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← South Shields Unit 315 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

2024-03-31-accounts

TS Collingwood

UNIT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD AT T.S. COLLINGWOOD, WAPPING STREET SOUTH SHIELDS AT 7.30pm ON 28th OCTOBER 2024

Minutes

APOLOGIES

Harry Wilson MBE Iain Buddle

OPENING ADDRESS BY CHAIRMAN

The Chairman welcomed everyone especially Rev David Graham, District Chaplin. The Chairman also mentioned that Harry Wilson, President, could not attend this years AGM as he was at Windsor Castle receiving his MBE. In his absence the UMT congradulated Harry for this well deserved honor in recognition of his life long services to the marine industry. David Graham agreed to officiate in his place during UMT election.

MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS AGM FOR ADOPTION

The minutes were duly adoped as a true reflection of last years AGM

.

MATTERS ARISING FROM LAST MINUTES

It was decided that the AGM should not be held during school holidays so that staff from Monkwearmouth could attend. Unfortunately this has not happened and Monkwermouth send their applogies. The minutes also state that Monkwearmouths accounts will appear in this years report. The Chairman would like to refer to a statement in the financial report section.

CHAIRMANS REPORT

As in previous years, although the AGM financial report attests for the year ending March 2024, I would like this report to cover the period from the last AGM to this date. We have found that when speaking to interested parties, whether parents of cadets, local associations or sources of funding, an up-to-date overview of the activities of TS Collingwood is most helpful. To this end our public domain AGM report is the most appropriate.

In November a meeting was held at TS Collingwood with all staff, P&SA members and other interested parties to discuss and formulate a plan for the following year. The outcome of the meeting was included in the 2024 objectives-

  1. Retain our Burgee

  2. Retain/improve our cadet membership in line with the aspiration of HO

  3. Continue working towards the successful establishment of Monkwearmouth Academy Sea Cadets

  4. Action 2024 infrastructure and cadet training and activity plan

I will leave to the CO to describe the cadet training and activities plan, but suffice here to say that the New Year got off to a very good start with the retention of a Burgee presented at a very special awards evening in December attended by the Deputy Lt of Tyne & Wear, Major Nigel Wyrley- Birch

2024 has been a year of consolidation due to planned and unplanned staff shortages in the middle of our most active boating season. This including CO Jim Simpson having a much-needed knee replacement, the very happy birth of a daughter to Lieutenant Stephen Dupear and training Officer, Sophie Dawson, and the hospitalisation of myself with lung damage and pneumonia. It is with great pride that the UMT, all remaining staff, volunteer helpers, parents and senior cadets stepped up to provide a continuous program of cadet activities including all training requirements and participation in the many summer community activities. From the management side funds were made available for a number of very successful boating weekends and other activities such as the participation of 30 cadets at Beamish Open Air Museum Flag Day parade. Funds were also made available for a number of capital expenditure projects as detailed below-

Building

Since the refurbishment of the Staff and disabled access heads/wet room and female heads, the male heads began to look decidedly tired and difficult to keep clean with paint flaking off the breeze block walls. A refurbishment had been planned for some time and an unexpected builders slot became available at short notice in January to carry out the work. The refurbishment was completed successfully installing wipe clean walls, ceiling, boxed in pipework and enhanced lighting, bringing all facilities up to a required standard.

Equipment

To increase training areas and for ease of use, a set of new lightweight but strong folding tables with mobile storage rack was purchased for the parade deck. The existing wooden draftsman’s tables donated by BMT have performed sterling service over the years and are now relocated to the ground floor training areas.

A request was also made to provided folding tables and benches to suite desk top training activities in the Junior Classroom. This was done and has been a great success.

Boats

The new Junior Sailboat ‘Lilian’ mentioned at last year’s AGM has now completed it’s latest refit which included installation of new fixed standing rigging, suitable for a boat to be berthed on a mooring as opposed to its existing rigging designed for constant mast lowering and raising. The boat, a Yeoman Kinsman has a long and successful history of safe design and operation racing on the Norfolk Broads. Unfortunately, EU certification as publicised on the owners association website is not actually available, and so cadet acceptance in accordance with TARS was proving tricky. All is now well, and the boat is registered on Westminster. Full coverage one

Sunday on BBC Countryfile dedicated to the Kinsman and other Broads boats might have helped!

Unfortunately, the Junior Cadet boat dedicated moorings, although renewed in 2022 by the previous owner sank one stormy night. Foul play was suspected so solid type and expensive moorings buoys were ordered from Norway and were successfully installed by our fisherman friends on the quayside. Foul play turned out to be not the case as the cause was identified as incorrect sealant on the old buoys. Lilian spent a number of summer months safely on the new moorings and will be used in the future for Junior Cadet sailing boat familiarisation.

Our Trinity 500 rowing boats, that actually belong to ST Marine College, are now old, but still very usable as long as winter refits are carried out. Purchasing new Trinities is not possible as they are out of production and will remain so for the foreseeable future. It had become apparent that rowing is a TS Collingwood speciality with good results in Area and National Competition and so there was a desire to increase our training capabilities.

TS Collingwood, therefore, in partnership with the North East Maritime Trust, located near to our unit premises on the quayside, embarked upon an exciting project to build, using traditional wooden boat building methods, two new rowing boats for our unit.

These new boats, of a very similar design to our existing Trinities, will be used for cadet training purposes and will be an excellent addition to our fleet. The boats will be built to the highest standards and fully certified in accordance with Sea Cadet regulations. (TARS)

The North East Maritime Trust is a registered charity with focus on regionally important historic working boat restoration, repair and conservation including maintenance and sailing. An important part of this work also includes training and as such the partnership with TS Collingwood is to include cadets in the construction process. This will provide cadets with an in-depth understanding of boat design, structure, components and construction as well as the passing-on of wood working skills by the NEMT.

It happened that training of youth in certain shipbuilding skills, one being shipwright, is also something close to the heart of our President Harry Wilson as Chairman of UK Docks. With this in mind project has been sponsored by UK Docks.

Unfortunately, the first boat build has had many challenges in the construction method as provided by the naval architect and material supplier. It’s been a learning process for NEMT but cadets will be fully involved in the second boat.

We received our annual audit from the RYA to verify our status as a RYA training establishment. The audit went well however our 30 year old and trusty MOD supplied Dory was not accepted for RYA activities, the freeboard considered too small. The Dory was already downgraded by HO, suitable for three crew only, so for some time it was a boat ready for disposal. At the same time, as if it was meant to happen, our good friend and benefactor John Lightfoot MBE requested a meeting to discuss cadet activities. Following this he very kindly provided an unrestricted donation of £20,000 and it was immediately put to good use.

In summary a new 4.2m Zodiac RIB was purchased and with five permanent seats and a certified capacity up seven persons, the boat will be ideal for training and safety boat cover.

Other Items.

We were honored to receive a wonderful artifact gifted to TS Collingwood by Judy Carr. Her Grandfather was presented, by the Admiralty, with his copy of shipboard War Instructions, for completing services during WW1. At the time this confidential document bound and weighted with lead would have been thrown overboard if his ship was attacked by the enemy. Captain Carr survived the war but was lost at sea in the 1930’s. Judy was looking for a suitable home for this important and museum quality document in memory of her Grandfather and it now resides high on the parade deck in a splendid display case, also provided by Judy.

To summarise, UMT 2024 objectives have been mostly met and 2025 objectives will be established, as in previous years, at an all staff meeting after this AGM.

Other Fund Raising Activities

Please refer to the P&SA report

Projects apart, one of the greatest efforts is towards the general account and keeping the lights on. With this in mind our very great thanks go to those that understand what we do here at TS Collingwood and whom offer continual financial support. They are-

The Sir James Knott Trust John Lightfoot MBE Harry Wilson MBE UK Docks Commonwealth War Graves Commission The Marine Society and Sea Cadets The Mayor of South Tyneside And as ever ‘The folk of Shields’

In conclusion 2023/24 has been a very busy but challenging year and we look forward to the next year.

P&SA REPORT

Unfortunately as per last year there has been little interest from parents in expanding the P&SA and so much of the work has been fulfilled by the existing committee members. I continue to provide Nutty on a parade night and do the housekeeping with the help of a few parents on an ad hoc basis.

Since the last UMT AGM the P&SA have participated in the following activities.

We have organised and are funding a Halloween party for the cadets on 01/11/24.

We would like to thank the Chairman, UMT, staff, cadets and parents/carers for their continued support.

Linden Simpson Chair P&SA

CO’s REPORT

2024 has been another good year for us. We began by receiving our 15th consecutive Burgee, which was later upgraded to a Gold Burgee, for being one of a handful of Units that have shown significant growth in the previous 12 months. We have just heard that we have been awarded our 16th consecutive Burgee, for 2024. On top of that, we have also received a Captains Commendation to go with it.

Another notable event was Leading Cadet Jacob was appointed Lord Lts Cadet for Tyne and Wear for 2024. He is one of a long line of Collingwood cadets to hold the post over the years. BZ to him.

Cadets participated in the District 5 a side football competition in January and swept the board winning the overall trophy. They went on to Edinburgh to compete in the Area competition, where the Junior girls team, 12 – 14 yo, won their age group, along with medals and the Area cup. They should have went on to represent Northern Area in the National competition, but, unfortunately owing to no accommodation being available for anyone, this years competition did not go ahead.

Cadets also participated in the District rowing regatta at Derwenthaugh in early summer. They once again came away with the overall District trophy and went on to the Area regatta at Loch Winnoch, in Scotland. LC Simeon took the gold medal in the sliding seat Yole competition, and the Junior Girls crew, 12 – 14 yo, won gold for the 3rd consecutive year. They should have went on to the Excel Centre in London Docklands to represent Northern Area for the 3rd time. Unfortunately, once again, there was no accommodation to be had, so this years competition was also cancelled. The cadets have been in the public eye many times this year. We participated in the D-Day ceremony, bringing a torch ashore, for South Tyneside council. We took part in the Armed Forces Day Parade along the sea front and into Bents Park. We were well represented at the South Tyneside Summer Festival, with

many cadets marching, and two of our boats being towed. We attended the Flag Day at Beamish Open Air Museum with 30 plus cadets and instructors, where we led the

parade through the village. A day enjoyed by all. We also attended five Armistice Day events in November.

We have had four cadets attend Offshore voyages this year. One spent a week on TS Royalist, sailing from Falmouth around the Channel before arriving in Weymouth. Another cadet spent a week on the Sea Cadet yacht, TS Liveryman, sailing from Weymouth, port hopping to Portsmouth, visiting many location. Finally, two cadets joined the offshore power vessel, TS John Jerwood in North Shields two weeks ago with a view of sailing to Hull. Unfortunately, the weather conditions were horrendous, not permitting them to sail, so they spent the week on the River Tyne working between the harbour and Newcastle Quayside. Qualifications were gained by all cadets.

We held many boating sessions throughout the season, with plenty of qualification gained by cadets. We were delighted to receive a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat to enhance our fleet. It will replace our Dory which we took on charge in 1992. It is a sound boat, but not of the specification we require to run powerboat and safety boat courses. The Dory is in the process of being transferred to Methil unit, in Fife, where it will continue to be put to worthwhile use.

We also took the unit keelboat, Lillian, afloat for the first time. She handles the water well and looks very good afloat. We look forward to using her more regularly in the future.

Monkwearmouth Academy Division have returned from the schools summer break, with steady numbers, and awaiting the enrolment of new Junior cadets from the Year 7s who have just joined the school from feeder Primary Schools. Numbers between us both stand at 90, slightly down owing to students leaving Monkwearmouth Academy. We have new recruits arriving constantly. The cadets are now wearing the smart new Royal Navy PCS uniform. All our cadets have been issued with it, and they look very smart, and grown up wearing it. This years Stocktake has been completed with nil deficiencies.

Cadet advancement and qualifications are far exceeding the MSSC requirements. The cadets remain energy efficient, and “green.”

I would like to thank the Chair, UMT members, Adult Volunteers, and Cadets, for all the support I receive in running TS Collingwood. CPO(SCC) Jim Simpson Commanding Officer South Shields Sea Cadets & Royal Marines Cadets.

TREASURERS REPORT AND ADOPTION OF ACCOUNTS

The Treasurer provided an overview of the unit accounts and fielded questions as appropriate. The accounts were adopted.

Auditors Fees including VAT are expected to be in the order of £500 and were acepted.

Chairmans comment of Monkwearmouth accounts.

Monkwearmouth Sea Cadets are a Sea Cadet Unit that operate within the confines of Monkwearmouth Academy and is a part of the Tyne Coast Academy Trust. Cadet subscription/donations are paid by parents on a regular basis using the academy’s own electronic system, Parent Pay. The Sea Cadet Unit funds are held within a ringfenced account which is a part of the academy’s main accounting system. As such, oversight

of the Sea Cadet account falls within the structure, governance and management of the academy and no moneys relating to Monkwearmouth appear in TS Collingwood’s accounts. Within present Charity Commission Rules, funds below £25,000 do not require an independent examination, so even though constitutionally Monkwearmouth operate under the governance of TS Collingwood there is enough confidence and transparency to provide Charity Commission compliance. When Monkwearmouth Sea Cadets near a gross income of £25,000 advice will be sought from the Charities Commission on how to proceed, but hopefully by then they will be nearing their own standalone Charitable Status as Sunderland Sea Cadet Unit. Financial year 2023 to April 2024 account stands at £1,076

ELECTION/RE-ELECTION OF PRESIDENT

It was with great pleasure that the Chairman announced the Harry Wilson MBE was willing to stand once againas Presidient of TS Collingwood. Harry ws duly re-elected.

ELECTION OF UNIT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

The UMC stood down and was re-elected en bloc-

John Eltringham Chairman Keith Trotter Vice Chairman Jane Eltringham Treasurer Jim Knott Member Gary Hindmarch Member Lisa Oliver Member Iain Buddle OIC Monkwearmouth Academy

ELECTION OF PARENTS AND SUPPORTERS COMMITTEE

Linden Simpson Chairman Charlotte Sharp Vice Chairman Lynn Taylor Treasurer Emma Short Secretary

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

None

THE SEA CADETS Form ANNUAL STATEMENT OF ACCOUNP FOR THE UNIT SCC A3 IR&PI RECEIPTS & 'PAYMENTS ACCOUNT for year ended 31 March 2024 Apr-19 l-units in Scotland.. This Statement's fomi and content and rts suutiny are govemed by Regulations- SSI 200612181 Copy to be uploaded onto Westminster and Volunleer & Business Support Manager at Area Office to be notified by 1 November Unit Name: Fund-namelpurpose lif not held for the UTrit'5 ￿eneral purposes):. South Shields 315 Unit Charity No.. 1087355 THIS YEAR LAST YEAR Notes REVENUE RECEIPTS- ANNUAL FUNDIDIRECT GRANT PARENTS AND SUPPORTERS OTHER GFiANTS CADET CONTRIBUTIONS OTHER DONATIONS I LEGACIES FUNDRAISING & SPECiAL EVENTS PROCEEDS £1,000,00 £4,493.00 £0.00 £5,447.00 £38,007.00 £2,289.00 £2,327.00 £200.00 £4,770.00 £38,052.00 £1,522.00 KnotULightfooUOther OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES: COMPETITION RECEIPTS COURSE FEES SUNDRY SALES RECEIPTS BANK DEPOSIT INTEREST PROPERTY RENTS {includes any occasional OTHER REVENUE RECEIPTS £0.00 £1,993.00 £0.00 £73.00 £266.00 £514.00 Gift Aid £15.267.00 £300.00 TOTAL REVENUE RECEIPTS £62,918.00 £53,602.00 NON-REVENUE RECEIPTS- PROCEEDS FROM SALES OF OTHER FIXED ASs￿s £200.00 TOTAL NON-REVENUE RECEIPTS £0.00 £200.00 fAttach that Fund's similar Account of Receipts as page AC1A, and so on) TOTAL RECEIPTS = A + £62,918.00 £53,802.00 Reconciliation... NET CHANGE FOR YEAR IN CASHIBANK BALANCE:. - REVENUE ITEMS (- A- D from page AC2) - NON-REVENUE ITEMS (- B - E from page AC2) - COMBINED {=G+H) CASHIBANK BALANCE FROM LAST YEAR-END CASHIBANK BALANCE AT THIS YEAR-END £30,024.00 £25,763.00 -£24.400.00 £200.00 £5,624.00 £25,963.00 £34,715.00 £36,312.69 £40,339.00 £34,715.00 2024 AC1

THE SEACADETS Fomi ANNUAL STATEMENT OF ACCOUNP FOR THE UNIT SCC A3 IR&PI RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT for year ended 31 March 2024 runits in S￿18￿1.. This Stslemeni's fom 8nd content arKI its Scrutiny are governed by Regulations - SSI 200612181 Copy to be uploaded onto Westminster and Volunteer & Business Support Manager at Area Office to be notified by 1 November Unit Name: Fund-namelpurpose lif not held for the Unit's ￿eneral purposes}".- Apr-19 South Shields 315 Unit Charity No.. 1087355 THIS YEAR LAST YEAR Notes REVENUE PAYMENTS- DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY COSTS: FUNDRAISING & SPECIAL EVENTS COSTS CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS FUEL & TRAVEL COSTS CATERING COSTS TRAINING COURSES COSTS ARTICLES PURCHASED FOR RESALE £940.00 £10,000.00 £1.607.00 £1,460.00 £791.00 £1,332.00 £1,455.00 NE Maritime Trust £386.00 £1,844.00 £2,543.00 £554.00 OVERHEAD COSTS FOR: RENT I COUNCIL TAX HE4T, LIGHT & WATER TELEPHONE & BROADBAND OFFICE SUPPLIES, POSTAGE & PRINTING £600.00 £4,432.00 £903.00 £3.036.00 £912.00 £3,793.00 £895.00 £3,935.00 MAINTENANCE COSTS FOR: BUILDINGS & ESTATE BOATS VEHICLES COMPUTERS OTHER MISC EQUIPMENT FUEL COSTS INSURANCE COSTS BANK INTEREST & CHARGES £3,197.00 £2.107.00 £3,442.00 £3,554.00 £310.00 £261.00 £1,314.00 £1,436.00 £769.00 £1,548.00 CHARITY GOVERNANCE COSTS: FOR ACCOUNTSIAUDIT OR INDEPENDENT EXAMINA FOR OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES FOR LEGAL ADVICE (for constitution or trustees) OTHER REVENUE COSTS TOTAL REVENUE PAYMENTS £504.00 £480.00 £234.00 £0.00 £259.00 £28,039.00 £100.00 £32,894.00 NON-REVENUE PAYMENTS- ASSETS Building alteratlon81boy8 £24,400.00 £8,820.00 TOTAL NON-REVENUE TOTAL PAYMENTS {=D+E) £24,400.00 £S7,294.00 £8,820.00 £36,859.00 CAttach Ihat Ful￿,$ Similar Account of Paymerts as page AC2A. and so onl AC2

THE SEA CADETS Fom ANNUAL STATEMENT OF ACCOUNf FOR THE UNIT SCC A3 IR&PI RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT for year ended 31 March 2024 Apr-19 I'units in S¢thiand.' This Statement's form and content and its scrutiny are goverwl by Regulab"ons- SSI 200612181 Copy to be uploaded onto Westrninster and Volunteer & Business Support Manager at Area Office to b8 notified by 1 November Unit Name: South Shields 315 Unit Charity No: 1087355 Name of Fund THIS YEAR LAST YEAR In E&W: STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES (Englishlwelsh Units. t40 valuatsonslcosts or accounts notes required) ASSETS: CASHIBANK BALANCE(S) AT YEAR-END {from page AC1) BANK DEPOSITS (rf any) not induded above LOANS RECOVERABLE OTHER DEB TS (total recoverable- exclude any-accrualsl "STOCKS OF ITEMS FOR RESALE (total cost) INVESTMENTS (present value of securities &c) INVESTMENTS (ditto- belonging to a Restrtcted Fund, if "OTHER FIXED ASSETS: - LAND & BUILDINGS - BOATS - VEHICLES - COMPUTERS & OTHER EQUIPMENT "For all these items (including any gifts at estimated value when given) stste their total resent value here if lower than as above LIABILITIES LOANS REPAYABLE OTHER CREDITORS {total payable - exclude any "arxruals-) CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (estimated total amount) £40,339.00 £34,715.00 [Scottish] ACCOUNTS NOTES. (if not within Annual Report) arate Receipts & Payments Account induded in this Statement of Account.. the nature and purpose of each Fund accounted for and the legal restrictions on its use Total number and amount of any grants paid to (i) individuals and {ii} institutions, analysed by type of activity or project Amount of trustee remuneration (inc. to connected persons) paid and the legal authority for it Amount of any trustee expenses reimbursed and for how many Amount and nature of any other trustee-transactions (including with Connected persons, staling the relationship) togetner with any amount owing at tne year*nd (say rt none) Any further infonnation that 'may reasonably assist. a readerfs ('Show details on aft extra attachod (numberedj page rfnecessary) Amounts Particulars Give page nolsl. - or say if none lor Say rf none) lor say rf none) F¥ ntrwrnany. Nature: GNe page nolsl. - or say kr none .Unit Treasurer Untt Chairman igned as authorised by the Unif s Management Committee- Date.. s.10.aLL Note." Tha statutory audit orindependent oxamination report on this Slatemant of Account musl be att8ched. AC3

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Independent examiner's report to the Trustees on the unaudited financial statements of South Shields Sea Cadets 315 Unit T S Collingwood I report on the accounts for the year ended 31° March 2024 set out on pages ACI to AC5. Respective responsibilities of trustees and independent examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts, you consider that the audit requirement of section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) does not apply and that an independent examination is needed. It is my re5pon5ibility io examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act Basis of independent ex8miner'sststement My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission, under section145(5)0)) of the Act An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a cornparisonof the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the a¢¢ounts. and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do noi provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as the whether the accounts present a *rue and fair" view and the report is limited to those matter5 set out in the statement below. Independent examiner'sstatement In connection with my examinatio￿ no matter has Come to my attention: (i) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: keep proper accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met. or (li) to which. in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. z</,-/ 2024 Trevor Hogg Chartered Aecountsnt Independent Examiner 38 Stanhope Road South Shields NE33 4BT

Independent ex¥miner's report to the Trustees on the unaudited financial statements of South Shield$ Sea Cadets 315 Unit T S Collingwood I report on the ae¢ounts for the year ended 31. March 20?4 5¢¢ OLEt on p8ges ACI to AC5. Respeetive responsibilities of trugteeg and independenl examiner The ¢harity's trustees are responsible for the preparalion of the accounls. you ¢onsider thai the audii requiremeni of section 144 of th¢ Charities Act 2011 (the A¢ii does not apply and thai an indep¢ndeni examinY41ion is n¢¢ded. It is my responsibility io examine Ihe ac¢ounis under section 145 of Ilie Aet Basis of Independent examiner'sslatement My examination w8s carried oui in accord8n¢e witl) the General Directions given by the Charity Commission, under section145(5){b) of Ihc Act An ¢xainination inLludes 4 review of Lhe &c¢ountinB records kept by the charity 8nd a compgri$onof the Accounts presenled with those record$. It also includes ¢onsideralion of Any unusual it¢ms or di5¢1osures in the a¢counis, and seeking explanations from the trLlSi¢eS concerning any such maiters. The procedures und¢naken do noi provide 811 the evidence Ihai would be required in an audii and eonsequcnily no opinion is given as the whether the accounts presenl a"Irue and fair" view and the report 1$ limi(ed to those mart¢rs sel out in (he siaierneni below. Independent exAminer'sst#t¢ment In conneution wiih my examination, no matter ha5 Come to my ati¢ntion.' (i) which gives m¢ reasonable c?use ¢0 believe that in any material respect th¢ requirements., to keep proper g¢couniing records in accordance wilh section 130 of the A¢i', and ¢0 prepare accounts which accord with the accouTrtin8 records and io Gomply wilh the accountin8 requir¢m¢nls of th¢ Aci have not been mei: or lil) to which, in my opinion. &tt¢ntion should be drawn in order lo enable a proper und¢rslandin8 of the accounts to be reached, z</,-/ 2024 Trevor Hogg Chartered A¢¢oun¢v4nt Independent ExAmlntr 38 Stmnhope RoAd South Shield$ NE33 4BT