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2021-01-31-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1130224

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

FOR

SERGEANTS' MESS CTCRM

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

SERGEANTS' MESS CTCRM

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

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

SERGEANTS' MESS CTCRM

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 January 2021. 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).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The fund exists for the collective benefit of the SNCOs Mess, to provide the appropriate facilities to enhance the military and individual skills of all mess 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 these objects by:

Providing and assisting service personnel to more effectively perform their roles 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 Charity is derived from subscriptions, various grants, rebates, surpluses from the bar and occasional donations. This income is sufficient 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 many 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/account 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 charity in the form of social and occasional sporting events are accounted for by means of designated and restricted funds. The management find that by using these funds to analyse the income and expenditure, it can control the various projects with more ease for current and future charitable objects.

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 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.

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SERGEANTS' MESS CTCRM

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

There has been a steady income and expenditure flow within the accounting period although bar income decreased significantly due to the Covid pandemic. The fund continues to operate as a going concern with sufficient 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 despite the challenges created by the pandemic and considers that expenditure has been within the charter of the fund.

Investment policy and objectives

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.

Reserves policy

The Trustee's policy is to maintain a sufficient level of reserves to provide a stable base for the Charity's continuing activities. General reserves are normally only maintained at a level which is sufficient to meet the running costs of the Charity and to make grants in accordance with the Charity's objectives on a regular basis.

The Trustee considers that the level of free reserves to be maintained is £20,000 for working capital requirement and contingency for unexpected costs ie repairs.

At 31 January 2021 the charity has free reserves of £51,297. This has been calculated as follows:

£
Unrestricted funds per balance sheet 76,565
Less designated funds for scheduled events and known financial obligations (22,914)
Less functional tangible fixed assets (2,354)
TOTAL 51,297

This shows that the charity had free reserves in excess of its policy of £31,297 at 31 January 2021. The Trustee is considering ways to effectively bring the level of free reserves back in line with the stated policy.

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.

Decision making

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.

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SERGEANTS' MESS CTCRM

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

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 Queens Regulations.

Risk management

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

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

The internal checks and controls governed by Service regulations ensure that regular and random checks are applied to the Charity to safeguard its assets and grant making policy.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number

1130224

Principal address

Commando Training Centre Royal Marines Lympstone Exmouth Devon EX8 5AR

Trustees

Lt Col S J Tamlyn (resigned 7.9.20) Lt Col C D R Samuel (appointed 7.9.20)

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 8 September 2021 and signed on its behalf by:

Lt Col C D R Samuel - Trustee

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

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Sergeants' Mess CTCRM

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Sergeants' Mess CTCRM (the Trust) for the year ended 31 January 2021.

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

9 September 2021

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SERGEANTS' MESS CTCRM

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
-
Charitable activities
4
Mess facilities and activities
68,880
Investment income
3
51
Total
68,931
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
5
Mess facilities and activities
62,095
NET INCOME
6,836
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
69,729
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
76,565
Restricted
funds
£
450
-
-
450
349
101
1,640
1,741
31.1.21
Total
funds
£
450
68,880
51
69,381
62,444
6,937
71,369
78,306
31.1.20
Total
funds
£
4,402
124,225
231
128,858
126,454
2,404
68,965
71,369

The notes form part of these financial statements

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SERGEANTS' MESS CTCRM

BALANCE SHEET 31 JANUARY 2021

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
11
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
12
Debtors
13
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
14
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
16
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
31.1.21
£
2,354
5,455
1,621
81,415
88,491
(12,539)
75,952
78,306
78,306
76,565
1,741
78,306
31.1.20
£
3,840
7,793
3,895
69,298
80,986
(13,457)
67,529
71,369
71,369
69,729
1,640
71,369

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 8 September 2021 and were signed on its behalf by:

Lt Col C D R Samuel - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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SERGEANTS' MESS CTCRM

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

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 2021

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 and equipment

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

Fixed asset investments

Investments are stated at market value inclusive of accrued income as at the balance sheet date. The Statement of Financial Activities includes the net gains and losses arising on revaluation and disposals throughout the year.

All gains and losses are taken to the Statement of Financial Activities as they arise. Realised gains and losses on investments are calculated as the difference between the market value at the end of the year and opening market value or purchase date if later. Realised and unrealised gains are not separated in the Statement of Financial Activities.

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.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
31.1.21 31.1.20
£ £
Grants and donations - 851
Grants 450 3,551
450 4,402
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
31.1.21 31.1.20
£ £
The Royal Marines Charity 450 3,551

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

3. INVESTMENT INCOME

Bank interest received
4.
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Activity
Trading income
Mess facilities and activities
Amenity charges
Mess facilities and activities
Mess subscriptions
Mess facilities and activities
Function ticket income
Mess facilities and activities
5.
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Grant
funding of
Direct
activities
Costs (see
(see note
note 6)
7)
£
£
Mess facilities and activities
59,036
1,598
6.
DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Presentation costs
Corps birthday
Trading operating costs
Tea, coffee and fruit
Renovations/repairs
Function catering
Function drinks
Function equipment hire and miscellaneous costs
Meat draw costs
Flowers for sick visitors
Sky TV
TV licence
Newspapers
Mess guests
Mess ents/misc costs
SCC hosting
Games night
Depreciation
31.1.21
£
51
31.1.21
£
15,144
735
53,001
-
68,880
Support
costs (see
note 8)
£
1,810
31.1.21
£
1,973
5,624
14,993
7,823
9,343
-
-
10,383
98
98
2,865
155
780
-
3,313
-
100
1,488
59,036
31.1.20
£
231
31.1.20
£
66,834
1,901
48,444
7,046
31.1.20
£
231
31.1.20
£
66,834
1,901
48,444
7,046
124,225
Totals
£
62,444
31.1.20
£
1,861
-
53,936
11,557
3,903
8,998
5,115
16,642
-
317
4,400
151
1,727
977
7,665
1,419
-
4,552
123,220

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

7. GRANTS PAYABLE

GRANTS PAYABLE
31.1.21 31.1.20
£ £
Mess facilities and activities 1,598 877
All grants were paid to individuals.
SUPPORT COSTS
Governance
Management costs Totals
£ £ £
Mess facilities and activities 610 1,200 1,810
Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:
31.1.21 31.1.20
Mess
facilities
and Total
activities activities
£ £
Insurance 359 359
Bank charges 251 773
Independent examination fees 1,200 1,225
1,810 2,357

8. SUPPORT COSTS

9. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 January 2021 nor for the year ended 31 January 2020.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 January 2021 nor for the year ended 31 January 2020.

10. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted
funds
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
613
Charitable activities
Mess facilities and activities
124,225
Investment income
231
Total
125,069
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Mess facilities and activities
118,207
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
6,862
Restricted
funds
£
3,789
-
-
3,789
8,247
(4,458)
Total
funds
£
4,402
124,225
231
128,858
126,454
2,404

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

10. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued 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
£ £ £
Transfers between funds (100) 100 -
Net movement in funds 6,762 (4,358) 2,404
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 62,967 5,998 68,965
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 69,729 1,640 71,369
11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures,
fittings
and
equipment
£
COST
At 1 February 2020 and 31 January 2021 20,624
DEPRECIATION
At 1 February 2020 16,784
Charge for year 1,486
At 31 January 2021 18,270
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 January 2021 2,354
At 31 January 2020 3,840
12. STOCKS
31.1.21 31.1.20
£ £
Stocks 5,455 7,793
13. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.1.21 31.1.20
£ £
Trade debtors 1,403 2,862
VAT 218 1,033
1,621 3,895

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

14. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

31.1.21
£
Other creditors
12,539
15.
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
31.1.21
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
£
£
£
Fixed assets
2,354
-
2,354
Current assets
86,750
1,741
88,491
Current liabilities
(12,539)
-
(12,539)
76,565
1,741
78,306
16.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
Transfers
movement
between
At 1.2.20
in funds
funds
£
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
46,849
22,289
(15,487)
Special Entertainment Fund
5,193
(5,624)
5,175
Bookkeeping support
12,000
-
6,000
Christmas Function
5,687
(9,829)
4,312
69,729
6,836
-
Restricted funds
Meat draw
332
-
-
Refurbishment Fund
753
-
-
Charity Fund
399
(349)
-
SCC Hosting
-
450
-
RMC Entertainments Fund
156
-
-
1,640
101
-
TOTAL FUNDS
71,369
6,937
-
31.1.20
£
13,457
31.1.20
Total
funds
£
3,840
80,986
(13,457)
71,369
At
31.1.21
£
53,651
4,744
18,000
170
76,565
332
753
50
450
156
1,741
78,306

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

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

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 68,931 (46,642) 22,289
Special Entertainment Fund - (5,624) (5,624)
Christmas Function - (9,829) (9,829)
68,931 (62,095) 6,836
Restricted funds
Charity Fund - (349) (349)
SCC Hosting 450 - 450
450 (349) 101
TOTAL FUNDS 69,381 (62,444) 6,937

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Special Entertainment Fund
Bookkeeping support
Christmas Function
Restricted funds
Meat draw
Refurbishment Fund
Charity Fund
Silver and Property Fund
RMC Entertainments Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Net
Transfers
movement
between
At 1.2.19
in funds
funds
£
£
£
46,087
6,862
(6,100)
5,193
-
-
6,000
-
6,000
5,687
-
-
62,967
6,862
(100)
332
-
-
5,145
(4,392)
-
21
378
-
-
(100)
100
500
(344)
-
5,998
(4,458)
100
68,965
2,404
-
At
31.1.20
£
46,849
5,193
12,000
5,687
69,729
332
753
399
-
156
1,640
71,369

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

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

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Refurbishment Fund
Charity Fund
SCC Hosting
Silver and Property Fund
RMC Entertainments Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
125,069
2,054
435
1,300
-
-
3,789
128,858
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(118,207)
6,862
(6,446)
(4,392)
(57)
378
(1,300)
-
(100)
(100)
(344)
(344)
(8,247)
(4,458)
(126,454)
2,404

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Special Entertainment Fund
Bookkeeping support
Christmas Function
Restricted funds
Meat draw
Refurbishment Fund
Charity Fund
SCC Hosting
Silver and Property Fund
RMC Entertainments Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Net
Transfers
movement
between
At 1.2.19
in funds
funds
£
£
£
46,087
29,151
(21,587)
5,193
(5,624)
5,175
6,000
-
12,000
5,687
(9,829)
4,312
62,967
13,698
(100)
332
-
-
5,145
(4,392)
-
21
29
-
-
450
-
-
(100)
100
500
(344)
-
5,998
(4,357)
100
68,965
9,341
-
At
31.1.21
£
53,651
4,744
18,000
170
76,565
332
753
50
450
-
156
1,741
78,306

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 194,000 (164,849) 29,151
Special Entertainment Fund - (5,624) (5,624)
Christmas Function - (9,829) (9,829)
194,000 (180,302) 13,698
Restricted funds
Refurbishment Fund 2,054 (6,446) (4,392)
Charity Fund 435 (406) 29
SCC Hosting 1,750 (1,300) 450
Silver and Property Fund - (100) (100)
RMC Entertainments Fund - (344) (344)
4,239 (8,596) (4,357)
TOTAL FUNDS 198,239 (188,898) 9,341

Meat draw

The meat draw is an internal raffle for mess membership and the money taken is used to purchase the raffle prizes. All surplus is used at the end of term raffle.

Refurbishment Fund

The Refurbishment Fund is for the ongoing projects to provide resources to upgrade the Mess as and when required. Money is allocated from the Mess funds and from external grants and only spent on the approved projects.

Charity Fund

The Mess Charity Fund is money raised from mess events and given to the nominated charity of the Mess.

SCC Hosting Fund

The SCC (Senior Command Course) Hosting Fund facilitates an end of course regimental dinner for successful course candidates.

RMC Entertainments Fund

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

Silver and Property Fund

The Silver and Property Fund generates income from fees charged for events to provide funds for purchasing and replacing silver, crystal or furniture.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

17. 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.

18. ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY

The charity is under the control of the trustee.

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