ROTHER VALLEY TOGETHER
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 07818979
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1147272

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INDEX TO THE REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
31 MARCH 2024
Page
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examinerfs Report
io
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
12-17
Notes to the Financial Statements

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Trustees PTesentS their annual report and financial statements for the period ended 31 March
2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out
in Note I to the accounts and comply with the Company's Memorandum and Articles of Association,
the special PTovisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies, the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, the Charities Act 201 l and Accounting and Reporting by
Charities- Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities Preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
issued on 16 July 2014 (FRS 102).
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Charity name:
Rother Valley Together
Charity registration number:
I 147272
Company registration number:
07818979
Registered Office and operational
address:
The Grange Centre, Bepton Road,
Midhurst, West Sussex. GU29 9HD
Directors and Trustees:
Mrs M Guest
Rev C Boxley
Ms P Watts
Mr R Maguire
Independent Examiner:
Mr A Mardle FCA
STRUCTURE, GOVERNAIYCE AND MANAGEMENr
Governing DocumenÉ
Rother Valley Together was incorporated on 21 October 2011 as a company limited by guarantee and
without a share capital. The Company was established under a Memorandum of Association, which
established its objects and powers. and is governed by its Articles of Association.
The Company was registered as a charity on 16 May 2012.
In the event of the Company being wound up each member may be required to contribute an amount
not exceeding £1 for the payment of the debts and liabilities of the comp￿lY contracted before he or
she ceased to be a tnember.

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Truslees and Organ￿atiOnal Slruclure
The Directors of the Company are also charity trustees for the pulyoses of charity law. The names of
Possible new Trustees, when needed, are brought forward by existing Trustees, who PTovide good
reason and evidence for theiT Suitability. Candidafrs may then be invited to attend a meeting as a
guest before fomial election.
AII Trustees give of their time freely and no remuneration or expenses were paid to them during the
year. No Trustee, or person connected with a Trustee, received any benefit from the Company.
Risk Management
The TTUStee5 have identified and conducted a review of the major risks to which the Company is
exposed, and systems and procedures have been established to manage and mitigate those risks. It is
recognised that these systems and procedures can only provide reasonable but not absolute assurance
that major risks are being adequately managed.
The Trustees consider that any continuing rise in the Cost-of-Living, which would impact on the
rising cost of lunches, transport. and hire of premises. and the on-going impact of Covid on adequate
staffing of the services, constitute the major risks.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The Trustees are mindful of, and have given careful considerdtion to, the Charity Commission's
general guidance on public benefit.
The aims and objectives of the Company are:
to work within the Rother Valley and surrounding area
to work with partners to create integrated and community led and designed services
to engage and consult with, and represent, the community (both individuals and groups) to
ensure relevant and creative solutions to identified needs
to support and empower individuals lo participate in their lo¢￿ community to mutual benefit
and to access services
REVIEW OF ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE FOR THE YEAR
The Company began providing community clubs for older people in the Rother Valleylmidhurst area
in November 2011. These clubs are based at the Grange Community and Leisure Centre, Midhurst.
The lunch and activities clubs have continued to meet the ChaLIty's objects and the needs of club
members throughout 2023124.

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Club Aclivities..
During 2023124 the clubs have been fully operational except for two weeks in August when they
closed owing to stsff illness due to a local re-occurrence of covid. For the rest of the year the clubs
offered their usual wide range of activities, with refreshmenls, and two-course cooked lunche5 on 3
days per week. Activities, as proposed by members and staff, included.. Chair Yoga, gentle strolls
round the neighbouring South Pond Walk, a"Reading Aloud" and discussion group, arts, and ¢rafts,
talks and demonstrations by outside speakers, musical bingo, dorninos, quizzes. memory games,
singing for fun, and a variety of card and board games. Occasional outings to the seaside. garden
centres, local open days for private gardens and various outdoor exhibitions were also on offer during
the summer months.
Special Evenls.. The clubs held their customary Harvest celebratory meal and their Christmas
celebratory lunch with family, friends. and community partners. There was a special Christmas
Cabaret, and the local South Downs Ukelele Band provided the musical background to the last lunch
before Christmas closing. A local Children's NuTsery also visited the club during the Christmas period
to sin8 Christmas songs and to chat with our members. bringing the generations together. In May
2023 the clubs celebrated the King's Coronation with an indoor street party. A local celebratory,
Hugh Bonneville, gave a lively talk on his acting career and responded to lots of questions from
fascinated members. Local Primary Schools provided colourful bunting, flags, and decorations while
local businesses provided generous raffle prizes. In the summer the clubs hosted a special Vinta8¢
CabareL with guests invited from a local Retirement Home, as part of MADhurst, (Midhurst Arts arLd
Drama Festival)). Canine Partners, a local organisation training assislance dogs also visited in the
summer with a'do8 companion" to the delight of members. Members were invited and attended the
local Academy School's dress rehearsal for Mary Poppins.
Transport: The club's minibus, which is a key part of our service, being based in a njral area with
few transport links, continues to be available to members to access the club when required. Our
minibus offers 10 seats plus space for one wheelchair. Members regularly use our transport either
owing to their limited mobility or to the lack of public or alternative community transport. Following
the Covid epidemic there has been an increasing number of new members joining later in life. with
an average age of 84 years, and with more debilitating health conditions and mobility challenges.
This has put additional Pressure on our transport capacity. To meet this challenge, we are working
closely with other local comn]unity transport providers to improve our individual services to better
serve our growing older and frequently isolated population. Volunt¢ers also assist with transport to
the clubs using their own cars when required, and a few members are brought to the club by their
partners in private vehicles. Volunteer drivers from partner community organisations e.g., Yellow
Community Bus and Tandem assist occasionally when our own paid driver is unavailable. Our
minibus is also available to assist members to participate where possible in community events e.g.
the Midhurst Arts and Drama (MADhurst) summer events.

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Involvemenk in local Com￿￿nIty.. As described above we invite other community clubs. members
and volunteers to our Special Events when accommodation allows and encourage and assist our
members to participate in other community activities on offer too.
We were able to participate in the local community's Christmas Fair held in early December at the
Grange Community Centre where staff, volunteers. mernbers, and friends raised £600, with raffle
prizes donated by local businesses, trustees. and members themselves. Local businesses and
community groups sold raffle tickets and gave generously of their time in supporting the club on the
day. A team of staff and volunteers from the clubs participated in a Rotary Community Quiz Night
which raised funds for a variety of local charities.
Local Parish Councils have continued to recognize the added social value of the services that RVT
provides to their communities by maintaining their annual donations, amounting to approximately
£3.5k. Thc Friend5 of Riverbank Campus (fonnerly Friends of the Midhurst Community Hospital)
provided a generous grant of £15k. Tecognizing the contribution OUT clubs make to the healih and
wellbeing of local older people. The Sussex Community Foundation Trust provided a grant of £1 Ok
acknowledging the support we give to oldeT Vlilnerable people living with loneliness and in soci
isolation in our rural community. All these donations assisted with RVT'S day-to-day operational
costs. Many more local community voluntary groups have supported our clubs in a variety of ways
with their time and sharing of resources, expertise, skills and donations. Together they have ensured
our sustainability. (Yellow Bus, Tandem, local faith groups, local Rotary and Inner Wheel,
MADhurst, Lions, local businesses, MtND, and Sage House, Dementia Support).
Local individuals and families of metnbers have been generous too in making financial donations in
recognition of the value to them of our services. We are very appreciative of all their support and that
of our local community generally and in their acknowledgement of the value of the services and
support we provide to our community.
Staff and Volunleers
There conlinues to be 4 part-time staff.. a manager, a senior support worker, who deputises for the
manager in their absence, an activities coordinator, and a driver. They continue to work extremely
hard maintaining a friendly, caring, lively and inclusive service and support for members. This is
despite the additional pressures placed on them due to the deterÈorating health and subsequent
increased needs of our members since covid, and the ongoing impact of covid infection on their own
health and that of their families. Their enthusiasm and evident enjoyment of their roles, and their
commitment to support members to get the most from the club, whatever the external circumstances,
has been rewarded by the tn￿t and respect of the members towards them. Trustees recognise and
value how much the service benefits from our stable, committed, and skilled staff group, who often
give their time for free to ensure that members can take ￿11 advantage of the club's available services.
We also have a committed and experienced group of volunteers (20 including 4 tnistees) who cover
a variety of roles such as bus buddies, activity assistants and general support within the clubs to enable
members to participate fully. Their continued loyalty and support are also highly valued.
Unfortunately, some volunteers have stepped down over the year due to failing health or increasing
family caring responsibilities. We, like most voluntary organisations. ¢oThtinue to be challenged by
the need to constantly recruit new volunteers to keep the service safe and effe¢tive. We pla¢e regular
features in the local press, parish Mag￿lneS and other local media outlets including social media but
with limited success. Local contacts and "word of mouth" continue to be more successful.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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Membership
Numbers have still not fully recovered since covid. There were 44 members at the beginning of April
2022, 39 members in April 2023 and only an increase of I to 40 in March 2024. {There were 52
members in March 2020. 54 in 2019). From March 2023 to April 2024, we have gained 14 new
mern￿s but lost 13 existing members. There is a constant churn to membership numbers due to
failing health, admissions to Care Homes and sadly death.
This year again we lost most members due to their deteriorating health and independence with
personal care and mobility which required l.. I personal care at home. Anecdotally this is thought to
have been due to some delay in members either seeking or securing medical help for deteriorating
health conditions. However, we continue to Teceive a steady number of enquiries for SUPPOrt through
referrals from existing members and their families, recommendations and our improved social media
profile, including the website. We are confLdent that our numbers will again increase over the coming
year as we put more resource into raising yet F￿er our community profile and have identified further
dedicated resource to do so.
Our members have continued to regularly express their own appreciation for the support we have
offered over this year, enabling them to keep in touch with friends and make new ones, have a
supportive and friendly ear to listen to their concerns and help alleviate anxieties, and to advise on
where further assistance can be obtained to support their health and wellbeing.
At the same time members continue to enjoy a range of fun and interesting activities and a nutrilious
cooked lunch. Members and familie5 continuing appreciation and commitment to the club is evident
from the letters of thanks we regularly receive, personal reeommendations and endorsements. Their
enthusiastic support of, and participation in, our fundraising activities, including personal fmancial
donations and legacies is also proof of their appreciation and wish for others to continue to benefit
from our services in the future. This has all increased since members and their families became aware
that our core funding from Wesi Sussex County Council (WSCC) ceased in June 2021 and that we
are now totally dependent on local individual and community charitable donations and fundraising.
And for their additional support we are extremely grateful.
Members. needs wntinue to increase year on year not only because existing members are becoming
less independent and frailer over time, but also because new members are joining us at an older age
and with deteriorating and more advanced chronic health conditions. Most live alone and their
average age is 83 years (2022123 average age was 82 years). Members have a range of disabilities
and chronic illnesses. Most have mobility issues. some a hearing loss or visual impairment. some
mental health andlor cognitive issues including severe memory loss or dementia (580/0), and others a
learning disability. several struggle with multiple disabilities. These factors will continue to put an
increasing dernand on the resources of staff and volunteers in both their time and skills. However, we
are confident that working with partners such as MIND, Dementia Support. and Age UK and
developing our own staff s skills we will be able to respond effectively to these changing demands.

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KEPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
{CONTINUED}
Our intention to launch a new club, New Horizons. in NovernbeT 2022 remains on hold owing to the
continuing uncertainties around future funding and the changing needs of older people in our local
comtnunity. There are older people living in small villages isolated by the lack of appropriate
transport and access to services with whom we have yet to make contact. We are aware of the
changing balance in the demographics of our local area as the numbers of those 85yrs+ continues to
rise. We have seen the increase in those 75 years plus moving into recent developments of retirement
flats in the area. These new Tesidents are looking to meet new people and to get involved in gentle
but interesting actLVLties in a friendly welcoming place. There 15 also an increasing need, and a
requirement from potential funders, to focus on promoting and providing for the mental and physical
health and independence at home of our local older population. We are therefore working with
partners in MtND, Age UK, Dementia Support, local Parish Councils and Churches, local Retirement
Housing providers and residents themselves to develop appropriate new services and focus. These
developments will also belter ensure the 5UStainability of our other elubs, increasing membership
numbers and offering opportunities for recruiting more volunteers too. Unfortunalely, we were
unsuccessfiEI in our bid for Lottery Funding for this year but intend to resubmit an amended bid
following advice in Autlllnn 2024.
Partners
We continue to build on our work with a range of partners developing integrated, cornrnunity-led and
designed services for the benefit of our comJnunity, including shared facilities with the local
Dementia Hub and Active Minds. County, District, and Parish Councils support us with grants, Health
and Well-being services and advice, and payroll and pension administrative services. the Community
and Leisure Centre which accomtnodates our clubs offers inclusive sports and leisure activities and
access to library and IT facilities for our club members. We are also working with an increasing
number of local voluntary organisations, such as local Parish Care Groups, Church Friendship groups,
Carers. Support Groups, Tandem, Sage House, Dementia Care, MIND Mental Health services and
our local Community Transport schemes, to ensure our members can easily access appropriate
assistance. and that we can together offer more integrated services and continue to be responsive to
local needs.
Consultalion and Representalion
Through membership of local voluntary networks, and fonnal links with all levels of local
govemment bodies. we ensure that our members. needs and those of our local cornrnunity are heard.
These fornial Iknks and involvetnent in networks of support have been maintained throughout the
year, often through attendance and participation by trustees at regular meetings Wlth Council officers
and leaders of community and voluntary groups. Members and volunteers continue to be kept
infomed of plans and events through regular newsletteTS. View5 have been sought from members
and volunteers on future club activities, membership fees and charges through short questionnaires
and face-to-face discussions and consultations.
Parlicipalion in local Convnunty
See above "Involvement in local community."

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTELS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
(CONTINUED)
FJNANCIAL REVIEW AND RESULTS FOR THE YEAR
Financialperforpnance
RVT had a healthy bank balance at the end of the year of £40k which reflects a 12-month reserve.
During the year there has been an operating deficit of £25,017 due to a number of factors which are
now being addressed.
RVT ceased to receive its core fvnding end of June 2021 when its core funder. West Sussex County
Council, radically changed ils Commissioning approach to the Voluntary and Community Sector to
require them to provide District Council- wide provision of services. As a small local community
organisation, RVT did not have th¢ capacity to bid for such extensive service provision. In addition.
the service model, carefully developed and improved over l O years, did not fit with that of a larger
pofrntial partner organisation which was the eventual successful bidder.
D¢spite this set-back, we have demonstrated that we can sustain our services for the benefit of our
local community. Our members, their families and fri¢nds and the local community continue to
recognise the essential contribution to the overall local community effort to support older vulnerable
people. As evidence of this is approximately £28k donated by the local community towards OUT
running costs this year.
The total amount raised this year. however. was less than in the previous year mainly as a result of
the loss of two local regular donors. This reduction resulted in the us¢ of some of our Reserves to
ensure the club could respond to the increases in running costs due to inflationary pressiwes on our
fixed costs of staffing, catering, room hire, and transport PTovision. The Board of Trustees recognised
the potential risk of furtheT inflationary costs and has put in place a fundraising team and strategy to
meet this challenge. This has already had some success in that £l.Sk was achieved through operational
efficiency savings and £24k from donations in the first quarter of 2024125,
Membersliip subscriptions
After consultation with members, and their families, where relevant, annual membership
subscriptions and contributions requested towards transport and lunch costs were increased slightly
for 2023124. Although membership has been slow to grow post pandemic, and membership levels
difficult to maintain due to the age and health profile of both new and existing members. indications
are that these are gradually increasing. In addition, plans to extend and develop services will bring
increased membership and therefore additional income.
Conclusion
Despite the continuing service and resourcing difficulties following Covid 19. the challenges xn
recruiting volunteers and me¢ting the cost-of-living financial PTessures, we are confident of a positive
fuiure. New initiatives and planned efficiencies are in hand and these together with the on-going
commitment and support from members, families, staff, volunteers, donors and the wider local
community will ensure we can continue to deliver our services well into the future.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
(CONTINUED)
Reserves Policy
The Trustees have examined the Company's requiTements for reserves and has concluded that there
is a need to maintain a level of reserves sufficient to meet its commitments to beneficiaries. As at 3 I
March 2024 the amount of free reserves held by the Company was Considered Satisfactory.
The Trustees conlinue to review. on an ongoing basis, the Reserves Policy and the level of r¢serves
held to ensure that those reserves are adequate to fulfil the Company's obligations and to ensure its
financial stability.
PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT
The Trustees are satisfied that they have complied with the duty in section 17 of the Clwities Act
2011 to have r¢gard to the public benefit guidance issued by the Charity Commission.
INDEPENDENf EXAMINER
Mr A Mardle FCA has indicated his willingness to be reappointed as the Independent Examiner.
Approved by the Trnstees on 22 October 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
M Guest
Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRusfEES OF ROTHER VALLEY
TOGETHER
I report lo the trustees on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2024 which are set out on
pages 10 to 17.
Respective responsibilities (pflrustees and thzminer
The trustees (who are also the dirc¢tors of the Company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for
tlie preparation of the accounts. The Charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under
sectioti 144 of the Charities A¢t 2011 (th¢ 201 l Act) at)d that an independent examination is required under
section 145 of the 2011 Act.
l am qualified to undertake the examination by being a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in
England and Wales and it is my responsibility to-
exatnine the accounts under s¢clion 145 of the 2011 Act;
to follow the pro¢edures laid down in the general Dir¢ctions given by the Charity Commission under
section 145{5}(b) of the 2011 Act. and
lo state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis oflndependeni ExomiAer'& Stolement
My examination was carried out in accordan¢¢ with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission.
An examination in¢ludes a review of the accounling r¢cords kept by the Charity and a comparison of the
accounts presented with those records. It also includes considcration of any unusual items or disclosures in the
accounts and seeking ¢xplanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures
undertaken do not provide all the evidenee that would be requir¢d 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 staternent below.
Independenl Examiner's Stulemen¢
In connection with my examination, no matters have corne to my &tt¢ntion which gives me cause to believe
that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. or
the a¢counts do not accord with such records. or
the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies
Act 2006 other than any requirements that the accounts give a 'frue and fair view" which is not a
matler considered as part of an independent examination. or
the accounts hav¢ noi b¢en prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102).
I have come across no oiher matters in ¢onnection with the examination to which attentiotl should be drawn in
this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
This report is made solely to the Charity's trustees, a5 a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities
{A¢¢ounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity's
trltstees those matters l am required to state to them in an Independent Examiner's report and for no other
purpose. To the fullest extent perniitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than
the Charity and the Charity's trustees, as a body. for my work for this report.
Si8n¢d'.
Alain Mardle FCA
Chart¢r¢d Accountant
Greens Court, West Street
Midhurst. West Sussex, GU29 9NQ

ROTHER VALLEY TOGETHER
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVIES (ineluding Income & Exp¢nditur¢ Account) FOR
THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Notes
Unrestrieted Restricted
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
31 March
31 Msreh 31 March
2024
2024
2024
Total
Funds
31 Marth
2023
Income from:
Donations & legacies
Charitable activities
Other income
2.3&3
32.822
23,373
4,530
60,725
32.822
23,373
4,530
60,725
17.183
22.504
3.851
43.538
Expenditure on:
Fundraising
Charitable activities
Other expenditure
2.4&4
451
84,547
744
85,742
451
84,547
744
85,742
585
76.487
810
77,882
Net movement in funds
(25.017)
0 (25,017) (34,344)
Transfers between funds
Fund balances at l April 2023
54.911
9,190
64,101
98,445
Fund balances at 31 March 2024
29,894
9,190
39,084
64,101
The stafrment of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
This statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income
and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.
The notes on pages 12 to 17 fomi part of these financial statements
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BALANCE SHEET AT 31 MARCH 2024
31 March 2024
31 March 2023
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
4,039
5,217
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
1,164
40,866
42,030
1,459
63,156
64,615
CREDrfoRS: Amounts
falling due within one year
io
6,985
5,731
NET CURRENT ASSETS
35,045
58,884
TOTAL ASSETS LESS
CURRENT LIABILITIES
39,084
64,101
CREDITORS: Amounts falling due
after one year
NET ASSETS
39.084
64,101
REPRESENTED BY:
Unrestricted funds..
General fund
Restricted funds
li
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29,894
9,190
54.911
9,190
64,101
For the period ended 31 March 2024 the Company was entitled to exemption from audit under
section 477{2) of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not Tequired the Company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of
the Companies Act 2006.
The Directors acknowledge their responsibility for..
l) ensuTing that the Company keeps accounting records which Comply with section 386. and
2) preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company
as
at the end of the financial y¢ar, and of its Profit or loss for the financial year, in accordance with
the requiTements of section 393, and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the
Companies Act relating to accounts, so far as is applicable to the Company.
These accounts have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies
subject to the small companies, regime.
The accounts were approved and authorised foT issue by the Trustees on 22 October 2024 and signed
on its behalf by..
M Guest
DireCtor￿ruStee
The notes on pages 12 to 17 forn] part of these financial statements

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEIIqENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
STATUTORY INFORMATION
Rother Valley Together is a private company, limited by guarantee. registered in England and
Wales. The covnpany's registered number and registered office address can be found on the
Company Information page.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Preparation
The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared in accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act 2006 and the Financial Reporting Standard for
Smaller Entities under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or
transaclion value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note to these accounts. The
financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of
Recommended Practice..
Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their
accounts in accoTdance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and FRS 102 and the
Charittes Act 2011.
In preparing these accounts the directors have considered whether in applying the
comparative figures was needed. No such restatements were Tequired.
The Company has taken advantage of a number of disclosure exemptions perniitted
by FRS 102.
The Company constitutes a public beneflt entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basi5 under the historical
cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
The directors consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Company's
ability to continue as a going concern.
Going concern
At the time of approving the accounts, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that
the Cornpany has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the
foreseeable future. Thus, the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of
a¢¢ounting in preparing the financial statements.
Funds
The Trustees review incoming resources to determine whether any funds should be
treated as restricted. Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to
how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the Testricted fl￿dS are set out in the
notes to the accounts.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 {CONTINUED)
Income recognition
Income is accounted for on an accruals basis, when the Company is legally entitled to
it after any perforn]ance conditions have been met, the amoutlts can be measured
reliably, and it is probable that Ihe income will be received.
Expenditure recognition
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and is recognised where there is an
obligation to make paymenls to third parties. Irrecoverable VAT is reported as part
of the expenditur¢ to which it relates.
Tangible r￿ed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost.
net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is Tecognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets, Less their
estimated residual values. over their useful lives on the following bases-
Motor vehicles
Equipment
251/ko on reducing balance
25V/y on cost
The gain or loss arising on the diswsal of an asset is deterniined as the difference
between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in net
incomel(expenditure) for the year.
Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the Company's accounting policies, the Trustees are required to
make judgements. estimates and assutnptions about the carrying aEnount 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 Televant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The Trustees consider that there are no critical estimates or judgements.
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ROTHER VALLEY TOGETHER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (CONTINUED)
INCOME
Unrestricted Restricted
Total
Fund5
Funds
Fllnd5
31 Mar¢b
31 March 31 March
2024
2024
2024
Total
Funds
31 March
2023
Income from:
Donations & legacies..
Town Council grants
Legacy
Other grants & donations
3,000
3,000
3,000
29,822
32,822
14,183
17,183
32,822
Charitable activities..
Club activities
23,373
23,373
23,373
22,504
22,504
Other trading activities..
Fundraising
4,530
4,530
4,530
4,530
3,851
3,851
Total income
60,725
60.725
43,538
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ROTHER VALLEY TOGETHER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (CONTINUED)
EXPENDITURE
Unrestricted Restriettd
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
31 March
31 Mareh 31 March 31 March
2024
2024
2024
2023
Expenditure on:
Fundraising:
Fundraising costs
451
451
451
451
585
585
Charitable activities:
Activities & outings
Room hire
Wages
Lunches
Motor expenses
Insurance
Telephone
Postage & stationery
Website & promotion
Small items of equipment
Depreciation
Sale of assets
Other expenses
Advertising for staff
400
9,990
47,424
18,306
4,822
683
458
365
375
400
9.990
47,424
18.306
4,822
683
458
365
375
150
9,275
41,931
17,727
3,940
754
400
354
209
25
1,558
1,178
1,178
546
546
164
84,547
84,547
76,487
Other expenditure..
Accountancy
744
744
744
744
810
810
Total expenditure
85,742
85.742
77,882
NET MOVEMENT IN FUIYDS
31 March 31 March
2024
2023
This is stated after charging'.-
Independent Examiner's remuneration
744
720
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ROTHER VALLEY TOGETHER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (CONTINUED)
TAMTION
The Company, being a registered charity, is exempt from tax on income and gains falling
within Section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or s256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act
1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. No tax charges have arisen
in ihe Company.
7. EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS
None of the Directors received any remuneration during either year.
The average number of empEoyees during the year was 4 (2023 - 4).
FIXED ASSETS
Motor
vehicles
Equipment
Total
Cost..
At l April 2023
Additions
Disposals
At 31 March 2024
38,400
700
39,100
38.400
700
39.100
Depreciation..
At l April 2023
Charge for the year
Disposals
At 31 March 2024
33,844
1,139
39
39
33,883
1.178
34.983
78
35,061
Net book value:
At 31 March 2024
3,417
622
4.039
At 31 MaT¢h 2023
4,556
661
5,217
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ROTHER VALLEY TOGETHER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (CONTINUED)
DEBTORS
31 March
2024
31 March
2023
Accrued incom¢
Other debtors & prepayments
292
872
1,164
358
i.ioi
1,459
io.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING
DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31 March
2024
31 Mar¢h
2023
Accrued expenses
6,985
6.985
5,731
ii.
GENERAL FUND: MOVEMENTS IN THE YEAR
31 March
2024
31 March
2023
Balance at l April 2023
Net movement in funds
Transfers between funds
Balance at 31 March 2024
54.911
(25,017)
89,255
(34,344)
29.894
54,911
12.
RESTIUCTED FUNDS: MOVEMENT IN THE YEAR
31 March
2024
31 March
2023
Balance at l ApTiI 2023
Net movement in funds
Transfers between funds
Balance at 31 March 2024
9,190
9.190
9,190
9,190
The restricted fund represents a Lottery grant of £1 0,000 to fund the New Horizons club. This
has been put on hold du¢ to the Covid 19 virus.
12.
POST-BALANCE SHEET EVEIYTS
There have been no post-balance sheet ev¢nts.
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