CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Sectlon A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the truste8sldireclorsl memb9rs of Hereford In Bloom On accounts for thè year 8ndèd 31 Dembar 2023 Charlty no.: 1154601 Company no.: Set out on pag68 4t05 lo IrtJL¥le the page numbers ol addilll)Iial SlEél$l I report lo the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 3111212022. Respon81bllltles and ba818 of rep¢xt As the charity's trustees of th8 G)mpany (who are 81so the dlrectors of the company for the purposes of company law), you are r6sponsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with th8 requlrements of the Companies Ad 2006 ("the 2006 Acr). Having sallsfied myseK that the accounts of the Company are not requlred to be audited for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are ellgible for Independent examination, I report In rospect of my 8xamination of your ¢hariVs accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charitles Act 2011 ("the 2011 Acl"). In carying out my examination, I have followed thé Directions given by the Charlty Commlssion (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my 8xamlnation. I confimi that no material rnatters have come to my attention which glves me cause to believe that.. . accounting records were nol kept in accordance with secuon 386 of the Companles Act 2006., or the accounts do nol accord with such ra¢ords,' or . the acc£)unts do not comply with relevant accounting requlrem8nls under section 396 of the Compani8s Act 2006 other than any requirement that the acGounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independant examination-, or .the accounts have not been prepared in accordance wtlh the Charities SORP {FRS102). I have no nCernS and have come across no other matters in connection with the axamination to which allention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understandin9 of the accounts to be reached. ' Please delete tha words in the brackets rfthey do not apply. Signed: 28.02.2025 IER October 2018
Name: Sarah Kaye FCCA CTA Relevant wofessional qualificatlonl8) or body (if any): Association of Chartorad Certifi&J Accountants Address: R J Frands & Co Ltd, Suil8s 1 & 2 Marshall Buslness Centre, Faraday Road, Hereford HR4 9NS Section B Disclosure Only complete ifthe examiner needs to highltght material matters of conc&m {S CC32. Independent examination of charity accounts.. dir8clions and guidance for examiners). Glve hero brlof detsils of any items Ihat the examlnor wlshes to dSscloso. IER October 2018
@)tDL Trustees Report for the year ended 31 December 2023 Oblertives and Attivltles Hereford in Bloom has contlnued to maintain the flower baskets and beds throughout the year. Athlevements and Performance Heart of England in Bloom has awarded Hereford, a Gold Award for 2023. Hereford In Bloom would like to thank all the 8roup5 of volunteers whlch helped the City, to achleve thls coveted award. Heart of En8land Judges We Impressed wilh other charitsble projects we vlslted. Two lfi particular: St Mlchaels Hosplce and St Thomas Cantslupe C of E Academy who obtsined speclal Heart of En8land Indlvldual awards. Posslbty one of our most successful years to date. wlth a dlfficult one to follow. The enthuslasm of the volunteers vtho have weeded. mulched, malntalned and watered flower beds and baskets throu8hout the year In all weathers. New volunteers are alway5 needed but the current trend In the wider community for 8reener spaces has $Ited In a severe shortage. Cooperation with Hereford County and City Counclls also helped to assist Improvin8 the look of our Clty by hedge and 8rass cuttlng. The instsllation of the wooden planters across the Clty Improved the envlronment not only by helplng to reduce carbon monoxide and increase oxygen levels but a150 to provide a greener look. Kevln l(nlpe Chalrnian
HEREFORD IN BLOOM ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2023 INCOME EXPENDITURE Sponsorshlp: Interest Hereford5hire Council: £9,350. £305.54 £65.000.00 £74,655.54 Bulbs, Plants. Accessories: Malntenance: HIB Waterlng: HCC Waterlng: Insuran.. Judging Day Expense5: Accounts: Bank charges: Printing & Slgns: Southbank Road: Blackfrlars Bench: Chrfstmas Dinner £7,683.29 £6,507.13 £15,6tKJ.00 £47,312.00 £90.00 £775.04 £300.00 £79.60 £627.66 £4S8.58 £250.00 £330.00 £80,013.30 Brought forward (Bank Account) 31.12.22: Excess Expendliure Over Income.. Carry Forward IBankAccountl 31.12,23: £42 £5 357.7 HSBC Account 02043009- Charitable Bank account HSBC Account 62257440- Buslness Money Mana8er 16,970.92 20,335.74 37,306.66
HEREFORD IN BLOOM FRIENDS OF BLACKFRIARS ROSE GARDEN ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 20Z3 INCOME EXPENDITURE Donatlons: Sponsorship: Garden Party: £838.CQ £212.(X) £216.05 £1,266.05 Plant5 Soll improver. Signs: Bank charge5.' £198.56 £1.288.53 £30.00 £81.26 £l,S98.35 Brought forward IBank Account) 31.12.22: Excess of Expendlture over Income.. Carry Forward (Bank Account) 31.12.23.' £3 332.30 £2 723.71 HSBC Account 42194481- Charitable Bank account 2,723.71