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← Pc David Rathband's Blue Lamp Foundation

2024-09-30-accounts

Charity registration number 1138319

Company registration number 07388608 (England and Wales)

PC DAVID RATHBAND'S BLUE LAMP FOUNDATION

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

PC DAVID RATHBAND'S BLUE LAMP FOUNDATION

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Mr Peter Sweeney
Mrs Helen Thomson
Mr John Eames
PS 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 - 6
Independent examiner's report 7
Statement of financial activities 8
Balance sheet 9
Notes to the financial statements 10 - 15

PC DAVID RATHBAND'S BLUE LAMP FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2024.

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 thirteen years, our fourteenth 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.

Public benefit

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

Activities

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 2024

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

Significant activities and achievements against objectives

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, £32,191 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 2024

Grants paid to individuals:

In the period covered by the report, 33 applications for Grants were managed. This included 7 applications that were carried over from the previous year(s).

The applications from the 33 individuals that were supported in the year resulted in grants totalling £24,192 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)

Investment performance

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 £32,191 (2023 £117,240) with expenditure on charitable activities (grants made, support and governance costs) of £29,710 (2023 £16,173), resulting in an excess of income over expenditure for the year ended 30 September 2024 of £2,481 (2023 excess of income over expenditure of £101,067).

PC DAVID RATHBAND'S BLUE LAMP FOUNDATION

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

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

Reserves policy

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.

Major risks

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 2024

Plans for future periods

At the AGM in 2025, the Trustees will be reviewing the progress and achievements in the past year and look at 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 PS Emma Shackell Ms Sharron Ashurst

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

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.

PC DAVID RATHBAND'S BLUE LAMP FOUNDATION

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

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

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

Mr Peter Sweeney Trustee

3 June 2025

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 2024.

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: 3 June 2025

PC DAVID RATHBAND'S BLUE LAMP FOUNDATION

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
Notes £ £
Income from:
Donations and legacies 2 32,191 117,239
Other trading activities 3 - 1
Total income 32,191 117,240
Expenditure on:
Raising funds 4 1,389 1,277
Charitable activities 5 28,321 14,896
Total expenditure 29,710 16,173
Net income and movement in funds 2,481 101,067
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 October 2023 244,753 143,686
Fund balances at 30 September 2024 247,234 244,753

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

PC DAVID RATHBAND'S BLUE LAMP FOUNDATION

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

Notes
Current assets
Stocks
11
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
12
Net current assets
Net assets excluding pension liability
The funds of the Foundation
Unrestricted funds		 2024
£
2,151
246,643
248,794
(1,560)		 £
247,234
247,234
247,234
247,234		 2023
£
2,273
243,980
246,253
(1,500)		 £
244,753
244,753
244,753
244,753

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 2024.

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 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 3 June 2025

Mrs Helen Thomson

Trustee

Company registration number 07388608 (England and Wales)

PC DAVID RATHBAND'S BLUE LAMP FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

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 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Expenditure

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 a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

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.

PC DAVID RATHBAND'S BLUE LAMP FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Derecognition of financial liabilities

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

1.8 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the Foundation is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

2 Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Donations and gifts 10,371 13,325
Legacies receivable 21,820 103,914
32,191 117,239

3 Income from other trading activities

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Trading activity income: other - 1

PC DAVID RATHBAND'S BLUE LAMP FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

4 Raising funds

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Fundraising and publicity
Marketing and IT 1,051 1,061
Other fundraising costs 216 216
Fundraising and publicity 1,267 1,277
Trading costs
Other trading activities 122 -
1,389 1,277

5 Expenditure on charitable activities

Relief of Relief of
financial financial
hardship hardship
2024 2023
£ £
Direct costs
Trustees' Expenses 186 448
Grants to individuals 24,192 10,172
24,378 10,620
Share of support and governance costs (see note 6)
Support 2,383 2,776
Governance 1,560 1,500
28,321 14,896
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 28,321 14,896

PC DAVID RATHBAND'S BLUE LAMP FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

6
Support costs
Support
costs
Governance
costs
2024Support costs Governance
costs
£
£
£
£
£
Other operating leases
1,730
-
1,730
1,620
-
Insurance
-
-
-
311
-
Postage and Stationery
265
-
265
556
-
Sundries
335
-
335
218
-
Bank Charges
53
-
53
71
-
Independent
Examination fees
-
1,560
1,560
-
1,500
2,383
1,560
3,943
2,776
1,500
Analysed between
Charitable activities
2,383
1,560
3,943
2,776
1,500
7
Net movement in funds
2024
£
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial
statements
1,560		 2023
£
1,620
311
556
218
71
1,500
4,276
4,276
2023
£
1,500

8 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 (2023- one trustee was reimbursed £nil).

9 Employees

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

2024 2023
Number Number
5 5

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

PC DAVID RATHBAND'S BLUE LAMP FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

10 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

11 Stocks

Stocks
Finished goods and goods for resale
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Accruals and deferred income		 2024
£
2,151
2024
£
1,560		 2023
£
2,273
2023
£
1,500

12 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

13 Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the 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.

At 1
General funds
Previous year:
At 1
General funds		 October
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At 30
September
2024
£
£
£
£
244,753
32,191
(29,710)
247,234
October
2022
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At 30
September
2023
£
£
£
£
143,686
117,240
(16,173)
244,753

14 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023 - none).

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