## **RAMSBURY COMMUNITY TRANSPORT C.I.O.** ## **’ - Trustee s Annual Report 2024 2025** ## **Objectives** The object of the CIO is to provide a community transport service for the inhabitants of Ramsbury and its neighbourhood who are in need of such services because of age, sickness, disability (mental or physical), poverty or because of a lack of availability of adequate and safe public services. ## **Activities** We provide bus services for people living in our village and the surrounding area that are designed to provide the maximum benefit to those in need of them. The main beneficiaries are people who would otherwise not be able to access shops, the Doctor’s surgery etc. Consequently, these individuals’ quality of life is enhanced by the reduction in isolation, the ability to access shops and services, and improved health monitoring, which provides, potentially, longer life expectancy. Many of our clients benefit by the alleviation of isolation together with better access to facilities. We do not anticipate that any harm will result to beneficiaries from the provision of our services. All of our drivers are qualified and receive appropriate training. Our bus services are available to all residents in the area of benefit but they are also aimed at those who have a special need for such services. No trustee or any organisation connected with any trustee will receive any benefit from our services otherwise than by virtue of living in the area of benefit and having need for public transport facilities. ## **Public Benefit** Ramsbury Community Transport provides the following local bus services:- - Twice weekly shopping trips to Hungerford from the surrounding areas. - Monthly shopping trips to Newbury - Weekly Shopping Trips to Marlborough - Twice weekly services to the Ramsbury Medical Surgery to and from Ramsbury and surrounding villages. - Transport facility for local clubs and organisations.eg Scouts etc. - Day Excursions The CIO will conduct regular health and safety risk assessments in relation to volunteers, the buses, the service routes, and the service users, some who may have impaired mobility, and plan accordingly. The CIO will use its best endeavours not to turn away anyone who needs our services. The only reason why we may have to turn anyone away is where our risk assessments indicate that our bus is unsuitable or that the risk of harm to the user or our volunteers is too high. Most services are provided free of charge, since at least ninety percent of our passengers have bus passes, as a result of age or infirmity. In these cases, we recover a proportion of the cost of the “commercial fare” from the Wiltshire or Berkshire County Councils. Those passengers who do not have bus passes pay a cash fare which is lower than that charged by the local commercial bus operator. 1 ## **Structure, governance and Management** The governing document for Ramsbury Community Transport C.I.O. is our constitution dated 26[th] February, 2014, which, is based on the foundation model issued by the Charity Commission. We are constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. The constitution was amended in Jan 2023 to allow trustees to serve more than 3 terms. ## **Reference and administrative details** Name: Ramsbury Community Transport C.I.O. Charity Registration Number: 1156281 Registered Address: 8 Ashley Piece, Ramsbury, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 2QE Charity Trustees on 31/03/2024: Christopher Morgan, Ronald Young, Graham Cherrington, Carena Dennis, Kingsley Setter, Isla Bissbolissian Committee Members **:** , Janet Hunter, Vanessa Cherryl (Secretary), Peter Brierley & Ewan Robbie. Kingsley Setter became Chairman during 2024. Graham Cherrington, our previous Treasurer is staying on as a trustee. We would like to thank Chris Morgan and Ron Young for their long service to the CIO which was recognised by Wiltshire Community First. Although they have retired from their formal posts with the organisation both have agreed to stay on as trustees and provide occasional help. Peter Brierley has joined the committee and has taken over the bus maintenance role. ## **Achievements and Performance** Since the last Annual Report in January 2025, the following significant achievements have been realised:- - New routes have been operated to both Marlborough and Hungerford. - Passenger numbers have continued to increase in all areas of our services save for clients going to the GP surgery and community hire. - We have clarified our insurance position for hiring out the bus. - We have increased our revenues from day trips. ## **Financial Review** The accounts have been prepared on an accruals basis. The final accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities Statement of Recommended Practice FRSSE SORP (2015) for small charities. The reserves policy of the charity dictates our aim to maintain reserves for at least 2 years operational cost. We also seek to set aside a certain amount per annum for the replacement of our bus which we endeavour to do on a 5 year cycle. Given recent high inflation and assuming a drop to 5% over the next few years we can expect the cost of our next bus to be in excess of £96k+VAT. We therefore need to accumulate approx. £19k + VAT per annum to allow for the cashflow at the time of purchase. Our current funds are roughly on track for a replacement in 2028. 2 At this date, because of our reserves policy, there are no immediate concerns over the financial viability of the charity. The charity’s 7 year plan includes sums being accrued by the Ramsbury and Axford Parish Council, who have committed to continue this arrangement, which is very much appreciated. Our Wiltshire Council grant however does not reflect inflation and therefore continues to fall in real terms. Other revenues are now rising again and overall income is, for now, stable but with reducing grant income and costs rising, we continue to be vigilant. The trustees remain confident that sufficient funds can be obtained to maintain the operation of our services, and particularly to fund the purchase of our next bus in a few years’ time. The charity has no subsidiary or associated undertakings. ## **Acknowledgements** In conclusion, I would take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to everyone involved in the running of the Ramsbury Community Transport for the contribution they make to the organisation and operation of an important service to our community I would particularly mention the following individuals and organisations: - Volunteer Drivers - Trustees & Committee Members - Staff at the Ramsbury Post Office - Midway Stores - Steve Sherman – External Auditor - Ramsbury and Axford Parish Council - Wiltshire Council - Community First - Scapa Healthcare for providing a parking space - Trevor Hunter This Report was prepared on behalf of the Trustees of Ramsbury Community Transport C.I.O. Kingsley Setter Chairman & Trustee 30[th] December, 2025 3 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner s Report Report to the trusteesl members of Ramsbury Communty Transport CIO On accounts for the year ended 3110312025 Charlty no Ilf any) 1156281 Sot out on pages I report to the twstees on my examinats'on of the accounts of the above charity (Ihe Trust") for the year ended Responslbllltlos and As the charity trustees of the Trust. YCNJ are responsible for the preparation basls of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Acl 2011 (°the Acl.). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b} of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confim that no malerial matters have come to my attentlon (other than that disclosed below ') in connection with the examination which gives me cause to belleve that in, any materfal respecl: accounting rec(￿dS were not kepl in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examlnefs ststement I have no concams and have come across no other matters in connection with the examlnation to which attention should be drawn In order to enable a proper unde tanding of the accounts to be reached. Plea ede the words in the brnckets rf they do not apply. Slgned: Date: 2610512025 Name: Stephen Paul Sheman Relevant professlonal quallflcadon(s) or body (if any): Fellow of the Institute of Accountants in England and Wales Address: 10 Burdett Street. Ramsbury. Wiltshire SN8 2QX IER .Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32. Independent examination of charity accounls: direclions and guidance for examiners). Glve here brief details of any Items that the examiner wishes to disclose. NIA IER Rarnsbury Community Transport CIO - Balance Sheet 311312025 Date Tanglble Flxed Assets Fixed Assets Assets - Cost at 1 st April 2024 Additions Depreciation char 3110312025 3110312024 3110312023 41,515 55,353 66,926 2,265 -13,838 ed in the ear -13,838 -13,838 ar moun Current Assets Sales Invoices Nol Paid Santander Current Account Lloyds Current Account Lloyds Instant Savings Account Lloyds 90 Day Savings Account Santander Savings Account Cash In Hand 800 2,845 10,543 25,028 50,884 1,375 8,106 6,637 1,2$0 17,270 62.137 263 51,524 32 215 urren $$0 Llabllltles Current Liabilities Purchase Invoices Not Paid Accurals VAT VAT on purchases Vat on sales -29 -35 25 20 -64 -875 172 -61 98 urren es ure es Fund and Reserves Unrestricted Designated Funds Unrestricted General Funds 103,671 14,403 103,652 16,442 107,771 18,562 Treasurer Name: Isla Bissbolissian Slgnatura: Date: 36ioSIxs Indepondent Examlner Name: Stephen Sherman Slgnature: Date: Ss Ramsbury Community Trangport CIO - SOFA Sales Cornmunity Hire Surgery Patient Transport Scheduled Services Private Hire Day Trips Wesl Berks Wiltshire Bus Pass 2024-25 438 2190 292 660 1941 2273 3332 2022-24 102 1,292 108 1,860 1,542 1,388 2,959 2022-23 690 1270 104 1514 951 863 1989 ncome Other Income Community Transport Granl Interest Received Donations Grant- Community First Froxfield Service Allowance RCT01 Income from Charitable Activities 2744 1156 688 2,744 613 270 3430 108 159 589 2835 4401 2,106 255 8r ncome Direct Expenses Insurance Bus Fuel Bus Repair 8us Maintenance Driver Training Bus Permits and Certificates Parking -2482 -2221 -1004 -818 -210 -221 -94 -1.950 -2.046 -735 -863 -407 -246 -27 -1,892 -2,599 -3.076 -847 -570 -229 -16 Irgc ense8 8prec on ross ur us Ovorheads Phones Charity Management & Administration Refunds Charitable Activities Other Expendrture -295 -374 -217 -275 -841 -29 -10 -210 -257 -517 -361 ver Treasurer Nam8: Isla Bissbolissian Signature: Date: S61Ds Is- Independent Exami Name: Stephe Sher an Signature: Dats: