Independent Examiner's Report
To the trustees of The Malcolm Whales Foundation
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2022, which are set out on pages 1 to 3.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner.
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
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To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act: and,
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To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's report.
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis.
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the following requirements have not been met:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act, and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act and
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which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Peter Barlow Thomas Quinn Chartered Accountants The Station House 15 Station Road St Ives Cambs PE27 5BH
Date: 20 October 2023
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The Malcolm Whales Foundation Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2022
| Incoming resources Activities for generating funds: Sponsored Walk 12 Hrs Sport Total Incoming Resources Resources Expended Charitable activities Total resoucres expended Net Movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total Funds B/Fwd Total Funds C/Fwd |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 2022 £ 2021 £ 3,176 60,342 63,518 61,257 - - - - |
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| 3,176 60,342 63,518 61,257 |
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| 3,259 61,929 65,188 44,683 |
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| 3,259 61,929 65,188 44,683 |
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| (83) (1,586) (1,670) 16,574 4,642 61,103 65,745 49,171 |
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| 4,559 59,517 64,075 65,745 |
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The Malcolm Whales Foundation Balance Sheet for the year ended 31 December 2022
| Notes CURRENT ASSETS Prepayments and accrued income Cash at bank and in hand CURRENT LIABILITIES Accruals and deferred income NET ASSETS Unrestricted Funds: General funds Total Unrestricted Funds Restricted funds TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS |
2022 £ 181 64,294 64,476 400 400 64,076 4,559 4,559 59,517 64,075 0 |
2021 £ 181 66,284 |
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| 66,465 | ||
| 720 | ||
| 720 | ||
| 65,745 | ||
| 4,642 | ||
| 4,642 61,103 |
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| 65,745 | ||
| - |
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CHARITABLE FUNDS
| Balance | Resources | Fund | |||||
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| for theyear ended 31 December | 2022 | B/Fwd | Walk | 12 Hrs Sport | Expended | Transfers | C/Fwd |
| Unrestricetd Funds | |||||||
| General Fund | 5% | 4,642 | 3,176 | - | (3,259) | 4,559 | |
| 4,642 | 3,176 | - | (3,259) | - | 4,559 | ||
| Restricted Funds | |||||||
| Children Affecetd By Cancer | 75% | 46,134 | 47,639 | - | (48,891) | 44,882 | |
| Bowel Cancer | 20% | 14,969 | 12,704 | - | (13,038) | 14,635 | |
| 61,103 | 60,342 | - | (61,929) | - | 59,517 | ||
| Total | 65,745 | 63,518 | - | (65,188) | - | 64,075 |
Annual Review 2022
2022 was a ‘normal year’, in that there was no global pandemic to deal with, and a full return to many of our annual events. The 10 hours of Sport, Dorset Walk, Netball tournament and Golf Society all going ahead without issues.
2022 ‘normals’ did include:
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A July summer heatwave with temperatures into the 40s (thankfully starting the day we returned from Dorset).
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The death of Queen Elizabeth II.
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What would have been my dad’s 70th birthday in October
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In February, Russia invaded Ukraine and the subsequent cost of living spiralled upwards
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• Argentina and Messi have just won the World Cup.
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It also saw the passing of Geoff Bonnett. Geoff was a good friend to my dad, it was their love for long distance walking that led to the creation of the Dorset Walk. Geoff was also a major help and support for me in the creation of the charity and became our first ever Patron.
This year was the 14th year since my dad’s death, meaning next year will be a big year for the charity with the 15th Dorset Walk taking place
Our major project for 2022 was the TMWF Lakeside Retreat : The Malcolm Whales Foundation. At the point of writing this we have fallen £10,000 short of the fundraising for this, meaning we will extend fundraising into 2023. Very positively, after months of waiting, we have just received the planning permission for the lodge and will now be able to move into the next stage of planning.
This year’s events:
The Dorset Walk
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The 14th Dorset Walk
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285 participants £58,175 raised.
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The new Marquee and ‘silent’ generator
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5 school sparticipated: Ely College, Ken Stimpson, LECA, Prince William and Orminston.
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Shirt colours: Maroon, Sky Blue and Purple
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A growing number of ex-students; with the Peterborough contingent beginning to grow.
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• The Reads (Wistow) raised an incredible £2,218.75 as a family!
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We held our second Walk Presentation Evening and the first since 2019.
Next Year:
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We have been a little delayed with the lakeside retreat in terms of the fundraising in 2022.
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• I am hoping more schools will join the 12 hours of Sport in March to recover the numbers back to pre-pandemic levels.
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Hopefully the lakeside retreat will be completed early in 2023. This means we will be looking for the next major project to support.
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As it’s our 15th year in operation I hope we are able to celebrate in style. Hopefully the walk will be record breaking in numbers of participants and money raised. The celebratory ball is organised for August. As the year develops hopefully there will be many more charitable opportunities.