ANNUAL REPORT AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MAFICH 2025
BOURNEMOUTH BLIND SOCIETY
CHARITY REGISTRATION No: 1114570
COMPANY REGISTRATION No: 05792657

BOURNEMOUTH BLIND SOCIETY
Co. No. 05792657 (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS for the year ended 31 MARCH 2025
Table of Contents
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1 Chairman's Report
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1 Review of Activities
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5 Report of the Directors
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11 Independent Examiner's Report
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12 Statement of Financial Activilies
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13 Balance Sheet
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14 Notes to the Accounts
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BOURNEMOUTH BLIND SOCIETY
Co. No. 05792657 (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS for the year ended 31 MARCH 202$
Bournemouth
Blind Society
The Board of Trustees has pleasure in presenting their Annual Report for the year ended 31
March 2025.
Chairman's Re
ort
The Bournemouth Blind Society has continued to effectively support its Members throughoul
the past year, 202412025, despite the numerous challenges which have sadly forced many
other local charities to close.
The Society is fortunate in owning premises where Members meet. fundraising aclivities take
place, a permanent resource centre is located and accommodation is available for local groups
and residents to hire.
The Socieiy welcomed a number of new Members to weekly activities and also new Trustees
to Ihe Board.
A comprehensive newsletter. available in several formats. provides regular updates on
activities, fundraising and new resources and reaches not only Members but a much wider
audience. The newsletter and talks to Community Groups by the Chief Executive continues to
raise awareness of the work ol the Society.
Going forward there will still be challenges surrounding fundraising, finding qualified volunteer
minibus drivers, expanding the volunteer group and reaching out to potential new Members.
Thanks lo Ihe Chief Executive, Staff, Volunteers and Belrienders, Trustees and supporters ol
the Charity lor their conlinued work and dedication in maintaining and supporting the Sociely
and its Members.
Revlew of Aclivities
Bournemouth Blind Society exists .10 assist and benefit. bul not with direct financial assistance,
people with a visual impairment andlor hearing impairmenl living wilhin the
BournemouthlChristchurch/Poole area and to promote public awareness of sight andlor hearing
loss." Alternative ways of delivering ihe assislance and benefit mentioned were introduced as
a resull of Ihe 2020 Covid pandemic, many of which are still in use.
The activities ol the Charity are designed, where possible, to-
reduce isolalion.,
retain or improve skills;
give a sense of well-being and belonging.
maintain independence.
We aim to deliver all our seNices in a cheerful, purposeful way. Many ol the Members refer lo
our Centre in Moordown as their -second home" and the people they meet there as their
"extended family". Many ol our Members are older and a number live in their own home, often
alone as their life parlners have predeceased them. A number also refer to the Centre lo be
their"happy place".
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Co. No. 05792657 (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS for the year ended 31 MARCH 2025
The loss of sight is a significant life changing event and often results in a highly emolional time,
which can often be hidden. Spirils which appear high during a one-hour phone call can often
mask the reality of not coping very well. As an organisation. vie try and encourage those
Members who are experiencing emotional insecurity lo take part in activilies. even il only an
occasional phone call.
Social Activities
The Social Groups run each Monday. Tuesday. and Thursday. The groups are approximately
half the size ol the pre-covid groups as a number of previous Members have eilher passed
away. are now loo ill to attend- or have decided lo remain in relative isolation. A number of new
attendees have been welcomed during the year, bul the increase in group sizes is slow. The
hours spent at the Cenlre each day are gradually increasing. and all groups take place in
Rooper Hall to allow for greater distancing and air circulation.
On Mondays and Thursdays, a ￿0-Course lunch is served, lollowed by some form ol
engagement with the Members. In the year under review this has all been provided by the Staff
and Volunteers and has included quizzes, word games, music appreciation. story lime and
memory boxes. As the majority ol people attending these groups have mobility issues the
activities provided tend to be sedentary.
The Tuesday Group remains as a breakfast club and attracts a number of more active Members
who are only seen in this group. They all feel very much 'at home, among the group and this
is often the opportunity to discuss problems they are each facing or the opportunity for
interaction with the specialist services provided by the Society.
During the year, the monthly Walking Group resumed during the dryer, warmer months. This
included walks by the sea, around Christchurch and in various local parks. Through the
summer months, Ihe Charity provided a driver, logelher with a sighted escort, and the use of
its minibus for the Dorsel Visually Impaired Cricket Team during their trips to away fixtures.
Practical Su
ort in the Communil
Face to face interventions are available for all support seNices provided by the Society, both in
the client's own home or al the Centre. The slaff provide a friendly face to each service as
users are often in great need.
The Society received a granl from BCP Council toward providing a Resource Centre lor both
sight impairment and hearing impairmenl, togelher with a Community Support service. The
relationship between Ihe staff ol BCP'S Adult Social Care Sight & Hearing Team and the
Sociely's staff remains favourable and as strong as ever.
The Service Level Agreement for the Sight and Hearing Resource Centre is to open for 8 hours
each week. The Trustees have made the decision lo increase this by opening the Flesource
Centre from Monday lo Friday, 1 Oam to 1pm115 hours per week}. The number of visitors to
the Centre is similar lo last year. Callers Iwhether over the phone or face lo facel have wanted
information and advice about products to help ihem live independently. Any callers who needed
help that the Society was unable to provide were signposted lo relevanl alternative
organisations. During the year a total of 175 (2024.. 1821 people visited the Resource Centre,
with 12012024.. 1211 phone calls. Visits took an average of 50 minutes eachl2024'. 311, with
phone calls averaging 21 12024.. 141 minutes each. Numbers are still considerably below pre-
Covid ligures, partly due to a greater reliance by potenlial callers asking their family to search
for advicelequipment via the internet.
During ihe current year, the number ol lace-to-face befriending visits has increased, but almost
75°/o of Befriending is slill over the telephone, especially those contacled by paid staff, who
have olher roles within Ihe Sociely. The Befriending Service currently has 21 registered
befriendees 12023124= 221, bul il is known that a number of Volunteers continue lo phone
Members who are not registered with the service. Finding suitable befriendees is proving
difficult, as a long-term commitment is required.
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Co. No. 05792657 (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS for the year ended 31 MARCH 2025
The Emotional Support Service continued to provide a valuable resource to anyone of any age
group who is experiencing emotional, psychological or relationship diff icullies arising from sight
loss. As with all other services, face lo lace sessions are offered, but a number still want to
receive the support either by telephone or via video conterencing, all in line with Ihe
recommendations made by BACP {The British Association lor Counselling and Psychotherapy}.
The Emotional Support given is much in demand and this service has continued to be provided
Iree of charge, with clients asked to consider donating where possible. During the year, 43
clients {2023124= 421 have received support from this service. At the year end, the case load is
15 cases12023124- 211, with a further 4 referrals waiting for their initial assessment.
The Assistive Technology suite has been available most Tuesdays throughout the year, plus
support has continued over telephone and video links. A total of 29 clients12023124- 22) have
received helpltuition in Assislive Technology.
Awareness
The Society is keen to work with local people, groups and businesses to help Ihem understand
the needs of Ihe visually impaired. A sight awareness session was delivered to the passenger
Special Assistance team at Bournemoulh Airport. Talks on both sight and hearing awareness
have been offered to numerous other groups and societies, but with no interest being shown.
Alternative means of delivering the information are being investigaled.
The bi-monlhly newsletter was published 6 times in the year. The newsletter is available in
many formats including large print, e-mail and audio on CD or USB stick. It provides useful
informalion to the Members, together with details of the services available at Bournemouth
Blind Society and its lundraising events. An e-newsletter is also produced- aiTned primarily at
supporters it advertises fundraising opportunities, inviles potenlial Volunteers and informs
supporters of the ongoing work of the Society.
Fundraisin
The number of face-to-face Fundraising Events held during the year has been limited to our
ever-popular quarterly Quiz Nights and both a Summer Concert and a Christmas Concert
provided by Wessex Chorus. This is primarily due to the lack of volunleers willing to give of
their own time for fundraising events.
Hiring oul of the Rooper Hall for privale parties at weekends continues and the hall has been
in use many weekends of the year, along with regular lets on Wednesdays to the NHS Diabetic
education programme and other weekday evenings to various groups. The Training School
hires rooms in the main building using them during the daytime, in the evenings and occasional
weekends.
Funds have been raised through pink elephant colleclion pots placed in local shops, allhough
the sums raised are being reduced as people slop using cash for transactions.
Bournemoulh Blind Society received donations from various sources including "Friends" of the
Sociely,. Bournemouth Rotary Club., BoLJrnemoulh North Rotary Club., Bournemouth East Cliff
Rolary Club,. Bournemouth Lions., Tops Day Nursery and Ihe Holdenhurst Charity. Donalions
received in Memory of deceased Members was £905 (2023124 £762).
Further donations were received from numerous other generous supporlers, bolh organisations
and individuals.
A number of supporters also provided the Society with their time and services free of charge.
Where significant, these have been identified in the accounts. The energy and time provided
by Volunteers must not go unnoticed. The majority of the Society's volunteers have been with
the organisalion for many years and their services are still given freely, willingly and with a
smile.
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BOURNEMOIJTH BLIND SOCIETY
Co. No. 05792657 (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS for the year ended 31 MARCH 2025
Buildin
The Society owns the land and buildings il operates from, due to the foresight of supporters
many years ago. The building was purpose built as a residential block but has since been
converted into an Aclivity and Social Centre. The building labric is mainlained lo a high
standard but being almost 100 years old need constant attention. The Senior Management
endeavour to only divert funds to maintenance when absolutely essential.
Trustees
Like so many charities, the Society relies heavily upon the generous donation of time by its
Trustees. Their role is referred to elsewhere in Ihis annual report. The work of the Trustees is
often behind the scenes and goes on unseen by the majority ol those who interact wilh the
Society in whatever guise that may be.
Recruitment of suitable people to work as Trustees is slow and Ihe search for new Trustees
continues.
Slaff
With a mixture of work patterns to suil operational needs, it is rare for all staff to be on site at
the same time. Regular team sharing limes and social events keep the team spirit high and
means that all staff are aware of whal is happening with the Society and ils Members. The
number of hours worked each week ranges from 15 to 34 hours. All staff are paid al least the
Living Wage Foundation minimum wage, wilh rates reviewed to commence on 1 $1 April each
year.
The staff regularly go 'over and above. to support the Members and frequently attend oul-of-
hours funclions to support the Society, at no cost to the Society. Bournemouth Blind Society is
blessed with a dedicaled, long-serving workforce who are committed to providing the best
services possible to Ihe blind and partially sighted people they come across.
The TrusleeslDirectors wish to record their sincere thanks to everyone who has contributed to
the benefit of the Society, whether Stall, Volunteer, or Supporter. They are all essential parts
of Ihe organisalion.
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BOURNEMOUTH BLIND SOCIETY
Co. No. 05792657 (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS for the year ended 31 MARCH 2025
A. Reference and Administratlve Information
The Bournemouth Blind Socieiy was incorporated in England and Wales on 24 April 2006 as
Bournemouth Society for the Visually Impaired. The change of name to Bournemouth Blind
Socieiy was recorded by Cornpanies House on 6 March 2015. The company number is
05792657. Bournemouth Blind Society is also registered wilh the Charity Commission, number
1114570.
The Society operates from its regislered address. 5 Vicloria Park Road, Bournemouth, BH9
2RB.
Trustees
During the year and up to the date of this report the following have served as Trustees, who
are also Directors of the Company:
Mrs Madeleine Avis
Dr Rodney Frederick Cooper
Mrs Tania Barber
Mrs Ann Elizabeth Copland
Mr Martin Simon Goldman
Mrs Barbara Lauraine Russell
Mr Andrew Nicholas Sherriff
Mrs Margarel Joyce Vousden
Chair Board of Truslees
Chair Finance Committee
Co-opted 02.09.2024
Co-opted 02.09.2024
Deputy Chair Board of Trustees
The TrusleeslDireclors are also the Members of Ihe company.
The Trustees/Directors due to relire by rotalion al the AGM in June 2025 are Mrs Tania Barber,
Dr Rodney Frederick Cooper, Mr Martin Simon Goldman and Mr Andrew Nicholas Sherriff . Mrs
Tania Barber, Dr Rodney Frederick Cooper and Mr Andrew Nicholas Sherriff all offer
themselves lor re-election.
The Company Secretary and Chief Executive ol the charity is Mr Philip Tarrant.
On 31 March 2025 there were two hundred and nine (2024: 1941 registered blind and partially
sighted users on the society's register, which only records those for whom a signed GDPR
consent form is on file. A number ol visually impaired users who access services, choose not
to be included on the register. It is estimaled the lotal pool of users is in the region of four
hundred and fifty people.
Princi
al Advis
BANKERS
Barclays Bank plc
Leicester, LE87 2BB
INVESTMENT MANAGERS
Redmayne Bentley
139 Commercial Rd, Poole BH14 OJD
ACCOUNTANTS
TC Group
10 Bridge Street. Chrislchurch, BH23 1 EF
B. Structure, Governance and Management
Governin
Documenl
Bournemouth Blind Society is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. In the
event of Ihe company being wound up each voling Member is required to contribute an amount
not exceeding £1. There were six voling Members at the balance sheet dale. The operations
of Bournemouth Blind Society are governed by Ihe Memorandum and Articles of Associalion,
which were agreed on 24 April 2006, amended by Special Resolution on 22 October 2009,
amended by Special Resolution on 11 July 2013, amended by Special Resolulion lo change
the name on 1 September 2014, amended by Special Resolution to update the Objectives on
3 June 2019 and amended by Special Resolulion on 4 October 2021.
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BOURNFMOUTH BLIND SOCIETY
Co. No. 05792657 (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS for the year ended 31 MARCH 2025
Recruilment and A
ointment of the Board of Trustees
The directors ot the company are also charity trustees lor the purposes of charity law. Under
Ihe requirements of the Memorandum and Arlicles of Association one third of the members of
the Board ol Truslees must retire each year with those being longest in office retiring at the next
Annual General Meeting. A retiring member of Ihe Board will be eligible lo seek for re-election.
The Board has the authority to co-opt members lo ils number to fill any vacancy left open at
any time. Members of the Board are elected at Annual General Meeting by a show of hands.
Trustee Induction and Trainin
Trustees are soughl to bring a spread of skills, knowledge and Diversity to the Society-
All new trustees receive a pack containing:
Memorandum and Articles of Association
2 The Charity Commission's guide Yhe Essential Trustee-
3 Latest financial statemenls
4 Literature outlining the work ot the Charity
5 The Charity's policies handbook
anisational Slruclure
The Bournemouth Blind Society Board of Trustees may number be￿een Ihree and Iwelve
members. At presenl there are six trustees. Responsibility for the day to day running of the
Society is delegated to the Bournemouth Blind Society Chief Executive and through him to the
paid Slaff and Volunteers. Budgetary conlrol rests with the delegated Finance Committee.
The Board of Trustees and the Finance Committee each meet lour times a year. or as often as
is necessary. Minules of the Finance Committee meetings are submitted to the Board ol
Trustees.
Risk Mana
emenl
The Trustees actively eii courage the senior managemenl to review the major risks which the
charity laces on a regular basis and believe that mainlaining ihe free reserves staled and
retaining suff icienl restricted funds combined wilh an annual review of the conlrols over key
financial systems will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse condilions. The
Trustees have implemented a Risk Management system which determines a pattern of regular
reviews to reduce risk to a minimal level.
The Policies of the Society are written, reviewed by Ihe Trustees, and published with a view to
protecting the beneficiaries ol the charity, as well as the Volunteers, Truslees and paid Staft.
The policies lay down the principles for the interaction between paid Staff, Volunleers and
Beneficiaries, reducing risk to an acceptable level, thus protecting Ihe Charity.
The greatesl risks the Charily currently faces are-.
Ihe lack ol suitable Volunteers to drive the Society's minibus which is putting a strain
on paid Staff"
a reliance on Bequests and Legacy Giving for funding services
the limited level of fundraising income coming inlo the Society.
Pa
olic
for senior slaff
The trustees consider Ihe Chief Executive as Ihe key management personnel of the charity, in
charge of direcling and conlrolling ihe charity and running and operating the charity on a day-
to-day basis.
The pay of Ihe charity's chief executive is reviewed regularly and normally increased in
accordance with average earnings. The rernuneralion is benchmarked with a limited number of
local charities of a similar size and activily to ensure that the remuneration sel is fair and nol
out of line with those generally paid for similar roles.
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BOURNEMOUTH BLIND SOCIETY
Co. No. 05792657 (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS for the year ended 31 MARCH 2025
C. Publle Benefit
The Charity is a Public Benefit Enlity and acknowledges its requirement to demonstrale clearly
that il musl have charilable purposes or 'aims' that are lor the public benelit. Details ol how the
Charity has achieved this are provided earlier in Ihis report. under Ihe heading "Review ol
Aclivities"
The Truslees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission's published
guidance on the Public Benefit requirement under the Charities Act 2011 before deciding whal
activities the Charily should undertake. They do nol consider Ihat any of Ihe charity s activilies
cause any significant detriment or harm and believe that any private benefit arising from the
activities is incidenlal.
D. Custodian Trusteeship
No assets were held as custodian trustee during the reporling period.
E. Objectives
The objective for which the company was established is defined in the Memorandum and
Articles of Association. Following the merge of Local Government from Ihree local councils to
one, it was agreed to update the Objectives clause of the Society, by Special Resolulion, on 3
June 2019.
The Charily's newly adopted objects ("the Objects") are-_
(a) to assist and benelit, but not with direct financial assistance, people with a visual
impairment andlor hearing impairment living within the Bournemouth/ChristchurchlPoole
area.
{b) to promote public awareness of sight andlor hearing loss.
F. Achievements and Perforniance
Reports on the achievements and activities of the Bournemouth Blind Society for the year to 31
March 2025 are conlained on pages 1 to 4 of this reporl.
The Investment Portfolio has a progressive risk and balanced investment objective. The total
return on all investments, net of fees, was +4.42°/.. This compares wilh the Arc Sterling Growth
benchmark of +2.85°/. for the same period
G. Financial Review
The 2024125 Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) for Bournemouth Blind Society and the
Balance Sheet at 31 March 2025, logether with associated explanalory noles, are given on
pages 12 to 26.
The Society's income for 2024125 was £141,288, a 4.8 % increase on that raised in 2023124
{£134,8341. The income for 2024125 includes £33 received as legacies {2023124 £5121.
Expenditure totalled £203,013 and was about 6.5% higher to that incurred in 2022123
1£190,731}.
Despite continuing linancial management and cost control. the overall perlormance in 2023124
was an operating deficit of £61,725 {a deficit 01 £55,897 in 2023124}. The lack of legacy income
seriously impacled income and the net operating situalion. The Chief Executive, Staff , and all
concerned with Ihe running ol the Society are aware of Iheir responsibilities and fully
acknowledge the need lo control expenditure and increase income into the Society.
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BOURNEMOIJTH BLIND SOCIETY
Co. No. 05792657 (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS for the year ended 31 MARCH 2025
Investment Polic
The Directors have previously agreed that, in times ot any surplus, the monies would be
retained in an investment portfolio to maximise investment income. In times of overspend,
however, equivalent lunds may have lo be withdrawn. The Investment Policy aims to nol let
the value of investments fall below a figure commensurale with ￿e1ve monlhs total expenditure
of Ihe charity. The Investments are managed externally in a progressive risk balanced portfolio
and the Trustees receive a performance report from the Fund Manager on an annual basis.
H. Reserves
The reserves of the Society lall into three different categories.. Unrestricted Funds; Designated
Funds. Restricted Funds.
Unrestricted Funds represent Ihose balances that can be used for any purpose that allows the
Charity lo achieve its stated objectives. The income is received with no restrictions placed by
the giver as to how it may be used.
Designaled Funds are determined by the Trustees and are amounls set aside from Unreslricled
Incomes for specific purposes. The Trustees continue lo carefully manage the Designated
Funds..
The Socieiy is fortunate to own, freehold, Ihe buildings from which il operates. The
valuation of this is held in a designated Capital Fund thereby ensuring that the Unrestricted
Reserves are the unencumbered ones.
The aim of Ihe DirectorslTrustees is to ensure that the charity could survive through any
period of unexpecled expendilure or serious reduction in income and. consistent with that
goal, previously established a Continuity Reserve Fund. The level ol reserves retained
within thal Fund equates to approximately hall of the market valuation of investments at
31 March 2025.
> The Building Maintenance Fund records Lhe nel book value of items purchased under this
heading in previous financial years, together with Ihe balance of transfers made in
anticipation of probable work needed on Ihe building over the next 2 - 3 years.
> The Society owns a minibus used to transport Members lo and from various activities. The
Vehicle Replacement Fund records the net book value of the minibus, together with sums
set aside to purchase a replacement within the next 3 - 4 years.
An essential service provided by the Society is the Resource Room, used to demonstrate
Ihe equipment and devices available to help ihose with sight andlor hearing loss lead
meaningful and independent lives. The Resource Centre Equipment Fund records Ihe
balance remaining of the initial transfer after the purchase of demonslration equipmenl
and will be used over Ihe nexl 12 - 24 monlhs.
> The Equipment Fund records Ihe net book value of items purchased under Ihis heading in
Ihe year, together wilh the balance of any transfers made. The fund is to provide for
replacement office and calering equipmenl over Ihe next 12- 24 months.
For movements on these funds, see note 17.2.
Restricled Funds shows income given to the Society for specific purposes, stated by the giver,
as lisled in the Notes lo the Accounts 2.4b. Movement on restricted funds is recorded in note
17.3.
The Trustees believe the reserves are more than adequate lo maintain the Society through any
lurther period of shutdown for any reason. They are keeping the situation under review and will
act to implement any changes that become necessary to ensure the continuation of the Charity.
Total reserves at the end of the year were £840.082 (2024.. £885,648}, split belween the funds
as: Unrestricted Fund £223,646., Designated Fund £609,267; Reslricted Fund £7,169. The
level of Reserves held as langible assels are £216,967 {2024= £225,527}.
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BOURNEMOUTH BLIND SOCIETY
Co. No. 05792657 (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS for the year ended 31 MARCH 2025
l. Plans lor Fulure Periods
All of the services provided by the Society are lully opon to any blind or partially sighted person,
together with those wilh a hearing loss. The largest part of future planning revolves around
attracting more members for the Social Groups, clients for the support services offered.
Volunteers to help run those groups and seNices and funding to help financially support Ihe
Charity.
The Society will continue to locus on the provision of services to Ihe blind and partially sighled
community, with an emphasis on reaching out to more people. RNIB have estimated thal by
2030 there will be in excess of 17,500 visually impaired people living within the BCP Council
area. Connecting with more of this group, providing seNices and activities that support and
enable them is essenlial for Ihe growth of the charity.
Being aware of local needs and provisions are an essential part of the development of Ihe
charity and a full review of service provision against perceived and known need is taking place
in 2025126.
The BCP Adult Social Care team working with the sensory impaired now covers Bournemouth,
Christchurch and Poole and it is anticipated thal the Community Support service will have to
grow to cover the entire area. The number of referrals from Ihis source is currently very limited
as Ihe BCP team is trying hard lo recruit lurther ROVI'S (Rehabilitation Oflicer for the Visually
Impaired) to cover the larger area lal presenl there are only 2 ROVI'S for the whole area
compared to 6 before the amalgamalion of local Councils}.
Promoting the Resource Cenlre and Befriending Service will include communications with local
optometristsloplicians, social prescribers, surgeries and care organisations as well as to Ihe
general public will follow.
The Trustees will work closely with the Chiel Executive to determine what the future provision
of seNices will look like following the review and all scenarios that allow the Charity's objectives
to be met will be explored.
J. Trustees, Responsibilities in the Preparation ol Financial Slatements
Company law requires the direclors of the charity (namely the Trustees) to prepare financial
statements for each financial year. which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
company and of Ihe surplusldelicit of the company lor that period. In preparing those financial
statements, the Trustees are required lo:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
make judgements and eslimates that are reasonable and prudent;
prepare the financial statemenls on Ihe going concern basis unless it is inappropriate
to presume Ihal the company will continue in business.
The Board ol Trustees is responsible tor keeping proper accounting records which disclose,
with reasonable accuracy at any time. the financial position of the company and to enable them
lo ensure that the financial slatements comply wilh the Companies Act 2006. They are also
responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps
for the prevention and detection ol fraud and other irregulaiities.
K. Accountants
For the year under review, the Trustees have chosen lo apply the statutory requirement for an
Independent Examinalion. TC Group has been appointed as Independent Examiners for Ihe
year to 31 March 2025.
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BOURNEMOUTH BLIND SOCIETY
Co. No. 05792657 (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR8 for the year ended 31 MARCH 2025
L. Method of Preparation of Accounts
This report has been prepared in accordance wilh the Charities Slatement of Recornmended
Praclice IFRS 102) and in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 01 the Companies
Act 2008 relating to small charitable companies.
This report was approved by the Board on 23fd June 2025.
Madeleine Avis
Chair of Trustees
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BOURNEMOUTH BLIND SOCIETY
Co. No. 05792657 (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Bournemoulh Blind Sociely
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 20£5, which are set out on
pages 12 to 27.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees, who are also directors of Bournemouth Blind Society lor the purposes of company
law, are responsible for the preparation of the accounls in accordance with the requirements of
the Companies Act 2006. The Irustees consider than an audit is not required for this year under
section 144(2} ol the Charities Act 2011 and Ihat an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under Part 16 of the Companies
Act 2006 and is eligible for independenl examination, it is my responsibility to-
examine the accounts under section 145 of 2011 Act
lo follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 14515}Ibl of the 2011 Act- and
to state whelher particular malters have come to my attention.
Basis ol independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance wilh the General Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity
and a comparison ol the accounls presented with those records. It also included consideration
of any unusual items ol disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanalions 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 accounls present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited lo Ihose matters sel out in
the next stalement.
Independenl examlner's slatement
In connection with my examination, no other matter except that referred to in the previous
paragraph has come to my atterltion:
which gives me reasonable cause lo believe Ihal in any material respect the
requirements..
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies
Act 2006. and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the
accounting requirements of 396 of Ihe Companies Act 2006 and with the
methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice:
Accounting and Reporting by Charities;
have not been met or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding ol the accounts to be reached.
Dean Pullen FCCA
For and on behalf of
TC Group
t/71
LC
10 Bridge Street
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 1 EF
Dated..
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BOURNEMOUTH BLIND SOCIETY
Co. No. 05792657 (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
Statement ol Financial Aclivilies for the year ended 31 March 2025
SUMMARY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
Unrestricled Designated Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
Total
2024125
Total
2023124
Notes
Income and endowments frorn:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activilies
Investments
Total
2.113
16,015
21,523
60,640
17,164
115,342
16,015
47,469
60,640
17,164
141,288
13,904
47,275
57,319
16,336
134,834
25,946
25,946
Expenditure on:
Raising Funds
Charitable Activities
Other
Total
2.216
5,220
112,059
6,233
123,512
5,220
185,315
12,478
203,013
4,819
173,485
12,427
190,731
10,286
3,551
13,837
62,970
2,694
65,664
Net income/{expenditure) betore net gainsl
(losses) on investment assets
18.170)
113,837) {39,7181 {61 ,725)
{55,8971
Net gainsl{lossesl on investment
assets
8,080
8,079
16,159
35,895
Net incomel(expenditure)
1901
{5,7581
(39,7181 {45,5661
(20,002)
Transfers between funds
17.4
{58,6421
16,974
41,668
Other recognised gainsl(loses)
Net Movement In Funds for the year
{58,7321
11,216
1,950
145,5661
(20,002}
Reconciliation Of Funds
Total Funds brought forward at 1 April 2024
282,378
598,051
5,219
885,648
905.650
Total Funds carried fonNard at 31 March 2025
223,646
609,267
7.169
840,082
885,648
Movements on all reserves and all recognised gains and losses are shown above. All of the
organisation's operations are classed as continuing.
The noles on pages 14 to 27 form part of these financial statemenls.
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BOURNEMOUTH BLIND SOCIETY
Co. No. 05792657 (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
BALANCE SHEET AT 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestricted Designated Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
Total
2024125
Total
2023124
Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assels
Investmenls
10
216,967
365,233
582,200
216,967
569,398
786,365
225,527
544,521
770,048
204,165
204,165
Current Assets
Slocks
Debtors
Cash at Bank and in Hand
12
13
15
155
7,382
16,583
24,120
6,446
2,895
6,601
10,277
43,650
60,528
6,528
5,640
109,364
121,532
27,067
27,067
9,341
Current Liabilities
Creditors- amounts falling due within
1 year
14
4,639
2,172
6,811
5,932
Net Current Assets
19,481
27,067
7,169
53,717
115,600
Total assets less eurrenl liabillties
223,646
609,267
7,169
840,082
885,648
Total net assets or liabilities
223,646
609,267
7,169
840,082
885,648
Funds of the Charity
Unrestricted Funds
Designaled Funds
Restricted Funds
Total Funds
17.1
17.2
17.3
223,646
223,646
609,267
7,169
840,082
282,378
598,051
5,219
885,648
609,267
7,169
7,169
223,646
609,267
The directors are satisfied that that the company is enlitled to exemplion from the requirement
to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and Ihat members have nol
required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act.
The directors acknowledge Iheir responsibilities lor complying with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These financial stalemenls have been prepared in accordance with Ihe special provisions of
Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating lo small charitable companies and in accordance
with FRS102 SORP.
Approved by the Directors on 23rd June 2025 and signed on their behalf by
Dr. Rodney Cooper,
Director
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BOURNEMOUTH BLIND SOCIETY
Co. No. 05792657 (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
Notps to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
1. BASIS OF PREPARATION
1.1 Basis of accounting
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convenlion wilh items recognised
al cost or transaction value, as modified by tlie revaluation of investments, and include Ihe
results of the charity's operations which are described in the Directors, and Trustees, reports
and all ol which are conlinuing. All amounts are shown in pounds sterling. The charity is a
public benefit entity as defined by FRS102.
The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with-
Ihe Companies Acl 2006;
the Statement of Recommended Praclice ISORPI.. Accounting and Fleporting by
Charilies preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Flepublic of Ireland (FRS 102}, issued on 16 July 2014.,
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol Ireland {FRS
1021 as applied from 1 April 2015;
the Charities Act 2011.
1.2 Going Concern
There are no material uncertainties related to events or conditions that cast any significanl
doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Given the currenl level of reserves
the Trustees are of the opinion Ihat the Charity has sufficient resources and as such the
financial statements have been prepared under the going concern basis.
1.3 Changes lo accounting estimates
No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period.
1.4 Material prior year errors
No material prior year errors have been idenlified in the reporling period.
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
2.1 Income
a.) Recognition of income
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when..
the charity becomes legally entitled to the resources.,
the Directors have sufficient certainty they will receive the resources; and
the monetary value can be quantified with reasonable accuracy
b.> Offselling
Where incoming resources have relaled expenditure (as with fundraising or contract income)
the incoming resource and related expenditure are reported gross. Further, there has been no
offselling of assets and liabililies
c.) Grants and donations
Grants and Donations are only included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity
has unconditional entitlement to the resources.
d.) Legacies
Legacies are included in Statement of Financial Activities when receipt is probable, Ihat is..
when there has been grant of probate- the executors have established that there are sullicienl
assets in the eslate and any conditions attached to the legacy are either within the control of
the charity or have been met.
e.) Government grants
The charity has received a local government grant during ihe year. See nole 4.
f.) Tax reclaims on donations and gifts
Gill Aid receivable is included in i ncome when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any
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BOURNEMOUTH BLIND SOCIETY
Co. No. 05792657 (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
Gift Aid amounl recovered on a donalion is considered lo be part of that gift and is trealed as
an addition to the same fund as the inilial donation unless Ihe donor or the lerms of Ihe appeal
have specified otherwise.
g.) Contractual Income and perlormance related grants
This is only included once the charity has provided the related goods, or services have been
delivered.
h.) Donated goods
Donated goods are measured at fair value (the amount forwhich the asset could be exchanged)
unless impractical to do so.
Goods donated for distribution to beneficiaries are measured at fair value at the time of receipt.
In the reporting period in which Ihe stocks are distributed, they are recognised as an expense
at the carrying amount of the stock at distribution.
i.) Donaled Services and Facilities
Donated services and facilities are only included in incoming resources {wilh an equivalent
amount in resources expended when the service or facility is consumed immediately} where
the benefit to the charity can be measured reliably. The value placed on Ihese resources is the
estimated value to the charity of the service or facility received.
j.) Volunteer Help
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in note
5 to the accounts.
k.) Income from interest and dividends
This is included in the accounts when receipt is probable and the amount receivable can be
measured reliably.
l.) Investment gains and losses
This includes any realised and unrealised gains and losses on the sale of investments and any
gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year.
2.2 Expenditure and Liabilities
a.) Liability recognition
Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive
obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligalion can be
measured with reasonable certainty.
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings thal
aggregate all costs related to Ihe category. Where cosls cannot be directly attribuled to
particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistenl with Ihe use of
resources.
b.) Governance and support costs
Support costs include cenlral functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on
a basis consistent wilh the use of resources, e.g. allocating property costs by floor areas. or per
capita, statt costs by the time spenl and other cosls by their usage.
c.) Redundancy cost
The charily made no redundancy paymenls during the reporting period.
d.) Deferred income
No material ilem of deferred income has been included in the accounts.
e.) Creditors
The charity has creditors which are measured al selllemenl amounts less any trade discounts.
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BOIJRNEMOUTH BLIND SOCIETY
Co. No. 05792657 (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
f) Value adaed tax
Value adoed tax is not recoverable by ihe charity and as such is included In the relevant costs
in tb,e Statemenl of Financial Aclivities.
2.3 Assets
a.) Tangible Fixed Assels
These are capitalised if they can be used for more Ihan one year and cost at least £500. They
are valued at cost or, if gitled, at the value to the charity on receipt.
The Trustees believe that a more accurate picture of assels used is gained by depreciating
assets over a given number ol years. Rates and methods used are disclosed in nole 10
b.) Inveslments
Fixed asset investments in quoted shares, traded bonds and similar investments are valued
initially at cost and subsequently at fair value {Iheir markel value) al Ihe year end. Cumulative
unrealised gains on investmenls are taken to revaluation reserves.
c.) Stock
Stock consists ol goods for resale in order to raise funds to further the Charity's objectives and
is measured at net realisable value based on Ihe service potential provided by ilems ol stock.
d.) Debtors
Debtors (including trade debtors) are measured on initial recognition al settlement amount after
any Irade discounts. Subsequenlly, they are measured al the cash or other consideration
expected lo be received.
e.) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term
highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject
to an insignificant risk of change of value.
2.4 Other Accounting Pollcles
a) Taxation
Bournemouth Blind Society is not liable for corporation tax by reason of its charitable objects
and stalus.
b.) Restricted Funds
The restricted funds represent monies given for specific purposes. The Trustees have identified
the following services as being in receipt of restricted lunds=
Sight and Hearing Resource Centre
sales in the Resource Centre.
Community Support Service- supported by a grant from BCP Council.
Emotional Support Services- donations given by clients specifically toward the cost of
the service.
Befriending Services
service.
supported by a grant from BCP Council and
donations given by clients specifically loward the cosl of the
Movements on Reslricled Funds are shown in note 17.3.
c.) Unrestricted and Designated Funds
The unrestricted funds ol the charity represent the accumulaled reserves of Ihe charity which
are available lor use al the discrelion ol the trustees to furlher the objects ol the charity-
The designaled funds are unrestricted funds and represent monies sel aside by the Truslees
for specific purposes. Movements on the Designaled Funds are shown in note 17.2.
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BOURNEMOUTH BLIND SOCIETY
Co. No. 05792657 (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
3. Analysis ol Income and Endowments
3.1 Income and Endowmenls 2024125
Unrestricted Designated Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
Tolal
2024125
a.) Donations and Legacles
Donations and Gilts
Gift Aid
Legacies
Friends of the Society
13.375
1,745
33
862
16,015
13,375
1,745
33
862
16,015
b.) Charitable Aclivities
Befriending Services
Canteen Sales
Emotional Support Services
Leisure Activities & Evenls
Local Government Grant
Sensory Loss Resource Centre Sales
Transport
150
150
12,649
470
2,797
23,000
2,326
6,077
47,469
12,649
470
2,797
23,000
2,326
6.077
21,523
25,946
c.) Other Trading Activities
Fund Raising
Room Hire
12.895
47,745
60,640
12,895
47,745
60,640
d.) Investment Income
Interest Income
Dividend Income
1.450
15,714
17,164
1,450
15,714
17,164
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BOURNEMOUTH BLIND SOCIETY
Co. No. 05792657 (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
Notes to the acrounts lor the year ended 31 March 2025
3.2. Income and Endowments 2023124
Unrestricted Designated Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
Total
2023124
a.) Donations and Legacies
Donations and Gifts
Gift Aid
Legacies
Friends of the Society
11.634
846
512
912
13.904
11,634
846
572
912
13.904
b.) Charilable Activities
Befriending Services
Canteen Sales
Emotional Support Services
Leisure Aclivities & Events
Local Governmenl Granl
Sensory Loss Resource Cenlre Sales
Transport
160
160
11,144
345
2,391
23. 000
3,585
6,650
47,275
11.144
345
2.391
23,000
3,585
6.650
20. 185
27,090
c.) Olher Trading Activities
Fund Raising
Room Hire
11.649
45.670
57.319
17,649
45,670
57,319
d.) Inveslmenl Income
Interest Income
Dividend Income
2. 052
14.284
16.336
2, 052
14,284
16,336
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BOURNEMOUTH BLIND SOCIETY
Co. No. 05792657 (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
4. Analysis of Receipts of Governmenl Grants
The charity received a single local government granl from BCP Council for the provision ol a
Sight and Hearing Resource Centre and a Community Supporl service under a Service Level
Agreement.
2024125
2023/24
Provision of Sighl & Hearing Resource Centre and Community
Support Service
23,000
23,000
Total
23,000
23,000
5. Donated Goods. Facilitles and Services
The accounting policies for the recognition and valuation ol donaled goods, facilities and
services are set oul in notes 2.1 h and 2.1 i.
No seconded stafl or property was provided lo the charity. No other donated goods or services
were received during the year (2023124 £0).
Bournemouth Blind Society also benefits from the hours given each week by unpaid volunteers.
Volunteers. roles include befrienders, activity assistanls, guiders, Resource Centre assistants
and fundraisers.
During the year lo 31 March 2025 the time given by volunteers averaged at 88 (2024.. 881 hours
per week. Evalualed al the National Living Wage rate lor Ihe year under review, the total lime
given by the volunteers equates to £50,015 12024: £45,556). The contribution of unpaid
volunleers has not been recognised in the accounts.
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BOURNEMOUTH. BLIND SOCIETY
Co. No. 05792657 (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
6. Analysis ol Expenditure -
6.1 Expenditure 2024125
Unreslricled Designaled
Funds
Funds
Reslricted
Funds
Total
2024125
a.) Raising Funds
Fund Raising Costs
5,220
5,220
5,220
5,220
b.) Charilable Activities
Canteen Costs
Cleaning Costs
Emotional Support Services
Depreciation Expense
Leisure Activities
Minibus Costs
Printing Postage & Stalionery
Property Maintenance
Repairs & Mainlenance ol Equipment
Salaries & Staff Cosls
Sensory Loss Resource Centre
Subscriptions
Telephone Costs
Travel Costs
Ulility Costs
10,117
1.124
10,117
1,184
342
10,286
1,208
2,993
2,378
1,644
4,942
135,607
1,410
316
2,004
762
10,122
185,315
60
342
10,286
1,208
2,993
1,189
822
2,471
83,433
1,189
822
2,471
52,174
1,410
94
1,002
630
2,776
62,970
222
1,002
132
7,346
112,059
10,286
c.) Other
Bank Charges
Independenl Examinalion Fees
Insurance Costs
Investmenl Management Charges
Legal & ProfessiorFal Fees
185
960
1,445
3,551
92
6,233
185
960
1,445
370
1,920
2,890
7,102
196
12,478
3,551
104
2,694
3.551
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BOURNEMOUTH BLIND SOCIETY
Co. No. 05792657 (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
Notes to the accounts for the year ei)ded 31 March 2025
6.2. Expenditure 2023124
Unrestricted Designated
Funds
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2023124
a.) Raising Funds
Fund Raising Costs
4.879
4.819
4,819
4,819
b.) Charitable Aclivities
Canteen Cosls
Cleaning Costs
Emotional Support Services
Depreciation Expense
Leisure Activilies
Minibus Costs
Printing Postage & Stationery
Property Maintenance
Repairs & Maintenance ol Equipment
Salaries & Statt Cosls
Sensory Loss Resource Centre
Subscripiions
Telephone Costs
Travel Costs
Utility Costs
9.238
1.064
9,238
1,114
444
9, 763
1, 106
2,997
2,648
2,413
6,664
124,448
1,778
228
2,014
957
7,673
173,485
50
444
9, 763
1. 106
2.997
1.488
400
3.332
75.075
1, 160
394
3,332
49.373
1,546
62
1,007
848
1,992
60,208
1,619
232
166
1.007
109
5.681
101.663
11,614
c.) Other
Bank Charges
Independenl Examination Fees
Insurance Costs
Investment Management Charges
Legal & Professional Fees
207
930
1,565
3.389
98
6.189
207
930
1,565
414
1,860
3, 130
6, 778
245
12,427
3,389
147
2,849
3,389
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BOURNEMOUTH BLIND SOCIETY
Co. No. 05792657 (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
7. Fees for the Examination ot +he Accounts
The surplus of income over expenditure is staled after providing for the following fees:
2024125
2023/24
Independent examiner's Fees
1,920
1,920
1,860
1,860
Total
8. Paid Employees
8.1 Staff Costs
2024125
2023/24
Salaries and wages
Social security costs
Pension costs Idelined conlribution plan)
Other employee benefits
129,062
4,233
2,312
119.592
2, 799
2,057
Total
135,607
124.448
No employees received employee benelits (including employer pension costs) for the year of
more Ihan £60,000.
Key management personnel received employee benefits of £46,507 (2024: £42.227} during
the year.
The holiday year is aligned with Ihe financial year. At 31 March 2025 there were no holiday
pay accruals lo carry forward12024 £0).
There were no redundancy or ex-gratia payments made during the year (2024: £0)
8.2 Average head counl in the year
The parts of the charity in which the employees work
2024125
Number
2023/24
Number
Fundraising
Charitable Activities
Governance
Other
Total
9. Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
The charity started a slakeholder pension scheme with NEST, which is a defined conlribution
pension scheme. on 1 January 2017 and is Pension Compliant.
An amount of £2,31212024:£2,057) is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities as the
charity s conlribution lo the scheme. The Society made the minimum contribution of 3°/.
Ihroughout the year.
The contribution is allocated between restricted and unrestricted funds according to Ihe main
role of the employee concerned. The conlributions made for the employee who is primarily
employed under the banner of Governance is shared equally between restricted and
unrestricted funds.
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BOURNEMOUTH BLIND SOCIETY
Co. No. 05792657 (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
10. Tangible Flxed Assets
10.1 Cosl or valuation
Freehold
Motor
Property Vehicles
Fixtures,
Filtings &
Equipment
Total
Cost at 01 April 2024
Additions
Disposals
Cost at 31 March 2025
206,376
35,923
92,221 334,520
1,726
1,726
206,376
35,923
93,947 336,246
10.2 Depreciation
Freehold
Motor
Property Vehicles
Fixtures,
Fittings &
Equipment
Total
Straight
Line
O°/0
Straighl
Line
20°/.
Straight
Line
25°/
Basis
Rate
Depreciation at 01 April 2024
Charge
Disposals
Depreciation at 31 March 2025
35,923
73,070 108,993
10,286
10.286
35,923
83,356 119,279
A zero rate of depreciation is charged to freehold property as Ihe property is maintained to such
a standard that the estimated residual value is not less than cost.
10.3 Net book value
Freehold
Motor
Property Vehicles
Fixtures,
Fittings &
Equipment
Total
Net Book Value at 01 April 2024
206.376
19, 151 225,527
Net Book Value at 31 March 2025
206,376
10,591 216,967
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BOURNEMOUTH BLIND SOCIETY
Co. No. 05792657 (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
11. Investmenl Assets
Treasury
Stock
Shares
& Cash
Investment
Trusts
Total
Markp.t Value al 01 April 2024
Addilions at cosl
Disposal proceeds
GainsllLossesl
Markel Value at 31 March 2025
34,883
54,501
455,137 544,521
48,903
48,903
40,185
11,445
16,159
515,485 569,398
34,961
78
5,224
4,636
53,913
12. Stocks
Stock for
resale
Slock for
resale
Fundraising Activities
Bar Stock:
Charitable Activities - Resource Centre:
Opening Stock al 01 April 2024
Added in period
Expensed in period
Impaired
Closing Stock at 31 March 2025
6,350
1,506
1,410
178
464
487
6,446
155
13. Debtors and Prepayments
Unrestricled Designated Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
Total
31 Mar 25
Total
31 Mar24
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
270
7,112
7,382
270
10,007
10,277
2,895
2,895
5.640
5,640
14. Creditors and Accruals
Total
31 Mar
24
Unrestricled Designated Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
Total
31 Mar 25
Trade creditors
Accruals
Taxation and social security
67
3,484
1,088
4,639
67
1,318
787
134
4,802
1,875
6,811
31
4,226
1,675
5.932
2,172
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.BOURNEMOUTH BLIND SOCIETY
Co. No. 05792657 (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
15. Cash at Bank and In Hand
Unrestricted Designated Restricled
Funds
Funds
Funds
Total
31 Mar 25
Total
31 Mar24
Cash at Bank
Petty Cash
16,043
540
27,067
43,110
540
108. 824
540
16,583
27,067
43,650
109,364
16. Events After the End of the Reporting Period
There were no events after the reporting period that require adjustment of Ihe accounts.
17. Chariiy Funds
17.1 General Funds
General Funds include a Revaluation Reserve amounting to £26,270 {2023124: £35,845).
17.2. Designated Funds
The designated funds are unrestricted funds and represenl monies set aside by the Trustees
for specific purposes.
Balance
31 Mar 24
Gainsl
(Losses)
Balance
31 Mar 25
Expendilure
Transfers
Capital Fund
Continuity ReseNe Fund
Building Mainlenance Fund
Vehicle Replacement Fund
Resource Centre Equipment Fund
Equipment Fund
206,376
264,968
69,312
50,000
4,769
2,626
598,051
206,376
284,699
59,923
50,000
4,769
3,500
609,267
8,079
3,551
9,389
15,203
897
13,837
1,771
16,974
8,079
The balance on the Capital Fund is the book value of the Freehold Property, as explained in
the Director's report (section HI.
The Continuity Reserve Fund, which includes a Revaluation Reserve amounting to £26,270
{2023124= £35,845), is approximately half the value ol the Investments held at year end.
The balance in the Building Maintenance Fund represents the net book value of ilems boughl
under this heading, plus sums set aside for anticipated property upkeep over the next 2
years. £30.534 is held as investmenls, £20,000 held as cash and £9,389 in assets.
The balance in the Vehicle Replacement Fund is the net book value of the minibus {£OI, plus
£50,000, held as investments, toward a replacemenl vehicle within the next 3 - 4 years.
The balance in Ihe Resource Centre Equipment Fund is the balance of sums set aside lo update
and upgrade the demonstration equipmenl held in the Resource Centre over the next 2 years.
This fund is held in cash
The balance in the Equipment Fund represents the net book value of items boughl under this
heading, plus sums set aside for anticipated replacement off ice andlor catering equipment over
the nexl 1 2 years. This fund is held as cash plus assets
17.3. Reslricted Funds
The Truslees have identified four services as being in receipl of restricted funds. The services
provide:
Resource Centre - This is an on-site centre for individuals to visit and view/try out gadgets and
technology to enhance the life of those with a visual andlor hearing impairmenl.
Community Support - Designed to help people with a visual impairment adapt their living Styles
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lo remain independent in their own home. This may be as simple as requesling large print
utility bills through to organising simple home adapiations. Most referrals come from BCP
Council Adull Social Care.
Emotional Suppori - Many who lose their sight find it diff icull lo come to terms with Ihe resulting
emolional changes in their life. This service is provided by a qualilied counsellor who helps the
individual on their journey to acceptance. This is a free service to any person with sight loss,
but donations are invited.
Befriending - A service offered to any visually impaired person who lives alone, with little human
interaction. Many service users are housebound and simply need company lor an hour or so
each week. The service is provided by volunteers and income is made up ol donalions.
Movements on the individual restricted funds during the year were:
Balance
31 Mar 24
Income
Expendilure
Transfers
Balance
31 Mar 25
Resource Centre
Community Support
Emotional Support Services
Befriending Service
5,219
13,826
11,500
470
150
25,946
32,912
18,069
13,622
1,061
65,664
20,210
6,963
13,584
911
41,668
6,343
394
432
5,219
7.169
The balance in the restricted funds represents currenl assets {cash, slock and debtors) held as
a result of transactions outstanding at the end of the financial year, less the liabilities incurred
by the same funds outslanding at year end.
Expenses are split between unrestricted and restricted funds as follows..
Specific costs 1000/0 to relevant department
Staff Costs
Allocated by main work department and 50.50 for senior manager
Utilities
75'.25
Other costs
17.4 Transfers between funds
2025
Unrestricted Designated Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
Transfers between Funds were made as follows:
Unrestricted to Restricted deficit lor the year
Unrestricted to Designaled additionsldisposals ol investments
Unreslricted to Designated provisions amended in year
{41,6681
{15,2031
1 ,771
58,642
41,668
15,203
1,771
16,974
41,668
2024
Unrestricted Designated Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
Transfers between Funds were made as follows..
Unrestricted to Reslricled deficit for the year
Unrestricted lo Designated additionsldisposals of investments
Unrestricted to Designated provisions amended in year
(36.986)
(3.661)
10,000
50,647
36, 986
3,661
10,000
73,661
36.986
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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
18. Transactions with Trustees and Related Parties
18.1. Trustee remuneratlon and benefits
Nune of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any olher benefits from an
employment wilh the charity or a related entity.
18.2 Trustees. expenses
No Iruslee expenses have been incurred.
18.3. Transactions with Related Parties
No Trustee received any direct or indirect financial benefit from any Iransactions undertaken by
the Charily.
During the year £nil12024.' £nill was donated to the chariiy by Truslees.
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