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United Counties RDA Training Group Trustees Report 2023
Charity Incorporated Organisation number 1171441
A separately registered Member Group of Riding for the Disabled Association (co limited by guarantee No 5010395. Registered Charity number 244108
Objectives and Activities
The objects for which the CIO is established are to promote the objects of the Riding for the Disabled Association incorporating Carriage Driving a charity registered under charity number 244108 ("RDA") by providing disabled people with the opportunity to ride to benefit their health and well- being in the Carmarthenshire and wider area.
Structure, Governance and Management
The Group is managed by the Charity Trustees, which comprise of a chairman, Donna Rooney, Secretary, Jill Evans, treasurer Amanda Say and 2 other trustees, Ellen Griffiths and Alison Thomas. Charity Trustees are responsible for complying with legislation applicable to charities that includes the registration, keeping proper accounts, and making returns to the Charity Commission as appropriate. The Committee consists of, the Chair, Treasurer and Secretary together with The Committee meets in person or Zoom with additional meetings conducted by email as required. The charity trustees shall manage the affairs of the CIO and may for that purpose exercise all the powers of the CIO.
Review
Apart from the days when it has been too cold we have had training sessions throughout the year, continuing through the summer holidays. We have had 2 new riders attending the training sessions at Coleg Sir Gar, which is encouraging. Four of our riders Alison Thomas, Alison Corp, Bryony Parsler and Lesley Sayer qualified for the National Championships at Hartpury and three riders, Alison Thomas, Lesley Sayers and Alson Corp then went on to compete at the Championships on the Friday in the VI classes in dressage and dressage to music. All were very successful in their classes, all returning with Red Rosettes! Lesley competed in the Showing Class for the first time on her ex race horse, and won her class.
Policies
The group has policies for its Reserves, Internal Financial Controls and Risk Management. These documents will assist in ensuring that United Counties RDA Training Group complies with these rules regarding governance and finance. The policies have been written according to the rules and guidelines set by the Charity Commission and the CIO Constitution.
The Groups Policy on reserves is to hold sufficient resources to continue the charitable activities of the District, by holding 1 years running costs and a contingent sum to hire alternative premises and cover expenses should the current venue become unavailable.
The group has a system of internal controls in place that are designed to provide reasonable assurance against mismanagement or loss. These include requiring two signatories to authorise all payments and comprehensive insurance policies to ensure that insurable risks are covered.
Financial Review
The Group’s Income this year was sourced from membership and training fees of £445 and donations totalling £79.The income from the Regional Qualifier was £308 and the expenses for the qualifier £27, (rosettes being left over from the previous year) The remaining costs being expenses incurred from training, Insurance and membership, £662. There was an excess of income over expenditure of £143.
The Group’s net current assets at the year-end amounted to £3,446
Declaration
The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees’ report set out above.
Signed on behalf of the Charity’s Trustees.
Name Donna Rooney Amanda Say Position held Group Chair Group Treasurer
Date 17/01/2025
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