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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1130218

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

FOR

THE OFFICERS' MESS CTCRM

Gibson Whitter Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers Larch House Parklands Business Park Denmead Hampshire PO7 6XP

THE OFFICERS' MESS CTCRM

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 3
Independent Examiner's Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Balance Sheet 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7 to 16

THE OFFICERS' MESS CTCRM

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 January 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended 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 1 January 2019).

The Officers' Mess Fund of Commando Training Centre Royal Marines was created to provide amenities, entertainment, and facilities for the officers within the unit that is not otherwise provided for by the public purse and to promote military efficiency and well-being. The Commanding Officer of Commando Training Centre RM is the sole Managing Trustee in line with current service regulations. The Trustee is selected by appointment from within the Royal Marines and will generally change at regular intervals. Trustees are inducted by appointment and will have received training in account management in accordance with Service Fund Regulations and whose duties are laid down in Kings Regulations.

The Trustee has delegated the day to day running of the account to nominated representatives (The Supervising Officer & Treasurer) from within the unit organisation. Committee (Officers' Mess) meetings are held on a frequent basis and have been structured to provide a wide representation of members to represent the best interests of the Fund. However, all decisions are recorded and approved by the Trustee as laid down within the Charter.

The management have considered the major risks to which the Fund is exposed. These risks are continually reviewed, and the management have established systems and procedures to manage them. The Trustee considers, by reviewing the accounts monthly, the management can manage and review the income over expenditure.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The fund exists for the collective benefit of all the officers in Commando Training Centre Royal Marines and the main objective is to provide the appropriate facilities to enhance the military and individual skills of all its members.

The objects of the Fund are for the promotion of efficiency of the Armed Forces of the Crown by the provision and support of facilities and activities for the efficiency and well-being of service personnel.

Significant activities

The fund carries out its objects by:

Providing and assisting members to perform their roles more effectively within the Armed Forces of the Crown by providing and supporting social activities, sporting and adventure training activities and associated facilities. This assistance enables Service personnel to face the challenges and danger associated with military service by developing and maintaining their teamwork, skills, fitness, confidence, character, spirit, attitude, and morale. As a result, the Fund promotes the efficiency of the Armed Forces of the Crown by enhancing the capability of the Royal Marines to undertake the roles demanded of it, including the defence of the United Kingdom and its interests.

Income to the Fund is derived from voluntary subscriptions, various grants, and occasional donations. This income is enough to meet the demands of the various activities and assist the organisation to carry out the individual and / or group activities to assist in team building. This has been demonstrated by the varied grants to groups and individuals to pursue activities and in doing so have enhanced military efficiency, improved moral, and enhanced the general welfare of the beneficiaries of the Fund.

In making those grants the management has considered the impact on the Fund accounts, and where necessary has designated the amounts shown in the accounts to be carried over to the following year which represent the amounts allocated but not yet spent.

The activities of the Fund, in the form of social events, are accounted for by means of Designated and where necessary via Restricted Funds. The management find that by using these funds to analyse the income and expenditure, it can control the various projects within the Fund more easily and enable current and future charitable objects.

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THE OFFICERS' MESS CTCRM

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Public benefit

In accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 and the associated Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, the trustee confirms that he has complied with his duties to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit as published by the Charity Commission, in exercising his powers and duties in the year under review.

Grantmaking

The policy of the Trustee is to manage the Fund's affairs with prudence, taking into consideration the long term, as well as a short-term view of the Fund whilst expending the income in accordance with the purpose laid down in the Fund's Charter. Grants to groups and individuals are made within the bounds of the Charter.

Fund (Officers' Mess) meetings are held monthly when it is practically possible where the management committee will consider bids and applications to the Fund. Any bids falling outside the bounds of the Charter are not normally approved unless they are within the spirit of the aim of the Fund Charter.

The Fund Charter is reviewed regularly to ensure that the aims and objectives continue to be achieved and management are within the bounds of the regulations laid down.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Investment policy

The Trustee has the power to invest in such assets as he sees fit within the restrictions of the Investment policy laid down in Service Fund Regulations Chapter 8. The Trustee's aim is to invest all funds surplus to immediate requirements in interest bearing accounts to maximise the returns. However, due to the financial position of the Fund now it does not have enough funds to invest.

Overview

The turnover of the account is enough to support the members and activity is good, there has been a steady income and expenditure flow within the accounting period and the Fund is operating as a going concern with enough funds available for the day to day and future activities.

The Trustee is generally satisfied with the performance of the Fund over the last accounting period and considers that expenditure has been within the Charter of the Fund.

Reserves policy

The Trustee's policy is to maintain enough level of reserves to provide a stable base for the Fund's continuing activities. A sufficient level of reserves is considered to be four months expenditure to ensure the Charity would continue to function normally while evaluating future options. Four months expenditure would be approximately £50,000. At the balance sheet date the Charity had free reserves (total unrestricted funds less functional fixed assets held within the unrestricted funds) of £82,663. The Trustee therefore considers that the current level of free reserves is appropriate.

FUTURE PLANS

The charitable objectives for the forthcoming year are to:

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, its Charter, and constitutes an unincorporated charity.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

The Commanding Officer of CTCRM is the sole Managing Trustee in line with current service regulations. The Trustee is therefore selected by appointment from within the Royal Marines and will generally change at regular intervals.

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THE OFFICERS' MESS CTCRM

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Organisational structure

The Trustee has delegated the day to day running of the account to nominated representatives from within the unit organisation. Committee meetings are held on a frequent basis and have been structured to provide a wide representation of members to represent the best interests of the Charity. However, all decisions are minuted and approved by the Trustee as laid down within the charter.

Induction and training of new trustees

Trustees are inducted by appointment and will have received training in account management in accordance with Service Fund Regulations and whose duties are laid down in Kings Regulations.

Risk management

The Trustee's view is that a good level of reserves and the low administrative costs of the Fund mean that its exposure to risk is limited. The Trustee, as a matter of principle, does not accept any obligations on behalf of the Fund without having the funds immediately available to meet those obligations.

The internal checks and controls governed by Service regulations and the Independent Examination and audit ensure that regular and random checks are applied to the Fund to safeguard its assets and grant making policy. Any recommendations highlighted during the CSFA Independent Examination, to improve objectives or governance, is implemented for the benefit of management and the personnel within the unit.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number

1130218

Principal address

Commando Training Centre Royal Marines Exmouth Road Lympstone Exmouth Devon EX8 5AR

Trustees

Lt Col C M I Hall MBE RM

Independent Examiner

Gibson Whitter Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers Larch House Parklands Business Park Denmead Hampshire PO7 6XP

Bankers

Barclays Bank plc Exmouth Devon

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 4 August 2023 and signed on its behalf by:

Lt Col C M I Hall MBE RM - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE OFFICERS' MESS CTCRM

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Officers' Mess CTCRM

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Officers' Mess CTCRM (the Trust) for the year ended 31 January 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust 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 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 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 the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do 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.

Gavin Whitter

Gibson Whitter Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers Larch House Parklands Business Park Denmead Hampshire PO7 6XP

15 August 2023

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THE OFFICERS' MESS CTCRM

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
13,781
Charitable activities
5
Mess facilities and activities
114,776
Other trading activities
3
7,653
Investment income
4
115
Total
136,325
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
6
10,333
Charitable activities
7
Mess facilities and activities
136,517
Total
146,850
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(10,525)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
106,687
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
96,162
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
1,120
-
1,120
8
1,376
1,384
(264)
4,728
4,464
31.1.23
Total
funds
£
13,781
114,776
8,773
115
137,445
10,341
137,893
148,234
(10,789)
111,415
100,626
31.1.22
Total
funds
£
6,954
69,673
540
60
77,227
2,139
80,473
82,612
(5,385)
116,800
111,415

The notes form part of these financial statements

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THE OFFICERS' MESS CTCRM

BALANCE SHEET 31 JANUARY 2023

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
13
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
14
Debtors
15
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
16
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
18
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
31.1.23
£
13,499
7,386
15,230
74,266
96,882
(9,755)
87,127
100,626
100,626
96,162
4,464
100,626
31.1.22
£
13,868
6,088
11,481
88,148
105,717
(8,170)
97,547
111,415
111,415
106,687
4,728
111,415

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 4 August 2023 and were signed on its behalf by:

Lt Col C M I Hall MBE RM - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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THE OFFICERS' MESS CTCRM

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended 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 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Financial reporting standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions

The charity has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland':

Income

Voluntary income including donations, gifts and legacies and grants that provide funding of a general nature are recognised where there is entitlement, the receipt is probable and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability. Such income is only deferred when:

Income from activities for generating funds, such as vending income, are recognised on a receivable basis.

Investment income is recognised on a receivable basis.

Income from charitable activities relates to mess subscriptions and events. Such income is recognised on a receivable basis.

Volunteers and donated services

The value of services provided by volunteers is not incorporated into these financial statements.

Where goods or services are provided to the charity as a donation that would normally be purchased from suppliers, this contributions is included in the financial statements at an estimate based on the value of the contribution to the charity.

Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised when a liability is incurred. Contractual arrangements are recognised as goods or services are supplied.

Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.

Irrecoverable vat

All resources expended are classified under activity headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the category of resources expended for which it was incurred.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Fixtures, fittings & equipment

Individual fixed assets costing £500 or more are capitalised at cost.

Stocks

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.

Stock is valued on an average cost basis.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds 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 or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
31.1.23 31.1.22
£ £
Donations 2,207 954
Grants 11,574 6,000
13,781 6,954
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
31.1.23 31.1.22
£ £
RMA - The Royal Marines Charity 11,574 6,000

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

3.
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Functions - food/labour
Functions - hire of Mess
Functions - Mess crystal
Functions - linen/candles
Functions - entertainment
Functions - beverages
4.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Deposit account interest
5.
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Activity
Trading income
Mess facilities and activities
Mess subscriptions
Mess facilities and activities
Coffee/tea
Mess facilities and activities
Mess functions
Mess facilities and activities
Mess functions - food
Mess facilities and activities
Amenities charge income
Mess facilities and activities
6.
RAISING FUNDS
Raising donations and legacies
Functions - linen/candles
Functions - coffee
Functions - entertainment
Functions - food/labour
Functions - beverages
31.1.23
£
6,207
-
300
820
587
859
8,773
31.1.23
£
115
31.1.23
£
41,051
46,513
160
23,490
-
3,562
114,776
31.1.23
£
290
1,734
587
6,807
923
10,341
31.1.22
£
-
350
90
50
50
-
540
31.1.22
£
60
31.1.22
£
31,250
34,004
26
2,337
240
1,816
69,673
31.1.22
£
630
1,509
-
-
-
2,139

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

7. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS

Direct
Costs (see
note 8)
£
Mess facilities and activities
116,290
8.
DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Bar operating costs
Repairs and maintenance
General Mess purchases
Coffee/tea
Mess functions
Staff drinks
Mess functions - decorations
Mess functions - entertainment and decorations
Mess functions - food
Mess functions - beverages
Mess flowers
Mess bill write offs
Newspapers and magazines
TV equipment hire
Trophy hire
Television licence
Subscription refunds
Depreciation
9.
GRANTS PAYABLE
Mess facilities and activities
All grants were paid to individuals.
Grant
funding of
activities
(see note
9)
£
14,606
Support
costs (see
note 10)
£
6,997
31.1.23
£
36,870
3,199
3,308
4,639
8,895
-
1,804
4,887
35,845
12,078
192
10
2,649
56
210
159
1,120
369
116,290
31.1.23
£
14,606
Totals
£
137,893
Totals
£
137,893
31.1.22
£
27,064
5,560
2,072
3,144
8,315
575
105
2,120
8,824
5,755
70
4
2,350
1,608
54
158
162
619
68,559
31.1.22
£
5,249

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

10. SUPPORT COSTS

Governance
Management costs Totals
£ £ £
Mess facilities and activities 1,006 5,991 6,997
Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:
31.1.23 31.1.22
Mess
facilities
and Total
activities activities
£ £
Insurance 241 241
Bank charges 763 499
Postage and stationery 2 9
Bookkeeping support 4,716 4,716
Independent examiner's fees 1,275 1,200
6,997 6,665

11. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 January 2023 nor for the year ended 31 January 2022.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 January 2023 nor for the year ended 31 January 2022.

12. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted
funds
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2,953
Charitable activities
Mess facilities and activities
69,433
Other trading activities
50
Investment income
60
Total
72,496
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
1,509
Charitable activities
Mess facilities and activities
75,251
Total
76,760
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(4,264)
Transfers between funds
(422)
Restricted
funds
£
4,001
240
490
-
4,731
630
5,222
5,852
(1,121)
422
Total
funds
£
6,954
69,673
540
60
77,227
2,139
80,473
82,612
(5,385)
-

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

12. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds
£ £ £
Net movement in funds (4,686) (699) (5,385)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 111,372 5,428 116,800
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 106,686 4,729 111,415
13. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures,
fittings
& equipment
£
COST
At 1 February 2022 and 31 January 2023 41,344
DEPRECIATION
At 1 February 2022 27,476
Charge for year 369
At 31 January 2023 27,845
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 January 2023 13,499
At 31 January 2022 13,868
Included in tangible fixed assets are assets totalling £13,499 (2022: £13,499) which are not
depreciated.
14. STOCKS
31.1.23 31.1.22
£ £
Stocks 7,386 6,088
15. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.1.23 31.1.22
£ £
Mess debtors 13,823 11,172
VAT 1,407 309
15,230 11,481

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

16. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Trade creditors
Other creditors
17.
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
Unrestricted
funds
£
Fixed assets
13,499
Current assets
92,418
Current liabilities
(9,755)
96,162
18.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
At 1.2.22
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
105,737
Summer Ball
-
RMYO/SCCO Regimental Dinner
200
Mountbatten Festival of Music
750
Mess Improvements
-
106,687
Restricted funds
Crystal Fund
210
Hospitality Fund
2,475
RMC Entertainments
500
Kit Sale
284
Zeebrugge House
947
Corporate Communications Hospitality
312
4,728
TOTAL FUNDS
111,415
Restricted
funds
£
-
4,464
-
4,464
Net
movement
in funds
£
7,011
(5,754)
(1,658)
(4,886)
(5,238)
(10,525)
231
(1,200)
-
812
(107)
-
(264)
(10,789)
31.1.23
£
-
9,755
9,755
31.1.23
Total
funds
£
13,499
96,882
(9,755)
100,626
Transfers
between
funds
£
(16,586)
5,754
1,458
4,136
5,238
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
31.1.22
£
306
7,864
8,170
31.1.22
Total
funds
£
13,868
105,717
(8,170)
111,415
At
31.1.23
£
96,162
-
-
-
-
96,162
441
1,275
500
1,096
840
312
4,464
100,626

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

18. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Summer Ball
RMYO/SCCO Regimental Dinner
Mountbatten Festival of Music
Mess Improvements
Restricted funds
Crystal Fund
Hospitality Fund
Kit Sale
Zeebrugge House
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
122,993
9,024
1,774
2,534
-
136,325
300
-
820
-
1,120
137,445
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(115,982)
7,011
(14,778)
(5,754)
(3,432)
(1,658)
(7,420)
(4,886)
(5,238)
(5,238)
(146,850)
(10,525)
(69)
231
(1,200)
(1,200)
(8)
812
(107)
(107)
(1,384)
(264)
(148,234)
(10,789)

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Summer Ball
RMYO/SCCO Regimental Dinner
Mountbatten Festival of Music
Restricted funds
Crystal Fund
Fabric Fund
Hospitality Fund
RMC Entertainments
Kit Sale
Zeebrugge House
Corporate Communications Hospitality
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.2.21
£
111,372
-
-
-
111,372
120
158
1,299
500
-
2,952
399
5,428
116,800
Net
movement
in funds
£
591
(4,854)
-
-
(4,263)
90
(580)
1,176
-
284
(2,005)
(87)
(1,122)
(5,385)
Transfers
between
funds
£
(6,226)
4,854
200
750
(422)
-
422
-
-
-
-
-
422
-
At
31.1.22
£
105,737
-
200
750
106,687
210
-
2,475
500
284
947
312
4,728
111,415

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

18. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 72,496 (71,905) 591
Summer Ball - (4,854) (4,854)
72,496 (76,759) (4,263)
Restricted funds
Crystal Fund 90 - 90
Fabric Fund 50 (630) (580)
Hospitality Fund 1,501 (325) 1,176
Kit Sale 589 (305) 284
Zeebrugge House 2,501 (4,506) (2,005)
Corporate Communications Hospitality - (87) (87)
4,731 (5,853) (1,122)
TOTAL FUNDS 77,227 (82,612) (5,385)
Crystal Fund

For the procurement and replacement of crystal glass.

Fabric Fund

For the procurement and replacement of mess furniture.

Hospitality Fund

The Hospitality Fund is held to provide catering and entertaining facilities and is funded from external and internal grants.

RMC Entertainments Fund

The RMC Entertainments Fund represents the funds received from RMA - The Royal Marines Charity for entertaining visitors to CTCRM in the Mess.

Mess Improvement Fund

The charity has received grant funding from RMA - The Royal Marines Charity and others for the improvement of mess facilities.

Corporate Communications Hospitality

The charity has received grant funding from RMA - The Royal Marines Charity for marketing visits to encourage new users to CTCRM.

Zeebrugge House Fund

The Zeebrugge House fund is renovation monies for the Comdt's residence. This is a house based in Exeter specifically for the Comdt to live in with his family should he choose to. The reason it has funding is because the Comdt hosts VIP guests there regularly and also provides accommodation for them within the house. Therefore, funding was set up to renovate the guest areas. As a restricted fund this is not classed as Mess money.

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THE OFFICERS' MESS CTCRM

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

19. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

Ministry of Defence

The charity works closely with the Ministry of Defence (MOD). Some of the charity's personnel are employed by the MOD and the charity operates from MOD premises for which no charge is incurred. The amount of time spent by MOD personnel or the amount of MOD premises space utilised by the charity is not discrete from other MOD responsibilities. Therefore no value has been recognised as donated services within these financial statements for the use of MOD personnel and premises.

20. ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY

The charity is under the control of the trustee.

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