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2023-07-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report Trustees' Annual Report Trustees' Annual Report Trustees' Annual Report Trustees' Annual Report for theperiod for theperiod for theperiod
From Period start date To Period end date
01st August 2022 31st July 2023

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name

Superyacht Charities

Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1166259

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Charity's principal address

60 Wellands Rd Lyndhurst Hants

Postcode: SO43 7AD

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year
Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Derek Munro Chair Allyear
Ken Hickling Allyear
Glen Taylor Treasurer Allyear
Liam Dobbin Allyear
Ed Taylor Allyear
Vanessa Hodgson Until April 2022
KerryPettitt Until April 2022

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Foundation Model Constitution

Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Charitable Incorporated Organisation How the charity is constituted

Appointed by other Trustees Trustee selection methods

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

Five volunteer Trustees for the past year. No Trustee has ever been paid for their services, as the Charity relies fully on volunteers from the top to the bottom.

Majority vote (3 or more) means approval.

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

There has been no change to the Constitution dated March 2016

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5 events held this year.

Palma Golf October 2022:

Due to the cancellation of our normal supper in April 2021 we decided to throw in an extra event in Palma which we linked to another yacht event. This was a Supper followed by a Brunch the next day. All possible because there was no yacht show for guests to have to dash off to. Funds were raised for 2 local charities. With a grand total of £29,000

Antigua Sundowners Dec 04th 2022: Was a great success and raised £7,240 for two Antiguan charitable causes.

SYC Ball – April 2023

The crowds came back with approximately 500 guests attending this Summary of the main years event and helping us raise funds for two UK based charities plus activities undertaken for the the SYC Cash4Causes fund. public benefit in relation to The evening raised a grand total of £95,436 these objects (include within this section the statutory Seafarers Supper April 2023: declaration that trustees have This event is held in Palma de Mallorca in conjunction with the Palma had regard to the guidance Yacht Show. issued by the Charity Funds were raised for 2 local charities. Commission on public A total of £33,699 benefit)

M3 Car Rally July 2023

The event was cancelled due to weather but thanks to generous supporters, the sum of £1,850 was left in for us to use to donate to our charities.

Other costs we burdened throughout the year included: Insurance £468 Office expenses £1,167.00 Save the Date cards £162.00 Bank charges / Sumup costs £ 83.00

As always and as per our personal agreement, no fees paid to any Trustees

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

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We support Charitable causes that do not receive any Government funding and that can prove to us that more than 90% of all funds they receive are spent on the cause they support ie: no large salary packages to staff.

At this stage there are no funds to use for investment.

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

We have many volunteers that help us set up for our event and help us promote our event within our industry. Without our numerous volunteers we would struggle to put on our many events internationally.

Section D Achievements and performance

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Section D Achievements and performance Grants Agreed in This Financial Period Summary of the main achievements of the charity Resulting from the above fundraising activities we raised a total of during the year £204,882 We decided throughout the year to split the total and donate to the following charitable causes: Team Endeavour racing Oceans of Hope Yachting Gives Back Shambhala Foundation Antigua Environmental Awareness Group GLIM Antigua This resulted in total donations of £126,907 The balance of funds was retained in the Superyacht Charities Cash4Causes fund. Superyacht Charities wants to ensure that worthy causes receive funding to help the growth of smaller non-government funded not-for-profit organisations. We support charitable causes that do not receive any Government funding and that can prove to us that more than 90% of all funds they receive are spent on the cause they support • To achieve this SYC has launched a new initiative starting in 2022, enabling the superyacht industry to support a broader charitable need. • This is known as ‘Cash4Causes’ • Rather than SYC selecting the charities and causes to support, we want charities to apply to us so that we can use our funds to make a difference.

Section E Financial review

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We hold a ‘reserves’ fund.

Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves

Monies that are not allocated to a specific cause but can be dispersed to causes when the need arises.

The amount of £10,000 is always held and topped up from events.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

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Further financial review details (Optional information)

We also hold an Operating balance, which allows the charity to fund the organisation of events and pay for costs, such as venue deposits and Microsoft for email. The amount is £8,000

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

Section F Other optional information

There has been no change to the previous declaration that the CIO holds no Endowment Funds.

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary, Chair,
etc)
Date
Derek LY Munro
Chair. Trustee
31stMay 2024

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E-Sign ID: c5575924-786b-4b4f-9d21-a1cfcdfaeaeb

Superyacht Charities

Registered Charity Number 1166259

Audited Financial Statements

For the Year Ended 31 July 2023

E-Sign ID: c5575924-786b-4b4f-9d21-a1cfcdfaeaeb

Superyacht Charities

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2023

Approval Statement 2
Independent Examiner’s Report 3
Income & Expenditure Account 4
Balance Sheet 5
Notes to the Financial Statements 6

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E-Sign ID: c5575924-786b-4b4f-9d21-a1cfcdfaeaeb

Superyacht Charities

Approval Statement

I approve these financial statements for YE 31 July 2023 which comprise the Income and Expenditure Account, Balance Sheet, and the related notes. The Trustees acknowledge their responsibility for these financial statements including the appropriateness of the accounting basis, and the review of this accounting period, as set out in Note 1, and for providing all the information and explanations necessary for their compilation.

D Munro 21/05/2024 12:49:54 ………………………………………….. ……………………………………… Chair Trustee

Dated Dated 21/05/2024

………………………………………….. ………………………………………

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E-Sign ID: c5575924-786b-4b4f-9d21-a1cfcdfaeaeb

Superyacht Charities

Independent Examiner’s Report

I report on the accounts of Superyacht Charities, for the period 1 August 2022 to 31 July 2023. The financial statements of which, are set out on the following pages.

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiners

The Charity trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts, in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination, because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. It is my responsibility to:

Basis of the Independent Examiner’s Report (Audit).

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 the Trustees, concerning any such matters.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. The accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. The accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act, other than any requirement that the records give a “true and fair view” which is not a matter considered part of an independent examiner; or

  4. The accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to Charities preparing 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 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.

……………………………

Dated: 21 May 2024

C A Milner, FCCA

Accord Accountants – Chartered Certified Accountants

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E-Sign ID: c5575924-786b-4b4f-9d21-a1cfcdfaeaeb

Superyacht Charities

Income and Expenditure Account

For the year ended 31 July 2023

2022-23 2021-22
Income £ £
Fundraising events 204,882 133,294
Gifts & Donations 102,545 64,246
Bank interest 476 13
Total Income 307,903 197,554
Expenditure £ £
Awards & grants 126,907 112,424
Fundraising expenses 134,536 60,312
Grants & donations
Office expenses 1,167 1,288
Accountancy 480 255
Bad debts written off 77 153
Bank & credit charges 83 243
Total Expenditure 263,250 174,675
Net Excess (deficit) of income less expenditure 44,653 22,879

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E-Sign ID: c5575924-786b-4b4f-9d21-a1cfcdfaeaeb

Superyacht Charities

Balance Sheet As at 31 July 2023

2022-23 2021-22
£ £
CURRENT ASSETS
Trade Debtors 3,244 2,846
Cash at bank 122,382 79,049
Total Current Assets 125,626 81,895
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade Creditors 598 1,745
Provision for accountancy 480 255
Provision for doubtful debts 0 0
Total Current Liabilities 1,078 2,000
NET ASSETS (LIABILITIES) – See Notes 2&3 124,548 79,895
FINANCED BY
FUNDS OF THE CIO – See Note 4
Unrestricted Funds 106,548 61,895
Unrestricted Reserves 18,000 18,000
Restricted Funds 0 0
Total Funds 124,548 79,895

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E-Sign ID: c5575924-786b-4b4f-9d21-a1cfcdfaeaeb

Superyacht Charities

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the Year Ended 31 July 2023

1. Accounting Basis

The accounts have been compiled on a receipts and payments basis, and on a going concern basis. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and section 62 of the Charitable Incorporated Organisations (General) Regulations 2012.

2. Non-Current Assets

Superyacht Charities holds no Fixed Assets.

  1. Endowment Funds

Superyacht Charities holds no Endowment Funds.

  1. Guarantees and Secured Liabilities

There are no liabilities for which a guarantee has been given by Superyacht Charities or is outstanding, nor debts secured by an express charge on any of its assets.

5. Reserves

It is the Charity’s policy to hold reserves of £18,000 which includes £10,000 in a designated relief fund for grant-giving purposes.

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This Document has been Signed with a secure electronic signature via E-Sign.

Envelope Details

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Author Rebecca Bundock (rebecca@accordaccountants.co.uk)
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Email derek@superyachtcharities.com
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Document History

Tue, 21 May 2024 12:49:55 D Munro Signed the Document (IP: 87.75.224.4)

E-Sign ID: c5575924-786b-4b4f-9d21-a1cfcdfaeaeb

Superyacht Charities

Registered Charity Number 1166259

Audited Financial Statements

For the Year Ended 31 July 2023

E-Sign ID: c5575924-786b-4b4f-9d21-a1cfcdfaeaeb

Superyacht Charities

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2023

Approval Statement 2
Independent Examiner’s Report 3
Income & Expenditure Account 4
Balance Sheet 5
Notes to the Financial Statements 6

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E-Sign ID: c5575924-786b-4b4f-9d21-a1cfcdfaeaeb

Superyacht Charities

Approval Statement

I approve these financial statements for YE 31 July 2023 which comprise the Income and Expenditure Account, Balance Sheet, and the related notes. The Trustees acknowledge their responsibility for these financial statements including the appropriateness of the accounting basis, and the review of this accounting period, as set out in Note 1, and for providing all the information and explanations necessary for their compilation.

D Munro 21/05/2024 12:49:54 ………………………………………….. ……………………………………… Chair Trustee

Dated Dated 21/05/2024

………………………………………….. ………………………………………

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E-Sign ID: c5575924-786b-4b4f-9d21-a1cfcdfaeaeb

Superyacht Charities

Independent Examiner’s Report

I report on the accounts of Superyacht Charities, for the period 1 August 2022 to 31 July 2023. The financial statements of which, are set out on the following pages.

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiners

The Charity trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts, in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination, because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. It is my responsibility to:

Basis of the Independent Examiner’s Report (Audit).

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 the Trustees, concerning any such matters.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. The accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. The accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act, other than any requirement that the records give a “true and fair view” which is not a matter considered part of an independent examiner; or

  4. The accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to Charities preparing 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 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.

……………………………

Dated: 21 May 2024

C A Milner, FCCA

Accord Accountants – Chartered Certified Accountants

3

E-Sign ID: c5575924-786b-4b4f-9d21-a1cfcdfaeaeb

Superyacht Charities

Income and Expenditure Account

For the year ended 31 July 2023

2022-23 2021-22
Income £ £
Fundraising events 204,882 133,294
Gifts & Donations 102,545 64,246
Bank interest 476 13
Total Income 307,903 197,554
Expenditure £ £
Awards & grants 126,907 112,424
Fundraising expenses 134,536 60,312
Grants & donations
Office expenses 1,167 1,288
Accountancy 480 255
Bad debts written off 77 153
Bank & credit charges 83 243
Total Expenditure 263,250 174,675
Net Excess (deficit) of income less expenditure 44,653 22,879

4

E-Sign ID: c5575924-786b-4b4f-9d21-a1cfcdfaeaeb

Superyacht Charities

Balance Sheet As at 31 July 2023

2022-23 2021-22
£ £
CURRENT ASSETS
Trade Debtors 3,244 2,846
Cash at bank 122,382 79,049
Total Current Assets 125,626 81,895
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade Creditors 598 1,745
Provision for accountancy 480 255
Provision for doubtful debts 0 0
Total Current Liabilities 1,078 2,000
NET ASSETS (LIABILITIES) – See Notes 2&3 124,548 79,895
FINANCED BY
FUNDS OF THE CIO – See Note 4
Unrestricted Funds 106,548 61,895
Unrestricted Reserves 18,000 18,000
Restricted Funds 0 0
Total Funds 124,548 79,895

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E-Sign ID: c5575924-786b-4b4f-9d21-a1cfcdfaeaeb

Superyacht Charities

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the Year Ended 31 July 2023

1. Accounting Basis

The accounts have been compiled on a receipts and payments basis, and on a going concern basis. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and section 62 of the Charitable Incorporated Organisations (General) Regulations 2012.

2. Non-Current Assets

Superyacht Charities holds no Fixed Assets.

  1. Endowment Funds

Superyacht Charities holds no Endowment Funds.

  1. Guarantees and Secured Liabilities

There are no liabilities for which a guarantee has been given by Superyacht Charities or is outstanding, nor debts secured by an express charge on any of its assets.

5. Reserves

It is the Charity’s policy to hold reserves of £18,000 which includes £10,000 in a designated relief fund for grant-giving purposes.

6

This Document has been Signed with a secure electronic signature via E-Sign.

Envelope Details

Title Superyacht Charities
Author Rebecca Bundock (rebecca@accordaccountants.co.uk)
Envelope Created on Tue, 21 May 2024 11:37:51
Envelope ID c5575924-786b-4b4f-9d21-a1cfcdfaeaeb

Document Details

Title Accounts_2023_Superyacht_Charities.doc.pdf
Digital Fingerprint d6d3f5a8-06d6-46e3-981d-49e4f99baaaf

Document Signers Scan/Click the QR Code to view signature information

Name D Munro
Email derek@superyachtcharities.com
Status SIGNEDat Tue, 21 May 2024 12:49:54 BST(+0100)
Signature Fingerprint 395dd022-33ee-492d-b680-28156a557092

Document History

Tue, 21 May 2024 12:49:55 D Munro Signed the Document (IP: 87.75.224.4)