REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1208249 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 14 MAY 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025 FOR PLANET PURBECK
PLANET PURBECK CONTENTS OF THE FINANaAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 14 MAY 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025 Page Report of the Trustees Ito3 Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Flnancial Statements 7t09
PiANET PURBECK REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 14 MAY 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the chartty for the period 14 May 2024 to 31 March 2025. They have adopted the provisions of the statement of Recommended practice ISORPI 'AccoLtnting and Reporting by Charities, {FRS 102} REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity Number 1208249 Prlnclpal address Newlands New Road Stoborough WAREHAM Dorset BH20 5B8 Trustees Mr D F Skinner Mr S J Hutchings Mrs H L Sumbler Mr G P Bemment Mrs V S L Charles Mrs K L Hollid8e Independent Examlner C Fairhall FCCA Newton Magnus Llmlted Chartered Certified Accountants Statutory Auditors Arrowsmith Court Station Approach Broadstone Dorset BH18 8AT Banker5 Natwest Westminster Bank Plc. 250 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4AA STRucfuRE, GOVERNAN(E AND MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Governing Document Objectives and Aims The charsty is controlled by its governing document= a Deed of Trust and constitutes a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. page I
PLANET PURBECK REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 14 MAY 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025 objecve5 and Alms contlnued Planet Purbeck believes that mitigating and adapting to climate thange starts with nature connection.. By inspirin8 our community to engage with their environment Enabling our community to seize the eC0Mic. health and social benefits that sustainable living and a nature rich environment bring. 2024 was a busy year for Planet Purbeck and saw us launch several new projects in partnership with other local 8roups and organisatlons. We held our annual festlval in August some of the highlights included the Nature & Wellbein8 Fair, the Celebration of Purbeck and Rewildin8 Our Seas. We also launched the followin8 partnership projects: Purbeck Goes Wild Thrive In Nature The Swanage Streams Project Swana8e Town Council- community engagement Further information about what we do is shown on the Planet Purbeck b$Ite P Planet P Purbeck - Th R15k Management The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charlty is exposed and to ensu appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assuran against fraud and error. The Trust holds a Current account at the Natwest Westminster Bank Plc. for day to day transactions. Trustees appolntment New trustees are appointed by a8reement w¢th the existing trustees. Trustees are inducted by the existing trustees In the responsibilltles requlrements of a trustee. Publ1¢ beneflt. oblectlves and artlvttles The Charity has glven due regard to public benefit when planning the charities activities, in accordance with the Charity Commission's General guidance on Public Benefit. The paragraphs above and below set out the Charities activities, achievements and performance during the year. which are directly related to the objects and purposes for which the charity exists. Income There is a steady income by way of donation from private indNiduals and grants. Funds are also raised by participatln8 In different events. Flnanclal Revlew Dltring the year, Income wa5 £104,523, this include5 8rants refved of £43,71XI and donations from trustees of £30,OCKI. Charitable expenditure was £77,615 of which £55,640 were salaries pald to coordinators Luke Luke1£38.8251 and Rob Wattt1£17.8151- Reserves The Charlty holds some restricted funds 1£5.6251 which are designated to be distributed to Thrive in Nature project. page 2
PLANET PURBECK REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE PERIOD 14 MAY 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025 Trustees responsibilities Chartty law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financlal year. whlch glve a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of its financial activities for that period and adequately distinguish any material special trust or other restricted fund of the charity. In preparing those financial statements the trustees are required to= al select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; bl make judgement5 and estimates that are reasonable and prudent: cl state whether the policies adopted are in accordance with the appropriate SORP on Accounting by Charities and the Accounting Regulations and with applicable accountin8 Standards, subject to any material departure5 disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and dl prepare the flnanclal statement5 on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that the charity will continue. The Trustees are resFK)nsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose, with reasonable accuracy at any time, the financial position of the charity, and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements Comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charlty and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud or other irregularities. Gregory Bemment Trustee Dated . Io xois page 3
PLANET PURBECK INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUESTEES OF PLANET PURBECK I report on the accounts forthe period 14 May 2024to 31 March 2025 setout on pages 5 to 9. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charlty's trustees consider that an audit 15 not required for this year under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is required. It is my responsibility to= examine the accounts under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission lunder Sectlon 14515llbl of the charities Act): and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of the Independent examlnerfs report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Dlrectlons given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accountin8 records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consldefation of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view ' and the report is limited to those matters set out In the siatements below. Independent examlner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. iii which gives me reasonable cause to believe thaL in èny material respect, the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance wlth Section 130 of the Charities Act- and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or 121 to whlch, In my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. C Falrhall FCCA Newton Ma8nus Chartered Certified Accountants Arrowsmith Court Station Approach Broadstone Dorset BH18 8AT Date: 5 December 2025 page 4
PLANET PURBECK STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES FOR THE PERIOD 14 MAY 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025 Restrlcted Unrestricted 2025 Total 2025 Notes Incomlng Resources Incomlng Resources from Generated Fund5: Voluntary Income io.ocK) 94,523 104,523 Total Incomlng Resources lo,0) 94.523 104,523 Resources Expended Charltable actlvlties Governance costs 4.375 73,240 2,060 77,615 2,060 Total Resources Expended 4,375 75,3 79,675 Net Outgoln8 Resources 5.625 19,223 24,848 Net Movement In Fund$ Total Funds at 14 May 2024 16001 16001 Total Funds at 31 March 2025 5,625 18,623 24,248 page 5
PLANET PURBECK Balance Sheet as at 31 Marth 2025 2025 Current Assets Bank balances 40,720 40,720 Credltor5- amounts f•llln8 due wlthln one year 16,472 Net Current Assets 24,248 Total Net Assets £24,248 Funds of the Charlty Unrestricted funds Restricted funds £18,623 £5,625 £24,248 These accounts were approved by the committee and signed on JD NI o LO LS Mr G Bemment Treasurer Mr D Skinner Chaimian page 6
PLANET PURBECK Notes to the Flnanclal Ststements For the period 14 May 2024 to 31 March 2025 Accountlng Pollcles Basis of Preparation of Accounts The accounts are prepared under the historiGII cost convention and include the results of the Charity's operations which are described in the Trustee's Report and all of which are continuing. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and ReportinB by Charities preparlng their attounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. bl Income Voluntary income, legacies, Investment income and donation5 are accounted for as received by the Charity. The Income from fundraisin8 ventures is shown gross, with the associated costs included in fun(Iraising costs. Value Added Tax Value added tax to the extent to which it is not recoverable by the Charlty, Is Included In the relevant costs in the Statement of Financial Activities. dl Fundralsln8 Costs Fundraising expenditure comprlses costs Incurred in Inducin8 people and or8anisations to contribute financially to the Charity's work. This includes the cost of advertising for donations and the stagin8 of special fundraising events. Flxed Assets Tangible fixed assets for use by the charity are capitalised if they tan be used for more than one year, and cost at least £5). They are valued at cost. or if glfted, at the value to the charSiy on receipt. Trustee5 remuneratk*n, expenses and related partles No trustee is to receive a remuneration for services and there are no related party transactions other than reimbursed expenses. The average number of employees during the year was 212024- NIAI Other support Costs Other support costs are sundry items incurred in the day to day running of the charity. page 7
PLANET PURBECK Notes to the Accounts- contlnued For the perlod 14 May 2024 to 31 March 2025 Statement of Committee's Responsibilities Charity law requires the committee as trustees, to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its financial activities for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to= select 5Ultable accounting policies and then apply them consistentlv- make jud8ements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless It Is InapproprSate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responslble for keepin8 proper accounting records of the Charity and to 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. Voluntary Income 2025 Donations Festival Grants Fees 52,195 1,436 43,700 7,192 104,523 Charltable Actlvltles 2025 Wages Fundraislng costs Advertislng and marketlng Insurance IT & Software Other support cost5- committee and other expenses Inote 51 55,640 10,641 490 914 4,531 5,399 77,615 No trustee or connetted person may receive any payment or benefit except for reimbursement of reasonable out of pocket expenses or professional services rendered. page 8
PLANET PURBECK Notes to the Accounts- contlnued For the perlod 14 May 2024 to 31 March 2025 Other Support Costs 2025 Printing, postage & stationery Interest to HMRC Consultancy 415 18 4.966 5.399 Governance Costs 2025 Tralning Independent examlner's fee 1,160 900 2,060 Credltors 2025 Sundry credltors Holiday accrual Accruals 8,464 7,108 16,472 Restrlcted Funds 2025 Balance brought forward Grants received Admlnlstration Thrlve In nature iio.0001 3,375 Balance carried forward 15.6251 page 9