HE REP RT 2024 We would like to start by saying thankyou to all our riders and parents/carers for their patience and understanding this year with us having to juggle riders about on George, also changing plans last minute due to our various horse problems. We appreciate your flexibility and have tried our best to accommodate everybody as best we can on our limited number of horses. Hopefully we will be back to normal soon. Cracker is on the mend and getting on well with his treatment and should be back on some sessions in the next month. We also have Vincent who we have started putting on some sessions and he is leaming well. Last November most riders took part in the Virtual championships, everyone was videoed and entered thankyou to all volunteers who helped with this. All riders came placed in their classes which is a fantastic result well donel Videoing for virtuals this year is currently underway. Regionals this year saw us compete only in countryside challenge. the 3 riders that went did us proud and all qualified for championships where they all rode their best with Kate th coming 9 , Charlotte 5 and Harry 3, well done guys we are very proud of your amazing achievement! We have created certificates for George, each level has certain movements that have to be complctcd for the riders to receive that level certificate. These seem to be going well with all George's riders. This year we have decided to participate in the special Olympics which is held at Scropton at the end of september. Riders have to take part in a thessage test and a working trails course. We are taking two riders as a bit of a trial run this year to see what it's all about and weather it's something we could participate in in the future with more riders. Riders awards Most improved adult: this rider has really come on in the last year with her riding and really showed us what she is capable of achieving when she sets her mind to it! Charlotte Dix Most improved Junior: this rider has been with us just over a year and has learnt so much in this timc. Noah Wells Most improved George rider: this riders position has improved a lot and Is really starting to be able to learn all of George's buttons. Matthew white Ih
ACCOUNTS SUMMARY 2023/24
General Account
Financially the Group continues to be in a good place. I use this report to highlight some of the more major items.
Rider contributions were £9598. The remaining income from donations, grants, fundraising and miscellaneous other income came to a total of £327.
Grants, fundraising and donations continue to be a fundamental part of our income stream. The Winsby lottery raised £664 this year. To put into some sort of context this simple way of raising money paid for 75% of one month’s average monthly Cottagers Plot expense. Donations – small and large - and fundraising play a huge part in making the Group viable. Thanks go to the Walmsley Trust, Wilking & Chapman, the Grimsby 16+ group, the Lincolnshire Co op community fund, ‘Beans on Toast for their donations and likewise our thanks go to a myriad of people and organisations who organised raffles, table tops, name cards and so on. The amount raised in donations and so on is vital and continues to help the group to prosper.
Regarding expenditure, I highlight the major items. Cottagers Plot expenditure was a little over £9990 which is down from last year. Supplies – feed and so on – totalled £3296, also down from last year. Veterinary costs were £1644, with farrier costs totalling £440. Our annual RDA membership and Insurance cost £681. Lorry expenses – road tax, insurance, and a small amount in repairs this year - totalled £1589. All of these show a small decrease from 2022/23. All the above - to a total of £20584 - can be termed as ‘fixed costs’ , that is the minimum that we can expect to pay every year. From an accounting perspective it is pleasing to be able to show a decrease in these fixed costs. Other expenses were such as those for the Saddler, Dental, and so on. From this I hope that you can see much it costs to keep the Group going on an annual basis and how vital the donations and fundraising are to the smooth running of the Association. I would urge us all to take every opportunity possible to raise funds. JOIN THE WINSBY LOTTERY!
The balance is the General Account at 31 March 2024 was £21117.
Savings Account
The balance at the start of the year was £7590. Apart from a very small amount of interest there was no activity in this account
The balance at the year-end in this account was £7726 .
Total balance is therefore £28843.
Looking forward to 2024/25
Repeating what I have said in previous reports I commend the Committee members for their work in the continued monitoring of income and expenditure and in their
work in raising money – in such difficult circumstances - through the charitable grants, donations, name cards, and so on. I specifically urge you to appreciate the reduction in fixed costs in 2023/24 which follows hard work by the coaches and the committee. I continue to feel that any future major expenditure will in all probability be looked at through the prism of additional grants. We should note though that there is the possibility of substantial, yet unknown, expenditure (*) and of course we are all aware of the cost of living and energy crisis for which we need to be prepared. Therefore it repeats saying how vital it is that we continue to seek sponsorship and donations from companies and organisations where possible as this is vital to the continued financial wellbeing of the Group. All of this said, it is again worth noting that RDA nationally recommend that groups have a maximum of 2 years running costs available at any one time and we do currently meet this requirement.
As Treasurer I repeat my statement from last year’s report, that is to again emphasise two things. Firstly, although our financial situation is relatively OK for this coming year it is vital for everyone – not just the Committee Members - to help with fundraising in any way possible – name cards, sponsored events, tabletops, helping with open days ideas, skills, and links into local industries and regarding any grants that maybe available to help to raise funds for our vital work. If you have ideas for fundraising; if you think that you have specific skills in raising funds or if you have links to companies who may be willing to donate to us, please talk to committee members or come on to the committee.
Second, I repeat my comment from last year in that it is obvious that the impact of the cost of living and energy crisis continues to hit society which obviously includes the group, our coaches, volunteers, riders and riders’ families. Inevitably there will be a negative financial impact on individuals and the Group, and we should all be aware of the impact on everyone’s mental health.
Let us all look out for each other.
Regarding the challenge for the year ahead, once again my message is to continue to raise such monies which may well be difficult given the current situation in the country. It is a challenge that the Committee, volunteers, and riders will have to again contemplate over the coming months. The Committee will continue to look at income and expenditure in detail but the onus for enabling the Group to function in a financially balanced way falls on all of us. Therefore, if anyone – trustee, volunteer, or rider – has ideas or can help in any way in this regard please do not hesitate to do so.
We are stronger together.
Lastly my thanks once again go to Penny Petchell who again audited the accounts continuing giving her time freely to examine and prepare the annual accounts for us. However, because of personal circumstances Penny is standing down this year which means that we need a new auditor for the 2024/25 accounts.
I commend the accounts to this AGM.
David Holmes (Treasurer)
Note: (*) Since the end of the financial year over £10,000 has been spent on the purchase of Vincent
The ThatLhes, Ings Lane, North Cotes, Grimsbyy N. E. Iincs. DN36 SUX Telephone.. 01472 389200 Fax.. 01472 389400 email.. mail@petchell.com INDEPENDE4 NT ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT ON THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF CLEETHORPES & GRIMSBY RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION I confimi that I have chccked and rcvicwed the financial information providcd for the Cleethorpes & Grimsby Riding tor IhL Disabled AssoLialion lor the year cndcd 31 March 2024. You have approved the financial infonnation for the year ended 31 March 2024 and have acknowledgied your responsibility for it, for the appropriateness of the accounting basis and for providing all the information and explanations necessary For its compilation. I have not verified the accuracy or compleleness of the accounling records or information and explanations you have given to me and I do not therefore express any opinion on the financial information. PENELOPF PETCHELL Director J P Associates Ltd 2 July 2024 J P Associates Ltd
CLEEfHORPES AND GRIMSBY RIDING FOR THE DISABLED 2024 Main Points Main Donation from Walmsley Trust Championship net cost £1,114 2023 £638.50 Feed cost down 12.80/0 on 2023, but remainsup 66% on 2022 despite same no. horses No Supporting evidence for £696.55 spent on lorry etc paid to Roy Hampson There is £717.88 excess income. Farrier costs are surprisingly low. Also, depreciation of £5,354.89 is not a cash depletion, but it does represent the usage of existing assets and is a representation of asset replacement.
CLEETHORPES AND GRIMSBY RIDING FOR THE DISABLED Year Ended 3110312024 Year Ended 3110312023 INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT Rider Contributions Grant Donations Championship Income Fundraising Sale of T Shirts, Protectors,Jumpers Other Misc. Interest Received £10,367.55 £11,250.75 £14,124.55 £488.00 £1,448.01 £9,334.29 £1,437.00 £55.00 £30.00 £398.87 £107.60 Total Income £26,856.98 £770.00 £22,184.64 Weelsby/ Cottagers Plot horse hire Feed ILivery costs Horse Transport Site Moving Expenes Coaching/ Training Expenses Veterinary expenses Farrier Horse medication/suppliments/ Cremation Saddlery & equipment expenses RDA Subscription/lnsurance Championship Expenses Stall produce and T Shirts/ Embroidery Other Misc. Depreciation Loss of April Difference on B/f cash balance 1/4/13 £9,989.44 £3,294.75 £1,589.49 £12,391.55 £3,779.77 £1,828.52 £54.90 £1,844.63 £440.00 £240.00 £898.00 £681.00 £1,602.00 £30.00 £2,133.11 £800.00 £624.00 £1,596.43 £675.00 £2,075.50 £447.10 £294.67 £10,122.94 £2,000.00 £150.00 £5,354.89 £0.00 Total Expenditure £26,139.10 £200.66 £38,798.59 Excess Income/ (Expenditure) £717.88 -£16,613.95
CLEEfHORPES AND GRIMSBY RIDING FOR THE DISABLED BAiANCE SHEET 3110312024 3110312023 Mechanical Horse depreciation £26,550.05 -£26,550.06 £26,550.05 -£23,895.09 £0.00 £2,654.97 £1,699.20 -£1,529.28 Container depreciation £1,699.20 -£1,699.20 £0.00 £169.92 £10,876.53 £13,584.27 Equipment additions disposal depreciation £0.00 -£10,646.54 -£2,707.74 -£10,416.54 £229.99 £460.00 £21,500.00 £9,000.00 -£2,500.00 -£5,200.00 Ponies- cost additions disposal depreciation £28,000.00 £0.00 £0.00 -£7,500.00 £20,500.00 £22,800.00 £4,362.90 -£4,362.90 Cabln - cost depreciation £4,362.90 -£4,362.90 £0.00 £0.00 £9,370.00 -£9,370.00 £9,370.00 -£9,370.00 Horse Lorrv £0.00 £0.00 Jute Bags lincl. in equip 20141 £13,516.40 -£13,516.40 Mechanical Lift- cost depreciation £13,516.40 -£13,516.40 £0.00 £0.00 £20,729.99 £26,084.88 Stock ofT shirts and jumpers for resale Sundry Debtor Sundry creditor £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £20,729.99 £26,084.88 £7,623.97 £4.06 £0.00 £14,945.94 Mechanical horse fund cash Comic Relief Fund current+ reserve ac £7,726.40 £4.06 £0.00 £20,916.28 £28,646.74 £22,573.97 £49,376.73 £48,658.85 £65,272.81 -£16,613.95 Reserves B/f Net Incomel (Expenditure) £48,658.85 £717.88 £49,376.73 £48,658.85 £0.00 £0.00
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