THE BOYS’ BRIGADE 11[TH] NORTHAMPTON COMPANY REGISTERED AS A CHARITY NUMBER 1159499
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] AUGUST 2023
THE BOYS’ BRIGADE – 11[TH] NORTHAMPTON COMPANY
| CONTENTS Legal and Administrative Information Report of the Trustees Report of the Independent Examiner Receipts and Payments Account Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
PAGE NUMBER |
|---|---|
| 1 2 3 4 5 |
1
THE BOYS’ BRIGADE – 11[TH] NORTHAMPTON COMPANY
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
The following served as Trustees during the year:
Alan Adams Ashley Elliott Sandra Firminger Alan Fox Joe Harrison (Chair) Alan Kingston (resigned) Terry Martin Shaun Morris (Hon. Treasurer)
The following were appointed as Trustees on 7 February 2024:
Laura Elliott Iain Liddon
Contact
Shaun Morris
Correspondence Address
28 Weggs Farm Road Duston Northampton NN5 6HD
Bankers
Barclays Bank PLC
Independent Examiner
S J Wetherall FCA Chartered Accountant
2
THE BOYS’ BRIGADE – 11[TH] NORTHAMPTON COMPANY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST ] AUUGUST 2023
The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2023
Constitution and Objects
The charity is governed by its constitution adopted on 3 December 2014. The objects are by such means as are charitable, to provide support and development opportunities to young people. Activities are to include marching band, annual camp, football, swimming, Duke of Edinburgh award scheme, and Boys’ Brigade national competitions, and fund raising for a new minibus.
Actions
The charity carried out its activities listed above throughout the year.
Public Benefit
The Trustees take into account the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and believe that the activities of The Boys’ Brigade – 11[th] Northampton Company are in line with that guidance.
Finance
There was a surplus of revenue over expenditure amounting to £2,592 (2022: deficit of £443) resulting in an equivalent increase in bank and cash balances available for future activities.
Organisation
The Trustees who served during the year are as listed on page 1.
Alan Kingston has resigned as a Trustee and on 7 February 2024 Laura Elliott and Iain Liddon were appoined as Trustees.
Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Joe Harrison Chair
3
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
THE BOYS’ BRIGADE – 11[TH] NORTHAMPTON COMPANY
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2023 which are set out on pages 4 to 5.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
-
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
-
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
-
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
-
1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
-
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
-
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
- 2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
S J Wetherall FCA FCCA Chartered Accountant
- 8 May 2024
4
THE BOYS’ BRIGADE – 11[TH] NORTHAMPTON COMPANY
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 2023 RECEIPTS £ Subscriptions, donations, fund raising and appeals 36,542 Investment Income – bank interest received 27 Total receipts 36,569 PAYMENTS Expenditure on activities, donations and administrative expenses 33,977 Total payments 33,977 NET RECEIPTS/(PAYMENTS) FOR THE YEAR 2,592 Cash funds at 31 August 2022 16,105 CASH FUNDS AT 31 AUGUST 2023 18,697 |
2022 £ 30,473 5 30,478 30,921 30,921 (443) 16,548 16,105 |
|---|---|
5
THE BOYS’ BRIGADE – 11[TH] NORTHAMPTON COMPANY
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 31 AUGUST 2023
| MONETARY ASSETS Barclays Bank PLC Nationwide Building Society Cash in Hand OTHER ASSETS Total Other Assets LIABILITIES Total Liabilities Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by |
2023 £ 18,236 - 461 18,697 0 0 |
2022 £ 12,024 3,921 160 16,105 0 0 |
|---|---|---|
Shaun Morris
Hon Treasurer
Date: 1 September 2023