2024-08-31-accounts - Sheffield Beekeepers' Association

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/09/2023 Period start date To 31/08/2024 Period end date

Charity name: Sheffield Beekeepers' Association

Charity registration number: 1174443

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The objects of the Association are: a) To promote, support and further the craft of amateur Beekeeping, b) To raise awareness and educate the general public about the importance of bees and beekeeping to the environment.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	Sheffield Beekeepers' Association is open to all beekeepers and people interested in bees and beekeeping in Sheffield and surrounding areas. By working with our own experienced beekeepers and guest experts the Association undertook the wide range of bee and beekeeping related activities, as well as beekeeping education projects including: - teaching apiary - the place where the colonies of honey bees are kept and participants can have practical sessions led by the experienced beekeepers; - provision of a forum for members to meet, discuss and learn about beekeeping; - provision of lectures on the monthly basis with talks by experienced beekeepers, presentations, question and answer sessions; - provision of workshops for novices, beginners and experienced beekeepers alike, including how to manage bees and how to produce honey and allied products; - provision of advice on beekeeping issues via the email or phone; - provision of an annual open Honey Show - the event to celebrate the end of the beekeeping season by showing beekeepers' hive products and compete for prizes.

		Association aims to educate the public of the importance of bees in the environment and the value of bees to agriculture in their role as pollinators, by: - providing educational visits to schools/organisations to complement the study of bees; - attending local shows and provide displays on all aspects of beekeeping; - holding an annual open Honey Show - the event to celebrate the end of the beekeeping season by showing beekeepers' hive products and compete for prizes; - providing a taster session - a practical session by the hive, where participants can learn the introductory information about the craft of beekeeping, run by volunteer beekeepers; - providing Association's news by an e-mail to subscribers; - running the Association's website with the information and news related to beekeeping and Association itself; - providing the swarm collection service to the public to offer the humanely option of dealing with swarms/feral colonies of bees compering to pest control option. Projects and activities are publicised through website, newsletter and local businesses.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The trustees are aware of the Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance and have taken it into account when exercising any powers or duties to which the guidance is relevant.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers

Other

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary 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	*Membership:* We have a total of 345 active members of which 284 are full members, 34 are partner members, 18 country members, 3 junior members & finally 82 local members. The aim of membership secretary is to be organised in the processing of membership applications and renewals, fully optimising the ER2 data programme. *Events:* The year of events and talks was as varied as ever, with some really thought-provoking speakers & some purely social events. As ever, the year started with the AGM, which was very well attended and produced some lively and passionate debate on a number of topics. The Christmas Social was an intimate affair with a quiz, and those present agreed a good time was had. Hopefully, with the new venue we can entice more people to come along for Christmas 2024 celebrations. We again had a mixture of speakers- some 'home grown', and some from afar. Our 'in house' speakers included Dillon Butters and his band delivering a VERY informative and entertaining presentation about where SBKA is regarding the yellow legged hornet, and Bec talking to us about Nosema management. The aim of the Association is to get the levels down across the whole region - a mammoth, but very worthwhile task. We had Nicky Campbell and Dhon Atkinson talk about BBKA modules and the national yellow legged hornet situation respectively. There were 3 'external' speakers in the shape of Tony Jefferson, Derek Mitchell and Steve Donohoe talking about Heather honey; Bee thermodynamics and facilitating

honey production, respectively. Hopefully all the talks have dropped a few pearls of wisdom for us- albeit different ones for different people. The Honey show in August was again, a lovely affair, with Dave Shannon adjudicating in his delightful and thorough way. The slight 'fly in the ointment' was that a number of other events in Sheffield occurred on the same day, and there was a strong feeling that this impacted on the numbers of the public attending. We will be actively considering this when setting the date for 2025. It has been good to see the continuation of the ‘beginners’ session’ from 7.00-7.30 before the monthly meeting and another thanks to those experienced Beekeepers who put themselves forward to answer their questions. Training & Exams: a. Beginners’ Course - This was held in the Spring at Sycamore Suite, Graves Woodland Discovery Centre. The format followed that of past years with 7 theory sessions (weekly), a practical training session at an association / trainer’s apiary & a honey extraction workshop. We had 42 participants. As we represented a new board, we took the opportunity to provide some new speakers to the course, which was very positive. The curriculum was changed slightly & this is of course something we will review moving forwards. The feedback we had was very positive & encouraging. A big thank you to all the speakers & volunteers which helped to make the course the success it was. It is a great honour to be part of the organising team for this course; witnessing the natural enthusiasm amongst beginners for beekeeping & having the opportunity to chat about a fabulous craft is really inspiring. b. BBKA Basic. SBKA is actively endorsing taking this exam with the necessary support in training. c. BBKA Modular Learning & Exams - the modules are being actively promoted. No one has the same learning style so we are happy to support these opportunities.

d. Bee Health Day - was held on a weekend in April. Generally, this was felt to be an important event, however it was poorly attended & feedback from members on its relevance / importance will be taken under consideration next year. e. The upgrade to Rivelin Apiary - The use of an association apiary for training is essential for the learning & development of member beekeepers. The upgrade of this apiary is therefore a cornerstone to our training ambitions within the association. Awards: Honorary Members: Ian Smith, Roger Lyons, Bron White, Phil Khorassandjian Master Beekeepers: Bec Kay, Mark Bleay Module exams: Module 2 – Savitri Boon Module 2 – Carolyn Clark Module 6 – Sarah Romanowski Intermediate Theory Certificate – Sarah Romanowski Honey show prizes: Best in Show – Bec Kay (3 varieties of honey) Sweet mead – Tony Lane Dry Mead – Tony Lane Best honey cake – Sarah Romanowski Cake of wax – Olga Lane Novice prize – Peter Minchin Activities with schools & the public: This year we visited Thornhill Primary School which is in Rotherham and Wybourn Community school in Sheffield. As usual we took an observation hive and honey for tasting and candle rolling. Two nursery schools in Nether edge were also visited, Collegiate Montessori Nursery and Bright Horizons. The nursery schools were limited to honey tasting and looking at the observation hive. Many thanks to those members who came and helped out with the visits. Bee breeding: 19 colonies provided to members with local stock Apiaries: a. Sawmill Apiary - the colonies have struggled this season. 3 new nuc colonies

were provided by our bee breeding team (Bec & Mark) to rejuvenate the apiary ready for next year. Apiary still have a strong, loyal & effective team. b. Rivelin Apiary - under the management, enthusiasm & energy of Savitri Boon, this apiary has transformed its status. The work carried out on the apiary has ensured it is now a true advocate for an association apiary. The team is still in its infancy but we are lucky to sponsor 2 mentored positions, both for 12 months. The future is very challenging but exciting for Rivelin Apiary. The apiary hosted 3 weeks of practical sessions for the beginners’ course, followed by twice weekly sessions, Saturday mornings open to all SBKA members as well as a weekday to accommodate a personalised mentorship program and finally two committee meetings. Development of Rivelin Apiary: AIM: The aim is to create a fully functional (and beautiful) training apiary to offer practical hands-on experience in beekeeping to members who have completed the SBKA beginner's course, encompassing all aspects of a working apiary and covering every calendar month's activities. This will include building hives and stands, frame making, making up feed, cleaning and scorching equipment, rendering wax, and all the beekeeping requirements, inspections, disease checks, swarm prevention and control, and treatments. In time, if we eradicate Nosema from the colonies at Rivelin, queen rearing will also be part of the programme. As far as possible, the apiary will emulate the standard of the BBKA's Stoneleigh training apiary, so that members wishing to take the BBKA assessments have a working model from which to learn. DEVELOPMENT: The apiary needed major work to address the steep slope, limited storage and working areas, and the dilapidated state of some of the sheds to create a safe working apiary. Advice given by Adrian Kennedy (NBU Regional Bee Inspector), Bronwen White (Master Beekeeper) on health and hygiene, Rebecca Kay (Qualified Beekeeper) and Mark Bleay (Qualified Beekeeper and retired conservationist/tree surgeon), together with the apiary manager’s experience of the site informed the development plans. Making the best use of the space, making it low maintenance, so

the focus is beekeeping not gardening, reusing existing materials and using voluntary labour also informed the plans, as was making it cost effective. Next step is to have the work completed before the next beekeeping season starts in earnest. An open day is planned for summer 2025. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to make this possible. Bulk Purchase Scheme: The shop continues to offer a wide range of products for members to collect without the need to order from individual suppliers themselves. We aim to have most items available when needed as the seasons unfold and are able purchase in bulk so we can pass on savings to members. Some suppliers do not offer any discount, but you are able to buy without having to pay a delivery charge. The committee decided that we needed an alternative storage space is needed and following an agreement with Valleyside Garden Centre (VGC) to allow us to site a container in their compound, we purchased a nearly new 20ft storage container. One of our members, Chris Dalton, has been good enough to ply-line and insulate it to protect the contents from the extremes of heat and cold. We are very grateful to Chris for his time and hard work in doing this for us. Long Term Plans: a. Support the future development of Rivelin Apiary by ensuring it reaches its true potential in terms of teaching, production of strong colonies with a good honey crop to sell, training & demonstration of good practices & skills to members, an apiary of good practice. b.Develop a working party to help the association best understand & prepare for the threat of the Asian Hornet. Dillon Butters to continue to co-ordinate the initiative in SBKA. c. Continue our strong tradition of training through our excellent beginners’ course. Swarm Collectors: It was an entertaining year once again for the SBKA team of collectors. The first swarm reported on the SBKA Swarm Collector’s WhatsApp site was on 1 May - no doubt some out there will have collected one earlier! Nine swarms were reported collected in May, sixteen in both June and

July and a further two in July, a total of forty-three. Most of the call outs resulted in successful collections of bees, but there were also a few wasted journeys: some because they were wasps; some arriving to find just an empty branch with queen pheromones wafting in the breeze; and some looking at a practically impossible collection from a high-level hole into a brickwork cavity. The total number of swarms collected this year will certainly exceed the 43 described above, even if you add in just the swarms collected by their own keepers. There will also be some swarms collected which didn’t manage to make it onto the WhatsApp reporting system. Whatever the final number, SBKA have once again provided a valuable public service to the residents of Sheffield. Library: continues to be available to members with vast number of titles. Due to a lack of storage facilities for the Association Library books are and are available for loan by request. Due to space restrictions, unfortunately we are unable to accept any more donated books for the foreseeable future. Extraction Equipment Loan: All honey extractor requests were generally satisfied within a week except in the last few weeks when the breakdown of the nine-frame plastic electric extractor caused a bit of a backlog. The six-frame “basket tangential” extractor was then used a lot more and people generally gave good reports on it. In general, we appear to have the right mix of equipment, although it is noticeable that more and more members are asking for an electric extractor. There are some minor areas of damage/wear on extractor lids and taps which will need to be addressed this winter. Code of Conduct: A proposal for a Code of Conduct for SBKA was presented but not adopted at the AGM in 2023. After the consultation process the version approved by the Trustees is available on the SBKA website in the “About us” section, along with the Safeguarding Policy. Helpers: a. Trainers – Bronwen White, Chris Chapple, Roger Lyons, Bec Kay, Nicky

Campbell, Sarah Romanowski, Jeff Dale, Savitri Boon b. Apiary teams – Ian Smith, Dorothy Birks, Sharron Henderson, Roger Lyons, Chris Dalton, Savitri Boon, Bec Kay, Mark Bleay, Elinor Turner, Tom & Nathan c. Association shop – Roger Lyons, Jeff Dale, Graham Appleby d. Equipment loan and coordination: Peter Minchin e. Bee breeding programme: Bec Kay, Mark Bleay f. Library: Karen Hyde g. YLAH Working Group: Dillon Butters, Peter Jackson, Ruth Cheshire, Peter Minchin. h. Webmaster: Paul Durkin

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set

Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	*Unrestricted income* The results for the year and financial position are set out in the Statement of Financial Activities and the Balance Sheet. Total incoming resources £45,550 (2022/23: £51,177). Resources expended were £41,408 (2022/23: £46,622). The surplus for this year was £4,142 (2022/23: £4,555). *Restricted income* No restricted income received (2022/23: £600). *Expenditure* Total expenditure reached £41,408 (2022/23: £46,622). The Association spent £33,136 (2022/23: £39,510) on the charitable activities such as provision of lectures and teaching apiary, and £8,272 (2022/23: £7,113) on raising funds such as membership capitation payments. The Association made good progress in achieving the goals for the year.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The Trustees have considered the reserves required, with reference to the guidance published by the Charity Commission. The Trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. The trustees consider that this level will provide sufficient funds to respond to the Association’s risk register, its obligations and ensure that support and governance costs are covered. The balance held as unrestricted funds at 31 August 2024 was £74,113, which is regarded as free reserves. The Committee agreed that the most appropriate level of reserves should be kept at the level of £20,000. The current level of reserves is therefore higher than is needed and the trustees agreed that excess of free reserves will be transferred to designated fund. The trustees consider this fund to be primarily an investment fund held to generate income and aim to ensure the stability of the set charitable objectives of the association.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£74,113
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24

Explanation of any Para 1.23 uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	The organisation provides goods and services directly as part of the charity's objects: - The organisation charges the membership fee on the behalf of the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) as a registered charity: England and Wales no 1185343., - The organisation charges fees for places on courses, -The organisation provides a Bulk Purchase Scheme for members where organisation gets a discount for bulk purchasing beekeeping equipment from suppliers, and sell them to the organisation members at a reduced price comparing to the RRP. -The organisation sells a beekeeping products to the public within the small-scale trading exemption, - The organisation sells donated beekeeping related goods.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	CIO Association Constitution
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	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	Appointment of charity trustees 1. Elected charity trustees: (a) At the first annual general meeting of the members of the Association all the elected charity trustees shall retire from office; (b) At every subsequent annual general meeting of the members of the Association, one-half of the elected charity trustees shall retire from office. If the number of elected charity trustees is not two or a multiple of two, then the number nearest to one-half shall retire from office, but if there is only one charity trustee, they shall retire; (c) The charity trustees to retire by rotation shall be those who have been longest in office since their last appointment or reappointment. If any trustees were last appointed or reappointed on the same day those to retire shall (unless they otherwise agree among themselves) be determined by lot; (d) Vacancies so arising may be filled by the decision of the members at the annual general meeting; any vacancies not filled at the annual general meeting may be filled as provided in sub-clause (e) of this clause; (e) The members or the charity trustees may at any time decide to appoint a new charity trustee, whether in place of a charity trustee who has retired or been removed in accordance with clause 15 (Retirement and removal of charity trustees), or as an additional charity trustee, provided that the limit specified in clause 12(3) on the number of charity trustees would not as a result be exceeded; (f) A person so appointed by the members of the Association shall retire in accordance with the provisions of sub- clauses (b) and (c) of this clause. A person so appointed by the charity trustees shall retire at the conclusion of the annual general meeting next following the date of his appointment, and shall not

be counted for the purpose of determining which of the charity trustees is to retire by rotation at that meeting. (g) One of the places on the Board of Trustees shall be reserved for a novice member (less than one year’s membership) of the Association. 2. Reappointment of charity trustees: Any person who retires as a charity trustee by rotation or by giving notice to the Association is eligible for reappointment.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements	Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements	where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	New committee members are presented with the SBKA Trustee induction pack based on the Charity Commission Guidance.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	Under umbrella of The British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) a registered charity: England and Wales no. 1185343.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	Partnership with British Beekeepers Association and other Beekeepers' Associations to deliver training courses for novices, beginners and experienced beekeepers alike.
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Sheffeld Beekeepers'Association
Other name the charity uses	Sheffield BKA SBKA
Registered charity number	1174443
Charity’s principal address	Leam Farm Leam Grindleford HOPE VALLEY Derbyshire S32 2HL

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	DorothyBirks	Minutes Secretary
	Savitri Boon	ApiaryManager
	Chris Chapple	Education Secretary
	Karen Hyde	Librarian
	Jeff Dale	Procurement Officer
	Paul Durkin	Webmaster
	Robert Jemilianowicz	Treasurer
	Sarah Romanowski	MembershipSecretary
	Elinor Turner	Events Officer

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of	Name	Address
adviser

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

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) ~~fe~~ Full name(s) Sarah Romanowski ~~ee~~ Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) ~~ee ee~~ Date 25/06/2025 ~~|~~

Trustees Report and Accounts for the year ended: 31[st] August 2024 FINANCIAL REVIEW

Report to the Trustees/ members of Sheffield Beekeepers’ Association (CIO)

Independent Examiner’s report on the accounts

On the accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Charities Act”) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

• examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,

• to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and

• to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner’s statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. 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. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention

which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and

• to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act, have not been met; or

to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached

Signed

Joanne Gleig 9.11.2024

Overview

Unrestricted income

The results for the year and financial position are set out in the Statement of Financial Activities and the Balance Sheet. Total incoming resources £45,550 (2022/23: £51,177). Resources expended were £41,408 (2022/23: £46,622). The surplus for this year was £4,142 (2022/23: £4,555).

Restricted income

No restricted income received (2022/23: £600).

Expenditure

Total expenditure reached £41,408 (2022/23: £46,622). The Association spent £33,136 (2022/23: £39,510) on the charitable activities such as provision of lectures and teaching apiary, and £8,272 (2022/23: £7,113) on raising funds such as membership capitation payments. The Association made good progress in achieving the goals for the year.

Going concern

The Trustees have reviewed the SBKA’s financial position and consequently believe there are sufficient resources to manage any foreseeable operational or financial risks. The Trustees therefore consider that there is a reasonable expectation that SBKA has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.

For this reason, the Trustees are happy to adopt the ‘going concern’ basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.

Reserves Policy

The Trustees have considered the reserves required, with reference to the guidance published by the Charity Commission. The Trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. The trustees consider that this level will provide sufficient funds to respond to the Association’s risk register, its obligations and ensure that support and governance costs are covered.

The balance held as unrestricted funds at 31 August 2024 was £74,113, which is regarded as free reserves. The Committee agreed that the most appropriate level of reserves should be kept at the level of £20,000.

The current level of reserves is therefore higher than is needed and the trustees agreed that excess of free reserves will be transferred to designated fund. The trustees consider this fund to be primarily an investment fund held to generate income and aim to ensure the stability of the set charitable objectives of the association.

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Sheffield Beekeepers' Association (CIO)
Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ending 31 August 2024
Prior Prior Prior
Unrestricted Restricted
Total Funds Year Year Year
Funds Funds
Note 2023 2022 2021
£ £ £ £ £ £
Incoming resources
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies 3 12,669 0 12,669 13,107 13,030 11,450
Charitable activities 4 29,790 29,790 36,362 32,677 25,803
Trading and fundraising activit 5 2,333 2,333 2,082 1,190 927
Investments 6 758 758 226 7 7
Total Income 45,550 0 45,550 51,777 46,904 38,187
Resources expended
Expenditure on:
Raising funds 7 8,272 0 8,272 7,113 5,467 4,797
Charitable activities 8 33,136 0 33,136 40,110 29,311 19,452
Total Expenditure 41,408 0 41,408 47,222 34,778 24,249
Net income 4,142 0 4,142 4,555 12,126 13,938
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds 4,142 0 4,142 4,555 12,126 13,938
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward 88,227 0 88,227 83,672 71,546 57,608
Total funds carried forward 92,369 0 92,369 88,227 83,672 71,546
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Sheffield Beekeepers Association(CIO)	Sheffield Beekeepers Association(CIO)	Sheffield Beekeepers Association(CIO)	Sheffield Beekeepers Association(CIO)
Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2024

	Unrestricted		Restricted Total Prior yearPrior yearPrior year Funds Funds 2023 2022 2021
	Note	Funds
		£	£ £ £ £ £ - 18,256 5,393 997 1,130
*Fixed assets:*
Tangible Assets	10	18,256
Total Fixed Assets		18,256	- 18,256 5,393 997 1,130
			21,944 18,819 24,460 19,594 2,766 3,343 3,806 2,371 52,292 62,165 55,906 49,531 225 169 47 24
*Current assets:*
Stocks	11	21,944
Debtors	12	2,766
Cash at Bank and in hand	13	52,292
Prepaid expense	14	225
Total Current Assets		77,227	0 77,227 84,497 84,219 71,519 3,114 1,662 1,224 860 0 0 320 243

*Liabilities:*
Creditors fallingdue within	o 15	3,114
Prepaid income	16	0
Total Current Liabilities		3,114	3,114 1,662 1,544 1,103

Net Current assets		74,113	0 74,113 82,835 82,675 70,416

Total assets less current liabili		92,369	0 92,369 88,228 83,672 71,546

Creditors: Amounts falling due aft


Net Assets		92,369	0 92,369 88,228 83,672 71,546
			- 92,369 86,728 82,172 70,046 0 0 1,500 1,500 1,500
*Funds of the Association:*
Unrestricted income funds	17	92,369
Restricted income fund	18	-
Total Association Funds		92,369	0 92,369 88,228 83,672 71,546

Approved by the trustees on and signed on their behalf by:

SARAH ROMANOWSKI CHAIR of TRUSTEES

Notes to the accounts

Note 1. Accounting policies

This financial statement has been prepared with regard to Charities SORP (FRS 102) – Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (effective 1 January 2015).

Note 2. Related party transactions and trustees’ expenses and remuneration

The Trustees all give their time and expertise freely without any form of remuneration or other benefit in cash or kind. Expenses paid to the trustees in the year totalled £0.00.

Note 3. Analysis of Income - Donations and legacies

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Note 3. Analysis of Income - Donations and legacies
Unrestricted Restricted Total funds Prior year Prior year Prior year
Analysis funds funds 2023 2022 2021
£ £ £ £ £ £
Membership subscriptions 10,329 10,329 10,887 10,224 9,765
Gift Aid 1,411 1,411 1,599 1,625 1,288
Donations and gifts 929 929 621 1,181 27
General grants 0 0 0
Donated goods 0 0 0 370
Total 12,669 0 12,669 13,107 13,030 11,450
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The Gift Aid Claim represents repayment for 157 (2022/23: 178) membership subscriptions made between 01/09/2023 and 31/08/2024 (51% of total membership).

Woodseats Allotment Society and P.Jackson to kindly support our charity by cash donation in the value of £929. Thank you to everyone who signed up with Easyfundraising.

Note 4. Analysis of Income – Charitable Activities

Note 4. Analysis of Income – Charitable Activities	Note 4. Analysis of Income – Charitable Activities
Analysis	Total funds	Prioryear	Prioryear	Prioryear
		2023	2022	2021
	£	£	£	£
Association Shop	22,481	22,923	26,917	19,288
Queen rearing	2,880	2,570	1,630	4,320
Beginners’ Course	3,570	2,380	3,995	2,125
Intro to MicroscopyCourse	-	225
MicroscopyCourse	-	2,220	-	-
MicroscopyBulk Purchase	-	5,926	-	-
Meetings	-	68	56	-
Swarm Collection	-	50	40	71
HoneyShow	860	-	39	-
Basic Assessment	-	-	-	-
Practical Sessions	-	-	-	-
Educational Sessions	-	-	-	-
Total	29,790	36,362	32,677	25,803

Note 5. Analysis of Income - Trading and fundraising activities

Note 5. Analysis of Income - Tradingand fundraisingactivities	Note 5. Analysis of Income - Tradingand fundraisingactivities
Analysis	Total funds	Prioryear	Prioryear	Prioryear
		2023	2022	2021
	£	£	£	£
HoneySale	1,983	1,782	1,190	927
FundraisingActivities	124	154
Candle & Wax Sale	226	147
Total	2,333	2,082	1,190	927

Sheffield Beekeepers’ Association sold 387 jars of honey (2022/23: 322).

Note 6. Analysis of Investment

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Note 6. Analysis of Investment
Prior year Prior year Prior year
Total funds
Analysis 2023 2022 2021
£ £ £ £
Saving Account 758 226 7 7
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A business saving account opened with The Co-operative Bank to deposit surplus cash whilst earning interest.

Note 7. Analysis of Expenditure – Raising Funds

Note 7. Analysis of Expenditure – RaisingFunds	Note 7. Analysis of Expenditure – RaisingFunds
Analysis	Total funds	Prioryear	Prioryear	Prioryear
		2023	2022	2021
	£	£	£	£
Membership– capitationpayments and	5,412	5,640	4,952	4,466
Honeyand Candle expenses	418	443	124	72
FundraisingActivities	175	165		26
Accounts Independent Examiner	100	100	100	100
AGM	-	128	158	-
Trustees' expenses	-			-
Depreciation	2,136	636	133	133
Token of Appreciation	31.00			-
Total expenditure	8,272	7,113	5,467	4,797
on raising funds

Note 8. Analysis of Expenditure – Charitable Activities

Note 8. Analysis of Expenditure – Charitable Activities	Note 8. Analysis of Expenditure – Charitable Activities
Analysis	Total funds	Prioryear	Prioryear	Prioryear
		2023	2022	2021
	£	£	£	£
Association Shop (CS)	21,979	23,859	23,195	14,689
ApiarySupplies and Maintenance	2,850	1,005	723	272
Apiarymentorship	105
Beginners’ Course	1,605	1,693	1,838	609
Intro to MicroscopyCourse	-	80	-	-
MicroscopyCourse	-	1,631	-	-
MicroscopyBulk Purchase	-	5,923	-	-
Meetings	1,441	1,043	664	-
Speakers	367	648	173	100
HoneyShow	1,252	414	811	-
Library	-	214	-	32
Study groups -Modules	75	75	150	-
Web/IT	91	506	192	331
SheffieldQueen Rearing	2,880	2,900	1,449	3,173
Equipment Loan Scheme	133	61	-	-
NBU Regional Forum	-	58	-	-
Educational Supplies and Maintenance	-	-	110	-
Basic Assessment	-	-	-	44
General Husbandry/Bee Health/Bee	132	-	-	-
Swarm Collection	-	-	-	21
EFB/SWM	-	-	-	180
Asian Hornet	225	-	7	-
Total expenditure	33,136	40,110	29,311	19,452
on charitable activities

Note 9. Independent examiner remuneration

The independent examiner’s remuneration constituted an examination fee of £100.00.

Note 10. Tangible Assets

Under the new structure of CIO charity, the Association adapted a new Fixed Asset Policy. This states a capitalisation limit of over £500.00 for items of equipment. Attractive and Portable Items of equipment that fall below the capitalisation limit of £500.00 are recorded on the Equipment Inventory (e.g. single digital camera purchased for £100.00).

Note 11. Stocks

Stocks held for sale are measured at the lower of the cost and net realisable value of the separate items of stock or groups of similar items.

Note 12. Debtors

Debtors include amounts owed to the Association for the provision of goods and services. Debtors are measured at their recoverable amounts.

Note 13. Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank includes funds deposited in savings account.

Note 14. Prepaid expense

Prepaid expenses consist mainly of the Domain renewal till February 2026 for remaining three years as well as Rivelin Apiary rent till April 2028.

Note 15 Creditors falling due within one year

Liabilities are amounts due to creditors and are measured at their settlement amount.

Note 16 Prepaid income

No prepaid income accounted.

Note 17 Analysis of charitable funds

The Association funds consist the unrestricted fund that is for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general charitable objectives. Within the unrestricted funds the designated fund was established by the Trustees to provide resource for SBKA teaching space. As of 31 August 2024 the value of the fund was £54,113.

Note 18 Analysis of restricted fund

The whole restricted fund of £1,500 from JG Graves Charitable Trust 2018 was used towards apiary improvements.

SBKA Treasurer

Robert Jemilianowicz