Charlty Registration No. 1071273 OFFICE COPY Please sign? date and return to Pearson May BATH BOULES CHARITABLE TRUST TRUSTEES, REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 PEARSON MAY CHARTI.RED AccouNTANrs & CHARTERED TAX ADI115ERS Originated 1841 www.pearsonmay.co.uk TROWBRIDGE CHIPPENHAM BATH
BATH BOULES CHARITABLE TRUST LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Dr N L Howse C Mead P J Addis W H T Sheppard E J Heffer Charlly number 1071273 Prlnclpal address 2 Queen Square Bath BA12HQ Independent examlner Pearson May 37 Great Pulleney Street 8ath BA2 40A Bankers Bath Building Society 15 Queen Square Bath BA12HN
BATH BOULES CHARITABLE TRUST CONTENTS Page Trustees, report Independent examiner's report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the accounts
BATH BOULES CHARITABLE TRUST TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice, "Accounting and Reporting by Charitie5" issued in March 2005. The event continued lo recover to its pre-pandemic levels and the operator (Media Clash) added an extra day (Thursday) to the event and worked hard to control costs and increase income. The outcome was an improvement on the previous year and showed it was proving difficult to grow the donations to previous levels. Structure, governance and management The trustees who served during the year w8re'. Dr N L Howse C Mead P J Addis W H T Sheppard E J Heffer (Appointed 6 October 2023) Objectlves and actlvltles The object is to promote the annual Bath Boules event and make donations of ils income to charity in accordance with its charitable objects, The charity is eslablished and governed by a Trust Deed dated the 10th July 1998. Thè trustees are the owners of an annual summer boules event held in Bath which is organised and run for them by olhers. The event rais6S funds which the trustees distribute by grant in response lo applications made for charitable support. The trustees maintain a website https'.Ilwww.bathboules.com which includes an application form for potential donees. The trustees have wide discretion but they look to help the young, the old, those in poor health and the disadvantaged within Bath and ils environs The trustees are aware of the requiremenl on them to consider public benefit and this is considered both in setting the policy for giving and also in reviewing every application for support. Achlevements and performance We were able to continue lo support a variety of local charities as set out In these accounts. Mary of the grants made come through applications on the web51te although we also regularly support some who we regard a5 providing key services to the Bath area. Flnanclal revlew Expenditure exceeded income for the year by £10,35512022 - expenditure exceeded income by £18,841 }. This follows a pattern of giving which falls across the year end so that in some years the decision to give is made just before the year end but is not actioned until the following year, We were able to support 17 local tharities in the year. The trust remains in a reasonable financial position. A summary of the nel assets is as follows.. 2023 2022 Tangible assets Cash at Building Society 5,838 16,193 6,838 16,193
BATH BOULES CHARITABLE TRUST TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 On behalf of the board of trustees Dr N L Hows• Trustee Daled., 41
BATH BOULES CHARITABLE TRUST INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BATH BOULES CHARITABLE TRUST I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 310ecember 2023, which are sel out on pages 4 to 8. Respective responslbllltles of trustees and examlner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(21 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; {ii} to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5llb) of the 2011 Act., and {iii) to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Independènt examlner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of Ihe accounts presented with those records. 11 also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters sel out in statement below. Independent examlner'8 Staternent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. (a) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements.. li) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act,. and lil) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act., have nol been mel., or (b) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Matthew Ruttor BSclHon8) FCA CTA Pearson May Chartered Accountants 37 Great Pulteney Street Bath BA2 4DA Dated..
BATH BOULES CHARITABLE TRUST STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 2023 2022 Notes Donations Investm8nt income 24,820 287 15,528 Total Incomlng resources 25,107 15,541 Charitable actlvStles Donations to charity 33,453 33,504 Governance costs 2,009 878 Total resource8 expended 35,462 34,382 Net expendlture for the yearl Net movement In funds {10,365) (18,841) Fund balances at 1 January 2023 16,193 35,034 Fund balances at 31 December 2023 6,838 16,193
BATH BOULES CHARITABLE TRUST BALANCE SHEET AS A T 31 DECEMBER 2023 2023 2022 Notes Current assets Cash at building society 5,838 16,193 Total assets1888 current Ilabllltles 6,838 16,193 Income funds Unrestricted funds 5.838 16,193 5,838 16,193 The accounts were approved by the Trustees on Dr N L Howse Tru8tee C Me8d Tru81ee
BATH BOULES CHARITABLE TRUST NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Accountlng pollcles 1.1 Basis of preparatlon The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The Statement of Financial Activities has been drawn up as a summary of the receipts and payments made during the year by the charity. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards, the Statement of Recommended Practice, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued in March 2005 and the Charities Act2011. 1.2 Tanglble flxèd assets and depreclatlon Tangible fixed assets are stated al cost less depreciation. Depreciation is Provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over ils expected useful life. as follows.. Website Straight line over the 3 year term Donatlons re¢elvable 2023 2022 Donations 24,820 15,528 Investment Income 2023 2022 Interest receivable 287 Total resources expended other costs Grant fundlng Total 2023 Total 2022 Charltable activlties Grant funding of activities 33,453 33,463 33,504 Governance costs 2,009 2,009 878 2,009 33,453 36,462 34,382
BATH BOULES CHARITABLE TRUST NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 TangSble fixed assets Webslle Cost At 1 January 2023 and at 31 December 2023 4,556 Depreclatlon At 1 January 2023 and at 31 Dec8mber 2023 4,566 Net book value At 31 December 2023
BATH BOULES CHARITABLE TRUST NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Grants payable 2023 2022 Donations to charity 33,453 33,504 Grants to institutions relating to Donations lo charity comprise.. Genesis Trust Dorothy House Designability for Bath Julian House Off The Record Developing Heath & Independence Jessie May Children's Hospice at Home SWALLOW Age UK Soulhside Family Project Balh Mentoring Plus First Steps Balh Bath City Farm We Hear You SARSAS YMCA The Hive Peasedown St John Fareshare Voices for Life The Big Issue Foundation Jamie's Farm Nova Sports and Coaching RICE School Kit Project Radio Bath Bluebell Care Trust 1 st Impressions (Bath) Headway IBalh} Hope House Centre Youth Connect South West The Lily Foundation BEMSCA Chiltern Music Therapy 1.500 3,500 2,500 2,576 2,500 2,500 1,500 3,500 3,500 1,000 1,400 1,500 3,600 1,655 1,500 1,000 1,000 1,500 1,500 2,250 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,000 500 1,000 1,500 {720) 2,500 500 1,290 500 500 608 1,000 1,500 1,250 1,000 1,798 1.000 2.000 750 33,453 33,504