CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees. Annual Report for the period from 1 February 2024 to 31 January 2025 Charity name: IOW DEFIBRILLATORS Charity registration number: 1197068 Objectives and Activities SORP reference History and Structure The charity was inilially established as a company limited by guarantee (reg no 13115611) on 6 January 2021. During the 2024 financial year, the trustees decided that the charity would be more appropriately struclured as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and the special resolution lo carry out this conversion was passed on 23 January 2023. The conversion to CIO status was confim8d by the Charity Commission on 27 February 2023. The charity is a small organisation led by a Board of four trustees, all of whom are volunteers. Summary oflhe purposes of the charily as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 The objects of the charity are: lo advance the awareness and Importan of life saving CPR and defibrillalion on the Isle of Wight, by developing effective relationships between schools, clubs and businesses. To hold CPR and defibrillator awareness classes in local communities Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit. in particular, the activilies, projects or services identified in the accounts. Sialement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidan issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.17 and 1.19 The main activities of the charily are lo hold fundraising community events and develop relationships between clubs, businesses and schools to raise funds which can benefit local communities. Para1.18 In planning activities and utilising funds, trustees have due regard to the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission
Additional information SORP r8f8rence All the charity's functions and activilies are dependent on the time and dedication given willingly by its volunteers. The charity is always thankful for their support. Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Achlevements and Performance SORP reference 2024 was another successful year for the charity. In total, 81 defibrillalors were sited in public access locations in communities across Ihe Isle of Wight. Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made lo the circumstances af its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 To date we have 176 defibs installed. and registered. Provided CPR & Defibrillator awareness classes this year lo Schoolsl Collegesl Clubs and businesses. Due lo this Servi being very popular we will be extending this service across island communities. Additional informatlon {optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: As Irustees. we are constantly striving to increase the amounl we raise each year. The trustees are therefore pleased to report that the charity's income increased frorn £36.6k to £42.9k year on year. Achievemenls againsl objectives sel Para 1.41
Financial Review Review of the charivs financial position at the end ofthe period Par8 1.21 After recording a small loss in the firsl year of operations. the charity was pleased to report a surplus since. The charity's cash reseNes at the end of the year were positive at £2,098. Slalement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.22 The charity lakes great care to match expenditure with income, so Ihat all major purchases of defibrillator or ancillary equipment are covered by donated funds that are either in hand or contractually committed. The charity seeks to hold reserves sufficient to cover any short-term financial commitments should it ase operations for an reason. roximalel £2,000 Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficil Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going oncern Para 1.22 Para 1.22 NIA Pa 1.24 NIA Para 1.23 The trustees are confident thal Ihe charity has and will continue to have sufficient reserves to cover any financial commitmenls. They therefore do not have any uncertainly over the charity's going concern status. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant aboLrt'. The charity's principle source of funding is from donations from businesses and other organisations who then fund and choose a defibrillator package. The charity's principal sources of funds {including any fundraising) Para 1.47 The principle risks facing Ihe charity would be from relian on such a small group of volunteers. A description of the principal risks facing the charily Para 1.48
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusls= Type of goveming document Para 1.25 Written charity conslitution How is the charity constituted? Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation ICIOI 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 Trustees are appointed or reappointed al the Annual General Meeting Additional information Policies and produreS have been prepared for the induction and training of any new trustees. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity operales as an independent body from any slalulorylgovernmental body or charity. We do however adopt the guidelines of safeguarding and risk management from a variety of professional organisations. The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the harity works Para 1.51 There are no related party transactions or relationships Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 other Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the chari uses islered charil number Charity's principal address IOW DEFIBRILLATORS IOW DEFIBS 1197068 Flat 6, Westhill Manor 9 Westhill Road Shanklin Isle of Wight P037 6PU
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Name of person lor bodyl entitled to appoint trustee ifan Trustee name Office lif anyl Date5 a¢ted Stephen Read Kylie Day Cherry Scudder Wendy Read 01102121 to 31101125 01102121 to 31101125 01102121 to 31101125 01102121 to 31101125 Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report abovo. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) S READ Full name(s) Posltion leg Secretary, Chair, etc) STEPHEN READ TRUSTEE Date 5131202S
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examlner's Report Report to the trustees IOW Defibrillators On accounts for the year ended 31 January 2025 Charity no {if anv) 1197068 Set out on pages I to 6 above and in the CC16a Receipts and Payments Accounts attached. I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity I'the Trust") for the year ended 31 January 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111"the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matefial matters have come examiner's statement to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below ') which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act,. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records,. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matter5 in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. * Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not opply. Signed: Date: Name: SELINA POWDER Relevant professional qualification(sl or body {if any): ASSOCIATION OF ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS Address: Allegri & Co Accountants & Tax Consultants 16c Sandown Road Lake Isle of Wight P036 9JP
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLANO AND WALES Charity Name IOW 1[brIllat0[s No lif any) 1197068 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the perbod from Period staridaie To Period end date 31-Jan-25 01-Feb-24 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment fund8 Total funds Last year tothg neart totho nearest £ tothe nearo#t £ to the nearest £ ¢0 the neare5t£ A1 Rèc8lpts Donations 42,976 42,976 36,62Q Sub total(Gmss income forARJ A2 Asset and Investment sales. l$ee table). 42,976 42.976 36,620 Sub total Total re¢wptS 42,976 42.976 36,620 A3 Payments 1,120 34,074 1.120 34.074 Purchasfr ol defibrillators and consvmatyes Talephone and Iniereni Insurance Post and stationery Training Storage costs Ttsvelling A¢¢ounlan¢y Sundries LicèncÈ& and $ub$¢riplions Bank ¢h8wes Other 28,860 479 937 1,646 518 1,933 128 937 2,16d 480 146 856 1.933 128 93T 1164 480 146 85fj 11 440 41833 1377 518 12 440 42,833 Sub total 36,559 A4 Asset and investment PUhase$, (see table) Sub total Total payments 42,833 833 36,559 Net of receiptsl(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds thls year end 143 143 61 1,955 2,098 1,955 2.098 1,894 1.955 CGXX R1 ISSI 1810312025
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestrlcted funds to n8arest£ Restricted fund5 to n¥arFst £ Endowment fut)ds Catagorles Details to nearègt e 81 Cash funds Cash al Bank 2,098 Total cash funds 2,098 lagr99 balaesWh receiptsand payrngnts LVlsll OK UnreStrled funds to nearest£ OK Endowmant funds Rastrict8d funds Details to nèarpst e to n•ar•Bt £ B2 Other monetary assets Fund lo ¥vhlch assat bèlon Dèt4i18 CLY6t loptlonall Currontvalug Fund to whlch asset belon Oetails CuYrentvalu oThal Cost loptlonall B4 Assets retained for the charItS own use Fund to whlch relates unrgslriclgd Amount dug tlonal Detalls Wh&n dvp 85 Liablllties Credilors 700 Accruals unreslFKted 1,500 Soned by one or truslees on behalf of 11 the trustees SKJnature Print Namè Date of approval WLI£ DAY e£ 25.3.2 CCXX R2 a¢wunts ISSI 1810312025
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examlner's Report Report to the trustees IOW Defibrillators On accounts for the year ended 31 January 2025 Charity no {if anv) 1197068 Set out on pages I to 6 above and in the CC16a Receipts and Payments Accounts attached. I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity I'the Trust") for the year ended 31 January 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111"the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act.