CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Trustees, annual report {including Directors, report) for the period From: 0110912021 To: 3110812022 Charity name: FROM BRISTOL WITH LOVE Charity registration number: 1175369 Company number: 09182072 Objectives and activities SORP referen Para 1.17 Summary ofthe purposes of the charity as set out in its overnin document Summary ofthe main activities in relation lo those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Collecting and delivering humanitarian aid Paro 1.17 and 1.19 Allevialing hunger and distress Promotion of education Comfort and wellbeing Para 1.16 All our Truslees have due regard to Ihe guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefiL Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. SORP rèleronce Our charity does not make grants. Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Our chanty is a relief organisation and we do nol have inveslmenls Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Our Volunteers contribule time and expertise free of charge. Occasionally, some of them on their own accord feel like conlributing and donating to our various campaigns (electrically heated vests, electrical generalors, food purchasing, elc.} Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38
Other Achievements and perfonnance Our charty has delivered substantial amounts of aKI to Ukrainian refugees. Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made lo the circumstances of ils beneficiaries and any wider benefits lo SIetY as a whole. Para 1.20 sin the beginning ofthe war we organised over 53 consignments of humanitarian aid.. food. clothes. first aid, electrical generators, medical equipment, toiletries, cleaning malerials. tents. torches, batteries. sleeping bags, nappies. Additional infomiation (optional) You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant about.. Due to incredible support from I1 communrties. churches and individual donors we have mel and surpassed our targets. A¢hievement$ against objectives sel Para 1.41 We did r1 set any firn fundraising targets. Rather. in full transparency, we have shown our Trustees. Donors, Volunteers and everybody interested that our funds get spent immedialety on crttical supplies. Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set We do not have any investmenls. Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other
Financial review Review of the charlty's financial position at the end of the riod Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held pa 1.21 Our financial reviews are conducted by specialist independent OUntantS. Para 1.22 We do not hokl reserves Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund malerialty in deficit Para 1.22 Pa 1.22 Not applicable We do nol have running costs thus no need for reserves None Para 1.24 Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.23 No concerns Additional information {oplional) You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant about.. Fundraising at communty level. Also individuals and Churches. The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 NA Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 No perceived risks. We agreed that as a community response charity, we can only collect and deliver as much aid as we eive ourselves. Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Other Structure, governance and management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of governing document.. for example, Parè 1.25 Articles of AssocIatn -1 and articles of How is the charity constituted? Para 1.25 Limited company for ¢haritable purposes.
for example limited company. unineoroorated association Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to FX)St or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Based on Iheir experien and commitment to our humanf(arian cause. Additional infomiation (optional) You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity's organisalional structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Director Trustees Board Key Operational Team All our proceedings are conducted transparently. professionalty and impartially. Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other
Reference and administrative details Chari name Other name the chari uses Re istered charit number Chari rinci al address From Bristol with Love From Bristol with love for Romanialukraine 1175369 5 Greenwa Drive. Bristol 8S10 SLU Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates aetsd if not for whole ear Trusteo naffle Office Irf anyl Name of pernon lor bodyl 8ntitl8d oint tru8ts8 ifan Or Ralvan Conslantinescu Rev Emilian Roman Mrs Ileana Constantinescu Since 2014 Since 2014 Since 2014 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees- names of the directors at the date the re Director namo rtwasa roved Nota licable We do not have cor rate trustees. Name of Iruslees holding trtle to property belonging to the charty Trustse name Dr Razvan Constanlinescu Mrs Ileana Constantinescu Dates acted rf not for who18 Acled Ihe full ear Acted the full ear
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others NADescriplion of the assets held in this capacty Sorting and packing shed at S Greenway Drive, Bristol BSIO SLU Name and objects oflhe charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian chori '$ ob ects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the chari 's own assets Not applicable Not pplicable Additional infomiation (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (optional infonnalion) Type of Name Addre88 adviser Narne of chief executive or narnes of senior staff members {optional infomiation) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke rsonnel details NA Other o tional information Vve are a very small communty and family-based charty operating on very small scale and satisfied to stay as such, without aspiration for grand operations or expansion. From its original inception, this charty became sort of a hobby for us 8nd are grateful thal we can contribute a small amount of good into this wodd. vrtvw.FromBristolwithLove.or
Declarations The Company has taken advantage of the Small Companies. exemption in pparing the report above. The trustees de¢lare that they have approved the trustees. report {in¢luding directors, report) above. Slgned on behalf of the ¢harity'$ tru$t¢esldir¢¢tors Signature(s) Full namels) Position (for example Secretsry, Chair, etc) Dr Razvan U Conslanlinescu Director Date 091c6r2023
Registered Number: 09182072 England and Wales
FROM BRISTOL WITH LOVE
Report of the Director and Unaudited Financial Statements
Period of accounts
Start date: 01 September 2021
End date: 31 August 2022
FROM BRISTOL WITH LOVE Contents Page For the year ended 31 August 2022
| Company information | 3 |
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| Director's report | 4 |
| Income statement | 5 |
| Statement of financial position | 6 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 7 |
| Detailed income statement | 9 |
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FROM BRISTOL WITH LOVE Company Information For the year ended 31 August 2022
| Director | Dr Razvan Ungureanu Constantinescu |
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| Registered Number | 09182072 |
| Registered Office | 5 Greenway Drive |
| BS10 5LU |
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FROM BRISTOL WITH LOVE Director's Report For the year ended 31 August 2022
Director's report and financial statements
The director presents his/her/their annual report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2022.
Principal activities
Principal activity of the company during the financial year was of donation collection for charitable work.
Director
The director who served the company throughout the year was as follows: Dr Razvan Ungureanu Constantinescu
Statement of director's responsibilities
The director is responsible for preparing the directors' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations and in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
Company law requires the director to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the director has elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (Financial Reporting Standard 102). Under company law the director must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the director is required to :
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
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make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The director is responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The director is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The director is responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom, governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements, may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions
On behalf of the board.
Dr Razvan Ungureanu Constantinescu Director
Date approved: 12 May 2023
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FROM BRISTOL WITH LOVE Income Statement For the year ended 31 August 2022
| Notes Turnover Cost of sales Gross profit Administrative expenses Operating profit Profit/(Loss) on ordinary activities before taxation Tax on profit on ordinary activities Profit/(Loss) for the financial year |
2022 £ 77,665 (47,015) 30,650 (18,368) 12,282 12,282 0 12,282 |
2021 £ 4,719 0 |
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| 4,719 (4,713) |
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| 6 0 |
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FROM BRISTOL WITH LOVE Statement of Financial Position As at 31 August 2022
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets 3 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amount falling due within one year 4 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets Capital and reserves Profit and loss account 5 Shareholder's funds |
2022 £ 33,733 33,733 12,340 (1,707) 10,633 44,366 44,366 44,366 44,366 |
2021 £ 33,733 |
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| 33,733 77 (1,726) |
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| (1,649) | ||
| 32,084 | ||
| 32,084 | ||
| 32,084 | ||
| 32,084 |
For the year ended 31 August 2022 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Director's responsibilities:
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The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
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The director acknowledges their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
The financial statements were approved by the director on 12 May 2023 and were signed by:
Dr Razvan Ungureanu Constantinescu Director
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FROM BRISTOL WITH LOVE Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 August 2022
General Information
FROM BRISTOL WITH LOVE is a private company, limited by shares, registered in England and Wales, registration number 09182072, registration address 5 Greenway Drive, BS10 5LU.
The presentation currency is £ sterling.
1. Accounting policies
Significant accounting policies
Statement of compliance
These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102 – The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of land and buildings and certain financial instruments measured at fair value in accordance with the accounting policies.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the company.
Turnover
Turnover comprises the invoiced value of goods and services supplied by the company, net of Value Added Tax and trade discounts.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis:
Land and Buildings
0% Reducing Balance
2. Average number of employees
Average number of employees during the year was 0 (2021 : 0).
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FROM BRISTOL WITH LOVE Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 August 2022
| 3. Tangible fixed assets Cost or valuation At 01 September 2021 Additions Disposals At 31 August 2022 Depreciation At 01 September 2021 Charge for year On disposals At 31 August 2022 Net book values Closing balance as at 31 August 2022 Opening balance as at 01 September 2021 |
Land and Buildings £ 33,733 - - 33,733 - - - - 33,733 33,733 |
Total £ 33,733 - - |
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| 33,733 | ||
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| 33,733 | ||
| 33,733 |
4. Creditors: amount falling due within one year
| Other Creditors Profit and loss account Balance at 01 September 2021 Profit for the year Balance at 31 August 2022 |
2022 £ 1,707 1,707 |
2021 £ 1,726 1,726 2022 £ 32,084 12,282 44,366 |
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5. Profit and loss account
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FROM BRISTOL WITH LOVE Detailed Income Statement For the year ended 31 August 2022
| Turnover Donation Received Other Income Cost of sales Other Direct Costs Gross profit Administrative expenses Accountancy Fees Legal and Professional Fees (Allowable) General Travel Expenses Advertising Stationery & Postage General admin Operating profit Profit/(Loss) on ordinary activities before taxation Profit/(Loss) for the financial year |
47,015 | 2022 £ 59,843 17,822 77,665 (47,015) 30,650 (18,368) 12,282 12,282 12,282 |
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2021 £ 3,830 889 |
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| 4,719 0 |
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| 600 0 17,696 49 23 0 |
600 13 1,082 0 296 2,722 |
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Exarniner's Report Report to the trusteesldirectorsl members of FROM BRISTOL WITH LOVE On accounts for the year ended 3110812022 Charity no.: 1175369 Company no.: 09182072 Set out on pages rem*) to Ihe Daoe numbern of additional Sheets) I report lo the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 3110812022. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charty's trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company lawl. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ("the 2006 Act.). Having satisfied myself Ihal Ihe accounts of the Company are not required lo be audited for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of my examination of your charity's acc¢)unls as carned out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 {"Ihe 2011 Acl'l. In carrying out my examination, I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145151{bl of the 2011 Act. Independent oxaminer's statement I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have come lo my attention {olher than that disclosed loW ') which gives me cause to believe Ihal.. accounting records were not kept in accordance wilh Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006., or . the accounts do not accord with such records., or . the accounts do not compty wf(h relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.. or .the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP {FRS102). IER October 2018
I have no concems 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 understsnding of Ihe accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: 18107r2023 Narno: Costin Dumitrache Relevant professional qualificationls} or body lif any): Video Producer- Toy Division Ltd Address: 2 Chantry Grove. Bristol BS11 OQH UK Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity acwunls.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. Not applicable IER October 2018