REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1178612
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
FOR
EVA’S ANGELS
EVA'S ANGELS
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
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| Charity Information | 1 |
| Report of the Trustees | 2 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 7 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 8 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 9 |
| Report of the Independent Examiners | 13 |
| Income and Expenditure Account | 14 |
EVA'S ANGELS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
The Trustees present their report and independently examined financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021. The Accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) and comply with Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP).
Reference and Administrative Information
Charity Name: Eva’s Angels Charity Registration Number 1178612 Registered Office and 107 Mickleburgh Hill Operational address: Herne Bay Kent CT6 6JZ
Trustees
Mr Dean Giles Dr Ian Giles Mr Richard Callanan Mrs Kate Wiggins – appointed 17 June 2020
Independent Examiners
Hilary Adams Ltd, Chartered Accountants & Tax Consultants 158 High Street Herne Bay KENT CT6 5NP
Bank
Lloyds Bank 144-146 High Street Herne Bay Kent CT6 5NH
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EVA'S ANGELS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
Our Mission
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To relieve the needs of families who have a child who is terminally ill with cancer, or are a bereaved family who have recently (in the last three years) lost their child to cancer, in particular by but not exclusively by the provision of short breaks and holidays;
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To relieve sickness and promote and protect good health by raising awareness of and providing funding for research into the treatment of Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) and other terminal childhood brain tumours.
Our Story
Eva’s Angels was formed in memory of five-year-old Eva Giles by Eva’s parents, Dean and Emma Giles on 4[th] June 2018. Eva tragically passed away on 7[th] April 2017 following a short illness with a rare paediatric brain tumour called Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). DIPG affects thirty to forty children in the UK every year, and is an illness desperately underfunded. Eva was offered palliative radiotherapy on the NHS, which temporarily shrinks the tumour and extended her life by a few months. Dean and Emma, desperate to save Eva’s life, contacted doctors all over the world trying to find a treatment or medical trial showing some signs of success. Unfortunately, DIPG still remains untreatable, and incurable. The pons is located above the brainstem in the centre of the brain, and the tumour wraps around healthy tissue cells making it impossible to remove. After diagnosis, children typically survive nine to twelve months, and the average age is five to ten years old. Eva died a year after diagnosis and Eva’s Angels was formed so that her spirit and memory live on.
Our Facilities
Having been through this journey, we understand the importance of family support. We understand how utterly exhausting the fight against cancer becomes for the whole family.
The Eva’s Angels caravan is a six-berth, situated right by the beach on Seaview Holiday Park, Whitstable. It provides a place to simply enjoy each other’s company and live in the moment.
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EVA'S ANGELS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
Fundraising and Communications
Eva’s Angels relies solely on fundraising and donations for the maintenance and running costs of the caravan.
2019 was our biggest year to date, in terms of achievement with fundraising and the number of families staying in the Eva’s Angels caravan. In 2019 we gave 39 families a holiday in the Eva’s Angels caravan, which was an increase of 25 families from the previous year. We took part in some major fundraising events, including the Brighton marathon and London marathon. These events are always very popular and we are able to get Eva’s Angels teams together, which can bring in a substantial amount of funds, as well as raising awareness with runners wearing branded Eva’s Angels t-shirts. We also organised two major events of our own, an Eva’s Angels 65-mile Ultra-Run which raised over £10,000, and an Eva’s Angels track day at the iconic Goodwood race track, which has now become an annual event which recently raised a massive £11,531.80.
We have seen a huge benefit from winning the award of ‘Kent Messenger Charity of the Year 2019’ and from the media partnership with the Kent Messenger group of newspapers. This has raised awareness of our events, and really boosted the profile of the charity within the local community. Eva’s Angels was also awarded the Kent Messenger ‘Charity Mark 2019’ in recognition of our work within the local community.
Recently, @evasangelscharity Instagram and Facebook accounts have grown to over 800 followers combined. This is an area that can always be worked on, as a very successful platform for free advertising. It has also recently become a platform for fundraising, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Supporters can now create fundraising events on Facebook, and all donations are paid directly to Eva’s Angels via PayPal. We have also introduced a ‘donate’ button on our Facebook page. It is a great way to spread awareness, and we are able to post testimonials from the families, using their permission. We continue to receive very positive feedback from our families, which is very important to us, and for our supporters.
As the Covid-19 pandemic hit, Eva’s Angels, like so many other charities, found the majority of funding decreased overnight. All sporting events were cancelled, so this affected all fundraising efforts, and were unable to receive grants such as the Tesco ‘Blue Token Scheme Grant’. Despite the lack of fundraising this year the support from corporate companies increased, and has been hugely appreciated. Eva’s Angels has been very fortunate to receive over £9000 in corporate donations from the following companies: -
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Jupiter Asset Management
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Prestbury Investments
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Tesco (following the cancellation of the ‘Blue Token Scheme’)
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My Spa UK Ltd.
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Phoenix Photonics
We also had to become very creative with our fundraising during lockdown. By launching a text message service this allows supporters to donate £5 by texting ANGEL to 70143. By launching a campaign on ‘World Cancer Day’ on 4th February this raised some vital funds. Eva’s Angels is now also a nominated charity on Amazon Smile, and we will regularly post on social media to remind supporters that this is a very simple and cost-effective way to raise money for us. We have been overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and creativity that fundraisers have put into supporting Eva’s Angels this year during lockdown. Here are a few examples: -
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Khickster Parties – offering virtual children’s parties. Khickster Parties donated a percentage of their sales, and allowed people to donate to Eva’s Angels via their website.
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2.6 challenge to take place instead of London Marathon, to ‘save the UK’s charities.’ People took part in sporting events based around the number 26, to represent the number of miles in the London marathon.
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40th Birthday Lockdown celebrations – fitness challenges based around the number 40 hosted by Laura Davis.
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Swannsnest Cygnini – virtual ‘angel’ making craft event via Zoom, with the proceeds donated to Eva’s Angels.
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‘Tori’s Cakes’ Christmas cake raffle with proceeds going to Eva’s Angels.
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‘Can’t Stop Quilting’ exhibition, hosted by Terri who donated all money raised on the evening to Eva’s Angels.
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• Online sale of personalised canvas prints organised by Sean Davis at CreativeFX, which was launched during the Christmas period and continues to run due to its popularity.
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12 mile walk in memory of Eva and Trevor Hulett (Eva’s Angels trustee and Eva’s Grandad).
Eva’s Angels merchandise continues to be on sale via the website, and now offers branded facemasks, alongside branded masks, bags and water bottles.
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EVA'S ANGELS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
Fundraising and Communications (continued)
Despite having to close in March 2020, due to lockdown, Seaview holiday park was able to safely open its doors again in July. Whilst adhering to strict Covid cleaning guidelines issued by the government, and leaving the caravan empty for 72-hours between each family, we were able to give 7 families a much-needed break. We continue to receive lovely, positive feedback from each family, and take pride in the small difference we are making to their lives.
“Thank you for everything…”
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EVA'S ANGELS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
Our Future Plans
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Purchase a second Eva’s Angels holiday home (unfortunately the Covid-19 pandemic has delayed this, but we are once again back on target to purchase the second caravan in September 2021);
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Continue to work with hospitals and cancer charities;
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Expand the number of local attractions tickets to families staying in the caravan;
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Expand the online Eva’s Angels branded merchandise range;
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Continued online presence via @evasangelscharity on Instagram and Facebook. Link Twitter account to website.
Risk Assessment and Management
The Board of Trustees holds overall responsibility for Risk Management for the Charity, and reviews the major risks to which the charity is exposed. Consequently, where appropriate, systems and procedures will be established to manage the risks that the Charity faces, as it continues to grow.
Face to face meetings are held with Trustees, and regular participation in meeting by electronic means. Major risks are discussed in meetings, alongside fundraising opportunities, marketing, and the general effectiveness of running the charity.
Currently, Eva’s Angels is run on a daily basis by Emma Giles (Eva’s mum, and co-founder of Eva’s Angels) alongside Trustees’ Dean Giles (Eva’s dad, and co-founder of Eva’s Angels), Ian Giles, Richard Callanan and our newly appointed trustee Kate Wiggins. All trustees bring a set of unique skills, and business experience. New trustees are appointed on the basis they have volunteered for the charity, or have shown considerable commitment and dedication to the cause. Kate Wiggins, is our newest member of the team. Kate has run her own business for many years, and is a key figure in the local community. She has previously held fundraising events for Eva’s Angels, and will be a huge asset in the growth of the charity.
The board of Trustees considers time restraints to be one of the main risks to the charity’s growth, with all of the trustees having full time employment elsewhere. To date this has worked well with the co-founders managing the bulk of the work, however, the workload will increase with the purchase of the second caravan, and the increase in the number of family referrals. With the expansion of Eva’s Angels this will also put considerable pressure onto fundraising so that we are able to effectively maintain two holiday homes. Staffing levels and fundraising will be the two key areas that are constantly monitored by the Board of Trustees.
Reserves Policy
The Board of Trustees has examined the Charity’s requirements for reserves in the light of the main risks facing the Charity. The Charity’s reserve policy is such that the Charity should hold a minimum free reserve of equal to 3 months operating expenditure. This would equate to a minimum free reserves’ amount of £7,000 held by the Charity at any time.
This is particularly important in the current Covid-19 pandemic when fundraising is an issue.
In terms of large-scale specific expenditure (e.g. A second caravan), separate specific reserves will be held, which will accrue until the required amount has built up for the project. No free reserves will be used for this purpose.
Trustee Statement
The Charities Act 2011 requires Trustees to prepare accounts for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that year.
In preparing these accounts the trustees are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies, and then apply them consistently;
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Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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Prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
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EVA'S ANGELS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
Trustee Statement (continued)
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy, at any time, the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the board of Trustees on …………………………… and signed on its behalf by:
…………………………………… Dean Giles - Trustee
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EVA'S ANGELS
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (including Income and Expenditure Account) for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
| Funds 2021 Notes £ Incoming resources: Voluntary income: Donations & legacies 8,784 Investment income - Activities for generating funds Fundraising income 42,611 Gift Aid 4,803 Total incoming resources 3 56,198 Resources expended Costs of generating funds: Raising funds 17,694 Charitable activities 23,861 Total resources expended 4 41,555 STATEMENT OF TOTAL RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES Net incoming resources before other recognised gains (net income for the year) 14,643 Other recognised gains Net movement in funds 14,643 Total funds brought forward 83,632 Total funds carried forward 11 98,275 Unrestricted |
Restricted Funds 2021 £ 1,000 - - - 1,000 - 1,243 1,243 (243) (243) 12,947 12,704 |
Total Funds 2021 £ 9,784 - 42,611 4,803 57,198 17,694 25,104 42,798 14,400 14,400 96,579 110,979 |
Total Funds 2020 £ 16,189 - 39,917 11,414 |
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| 67,520 | |||
| 17,445 16,156 |
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| 33,601 | |||
| 33,919 | |||
| 33,919 62,660 |
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| 96,579 |
Movements in funds are disclosed in Note 11 to the financial statements.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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EVA'S ANGELS
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31 March 2021
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Notes £ £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 8 16,202 2,704 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 9 7,108 - Cash at bank and in hand 75,742 10,000 82,850 10,000 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 10 (777) - NET CURRENT ASSETS 82,073 10,000 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 98,275 12,704 NET ASSETS 98,275 12,704 FUNDS 11 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
31.3.21 Total funds £ 18,906 7,108 85,742 92,850 (777) 92,073 110,979 110,979 98,275 12,704 110,979 |
31.3.20 Total funds £ 27,597 8,562 71,280 79,842 (10,860) |
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| 68,982 | ||
| 96,579 | ||
| 96,579 | ||
| 83,632 12,947 |
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| 96,579 |
The report has been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) and the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP).
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on ............................................. and were signed by:
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D J Giles - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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EVA'S ANGELS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
STATUTORY INFORMATION
Eva's Angels is a charity registered in England and Wales. The charity's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page.
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ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) and the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP). The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Financial Reporting Standard Number 1
Exemption has been taken from preparing a cash flow statement on the grounds that the charity qualifies as a small charity.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Plant and machinery etc. 20% on cost
Fund accounting
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Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectivities of the charity.
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Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:
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Grants and contract funding payments are recognised when receivable;
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Investment income is included when receivable.
Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes VAT and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates:
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Costs of generating funds comprise the costs associated with both the costs of attracting the income and those of providing the facilities to generate the income.
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Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
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EVA'S ANGELS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
- INCOMING RESOURCES FROM ACTIVITIES TO FURTHER CHARITY'S OBJECTS
| Voluntary income Chatham Social Club Tesco Other donations Gift Aid Activities for generating funds Fundraising income |
Unrestricted Restricted 2021 £ £ £ - - - - 1,000 1,000 8,784 - 8,784 4,803 - 4,803 42,611 - 42,611 56,198 1,000 57,198 |
2020 9,000 - 7,189 11,414 39,917 |
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| 67,520 |
- TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
| Basis of allocation Costs directly allocated to activities Fundraising Direct Just giving charges Direct Support costs allocated to activities Establishment costs Usage Administrative expenses Usage Caravan expenses Usage Accountancy Usage Gift Aid charges Usage Wages Usage Sundry expenses Usage Depreciation Usage Total resources expended |
Charitable activities 2021 Total 2020 Total £ £ 16,116 16,116 15,585 1,578 1,578 1,860 5,130 5,130 5,161 457 457 415 1,028 1,028 927 1,087 1,087 600 - - 80 8,412 8,412 - 299 299 282 8,691 8,691 8,691 |
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| 42,798 42,798 33,601 |
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EVA'S ANGELS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
5. EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS
| EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS | ||
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| 31.3.21 | 31.3.20 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Wages and salaries | 8,332 | - |
| Other pension costs | 80 | - |
| 8,412 | - | |
| The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: | ||
| 31.3.21 | 31.3.20 | |
| Administration | 1 | - |
- TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
No members of the management committee received any remuneration during the period (2020: nil). No expenses were reimbursed during the period (2020: nil).
No trustee or other person related to the charity had any personal interest in any contract or transaction entered into by the charity during the period.
7. TAXATION
As a charity, Eva’s Angels is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or s256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. No tax charges have arisen in the Charity.
8. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| 8. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | ||
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| Plant and | |||
| machinery | |||
| etc | |||
| £ | |||
| COST | |||
| At 1 April 2020 | |||
| and 31 March 2021 | 43,455 | ||
| DEPRECIATION | |||
| At 1 April 2020 | 15,858 | ||
| Charge for year | 8,691 | ||
| At 31 March 2021 | 24,549 | ||
| NET BOOK VALUE | |||
| At 31 March 2021 | 18,906 | ||
| At 31 March 2020 | 27,597 | ||
| 9. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | ||
| 31.3.21 | 31.3.20 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Other debtors | 7,108 | 8,562 | |
| 10. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | ||
| 31.3.21 | 31.3.20 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Other creditors | 777 | 10,860 |
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EVA'S ANGELS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021
| 11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS At 1.4.20 Unrestricted Funds 83,632 83,632 Restricted Funds National Lottery 3,947 Chatham Social Club 9,000 Tesco - 12,947 TOTAL FUNDS 96,579 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as Unrestricted funds Core Restricted funds National Lottery Chatham Social Club Tesco |
Net movement in funds 14,643 14,643 (1,243) - 1,000 (243) 14,400 follows: Incoming resources 56,198 56,198 - - 1,000 1,000 57,198 |
Transfers between funds - - - - - - - Resources expended (41,555) (41,555) (1,243) - - (1,243) (42,798) |
At 31.3.21 98,275 |
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| 98,275 2,704 9,000 1,000 |
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| 12,704 | |||
| 110,979 | |||
| Movement in funds 14,643 |
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| 14,643 (1,243) - 1,000 |
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| (243) | |||
| 14,400 |
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CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS' INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF EVA’S ANGELS
We report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2021, which are set out on pages 6 to 11.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. Having satisfied ourselves that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is our responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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to state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
Our examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:
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(1) which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met; or
(2) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Hilary Adams Ltd Chartered Accountants 158 High Street Herne Bay Kent CT6 5NP
Date: ............................................
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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