Bloodrun BLOODRUN EVS Annual Statement and Accounts as at 31st March 2021 ## **Blood Run EVS** ## **ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND REPORT For financial year ending 31[st] March 2021** ## CONTENTS |LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION|2| |---|---| |TRUSTEES REPORT|3| |INDEPENDENT EXAMINER REPORT|5| |RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS STATEMENT|6| |STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES|7| |NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS|8| 1 ## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION** Name of group: Bloodrun EVS Legal form: Unincorporated Charitable Association Governing Document: Constitution Address for correspondence: Commerce House, Exchange Buildings, Exchange Square, Middlesbrough, TS1 1DE Committee Members: The Committee Members were elected at the last Annual General Meeting Chair: Anthony Finegan Secretary: Gill Dixon Treasurer: Margaret Finegan Officers: Malcolm Watson, Martin Dixon, Jim Finegan, Paul Hewitson, Laura Finegan, Chris Birks Bankers: Nat West Independent Examiner: David Dorman-Smith 11 Church Drive Middlesbrough TS5 7DU The objects of the Charity are to primarily: SUPPORT HUMAN LIFE BY MEANS OF PROVIDING AN OUT OF HOURS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE FOR OUR LOCAL NHS SITES IN CLEVELAND AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS FOR THE MOVEMENT OF BLOOD AND HUMAN TISSUE. THE SERVICE IS OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE TO OUR NHS SITES AND ANY OTHER ORGANISATION THAT CAN BENEFIT FROM THE WORK WE DO 2 ## **TRUSTEES REPORT** The Charity experienced great demand for our services during the year, alongside our regular duties we assisted with the distribution of PPE and Covid10 testing related products. The pandemic also brought changes to our operating regimes, as we adapted to both the recruitment process saw an influx of volunteers which, due to restrictions, proved to be extremely challenging. Fundraising events were cancelled, in the main, and whilst we were fortunate enough to hold sufficient cash reserves; we became concerned about the future. As ever, in every challenge there is opportunity; we were approached by our clients to assist with Patient Transport. North Tees had an established scheme and some of our team stepped in to help. James Cook took a different approach and from that our “Commercial Trading Arm” was created. This venture has been very successful and continues to grow at the time of writing. The benefit to the charity is currently in excess of £10,000; something which was almost unimaginable. Bloodrun EVS Ltd achieved the current Chair’s objective of “selfsustainability”. The Chair would like to thank everyone involved and hopes to see greater support as those services expand, saving yet more money for the NHS and crucially allowing for capacity to be made available for those requiring admission for treatment. Our Treasurer will be happy to detail all income received & the source of each. Again, the Charity is required to have an Independent Examination, to which David Dorman-Smith has kindly produced the reports for your attention. Ever since I first became involved with Bloodrun, some years ago now, we have focused on having adequate financial controls, processes and systems in readiness for growth. We are again, in the privileged position of holding more than our stated reserves and a vehicle fleet which is reflective of our hard work which is a further demonstration of our professionalism and impact. As we closed the financial year we saw great numbers of volunteers with the capability to make an even greater impact than ever before, we remain keen and hopeful of furthering our work in line with the Charity’s objectives. Within the general Bloodbike community, our professionalism and rigour are very highly regarded now and other groups are watching us closely. We will continue to develop our “Corporate Image” and in doing so we will work with you all to refine our first-class service even further. To ensure we meet with the standards that we set for ourselves, the committee will continue to monitor the required operational activities. We are looking forward to another great year for the charity, with both continuity of existing operations and some new opportunities too. Public Benefit 3 As we are all aware, our continued operations have significant benefit to the communities that we serve. Combining this with saving money for the NHS we should all be very proud of our ongoing achievements and the difference that we are making to the lives of those around us, every day. When making Operational decisions about the future activity of our charity, we always consider the benefit to the public. We will publish a “Summary of main activities undertaken” along with the Annual Accounts and Returns to the Charities Commission. We will continue to consult with appropriate professionals, so we can continue to improve upon our Charities Commission compliance and Corporate Governance matters during the coming year. ## FINANCIAL REVIEW: Fundraising continued to take the form of community events and grants and/or gifts. The current Reserves Policy is agreed to remain at a minimum of £20,000 in the bank. ## FINANCIAL POLICY The charity holds sufficient reserves to ensure continuity of service for its clients RESERVES POLICY Reserves are accumulated in order to replace the fleet of vehicles and to ensure sufficient running costs are held whilst fundraising activities take place. Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by: 4 ## **Independent Examiner’s Report** Report to the Trustees of Blood Run on the accounts for the Charity for the financial year 1[st] April 2020 – 31[st] March 2021 and this is set out on pages 5 to 7 ## **Responsibilities of the Management Committee** The Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the annual accounts. The Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this relevant accounting year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an Independent Examination is required. It is my responsibility to: - 1) Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act - 2) To follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and - 3) To state whether particular matters have come to my attention. ## **Basis of independent examiners statement** My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 the 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** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: - 1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the PCC as required by section 130 of the Charities Act; or - 2) the accounts do not accord with those records; or - 3) the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts 5 give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I confirm that there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. David Dorman-Smith Signature 11 Church Drive Middlesbrough Date 20[th] November 2021 TS5 7DU 6 IF￿1 |&es |vATFèfurKJ |ctn*icns | RefLn oo) QCD a(D ]0￿.( 1497.co o( 77c8a) |Tota F￿￿iptS 7￿￿).￿ 8a]CD 81910.CD ￿.( Ivekide |FR￿dMaketI rg la tthirg Itxrti |MisE1I￿oLS 27￿￿￿) i]01(1) 175I.(X) •• •• •• aai I2￿A￿? QCD I2￿j(D ￿￿[￿1 E 141 IEquprrert Ivelide FlJ-(h |FtcrnH re lin￿¢￿￿ |Fee¥ &kNritti(r)s •• oa) •• aa) rnct) ]3]S.(D I￿ •• acD I￿([) •• |Totd P*￿rtS Nèt Re￿I￿tsforYe .6Z￿.[1) Q(1) .6￿.(￿) 2W. tfOLtyt fopN&d ITra-Efers Th.(1) 55L(I) SW.(1) 31V3.(X) •• •• •• ed fcThwd 5]$37.OJ 255LOJ 5Th.￿ Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf: Signature Name Date Signature Name Date 8 ## **Notes to the Accounts** 1. Grants During the financial year a variety of donations were received. All were unrestricted with the exception of grants from: Tees Valley Community Fund - £2000.00 County Durham Community Fund - £16,000 Middlesbrough and Teesside Philanthropic Foundation - £1350.00 North Yorkshire County Council - £1000.00 Each of these grants were for equipment or vehicle purchase. The Charity also benefitted from a grant from the Lottery and Government Loss of Income Fund during the Covid19 Pandemic totaling £14,900 for overhead running costs 2. Reserves The reserves carried forward into these accounts have been awarded from the Lottery Fund and the residue remains to be spent. 3. Fixed Assets The charity operates the following depreciation policy New Motorcycles: straight-line deprecation over 5 years. Used cars: straight -line depreciation over 3 years 9