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← Pc David Rathband's Blue Lamp Foundation

2023-09-30-accounts

Charity Registration No. 1138319

Company Registration No. 07388608 (England and Wales)

PC DAVID RATHBAND'S BLUE LAMP FOUNDATION

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

PC DAVID RATHBAND'S BLUE LAMP FOUNDATION

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Mr Peter Sweeney
Mrs Helen Thomson
Mr John Eames
PC Emma Shackell
Ms Sharron Ashurst
Charity number 1138319
Company number 07388608
Registered office 4 Bay View East
Newbiggin By The Sea
NE64 6DZ
Independent examiner Stephen Lamb, FCA
12 Bessemer Court
Hownsgill Industrial Park
Knitsley Lane
Consett
Co Durham
DH8 7BL

PC DAVID RATHBAND'S BLUE LAMP FOUNDATION

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 5
Independent examiner's report 6
Statement of financial activities 7
Balance sheet 8
Notes to the financial statements 9 - 13

PC DAVID RATHBAND'S BLUE LAMP FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2023.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Foundation's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and "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).

Chairman's Statement

The idea of the charity was borne out of David's own personal experiences as he lay in hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne in July 2010, recovering from the horrendous shotgun injuries he suffered. David and his immediate family were incurring significant personal expenses to cover such matters as hospital parking (around £500 in 3 weeks). There was no immediate financial help or assistance available to the family to help them meet these costs. But as they could afford it they bore the costs themselves, in doing so, almost overlooking the questions "why should they have to pay it it?" "And what if they couldn't pay it?"

As with our first twelve years, our thirteenth year has been equally fulfilling. The entity David established continues to pass all public and legal tests, an entity that can proudly hold its head high, and will continue to do so. David is no longer with us, but his spirit never dims and continues to live on in the Foundation and all associated with it.

Through this report, which will become a public record, I would like to thank every single person who has donated or helped the Foundation through its thirteen years in existence, no matter how small that may be. Also, to thank Trustees, Patrons and Committee members alike for their magnificent efforts in continuing to develop and deliver David's legacy. In simple terms, to help his emergency services colleagues when they most need it.

Objectives and activities

The Foundation's objects are the relief of financial hardship amongst ambulance, police or fire service personnel injured in the course of duty (and the families and dependents of such personnel) and at the Trustees' discretion, to those injured in any other circumstance. The policies adopted in furtherance of these objects are based on the Foundation's publicised Grants Policy (or criteria); there has been no change in these objects during the year.

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the Foundation should undertake.

The Foundation operates to a specific and publicised Grants Policy (or criteria). This is available on the website www.bluelampfoundation.org.

In summary, the headline criteria stipulates that applicants must

PC DAVID RATHBAND'S BLUE LAMP FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

Upon receipt grant applications are processed through the website or via email and submitted to all Trustees for consideration. Results and decisions made by the Trustees are consolidated by the Chairman, who confirms criteria are met and expenditure can be justified/evidenced by receipts and/or other documentation. The Trustee's decision is then communicated by the Foundation's Chairman to the grant applicant. If successful, the applicant (or a relevant 3rd party) receives a cheque/bank transfer in settlement drawn on the Foundation's bank account.

Achievements and performance

Fundraising Events & Income Generation:

In the period covered in this report numerous fundraising events were held or participated in, from major national events through to small local events.

These include (as examples):

Overall, £117,239 of income was generated through donations from all of the above events and many, many others and from commercial activities operated by and on behalf of the Foundation (for example the on-line shop). To each and every person who has contributed towards the income and donations the Trustees extend a very big thank you.

PC DAVID RATHBAND'S BLUE LAMP FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

Grants paid to individuals:

In the period covered by the report, 20 applications for Grants were managed. This included 5 applications that were carried over from the previous year(s). However, of the 15 new applications, 2 were unfortunately rejected as the applications did not satisfy the Grants Policy (see below) registered with the Charities Commission; 2 were rejected as they were time barred.

The applications from the 18 individuals that were supported in the year, or carried over from the previous year, resulted in grants totalling £10,172 being approved by the Foundation's Trustees.

All of the grants paid to individuals (or directly to 3rd parties) involved the reimbursement of personal and/or family member expenses incurred as a direct consequence of injuries received whilst on duty; either in the immediate aftermath of the related incidents resulting in the injuries; or as part of a longer term rehabilitation programme through a 3rd party provider (e.g. Police Treatment Centres or Private Health Care professionals); or as a contribution to funeral expenses in relevant cases.

Website:

The Foundation hosts a modern and dynamic website (www.bluelampfoundation.org). The overall management of the website facility is overseen by the Trustees with the day to day administration falling to Sharron Ashurst our PR and Media Director.

The website provides worldwide access to the following (list is not exhaustive)

The Trustees have considered the requirement for an Investment Policy and concluded that Foundation funds should be retained in a minimal risk, albeit at a low return, account with a major High Street Bank (currently Nat West Bank).

Financial review

The results for the financial period are set out in the Statement of Financial Activities.

Overall, the Foundation received income totalling £117,240 (2022 £10,274) with expenditure on charitable activities (grants made, support and governance costs) of £16,173 (2022 £20,557), resulting in an excess of income over expenditure for the year ended 30 September 2023 of £101,067 (2022 excess of expenditure over income of £10,283).

PC DAVID RATHBAND'S BLUE LAMP FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

Reserves policy

The Trustees have agreed that reserves ought to be maintained at the level sufficient to support the running costs of the charity for a two year period.

Risk Management

The Trustees have a risk management strategy which comprises:

The Trustees have identified the major risks to which they believe the Foundation is exposed

The following steps have been/will be taken:

PC DAVID RATHBAND'S BLUE LAMP FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

At the AGM in 2024, the Trustees will be reviewing the progress and achievements in the past year and look a how best to build on these. Specific areas to be considered will be:

Structure, governance and management

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees, two of which are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Mr Peter Sweeney

Mrs Helen Thomson Mr John Eames PC Emma Shackell Ms Sharron Ashurst

None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up. As set out in the governing document, new trustees are presented to the existing board annually at the AGM.

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Mr Peter Sweeney

Trustee Dated: 18 June 2024

PC DAVID RATHBAND'S BLUE LAMP FOUNDATION

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF PC DAVID RATHBAND'S BLUE LAMP FOUNDATION

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of PC David Rathband's Blue Lamp Foundation (the Foundation) for the year ended 30 September 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the Foundation (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the Foundation are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Foundation’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

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 financial statements to be reached.

Stephen Lamb, FCA

12 Bessemer Court Hownsgill Industrial Park Knitsley Lane Consett Co Durham DH8 7BL

Dated: 18 June 2024

PC DAVID RATHBAND'S BLUE LAMP FOUNDATION

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2023 2022
Notes £ £
Income from:
Donations and legacies 2 117,239 10,274
Other trading activities 3 1 -
Total income 117,240 10,274
Expenditure on:
Raising funds 4 1,277 1,354
Charitable activities 5 14,896 19,203
Total resources expended 16,173 20,557
Net income/(expenditure) for the year/
Net movement in funds 101,067 (10,283)
Fund balances at 1 October 2022 143,686 153,969
Fund balances at 30 September 2023 244,753 143,686

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.

PC DAVID RATHBAND'S BLUE LAMP FOUNDATION

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

Notes
Current assets
Stocks
9
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
10
Net current assets
Income funds
Unrestricted funds		 2023
£
2,273
243,980
246,253
(1,500)		 £
244,753
244,753
244,753		 2022
£
2,272
142,854
145,126
(1,440)		 £
143,686
143,686
143,686

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 30 September 2023.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the charity keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 18 June 2024

Mrs Helen Thomson

Trustee

Company Registration No. 07388608

PC DAVID RATHBAND'S BLUE LAMP FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

PC David Rathband's Blue Lamp Foundation is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 4 Bay View East, Newbiggin By The Sea, NE64 6DZ.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Foundation's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)". The Foundation is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The Foundation has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Foundation. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Foundation has adequate resources to continue 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

All funds held are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the Foundation 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.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Foundation has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the Foundation has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

PC DAVID RATHBAND'S BLUE LAMP FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Expenditure

Income and expenses are included in the financial statements as they become receivable or due.

Expenses include VAT where applicable as the company cannot reclaim it.

1.6 Stocks

Stocks are 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 to their present location and condition. Items held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost.

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.

1.7 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 or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction 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.

Basic financial liabilities

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 that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Foundation’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

PC DAVID RATHBAND'S BLUE LAMP FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

2 Donations and legacies

3
4		 Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2023
2022
£
£
Donations and gifts
13,325
10,274
Legacies receivable
103,914
-
117,239
10,274
Other trading activities
Unrestricted
Total
funds
2023
2022
£
£
Trading activity income: other
1
-
Raising funds
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2023
2022
£
£
Fundraising and publicity
Marketing and IT
1,061
1,064
Other fundraising costs
216
216
Fundraising and publicity
1,277
1,280
Trading costs
Other trading activities
-
74
1,277
1,354		 Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2023
2022
£
£
Donations and gifts
13,325
10,274
Legacies receivable
103,914
-
117,239
10,274
Other trading activities
Unrestricted
Total
funds
2023
2022
£
£
Trading activity income: other
1
-
Raising funds
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2023
2022
£
£
Fundraising and publicity
Marketing and IT
1,061
1,064
Other fundraising costs
216
216
Fundraising and publicity
1,277
1,280
Trading costs
Other trading activities
-
74
1,277
1,354
1,280
74
1,354

PC DAVID RATHBAND'S BLUE LAMP FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

5 Charitable activities

Trustees' Expenses
Grants to individuals
Share of support costs (see note 6)
Share of governance costs (see note 6)
Support costs
Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
Other operating leases
1,620
-
Insurance
311
-
Postage and Stationery
556
-
Sundries
218
-
Bank Charges
71
-
Independent
Examination fees
-
1,500
2,776
1,500
Analysed between
Charitable activities
2,776
1,500		 Relief of
financial
hardship
Relief of
financial
hardship
2023
2022
£
£
448
-
10,172
15,225
10,620
15,225
2,776
2,538
1,500
1,440
14,896
19,203
2023Support costs Governance
costs
2022
£
£
£
£
1,620
1,620
-
1,620
311
302
-
302
556
189
-
189
218
365
-
365
71
62
-
62
1,500
-
1,440
1,440
4,276
2,538
1,440
3,978
4,276
2,538
1,440
3,978		 Relief of
financial
hardship
Relief of
financial
hardship
2023
2022
£
£
448
-
10,172
15,225
10,620
15,225
2,776
2,538
1,500
1,440
14,896
19,203
2023Support costs Governance
costs
2022
£
£
£
£
1,620
1,620
-
1,620
311
302
-
302
556
189
-
189
218
365
-
365
71
62
-
62
1,500
-
1,440
1,440
4,276
2,538
1,440
3,978
4,276
2,538
1,440
3,978
15,225
2,538
1,440
19,203
2022
£
1,620
302
189
365
62
1,440
3,978
3,978

6 Support costs

PC DAVID RATHBAND'S BLUE LAMP FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

7 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year, but one of them was reimbursed a total of £449 for travelling and subsistence expenses (2022- one trustee was reimbursed £nil).

8 Employees

The average monthly number of employees (including trustees) during the year was:

2023 2022
Number Number
5 5
9 Stocks
2023 2022
£ £
Finished goods and goods for resale 2,273 2,272
10 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023 2022
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 1,500 1,440

11 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2022 - none).

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