 | 10,501 |
| Loans from Trustees 3,000 |
3,000 | |
| Transport reimbursed 1,106 |
1,106 | |
| Donations, fundraising, collections 1,011 |
1,01155 | 55 |
| (unrestricted) | ||
| Registration Fees 315 |
315272 | 272 |
| Other Income 165 |
165110 | 110 |
| 31,419 | 31,41912,438 | 12,438 |
| Sale of Assets 100 |
10080 | 80 |
| Total Receipts 31,519 12,518 |
31,519 12,518 | 31,519 12,518 |
| Payments | ||
| Salaries and Employment Costs 14,518 |
14,51813,578 | 13,578 |
| Transport 1,176 |
1,1761,540 | 1,540 |
| Insurance 777 |
777818 | 818 |
| Telephone and Internet 661 |
661497 | 497 |
| Equipment Maintenance and 658 |
6582,346 | 2,346 |
| Repairs | ||
| Card fees 490 |
490291 | 291 |
| Office expenses 121 |
121467 | 467 |
| Professional Fees 167 |
167245 | 245 |
| Business Rates - |
-200 | 200 |
| - | - | |
| Property Maintenance and Repairs | 508 | 508 |
| 18,567 20,489 | 18,567 20,489 | 18,567 20,489 |
| Purchase of Scooter 300 |
300 | |
| Total Payments 18,867 20,489 |
18,867 20,489 | 18,867 20,489 |
| Surplus (Deficit) 12,652 |
12,652- 7,971 | - 7,971 |
| Prior year funds 277 |
2778,248 | 8,248 |
| Funds carried forward 12 |
12,928277 | 277 |
| Held as: | ||
| Bank balance 12,163 |
12,163131 | 131 |
| Cash balance 513 |
513146 | 146 |
| Sumup balance 253 |
253 | |
| 12 | 12,928277 | 277 |
Other Assets
Stock of mobility scooters, wheelchairs and mobility aids estimated current value £3,000.
Creditors
Loans from Individuals £3,000 Deposits held £365 Professional fees £407 Business rates £200
Declarations
The trustees approved the above revenue account on 30[th] August 2024
Signed on behalf of the trustees:
Name: Date:
HASTINGS SHOPMOBILITY Registered Charity 1063812 Revenue Account 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024 Independent Examiner's Report I have examined the accounting records of Hastings Shopmobility for the year 1st April 2023 to 31" March 2024.1 certify that the above Receipts and Payments Account and the notes attached thereto are in accordance with the books, records and information lied to me by the Trustees. f,(.E: Signed Iq [>cL4 Date