3564867 (England and Wales) BATTLE AREA COMMUNITY TRANSPORT Directors, and Trustees, Report and Financial Statements For the year ended 31st March 2025. B.A.C.T. Unit 3 Vinehall Business Centre Vinehall Road Mountfield East Sussex TN32 5JW Tel: 01424 870955 mail: ba WM+V.bact-online.co.uk -online.co.uk Rstered Charity No: 1071961 VAT I1)er. 702 6651 55 BACT rered in Endand & Ws aB a Linyled by Guarantee
Battle Area Community Transport Ial and AdmiDlStrative Information For the Year ended 31 March 2025 Directors and Truste Mr J.V.F.Ray Mr B.I.Newman Mr D.J.Pratt Mr G.C.Shan Mr I.Clark Mrs M Newman Mr K.Edwards Seeretsry Mr B.I.Nenan Company Number 3564867 Charity Number 1071961 Registered Office Unit 3, Vinehall Business Centre Vinehall Road Mountfield East Sussex TN32 5JW Independent Examiner R.Walsh FCCA Mamiingtons Chartered Accountants 39 High Street Battle East Sussex TN33 OEE Business Address Unit 3, Vinehall Business Centre Vinehall Ro Mountfield East Sussex TN32 5JW Bankers Barclays Bank plc Regl$t¢red Cherfty No: 1071981 VAT Number. 702 665155 BACT tegi8terèd in End & Wale8 a¥ a Company UMW by Guarant••
Battle Area Community Transport CONTENrs Ststutory Finaneial Ststements for the year ended 31st Mareh 2025 Page Directors, and Trustees. Annual Report Ststement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet 4-5 Notes to the Financial Ststements &8 IDdependent Examinergs Report Information for Management Purposes Detailed Income and Expenditure Account 10 Rekned Charfty No: 1071961 VAT 702 665155
Battle Area Community Transport Directors, and Trustees, Report for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 The trustees of the charity (hereinafter referred to as '*he Company"), who are also directors of the Company for the purposes of the Companies Act. present their annual report and the financial stat ments for the year ended 31 st March 2025. Objects of the CompaDyg principal activities and organisation of our work The Company is constituted as a company limited by guarantee and is. therefore. governed by a Mem- orandum and Articles of Association. The objects of the Company are to provide relief to the inhabitants of the town of Battle and its envi- rons whom have need because of age, mental or physical disability, or poverty. and in particular but not as to limit the generality of the foregoing:" a) to provide and maintsin non-profit community transport services: and b) to assist the charitable work of organisations and bodies engaged in promoting the relief of such persons through the provision of appropriate services. The Company is organised so that the trustees meet regularly to manage its affairs. The day to day business was managed during the year by the trustees with the support of other volunteers including driver4 a part-time athninistrator, helpers and local organisations. Developmen aetivitles and achievemeDts thig yeydr The Company maintained its full range of heduled services throughout the financial period under review and also supplied hire facilities to local charitable organisations on an ad hoc basis. The Com- pany also replaced one of the buses during the year with the financial support of the local town council and funds donated in previous years. Transactlons and finanelal position The Statement of Financial Activities shows the Company's operating activities shows a deficit for the year amounting to £7.610, after charging depreciation of £5.338. The Company also received a grant in the sum of £15,000 towards the purchase of the new bus. The Trustees are satisfied that the present level of fimding is sutTicient to support the day to day needs and commitsnents of the charity. Tangible Fixed Assets for use by the Company Details of movements in fixed assets are set out in note 3 to the accounts. IDvestment policy And returns Under the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the charity has the powerto make any investsnent which the trustees see fit, Short tenn surplus funds are invested with the charity's bankers. The return on bank deposits increased marginally during the year. but the trustees continue to take the view that plac¢ment of the funds elsewhere is not appropriate at the present time. Page I (continued............. Reghtsred Chority No: 1071961 VAT Number. 702 665155 BACT regkntsr¢d In Englond & Wales as a Company Umlted ty Guar•nt¢e
Battle Area Community Transport Directors, and Trustees9 Report for the Year EDded 31st March 2025 (continued) Risk Management The tnths actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintsining reserves at the current level will provide sufficient resources in the event of minor adver- sities. Directors and Trustees All the directors stated below wpre also tnthees and served throughout the year unless otherwise stated. Mr J.V.F.Ray Mr B.I.Newman Mr G.C.Shannan Mr D.J.Pratt Mr I Clark Mrs M Newman Mr S J Rivers (Appointed 27th June 2024. Resigned 20 December 2024) Mr K.Edwards (ApFx)inted 30th January 2025) Approval This report was appr by the board of directors and trustees on .... ...... .. W. z S B.I.Newman Page 2 Reg*ed Charlty No." 1071961 VAT Number. 702 6S5155 BACT regstffed kn England & Wale8 a5 a Conwxry Llnthd by Guw•Jtt¢e
Battle Area Community Transport Statement of FiDaDcial Activities (Incorporating IDcome aDd Expenditure Account) for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 2025 2025 2025 2024 Notes Restricted Unrestricted Total Funds Funds Total Incoming Resources Fares and Hire Grants from Central and Local Government Voluntary Donations Received Investment and other Income 14291 14291 15,161 15.000 18.308 3,494 380 33,308 3.494 17,952 3,514 316 Totsl Incoming Resources 15.000 36.473 51.473 36,943 ources Expended Direct Charitable Expenditure Support Costs Governance Costs Depreciation 15,562 21,775 1,408 5.338 15.562 21.775 1.408 5,338 17,250 20.220 1.535 204 Totsl ReSoUrS EXnded 44,083 44.083 39.209 Net Surplus/(Defieit) for the Year 8 £15,1M]O £(7,610) £ 7J90 £ (2,266) The Notes on pages 6. 7 & 8 forni an Integr of these financial statements. Page 3 Repknd Ctrffjity No: 1071961 VAT Jber. 7iY2 e65155
Battle Area Community Transport Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2025 Notes 2025 2024 Tangible Fixed Assets Motor Vehicles Furniture and Equipment 25,189 259 450 25.448 453 Net Current Assets Debtors Cash at Bank and in Hand 5,024 19.592 4, 766 36,511 24,616 (3,396) 41.277 (2.452) Less: Creditors 21.220 38,825 £46,668 £39.278 Financed by: Share Capital RerveS Unrestricted Restricted 36,435 10.233 13,045 26.233 £46,668 £39,278 The notes on pages 6, 7 & 8 form an integral part of these financial statements. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions aR)licable to com- panies subject to the small companies regime. Page 4. (continued)... ...... ReglBter¢d Char5ty No: 1071961 VAT Number: 702 665155 ACT regl8tered tn Englftnd & Wales a8 8 coVanY knnthd by Guarontee
Battle Area Community Transport Balance Sheet as at 31st Mareh 2025 (continued) The Directors consider that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to have an audit under the provisions of Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006. Shareholders holding IOO/ts or more of the company's share capital have not issued a notice requiring an audit under Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The Directors acknowledge their reSnSibIlitieS for ensuring that the com- pany keeps accounting records which comply with Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. and for prewing accounts which give a true and fair view of the stste of af- fairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its surplus or deficit for the year in ac- cordance with the requirements of Section 393. and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Act relating to the accounts so far as applicable to the company. zuLr These financial ststements were approved by the Board on .. . ..... ....... ... B.I.N Director J.V.F.Ray Director (Registration number 3564867) Page 5 Re9 Charty No: 1071961 VAT Numbw. 702 665155
Battle Area Community Transport Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 Accounting Policies 1.1 Summ of si 'ficant accountin licies and ke accountin estimates The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financAal statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presents unless otherwise stated. Statement of com liance The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charitics: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their ac- counts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Repub- lic of Ireland (FRS 102) (efftlve l January 2015)- (Charities SORP (FRS 102), the Finan- cial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006. Grants are recognised during the year to lch they relate. Voluntary donations are credited in the year of receipt, unless specifically designated for a future period (see also Note 2). reci Motor Vehicles (250/0 p.a on the straight line basis) Plant and Equipment (250/0 p.a on the straight line basis) 5,813 191 6,004 666 5.338 Less: Surplus on disposal of Motor Vehicle rtcos Expenditure on support costs of the charity includes all expenditure not directly related to the charitable activity. This includes the costs of running the administration office. vernance Cost Governance costs comprise all costs of the charity for its compliance with regulation and good practice. These include accounting and legal fees of the charity. Incoming Resource Voluntary donations include:_ Parish Council Precepts Other donations 830 3,494 Page 6 (continued)............ stwed Chartty No: 1071961 VAT 14urtier. T 66515S BACT r¢fvd in £nd & Wales aB a Conw>8ny timited by Guarant¢•
Battle Area Community Transport Notes to the Financial Ststements for the Year Ended 31st March 2025(continued) Tangible Fixed AJ8ets Motor Vehicles Office Equipment Total Cost At l April 2024 Additions 81,566 80,521 1.045 112,566 (25,572) 111,521 (25,572) 1,045 Disposals At 31 March 2025 86,994 85,949 1,045 eciation At l April 2024 Disposals 81,113 80,518 595 55,542 6,004 54,947 5,813 595 191 Add: Charge for the year At 31" March 2025 61.546 60,760 786 Net Book Val at 31st March 2025 25,448 25,189 259 Nei Book Value at 3Jsi March 2024 453 450 Debtors 2025 2024 Grants receivable Other Debtors 1,338 3.686 1, 736 3,030 5,024 4, 766 Creditors: Amounts falling due In one year 2025 2024 Othcr Creditors 3.396 2.452 Page 7 (continued)........ Registered Ghaiity No: 1071961 VAT NumbeT: 7ff2 665155 BACT roglstored In England & Waleb as a Conyany LlThthd ty Guarantee
Battle Area Community Transport Notes to the Financial Ststements for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 (continued) Capitsl Commitments There were no commiknents of a capital nature at the Balance Sheet date. Shydre Capitsl The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capitsl. The liability of each member. in the event of winding up, is limited to £1. Reserves 2025 2024 (a) Unrestrieted: Balance brought forward at l April 2024 13.045 Net Surplus/(Deficit) for the year 7,390 (2,266) Transfer from Restricted Reserves 16.000 Balance carried forward at 31 March 2025 £36,435 13,045 Note: These reserves represent the accumulated surpluses. less deficits. relating to the Com. pany's day to day operations after charging depreciation. (b) Restricted: Balance brought forward at I" April 2024 26.233 26,233 Transfer to Unrestricted Reserves (re new bus) (16.000) Balance carried forward at 31" March 2025 £10.233 £26,233 Note: These reserves represent those fimds received specifically or otherwise relating to the purchase or replacement of motor vehicles or their rclatcd costs. Transactions with Trustees The Company repaid out-of-pocket expenses to Trustees during the year, totalling £67 (2024.. £nil). Page 8 Reg18tered Chadty No.. 1071961 VAT Number: 702 665155 BACT reged In England & WaleF o¥ a Conwany Unffted by GuaT8ntee
Battle Area Community Transport Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Battle Area Community Transport For the year ended 31" March 2025 I report to the Charity trnstees on my examination of the aollts of the Company for the year ended 3151 March 2025 RponsIbIlItieS and basis of Report As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('%he 2006 Act"). Having satisfied myself that the acLx)unts of the Company are not required to be audited wider Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent ¢Yamination. I report in res of my examination ofyovr char- ity's accounts as carried out under the Clwities Act 20 I I, s.145 ("the 2011 Acf). In carrying out my exam- ination I have follow the Directions giv¢n by th¢ Charity Commisston under s.145(5)(b) of th¢ 2011 ACL Independent Examiner's 8t8tement I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matters have come to my attention in wnoection with the examin&ion giving me cause to b¢lieve." (l) accounting records were not kept in r• of th¢ Company as required in sectAon 386 of the 2006 Act or (2) the acUnts do not accord with those rOrdS. OT (3) th¢ a¢wunts do not comply with the aUntIng requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a thie and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an indep¢ndent examination. or (4) the aLwunts hav¢ not been pr¢pared in accordanc¢ with the methods and principles of the Stat¢m¢nt of Recommended Practice for accounting and reportin8 by tharities [appli¢a- bl¢ to charities pr¢parAll8 their accounts in accordance with the Financial R¢poTling sLdard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)]. I have no cJ)ncerns and have come across no other malters in comiection with the examinthon to which atten- tion should be drawn ill this report in orts to enable a proper understandin8 of the accounts to be reached. R.Walsh FCCA Manningtons Chartered Aexountaiits 39 High Str¢¢t BATfLE. East Sussex TN33 OEE r311012S Page 9 Rstered Charfty No: 1071961 VAT Mjmber. 71r2 865155 BACT raStered In England & INales 80 a Company Umlted by &Jarantee
Battle Area Community Transport IDformation for Management Purposes for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 Reghttted ChaY No: 1071961 VAT NUther. 702 665155
BATTLE AREA COMMUNITY TRANSPORT Income and Ex enditure Account for the ear ended 31st March 2025 Actual Variance Positive/ (Negative) 2023/24 Aclual Operating Income: Fares (Concession Fares.. £11,445) 12,206 Hires 2 085 14,291 Grant from E.Sx.C.C. 17.003 Bus Service Operators Grant 1305 18,308 Donations 3,494 Other Income 380 14,171 16,000 (1.709) 17,003 949 3,514 316 17.000 3,500 1.308 (6) 380 36,473 36,5(M) (27) 36,943 Operating Expenses: Fuel Repairs and Servicing Licensing and Insurance Drivers, Expenses Drivers, Training Other Operating Expenses 4,697 5,376 5,439 6,000 5,500 5.500 250 1.303 124 61 250 4,238 8,406 4,440 J6i 50 50 50 15,562 17,300 1,738 17,249 Gross Operating Surplus 20,911 19,200 1,711 19,694 Administration Expenses: Fees and Expenses Rent Insurance - General Computer costs and Stationery Telephone and Postage Professional fees Miscellaneous expenses 17,577 1,974 686 573 796 1,408 169 16,720 1.920 600 2,000 900 1,800 725 (857) (54) (86) 1,427 104 392 556 16,245 1.920 649 409 712 1,535 286 23,183 24,665 1,482 21, 756 Net Operating Surplusl(Deficit) before depreciatlOD (2,272) (5,465) 3,193 (2,062) Less.. Vehicle and Equipment Depreciation (5,338) (5,338) (204) Net Surplusl (Deficit) for the year £(7,610) 5,465) £(2,145) £(2,266) Page 10