REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1130224
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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 2024
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 4 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 5 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 7 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 | to | 16 |
SERGEANTS' MESS CTCRM
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 January 2024. 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 Sergeants' Mess Fund of Commando Training Centre Royal Marines was created to provide amenities, entertainment, and facilities for the SNCOs 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 Queens 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 (Sergeants' 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.
The Fund exists for the collective benefit of all the SNCOs in Commando Training Centre Royal Marines and the main objective is to provide 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 these 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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SERGEANTS' MESS CTCRM
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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 (Sergeants' 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
Financial position
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.
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. The Fund has invested surplus working capital and will review the investment; once an assessment is made it may add further to the investment capital.
Reserves policy
The Trustee's policy is to maintain enough level of reserves to provide a stable base for the Fund's continuing activities. General reserves are normally only maintained at a level which is enough to meet the running costs of the Fund and to make grants in accordance with the Fund'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 i.e. repairs.
At 31 January 2024 the charity has free reserves of £26,516. This has been calculated as follows:
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| Unrestricted funds per balance sheet | 45,596 |
| Less designated funds for scheduled events and known financial obligations | (19,080) |
| TOTAL | 26,516 |
This shows that the charity had free reserves in excess of its policy of £6,516 at 31 January 2024. The Trustee is considering ways to effectively bring the level of free reserves back in line with the stated policy.
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SERGEANTS' MESS CTCRM
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
FUTURE PLANS
The charitable objectives for the forthcoming year are to:
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Provide the appropriate amenity facilities for the SNCOs of the unit.
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Make appropriate grants and to maintain and enhance the performance of the SNCOs within the unit where appropriate.
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.
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 Independent Examination, to improve objectives or governance, are implemented for the benefit of management and the personnel within the unit.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number
1130224
Principal address
Commando Training Centre Royal Marines 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
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SERGEANTS' MESS CTCRM
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Bankers Barclays Bank plc Exmouth Devon
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 10 July 2024 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 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 2024.
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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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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
16 July 2024
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SERGEANTS' MESS CTCRM
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
| Unrestricted funds Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 2 7,040 Charitable activities 4 Mess facilities and activities 100,778 Investment income 3 16 Total 107,834 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities 5 Mess facilities and activities 117,650 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (9,816) Transfers between funds 16 (6,218) Net movement in funds (16,034) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 61,630 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 45,596 |
Restricted funds £ 33,581 245 - 33,826 11,990 21,836 6,218 28,054 2,504 30,558 |
31.1.24 Total funds £ 40,621 101,023 16 141,660 129,640 12,020 - 12,020 64,134 76,154 |
31.1.23 Total funds £ 5,952 94,585 55 100,592 120,721 (20,129) - (20,129) 84,263 64,134 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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SERGEANTS' MESS CTCRM
BALANCE SHEET 31 JANUARY 2024
| 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 |
31.1.24 £ 29,894 5,075 625 73,341 79,041 (32,781) 46,260 76,154 76,154 45,596 30,558 76,154 |
31.1.23 £ - 5,326 505 71,572 77,403 (13,269) 64,134 64,134 64,134 61,630 2,504 64,134 |
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The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 10 July 2024 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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SERGEANTS' MESS CTCRM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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 exemption in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland':
- the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows.
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:
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the donor specifies that the grant or donation must only be used in future accounting periods; or
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the donor has imposed conditions which must be met before the charity has unconditional entitlement.
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.
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Costs of generating funds are those costs incurred in attracting voluntary income.
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Charitable activities include expenditure associated with mess facilities and events and include both the direct costs and support costs relating to those activities.
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Support and governance costs include central functions and have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
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 2024
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
- 33% on cost
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
| Grants and donations Grants |
31.1.24 £ 4,855 35,766 40,621 |
31.1.23 £ 1,452 4,500 |
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| 5,952 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES - continued
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
| RMA - The Royal Marines Charity Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity Gainshare 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 Meat draw Mess facilities and activities 5. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS Grant funding of Direct activities Costs (see (see note note 6) 7) £ £ Mess facilities and activities 126,976 994 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
6. DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| 31.1.24 £ Presentation costs 2,803 Corps birthday 6,321 Trading operating costs 43,330 Tea, coffee and fruit 24,016 Renovations/repairs 2,642 Top Table miscellaneous costs 450 Function catering 9,946 Function drinks 2,481 Function equipment hire and miscellaneous costs 15,525 JNCO drinks - Meat draw costs 209 Flowers for sick visitors 388 Sky TV 3,755 TV licence 159 Newspapers 985 Mess guests 461 Mess ents/misc costs 4,044 Games night 988 Donations 1,000 Depreciation 7,473 126,976 7. GRANTS PAYABLE 31.1.24 £ Mess facilities and activities 994 All grants were paid to individuals. 8. SUPPORT COSTS Governance Management costs £ £ Mess facilities and activities 370 1,300 Support costs, included in the above, are as follows: 31.1.24 Mess facilities and activities £ Insurance 269 Bank charges 101 Independent examination fees 1,300 1,670 |
31.1.23 £ 2,117 3,512 39,846 19,474 9,248 570 10,706 1,903 13,766 874 341 308 4,139 159 1,121 - 5,127 750 - 679 114,640 31.1.23 £ 4,163 Totals £ 1,670 31.1.23 Total activities £ 321 372 1,225 1,918 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
9. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 January 2024 nor for the year ended 31 January 2023.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 January 2024 nor for the year ended 31 January 2023.
10. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| Unrestricted funds £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 1,441 Charitable activities Mess facilities and activities 94,331 Investment income 56 Total 95,828 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Mess facilities and activities 112,351 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (16,523) Transfers between funds (2,400) Net movement in funds (18,923) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 80,553 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 61,630 |
Restricted funds £ 4,511 254 (1) 4,764 8,370 (3,606) 2,400 (1,206) 3,710 2,504 |
Total funds £ 5,952 94,585 55 100,592 120,721 (20,129) - (20,129) 84,263 64,134 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| COST At 1 February 2023 Additions At 31 January 2024 DEPRECIATION At 1 February 2023 Charge for year At 31 January 2024 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 January 2024 At 31 January 2023 12. STOCKS Stocks 13. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade debtors VAT 14. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Other creditors 15. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS Unrestricted Restricted funds funds £ £ Fixed assets - 29,894 Current assets 63,377 15,664 Current liabilities (17,781) (15,000) 45,596 30,558 |
Fixtures, fittings and equipment £ 19,629 37,367 56,996 19,629 7,473 27,102 29,894 - 31.1.24 31.1.23 £ £ 5,075 5,326 31.1.24 31.1.23 £ £ 20 - 605 505 625 505 31.1.24 31.1.23 £ £ 32,781 13,269 31.1.24 31.1.23 Total Total funds funds £ £ 29,894 - 79,041 77,403 (32,781) (13,269) 76,154 64,134 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | |||||
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| Net | Transfers | ||||
| movement | between | At | |||
| At 1.2.23 | in funds | funds | 31.1.24 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | |||||
| General fund | 39,665 | 6,284 | (19,433) | 26,516 | |
| Special Entertainment Fund | 2,272 | (6,192) | 5,000 | 1,080 | |
| Bookkeeping support | 18,000 | - | - | 18,000 | |
| Christmas Function | 1,693 | (9,908) | 8,215 | - | |
| 61,630 | (9,816) | (6,218) | 45,596 | ||
| Restricted funds | |||||
| Meat draw | 246 | 36 | - | 282 | |
| Refurbishment Fund | 992 | 22,650 | 5,968 | 29,610 | |
| Charity Fund | 660 | (850) | 250 | 60 | |
| SCC Hosting | 450 | - | - | 450 | |
| RMC Entertainments Fund | 156 | - | - | 156 | |
| 2,504 | 21,836 | 6,218 | 30,558 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 64,134 | 12,020 | - | 76,154 | |
| Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | |||||
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |||
| resources | expended | in funds | |||
| £ | £ | £ | |||
| Unrestricted funds | |||||
| General fund | 103,534 | (97,250) | 6,284 | ||
| Special Entertainment Fund | 849 | (7,041) | (6,192) | ||
| Christmas Function | 3,451 | (13,359) | (9,908) | ||
| 107,834 | (117,650) | (9,816) | |||
| Restricted funds | |||||
| Meat draw | 245 | (209) | 36 | ||
| Refurbishment Fund | 33,081 | (10,431) | 22,650 | ||
| Charity Fund | 500 | (1,350) | (850) | ||
| 33,826 | (11,990) | 21,836 | |||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 141,660 | (129,640) | 12,020 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| Unrestricted funds General fund Special Entertainment Fund Bookkeeping support Christmas Function Restricted funds Meat draw Refurbishment Fund Charity Fund SCC Hosting RMC Entertainments Fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Net Transfers movement between At 1.2.22 in funds funds £ £ £ 49,699 3,628 (13,662) 5,616 (6,844) 3,500 18,000 - - 7,238 (13,307) 7,762 80,553 (16,523) (2,400) 332 (86) - 2,722 (3,530) 1,800 50 10 600 450 - - 156 - - 3,710 (3,606) 2,400 84,263 (20,129) - |
At 31.1.23 £ 39,665 2,272 18,000 1,693 |
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| 61,630 246 992 660 450 156 |
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| 2,504 | ||
| 64,134 |
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Special Entertainment Fund Christmas Function Restricted funds Meat draw Refurbishment Fund Charity Fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 92,752 801 2,275 95,828 255 4,499 10 4,764 100,592 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (89,124) 3,628 (7,645) (6,844) (15,582) (13,307) (112,351) (16,523) (341) (86) (8,029) (3,530) - 10 (8,370) (3,606) (120,721) (20,129) |
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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.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
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 RMA - 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.
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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