Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/04/24 Period start date
To 31/03/25 Period end date
Charity name: RED CYPHER Charity registration number: 1161345
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | (1) To promote the efficiency of 3 RHA amongst other things, by: (a) Fostering Esprit de Corps, Comradeship, Morale and the Welfare of the Regiment and Preserving its Traditions. (b) Maintaining Comradeship and contact between past and present members of the Regiment, fostering mutual friendship between them and providing social gatherings for them. (2) To relieve either generally or individually, past and present members of the Regiment and their dependents, who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Red Cypher promotes the Efficiency of 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery (3 RHA) and prompt active support for serving members and veterans. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All Trustees on appointment are made aware of the guidance issued by CC on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Covered in existing SOPs and in Grants Policy. All Grants are made following examination of a full application. Most are also scored using a standardised scoring template. |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Red Cypher has supported the soldiers and veterans throughout the year, through the granting of funds for welfare and for the maintenance of morale and wellbeing of members both past and present. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
|---|---|---|
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The Charity has met its objectives, despite the current financial pressures |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The Charity has continued to attract donations and has launched a number of initiatives to raise funds including £3 for 3rd and a 100 Club (Small Society Lottery) scheme. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Investment performance has largely been in line with expectations with moderate returns, along with being a reflection of the current financial turbulence. |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Charity remains in a good financial state |
|---|---|---|
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Charity maintains a reserve to assist with crises that from time-to time may affect the potential beneficiaries. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £10K |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | n/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Currently considered by Trustees to be a going concern. |
Additional information (optional)
| Additional information (optional) | Additional information (optional) | |
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| You may choose to include further statements | where relevant about: | |
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The charity raises money through Give as You Earn Scheme and Regular Monthly donations and one of donations from both veteran and serving community Regular soldier and officer donations. Veteran donations. 100 Club. £3 for 3rdScheme. Bequests. Collections at events. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy |
Para 1.46 | The Charity has a formal Investment Policy. |
| adopted | ||
|---|---|---|
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | An up to date Risk Register is maintained. Changes in the manning of the Regiment have caused some challenges, but these have been well managed by the Unit and the Trustees. |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
n/a | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document | Para 1.25 | Constitution Document / Trust Deed |
| How is the charity constituted? |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees are drawn from the Serving Regiment (3 ex-officio appointments) and from the Veteran Community. All Trustees are given a welcome pack and are required to study the Charity Commission’s “The Essential Trustee” and “Questions Trustees Should Ask”. All Trustees are required to complete a “Fit and Proper Persons Form prior to appointment. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | See above |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The Charity works closely when appropriate with SSAFA, the Royal Artillery Charitable Fund and the Royal British Legion. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | The Charity works closely with the Serving Regiment, but has a independent governance structure. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | RED CYPHER |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | n/a |
| Registered charity number | 1161345 |
| Charity’s principal address | RHQ, 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery Albemarle Barracks Ouston NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE NE15 0RF |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Budd | Chairman | |||
| Angela Fewster | Vice Chairman | Until 18/3/25 | ||
| David Howells | Vice Chairman | |||
| Mike Webb | Hon. Treasurer | |||
| Andrew Thorpe | Trustee | |||
| Will Grace | Trustee | |||
| Andrew Shedden | Trustee | |||
| Patrick Armstrong | Trustee | |||
| Steve Sinclair | Trustee | |||
| Simon Howe | Trustee | |||
| Jamie Forbes | Trustee | Until 16/3/25 | ||
| Fran Sykes | Trustee | From 31/3/25 |
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name NIL n/a
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year NIL n/a
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets n/a held in this capacity Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for n/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
n/a
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
n/a
Other optional information
n/a ~~Oo~~ Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) David Howells Position (eg Secretary, Vice Chairman Chair, etc) ~~eea~~ Date 20/11/2025 ~~|~~
CHARITY COMMISSION I FOR ENGIAND AND WALE5 RED CYPHER 1161345 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For tho pgri4xI 0110412024 3110312025 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrlcted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last yoar to th• n••rn¥t£ A1 Rèceipts na ions." ay grving un 45.232 1.693 9,822 9,315 45.232 1.693 45.602 7.712 9.560 12467 531 56 un un raising oven 9.315 me gran an Sub total (Gross income forAR) s• an Inves (see table). 66.112 75.928 66,112 66.11 75.928 A3 Payments 3rd Royal Horso Artillery 9rants Other grants Cost of fund r8i8ing events SSL Club prizg payment Bank fee8 and charges Websité 8rKI cornputer Statlgnery and other exp8rw8 AccourTrtancy Data proleclion fee Insuranc8 Travel Trustees Travel Standard Bexror 36.176 9.207 6,830 369 528 108 600 47 Sub total A4 Assot and Investmont Sub total 55A1 55,413 67,363 Net of r•celpts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds thls year end 10.699 10,099 8,565 30390 40,989 21,n5 30,290 Section B Statement of assets and li
Categorles Endowm•nt funds to noare•t £ Details fund$ funds 81 Cash funds 30,989 10,01)0 Unll•(l Tnmt Bank Total cash funds ud(sll Endowmont funds to n•ar•st£ fvnds fund• to vwr••t£ Detsils Detalls Fund to Twhlch Curr•nt valu• 11on•l 83 Inv•stm•nt a•••ts Bv•vln DolpNn 40.000 42,341 Fund lo whlch Detalls Co•t Curr•ntv•lu• B4 Assets retsln•d for th• eharlty8 own us• D•lails Fund t• T•hl¢h Wh•n du• on•1 B5 Llabllltl•s Sned by onfr or tsvo tnJste6s b8half of all tho tru8te8s Slgnalure Prlnt Name Date of approval 25.11.2025 Davld Howolls Mlk• Webb
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 Charity Name RED CYPHER On accounts for the year ended 31 MARCH 2025 Charity no (if any) 1161345 Set out on pages RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT PAGES 1 AND 2 heel I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust. you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe ACY.). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying 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 confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ") in connection with the examination which gives me Cau to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examinerfs statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Julian Wyncoll Date: 2010912025 Name: Julian Wyncoll Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): ICAEW Address: Scrutton Bland. 820 The Cresent, Colchester Business Park, Colchester, Essex, C04 9YQ IER October 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concem (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for exam iners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018