Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
Period start date: 06 April 2023 Period end date: 05 April 2024
Charity name: REPATRIATION SERVICES TRUST (REST)
Charity registration number: 1178571
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To assist people who have no monetary means to do so, to repatriate back to Wales the bodies of immediate family members stranded in any part of the world by provision of advice and financial assistance. |
| 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 |
Throughout the past year, our primary activities focused on providing advice and financial aid to families in the UK and abroad requiring repatriation support. We offered remote assistance to families in need, enabling them to bring their deceased family members home. In addition, to raise awareness of the charity’s mission and generate essential funds, we conducted various fundraising activities, including preparing for our big fundraiser, hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu,in 2025 |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Repatriation Services Trust trustees have regard to the charity commission guidance on public benefit. |
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SORP reference Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment Para 1.38 including program related investment
Contribution made by Para 1.38 volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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| 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 time period, our charity became an invaluable support arm for families navigating repatriation. Losing a loved one is incredibly difficult, and when it happens abroad, it adds even more stress and challenges for the grieving family members. Throughout the year, we assisted 65 families by providing them with guidance on repatriation or financial assistance. The families we supported were extremely grateful for the help provided by our charity. families qualifying for financial aid, had REST bring their loved one back home to Wales- Bearing the full cost In addition to our primary services, we had a successful year of fundraising. Additional fundraising contributions came from volunteer supporters direct debits, local organization’s, events and contributions from charity collection tins. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | 65 plus, families supported with repatriation advice. An increasing number receiving financial aid to bring a deceased family member back to Wales. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 |
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Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of theperiod |
Para 1.21 | The Trustees are satisfied with the level of funds in the charity as per note 10 in Accounts. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statingwhytheyare held |
Para 1.22 | We hold reserves to cover repatriation eventualities. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Balance sheet total - £98787.56 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Key fundraising challenge (Mount Kilimanjaro climb), volunteer fundraising (cycle challenge, and afternoon tea),direct debits, and corporate fundraising activity (charity collection tins and activities such as a raffle at a Masonic event). |
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| 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 |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation who’s only voting members are its charitytrustees. |
| 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 | When selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees have regard for the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. |
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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 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Repatriation Services Trust |
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| Other name the charityuses | REST |
| Registered charitynumber | 1178571 |
Charity’s principal address 12 Ty Draw Place Roath Park Cardiff CF235HF
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) |
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| Kevin Bassett | |||
| Steven Bassett | |||
| Linda Bassett | |||
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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 | |
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
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Registered number CE014245 Charity number 1178571
Repatriation Services Trust (REST)
Report and Accounts
5 April 2024
Repatriation Services Trust (REST) Report and accounts Contents
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| Trust information | 1 |
| Trustees' report | 2 |
| Income and expenditure account | 3 |
| Balance sheet | 4 |
| Notes to the accounts | 5 |
Repatriation Services Trust (REST) Company Information
Trustees
S Bassett K Bassett L Bassett H Bassett
Accountants
Keith Wakley Associates Limited 61 Cowbridge Road East Cardiff South Wales CF11 9AE
Bankers
Lloyds Bank Group
Registered office
12 Ty Draw Place Roath Park Cardiff CF23 5HF
Registered number CE014245 Charity number 1178571
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Repatriation Services Trust (REST) Registered number: CE014245 Charity number 1178571 Trustees' Report
The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 5 April 2024.
Principal activities
The trust's principal activity during the period concerns the repatriation of persons who have died abroad.
Trustees
The following persons served as directors during the year:
S Bassett K Bassett L Bassett H Bassett
Small company provisions
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
This report was approved by the board on 23 January 2025 and signed on its behalf.
S Bassett Trustee
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Repatriation Services Trust (REST) Income and expenditure account for the year ended 5 April 2024
| Notes Turnover Cost of fundraising events Gross surplus Repatriation costs Administrative expenses Donations Operating (deficit) / surplus (Deficit) / surplus on ordinary activities Tax on surplus on ordinary activities (Deficit) / surplus for the period |
2024 £ 421 (2,781) (2,360) (20,126) (986) 11,342 (12,130) (12,130) - (12,130) |
2023 £ 5,000 (7,458) (2,458) (4,257) (955) 50,400 42,730 42,730 - 42,730 |
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Repatriation Services Trust (REST) Balance Sheet as at 5 April 2024
| Notes Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets Net assets Capital and reserves Restricted funds Profit and loss account Total funds |
2024 £ 112,002 (3,000) 109,002 109,002 50,000 59,002 109,002 |
2023 £ 123,632 (2,500) 121,132 121,132 50,000 71,132 121,132 |
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The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The member has not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
K Bassett Trustee
Approved by the board on 23 January 2025
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Repatriation Services Trust (REST) Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 5 April 2024
1 Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008) and the Accounting and Reporting by Charities - SORP2005.
Turnover
Turnover represents the value, net of valued added tax and discounts, of receipts made by supporters and well-wishers to provide funds for charitable purposes.
Depreciation
Depreciation has been provided at
Plant and machinery 20% straight line Motor vehicles 25% straight line
Stocks
Stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
| 2 Operating profit This is stated after charging: Independent examiners fees 3 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Trade creditors 4 Restricted funds Movement At 5 April 2024 5 Profit and loss account |
2024 £ 500 2024 £ 3,000 2024 £ - 50,000 2024 £ |
2023 £ 500 2023 £ 2,500 2,023 £ - 50,000 2,023 £ |
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Repatriation Services Trust (REST) Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 5 April 2024
| At 6 April 2023 (Loss)/profit for the year Restricted fund movement At 5 April 2024 |
71,132 (12,130) - 59,002 |
28,402 42,730 - 71,132 |
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6 Post balance sheet events
None
7 Pension commitments
There are no pension liabilities.
8 Contingent liabilities
There are no contingent liabilities.
9 Ultimate controlling party
There is no ultimate controlling party.
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Repatriation Services Trust (REST) Detailed profit and loss account for the year ended 5 April 2024
| Sales Cost of fundraising events Gross loss Distribution costs Administrative expenses Other operating income Operating (loss)/profit (Loss)/profit before tax |
2024 £ 421 (2,781) (2,360) (20,126) (986) 11,342 (12,130) (12,130) |
2023 £ 5,000 (7,458) (2,458) (4,257) (955) 50,400 42,730 42,730 |
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Repatriation Services Trust (REST) Detailed profit and loss account for the year ended 5 April 2024
| Sales Re-imbursed costs Cost of fundraising events Wrap costs Kilimanjaro costs Clothing costs Charity donations Distribution costs Repatriation Administrative expenses General administrative expenses: Stationery and printing Website costs Subscriptions Bank charges Legal and professional costs: Accountancy fees Other operating income Donations |
2024 £ 421 2,306 - - 475 2,781 20,126 - - 360 126 486 500 500 986 11,342 |
2023 £ 5,000 - 4,726 482 2,250 7,458 4,257 16 131 216 92 455 500 500 955 50,400 |
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