REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: CE015560 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1180599
Report of the Trustees
and Unaudited Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 30 November 2024
for
British and Irish Association of Robotic Gynaecological Surgeons
Stanbridge Associates Limited
1 Long Lane
South Hykeham
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN6 9NX
British and Irish Association of Robotic Gynaecological Surgeons
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 November 2024
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 2 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 3 to 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Balance Sheet | 6 to 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 to 12 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 13 |
British and Irish Association of Robotic Gynaecological Surgeons
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 November 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Volunteers
None of the trustees receive payment and so are classed as volunteers.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
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Sponsored gynaecology trainees interested in robotic surgery, via competitive application, for simulation, cadaveric and pigs courses at the Griffin Institute (London, May 2024).
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Sponsored robotic gynaecologists with strong track record of education and teaching, via competitive application, on “Training the Trainers” robotic surgery course at the ICNI centre (Colchester, June 2024).
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Organised ASM November 2024.
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Organised monthly webinars for members.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
CE015560 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1180599
Registered office
Dept Gynae Oncology Surgery Royal Marsden Hospital Fulham Road London SW3 6JJ
Trustees
Dr M A E Nobbenhuis Dr N Gul Dr T E J Ind Dr M C G Smith Dr N M Elkington Dr S Gupta
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Independent Examiner
Stanbridge Associates Limited 1 Long Lane South Hykeham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9NX
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 30 September 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
Miss MAE Nobbenhuis
- Trustee
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of British and Irish Association of Robotic Gynaecological Surgeons
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of British and Irish Association of Robotic Gynaecological Surgeons ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 30 November 2024
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited 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 ndependent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of British and Irish Association of Robotic Gynaecological Surgeons
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
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.
Stanbridge Associates Limited
Stanbridge Associates Limited
1 Long Lane
South Hykeham
Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9NX
Date: ......29 September 2025
British and Irish Association of Robotic Gynaecological Surgeons
Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 30 November 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Total | ||
| fund | Funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies |
0 | 0 | |
| Gross trading activities | 2 | 76,924 | 44,908* |
| Total | 76,924 | 44,908 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds |
34,753 | 18,711 | |
| Charitable activities | |||
| Grants for members’ activities | 14,740 | 0 | |
| Total | 49,493 | 18,711 | |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | 27,431 | 26,197 | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward |
90,735 | 64,538 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 118,166 | 90,735 |
*Net trading activities for 2023 have been restated as some costs were included against sponsorship showing a net figure.
The notes form part of these financial statements
British and Irish Association of Robotic Gynaecological Surgeons
Balance Sheet
30 November 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Total | ||
| fund | Funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank |
119,066 | 91,335 | |
| CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year |
6 | (900) | (600) |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 118,166 | 90,735 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
118,166 | 90,735 | |
| NET ASSETS | 118,166 | 90,735 | |
| FUNDS | 7 | ||
| Unrestricted funds | 118,166 | 90,735 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 118,166 | 90,735 | |
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 30 November 2024.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 30 November 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
- (b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 30 September 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:
Miss MAE Nobbenhuis
- Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
British and Irish Association of Robotic Gynaecological Surgeons
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 November 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
| 2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Subscriptions | 7,046 | 8,739 | |
| Sponsorship | 63,800 | 27,000 | |
| Courses | 6,078 | 9,168 | |
| 3. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | |||
| Net income/(expenditure) Is stated after charging/(crediting): |
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| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Other non-audit services | 900 | 600 |
4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 November 2024 nor for the year ended 30 November 2023.
Trustees' expenses
There were trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 30 November 2024* but not for the year ended 30 November 2023.
5. COMPARATIVES 2023 FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES -
| Unrestricted fund | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| NET INCOME | 26,197 | ||
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||
| Total funds brought forward | 64,538 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 90,735 |
| 6. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | 6. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | 6. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
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| 2024 | ||
| £ | ||
| Accrued expenses | 900 |
7. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| 7. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| At 1.12.23 | Net movement in funds 30.11.25 |
At | |
| £ | £1 | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds General fund |
90,735 | 27,431 | 118,166 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 90,735 | 27,431 | 118,166 |
| Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: |
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| Incoming resources |
Resources expended |
Movement in funds |
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| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds General fund |
76,924 | (49,493) | 27,431 |
8. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
*travel reimbursement for trustees amounted to £453 for Thomas Ind, £130 for S Gupta.
British and Irish Association of Robotic Gynaecological Surgeons
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 November 2024
| 2024 | 2023* | ||
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| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | |||
| Donations and legacies Sponsorship |
63,800 | 37,500 | |
| Other trading activities | |||
| Membership/Subscriptions | 7,046 | 9,442 | |
| Courses | 6,078 | 9,169 | |
| Total incoming resources | 76,924 | 56,111 | |
| EXPENDITURE | |||
| Charitable activities Grants to individuals |
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| Support costs Management | |||
| Subscriptions | 3,917 | ||
| Administrative fees | 4,400 | 3380 | |
| Computer sundries | 223 | 144 | |
| Sponsorship of member courses | 14,740 | ||
| Website | 4,494 | 2,038 | |
| Meeting costs | 17,957 | 23,753 | |
| Travel for speakers and trustees | 2,862 | ||
| 48,593 | 29,315 | ||
| Finance Bank charges Governance costs Auditors' remuneration for non-audit work |
900 | 600 | |
| Total resources expended | 49,493 | 29,915 | |
| Net (expenditure)/income | 27,431 | 26,196 |
*2023 detailed statement of financial activity included netted off figures for the meeting costs against part of the subscriptions. For this year 2024, these have been restated as gross figures.