Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] January 2024 To 31[st] December 2024
Charity name: UK Radio Astronomy Association
Charity registration number: 1123866
Objectives and Activities
| Objectives and Activities | Objectives and Activities | Objectives and Activities |
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 To promote the science of radio astronomy and all branches of radio astronomical research. |
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| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 During 2024 our main activities were: Building and selling a range of equipment and books to amateur scientists in the UK and overseas. This equipment assists people to make observations and develop their interest in radio astronomy. The Trustees gave presentations to the British Astronomical Association, local astronomy societies, amateur radio societies and other interested groups introducing radio astronomy to their members. The Trustees provide technical support to customers and people interested in radio astronomy via online forums and one-to-one teleconference. This support covers the use of our equipment as well as general advice and encouragement to beginners. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | All of UKRAA’s activities are undertaken by volunteers, this includes the Trustees. Our volunteers have specialist skills in electronics design and assembly and UKRAA are alert to identifying skills gaps and finding new volunteers as needed. This year a software specialist joined our team to support the development of new products. |
| Other | None |
Achievements and Performance
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| Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance |
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | In 2024 the main achievements were: The particle detector sold by UKRAA continued to sell very well and meeting demand was starting to exceed the capacity of our volunteers. The assembly process was adapted to allow us to meet demand. This has proved very successful. The particle detector is used in STEM activities. The trustees presented a school workshop to science pupils using the detectors to support the physics teaching. In support of the BAA the trustees demonstrated the detector at major public events including Astrofest24 and New Scientist Live. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Charity was in a healthy financial position at the end of the year with sufficient funds to meet its anticipated administration and other costs for the foreseeable future. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are not considered necessary at this time |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Nil |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are not considered necessary at this time |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The Trustees do not consider that there are any uncertainties regarding UKRAA continuing as a going concern. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Our work depends on the skills of our volunteers. Our principal risk is not having volunteers with the required skills. We mitigate this by identifying specific skills and continuing to invite new volunteers. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | The Trustees are selected and appointed by the Trustees. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name The UK Radio Astronomy Association
Other name the charity uses UKRAA
Registered charity number 1123866
Charity’s principal address 83 Cornwallis Avenue, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 4LL
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Paul Alec Hearn
Richard Charles
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Knott
3 John Alfred Thain
Andrew Robert
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Thomas
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name None
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets Not Applicable held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) WAlrer Full name(s) Andrew Thomas Paul Hearn ~~—____~~ Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc) ~~feee~~ Date 29/1/2025 29/1/2025
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| Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Receipts Receipts and payments accounts Period start date Period end date To For the period from 1st Jan 2024 31st Dec 2024 ee |
Last year to the nearest £ CC16a |
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| Donations Received 198 |
- | - | - | - | - | - | 198 | 198 | 119 | 119 | ||||
| Sales 39,291 |
- | - | - | - | - | - | 39,291 | 39,291 | 31,502 | 31,502 | ||||
| Postage and Packing 1,134 |
- | - | - | - | - | - | 1,134 | 1,134 | 1,087 | 1,087 | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) 40,623 |
- | - | - | - | - | - | 40,623 | 40,623 | 32,708 | 32,708 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). - - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total receipts 40,623 - - 40,623 32,708 A3 Payments —————~~_—~~— |
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| Administration costs 2,312 |
- | - | - | - | - | - | 2,312 | 2,312 | 430 | 430 | ||||
| Postage & Packing 2,188 |
- | - | - | - | - | - | 2,188 | 2,188 | 1,956 | 1,956 | ||||
| Bank Charges 813 |
- | - | - | - | - | - | 813 | 813 | 713 | 713 | ||||
| Website 198 |
- | - | - | - | - | - | 198 | 198 | 161 | 161 | ||||
| Development/Production 26,775 |
- | - | - | - | - | - | 26,775 | 26,775 | 23,036 | 23,036 | ||||
| Books 228 |
- | - | - | - | - | - | 228 | 228 | 126 | 126 | ||||
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| Sub total 32,514 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 32,514 | 32,514 | 26,422 | 26,422 | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total payments 32,514 - - 32,514 26,422 Net of receipts/(payments) 8,109 - - 8,109 6,286 A5 Transfers between funds - - - - - A6 Cash funds last year end 11,635 - - 11,635 5,349 Cash funds this year end 19,744 - - 19,744 11,635 ———_—~~——~~— ======> |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Categories Details funds funds funds to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ B1 Cash funds Cash at Bank 19,744 - - - - - - - - Total cash funds 19,744 - - ——— (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) OK OK OK Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ B2 Other monetary assets - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ==55= Fund to which Current value Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional) B3 Investment assets - - - - - - - - - - === Fund to which Current value Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional) B4 Assets retained for the - - charity’s own use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ==== Fund to which Amount due When due Details liability relates (optional) (optional) B5 Liabilities - - - - - === Signed by one or two trustees on Date of behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name approval Andrew R Thomas 29/01/2025 Paul Hearn 29/01/2025
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ members of
Charity Name The UK Radio Astronomy Association
On accounts for the year 31 December 2024 ended
Charity no 1123866 (if any)
Set out on pages
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(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended DD / MM / YYYY 31/12/2024. .
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with 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 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
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of ---------------------------applicable listed body]]. Delete [ ] if not applicable.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have --------------------------------------come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect,:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form 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 considered 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 report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: 16 February 2025 ~~PO~~ ~~-L [~~ ~~A~~ Name: ~~Ps~~ Andrew John Lutley Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):
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Address: Springfield, Rookery Hill, Ashtead, Surrey KT21 1HY
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here details of any Not applicable items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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