REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1115708 Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Stalements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 for Bourne Free Trading as Bourne Free Pride Feslival Accountancy Co-operative Skye Cottage 8 Bennett Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8QF
Bourne Free Trading as Bourne Free Pride Festival Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes lo the Financial Statements 6 to 10 Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
Bourne Free Tradlng as Bourne Free Pride Festival Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 Deeember 2024 The truslees present their report with ihe financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Re¢oinmended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019). OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objec¢iv¢s and aims To promote equality and diversity for the public benefit in the UK and in particular but not exclusively the elimination of discriminatton on the grounds of sexual orientation by raising awareness in issues affecting said persons in particular by promoting and staging an annual LGB T festival. Signifi¢ant a¢livities Bourne Free sponsors an annual festival in Bournemouth in July to promote equality for the LGB T community, to support diversity, and to encourage greater connection and understand between the LGBT community and the wider Bournemoulh, Poole and Dorset communities. ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities 2024 Started with our Naughty but Brilliant Adult Panto with all proceeds going to the Charity Our production of Cinderella: Balls Deep welcome new cast and welcomed old friends. 1342 licket were sold with a s¢ll out show. Moving on to Summer, Bourne Fl'ee held its 20th annual festival to promote diversity of the LGBT Community. The event retumed to its home at Meyrick Park for the third year with the theme 'Conie as you Are, The event saw the inclusion of our usual set up with a revamped 'community village, which consisted of infonnation stalls and Community Stage offering both local talents and 'lived lives, stories to cover our educational element into the mix. The popular Teddy Talk's- Stories aimed at our younger audiences but read by our community continued as well. The rest of the park saw. Two Bars, a Main Stage, Food Stalls, Toilets and our well-being enclosure. The Friday night element of the weekend saw a free family friendly night, with local talent being showcased with donations being made to the Dorset Children's foundation who we also present over th¢ weekend. Acts included - Chris Jarvis, Katy and Nigel from CBeebies. Skabba and BA Dance Academy. Torrential rdin hit the arena on the Friday meaning we did not have as Inany attendees as we would have liked for our Free family event. Saturdays Parade saw the return of our walking parade arriving at Meyrick Park. A full afternoon of entertainment on both Community stage and the main stage was had. Saturday night entertainment included a headline from 91 I, Ru Paul's Drag race UK - Bimini, Kati'ina and the Waves and DJ Woody Cook. The event was 'as always. hugely popular, having sold all VIP and Early lickets at early stages of the ticket sales. Communtt Fund In 2024, through the use of our community fund. A Total of £2.465.00 was awarded through grants to the following charities and business in the local area. £500- BCHA £996- Maverick Arts £1149- Space Youth Group. Page I
Bourne Free Tr4ding as Bourne Free Pride Festival Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 Deeember 2024 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an Uninco0[ated charity. The governing document is in the fonn of a Deed of Trust and Constitution dated 20th January 2009. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Regislered Charity number 1115708 Principal address Llo BarringFton Centre Penny Walk FERNDOWN DoTBet BH22 9TH Trustees L Martin (Tolley) - Entertaining l Advertising (appointed 4.1.22)- Chair- (appointed 5.11.24) J Dixon-Box - Hotel Operations Director- Vice Chair- {Appoint¢d TTUStcc O1,9.24) {Appointed VC 5.11.24) N G Errington- Trustee - Insurance Manager (retired Treasurer) J Corbin - Treasurer- Management Accountant- (appointed 20.9.25) I Clements- Secretary - Retired (appointed 1.9.24) L Clarke- Student- Secretary (resigned 20.9.25) C Ashton-Hollis - Nat West Bank Manager (resigned 20.3.24) M Stanley Retail (resigned 29.09.25) R Toresen - Marketing (resigned 26.5.24) D Lewis- IT- Head of P¢oplc- Co Chair- (resigned I1.2.25) S J Critchley - Project Manager (resigned 26.2.25) J T Cannon - Manager- Co Chair- (resigned I1.2.25) K Mayo- Police Officer (appointed 1.9.24) M Amistrong- NHS Nuise (appointed 1.9.24) C Berbers (Watson)- SEN Mentor (appointed 1.9.24) R Flux- IT Desktop Manager- (Appointed l O.10.25) J Arnistrong- Social Worker- (appointed 10.10.25} K Best- Productton Manager - (appointed 20.9.25) C Hardy- Factory Operative - (appointed 20.9.25) A Thorn - Property - (appointed 20.9.25) Independent Examiner Martin Arthur FMAAT. FFA, FIPA. FFTA, MIH. ACIE Accountancy Co-operative Skye Cottage 8 Bennett Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8QF CHARITY'S POLICY ON RESERVES As income for Bourne Free is primarily generated at the time of the festival, the charity seeks to raisc and rcserve each y¢ar an amount up to th¢ costs of the subsequent y¢arfs f¢stival. Approved by order of the board of trustees on 17 October 2025 and signed on its b¢half by: N G EIngtOn - Treasurer - Trustee Page 2
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Bourne Free Independent examiner's report to the Iruslees of Bourne Free report to the charity trustees on my exarnination of the accounts of Boume Free (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the prepardtion of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of Ihe Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirni that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: accountin8 records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act. or the accounts do not accord with those records. or the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fonn and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter consid¢red as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this Teport in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Martin Arthur FMAAT, FFA, FIPA, FFTA, MIH, ACIE The Association of Accounting Technicians Accountancy Co-operative Accountancy Co-operative Skye Cottage 8 Bennett Road Boumemouth Dorset BH8 8QF 17th October 2025 Page 3
Bourn¢ Free Trading &s Bourne Free Pride Festival Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 31.12.24 Total funds 31.12.23 Total funds Unrestricted fund Restricted fund Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS VROM Donations and legactes 862 862 7,258 Other trading activities Investment income 143,166 399 143,166 399 144,185 304 Tolal 144,427 144,427 151,747 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 98,432 98,432 82,979 Charitable activilies Annual Festival Community Fund 89,464 89,464 70,889 4,683 Tolal 187,896 4,683 192 $79 167,344 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) (43,469) (4,683) (48,152) (15,897) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Tolal funds brought fonvard 102,906 lJ75 104,281 119.877 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 3J08 104,281 The notes forni part of these financial statements Page 4
Bourne Free Trading as Bourne Free Pride Festival Balance Sheet 31 December 2024 31.12.24 Total funds 31.12.23 Total funds Unrestricted nd Restricted fund Notes CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank 59,436 (3,308) 56,128 104281 CREDITORS Amounts falling duc wilhin onc ycar NET CURRKNT ASSETS 59,436 3J08) 56.128 104281 TOTAL ASSFTS LF.SS CURRENT LIABILITIES 59,436 {3,308) 56,128 104281 NET ASSETS 59,436 3,308 56,128 104.281 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 59,436 3,308) 102,906 375 TOTAL FUNDS 56,128 104,281 The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 17 October 2025 and were Signed on its behalf by.. N G Errington - Treasurer- Trustee L Tolley- Chair - Trustee The notes form part of these financial statements Page 5
Bourne Free Trading as Bourne Free Pride Festival Notes to the FinAncial Stat¢ments for the Year Ended 31 Deeernber 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statemenls The finiincial statement5 of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accurdance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statcm¢nt of Recommendeo Practice applicable to ch4irities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Rcporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireliind (fRS 102) (effective l January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Stalldard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and thc Charities Act 201 l. The financial stdteinents have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Income All income is recogni5ed in the Statement of Financial Activities oncc the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is pi'obable that the income will be received and the amount can be measurcd reliably. Expenditurc Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Lxpenditure 15 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classificd under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular hcadings th¢y hav¢ been allocatcd to activities on a ba515 consistent with the use of resources. Taxation The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities. Fund accounting Unrestricted llds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion Of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor OT when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each nd is included in the notes to the financial statements. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 31.12.24 31.12.23 FundraIsincmPajgn Income Wristbands Sponsorships 28,532 92,710 23,185 12,091 109,494 22.600 144,427 144,185 Page 6 continued..
Bourne Free Trading as Bourne Free Prlde Festival Notes to the Finaneial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 IINVESTMENT INCOME 31.12.24 31.12.23 Interest Receivable 399 304 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023. Trustees, expense5 There were no 31 December 2023. trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted fund Restricted fulld Total nds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies ,147 6,111 7,258 Other trading activities Investment incorne 139,185 304 5,000 144,185 304 Total 140636 151,747 EXPENDITURE OIY Raising funds 82,897 82 82,979 Charitsble aetivities Annual Festival Community Fund 70,889 70,889 13,476 13,476 Total 153,786 13,558 167,344 NET INCOME (13,150) (2,447) (15,897) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought fonvard 116,056 3,821 119,877 TOTAL FULNDS CARRIED FORWARD 102906 1,375 104,281 Page 7 continued...
Bourne Free Trading as Bourne Free Prid¢ Festival Notes to the Financial StAtements- continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.12.24 31.12.23 Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 7) Other creditors 22,466 22,466 LOANS An analysis of the maturity of loans is given bclow.. 31.12.24 31.12.23 Amounts falling due within one year on demand.. Bank overdrafts I Wagarnama refund of overyiayment (2023) 22.466 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in fijnds At 31.12.24 At 1.1.24 Unrestrycted funds General fund 102,906 (43,469) 59,436 Restricted funds Community Fund 1,375 (4,684) (3,309) TOTAL FUNDS 104,281 48 155) 56,127 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unreslricted funds General fund 144,427 (187,896) (43,469) Restricted funds Community Fund (4,683) (4,683) TOTAL FUNDS 144,427 192,579) 48,153 Page 8 continued...
Bourne Free Trading as Bourne Free Pride Festlval Notes to the Financial Statements- eontinued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued Comparatives for movement In funds Net movement in fund5 At 31.12.23 Atl.1.23 Unrestrieted funds General nd 116,056 (13,150) 102,906 Restricted funds Community Fund 3,821 (2,446) 1,375 TOTAL FUNDS 119,877 15596) 104.281 Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in fvnds Unrestricted fund5 General fund 140,636 (153,786) (13.150) Restrieted funds Community Fund (13,557) (2,446) TOTAL FUNDS 151747 (120,339 15,596 A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows.. Net movement in funds At 31.12.24 Atl.1.23 Unrestrieted funds Gene1 fund 116,056 (56,619) 59,437 Restricted funds Community Fund 3,821 (7,129) (3,308) TOTAL FUNDS 119,877 63 749) Page 9 ontinued...
Bourne Free Trading as Bourne Free Pride Festival Notes to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 31 Dteember 2024 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continucd A current year 12 months and prior y¢ar 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestrieted funds General fund 285,063 {341,682) (56,619) Restrieted funds Community Fund (18,240) (7,129) TOTAL FUNDS 296,174 359 922) RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2024. Page 10
Bourne Free Trading as Bourne Free Pride Festival Detailed Stat¢m¢nt of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 31.12.23 31.12.22 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Donations 5,222 5,222 Other trading aetivities FundraiSincampalgn Income Wristbands Sponsorships 90J03 30,001 13,670 90,303 30.001 13,670 133,974 133,974 nvestmenl income Interest Receivable 34 34 Total incoming resour¢es 139,230 139,230 EXPENDITURE Raising donations and legacies Donations to other charities Fundraising 5,250 55,347 5,250 55,347 60,597 60.597 Charitable activities Health & Safety Facilities Entertainments Parade Food & Beverage 4,274 7,493 13,042 1259 32,806 4,274 7,493 13,042 1,259 32,806 58,874 58,874 Support costs Finance Bank charges 393 393 Governanee eosts Accountancy fees 475 475 Total resources expended 120J39 120,339 Net income 18,891 18,891 This page does not fonn part of the statutory financial statement5 Page 11