CHARITY NUMBER". 1156990 COMPANY NUMBER: 08869249 FOREVER STARS LIMrfED REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JANUARY 2024
FOREVER STARS LIMrrED CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JANUARY 2024 Page Company Infomiation Report of the Trustees Report of the Independent Examiner statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements
FOREVER STARS LIMrrED CHARifY INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JANUARY 2024 DIRECTORS: Mr R Daniels Mrs M Daniels TRUSTEES: Mr R Daniels (Chairl Mrs M Daniels Mrs H Oldwll Mrs J Oldwill Mrs C Clarke Mr B Clarke Mr D Bamett Mrs L Barnett COMPANY NUMBER 8869249 CHARITY NUMBER: 11569g) ADDRESS: 4446 Wollaton Road Beeston Nottingham NG9 2NR INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Miss Jodie Whinfrey, FCCA CTA Whinfrey Briggs Limiled Chartered Certffied Accountants Unit 33, Century Business Centre Century Business Parlk Manvers Rotherham S63 5DA Page 1
FOREVER STARS UMITED REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JANUARY 2024 The trustees, two of whom are directors for the purpose of company law, present their report and the unaudited financial statements ofthe charity for the period to 31st January 2024. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Reference and administrative detsils are shown in the schedule of members of the board and professional advisors on page 1 of the financial statements. THE TRUSTEE The trustees who served the charity during the period were as follows.. Mr R Daniels (Chair) Mrs M Daniels Mrs H Oldwill Mrs J Oldwill Mrs C Clarke Mr B Clarke Mr D Barnett Mrs L Barnett STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCEAND MANAGEMENT Forever Stars is a charity constituted by the Memorandum and Articles of Association. The charity's registered number is 1156990 and the company number 08869249. The trustees are appointed in line with the Memorandum and Articles of Association. On appointment all trustees were issued with full detsils and procedures associated with Forever Stars as well as an overview of the charitable purpose of Forever Stars. CHARITABLE OBJECTIVE To promote and protect the health of parents affected by the stillbirth or other perinatal or neonatsl death of their child or children and to relieve suffering and emotional distress amongst such parents in particular, but not exclusively, by (li) providing or assisting in the provision of facilities and services designed to meet their needs at the Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham not otherwse made available by the National Health Service., and (i) supporting nevAy bereaved parents by providing emotional support, practical advice and infomiation. When planning our activities for the year ahead we carefully consider the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE In the trustee's opinion, the charity though unrestricted donations and fundraising events has made significant progress in raising the fvnds to achieve meeting its objectives throughout the period. FINANCIAL REVIEW The charity's main source ofincome is generated through fundraising events held throughout the period. The trustees extend their thanks to all those who have contributed to these fvndraising events and made donations. The charity committed the sum of £85,273 to the development of a baby loss remembrance garden in Nottingham, the 'Serenity Garden, is located in the Highfields Park in Nottingham with the support of the Nottingham Crty Council. The committed funds will also support the charities work with supporting families that use the Serenity Suites at Nottingham Universities Hospital Trust (Queens Medical Centre) and to help raise awareness and support for these baby loss families. Page 2
FOREVER STARS UMITED REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES- Continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JANUARY 2024 PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS The charity will strive to continue to achieve its objectives in the future. raising funds through donations, corporate support and fundraising events to ensure the charity's objectives are met. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Vvhinfrey Briggs Limited, Chartered Certtfied Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers have been appointed as independent examiner for the ensuing year. Signed on behalf of the trustees Richard Dan e15 1 Oct 14, 2024 09..35 GMT+ll Mr R Daniels Chair of Trustees Date.. Oct 14, 2024 Page 3
FOREVER STARS LIMrrED REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JANUARY 2024 I report on the accounts of the charty for Ihe year ended 31st January 2024, which are set out on pages 5 to 8. Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and Examiner The Charitls Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charitys Iruslees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 14412) of the Charities Acl 2011 Ilhe Act} and that an Independent Examination is needed. It is my responsibility lo..
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act., lo follow the procedures laid down in the General Direclions given by the Charty Commissioners under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act, and to slate whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examinetrs Report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charty Commission. An Examination indudes a review of the accounting COrdS kept by the Charity and a comparison of the a¢¢ounls presented with those records. It also Includes consideration of any unusual rtems OT disdoSUTes in the accounts, and seeking explanation from you as Trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequendy no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a Irue and fair view and the report is limited to those matters sel out in the statement below. Independent Examinerfs Statement In connection wth my examination, no matter has come to my attention". lal which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements lo keep accounting rerdS in accordan with sedion 130 Of the 2011 Ad.. and lo prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounts.ng requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met., or Ibl lo which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Jodie Whinlrey Ioct 17, 2024 13..59 GMT+il Miss Jodie Whinfrey, FCCA CTA Whinfrey Briggs Limf(ed Chartered Certified Accountants Unit 33, Century Business Cenlre Century Business Parlk Manvers Rolherham S63 SDA Dale. Oct 17, 2024 Page 4
FOREVER STARS UMITED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JANUARY 2024 Notss Unrestricted Restrictsd 2024 2023 INCOME Donations 92,517 92,517 58,352 92,517 92,517 58,352 EXPENDITURE Direct Charitable Expenditure= Queens Project Commitment Funraising events Advertising 41.596 15,624 5.989 41.596 15,624 5.989 13,331 11,407 4,501 Administration costs Wages & pension costs Insurance Subscription Accountancy Storage/Rent Bank Charges Sundry Office Stationery Repairs Depreciation 15,048 157 1,152 15,048 157 1,152 1.966 6,000 163 191 1.612 515 401 20,602 157 1,282 1,015 5,500 84 6,000 163 191 1,612 515 401 358 ,414 90.414 58,237 NET SURPLUSI(DEFICIT) 2,103 2,103 115 Balance of funds brought forward 2,496 2,496 2,381 Balan carried forward 4,599 4.599 2,496 Page 5
FOREVER STARS UMrrED BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JANUARY 2024 2024 2023 Note Fixed Assets 2,631 896 Current Assets Prepaymenls Other Debtors Bank & Cash 1,584 85,273 1,333 60,557 87,241 62,274 89,872 63,170 Creditor5 85,273 60,674 4.599 2,496 Surplus Funds BIFwd In Year 2,496 2,103 4,599 2,381 115 2,496 For the year ending 31st January 2024 the company was entided to exemp.On trom audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have nol required the company lo obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance wilh section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying wth the requirements of the Act with respect to accounling records and the preparation of accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The financial slatements were approved by the Board on _ behalf by.. Oct 14, 2024 and signed on its Mr R Daniels- Chair of the Trustees Page 6
FOREVER STARS UMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JANUARY 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of accounting The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. They have been prepared in accordan wth Accounting and ReportirrfJ by Charities.. Statem)enl of Recommended Practice applicale to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wrth FRS 102 (Charilies SORP IFRS1021) and the Companies Act 2006. Income All income is treated as unrestricied income, unless the donor has rAaced restrictions on the manner in whid) donation or grant may be spend, in vthith case it is treated as restrided income. Rosourcas •xpgnd8d Expenditure is recongnised on an accxjals basis as a liability is incurred. Tangibla fixèd assats Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in Order to wriie off each asset over its estsmated useful life. F1ant & Machinery - 20% on cost TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixturas and rIngS Totsls COST At 1 st February 2023 Additions Disposals 1,792 2,136 1,792 2,136 At 31st January 2024 3,928 3,928 DEPRECIATION At 1st February 2023 Charge for year Disposal depreciation 896 401 896 401 At 31st January 2024 1,297 1,297 NET BOOK VALUE At 31st January 2024 At 31st January 2023 896 896 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Queens Project Commitment Pension Liability 85,273 60,557 117 85,273 60,674 TRANSACTIONS WITH TRUSTEES During the year no director or Iruslee (l¥ed any MUneration or reimbursmenl of expenses. Page 7
FOREVER STARS UMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONnNUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JANUARY 2024 WAGES AND PENSION COSTS 2024 2D23 Wages Soual Security Pension 14,755 20,002 293 600 15,048 20,602 Average number of employees durirrfJ Ihe year No employees reiVed salaries of over £60,000. RESERVES Unrestricted Restricted Total Balan at 1 Febraury 2023 SurplusllDeficitl for the year 2,496 2,103 2,496 2,103 Balan at 31 January 2024 4.599 4,599 Page 8