REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 07883243 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1156504 SERVE rtofth¢TNs iA)uise Newman & Co Ltd 2 Bath Mews Bath Parade Cheltenham Glouccstershire GL53 7HL
rve On Limited Contents of the Financial Statemen 24 Report of the Trustees Report of the Chairperson Independent Examinerfs Report Statement of Financial Activities 5 to 6 Balance Sheet 7 to 8 Notu to the Financial Statements 9 to 14 Detsiled Ststsment of Financial Activities 15 to 16
Serve Limited ort of h Trustees Ended 31 March 2 The trustees who are also directors ofthe charity forthe puryKJses of the Companies Act 2(. present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The tnteeS have adopted the provisions of A¢wunting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Pradice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with ihe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and iiepublic of Ireland (FRS 102) {¢ffe¢tiv¢ J January 2019). STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Goyernlng document The charily is controlled by its governing documenL a deed of trusL and CA)nstituS a limid company, limited by guarantee, L8 defined by the Companies Act 2006. REFERENCE AND ADMINIST]L4TIVE DETAIiS Registered Company number 07883243 (England and Wal&q) R¢gLqter¢d Charlty numbtr 1156504 Registered offlce Unit 9 Chilmark Busine&8 Centre Chilmark Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 5DU Trustees Simon Edwards (Chair) Farooq Muzammel Abbas Dhanani Company Secretary Independent Exgmlntr Louise Newman & Co Ltd 2 Both Mews Bath Parade Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7HL Approved by order of the ix)ard of trus*e5 on ................................ signed on its beha]f by: stee Page I
Serve On Limit ort of the Cha rson h Y Endej 31 March 2 24 SERVE ON: Annual Report 2023124 Overvlew 2023-2024 has been a year of remarkable growth and achievement forthe SERVE ON team. The membership has expanded Sl8nificantly, welcoming new individuals to all areas of the organizatlon. Notably. there has been a surge of interest from those seeklng to support non-operational roles. demonstratin8 the growing recognition of our work and the diverse ways to contrlbute. He•dquarters At the charivs Chilmark HQ our estate has undergone contlnuous improvements, thanks to the tireless efft)rts of our dedicated teams and stsff, who have been instrumental in enhancing our facilities and creating a more welcomin8 envlronment. Security measures have been strengthened to ensure the safety and protertlon of our site and its occupants. The successful negotlatlon of a lease extension provldes us with a Secu future, despite some uncertalnty surroundln8 potentlal development plans In the area. Desplte stordge constraints, wee taken proactlve steps to address the issue. By addln8 containers and creatln8 addltlonal space. we've expanded our storage capaclty and Improved our overall efflclency. The completion of the dlnlng hall. a powered, waterproof buildin8 that accommodate up to 50 people.ls a 518nfflcant mllestone that wlll enhance our capabilities and provlde a valuable resource for trainlng and events. Operatlons The charity contlnues Its regular monthly and bi-monthly tralnln8 sessions. underplnned by clear operatlng pollcles and procedures. Our dedlcated team has been Instrumentsl In supportin8ouroperatlons. Their Invaluable contrfbutlons In areas such as1085, fleet management, HQ admlnlstratlon. and IT work have been essentlal to our success. Addltlonally, thelr efforts to transltlon us to new and Improved platforms for plannin8 and recordln8 trainln8 and operatlons have slgnlflcantly enhanced our efflclency and capabllttles. A new cohort of tralnees have Suc$SfUllY completed thelr tralnlng for the Internatlonal Response Team and are now qualified to react to any natlonal or 8lobal dlsaster. Fundlng The relatlonshlp wlth DARKSWAN has been cruclal In 8eneratln8 fundln8 forthe charlty. Thelr Flre and Feast events have contlnued to attratt exceptlonal Indlvlduals to our HQ. These events have not only bullt valuable latIonShIpS but have also contributed to the development of our Rescue Raclng Inltlatlve, whlch offers a promlslng avenue for Income 8eneratlon In thefuture. We're particularly proud to have wekomed five new rrUitSfrorn thls communty, who wlll be commenclng tralnln8 for our International Response Team. Events Throughout the year, we've hosted a varlety of tralnln8 sesslons and events. welcomlng groups from dlverse or8anlzatlons, Includin8: Red Cross REAcr Rescue Trdlnin8 Intematlonal Portsmouth Unlverslty Olympic Sports UK Sport Special Innovation Team Savills NHS Climb and SEL SAFE CITIZEN5 Antarctic Fire Angels Websfte The charws onllne presence ha5 contlnued to 8row. The launch of our new webslte has attracted a sl8nlflcant number of applicants. and our soclal medla reach ha5 tripled. demonstrating our increasing vlslblllty and engagement wlth the community.
Concluslon Overall, 2023-2024 has been a year of significant pro8ress for SERVE ON. Our membership has expanded, ourfacilitles have Improved, we have 5tren8thened our partnerships, and enhanced our operational capabilttles. As we look ahead to the future. we are confident in our ability to continue Man8 a positlve impart and achievin8 our 8oals.
ndent Examinerfs e On Limited rt to the Trust Independent examlntr's report to the trustee5 of S¢rv¢ On Limit¢d ('th¢ Company.) I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the aw)unts of the Company for the year end 31 March 2024. R¢$pon$ibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees of the Company {and also its director5 for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the ac¢ounts in acL¥)rdance with the rcquirements of the Companies Ad 2006 (Ihe 2006 Act). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company arc nol required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination. I retK)rt in re5peci of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Ad 2011 (Ihe 2011 Act,). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity commi10n under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 ACL Indtpendent exYdTnlner'$ Statement I have completed my examination. I wnfinn that no matters have comc to my attention in connection with the exomination giving me cause to believe: accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or the accounts do not accord with those records: or the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 21x16 Act other than any requirement that the accounts givc a tru¢ and fair view whi¢h is noi a matter consider¢d as part of an independent examination. or the accounis have not been prepaTrd in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charitie5 (applicable to charities pparIng their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)). I have no concerns and have com¢ across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should bc drawn in this report in order w enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to b¢ reached. Louise Newman & Co Ltd A.C.C.A Louise Newman & Co Ltd 2 Bath Mews Bath Parade Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7HL
Serve On Limited t of Finan¢ial Activities f rtheye l March 2 31.3.24 Total funds 31.3.23 Total funds Unrestricted fund Restricted fund Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 47,866 47,866 91,184 Charitsble aetlvides Training Evolsar SEPD Resiliaent Communities Fund Grant Income Golden Awards RFL 35,038 35,038 69,007 41 5,170 8.184 8,184 20,1)IXI Other trading 8¢tivities Investment income 5.100 5,100 512 Totsl 97.676 97.676 185,914 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 178 178 205 Charltable aetlvltles Training Project Delivery Services Equipmenl Marketing & Publicity Volunteer Training DePreci10n Premises Evolsar SEPD Resiliaent Communities Fund DCMS RFL 38.834 32,541 36.390 263 38.834 32,541 36,3 203 1,090 8,184 49.852 11,641 2,690 36,667 93 12.349 54,680 728 8,184 49.852 1,543 2,690 Rookies Programme Golden Awards RFL TUeY earthquake 13,875 13,875 30,806 20,355 14,172 2,984 2,984 853 853 813 Total 168,185 31,1gX) 199.375 177,411 NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE) {70,509) (31,190) {101,699) 8,503 Transfers between fundg li Net movement In funds {41,997) (59,702) (101,699) 8,503 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 78.502 83.554 162.056 133.553 The notes foM part of these financial ststements Page 5
Serve On Statement of Financial A1VItieS for th Y ar Ended 31 March 2 31.3.24 Total fijnds 31.3.23 Total funds Restrid¢d fund fimd Not¢s TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 162056 The notes forni part of these financial sfatements Page 6
Serve n Limited Bal Sheet l March 2024 31.3.24 Total funds 31.3.23 Totsi funds Unre5trithd fund Restricted fund Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 2.127 5,083 7,210 16,093 CURRENT ASSETS Stocks Debtors Prepayments and accrued income Cash at bank and in hand ,740 28.522 6,120 1,740 28.522 6,120 1,808 23.444 5,314 174391 76,7( 18,770 95.474 204,957 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 10 (42,326) (i) (42,327) (58,994) NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 36,505 23.852 60.357 162.056 NET ASSETS 162 056 FUNDS UnrestriGt¢d funds Restrithed funds 36,505 78,502 TOTAL FUNDS 162056 The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2024. The members have not required the company to obtein an audit of its financial slalements for the year ended 31 Mawh 2024 in acrord8nce with Section 476 of the Companies Act 26. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for (a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps aLKounting records that Comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and preparing financial $18tements which give a true and fair view of the 51ate of affairs of the charitable company at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for ea¢h financial year in accordance with the requirements of SeGtions 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2(M)6 relating to financial statements, so far as applithl¢ to thc charitable company. (b) The notes form part of these financial statements Page 7 continued...
Serve On Li Balance heet- continu These financial statements have been prepared in acLX)rdance with the provisions appliceble to charitable Companies subject to the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved by the Board of TnCeS and authorised for issue on .. signed on it5 behalf by: were -Trustee The notes forni part of these financial statements Page 8
erle On mited Not for Financi Ye8r Ended 31 Mar ment h 2024 ACCOUIYTING POLICIES Basls of preparlng the Ilnanelal statements The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Arwunting and Reporting by Charities: S(atement of Re¢omm¢nded Practice applicable to charilies preFwing their accounts in accordance with the Fin8n¢ial Reporting StsndaTd applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (etTective l January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Stsndard appIlble in the UK and Republic of Ir¢land' and the Companies Act 2006. The fJn8nGial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Income All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activittes once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured lIablY. Expenditure Liabilitie5 are recognised &8 expenditure &8 Soon &s there is a legal or Constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure. it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be requircd in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be me&sured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been ¢lassified under headings that aggregaie all cost related to the ¢gOry. Where Costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to aclivitics on a basis consistenl with the use of resour¢¢s. Tanglble flxed assets Depreciation is provided at the followtng annual rates in ordcr to write off each asset over its estima*d useful life. Stoeks stks are v81ued 8t the lower of cost and net realisable value, after mokin8 due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items. Tlxatlon The Charity is exempt from corporation t&x on its charitsble &thivities. Fund Aeeountlng Unrestricted funds can be used in ac¢ordan¢e with thc charitable objectives at the discretion of the trusl¢es. Restricted funds only be used for particular restricted pUrySeS within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when fimds arc raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and putP08e ofeach fund is included in thc not the financial statements. Page 9 continueiL..
Serve n Limited Notes to the Financial ements- for th Y Ended 31 March 2024 OTHER TRADING A1VITIEs 31.3.24 31.3.23 Fundraislng events INVESTMENT INCOME 31.3.24 31.3.23 Interest receivable - trading 512 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging1(editIrt8). 31.3.24 31.3.23 Auditors, remunerRtion Depreciation - owned &8sets 853 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees. remuncrntion or oth¢r benefits for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023. Trn$te¢$' expenses There were no trUe¢S expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023. COMPAIi4TIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES Unrestrithed fund Restricted fund Totsl funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 49,673 41,511 91,184 Charitsble aetfvltlej Training Evolsar SEPD Resiltent Communities Fund Golden Awards RFL 69,(K17 69,007 41 5.170 20,000 41 5,170 20,0(K) Investment income 512 512 Total 119,192 66,722 185,914 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funits 205 205 Cbarftablt 8tthfiti¢s Training 36,667 36,667 Page 10 continued...
Serv On Limited Notes to th Financial Statements- contin eye Ended h 2024 COMPARA TIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL A1VITIEs - ¢ontinu¢d Unrestrithed Restricted fund fund Total nds Proje¢t Delivery Services Equipment Volunleer Trdining Depreciation Evolsar DCMS RFL Rookies Programme Golden Awards RFL Turkey earthquake 93 12.349 54.680 728 93 12,349 54.680 728 ,543 5,000 30.806 20.355 14,172 1,543 11.918 18.888 20,355 14.172 Other 813 813 Totsl 117.453 59.958 177.411 NET INCOME 1.739 6,764 8.503 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Tot41 funds brought forward 76,763 76,79) 153.553 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 162056 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Moior vehicles Compuler uipment Tolals COST At l April 2023 Disposals 50,157 47.499 97,656 Ai 31 March 2024 DEPRECIATION Ai l April 2023 Charge for year 42,095 39.468 81.563 At 31 March 2024 NET BOOK VALUE Ai 31 March 2024 At 31 March 2023 Pagell continued...
e On Limit Notes to e Financial Statements- CODtinued Year E 24 STOCKS 31.3.24 31.3.23 Stocks DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLINC DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.3.24 31.3.23 Trade debtors Undeposited Funds Payables VAT 14,034 2,000 10,959 7,538 17 10.959 io. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.3.24 31.3.23 Trade Creditors IRT Deployment fund Social security and other t&xes Customer tkposits Deferred inrome Accrued expenses 17,880 1 S.0(K) {2,102) 2J 10,004 28,820 15,000 25 15,149 ii. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds Transfers between funds At 31.3.24 At 1.4.23 Unrestrlcted funds General fund 78,502 (70,509) 28,312 36,505 Restrlctsd fvndj Restricted 83.554 {31.190) (28.512) 23,852 TOTAL FUIYDS 162 056 101699) Page 12 ¢ontinued...
Serve O Limited Notes to e Financial Statements- conlinu Year Ended 31 Marc ii. MOVEMEiwf IN FUNDS- eonthiutd Net movement in fund& included in the above are as follows: Incoming Resou¢$ expended Movement in funds Unrestrieted funds General fund 97.676 (168.185) (70,509) Restricted lld$ Restricted (31,190) (31,190) TOTAL FUNDS 199 375) 101699) Comparatfves for mov¢mtnt ID funds Net movement in funds At 31.3.23 At 1.4.22 Unre8trlcted funds General fund 76,763 1,739 78,502 Restrleted fvDd$ Restricted 76,790 6,764 83,554 TOTAL FUNDS 153 553 162 056 coMpar1ve net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources cxpended Movement in funds UDrvJtrlcted funds General fund 119,192 (117.453) 1.739 Restrlcted tsnds Restri¢ted 66,722 (59.958) 6.764 TOTAL FUNDS 185914 177411) Page 13 continued...
n Limit Notes to the Financial Stateme he Year Ended l March 2024 nti ii. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued A current yeor 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follow5: Net movemenl in funds Tr8nsfers between runds At 31.3.24 At 1.4.22 Unrestrlcted funds General fvnd 76,763 (68,770) 28,512 36,505 ReStr1et funds RestrÉ¢ted 76,79) {24,426} (28.512) 23,852 TOTAL FUNDS 153 553 93 196) A ¢urrent year12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movemenl in fimds, included in the above Are as follows: Incoming R¢sour¢es expended Movement in funds Unrutrlet¢d thnds Genernl fund 216,.868 (285,638) (68.770) Restrleted funds Rcstricted 66,722 (91,148) (24,426) TOTAL FUNDS 376 786) 93 196) 12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES Th¢re were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2024. Page 14
erv n Limited Detaile Statement of Financial Activiti the Year Ended 3 h 2024 31.324 31.3.23 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Dollatlons And leg•¢l Dortations Gift aid 45,207 86.924 4.260 47,866 91,184 Other trAding rdctfvltlej Fundraising events 5,100 Investment ineome Interest receivable- trading 1,488 512 Charltsble aedvldes Grants Training 8,184 25,211 Totsl Ineomlng r¢$our¢es 97,676 185,914 EXPENDITURE Other tradlng aettvldei Fundraising Expenses 178 205 Ch*rltabl¢ aetfvltles Training Project Delivery Equipment Marketing IPublicity Volunteer Training Premises Depreciation of tangible red &wts 38,834 32.541 36.3 263 1,090 81.042 36,667 93 12,349 54,680 71,876 728 198,344 176,393 This page do&s not fi)rn] part of the statutory financial statements Page 15
Limited Detailed Statement of Financial h Year Ended 31 h 2024 viti 31.3.24 31.3.23 Governanee eosts Accountancy and legal fees 853 813 853 813 Total resources expended 199 375 177411 Net (expendlthrn)Ilntome 101699) This page does not forn] part of the statutory financial statements Page 16