Registered company number CE019696 Registered charity number 1186493
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 20 NOVEMBER 2020
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CLIMB 2 RECOVERY
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CLIMB 2 RECOVERY
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 20 NOVEMBER 2020
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner’s Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
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CLIMB 2 RECOVERY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 20 NOVEMBER 2020
The Trustees of the charity present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 20 November 2020. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities:
Small company provisions
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing Document
The Charity is controlled by its governing document dated 30 June 2019.
Registered Charity number
1186493 – registered on the 21 November 2019.
Registered office
6 Egdon Court Poole Dorset BH16 5NR
Trustees
William Mackay -Chairman John Sims-Hilditch Ibrar Ali Alexander Mackenzie Daniel White -appointed 13 October 2020
Independent examiner
Tibbs Accounting Services Ltd 4 The Triangle Poole Dorset BH16 5PG
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CLIMB 2 RECOVERY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 20 NOVEMBER 2020
Trustees’ Report, Climb 2 Recovery
The Trustees are pleased to present their report and accounts for the period 21 November 2019 to 20 November 2021.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The Charity is controlled by its governing document dated 30 June 2019.
The recruitment of trustees is undertaken by the Board of Trustees. They will recruit a person who is willing to act as a trustee and has an interest in the activities, beneficiaries, and ultimate success of the charity.
Objectives and activities
We have referred to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and planning future activities.
Climb 2 Recovery uses a combination of bespoke climbing and mountaineering courses alongside formal Mountain Training courses and qualifications. Mountain Training is the governing body for UK climbing and mountaineering training. Our courses are designed to support Armed Forces personnel (retired and serving) who have been affected by military service using the established therapeutic effects of climbing and the outdoor environment. The charities focus is on resettlement, reintegration, reinforcing a sense of value and belonging and ensuring that the true friendship that service personnel know, continues long after their service career. We provide tangible experiences, expert training and career building opportunities all in a supportive and unique environment. Individuals involved with Climb 2 Recovery can also develop their skills to gain nationally recognised instructor qualifications.
We offer courses ranging from complete beginner up to awarding the nationally recognised RockClimbing Instructor award. In addition, we offer our beneficiaries the opportunity to participate in overseas events including ‘sports Climbing’ in Spain and our introduction to Alpine climbing course based in Chamonix, France. All courses are provided free of charge to our veteran participants. Climb 2 Recovery is also able to loan specialist climbing equipment to competent beneficiaries.
Achievements and Performance
Like many organisations Climb 2 Recovery had to re-plan a significant portion of our 2020 activity due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We were able to run our 3 UK based gateway courses in the Peak District, each of the 3 courses provided a 4-day course for 20 beneficiaries. On these courses we were able to welcome a total of 12 new veterans. Additionally, we supported 3 further veterans in undergoing Rock-Climbing Instructor (RCI) training and a separate 3 veterans passed their RCI assessment at the culmination of 2-3 years training. Our 3 newly qualified instructors will join the 6 who have passed the assessment previously in supporting new and less experienced members on the program.
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We were also able to run a ‘multi-pitch climbing’ course in North Wales for 6 veterans. This course is suitable for more experienced and competent climbers as part of their on-going development.
In August 2020 we were able to send 6 experienced Climb 2 Recovery beneficiaries to Switzerland on an expedition to climb the Matterhorn. This flagship event in our 2020 calendar was chosen due to the technical nature of the climb and the necessity for the participants to use the skills they have learned with the charity. The event attracted national press coverage.
Altogether in 2020 Climb 2 Recovery have supported 33 unique individuals, many of these have participated in multiple events. Feedback from beneficiaries has been consistently positive.
The charity is administered by 2 volunteers supported by a combination of professional instructors, training providers and mountain guides.
Strong social media and promotional activity through the year, in relation to the Matterhorn expedition has resulted in a higher profile for the charity with new beneficiaries coming forward all the time. We currently have 39 new individuals who are keen to be involved with the 2021 program.
Climb 2 Recovery is supported by military charities including BLESMA, Team Army, The Royal Marines Charity and a number of regimental funds. We have also received significant support from grant giving organisations and our partnership with Neptune.
Covid-19 Pandemic
C2R has carefully complied with all Government and NHS guidelines throughout the pandemic.
C2R also follows the outdoor sports specific guidelines issued by the British Mountaineering Council, the Mountain Training Association, and the Adventure Activities Licensing Service. These guidelines are subordinate to Government advice, are clear and coherent, and provide a user-friendly way of keeping veterans safe whilst climbing during the pandemic.
Very importantly, these organisations are involved in determining if, when, and how, the UK’s Mountain Rescue Teams will operate during the pandemic. For C2R if the Mountain Rescue Teams are non-operational then we have no credible casualty evacuation plan in the event of a serious medical situation whilst climbing. As climbing is already an inherently dangerous activity, and because C2R supports veterans with a range of psychological and physical injuries, C2R will not deliver any activity in the absence of a committed Mountain Rescue Team.
As Government guidelines evolved C2R was able to quickly respond and deliver climbing camps in the Peak District in July, the Alps in August, In North Wales in September, and the Peaks in late September.
More specific measures adopted by C2R to keep our veterans safe, included: Instead of group accommodation C2R used a campsite with individual pitches, ensuring safe social distancing. Communal facilities at the campsite were subject to rules limiting the number of people using those facilities.
All veterans had their temperature taken by infrared thermometer as they arrived, and at the beginning and end of each day. Veterans were advised in advance that if they presented with any COVID symptoms they would have to immediately follow guidelines on self-isolation.
C2R made available to all veterans’ facemasks, soap, and hand sanitizer, on arrival and at the start and end of each day.
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For feeding, an outdoor cooking facility was established where communal meals were prepared – veterans could collect their meal and move to an outdoor dining area that maintained social distancing. All food was served in disposable plates and utensils – minimising risks of infection through cleaning.
Whilst climbing veterans maintained social distancing throughout, even when receiving instruction and climbing as a pair. Each veteran had their own climbing and personal protective equipment, reducing the need to pass kit between each other and increase the infection risk.
C2R monitored the health of attendees in the weeks following the camp to ensure early action could be taken if someone presented with symptoms.
None of these measures negatively impacted the delivery the climbing camp; indeed, everyone remained healthy and feedback suggests the camping was a great success.
Financial review
It is the policy of the charity to hold in reserve the equivalent of six months running cost for our core UK program. Current free reserves meet this requirement. The financial results for the year are shown on page 6.
Approved by order of the board of Trustees on 6[th] September 2021 and signed on its behalf by:
W D Mackay – Chairman
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CLIMB2RECOVERY Registered Company Number: CE019696 Accountants' Report
Accountants' Report to the Board of Trustees of the unaudited accounts of CLIMB2RECOVERY
In accordance with the engagement letter, and in order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have compiled the accounts of the Company which compise the Surplus & Loss Account, the Balance Sheet and the related notes from the accounting records and information and explanations you have given to us.
This report is made to the company's Board of Trustees, as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement. Our work has been undertaken so that we might compile the accounts that we have been engaged to compile, report to the Company's Board of Trustees that we have done so, and state those matters that we have agreed to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's Board of Trustees, as a body, for our work or for this report.
We have carried out this engagement in accordance with technical guidance issued by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants in England and Wales and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and have complied with the ethical guidance laid down by those institutes relating to members undertaking the compilation of accounts.
You have acknowledged on the Balance Sheet as at 20th November 2020 your responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These responsibilities include preparing accounts that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year and of its Surplus or loss for the financial year. You consider that the Company is exempt from the statutory requirement for an audit for the year.
We have not been instructed to carry out an audit of the accounts. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the accounts.
Tibbs Accounting Services 4 The Triangle Upton Poole Dorset BH16 5PG
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CLIMB2RECOVERY (Reg No: CE019696) Income & Expenditure Account for the period ended 20th November 2020
| Note s 202 0 Income from grants and Donations Direct Expenses Gross Surplus Administrative Expenses including accommodation and food for beneficiaries Operating Surplus 2 Finance Charges & Interest Surplus on ordinary activities |
2020 75,583 (24,638) |
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| 50,945 (26,125) |
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| 24,820 - |
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| 24,820 |
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
| The Carole and Geoffrey Lawson Foundation | £25,000 |
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| The Royal Marines charity | £2500 |
| The Wyfold Charitable trust | £5000 |
| Light Dragoons colonel fund | £1500 |
| Neptune | £15000 |
| Team Army | £5000 |
| BLESMA | £6000 |
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CLIMB2RECOVERY (Reg No: CE019696) Balance Sheet as at 20th November 2020
| Fixed Assets Tangible Assets 5 Current Assets Debtors 6 Stock Cash at Bank & In Hand Creditors - amounts falling due within one year 7 Net Current Liabilities Creditors - amounts falling due after more than one year 8 Net Assets Capital & Reserves Income & Expenditure Account 10 Total Capital & Reserves |
2020 £ £ - - - - 31,449 31,449 (382) 31,067 - 31,067 31,067 31,067 |
2020 £ £ - - - - 31,449 31,449 (382) 31,067 - 31,067 31,067 31,067 |
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| 31,067 | ||
| 31,067 | ||
| 31,067 |
The Trustees are satisfied that the Company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and that the member has not required the Company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act.
The Trustees acknowledges their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime.
W D Mackay On behalf of The Trustees Approved by the Board 6[th] September 2021
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CLIMB2RECOVERY (Reg No: CE019696)
Notes to the Accounts
for the period ended 20th November 2020
1. Accounting Policies
Basis of Preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008).
Income
Income represents the value, net of discounts, of goods provided to customers and work carried out in respect of services provided to customers. The Company is not registered for value added tax.
Depreciation
Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives: All Assets - 18% reducing balance 2. Operating Surplus
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| This is stated after charging: Depreciation of Owned Fixed Assets Trustee's Remuneration 3. Taxation UK Corporation Tax 5. Tangible Fixed Assets Cost: At 21st November 2019 Additions in Year At 20th November 2020 Depreciation: At 21st November 2019 Provided during the Year At 20th November 2020 Net Book Value: At 21st November 2019 At 20th November 2020 |
£ Equipment - - - - - - - - |
2020 £ - - |
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6. Debtors 7. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 8. Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year 10. Income & Expenditure Account
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Management Information
For the Period Ended 20th November 2020
The following pages do not form part of the statutory financial statements
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CLIMB2RECOVERY (Reg No: CE019696) Income & Expenditure Account for the period ended 20th November 2020
| Income Donations Other Income less: Direct Expenses Training Providers Guides External Labour Equipment Gross Surplus less:Administrative Expenses Personnel Costs: Trustee salaries Training Costs Travel & Subsistence Costs for courses Motor Expenses General Administrative Expenses Mobile & Home Phone Postage & Stationery Sundries Depreciation - Equipment Legal & Professional Costs: Accountancy & Bookkeeping Fees Advertising Subscriptions Insurance Beneficiaries: Beneficiaries direct grants Finance Costs: Interest Charges Bank Charges Net Surplus |
2020 £ £ 75,583 - 75,583 8,800 12,504 300 3,034 24,638 50,945 - 413 20,887 529 21,829 - - - - - 300 787 425 223 1,735 2,561 2,561 - - - 24,820 |
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