2021-10-01-accounts - The Dover Branch Parachute Regimental Association

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PARACHUTE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION BRANCH ANNUAL Period start date Period end date From 20 To 3009 21 Reference and administration details 1. PRA Branch name DOVER 2. Registered charity number 1190477 3. Main address 33 STONENTALL LYDDEN DOVER KENT CTS 154 4. Names of the committee members who managed the branch during the year

	Name	Offce (if any)
1	RICHARD TURNER	CHAIRMAN
2 3	KEVIN EATON RIKKI SULUVAN
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Structure, governance and management

5. Description of the charity's trusts

Type of governing document Main Constitution of the Parachute Regimental Association and Standard Branch Rules approved on 26 January 2008. How the charity is constituted Unincorporated Association Trustee selection methods The committee members are elected by the branch

6. Additional governance notes

The branch exists to further the purposes and aims of the Parachute Regimental Association (Charity

Within the guidance and rules committee members of Parachute Regimental Association branches enjoy a large degree of autonomy. They are able to make their own decisions on how to further the charitable purposes of the Association. In particular they can take decisions on branch fundraising, activities and expenditure.

Objectives and activities

	The Association and its branches exists to:
	1) Support the serving personnel of the Parachute Regiment and
	Airborne Forces (in ways which promote their effciency)
7. Summary of the objects set out in the goveming document	2) Maintain links between past and present members of the Airborne Forces. 3) Provide welfare support for past and present members (and their dependants) in need of assistance.
	4) Undertake acts of public commemoration and remembrance of
	members and former members of the Armed Forces of the crown.
	(Subject to amendment at PRA 2009 AGM)
	The Association and its branches participate in, support, and organise a
	range of activities which provide a public beneft. These include:
	• Public events to raise awareness about the role of the Regiment, to
	encourage public support for the Regiment and to assist in
	recruitment
	• Holding events and reunions for past and present members of the
	Airborne Forces (to assist in promoting esprit de corps).
	• Acts of commemoration and remembrance (e.g. Armistice Day,
	Normandy events, Arnhem events, funerals) which raise public
8. Summary of the main activities in relation to these objects	awareness of those who have lost their lives or put themselves at risk in service of the public. • Maintaining a membership network and encouraging social contact in order to identify those former members and dependants who may be
	in need from time to time
	Providing Welfare Offcers who visit members and dependants who may be sick, recently bereaved, or fnd themselves in diffcult
	circumstances.
	• Making grants (either individually or to organisations) to support past and present members of the Airborne Forces and their dependants
	who are in need.
	: Sending parcels and aid to soldiers deployed one operations.
	Supporting Parachute Regiment recruits at Catterick.

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Achievements and performance

Summary of the PLEASE SEE ATTACHED ANNUAL REPORT. branch activities during

Financial review

The branch had an income of £ 2907 and 10. Brief statement of the expenditure of £ 2.8 during the year. finances and reserves It has realisable cash reserves of £ 2624 . The committee have reviewed the branch's present level of reserves They have considered the present economic climate and risks to branch income. They are satisfied given the current economic climate these reserves are justified to cover charitable expenditure in future years.

Declaration

The committee members declare that they have approved the trustees' report above.

Signed on behalf of the branch committee members

Signatur KEVIN ESTON Full name Position (e.g. Secretary, Chair, etc) SECRETAR Date 01/10/2021

Annual Report

2020 - 2021

The Parachute Regiment Association (Dover Branch)

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DOVER PARAS

Charity Number 1190477

From the Secretary, Dover Paras

Ad Unum Omnes

THE PARACHUTE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION

Patron: HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES, KG, KT, PC, GCB, AK, QSO, ADO

http://theparachuteregimentalassociation.com/

33 Stonehall Lydden Dover CT15 7JY

Tel: -07563 544320 https://www.parasmart.info/dover-paras/

secretary.doverpra@gmail.com 15th October 2021

Copied to:-

Richard Turner (Chairman) Kevin Eaton (Secretary) Rikki Sullivan (Treasurer)

Paul Raison (PRA Secretary) David Smart (Regional Secretary)

Minutes for Dover Branch PRA Annual general meeting (AGM)held at the Marina Hotel and Spa Dover on the 8th October 2021

The meeting was hosted by Kevin Eaton (Secretary) Rikki Sullivan (Treasurer)

16 members attended

Meeting opened at 21.04 hrs

Registered Charity Number 1190477

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From the Secretary, Dover

Ad Unum Omnes

Apologies for not attending: -

Richard Turner (Chairman)

Brian O' Gorman (President Elect)

Julian Lloyd (Trustee)

Paul

Simon Connolly

The reporting period is from July 2020 to October 2021 (An extended reporting period due to Covid restrictions)

In the absence of the chairman the branch secretary hosted the meeting.

Item 1
The chairman's report

What has been achieved during this reporting period

Formed the Dover branch and gained charity status
The branch has 26 member and average 12 members per meeting
Despite covid restrictions the branch has managed to self-generate fund raising
We have started an annual even in the form of the Dover ten-mile tab

What we intend to achieve in the next reporting period

Increase the numbers of branch members
Support local and regimental projects financially or physically
Organise events for the branch in the form of social and sporting events, battlefield tours, visits, local walks, etc
Hold quarterly family gatherings - BBQs, Quiz nights, dinner nights, etc
Continue with the ten-mile tab

Registered Charity Number 1190477

Disclaimer.

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From the Secretary, Dover Paras

Ad Unum Omnes

• South Downs cycle challenge

Proposed by Steve Horne

Seconded by Reg Wilkie

That the Chairman's report has been read

Carried

• Item 2

The Treasurer's report (See attached)

Proposed by Jim Fearon

Seconded by Jason Hurd

That the annual financial report has been read

Carried

• Item 3

Vote in /re-elect

Trustees

Rikki Sullivan, Kevin Eaton, Luke Waugh and Julian

Proposed by Paul Jacobson

Seconded by Jim McGilloway

That the aforementioned be appointed as the branch trustees

Carried

Registered Charity Number 1190477

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From the Secretary, Dover Paras Ad Unum Omnes

President/vice president

President - Brian O'Gorman

Vice President - Gary

Proposed by Arron Newton

Seconded by Ross Sadd

That the aforementioned be appointed as president and vice president

Carried

Chairman Richard Turner Vice Chairman Gary Bagshaw Secretary Kevin Eaton Vice Secretary Dorian Rees Rikki Sullivan Treasurer Vice Treasurer Steve Horne Ross Sadd

Proposed by Gus Surendoff

Seconded by Gary Gunner

That the aforementioned be appointed as branch officers

Carried

Registered Charity Number 1190477

Disclaimer,

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From the Secretary, Dover Paras Ad Unum Omnes

Item 4
Length of time as a branch officer

Proposed by Gary Bagshaw

Seconded by Luke Waugh

That the appointment of branch officer should be no longer than 2 years

Carried

In the absence of the chairman the secretary spoke on the following points

Membership and subs
Supporting the branch
Branch standard and standard bearer

Can the minutes from branch meetings be posted on the group Facebook page?

The next branch AGM will be held at the Marina Hotel and Spa Dover at a time and date to be

There being no further business the meeting was closed at 21.32hrs

Signed

Richard Turner (Chairman) Kevin Eaton (Secretary) Rikki Sullivan (Treasurer)

Registered Charity Number 1190477

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PARACHUTE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION BRANCH ANNUAL ACCOUNTS STATEMENT PRA Branch Name DOVE For the Financial Year Ending 01/10/2021 Section A Receipts and payments Column Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Unrestricted Restricted Total funds Last year funds funds to the nearest £ to the nearest to the nearest & to the nearest & A1 Receipts Donations, Legacies and Grants 40 Branch Subscriptions 1650 Merchandise 218 Branch Events and Socials 999 Other TOTAL RECEIPTS (A1) 2907 A2 Payments Social and Fundraising Costs Regimental Support & Welfare Expenses and Grants Commemoration & Rememberance Costs 20 Branch Management and Administration Costs 7 Merchandising Costs 256 Other TOTAL PAYMENTS (A2) 283 NET of A12624 A3 Transfers between A4 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 2624

PARACHUTE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION BRANCH ANNUAL ACCOUNTS STATEMENT

PRA Branch Name DOVER For the Financial Year Ending 01|10/2021

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

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Unrestricted Restricted
Categories Details Funds
Column 2
to nearest E
General Branch Funds 2624
B1 Cash funds
Welfare Fund (Optional)
Other restricted Funds (Optional)
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments 2624
account(s)
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Detail to nearest E to nearest E
B2 Other monetary assets [VERCItANDISE STOCK] 87
Details Cost (optional) Current value (optional)
B3 Investment assets
Details Cost (optional) Current value (optional)
B4 Assets retained for
branch's own use
Amount due When due (optional)
Details (optional)
B5 Liabilities AGM DINNER 1275
Branch Accounts approved by the committee members on the : Date of approval
Signature LaiN EATON
Full Name & Position
(SECRETARY)
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APPENDIX F

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT (ENGLAND AND WALES BRANCHES)

Independent examiner's report on branch accounts of the Parachute Regimental Association Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the committee members of DOVER PRA On accounts for the year Registered ended 01/10/2021 Charity Nu.1190477 Respective Tuder set s 4st27 one chattie Act it the rect, ed for this deby s.28 responsibilities of trustees and examiner of the Charities Act 2006) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: : to aline the procedures lade don in 4 of theral Dire tons given by the Charity Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the Act, as amended), and • to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given examiner's statement[by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the] accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters.The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts. Independent[In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention (other] examiner's statement[than that disclosed below *)] 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that: • proper accounting records are kept (in accordance with section 41 of • accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act; or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. * Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Eas Date: 01/12/2021 Name: SUSAN GATON Relevant professional qualification(s) or body(if any): DipfA Address 33 DEN CONC LENT CTIS TJU

Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems. Give here brief details any items that examiner wishes to disclose.