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2023-04-05-accounts

York Rescue Boat Unaudited Accounts

For the Year Ended 5 April 2023 Charity no: 1155849

YORK RESCUE BOAT

I N D E X P A G E
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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION 1
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2 - 3
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT 4
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT 5
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 6
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 7 - 10

YORK RESCUE BOAT

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Charity name: Charity number: 1155849

York Rescue Boat

REGISTERED ADDRESS

York Rescue Boat York ECO Business Centre Amy Johnson Way Clifton Moor York YO30 4AG

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

David Grabowski Joanne Lynch Alistair McCleary Robert Newport (Appointed 02 August 2022) Andrew Hart (Appointed 01 November 2022)

YORK RESCUE BOAT

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

Structure, governance and management

York Rescue Boat is a charitable incorporated organisation registered at the Charity Commission. It is governed by a foundation constitution registered 19 February 2014 amended on 11 July 2017.

Objectives and activities

The aim of the York Rescue Boat (YRB) is to save life. It will achieve this through the following activities:

  1. Provision of land and river-based water safety patrolling within the York area.

  2. Provision of flood rescue in York and as part of the national contingency framework.

  3. Support to North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue.

  4. Education to members of the public to increase awareness of the risks associated with the rivers.

  5. Fundraising and communication to support the activities identified.

As trustees, we are confident that we have complied with the duty under section 17(5) of the Charities Act and the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.

The volunteers undertake on a twice sometimes 3 weekly basis foot patrols along the Rivers Ouse and Foss. These patrols will react to any incident on the river that they observe or are made aware of including people falling into either river, jumping into the rivers, attempting to swim in the rivers, these are particularly prevalent in the summer months especially as the number of tourists increases.

The YRB has also seen an increase in the number of call outs from the Police and Fire and Rescue Service to aid in search and body recovery. The YRB is also part of the national flood rescue effort. YRB also undertakes educational training on water safety in schools and organisations within York and the surrounding area, often in conjunction with the Royal National Lifesaving Society (RLSS).

The charity does not make any grants and has not made no financial investments since its inception.

The charity is entirely staffed by enthusiastic volunteers, who between them act operationally, manage and train themselves, fundraise and complete the myriad of tasks required to maintain the high quality and wellregarded service that they provide to the people of and the visitors to York.

Achievements and performance

The volunteers of York Rescue Boat have faced another busy year, attending a number of call outs as well as incidents on shift. Planning and running fundraising events and education workshops.

In total volunteer hours equated to 9,924.

YORK RESCUE BOAT

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023 (Continued)

Achievements and performance (continued)

Breakdown of incidents and callouts compared to (2021/2022)

The actions of the volunteers of York Rescue Boat led to the saving of 3 lives.

Manning, Training and Recruiting

Manning – currently there are 27 operationally qualified volunteers and 28 volunteers under training or in support roles such as fundraising, HR, or admin support.

Financial review

The charity made a net payment of £35,066 (2022: net receipt of £33,353) thanks to all the donations and fundraising which took place in the year.

The free reserves on 5 April 2023 are £48,552 (2022: £42,928). Any reserves which have been generated in the year are carried forward to the next financial year and are used to provide additional training and equipment and used against operational costs – fuel, maintenance costs etc.

Further financial review details

YRB generates most of its running costs through self-generated fundraising. It applies for both government, business, and individual grants to fund training and major equipment purchases.

All purchase orders over £100 require Trustee approval:

£100 - £499 – 1 Trustee £500 - £999 – 2 Trustees Over £1,000 – all Trustees to approve.

Daily running costs involving sums less than £100 do not require trustee approval but are audited by the bookkeeper and treasurer on a regular basis and must be supported by receipts.

Signed on behalf of the trustees.

D Garbowski

A McCleary

13 February 2024

YORK RESCUE BOAT

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF

YORK RESCUE BOAT

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 5 April 2023 which comprises of the receipts and payments accounts, the assets and liabilities statement and the notes to the accounts.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) 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:

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 to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Frances Howard FCA Fortus North Ltd Chartered Accountants Equinox House Clifton Park Shipton Road York YO30 5PA

13 February 2024

YORK RESCUE BOAT

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

Notes Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
2023 2023 2023 2022
£ £ £ £
Grants 9,000 19,868 28,868 101,567
Donations 10,569 - 10,569 25,027
Fundraising 36,517 - 36,517 -
Charitable activities income 582 - 582 286
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Income 56,668 19,868 76,536 138,885
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Sale of assets 500 2,891 3,391 -
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Total receipts 57,168 22,759 79,927 138,885
_____ _____ _____ _____
Fundraising costs 9,618 - 9,618 2,517
Charitable activities 2 26,244 8,403 34,647 23,299
Assets purchased 3 8 70,720 70,728 79,716
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Total payments 35,870 79,123 114,993 105,532
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Net receipts/(payments) for the year 21,298 (56,364) (35,066) 33,353
Transfers between funds (15,704) 15,704 - -
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Net movement in the year 5,594 (40,660) (35,066) 33,353
Cash at bank at 5 April 2022 42,958 79,444 122,402 89,049
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Cash at bank at 5 April 2023 4 48,552 38,784 87,336 122,402

YORK RESCUE BOAT

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES – 5 APRIL 2023

ASSETS HELD FOR CHARITY’S USE
Vehicles
Equipment
CASH AT BANK
Current account
PayPal account		 2023
£
83,928
11,196
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95,124

86,935
401
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87,336		 2022
£
55,438
12,659
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68,097

121,254
1,148
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122,402

Approved on behalf of the trustees on 13 February 2024

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D Grabowski – Trustee A McCleary - Trustee

YORK RESCUE BOAT

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS – 5 APRIL 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

BASIS OF ACCOUNTING

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, on a receipts and payments basis, in accordance with Section 133 of the Charities Act 2011 and following the guidance for accounting for smaller charities issued by the Charity Commissioners.

2. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds

£
£
Boat cost
2,814 3,755
Equipment
2,768
3,596
Motor cost
5,299
1,052
Insurance
3,949
-
Phone
98
-
IT costs and postage
424
-
Website
245
-
Subscriptions
934
-
Training
-
-
Storage
4,507
-
Independent examination
3,300
-
Sundry
1,906
-
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26,244 8,403

------------------ 2022 ----------
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds

£
£
Boat cost
2,799 1,306
Equipment
1,593
528
Motor cost
2,991
827
Insurance
2,465
-
Phone
89
-
IT costs and postage
1,901
-
Website
158
-
Subscriptions
1,464
-
Training 190
-
Storage 5,137
-
Independent examination
1,740
-
Sundry
111
-
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20,638 2,661


3. ASSETS PURCHASED
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
£
£
Vehicles
-
63,512
Equipment
8
7,208
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8 70,720		 2023
£
6,569
6,364
6,351
3,949
98
424
245
934
-
4,507
3,300
1,906
_
34,647

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2022
£
4,105
2,121
3,818
2,465
89
1,901
158
1,464
190
5,137
1,740
111
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23,299

Total and
Restricted
2023
2022
£ £
63,512
72,589
7,216
7,127

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70,728 79,716

YORK RESCUE BOAT

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS – 5 APRIL 2023

4. FUNDS

4. FUNDS
Transfer
Opening between Closing
balance Income Expenditure funds balance
£ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted 42,958 57,168 35,870 (15,704) 48,552
Restricted
Provisional ground Mark Lodge 278 - - - 278
D A Platt Scrappy Fund 80 - - - 80
Pontoon 6,500 2,051 600 - 7,951
North Yorkshire Police 901 - - (350) 551
Sunshine Campaign 17,598 2,710 20,177 - 131
York Butchers Company Charitable Trust
177		 - 178 1
-
George A Moore Foundation 500 2,891 343 (1,083) 1,965
Ed De Nunzio Charitable Trust 858 - - 2,000 2,858
Charles and Elsie Sykes Trust 3,104 5,000 2,025 - 6,079
BGC Main Grants 1,384 1,287 1,047 350 1,974
Fundraising/Educational Van
 5,468 - 690 - 4,778
Tesco Bags of Help COVID-19
 - 1,000 678 - 322
Communities Fund
Aviva Fund 2,669 3,000 4,384 - 1,285
Operations Van Fund 29,792 - 46,578 16,786 -
Crowdfunder ltd 7,329 - - - 7,329
Donations defibrillator & Kit bag 306 - - - 306
Nestle 500 - 495 - 5
York Children’s Trust 2,000 - - (2,000) -
Clothing - 428 - - 428
Equipment
 - 4,392 1,928 - 2,464
______ ______ ______ ______ ______
79,444 22,759 79,123 15,704 38,784
______ ______ ______ ______ ______
122,402
 79,927
 114,993
 -
 87,336

YORK RESCUE BOAT

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS – 5 APRIL 2023

4. FUNDS (continued)

Provisional ground Mark Lodge fund represents monies towards cardiac AED and training.

D A Platt Scrappy fund represents monies towards kayaks and drysuits.

Pontoon fund represents monies received from Masonic Relief Chest Fund, Minster Lions and Freemasons Charity towards a pontoon.

North Yorkshire Police represents monies towards resuscitation kits.

Sunshine Campaign represents monies towards a new boat & boat trailer.

York Butchers Company Charitable Trust represents monies towards the maintenance of the boat.

The George A Moore Foundation money towards repairs & renewals on equipment.

Ed De Nunzio Charitable Trust monies towards repairs & renewals.

The Charles & Elsie Sykes Trust monies towards boat repairs & new equipment.

Fundraising/Educational Van monies towards a new vehicle.

BGC Main Grants represents monies towards equipment.

Tesco Bags of Help COVID-19 Communities Fund represents monies towards fuel.

Aviva Fund represents monies towards equipment.

Operations Van Fund represents monies towards a new operations van.

Crowdfunder ltd represents monies towards kayaks.

Donations defibrillator & kit bag represents monies towards new equipment.

Nestle represents monies towards reach & search poles.

York Children’s Trust represents monies towards educational equipment.

Clothing represents monies towards clothing and kit.

Equipment represents monies towards equipment.