2026-01-31-accounts - Iow Defibrillators

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period from 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2026

Charity name: IOW DEFIBRILLATORS

Charity registration number: 1197068

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
History and Structure		The charity was initially 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 structured as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and the special resolution to carry out this conversion was passed on 23 January 2023. The conversion to CIO status was confirmed 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 of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The objects of the charity are:  to advance the awareness and importance of life saving CPR and defibrillation 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 activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	The main activities of the charity are to hold fundraising community events and develop relationships between clubs, businesses and schools to raise funds which can benefit local communities.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	In planning activities and utilising funds, trustees have due regard to the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission

Additional information

	SORP reference
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	All the charity’s functions and activities are dependent on the time and dedication given willingly by its volunteers. The charity is always thankful for their support.

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	2026 was another successful year for the charity. In total, 81 defibrillators were sited in public access locations in communities across the Isle of Wight. To date we have 176 defibs installed, and registered. Provided CPR & Defibrillator awareness classes this year to Schools/ Colleges/ Clubs and businesses. Due to this service being very popular we will be extending this service across island communities.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	As trustees, we are constantly striving to increase the amount we raise each year. The trustees are therefore pleased to report that the charity’s income increased from £43k to £46 year on year.

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The charity has like everyone incurred higher costs and so reports a small deficit of £1,551 for this year. The charity’s cash reserves at the end of the year were positive at £547.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The charity takes great care to match expenditure with income, so that 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 cease operations for any reason.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	Approximately £550
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	N/A
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	N/A
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	The trustees are confident that the charity has and will continue to have sufficient reserves to cover any financial commitments. They therefore do not have any uncertainty over the charity’s going concern status.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	The charity’s principle source of funding is from donations from businesses and other organisations who then fund and choose a defibrillator package.
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	The principle risks facing the charity would be from reliance on such a small group of volunteers.

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document	Para 1.25	Written charity constitution
How is the charity constituted?	Para 1.25	Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
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 at the Annual General Meeting

Additional information

Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	Policies and procedures have been prepared for the induction and training of any new trustees.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	The charity operates as an independent body from any statutory/governmental body or charity. We do however adopt the guidelines of safeguarding and risk management from a variety of professional organisations.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	There are no related party transactions or relationships
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	IOW DEFIBRILLATORS
Other name the charity uses	IOW DEFIBS
Registered charity number	1197068
Charity’s principal address	Flat 6, Westhill Manor 9 Westhill Road Shanklin Isle of Wight PO37 6PU

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	Stephen Read		01/02/21 to 31/01/26
	Kylie Day		01/02/21 to 31/01/26
	CherryScudder		01/02/21 to 31/01/26
	WendyRead		01/02/21 to 31/01/26

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) S READ Full name(s) STEPHEN READ Position (eg Secretary, TRUSTEE Chair, etc) Date

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees IOW Defibrillators On accounts for the year 31 January 2026 Charity no 1197068 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1 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 (“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 2011 (“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 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come 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 fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters 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 apply.

Signed: Date: Name: SELINA POWDER Relevant professional ASSOCIATION OF ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: Allegri & Co Accountants & Tax Consultants 16c Sandown Road Lake Isle of Wight PO36 9JP

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLANO AND WALES IOW Deflbrlllators 1197068 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the perlod from To 01-Feb-25 31-Jan-26 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds End¢>wment funds Total funds Last year to tho naar•st to tho noarost £ to the noaroit£ trj tho ns•rg$t£ to tho n••rq8t£ A1 Recelpts thnaliDns Saltrs of defribi11810 30,497 15,490 30.497 15,490 41976 Sub total (Gross income forAR) A2 Asset and In¥estm•nt sal•s, I& table). 45.9B7 4S,987 42,976 Sub total Total recelpts 45.987 45,9B7 42.976 A3 PaentS FunarÈi$ing CDSts Purchase of iJefibrillalor5 and consumables Telephone and Interenl Insurance Posi and $l¥llery TraiDi Slora9e costs 3.262 3,262 34.299 477 2,258 2,816 347 851 1,470 300 323 667 1,120 34.074 477 2,816 347 851 1,470 300 323 667 1,933 12B 937 2.164 480 146 856 11 440 41833 AoUntanCY Sundries Licences and sbStriptiOnS Bank charges Qlher 459 47,$36 459 47,538 Sub total A4 Asset and inv8Stfflent purchaseg, see tabltl Sub total 47,538 47.538 42.833 Net of re¢eipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last y•ar ènd Cash funds thls year end 1,551 1,5SI 143 2,098 547 2.098 547 1,955 2,098 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 05m512026

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Uftrestricted funds to ar¥$¢£ Categories Restricted funds to noaresl E Endowm•nt funds Details 81 Cash funds Cash ai Bank to noar88t£ 547 Total cash funds 547 (aweebarth ffj¢thpts¥ThJ p3ymerts Unrestrlct•d funds to n&ar*$t £ Restricted funds to noarest E End¢)wm•ni funds Details to near•81 £ 82 Other monetary assets Details Fund tov•hl¢h 9$$01 bolon ¢ost loptlon811 Currorf value ional Detalls FuTrd to whl¢h assét bplon Curr•n¢v¥lu onal Co$tloptioTrall 84 Assets retslned for the charltvs own usa Dolails Creditors Fund to %¥hl¢h relate unreslrictea Amount dug lonal Whon due o tlonal 85 Llabllities 700 Accruals unresln¢l•d 1,500 Swned by one or tru$lee5 on behalf of all the trustees Sign8lure Print Narne D8t8 of val SAQ CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 0510512026

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period from 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2026

Charity name: IOW DEFIBRILLATORS

Charity registration number: 1197068

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
History and Structure		The charity was initially 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 structured as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and the special resolution to carry out this conversion was passed on 23 January 2023. The conversion to CIO status was confirmed 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 of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The objects of the charity are:  to advance the awareness and importance of life saving CPR and defibrillation 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 activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	The main activities of the charity are to hold fundraising community events and develop relationships between clubs, businesses and schools to raise funds which can benefit local communities.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	In planning activities and utilising funds, trustees have due regard to the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission

Additional information

	SORP reference
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	All the charity’s functions and activities are dependent on the time and dedication given willingly by its volunteers. The charity is always thankful for their support.

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	2026 was another successful year for the charity. In total, 81 defibrillators were sited in public access locations in communities across the Isle of Wight. To date we have 176 defibs installed, and registered. Provided CPR & Defibrillator awareness classes this year to Schools/ Colleges/ Clubs and businesses. Due to this service being very popular we will be extending this service across island communities.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	As trustees, we are constantly striving to increase the amount we raise each year. The trustees are therefore pleased to report that the charity’s income increased from £43k to £46 year on year.

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The charity has like everyone incurred higher costs and so reports a small deficit of £1,551 for this year. The charity’s cash reserves at the end of the year were positive at £547.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The charity takes great care to match expenditure with income, so that 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 cease operations for any reason.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	Approximately £550
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	N/A
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	N/A
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	The trustees are confident that the charity has and will continue to have sufficient reserves to cover any financial commitments. They therefore do not have any uncertainty over the charity’s going concern status.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	The charity’s principle source of funding is from donations from businesses and other organisations who then fund and choose a defibrillator package.
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	The principle risks facing the charity would be from reliance on such a small group of volunteers.

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document	Para 1.25	Written charity constitution
How is the charity constituted?	Para 1.25	Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
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 at the Annual General Meeting

Additional information

Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	Policies and procedures have been prepared for the induction and training of any new trustees.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	The charity operates as an independent body from any statutory/governmental body or charity. We do however adopt the guidelines of safeguarding and risk management from a variety of professional organisations.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	There are no related party transactions or relationships
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	IOW DEFIBRILLATORS
Other name the charity uses	IOW DEFIBS
Registered charity number	1197068
Charity’s principal address	Flat 6, Westhill Manor 9 Westhill Road Shanklin Isle of Wight PO37 6PU

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	Stephen Read		01/02/21 to 31/01/26
	Kylie Day		01/02/21 to 31/01/26
	CherryScudder		01/02/21 to 31/01/26
	WendyRead		01/02/21 to 31/01/26

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) S READ Full name(s) STEPHEN READ Position (eg Secretary, TRUSTEE Chair, etc) Date

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees IOW Defibrillators On accounts for the year 31 January 2026 Charity no 1197068 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1 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 (“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 2011 (“the Act”).

Independent examiner's statement

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 fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.