REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: CE018897 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1185395
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
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BOWRA FOUNDATION
Kynance Ltd t/as England and Company 7 & 8 Church Street Wimborne Dorset BH21 1JH
BOWRA FOUNDATION
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
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| Report of the trustees | 1 | to | 4 |
| Independent examiner's report | 5 | ||
| Statement of financial activities | 6 | ||
| Balance sheet | 7 | ||
| Notes to the financial statements | 8 | to | 13 |
| Detailed statement of financial activities | 14 | to | 15 |
BOWRA FOUNDATION
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
The trustees are pleased to present their annual report of Bowra Foundation for the year ending 30 September 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" (FRS 102) in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.
Objectives and activities Purposes and aims
The purposes of the charity are outlined within the constitution:
The objects of the CIO are to promote the physical and mental health and wellbeing, and the recovery and rehabilitation of:
1) those suffering from the effects of neurological disorders or conditions; and
2) wounded, injured and sick members of the armed forces, both serving and veteran;
in each case by encouraging and facilitating their participation in sporting and recreational activities with the aim of improving their conditions of life; the provision of services, guidance and support; and such other means as the charity trustees shall from time to time decide.
Within these purposes, the charity's primary goal is to inspire the unrelenting pursuit of recovery from brain injury.
Significant activities
The charity works towards this aim through various key streams:
Practical help for people living with neurological disorders ‐ this is delivered through the distribution of the Bowra Bag. Bowra Bag is a tool kit containing items that help promote rehabilitation throughout a beneficiary's recovery journey. The Bowra Bag was designed by Mark Bowra during his own stroke recovery and contains simple practical items to aid communication and physical rehabilitation allowing the beneficiary to regain confidence and independence.
Physical activities ‐ these are delivered by bringing together veterans and people of all backgrounds living with neurological disorders. Collaborative participation provides the opportunity to share experiences and help each other which is cathartic and aids recovery.
The trustees have completed a review of its activities with and set objectives to:
Distribute Bowra Bags to support people with brain injuries to progress their rehabilitation ‐ in addition to formal requests; distribution is being enhanced in partnerships with Bournemouth University and Winchester Hospital.
Deliver a programme of sporting activities to improve mental and physical wellbeing amongst our beneficiaries.
‐ Local activities including:
o Walks o Cycling o Outdoor and Indoor Bowling o Shooting ‐ Clay Pigeon, .22 and Acoustic o Indoor Curling o Kayaking o Paddle Boarding o Sailing
‐ Residential activities including:
o Surf 2 Recovery ‐ a 5 day Surfing experience in Swansea where beneficiaries are provided the opportunity to participate in Surfing. Surf instruction and all equipment is provided through the registered CIC Surfability. o Walk 2 Recovery ‐ a 5 day veteran's hill walking expedition to Meribel (France).
Deliver challenges to change public perceptions of what is possible after suffering a stroke or other neurological injury
Raise awareness of Bowra Foundation through online and direct outreach to increase support and encourage potential beneficiaries to request Bowra Bags or participate in events
By focusing on these areas, we achieve our strategic priorities which are then measured against budget.
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BOWRA FOUNDATION
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
Objectives and activities
Volunteers
The charity has, since its establishment, been supported by many willing volunteers in fundraising, administration and the event delivery activities of the charity. The trustees would like to take this opportunity to say how much they appreciate their continued and valuable support for our vital work in the community.
Achievement and performance
Charitable activities
Bowra Foundation was fortunate, once again, that Lester Brunt Wealth Management hosted its annual fundraising Golf Day raising funds for the charity, towards adaptive sports equipment and committing to supporting Bowra Foundation for another year.
The Swim 2 Recovery campaign, which saw Mark Bowra and a number of the charities ambassadors conduct a team relay channel swim in early September 2023, which a great success in raising the profile of the charity and raising significant online funding.
The Trustee Board continued the ongoing process of rigorously reviewing all aspects of income and expenditure. It is always our intention to punch above our weight in terms of delivering maximum beneficiary engagement against benefactor income.
Principal funding sources
The principal funding sources of the charity currently comprise grants, donations from individuals, gifts and services in kind.
Financial review
Financial position
As shown on the Statement of Financial Activities, income for the year amounted £132,749 and expenditure for the year amounted to £113,901 giving a net increase in funds of £18,848. At the end of the year, the charity's net assets amounted to £162,724.
Financial instruments
The CIO's/charity's activities expose it to a number of financial risks, including credit risk, cash flow risk and liquidity risk.
Credit risk is limited due to the principal financial assets being bank balances
Cash flow risk and Liquidity risk are managed by our management team. Ensuring that there is no overspend of the bank balances and financial commitments made are worked against a budget.
Reserves policy
It is the policy of the trustees to secure the long‐term viability of the Foundation. Sufficient liquid reserves need to be maintained to meet all anticipated short‐term needs, after allowing for income from fundraising activities likely to be received within the same timescale and, insofar as available funds are insufficient fully to meet the foregoing objectives, to give priority to the short‐term needs except where that would require funds donated specifically for endowment purposes to be utilised contrary to the donor's wishes.
Free reserves are those funds that are not subject to a restriction. At 30 September 2023, free reserves amounted to £103,386. The intention is to keep free reserves above £30,000.
The charity does not currently hold any funds as a custodian.
The strategic plan for Financial Year Ending September 2024 includes the following projects:
‐ Partnered distribution of the Bowra Bag through Winchester Hospital and Bournemouth University. ‐ Collaborate with local activity providers to deliver a fun and safe weekly adaptive sports program in the Poole area
‐ Increase the paid human resource available to Bowra Foundation
Going concern
After reviewing the charity's forecasts and projections, the Board have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The entity therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.
Structure, governance and management
Governing document
Bowra Foundation is CIO governed by its Constitution. It is a registered charity with the Charity Commission.
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BOWRA FOUNDATION
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
Structure, governance and management
Governing body
The trustees form the governing body of the Bowra Foundation. New trustees are identified by trustees and their recruitment is based upon the skills and experience that they can bring to Bowra Foundation with the board seeking to provide the charity with a range of skills in governance and management.
Organisational management
The trustees are legally responsible for the management of the risks faced by the charity with the day to day running of Bowra Foundation being delegated to the management team. The management team attends all meetings of trustees and regularly reports and updates the chairman.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. Risks are identified, assessed and controls established throughout the year. A formal review of the charity's risk management process is undertaken on an annual basis and the key controls include:
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comprehensive strategic planning, budgeting and management accounting
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established organisational structure and lines of reporting
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formal written policies
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clear authorities and approval levels
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full risk assessment for all events and activities
Through the risk management processes, the trustees are satisfied that the major risks identified have been adequately managed where necessary. It is recognised that systems can only provide reasonable but not absolute assurance that major risks have been adequately managed. The main risk to the charity for the year under review has been to ensure fundraising and beneficiary activities could be recommenced at a pace after the disruption caused by the COVID 19 pandemic. As a result the trustees have raised and spent funds to increase its head count so this risk was mitigated.
Reference and administrative details
Registered Company number
CE018897 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1185395
Registered office
7 & 8 Church Street Wimborne Dorset BH21 1JH
Trustees
Ms L E Day Rapkins Mr S Eaton Mr S Hitchman Mr J Searight Mr J Patrick (resigned 16/1/24) Mr S Walker (resigned 16/1/24) Mrs C P Courage Mr M G Brunt (resigned 19/3/23)
Independent Examiner
Mr M Rees Kynance Ltd t/as England and Company 7 & 8 Church Street Wimborne Dorset BH21 1JH
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
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BOWRA FOUNDATION
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
................................................................................ Mr J Searight ‐ Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BOWRA FOUNDATION
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Bowra Foundation ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 30 September 2023.
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.
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.
Mr M Rees
Kynance Ltd t/as England and Company 7 & 8 Church Street Wimborne Dorset BH21 1JH
Date: .............................................
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BOWRA FOUNDATION
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
| Unrestricted Restricted fund fund Notes £ £ Income and endowments from Donations and legacies 81,557 31,000 Charitable activities Grants 3,291 16,901 Total 84,848 47,901 Expenditure on Raising funds 2 21,872 35,756 Charitable activities Management and administration 8,910 230 Event delivery and charitable activities 31,723 15,410 Total 62,505 51,396 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 22,343 (3,495) Transfers between funds 10 (1,592) 1,592 Net movement in funds 20,751 (1,903) Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 82,635 61,241 Total funds carried forward 103,386 59,338 |
2023 Total funds £ 112,557 20,192 132,749 57,628 9,140 47,133 113,901 18,848 ‐ 18,848 143,876 162,724 |
2022 Total funds £ 85,866 36,750 |
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| 122,616 | ||
| 12,091 17,297 39,288 |
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| 68,676 | ||
| 53,940 ‐ |
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| 53,940 89,936 |
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| 143,876 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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BOWRA FOUNDATION
BALANCE SHEET 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
| Unrestricted Restricted fund fund Notes £ £ Fixed assets Tangible assets 6 9,938 ‐ Current assets Stocks 7 ‐ ‐ Debtors 8 1,045 10,000 Cash at bank 99,897 54,116 100,942 64,116 Creditors Amounts falling due within one year 9 (7,494) (4,778) Net current assets 93,448 59,338 Total assets less current liabilities 103,386 59,338 NET ASSETS 103,386 59,338 Funds 10 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds |
2023 Total funds £ 9,938 ‐ 11,045 154,013 165,058 (12,272) 152,786 162,724 162,724 103,386 59,338 162,724 |
2022 Total funds £ 13,251 6,308 15,765 111,338 133,411 (2,786) 130,625 143,876 143,876 82,635 61,241 143,876 |
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The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 30 September 2023.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2023 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(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 .............................................and were signed on its behalf by:
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Mr J Searight ‐ Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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BOWRA FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
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.
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 | ‐ | 25% on reducing balance |
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| Fixtures and fittings | ‐ | 25% on reducing balance |
| Computer equipment | ‐ | 25% on reducing balance |
Stocks
Stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
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.
Financial instruments
Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction price and accounted for according to the substance of the contractual arrangement, as either financial assets, liabilities or equity instruments. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company, after deducting all liabilities.
At each balance sheet date, financial instruments are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in the profit and loss account in the period to which they relate.
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BOWRA FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ‐ continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
2. Raising funds
Raising donations and legacies
| Fundraising consumables Catering costs Management and administration |
2023 £ 9,137 4,297 71 13,505 |
2022 £ 5,059 2,808 ‐ |
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| 7,867 |
3. Net income/(expenditure)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
| 2023 | 2022 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Depreciation ‐ owned assets | 3,313 | 4,416 |
| Hire of plant and machinery | 2,400 | 1,598 |
4. Trustees' remuneration and benefits
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 September 2023 nor for the year ended 30 September 2022.
Trustees' expenses
There were trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 30 September 2023 totalling £8,925 (2022: £8,642).
5. Comparatives for the statement of financial activities
| Comparatives for the statement of financial activities | |
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| Unrestricted Restricted fund fund £ £ Income and endowments from Donations and legacies 85,866 ‐ Charitable activities Grants ‐ 36,750 Total 85,866 36,750 Expenditure on Raising funds 2,014 10,077 Charitable activities Management and administration 7,998 9,299 Event delivery and charitable activities 24,674 14,614 Total 34,686 33,990 NET INCOME 51,180 2,760 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 31,455 58,481 |
Total funds £ 85,866 36,750 |
| 122,616 | |
| 12,091 17,297 39,288 |
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| 68,676 | |
| 53,940 89,936 |
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BOWRA FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ‐ continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
| 5. Comparatives for the statement of financial activities ‐ continued Unrestricted Restricted fund fund £ £ Total funds carried forward 82,635 61,241 6. Tangible fixed assets Fixtures Plant and and Computer machinery fittings equipment £ £ £ Cost At 1 October 2022 and 30 September 2023 14,446 3,600 1,457 Depreciation At 1 October 2022 4,988 900 364 Charge for year 2,365 675 273 At 30 September 2023 7,353 1,575 637 Net book value At 30 September 2023 7,093 2,025 820 At 30 September 2022 9,458 2,700 1,093 7. Stocks 2023 £ Finished goods ‐ 8. Debtors: amounts falling due within one year 2023 £ Trade debtors 10,000 Prepayments and accrued income 1,045 11,045 |
Total funds £ 143,876 Totals £ 19,503 6,252 3,313 9,565 9,938 13,251 2022 £ 6,308 2022 £ 15,765 ‐ 15,765 |
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BOWRA FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ‐ continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
9. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| 2023 | 2022 | |||
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| £ | £ | |||
| Trade creditors | 6,771 | 810 | ||
| Social security and other taxes | 48 | ‐ | ||
| Accruals and deferred income | 5,453 | 1,976 | ||
| 12,272 | 2,786 | |||
| Movement in funds | ||||
| Net | Transfers | |||
| At | movement | between | At | |
| 1/10/22 | in funds | funds | 30/9/23 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 82,635 | 22,343 | (1,592) | 103,386 |
| Restricted funds | ||||
| Restricted fund | 61,241 | (3,495) | 1,592 | 59,338 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 143,876 | 18,848 | ‐ | 162,724 |
| Net movement in funds, included in the above | are as follows: | |||
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | ||
| resources | expended | in funds | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 84,848 | (62,505) | 22,343 | |
| Restricted funds | ||||
| Restricted fund | 47,901 | (51,396) | (3,495) | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 132,749 | (113,901) | 18,848 | |
| Comparatives for movement in funds | ||||
| Net | ||||
| At | movement | At | ||
| 1/10/21 | in funds | 30/9/22 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 31,455 | 51,180 | 82,635 | |
| Restricted funds | ||||
| Restricted fund | 58,481 | 2,760 | 61,241 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 89,936 | 53,940 | 143,876 |
10. Movement in funds
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BOWRA FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ‐ continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
10. Movement in funds ‐ continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Restricted fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds £ £ £ 85,866 (34,686) 51,180 36,750 (33,990) 2,760 122,616 (68,676) 53,940 |
Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds £ £ £ 85,866 (34,686) 51,180 36,750 (33,990) 2,760 122,616 (68,676) 53,940 |
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| 53,940 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Restricted fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Net At movement 1/10/21 in funds £ £ 31,455 73,523 58,481 (735) 89,936 72,788 |
Transfers between funds £ (1,592) 1,592 ‐ |
At 30/9/23 £ 103,386 59,338 |
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| 162,724 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Restricted fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds £ £ £ 170,714 (97,191) 73,523 84,651 (85,386) (735) 255,365 (182,577) 72,788 |
Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds £ £ £ 170,714 (97,191) 73,523 84,651 (85,386) (735) 255,365 (182,577) 72,788 |
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| 72,788 |
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BOWRA FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ‐ continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
11. Related party disclosures
The charity has received commercial services during the year from a related party to a trustee, totalling £3,595. The outstanding balance owed to the related party at the year end is £180.00.This procurement was done with full board knowledge and support.
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BOWRA FOUNDATION
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
| Income and endowments Donations and legacies Donations Charitable activities Grants Total incoming resources Expenditure Raising donations and legacies Fundraising consumables Catering costs Other trading activities Opening stock Closing stock Event delivery and charitable activities Sundries Hire of equipment and machinery Consultants Travel and subsistence Advertising Event costs Financial reporting Management and administration Management Wages Insurance Subscriptions Professional fees Computer costs Finance Postage and stationery Bank charges |
2023 £ 112,557 20,192 132,749 9,137 4,297 13,434 6,308 ‐ 6,308 72 2,400 18,790 12,191 1,141 12,539 ‐ 47,133 37,886 1,094 671 486 1,881 42,018 114 6 120 |
2022 £ 85,866 36,750 122,616 5,059 2,808 7,867 10,532 (6,308) 4,224 10 1,598 19,905 1,978 192 13,629 1,976 39,288 9,372 1,699 370 ‐ ‐ 11,441 ‐ 56 56 |
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BOWRA FOUNDATION
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
| Finance Information technology Telephone Other Plant and machinery Governance costs Accountancy and legal fees Total resources expended Net income |
2023 £ 387 3,313 1,188 113,901 18,848 |
2022 £ 586 4,417 797 |
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| 68,676 | ||
| 53,940 |
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