Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01 April 2024 To 31 March 2025 Charity name: Uttlesford Buffy Bus Association Charity registration number: 1180905
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The Charity’s objects (“the objects”) are to advance the education of children below compulsory school age by providing or assisting in provision of facilities for group play and the provision of therapeutic, educational and stimulating toys and equipment. To provide recreational and other leisure time occupation for children mainly within the Uttlesford District in the interests of social welfare, that the conditions of life of such children may be improved. To support the education of children during their early years. To reduce isolation amongst young children and their families. To work in partnership with other organisations to ensure every child gets the very best start in life. To strive for equality of opportunity for all children, parents and carers. To increase the confidence and self-esteem of children, parents and carers. To provide information and knowledge of other services in the local area. |
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| 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 |
Uttlesford Buffy Bus Association (UBBA) is a local charity, community-based, non- profit making organisation established in 1994. Buffy Playbus is designed to bring to the under fives and their carers an opportunity to play and socialise in a playgroup environment. Buffy Playbus relies on grant aid, charitable donations and fund-raisingefforts. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. |
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| Policyongrant making | Para 1.38 | The Charitydoes not makegrants |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | The Charity’s only investment is in bank deposit accounts. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | We welcome volunteers to be part of our executive committee and to be involved with our fund-raising activities. We have an active fundraising committee. All trustees and other committee members give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration or other benefits. |
| Other | We will celebrate 31 years of the Buffy Playbus service in 2025. Kerry Mattholie continues as our excellent Project Manager. She has a close rapport with the playleaders and is excellent in her communication to the Management Committee with regards the day to day running of the bus. Buffy PlayBus is staffed by experienced and qualified early years employees. Our staff are highly motivated, loved and valued by all our visitors. Our playleaders plan a weekly activity that supports goals within the Early Years Foundation Framework Stage. The team work hard to initiate conversations between families and engage with children in games to help them to make friends. Working with Uttlesford Foodbank we now provide a food bank distribution & collection point on board Buffy PlayBus. |
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 Buffy PlayBus visits 15 different locations across Uttlesford each week. Our service is completely free to those who use it so that finance is not a barrier and as many children as possible are able to benefit. All our staff have now undertaken J9 training so Buffy Playbus is now a Safe Space within our community. J9 training provides the tools and resources to recognise the signs of domestic abuse and provide a place to access information to point someone in the direction of specialist support services. Highlights of the year: Celebration of 30 years of Buffy Playbus in June 2024 on The Common in Saffron Walden. We were overwhelmed by the support shown for Buffy Playbus on the day and the loyalty of our families, many of whom queued in the rain for a chance to come onboard and play; Our newest Trustee Lucy Starte was able to organise a gifted visit from Peppa Pig and a substantial number of Raffle prizes from Hasbro UK Ltd: Summer Activity days in Flitch Green, Great Dunmow and Saffron Walden, across the days we welcomed more than 300 families onto the bus, some regulars and lots of new faces; The reintroduction of our Christmas grotto; Our fundraising Quiz night; Participation in Great Dunmow carnival procession. We survey our visitors twice each year. Some of the comments we have received this year: “The best part is range of activities and staff are extremely welcoming”. |
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Para 1.20 | Buffy PlayBus visits 15 different locations across Uttlesford each week. Our service is completely free to those who use it so that finance is not a barrier and as many children as possible are able to benefit. All our staff have now undertaken J9 training so Buffy Playbus is now a Safe Space within our community. J9 training provides the tools and resources to recognise the signs of domestic abuse and provide a place to access information to point someone in the direction of specialist support services. Highlights of the year: Celebration of 30 years of Buffy Playbus in June 2024 on The Common in Saffron Walden. We were overwhelmed by the support shown for Buffy Playbus on the day and the loyalty of our families, many of whom queued in the rain for a chance to come onboard and play; Our newest Trustee Lucy Starte was able to organise a gifted visit from Peppa Pig and a substantial number of Raffle prizes from Hasbro UK Ltd: Summer Activity days in Flitch Green, Great Dunmow and Saffron Walden, across the days we welcomed more than 300 families onto the bus, some regulars and lots of new faces; The reintroduction of our Christmas grotto; Our fundraising Quiz night; Participation in Great Dunmow carnival procession. We survey our visitors twice each year. Some of the comments we have received this year: “The best part is range of activities and staff are extremely welcoming”. |
| “Buffy helps us to feel less isolated as it’s very welcoming and friendly”. “Lovely for my grandson, it’s a godsend for us”. “I just wanted to say how amazing you all were today. I loved how it was organised with Santa. Mia loves Peppa Pig so the present was amazing! We love Buffy Playbus and are so lucky to have it in our area. You do an amazing job and we are so grateful.” Additional information (optional) You maychoose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 100% of respondents said they are made to feel welcome on the bus and would recommend our service to their friends. Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 N/A Other Financial Review Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 This year was good year for income as three funders, Uttlesford District Council, Essex Community Foundation and Masonic Charitable foundation agreed to multi-year grants and we also had grants from a number of other sources. The Big Lottery was again our major funder, contributing about 55% of the total income of £113,269. Other grants made up 31%. Donations from bus users were slightly down on the previous year but other donations were up. We had some success with fund raising events this year. Bank interest also contributed to our income. The cost of running the service was £107,489 mainly bus running costs and staff costs, including depreciation of £10,824. |
“Buffy helps us to feel less isolated as it’s very welcoming and friendly”. “Lovely for my grandson, it’s a godsend for us”. “I just wanted to say how amazing you all were today. I loved how it was organised with Santa. Mia loves Peppa Pig so the present was amazing! We love Buffy Playbus and are so lucky to have it in our area. You do an amazing job and we are so grateful.” |
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| This left us with a surplus of £5,780 for the year. We have total assets at the end of the year of£180,680 of which £87,369 were net current assets, slightly up on last year. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statingwhytheyare held |
Para 1.22 | Our policy is to hold £25,000 in reserve to cover any unforeseen problems with BuffyPlayBus or closingdown costs. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £25,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any 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 | The National Lottery Community Fund, Essex Community Foundation, Uttlesford District Council, Great Dunmow Rotary Club, Masonic Charitable Fund, Fowler, Smith & Jones, Stansted Airport Passenger & Community Funds, Hedley Foundation, NFU, Give as you Live, Essex Lottery and other individuals. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Across the third sector, there is less income available through grant funding, which is our main source of income. The cost-of-living crisis continues to impact both our costs and the amount of income raised through donations. As an organisation that has been operating for 31 years, we are no stranger to difficult times and change so we are sure that we can navigate what maybe a tricky path. |
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Structure, Governance and Management | Structure, Governance and Management | Structure, Governance and Management |
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Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association,CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charity incorporated Organisation(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 | Appointed by existing Trustees |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and trainingof trustees |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Playbus working with the Playleaders on a daily basis. The Project Manager formally reports to the trustees at regular meetings and works with trustees and other members of the executive committee on an ad hoc basis. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | We are pleased to have forged a strong bond with Home-Start Essex & Carver Barracks (where Buffy also resides overnight), Uttlesford Foodbank, Essex Children & Families Wellbeing Service and other statutory agencies. |
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Uttlesford Buffy Bus Association |
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| Other name the charity uses |
Buffy Bus, Buffy Playbus, UBBA |
| Registered charitynumber | 1180905 |
| Charity’s principal address | Walnut Tree Cottage, Littlebury Green, Saffron Walden, Essex. CB11 4XB |
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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| Janet Menell | President | ||
| Catherine Fenn- Smith |
Chairman | ||
| Margaret Shaw | |||
| Angela Porter | |||
| Lucy Russell | Secretary | ||
| Rosemary Juhl | |||
| Lucy Starte | From 30thSeptember 2024 |
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name NONE
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year NONE
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 N/A for 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 Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Ms Kerry Mattholie
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
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) | Margaret Ann Shaw | Catherine Rose Fenn-Smith | |||||||||
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| 18/11/2025 | 18/11/2025 | ||||||||||
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UTTLESFORD BUFFY BUS ASSOCIATION
Registered Charity No. 1180905
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Funds | All Funds | |||
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| Funds | Funds | This period | 2023 -2024 | |||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | ||||||
| DONATIONS | ||||||
| Grants | notes 2/7/8 | 80,468 | 10,990 | 91,458 | 69,103 | |
| Donations | notes 3/8 | 7,093 | 7,093 | 5,750 | ||
| CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | ||||||
| Grants | note 2 | 6,000 | 6,000 | |||
| OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES | - | |||||
| Fund raising income | note 4 | 5,078 | 5,078 | 573 | ||
| INVESTMENTS | - | |||||
| Interest receivable | 3,640 | 3,640 | 3,829 | |||
| OTHER INCOME | ||||||
| TOTAL | 96,279 | 16,990 | 113,269 | 79,255 | ||
| EXPENDITURE ON | ||||||
| Raising funds | ||||||
| Fund raising expenses | note 4 | 3,534 | 50 | 3,584 | 111 | |
| Consultancy fees | - | 16 | ||||
| 3,534 | 50 | 3,584 | 127 | |||
| Charitable activities | ||||||
| Bus running costs including Insurances | 7,361 | 6,000 | 13,361 | 18,083 | ||
| Bus Depreciation | note 6 | 10,824 | 10,824 | 12,598 | ||
| Salaries and Social Security costs | note 5 | 68,706 | 5,050 | 73,756 | 71,812 | |
| Purchase of toys, books and consumables | 233 | 1,029 | 1,262 | 687 | ||
| Telephone, stationery and postage | 341 | 341 | 552 | |||
| Staff Welfare & Training | 1,035 | 1,035 | 970 | |||
| Subscriptions & Ofsted | 156 | 156 | 213 | |||
| Hygiene, welfare and sundries | 853 | 853 | 567 | |||
| Publicity and advertising | 675 | 675 | 504 | |||
| Sundry expenses | 741 | 741 | 1,306 | |||
| Administration | 901 | 901 | 825 | |||
| 81,002 | 22,903 | 103,905 | 108,117 | |||
| TOTAL EXPENDITURE | 84,536 | 22,953 | 107,489 | 108,244 | ||
| Net Income(expenditure) | 11,743 | -5,963 | 5,780 | -28,988 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD at 1st April | ||||||
| 2024 | 73,774 | 101,126 | 174,900 | 203,888 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 85,517 | 95,163 | 180,680 | 174,900 | ||
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BALANCE SHEET as at 31st March 2025
| 31st March | 31st March | 31st March | 31st March | 31st March | 31st March | ||||
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| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |||||
| FIXED ASSETS | |||||||||
| Bus PN09EKR | note 6 | 90,210 | 100,234 | ||||||
| Sensory Den | note 6 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Bus accessories | note 6 | 3,200 | |||||||
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||||||||
| Prepayments | 3,380 | 305 | |||||||
| Debtors | |||||||||
| COIF Charities Deposit Fund | 76,867 | 68,408 | |||||||
| Barclays Current Account | 673 | 1,433 | |||||||
| Barclays Current account no.2 | 58 | 107 | |||||||
| Cash in hand | 617 | 396 | |||||||
| Barclays Savings Account | 8,303 | 6,682 | |||||||
| 89,898 | 77,331 | ||||||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||||||||
| Grants for future periods | note 8 | ||||||||
| Creditors | note 9 | 2,629 | 2,666 | ||||||
| 2,629 | 2,666 | ||||||||
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 87,269 | 74,665 | |||||||
| TOTAL NET ASSETS | 180,680 | 174,900 | |||||||
| Represented by: | |||||||||
| UNRESTRICTED INCOME FUNDS | |||||||||
| General Purpose Fund | 85,517 | 73,774 | |||||||
| RESTRICTED INCOME FUNDS | note 7 | ||||||||
| Hedley foundation for summer activity equipment | 1,000 | ||||||||
| Masonic Charitable fund for Training | 240 | ||||||||
| Stansted Airport Passenger Fund for books | 121 | ||||||||
| Tesco for food | 150 | ||||||||
| Saffron Walden Round Table for craft | 350 | ||||||||
| Capital Funds | 93,802 | 100,626 | |||||||
| Balance 31st March 2025 | 180,680 | 174,900 | |||||||
| Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf | |||||||||
| Jan Menell | Margaret Wass | ||||||||
| President | Hon Treasurer |
The notes on pages 3 and 4 form part of these accounts.
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UTTLESFORD BUFFY BUS ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31MARCH 2025
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
General Basis of Preparation of Accounts
The accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice for Charity Accounts FRS102 and with the Charities Act 2011. They include the results of the charity's operations which are described in the Trustees' report and all of which are continuing.
Income: Grants are apportioned over the period for which they were approved. All other income is recognised when receivable by the Association.
Expenditure is recognised when incurred.
Value Added Tax is not recoverable by the charity and is included in the relevant costs in the accounts.
2 GRANTS
| Stansted Airport for Bus repairs Dunmow Town Council for SEND equipment Stansted Airport Passenger Fund for books Masonic Charitable fund for Training Gt Dunmow Mayor's fund for area stops NFU for Santa's grotto Big Lottery funding Uttlesford District Council Fowler, Smith and Jones Essex community foundation Masonic Charitable Fund Total GRANT Income 3 DONATIONS Bus Users Gift Aid repayment from HMRC Other donors Grants received in the period ending 31 March 2025 subject to restrictions. Uttlesford District Council for refugee sessions Dunmow Legacy Fund (Dunmow Rotary Club) for bus improvements Hedley Foundation for summer activity equipment Saffron Walden Round table for craft activities Grants received in the period ending 31 March 2025 not subject to restrictions* |
2024-2025 £ 6,000 5,000 4,000 1,000 350 300 240 100 |
2023-2024 £ 500 1,020 |
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| 16,990 | 1,520 | ||
| 62,078 6,390 2,000 7,000 3,000 |
54,083 6,500 7,000 |
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| 80,468 | 67,583 | ||
| 97,458 | 69,103 | ||
| £ 4,339 1,057 1,697 |
£ 4,652 906 192 |
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| 7,093 | 5,750 |
*Our grateful thanks go to all the individuals, organisations & Councils within Uttlesford who have supported us throughout the period: Hasbro, Dunmow Flitch Trials, UBBA staff, committee members & fundraising committee members & their families & friends; Supporters of Essex Lottery and Give as you Live
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| 4 FUND RAISING Proceeds Costs £ £ Quiz night 2,276 720 450 36 1,252 - Fun day 2,032 1,562 Santa's grotto 216 50 Jumble sale 68 5,078 3,584 Bus Special Hire (Costs included in staff/fuel expenditure) Sales (some stock still in hand, some sales may be included in donations) |
2024-2025 Net £ 1,556 450 1,216 470 166 69 |
2023-2024 Net £ 105 450 18 573 |
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| 1,260 |
5 STAFF COSTS
No trustee has received or is due to receive any remuneration for the year directly or indirectly from the Charity's funds. No Expenses were paid to Trustees.
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| Charity during the period | 6 | 7 | |||
| Payroll Costs | £ | £ | |||
| Wages & Salaries | 72,518 | 68,368 | |||
| Employers Social Security Costs | |||||
| Employers Pension Costs | 1,238 | 3,444 | |||
| 73,756 | 71,812 |
6 FIXED ASSETS
In 2020 the trustees agreed to depreciate the cost of the bus and conversion on a straight line basis over 15 years.
A sensory den was also fitted which it was agreed to depreciate on a straight line basis over 5 years.
In 2024 extra batteries and heating equipment were added to be depreciated over 5 years
| 5 years. In 2024 extra batteries and heating equipment were added to be depreciated over 5 years |
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| accessories | Bus PN09EKR | Sensory Den | Total | ||
| Cost | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| At 1 April 2024 | 150,354 | 12,883 | 163,237 | ||
| Additions at cost | 4,000 | 4,000 | |||
| Disposals in year | 0 | ||||
| At 31 March 2025 | 4,000 | 150,354 | 12,883 | 167,237 | |
| Depreciation: | |||||
| At 31 March 2024 | 50,120 | 12,882 | 63,002 | ||
| Charge for the period ending 31 March 2025 | 800 | 10,024 | - | 10,824 | |
| At 31 March 2025 | 800 | 60,144 | 12,882 | 73,826 | |
| Net book value 31 March 2025 | 3,200 | 90,210 | 1 | 93,411 | |
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| 7 RESTRICTED FUNDING | b/f | 2025 | spent | c/f | |
| DONOR | £ | £ | **£ ** | £ | |
| Capital fund | 100,626 | 10,024 | 90,602 | ||
| Dunmow Legacy Fund (Dunmow Rotary Club) | |||||
| for bus improvements | 4,000 | 800 | 3,200 | ||
| Tesco for food | 150 | 150 | 0 | ||
| Saffron Walden Round table for craft | |||||
| activities | 350 | 350 | 0 | ||
| UDC for refugee services | 6,000 | 6,000 | 0 | ||
| Stansted Airport for Bus repairs | 5,000 | 5,000 | 0 | ||
| Hedley Foundation for summer activity | |||||
| equipment | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| Dunmow Town Council for SEND equipment | 350 | 350 | 0 | ||
| Stansted Airport Passenger Fund for books | 300 | 179 | 121 | ||
| Masonic Charitable fund for Training | 240 | 240 | |||
| NFU for Santa's grotto | 100 | 100 | 0 | ||
| 101,126 | 16,990 | 22,953 | 95,163 | ||
| 8 GRANTS FOR FUTURE PERIODS | b/f | spent |
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| 9 CREDITORS Trade creditors Staff Expenses Taxation and social security Pension Fund |
Due within 1 yr 2024-2025 2023-2024 444 663 57 63 1877 1940 251 |
Due within 1 yr 2024-2025 2023-2024 444 663 57 63 1877 1940 251 |
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| 2629 | 2666 |
10 RESERVES POLICY Our policy is to hold £25,000 in reserve to cover any unforeseen problems with Buffy PlayBus or closing down costs
Registered Charity Number: 1180905
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Uttlesford Buffy Bus Association which is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), Charity number 1180905
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Uttlesford Buffy Bus Association (the CIO) for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and basis for report
As the charity’s trustees of the CIO you are responsible for the preparation of 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 account 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 examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving cause to believe that in any material respect:
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Accounting records were not kept in respect of the CIO as required by section 130 of the 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 applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this respect in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Karen Heybrock Qualification: FCCA (retired) Date: 27th September 2025
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Registered Charity Number: 1180905
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Uttlesford Buffy Bus Association which is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), Charity number 1180905
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Uttlesford Buffy Bus Association (the CIO) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis for report
As the charity’s trustees of the CIO you are responsible for the preparation of 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 account 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 examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving cause to believe that in any material respect:
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Accounting records were not kept in respect of the CIO as required by section 130 of the 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 applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this respect in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Karen Heybrock Qualification: FCCA (retired) Date: 27th September 2025
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