REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1153881 Re ort of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 The Blossom Cha cio Louise Rogers Limited Columba House Adastral Park Martlesham Heath IP5 3RE
The Blossom Chari cio Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 7 to 12 Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 13 to 14
The Blossom Chari cio Re ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 The trustees present their report wth the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. statement of Recommended Practice applicable to chartlies preparing their accounts in accordance wth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102} (effective 1 January 20191. Objectives and activities Objectives and aims The Blossom Charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) aimed at developing, educating and assisting wth the employability of individuals of the socially and economically disadvantaged. The charity's objectives includes, but is not limited to. the education and training of individuals, developing inter-personal skills and dealing wth individuals who may be suffering from a wide spectrum of difficulties such as learning difficulties, a lack of means andlor individual hardship. The charity has developed a number of programmes that are overseen and reviewed by the Trustees. Public benefit The Trustees confimi that they have complied wth the duty to have due regard to public benefrt guidance issued by the Charity Commission in determining the activities undertaken by the charity. Volunteers We have over 150 volunteers who support us and much of our work. Our work )Uld not be possible without them. We have appointed a leader who helps find and support our volunteers. We hope the opportunity to volunteer for us pays back in many ways in terms of support given, the reward of the appreciation of others, and enjoying being part of impactful activities. Achievement and performance Charitable activities The focus as a charty has continued to be in line th our chartiable objects. We work men and women of all ages facing rural isolation, on a low income or unemployed. We continue to help start or grow micro businesses, and to teach the skills of the business world. In 2024 we continued to develop our work supporting leaders of charities. Our alumni is now in our fourth year leh helps to increase our reach and impact. Our programs were redesigned in 2023 to meet the needs of the community we support. We continually evaluate the impact and are pleased to see an improvement in the impact from this new work. Our programs for charity and public sector employees across the region vrkS two levels of leaders,. those are to senior level and those aspiring to more senior roles We continue to use the outdoors to run our programs. We partner wth a number of organisations including the Greenlight Trust, Suffolk Wildlrfe Trust, Sotterly and more recently the Thornham walks. We find the outdoor space a fantastic environment for development and training. We are in our third year of our charty shop. the Pink Trolley in Harleston This continues to be a method of generating income for the shop but it also helps us to understand and meet the needs of the market town of Harleston the quality donations and the volunteers to support this make a huge difference. We continue to run a pop-up shop monthly in Eye which has been very usefijl to improve the amount raised. We partner with the five cancer centres in the region to support women in their recovery from cancer. The work we do is considered to be an important part of a woman's recovery post treatment. We plan to considerably increase this in 2025. Sustainability The trustees pla a high importance in sustaining the impact of the work V do and maintain contact with many who come to us who volunteer or who V11 come back for some more support . We always say that our door doesn't close. Page 1
The Blossom Chari cio Re ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 Achievement and performance Fundraising activities Fundraising is incredibly important to us as an organisation. We have set up a winning support group and this team meet monthly and organise events to raise funds for the charity and to promote the work we do. In 2024 we ran another Sculpture trail in both Eye and Harleston. In addition we had a charity auction of promises and we ran a very successful fashion show promoting and celebrating the recovery of women with cancer. As always, we ran sponsorship challenges induding a fire vIk challenge in February 2024. Financial review Reserves policy We continue to ensure we have sufficient funds to all¢Th programs to conclude. This means we can meet all the commitments of the clients we support. In addition vrfe hold fvnds for salary enclosure cost. This in total amounts to £55,000. Future plans We have a full program schedule for 2025. We are running two leadership programs for charty leaders. We wll be running our confidence and Blossom charity programs and will be supporting men. We run coaching support as well as our programs. We have decided to increase the makeover days again to an ambitious target of 240 people we will work with in 2025. Structure, governance and management Goveming document The charity is controlled by its goveming document, a constitution, and was registered with the Charity Commission as a Foundation CIO on 20 September 2013. Recruitment and appointment of new trustees When a new trustee is needed, the trustees V¥411 discuss the skills that they ¥VId like someone to possess, such as a strong community link or financial skills that wll enhance the skill set of the trustees. A meeting will be arranged beeen the prospective trustees and the trustees who wll then make a decision as to who to appoint. Reference and administrative details Registered Charity number 1153881 Principal address 13 Castle Street Eye IP23 7AN Trustees Mrs A S Doolin Mrs S M Humphrey Mrs A Ralph Mrs B Mclntyre MBE Mr D L Sutherland Independent Examiner Louise Rogers Louise Rogers Limited Columba House Adastral Park Martlesham Heath IP5 3RE Page 2
The Blossom Cha cio Re ort of th Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 Approved by Ofrler of'ttie board of tr55 on ..... drwj bigneci on rts benalf by.. Mrs B Mclntyr MBE - Trustee Page 3
Inde endent Examiner's Re The Blossom Chari cio ort to the Trustees of Independent examiners report to the trustees of The Blossom Charity CIO I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Blossom Charity CIO (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the account5 in accordance wth the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (Yhe Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in arrying out my examination I have foll¢)wed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145{5llbl of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect= accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act., or the accounts do not accord with those records., or the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection wth the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Louise Rogers Louise Rogers Limited Columba House Adastral Park Martlesham Heath IP5 3RE Date.. 18th September 2025 Page 4
The Blossom Chari cio Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 31.12.24 Total funds 31.12.23 Total funds Unreslricted Restricted funds funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 111,370 111,370 85.582 Other trading activities Investment income Other income 101,372 9,843 6,495 101,372 9,843 6.495 68,294 4,083 4,071 Total 229,080 229,080 162,030 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 42,968 42,968 24,654 Charitsble activities Makeover Day General Mens Programme Womens Programme Pink Trolley 6,290 98,338 2,854 5,626 37.032 6,290 100,138 5,190 5.626 37.032 7,367 103,848 850 3,501 32,693 1,800 2,336 Other (1) Total 193,108 4.136 197,244 172.912 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) 35,972 (4,136) 31,836 (10,882) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 161,448 10,286 171,734 182,616 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 197,420 6,150 203,570 171,734 The notes form part of these financial statements Page 5
The Blossom Cha cio Balance Sheet 31 Dember 2024 31.12.24 31.12.23 Unrestncte(l Resth'cted a Tctal ts Total funds funds funds funds Notes FIXED ASSErs Intangible assets Tangible assets 2,127 18,638 2,127 18.638 3,167 18.567 20,765 20,765 21.734 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 22,404 178.494 41,821 118,684 6.150 184,644 200,898 6,150 207.048 160,505 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 10 {24.243) {24.243) (10,505) NET CURRENT ASSETS 176,655 6.150 182,805 150.000 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 197,420 6.150 203,570 171.734 NET ASSErs 197,420 6.150 203,570 171.734 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 11 197,420 6,150 161.448 10,286 TOTAL FUNDS 203,570 171,734 The financial ststements were approved by the Board of Twstees and auth)rised for issue on . and were swJned on its tehalf by.. Mrs B Mclntyre MBE - Trustee The notes fom part of these financial statements Page 6
The Blossom Chari cio Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial statements of the charity. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporbng by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance th the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The financial statements of the Charitable Incorporated Organisation. which is a public benefrt entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance wth the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wrf(h the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 (effective 1 January 2015),. Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Income All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the chartty has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, tt is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Intangible fixed assets This consists of development costs. They are amortised over their expected useful life of 5 years. Tangible fixed assets Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life Motor Vehicles - 33% reducing balance Computer Equipment - 33 % on cost Fixtures and Fittings 1 OOA reducing balance Taxation The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitsble objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes wthin the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specffied by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. Hire purchase and leasing commitments Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease. Page 7 continued...
The Blossom Chari cio Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 31.12.24 31.12.23 Fundraising events Shop income 58,473 42,899 35,495 32,799 101,372 68.294 INVESTMENT INCOME 31.12.24 31.12.23 Rents received 9,843 4,083 RAISING FUNDS Raising donations and legacies 31.12.24 31.12.23 Raising funds Cost re donated goods Support costs 13,980 227 28,761 8,206 74 16,374 42,968 24,654 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS A trustee, Mrs A Ralph was paid £2,696 (2023 £2,735) No other trustees were paid or received benefits for either year. Trustees. expenses There were no trustees expenses paid for the year ended 31st December 2024 nor for the year ended 31st December 2023. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted Reslricted funds funds Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 85.582 85,582 other trading activities Investment income Other income 68,294 4,083 4.071 68,294 4,083 4.071 Total 162,030 162,030 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 24,654 24,654 Charitsble activities Makeover Day General Mens Programme Womens Programme 7,367 94,763 7.367 103,848 850 3,501 9,085 850 1,955 Page 8 continued...
The Blossom Chari cio Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total funds Pink Trolley 32.693 32,693 Other (1) {11 Total 161,022 11,890 172,912 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) 1.008 (11,890) (10,882) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 160,440 22,176 182,616 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 161,448 10,286 171,734 INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Development costs Cost At 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024 5,200 Amortisation At 1 January 2024 Charge for year 2,033 1,040 At 31 December 2024 3,073 Net book value At 31 December 2024 2,127 At 31 December 2023 3,167 Page 9 continued...
The Blossom Chari cio Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtures and fittings Motor Computer Vehicles equipment Totals Cost At 1 January 2024 Additions Disposals 23,989 2.745 5,995 6,012 35,996 2,745 {5,995) (5,995) At 31 December 2024 26.734 6,012 32,746 Depreciation At 1 January 2024 Charge for year Eliminated on disposal 6,025 2,071 5,392 151 (5,543) 6,012 17,429 2,222 (5,543) At 31 December 2024 8,096 6,012 14,108 Net book value At 31 December 2024 18.638 18,638 At 31 December 2023 17,964 603 18,567 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.12.24 31.12.23 Trade debtors VAT Prepayments and accrued income 2,382 131 19,891 529 122 41,170 22,404 41,821 Included within accrued income is a donation of £15.114 (2023 £32.5001 from a company of which Mrs B Mclntyre MBE is a director. 10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.12.24 31.12.23 Trade creditors Other creditors 2,603 21,640 3,791 6,714 24,243 10,505 Page 10 continued...
The Blossom Chari cio Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds At 31.12.24 At1.1.24 Unrestricted funds General fund 161,448 35,972 197,420 Restricted funds Property rental Men's programme 7,950 2.336 (1,800) (2,336) 6,150 10,286 (4,136) 6,150 TOTAL FUNDS 171,734 31,836 203,570 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming Resources resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 229,080 {193,108) 35,972 Restricted funds Propety rental Men's programme (1,800) (2,336) (1,800} (2,336) (4,136) (4,136) TOTAL FUNDS 229,080 (197.244) 31,836 Comparatives for movement in funds Net movement in funds At 31.12.23 At1.1.23 Unrestricted funds General fund 160,440 1,008 161,448 Restricted funds Property rental Men's programme High Sheriff Reboot Programme coordinator fund 9,750 3,186 128 1,955 7,157 (1,800) (850) (128) (1,955) (7,157) 7,950 2,336 22,176 {11,890) 10,286 TOTAL FUNDS 182,616 {10,882) 171,734 Page11 continued...
The Blossom Chari cio Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued Comparative net movement in funds. included in the above are as follows= Incoming Resources reSoUrS expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 162,030 {161,022) 1,008 Restricted funds Propety rental Men's programme High Sheriff Reboot Programme coordinator fund (1,800) (850) (128) (1,955) (7,157) {1,800) {850) {128} (1,955) {7,157) {11,890) {11,890) TOTAL FUNDS 162,030 (172.912) {10,882) Propety Rental fund This fund was established by a donation to cover future property rental costs of the charity. Mens Programme This fund was established by a donation, and is designed to support men to help them live their best lives. High Sheriff fund This fund was established by a donation from The High Sherrff to support the work of the High Sheriff and runs for 1 year only from April 2020. Reboot Programme fund This fund was established by a donation from The Ropes Trust and is designed to encourage participants to explore the effect of the pandemic on their individual lives. Programmes Co-ordinator fund This fund was established by a donation for the purpose of covering part of the costs of the charity's programme co-ordinator. 12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2024. Page 12
The Blossom Chari cio Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 31.12.24 31.12.23 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Donations Gift aid 104,104 7,266 75,432 10,150 111,370 85,582 other trading activities Fundraising events Shop income 58,473 42,899 35,495 32,799 101,372 68,294 Investment income Rents received 9,843 4,083 other income Restricted Income Interest Income Sale of miscellaneous items 350 721 3,000 2,639 3,856 6,495 4,071 Total incoming resources 229,080 162,030 EXPENDITURE Raising donations and legacies Raising funds Cost re donated goods 13,980 227 8,206 74 14,207 8,280 Charitable activities Materials purchased Donations to Individuals Hexagon costs Programme costs Makeover Day Blossom Development Programme5 M.B.T.I Mens Programme costs Confidence Programme costs Supervision Alitus Programme costs Rent of premises Pink Trolley shared costs other Pink Trolley costs Carried forward 10,085 100 1,130 58,609 6,290 10,686 206 2,724 64,967 7,367 14,824 1,116 850 3,501 900 5,190 5,626 985 170 15,200 34,790 2,242 151,103 15,200 30,064 2,629 144,348 This page does not fomi part of the statutory financial statements Page 13
The Blossom Chari cio Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 31.12.24 31.12.23 Charitable activities Brought forward Bad debts 151,103 650 144,348 151,753 144,348 Support costs Management Rates and water Insurance Light and heat Telephone Postage and stationery Advertising Sundries Subscriptions Travel Entertainment Repairs & renewals Cleaning Vehicle exps Depn of fixtures & fittings Depn of motor vehicles Depn of computer equipment Depn of website 1,894 586 4,125 1,587 2,087 430 915 882 3,730 1,431 1,948 350 737 490 195 103 187 1,306 561 2,013 302 689 774 360 1,146 10,790 2,071 151 1,040 27,013 15,880 Finance Bank charges Computer costs 1,192 566 974 293 1,758 1,267 Governance costs Accountancy fees Legal fees Book-keeping software 2,352 1,890 1,098 149 161 2,513 3,137 Total resources expended 197,244 172,912 Net incomel{expenditure) 31,836 {10,8821 This page does not fomi part of the statutory financial statements Page 14