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2023-06-01-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01 June 2022 Period start date to 31 May 2023 Period end date

Charity name We Remember Submariners.

Charity registration number:1176446

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 The main aim of We Remember
Submariners (WRS) is to gift a memorial
lapel pin, known as a “Moly” pin in
memory of the late Lt Cdr Ian Molyneux
GM RN. These will be gifted to close
relatives of the departed Submariner.
The pin, which cannot be purchased,
features a gold poppy in a wreath of red
poppies, representing the deceased
Submariner.
WRS also funds wreaths at Submarine
memorials and at the funerals of
deceased Submariners.
WRS will also provide financial support
to veteran or serving Submariners if
required.
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		 The main activities of WRS are to:

Provide a wreath,” Moly” pins
and condolence card to the
immediate family of all notified
Submariners past or present that
sadly pass away.

Design and produce a unique
annual remembrance pin to sell.

Provide wreaths to submarine
related memorials.

Provide monetary donations to
suitable organisations and
individuals that meet our aims
and objectives.

Continue to promote WRS and
increase our membership.
Support this year has been given to

£1000 to wigan Council towards
bench for 100 yr old Submariner

£1000 to Plymouth Submarine
Association towards gambit
dinner costs

£2000 to serving Submariner for
ongoing sponsorship for elite
sport Powerlifting

£2000 to Neptune field gun Crew

£1380 member for costs
purchasing wheelchair for retired
Submariner.

£1000 to trainee Submariners
towards cost for trip to national
submariner memorial London

£850 member for costs toward
buying adaptive bike for retired
Submariner.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The charity commission’s guidance on
public benefit has helped WRS achieve
its aims and objectives by:

Ensuring the charity trustees
focus on the charity objectives,
when planning activities.

Link with impact reporting and
demonstrating the charities
transparency and accountability.

Improve the overall quality of
reporting on the charities work.

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SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 The trustees will review all applications
for funding on a case-by-case basis.
Applications are approved on merit if
they meet the aims and objectives of the
charity. All donations are recorded and
used as PR material, but amounts are
never publicised.
A Majority decision is required for any
application to be approved.
The Chair has the authority to grant up
to £1500 without Trustee commitment.
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38 The charity does not undertake social
investment.
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 WRS is entirely run by volunteers and
does not pay any wages. Legitimate
expenses are paid to individuals for
their mileage although some volunteers
do not claim.
We are very grateful for the many hours
that volunteers freely give, listening and
supporting families, submariners and
members of WRS in their time of need
and always signpost to the most
appropriate support agencies.
Without this valuable contribution of
time and effort WRS would not be able
to have achieved so much since our
foundation.
Other WRS is supported by a robust structure
of Trustees, a Management Team and a
network of Ambassadors and
supporters with the sole aim of
delivering the charity Aims and
Objectives

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 During this period, we have gifted over
150 wreaths to the families together with
Moly pins and condolence cards.

£1000 to wigan Council towards
bench for 100 yr old Submariner

£1000 to Plymouth Submarine
Association towards gambit
dinner costs

£2000 to serving Submariner for
ongoing sponsorship for elite
sport Powerlifting

£2000 to Neptune field gun Crew

£1380 member for costs
purchasing wheelchair for retired
Submariner.

£1000 to trainee Submariners
towards cost for trip to national
submariner memorial London

£850 member for costs toward
buying adaptive bike for retired
Submariner.
Affiliation with the Royal Navy
Submarine Charity “ The Submarine
Family” which is underwritten by the
RNRMC. WRS are recognised as the
Submarine Service Remembrance
Subject Matter Experts.

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Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
In the year 2022 7,500 annual
remembrance pins were ordered and
sold through membership, outstations,
and the on-line shop.
In the 2023 year we have ordered 7,500
annual remembrance pins and it is
anticipated all pins will be sold through
membership, shop, and outstations.
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 Because the reporting year covers two
years, we do not set specific fundraising
objectives other than the sale of an
annual pin and membership.
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41 We do not make investments.
Other We organised our first annual ball in
Plymouth for the submarine community.

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 The charity accounts are attached as a
separate document with a balance at the
end of the year of £134,826
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 WRS has agreed to ringfence a sum of
£30,000 in reserve to ensure WRS can
continue to achieve its aims and
objectives in the next year if forecasted
sales are not achieved
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £30,000
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 Not applicable
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 Not applicable
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 None currently

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47
Principle sources of revenue were
derived from:

Membership of WRS

Sales of the annual remembrance
pin

The WRS on-line shop

Donations from Bereaved families
and submarine groups who
donate to our charity to assist in
our aims and objectives

Funds raised at the Annual Ball
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 We did not make any Financial
Investments in the year 22-23
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 The charity recognises that there is the
potential; for risks and have collated a
risk register to manage these and
mitigate against
Other The membership scheme has grown
slowly and at the end of the year we had
over 1700 members

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:		 None
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Rules and constitution that is reviewed
yearly
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 Trustees are appointed or re-appointed
annually at the charity AGM through an
open vote, the initial tenure is for 3
years
Additional information (optional)
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 Para 1.51 WRS constitution requires all new
trustees complete an induction
programme which is co-ordinated by the
trustee co-ordinator.
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 Membership of WRS is open to anyone
who is aged 18 or over regardless of
location.
The charity has a management structure
in place, and this is reviewed
periodically to ensure the structure
meets the needs of the charity
Relationship with any
related parties		 Para 1.51 We Remember Submariners has forged
positive working links with several other
submarine charities and organisations,
the head of the fighting arm supports
the charity and allows the serving
submariners to wear their annual
memorial pin on their uniforms at the
November remembrance parades
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name We Remember submariners
Other name the charity uses WRS
Registered charity number 1176446
Charity’s principal address 17 St andrews way
Church Aston
Newport
Shropshire
TF10 9JH

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Mick Dewhirst Chairman AGM
Nigel Mellor Treasurer AGM
Nick Miller PR and Media AGM
RockyMcGovern IT and data AGM
Rob Richards Membership AGM,
Paul Foran Sales and marketing AGM
Graham Bishop Crossing The Bar
(CTB)		 AGM
Peter Fisher Asst Treasurer AGM
Gill Molyneux Patron, Trustee Co-
ordinator		 Life post
John Bradbury Founder, Historian Lifepost

– 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 None held in this capacity

Name and objects of the None charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for None 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
adviser		 Name
Address		 Name
Address
Independent
financial
examiner		 James Wood 8 Willow Terrace
Sowerby Bridge
HX66 2JN

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

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Not applicable

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)

Full name(s) N W H Miller

Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc)

Date 27 Mar 2024

We Remember Submariners
Charity Name		 We Remember Submariners
Charity Name		 We Remember Submariners
Charity Name		 No (if any) No (if any) No (if any) CC16a
For the period
from		 01/06/2022
Period start date		 To 31/05/2023
Period end date
Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
54,191
12,500
10,680
21,323
100
98,794
-
-
98,794
500
1,773
21,184
157
4,898
13,569
15,691
990
3,554
1,097
36
7,286
70,735
3,423
3,425
6,848
77,583
21,211
-
113,615
134,826		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
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-
-
-
-
-
-
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-
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-
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-		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
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-
-
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-
-
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-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
54,191
12,500
10,680
21,323
100
98,794
-
-
-
98,794
500
1,773
21,184
157
4,898
13,569
15,691
990
3,554
1,097
36
7,286
70,735
3,423
3,425
6,848
77,583
21,211		 Last year
to the nearest £
Sales 54,191 39,398
Grant 12,500
Membership 10,680 13,340
Donations 21,323 43,936
Bank Refund 100
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 98,794 96,674
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
96,674
AccountancyFees 500 600
Bank Charges 1,773 2,025
Donations 21,184 54,364
Insurance 157 157
Office/General administrative expenses 4,898 6,380
Purchases 13,569 14,691
Sponsorship 15,691 11,944
Subscriptions 990 795
Advertising 3,554
Commission 1,097
Legal and Professional fees 36
Travel and Accomodation 7,286 4,074
**Sub total ** 70,735 95,030
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
Computer 3,423
Computer 3,425
**Sub total ** 6,848 -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
95,030
21,211 - - 21,211 1,644
- - - - -
113,615 - - 113,615 111,971
134,826 - - 134,826 113,615

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

17/07/2023

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets		 Signature
Details
We Remember CIO
WRS Operations
TFS Holding Account
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
Details
Details		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
131,756
-
240
-
2,830
-
134,826
-
OK
OK
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
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-
-
-
-
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Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
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Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
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Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
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Print Name		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
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OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
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Current value
(optional)
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Current value
(optional)
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When due
(optional)
Date of
approval

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

17/07/2023

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Report to the Charity Name We Remember Submariners trustees/directors/ members of On accounts for the year 31 May 2023 ended

Charity no.: Company no.: 1176446

Set out on pages

1 and 2

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31/05/2023 .

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the CIO you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011

section 145 of the Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Charity 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 under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have Independent come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that: examiner's statement Companies Act 2006; or

SORP (FRS102).

I confirm that there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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Signed: Date: 25/03/2024
Name: James Wood
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Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):

Member of Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) AAT Level 2 foundation certificate in Accounting AAT Level 3 advanced diploma in Accounting AAT Level 4 professional diploma in Accounting

Address: 8 Willow Terrace Sowerby Bridge HX6 2JN

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 any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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