TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
30[TH] APRIL 2024
FOR
THE BESOM (DORKING)
Registered Charity No. 1123782
The Besom (Dorking) Registered Charity 1123782
CONTENTS OF THE CHARITY ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDED 30[TH] APRIL 2024
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| Charity Information | 1 |
| Report of Trustees | 2 |
| Independent Examiners Report | 3 |
| Receipts and Payments Account | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 6 & 7 |
The Besom (Dorking) Registered Charity 1123782
| TRUSTEES: | P Crozier |
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| J W Wood (Secretary) | |
| J Darling | |
| A Smith | |
| REGISTERED OFFICE: | Unit 11 |
| The Old Water Works | |
| Curtis Road | |
| Dorking | |
| REGISTERED CHARITY: | 1123782 |
| BANKERS | HSBC Bank plc |
| Leatherhead | |
| INDEPENDENT EXAMINER | David Bassett FCCA |
| Tamar | |
| Harrow Road East | |
| Dorking | |
| Surrey |
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The Besom (Dorking) Registered Charity 1123782
TRUSTEES REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 30[TH] APRIL 2024
The trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of The Besom In Dorking for the year ended 30[th] April 2024. The Trustees confirm that the annual report and financial statements of the charity comply with the current statutory requirements of the governing constitution.
Governing Document
The organisation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) It converted from a Limited Company in 2021 under the auspices and approval of the Charities Commission. It was originally incorporated on 27[th] April 2007 and registered as a charity on 19th April 2008. The CIO is governed by a constitution approved of by the Charities Commission.
Organisational Structure
The trustees have overall authority for the charity, determining direction and ensuring the CIO complies with charity laws.
Policies and objectives
The objects of the Besom (Dorking) are the relief of poverty, suffering, sickness and distress.
Review of Activities
The Besom In Dorking enables people to make a difference to those in need. It provides a bridge between those who want to give time, skills, money or things to those in need. It ensures what is given is used effectively. The service it provides is free.
Statement of Trustees responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law.
Charity law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statement for each financial year. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
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Independent examiners report to the trustees of The Besom (Dorking) Registered Charity 1123782
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Besom (Dorking), (’ the Charity’) for the year ended 30[th] April 2024, which are set out on pages 4 to 7
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with my examination giving me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.
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.
David Huw Bassett FCCA, Tamar, Harrow Road East, Dorking, Surrey
Date: 2024
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The Besom (Dorking) Registered Charity 1123782
RECEIPTS and PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR YEAR ENDED 30[th] APRIL 2024
| Notes Unrestricted funds Income Voluntary income 1 Sale of Posters (at auction) Gift Aid Tax Refund Interest Total Income Costs Operating Costs 1,2 Total Costs Operating Surplus Direct Client Expenditure 3 Net Movement in Unrestricted Funds TOTAL UNRESTRICTED FUNDS AT 1st May 2023 TOTAL UNRESTRICTED FUNDS AT 30TH APRIL 2024 Restricted Funds 4 Donations Grants 1 Expenditure (1 Balance c/fwd TOTAL RESTRICTED FUNDS AT 1 MAY 2023 TOTAL RESTRICTED FUNDS AT 30 APRIL 2024 |
2024 £ 17,368 29 457 138 17,992 8,823 8,823 9,169 (2,997) 6,172 3,672 9,844 Nil 7,000 7,000) Nil Nil Nil |
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The notes on page 6 & 7 form part of these financial statements.
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The Besom (Dorking) Registered Charity 1123782
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30[TH] APRIL 2024
| Notes CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES Represented By: RESERVES Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 4 TOTAL RESERVES The financial statements on pages 4 to 7 were approved by the Trustees on And are signed on their behalf by |
2024 £ 9,844 nil 9,844 9,844 Nil 9,844 2024 |
2023 £ 3,672 nil 3,672 3,672 Nil |
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| 3,672 |
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The Besom (Dorking) Registered Charity 1123782 NOTES TO ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30[TH] APRIL 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Fund Accounting
The company’s unrestricted fund consists of funds which the Charity may use at its discretion.
Restricted Funds consist of funds where the donor has made a specific requirement of where they should be spent.
Voluntary Income
All voluntary income is recorded upon receipt. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations made under Gift Aid is recorded when paid by HMRC
Administration expenditure
Administration and Operational expenditure comprises of cost incurred in running the charity and is recorded when paid.
2. OPERATING COSTS
| Rent Rates & Utilities Insurance Van Administration Misc Totals |
2024 4200 730 698 2398 797 0 8823 |
2023 4200 630 440 1974 456 122 |
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| 7822 |
3. DIRECT CLIENT EXPENDITURE AND EQUIPMENT
These relate to items purchased new for the benefit of clients where there are no donated items held.
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4. RESTRICTED FUNDS
These are donations and grants for 2023/24 made for the specific direct support of clients and not for any Besom operational or administration costs. Besom was allocated significant funding from Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) from the Government Housing Support Fund and Clarion Housing Associatiuon. Regular reports are provided to MVDC and Clarion on how the funds are spent.
| Bal B/Fwd Grants Donations Expenditure Bal C/Fwd |
Clarion Housing Association MVDC Housing Support Fund Total 2024 Total 2023 Nil Nil Nil 6,991 2,000 15,000 17,000 10,000 Nil Nil Nil (2,000) (15,000) (17,000) (16,991) |
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| Nil Nil Nil Nil |
5. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
There were no related party transactions during the year (none 2023)
6. Assets
The Besom Dorking (Dorking) own a van for the purpose of collecting donated items and delivering to clients. Its value is estimated at £5,000
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