THE BLUE LAMP TRUST ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE GROUP li 31 MARCH 2025 THE BLUE LflfflP TfiU5T CHARITY NUMBER.. 1137786 COMPANY NUMBER, 07267846 VAT NUMBER: 110 7412 66
Introductlon Trustees Report Financial Statements Additional Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 TabLeof Contents Introductlon Background to the Blue Larnp Trust................................................................................... The Blue Lamp Trust in Numbers.....,..........,....................,..........,.............,.................,.,.......,,................................................................ The Bobby Scheme. including Irenes Story.................,..............,..,............,.............,,,................................................................ Cyber Bobby Scheme...,..,,.............,.......,......,,..,.........,,.......................................................................................................................... Generating Income,..............,,,............,.......,.........,,,................................................,.................................................................................... Our Supporters,,............,......,............,,.......,,,.....,............................................................................................................................. .io-ii Trustees Report structure, Governance and Management..... .,12-14 Objectives & Activities.. . 15-16 Achievements & Performance.,,.. .17 FinanciaL Review............... ..18-20 Auditors Report,..,.,,,,,.....,..,................................................................................................................................. ............ . , 21-24 Consolldated Flnanclal Statements................................................................................................................. . 25-45 AddltlonaL Informatlon Our People............................................... . ..46 Key Information............................................................. ..47 HELPTHE BLUE LAMP TRUST As a charity. the Bobby Scheme relies on donations to fund our work. Please consider helping us to help vulnerable people feel safe and secure at home and online. Visit ourwebsite .,Illn-' or use this QR Code at THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO.. 07267846
Introductlon Trustees Report Financial Statements Addilional Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 BACKGROUND TO THE BLUE LAMPTRUST The Beginning The Bobby Trust began life in 1998 as one man The Trust has worked hard over the years to build and maintain a reputation forquality and reliability in and one van. working out of a police station. It all its training. was funded by Hampshire Police together with Hampshire County Council. Wilh a mixture of In 2016 the Blue Lamp Trust expanded its Taxi Driver personalised advice and practical assistance. Assessment service nationally and is now a leading the scheme set out to help victims of burglary and trusted suppliertooveri50 licensing authorities, and the vulnerable to feeL safe again in their homes, and at the same time, reduce the risk of The Trust Today repeat crimes. The fitters could replace locks. fit Since its foundation in 2010, the Trust has expanded security chains and smoke alarms. and advise considerably and in 2020 founded Blue Lamp Trust the clients on the bestways to keep their homes (SeNicesl Ltd. a trading arm raising further funds secure. through national driver training and assessments, both on the road and through virtual training courses. Funding Cuts While the scheme was having positive effects. 2010 was not a good year for publicly funded The nuniber of staff have also expanded and now is ventures. The central government drastically a team of sixteen, including six Safety Technicians reduced the money they provided to local operating in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We aulhorilies and services. including Hampshire also have a group of Cybervoluiiteers. who provide Constabulary and Hampshire Counly Council. free home visits. giving advice and guidance about Suddenly neither could afford to support the basic IT security and how to avoid being affected by Bobby Trust in its existing format. a cyber-crime ora cyberenabled crime to oLderand Believing there was still a very real need for it. disabled people in Hampshire. This schenie was initially partly funded by the Hampshire Police & founder Lindsay Fox Inow MBEI refused to let Crime Commissioner and remains funded by The the Bobby Trust die. Together with Alan Lovell, Blue Lamp Trust. who was at that time High Sheriff of Hampshire, they rallied friends and family to create a The Blue Lamp Trust remains a non-profit charitable trust to keep the scheme running. organisation and is headed by a Board of experienced Trustees. The Truslees have varied backgrounds including emergency services, charities and local businesses. This gives the Trust a great range of expertise to draw upon. Blue Lamp Trust (Services> Ltd has an independent director who is a comniercial specialist. The Birth of the Blue Lamp Trust The Trustees were determined to create something sustainable, seeking more reliable income. They forged a commercial arm to generate income to support the Bobbyscheme. At that point The Bobby Trusl became the Blue Lamp Trust. The Trust shares its premises with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary and Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue in Eastleigh. further cenienting its retationship with Ihe emergency services. It works with Local government, the voluntary sector and health including GPS, social care and charities to spread the message about the Bobby Scheme and Cyber Bobby scheme. Commercial Growth Many commercial organisalions operate large fleets of drivers. With advanced driver training. the Blue Lamp Trust enabled them to achieve measurable improvements in safety. efficiency and cost. THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO.. 07267846
Introductlon Trustees Report Financial Statements Additional Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 The Blue Lamp Trust in Numbers 2024-25 2,956 194 Bobby Scheme Visits Volunteer Cyber Hours Safety Technicians 16 8,167 3,549 Employees Taxi Assessments DisabiLity Awareness Course Booked Booked 7,810 1,762 Safeguarding Courses Booked Av. Calls Taken per month Cyber Volunteers TESTIMONIAL "We have been visited by one of the Bobby Scheme team from the Blue Lamp Twst. He started by laking a tour of the house and checking our security and fire prevention measures. He gave good feedback on our security and some great recommendations about how to ensure we could leave the property, in the event of a fire. at the least risk to our safety. He then installed a C02 detector by to our boiler. a fire detector in our kitchen and a smoke detector in the garage where our tumble dryer is located. All of this at no cost. When requesting the visit. we had requested that he install a Ring Doorbell which he did and we only needed to pay for the unit, again his lime was fr to us. Everyone who qualifies for this service should certainly make use of it. Thank you again Bobby Scheme. Eastleigh." Donald. Googte review THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO.. 07267846
Introduction Trustees Report Financial Statements Additional Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 THE BOBBY SCHEME The Bobby Scheme has continued to support older and vulnerable people within Hampshire and Isle of Wight. The Blue LampTrust's free service supplies and fits a broad range of home security and fire safety equipment, including.. Door and Window Locks Spy Holes Window Alarms Door Chains Smoke Alarms Carbon Monoxide Detectors Personal Alarms Letterbox Security Key safes and video doorbells are offered to clients atadditionalcharge for thosewho think it might help their personaL safety and securily. The doorbells act as a deterrent to opportunist criminals and can possibly give useful evidence to the police. 10777 0151 Our Safety Technicians carry out communily talks and attend events to raise awareness of the Charily. BOBBY VISITS -A million thanks. Kevin has called in and done his checks. I will go with the Ring Doorbell please. it makes good sense in this day and age. Fortunately we are in a fairly non troubled area at this time. but exlra security never goes a astray. My thanks to Natabe and Kevin for their time and advice Many thanks.. Marie 'Mark and Mick came out yesterday. checked the property over and gave advice and put in a chain and spyhole. They were really nice and kind. brightened my day and I felt better." _ Holl THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO: 07267846
Introduction Trustees Report Financial Statements AdditionaL Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 Case Study: Irene's Story Irene, 87 and living independently on the Isle of Wight. encountered a potentially life-threatening issue when she believed her carbon monoxide alarm had become faulty. Alarmed but unsure of the severity. she contacted The Blue Lamp Trust for guidance and support. Upon receiving Irene's call, the Trust's Safety Technician, Lois, responded swiftly. Lois arrived at Irene's home promptly to investigate the akrm. and quickly realised the alarm wasn't faulty it was highlighting a gas leak, an issue that posed significant health and safety risks. Lois took immediate steps to ensure Irene's safety. l. Securlng the Premlses.. Lois assessed the property to ensure there were no immediate dangers, helped Irene relocate to a safer area, and took measures to ventilate the affected space while awaiting professional repairs. 2. Alertlng the Gas Board.. Lois contacted the gas board to report the leak, using the Emergency Gas Number (0800 111999). Their inteNention resolved the problem quickly and efficiently. eliminating the hazard, 3. Provldlng Addltlonal Support.. Understanding the broader implications of the incident. Lois offered Irene a winter warmer pack, which included essential items to support her comfort and safety during colder months. Although Irene did not require the pack due to the prompt resolution of the issue, its availability highlighted the Trust's comprehensive approach to care, 4. Installlng Addltlonal Alarms.. Recognising the importance of comprehensive safety, Lois installed additional carbon monoxide alarms in each room required, ensuring Irene wouLd have early warnings in the future. Thanks to the swift actions of the BLue Lamp Trust and the expertise of Lois. a potentially fatal situation was averted. Irene expressed profound gratitude for the care and efficiency shown throughout the incident, "I felt looked after and reassured that everything was under control.. she shared, adding. 'Lois was marvellous, and it was a relief to have someone who knew what they were doing. THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO: 07267846
Introduction Trustees Report Financial Statements Additional Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 This case underscores the importance of organisations like the Blue Lamp Trust in safeguarding vulnerable members of the community. Their ability to respond quickly and effectively not only addresses immediate dangers but also provides support to individuals in need. Irene remarked. "It's wonderful to know there's help out there for people like me who might not know where to turn,. She also highlighted the importance of the service being completely free. stating. "It's so important that it doesn't cost anything. More people should know about this service and use it.. Irene's story is a testament to the Blue Lamp Trust's mission of making communities safer. Through their dedicated team and comprehensive approach. the Trust continues to deliver potentially life- saving assistance and reinforce the value of proactive safely measures. For Irene. their inteNention was not just timely, it was life-changing. THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO: 07267846
Introduction Trustees Report Financial Statements Additional Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 Bobby Visits Bobby Visits 3500 2500 1500 5(X) Total •201920 • 2021k21 ll 2021.22 • 2022.23 w 202>24 2024.25 The Bobby Scheme has increased the number of visits, year on year growing over 13% per year. This has enabled 349 more households to feel safe and secure at home. Reasons for a Bobby Visit . t[gIy5,: •ViiwaTAe70X •LlsailL¥I 3.5 THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO: 1137786 / COMPANY NO: 07267846
Introductlon Truslees Report Financial Statements Additional Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 CYBER BOBBY SCHEME The Cyber Bobby Scheme started in January 2022 and provides free home visits within Hampshire. The Blue Lamp Trust has police-vetted and trained Cybervolunteers vlho visit clients in their own homes and give advice and guidance on basic IT securily and how to avoid being affected by a cyber-crime or a cyber enabled crime. They cover such things as. What is cyber-crime? Cyber and scam prevention advice How to check privacy settings Signposting to other advice and resources How lo report issues How to recognise scam emails and text messages Talks to coniiiiunity groups are carried out and community events are allended to raise awareness of the service and share advise about cyber-crime. These services are completely free. CYBER VISITS 'PLease pass on our thanks to Phil for speaking to our group at Lymington yesterday. Everyone found it really interesting and informative. and I hope we're better prepared. We really appreciate him coming and we had a little whip rou1 for the charity so he went away with pockets jangling. - NHS Retirement Fellowship THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO.. 07267846
Introductlon Trustees Report Financial Statements Additional Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 GENERATING INCOME Income is generated for the Charity from a variety of sources. Most of the income generated for the group is from Blue Lamp Trust Iservices) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary ofThe Blue Lamp TrusL Blue LampTrust Iservices) Limited offera comprehensive range of drivertraining and assessments for Taxi & Private Hire Drivers as well as corporate fleet drivers. This can be delivered in vehicle, virlual or online learning environments. All profits support the work of the Bobby and Cyber Bobby Schemes. Our services include: For Business.. In Car DriverTraining Advanced Driver Training Driving Assessments eLearning DriverTraining Van Driver Training TrailerTraining VirtuaL Driver Awareness Classroom Course Pre Court Driver Training For Taxi Drivers.. Taxi Driver Assessment Wheelchair Assessment Virtual Safeguarding Classroom Course eLearning Safeguarding Course Virtual Disability Awareness Classroom Course Virtual Taxi Driver Proficiency Classroom Course Income Sources l*iver Training 3W Ta AssessnnIS 47.6% InCiassf¢)oni Tiainlng OJY • Viitual Traliilw 30.1;, (X>rkilions / Grants 17.1°X • 1nvostnnl Incon)0 i.o% FEEDBACK -1 want to express my appreciation for my taxi test assessor Nadeem. He was very polile and gentle throughout the process. He explained everything nicely arKI made me feel comfortable. His professional behaviour was the besL I highly recommend 8lue Lamp Trust.. _ Muhammad "After passing my test nearly 30 years ago and been a van driver for the last 3 years I had picked up lazy bad habits. I put in for my taxi test and after the first couple of failed attempts led me to think if this wasn t going to be right for me but my assessor went through what I was doing wrong and give me tips but atso said I was a little confident driver which filled me with confidence. I went away and put into practise the tips I had been given and that has led to me passing my test today with just 2 minor faults. I now look at driving in a completely different way and I would like to thank the assessor for this that's why l am emailing. - Gareth THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO: 1137786 / COMPANY NO.. 07267846
Introductlon Trustees Report Financial Statements AdditionaL Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 SUPPORT & SPONSORSHIP The Blue Lamp Trust welcomes corporate sponsorship. Our sponsors support the charity. and subsequently the Bobby and Cyber Bobby Schemes, by not onLy providing financial help for the day-to-day running of the scheme. but also by providing practical support in the form of vehicles, systems and equipment for our teams. We tailor each sponsorship package to the sponsor's requirements and the needs of the Bobby Scheme to maximise value to both. A NOTE FROM ONE OF OUR SUPPORT PARTNERS "We frequently refer our service users into the Bobby Scheme. This scheme allows our clients to make the decision to remain within their homes with safety and security measures. providing some element of control back to victims and survivors of domestic abuse. The scheme has been supportive and adaptive to meet the needs of our clients and we are hugely grateful." Reasons to support the charity.. Ellis Tee Deputy Service Manager Southampton Stop Domestlc Abuse Make a real contribution to a safer Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Meet corporate responsibility objeclives through involvenient in community projects such as the Bobby Scheme. Support corporate communications through positive news stories. Enjoy priority booking for all driver education / training programmes run by the Trust Use of sponsor communication links with the poli and Fire and Rescue Service. Attendance and publicity at Blue Lamp Trust events. In addition to the above the Blue Lanip Trust offers a range of promotional opportunities for sponsors. 10 THE BLUE LAMP TRUST CHARITY NO: 1137786 / COMPANY NO: 07267846
Introductlon. Trustees Report," Financial Statements Additional Information?. ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 Thanks to our: Support Partners Sponsors Ageas Insurance Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary The Keysafe Company Hanipshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service Silverlake Automotive Recycling Motorola Solutions Foundation Shawcity THANK YOU Thank you to all our supporters. staff. volunteers. and Trustees for their commitment to our charity, We would not be able to carry out our vital work to support the vulnerable people of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight without your generous support. EJ22BVF 11 THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO: 07267846
Introduction Trustees Report Financial Statements Additional Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) The Trustees present the annual report and the audited financial statements of The Blue Lamp Trust ('the charitabLe company'l for the year ended 31 March 2025. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT structure The Blue Lamp Trust is a registered Charity and a Company Limited by Guarantee, governed by Articles of Association as amended by resolution dated 21 October 2019. A wholly owned subsidiary, Blue Lamp Trust (Services) Ltd. Company Number 12468719, was incorporated on 18 February 2020 and started trading from i April 2020. Its role is to undertake all trading activities previously carried out by the Charily as well as to develop and undertake future trading opportunities, ALL its profits are Gift Aided back to the Charily1£210,4312024-251. Governance Governance is undertaken by a Board of Trustees comprising 3 to 16 members, as specified in the Articles of Association. The current Board comprises li Trustees as listed on page 46; they have the powers to act in accordance with the Articles of Association. which may be exercised only in promoting the Charity's Objectives. Potential new Trustees are identified via several routes. either ex officio or based on their knowledge, expertise, experience and skills. Their suitability is assessed informally by existing Trustees, and they are subject to interview by an independent recruitment panel. selected from trustees with appropriate experience. They review candidates and make recommendations. based on their inteNiews, to the Chair and trustees for approval. Upon successful completion of this process. they are recommended for appointment at a full Trustees Meeting. In accordance with the Articles of Association Trustees are appointed for an initial three-year period. A Truslee may be reappointed for up to two further terms of three years. A Trustee who has served for three terms of three years must retire at the end of the Trustees, meeting which is held on or after the ninth anniversary of his or her initial appointment as a Trustee. Newly appointed Trustees are provided with literature from the Charity Commission. including The EssentialTrustee, and Charity Governance. Finance & Resilience. Theyare offered an e-learning Roles and Duties of a Trustee course and familiarisation training into the services provided bythe Trust. New Trustees will also have an induction by the Chair of the Trustees and the CEO. 12 THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO: 07267846
Introduction'- Trustees Report Financial Statements Additional Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 The Trust provides such ongoing training and SUPF)ort to new Trustees as is appropriate to assist them in carrying out their roles. Trustees meet formally once a quarter. The Trustees will review the charity's Long-term strategy at a meeting in the autumn and provide direction so that a budget can be prepared for the following financiaL year. This draft budget is presented to the Trustees for approval at a meeting in March. The previous year's work will then be reviewed at a meeting in June. and the audited accounts and Annual Report will be ready for approval in October. The Chair of the Board of Trustees also chairs an Executive Committee made up of nominated Trustees and the execulive staff. The Commiltee meets quarterly and is responsible for overseeing the delivery of the strategic objectives set out by the Board of Trustee& This Committee also receives reports from the Trading subsidiary. The pay and remuneration of key management personnel is recommended by the Executive Committee to the Board of Trustees as part of the budget setting process. The salary recommendations are informed by Croner's Salary Search benchmarking software using salary data for charities that are of a similar size and based in Hampshire, Risk Management and Financial Controls The Charity's Trustees have considered the major risks to which the Charity is exposed and. through the Risk and Audit Committee, have satisfied themselves that systems and procedures have been established to manage these risks. The Trustees keep risk levels and controls under formal review on a bi-annual basis, The Risk and Audit Committee is chaired byaTrustee with relevant experience. This committee, which oversees both the risks faced by the Trust and its financial performance. makes reports and recommendations to the Board of Trustees. The risk assessment process identified the following major risks.. Loss of taxi assessment income. Mitigation: Management and Taxi Team monitor competitor activities and use a competitor analysis chart to monitor activities. price comparison. market share, growth. and product range of competitors. Loss of key staff. Mitigation.. Cross skilling of staff. Written procedures on key practices. Ongoing staff deveLopment. Annual review of remuneration. Secure IT Systems. Mitigation.. Clear statement required from IT supplier. Anti-virus regularly updated. System monitored remotely by Uniq. UPS in place. Data backed up by Uniq. We are in the process of obtaining our Cyber Essentials Certificate and moving to cloud-based services for resilience. 13 THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO.. 07267846
Introduction.- Trustees Report-" Financial Statements . Additional Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 The Board confirms it has put measures in place to manage these risks and monitor the likelihood of these risk events, to minimise the financial and reputational impact they would have on the charity, Management and Oversight The Chief Executive Officer of the Blue Lamp Trust reports to the Chair of Trustees on a formal basis and receives day to day support, where necessary. from the Executive Committee. The Chief Executive Officer oversees all aspects of the Blue Lamp Trust and the trading subsidiary, Blue Lamp Trust Iservicesl Ltd. The CEO provides monthly updates to the Executive Committee and quarterLy updates to the Board of Trustees. During the financial year, the Trust had the following employees: Chief Executive Officer - full time (September 2024-December 2024, March 2025 onwards) Governance; Operations Manager-0.81 FTE Financial Controller-0.48 FTE Charltable actlvltles: Bobby Scheme and Cyber Bobby Scheme Coordinator- full time Bobby Scheme Administrative Assistant -0,81 FTE Bobby Scheme Administrative Assistant -0.41 FTE Senior Safety Technician - full time 3 Safety Technicians - full time I Safety Technician - 0,80 FfE I Safety Technician on Isle of Wight - 0.80 FTE Fundralslng: Training and Assessments Manager - 0.81 FTE Assessments Administrator- 0.67 FTE Taxi Assessment Administrative Assistant - full time Training Administrative Assistant - fulL time 14 THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO: 07267846
ntroduction Trustees Report Financial Statements Additional Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 Non-employees: Cyber Bobby Scheme - 4 Advisors - all volunteers Training - Self-employed Assessors and Trainers as required. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES The Trust's Objects, which are for the Public Benefit. are.. To promote. in partnership with the police and others. the protection of people and property and the prevention of criminal acts in particular but not exclusively by.. Crime prevention and by reducing the fearof crime, in particular in relation to older and vulnerable people who have bn. orwho are at risk of becoming, victims of crime or anti-social behaviour in or near their home. Reduction in crime or the fear of crime within business and commerce. Promoting the improvement of stsndards of driving and the advancement of road safety. , To advance education for the public benefit in alL aspects of fire safety and fire prevention. The main activities undertaken in relation to these purposes The key charitabLe activity undertaken is the operation of the Bobby Scheme. The Bobby Scheme is a practicaL service in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. which aims to bring peace of mind to vulnerable and older people. providing reassurance or restoring a sense of security within their own home. This service is free to those who are vulnerable due to age lover 60), circumstance. domestic violence. disability. or as a viclim of crime. A full crime prevention and fire safety survey is carried out by one of our trained, police-vetted Safety Technicians. They provide both general and specific crime and fire prevention advice to improve home safety. As well as physical security review. Ihe Safety Technician advises on phone and doorstep scams and fraud. They will also complete a Safe and Well Home Fire Safety visit on behalf of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, where they advise on how to improve fire safety. rerouting trailing leads. not overloading electrical sockets, and reducing flammable clutter. Where needed the Safety Technician will fit such items as new locks. spyholes. door chains, window alarms, letterbox jammers. smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Currently there are six Safety Technicians, five in Hampshire and one on the Isle of Wight. The Bobby Scheme works closely with a variety of local organisations. As well as people self-referring, referrals are received from the Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Constabulary. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service. Trading Standards, families, domestic abuse charities, council adult services departments, charilies working with the older people or disabled, Victim Support and the NHS. Many of these partners provide valuable advice and support but cannot provide practical assistance: that is where the Bobby Scheme fits in. The Scheme helps give an all-round package of assistance to the client. The Safety Technicians are in a unique position of being allowed into someone's home. THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO.. 07267846
Introduction Trustees Report FinanciaL Statements AdditionaL Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 Therefore. with the client's permission. the Safety Technician WILI refer the client to another service. e.g. to Trading Standards, if there is evidence of doorstep scams, or maybe to the Fire SeNice. if there is a hoarding issue. There is no othercharitywithin Hampshire and Isle of Wight that provides this Level of practical support. There is also the Cyber Bobby Scheme which provides free advice and support on online security and safety to those over 60. disabled and victims of cybercrime. The Cyber Volunteers. who are all police- vetted, give guidance on basic IT security and how to avoid being affected by cybercrime or a cyber- enabled crime, The service covers cyber and scam prevention advice, how to check privacy settings, signposting to other advice and resources. how to report issues and how to recognise scam emails and text messages. They also advise on password security. In terms of income generation charitable funds are raised through several sources, including a range of road safety training courses and taxi driver assessments with DVSA-approved assessors. managed by the wholly owned trading subsidiary Blue Lamp Trust (Services) Ltd. The subsidiary offers a variety of driver-related training courses which can be delivered in classes (face to face or virtually), in car, or other online learning environments. These courses cover a selection of topics designed to educate drivers and reduce occupational driving risk. Therefore, they not onLy raise funds for the Trust but also tie in with the charitable objects of promoting the improvement of standards of driving and the advancement of road safety. The Trustees are content that all the charity's objects and activities can be defined as being 'for public benefit., Criteria/measures to assess success The Blue Lamp Trust's impact measurement methodology relies on a mix of qualitative and quantitative data to assess the effectiveness of the Charity . The number of clients who re1ve a visit from a Bobby Scheme Safety Technician during a year The number of clients who receive a visit from a Cyber VoLunteers The number of presentations given to interested groups by Bobby Safety Technicians and Cyber Volunteers The reason for the visit and the equipment fitted is noted and any emerging trends noted Anecdotal stories are captured to demonstrate the difference which a visit may have made to someone's life . The number of attendees across the various courses is noted. Qualitative data is collected by means of a survey questionnaire 16 THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO.. 07267846
Introduction Trustees Report Financial Statements AdditionaL Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 Dip sampling is carried out to ensure quality of service and needs are being met ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Charity The Bobby Scheme The 8obby Scheme is well established, Over the year to 31 March 2025, 2,956 visits12,607 prior yearl an average of 246 per month, were made to older and vulnerable people. 137 talks. lioi prior year) were given to community groups. As well as the visits above, the Bobby Scheme donated 250 winter warm packs containing essential warming items to the PAN Community Centre for the distribution via transportservices to older people and food pantries on the IsLe of Wight. We supported a local charity, The Moving on Project Iproviding counselling services for 11-25 year olds from Gosport, Fareham and Portsmouth) in purchasing personal alarms at a reduced cost which enabled them to double the purchase quantity. Cyber Bobby We currentLy have four Cyber Volunteers. who work across the whole of Hampshire. During 2024/25 the Cyber Volunteers made 79 Vislts (93 prior year) and gave 53 talks (36 prior year) to various groups. The Volunteers contributed 194 volunteer hours (174 prior year) to the service. Trading activities for fundraising purposes We offer a range of on-road training courses for business drivers nationally which seNe not only to improve road safety but also to raise vital income for our charitabLe activities. Provision of Taxi Driver Assessments remains a key income generation route. The virtuaL classroom courses offered to Taxi Drivers included Disability Awareness. Safeguarding and Proficiency, as well as the eLearning for Safeguarding. which continue to be very popular. Overall, it was a very positive yearwith continuing high demand for allservices. We atso offer driverawareness training for business drivers virtualLy and in classroom. FINANCIAL REVIEW Total incoming resources for the year on income funds amounted to £1.241.37312023/24'. £1,303,272), comprising income from donations £213.444 and activities £45.766 12023/24.. £205,286, £30,074), 17 THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO.. 07267846
Introduction Trustees Report Financial Statements AddilionaL Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 included in this is deemed donations of £56.299 (2023/24: £71.267). Trading company £969,644, 12023/24.. £1.052.8441. and Investment income £12.519 (2023/24: £15.067>. TotaL expenditure was £1,409,597 (2023/24: £1.373.297). a breakdown of this is on page 25. Reserves Policy The Trustees have approved a Reserves Policy to meet the following objectives.. al That the Charity has, at all times, sufficient reserves to meet its reasonably foreseeable obligations to its employees, customers and suppliers and to comply with any legislative and accounting requirements, bl To identify, and where appropriate, make, prudent provision for anticipated expenditure needs, for the proper and continued running of operations within forecast cash flows. ('Designated Funds'l. The Policy provides that an amount equivalent to six months 150%) of the budgeted annual salary costs (including National Insurance and pension contributions) plus six months fixed costs will be held as a Critical Minimum Reserve, The* reserves are held within the Charity's investments with CCLA and other cash balances. Currently the free reseNes are £366.85712023/24.' £557,205). PLANS FOR THE FUTURE The Trustees are keen that the Trust is run as efficiently as possible so that the best service can be offered to the charity's clients. We moved in Summer 2024 to a larger office to allow for plans for expansion, To improve the productivity ofthe Bobby Scheme. the software used to manage the seNice continues to be updated to improve efficiency. The Cyber Advisors will also be utilising newly developed software when conducting visits. The Trust continues to look for ways to extend the range of equipment available to the Bobby Scheme clients. During the year the Bobby Scheme service on the Isle of Wight was reviewed to see how the service can be extended on the Island. Significant improvementswere identified and have been implemented in 2024/25 and are ongoing, these included recruitment of a further two days a week. The Trust is in the process of applying for the Cyber Essentials certification as part of its ongoing improvements to IT security. 18 THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO.. 07267846
Introduction Trustees Report Financial Statements Additional Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 Business development has been a key focus for 2025 and this has already resulted in significant increase in income for the upcoming year, along with careful management of costs. Lisa Gagliani MBE joined the Trust as CEO on 3olh September 2024. Itwas agreed that she would leave the Trust on 12th December 2024. We would like to thank Lisa for her contributions during her time with us and we wish her every success in her future endeavours. Following an executive search. Emma Burt, an internal candidate. was promoted to CEO on ISI March 2025. TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE ACCOUNTS The Trustees, who are also the directors of The Blue Lamp Trust for the purposes of Company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustee's Report. Directors Report and the Accounts, in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), Company law requires the Trustees to prepare the Accounts for each financial year. to give a true and fair view of the status of the Charity and the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the Charity for that year. In preparing these accounts, the Trustees are required to.. Select suitable accounting policies and then ensure that they are applied consistently. Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP (FRS 102). Make judgement and estimates that are reasonable and prudent., state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements: and Prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose. with reasonable accuracyatany time. the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the Accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 19 THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO: 1137786 / COMPANY NO.. 07267846
Introduction Trustees Report Financial Statements Additional Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 Auditors The accounts have been audited by Xeinadin Group Limited. So far as the Trustees are aware. there Is no relevant audit information of which the company s auditors are unaware. Trustees have taken all the steps necessary to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the company's auditors are aware of that information. SmaLL company provisions This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on s.l.EJl,Js by.. esLD Mr Graeme Hobbs- Chair Mrs Sarah Le May - Trustee Date ...sl i.w..IWS 20 THE BLUE LAMP TRUST CHARITY NO: 1137786 / COMPANY NO.. 07267846
Introduction Trustees Repoyt Financial Statements AdditionaL Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS AND TRUSTEES OF THE BLUE LAMP TRUST Opinion We have audited the financial statements of The Blue Lamp Trust Ithe'charitable company'l for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the consolidated statement of financial activities. the group and company balance sheet, the consolidated statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements. including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), In our opinion, the financial statements.. give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company s and charitable groups affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of its incoming resources and application of resources. including its income and expenditure, for Ihe year then ended., have been properLy prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing IUK) (ISAS lu) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements seclion of our report. We are independent of the charitable company and charitable group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to ouraudit of the financialstatements in the UK, including the FRCS Ethical Standard. and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. ConcLusions relating to going concern In auditing the financiaL statements. we have concluded that the trustees. use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financiaL statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that. individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company and charitable groups ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least tweLve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the truStS with respect to going concern are 21 THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO.. 07267846
Introduction Trustees Report Financial Statements Additional Information-. ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 described in the relevant sections of this report. other information The other information comprises the information included in theannualreport other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and. except to the extent otherwise explicitLy stated in our report. we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and. in doing so. considerwhether the olher information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowLedge obtained in the course of the audit. or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If. based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to reporl that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: the information given in the trustees, report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared, which includes the directors. report prepared for the purposes of company law. is consistent with the financial statements.. and the directors. reporl included within the trustees. report has been prepared in accordance with applicable Legal requirements. Matters on which we are required to report by exception In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and charitable group and its environment obtained in the course of the audil, we have not identified material misstatements in the directors, report included within the trustees. report. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if. in our opinion: adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or certain disclosures of trustees. remuneration specified by law are not made., or we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit., or the trustees were not entitled to prepare the financiaLstatements in accordancewith the small companies regime and take advantage of the small companies, exemptions in preparing the trustees, report and from the requirement to prepare a strategic report. 22 THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO.. 07267846
Introduction Trustees Report Financial Statements Additional Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 Responsibilities of Trustees As explained more fuLly in the statement of trustees. responsibilities. the trustees. who are also the directors of the charity for the purpose of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement. whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charilys ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing. as applicable. matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unLess the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement. whether due to fraud or error. and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS IUKI will always detect a material misstatementwhen it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud orerrorandare considered material if. individually or in the aggregate. they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities. including fraud, is detailed below. Identify and assess the risk of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis forouropinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than forone resulting from error. as fraud may involve collusion. forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations or the override of internal control. Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances. but not for the purposes of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company's internal controL Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and the related disclosures made by the directors. Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors, use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertaintyexists related to eventor conditions that may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a materiaL uncertainty exists. we are required to draw attention in our auditors report to the related disclosure in the financial statements or. if such disclosures are inadequate to modify our opinion. Ourconclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor's report. However. future evenis or conditions may cause the company to cease to continue 23 THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. I7786 / COMPANY NO.. 07267846
Introduction'_. Trustees Report Financial Statements Additional Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 as a going concern, -Evaluate the overalL presentation. structure and content of the financial statements. including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. A further description of our responsibilities is available on the FinanciaL Reporting Council's website at.. https.'// www,frc,org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report, Use of our report This report is made solely to the charitable companls members. as a body. in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable companvs members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law. we do not accept or assume responsibilily to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable companys members as a body. for our audit work. for this reF)ort. or for the opinions we have formed. Hazel Day Bsc (Hons) FCA DChA (Senior Statutory Auditor) For and on behalf ofxeinadin Audit Limited, Statutory Auditor Chartered Accountants 46-48 East street Epsom Surrey KTi7 IHQ United Kingdom Date: 24 THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO.. 07267846
Introduction Trustees Report Flnancial Statements Addilional Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 THE BLUE LAMP TRUST CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTOF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestrlcted Funds Unrèstrlcted Funds 2025 2024 As restated Notes Income from: Donalions and legacies Charitable actlvltles 213.444 45,766 12,519 969,644 205.287 30.074 15,067 1,052,844 Investments Trading activities Total Income 1,241.373 1.303,272 Expendlture on: Charitable activities Trading activities 650.203 759,394 611,524 762,402 Total expendlture 1.409.597 1,373,926 Net gains/llosses on investments) 113.611) 95,267 Net Income/(expendlturel and movement In funds (181,835> 24,613 Reconclllatlon of funds., Fund balances at i April 2024 As originally reported Prior year adjuslment 493,644 112,409 581,440 As restated 606.053 581.440 Fund balances at 31 March 2025 424.218 606,053 25 THE BLUE LAMP TRUST CHARITY NO: 1137786 / COMPANY NO: 07267846
Introduction.= Trustees Report-:_ Financial Statements Additional Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 as restated Notes Flxed Assets Tangible Assets Investments 57.359 347.157 404,516 48,846 360,767 409,613 Current Assets Inventory Debtors 16 21.046 39.008 109.096 I69,0 28,543 26.224 237,038 291,805 17 Cash at bank and In hand Credltors: amounts falllng due wlthln one year (149AS0) 195.3651 Net Current Assets 19.700 6A40 Net Assets 424,216 606,053 Funds Unreslricted Funds 20 424.216 606,053 424.216 606.053 The financial slatements approved by the Board and signed on its behalf by.. Graeme Hobbs Chairman COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 07267846 (England and Wales) 26 THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO: 1137786 / COMPANY NO.. 07267846
Introduction Trustees Report Financial Statements Additional Information- ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 THE BLUE LAMP TRUST Company BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 as restated Notes Flxed Aet$ Tangible Assets Investments 57.359 48,846 360.767 409,613 347,157 404,516 Current Assets Inventory Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 21.046 3,887 38,574 63.507 28.543 60.946 163.979 253.468 17 Credltors: amounts falllng due wlthln one year {43.807) {57.0281 Net Current Assets 19.700 196,440 Net Assets 424,216 606.053 Funds Unrestricted Funds 20 424.216 606,053 424.216 606.053 The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financiaL statements under the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. for the year in question in accordance with section 476. These financial statements have been prepared in accordan with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved by the trustees on. SLI.&.% Graeme Hobbs Chairman Company registration number 07267846 (England and Wales) 27 THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO.. 07267846
Introduction Trustees Report FlnanciaL Statements Additional Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 THE BLUE LAMP TRUST STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Notes 2025 2024 Cash flows from operatlng actlvltles: Nel cash provided by 0ratIng aclwilies I.95 141,5641 Invesllng actlvltles Jrchasè of tangible fixed assets Proceeds from disposal of tangible frKed a5sels Proceeds from dlsposal of investments Investment income received 13osioI 153,7951 12.519 .067 Net cash used In Investlng actSvltles (17.99 138,7281 Net cash generated from flnanclng actlvllles Net decrease In cash and cash equlvalent$ {7.942) 180.2921 Cash and cash equlvalents at beglnnlng of year 237,038 317.330 Cash and ¢ash equlvalents at end of year 109.096 237,038 28 THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO.. 07267846
Introduction Trustees Report Financial Statements Additional Information > ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS i Accountlng Pollcles Charlty Informatlon The Blue Lamp Trust is a private company limited by guarantee and incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Hampshire Police and Fire & Rescue Services Headquarters. Leigh Road, Hampshire SO50 9SJ. 1.1 Accountlng conventlon The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006. FRS 102'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charities SORP 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounls in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021.. The charity is a Public Benefit Entily as defined by FRS 102. The financiaL statements are prepared in sterling. which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £. The financial statements have been prepared under the historicat cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below. 1.2 Golng concern At the time of approving the financialstatements. the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charily has adequate resources to conlinue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. 1.3 Charitable funds Unrestricted funds are availabLe for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives. 1.4 Income Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitLed to it after any performance conditions have been met. the amounts can be measured reliably. and it is probable that income will be received. Voluntary income is received bywayof donations and gifts and is included in fulL in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. Donated assets are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified and a third party is bearing the cost. The value of services provided 29 THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO: 07267846
Introduction Trustees Report Financlal Statements Addilional Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 by volunteers has not been included. Grants. including grants for the purchase of fixed assets. are recognised in full in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year to which they relate. Income from investments is included in the year in which it is receivable. 1.5 Expendlture Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs. including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to asingle activityareallocated directlytothatactivity. Shared costswhich contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned belween those activities on a basis consistentwith the use of resources, Centralstaff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset's use. 1,6 TanglbLe Flxed Assets and Depreclatlon Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses. Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases.. Fixtures and fittings 33/ Straight Line Computers 33/ Straight Line Motorvehicles 25/ Reducing Balance 1.7 Flxed asset Investment Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/lexpenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred. 1.8 Inventory Inventory is stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and. where applicable. direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks lo their present location and condition. Items held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost. 30 THE BLUE LAMP TRUST CHARITY NO: 1137786 / COMPANY NO.. 07267846
Introduction. Trustees Report- Flnancial Statements Additional Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution. 1.9 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents incLude cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short- term liquid investments with original maturities of three months orless. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities. i.io FlnanclaL Instruments The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section li 'Basic Financial Instruments, and Section 12 '0ther Financial Instruments Issues. of FRS 102 to alLof its financial instruments, Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financiaL statements. when there is a legally enforceable right lo set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously, Baslc financlal assets Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequenlly carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaclion is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised, Buslc financial liabllities Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction. where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised. Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method. Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services thal have been acquired in the ordinarycourse of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is duewithin oneyear or less. If not, theyare presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Derecognitlon of financlal Ilabllitles Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled. 31 THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO". 1137786 / COMPANY NO.. 07267846
Introduction Trustees Report Financlal Statements Additional Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 1.11 Retlrement beneflts Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due. 2 Change In accountlng pollcy During the period. the accounting policy for investments was changed to carry these at market value rather than cost in accordance with financial reporting standards. The impact of this change has been applied retrospectively, and prior year figures have been restated accordingLy. The impact on the financial slatements is as follows.. The carrying value of investments as at 31 March 2024 has increased by £95.267. Reserves as at i April 2024 have been increased by £95.267. 3 Crltlcal accountlng estlmates andjudgements In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements. estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basls. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period. or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods. 4 Income from donations and legacles Unrestrlcted Funds Unrestrlcted Funds 2025 2024 Donations and gifts 213,444 205.286 205.286 213,444 32 THE BLUE LAMP TRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO.. 07267846
Introduction Trustees Report Financial Statements Additional Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 Included within Donations and gifts above are donatnS in respect of good. facilities and seNices donated to Ihe Charity free of charge. A detailed break(k)wn of these amounts is shown below. Income from donated goods facllltles and setvlces.. 2025 Total 2024 Total Contrlbutlon from Hampshlre & IOW Flrè and Rescue Servke: Redu Rental Costs stock Items Contrlbutlon from Hampshlre & IOW Pollce Constabulary: Insurance Vehlcle SeNlclng and Repalr Fuel Velting Contrlbutlon from Hendy Group. Eastlolgh: Vehicle SeNicing and Repair Leased vans, free of charge: Centrlbutlon from Hampshlre & IOW Pollce Constabulary. Vans Contrlbutlon from Hendy Group. Eastlelgh: Van 9,500 12,730 9,500 11,297 7,000 2,484 14.096 924 2.484 14,096 378 300 17,111 17,111 8.555 71.267 56.299 5 Income from charltabLe actlvltles Unrestrlcted Funds Unrestrlcted Funds 2025 2024 Trading activities 45,766 45,766 30,074 30,074 Trading activities consist of sale of chargeable items through the charity. 33 THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO.. 07267846
Introduction-_ Trustees Report- FlnanciaL Statements Additional Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 6 Income from investments Unrestricted Unrestrlcted Funds Funds 2025 2024 Interest receivable 12.519 12,519 15,067 15,067 7 Summary of results from Tradlng subsidiary 2025 2024 Turnover 969,642 1.052.845 (497,125) 1576.1181 472.517 476,727 1262.2691 1186,284) 183 275 210.431 290,718 1210.4311 1290,7181 Cost of sales Gross profit Admlnlstralive expenses other income Net profil for Ihe year Profit gift aided to parent charity Profit relained by the subsidiary 34 THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO.. 07267846
Introduction Trustees Report Financial Statements AdditionaL Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 8 Expenditure on charltable actlvltles Charltable Charltable Expendltureon Ralslng Funds actlvltles actlvltles 2025 2024 Goods for resale Donated goods and seNices 91.420 56.299 147,719 49,779 71,267 121.046 Charltable actlvltles Charltable actlvltles Support Costs 2025 2024 Information Techmlogy Corporale Resources Human Resources 34,895 35,881 385,924 45,784 502.484 34.365 32,989 383,765 39,360 490.479 Governance costs 9 Net movement In funds (Group) 2025 2024 The net movement In funds is stated after charging/lcreditingl.' Fees payable for the audit of Ihe charity's financial statements Deprecialion of owned tangible fixed assets 5.000 21,997 1.750 17,050 io Trustees (Group) None of the trustees lor any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year. 35 THE BLUE LAMP TRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO.. 07267846
Introduction: Trustees Report Financial Statements Additional Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 11 Employees (Group) The average VE headcount of employees. analysed by function. was.. Group Group Charlty 2025 2024 2025 No. Charlty 2024 No. Charitable activltles Fundraising and Irading Support Services 8.0 8.0 7.0 4.5 4S 0.3 12 13.7 12.7 Employment costs 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Social security costs other pension costs 447.624 35.724 36,913 454.902 37,347 26,755 520,261 519,004 2025 Number 2024 Number £60,001 to £70.000 £70,001 to £80,000 Remuneratlon of key management personnel The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows: 2025 2024 Aggregate compensation 106.758 124,241 36 THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO: 07267846
Introduction Trustees Report Financial Statements Additional Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 12 Galns and losses on Investments (Group) Unrestrlcted funds Unrestrlcted funds 2025 2024 Gains/llossesl arlsing on.. Reevaluation of investments I.61 95,267 13 Taxatlon The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes. 14 Tanglble flxed assets (Group and Parent) Flxture & Computer Equlpmenl Motor Flttlngs Vehlcles Total Cost At i April 2024 Addilions 408 42.409 6.565 74.067 23,945 116,884 30,510 Disposals At 31 March 2025 Depreclatlon and Impalrment Al i April 2024 Additions 48,974 98,012 147.394 408 37.808 5,901 29.822 16,096 68,038 21,g97 Disposals At 31 March 2025 Carrylng amount At 31 March 2025 At 31 March 2024 408 43,709 45,918 90.035 5.265 4,601 52.094 57.359 48,846 44,245 37 THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO: 07267846
Introduction Trustees Report Financial Statements AdditionaL Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 15 Flxed asset Investment (Group and Parent) Llsted Investments Cost or valuatlon At i April 2024 Valuatlon changes 360.767 13,610 At 31 March 2025 347.157 Carrylng amount At 31 March 2025 At 31 March 2024 347.157 360.767 16 Inventory IGroup and Parent) 2025 2024 Finished goods and goods for resale 21,046 28,543 17 Debtors (Group) Amounts falllng due wlthln one year: 2025 2024 Trade debtors 22,819 319 15.870 21.508 319 Other debtors Prepaymenls & accrued income 4,395 39,008 26,222 Debtors (parent only) Amounts falllng due wlthln one year: 2025 2024 Trade debtors iio 276 56.728 319 Amount oKvÈd by parent undertaking Other deblors 2.340 31g Prepayments & accTued Income 1.118 3.623 3.887 60.946 38 THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO: 1137786 / COMPANY NO,. 07267846
Introduction Trustees Report Flnancial Statements Addilional Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 18 Credltors: amounts falling due wlthln one year (Group) 2025 2024 other taxation & social security Trade creditors 18.654 gL659 39.137 45,569 20.265 29,531 Accruals & deferred income 149,450 95.365 Credltors: amounts falling due wlthln one year (Parent only) 2025 2024 other taxation & social securily Trade creditors Accruals & deferred income 3,174 21.873 18.760 32,701 7.712 16,6 43,807 57,028 19 Retlrement beneflt schemes Deflned contrlbutlon schemes 2025 2024 Charge to profil or loss in respecl of defined contribution schemes 36,913 26.755 The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for alL qualifying employees, The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund. 20 Unrestrlcted funds (Group) The unrestricted funds of the charitable group comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used, These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes. 39 THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO: 07267846
Introduction Trustees Reporl Financial Statements AdditionaL Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 General funds 31 March 2025 31 March 2024 (as restated) i April Income 606.053 1,241.373 11,409.5991 I,611) 424.216 581,440 1.303,272 (1,373,926) 95,267 606,053 Expendilure Gains and losses 31 March Unrestrlcted funds (Parent) The unrestricted funds of the parent charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used, These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes. General funds 31 March 2025 31 March 2024 (as restated) i ApriL Income 606.053 481,977 1650,2031 (.61 424,216 581,440 540,871 1611.5251 95,267 606,053 Expenditure Gains and losses 31 March 21 Operating Lease commitments Lessee At the reporting end date the charity had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases. which fall due as follows.. 2025 2024 Within one year Between two and five years 5,000 20,000 5,000 25.000 25.000 30,000 THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO.. 07267846
Introduction-" Trustees Report Financial Statements AdditionaL Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 22 Related party transactlons There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none), 23 Prior year adjustment Details of prior year adjustments in relation to changes in accounting policies are detaiLed within the accounting policies section of the financial statements. In addition to this there were also prior year adjustments in relation to correcting errors in the previously reported figures as follows.. stock valued at £28.543 had previously been omitted from the financial statements. Donations from the trading subsidiary were previously overstated by £11,401 due to the omission of deferred income in the trading subsidiary of the same value. The net effect of correcting these errors was to increase reseNes as at i April 2024 by £17,142, The lotal increase to prior year reserves was £112,410 which reflects the errors noted above and the changes in accounting policies. A detailed breakdown of these adjustments is noted within the next note. THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO.. 07267846
Introduction Trustees Report Flnanclal Statements Additional Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 Changes to the balance sheat As at 31 March 2024 As prevlously Adjustment reported As restated Flxed assets Tangible assets Investments 48.846 265.500 48,846 360.767 95,267 314,346 95,267 409,613 Current assets Inventory Debtors due wlthSn one year Bank and cash 28.543 122.1711 28.543 26,224 237,038 48,395 237.038 285,433 6,372 291.805 Credltors due wlthln one year 1106.136} 10,771 195,3651 Nel current assets 179.297 17,143 196.440 Total assets less current Ilabilities 4g3.643 112.410 606,053 Net assets 493.643 112.410 606,053 Unre51ricted furKJs 493.643 112,410 606,053 Total equlty 493,643 112,410 606,053 THE BLUE LAMP TRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO: 07267846
Introduction Trustees Report Flnancial Statements AdditionaL Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 Changes to thè proflt and loss account Asat 31 March 2024 As prevlously Adjustment reported As restated Income from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities 205.287 30,074 205.287 30.074 15,067 1.052.844 Investments Income from TradirvJ Activities 14,792 1.064,520 275 (11.6761 1,314,673 11,401 1,303,272 Expendlture on: Raising Funds from Trading Activilies Charitable actlvi1Ses 819.751 582.718 128.5431 791.208 582.718 (1.402.469) 28,543 11,373,926) Net gains on inveslments 95.267 95,267 Income/expendlture for the year 187.7961 112,409 24,613 Net movement In funds (87,7961 112.409 24,613 THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO: 1137786 / COMPANY NO: 07267846
Introduction Trustees Report Financial Statements Additional Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 Changes to the balance sheet (parent only) As at 31 March 2024 As prevlously Adjustment reported restated Flxed assets Tangible assets Investnients 48.846 265.500 48.846 360.767 95.267 314.346 95,267 409.6 Current assets Inventory Debtors due within one year Bank and cash 28.543 (1140 28,543 60,946 163,979 72.347 163,979 236.326 17,142 253.468 Credltors due wSthln one year Taxation (32,70 124.327) (32.70 124,32* other creditors 57.028 57.028 Net current assets 179,298 17,U2 196,440 Total assets less current ISabllities 493.644 112,409 606,053 Net assets 493.644 112.409 606.053 Unrestricted funds 493.644 112A09 606,053 Total equlty 493,644 112.409 606.053 THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO: 1137786 / COMPANY NO,. 07267846
Introduction Trustees Report Flnancial Statements Additional Information ANNUAL REPORT 24-25 24 Cash absorbed by operatlons 2025 2024 IDeficitl/surplus for Ihe year (181,8371 24.613 Adjustments for: Investment income recognised In siatemenl of finartlal aclivilies Fair value gains and losses on investments Loss on disposal of financial assets Depreciation and impairment of iangible fixed assets 112,5191 13.611 115.0671 {95,2671 98 17,050 21.997 Movements In worklng capltal.. Decrease/lincrease) in invenlory Decreas8/lincreasel in debtors IDecreasel/lncrease In creditors 7.497 (12.785} 54.085 128,5431 27.724 27.828 Cash absorbed by operatlons (109.9511 141,5641 25 Analysls of changes In net funds The charity had no material debt during the year. THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO.. 07267846
Introduction Trustees Report Financial Statements AddStlonaL Information ANNUAL REPORT 23-24 OUR PEOPLE President Lindsay Fox MBE DL Trust Patron HM Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire. Nigel Atkinson Esq. Vice Patron HM Lord-Lieutenant of Isle of Wight. Susie Sheldon Trustees Graeme Hobbs Chairman Sarah Le May Vice-chair Scott Chilton Chief Constable of Hampshire and low Constabulary. resigned 9/04/2025 Neil Odin Chief Officer of Hampshire and low Fire & Rescue Services Fiona Dunger Director and Chair of Blue Lamp Trust Iservicesl Ltd Nick Hayward resigned 23/03/2025 Fergus Mayne lan Mccullagh Chair of Risk and Audit Committee Alastalr Rult resigned 23/03/2025 Lorraine Buckman appointed 12/06/2025 Keith Durward appointed 27/03/2025 Carole Lawrence appointed 27/03/2025 Rachel Windebank appointed 27/03/2025 None of the trustees have any beneficial interest in the company. All the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up. THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO.. 1137786 / COMPANY NO: 07267846
Introduction Trustees Report Financial Statements Addltlonal Informatlon ANNUAL REPORT 23-24 KEY INFORMATION Management: Senior Staff Lisa Gagliani MBE Chief Executive. appointed 30/09/2024. resigned 13/12/2024 Emma Burt Promoted from Operations Manager to Chief Executive appointed on 01/03/2025 Tara Bradford FCCA Financial Controller. promoted to Deputy CEO on 01/03/2025 Alix Shaw Training & Assessments Coordinator. Commercial Manager from 01/04/2025 Michael King Bobby Scheme Coordinator resigned 15/03/2025 Management Day-to-day management of the Trust and its subsidiary company is delegated to the Chief Executive, according to a Scheme of Delegation approved by Trustees, The Chief Executive reports to Trustees and works with a team of executives to deliver the work of the charily. The Chief Executive oversees the day-to-day management of the trading subsidiary. Blue Lamp Trust (Services) Ltd. Registered Principal Address Accountants & Auditors The Blue Lamp Trust c/0 Police & Fire HQ Leigh Road Eastleigh SO50 9SJ Xeinadin Nightingale House, 46-48 East street Epsom Surrey KTi7 IHQ Solicitors Bank Paris Smith LLP i London Road Southampton SOI5 2AE Charities Aid Foundation Bank 25 Kings HilL Avenue Kings Hill. West Malling. Kent ME19 4TA .47 THE BLUE LAMPTRUST CHARITY NO: 1137786 / COMPANY NO.. 07267846