Trustee Report for The 353 Trust 2020/21
Fundraising Events organised by 353:
The 353 virtual Black-Tie Dinner was attended by around 250 supporters across the UK and beyond. It made a profit of £13 465
Fundraising Events organised by others:
28 3[rd] party events were held on our behalf which we know of, together with donations raised £88058. Live events were still disrupted by Covid-19 restrictions, but were starting to come back.
Events included:
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The Rugby 4 Hero’s outdoor Gin Festival which raised £3000
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Conrad’s Ride which raised £12111
Donations of funds include:
Nowzad £20800 Charity Reg No: 1119185 Support Our Paras £13530 Charity Reg No: 1131977
Other donations of funds include:
Donation’s to paratrooper’s in need of direct support £937 Medical assistance to an ongoing long term case £60000
Investments:
1 long term investment of £90000 was made to offset the negative income effects of Covid-19 pandemic on the charity’s finances.
| Income | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ball | £ | 13,970 |
| VirginGiving | £ | 3,184 |
| 3rd Party | £ | 88,059 |
| Gift Aid | £ | 353 |
| Total | £ | 105,565 |
| Spending | £7,377 | |
| Loan | £90,000 | |
| Grants | £95,267 | |
| Ball | £504 | |
| VirginGiving | £53 | |
| Total | £193,202 | |
| Balance | -£ | 87,637 |
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 2021, 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:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act
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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:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act
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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: 23[rd] June 2022