REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 07839526 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1146173
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 1 SEPTEMBER 2023 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
FOR
WELLOW COMMUNITY BUS GROUP
Berkeley Hall Marshall Limited 6 Charlotte Street Bath BA1 2NE
WELLOW COMMUNITY BUS GROUP
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 1 SEPTEMBER 2023 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Page | |
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 2 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 3 |
| Balance Sheet | 4 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 5 to 9 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 10 to 11 |
WELLOW COMMUNITY BUS GROUP (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07839526)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 1 SEPTEMBER 2023 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period 1 September 2023 to 31 December 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Public benefit
The charity objectives and aims are performed with regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document
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.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number
07839526 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1146173
Registered office Myrtle Cottage High Street Wellow Bath BA2 8QS
Trustees G White M Clarkson P Karthauser C Chauveau L Pearman
Independent Examiner Berkeley Hall Marshall Limited 6 Charlotte Street Bath BA1 2NE Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
................................................................. M Clarkson - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF WELLOW COMMUNITY BUS GROUP (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07839526)
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Wellow Community Bus Group ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the period 1 September 2023 to 31 December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company 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 your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the 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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Matthew Small FCA
Berkeley Hall Marshall Limited 6 Charlotte Street Bath BA1 2NE
Date: .............................................
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WELLOW COMMUNITY BUS GROUP
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD 1 SEPTEMBER 2023 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Period | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9.23 | |||
| to | Year Ended | ||
| 31.12.24 | 31.8.23 | ||
| Unrestricted | Total | ||
| fund | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |||
| Donations and legacies | 35,678 | 5,444 | |
| Charitable activities | |||
| Transport | 19,342 | 12,548 | |
| Other trading activities | 2 | 4,139 | 6,126 |
| Investment income | 3 | 242 | - |
| Other income | 3,635 | - | |
| Total | 63,036 | 24,118 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | |||
| Charitable activities | |||
| Transport | 48,816 | 25,290 | |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | 14,220 | (1,172) | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||
| Total funds brought forward | 9,825 | 10,997 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 24,045 | 9,825 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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WELLOW COMMUNITY BUS GROUP (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07839526)
BALANCE SHEET 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 2024 Unrestricted fund Notes £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 8 17,996 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank 6,049 NET CURRENT ASSETS 6,049 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 24,045 NET ASSETS 24,045 FUNDS 9 Unrestricted funds 24,045 TOTAL FUNDS 24,045 |
2023 Total funds £ 3,365 6,460 |
|---|---|
| 6,460 | |
| 9,825 | |
| 9,825 | |
| 9,825 | |
| 9,825 |
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the period ended 31 December 2024.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the period ended 31 December 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each 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 charitable company.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
............................................. M Clarkson - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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WELLOW COMMUNITY BUS GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 1 SEPTEMBER 2023 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, 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 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Motor vehicles - 25% on reducing balance
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Hire purchase and leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE PERIOD 1 SEPTEMBER 2023 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
| 2. | OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Period | |||
| 1.9.23 | |||
| to | Year Ended | ||
| 31.12.24 | 31.8.23 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Fundraising | 1,340 | - | |
| Sponsorships | 2,799 | 6,126 | |
| 4,139 | 6,126 | ||
| 3. | INVESTMENT INCOME | ||
| Period | |||
| 1.9.23 | |||
| to | Year Ended | ||
| 31.12.24 | 31.8.23 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Deposit account interest | 242 | - | |
| 4. | NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | ||
| Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting): | |||
| Period | |||
| 1.9.23 | |||
| to | Year Ended | ||
| 31.12.24 | 31.8.23 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Depreciation - owned assets | 5,999 | 1,122 | |
| Hire of plant and machinery | - | 1,060 | |
| Surplus on disposal of fixed assets | (3,635) | - |
5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the period ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 August 2023.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the period ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 August 2023.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE PERIOD 1 SEPTEMBER 2023 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
6. STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the period was as follows:
| Period | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9.23 | |||
| to | Year Ended | ||
| 31.12.24 | 31.8.23 | ||
| Drivers | 1 | 1 | |
| No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. | |||
| 7. | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | ||
| Unrestricted | |||
| fund | |||
| £ | |||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |||
| Donations and legacies | 5,444 | ||
| Charitable activities | |||
| Transport | 12,548 | ||
| Other trading activities | 6,126 | ||
| Total | 24,118 | ||
| EXPENDITURE ON | |||
| Charitable activities | |||
| Transport | 25,290 | ||
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | (1,172) | ||
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||
| Total funds brought forward | 10,997 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 9,825 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE PERIOD 1 SEPTEMBER 2023 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
8. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| 8. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor | ||||
| vehicles | ||||
| £ | ||||
| COST | ||||
| At 1 September 2023 | 27,500 | |||
| Additions | 23,995 | |||
| Disposals | (27,500) | |||
| At 31 December 2024 | 23,995 | |||
| DEPRECIATION | ||||
| At 1 September 2023 | 24,135 | |||
| Charge for year | 5,999 | |||
| Eliminated on disposal | (24,135) | |||
| At 31 December 2024 | 5,999 | |||
| NET BOOK VALUE | ||||
| At 31 December 2024 | 17,996 | |||
| At 31 August 2023 | 3,365 | |||
| 9. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | |||
| Net | ||||
| movement | At | |||
| At 1.9.23 | in funds | 31.12.24 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 9,825 | 14,220 | 24,045 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 9,825 | 14,220 | 24,045 | |
| Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | ||||
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | ||
| resources | expended | in funds | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 63,036 | (48,816) | 14,220 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 63,036 | (48,816) | 14,220 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE PERIOD 1 SEPTEMBER 2023 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| Net | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| movement | At | ||
| At 1.9.22 | in funds | 31.8.23 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 10,997 | (1,172) | 9,825 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 10,997 | (1,172) | 9,825 |
| Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | |||
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 24,118 | (25,290) | (1,172) |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 24,118 | (25,290) | (1,172) |
10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the period ended 31 December 2024.
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WELLOW COMMUNITY BUS GROUP
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD 1 SEPTEMBER 2023 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Period | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9.23 | |||
| to | Year En | ded | |
| 31.12.24 | 31.8.23 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | |||
| Donations and legacies | |||
| Donations | 1,289 | - | |
| Grants | 34,389 | 5,444 | |
| 35,678 | 5,444 | ||
| Other trading activities | |||
| Fundraising | 1,340 | - | |
| Sponsorships | 2,799 | 6,126 | |
| 4,139 | 6,126 | ||
| Investment income | |||
| Deposit account interest | 242 | - | |
| Charitable activities | |||
| Fares | 2,058 | 1,285 | |
| School season tickets | 16,736 | 10,963 | |
| Group bookings | 548 | 300 | |
| 19,342 | 12,548 | ||
| Other income | |||
| Gain on sale of tangible fixed assets | 3,635 | - | |
| Total incoming resources | 63,036 | 24,118 | |
| EXPENDITURE | |||
| Charitable activities | |||
| Driver wages | 15,258 | 11,484 | |
| Hire costs | - | 1,060 | |
| Insurance | 1,946 | 1,483 | |
| Fuel | 6,886 | 5,428 | |
| Maintenance | 16,961 | 3,816 | |
| Road fund licence | 325 | 295 | |
| Bus depreciation | 5,999 | 1,122 | |
| 47,375 | 24,688 | ||
| Support costs | |||
| Management | |||
| Advertising | 294 | 126 | |
| Finance | |||
| Bank charges | 130 | - |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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WELLOW COMMUNITY BUS GROUP
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD 1 SEPTEMBER 2023 TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Period | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9.23 | |||
| to | Year En | ded | |
| 31.12.24 | 31.8.23 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Finance | |||
| Other | |||
| Telephone | 215 | 110 | |
| Postage and stationery | 47 | 91 | |
| Sundries | 755 | 275 | |
| 1,017 | 476 | ||
| Total resources expended | 48,816 | 25,290 | |
| Net income/(expenditure) | 14,220 | (1,172) |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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