THE BOYS’ BRIGADE[[TH]] NORTHAMPTON COMPANY REGISTERED AS A CHARITY NUMBER 1159499 REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
11[[TH]] NORTHAMPTON COMPANY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] AUGUST 2025
THE BOYS’ BRIGADE – 11[TH] NORTHAMPTON COMPANY
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| CONTENTS | PAGE NUMBER |
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| Legal and Administrative Information | 1 |
| Report of the Trustees | 2 |
| Report of the Independent Examiner | 3 |
| Receipts and Payments Account | 4 |
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 5 |
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THE BOYS’ BRIGADE – 11[TH] NORTHAMPTON COMPANY
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
The following served as Trustees during the year:
Alan Adams Ashley Elliott Laura Elliott Sandra Firminger Alan Fox Joe Harrison (Chair) Iain Liddon Terry Martin Shaun Morris (Hon. Treasurer)
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
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THE BOYS’ BRIGADE – 11[TH] NORTHAMPTON COMPANY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST ] AUUGUST 2025
The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025
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 £11,151 (2024: £101) 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.
Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Joe Harrison Chair
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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 2025 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:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act.
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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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:
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1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act.
have not been met; or
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S J Wetherall FCA FCCA Chartered Accountant
19 June 2026
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THE BOYS’ BRIGADE – 11[TH] NORTHAMPTON COMPANY
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
2025 2024
RECEIPTS £ £
Subscriptions, donations, fund raising and appeals 47,541 37,812
Investment Income – bank interest received 274 215
Total receipts 47,815 38,027
PAYMENTS
Expenditure on activities, donations, and administrative expenses 36,664 37.926
Total payments 36.664 37,926
NET RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR 11,151 101
Cash funds at 31 August 2024 18,798 18,697
CASH FUNDS AT 31 AUGUST 2025 29,949 18,798
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THE BOYS’ BRIGADE – 11[TH] NORTHAMPTON COMPANY
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 31 AUGUST 2025
| MONETARY ASSETS Barclays Bank PLC Cash in Hand OTHER ASSETS Total Other Assets LIABILITIES Total Liabilities Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by |
2025 £ 29,527 422 29,949 735 7,701 |
2024 £ 18,698 100 18,798 708 0 |
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Shaun Morris Hon Treasurer
Date: 1 September 2025