Trustees’ annual report (including Directors’ report) for the period
From: 01/09/2022 To: 31/08/2023
Charity name: FROM BRISTOL WITH LOVE
Charity registration number: 1175369
Company number: 09182072
Objectives and activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Collecting and delivering humanitarian aid |
| 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 |
Alleviating hunger and distress Promotion of education Comfort and wellbeing |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All our Trustees have due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Our charity does not make grants. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Our charity is a relief organisation and we do not have investments |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Our Volunteers contribute time and expertise free of charge. Occasionally, some of them on their own accord feel like contributing and donating to our various campaigns (electrically heated vests, electrical generators, food purchasing, etc.) |
Other
Achievements and performance
| 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 | Our charity has delivered substantial amounts of aid to Ukrainian refugees. Since the beginning of the war we organised over 53 consignments of humanitarian aid: food, clothes, first aid, electrical generators, medical equipment, toiletries, cleaning materials, tents, torches, batteries, sleeping bags, nappies. |
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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Due to incredible support from local communities, churches and individual donors we have met and surpassed our targets. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We did not set any firm fundraising targets. Rather, in full transparency, we have shown our Trustees, Donors, Volunteers and everybody interested that our funds get spent immediately on critical supplies. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | We do not have any investments. |
| Other |
Financial review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Our financial reviews are conducted by specialist independent accountants. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We do not hold reserves |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | We do not have running costs thus no need for reserves |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | No concerns |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.23 No concerns |
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.23 No concerns |
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.23 No concerns |
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| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Fundraising at community level. Also individuals and Churches. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | NA |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
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 receive ourselves. |
| Other |
Structure, governance and management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document: for example,trust deed, memorandum and articles of association etc |
Para 1.25 | Articles of Association |
| How is the charity constituted? |
Para 1.25 | Limited company for charitable purposes. |
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for example limited company,
unincorporated association,
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Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 Based on their experience and commitment
including details of any to our humanitarian cause.
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
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| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Director Trustees Board Key Operational Team |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | All our proceedings are conducted transparently, professionally and impartially. |
| Other |
Reference and administrative details
| Charity name | From Bristol with Love |
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| Other name the charity uses | From Bristol with love for Romania/Ukraine |
| Registered charity number | 1175369 |
| Charity’s principal address | 5 Greenway Drive, Bristol BS10 5LU |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
Dr Razvan Since 2014
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Constantinescu
Rev Emilian Since 2014
2
Roman
Mrs Ileana Since 2014
3
Constantinescu
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
| Director name | |
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| Not applicable | We do not have corporate trustees. |
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year |
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| Dr Razvan Constantinescu | Acted the full year |
| Mrs Ileana Constantinescu | Acted the full year |
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| NADescription of the assets held in this capacity |
Sorting and packing shed at 5 Greenway Drive, Bristol BS10 5LU |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
Not applicable |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
Not pplicable |
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
NA
Other optional information
We are a very small community and family-based charity operating on very small scale and satisfied to stay as such, without aspiration for grand operations or expansion. From its original inception, this charity became sort of a hobby for us and are grateful that we can contribute a small amount of good into this world.
www.FromBristolwithLove.org
Declarations
The company has taken advantage of the small companies’ exemption in preparing the report above.
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report (including directors’ report) above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees/directors
Signature(s) Full name(s) Dr Razvan U Constantinescu Position (for example Director Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 11/10/2024
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 2022
End date: 31 August 2023
FROM BRISTOL WITH LOVE Contents Page For the year ended 31 August 2023
| Company information | 3 |
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| Director's report | 4 |
| Accountants' report | 6 |
| Income statement | 7 |
| Statement of financial position | 8 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 10 |
| Detailed income statement | 12 |
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FROM BRISTOL WITH LOVE Company Information For the year ended 31 August 2023
| 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 2023
Director's report and financial statements
The director presents his/her/their annual report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2023.
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 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
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FROM BRISTOL WITH LOVE Director's Report For the year ended 31 August 2023
On behalf of the board.
Dr Razvan Ungureanu Constantinescu Director
Date approved: 27 May 2024
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FROM BRISTOL WITH LOVE Accountants' Report For the year ended 31 August 2023
Accountants report
You consider that the company is exempt from an audit for the year ended 31 August 2023 . You have acknowledged, on the balance sheet, your responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These responsibilities include preparing accounts that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company at the end of the financial year and of its profit or loss for the financial year.
In accordance with your instructions, we have prepared the accounts which comprise the Profit and Loss Account, the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes from the accounting records of the company and on the basis of information and explanations you have given to us.
We have not carried out an audit or any other review, and consequently we do not express any opinion on these accounts.
.................................................... MHC & CO 54 Gloucester Road North Bristol Somerset BS7 0SJ 27 May 2024
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FROM BRISTOL WITH LOVE Income Statement For the year ended 31 August 2023
| Notes Turnover Cost of sales Gross profit Administrative expenses Operating profit/(loss) Profit/(Loss) on ordinary activities before taxation Tax on profit on ordinary activities Profit/(Loss) for the financial year |
2023 £ 113,201 (95,513) 17,688 (19,699) (2,011) (2,011) 0 (2,011) |
2022 £ 77,665 (47,015) |
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| 30,650 (18,368) |
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| 12,282 | ||
| 12,282 0 |
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| 12,282 |
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FROM BRISTOL WITH LOVE Statement of Financial Position As at 31 August 2023
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets 3 Current assets Debtors: amounts falling due within one year 4 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amount falling due within one year 5 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets Capital and reserves Profit and loss account 6 Shareholder's funds |
2023 £ 33,733 33,733 5,446 3,176 8,622 0 8,622 42,355 42,355 42,355 42,355 |
2022 £ 33,733 |
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| 33,733 0 12,340 |
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| 12,340 (1,707) |
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| 10,633 | ||
| 44,366 | ||
| 44,366 | ||
| 44,366 | ||
| 44,366 |
For the year ended 31 August 2023 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.
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FROM BRISTOL WITH LOVE Statement of Financial Position As at 31 August 2023
The financial statements were approved by the director on 27 May 2024 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 2023
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 (2022 : 0).
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FROM BRISTOL WITH LOVE Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 August 2023
| 3. Tangible fixed assets Cost or valuation At 01 September 2022 Additions Disposals At 31 August 2023 Depreciation At 01 September 2022 Charge for year On disposals At 31 August 2023 Net book values Closing balance as at 31 August 2023 Opening balance as at 01 September 2022 4. Debtors: amounts falling due within one year Other Debtors 5. Creditors: amount falling due within one year Other Creditors 6. Profit and loss account Balance at 01 September 2022 Loss for the year Balance at 31 August 2023 |
Land and Buildings £ 33,733 - - 33,733 - - - - 33,733 33,733 2023 £ 5,446 5,446 2023 £ 0 0 |
Total £ 33,733 - - |
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| 33,733 | |||
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| 2022 £ 0 0 2022 £ 1,707 1,707 2023 £ 44,366 (2,011) 42,355 |
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FROM BRISTOL WITH LOVE Detailed Income Statement For the year ended 31 August 2023
| Turnover Donation Received Other Income Cost of sales Other Direct Costs Gross profit Administrative expenses Accountancy Fees General Travel Expenses Bank Charges Advertising Stationery & Postage Operating profit/(loss) Profit/(Loss) on ordinary activities before taxation Profit/(Loss) for the financial year |
95,513 | 2023 £ 107,311 5,890 113,201 (95,513) 17,688 (19,699) (2,011) (2,011) (2,011) |
47,015 |
2022 £ 59,843 17,822 |
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| 77,665 (47,015) |
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| 600 18,733 366 0 0 |
600 17,696 0 49 23 |
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| 30,650 (18,368) |
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| 12,282 | ||||
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| 12,282 |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the FROM BRISTOL WITH LOVE trustees/directors/ members of On accounts for the year 31/08/2023 ended
Charity no.: 1175369 Company no.: 09182072 Set out on pages 2
(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31/08/2023 . Responsibilities and As the charity’s trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the basis of report company for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”).
| Responsibilities and basis of report |
As the charity’s trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”). |
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| Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required | |
| to 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 accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 | |
| (“the 2011 Act”). In carrying out my examination, I have followed the | |
| Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the | |
| 2011 Act. | |
| Independent examiner's statement |
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have |
| come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me | |
| cause to believe that: | |
| • accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the | |
| Companies Act 2006; or | |
| • the accounts do not accord with such records; or | |
| • the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under | |
| section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the | |
| accounts give a ‘true 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). |
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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.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: Date: 11/10/2024
Name: Costin Dumitrache
Relevant professional Video Producer – Toy Division Ltd qualification(s) or body (if any):
Address: 2 Chantry Grove, Bristol BS11 0QH UK
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of Not applicable any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
October 2018
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