Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team Report and Financial Statements Year ending 31st December 2024 Charity Number: 1195415
Rossendale and Pendle Mountaln Rescue Team Trustees Annual Report For the Year ending 31 December 2024 The Trustees of Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team present their report together with the financial slalemenls of the Charity for the year ending 3151 Decen)ber 2024. Section 1- Referénce and Admlnlstrative Information Charity Name and Registratlon Numbgr Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team, formally known as Rossendale Search and Rescue Team, is registered with the Charity Commission under Registration No 1195415 Executive Council as of 13t Jalluary 2024- 31" December 2024. Mr Andrew Simpson, Chaimian Mr Peter Goble, Team Leader Ms Gail Todd, Secretary Mrs Elisha Eddy. Treasurer Mr MaLJrice Robinson Mr Paul Harris Mr Malcolm Armslrong Mr Graham Dalley Main Operational and Correspondence Address Units 6-8 Farringlon Court, Fariinglon Industrial Estate, Burnley, BB11 SSS Independent Examlner Martin UrqiJh8rt FCCA, Lumb Accountancy serves Limited. Charter Certified A¢countanls, Suite 1, Second Floor, New Hall Hay Busines8 Cenlre, New Hall Hey Road, Rawtenslall, BB4 SHL Bank HSBC Bank Plc, 12 Manchester Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB111JH Page 2
Sectlon 2- Structure Governance and Mana èment Governing Document Deed of Trust dated 4 December 1978 conslilutes Rossendale and Pendle Mountain RescLJe Team. The Charity is under adminislralion and management in accordance with ils ¢onslilulion by members of ts Execulive Council Ihereafter referred to as 'Council'l. Following the Charity's conversion lo a Charity Incorporated Organisation ICIOI the Conslilulion was reviewed and submilled to the Charity Commission in Aug 2021 when the approval was gianted lo convert lo the CIO, no changes to the running of the charity was lo happen. Appointment of Trustees Under the conslilulion, Ihe members of the Council are elected al the Annual General Meeting. by the Charity membership, lo serve a minimum period of one year. After which lime they retire from office together, bul they may pul themselves forward for re-election or re-appoinlmenl. The Council consists of the following executive officers.. Chairman, Secrelary,Treasurer and Team Leader, in addition lo four other Council members. These eight are elected from amongst the Charity membership. As such, all polenli81 Trustees have a working knowledge of the Team and its slruclure. The Council remains unchanged for 2024. Oryanisation The Team Leader is wholly responsible for the operational rescue team. whilst Council administer and manage the Charity. Related Partles The Team is a member of the Mid Pennine Se8rch and Rescue Organisalion which is affiliated lo the Mountain Rescue of England and Wales and benefits from free advice on legislation from that source. Risk Management Council has established systems to mitigate risks associated with the gener2tion of unr8slri¢ted funds. The Charity's income comes from a wide range of wholly voluntary sources and a regular review ol income generation and expenditure is made. In addition, internal risks a minimised by pLqnning annual operating budgets. Page 3
Section 3- Ob'ectives and Activitiès The Charity exists lo provide a Mountain Rescue Team Ihere8fter referred lo as 'Team'l, which is an integral part of the regional and national search and rescue service. The Tearn is called out through the 999 system and provides primary mountain rescue cover in an area of approximately 350 square miles across East Lancashire and parts of Grèater Manchester. The Charity is made up entirely of volunteers, who are trained, by the Charity, lo be Mountain Rescue Team members. The objectives of the Charity, as slated in the conslilulion are-. To provide and maintain a Mountain Rescue Team that can proficiently fulfil the roles expected of such a T&am, which in¢lude'. Moorland search and rescue Sleep or vertical ground rescue Appropriate casually re Rural and urban searches General support of the stalulory servtces lo help in the relief of s(Jffering Education of the general public in the above The operational organisalion and activities of the Team are in turn supported by the Charity, and particularfy the Council, whose responsibilities lie in providing a stable management and financial structure for the Team. The CoLJn¢il's financial aims are as follows.. raise sufficient funds lo provide operating budgets for the following year., to raise additional funds that support specifi¢ charitable projects", and to set and work within operating budgets for the financial year. In order lo effectively maintain ils obj&clives. the key objective of the Charity in 2024 was lo concentrate on generating public awareness by allending fundraising events as safely as possible and providing talks about the Team within the local communilrtes. Section 4- Achievements and Performance As aFways one of the Team's main objectives is lo raise awareness to the community of our presence and lo raise funds for Operational needs. Fundraising events generated almost a little over £16,000 in 2024, the Team have been fortunate enough lo be invited lo help out al local Ski Club events, park fundraisers and also holding talks for the local Police Cadets Scout Clubs. The Dark Dash Fell Race, in collaboration with the Fell Running Association, is also a popular evenl that hugely benefits the team, not just financially bul raises the invaluable publicty. The event is held on the much-loved Pendle Hill. These events require volunteers lo be available for the duration should there be any incidents that require rescue assistance., especially the fell races and Ski Cenlres. Volunteers are also there lo show off their skills in demonstrating res¢ue slimulalions for example how they use certain equipment such as ropes and stretchers, and the vehicles used. Relationships bebween the Team and our local Tes¢0 supermarkets has grown from strength to slrenglh, we had regular Tin Shakes and Community donation events, which has been really important lo us. In addbtion lo the fundraising events, The Team operate 24hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and are on hand to assist the Northwest Ambulance Service INWASI when they need assistance on gelling lo a ¢asually in tough rural areas or in adverse weather conditions. The Team responded to 49 incidents in 2024, whilst this was a reduction in call outs this year, commitment from the Team remains high.. logisti¢al planning is always ol the highest level fiom the Leadership and of our Operational Team members. Wednesdays are training days, and this allows the Team lo have lime lo che¢k over vehi¢les and lake on organised outdoor exercises lo ensure their equipment is In excellent condition and lo maintain their skill sets. The Team regularfy receive praise from the Poli Service and Ambulance service for their professionalism and enthusiasm, and the way they conduct themselves when on call outs. this shows whal a difference the Team make. Page 4
Section S- Finallcial Review These financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance with the Slalement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Finan¢ial Reporting Standard FRS102 applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {Ch8rilies SORP IFRS102)) issued in 2014 as amended by Update Bulletins 1 and 2. Unrestricted Funds The Charity operates two unreslricled reserves, the Operational Reserve and the General Reserve. The Operational Reserve holds funds equivalent to two years, running costs. All unrestricted receipls are placed into the Operational Reserve with any excess over and above Ihe Operational Reserve level, currently £6LI,000, being tr2nsfeTred lo Ihe General Reserve al year end, or al any other lime as determined by the Trustees. The Trustees will review the Operational Reserve level in 2025. The General Reserve holds all other unreslricled funds. This reseNe is maintained for significant projects. includino premises, vehicle and equipment renewals. Any transfer out of the General Reserve needs to be approved by the Trustees. This year council approved the purchase of a new Toyota Hilux lo replace one of the older vehicles currently in use. The older Hilux was then sold to another Moutain Res¢ue team for them lo ulilise the benefit of the vehicle already being filled out for operational use. Restricted Funds The Charity manages Reslricled Funds. for the purposes of administering donations that were made for a specifi¢ purpose. as follows.. Water Team Resouce and Equipment A small balance is still held for the Water team, the future of the Water Team is currently under review. New Vehicle Fund There are still ftjnds available lo ensure our Operational vehicles are kept in the best condition and capability to SLJPPOrt the Teams needs. This year the team spent funds on the roof of the new ambulance lo ensu il meant the required specili¢alions. As always, Council discuss any expenditure quirements and are happy to hold this fund open going fonard. Equipment Following a reslricled donation received this year, there are funds available specifically to be used on Equipment. This will be used as and when il is deemed necessary, however Council have already discuss¢d the possibility of upgrading the Radio Commicalions Equipment in 2025. Investment Selection Policy The Charity has chosen to adopt a low risk approach to investment policy. Cash funds are retsined in bank accounts with varying interest rates. 2023 and 2024 the Team received two large unreslricled donations, whi¢h pul the Team in a very Secure financial position, Council agreed il was in the best interest of the Team lo hold this money in higher interest charity bank acocunls. Two 12 month Fixed Acwunls were openod with the United Trust Bank, along with a 40-Day Easy access account. This Is lo preserve the future of the Team and lo ensure funds are available lo assist with possible future plans, for example, investing in a new premise. Page 5
Section 6- Plans for Future Periods Something that is always on the agenda for discussion is the possibility of having a smaller premise in Ihe Rossendale Area, no decision has been made bul if the right premise was lo become available Council would take a more serious approach lo Moving fonNard with Ihis ppan, this is slill very much the case going into 2025. Council are committed to ensure that the Taam are around for the future and that our equiprnenl and vehicles are lil for use. Weekly training sessions highlight specific areas that need lo be looked al more closely. We look al Ihe'musl haves, and prioritise spending accordingly. Communi¢ations equipment will be something that will possibly require 8 little more attention going into 2025 along with safety equipment such as Ropes. Section 7- Ststement of Trustees, res onsibilities Charity law requires the Trustees to prepare financial slalemenls for each financial year which show a true and fair view of the slate of affairs of the Charity and ils financial a¢livrties for that period. In preparing those financial slalemenls, the Trustees are required lo.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them Consistent., make judgements and eslimales that are reasonable and prudent.. slate whether applicable accounting slandaids and slalemenls of recommended practice have been followed, subject lo any departures disclosed and explained in the financial slalements., and prepare the financi21 statements on the going concern basis unless is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in operational existence. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy al any time the financial position of the Charity and lo enable them lo ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Declaration.. We declare, in our capacity of Chaiily Trustees. Ihal.. The Trustees have approved the report above., and Have aulhorised me lo sign il on their behalf Mrs Elisha Eddy Treasuer Dale.. Page 6
Inde endent Examiner's Re ort on the Accounts Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team on the Accounts for the year ending 31BI December 2J24. onsibililies of Trustees and Examiner Res eclive res The Charity's Trusleey are responsible for the preparation of accounts. The Charitys Trustees consider that an audit is nol required for this year lunder section 145111 of the Charities Act 2011 Ilhe Act)) and that an independent examination is needed. 11 is my responsibility lo. examine the accounts (under section 154{dl of the Acll follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charily Commissioners (under section 154lel of the Acll., and Stale whether matters have ¢ome lo my attention. Basis of 5nde endenl Examinels Re ort My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions gwen by the Charily Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting COrdS kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. 11 also includes consideialion of any unusual items or disclosures In the a¢¢ounls and seeking explanations from you as Trustees ¢on¢ernino any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audil, and consequently I do not express an audbt opinion on the view given by the accounts. Inde endent Examiner's Slalement In conn8¢lion with my examination, no material mallers have come lo my allenlion.. 111 IM)ich gives reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 01 the Charities Act 2011., and lo prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act. have not been met., or 121 lo which, in my opinion, allenlion should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Signed.. Name.. Mr Martin uhart Relevant professional qualification lif 8nyl'. Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accounlanls Address.. Lumb AcGounlancy Services Limited. Charter Certified Accoun18nls, Suite 1. Second Floor. New Hall Hay Business Cenlre, New Hall Hey Road, Rawlenslall. BB4 6HL Dale., 13 OclobeT 2025 Page 7
ROSSENDALE 8 PENDLE MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM CIO CHARif¢ NUMBER 1195415 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31 DECEMBER 2D24 Unre5trrcted Funds Restricled Fund5 NDte¥ 2024 Toial 2023 Toial ncome and mènts Ir Vduntary income Donalions Gianls Patr5 &hema In memon8m Legacy Fund 21.119 21.119 21,895 22,500 631 150.189 $21 150.010 521 17qOIO 20.0 AciNit forgeratIng fuTKIs Other FundrBisino EV15 Online FurKlraising Sdesol rneJ¢handise 16,191 17,997 11.026 125 6,694 Investment In¢xth8 Intere51on sngS 8,163 6,163 2,613 Oiher reip1S 155 Tet81 202,811 222811 227132 endllurè on. rert¢ha[itab acti116$ Cost of generatèd fund$ GOVernarCo$1$ 55.1S7 55,157 8t,341 598 610 omel èx ilvre 47.056 20,000 167,056 145,181 ransfers kiwaan funds 8,242 155,298 Other r& nlsed 11.758 alS I67.6 145,181 Unre4ige(I Ibssesllg8ins cn investments ovement on f 155,298 11.758 167.056 145,181 concillatlon of lund6'. Told funds brOltfO[d AB3 058 357 992 Total fu ¢arried fo 670 229 503 173 The noks on IEgES 1010 13 f(Ym PBrt ollhese aorowls Page 8
ROSSENOALE & PENDLE MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM eio CHARITY NUMBER 1195415 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 Tolal 2023 Tol&l 5xèd Agsèls Tangitrle fixed assets 233,224 175,580 Current assèts.. sknck Del)tors and prepayments Cash al bank and In haThJ Total curwl 8ssets 861 86rf 33T,308 336,172 ddO.072 clI0r$.. smounts faling due Wlhh 1 year 3.0 Net Gurrent a8$Ots 437,007 330.177 Total assets less curr8it IlAbllltie$ 670,230 505,7J8 Creditors.. aM(ntS falln0 theaftermore thw l year 10 2.585 Total ngt assgls 503 173 of Ihe ch8rit Rèstrieted funds EqL¥Fthenl Vthlde Waier Fund 20,000 11,758 20,000 20,115 Unrèstrl¢tÈd funds Fixed Asset Resfjtve Operaling Re3etve eral Reserve 233,224 80,000 345 133 175.580 247.478 4B3 058 670 230 503 173 Thè Charity Ss mPtfroM aUd£erthe ofThe Charities Arj 2011 (Attounls and 11) Order 2015. The staten1$were arvoved by Trtee5 ...... d wer8 sign1 on theiri*hallby'. Eli8ha Eddy (Treasurer), The noies on pages 1010 13 fc(m parf of thes8 accoun Pa8e 9
ROSSENDALE & PENDLE MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM CIO CHARITY NUMBER 1195415 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 ACCOUNYING POLICIES Basls of pr&p8atlon of flnanclal slalemenis These fingn¢l81 stsiemenls have beM p¥ed in accrdar with the Statement of Recommended Pr£cutr ap(e lo charities epanng their a¢¢ounls in accordance with the Financial Repoliw standard FRS102 appllcable in the UK and Republ of Ir81 (Charities SORP IFRS10211 igsued X)14. Income and ond(wmonts Vdunt8ry Irne and dan31ion$ att Included in incoming resour5 when they are rec8lved. L8gau8s are shown in Incorning Reseryes when re¢aved. The IrQe Irom fund raising activit5 is shown gross, vthh the ass(daied costs ded in fund rasing costs. Expendlturo Expwdilure islnrluded in the Staternl of Fltsncla1 Achvib850n an 8ttruals basi%, indusiveof anyVATvthich cannoi b8 recovered. Expendilure whkh is direct attnbute to speriCaG11I1ieS are in Ihese cast ¢ateg0ri8s. Where cosi$ are attribuiab lo more than onea¢b"vity, Ih8y have b2en awlOned 8cross Ie$t categories on a basis consisleniwth the use ol these resours. Govornance costs Govemance costs InCdeS all &xpertUre not diwuy related lo the th3rilab1e8tlivityfijr Ta19 attiwuts. Tallglble Ilxed assets forusa by thè ¢h&rily and depr8clatlon Tan9itrAe Iixed asset5 for use ty the ch¥rily grè Slated al cost18ss depre(aabon. wilh the ex¢6pith of Land and 8uildSrwa5 whN are t deprecigled Depre(i81ion Is provided ai rates uIaled lo write off the tosl or of fix8d assets. less esiimatsd redUal value, ov&rlhe expected Usef lives an Ihe fo]IoMfjng bases. Equlpmenl fthlorvehde8 2(YA s¢ra5ght Ilnè 20'A stralghl Iln Equipm whith is over 5 yeais 18 deetned lo be 0posed. sio¢ks Stocks, when hdd. are slated 81 c1. Debtors Debtors are staled 81 the 8eiiaDeni nounl aftw sny tr&Y8 dCOunts. prepayments are slal&Y ai the attKxMI advanced by tha ank deposits and IAstMnI acGOUllt6 Bank d6pDsilsand inveslmeni are stated atlhe cash 2mounlollhe derosil Credltor¥ Credilorsare siaied 21 the setuemenl arncwN afler anytrade dlscounLA. or ai the8m01 adv8nc&J lo the chArity Page 10
ROSSENOALE & PENDLE MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM CIO CHARITY NUMBER 1195415 INVESTMENT INCOME 2024 2023 Interest receiwatrAe cash deposits HSBC Scottish Wid¢yNs Uniled Trust 5.269 232 2,255 358 6,163 l inveslrnent in¢une srose on UKassets DIRECT CIWiITABLE ACTIVIMES Unre$tri¢t8d Funds RÈsM¢t8d FundB 2024 Total 2023Total Vehlclas A1[S and mainlenan Fud Telétlr Equipment rèpaits and repl3rments Tr8inlrvJ HQ costs RentlN*rbagemÈni Fees Maifilenance Insurance Water Tdephone eCtrily1GaS Otheroperabng cosis Depreti8iion tsl motorvehlcles DeprerAÈllTh of 6quynenl Gah on thswsal ofasseL8 5.970 4,356 5,970 4,356 9.169 4970 765 got 6.278 2.415 2.831 2.415 2,83fj 1796 9fj0 4,719 3.7g6 910 ,719 7.167 4,093 1.641 1.913 1,913 7.032 6.328 34,529 3.786 24,500 55,157 28,443 6.791 14,577 ,195 328 24,529 3.788 24,500 55,157 81.341 Payments generating funds GOVERNANCE COSTS 2024 2023 Bank interest and commission IndependBni e%sminer 480 $98 610 NET MOVEMEbif IN FUNDS FOR THE PERIOD Nel moveryenl In [Und5f ihe perK 15 $ed aftercharging thpreuaiian 2024 2023 167,056 145 181 Page JI
ROSSENDALE & PENDLE MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM CIO CHARITY NUMBER 1195415 TANGIBLE FIXED A8sgrs Freehold191 & buldiT Mott vehides Costlvaluaiion 1 January 2024 Addith) DisF¥Jsalg 119,016 79,651 92.994 819 15.974 2.6 214,641 95,960 819 A5 Bt 31 Decernber 2024 119 016 171828 18,940 309 7fj2 laled de Al l January 2024 Charge lorthe year Eliminaied on dispos81s rè 34,294 34,529 819 4.767 3,788 39,061 38,317 819 As ¥t31 December 2024 68.003 8,655 book valu Al 31 December2ft24 140.016 03,622 10,386 233,224 At 31 Oétembèr 2023 419,0fj6 45.257 11,207 176,580 DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS 2024 2023 Prepa Insurar Oth- Bullthng Msnagemeni Fees 341 861 864 864 CASH AT 8ANKAND IN HAND 2024 2023 HSBC current HSBC dewsil accwnl Scoiish 7-day sccouni United Trust ACtnIS PayPal 5,879 111,683 936 320.663 50 435211 1.729 298,8T5 36.704 337Jt18 CREDITORS DUE WITHIN OWE YEAR 2024 2023 lThsur£nce Invoice Loan Repayments Prof$ssbTd fee5 1,335 6, 180 2.585 480 7,99S 10 CREDITORS DUE AFTER ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Loan Repayments 2.585 P38e 12
ROSSENDALE & PENDLE MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM CIO CHARITY NUMBER 1195415 FUNDS SUMPAARY Ntst incomè Brouohl foard unre8liged gains Carrp fotvard Transfers Equipmenl Waler Fur New Vehide Fund 20,000 20,000 20.000 8,242 11,758 20,000 31.873 restrict (unds Fixed asset re5eNe 175,580 38.317 95,960 233.224 Operabth)al reserve 60.0 60.0(K) General resetv 2A7,478 185,372 87.718 345.133 483 D59 8.242 638 357 Total funds SD3 fj74 12 CONTRIBunoN BY VOLUNTEERS The Charity is made up enurdyof volunleerswho art traned by the Chaiityto bp Mountain R8s¢ue Team meml)er$. 13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Oonations reGeivad Into Patrons Scheme indude £6012023. £651 donated by ttee& of the charilYa rdalfjd p8rtles. ring the year- the th2rity made the frllowiw IsaConS1h TNstees.' Paul Harris Gal To Petér Gob £ 1.145 924 190 No Trustees. rw any persons connected Mdlh ibem. have rei¥8d any remun8raiiuTr from The chily. No Trusiets have ]v any other bènefiistrom The charity drg th8 year. 14 EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE REPOFITING PERIOD lo report Pa8e 13