WATERSAFE UK SEARCH & RESCUE TEAM
Water, Flood, Search & Rescue throughout the East Midlands Water & Flood Rescue throughout the United Kingdom (A Limited Company through Guarantee)
Annual Report
Reference and Administrative Information
Charity Name: Watersafe UK Search and Rescue Team Charity registration number: 1152138 Company registration number: 1032145 Registered Office and operational address: Redhill Marina Radcliffe on Soar Nottinghamshire NG11 0EB
Management Committee
Mr A Parkin Chair Mr J Faulconbridge Treasurer Mr N Cobb Secretary
Management Team
Mr N Cobb Team Leader Mr J Faulconbridge Deputy Team Leader Mr A Parkin Deputy Team Leader
Trustees
Mr J Faulconbridge Mr Nigel Cobb
TITLE
The organisation shall be known as Watersafe UK Search & Rescue Team or by the abbreviation “WUKSART”, hereinafter referred to as WUKSART.
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
To relieve suffering and distress amongst persons endangered by flooding or natural hazards, by the provision and maintenance of a trained rescue team to operate throughout the East Midlands, the United Kingdom, or any other place if requested.
Further co-operation and relationships between other search & rescue teams, police forces, fire authorities, ambulance trusts and any other interested parties with similar objectives to those of WUKSART within the operational area of WUKSART.
To seek to educate all potential water users, advising of possible dangers and hazards and aiming to prevent tragedies or mishaps by giving talks and demonstrations to interested organisations.
Maintain and improve the professional standards within WUKSART.
POWERS
In furtherance of the objects but not otherwise, WUKSART may exercise the following powers:
Power to make use of the WUKSART's search, rescue and casualty care abilities, to relieve suffering and distress in any other ways that are considered by WUKSART to be practical and are within the team's legal and insurance operating restrictions.
Power to raise funds and to invite and receive contributions provided that in raising funds the Committee shall not undertake any substantial permanent trading activities and shall conform to any relevant requirements of the law.
Power to buy, take on lease or in exchange, any property necessary for the achievement of the objectives and to maintain and equip it for use.
Power subject to any consents required by law to sell, lease or dispose of all or any part of the property of the Charity.
Power to co-operate with other charities, voluntary bodies and Statutory authorities operating in furtherance of the objectives or of similar charitable purposes and to exchange information and advice with them.
Power to establish or support any charitable trusts, associations or institutions formed for all or any of the objects.
Power to appoint and constitute such advisory committees as the Committee may think fit.
Power to do all such other lawful things as is necessary for the achievement of the objectives.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership of WUKSART shall be in three categories, namely Full Membership, Honorary Membership and Associate Membership.
Full Membership
Full Team Members are team members willing, at any time, to attend a Callout and are expected to hold a minimum of Water Rescue Technician qualification as laid down by DEFRA’s Concept of Operations, August 2010 with the addition of a valid first aid certificate.
Members on this list are expected to attend a minimum of six weekend training exercises during the year, other than where it can be shown that they have a regular weekend commitment to their employment which precludes their attendance.
Members on this list are also expected to attend a minimum of six evening training sessions during the year as specified by the Team Leader or Training Officer.
Honorary Membership
At the discretion of the Committee, positions of Honorary Membership may be awarded, by election, to individual persons or to organisations with the knowledge and approval of the person or organisation concerned, at an AGM.
No honorary member will have any voting rights but honorary members may attend WUKSART committee meetings and may take part in discussion.
Associate Membership
Associate Membership may be offered to organisations with similar aims to those of WUKSART which operate within the WUKSART area, but which do not wish to be full members or which WUKSART does not wish to be full members.
MANAGEMENT
The management of the Team shall be in the hands of an elected Committee and management Team, which shall consist of elected Officers.
The committee endeavour to meet six times per year and an AGM will be held every December.
The minutes of all the meetings will be taken by the secretary and a copy of these will be sent to each member of the committee.
In the absence of either or both the Chairman or/and the Secretary the committee will elect a substitute or substitutes to perform the office or offices for a meeting.
Any motion gaining a majority of votes will be regarded as passed, except those concerning alterations to the Constitution of NESRA or the rescission of a decision.
OFFICERS
The officers for WUKSART will consist of:
Team Leader Deputy Team Leaders Secretary Treasurer Training Officer Vehicle and Boat Officer Equipment Officer Fundraising Officer
TRUSTEES
Nigel Cobb J Faulconbridge
FINANCE
The Team shall be financed by subscription where applicable, donation and fundraising activities. The assets of the Team shall, in the event of its dissolution, be vested in the Trustees.
Principal Funding Sources
Aside from the income generated by fundraising activities, the principal funding sources for the charity are currently by way of water Safety Cover at events providing a service to the Public at events and funding the Team for operational duties. WUKSART has in the last 12 months been lucky enough to receive 3 Grants, a new funding stream that is open to WUKSART. Two of the grants were for new boats and the third for cost of training and requalifying Team Members.
WUKSART are currently in talks with three separate businesses wishing to sponsor the activities of WUKSART for the next 12 to 36 months. This will bring in a continual funding stream giving stability to the accounts.
ACCOUNTS
The Committee shall comply with their obligations under the Charities Act 1993 (or any statutory re-enactment or modification of that Act) with regard to:
The keeping of accounting records for the Charity. The preparation of annual statements of account for the Charity. The auditing or independent examination of the statements of account of the Charity. The transmission of the statements of account of the Charity to the Commission.
ANNUAL REPORT
The Committee shall comply with their obligation under the Charities Act 1993 (or any statutory re-enactment or modification of that Act) with regard to the preparation of an annual report and its transmission to the Commission.
The Committee shall comply with their obligations under the Charities Act 1993 (or any other statutory re-enactment or modification of that Act) with regard to the preparation of an annual return and its transmission to the Commission.
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUAII4NTEE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 31 JULY 2020 Company Registratlon Number 08158395 Charity Number Il52138 DERBY COMMUNITY ACCOUNTANCY SERVICE Babington Lodge 128 Green Lane Derby DEI IRY
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR EI¥4DED 31 JULY 2020 Contsnts Page Members of the board and professional advisers Trustees, annual report 24 Independent Examiner's Report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the financial statements 8-15
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS The board oftrusteej Nigel Cobb John Faulconbrid8e Registered offic¢ Redhill Marina Ralcliffe-on-soar Nottingham NGI I OEB DEI IRY Independent Examlner Mark Newey ACMA Derby Community Accountsncy Service BabInOn Lodge 128 Green Lane Derby DEI IRYT
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEFS. ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 The trustees, who are also Directors for thc PUTPX)ses of the Companies ACL have pleasure in presenting their re}rt and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the y¢ar ended 31 July 2020. IVTTIE The company's objects and principal activities remain: l. To relieve suffering and distress amongst persons endangered by flooding or natural hazards by the provision and maintenance of a trained rescue team to operate predominantly throughout the East Midlands and the United Kingdom or t operate worldwide if requested. 2. To promote co-operation and relationships with other search and rescue teams, police forces, fire authorities ambulance trusts and any other interested parties with similar objective to those of the charity within operational area of the charity. 3. To educate the public at large with all tentIal war users by giving talks and demonstrations of the ssIble dangers and hazaTds of water and water sources with the aim of preventing tragedies or mishaps. 4. To maintain and improve the professional Standar with Charity. SUMMARY OF THE MAIN ACTIVITIES U IN REL TI THESE OBJEcrs DERTAKEN FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT In planning our activities each year our Tntstees have regard to both the Charity Commissions generdl guidance on public benefit and its supplementsry guidance on advancing edu¢a¢ion. The Tru5tces alway5 ensure that the programmes we undertake are in line with our charitsble objectives and aims. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Our charitsble objectives state we exist for public benefiL to reliev¢ suffering and distress amongst persons endangered by flooding or natural hazards. It is increasingly apparent that there is a nccd for our services. which the public are icoming i1n8]Y aware of. Wuksart Limited spxcialises in the followin&- * RespKJnding nationally to flooding under the DEFRA Concem of Operations. * Water rescue incidents within the East Midlands and Nationally. * tA)cal & widespread fl(KMlin8. * Searches for missing and vulnerable people. * Provide supwrt during times of adverse weather conditions. * Provide support at wa*r r¢lat¢d in¢idents when required. * Powerboat Scue operdtions. * Provide underwater stah Capability. * Flood support to local communities including flood evacuation
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 With skills in search & rescuc, water & fl( rescue, rope ru¢ and advanced medi1 care Wuksart Limited always aims to deliver a fasL dynami¢ and pxbfessional icam. The charity had a successful year in which it received a grdnt from the Department of Trnnsp) which it used to purchase, equipm¢nL boats and vehicles to enhance its service capability. We have c¢)ntinued to provide volunlary service5 in the water rescue arena. Providing support to the National kn¢t R¢8i5ter. l(Kal agreements with Fir¢ Services and Local Police Services for Missing RESERVES The Charity aims to build up reserves to cover 3 months opernting Costs. STR RE GOVERNANCE AIYD MANAGEMENT Governing doeumenl Wuksart Limited is a rcgistcred charity, number 1152138, whose company registrdtion numlKr is 08158395. The charity's governing document is the Memorandum and Articles of Association being adopted on 26 July 2012. The charitys registered otrice i& Redhill Marin4 Ratcliffe-On- Soar, Nottingham, NGI OEB IDdudion and training oftn The Charity undertakes, when the need arise& a skills audit to detennine the requirements of the trustee b)dy. If a skill shortage is identified. approaches are made to spe¢ifi¢ w>ple identified &$ having these skills Risk management policy The trustees examine the major risks that the Charity faces each flnancial year when preparing and updating the strategic plan. The charity has develoF*d sy5tem5 to monstor and control these risks to mitigate any impact that they may have on the charity in the future. Indepelldent Examiner Derby Community Accountancy Service and will be in olTice as independent examiner for the ensuing year. Sm211 company provisions This rewrt has IKen prepared in accordance with the special w)visions for small companies under Part 15 of the compleS Act 2006.
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 Registered office: Redhill Marin8 Ratcliff¢-On-Soar Nottin8ham NGI I OEB Signed on behalf of the trustees J. Faul¢onbridg¢ Trustee Approved by the trustees on
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 I report on the accounts of the cornpany for the year ended 31 July 2020 which arc set out on pages 6 to IS. Respectlv¢ rnsponsibililles of trustees and ex&mln¢r The tru5tces (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit 15 not required for this year und¢r section 144{2) of the Chariti¢s Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independ¢nt examination is needed. Having satisfied myself that the Charity is not subject to an audit under company law and is eligible for indepcndcnt examination, it is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; follow the procedur¢s laid down in the general DI¢10nS 8iv¢n by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act, and state wh¢th¢r particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Independent examiner'j report My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examin&iion 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 unusuAI items or disclosures in the aecounis, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedurcs 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 ,rue and fair view" and th¢ POrt is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examlner's stalement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: which gives me reasonabl¢ ¢ause to believe thal in any material respect, the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accountin8 records, comply with the accounting requirements of 5CCtion 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Ststement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reportin8 by Charities have not been met; or to which. in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper undcrslanding of the account5 to be reached. Iwlzi Mark Newey ACMA Derby Community Accountancy Service Babin8ton Lodge 128 Green Derby DEI IRY
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 Unrestrleted Funds R¢strl¢led Funds Total Funds Year to31 July 2020 Total Funds Yearto 31 July2019 Note Ineome from: Donation5 ChariLqble activities Other in¢ome Inv¢stment income 2,135 5,744 6ffj15 2,135 31,701 6,615 21,264 16,725 984 25,957 Totsl incoming resourcej 14,494 25,957 40,451 38,973 Raising funds Charitable activities 20,064 21,788 41152 43,713 Total expendlturn 20064 21,788 41052 43,713 Net (expendlture) Income {SJ70) 4,169 (1,401) (4,740) Transfer between funds Net movement In funds (5A70) 4,169 {1,401) (4,740) Fund balvdncej at l Aug 2019 16,719 61,195 77,914 82,654 Fund b8lan¢eJ at 31July 2020 11.149 65J64 76A13 77,914 The Company had no new or discontinued activities durin8 the year. The notes on pages 8 to 15 form part of these financial statements.
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE BALANCE SHEET YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 2020 2019 Note Flxed assets Tangible assets Current assets Debtors Cash at bonk and in hand 77,907 71,928 12 542 5,986 542 5,986 Credliors: amounts fAlling due withln one year 13 (936) N¢t current assets (394) 5,986 Totsl assets less eurrent Ilabllltles 77,513 77,914 Creditors: amounts falllng due after One year N¢t assets 14 (1,000) 76,513 77,914 The funds of the charlty: Restricted Unrestricted- general reserves Unr¢stricted- designated reser4es TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS 15 Is Is 65J64 11,149 61,195 16,719 76,513 77,914 For ihe year ending 31 July 2020 the company was entitled to exemoion from audit und¢r section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relatin8 to small companies. Directors, responsibilities:. The memrS have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in qu¢stion in accordance with seciion 476. The directors acknowledge their responsibility for complyin8 With the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and th¢ preparation of accounts. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to comp&nies subject to the small companies re81rn¢. These fi ancial ststements were approved by the directors and authorised for is5uc on XOFI and are signed on their behalf by: J. Faulconbridgc Director Company Registration Number: 08158395 The notes on pages 8 to 15 form part of these financial statements.
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LllVIITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 A¢¢ounting poli¢ie8 The principal accounting policies adopted. judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows: Company Informatlon Wuks&rt Limited is a mPanY limited by guarantee not havin8 8 sharc capital. The company's re8iStered olTi¢e is Redhill Marina, Ratcliffe-on-soar. At the end of the year there were 2 Trustees. each of whom. under the tern?s of the Mernorandum and Articles of Association, had undertaken to contribute the sum not exceedin8 £1 in the event of a winding up of the company. 1.1 Aecounting convention These accounts have been prepared in a¢¢ordanc¢ with FRS 102, "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ir¢land" ("FRS 102"), 'Accountin8 and Reporting by Charities" the Statement of Recommended Practice for Charities Applying FRS 102, the Companie5 Aet 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accountin8 Practice as it apples from l January 2015. The charity is a Publi¢ Benefit Entity 8$ defined by FRS 102. The accounts are prepared in St¢rlin8 which is the functional CUrr¢Y of the company Monetary amounts in these financial stat¢ments to the nearest £. The a¢¢ounts have been pr¢par¢d on historical cosl convention apart from freehold property that is Carried at market value. The principal accountin8 policies adopted are sct oui below. These are accounts for the year ended 31 July 2020 prepared in 8c¢ordance with FRS 102, The Financial Reporting Slandard applicable in the UK and Republi¢ of Ireland. The date of transition to FRS 102 was l August 2014. 1.2 Golng concern At the time of approving the accounts, the directors have a reasonable expe¢tstion that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational exisl¢nce for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the goin8 concem basis of accounting in preparing the a¢counts. 1.3 Charltable Funds Unrestricted funds are available for use at the dIretIOn of th¢ trustees in furtheran¢e of the Beneral objectives of the charity. D¢si8nated funds are unrestricted funds eamiarked by the trustees for particular purFK)$es. Restricted funds are subje¢ted to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the ternis of an appeal. 1.4 Incoming resour¢es All incoming resources are included in the SOFA when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified wilh reasonable a¢curacy. Gifts in kind have been included at market value of gifts received and in assets acquired. No amounts are included in the financial statements for services donated by volunteers.
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 1.5 Resources pended All expenditure is accounted for on an awuals basls and has been ¢lassified under headings that aggregate all costs rclaling to the ¢a*80ry. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activilies on a basis consistent with use of the resources. Fund-raising costs are those incurred in seeking voluniary contributions and do not include the costs of disseminating infomiation in the sUprt of the charitable activities. 1.6 Debtors Trade and other debtors are reco8nis¢d it the settlement amount due after any trade discounts offered. PrepAym¢nts are valued at the amount prepAid net of any trade discounts due. 1.7 Cash and cajh equlvalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deFK)sits held at call with banks. other short- t¢rn) liquid investments with original maturitics of three months or les4 and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities. 1.8 Credltors and provlslons Creditors and provisions are rKo8nised wherc the ¢harity has a pr¢sent obligation resulting from a past ev¢nt that will probably result in transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be musured or estimated reliably, Creditors and provisions are nonnally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. 1.9 Flnaneial instrumeDts The charity has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify a5 basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured al their settlement value. Dereeognltion ofJ7nanclal Ilabllliles Financial liabilities are derecognised when the compny's contractual obligations expl or are diKharged or caneclled. 1,10 Employee benefits The cost of any unused holiday ¢ntitlement is regniSed in the period in which the employ¢¢'s services are received. Ternination bcncfits arc recognised immediatrly as an expense when the company is demonstrably wmmitted to ierniinal¢ thc employment of an cmployec or to provide leThnination bcncfits. 1.11 Taxation The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling with section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargcablc Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. 1.12 Depreeiation Individual fixed assets are capitslised at cost and are depreciated over their estimated useful
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 Ly 2020 economic lives on a reducing balance basis as follows:. Asset eategory Equipment Fixtures and Fittings Annual rate 25Yo Critieal a¢¢ountlDg eslfimates Vdnd judgements In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimated and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimat¢s. Donations Totsl Funds Year to 31 Juty 2020 Totsl Funds Yearto31 July2019 Unrestri¢ted Funds R¢stri¢ted Funds Donations 2.135 2,135 2,135 2,135 21.264 21,264 In¢om¢ from ¢haritsble activities Totsl Funds Total Funds Year to 31 Year to 31 July July 2020 2019 Unre8trl¢t¢d Restrlcted Funds Funds Grants Department for Transport DEFRA 25,957 25,957 7,124 Subscriptions Sales and fundraising 2,770 2,974 5,744 2,770 2,974 2.860 6,741 16,725 25,957 31,701 io-
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 Other income Totsl Funds Year to 31 July 2020 Totsl Funds Yearto 31 July 2019 HMRC Refund Sundry income 4,409 2206 893 91 6,615 984 Investment in¢ome Total Funds Year to 31 July 2020 Totsl Funds Yearto31 July2019 Bank interest receivable (unrestricted)
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 Analysis of expenditsre (unrestricted) AcMMOdatiOn Stationery Sub5iStence Maintenance tkpreciation Base costs 14 51 26 25,969 23,976 2J93 547 537 49 1,460 4,445 3.231 1.301 4,920 1,486 1.250 420 Equipment Insurdnce Vehicle Diesel and petrol Computer costs Sundry Training Wages Fees 3,422 1.993 2,077 636 2,760 899 41352 43,713 Expenditure on charilable activities was £41.852 (2019: £43.713) of which £21.788 was restricted (2019 £20J99) Net (¢Jp¢nditsr¢)fin¢ome Net (expenditureyincome for the year is ststed after ¢harginW(CTediting): 2020 2019 Independent Examiner's Fees Depreciation 430 25,969 420 23,976 Directors and key management personu During the year twstees did not receive remuneralion The key management personnel of the charity consists of the trustee& 12-
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 10. Employees The avera8¢ rnonthly number of persons employed during the year was Year to 31 Jul 2020 No YeAr to 31 July2019 Charitable activities Employment costs Year to31 July 2020 Y¢arto31 July 2019 Wages and salaries Social security ¢OSts Other pension costs 1,250 1,250 No employee earned more than £60,0 per annum. I l. Tingible fixed assets Equlprnent Total Cost At 31 July 2019 Additions Disposals At 31 July 2020 212,625 31,948 212,625 31,948 244,573 244,573 Deprecladon At 31 July 2019 Charge for the year At31 July 2020 140,697 25,969 166,666 140,697 25,969 166,666 Net book value At31 July 2020 At31 July2019 77,907 71,928 77,907 71,928 13-
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sTATEmEs YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 12. Debtors 2020 2019 Trade debtors Other debtors 13. Crediton: Amounts falllng due wlthln one year 2020 2019 Trade creditors 936 936 14. Creditor•: Amounts fAlllng du¢ Tvlthln one year 2020 2019 1,000 1,000 IS. Anitysis of charltabk funds At IAug 2019 Ineomlng O•tgoin8 Tranjfe At 31July 2020 General regerve Desi8llat¢d r¢gerv¢ IA719 14894 120,064) 11,149 Total unrestrl¢t¢d funds 16,719 14,494 (20,064) 11,149 rkpartment of TranspKJrt and Charilies Aid Foundation DEFRA 57,984 3311 25,957 (20,985) (803) 62.956 2,408 Total restrleted funds 61,195 25,957 121,788) 65 J64 Total funds 77,914 40,451 {41,852) 76,513 14-
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUAII4NTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 General reserve General reserves are the free reserves after allowing for all designated funds. Departhient of TrAnsport and Charitlej Aid Foundallon The money is to be spent on equipment. The balance rclates to fixed ass¢ts to b¢ depreciated over 4 years. DEFRA The money is to be spent on equipment. Thc balance relates to fixed assets to be depreciated over 4 y¢ars. 16. Analygls of net gJ8ets between funds Tangible fixed assets Other net assets Total Unrestrlcted funds Unrestricted Funds Designated Funds 12J43 {lJ94) 11,149 Rejtrieted fundfj Dertrnenl of Transport and Charities Aid Foundation DEFRA 62,956 2,408 62,956 2,408 Total funds 77,907 (1,394) 76,513 17. Related party tranjactionj The charity had no related party transactions that required disclosure. 15-
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUAII4NTEE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 31 JULY 2020 Company Registratlon Number 08158395 Charity Number Il52138 DERBY COMMUNITY ACCOUNTANCY SERVICE Babington Lodge 128 Green Lane Derby DEI IRY
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR EI¥4DED 31 JULY 2020 Contsnts Page Members of the board and professional advisers Trustees, annual report 24 Independent Examiner's Report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the financial statements 8-15
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS The board oftrusteej Nigel Cobb John Faulconbrid8e Registered offic¢ Redhill Marina Ralcliffe-on-soar Nottingham NGI I OEB DEI IRY Independent Examlner Mark Newey ACMA Derby Community Accountsncy Service BabInOn Lodge 128 Green Lane Derby DEI IRYT
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEFS. ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 The trustees, who are also Directors for thc PUTPX)ses of the Companies ACL have pleasure in presenting their re}rt and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the y¢ar ended 31 July 2020. IVTTIE The company's objects and principal activities remain: l. To relieve suffering and distress amongst persons endangered by flooding or natural hazards by the provision and maintenance of a trained rescue team to operate predominantly throughout the East Midlands and the United Kingdom or t operate worldwide if requested. 2. To promote co-operation and relationships with other search and rescue teams, police forces, fire authorities ambulance trusts and any other interested parties with similar objective to those of the charity within operational area of the charity. 3. To educate the public at large with all tentIal war users by giving talks and demonstrations of the ssIble dangers and hazaTds of water and water sources with the aim of preventing tragedies or mishaps. 4. To maintain and improve the professional Standar with Charity. SUMMARY OF THE MAIN ACTIVITIES U IN REL TI THESE OBJEcrs DERTAKEN FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT In planning our activities each year our Tntstees have regard to both the Charity Commissions generdl guidance on public benefit and its supplementsry guidance on advancing edu¢a¢ion. The Tru5tces alway5 ensure that the programmes we undertake are in line with our charitsble objectives and aims. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Our charitsble objectives state we exist for public benefiL to reliev¢ suffering and distress amongst persons endangered by flooding or natural hazards. It is increasingly apparent that there is a nccd for our services. which the public are icoming i1n8]Y aware of. Wuksart Limited spxcialises in the followin&- * RespKJnding nationally to flooding under the DEFRA Concem of Operations. * Water rescue incidents within the East Midlands and Nationally. * tA)cal & widespread fl(KMlin8. * Searches for missing and vulnerable people. * Provide supwrt during times of adverse weather conditions. * Provide support at wa*r r¢lat¢d in¢idents when required. * Powerboat Scue operdtions. * Provide underwater stah Capability. * Flood support to local communities including flood evacuation
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 With skills in search & rescuc, water & fl( rescue, rope ru¢ and advanced medi1 care Wuksart Limited always aims to deliver a fasL dynami¢ and pxbfessional icam. The charity had a successful year in which it received a grdnt from the Department of Trnnsp) which it used to purchase, equipm¢nL boats and vehicles to enhance its service capability. We have c¢)ntinued to provide volunlary service5 in the water rescue arena. Providing support to the National kn¢t R¢8i5ter. l(Kal agreements with Fir¢ Services and Local Police Services for Missing RESERVES The Charity aims to build up reserves to cover 3 months opernting Costs. STR RE GOVERNANCE AIYD MANAGEMENT Governing doeumenl Wuksart Limited is a rcgistcred charity, number 1152138, whose company registrdtion numlKr is 08158395. The charity's governing document is the Memorandum and Articles of Association being adopted on 26 July 2012. The charitys registered otrice i& Redhill Marin4 Ratcliffe-On- Soar, Nottingham, NGI OEB IDdudion and training oftn The Charity undertakes, when the need arise& a skills audit to detennine the requirements of the trustee b)dy. If a skill shortage is identified. approaches are made to spe¢ifi¢ w>ple identified &$ having these skills Risk management policy The trustees examine the major risks that the Charity faces each flnancial year when preparing and updating the strategic plan. The charity has develoF*d sy5tem5 to monstor and control these risks to mitigate any impact that they may have on the charity in the future. Indepelldent Examiner Derby Community Accountancy Service and will be in olTice as independent examiner for the ensuing year. Sm211 company provisions This rewrt has IKen prepared in accordance with the special w)visions for small companies under Part 15 of the compleS Act 2006.
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 Registered office: Redhill Marin8 Ratcliff¢-On-Soar Nottin8ham NGI I OEB Signed on behalf of the trustees J. Faul¢onbridg¢ Trustee Approved by the trustees on
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 I report on the accounts of the cornpany for the year ended 31 July 2020 which arc set out on pages 6 to IS. Respectlv¢ rnsponsibililles of trustees and ex&mln¢r The tru5tces (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit 15 not required for this year und¢r section 144{2) of the Chariti¢s Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independ¢nt examination is needed. Having satisfied myself that the Charity is not subject to an audit under company law and is eligible for indepcndcnt examination, it is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; follow the procedur¢s laid down in the general DI¢10nS 8iv¢n by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act, and state wh¢th¢r particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Independent examiner'j report My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examin&iion 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 unusuAI items or disclosures in the aecounis, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedurcs 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 ,rue and fair view" and th¢ POrt is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examlner's stalement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: which gives me reasonabl¢ ¢ause to believe thal in any material respect, the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accountin8 records, comply with the accounting requirements of 5CCtion 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Ststement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reportin8 by Charities have not been met; or to which. in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper undcrslanding of the account5 to be reached. Iwlzi Mark Newey ACMA Derby Community Accountancy Service Babin8ton Lodge 128 Green Derby DEI IRY
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 Unrestrleted Funds R¢strl¢led Funds Total Funds Year to31 July 2020 Total Funds Yearto 31 July2019 Note Ineome from: Donation5 ChariLqble activities Other in¢ome Inv¢stment income 2,135 5,744 6ffj15 2,135 31,701 6,615 21,264 16,725 984 25,957 Totsl incoming resourcej 14,494 25,957 40,451 38,973 Raising funds Charitable activities 20,064 21,788 41152 43,713 Total expendlturn 20064 21,788 41052 43,713 Net (expendlture) Income {SJ70) 4,169 (1,401) (4,740) Transfer between funds Net movement In funds (5A70) 4,169 {1,401) (4,740) Fund balvdncej at l Aug 2019 16,719 61,195 77,914 82,654 Fund b8lan¢eJ at 31July 2020 11.149 65J64 76A13 77,914 The Company had no new or discontinued activities durin8 the year. The notes on pages 8 to 15 form part of these financial statements.
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE BALANCE SHEET YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 2020 2019 Note Flxed assets Tangible assets Current assets Debtors Cash at bonk and in hand 77,907 71,928 12 542 5,986 542 5,986 Credliors: amounts fAlling due withln one year 13 (936) N¢t current assets (394) 5,986 Totsl assets less eurrent Ilabllltles 77,513 77,914 Creditors: amounts falllng due after One year N¢t assets 14 (1,000) 76,513 77,914 The funds of the charlty: Restricted Unrestricted- general reserves Unr¢stricted- designated reser4es TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS 15 Is Is 65J64 11,149 61,195 16,719 76,513 77,914 For ihe year ending 31 July 2020 the company was entitled to exemoion from audit und¢r section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relatin8 to small companies. Directors, responsibilities:. The memrS have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in qu¢stion in accordance with seciion 476. The directors acknowledge their responsibility for complyin8 With the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and th¢ preparation of accounts. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to comp&nies subject to the small companies re81rn¢. These fi ancial ststements were approved by the directors and authorised for is5uc on XOFI and are signed on their behalf by: J. Faulconbridgc Director Company Registration Number: 08158395 The notes on pages 8 to 15 form part of these financial statements.
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LllVIITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 A¢¢ounting poli¢ie8 The principal accounting policies adopted. judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows: Company Informatlon Wuks&rt Limited is a mPanY limited by guarantee not havin8 8 sharc capital. The company's re8iStered olTi¢e is Redhill Marina, Ratcliffe-on-soar. At the end of the year there were 2 Trustees. each of whom. under the tern?s of the Mernorandum and Articles of Association, had undertaken to contribute the sum not exceedin8 £1 in the event of a winding up of the company. 1.1 Aecounting convention These accounts have been prepared in a¢¢ordanc¢ with FRS 102, "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ir¢land" ("FRS 102"), 'Accountin8 and Reporting by Charities" the Statement of Recommended Practice for Charities Applying FRS 102, the Companie5 Aet 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accountin8 Practice as it apples from l January 2015. The charity is a Publi¢ Benefit Entity 8$ defined by FRS 102. The accounts are prepared in St¢rlin8 which is the functional CUrr¢Y of the company Monetary amounts in these financial stat¢ments to the nearest £. The a¢¢ounts have been pr¢par¢d on historical cosl convention apart from freehold property that is Carried at market value. The principal accountin8 policies adopted are sct oui below. These are accounts for the year ended 31 July 2020 prepared in 8c¢ordance with FRS 102, The Financial Reporting Slandard applicable in the UK and Republi¢ of Ireland. The date of transition to FRS 102 was l August 2014. 1.2 Golng concern At the time of approving the accounts, the directors have a reasonable expe¢tstion that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational exisl¢nce for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the goin8 concem basis of accounting in preparing the a¢counts. 1.3 Charltable Funds Unrestricted funds are available for use at the dIretIOn of th¢ trustees in furtheran¢e of the Beneral objectives of the charity. D¢si8nated funds are unrestricted funds eamiarked by the trustees for particular purFK)$es. Restricted funds are subje¢ted to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the ternis of an appeal. 1.4 Incoming resour¢es All incoming resources are included in the SOFA when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified wilh reasonable a¢curacy. Gifts in kind have been included at market value of gifts received and in assets acquired. No amounts are included in the financial statements for services donated by volunteers.
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 1.5 Resources pended All expenditure is accounted for on an awuals basls and has been ¢lassified under headings that aggregate all costs rclaling to the ¢a*80ry. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activilies on a basis consistent with use of the resources. Fund-raising costs are those incurred in seeking voluniary contributions and do not include the costs of disseminating infomiation in the sUprt of the charitable activities. 1.6 Debtors Trade and other debtors are reco8nis¢d it the settlement amount due after any trade discounts offered. PrepAym¢nts are valued at the amount prepAid net of any trade discounts due. 1.7 Cash and cajh equlvalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deFK)sits held at call with banks. other short- t¢rn) liquid investments with original maturitics of three months or les4 and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities. 1.8 Credltors and provlslons Creditors and provisions are rKo8nised wherc the ¢harity has a pr¢sent obligation resulting from a past ev¢nt that will probably result in transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be musured or estimated reliably, Creditors and provisions are nonnally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. 1.9 Flnaneial instrumeDts The charity has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify a5 basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured al their settlement value. Dereeognltion ofJ7nanclal Ilabllliles Financial liabilities are derecognised when the compny's contractual obligations expl or are diKharged or caneclled. 1,10 Employee benefits The cost of any unused holiday ¢ntitlement is regniSed in the period in which the employ¢¢'s services are received. Ternination bcncfits arc recognised immediatrly as an expense when the company is demonstrably wmmitted to ierniinal¢ thc employment of an cmployec or to provide leThnination bcncfits. 1.11 Taxation The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling with section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargcablc Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. 1.12 Depreeiation Individual fixed assets are capitslised at cost and are depreciated over their estimated useful
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 Ly 2020 economic lives on a reducing balance basis as follows:. Asset eategory Equipment Fixtures and Fittings Annual rate 25Yo Critieal a¢¢ountlDg eslfimates Vdnd judgements In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimated and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimat¢s. Donations Totsl Funds Year to 31 Juty 2020 Totsl Funds Yearto31 July2019 Unrestri¢ted Funds R¢stri¢ted Funds Donations 2.135 2,135 2,135 2,135 21.264 21,264 In¢om¢ from ¢haritsble activities Totsl Funds Total Funds Year to 31 Year to 31 July July 2020 2019 Unre8trl¢t¢d Restrlcted Funds Funds Grants Department for Transport DEFRA 25,957 25,957 7,124 Subscriptions Sales and fundraising 2,770 2,974 5,744 2,770 2,974 2.860 6,741 16,725 25,957 31,701 io-
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 Other income Totsl Funds Year to 31 July 2020 Totsl Funds Yearto 31 July 2019 HMRC Refund Sundry income 4,409 2206 893 91 6,615 984 Investment in¢ome Total Funds Year to 31 July 2020 Totsl Funds Yearto31 July2019 Bank interest receivable (unrestricted)
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 Analysis of expenditsre (unrestricted) AcMMOdatiOn Stationery Sub5iStence Maintenance tkpreciation Base costs 14 51 26 25,969 23,976 2J93 547 537 49 1,460 4,445 3.231 1.301 4,920 1,486 1.250 420 Equipment Insurdnce Vehicle Diesel and petrol Computer costs Sundry Training Wages Fees 3,422 1.993 2,077 636 2,760 899 41352 43,713 Expenditure on charilable activities was £41.852 (2019: £43.713) of which £21.788 was restricted (2019 £20J99) Net (¢Jp¢nditsr¢)fin¢ome Net (expenditureyincome for the year is ststed after ¢harginW(CTediting): 2020 2019 Independent Examiner's Fees Depreciation 430 25,969 420 23,976 Directors and key management personu During the year twstees did not receive remuneralion The key management personnel of the charity consists of the trustee& 12-
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 10. Employees The avera8¢ rnonthly number of persons employed during the year was Year to 31 Jul 2020 No YeAr to 31 July2019 Charitable activities Employment costs Year to31 July 2020 Y¢arto31 July 2019 Wages and salaries Social security ¢OSts Other pension costs 1,250 1,250 No employee earned more than £60,0 per annum. I l. Tingible fixed assets Equlprnent Total Cost At 31 July 2019 Additions Disposals At 31 July 2020 212,625 31,948 212,625 31,948 244,573 244,573 Deprecladon At 31 July 2019 Charge for the year At31 July 2020 140,697 25,969 166,666 140,697 25,969 166,666 Net book value At31 July 2020 At31 July2019 77,907 71,928 77,907 71,928 13-
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sTATEmEs YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 12. Debtors 2020 2019 Trade debtors Other debtors 13. Crediton: Amounts falllng due wlthln one year 2020 2019 Trade creditors 936 936 14. Creditor•: Amounts fAlllng du¢ Tvlthln one year 2020 2019 1,000 1,000 IS. Anitysis of charltabk funds At IAug 2019 Ineomlng O•tgoin8 Tranjfe At 31July 2020 General regerve Desi8llat¢d r¢gerv¢ IA719 14894 120,064) 11,149 Total unrestrl¢t¢d funds 16,719 14,494 (20,064) 11,149 rkpartment of TranspKJrt and Charilies Aid Foundation DEFRA 57,984 3311 25,957 (20,985) (803) 62.956 2,408 Total restrleted funds 61,195 25,957 121,788) 65 J64 Total funds 77,914 40,451 {41,852) 76,513 14-
WUKSART LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUAII4NTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 General reserve General reserves are the free reserves after allowing for all designated funds. Departhient of TrAnsport and Charitlej Aid Foundallon The money is to be spent on equipment. The balance rclates to fixed ass¢ts to b¢ depreciated over 4 years. DEFRA The money is to be spent on equipment. Thc balance relates to fixed assets to be depreciated over 4 y¢ars. 16. Analygls of net gJ8ets between funds Tangible fixed assets Other net assets Total Unrestrlcted funds Unrestricted Funds Designated Funds 12J43 {lJ94) 11,149 Rejtrieted fundfj Dertrnenl of Transport and Charities Aid Foundation DEFRA 62,956 2,408 62,956 2,408 Total funds 77,907 (1,394) 76,513 17. Related party tranjactionj The charity had no related party transactions that required disclosure. 15-