WESTBOURNE ROTARY CLUB TRUST FUND CIO REPORT AND ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025 Registered Charity Number 1197774
Westbourne Rotsry Club Trust Fund CIO Trustee's Annual Report for the period from year endlng 30106125The principal operatlng address, telephone number. email and web addresses of the charity are: _ 282 Malmestwry Park Road Bournemouth, Dorset BH8 8PR 01202 315749 info westboumerota .co.uk westl>ournerotary.co.uk The trustees who fornied the 'Club Cndy during the year were:_ Chris Kaye President Resigned 30 June 2025 Gordon Lewis President Appointed l July 2025 Lawrence Keane President elect Appointed l July 2025 Pauline Bonanni Treasurer Reappointed l July 2024 Susan Burnett Secretary Reappointed l Juty 2024 Lynne Abad Trustee Reappointed l July 2024 The following person5 served as trustees durlng the perlod endinz 30 June 2024 In addition to the above, Gregory Singleton was appointed reappointed on 1° July 2024 but sadly passed away in May 2025.Leon Wamer was appointed as President*lect on 12 November 2024 and resigned his position on 22. January 2025. All the trustees are also members of the charity Objects and activities of the charity The purposes of the charity a5 set out in its goveming document The relief of the poor and needy in the BCP area and any other part of the United Kingdom or elsewhere the world, or such other charitable purpose a5 the members of the CIO shall in a du constituted meeting direct. The main artivities undertaken in relation to those purposes durir¥ the period - this will be expanded on in ufvrthersertion Addressing tood insecurities Addressing poverty and disadvantage Addressing loneliness and isolation Promoting Integration Promoting Education Undertaking Envlronmentsl prolects Responding to Worfdwide Natural Dlsasters and Impart of War Addressing Health concerns
Westbourne Rotary aub Trust Fund ao Trusteds Annual Report for the period from year endlng 30106125 The main artivities undertaken during the perfod to further the charitvs purpose for the public benefft. The charity has donated its funds and volunteer time to supporting chartties and community groups locally, nationally and International as well as proactivety developing projects that benefit the community. Grdnt Making- Decisions about such donations are made by the trustees at their regular meetings (usually bi-monthly and called Club Council). Donations are favoured toward5 artrvities that fall within themes set out by Rotary International but other good cause5 may also be supported. Research is carfied out regarding such groups and orEani5ations applying for support in order to avoid any fraudulent applications and to undertake risk assessments for these prior to any decision being made The trustees have a re8ard to the Charity Commission's guidantr on public benefit in managing activities of the charity Addressin8 food insecurities-in a typical week during the period of this report we have provided 20 ready prepared meals for families in need that are stored in freezers. In addition, we have provided for two local primary schools. We receive a large amount of surplus food from our business partner Harvest Fine Foods and others. We use these ingredients in these meals, also donating to other voluntary food providers. charities and needy individuals and families. An example of this bein8 we have provided 8 families from Afghanistan. who have been settled in the local area with a welcome food parcel. this has benefited 48 adults and children. We have also provided food itemsto Asylum Seekers in the local area to supplement their diet. th Addresslng poverty and dlsadwantage- The President's charity in the year ending 30 June 24 was Helpful Hounds. This is an organisation which gives assistance dogs to individuals who have specific needs. Addressing loneliness and Isolation We run 2 lunch clubs per month in the local area benefitting approximately 50 people most of whom are older people but also adults with some additional learning needs. We have been able to undertake this by utilising our Hub Kitchen at St Andrews Church in Boscombe. Promoting Integration- Advice provided to Unity in vision regarding Capacity Building in the county of Dorset. We work in partnership wsth Unity in Vision alongside the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints regarding to provision. in the local area, of a Monthly International Lunch and provide some funding for a Monthly Lunch/ Activity within the Youth Integration Project. This is to encourage the integration and socialisation of young asylum seekers placed in the local area alongside young people of the church. We have provided donated bicycles to adult males in 4 Afghan families to assist them in gaining employment.
Westbourne Rotary Club Trust Fund CIO Trustee's Annual Report for the period from year ending 30106125 Promoting Education-Through our Reach High Fund we have provided grants to a number of young people from low-income households or care leavers to access Further and Higher Education. We have provided funding and volunteers to assist with educational trips for children accessing a local primary school. We funded the cost of public transport for 6 weeks for l young person from an Asylum-seeking family to enable them to attend mainstream Education prior to the decision being made by Local Authority to fund this. Our Reach High Fund shows a substantial amount Still unspent. This has been earmarked for care leavers education- leaving enough for each to complete their university course over the next three year5, We continue to support via funding 10 children per year in The Gambia to access secondary education. Support was provided to a school in Sri Lanka We are also funding the University education of a student in the Philippines, through our association with the charity, Purple Community Fund. Undertaking environmental projects- continuing work in the local community doing litter picks, tending to the two roundabouts where we have been allowed to put a boat with floral displays and alongwith others maintaining Skerryvore, the site of the former home of Robert Louis Stevenson. that was destroyed by a bomb during second world war. We carry out regular inspections around the Westcliffe area and report hazards to BCP Council. We renovated and painted a children's play park in Westbourne and a Victorian water fountain at Alum Chine beach. Responding to Worldwide Natural Disaster and impart of war- Food staples that we are unable to donate locally are 8iven to Aid convoys to Syria, Yemen, Pakistan. Turkey and Gaza. Addressing Health concerns- We continue to raise funds for Rotary International Project Polio Plus which seek to eliminate Polio worldwide. We have organised an annual county sponsored bike ride in aid of Cancer Research. This is our largest single event. We have provided funds for Heartbeat House in Southampton, a provision that enables families to stay close to the hospital when their children are in patients.
Westbourne Rotary aub Trust Fund ao Trusteds Annual Report for the period from year ending 30106125 Fundraisin8 events within year up to 30 June 2025 In addition to the blke ride refrrred to above thefvllowing events have been undertaken to raise incomefor general choritablefunds orfvrspecific causes.'_ Santa Sleigh and Grotto Wine Tasting evening BBQS for local Sheltered Work Opportunities Project Food stall for local Primary School fete Race Night This is not an exhaustive list. For 2025- 2026. the Rotary Club of Westbourne CIO will continue to address its key areas of interest at both local, national and international level as outlined in our report below. With specific regard to health, poverty and disadvantage, and loneliness and isolation we are this year supporting two specific charities- Dorset Cancer Care Foundation and Green Island Holiday Trust. which provides holidays for local people with disabilrties. We are running the Dorset Bike Ride, a county-wide eventin aid of Cancer Research UK, and raisingfundsthrough our Christmas "Santa's Sleigh, street collettions and our static 'Christmas Grotto.. We are providing financial support to carers and young people to encourage their aspirations and further education. We will continue operating our food hub to provide home cooked meals for those socially isolated and in poverty, as well as supplying local food hubs, and fostering entrepreneurship in the wider food and hospitality settor. We shall continue to support student at University in the Philippines. by paying her fees. which is under the umbrella of the Purple Community Fund for education. The dlfference the charitys perfomiance during the perfod has made to the beneficiaries of the charity. We have continued to work with our partners Unity in Vision and LDS Church which has assisted numerous individuals and families in the county. The Reach High fund has enabled a number of young people to achieve academic success, thus relieving them of their inttial financial barriers. The degree to which the achievements and perfommnce during the period nave benefited wider society The social enterprise has continued and enabled a number of women to develop their skills in the kitchen whilst improving their English skills. One of the original beneficiaries of this concept has now launched her own catering enterprise, which has catered for an increasing number of events and enabled her in turn to provide some employment opportunities for other. In turn she has also provided some training to volunteers.
Westbourne Rotary aub Trust Fund ao Trustee's Annual Report for the period from year endlng 30106125 We have provided £l.000 to Lend with Care which provides micro loans to individuals in several countries. Structure. Governance and the management of the chaiity- The method5 used to recruit and appolnt new charity trustees Trustees are elected by members of Rotary Club of Westbourne at the Annual General Meeting. Trustees usually meet bi-monthly at a meeting called 'Club Council.. Any members may attend this meeting and participate in the discussions but only Trustees are allowed to vote on the matters discussed. Finandal revlew The charirfsfinanciolp05ition ot the end of theperiod ending 30June 202S Financial review of the position at the reporting date, 30 June 2025 are fully detailed in accounts Flnanclal review of the position at the reportlng date. 30 June 2025 Thetrustees considerthe financial performance bythe charityduringthe period to have been satisfactory. The charity continues as a going concern. Policle5 on reseryes The trustee5 generally favour distributing fvnds raised as soon as possible, however plan to keep £3,(KM) on unrestricted reserves held in cash over and above any designated funds, in order to enable a response to any urgent disaster appeals and to ensure positive cash flow can be maintained. Avallabllity and adequacy of assets of eoch of thefvnd5 The board of trustees is satisfied that the chariws assets in each fund are available and adequate to fulfil its obligations in respect of each fund. Rlsk Management Wrth our reserves policy andthe fattthat we have no contractual commrtments. ourfinancial risk is minimal. We appreciate that ourfunds within HSBC exceed the amount that is covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme IFSCS) of £85.000 but our view is that HSBC isextremely sound and the investments areshortterm. In respect of managementsuccession, there is always a President Elect and the Treasurer has an assistant who can cover in the event that the former cannot carry out her duties. Indeed, with the current treasurer and assistant treasurer planningon retiringon 30June 2026, new incumbents have already been identified and have agreed to take on the roles
WESTBOURNE ROTARY CLUB TRusf FUND CIO Detoils of the Independent Examiner Richard Browning FCA 17A Kings Avenue Poole Dorset BH14 9QG Signed by: Date: Pauline Bonanni
WESTBOURNE ROTARY CLUB TRUST FUND CIO INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Westbourne Rotary Club Trust Fund CIO financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charibes Act 2011 (the Charities Act). I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried QLrt under section 145 of the Chartties Act 2011 and in carying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section {5) (b) of the ACT. Independent examine$ statement From the records and infomation supplied to me. I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect= 1. Accounting records Vre not kept in respec* of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act or 2. The accounts do not accord with those records, 3. The accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements conMIng the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and fair, vièw which is not a matter onsidered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have Gome 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. In so far as the trustees are aware at the time of approving the Trustees, Annual Report There is no relevant informats'on of which the Independent Examiner is unaware, and They have taken all steps that they ought to have taken as trustoes, in order to make themselves aware of any relevant irrfonnation and to establish that it has been communi&9ted to the Independent Examiner. Richard Browning 17A Kings Avenue Poolo Dorset BH14 9QG Dated . ..2025
WESTBOURNE ROTARY CLUB TRUST FUND CIO STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR TO 30 JUNE 2025 Unrestricted Funds 2025 Desi Funds 2025 Restrictsd Fund5 2025 Total Funds Total 30 June 2024 Notes Income and Endowments Donations and Le Grants Other tradin Interest acies 11.165 21,452 22, 654 107.532 13172 2,536 Activities 7.762 3,998 7.762 5,262 1,264 Total Income 11.760 21.452 45.551 145,894 nditure on: Raisin funds Charitable Activities Total Ex enditu 9,611 14,584 9,611 53,333 17,431 54,513 38,749 38.749 9.611 Net Incomèl(Deficit) 12.15 2.149 (17.297} (17.393) 73,950 Transfers between funds Transfers in Net Incomol(Deficlt) after transfers 10,729 1.716 2.595 3,865 8.374 Reconciliation of Funds Tolal Funds brou ht forward Total Funds Carried forward 26,724 13,840 1,999 133,320 124 946 162,043 144.650 85,498
WESTBOLIRNE ROTARY CLUB TRUST FUND CIO BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 2025 Total Funds At 30 June 2024 Note Fixed Assets Tan ible Fixed Assets 3.043 5,938 CurrentAssets Stocks 1.951 2, 769 Short Term De Short term De Cash at Bank osits osits 135.000 4,656 150,049 3,287 Total Current Assets 141,607 156, 105 Net Current Assets 141.607 156.105 Total Net Assets of Charl 144,650 162,043 Funded B Restricted Funds Restricted Revenue Funds 124,946 733, 320 Desi Desi nated Funds nated Revenue Funds 5,864 1,999 Unrestricted Funds Unrestricted Revenue funds 13.840 26, 724 Total Funds 144,650 162,043 Notes at pages 11 to 16 forni part of these accounts Approved by members on Signed by: Treasurer, Pauline Bonanni io
WESTBOURNE ROTARY CLUB TRUST FUND CIO NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025 1. TRUSTEE'S RESPONSIBILITIES The trustees acknowledge their various accounting responsibilrties. in particular the requirements to maintain proper and accurate accounting records and the need to safeguard assets and take reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other regulartties. In addition, the Trustees also acknowledge their responsibilff(ies for the Financial Statements which have been prepared from the accounting records. The Financial Statements are required to give a true and fair view. To achieve this, the Trustees have chosen accounting policies SUFtable to the business. applied them consistently and made judgements on estimates that they consider prudent and reasonable. They have applied the going conrn basis of accounting. vthich they consider appropriate 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting Convention The Financial Statements have been prepared on a reIpts and payments basis and under the historical cost convention in accordan with Accounting and Reporting by Charities." Statement of Recommended Practi applicable to charities in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102), the Financial Reporting Standards, as applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) Income Income is recorded when received. Income subject to terms and conditions which must be met before the charity is entitled to the resour is not recognised until the conditions have been met. All income is accounted for gross, before deducting any related fees or costs. Expenditure Expenditure is recorded when paid. Direct costs that are specificalty related to an activty are allocated to that activitylfund. Shared direct costs and support costs are apportioned between activitieslfund. Any commitment is noted in these accounts as such li
WESTBOURNE ROTARY CLUB TRUST FUND CIO Tangible fixed assets and depreciation Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less any residual value of each asset over its expected useful life.. All tangible fixed assets are depreciated over 4 years. Stocks Stock is valued at cost or net realisable value. Cash Cash held by the charity is included in the amount actually held and counted al the year end. Bank balans, whether in credit or overdrawn. are shown at the amounts properly reconciled to the bank statements. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtheran of the general objectives of the chanty. Designated fvnds are unrestricted funds earmaTked by the Trustees for particular purposes. Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the tems of an appeal or as implied by law. Liability to taxation The Trustees consider that the charity satisfies the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the Chartty is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains reIVed wiihin categories covered by chapter 3 part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxalion of Chargeable Gains Act 1992. to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively on the specific charitable objects of the charity and for no other purpose. Value Added Tax is not recoverable by the charty and is therefore included in the relevant costs in the Statement of Financial Activities. 12
WESTBOURNE ROTARY CLUB TRUST FUND CIO The contribution of volunteers The charity depends on the support of its volunteers. which is much appreciated. The arrangements with volunteers are dfficutt to value precisely in monetary tems and have not bn recognised in the Ststement of Financial Activities. The volunteers and the chartty accept and agree that no contract of employment is created by these arrangements. Remuneration and payments to trustees and persons connected with them No trustes or persons connected with them recetved any remuneration from the charity, or any related entity Policy on reserves The trustees generally favour donating funds raised as soon as possible. however the charity plans to keep £3,000 on unreslricted reserves held in cash over and above any designated funds, in order to be able to respond to urgent disaster appeals and to ensure positive cash flow can be maintained. 3. CHARITABLE STATUS The charty was registered on 6 September 2005 in the name of Rotary Club of Westboume (number 1111184) and removed on 26 July 2022. All funds transferred to the Westboume Rotsry Club Trust Fund CIO, incorporated on 1 April 2022 (number 119774) 4. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Land & Buildings Plant & Machinery Motor Vehicles Gost blfwd at 30 June 2024 19,912 Additions during the year Disposals {fvlly de reciated Cost at 30 Junè 2025 reciation blfwd Char e for the ear Written off De reciation Depreciation at 30 June 2025 13,974 2,895 Net Book Value 13
WESTBOURNE ROTARY CLUB TRUST FUND CIO Fixed Assets continued A significant element of the fixed assets were acquired with the aid of grants and there are restrictions upon the manner in which the assets can be dealt with imposed by the grant making authorities. Assets that have bn fulty depreciated have been written off along with their related depreciation All assels are used for direct charitable purposes 5. Stocks Stock blfwd at 30 June 2024 Charitable Activi Stock cd at 30 June 2025 2,769 818 6. Short terni deposits and cash at bank Owing to substantial cash balans, the Trustees agreed to invest in interest bearing deposit accounts . At the year end these stood as follows.. Short Terni Deposits HSBC Money Market- 3 month fixed HSBC Mana e Mone Short temi Deposits 30 June 2025 Cash at Bank: 110.000 135.000 HSBC current account HSBC Bike Ride Total 3.965 691 4,656 14
WESTBOURNE ROTARY CLUB TRUST FUND CIO 7. Movement in Funds Opening Balance 1 July 2024 Incoming Outgoing Transfers Totsl Funds at 30 June 2025 Restricted St Michael's School Gre Sin Kid N'VIS Reach Hi Food hub ReseNe Foundation treasure chest Greg Singleton Memorial Dorset Com Fund Bike Ride 300 300 leton 5.267 385 130.905 2,965 28 4,420 413 115,439 3,558 13,660 1,716 593 415 (870) 191 1,000 (1,000) 593 (593) 519 7,972 Other- Restricted SubTotal 7,866 {14.506) 625 (7.729) 11,416 10,729 133,320 21.362 38.749 9.013 124,946 Desi nated Santa's Grotto Santa's Slei Food Hub 1,999 7,762 (7.611) 2.150 Reach High Bank Interest Sub Total 3.998 (2.000) 1,716 3,714 1.999 11,760 9,611 1.716 5.864 Unrestricted Total Funds 26,724 162.043 12.429 45.821 14,584 10,729 13,840 144.650 Commitments: The Charity has commrtied to fund.. 1 Veliko Tamovo Twin Club- children's hospital wing 2 Gudala Adevasi Hospital Appeal. India - ScannerAppeal 15 £500 £300
WESTBOURNE ROTARY CLUB TRUST FUND CIO 8. Support costs included in Charitsble Activities Unrestricted Desi nated Bank Cha es 122 De reciation 2,895 Stock write 998 downl Increase Total Restricted Total 63 185 2.895 818 (180) 4,015 117 3,898 9. Income and Expenditure for the year to 30 June 2025 Income Income from O rations Investment Income Gross Income 2024 40,289 143,358 145 894 enditure Charitable ex nditure Fundraisin costs De reciation Total Ex enditure in 50,438 9,611 48,441 eriod Net income before tax Tax on sur lus Net Income after tax and retained SUrplu{der1cIt) for the eriod 17.393 73.950 16