REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 219818
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
FOR
EAST8OURNE BLIND SOCIETY
Domint Hill Assctiales Limited
Archer House
Brrtland Estate
Northbovrne Road
Eastbourne
8N22 8PW

EASTBOURNE BLIND SOCIE
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENOED 31 MARCH 2024
Page
Report of the Trust&es
Independent Examlner's Report
Statement of FSnancial Activitiej
Balancè Sheet
Cash Flow Stat•m•nt
Notes to the Flnan¢lal Statem•nts
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EASTBOURNE BLIND SOCIETY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees present their report wrth the financial statements of the charty for the year ende<l
31 March 2024. The tfU5tees have adopted the pfovSsions of Accounting and Reporting by Charrfies..
Statement ol Recommended Practice applKable to charities preparipg their accounts in accordance wrth the
Financial Reporting Standard aPpI￿able in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January
20191
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Gov•mlng do¢ument
The charty Is ¢ontrolled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constilLrtes an unincorpor8le<l charty.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEfAILS
R•gisl¥red Charrty number
219818
Prlncipal address
124-142 Longsione Road
Easlboume
Easl Sussex
BN22 8DA
Trust••s
A T Ley Truslee
8 8urg85s Trustee
C M Szanto Trustee
P D Parker Trust¥•
R G¢Jodyear Truslee
S A Barrett Tru8leè
Indèpend•nt Examin•r
On Behalf Of
Oorninic Hill Asso¢wte8 Limited
A￿her House
Britland Eslal
Morthboume Ro&Y
Eastboume
8N22 8PW
Approved by order ol the board of tru$te•s on ..
and signed on its behalf by..
A T Ley Trustee- Trug
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
EASTBOURNE BLIND SOCIETY
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Eastbourne Blind Society
I report lo the chaiily Iruslees on my examination of the accounts of Easlbourne Blind Society Ilhe Trust) for
the year ended 31 March 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity Irkjslees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
the rèquirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'the Acl'l.
I report in respect of my examination ol the Trust's accounts cafried out under Section 145 of the Act and in
carrying out my examination I have followed 811 applicable Directions given by Ihe Charity Commission under
Section 14515llbl ol the Ad.
Independent examinèr's statement
Since your charity's gloss income exceeded £250.000 your examiner musl be a member of a listed body. I
can Confirm that l affl qualified lo undertake Ihe examination bec8use l am a registered member of On Behalf
Of which Is one of the listed bodEs.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection
with the eXaMinat￿n giving me ¢8use lo believe that in any maleiial respect
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act.. or
the accounts do not accord with those records". or
the accounts do not Comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of
accounts sel 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 corne across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which
attention should be drawn in thi5 report In order lo enable a proper understanding of the accoun15 to be
reached.
/* D.J
Peter D Hill FCA
On Behalf 01
Dominic Hill Associates Limited
Archer HoLJse
8ritland Eslale
Northbourne Road
Eastbourne
BN22 8PW
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EASTBOURNE BLIND SOCIETY
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unreslricled
fund
Reslricled
fund
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
$87,451
587,451
101.068
Charitable activities
Chari18ble Aclivrties
36.670
29,491
66,161
52,622
Other trading activities
Investment Ineome
27,625
128,763
27,625
128,763
14,816
82,322
Total
780,509
29,491
810,000
250.828
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
3,209
3,209
2,402
Charlt8ble actlvltles
Charitable Activities
259,657
24,679
284.336
251,390
Other
Total
262,866
24,679
287.545
253,792
Nel gain￿(lo$se$l on investments
5,057
5,057
1104.1071
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI
Transfers between funds
522,700
4,812
4,812
14,8121
527.512
1107,0711
15
Net movement In funds
S27,512
527,512
1107.0711
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds broughl forward
2,672,072
2,672,072
2,779,143
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
3,199,584
3,199,584
2,672.072
The notes form part of these financial statements
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EAST80URNE BUNO SOCIETY
BALANCE SHEET
31 MARCH 2024
2024
Totsl
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestrictèd
fvnd
Restricted
fund
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
Investments
10
12.329
1.714,828
12.329
1.714.828
14.735
1,709.TTI
1.727,157
1.727,1S7
1,724,506
CURRENT ASSETS
Slwks
Debtors
Cash al bank
12
13
3.786
7,672
1,475,225
3,786
7,672
IN75,22S
6,995
943.572
1,486,683
1,486,883
950.567
CREDITORS
Arnounls lallin9 du¢ within onè year
14
114.2561
114.2661
13.0011
NEf CURRENT ASSETS
1,472.427
1,472,427
947,566
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
UABILITIES
3,199.584
3.199.SB4
2,872,072
NET ASSETS
3.199,684
3.199,584
2,672.072
FUNDS
Unreslri¢tod funds
15
3.199,584
2.672.072
TOTAL FUNDS
3.199,S84
2,672,072
Ttre financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and aLrth(￿3*Y for i88u8 on
.. Jr. . I...1.￿........... ... and were straned on its behalf by..
A T Ley Trust•e- Trust¢e
The notes form part of these financial statements
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EASTBOURNE BLIND SOCIETY
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operation5
17
S32,330
9.523
Net cash provided by operating activities
532.330
9.523
Cagh flows from Investlng actlvltles
Pur¢ha5e ol tangible fixed 8ssels
Purchase ol fixed asset investments
Sale of fixed asset Investments
16771
15.0571
5,057
104.107
1104,1071
Nel cash (used inllprovided by investing aclivilie8
16771
Change in cash and cash equlvalents
In the reportlng perlod
Cash and cash equlvalents at the
bo9Snnlng of the reportlng perlod
531,653
9.523
943,572
934.049
Cash and cash equivalents at the end
ol the reportlng perlod
1,475,225
943,S72
The notes form part of these financial statements
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EASTBOURNE BLIND SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial slalemen15 01 the charity, which is a public benefit enlily under FRS 102, have been
prepared in accordance wrth the Charitie5 SORP IFRS 1021 'A¢counting and Reporting by Charities..
Statement ol Recomrnended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts In accordance
with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021
leffeclive 1 January 20191,. Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charities Acl 2011. The financial slalemenls have
been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception ol investments which are
included al market value.
Income
Income is ￿e0gniSed when the charity is legalty entitled to it after any performance conditions have
been met. the amoLJnts can be measured reliably. and it Is probable that Income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donalk)ns are recognised once the charlty has been
notified of the donation. unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the chanly has been nolrfied of an impending
islribulion.the amount Is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known. the legacy is
Irealed as a contingent asset.
Expendlture
Liabilities are recognised a5 expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation
committing the charity lo that expenditure, il is probable that a transfer of economic benef11s will be
required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenclilure is
accounted lor on an accruals basis and has been ¢lassilierJ under headings that aggregate all cost
related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been
allocated to activities on a basis ¢onsislenl with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided al the following annual rates in order lo wrrte off each asset over ils eslimaled
useful life.
Fixtures and frttings
Motor vehicles
20.￿ on reducing balance
20V/o on reducing balance
Stocks
Stocks are valued al the lower of cost and nel realisable value. after making due allowance for
obsolete and slow moving items.
Taxation
The charty 1$ exempl from lax on ils charitable activrties.
Fund accounting
Unreslricled funds can be used in accordance with the charrtable objectives al the discretion of the
Iruslees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the cha¥ily.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted
purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial
slalements.
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EASTBOURNE BLIND SOCIErY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
2024
2023
Gifts
Legacies
SubscriplKJns
17,672
569.704
7S
7,697
93,371
587.451
lo1,1￿8
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
Fundraising events
27,625
14,816
INVESTMENT INCOME
2024
2023
Income form listed investments
Interest receivable
75,467
53,296
66,814
15,508
128,763
82.322
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
Activity
Charitable Activities
Sales of goods
Grants towards service
provisi
Minibus hire
34,285
21,657
Charitable Activities
Charitable Activities
22,702
9,174
23.778
7,187
66,161
52.622
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Support
costs Isee
note 71
Direct
Costs
Totals
Charitable Aclwilies
144,700
139,636
284,336
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EASTBOURNE BLIND SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
SUPPORT COSTS
Information
technology
Governance
costs
anagemenl
Finance
Totals
Charitable Aclivrties
127.504
1,622
5,930
4.580
139,636
TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no IrLJStees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the
year ended 31 March 2023.
Trustees. expenges
There were no Iru51ees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor lor the year ended
31 March 2023.
STAFF COSTS
Wages and salaries paid in the period lolalled £156,56312023". £144.6341.
10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and
Freehold
property
Motor
vehicles
Tota18
COST
Al 1 April 2023
Additions
114,758
76,236
677
68.440
269.434
677
Al 31 March 2024
114,758
78,913
68,440
260,111
DEPRECIATION
Al 1 April 2023
Charge lor year
114,758
72,980
787
56,961
2.296
244,699
3,083
Al 31 March 2024
114,758
73,767
59.2S7
247,782
NET 800K VALUE
At 31 March 2024
3,148
9,183
12,329
Al 31 March 2023
3.256
11,479
14,735
11. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
Listed
investments
MARKET VALUE
Al 1 April 2023
Additions
1,709,771
5,057
Al 31 March 2024
1,714,828
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024
1,714,828
At 31 Mareh 2023
1.709,771
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EAST8OURNE BLIND SOCIEr
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
11. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS - Continued
There were no invèslmenl assets outside the UK.
12. STOCKS
2024
2023
Stocks
3,786
6.995
13. DEBTORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Other debtors
6,952
720
7,672
14. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Trade creditors
Taxation and social security
Other creditors
3,682
3,110
7,464
3,000
14,256
3,001
15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Nel
movement
in funds
Transfers
be￿een
funds
Al
31.3.24
Al 1.4.23
un￿strICted funds
General fund
2,672,072
522,700
4,812
3,199.584
Restricted funds
Low Vision Support Service
4,812
4.8121
TOTAL FUNDS
2,672,072
527,512
3,199,584
Nel movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Gains and
losses
Movement
in funds
Unrestrictèd funds
General fund
780,509
1262,8681
S.057
522.700
Restricted fundg
Low Vision Support Service
29,491
124,6791
4,812
TOTAL FUNDS
810,000
1287,5451
5.057
527,512
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EASTBOURNE BLIND SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
15.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
Nel
movement
In funds
Transfers
between
funds
At
31.3.23
At 1.4.22
Unrestri¢ted funds
General fund
2,773,786
197.7981
13.9161
2,672,072
Restrlcted funds
Low Vision Support Service
5,357
19,2731
3.916
TOTAL FUNDS
2.779,143
1107,0711
2.672.072
Comparative nel movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Gains and
losses
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
235.536
1229,2271
1104.107}
197,7981
Restricted funds
Low Vision Support Service
15,292
124.5651
19,2731
TOTAL FUNDS
250,828
1253,7921
1104.1071
1107,0711
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position Is as folk)ws".
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
behveen
funds
At
31.3.24
At 1.4.22
Unrestricted funds
General fund
2,773,786
424,902
3,199,584
Restricted funds
Low Vision Support Service
5,357
14,4611
18961
TOTAL FUNDS
2.779.143
420,441
3.199,584
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EAST80URNE BUND SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- contlnued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the
above are as follows.
Incoming
resources
Re50ur¢es
expended
G3ins and
105ses
Movement
in funds
Unrestrfcted funds
General fund
1.016,045
1492.0931
199.0501
424.902
Restricted funds
Low Vision Support Service
44,783
149,2441
14.4611
TOTAL FUNDS
1,060,828
1541,3371
199,0501
420,441
16. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
The remuneration of key management personnel is as follows..
Aggregate compensation" £37,270 in 20241£34,493 in 20231
Other disclosures..
East Sussex ViS￿n Care IESVCI is the charty which coordinates sèrvices in East Sussex and
comprises of Easlbourne Blind Swiely. East SusseK Association for Blind and Partially Sighted People
and Hastings and Rother Voluntary Association for the Blind. Each ol these organisalions appoints
Iruslees lo ESVC and therefore some ol the trustees of Eastbourne Blind Society are also trustees of
ESVC. ESVC'S purpose is to distribute grants from Local Authorities lo the member societies lo enable
them lo carry out the services. As such, the mutual Iru51ees of Easlbourne Blind Society do not have
control of ESVC and therefore disclosure of detailed related party transactions Isn't required.
17.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING
ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
Net incomellexpenditurel for the reporting period las per the
Statement of Financial Activities)
Adjustments for..
Depreciation charges
(Gainlllosses on investmen15
Decrease In stocks
Ilncieaselldecrease In debtors
Increaselldecreasel in creditors
527,512
1107,071)
3.083
15,0571
3,209
17,6721
11,255
3,683
104.107
11.007
12.203}
Net cash provided by operations
532,330
9,523
18. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
At 1.4.23
Cash flow
At 31.3.24
Net cas
Cash al bank
943,572
531,653
1,475,225
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EASTBOURNE BUND SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- contlnued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
18. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS - continued
943,572
531,653
1,475,225
Total
943,572
531.653
1,475,225
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