Charity Registration number 1149910 ARRIVEALIVEAPPEAL CHARITY Annual Report and Financial Statements lor the Year Ended 31 March 2024
ARRIVEALIVEAPPEAL CHARITY Contents of Annual Report and Financial Ststements Page(s) Reference and Adminisrative Details Trustees, Report 2to4 Independent examiner's report Statement of financial activilies Balance Sheel Notes to the financial statements 8t010
ARRIVEALIVEAPPEAL CHARITY Reference and Administrative Detalls Charity name ArriveAliveAppeal Charity Working name Arrive Alive Charity registration number 1149910 Correspondence address PO Box 17209 Binningham B32 9JN Trustees Mr Peter Armltage MBE MstJ (Chaimian) Mr Robert Edward Johnston Miss Melissa Samuel Mr Lee Garside Bankers CAF Bank 25 Kings Hill Avenue West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ Independent Examiner ParkarAccountants 19121 Hatchett Street Hockley Birmingham 819 3NX ICO Registr81ion ZB741244
ARRIVEALIVEAPPEAL CHARITY Trustees. Report The Trustees present Iheir annual report together with the unaudited financial statements of ArriveAliveAppeal Charity (the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024). The Trustees confirm that Ihe annual report and financial statements of the charity comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charity's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice ISORP) Accounting and Reporting by Charities. issued in March 2005. Structure, Governanc8 and Management Governin document ArriveAliveAppeal {"the charity") is a Charitable Trust that was formed at a meeting of the Trustees in November 2012. The charity is governed by its Trust Deed dated 16th November 2012 and amended on 7th October 2013, 11th February 2019 and to its current document dated 11 th May 2022 Method of a ointment and induction of new Tr tee New Trustees are appointed at the Annual General Meeting and are briefed on their legal obligations under charity law, the content of the charily's constitution, and its recent perfomiance. Or anisational slructure and de n makin The Board of Trustees oversee the running of the charity on a day to day basis. All operational decisions are made at board meetings which are held frequently throughout the year. Risk mana ement The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that syslems and procedures are in place to mitigate our exposure to the major risks. Com lalnts & Governan During the period of this report no cornplaints were received or reported. Arrive Alive has also conlinued their membership with the Fundraising Regulator and ICO membership. Objectlves and Actlvltles Summa of ob'ective To relieve sickness and preserve the good health of persons within communitie5 of England and Wales via the provision of suitably adapted medical response vehicles and equipment approved by the ambulance services. All response vehicles and equipment is solely used and demonslrated by medically trained CFRS (Community First Responders) groups trained by their local ambulance services and dispatched via 999 calls. Achievin ob ectives Arrive Alive is the UK'S only registered charity of its kind. directly supporting West Midlands Ambulance Service. (WMASI. Funded entirely by public donations, Arrive Alive is committed to financing essential lifesaving vehicles and equipment for Community First Responders (CFRS). These medically trained volunteers are dispatched to life threatening 999 calls by WMAS. An Arrive Alive vehicle can reach a medical emergency in those critical seconds or minutes before a road or air ambulance arrives, thanks to its presence within the community. CFRS are trained to handle some of
the most urgent medical situations. All of our vehicles operate on the same radio network as a standard road or air ambulance, allowing them to receNe information about emergencies following a 999 call The demand for our operational fleet of lifesaving vehÉcles and equipment as never been higher. There is an urgent need for additional voluntary-operated lifesaving vehicles to enhance the Gurrent fleet of Arrive Alive units on the front lines. Currently, Alive Alive has ten operational vehicles serving Birmingham Solihull, Wolverhampton, The Black Country, Worcestershire and Warwickshire to support WMAS, which is the largest ambulance service in the UK, covering over 5000 square miles and serving a population of of around 60 million people. At present, WMAS operates just over 400 road ambulances and responds to approximately 4000. 999 calls every day. During this accounting period charitable income was allocaled to fund additional voluntary operated lifesaving vehicles and equipment. Furthermore. members of the public received free CPR training from the medically trained volunteers funded by Arrive Alive, alongside the installation of several publicly accessible defibrillators. There remains an urgent need for more voluntarily operated lifesaving vehicles, equipment, and publicly accessible defibrillators across communilies in the county. The trustees extend their heartfelt gratitude to all sponsor5 and supporters of Arrive Alive for their ongoing commitment to helping the charity save lives. ublic benefit The Trustees frequently review the objectives and aclivities of the charity to ensure that they provide an overall benefit to the public. In carrying out this review the Trustees have considered the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit. Flnancial Review Reserves olic The charity's reserve policy is to build a sufficient level of reserves to enable the trustees to the charity to continue its operations. Princi le fundin During the year the year the charity raised a total of £68,905 in voluntary donations before charitable expenditure. A further £41,500 was donated in restricted funds. The charity's reserve policy is to build a sufficient level of reserves to enable the trustees to Plans for the Future The charity's plans for the future are to continue raising funds to support it's aims and objectives.
Statement of Trustees. Responsibilities Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which show a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and its financial activities for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to= select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent: state whether applicable accounting Standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements., and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operational exislence. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them lo ensure that the financial statements comply with the charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets if the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by the Trustees on 09 Dember 2024 and signed on their behalf by: Mlss M Samuel Trustee Mr P Armitage MBE, MstJ Chaimian & Trustee
Independent Examinefs Report to the Trustees of ARRIVEALIVEAPPEAL CHARITY I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on pages 6 to 9. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibilily to: 1) examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, 2> 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) state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent examiner's report 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 exptanations from the trustees Goncerning 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 acoounts present a true and fair view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below. Independent examiner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. 1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: to keep accounts'ng records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or 2) to which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Parkar Accountants 9 December 2024 19-21 Hatchett Street Birmingham. B19 3NX
ARRIVEALIVEAPPEAL CHARITY Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Unrestricted Total Funds Total Funds Funds 2024 2023 Note Incoming resources Incoming resources from generated funds & Donations Deposit account interest Total incoming resources 68,843 62 68,905 68,843 62 68,905 74,632 74,632 Resources expended Telephonists & payroll Funding raising activities Premise expenses Administration Telephone & media Motor & travel Governance cost Other professional Bank and other charges Depreciation Total resources expended 35,863 2,654 2,453 5,203 10.511 4.359 1,410 2,852 95 25,408 90,808 35.863 2.654 2,453 5,203 10,511 4,359 1.410 2,852 95 25,408 90,808 32,903 2,490 1,665 3,737 9,100 3,078 1,290 2,074 108 11,568 68,013 Net movement of funds -21.903 -21.903 6,619 Reconclllatlon of unrestricted funds (excluding transfers betwaan funds) Total funds brought fomard Total funds carried forward 66,738 44,835 66.738 44,835 60,119 66,738 All incoming resources and resources expended derive from Gontinuing activities. The charity has recognised no gains or losses for the year other than the results above. The notes on pages 8 and 9 form an integral part of these financial statements
ARRIVEALIVEAPPEAL CHARITY Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024 Reinstated 2023 2024 2024 2023 Note Tangible Fixed Assets Motor vehicles Fixtures and equipment 101.158 475 101,674 594 101,633 102,268 Current Assets Trade debtor Cash at bank and in hand 43,062 43.062 24.107 24,107 Credltors: Amounts falling due within one year Trade credilors Accruals Social security & other taxes 332 1.290 739 330 1,290 2,018 2&5 Net Current Assets 40,701 20,469 Net Assets 142,334 122,737 Tho funds of the charity: Funds Restricted funds Unrestricted income funds 35,081 107,253 122,737 Total Charity Funds 142,334 122,737 Approved by the Board on 09 December 2024 and signed on its behalf by: Mlss M Samuel Trustee Mr P Armitage MBE. MSU Chairman & Trustoo
ARRIVEALIVEAPPEAL CHARITY Notes to the Financial Staternents for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 1 > Accounting policies Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance wilh the Statement of Recommended Practice 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 20051, issued in March 2005, applicable accounting standards and the charities Act 2011. Fund accountancy policy Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees, discretion in furtherance of the objectj'ves of the charity. Incoming resources Donations are recognised where there is entitlement, certainty of receipt and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability. Resources expendad Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committlng the charity to the expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Costs of generating funds are the costs associated with attracting voluntary income. Charitable expendilure comprises those costs incurred by the charily in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activilies and those cost of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Governance costs Governance costs include costs of the preparation and examination of the statutory accounts, the costs of trustee meetings and the cost of any legal advise to trustees on governance or constitutional matters,
ARRIVEALIVEAPPEAL CHARiff Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 2) Governance costs Unrestricted Total Funds Total Funds Funds 2024 2023 Accountancy cost 1290 1290 1290 3) Trustees, remuneration and expenses No trustees received any remuneration during the year. 4) Fixtures and equlpment 2024 2023 NBV- bought forward Additions Depreciation Net book value as at 31 March 2024 594 743 119 475 149 594 Motor vehi¢le5 2024 2023 NBV- bought fOard Additions Depreciation Net book value as at 31 March 2024 101,674 24,773 25,289 101,158 37,738 75,355 11,419 101,674 S) Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Accruals 1,290 1,290 6) Analysis of funds Transfers At 1 April between Incoming 2023 funds resources Rgsources At 31 March expended 2024 G8n8ral Funds Restricted funds Unrestricted income fund Totals {6,419) 41,500 35,081 122,737 122,737 6,419 68,905 110,405 90,808 90,808 107,253 142,334
Movement between funds Name Type Purpose Balance Blf {£) Incorne Expense Transfer Balance (£) (£) {£) CK (£) Asset Restricted Asset purchase 41500 6,419 6,419 35,081 Total Funds 41500 6419 6419 35081 Movement between funds previous year Asset Restricted Asset purchase 55,999 55,999 55,g99 Total Funds 55999 55999 55999 10