NORFOLK COAST RDA ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS TRUSTEES REPORT for the period ended 31 March 2022
Trustees
Mrs A. M. C. Brownlow (Chairman) Mrs P. M. Landale (Secretary) Ms. Z. Tooze (Treasurer) Mrs J. Collingridge Ms. C. Shopland Mrs. J. Hume
Structure, Governance and Management
The Norfolk Coast RDA was formed when the North Norfolk RDA split into two groups, when the original venue closed, and two new venues were found. The Norfolk Coast RDA became a CIOassociation on 22 January 2019 and was incorporated as a charity 1181672, currently operating out of The North Norfolk Riding Centre, Little Walsingham, Norfolk. The Trustees meet quarterly;. The Group have an active membership of approximately 30 volunteers, in addition to six trustees. At the AGM there will be formal elections of new and existing Trustees.
Objectives, Activities and Public Benefit
The aim is to provide the opportunity of riding in North Norfolk for special needs children and adults who might benefit in their general health and well being. The North Norfolk Riding Centre, owner Sarah Hancock, has provided us with six lovely horses.
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NORFOLK COAST
CHAIRMANS REPORT for the period ended 31 March 2022
The start of the year continued to be difficult due to COVID, but as the country and national RDA started relaxing restrictions we were able to finally expand and accommodate more riders, and have gone from strength to strength. Our numbers of riders have increased to 21 riders per week in comparison to 10 last year. The increase in riders means an increase in our running costs to over £6000 so continued fund raising is essential. It is still hoped to have our own ‘shelter’ to enable sessions to continue during inclement weather, and also start “Tea with a Pony’.
We now have 3 coaches, and another due to qualify in two months. We have recruited new volunteers this year nearly 30 volunteers with a great variety of skills: two speech therapists, several teachers, a Barrister, a solicitor, a CQC worker, a council administrator, marketing expertise, several trustees of other local and international charities and two artists. Between them they have a great variety of equine skills: racing, eventing, endurance, dressage, natural horsemanship and hacking. International event rider Piggy March (nee French) is our patron
Apart from our wonderful volunteers, carers and trustees, there are several other special thankyous which should be mentioned. First, thank you to the Kelling Estate for the very successful Sponsored Ride held on 27[th] June, 2021 aid of us and the East Anglia Air Ambulance. Thanks were also given to the generous Sponsors who supported the Ride. We would also like to thank Duncan Baker MP for make our RDA Group one of the beneficiaries for his London Marathon which enabled us to buy a Countryside Challenge Gate. Our Treasurer hosted a
dressage competition as a fundraiser for our group. Over the year we have received excellent support from The Magpie Centre, Sally Campbell-Gray, Claire Pettitt and Peter Tobitt. The National RDA webinars have been most informative. Norfolk based Tuffa Boots made a generous donation of chaps and gloves which is much appreciated.
Volunteer training has continued on an ongoing basis as new volunteers are recruited; in addition, 14 volunteers have qualified as First Aiders.
ACCOUNTS FINANCES
Financial activiites
Several successful fundraising activities were undertaken this year.
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Kelling Estate sponsored ride
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Artisans in a Garden charity craft fair
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Dressage competition
In addition, Duncan Baker kindly included our charity in his London Marathon fundraising event. Marsham Saddlery continues to be supportive with sales of donated second hand tack and equipment.
Risk management
The Trustees formally considered the various risks to which the Charity is exposed and has taken the appropriate steps to mitigate these risks. The charity continues to be financially well placed to withstand any disruption, having 2 years running costs in reserve. As part of a risk management we opened a new savings account to accommodate some reserves and legacy (for future building of facilities) Financial report is attached.
Amanda Brownlow, Chairman
Zena Tooze, Treasurer
NORFOLK COAST RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDOING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDING 3/31/2022
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Unrestricted | Restricted | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | Funds | Funds | TOTAL | Funds | Funds | Total | ||
| 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | |||
| INCOME FROM | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Donations/Legacies | 1 | 2,212.52 | - | 2,212.52 | 532.00 | - | 532.00 | |
| Fundraising Activities | 2 | 5,090.24 | - | 5,090.24 | 3,224.67 | - | 3,224.67 | |
| Rider Income | 3 | 1,240.00 | - | 1,240.00 | 0 | - | - | |
| Sales | 4 | 162.77 | - | 162.77 | 230.50 | - | 230.50 | |
| Volunteer Contribution | 5 | 313.00 | - | 313.00 | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL INCOME | 9,018.53 | - | 9,018.53 | 3,987.17 | - | 3,987.17 | ||
| EXPENDITURE on | - | |||||||
| Admin | 540.00 | - | 540.00 | 390.00 | - | 390.00 | ||
| Charitable Activities | ||||||||
| Riding | 3,395.00 | - | 3,395.00 | 1,865.63 | - | 1,865.63 | ||
| Equipment | 6 | 1,176.35 | - | 1,176.35 | - | - | - | |
| Fundraising | 7 | 2,046.78 | - | 2,046.78 | 1,916.80 | - | 1,916.80 | |
| Volunteers | 8 | 509.50 | - | 509.50 | 95.00 | - | 95.00 | |
| Training | 9 | 742.00 | - | 742.00 | 0.00 | - | - | |
| TOTAL EXPENDITURE | 8,409.63 | - | 8,409.63 | 4,267.43 | - | 4,267.43 | ||
| Annual Surplus | 608.90 | - | -280.26 | |||||
| Fund Balance at | 31 March 2021 | 56,151.15 | - | 56,431.41 | ||||
| TOTAL SURPLUS | 56,760.05 | - | 56,151.15 | |||||
| Balance Sheet March 31 2022 | ||||||||
| Cash on Hand | PC | 16.52 | - | |||||
| Current Account | Bal | Bank | 21,743.53 | - | ||||
| Transfer Savings | ACCT | 35,000.00 | - | |||||
| Debts outstanding | - | - | ||||||
| Creditors Outstanding | - | - | ||||||
| TOTAL | 56,760.05 | - | ||||||
| Discrepancy | - |
NOTES
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These are private donations, there are no legacies to report
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Primary fundraising activity was a sponsored ride, shared with the EA Air Ambulance
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Our riders contribute £5/session towards the total cost of us hiring the horse and the NNRC
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We sell Christmas Cards every year; this year we sold surplus from previous years so no cost incurred
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Volunteer Contribution - this was towards a celebratory Christmas lunch
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We purchased a countryside challenge gate, remaining purchase of arena mirror and dressage cones
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Costs associated with fundraising activities (e.g. insurance ; first aid presence etc)
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Costs for volunteers include DBS checks and Christmas lunch, which volunteers contributed towards
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Training was primarily towards a large first aid course and training towards becoming showjumping coaches
Zena Tooze Treasurer April 2022