CHARrrY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1194543 North Northants First Responders Unaudited Financial Statements 31 December 2024 APL S ACCOUNTANT LIMITED Accountants 10 Canberra House Corbygate Business Park Corby Northants NN17 5JG
North Northants Flrst Responders Financial Statements Year ended 31 December 2024 Page Trustees. annual report Accountants report to North Northants First Responders on the unaudited financial infomation Statement of financial actiwties statement of financial posillon Notes to the financial statements The following pages do not forni part of the financial statements Detailed statement of financial activities 15 Notes to the detsiled statement of financial activities 16
North Northants First Responders Trustees. Annual Report Year ended 31 December 2024 The trustees present their repjrt and the unaudited financSal statements of the charity for the ar ended 31 December 2024. Roforonco and admlnlstratlve detalls Reglstgred charlty namo North Northants First Responders Charlty réglstratlon numb•r 1194543 PrinGipal offic• Ambulance Statn Forest Gate Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 1TR The trustees S J Price L Buckingham S Malin G Spencer {Appoinled 13 June 2024) (Appointeé 1 July 2024) {Appoinleé 31 July 2024) Accountanls A Plus Accountants Limiled Accountants 10 Canberra House Corbygate Business Park Corby Northants NN17 SJG
North Northants First Responders Trustses, Annual Report (conllnwdj Year ended 31 December 2024 Structure. governance and management Constitution North Northants First Responders is a registered charity constituted as a Charitable Incorpated Organisation ICIOI governed by its constitulion. Governance The charity 1$ governed by a board of trustees who are responsible for the overall strategi¢ diredion and over5ighl of the charitls activities. Trustees are appointed in accordance wth Ihe procedures set out in the constttution. The tnjslees meet regularly to review operational p8rfomiance. financial management. risk, and compliance with stslutory obligations. Sub-mmittees may be formed to oversee speCff areas such as finance, safeguarding, and training. Managornont Day-to4ay operations are managed ty a team of volunteers, including trained first responders, supported by a volunteer coordlnalor. The trustees delegate operational responsibilities but relain ultimate accounL9bility for all declsions. The charity has adopted policies and procedures to ensure effectNe internal controls, safeguarding, and compliance with health and safety regulations. All volunteers undergo appropriate training and DBS checks before deployment. Risk Managèmgnt The trustees have assessed the major risks lo which the charity is exposed, particularly those related to the provision of emergency medical response services. A risk register is maintained and reviewed annually. Mitigation strategies indude regular training, insurance cover, and adrence to protocols set by the East Midlands AMIlanCe Service. Publlc Bene The trustees confimi that they have complied with the duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard lo public benefrt guidance publis1 by the Charity Commission. objectiv and activltl•s The objects of Ncffth Northanls First Responders are: The relief of SiGkness and the preservation and proleclion of gwd health by the provision of train first resFM)nse volunteers lo attend medical emergencies as directed by the East Midlands Ambulance Service. or its successors. prior lo the arrival of a fast response vehicle or ambulance. To advance the education of Ihe public in basic lrfe suppc*i in partiojlar. but not exduslvely. by the provision of training in ils principl8s and practice. Supporting the provision and maintenance of community-fuled defibrillators in North Northamptonshire. To Ffovide first aid cover at local community events in North Northamplonshire either free of charge or in accepting a donation. Covering local events increases the scheme's profile In the community and offers additional opportunities for lrfe-sawng training_
North Northants First Responders Trustees. Annual Report {colnj Year ended 31 December 2024 A¢hiwwnonts and porfoTmance This year has saen a great level of income for our Gharity. despit6 the ongolng difficulties we continue to face wth Barclay3 banking. lch have now escalated to the Ombudsman. Our strong income has allowed us to reinvest meaningfully in our work. We have wrchased training equipment both for our responders and for the wider community, ensuring we continue to meet c4Jr vision aTrJ values. We have also uyJraded responder equipment. including new pulse oximeters atThJ kit bags, to better support the delivery of our servi¢es.
North Northants First Responders Trustees. Annual Roport (continu Year ended 31 December 2024 Finandal revlew As a not4or-profrt Charity, 11 Is important that we are seen lo be using our funds lo further our aims rather than holdiro excessive reserves. This year, we have done exactly that while always maintaining a healthy buffer above our agreed serveS of £3,500. Overall. the organi5alion remains in a strong financial position. with income and expenditure belng well balanced to support bolh sustainability aNI growlh. Income and Expgndlturg Year ended 3111212024 19.713 11,664 4,324 Opening Balance lat start of yearl Total Income - Cash Donations Fundraising (Inc. Sum UplEventslEasy Fundrai$ingl Lotterylcharity Polslclothing Bins) Gran15 - Other Income {Inc. Unifomi purchases, Community Training Donations, HMRC. Interesl) Total Expenditure Equipmenvsupplies Billslulilities - Other Expgnditure Closing Balance (end of year) 1,935 97 161 4,273 2,006 24,937 Furthèr Notss 1. Income.. Th1$ years income has been strong, supportÈng both operalronal costs and charitable aclivilies. The increase in donations and fundraising has allowed the charity to invest in new equipment and training, despite ongoing challeFYJes wth our banking provider, Barclay8. 2. Banking Issues: We continue lo experience drfficullies wth Barclays. which have now involved the Ombudsman. While this has caused some delays in transactions, it has not affected our ability to meet financial obligations or maintain a h8althy reseNe. 3. Expenditur•.' signif9nt expenditure has been directed toward purchasing training equipment for both responders and the community, in lin8 With our vision and values. Upgrades have also been made to responder equipment, induding pulse oximeters and new kil bags, ensuring high standards of service. 4. Accounllng and Compliance.. We have appolnted a new accountsnt, "A" Plus Accountants Limited, who will manage the charitS accounts going forward. While this does introduce a cost. the ditriculties we have experienced highlight the necessity of prOfeSsnal accounting supwt to ensure we remain legally compliant and financially secure. 5. Reserves Policy.. As a not-for-profit organisation, we are committed lo spendlng funds lo further oui objectives rather than accumulating excessive reserves. This year, we have rernained well above our agreed reserve of £3,500. maintainino financial stabllity while activety using funds to benefrt the community. fj. Future Commitments: Planned future expenditure includes c(Inlinued investment in responder training, community workshops. and essential equipment upgrades. Any restricted funds receNed wlll continue to be used solely for their intended purpose. 7. AcknOedgements.' We gratefully acknovAedge the generosity of all donors, funders, and
North Northants Flrst Responders Trustees. Annual Report fcontinu*d) Year •nded 31 December 2024 supporters whose contributions have made this yearfs xhi8v8ments wssible. The trustees. annual rep¢1 was approved on .%tsli bl.ttslS and signed on behalf of the board of trustees ty. £p SJPrice Tnjstee
North Northants First Responders Accountants Report to North Northants First Responders on the Unaudited Financial Inforniation of North Northants Flrst Responders Year ended 31 December 2024 In OrdanCe wlh the engagement leller dated 16 July 2025. we have prepared for your approval the financial information of North Northants First Responders for the year ended 31 December 2024, which comprise the slalement of finaal 8clivilies. slalement of financial position and the rdated notes from the charivs accounting records and from infomalion and explanations you have given us. As a practising m8mber firm of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England an(1 Wales IICAEWI, we are subject to ils ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed al www.uew.o)mlenlmemberslregulations-standards-aThJ-guidance. This report is made solely lo the board of trustees of North Northanls Fir31 Responders. as a body, in accordance wf(h the terms of our engagement letter dated 16 July 2025. Our work has been undertaken solely to pr8pare for your approval the financial statements of North Northanls First Responders and stale those matters that we have agreed to state to you, as a body, in this pOrt in a¢¢ordance with ICAEW Technical Release TECH08116AAF as delailed at NVWW.icaew.comlcompilation. To the fijllesl extent permilled by law. we do nol accept or assume resKM)nsibilrty to anyone other than North Northants First Responders and ils board of trustees. as a body, for our work or for this report. You have approved the financial information for the year and have aCknedged yDur responsibility for it, for the appropriateness of the financi?1 reporting framework adopted arKI for providing all Infomiations and explanatK*ns necessary for ils compilation. We have not verifled the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or irrformalion and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the financial inforniation. A PLUS ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED A¢countanls 10 Canberra House Corbygate Business Park Corby Northants NN17 5JG
North Northants First Responders Statém•nt of Flnancial Actlvities Yéar énded 31 December 2024 2024 Unrestricted funds Total funds 2023 Total funds Income and gndowmonts Donations and legacies Investsment income 11.567 97 11.567 97 22.579 80 Total Income 11,664 11,664 22,659 Expendlture Expenditure on raising funds= Costs of raising donations and legacies Totsl expendlluro 20.865 20,865 Not Income and net movement in fund¥ 5.224 5.224 1,794 Roconclllatlon of fund8 Total funds brought fowdrd Total fund¥ carrled forward 19,713 24,937 19,713 17.919 24.937 19.713 The statement of financial activiknes includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All incx)me and expenditure deriva from ¢ontinuing 8Ctivitie8. Tho notss on pag88 g to 13 fwm part ofthose flnancial statement
North Northants First Responders Statement of Financial Position 31 December 2024 2024 2023 Ploté Flxed assets Tangible fixed assets 10 852 Current aS86t8 Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 11 24,138 20,177 20,177 24,985 Credltors: amounts falling due within ono yr Not currant assots 13 9CK) 24,085 24,937 24,937 19.713 Total assets le88 current Ilabllttlos 19.713 Ngt assets 19,713 Funds of the charlty Unrestricted funds 24.937 19.713 Total charfty funds 24.937 19.713 These financial sta18menls We approved by the t)oard of trustees and authorised for issue on £01.1/...l3 and are signed on behalf of the board by: SJPrice Trustee The notès on paps 9 to 13 form part of th•80 flnanclal statem•nts.
North Northants First Responders Notss to the Financlal Statements Year ended 31 December 2024 Gongral Infomiatlon The charty 18 a public benefit entity and a ragistered charlty In Eng18nd and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the princip office is Ambulance Station, Forest Gate Road. Corby, Northamptonshire. NN17 1TR. statement of compllanco These financial statements have been wepared in compliance with. FRS 102, Yhe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Irelarnj,. the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts In a¢xordance th the Flnancial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland IFRS 102> {Charities SORP {FRS 102}) and the Charities Act 2011. Accounting policies Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared on the hi5toriGal cost basis, as modrfied by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilitss and investment properlies measured at fair value through income or 8xpenditure. The financial slatemenls are prepared in sterling, véhich Is the functional currerw of the entity. Golng concern Al th& time of approving Ihe financial statements. tha trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charty has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trusteès continue lo adopt the going concem basis of aocounling in preparing thè financial statements. Disclosure exemptlons The charity has taken advantage of the provlsions in the SORP for charities apF4wng FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to piepare a Ststement of Cash Flows. The financial statements are prepared in sleding. which is the functional currency of the charty. Monelary amounts in these financial statements are rounde(I to Ihe nearest £. The fInarla1 slalements have been prepared under the hlslorfcal tthl convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are sel out below. Judgèmonts and key sourcos of ostimatlon uncortalnty In the application of the charitys accounting policies, the trustees are required lo make judgements, eslimales and assumptions about the carying amount of assets 2nd liabilili8S that are nol readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and assooaled assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered lo be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The ests'mates and undertying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revisDn affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and fvlure periods where Ihe revision affects both cuent and fvture periods.
North Northants First Responders Notes to the Flnanclal Statements Icontlnuodl Year ended 31 December 2024 AGwunting policios (Gontlnuod) Fund accountlng Unreslricled fund$ are available for use at the discretion of the tnjstees to further any of the charity5 purpose3. Designalad funds are unrestricted fuNJs earmarked by the trustees for particular future projeGt or mmitmenl. Restricted funds are subjected lo restrictiorts on their expend¢tLsre dedared by the donor or through the lemis of an app8al, and fall into one of sulFdasses'. restricted income funds or endowment funds. Incomlng resour¢os Income is recognised when Ihe ¢harify is legally entided to it after any performance ColItI0S have been mel, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it ig probable that income will be received. Cash donations aw recognised on receipt. Other donatlons are recognised once the charity has been nolrfied of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amounL Income tax recoverable in relation to donatlons received under Gift Aid deeds of covenant is recognised at th8 lime of the dongtion. Re8our¢os expendgd Liabilities are recognised as resources expended when there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure. Tanglble assots Tangible 8ssels are initially recorded al cost, and subsequenuy stated al cost less any accumulated depreciallon and impaiment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amoun15 are recorded al the fair value at the dale of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and Subsequent accumulated impairment losses. Deprg¢iation Depreclatbn is calculated so as to write off the ¢o$t or v8luatK)n of an asset, less Ils residual value. over the useful economic life of that asset as follows.. Plant. Prokwty & Equipment 250A slraighl line 10
North Northants First Responders Notes to the Financial Statements (contirtu Year ended 31 Decemb•r 2024 Accountlng poli¢les (conllnuod) Flnancial instrumonts Cash and cash equivalents indude cash in hand, deposlts held at call with banks, other short- term liquid investments vAth original maturities of three months or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown thin LThngs in (xjrrent liabilities. Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and recewable or payable within one year recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impaimient are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income under administralNe expenses. Finala1 liabilities and equity Instnjments are classified according to the substan( of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity inslrumenl is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the entity after deducting all of its financial liabilities. the conlraclual obligations of finan¢ial instruments (including share capilall are equivalent lo a similar debt inslrumenl, those financial instruments are ciassed as financial liabilities. Financial liabilitieg are presented as such in the bala sheet. Finance w&1$ and gains or losses relating lo financial liabilities are included in the profit and loss account. Finance costs are calculated so as to produce a constant rate of return on the outstanding liabilty. Where the contractual terms of share caltal do not have any tems meeting the definition of a financial liability then this is dassed as an equity In$trnJment. DivKlends and distributions relating to equity instruments are debited dired to equity. Baslc financtal instruments are initially recognis8d at the transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where il is rewgnised at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument. Debt Instruments are subsequently measured at amortised ctssl. Donion8 and legacles Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Totsj Funds Funds 2024 Funds 2023 Donatlons Grants Corby Lottery Evgnlslcash Donation$ Clothing Bins Easy Fundraisrng Unrform Donations Amazon Smile Sumup Paypal Collection Tins 5.308 232 2,804 8.552 264 11,359 1,125 371 411 8,552 264 11,359 1.125 371 411 232 115 115 414 414 1,520 11,567 1,520 11,567 22,579 22,579 11
North Northants First Responders Notes to the Financial Statements (coAtlnued) Year ended 31 December 2024 Investrnent incomo Unreslrided Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Funds 2023 Bank interest reCeiVae 97 97 Costs of rnlslng donations and legacles Unrestrrcted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Funds 2023 Fundraising costs Volunteer entertainment Rent Repairs & mainlenance Insurance Vehicl8 lfjasinglhire Telephon8 pps Depreciation Accountancyfees Bank Charges Extemal Provklers Subscriptions Volunteer Unrform 17 17 242 2.294 161 242 2.368 161 9,368 449 4,614 404 145 1.164 245 41 1,164 245 41 4.614 404 145 900 900 70 250 2.011 70 250 2,011 985 818 818 8,440 6,440 20,865 20,865 Net Income Nel income is stated after chargin(creditIngl'. 2024 2023 Depreciation of tangible fed assets Staff costs The average head count of employees durlng the year Nil {2023: Nil). No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2023.. Nil). Trustee remuneration and oxpens08 None of the trustees lor any persons connected th them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charlty during the year. 12
North Northants First Responders Notes to the Financial Statsments (¢ontlnu•dJ Year ended 31 December 2024 10. Tanglbl• fixed assots Plant and machinory Al 1 January 2024 Additions 1,136 Al 31 December 2024 1,136 Depreclallon At 1 January 2024 Charge for the year At 31 December 2024 Carrylng amount At 31 December 2024 852 At 31 December 2023 11. Dobtors 2024 2023 Othor dobtors 847 12. Cash and cash oqulvajents Within Cash at bank and in hand, includes a current & deposit aGcAxJnl, that al the year end could not be reconciled due lo ongoing issues obtaining bank stalemenls. These have been left at the value of the last statement lo be recelved. North Northanls First Responders are currenlly working with The Financial Ombusman lo reclrfy this slluation. It is th8 opinion of the trustees that the bank balances are not materially differenc& to the figures disclosed within th6 accounts. 1& Credltor8: amounls falllng due wlthln one year 2024 2023 Trade ¢reditor5 Accruals and deferred irrne Social security and other taxes 339 900 125 13
North Northants First Responders Management Information Year ended 31 December 2024 The following pages do not fomi part of th8 flnancial stat•m•nts. 14
North Northants First Responders Detailed Statement of Financlal Activltles Year ènded 31 Decembgr 2024 2024 2023 Income and •ndowmgnts Donations and legacios Grants Corby Lottery Evenlslcash DonatnS Clothing Bins Easy Fundraising Uniform Donations Amazon Smile Sumup Paypal Collection Tins 5.308 232 2,804 1,588 115 8,552 264 11,359 1,125 371 411 414 1,520 11.567 22,579 Inv08tment In¢ome Bank interest receivable 97 Total Income 11,664 22,659 Expgnqlituro Costs of raising donatlons and legaGles Purchases Other post-relirement beneff(s Rent Repairs and maintenance Insurance Vehicbe leasinglhire Telephone Other office ¢08ts Depreciation Accountancy Bank charges External providers Subscriptions Volunteer unifomi 17 242 2,294 161 2,368 9,368 449 4,614 404 145 1,164 245 41 9CKJ 70 250 2,011 985 818 20,865 Total oxp&nditur• 20,865 Net Income 5,224 1.794 15
North Northants First Responders Notes to the Detailed Statement of Financial Activities Year ended 31 December 2024 2024 2023 Costs of raising donatlons and legaclo8 Costs of raislng donatlons and legaclos Fundraising costs Volunteer entertainment Rent Repairs & maintenance Insuran Vehicle leasingihi Telephone pps 17 242 2,294 161 449 4,614 404 145 1,164 245 41 Depreci*ion Accountancy fees Bank Charges Extemal Provhlers Subscriptions Volunteer Unrform 900 70 250 2,011 818 20,865 Costs of ralglng donatlons and legacies 6,440 20,865 16