REGIStERED NUMBER: COMPANY 08179244
CHARrrY 1149335
REpoKf OF THE DIREcfoRS AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
FOR
COMMUNrrY AcnoN MALVERN AND DISTrICT
REG15fERED CHARrrY UMITED BY GUARANTEE

COMMUNITY ACTION MALVERN AND DisTricr
REGISTERED CHARITY UMITED BY GUARANTEE
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Page
CoFnpany Information
Report of the Directors
Independent Examinerfs Report
13
Statement of Financial Activities
14
Balance Sheet
15
Notes to the Financial Statements
16

COMMUNITY AclloN MALVERN AND DISTrICT
REG15fERED CHARITY LIMrrED BY GUARANTEE
COMPANY INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
TRusfEES/DIREcfoRS:
Mike Amery {Chairl
Kevin Ebsworth (freasurerl (appointed 22104/2025)
Nick Hubble Iw1￿ Chairl
Russell Emery
Anne Cherry (appointed 29/04/2024)
Tony Palmer (appointed 0411212024)
Chris Bartlett lappointed 2210412025)
COMPANY SECREfARY:
Launa Brooks (appolnted 2210412024)
Catherine Walton {resigned 22104120241
KEY MANAGEMEKf PERSONNEL: Launa Brooks (Chief Executive Officer)
Catherine Walton (Chief Officer) (April- May 20241
REGisfERED OFFICE:
112 Worcester Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 ISS
REGIStERED NUMBER:
Company 08179244
Charity
114933S
INDEPENDEMf EXAMINER".
Elizabeth Eyre FCA
Elizabeth Eyre Limited
Bank Street Business Centre
6 Bank Street
Malvem
WR14 2JN
BANKERS:
HSBC PLC
I Church Street
Malvern
Worcestersh5re
WR14 2AB
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COMMUNITY ACTION MALVERN AND D15fRICT
REGISTERED CHARITY UMITED BY GUARAKfEE
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Board of trustees/directors present thelr report with the financial statements of the company for the year
ended 31 March 2025. The financial Statements comply with the Charitie5 Att 2011, the Companies Act 2006.
the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of
Recommended Practice appllcable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Charities SORP
FRS 102.
CON5fiTUTION
The chartty is a company limited by guarantee which is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of
Associatlon adopted on 14 August 2012. In accordance with Section 60{11 (a) of the Companies Act 2006, the
company is exempt from the requirements of thatAct to include'Limited' as part of its name. The chartty is
registered with the Charity Commissioners. The charity registration number is 1149335 and the company
registration number is 08179244.
The company is limited by guarantee and therefore no dlrector has any Interest in the share capital of the
company. The director5 are appointed atthe Annual General Meeting to ensure that the Board represents a
cross section of the community and individuals wtth relevant professional backgrounds.
Trustees are recruited from Indlviduals/organlsatlons who are associate members. An assessment of member
skills is undertaken annually to detem)ine any gaps in skills which would a55i5t the Board to function more
,effectively.
New Board members are provided with copies of the m05t recent annual report and accounts, a role
description of the responsibilities of a trustee, a copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, copies
of recent minutes of meetings and a copy of the Charity Commission publication, "Responsibilities of Charlty
Trustees" Newtrustees also have an induction session with the Chief Officer and wlth the Chair.
New trustees aFe asked to consider any potential conflict of interest and these are recorded as appropriate.
Th. e directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law and under the
company's articles are known as members ofthe Board.
STrUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The directors/trustees are responsible for financial controls and accounts; for developing and overseein8 a
reserves policy; for ensuring that all procedures and policies adhere to their legal requirements as employers;
for reviewing risk management of the organisation: to ensure all aspects of charity and company law are fully
and properly adhered to and to generally protect the charity's property. The trustees have complied with their
duty in Sectlon 17151 of the 2011 Charities Artto have due regard to guidance published by the Charity
Commission on publlc benefit.
The trustees/directors are responslble for agreeingthe annual report and accounts, as well as reviewing the
actrvity durlngthe year against the annual year plan. The Chief Executive Officer ha5 delegated authority,
underterms approved by the Board, for all day-to-day activity including financial, employment and staff
supervision, but has to present a report at each meeting of the Board of trustees/directors.
ExpendSture and Income are monitored monthly and a monthty finanual monitoring report is produced by the
company's secretary. These reports are sent to the Chair and Vice Chair and also appear on the agenda for
each tr4Stees/directors meeting. This system enables any significant variation5 from financial plan5 to be
identlfied earfy and any necessary actlon to be agreed quickly.
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Continued
The company's bookkeeper accounts for receipts and payments on a weekly basis. Responsiblltties include
weekly banking and bank account reconciliations. The bookkeeper reconciles income and expenditure on a
monthly basis and this then fomis the basis forthe monthly financial reporting.
RESERVES POLICY
Reserves are held for the future funding of the charity- The trusteesldirectors, policy is to aim for unrestricted
reserves be held Ideally equal to 6 months expenditure In order to be able to cover day to day running costs in
the unlikely event that future incoming resources are either delayed or tease. In addition to this. the trustees
may set aside funds for specific planned expenditure which will be categorised as designated funds.
RISK ASSESSMEMr
The trusteesldirectors'review the risks to which the charlty might be exposed as identified by the trustees and
has established systems and procedures to manage those risks. The Chief Executive Officer shares all risk
related incidents with the Chair and Vice Chair on occurrence to ensure effective mitigation has taken place
and risk mana8ement review is a standing agenda item on the trustees meeting agenda.
REVIEW OF BUSINESS
The results forthe year and financial position of the company are as shown in the annexed financial
statements.
The charitvs activities have been financed by grants and donations and the result for the year was a deficit of
£23,752 {2024 surplus £25,572). The total income received during the year was £333,217 {2024 £288,167) The
income was to finance the operation of the charity. The total expenditure during the year was £356,96912024
£262,595) which includes vehicle running costs of £l(J),037 (2024 £85,632) and salarles of £202,424 {2024
£139,472).
OBJEcfivES AND AcfMTIES
The objectives of the charty are to support the reduction of isolatron and loneliness in Malvem and District, by
providing community transport and services for older and disabled people living locally.
We operate in a predominantly rural area with limited public transport provision. so all our charitable activities
focus on providing access to essential services for those without alternative means of support, providing social
opportunities for those who are at risk of mral or social isolation, and ensuring that all of the activities are
delivered in a way which has a posittve impart on mental wellbeing.
We run a scheme for volunteers to use thelr own vehides to provide community transport for those who find
it difficult to use publlc transport. We have our own minlbuses and wheelchair accessible vehicles to support
people getting 'out and abouv and we have a Men's Shed where men and women can work on creative
projerts in a safe, friendly environment. We also offer a volunteering brokerage service to enhance
volunteering distrlct-wide with all local community groups.
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in sectlon 17(5) of the 2011 Charities Act to have
due regard to guidance publlshed bythe Charity Commission on public benefit when determining the charitrfs
activities.
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REPORT OF THE DIREcfoRS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Contlnued
OBJECTIVES AND AcnvmES (Contlnued)
REVIEW OF SERVICES 20Z4-5
Overview
2024-5 has been a year of change for the charity as we entered a period of review and modernlsation.
Our trustees agreed on an 8 point action plan for the year which we have worked towards with much success:
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Prlority was given to the need for digitalis3tion and darification in what we deliver and how, as we have seen
the need for our services Increase considerably. This has partly been due to havin8 a shop front which gives us
more visibillty and therefore accessibility to those people who need our support but also to our increase in
marketing as a priority to encourage volunteering and supporters to the charity, spearheaded by a rebrand
and increased use of social media.
A very driven, energetlc year, which has bou8ht many htghs for the stsff and our wonderful volunteers.
Rebrandin
Thls year we have rebranded completely, appointing a web designer and her team to Produ￿ a new1080
based on the Malvern Hllls we work in and around, with new softercolours to reflect the care and support we
offer.
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REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS FOR ThE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Contlnued
OBJEcfivES AND AcfMTIES (Continued)
Our new website has been very well re￿iVed and increased community understanding of what we do:
htt
www.communit artion.or
We have carried our new colours across to all that we do, branding our Fa￿boOk Page:
htt
www.facebook.com
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Both of which have seen an increase in engagement since the rebranding and increase in promotions. The
rebranding itself has been a gradual process as we gained support and investment from our partners (see
below).
Investment
This year we have Invested in a new wheelchair accessible vehicle. our Ford Connect was match fundèd by our
partner5 u3a:
We had formerly planned to sell our Nissan due to its age, however we decided it would be more cost effective
to retain this WAV, so now have three in our fleet. Thanks to AshweS1 Home Care Services for spon50ring the
Livery update on the Nlssan and to ZX Lidars for sponsoring the livery on our electric vehicle:
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REPORT OF THE DIREcfoRS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Contlnued
OBJECTIVES AND ACTivmES (Contlnued)
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Our Bus C is close to retirement age. This year we have been successful in receiving grant funding from
Motability Foundation to replace thi5 bus, so have commissioned the build of a new minibus from Stanford
Coachworks. This is due to be delivered in July 2025.
Communl
Trans
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Worcestershlre On Demand
OD
Our contract to manage the one vehicle for the Demand Responsive Transport IDRTI scheme commissloned by
Worcestershire County Council has been verysuccessful. Enhancing our working relationship with community
transport partners Worcester Wheels, who drive Monday to Wednesday. whlle we cover Thursday to
Saturday.
We have retained our recognition as a preferred provider for the Council, with 100% feedback rate for quality
delivery on this commission.
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REPORT OF THE DIREcfoRS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Contlnued
OBJEcfivES AND AcrniiTIES (Continued)
Running this contract has helped the charity increase its incometo payfor the running of the back office,
espec1311y the costs incurred with the rent of the premises and associated bills, and has wldened our focus in
the community, supporting people in isolated locations to be able to use public transport.
Our Ticket to Ride initiative has helped to expand the use of the DRT as partner5 Age UK Wyvern have been
attending community groups to traln people on the use of the Worcestershire on Demand app.
Minibuses
Our minibuses continue to be a very utilised resource for our own ser4ices and for local conlmunity groups
who hire them fortheir own use.
The bus to Tewkesbury (CBI) on a Wednesday remains a popular route and the Friday bus to Malvern Link
Retail Park is very busy, having becorne a social meet up ride too as passengers have got to know each other.
This year we would like to thank Manor Park Sports Clubfor allowing usto park our minibuses atthe club and
the Cube for emergenci parkin8 when necessary. Also, thanks to Mowbray Nursing Home who house our key
safe nearby. More recently, Xypex based by Malvern Retail Park, have been very supportive in offering our
buses a home until we found somewhere more permanent this year closer to Mowbray.
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Car Servlce
The car seprfice has seen a steady increase in volunteers coming onboard thanks to our social media campaign
which is ongoing: htt
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In April Q024 we started the implementation of the new scheduling software CATSS: htt
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Continued
OBJEcfivES AND ACTivmES (Continued)
The implementation has been a lengthy process, as we commissioned the baslc 50ftware and then customised
it accordlng to our needs whlch is taking some considerable time, butwe can also see the benefits of usingthe
system in drivers being able to nomlnate themselves for lifts using the drivers, portal and more accurate data
being produced.
Passenger number5 Ilncluding WAVS): 6866 {6136 last year)
New registrations: 272
Out & About
This year. we have been successful in securing a £50(M) grant from the Worcestershire Community Foundation,
supported by Worcestsrshire County Council. to get more people from the Pickersleigh area 'Out and Abouv.
We have worked closely with our partners from 5t Marfs Church and Platform Hou51ng to promote this
opportunity. Thanks also to Neil Male from GMS Group for sponsoring a trip to the Black Country Museum
which proved very popular:
The Film Club has proved as popular as ever, as has the SundayTea Clubs which have been very active this year
with support from our many partners including our web designer who has come onboard as a volunteer:
Men's Shed
Men'5 Shed has had a busy year supporting the wellbeing of its male and female members this year, thanks to
all the Lead Shedders foryour commitment to making The Shed a wami and safe envlronment for all.
Men's Shed was Co-op charity of the yearfrom October 23- October 24, which gave the Shed vital running
costs for the half year. Thanks to Benniman's Construction for helping Shedders with alterations to extend
their storage at the Shed this year. Thanks also to Malvern Town Council and Cllr Neville Mills for grants
towards equipment forthe Shed.
The Work of CAMD. especially that of the Men's Shed, was highlighted by a visit from the High Sherrrf of
Worcestershire in February 2025. Charles later ran a ceremony for local charitles to say thank you for all they
do, where the Shed was given a High Sheriffs Award. alon8 Wlth staff and volunteer5 from CAMD:
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REPORT OF THE DIREcfoRS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Contlnued
Malvern Hills Volunteerfn
Malvern Hills Volunteerin8 has grown the number of registered volunteers. for extemal community groups,
from 8 people to 102 people since April 2024. The number of community groups actively working with MHV
ha5 increased from 81 to 90.
The rgcrultment of in house volunteers has been streamlined to ensure that anyone who indicates an interest
In volunteerin& has a conversation inttially with the Volunteering Manager, to provide consistency around
recruitment. In house volunteers have been increased by 3 people on reception.
Corporate volunteers have increased. 6 employers are artively worklng with MHV on an annual basis.
Articles for Malvern Gazette and Worcester news have been published every month. Articles are also
published monthly in Tenbury Advert15er and on a frequent basis in Upton Times, Powick Times and Kempsey
Times.
The first event for Malvem based volunteers was held at Malvern Theatre during National Volunteers week,
June 2024. Around 120volunteers attended.
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Contlnued
Events Team
Our lovely team of Friends offlclally retired thls year. However, thanks to the energy of some very keen
volunteers, we have developed those stlll active into a newly formed events team. The team still run our Friday
with Friends coffee momings wlth our United Reform Church partners and held a very lively Christmas Fair in
2024. Plans for2025 have Sncluded quiz nights andthe hugelysuccessful Midsummer Malvem Community Event
in partnership wtth The avic Society.
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MALVERN TrILLS
COMMUNITY
THE FUTURE
Looking to the future, we are developing a five-year strategy to improve and grow the services we offer to our
community by working with local partners on creative ways to tackle isolation and loneliness. We will continue
to modernlse and better utilise ourvehiclefleet. strengthen our team of full-time staff and volunteers while
importantly, securln8 our long-term flnancial posltlon.
In the nearterm, our focus for 2025126 is to embed and consolidate the Important changes we￿e made thus
far continuing to work with and supporting our excellent staff and volunteers, while continuing to challenge
our working practices to ensure they are robust and fit for purpose.
With the forthcomin8 move towards a unitsry authority in Worcestershire, we are mindful that all our public
sector partners at local, dlstrict and county levels have been very supportive of CAMD over the years. As we
continue to grow and flourish as community provider, we will respond to the local government changes by
enga8ingwlth stakeholders to promote our role as a strong and successful partner, enabling our communities
to continue to grow and flourish.
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Contlnued
THE FirruRE (contlnuedl
COMMUNITY
ACTION
44
The facelift to our shopfront wa5 match funded by Malvern Hills Distrirt Council (wlth thanks)
5fATEMENT OF TRUSTEES/DIREcfoRS' RESPONSIBIUTIES
The trusteesldirectors are responsible for preparing the Report of the Directors and the financial statements in
accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law, the
trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Generally
Accepted Accounting Prartice (United Kingdom Accountin8 Standards and Applicable Law). Under company
law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are Satisfied that they give a true and
fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the surplu5 or deficit of the charitable
company forthat period. In preparlng those financial statements the trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them conslstently;
make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements-
prepare the financial statements on the goin8 con￿rn basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charitable company will continue to do business.
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REPORT OF THE DIREcfoRS FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31 MARCH 2025
Contlnued
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES/DIREcfoRS' RESPONSIBILrriES Icontlnued)
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain
the charitable company's transactions and disdose with reasonable accuracy at anytime the financial positlon
of the charitable company and enable them to ensure thatthe finanual statements comply with the
Companies Att 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and
hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The
trustees are responslble for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included
on the charitable company's website.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the Special Provision of Part 15 of the Companles Act 2006
relating to small companies.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD:
AJaA
M Amery- Chair
th
Date: 30 July 2025
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINEWS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
COMMUNITY ACTION MALVERN AND DisfRICT
I report to the charitytrustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March
2025 whlch are set out on pages 14 to 27.
Responslbllltles and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for
the preparatlon of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 l*he 2006
ACV).
Havin8 satisfied myself thatthe accounts of thecharity are not required to be audlted under Part 16 of the
2006 Act and are eliglble for independent examination. I report in respect of my examinatior¥ of your charity's
accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charltles Act 2011 {'the 2011 Act,). In carrying out my
examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under sectlon
145{5llbl of the 2011 Act.
Independent examIne￿5 statement
I have completed my examination. I can confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in
connertion with the examination whlch gives me cause to believe that in, any material respert:
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the 2￿6 Att and section 130 of
the 2011 Act; or
• the accounts did not accord with those records. or
the accounts did not comply with the appiicalle accountin8 requirements concemlngthe form and
content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 21J)8 and under section
396 ofthe 2006 Act other than any requirement thatthe accounts give a *rue and fair, view which is
not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 102).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connertion 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.
Elizabeth Eyre FCA
Ellzabeth Eyre Limtted
Bank Street Business Centre
Malvern
IhiR14 2JN
Date: g.- <4epknLv 2025
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COMMUNITY AclloN MALVERN AND DISTrICT
REGISTERED CHARITY UMITED BY GUARANTEE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND
EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestrirted
Funds
2025
Restricted
Funds
2025
Total
Funds
2025
Total
Funds
2024
Nots
Income
Incoming resources from generated funds:
Voluntary Income
Activities for Generating Funds
Investment Income
Incoming Resources from Charitable
Activities
T tal Income
20,139
93,711
113.850
67,449
2,034
3,502
217 333
217 333
217 216
Ex
enditure
Charitable Actlvities
Total Ex
enditure
io
266 662
356 969
262 595
Net
Ex
endlture
Income and Net
Movement in Funds for the Year
(27,156)
{23,7521
25,572
Total Fund5 Brou8ht Forward
175 252
184 220
Total Funds Carrled Fonvard
The notes fonn part of these financial ststements
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COMMUNITY ACTION MALVERN AND DisfRicr
REGISTERED CHARITY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
COMPANY REGISTERED NUMBER 08179244
BALANCE SHEEf AT 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
FIXED ASSErs
Tangible assets
li
65,340
50,269
CURRENT ASSErs
Debtors
12
33.102
24,660
Cash at bank and in hand
99.198
147,443
Total current assets
132,300
.172,103
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
13
(11,6(K)I
{12,580)
NEf CURRENT ASSErs
120,700
159,523
NEf ASSErs
186,040
209,792
FUNDS
Unrestrirted funds
General fund
Designated fvnd
Restrirted funds
9,686
138,410
37.944
186,040
5,917
169,335
34,540
209,792
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audlt under Section 477 of the Companles Act 2006 for
the year ended 31 March 2025.
The trustees have not required the charltable company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the
year ended 31 March 2025 In accordan￿ with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responslbilitie5 for:
ensuring that the charitable Company keeps accounting records that comply wtth Section 386 and 387
of the Companies Act 2006 and.
preparlngfinancial statements which give a true and fairview of the stste of affairs of the charitable
company.as atthe end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficitfor each financial year in
accordan￿ with the requirements of Section 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 wlth the special provlslons of Part 15 of the
Companles Act 2006 relating to small companles and with the Charities SORP FRS 102.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD:
bl
M Amery- Chair
N Hubble-vice Ch
MaAz
Approved by the Board on: 3￿JUlY 2025
e notes form part of these financial statements
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COMMUNITY AcfioN MALVERN AND DISTRicr
REGISTERED CHARifi LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEKfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ACCOUNTING pouaES
Basls of Accounting
The financial statements have been prepared in accordan￿ with Accounting ond Reporting by
Charities: Statement of Recommended Prattl￿ applicable to charitie5 preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Flnancial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republlc of Ireland IFRS
1021 {Charltles SORP (FRS 102}l and the Companies Act 2006.
The Charity meets the definltion of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are
initially recognlsed at historical cost or transattion value unless otherwise stated in the relevant
accountlng pollry notelsl.
Company Status
The charity is 3 company limrted by guarantee. The members of the companyarethe trustees named
In the Report of the Direttors, the employees and the volunteers. In the event of the company being
wound up, the liablllty In respect of the guarantee is limited to £1.00 per member of the charity.
Funds
General Fund5 are unrestricted funds which are available for the use at the discretion of the trustees
In furtherance of the general objettlves of the charity and which have not been designated for other
purposes.
Reserves Policy
Reserves are held for the fLrture funding of the charity. The trustees, policy is to aim for unrestrfjcted
reserves be held Ideally equal to 6 months expenditure In order to be able to cover day to day running
costs In the unlikely event that futLsre incomlng resource5 are either delayed or cease. In addition to
thls, the trustees may set aside funds forspecific planned expenditure whlch wlll be categorised as
deslgnated funds.
InconllnE Resource5
All Incoming resources are Included in the SOFA when the charity is legally entitled to the income and
the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The Chartty does not undertake trading on
its own account. Income from the Friends of Community Actlon is recorded when receivable.
Resources Expended
All expendtture is accounted for on an acttua15 basis and has been classtned under heading5 that
aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be dirertly attributed to particular
headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Charitable Adivity Costs are the costs of frjlfilling the objects of the charlty.
Tanglble flxed assets
Depreciation Is provided on all tangible fixed assets, ststed at cost. at the following annual rates In
order to wrlte off each asset over its estimated useful life. Assets are included at C05t and any capital
expenditure less than £100 is not tapitalised.
Office equlpinent
Motor vehicles
- 25% on cost
- 25% on c05t
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Continued
Accounting Pollcles (continued)
Fund Accountlng
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the
general objectives of the charlty.
Restrlcted funds are subject to restrictions on thelr expenditure imposed by the donor or
through the terms of an appeal.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes.
Interest recelvable
Interest on funds held on deposit 15 induded when re￿1vable and the amount can be measured
reliably by th&Charlty; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due. Prepayments are valued at
the amount prepaid.
Credltors and Provlslons
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the Charity has a present obligation resulting from a
past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to
settle the obllgatlon can be measured or estlmated reliably.
Financial Inltruments
The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilitles of a kind that qualify as basic financial
instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently
measured at thelr settlement value.
Cash at Bank and In Hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity
of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
Preparation of the Accounts on a Going Concern Basis
There are no material un￿rtaintieS about the Charivs abilityto continue. On this basis the Charity is
considered to be a going concern.
TURNOVER
The turnover and profit before taxatlon are attributable to the charttsble actlvlties of the company.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Continued
5fAFF COSTS
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
191.569
6A49
134,570
2.297
2,605
139,472
202A24
The average monthly number of employees during the period was as follows:
2025
2024
Administr3tlon
13
io
There are no payments to trustees forsalaries during the period.
Payments of £0 (2024- £265) were made to trustees to reimburse expenses.
No employee recelved emoluments amounting to more than £60,000.
Remuneration totalling £43,18612024- £27,078) was paid to key personnel.
OPERATING PROFtr
The operating profits stated after charging:
2025
2024
Depreciation- owned assets
L05s on disposal of fixed assets
Independerlt examinerfs fee in respect of external scrutiny
27￿56
17,124
1,515
1,235
TAXATION
The company is a registered charity and is not liable to corporation tax.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Contlnued
VOLUNTARY INCOME
Unrestricted
Restrirted
2025
Totsl
2025
Total
2024
Grants:
Malvern Town Council
Malvern Hills Distrlct Council
Positive Thoughts
Worcestershlre Communities Fund
Motability
Malvern U3A
Zephir Ltd
Co-op
Droitwich Cds
CAF
MHDCTicket to Rlde
MHDC Volunteer Brokerage Servi
Donatlons:
Friends of Community Action
Co-op
Ma50nic Lod8e
Rubislaw
Sundry
1,250
1,192
1,250
1,192
5,450
1,800
4.000
5,000
34,623
20.000
500
2,896
750
34,623
20,LhX)
2,896
750
17.%)0
10,000
17,500
10,000
17,$00
io,orJ)
6,405
6,405
11,122
1,820
I,ooo
3,000
11,757
67,449
1,000
10,734
20,139
10,734
113,850
93,711
AcfivryiES FOR GENERATING FUNDS
2025
2024
Annual Fair5
Printing and ststlonery
INVEsfMENT INCOME
2025
2024
Bank interest
2,034
2.034
3,502
3,502
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Continued
ii.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSErs
Motor
Vehicles
Equlpment
Total
COST
As at l April 2024
Disposals
Addltion5
As at 31 March 2025
121.802
16,555
138,357
39,845
161.647
3,082
19,637
42,927
181,284
DEPRECIATION
As at l April 2024
Disposals
Charge for the year
As at 31 March 2025
73,802
14,286
88,088
25,961
99,763
1,895
16,181
27,856
115,944
NEf BOOKVALUE
As at 31 March 2025
61
. 3.456
65,340
As at 31 March 2024
48,1)00
2,269
50,269
12.
DEBTORS: AMouNfs FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Trade debtors
Prepayments and other debtors
24,583
8,519
33,102
23,346
1,314
24,660
13.
CREDITORS: AMouMfs FALUNG DUE wrrHIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Social security and other taxes
Accruals and deferred income
Trade creditors
1,866
1,235
9,479
12,580
3.780
8.164
11,600
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REGISTERED CHARITY UMITED BY GUARANTEE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Contlnued
INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES
2025
2024
Car Servlce Contracts:
Worcestershlre County Councll
Malvern Hills District Council
Worcestershire Community Transport
6.915
7,107
4.541
10,735
5,684
5,388
Community Transport Servlce Contrarts:
Worcestershire County Council
Malvern Hills District Council
WorcestershSre Community Tran5POrt
Bus Service Operators Grant
Worcestershire County Council-Tewkesbury
Worcestershire County Council- New Bus Route
Worcestershire County Council- Malvern Rise
Worcestershire County Council- Malvem Vale
Worcestershire County Council - DRT
CB2
Malvem Food Bank
3.090
1,97D
5,656
1,522
3,640
18,520
1298
6,692
1,243
2,730
2,024
1,000
94,378
4,000
72,853
3,987
2,000
2,458
Out and About:
Worcestèrshire County Councll
Malvern Hills District Council
Worcestershlre Community Transport
1,474
1,794
1,662
2,402
1,299
Tea Club.
Worcestershire Community Transport
Worcestershire County Council
Malvern Hills District Council
315
1,053
750
140,711
708
1,025
754
147,462
Fares:
Car Service
CommunityTransport
Out and About
Tea Club
43W8
14.571
10,368
40,112
12,568
9,388
1.707
Helping Hands
Men's Sheds income
4W5
3,428
Sundry income
2,551
217,333
217,216
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Contlnued
10.
CHARrrABLE AcfiviTIES
Unrestrlrted
2025
Restrlrted
2025
Total
2025
Totsl
2024
Charitable Expenditure
Car running costs
Communtty transport vehicle runnlng
costs
Men's Sheds
LossllProfitl on disposal of motor
vehicles
Depre¢iatlon- motor vehides
34.041
29,770
34,041
29.770
28,692
31,150
5.619
10,265
8,275
1,515
16,000
85A30
9.961
14.607
25,961
100,037
16,000
85,632
Intjependent examinerfs fees
1.280
1,235
ort Costs
Employers pension
Salaries
Employers NIC
Telephone
Postage
Stationery
Advertising and website
Rent
Rates
Ihsurance
Electricity
Subscriptions
Computer costs
Staff training and DBS cheeks
Travel
Sundry expenses
Bank charges
Depreciation-office equipment
Loss on disposal of equipment
Professional fees
Repairs
2,605
134,570
2,297
622
377
1,807
1,049
14,361
1,735
1,164
2,757
842
5,080
792
222
2,763
336
1,124
119,865
71,704
191,569
6,449
2.293
91
2,368
7,037
14,039
2293
91
5095
14.039
1,328
1,328
1,31)0
1,281
5,927
3,303
1.281
3￿73
3303
2,054
8.357
333
IWS
,357
333
1,895
1,849
1027
266,662
1,849
1,827
356,969
1,466
-241
262,595
90.307
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Contlnued
14.
ANALYSIS OF NEf ASSEfs BEfwEEN FUNDS
Unrestricted
Fund5
Restrirted
Funds
Total
Fund balances at 31 March 2025 are
represented by:
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
35,456
124.240
(11,6ixi)
148,096
29,884
8.060
65,340
132,300
{11,6(M)I
186.040
37,944
15.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
At31
March
2025
Atl
Incoml
Ou
Resources
2024
Transfers
Restrlcted
funds
MHDCThR
MHDC VBS
WCF
Malvern U3A
MHDC
MTC.
Zephir Ltd
c￿0p
Droitwich CVS,
Motability
Total
20.523
14,017
17,500
10,000
5,000
20,LK)O
1,192
1,250
138,023)
124,017)
(7,7311
(1.1921
(1,2501
151YJ)
(2,8961
{750)
(13,948
190,307)
12,269
2,896
750
34,623
93,711
20,675
37,944
34,540
Unrestrirted
funds
General funds
Designated
funds
Vehicle
purchase
Worklng capital
Winding up
fund
Rebranding
Software
5,917
239,506
(266,662)
30,925
9,686
78,(KJO
46,335
{10,925)
67,075
46,335
25,(M)O
iO,OLM)
10,000
25,000
(io,000}
iio,000)
Totsl
175.252
239.506
{266.662)
148.096
Total fvnds
209,792
333.217
{356.969)
186,040
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REGISTERED CHARITY UMITED 8Y GUARANTEE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Continued
Restricted funds
MHDC Ticket To Ride (TfRI- funding to increase the capacity within existing service and expand connectivity
with other community assets.
MHDC Volunteer Brokerage Service (VBS) - funding to establlsh and develop a recruttment and promotlon
service to support local community groups and organisations who use volunteers.
Malvern Town Council-funding towards Men's Shed expenses.
Worcestershire Communtties Fund-fijnding for Out and About trips and film club.
Malvern U3A-fundin8 towards new vehicle
Malvern Hills District Council-fundin8 towards rebranding and Mens Shed expenses.
Zephir Ltd-funding to￿OrdS vehicle signage.
Co-op- funding towards Mens Shed expenses.
Droitwich CVS- funding towards vehicle signage.
Motability- funding.towards new vehicle. new CATSS system and salary expense
Desi
nated funds
Vehicle purchase- funds designated towards the cost of vehicles to be purchased at future dates.
Working capitaf- the trustees believe it is prudent to retain 6 months, operatin8 costs in unrestricted reserves
to cover day to day running costs in the event of partial cessation of incoming resources. This requirement is
approximately £85,000; the fund currently shows a shortfall of approxtmately £39,000.
Winding up Fund- funds designated to cover staff redundancy costs in the eventthat the company ha5 to
cease trading.
Rebranding- the chartty had set aside funds for the costs relatlng to the modernlsation its logo and more
distinctive signage. These funds have now been spent.
Software- the charity had set aside funds for the purchase of scheduling sOf￿are for the mana8ement of Its
community transport service. These finds have now been spent.
16.
RESERVES
The constitution ststes that no member shall be entitled, on dissolution, to any part of the assets of
the company. Any assets remainin& after payment of liabilities. shall be distributed to other
tharltable Institutions havlng slmilar objects to some of the objects of the company as approved by
the Charlty Commissioners.
17.
RELATED PARTIES
There are no related party transactions.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEKfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Contlnued
18.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVMES INCiUDING INCOME- PRIOR YEAR
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
Unrestricted
Funds
2023
Income
Incoming resources from generated funds:
Voluntary Income
Activities for Generating Funds
Investment Income
Incoming Resources from Charfcable Actrvities
Total Income
67,449
51,374
128
2,497
3,502
217 216
Ex endlture
Charifdble Activities
Total Ex
endlture
262 595
Net Income
Year
ndfture
and Net Movement in Funds for The
25,572
13,748>
Total Funds Brought Forward
184 220
187 968
Total Funds Carried Fonvard
19. VOLUNTARY INCOME- PRIOR YEAR
2024
2023
Grants:
Malvern Town Council
Malvern Hills District Council
Positive Thou8hts
Roger & Dougla5 Turner Charitable Trust
MHDC Ticket to Ride
MHDC Volunteer Brokerage Service
Donations:.
Friends of CommunityActlon
Co-op
Masonic Lodge
Rubislaw
Sundry
5A50
10,900
3,000
15,000
10,000
17,500
10,000
11.122
1,820
6.800
3,OCrfI
11,757
67849
5,674
51,374
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Continued
20. INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES- PRIOR YEAR
2024
2023
Car SeThice Contracts:
Worcestershlre County Council
Malvern Hllls District Council
Worcestershire Community Transport
10.735
5,684
5,388
10,087
4,953
4,788
Community Transport Service Contracts=
Worcestershire County Council
Malvern Hi115 District Council
Worcestershire Community Transport
Bus Service Operators Grant
Worcestershire County Council - Tewkesbury
Worcestershire County Council- New Bus Route
Worcestershire County Council- Rides Fund
Worcestershire County Council- Malvern Vale
Worcestershire County Council - DRT
CB2
Malvern Food Bank
3.090
1,970
5,656
1,522
2,753
1,585
6,274
.1,716
4,803
31,040
2,188
19520
72,853
3.987
3,474
3,833
Out and About:
Worcestershire County Council
Malvern H1115 District Council
Worcestershire Community Transport
1rt74
1.794
1,662
1,474
1,442
1,295
Tea Club:
Worcestershire Community Transport
Worcestershire County Council
Malvern Hills District Council
513
1,025
552
83,795
1,025
754
147A62
Fares:
Car Service
CommunityTransport
Out and About
Tea Club
40.112
12.568
37,081
11,126
6,775
2,506
1.707
Helpln8 Hands
25
Men's Sheds income
3.428
2,183
Sundry Income
2,551
1,250
217216
144,741
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Continued
21. CHARITABLE ACTivmES - PRIOR YEAR
2024
2024
2023
2023
Charitable Expendfture
Car runnlng costs
Communitytransportvehicle running
costs
Men's Sheds
Profit on disposal of motor vehicles
Depreciation- motor vehicles
28.692
31.150
26,819
40,238
8,275
1.515
I6,￿)0
85,632
5,672
{4251
3,437
75,741
Independent examinerfs fees
1235
1,218
Su
ort Costs
Employers pension
Salaries
Employers NIC
Telephone
Postage
Stationery
Advertising and website
Rent
Rates
Insurance
Electricity
Subscriptions
Computer costs
Staff training and DBS checks
Travel
Bank charges
Sundry expenses
Depreclation-office equlpment
Loss on disposal of equipment
Professional fees
Repalrs
1,838
92,857
793
751
106
2,511
1,085
11,512
134570
2,297
622
377
1,049
14,361
1,735
1,164
2.757
912
887
786
4,603
954
311
277
2,328
1,314
1,488
216
792
222
336
2,763
1.124
-241
175.728
262,595
125,529
202,488
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COMMUNITY AcnoN MALVERN AND DISTRICT
SCHEDULE OF FIXED ASSETS AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
Balance as
rttiation at
31.03.25
Date
Purchased
Balance as
at 01.04.24 Sold
Cha
ui
Furniture
Computers
Notebook
Shredder
Lenovo laptop
Lathe
Tools
Dell laptop
Headsets
Lenovo laptop
HP 820 G4 laptop
HP 820 G4 laptop
Fujitsu13ptop
Galaxy A23 mobile
Galaxy A23 mobile
Offlce furnlture
rip and turn seat
EV charger
Tip and turn seat
Lenovo Thinkpad
Lenovo laptop
Laptop
2018
2018
2020
2020
2020
2022
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2024
2024
2024
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
597
139
1.050
200
3CK)
176
176
341
95
95
95
123
36
36
125
124
205
124
108
ioi
iii
1,895
1,366
343
95
95
95
123
73
73
250
373
615
373
321
299
328
3,456
190
380
380
492
145
145
soo
497
820
497
429
400
439.
190
246
109
109
375
2.269
Motor Vehides
Bus A VW V059
2013
2.588
Nissan MK12 GPZ
VW Crafter WJ16
LMV
Minibus EN67 NHB
Vauxhall Vlvaro
LV71 WUH
WAV Connect
BX24 CWA
Mercedes Sprinter
2015
2016
11.495
45,886
2024
2024
59,(KJO
44,250
3,750
14,750
1,250
29,500
2,500
2025
30,925
7.731
23,194
2025
8,920
2,230
6,690
48,IXKI
25,961
61,884
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