LEISURE & AMENITIES FUND
HMS NELSON
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For Period
1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024
Registered Charity No. 1128785
Trustees’ Annual Report and Comments
| Leisure & Amenities Fund | |
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| HMS NELSON | |
| Charity Registered No: | 1128785 |
| Covering the Accounting Year: | 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 |
| Address: | Neptune Block |
| HMS NELSON | |
| HMNB Portsmouth | |
| Portsmouth PO1 3HH | |
| Governing Document: | Constitution |
| Objects: | To promote the military efficiency and well being of Naval and |
| other Service personnel serving in HMS Nelson and the Naval | |
| Base, including Lodger Units and members of the Portsmouth | |
| Flotilla ashore. | |
| Trustee: | Captain A Robinson Royal Navy (until 17 March 2024) |
| Captain L McLocklan Royal Navy (from 18 March 2024) | |
| Trustee selection method: | Appointed as such by the Naval Secretary. |
| Bankers: | RBS Holts |
| Independent Examiner: | P A NichollsMBE MAAT |
| 5 Nursery Road | |
| Havant | |
| Hants PO9 3BG | |
| Activities and Achievements: | The provision of leisure and domestic amenities and support of |
| social and sporting life within the resources available. | |
| Individual and departmental activities were supported through | |
| the sports budget. | |
| Financial Review: | The LAF fund had gained £45.3K over the year. The main |
| reasons were: | |
| • Increase in market value of investments - £52.4K. | |
| Offset by: | |
| • Net operating loss of £5.8K mainly arising from the costs of | |
| repairing and refurbishing the lodge. | |
| • Writing off the outstanding gaming income - £1.2K. |
The fund was worth £991.8K.
Investment Selection Policy: The investments are held by Quilter Cheviot Asset Management for active management. Objective is to grow the capital value of the portfolio as well as generating some degree of income. The attitude to risk will be medium tolerance but can accept moderate variation or disruption to capital value or current income in order to meet the longer term objectives. Financial Reserves Policy: The Trustee has considered the level of reserves to retain, appropriate to the charity’s needs. These are held in the investments with a value in the range of £750K to £850K. This will cover the fund if there is no income in 12 months and will also pay for capital projects. The Trustee aims to ensure that the charity will be able to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income and unexpected expenditure. The Trustee will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.
Grant Policy: Makes grants to individuals and ships alongside in Portsmouth. Risk Assessment: The Trustee reviews the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and systems have been established to manage those risks and believes that by maintaining the free reserves stated it will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions.
Public Benefit Statement: This fund provides public benefit by assisting Service personnel to more effectively perform their roles within the Armed Forces of the Crown. It does this by providing and supporting additional leisure and social activities beyond that supplied by the Crown. This assistance enables Service personnel to face the challenges and danger associated with military service by developing and maintaining teamwork, spirit and attitude, and morale. As a result, the fund promotes the efficiency of the Armed Forces of the Crown by enhancing the Royal Navy’s and Royal Marines’ capability to undertake the roles demanded of it including the defence of the United Kingdom and its interests.
I confirm that I have paid due regard to the Charity Commission of England and Wales’s guidance on public benefit when deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Declaration:
I declare, in my capacity of Charity Trustee, that I have approved the above report.
Signature
Signed on Original
Name Captain L McLocklan Royal Navy. Appointment Captain of the Base and Sole Managing Trustee
17 January 2025
Date
HMS NELSON LEISURE & AMENITIES FUND
Registered Charity No 1128785
BALANCE SHEET
31 December 2024
ASSETS
| Fixed Assets Note Tangible Assets Property 7 Investments Quilter Cheviot Investments 2 CCLA COIF Short Duration Bond National Savings Investment Bonds Current Assets Miscellaneous Debtors 8 Prepayments 8A Cash & Floats Current Accounts Charities Deposit Account Total Current Assets LIABILITIES Miscellaneous Creditors 9 Holding Funds 9A VAT Total Current Liabilities Net Current Assets Net Assets Represented by: General Purpose Fund Designated Funds: Refurbishment/Replacement Funds: Narrowboat EMMA V Narrowboat ANDREW II Narrowboat TRAFALGAR Office Equipment |
65,800.00 £ 688,355.00 £ 120,593.12 £ 35,000.00 £ |
77,507.00 £ 639,566.00 £ 117,020.15 £ 35,000.00 £ 909,748.12 £ 869,093.15 £ 8,200.00 £ 10,745.00 £ 2,684.64 £ 22,157.83 £ 90,020.08 £ 133,807.55 £ 12,040.65 £ 44,610.87 £ (255.36) £ 56,396.16 £ 82,098.65 £ 77,411.39 £ 991,846.77 £ 946,504.54 £ 655,728.77 £ 624,852.54 £ 130,000.00 £ 91,352.00 £ 96,800.00 £ 3,500.00 £ 336,118.00 £ 321,652.00 £ 991,846.77 £ 946,504.54 £ 31-Dec-23 |
77,507.00 £ 639,566.00 £ 117,020.15 £ 35,000.00 £ 909,748.12 £ 869,093.15 £ 8,200.00 £ 10,745.00 £ 2,684.64 £ 22,157.83 £ 90,020.08 £ 133,807.55 £ 12,040.65 £ 44,610.87 £ (255.36) £ 56,396.16 £ 82,098.65 £ 77,411.39 £ 991,846.77 £ 946,504.54 £ 655,728.77 £ 624,852.54 £ 130,000.00 £ 91,352.00 £ 96,800.00 £ 3,500.00 £ 336,118.00 £ 321,652.00 £ 991,846.77 £ 946,504.54 £ 31-Dec-23 |
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| 8,990.00 £ 12,518.00 £ 7,657.83 £ 10,616.26 £ 97,297.20 £ |
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| 137,079.29 £ |
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| 4,440.00 £ 54,200.78 £ (3,660.14) £ |
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| 54,980.64 £ |
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| 130,000.00 £ 97,018.00 £ 105,600.00 £ 3,500.00 £ |
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| 946,504.54 £ |
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| 624,852.54 £ 321,652.00 £ |
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| 946,504.54 £ |
Signed on Original
Approved on 17 January 2025
Captain L McLocklan Royal Navy Sole Managing Trustee
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HMS NELSON LEISURE & AMENITIES FUND
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
For the year ended 31 December 2024
| Notes Income from: Donations & Grants Charitable Activities Other Trading Activities Investment Income Total Income 3 Expenditure on: Raising Funds Charitable Activities Total Expenditure 4 Net Expenditure Increase or (Decrease) in Value - Investments Gaming Takings Write Off Net Movement in Funds Total Funds Brought Forward Net Movement of Funds Net Assets |
2024 44,445.61 £ 44,285.09 £ 5,629.50 £ 29,403.23 £ 123,763.43 £ 534.80 £ 129,048.37 £ 129,583.17 £ (5,819.74) £ 52,361.97 £ (1,200.00) £ 45,342.23 £ 946,504.54 £ 45,342.23 £ 991,846.77 £ |
2023 45,946.34 £ 30,713.26 £ 3,490.00 £ 26,663.14 £ |
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| 106,812.74 £ |
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| 535.00 £ 133,989.71 £ |
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| 134,524.71 £ |
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| (27,711.97) £ (900.52) £ - £ |
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| (28,612.49) £ |
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| 975,117.03 £ (28,612.49) £ |
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| 946,504.54 £ |
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HMS NELSON LEISURE & AMENITIES FUND
Notes to the Financial Statements dated 31 Dec 24
Note 1 - Accounting Policies
a. The financial statements are prepared under the historic cost convention (as modified by the revaluation of fixed asset investments) and in accordance with applicable accounting standards: Charities Statement of Recommended Practice 2019 and the provisions of the Charities Acts. Significant policies adopted are:
Income
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a. Donations are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the LAF becomes entitled to the donation or grant and it is reasonably certain that it will be received.
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b. Income from fund raising are reported gross in the SOFA
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c. Intangible income is not included in the accounts.
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d. The LAF receives no unpaid volunteer help.
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e. Investment income is included in the accounts when receivable.
Expenditure and Liabilities
a. Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the LAF to the expenditure.
b. Administration costs are not apportioned as the tasks are wide ranging in support of leisure and amenities and include the maintenance of the Central Fund and Trophy Fund.
Assets
a. Tangible fixed assets are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year and cost at least £500. They are valued at cost or a reasonable value on receipt. The LAF does not have a policy of revaluation. Depreciation is monthly, straight line and over the estimated life of the item.
b. Property acquired through the Accumulated Welfare Fund is held at zero value.
c. Investments on a recognised stock exchange are valued at market value at the date of the Balance Sheet or at best estimate of market value.
Note 2 - Investments
| Market Value at Beginning of Year Gains on Revaluation Market Value at End of Year |
Quilter Cheviott Managed 639,566.00 £ 48,789.00 £ 688,355.00 £ |
Short Totals Duration 117,020.15 £ 756,586.15 £ 3,572.97 £ 52,361.97 £ 120,593.12 £ 808,948.12 £ |
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| Note 3 - Income Donations & Grants Gainshare Mess Sports Contributions RNRMC - Families Day Donations Central Fund Interest Charitable Activities Narrowboats Laundry Jetwash Lodge Family Flats Families Day Equipment Hire Other Trading Activities Sports User Passes Investment Income: Fixed Interest Deposit Quilter Cheviot Income NSIB Income Charities Deposit A/C Total Income |
34,497.81 £ 32,846.34 £ 6,600.00 £ 6,600.00 £ - £ 6,500.00 £ 57.88 £ - £ 3,289.92 £ - £ 44,445.61 £ 45,946.34 £ 30,683.68 £ 11,501.68 £ 1,377.41 £ 2,470.36 £ 2,603.68 £ 2,754.05 £ 1,179.50 £ 362.50 £ 8,440.82 £ 7,410.42 £ - £ 1,714.25 £ - £ 4,500.00 £ 44,285.09 £ 30,713.26 £ 5,629.50 £ 3,490.00 £ 3,020.96 £ 2,008.89 £ 20,315.72 £ 17,974.20 £ 1,420.39 £ 1,018.59 £ 4,646.16 £ 5,661.46 £ 29,403.23 £ 26,663.14 £ 123,763.43 £ 106,812.74 £ 2024 2023 |
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| Note 4 - Expenditure Raising Funds Sports User Pass Insurance Charitable Activities Operating Costs Narrowboats Narrowboat Depreciation Lodge Lodge Depreciation Family Flats Jetwash Nelson LAF Van TV Hire, Repairs etc Sports Christmas Extras Families Day Major Grants Paid Minor Grants Paid Central Fund Examination Repairs & Renewals Insurance & Trophy Hire Governance Costs Examination of Accounts Support Costs Salaries & Nl & Pensions Office Expenses Ban/Card Charges Misc Expenses Minor Depreciation Total Expenditure Note 4A - Major Grants Black History Month |
28,590.79 £ 3,707.00 £ 12,005.77 £ 8,000.00 £ 1,223.74 £ 1,388.42 £ 1,271.83 £ 5,713.22 £ 6,617.75 £ 5,544.51 £ - £ 920.16 £ 5,443.86 £ 400.00 £ 283.28 £ 534.80 £ 2,560.00 £ 39,547.56 £ 4,993.71 £ 301.97 £ - £ - £ |
534.80 £ 535.00 £ 20,733.13 £ 3,686.57 £ 7,439.53 £ 7,199.98 £ 2,093.52 £ 1,921.43 £ 1,355.77 £ 5,609.56 £ 5,784.90 £ 7,821.06 £ 20,719.38 £ 4A 1,182.94 £ 4,368.91 £ - £ - £ 534.60 £ 2,510.00 £ 35,842.78 £ 3,785.31 £ 92.66 £ 6.23 £ 1,301.45 £ 129,048.37 £ 133,989.71 £ 129,583.17 £ 134,524.71 £ 2024 2023 |
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| 920.16 £ |
Note 5 - Paid Employees
| Previous Year | Previous Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. | Gross Wages and Salaries: | £36,931 | £ | 34,040 |
| Employers National Insurance: | Nil | Nil | ||
| Pension (Money Purchase Scheme) Contributions: | £2,616 | £ | 1,803 |
b. The LAF had one full time employee who managed and administered the fund.
c. No employee earns more than £60,000 per annum
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Note 6 - Trustees and Other Related Parties
b. There are no amounts due to or from the Sole Managing Trustee
c. The Sole Managing Trustee is also the Sole Managing Trustee of the Wardroom HMS Nelson and the WO & SR Mess HMS Nelson. These funds pay sums to the LAF as sport contributions. In addition the messes occasionally bid for grants from the LAF.
Note 7 - Tangible Fixed Assets - Property Account
| Total Value at 1 Jan 24 Depreciation Total Value at 31 Dec 24 |
Narrowboats Lodge Total 56,507.00 £ 21,000.00 £ 77,507.00 £ (3,707.00) £ (8,000.00) £ (11,707.00) £ |
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| 52,800.00 £ 13,000.00 £ 65,800.00 £ |
Note 8 - Miscellaneous Debtors (all falling due within one year)
| Gainshare Oct-Dec 24 (Estimated) Deposit Interest Note 8A - Prepayments Road Tax Narrowboat Licences Narrowboat Mooring Fees Lodge Site Fees Sage Cover Insurances |
8,500.00 £ 490.00 £ |
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| 8,990.00 £ |
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| 270.00 £ 1,976.00 £ 4,224.00 £ 2,887.00 £ 1,352.00 £ 1,809.00 £ |
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| 12,518.00 £ |
Note 9 - Miscellaneous Creditors (All falling due within one year)
| Narrowboat Deposits Calcutt Fees 23 (Contested) Jet Wash (Estimated) PNIE Note 9A - Temporary Holding Funds Boxing Event Christmas Cards Covid RBL Dog Security Kids Xmas Party F&G Officers Dinner SM Dinner Fund Naval Servicewomen's Network Medical Centre Narrowboat Deposits (Not Yet Booked) Kings Camp Central Fund (SumUp) Holding Fund (Non LAF Grants) |
1,300.00 £ 2,400.00 £ 100.00 £ 640.00 £ |
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| 4,440.00 £ |
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| 216.94 £ 292.33 £ 225.55 £ 375.00 £ 109.49 £ 1,290.70 £ 1,204.51 £ 113.96 £ 919.20 £ 200.00 £ 82.60 £ 11,596.92 £ 37,573.58 £ |
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| 54,200.78 £ |
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Note 10 - Endowment or Restricted Income Funds
None held
Note 11 - Other Information
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a. The LAF does not have any material commitments not provided for in the accounts
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b. The LAF has not given any guarantees to any third party that could be called on at the year end. d. The LAF did not make any ex gratia payments during the year.
Declarations
- a. The Trustee has not changed the year end date nor the length of the financial year b. The LAF has 4 designated funds. These are:
| Refurbishment/Replacement Funds: Narrowboat EMMA V Narrowboat ANDREW II Narrowboat TRAFALGAR Office Equipment |
130,000.00 £ 97,018.00 £ 105,600.00 £ 3,500.00 £ |
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| 336,118.00 £ |
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c. All the LAF's operations are continuing operations.
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d. The LAF has no intangible assets (other than use of MOD office space)
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e. There were no interfund loans outstanding at the balance sheet date.
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f. None of the LAF's functional assets have been revalued during the year and the LAF does not have a policy of revaluation of these assets.
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g. The LAF has no material fixed assets which have not been capitalised and included in the Balance Sheet.
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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustee of HMS Nelson Leisure and Amenities Fund (Registered Charity 1128785).
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out in pages 1 to 7 and accompanying notes.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustee is responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustee considers that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (The Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustee for 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 accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention 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 Charities 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 the accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than in 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 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.
Signed on Original
P A Nicholls MBE MAAT 5 Nursery Road Havant Hants PO9 3BG
17 January 2025