2024-06-01-accounts - We Remember Submariners

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 02 June 2023 Period start date to 01 June 2024 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.  Provide access and usage of a Respite Caravan in Cornwall for use by members and submariner beneficiaries in times of hardship and illness.  Continue to promote WRS and increase our membership. Support this year has been given to  £4700 through £1500 grant and a

		further £3200 raised at the WRS Charity Ball for a serving submariner diagnosed with terminal cancer.  £340 grant to HMS VICTORIOUS crew to support Golf tournament  £1200 to serving Submariner for ongoing sponsorship for elite sport Powerlifting and promotion of the charity  £2000 to Neptune field gun Crew 2024 Competition  £300 to a WRS member/Supporter for costs purchasing disability wheelchair  £1000 to trainee Submariners towards cost for trip to national submariner memorial London.  £5000 towards jointly organising and running a Submarine memorial event at the Submarine Memorial at the National Arboretum  Provision of several short respite breaks at the WRS Respite Caravan in Cornwall.
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.
		WRS is entirely run by volunteers and

Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	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 Chairman, Operations Manager and Operations Team as well as, 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 180 wreaths to the families together with Moly pins and condolence cards. Support this year has been given to  £4700 through £1500 grant and a further £3200 raised at the WRS Charity Ball for a serving submariner diagnosed with terminal cancer.  £340 grant to HMS VICTORIOUS crew to support Golf tournament  £1200 to serving Submariner for ongoing sponsorship for elite sport Powerlifting and promotion of the charity  £2000 to Neptune field gun Crew 2024 Competition  £300 to a WRS member/Supporter for costs purchasing disability wheelchair  £1000 to trainee Submariners towards cost for trip to national submariner memorial London.  £5000 towards jointly organising and running a Submarine memorial event at the Submarine Memorial at the National Arboretum  Purchase of a Respite Caravan - £28,000  Provision of several short respite breaks at the WRS Respite

Caravan in Cornwall. 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 2023 7,500 annual remembrance pins were ordered and sold through membership, outstations, and the on-line shop. In the 2024 year we have ordered 8,000 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	WRS now attends several UK wide events with the aim of promoting WRS and its objectives and raising funds through the sale of surplus pins and merchandise. This has helped to increase funds and membership through awareness of our charity.
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41	We do not make investments. We have however, purchased a second-hand holiday/residential caravan which can be rented out for income generation.
Other		We organised our second annual ball in Haydock 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 £93,053
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  Festival Events – Sale of stock and membership – Armed Forces Day, HMS Collingwood Open Day
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	We purchased a Respite Caravan in the year 23-24. This has been acquired to provide our beneficiaries with a rest and respite facility in times of need such as illness, recovery from illness, mental wellbeing and when dealing with bereavement.
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

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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		WRS will be changing their main address within the next reporting year.

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

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/Ops Manger	1STJune 23 – 05thApr 2024	AGM
Martin Anderson	Treasurer	5thApril 2024	AGM
Nick Miller	PR and Media		AGM
RockyMcGovern	IT and data	Standingdown Sep25	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
Robert Anstey	Trustee	6thApril 2024	AGM
Andrew James	Trustee	6thApril 2024	AGM
Daniel Bryant	Trustee	6thApril 2024	AGM
Michael Cushing	Trustee	6thApril 2024	AGM
Marc Simon	Trustee	6thApril 2024	AGM

– 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

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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) M A Dewhirst Position (eg Chairman Secretary, Chair, etc)

Date 24 Mar 2025

	We Remember Submariners Charity Name	We Remember Submariners Charity Name	We Remember Submariners Charity Name	No (if any)	CC16a
	For the period from	01/06/2023 Period start date	To	31/05/2024 Period end date

Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £	Restricted funds to the nearest £	Endowment funds to the nearest £	Total funds to the nearest £	Last year to the nearest £
Sales	61,618			61,618	54,191
Events	1,326			1,326
Grant	15,000			15,000	12,500
Membership	11,243			11,243	10,680
Donations	3,635			3,635	21,323
Bank Refund				-	100
*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)	92,822	-	-	92,822	98,794

A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).

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*Sub total*	-				-
*Total receipts* A3 Payments
					98,794

AccountancyFees					500
Bank Charges	1,688				1,773
Donations	24,297				21,184
Insurance	157				157
Office/General administrative expenses	8,752				4,898
Purchases	11,105				13,569
Sponsorship	7,727				15,691
Subscriptions	771				990
Advertising	2,176				3,554
Commission					1,097
Legal and Professional fees	2,134				36
Travel and Accomodation	18,083				7,286
**Sub total **	76,890				70,735

A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
Caravan	36,494
Computer					3,423
Computer					3,425
**Sub total **	36,494				6,848
*Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*
					77,583

	- 20,562				21,211
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	113,615				113,615
	93,053				134,826

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

19/11/2024

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

We Remember CIO WRS Operations TFS Holding Account Details *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details	Unrestricted funds to nearest £	Restricted funds to nearest £	Endowment funds to nearest £
	90,045	-	-
	178	-	-
	2,830	-	-
	93,053	-	-
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			Endowment funds to nearest £
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Signature Details Caravan Details Details Computer Computer	Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) 3,423 3,425 36,494 - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Graham N Bishop Peter Fisher		Current value (optional)
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			Date of approval
	Graham N Bishop		19/11/2024
	Peter Fisher		20/11/2024

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

19/11/2024

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the Charity Name We Remember Submariners trustees/directors/ members of On accounts for the year 31 May 2024 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 31/05/2024 .

Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the CIO you are responsible for the preparation of basis of report the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the CIO’s accounts carried out under 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 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.

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 • 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 have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities 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.

Signed: Date: 28/11/2024

Name: James Wood

Relevant professional Member of Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)

October 2018

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qualification(s) or body AAT Level 2 foundation certificate in Accounting (if any): 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 .

October 2018

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