Trustees' Annual Report for the period
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| Day | Month | Year | Day | Month | Year | ||
| From | 31 | May | 23 | To | 31 | May | 24 |
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Marham Aero Club Other names charity is known by Marham Pathfinder Flying School Registered charity number (if any) 1197141 Charity's principal address RAF Marham Kings Lynn Norfolk Postcode PE33 9NP
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| James Ballantine | Chair | |||
| Joe Mason | Officer in Charge | |||
| Marcus Palmer | Instructor | |||
| Michelle Ridgway | Treasurer | |||
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
| Name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| N/A | ||
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
James Ballantine (Chair, CAA Responsible Representative), Joe Mason (OIC), Mike Carty (Head of Training)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document
Constitution
- (eg. trust deed, constitution)
How the charity is constituted
Trust
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Trustee selection methods
- (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Elected by simple majority of current trustees or otherwise in accordance with the constitution.
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Membership of Marham Aero Club (MAC) is open to Regular and Reserve Service personnel, Civil Servants and Defence Contractors operating in direct support of the Armed Forces and Cadet Force personnel that promote military efficiency as well as military veterans. Generally, members are from the Marham locale, but this is not a requirement.
The charity works closely with and is a member organisation of Royal Air Force Sports Aircraft Charity. The administration of the club including membership requirements, code of practice, etc is governed by the RAFSA document 1: GAI 1032 and safety management is in accordance with RAFSA document 2: Air Safety Management Plan (ASMP).
The charity is a CAA declared training organisation (DTO) and so operates within the guidance of Civil Aviation Publication (CAP) 1637 and is subject to audit by the CAA.
MAC is an approved training provider within the MOD Enhanced Learning Credit (ELC) Scheme. Related activity is governed by Joint Service Publication (JSP) 822. The club is subject to quality assurance and financial audit from time to time as required by the MOD.
Section C Objectives and activities
The objective of the RAF Marham Aero Club is to provide flying instruction and access to flying of light aircraft to those who might not otherwise afford it to:
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its a) Foster esprit de corps and raise morale; governing document b) Develop and enhance mental resilience; c) Encourage airmindedness and aviation safety for personnel serving at RAF Marham, other stations and veterans.
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| Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) |
Ab Initio Flying Instruction MAC provides flying training to beneficiaries to achieve nationally recognised CAA pilot qualifications including the Light Aircraft Pilot’s Licence (LAPL) and the Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL). Instruction is mainly provided by military flying instructors and is funded by a combination of Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) and self-funding. Post PPL/LAPL Graduate Flying Instruction MAC provides flying training to beneficiaries towards achieving their additional development goals by achieving further qualifications such as the aerobatics rating. This opens up further opportunities for the individual to broaden their flying experience into areas such as competition aerobatics. Provides Free Advice to Benificieries MAC provides advice to beneficiaries on how to progress their flying careers, this includes advice on how to use the ELC system, where to find additional training and opportunities such as further charity funding and scholarships, medical requirements for flying. Ground Training MAC provides ground training for beneficiaries and is a focal point for civilian flying in the local community through the RAF Marham Airspace Users Working Group. |
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Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
Marham Aero Club is run by volunteers at RAF Marham who perform roles such as membership administration, treasurer, training officer, head of training, engineering management etc.
There is a need to ensure that sufficient flying instructors are qualified to provide instruction at the charity, this is achieved in partnership with RAFSA, other benefactors and charities such as the RAF Central Fund.
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
This reporting period has been successful for the CIO. Through a project in conjunction with RAF Sports Aircraft (RAFSA) the charity has trained service people to first solo standard in the Light Aircraft Pilot’s Licence (LAPL) syllabus. The scheme utilised was RAFSA’s Junior Ranks Pilots’ Scholarship Scheme as well as other RAFSA scholarships. The schemes aim to serve the charities complimentary objectives by providing funding for training up to first solo standard for service people not in the flying branch.
Additionally, further service people have also started or continued training with the club towards various qualifications such as LAPL and Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL).
Finally, the charity has been able to support veterans in achieved their goal of gaining flying qualifications and ratings throughout the reporting period.
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Section E Financial review
The charity is required to generate an engine fund to carry out overhaul Brief statement of the of the engine every several years. charity’s policy on reserves
Details of any funds materially in deficit
Nil
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) James A R Ballantine Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair etc) Date 30 Mar 25
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MARHAM AERO CLUB UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
Total Tax Solutions 2 Peel Court St. Cuthberts Way Darlington DL1 1GB
Marham Aero Club Contents
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Company Information | 1 |
| Accountant's Report | 2 |
| Income and Expenditure Account | 3 |
| Balance Sheet | 4 |
| The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts: | |
| Detailed Income and Expenditure Account | 5 |
Marham Aero Club Company Information For The Year Ended 31 May 2024
Director Mr James Ballantine Registered Office Marham Aero Club RAF Marham Upper Marham PE33 9NP Accountants Total Tax Solutions 2 Peel Court St. Cuthberts Way Darlington DL1 1GB
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Marham Aero Club Accountant's Report For The Year Ended 31 May 2024
In accordance with the engagement letter dated , and in order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have compiled the financial statements of the company from the accounting records and information and explanations you have given to us.
This report is made to the director in accordance with the terms of our engagement. Our work has been undertaken to prepare for approval by the director the financial statements that we have been engaged to compile, to report to the director that we have done so, and to state those matters that we have agreed to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's director for our work or for this report.
You have acknowledged on the balance sheet as at year ended 31 May 2024 your duty to ensure that the company has kept proper accounting records and to prepare financial statements that give a true and fair view under the Companies Act 2006. You consider that the company is exempt from the statutory requirement for an audit for the year.
We have not been instructed to carry out an audit of the financial statements. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the financial statements.
Signed
Date
Total Tax Solutions 2 Peel Court St. Cuthberts Way Darlington DL1 1GB
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Marham Aero Club Income and Expenditure Account For The Year Ended 31 May 2024
| TURNOVER Other income Cost of raw materials and consumables Other charges NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) |
2024 £ 59,453 206 (379) (58,804) 476 |
2023 £ 45,566 - (1,018) (48,406) |
|---|---|---|
| (3,858) |
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Marham Aero Club Balance Sheet As At 31 May 2024
| Current assets Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year NET CURRENT LIABILITIES TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET LIABILITIES RESERVES Notes |
2024 £ 20,453 (23,835) |
2023 £ 13,033 (16,891) |
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| (3,382) | (3,858) | |
| (3,382) | (3,858) | |
| (3,382) | (3,858) | |
| (3,382) | (3,858) | |
1. General Information
Marham Aero Club is a private company, limited by guarantee, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number . The registered office is Marham Aero Club, RAF Marham, Upper Marham, PE33 9NP.
2. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees, including directors, during the year was: (2023: NIL)
3. Company limited by guarantee
The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital.
Every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company, in the event of a winding up, such an amount as may be required not exceeding £1.
For the year ending 31 May 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The member has not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the micro-entity provisions.
On behalf of the board
Date
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Marham Aero Club Detailed Income and Expenditure Account For The Year Ended 31 May 2024
| TURNOVER Sales Membership fees |
2024 £ £ 40,943 3,040 |
2024 £ £ 40,943 3,040 |
2023 £ £ 25,361 4,123 |
2023 £ £ 25,361 4,123 |
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| Instructor fees Fuel Sales Misc Sales Grants and subsidies received OTHER INCOME Interest receivable and similar income COST OF RAW MATERIALS AND CONSUMABLES Cost of sales: Purchases Distribution: Medical Costs OTHER CHARGES Other direct costs: Hire and leasing of plant, equipment and vehicles Vehicle fuel costs Insurance Other distribution costs: Consultancy fees Vehicle insurance costs Computer software, IT consumables and maintenance Repairs, renewals and maintenance Insurance Marketing and advertising costs Printing, postage and stationery Royalties and licence fees payable Subscription & Memberships General administration costs: Training seminars and workshops Accountancy fees Legal fees Entertaining Sundry expenses NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) |
5,987 384 - 9,099 |
59,453 206 |
3,295 733 1,054 11,000 |
45,566 - |
| 159 220 8,379 14,060 291 |
393 625 - 11,501 1,704 |
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| 59,659 (379) (58,804) |
45,566 (1,018) (48,406) |
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| 22,730 | 13,205 | |||
| 5,237 2,089 248 25,090 - 125 31 800 811 |
520 3,502 300 22,427 (47) 20 230 1,200 1,115 |
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| 34,431 | 29,267 | |||
| 1,156 225 75 - 187 |
4,902 50 - 62 920 |
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| 1,643 | 5,934 | |||
| 476 | (3,858) |
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MARHAM AERO CLUB UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024
Total Tax Solutions 2 Peel Court St. Cuthberts Way Darlington DL1 1GB
Marham Aero Club Contents
| Page | |
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| Company Information | 1 |
| Accountant's Report | 2 |
| Income and Expenditure Account | 3 |
| Balance Sheet | 4 |
| The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts: | |
| Detailed Income and Expenditure Account | 5 |
Marham Aero Club Company Information For The Year Ended 31 May 2024
Director Mr James Ballantine Registered Office Marham Aero Club RAF Marham Upper Marham PE33 9NP Accountants Total Tax Solutions 2 Peel Court St. Cuthberts Way Darlington DL1 1GB
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Marham Aero Club Accountant's Report For The Year Ended 31 May 2024
In accordance with the engagement letter dated , and in order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have compiled the financial statements of the company from the accounting records and information and explanations you have given to us.
This report is made to the director in accordance with the terms of our engagement. Our work has been undertaken to prepare for approval by the director the financial statements that we have been engaged to compile, to report to the director that we have done so, and to state those matters that we have agreed to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's director for our work or for this report.
You have acknowledged on the balance sheet as at year ended 31 May 2024 your duty to ensure that the company has kept proper accounting records and to prepare financial statements that give a true and fair view under the Companies Act 2006. You consider that the company is exempt from the statutory requirement for an audit for the year.
We have not been instructed to carry out an audit of the financial statements. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the financial statements.
Signed
Date
Total Tax Solutions 2 Peel Court St. Cuthberts Way Darlington DL1 1GB
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Marham Aero Club Income and Expenditure Account For The Year Ended 31 May 2024
| TURNOVER Other income Cost of raw materials and consumables Other charges NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) |
2024 £ 59,453 206 (379) (58,804) 476 |
2023 £ 45,566 - (1,018) (48,406) |
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| (3,858) |
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Marham Aero Club Balance Sheet As At 31 May 2024
| Current assets Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year NET CURRENT LIABILITIES TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET LIABILITIES RESERVES Notes |
2024 £ 20,453 (23,835) |
2023 £ 13,033 (16,891) |
|---|---|---|
| (3,382) | (3,858) | |
| (3,382) | (3,858) | |
| (3,382) | (3,858) | |
| (3,382) | (3,858) | |
1. General Information
Marham Aero Club is a private company, limited by guarantee, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number . The registered office is Marham Aero Club, RAF Marham, Upper Marham, PE33 9NP.
2. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees, including directors, during the year was: (2023: NIL)
3. Company limited by guarantee
The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital.
Every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company, in the event of a winding up, such an amount as may be required not exceeding £1.
For the year ending 31 May 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The member has not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the micro-entity provisions.
On behalf of the board
Date
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Marham Aero Club Detailed Income and Expenditure Account For The Year Ended 31 May 2024
| TURNOVER Sales Membership fees |
2024 £ £ 40,943 3,040 |
2024 £ £ 40,943 3,040 |
2023 £ £ 25,361 4,123 |
2023 £ £ 25,361 4,123 |
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| Instructor fees Fuel Sales Misc Sales Grants and subsidies received OTHER INCOME Interest receivable and similar income COST OF RAW MATERIALS AND CONSUMABLES Cost of sales: Purchases Distribution: Medical Costs OTHER CHARGES Other direct costs: Hire and leasing of plant, equipment and vehicles Vehicle fuel costs Insurance Other distribution costs: Consultancy fees Vehicle insurance costs Computer software, IT consumables and maintenance Repairs, renewals and maintenance Insurance Marketing and advertising costs Printing, postage and stationery Royalties and licence fees payable Subscription & Memberships General administration costs: Training seminars and workshops Accountancy fees Legal fees Entertaining Sundry expenses NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) |
5,987 384 - 9,099 |
59,453 206 |
3,295 733 1,054 11,000 |
45,566 - |
| 159 220 8,379 14,060 291 |
393 625 - 11,501 1,704 |
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| 59,659 (379) (58,804) |
45,566 (1,018) (48,406) |
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| 22,730 | 13,205 | |||
| 5,237 2,089 248 25,090 - 125 31 800 811 |
520 3,502 300 22,427 (47) 20 230 1,200 1,115 |
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| 34,431 | 29,267 | |||
| 1,156 225 75 - 187 |
4,902 50 - 62 920 |
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| 1,643 | 5,934 | |||
| 476 | (3,858) |
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