Company registration number= 04168050
Charity registration number: 1093237
TYNEMOUTH VOLUNTEER LIFE BRIGADE
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade
Contents
Page
Trustees, Report
Independent Examinevs Report
Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)
Comparative Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)
Balance Sheet
7-8
Notes to the Financial Statements
9-13
The following pages do not form part of the statutory accoLJnts'.
Detailed Ststement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)
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Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade
Company No. 04168050
Trustees. Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Objectives and Activities
Aims and Objectives
Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade. founded in 1864. has three distinctive objectives..
To save life and aid persons and vessels in distress on Ihe coast and elsewhere by any means necessary
including, but not limited to, the provision of a declared facility lo HM Coastguard
To conserve and develop the Watch House. associated properties and artefacts and lo record. maintain
and disseminate information on the history of the Brigade for the benefit and education of the community.
To advance education, for the public benefit, in the dangers inherent to the coast, rivers and inland bodies
of water lo safegLtrard the community and promote coastal and water safety.
The Brigade is most commonly associated with Our coastal search and rescue team, which principally fulfil the
aim of our 1st objective. The team specialise in rope, water. and coastal search and rescue. and also have
extensive first aid skills. The team are pem)anently on calP- attending an average of 140+ incidents per year. The
team are a 'declared facility, to HM Coastguard. representing them in the North Tyneside area. As well as a
rescue team of around 20, the Brigade has a Committee of Directors who manage the whole of the organisation.
There is also a wider support structure of around another 40 members who support the operation and running of
our Watch House Museum. and work with the Rescue Team to provide sea and water safety talks.
Achievements and Performance
Main Achievements
During the 2024-2025 financial year, the Brigade's Rescue Team have brought their 2nd vehicle into
operalional servi￿, and started preparations for an additional base for this to be held in.
A new group of mLJseum volunteers was recruited to allow the Watch House to be open to the public on
bank holidays, Saturdays and Sundays from Easter through lo August. This, coupled with the ongoing
programme of visits and lalks managed by our Watch House Team. led to the most visitors to the building
in recent memory.
The Directors also co-ordinated the renovation of the Brigade Cottage lo allow it to be rented on the
private market, creating additional income for the Brigade. Our first tenants moved into the property during
February 2025.
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees
Mr J Wright
Mr P Lilley
MrDVBell
Mr N Peters
Mr J Peters
Mr A H Graham
Mr D C Graham
Mr S Littlewood
DrRDay
Mr D J Steven
Mrs H D Peacock (appointed 1610512024)
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Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade
Trustees. Report (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Charity Number
1093237
Company Number
04168050
Registered Office
The Watch House
Spanish Battery
Tynemoulh
Tyne & Wear
NE30 4DD
Independent Examiner
Bland & Wood Chartered Accountants
Bland & Wood
Chartered Accountants
6B Planel Business Centre
Planet Place, Killingworth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE12 6DY
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Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade
Trustees. Report (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Other Information
Future Developments
Over the coming 12 months the Brigade intends to=
Make operational the new base for the second rescue vehicle.
Support our tenants in the Brigade Cottage to ensure the continuation of the use of that building as private
rented accommodation.
Carry out development and improvement work in the Watch House to further enhance our offering and
further boost visitor numbers with the help of our Museum volunteers.
Ensure funding is in place to cary out the re-painting of the outside of the Watch House in the next 6-18
months.
Small Company Rules
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small
companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees. report was appro
d by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by..
Mr P Lilley
Trustee
24 December 2025
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Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade
Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March
2025.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the charity 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
("the 2006 Act").
Having satisfied myself thal the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006
Acl and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as
carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 {'the 2011 Act.). In carrying out my examination I have
followed Ihe Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examlnerfs Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examinalion giving me cause lo believe..
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act., or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any
requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an
independenl examination., or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of
Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS 102).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention
should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Bland & Wood Chartered Accountsnts
24 December 2025
Bland & Wood
Chartered Accountsnts
6B Planet Business Centre
Planet Place, Killingworth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE12 6DY
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Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade
Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
2025
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds
funds
funds
2024
Total
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities
Investments
42,812
39,820
5.862
5,274
48,086
39,820
5,862
71,922
37,968
1.660
88.494
5,274
93,768 111,550
EXPENDITURE ON:
Raising funds
NET {EXPENDITURE)IINCOME
(47.218) 167,0831 (114,301) (91,542)
41,276
{61.809) (20.5331 20,008
Transfers be￿een funds
13
(62,000)
62,000
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
120,724)
191
(20,5331 20,008
237.703
26,337 264,040 244,032
13
216,979
26.528 243,507 264,040
The notes on pages 9 to 13 fomi part of these financial statements.
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Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade
Comparative Statement of Financial Activilies (including Income and Expenditure Account)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
2024
Unrestrlcted Restricted Total
funds
funds
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities
Investments
68,453
37,968
1,660
3,469
71,922
37,968
1,660
108,081
3,469 111,550
EXPENDITURE ON:
Raising funds
NET INCOME
(52.168) (39.374) (91.542)
55,913
(35,905) 20,008
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
55.913
(35,905) 20,008
181,790
62,242 244,032
13
237,703
26,337 264,040
The notes on pages 9 to 13 form part of these financial statements.
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Tynernouth Volunteer Life Brigade
Balance Sheet
As At 31 March 2025
2025
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds
funds
funds
2024
Total
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets
Inveslmenl Properties
Investments
10
11
38.069
60,000
1,695
38,069
60,000
1.695
54,007
60,000
1,695
12
99.764
99,764 115,702
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand
133,552
10.191 143.743 148,338
10,191 143,743 148,338
133.552
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES
133.552
10,191 143,743 148,338
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
233.316
10,191 243,507 264,040
NET ASSETS
233,316
10,191 243,507 264,040
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Restricled Funds
Unrestricted Funds
26,528
26,337
216,979 237,703
TOTAL FUNDS
13
243,507 264,040
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Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade
Balance Sheet (continued)
As At 31 March 2025
For the year ending 31 March 2025 the charitable company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477
of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the charitable company to obtsin an audit in accordance with seclion 476 of the
Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to
accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the
small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the board of trustees on 24 December 2025 and were signed on its
behalf by..
Mr P Lilley
Trustee
The notes on pages 9 to 13 fomi part of these financial ststements.
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Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade
Notes lo the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
1. General Information
Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated in England & Wales, registered
number 04168050 and registered charity number 1093237. The registered office is The Watch House, Spanish
Battery, Tynemouth, Tyne & Wear, NE30 4DD.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 1021 "Accounting
and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended practi￿ applicable lo charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
IFRS 1021 (effeclive 1 January 2019)" Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006.
The charrtable company is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
2.2. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment
losses. Depreciation is provided al rates calculated lo write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their
estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases..
Plant & Machinery
Motor Vehicles
20 % straight line basis
25 % reducing balance basis
2.3. Investmenl Properties
All investment properties are carried at fair value determined annually and derived from the current market
rents and investment propety yields for comparable real estste, adjusted if necessary for any difference in
the nature, location or condition ol the specific asset. No depreciation is provided for. Changes in fair value
are recognised in the statement of financial activities.
2.4. Investments
2.5. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with
banks. other short-term highly liquid investments thal mature in no more than three months from the date of
acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value,
and bank overdrafts.
3. Income from Donations and Legacies
2025
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Total
funds
Donations and gifts
42.812
5,274
48,086
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Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade
Notes to the Financial Statements {continued}
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
2024
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Total
funds
Donations and gifts
68,453
3,469
71,922
4. Income from Other Trading Activities
2025
2024
Unrestricted Unreslricled
funds
funds
Fundraising events
39.820
37,968
5. Investment Income
2025
2024
Unrestricted Unrestricled
funds
funds
Bank interest receivable
Dividends from investments
Renls received from investment properties
1,140
1,045
3,677
581
1,079
5,862
1,660
6. Net Incomel{Expenditure)
The net (expenditure)lincome is stated after chargingl{crediting)=
2025
2024
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets - owned
15,938
18,002
7. Analysis of Expenditure
2025
Activities
undertaken
directly
Support
costs
(see note 81
Total
Raising funds
4,352
109,949
114,301
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Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
2024
Activities
undertaken
directly
Support
costs
{see note 8)
Total
Raising funds
11,172
80,370
91,542
8. Support Costs
2025
Raising
funds
General administration
Depreciation
94,011
15.938
109,949
2024
Raising
funds
General administration
Depreciation
62,368
18.002
80,370
9. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees during the year was= NIL (2024= NIL)
10. Tangible Assets
Plant &
Machinery
Motor
Vehicles
Total
Cost
As al 1 April 2024
As at 31 March 2025
8,843
121,677
130,520
8.843
121,677
130,520
Depreciation
As at 1 April 2024
Provided during the period
As at 31 March 2025
8.843
67,670
15,938
76,513
15.938
8,843
83,608
92,451
..CONTINUED
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Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade
Notes to the Financial Slatements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Net Book Value
As at 31 March 2025
38,069
38,069
As at 1 April 2024
54,007
54,007
11. Investment Property
2025
Fair Value
As at 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025
60,000
12. Investments
Llsted
Cost or Valuation
As at 1 April 2024
As at 31 March 2025
1,695
1,695
Provision
As at 1 April 2024
As at 31 March 2025
Net Book Value
As at 31 March 2025
1,695
As at 1 April 2024
1,695
13. Movement in Funds
As at 1 April
2024
Asat31
March 2025
Income
Expenditure Transfers
Unrestricted funds
General..
General unrestricted fund
Restricted funds
Collection
237,703
88,494
(47,2181
(62.0001
216,979
26.337
5,274
(67,0831
62,000
26.528
Total funds
264,040
93.768
{114.3011
243,507
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Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
As at 1 Aprll
2023
Asa131
Expenditure March 2024
Income
Unrestricted funds
General..
General unrestricted fund
Restricted funds
Collection
181,790
108,081
{52,168)
237,703
62.242
3,469
(39.374)
26,337
Total funds
244,032
111,550
(91,5421
264,040
14. Transactions with Trustees
None of Ihe trustees received any remuneration or any other benefits from an employment with the charity or
related entity during the current or previous year.
No trustee expenses have been incurred.
15. Related Party Disclosures
There have been no related paty transactions in the reporting period that require disclosure.
16. Company limited by guarantee
The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital.
Every member of Ihe company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company, in the event of a winding up,
such an amount as may be required not exceeding £1.
17. Rocket House
The company is the sole corporate trustee of the Rocket House. This came into place on 29th August 2019 when
the Brigade, operating on charity number 1093237, (amalgamated with charity 238655 on 13 January 2003),
passed a written resolution at an extraordinary general meeting.
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Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade
Detailed Stalement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)
For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
2025
2024
Total
funds
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacles
Donations and gifts
Donations from individuals
42,076
6,010
67.885
4.037
48,086
71,922
Other trading activities
Fundraising events
39.820
37,968
39,820
37,968
Investments
Dividends from other fixed asset investments - listed
Rental income from investment property
Bank interesl receivable
1,045
3,677
1,140
1.079
581
5,862
1.660
93,768
111,550
EXPENDITLIRE ON:
Raising funds
Support and administration costs
Repairs, renewals and maintenan
Insurance
Rescue training
Other office costs
Sundry expenses
Depreciation of plant and machinery
(4.3521
{9,630)
(8,951)
{3,799)
(4.8961
(66.735)
(15,938)
(11,1721
(11,040)
(2,188)
(3,1801
(45,9601
(18,0021
(114,301)
(114.3011
(20,533)
(91,542}
(91,5421
NET (EXPENDITURE)IINCOME
20.008
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