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2024-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From: 01 April 22

To: 31 March 23

Charity name: FAB – Families’ Activity Breaks

Charity registration number: 1178108

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 The relief of young people up to and
including the age of 19 who have suffered
the loss of a serving parent or family
member whilst serving in the British Armed
Forces by the provision of fun and
challenging activity breaks for bereaved
military families in order to provide relief
from the effects of bereavement to such
young people.
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		 Provision of fun and challenging activity
breaks for bereaved military families.
We provided 2 x camps:
28 July to 4 August 2023 (Newlands)
4 to 11 August 2023 (East Barnby)
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 Yes

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SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 N/A
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38 N/A
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 The volunteers support our families on the
week long camps. In addition to this, they
are required to attend training over 2 days.
A total of 9 days.
Other N/A

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 The families attending have benefited from
therapeutic and challenging activities.
These assist in building confidence but key
is the peer support gained by being there
with other families who are in similar
circumstances to them.

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Achievements against
objectives set.		 Para 1.41 Delivered two successful camps.
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set.		 Para 1.41 We do not have fundraising objectives. The
committee are working to recruit a
fundraising member to support this
function. Donations and grant applications
were successful.
Investment performance
against objectives.		 Para 1.41 N/A
Other. N/A

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period.		 Para 1.21 The charity is in a good financial position.
The charity did not make funding
applications over the COVID period due to
the sum of money that was in the account.
This has proved a challenge for 2022/23
grant applications as organisations were
confused why we had not requested
funding over this period.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held.		 Para 1.22 Reserves are limited.
Amount of reserves held. Para 1.22 £30,000
Reasons for holding zero
reserves.		 Para 1.22 N/A
Details of fund materially in
deficit.		 Para 1.24 N/A
Explanation of any Para 1.23 N/A

uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern.

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 Via other charitable organisations.
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 CEO requested the trustees to review the
two large expense invoices to assure them
it was all charity spending. This was
confirmed.

Structure, Governance and Management

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Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Constitution
How is the charity constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 CIO - FOUNDATION
Registered 26 Apr 2018
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 Trustee selection is based on those
individuals who can bring a different and
varied perspective. From a family and
volunteer point of view and the chair is an
experienced trustee who provides guidance
to all.

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Policies and procedures adopted for
the induction and training of trustees		 Para 1.51 -
The charity’s organisational structure
and any wider network with which
the charity works		 Para 1.51 -
Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 -
Other -

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name FAB – Families’ Activity Breaks
Other name the charity uses N/A
Registered charity number 1178108
Charity’s principal address 22 Grants Crescent
Paisley
RENFREWSHIRE
PA2 6BD

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 (if
any)
1 Ian Lamberton N/A Karen Tait
2 Jennifer Birdsall N/A Karen Tait
3 Alison Sabiston N/A Karen Tait

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

Director name N/A

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity:

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
N/A

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others:

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

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
N/A N/A N/A
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Miss Karen L Tait MBE

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details:

N/A

Other optional information

N/A

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) K.Tait
Full name(s) Miss Karen L Tait MBE Miss Alison Sabiston
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) CEO Trustee
Date 29 January 2025 29 January 2025
Families' Activity Breaks Families' Activity Breaks Families' Activity Breaks Families' Activity Breaks Families' Activity Breaks 1178108 CC16a
Receipts andpayments accounts
For the period from 02-Apr-23 To 01 -Apr-24
Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest
£
-
35,629
45,000
-
276
1,485
-
-		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total
funds
to the
nearest £
-
35,629
45,000
-
276
1,485
-
-		 Last year
to the nearest £
- - - - -
DONATIONS 35,629 - - 35,629 -
GRANTS 45,000 - - 45,000 -
REFUND - - - - -
SHOP 276 - - 276 -
DEPOSITS 1,485 - - 1,485 -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total(Gross income for AR) 82,390 - - 82,390 -
-
-		 -
-		 -
-		 -
-
A2 Asset and investment sales,
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total 82,390 - - 82,390 -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
82,390 - - 82,390 -
-
67,147
-
5,322
1,737
1,250
84
-
671		 -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 -
67,147
-
5,322
1,737
1,250
84
-
671
- - - - -
CAMP EXPENSES 67,147 - - 67,147 -
DEPOSIT REFUND - - - - -
VOLUNTEER EXPENSES 5,322 - - 5,322 -
IT/WEBSITE 1,737 - - 1,737 -
MARKETING 1,250 - - 1,250 -
BANK FEES 84 - - 84 -
FUNDRAISING - - - - -
TRAINING 671 - - 671 -
**Sub total ** 76,211 - - 76,211 -
- -
-		 -
-		 -
-
A4 Asset and investment
- - -
- - - -
**Sub total ** 76,211 - - 76,211 -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
76,211 - - 76,211 -
6,180 - - 6,180 -
-
-
- - -
- - - - -
6,180 - - 6,180 -
Section B Statement of
 assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B3 Investment assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities
Details
Unrestricted
to nearest £		 Restricted
to nearest £		 Endowment funds
to nearest £
BANK BALANCE 84,404 - -
- - -
- - -

Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
Details
WEBSITE
LAPTOP 1
LAPTOP 2
LAPTOP 3
LAPTOP 4
K Tait
Signature		 84,404 - -
OK
Unrestricted
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
~~asset belongs~~
Fund to which
asset belongs
UNRESTRICTED
UNRESTRICTED
UNRESTRICTED
UNRESTRICTED
UNRESTRICTED
Fund to which
Print Name		 OK
Restricted
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Cost
~~(optional)~~
-
-
-
-
-
Cost
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Amount due
-
-
-
-
-		 OK
Endowment funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Current value (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
When due(optional)
Date of approval
K Tait K Tait
30/01/2025

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees Charity Name Families Activity Breaks On accounts for the year 01 April 2024 Charity no 117818 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1-2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 01/04/2024 Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

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.

Signed: E Weir Date: 29/01/2025 Name: Emma Weir Relevant professional Insitute of Chartered Accountants Scotland qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 21 Redford Gardens EH13 0AR

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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 .

None

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