CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesldirectorsl members of Hereford In Bloom On accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024 Charity no.: 1154601 Company no.: Set out on pages 4t05 I report to the charty trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 3111212024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (he 2006 Act"). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your chartty's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (Yhe 2011 Act"). In carrying out my examination, I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that" accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006., or the accounts do not accord with such records; or the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 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" or .the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102). I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. . Please delete the words in the brackets rf they do not apply. Signed: Date: 09.12.25 IER October 2018
Name: Sarah Kaye FCCA CTA Relevant professional quallflcatlon{s) or body (if any): Association of Chartered Certrfied Accountants Address: R J Francis & Co Ltd, Suites 1 & 2 Marshall Business Centre, Faraday Road, Hereford HR4 9NS Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any Items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018
efoFd Trustees Report for the year ended 31 December 2024 Objectives and Activities Hereford in Bloom has continued to maintain the flower baskets and beds throughout the year. Achlevements and Performance Heart of England in Bloom has awarded Hereford, a Gold Award for 202314. Hereford in Bloom would like to thank all the groups of volunteers which helped the City. to achieve this coveted award. Heart of England judges were impressed with other charitable projects we visited. Two in particular: St Michae15 Hospice and St Thomas Cantilupe C of E Academy who obtained special Heart of England individual awards. Possibly one of our most successful years to date, with a difficult one to follow. The enthusiasm of the volunteers who have weeded, mulched, maintained and watered flower beds and baskets throughout the year in all weathers. New volunteers are always needed but the current trend in the wider community for greener spaces has resulted in a severe shortage. Cooperation with Hereford County and City Councils also helped to assist improving the look of our City by hedge and gras5 Cutling. The installation of the wooden planters acr055 the City improved the environment not only by helping to reduce carbon monoxide and increase oxygen levels but also to provide a greener look. Kevin Knipe Chairman
HEREFORD IN BLOOM ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024 INCOME EXPENDITURE Sponsorship Interest Herefordshire Councll Hereford City Council 9,820.00 527.28 55,000.00 26,750.00 Bulbs, Plants, Accessories Maintenance HIB Watering HCC Watering Insurance Postage & Stationery Competitlon Entry Fees Ba nl< Charges Pa rkSng Flnes Webslte Printing & Signs Volunteers Breakfast Volunteers Christmas Meal 7,575.91 2,327.48 15,150.00 48,776.00 ioo.oo 169.56 602.20 86.48 70.00 1,200.00 I,lJ.2.27 108.25 427.20 92,097.28 77,705.35 Brought forward {Bank Account) 31.12.23 Excess Expendlture Over Income 37,306.66 14,391.93 Carry Forward (Bank Account) 31.12.24 51,698.59 HSBC Account 02043009- Charltable Bank account HSBC Account 62257440- Business Money Manager 20,835.57 30,863,02 51,698.59
HEREFORD IN BLOOM FRIENDS OF BLACKFRIARS ROSE GARDEN ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024 INCOME EXPENDITURE Donations Sponsorship Garden Party Legacy 36.00 734.30 349,00 500.00 Plants Garden Party Ban1< Charges 272.00 45.00 72.14 1,619,30 389.14 Brought forward {Bank Account) 31.12.23 Excess of Expenditure over Income 2,723.71 1,230.16 Carry Forward (Bank Account) 31.12.24 3,953.87 HSBC Account 42194481- Charitable Bank account 3,953.87
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLANO AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Reportto the trusteesldirectorsl members of Hereford In Bloom On accounts for the year ended 31 Dember 2023 Charlty no.: 1154601 Company no.: Set out on pages 4t05 (remofflber lo IrrJ Ihe page numbers ol akn4diliniial sheéts) I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 3111212022. ResponsibilieS and basis of report As the charivs trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of Ihe company for the purposes of company law), you are r8sponsibl8 for the preparation of Ihe accounts in accordance with thè requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ("the 2006 Acr). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and ar8 eligible for independent examination, l pOrt in respect of my examination of your harivs accounts as carried out und8r section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (°the 2011 Act"). In carying out my examination, I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b} of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement I have cornpleted my examination. l Gonfimi that no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that: . accounting records were not kept in accordance wilh seGtion 386 of the Companies Act 2006; or . the accounts do nol accord with such records; or the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is nol a matter considered as part of an ind8pendent examination; or .the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with Ihe Charities SORP (FRS102). I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets rf they do not apply. Signed: Date: 28.02.2025 IER October 2018
Name: Sarah Kaye FCCA CTA Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Association of Chartered Certified Accountsnts Address: R J Francis & Co Ltd. Suites 1 & 2 Marshall Business Centre, Faraday Road, Hereford HR4 gNS Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examin8r needs to highlight material matters of conc@m {see CC32, Independent exarnination of tharily accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018
il,IlllUIl.II1l-' effordtr n]rnB Trustees Report for the year ended 31 December 2023 Objectives and Activltles Hereford in Bloom has continued to maintain the flOWr baskets and beds throughout the year. Achlevements and Performance Heart of England in Bloom has awarded Hereford, a Gold Award for 2023. Hereford In Bloom would like to thank all the groups of volunteers which helped the City, to achieve this coveted award. Heart of England judges were impressed with other charitable projects we visited. Two In particular: St Michaels Hospice and St Thomas Cantilupe C of E Academy who obtained special Heart of England individual awards. Possibly one of our most successful years to date, with a difficult one to follow. The enthusiasm of the volunteers who have weeded, mulched, maintained and watered flower bed5 and baskets throughout the year in all weathers. New volunteers are always needed but the current trend in the wider community for greener spaces has resulted in a severe shortage. Cooperation with Hereford County and City Councils also helped to assist improving the look of our Clty by hedge and grass cutting. The installation of the wooden planters across the City ImprDved the environment not only by helping to reduce carbon monoxide and Increase oxygen levels but also to provide a greener look. Kevin l(nipe Chalrman
HEREFORD IN BLOOM ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2023 INCOME EXPENDITURE Sponsorship: Interest Herefordshlre Council: £9,350.tK) £305.54 £65.000.00 £74.655.54 Bulbs, Plants, Accessories.. Maintenance: HIB Watering: HCC Watering: Insurance: Judging Day Expenses: Accounts: Bank charges: Printing & Signs: Southbank Road: Blackfriars Bench: Christmas Dinner £7,683.29 £6,507.13 £15,600.00 £47,312.00 £90.00 £775.04 £300.00 £79.60 £627.66 £458.58 £250.00 £330.00 £80,013.30 Brought forward (Bank Account) 31.12.22: Excess Expenditure Over Income: Carry Forward {BankAccount) 31.12.23: £42 664.42 £5 357.76 £37 306.66 HSBC Account 02043009- Charitable Bank account HSBC Account 62257440- Business Money Manager 16,970.92 20,335.74 37,306.66
HEREFORD IN BLOOM FRIENDS OF BLACKFRIARS ROSE GARDEN ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2023 INCOME EXPENDITURE Donations: Sponsorship: Garden Party: £838.(K) £212.IK) £216.05 £1,266.05 Plants Soil improver. Signs: Bank charges: £198.56 £1,288.53 £30.00 £81.26 £1,598.35 Brought forward {Bank Account) 31.12.22: Excess of Expenditure over Income: Carry Forward (Bank Account) 31.12.23: £3 056.01 £332.30 £2 723.71 HSBC Account 42194481- Charitable Bank account 2,723.71
Herefo1 in Bloom 2024 Trustres report. H¢r¢ford in Bloom has continued to maintain the flower b&sL"ets and beds throughout the year. Heart of England in Bl(K)m has awardcd Hcrefrf a Gold Award for 20234 I lercford in Blcx)m would likc to thank all the groups of volunteers which helF¢d thc City. to achieve this cov¢tcd aivard. I leart of England judges werc imprcsscd with other charitablL' pr()jLLls we visitLd. Twci in particular: St Michacls Ilospice and si Thomas Cantilupc C of E Academy who obtained ycial I Icart ofEngland individual av•ard Po&%ibly one of our most successful years to da*. A dilTiculi one to follow. Th¢ ¢nthusiasm of the volunt¢¢rs who have wecdcd. mulched maintained and watcrcd flowcr Ixknds dnd b&skets throughout thL YLW in all wcathcT5. Ne. voluntccrs are always nceded but the current tr¢nd n thc widcr communit!. for greener spaces has TUl1¢d in a 5cvcrc shortage. CcK)rKration with Hereford Couniy and City Councils also hel1 to assisi improving ihe l(x>k% of our C'ity by hulgc and gras%- cutting. The installation of thc wooden planters across the Citv impn>N'Ld the envimnmcnt not only by helping io rcduLe cartK)n monoxide and increas¢ ox)'gen IcvLls bul also to provide a grccncr l(x)L Kcvin Knipc Chdimian