Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/04/2023 Period start date To 31/03/2024 Period end date
Charity name: Leicester Navy Cadets
Charity registration number: 1185620
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance in life and relieve needs of children and young people aged 7-17 through: (a) The provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life; and (b) Providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals. |
| 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 |
FS Bulwark has continued to provide activities to young people, through offering a variety of residential trips, and visits, regular training, and support for its young members. During this time, we were able to provide a vast variety of training and fun activities to keep young people entertained and learning. These activities included online lessons, physical training, competitions, and entertainment pieces. |
| 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 agreed that they have seen and understood this guidance. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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 | We have continued to better our young members with nationally recognised qualifications such as First Aid and sporting achievements as well as continuing to offer life skills such health & hygiene, cooking, leadership, teamwork & self-reliance. FS Bulwark obtained a wheelchair accessible boat for those members that are wheelchair users and members that are not. We also offer the use of the boat out to other groups with wheelchair using members. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of this period our current balance was £2447.95 We also had reserves of £1962. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We should hold a minimum of 3 months of average expenses in reserves. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £1962 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | 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 | All new trustees must be nominated by an existing trustee and then elected by majority of the existing trustees. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Leicester Navy Cadets |
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| Other name the charity uses | FS Bulwark |
| Registered charity number | 1185620 |
| Charity’s principal address | Thurnby Lodge Community Centre Thurncourt Road Leicester LE5 2NG |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Vida Taylor | Treasurer | |||
| Thomas Taylor | ||||
| DerryHand | Chairman | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements 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 |
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| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Thomas Taylor | Derry Hand | |
Trustee |
Chairman | |
| 30/07/2024 | ||
| 30/07/2024 |
Leicester Navy Cadets 1185620 Receipts and payments accounts For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01/04/2023 31/03/2024
CC16a
| Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | |||||
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| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 9,089 618 13 6,500 7,618 - - - 23,838 - - - 23,838 661 1,016 830 2,692 183 733 138 603 4,905 - 258 5,518 - 956 3,097 21,590 2,248 - - 2,248 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 9,089 618 13 6,500 7,618 - - - 23,838 - - - 23,838 661 1,016 830 2,692 183 733 138 603 4,905 - 258 5,518 - 956 3,097 21,590 2,248 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| General Sales | 9,089 | - | ||||
| Sale of Nutty | 618 | - | ||||
| Bank Interest Received | 13 | - | ||||
| Grant Received | 6,500 | - | ||||
| Donations Received | 7,618 | - | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
23,838 | - | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Sub total | - | - | ||||
| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| General Purchases | 661 | - | ||||
| TrainingResources | 1,016 | - | ||||
| TrainingEquipment | 830 | - | ||||
| Stores | 2,692 | - | ||||
| Fuel | 183 | - | ||||
| Staff Training | 733 | - | ||||
| Memberships | 138 | - | ||||
| Administration | 603 | - | ||||
| Rent & Rates | 4,905 | - | ||||
| Tuck ShopPurchases | - | - | ||||
| DBS Checks | 258 | - | ||||
| Camp& ActivityCosts | 5,518 | - | ||||
| Volunteer Expenses | - | - | ||||
| Other ActivityExpenses | 956 | - | ||||
| Purchase of Assets | 3,097 | - | ||||
| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 2,248 | - | - | 2,248 |
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| 2,248 | - | - | 2,248 | - |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
30/07/2024
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets CCXX R2 accounts (SS) |
Signature Details Details Current Reserve Nutty Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details 2 |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ 5,161 - - 2,388 - - 33 - - 7,582 - - Agreement Error OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) When due (optional) - - - - - Date of approval 30/07/2024 30/07/2024 Print Name Derry Hand Thomas Taylor 30/07/2024 |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Date of approval |
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| 30/07/2024 |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)