REGISTERED CHARITY IYUMBER: 1166689 RIPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 FOR NORTHUMBRIA BLOOD BIKES
NORTIIUMBRIA BLOOD BIKs CONfENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENrs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examlner'8 Report Statement of Financial Activities Statement of Financlal Posltlon Notes to the Flnanclal Statements 5 to lo
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 0110712023 Perlod start date To 3010612024 Period end date Charity name: Northumbria Blood Bikes Charity reglstratlon number: 1166689 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 The object of this charity Is to advance health and save lives, primarily in Northumbria, by provlding a volunteer courier service anclSlary to transport provided by the statutory authoritles for the transfer of blood, blood products and other medical resources between hospitals and medlcal facilities Summary of the rnain activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services id8ntified in the accounts. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para1.17and 1.19 Outside normal offlce hours, hospltals rely on taxis or courler5 to transfer urgent medical supplies or patient test samples between hospltals and other sltes. Northumbria Blood bikes carrles out this servlce free of charge, ensuring the Ilmlted resources of the NHS can be used where It makes a difference. Trustees ensure all activlties contribute to asslsting the NHS in our area thus provide a public beneflt Para1.18 Addltlonal Informatlon (optlonal) You ma Ghoose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP ralerenca Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment
We do not pay for material fundraising, and there are no pald roles within the charity. We organi5e fundraising and awareness events and solicit donation, sponsorship, and grants from our local community In order to provide the service Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 Other We recruit, train, and motivate volunteers to work with us. We run a fleet of 8 cars and 13 bikes We do our own publicity Newsletters, Radio & TV inteNlews, banners, posters, promotional items, talks & presentations We negotiate with Health Trusts, NEAS, NHSBT & GNAAS We record statistics, Legal admlnistration, evidence-backed wlth receipts, activity108S and recordings Achlevements and Performance SORP raléren¢e Durlng thls perlod, we have completed 12,554 separate Jobs for the NHS trusts in our area and the Great North Alr Ambulance Service IGNAAS}. Surnmary 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 We are confldent that thls has saved the NHS thousands of pound5 in taxllprlvate courier fares and has Improved the healthcare {or helped save the Ilvesl of people In the North East of England Additlonal Information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: During this period, we have continued to support the NHS following the COVID outbreak, thi5 included providing additional drivers to dellver products directly to patienys homes Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41
during the day (which was outside our normal operational timel, This service ended in December 2023. providing transport of human baby milk in conjunction with the human milk bank and other blood blke groups Perfomianc8 of fundraising activities against objoctlV8S set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Paro 1.41 Oth8r
Financial Review Revi8w of the charItS financial position at the end of the eriod Statement explaining the policy for holding reseNes stating why Ihey are held Para 1.21 The financial position of the charity is in good health as demonstrated by our annual accounts We aim to hold in reserve: Sufficient funds to cover six months operating Costs to allow an orderly close of the charity if required. Sufficient funds to cover replacement of any vehicle unexpectedly rendered unusable or uneconomic to repair We have reserves to cover 13 months of running costs Para 1.22 Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially In def icit Explanation of any unc8rtaintl8s about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.22 Para 1.24 Para 1.23 Additional Informatlon {optlonal) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: We have two prlnclpal sources of income. The first source is large donations (usually tied to the purchase of capltal Stems Ilke vehlcles or equipment) which comes from grant-maklng trusts, corporations, or staff societles. The second is a smaller steady flow of direct donatlons to the charlty or to charlty representatives at publicity events whlch come from Individuals. The vast majority of our expenditure supports the charity objectives as it covers maintenance and running costs for our vehicle fleet and the IT systems which support our operations, Typically, less than 15Yo of our expenditure goes on non-operational items. The charity's princlpal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the prlnclpal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of governing document trust deed, ro a5 charter How is the charity Gonstituted? {e.g unincorporated association, 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 Constitution Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation Para 1.25 Elected by membership l appointed by committee Addltional Informallon (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: We follow the membership standards of the Natlonwlde Association of Blood Bikes Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.61 We are a member of the Natlonwlde Association of Blood Blkes The CharItS organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 We, when required work alongslde any other member group/s to facilitate long-distance transport of packages by relays Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the charit uses Re istered chaf I number Charity's principal address Northumbria Blood Bikes NBB 1166689 Northumbria House Abbey Road Pity Me Durham DH15FJ
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Nam eol pers on (or body Trustee name Offlce (il any) Dates aoted If not for whole year entltl edto appo Int trust ee (If an Michael Redpath Chair Elec ted by Me mbe rshi Alan Johnson Vice-chair Elec ted by Me mbe rshi Lee Smith Treasurer Elec ted by Me mbe rshi Rob8rt Wilkes Membership off icer Elec ted by Me mbe rshi Laura Taylor Fundraising Officgr Elec ted by Me mbe rshi Sean Storey Hospital Liaison Elec ted by Me mbe rshi
Rianne Burnett Rota Manager Elec ted by Me mbe rshi Alan Kinghorn ICT Officer Elec ted by Me mbe rshi Stephen Winn Training Officer Elec ted by Me mbe rshl Jason Cooper Fleet Manager Elec ted by Me mbe rshi 10 Kirsty Lawrence Publicity Officer Elec ted by Me mbe rshi 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Dlrector nan ortwasa roved
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charty Trustee name Dates a¢ted11 not for whole
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets h81d in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this lalls within the custodian charity's objects Details of arrangaments for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Addltional information (optlonal) Names and addresses of advlsers (Optlonal Informatlon) Type of Name Address advlser Name of chl8f executlve or names of 8enlor staff member8 (Optlonal Intormatlon) Exemptions from dlsclosure Reason for non-dlsclosur8 of ke ersonnel details Other o tional Informatlon
Declarations The trustee8 declarn that they have approved the trUStee8' reijort alx)v Signed on behalf of the charty8 truste8S Slgnature(s) Full name(s) Mithael Redpath POSIOn (eg S8cr8tary¥ Chalr, etc) Chalr 0311012024
IIEPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 The trusle¢s present their report with the financial state]nents of 1he ch2rity for tha year ended 30 June 2024. ThE Iistees have adopted provisions of Accounting and RepottinE by Clwtti¢s: Statem¢ut of ReCOD)endCa Pwtic appIlble to c]iatiiies pwanDg their a¢coullts m acwrd&llc¢ the Fillrial Repoiting Standard applicable in the UK alld R¢pub]iF of Iteknd (FRS 102) (effecti i Janw 2019). STRUCTUR GOVEBNANCE ALYD MANACENIENT Governing documtnt Th¢ cbarity is controlled by its governll docuDJenL a deed of tsyst And oonstitittes a ch8rÉtabJo inyrnted or8anisthn (CIO). Regist•red Cbarlty number 1166689 Prlnelp21 Address NorthwnbriaHous¢ AbbeyRoad Pity Me Durham DH7 5FJ Thxstels S StOT¢y K L&wrcll¢o S WiDll L Taylor AL Kngborn S Tulloch (reslgned2119f2023) S Hitchinson (resiglled 211912023) Cooper M Redpath AJOknSon(8IgL¢d21I6r2Q24) M Bwoett A JohD50n L Srdth (appoSnted 211912023) Rwilkes (appoiDt¢d 2119r2023) IndependentE1ner DavidHoUowdy FCA DC1 3T1)Chter5 AecounlaDts andBw¥ine5s Advisor5 FitscbaleHousc BeltDont Business Park DHI ITW Approvvj by ozder of th¢ board oftrustee5 on 3 O¢tob¢r 2024 and signed OD its beh8lf by: M Redpatb. Truth¢ Page I
IriDEPEf4DENT EXATrtIlYER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF NORTHUMBRIA BLOOD BIKES Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Northumbria Blood Bikes I report to the charity ttustees on my examination of the accounts of Northumbria Blood Bikes (the Trust) for the year ended 30 June 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As tbe charkty trustees of the Tlust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordall¢e with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Acv). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in canying out my examination I have followed a]1 applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Indep¢ndent examlner's ststement I have completed my examination. I confm that no material matters have come to my attention in Connection with the examination giving me Cause to believe that in any material respect: accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act. or the accounts do not accord with those records. or the accounls do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the forni and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a tNe and fair view which is not a matteT considered as part of an independent examination, I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. David Holloway FCA DChA RMT Ribchesters Accountants and Business Advisors Finchale House BeLmont Business Park Durham DHI ITW 3 October 2024 Page 2
NORTHUMBRIA BLOOD BIKES STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 2024 Total funds 2023 Totsl fi]nds Unrestricted fLd Restricted fi]nds Notes INCOME AIYD ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 136,322 136,322 118,240 Other trading activities Investment income 34,177 1,916 34,177 1,916 17,692 1,338 Total 172,415 172,415 137,270 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 16,437 16,437 12,653 ChArltable actlvities Vehicle running Costs Other support costs 107,410 22,656 5,705 9,354 113,115 32,010 108,264 42,871 Total 146,503 15,059 161,562 163,788 NET INCOMEI(EXPEiYDITURE) 25,912 {15,059) 10,853 (26,518) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total ndS brought fonvard 297,898 19,020 316,918 343,436 TOTAL FUTrIDS CARRIED FORWARD 323,810 3,961 327,771 316,918 The notes fonn part of these financial statements Page 3
8fATEMEwf OFFINANCIAL PoSIToN 30 JUNE 2024 2024 Tht fijnd Not&8 115h33 3.ols 118A48 129,745 D¢OTs Cosb al bark 20,002 199,336 20.002 200282 26,610 170212 219J38 946 220284 196,922 Amounts f8lliti8 within one year (10,961) (10961) (9,749) 208377 946 209323 I,113 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CLtRRENT LLIBILrrLES 323,810 3.961 327.771 316,918 NET ASSETS 323.810 3,961 327.771 316918 io 323,810 3,961 297,898 19,020 Re5trithd finds 327,771 316.918 The 6DallGial stsleellts vitte approved bythe BoATd of TnL8tees and Mthoris¢d for Issue on 3 October 2024 md were slyd ott its bebalfty. The notes fortll part ofthese finallGial W2temS Page 4
NORTITUMBRIA BLOOD BIKES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR EIIDED 30 JUNE 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial statements of the charAty, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been prepared in accordauce with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to Charities preparing their accounts in accordance witb the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republi¢ of IrelaTLd' and the Charilies A¢t 2011. The fmancial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Income All income is recoglsed ITh the Ststement of Financial A¢tivities once the chlty has entitlement to the fimds. it is probable that the in¢ome will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Legacies For legacies, entitlement is taken as the earlier of the date on which either: the charity is aware that probate has been grdnted, the estate has been fjnalised and notification has been made to the executor(s) to the Tnt that a distribution will be made, or when a distribution is received from the estate. Where legacies have been notified to tbe charity, or the charity is awaTe of the granting of probate, and the criteria for income recognition have not been met, then the legacy is treated as a contingent asset and disclosed where material. Should the charity be notified of a legacy subsequent to the accountin8 reference date but before the date of approval of the accounts and evidence exists whÈch suggests that the executors of the estate agreed the distribution prior to the end of the reporting period and receipt of the legacy is deemed to be probable then that receipt will be recOlsed as income in tbat accounting period. Voluntary Income Voluntary income, legacies and donations are accounted for as received by the charity. The income from fjjndraising activities is shown wss with the associated costs included in raising fids. Grants Grants of a revenue nature are credited to income in the period to which they relate. Investment Income Investment income relate5 to interest earned and dividends received through holding assets on deposit and the chIty'S CUTrent asset investments.. Expendlture Li&bilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation con]mitting the harity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be Tequired in settlement and the amount of tbe obligation can be measured reliably. Expendihjre is arcounted for on an accruals basis aThd bas been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resource5. Tanglble fixed assets Depreciation is provided at the following amiual rates in order to lte off each asset over its estimated use1 life. Plant and machinery Motor vehicles Computer equipment 330/0 on ¢ost 25 % on reducing balance 250/0 on reducing balance and straight line over 3 years Taxation The charity is exempt from tax on its cbaritable activities. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be ied in accordance with the Charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Page 5 continued...
NORTHUMBRJA BInOD BIKES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR EfiDED 30 JUNE 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES- wntinued Fund aceountlng Restricted fimds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions ise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised foT particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the naturo and pUoSe of each fund is included ill the notes to the financial statements. DONATIONS Af4D LEGACIES 2024 2023 Donatiojs Legacies Grants 81,793 27,530 26,999 84,025 19,215 15,000 136,322 118,240 Grants received, included in the above, are as follows: 2024 2023 Newcastle upon Te Hospitals Thist National Lottery - Fleet funding The Lions Club 15,000 19,999 7,000 26,999 15,000 OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 2024 2023 Fundraising events 34,177 17,692 INVESTMENT INCOME 2024 2023 Interest received 1,916 1,338 TRUSTEESI REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 June 2024 nor for the year ended 30 June 2023. Trustees, expenses There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 30 June 2024 nor for the year ended 30 June 2023, Page 6 ontinued...
NORTHUMBRIA BLOOD BIKES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR EM)ED 30 JUNE 2024 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL Ac[rrIEs Unrestricted fund Restricted funds Total fid5 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 98,240 20,000 118,240 Other trading activitie5 Tnvestment income 17,692 1,338 17,692 1,338 Total 117270 20,000 137,270 EXPEIYDITURE ON Raising funds 12,653 12,653 Charltable actlvltles Vehicle running costs Other support costs 103,264 38,494 5,000 4,377 108,264 42,871 Tot41 154,411 9,377 163,788 IYET INCOMEIIEXPEIWITURE) (37,141) 10,623 (26,518) RECOY4CILIATION OF FUNDS Total fijnds brought forward 335,039 8,397 343,436 TOTAL FUKDS CARRIED FORWARD 297,898 19,020 316,918 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Plant and machinery Motor vehicles Computer equipment Totals COST At l July 2023 Additions Disposals 26,395 360 287,468 45,665 (33,317) 27,766 714 341,629 46,739 (33,317) At 30 June 2024 26,755 299,816 28,480 355,051 DEPRECIATION At l July 2023 Charge for year Eliminated on disposal 15,178 8,425 182,899 35,787 (26,231) 13,807 6,738 211,884 50,950 (26,231) At 30 June 2024 23,603 192,455 20,545 236,603 NET BOOK VALUE At 30 June 2024 3,152 107,361 7,935 118,448 At 30 June 2023 11,217 104,569 13,959 129,745 Page 7 continued...
NORTHUMBRtA BLOOD BIKES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEiYfs- continued FOR THE YEAR EIYDED 30 JUiYE 2024 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WrrH ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Trade debtors Other debtors VAT Prepay]nents 310 944 700 11,694 13,272 11,540 8,152 20,002 26,610 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIY4 ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Trade creditors Other creditors 4,603 6,358 3,466 6,283 10,961 9,749 io. MOVEMENT FufADS Net movement in fvnds At 30.6.24 At 1.7.23 Unrestrlcted funds General fund 297,898 25,912 323,810 Restrlcted funds Radio System Fund Newcastle upon Te Hospitals Trust 4,020 15,000 (1,005) (14,054) 3,015 946 19,020 (15,059) 3,961 TOTAL FUIYDS 316,918 10,853 327,771 Net movement in fiJnd5, included in the above are follows., Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in fimds Unre$trlcted funds General fund 172,415 (146,503) 25,912 Restricted funds Radio System Fund Newcastle upon Tyn¢ Hospitals Trust (1,005) (14,054) (1,005) (14,054) {15,059) (15,059) TOTAL FUIYDS 172,415 (161,562) 10,853 Page 8 continued...
NORTHUMBRIA BLOOD BIKES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 io. MOVEMENf IN FUNDS- continued Comparatives for movement in funds Net movement An fjJn& At 30.6.23 At 1.7.22 Unrestricted funds General fund 335,039 (37,141) 297,898 Restricted funds Radio System Fund Newcastle upon The Hospitals TnL5t 8,397 (4,377) 15,000 4,020 15,000 8,397 10,623 19,020 TOTAL FUNDS 343,436 (26,518) 316,918 Comparative net movement in fjjnds, included in the above are as follows: tncoming resources Resources expended Movement in fimds Unrestrlcted funds General fund 117,270 (154,411) (37,141) Reslrleted funds Radio Syslem Fund T)ry]e Tunnel Fuel Fund Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals Trust (4,377) (5,000) (4,377) 5,000 15,000 15,000 20,000 (9,377) 10,623 TOTAL FUNDS 137,270 (163,788) (26,518) A current year12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows.. Net movement in funds At 30.6.24 At 1.7.22 Unrestricted fund$ General fund 335.039 (11,229) 323,810 Restricted funds Radio System Fund New¢astle upon T>i]e Hospitals Trust 8,397 (5,382) 946 3,015 946 8,397 (4,436) 3.961 TOTAL FUIYDS 343,436 (15,665) 327,771 Page 9 continued...
NORTHUMBRIA BLOOD BII NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMETrrrs- eontinued FOR THE YEAR EIYDED 30 JUNE 2024 io. MOVEMENT IN Fu)s - continued A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fimd 289,685 (300,914) (11,229) Restrlcted thnds Radio Systenl Fund Tyne Tunnel Fuel Fund Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals Tn (5,382) (5,000) (14,054) (5,382) 5,000 15,000 946 20,000 (24,436) (4,436) TOTAL FUNDS 309,685 (325,350) (15,665) ii. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related paty transactions for the year ended 30 June 2024. Page 10