| 4x4 Assist | ||
|---|---|---|
| Statement Date: | 22/07/2024 | |
| 78 Bramble Drive | Date Due: | 31/03/2022 |
| HAILSHAM | ||
| East Sussex | ||
| BN27 3HA | ||
| 0333 2723433 | ||
| 4x4assist@gmx.co.uk |
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT 4X4 Assist: Charity Number 1174438
| DATE | DESCRIPTION | INCOME | EXPENDITURE | ACCOUNT BALANCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2021 | Vonage payment: Members Automated Call Out | £15.00 | £1,554.96 | |
| 08/04/2021 | Adrian Flux Insurance | £137.14 | £1,417.82 | |
| 04/05/2021 | Vonage payment: Members Automated Call Out | £15.00 | £1,402.82 | |
| 24/05/2021 | Amazon Credit | £5.28 | £1,408.10 | |
| 01/06/2021 | Vonage payment: Members Automated Call Out | £15.00 | £1,393.10 | |
| 01/07/2021 | Vonage payment: Members Automated Call Out | £15.00 | £1,378.10 | |
| 02/08/2021 | Vonage payment: Members Automated Call Out |
£15.00 | £1,363.10 | |
| 06/08/2021 | Amazon Payment | £7.99 | £1,355.11 | |
| 01/09/2021 | Vonage payment: Members Automated Call Out |
£15.00 | £1,340.11 |
| 01/10/2021 | Vonage payment: Members Automated Call Out | £15.00 | £1,325.11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/10/2021 | Ebay Payment |
£9.99 | £1,315.12 | |
| 01/11/2021 | Vonage payment: Members Automated Call Out | £15.00 | £1,300.12 | |
| 01/12/2021 | Vonage payment: Members Automated Call Out |
£15.00 | £1,285.12 | |
| 13/12/2021 | Amazon Credit | £6.45 | £1,291.57 | |
| 14/12/2021 | Ebay Payment | £9.99 | £1,281.58 | |
| 14/12/2021 | Ebay Payment | £12.60 | £1,268.98 | |
| 17/01/2022 | Newick Bonfire: Payment received |
£300.00 | £1,568.98 | |
| 04/01/2022 | Vonage payment: Members Automated Call Out | £15.00 | £1,553.98 | |
| 01/02/2022 | Vonage payment: Members Automated Call Out |
£15.00 | £1,538.98 | |
| 01/03/2022 | Vonage payment: Members Automated Call Out | £15.00 | £1,523.98 |
| INCOME: | £311.76 | |
|---|---|---|
| EXPENDITURE: | £335.12 |
|
| BALANCE: | £1,523.98 | |
| Assets: | Command Trailer. |
£3,250 |
| Handheld Radios and base unit | £5,000 | |
| Defibrillators | £1,775.90 | |
| Assorted Hi Viz Clothing | £250 | |
| Demonstration TV and stand | £200 | |
| Gazebo | £150.00 | |
| Total Assets: | £10,575.90 | |
| Ivan Netschepir Trustee 4x4 Assist |
Signed:
Trustees Report 4x4 Assist: 1 April 2021 to 31st March 2022
Background:
4x4 Assist achieved Charitable status in September 2017, becoming a CIO with three trustees and an operational fee-paying membership base. Fee charging has now been reviewed.
Trustees are also members, but members are not Trustees. No new Officers have been appointed, as at the end of the period under review.
The objects of the organisation are set out in Clause 3 of its Constitution, namely:
“To preserve and protect human life and property by supplementing and supporting the emergency services, statutory bodies and other organisations primarily in Sussex and the adjacent areas through the deployment of 4-wheel drive vehicles, their drivers and support crews and such other related activities as may be deemed necessary by the Trustees.”
Trustees:
The Four Trustees are, David Marden (Chairman), Peter Grant, Ian Bedwell and Ivan Netschepir. As set out in the Constitution Trustees become eligible for re election every 3 years. The Trustees and officers have been offered and have accepted a second term to expire in March 2025.
Membership:
At the end of the period under review there were 10 active members. Unfortunately, during COVID LOCKDOWN, 4x4 Assist had several members resign due to changes in their own personal circumstances and reduced group activity.
Members are required to provide their own uniform and wet weather gear. PPE and HIGH VIS tabards and ID cards are provided at no charge, by 4X4 Assist. Due to the change in membership levels and reduced call out requirements, it was agreed to cease charging for membership. All costs are met by contributions made from marshalling and other activities by 4x4 Assist members.
Activities:
The main activities undertaken this financial year, have been supporting local charity and fund-raising events, providing Marshalling and public safety support for these events. They include but are not confined to: Local Agricultural events, local Summer and Christmas Fairs and Bonfire Society Celebrations.
Specific Activities:
Fortunately, there has been no major weather or community incidents in this financial period.
The group has undertaken several vehicle marshalling and public safety operations at formal community events, often in return for donations. These have proved extremely useful in providing a community service, group training and team building benefits and providing an income for 4x4 Assist.
Training:
All members receive a formal induction package of training and undertake off road training, on road recovery and similar essentials. Records are kept and updated so that only fully competent crews are selected for any duty.
Vehicle maintenance checks and kit lists are also an integral part of the member’s requirements, and these are the responsibility of members to maintain. Checks by Trustees regarding compliance with the standards are conducted at our monthly meetings.
Finance:
An overview of finance has been separately provided, based on Receipts and Payments,
as required by the Charity Commissioners.
At the start of the review period the bank balance was £1,569.96.
Regular outgoing commitments of essential costs such as storage, insurance, membership costs and our response system have usually been around £2,000 per annum. This year cost amounted to £335.12 . This was due to zero charge for storage and no additional overheads or group purchases. Insurance was paid in the previous financial year.
At the end of the financial period the groups bank balance was: £1,523.98. The Group has assets valued at £10,575.90 .
Our operating bank balance remains slender, but viable, and we are confident that our continued fundraising and marshalling will generate enough further income. Fundraising and membership recruitment are a priority.
David Marden was Chairman, at the time of this end of financial year report.
Signed:
Peter Hodd (Current Chairman / Trustee)