MERSEYSIDE & CHESHIRE BLOOD BIKES
TRUSTEE REPORT FOR THE PERIOD 1[st] NOVEMBER 2020 TO 31[st] OCTOBER 2021
Statement of Trustees Responsibilities
Under Charity Law, the Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the Trustee report and financial statement for each financial year. This financial statement therefore shows a true and fair view of the of the Charities activities together with the income and expenditure for the period identified.
In preparing these financial statements, it is generally accepted that accounting practices entails that the trustees will: -
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Select suitable accountancy policies and apply them consistently
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Make judgements and estimates which are reasonable and prudent
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State whether the recommendation of the statement of recommendations have been followed, subject to any material departures, disclosed and explained in the financial statement.
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State whether the financial statements comply with the constitution and Trust Charter, and where there has been any material departure, it has been explained in the financial statement.
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Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue its activities.
The Trustees are required to act in accordance with the Trustees Charter and to also act within the framework of the law. They are required to keep proper accountancy records enough to disclose at any time and with reasonable accuracy, the financial position of the charity at that time and to enable the Trustees to ensure that where any statement of accounts is prepared by them under section 132(1) of the Charities Act 2011, those statements of account comply with the requirements of the regulations under that provision. They have general responsibility for taking such steps as they are reasonably open to them to safeguard the assets of the charity and to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.
The Charity during this period generated donations and other income sources of £69,970.00 and had expenditure mainly on its fleet, with other general expenses totalling £55,598.00 thereby holding £213625.00 in cleared funds at 31[st] October 2021, the Charities end date for this accountancy purposes.
From the donations total, the monetary donations of £69,605 were raised by the group members on behalf of the charity. A sizable donation of £28,474 was received from QVC, some other sizeable donations included £5,131 from Sainsburys Warrington via Charities Aid, £9,000 during the year from a gentleman who wants to remain anonymous, over £1000 from the staff at Crabwall Manor, and Wallasey Lions donated £4900 to be used to update to a new replacement motorcycle.
Financial Statement
The independently examined accounts for the period 1[st] November 2020 to 31[st] October 2021 are attached herewith. The net income after expenditure was £13,981.00.
Reserves
The Trustees believe that the net funds of £213,625.00 is enough to meet the future needs of the organisation, more so having secured donations for newer motorcycles which will reduce the overall running costs of the fleet for the year ahead.
However, with monthly accounts being provided, to the Trustees will enable them to monitor the reserves as required and will allow them to be adjusted accordingly.
The Trustees present herewith their annual report and financial statement for the accountancy period 1[st] November 2020 to 31[st] October 2021.
Governing Document
The organisation is a registered Charity operated under the rules of its governing Constitution dated 1[st] January 2016 as amended on 15[th] October 2018. The Management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected under the terms of a Trustee Charter dated 1[st] January 2016 to which all Trustees are ascribed.
Method of Appointment
The original Trustees were appointed by the then Chairman and Founding member Mr Adrian Cowley. The Trustees were appointed by means of individual selection upon the knowledge, dedication, reliability, known trust worthiness to achieve the appointment as Trustee, all of whom ascribe to the charities Trustee Charter.
New Trustees can be appointed after nomination and election by ballot by the existing Trustees. A majority vote will be accepted where there are more than 1 nomination.
Principle Activities and Objectives of the Charity
To provide a free of charge, transport service to the NHS Hospitals and certain other organisations by carrying routine, emergency or critically urgent items, such as blood, blood samples, platelets, donor breast milk, patient notes and other equipment as required from time to time by the groups many clients. The group can transport anything which will securely and safely fit onto one if its motorcycles between Hospitals where that is required. We provide our service in the areas of Merseyside & Cheshire but can be called upon to transport to other hospitals outside this demographical area to which our group controls.
Review of Activities since 1[st] November 2020 to 31[st] October 2021
The Charity recorded the number of runs completed between 1[st] November 2020 to 31[st] October 2021 was 4189. These runs were completed by volunteer riders for the group to which we had at this time 97 in number, servicing 19 NHS Hospitals and clinics, together
with The Marie Curie Cancer Care Hospice in Liverpool and The Wirral Mothers Milk Bank, both being registered charities.
Charity Requirements
This report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements as laid down by the SORP (FRSSE) 2015
Dated this 23[rd] July 2022
Norman Corke (Trustee)
MERSEYSIDE AND CHESHIRE BLOOD BIKES CHARITY NUMBER 1168294
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021
MERSEYSIDE AND CHESHIRE BLOOD BIKES
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021
| Notes | Restricted Funds |
Unrestricted Funds |
TOTAL | 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| Income from: | ||||||
| Donations | 4,900 | 64,705 | 69,605 | 51,267 | ||
| Grant | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,000 | ||
| Other | 0 | 374 | 374 | 217 | ||
| Total Incoming Resources | 2 | 4,900 | 65,079 | 69,979 | 53,484 | |
| Expenditure on: | ||||||
| Charitable Activities | 3 | 0 | 25,372 | 25,372 | 32,269 | |
| Depreciation | 0 | 32,060 | 32,060 | 32,872 | ||
| Net (Profit)/Loss on Asset Disposals | 0 | (1,434) | (1,434) | (3,816) | ||
| Total Resources Expended | 0 | 55,998 | 55,998 | 61,325 | ||
| Net Resources Received (Expended) | 4,900 | 9,081 | 13,981 | (7,841) | ||
| Transfer Between Funds | (4,900) | 4,900 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Net Movement in Funds | 0 | 13,981 | 13,981 | (7,841) | ||
MERSEYSIDE AND CHESHIRE BLOOD BIKES
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2021
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Restricted Unrestricted
Notes Total 2020
Funds Funds
£ £ £ £
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets 4 0 59,990 59,990 78,275
Current Assets
Prepayments 0 2,346 2,346 2,464
Cash at Bank and in Hand 0 151,947 151,947 109,678
Debtors 0 1,190 1,190 10,281
Current Liabilities
Creditors 0 1,848 1,848 1,054
Net Current Assets 0 153,635 153,635 121,369
Net Assets 0 213,625 213,625 199,644
The Funds of the Charity
Net Funds 5 0 213,625 213,625 199,644
TOTAL 0 213,625 213,625 199,644
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Approved by the Board of trustees on 22 - 05 - 2022 and signed on its behalf by:
Signature
Print Name Mark Denton
MERSEYSIDE AND CHESHIRE BLOOD BIKES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021
1 Accounting policies
Basis of Preparation
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention on an accruals basis and in accordance with the Charities SORP Financial Reporting Standard 102.
Income
Income from donations include all income or assets received by the charity in the period that is, in substance, a gift made to it on a voluntary basis.
Expenditure
Expenditure on charitable activities include costs in furtherance of the charities objectives and are those directly associated with achieving the charities goals:
TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND PROTECT HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF TRANSPORT OF URGENTLY NEEDED BLOOD, DRUGS, HUMAN TISSUES AND OTHER MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS BETWEEN HOSPITALS AND BLOOD TRANSFUSION BANKS PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY IN THE MERSEYSIDE & CHESHIRE REGIONS.
There are no Governance costs incurred in connection with the management of assets, organizational administration and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
Funds
Unrestricted Funds are funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds are funds which must be used for a particular purpose as described by the donor.
Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
All Vehicles25% per annum straight line balance basis calculated on a monthly basis.
Equipment 33% per annum straight line basis calculated on a monthly basis.
Where assets have been acquired by donation, then the cost recognised in the accounts is the actual cost of the asset incurred by the donor.
MERSEYSIDE AND CHESHIRE BLOOD BIKES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021
Note
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2 Income Restricted Unrestricted
Funds Funds Total 2020
£ £ £ £
Monetary Donations 4,900 64,705 69,605 51,267
Asset Donations 0 0 0 0
Grant 0 0 0 2,000
Other 0 374 374 217
TOTAL 4,900 65,079 69,979 53,484
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| 3 | Expenditure on Charitable Activities |
Restricted Funds |
Unrestricted Funds |
Total | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Motorcycle Expenses | 0 | 21,378 | 21,378 | 25,231 | |
| Rent and Admin Expenses | 0 | 3,247 | 3,247 | 3,575 | |
| Merchandise | 0 | 0 | 0 | 873 | |
| Independent Examiner fees | 0 | 300 | 300 | 300 | |
| Professional Fees & Training | 0 | 363 | 363 | 1,983 | |
| Miscellaneous | 0 | 84 | 84 | 307 | |
| TOTAL | 0 | 25,372 | 25,372 | 32,269 | |
MERSEYSIDE AND CHESHIRE BLOOD BIKES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021
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Tangible Assets
£
Cost/Valuation
As at 01 November 2020 120,582
Additions – Acquisitions 23,441
Additions – Donated assets 0
Disposals -22,362
As at31 October 2021 121,661
Depreciation
As at 01 November 2020 42,307
Charge for the year 32,060
Eliminated on disposal -12,696
As at 31 October 2021 61,671
NET BOOK VALUE
As at 31 October 2021 59,990
As at 31 October 2020 78,275
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Asset List: All Motorcycles are valued at cost less depreciation described in the Accounting Policies
| Net Book ValueAs At 31 Oct 2021 £ |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycles | |||
| V1 DE71KFT |
7,759 | ||
| V2 DG70RXP |
10,572 | ||
| V3 PE67BMU |
3,750 | ||
| V4 LG18TNJ |
1,208 | ||
| V5 LG18TGX |
1,208 | ||
| V6 DK70YBD |
4,798 | ||
| V7 DK70YBE |
4,798 | ||
| V8 DG70RXU |
10,572 | ||
| Other Vehicles | 0 | ||
| V9 MJ17HVD |
11,733 | ||
| ICT and Other equipment | 3,592 | ||
| TOTAL | 59,990 | ||
MERSEYSIDE AND CHESHIRE BLOOD BIKES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021
| 5 | Funds of the Charity | Restricted Funds |
Unrestricted Funds |
Revaluation Reserve |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Net Funds Brought Forward | 0 | 199,644 | 0 | 199,644 | |
| Net Resources Received | 4,900 | 9,081 | 0 | 13,981 | |
| Transfer between Funds | (4,900) | 4,900 | 0 | 0 | |
| TOTAL | 0 | 213,625 | 0 | 213,625 | |
6 Related party transactions
The charity has three trustees, none of which received any remuneration nor any reimbursements for expenses incurred.
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Merseyside and Cheshire Blood Bikes (Registered Charity Number 1168294)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31st October 2021.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity’s trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charites Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination, I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
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.
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.
Signed: Date: 24/05/2022
David Townley ACA FMAAT Townley & Co Limited
Warrington Business Centre 67 Bewsey Street Warrington Cheshire WA2 7JQ
MERSEYSIDE AND CHESHIRE BLOOD BIKES CHARITY NUMBER 1168294
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021
MERSEYSIDE AND CHESHIRE BLOOD BIKES
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021
| Notes | Restricted Funds |
Unrestricted Funds |
TOTAL | 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| Income from: | ||||||
| Donations | 4,900 | 64,705 | 69,605 | 51,267 | ||
| Grant | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,000 | ||
| Other | 0 | 374 | 374 | 217 | ||
| Total Incoming Resources | 2 | 4,900 | 65,079 | 69,979 | 53,484 | |
| Expenditure on: | ||||||
| Charitable Activities | 3 | 0 | 25,372 | 25,372 | 32,269 | |
| Depreciation | 0 | 32,060 | 32,060 | 32,872 | ||
| Net (Profit)/Loss on Asset Disposals | 0 | (1,434) | (1,434) | (3,816) | ||
| Total Resources Expended | 0 | 55,998 | 55,998 | 61,325 | ||
| Net Resources Received (Expended) | 4,900 | 9,081 | 13,981 | (7,841) | ||
| Transfer Between Funds | (4,900) | 4,900 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Net Movement in Funds | 0 | 13,981 | 13,981 | (7,841) | ||
MERSEYSIDE AND CHESHIRE BLOOD BIKES
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2021
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Restricted Unrestricted
Notes Total 2020
Funds Funds
£ £ £ £
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets 4 0 59,990 59,990 78,275
Current Assets
Prepayments 0 2,346 2,346 2,464
Cash at Bank and in Hand 0 151,947 151,947 109,678
Debtors 0 1,190 1,190 10,281
Current Liabilities
Creditors 0 1,848 1,848 1,054
Net Current Assets 0 153,635 153,635 121,369
Net Assets 0 213,625 213,625 199,644
The Funds of the Charity
Net Funds 5 0 213,625 213,625 199,644
TOTAL 0 213,625 213,625 199,644
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Approved by the Board of trustees on 22 - 05 - 2022 and signed on its behalf by:
Signature
Print Name Mark Denton
MERSEYSIDE AND CHESHIRE BLOOD BIKES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021
1 Accounting policies
Basis of Preparation
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention on an accruals basis and in accordance with the Charities SORP Financial Reporting Standard 102.
Income
Income from donations include all income or assets received by the charity in the period that is, in substance, a gift made to it on a voluntary basis.
Expenditure
Expenditure on charitable activities include costs in furtherance of the charities objectives and are those directly associated with achieving the charities goals:
TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND PROTECT HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF TRANSPORT OF URGENTLY NEEDED BLOOD, DRUGS, HUMAN TISSUES AND OTHER MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS BETWEEN HOSPITALS AND BLOOD TRANSFUSION BANKS PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY IN THE MERSEYSIDE & CHESHIRE REGIONS.
There are no Governance costs incurred in connection with the management of assets, organizational administration and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
Funds
Unrestricted Funds are funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds are funds which must be used for a particular purpose as described by the donor.
Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
All Vehicles25% per annum straight line balance basis calculated on a monthly basis.
Equipment 33% per annum straight line basis calculated on a monthly basis.
Where assets have been acquired by donation, then the cost recognised in the accounts is the actual cost of the asset incurred by the donor.
MERSEYSIDE AND CHESHIRE BLOOD BIKES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021
Note
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2 Income Restricted Unrestricted
Funds Funds Total 2020
£ £ £ £
Monetary Donations 4,900 64,705 69,605 51,267
Asset Donations 0 0 0 0
Grant 0 0 0 2,000
Other 0 374 374 217
TOTAL 4,900 65,079 69,979 53,484
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| 3 | Expenditure on Charitable Activities |
Restricted Funds |
Unrestricted Funds |
Total | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Motorcycle Expenses | 0 | 21,378 | 21,378 | 25,231 | |
| Rent and Admin Expenses | 0 | 3,247 | 3,247 | 3,575 | |
| Merchandise | 0 | 0 | 0 | 873 | |
| Independent Examiner fees | 0 | 300 | 300 | 300 | |
| Professional Fees & Training | 0 | 363 | 363 | 1,983 | |
| Miscellaneous | 0 | 84 | 84 | 307 | |
| TOTAL | 0 | 25,372 | 25,372 | 32,269 | |
MERSEYSIDE AND CHESHIRE BLOOD BIKES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021
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Tangible Assets
£
Cost/Valuation
As at 01 November 2020 120,582
Additions – Acquisitions 23,441
Additions – Donated assets 0
Disposals -22,362
As at31 October 2021 121,661
Depreciation
As at 01 November 2020 42,307
Charge for the year 32,060
Eliminated on disposal -12,696
As at 31 October 2021 61,671
NET BOOK VALUE
As at 31 October 2021 59,990
As at 31 October 2020 78,275
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Asset List: All Motorcycles are valued at cost less depreciation described in the Accounting Policies
| Net Book ValueAs At 31 Oct 2021 £ |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycles | |||
| V1 DE71KFT |
7,759 | ||
| V2 DG70RXP |
10,572 | ||
| V3 PE67BMU |
3,750 | ||
| V4 LG18TNJ |
1,208 | ||
| V5 LG18TGX |
1,208 | ||
| V6 DK70YBD |
4,798 | ||
| V7 DK70YBE |
4,798 | ||
| V8 DG70RXU |
10,572 | ||
| Other Vehicles | 0 | ||
| V9 MJ17HVD |
11,733 | ||
| ICT and Other equipment | 3,592 | ||
| TOTAL | 59,990 | ||
MERSEYSIDE AND CHESHIRE BLOOD BIKES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021
| 5 | Funds of the Charity | Restricted Funds |
Unrestricted Funds |
Revaluation Reserve |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Net Funds Brought Forward | 0 | 199,644 | 0 | 199,644 | |
| Net Resources Received | 4,900 | 9,081 | 0 | 13,981 | |
| Transfer between Funds | (4,900) | 4,900 | 0 | 0 | |
| TOTAL | 0 | 213,625 | 0 | 213,625 | |
6 Related party transactions
The charity has three trustees, none of which received any remuneration nor any reimbursements for expenses incurred.
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Merseyside and Cheshire Blood Bikes (Registered Charity Number 1168294)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31st October 2021.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity’s trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charites Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination, I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
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.
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.
Signed: Date: 24/05/2022
David Townley ACA FMAAT Townley & Co Limited
Warrington Business Centre 67 Bewsey Street Warrington Cheshire WA2 7JQ