## **Trustee Report for The 353 Trust 2019/20** 

## **Fundraising Events organised by 353:** 

The 353 Black Tie Dinner was attended by 287 supporters and made a profit of £13,110 

## **Fundraising Events organised by others:** 

22 3[rd] party events were held on our behalf which we know of, together with donations raised £56,675. Live events were cancelled by Covid-19 restrictions in March 2020 but people diverted their efforts to home events. 

## Events included: 

- The Rugby 4 Hero’s Supper Club which raised £4,623 

- Team Dig Deeper’s at home adventures and pursuits which raised £16,260 

- The Atlantic Maverics rowed across the Atlantic and raised £25,353 

- Calltracks raised £5,857 

## **Donations of funds include:** 

Nowzad £10,000 Charity Reg No: 1119185 Support Our Paras £35,000 Charity Reg No: 1131977 

## **Other donations of funds include:** 

4 donations to paratroopers in need £3,100 Payment to a phycologist for PTSD help £3,250 



|Income|||
|---|---|---|
|Ball|£|31,386<br>|
|VirginGiving|£|6,848<br>|
|3rd Party|£|56,675<br>|
|Gift Aid|£|819<br>|
|Total|£|95,729<br>|
|Costs|||
|Spending||£1,427|
|Grants||£54,915|
|Ball||£18,276|
|VirginGiving||£84|
|Total||£74,702|
|Balance|£|21,027<br>|





## **Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of The 353 Trust accounts** 

I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 16 September 2020, which are set out on pages 01 to 02. 

## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** 

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. 

It is my responsibility to: 

- examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act 

- to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act 

- to 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 explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. 

## **Independent examiner’s statement** 

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: 

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: 

- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act 

- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 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. 

Name: Joanne Jefferies 

Relevant professional qualification or body: AAT 

Address: The Cottage, Yarningale Lane, Yarningale Common, Warwickshire. CV35 8HW 

Date: 4[th] June 2021