Charity registration no". 261666 THE NORFOLK ACCIDENT RESCUE SERVICE (NARS) ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AIARCH 2025
THE NORFOLK ACCIDENT RESCUE SERVICE Contents Page no Charity information Trustees report Independent Examiner's report Balance sheet Slalemenl ol Financial AclivTties Notes to the Financial Statements 8-12 Charity information harity registration no- 261666 L(atIon of principal aclrvity-_ Millbanks Hall Lane Dereham NR20 3GG Mr C J Neil, a Irusiee ol the charity. hokys lille lo the above property. Trustees MrCJNeil Mr R Warwick Dr S Turner Iresigned 7 November 20241 Accountants Stephenson Smart IEasl Anglial Limited Queens Head House The Street Acle Norwich NR13 3DY Bankers Barclays Bank PIC 5-7 Red Lion St Norwich NF11 3QH
THE NORFOLK ACCIDENT RESCUE SERVICE TRUSTEES. REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees submtt their annual report and Ihe financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. These financial statements have been Prepared in compliance wrlh FRS 102. The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland., the Slalemenl of Recommended Pra¢lice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol Ireland IFRS 1021 (Charities SORP IFRS 10211 and the Charities Act 2011. The Charity has applied Update Bulletin l as published on 2 February 2016 and Upjate Bulletin 2 published on 5 October 2038. The charity is unincorporated and is administered by a ard of trustees. the cuffenl membership ol which is sel out on page 1. The financial slalements have been prepared lo grve a and faiff view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reportsl Regulations 2008 onty lo the extent required lo provide a 'lrue and fair view,. This departure has involved following the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement ol Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wtth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (second edition elleclive I January 20191 issued in October 2019 rather than the Accounling arKI Reporting by Charities.. Slalemenl ol Recommended Practice effective from 1 Aplll 2005 which has since been withdrawn. ObjectNes and actfvllles The Norfolk Accrdenl Rescue Service is govemed by its constTtulion adopled on 14 September 1970. The charity provides immediate care lo a¢¢idenl victims OT Other emergencies. in the county ol Norfolk and contiguous areas. All active members are qualified general praclilioners or paramedics. The charity only responds lo 999 calls and members receTve no remunerab'on whatsoever. The charity provides members, clolhing, equipment training up to the required NHS slandaid. Publlc benellt The Iruslees have due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Cornmission in respect ol public benefit and are satisfied Ihal the charity meets the requirements. Achlevement8 and pertormance Norfolk AccKlenl Rescue servi continues lo convert charitable incornp inlo clear, practical irnpact across prevention, frontline response, and system resilience. During 2025, aclivty increased across all areas of the organisalion, reflecting both growing demarmj and improved 0rational capability- Investment in CPR training and public education remain1 a priority throughout the year. Regular training sessions delivered from NARS headquarters, alongside targeted ¢ommunity outreach and increased social media engagement, have expanded access lo lrfe-saving skills. By training adults and children to recognise emergencies and start CPR, NARS slrewhens community confidence and improves the chances ol earfy inteNenlion before ambulance al¥al. Frontline response a¢livily continued lo glow. Communrty First ResrJ)nders provided rapid early care within local communities. white the inlroduelion ol the Emergency Responder group added further capabilty through enhanced training and education. These responders are able lo provide earlier assessment, treatment. and support, improving local reslliee and reducing pressure on the wider ambulance systern. Clinieal capability was lurthei slrenglhened through NARS'S ongoing collaboration wrfth East ol England Ambulance Service. Volunteer paramedics, nurses, and doctors were supported by Advanced Paramedics operating under a formal memorandum of understanding, enabling more advanced clinical decision- making, pain management, end-ol-lile care, and scene leadership. This partnership ensures that patients receive time, appropriate care Whi sutvirting ambulanee crews during periods ol high dewnand.
A key development duiing 2025 was the continued move to a hybrid workforce model. While approximately gow. ol the ¢linical workforce remains volunteer-based. the inclusion ol Advanced Paramedics has improved consistency and reliability of on-road cover. This has allowed NARS teams lo occupy shifts on most days, increasing visibility. avablabiltty. and system impact, particularly in fUTal Norlolk. Operational resilience was also strengthened. Successful grant funding enabled investment in vehicles and equipment, with plans in place lor an additional response vehicle. lrnproved fleet availability is critical lo maintaining service delivery and ensuring that teams can respond safely and effectively. Behind the scenes, NARS invested in adminisiratNe, fvndraising, and clinical governance support lo match the scale and complexity ol activity- These functions a essential lor maintaining vehicles. servicing medical equipment, managing compliance and govemance processes, and supporting a growing operational workload. This investment urKlerpins sale practice, financial aecounlabilrty, and long-lerm sustaillability. In summary, 2025 saw NARS increase both activity and impact. Funding supported faster care lor patients, stronger support lor ambulance crews. improved ¢ommunty preparedness, and a more resilient emergency response across Norfolk. Corrtinued investment will be essenti to sustain and build on this impact as demand on ernergency services corbtinues lo rise. Flnanciil review Financial statements The Balance Sheet and Statement of Financiaj Activilies are set out on pages 5 10 7 of the financial statements. Result for the year The charity's incoming resources rncreased lo £284.482, compared lo £152.720 in 2024. Total resources expende(I tolalled £249,40812024= £200,876). whh resulted in a surplus of £35.074, compared to a deficit 01 £48,156 in 2024. Financialposition The charity has lolal funds of £561.120 {2024.' £526.0461 and these are all unre51ricled. The trustees are satisfied the charity has adequate liquid resources available. eseNes policy The Iruslees aim to keep reserves ol a minimum six months. expenditure to meet the day-to4ay running expenses ol the charity- Governance and Intemal control The Iruslees meet regularty to review the affairs of the charity. Risk management The trustees acknowledge the Charity Commission's recommendations that they undertake a review ol the major risks lo which the Charity is exposed. This is carrred out on an ongoing basis. This report was approved by the board on .......... MrCJNeil Trustee
INDEPENDEDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE NORFOLK ACCIDENT RESCUE SERVICE We report lo the charity Iruslees on our eXaMinan of the acc(nts of the chartty loi the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 5 10 12. Responsibilitles and basis of report As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation ol Ihe accounts in accordance wrlh the requirernenls ol the Charities Act 2011 {'the Act'l. We port in respect of our examination ol the charity's accounls carried OLrt urKJer section 145 of the Act and in carrying out our examination we have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 1451511bl ol Ihe Act. Independent examiners. statement We have completed our examination. We conlim) that no materiaf matters have come lo our attention in connection with the examinalK)n giving us cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect ol the charity as required by section 130 of the Acl- or the accounts do not accord with those records- or the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form arml conlenl ol accounts sel oijt in the Chaiilies IAccounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 olher than any requirement Ih2t the accounts give a Yrue and lair view, which is not a matter collsidered as part ol an independent examination. We have no COnrnS and have come across no other matters in conneclion with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo ellable a proper understanding ol the accounts lo be reached except your altenlion is drawn to the fact thal the Charity has prepared the accounts Ifinancial slatementsl in accordance wlh Accounbng and Reporting by Charrties: Statement ol Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance wilh the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republ of Ireland IFRS 1021 in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charrf(ies'. Slalement ol Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 whieh is referred to in the exlanl regulalrons bul has since been wilhdrawn. We understand that this has been done in older for the accounls to provKle a true and lair view in accordance with the Generally A¢cepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on er 1 January 2015. Stephenson Smart Queens Head House The Street Acle Norwich NR13 3DY Dale: luLL
THE NORFOLK ACCIDENT RESCUE SERVICE BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 Notes 2025 2024 FIXED ASSErs Tangible 514,521 497.266 514.521 497,266 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors and prepayments Balances al bank 5,958 107.724 3.324 66,944 113,682 LESS CURRENT LIABILrriES Creditors 67.083 41,488 NET CURRE ASss 46.599 28.780 NET ASss £561.120 £526,046 UNRESTRICTED FUNDS Balance 1 April 2024 SUrplu(de1I¢i1I for the year 526.046 35.074 574,202 48,156 £561.120 £526,046 Approved by the Board ol Trustees on ..... - arKI signed on ils behalf by MrCJNeil Trustee
THE NORFOLK ACCIDENT RESCUE SERVICE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACThVITES AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 lfteoming resources from gTated funds 2025 2024 Unrestrkted general lund Pe$tricled fund Toial funds Total funds VOlntory In¢ome Donations Gift Aid Legacies 177.041 15.753 7.740 184.781 15,753 1.132 99.089 l¥J.926 7,740 201.666 99.089 Activitles lor generalirwj lunds Training Show b1 Room he 35.160 25.420 35.160 25,420 39,760 200 60.580 60.580 39,960 Investment Ineome 326 Other Deferred income 21.871 21.871 13,345 TO1 Incorning resources 276.742 7,740 284,482 152.720 Resources expended Fundralslng Fundraising enSeS Show ball expendilufe Postage, staIh)rry, admin a1 ryrter 57.795 18.934 215 57.795 18,¥J4 215 49,803 1,071 76.944 76.944 50.880 Costs of charilable vItIeS Consurnable medical SEwks Gtothing et¢ Utilities arnl rates Intemal training External training W8bsile 8nd IT expenses Admin slatt and Olher costs Motor wnning eosls Property repairs aTrJ maIntenae IProfilllk)ss on rfisposal of fixetl asseis Depreciath)n ol equipment 9.415 9.415 14.746 8206 1,308 22.738 2,560 32.504 32.971 2,619 4x17 9,392 7,174 385 35,882 1.952 24.280 23,783 6.667 7.740 8.306 32.$04 32.971 2.619 34,846 25.723 155,281 7.740 T63.021 139,725 Governance ¢osi$ A¢¢ountsn¢y Insurance 1,008 9,263 8.383 8.383 10,271 Tothi re$ource$ expended 241.668 7,740 249,408 200.876
THE NOFIFOLK ACCIDENT RESCUE SERVICE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIvEs AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2024 UMStrthd Restricted general Ivnd nd Total funds lunds Net Incomlng resources for the year 35.074 35.074 148.1561 Total luThJ5 LYW foThvard 526.046 574202 Total lunds cairted fon¥ard £561.120 £561,120 t526,046
THE NORFOLK ACCIDENT RESCUE SERVICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEMrs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting poli¢ies The principal accounting polr¢ies are sumwnarised below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the year and in the preceding year. (a) Basis of accounting The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements key sources ol eslimalion uncertainty in the preparation of Ihe financial slalemenls are as lolk)ws= Basis ol preparatTr.. These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic ol Ireland., the Stal&menl of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol lieland IFRS 1021 Icharilies SORP IFRS 10211 and the Charities Act 2011. The charity has applied Update Bulletin 1 as published on 2 February 2016 and Upjate Bulletin 2 published on 5 October 2018. The financial statements have been prepared to give a'true and lairf view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 onty lo the extent required to provide a Irue and lair vie. This departure has involved following the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalemenl ol Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Fleporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol Ireland IFRS 1021 (second edition effective 1 January 2019} issued in Oclobei 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charrties= Sialemenl ol Remmended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 whFch has since been withdrawn. The Charity conslilules a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. (b) Fund accounting Unrestricted funds are available for use al the discretion ol ihe truslees in furtherance ol the general objectives of the charity. Reslricled furMJs are subjected to resIr110nS on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the lerms of an arval. (c) Income All income is accounted for on a receNable basis. (dj Expen(*lure Expenditure is recognised on an accwal basis as a lialiltty 15 incurred. Charitable actwilies comprise those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery ol ils activities and services for its beneficiaries. 11 includes both costs that can be allocated directty to such activities and those costs ol an indirect nature necessary to SUPF)Ort them.
THE NORFOLK ACCIDENT RESCUE SERVICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting policies (continued) (ej Tangible red assets Fixed assets are inttialty recorded at cost. Depreciation is provided on the cost ol tangible fixed assets, to write down to their estimated residual values over their expected useful lives. The principal annual rates used lor the assets are=_ Motor vehicles Equipment and plant 25% reducing balance 15Y. reducing balallce Land and buildings are nol depreciated. (O Intangible fixedassets and amortisation Amortisation is provKled on the cost ol intangible fixed assets, to write down their estimated residual values over their expected useful Irves. The principal annual rates used lor the assets are:. Website 33% straght line (g) Debtors Debtors with no sialed Inte$t and payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. (h) Creditors Creditors wtth no stated interest and payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. (i) Going concem The financial slalements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the Iruslees believe that no material uncertainties exist.
THE NORFOLK ACCIDENT RESCUE SERVICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Intsnglble Ilxed assets Webslte Cost Al 1 sl April 2024 Additions 15.968 Al 31st March 2025 15,968 Depreciation Al 1st April 2024 Charge for year Al 31st March 2025 15.968 15.968 Net book value Al 31sl March 2025 Al 31st March 2024 Tanglble Ilxed assets improve ments Equlpment Cost At 1st April 2024 Additions Oisposals 355.912 24,212 224,644 1,095 Al 31 st March 2025 355,912 24,212 186.967 Depreciation Al 1 sl April 2024 Charge lor year Eliminated on disposal At 31st March 2025 139,691 11.197 27.371 123,517 Net book value Al 31st March 2025 £355,912 £24,212 £63,450 Al 31st March 2024 r355,912 £24,212 £84,953 10
THE NORFOLK ACCIDENT RESCUE SERVICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Tanglble fixed •tS (continued) Motor vehicles Total Al 1st April 2024 Additsons Diswsals 116,353 78.263 56.440 721,121 At 31st March 2025 138.176 705.267 Depreciation Al 1 st April 2024 Charge for year Eliminated oll disposal At 31 sl March 2025 84,164 23.648 ¢10.583 223,855 34,845 67.954 67.229 190,746 Net book value Al 31st March 2025 £70.947 £514,521 At 31st March 2024 £32.189 £497,266 Debtors 2025 2024 VAT 5.958 3.324 £5,958 £3,324 Creditors 2025 2024 Creditors and accwals Deferred income 1,060 66.023 1,008 40.480 £67.083 £41.488 Taxatlon The charty is exempl from UK taxation. Unrestricted funds The lyuslees consider tt prudent that the unrestricted lun(ts shoukJ be sufficient- al To avoKI the necessity ol iealising fixed assets hekl for the charity's use1£514,521} bl To u)ver six months, administratn. overhead and support costs1£45.0001 The unreslricled luThJs are currentty ythin that range.
THE NORFOLK ACCIDENT RESCUE SERVICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Related party transactlons During the year, Iruslees were reimbursed expenses of £2,03312024.. £3001. There were no other transactions with related parties. 12