PETERBOROUGH VOLiINTEER FIRE BRIGADE Reglstered Charity no. 267667 ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS Year ended 31 December 2024
PETERBOROUGH VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES Year ended 31 December 2024 Reference and adminlstrative information Registered charity no. 267667 Address Fire Station Bourges Boulevard Petorborough PE12AF The govemlng document is Rules dated 23 January 1996 Trustees A Gould M Addinall J Berrisford J Benton Chief Officer Second Officer Tr&asurer Secretary The trustees are e18Cted at each Annual General Meeting Bank Barclays Bank plc 1 Church Street Peterborotsgh PE1 IEZ Independent Examlner K M Hilliard ACA FCCA CTA Price Bail&y LLP 36 Tyndall Court Commerce Road Lynchwood Peterborough PE2 6LR
PETERBOROUGH VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES Yoar ended 31 December 2024 The Irltslees present their report and flnancl81 statements for the year ended 31 Decefflber 2024. The Iruslees have adopted the provision5 of the Statement of Recommended Practice ISORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" (FRS 1021 In preparing the 8nnual report and ffnancial statements of the charfly. The financial statements have been prapBred in accordance with the OCCDunling policies 50t out In ihe notes to the accounts and comply with the charl8 governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and A¢counlin9 and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommenolod Practice applIble to charities praparing their 8¢counls in accordan with Ihe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland published in Octob8r 2019. stwcturei gov•rnancg and management The trustees of the Brigade meet on a regular basis lo fulfill Ihelr overall responsibility of directing the operational activities of the Brfgado, to ensur8 all Health & Safety mattèrs are c¢mplied with, that th8 Brigade's property is properfy mainlalned lo oversee its financial wellbeing. The Brigade endgavours to fulfill ils obligation of 14 firefighters to 8$915t thèlr wholetirne and retalned wlleagues and Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service. The 8rrgadg currentty has 9 fir8fighters. It is the spOnsIbl11ty of tha Flrsl and Socond Officers to manage the day-to-day opgratlonal duli8s of the Station. The Trustees of the Chamty have glven due regard and adh8re to the Charity Commission's guidance on publlc benefit. Appolntm?nt and Induction of trustees N8W trustees are appointed as required and recelve comprehensive inducbon on the actlvities of the charity. Rlsk managgment The Truslees have examined the major buslness and operation81 risks whlch the Brlg8de faces and confimi Ihat a system is in place lo ensure that Fevi8ws are carried out regulady and that st8ps are taken to minimise these risks. Objectlves Jnd a¢tiviti¢$ The Brigade's objecliv8s and activities are- to maintain a fully operational Fire Bflgade under contract to Cambridgeshlre Firg & Rescue SeNi¢e,' to provide fire and rescue servicey Ir) ac¢ordhn¢e with the Contract with Cambridgeshlre Fire and Rescue Servlce., to supplemÉnt the service provided by the wholelimg and relaine(f firefighters.. lo provide the necÈssary training and welfare facAlilies lor the members who Carry out their duties entlrely on a voluntary basls.,
PETER8OROUGH VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES {Contd.} Year ended 31 December 2024 Objectlves and activlti&$ {¢ontd.I to operate and maintain the Fire Station and premises, fire appliances and equlpment lo a high standard of preparedness for training and operational duties.. to provide adequale third party and personal accidonl insuranc&s for the protection of the Brigade and ils membgrship. Revlew of a¢tivltles During the year the Brigade exceeded Its oblioatlons under the revised eonlracl negotiated with Cambridgeshire Flre & Rescue Service in 2011. The trustees have been active in ensuring prospective new members are glven every opportunity to keep the Brigade up lo full strength of 14 lirefighlers. Flnanclal réview and rosarves The Slatem8nl of Accounts indicate a satisfactory result, with nel OLtlgoing r8sources for the year of £2,007. The reserve8 of the Brigade al 31 DeceEnber 2024 were £463.568 01 which £201,331 finances Ihe fixed assets and the ba18nce of £262,237 rewesenls Investment funds which 3re nècessary to provide 8clequ8te resèrves for thè payment of futur8 maintenance and repalr costs on thè S¢aLion and premises. Our Yolunteers The charity relies heavily on the voluntary input of Olrr Mambers. We wi8h lo thank our Members for th8ir loy81 support and Service. wthout whith the service would not be able to operate. Future plans In 2025 the Brigade plans to- continu8 to fulfill its Dbligations under the contract and tD b8 proactive in ensuring new members a trainèd and become active firefighters as soon as possible., ensur8 av8i18bility is maintained In order to fu11 our Lluly to the cttizens of Pètthorough- and to raiso awareness of the existence and wgrk of the Brigade among the citizens Df Pelerborough. Sign8d t)n behalf of the Irustees J Berrisford Truslge Date.. 031061JC)25
PETERBOROUGH VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Year ended 31 Dè¢ember 2024 Genèral Fund 2024 Genèral Fund 2023 Notes Income and endowments Brigadè retaining fee Station rent Donations, sales of 80uvenirs, et Investment income Additional Brigade income 40.765 13,700 8.838 4,355 1,180 37,345 13.700 9,136 3.304 375 Total Income 68,838 63.860 Expenditure on Ralsing funds PubllG relalions. social and welfare activities 15.249 13,939 15249 13.939 Char118ble activitles Stallon expenses.. T8lephone Light and heal Cleaning Rates Repairs 8n(J mainlenanGe Vehicle expens8S AGM expenses Sta140nery and postage IT and Sofar¥ Insurances UnTform replaGerr>ents. cle8ning and allering Depreciation of fire ststion (from deslgnated funds) Depreciation of minibus (from deslgnated fund51 Misrellan80US Ind8P@ndent examinerfs fve Souvenlr purchas65 for resale 390 9.168 3.860 3,635 13,975 2.884 1,085 75 538 5,687 1,384 5.747 623 3.006 1.710 1.829 360 6.737 3,351 3,695 23,766 4,858 166 37 430 6.947 2,189 5,747 831 1.474 1.674 1,053 55.596 63.315 Total expendlture 70,84S 77,254
PETERBOROUGH VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES {contlnued) Year ended 31 December 2024 G¢neral Fund 2024 General Fund 2023 Totsl In¢omlng resour¢es Ttstsi resources oxpended 68.838 63,860 7U,845 77.254 Net loutgolngllinwmlng resour¢e5 and net mtsvement In funds (1007) (13,394) Funds balance ot 1 Janu£ry 2024 Funds balance at 31 December 2024 465.575 478.969 463.568 465.575 The accompanying notÉs fonn part of these accounts
PETERBOROUGH VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE BALANCE SHEEr A¥ at 31 Decembgr 2024 2024 2023 Notss FIXED ASSETS Fire Slatio)n Minibus 199,463 1.868 205.210 2.491 201.331 207,701 CURRENT ASSErs Debtors and prepayments Inventory nk balan¢es 924 4,173 258.507 14,370 1.565 243,498 263,604 259.433 CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors and 8c¢ruals 1,367 1.559 NET CURRENT ASSETS 262,237 257.874 NET ASSETS 463,568 465.575 FUNDS UNRESTRICTED FUNDS Generèl Purposes Fund 262.237 257.874 Designated Fund (Fire Ststton and Minibus) 201,331 207,701 463.568 465,575 The financial slate behalf by.. Is re approved by the trustees on 0.3J.061?.¥ and signed on their A Gould Chief Offi¢er J Befflsford Treasuref The acGompanying notes form part of these accounts
PETERBOROUGH VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS Year ended 31 0e¢ember 2024 Accounting Policle Basi8 of preparallon The Gharlly conslilules a public benefil enlily as defined by FRS 1 [12. The financial slalemenls hav6 been prepared in 8ccord8nce with Accounting and Reporting by Charities". Slalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable lo Gharities preparing Iheir accounts in areordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republir 91 Ireland IFRS 1021 issuecl in October 2019, the Chariiies Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted PracliGe. The charity does not indude a sh flow stalempnl on 1he grounds th81 il is applying FRS 102 Sectson 1A. The financl81 statements have been prep8red to give a 'lruÈ and fairf view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only lo the extent required to provide a 'lrue and lair view,. This departure has involved following Ihe Accounting and Reporting by Charilio5.' Stalemenl of Recommended Practice xpplicabl8 lo charities preparlng their accounts in accordance wllh the Financial Repon9 Si8ndard applicable in the UK an Rep¢Jblic of Ireland {FRS 1021 issued In Octob8r 2019 rather than the Acrounting and Rgportirlg by Charities= Slalement of Recommendeis Pracuce effective from 1 April 2005 whlch has since bean withdrawn. Thè financial slalèments ara prepared on a going concern basis under the hl¥(orical cost convention. The financial statements a presented in slerlinu which is the functional currency of thè charity- The signifi¢anl accounting polictes applied in the preparation of these financxal statements are sel out below. These poli¢18s have bean con$islenlly applied to all years pr888nled un5ess otherwse staled. In¢omlng resources All incomln9 rÈsources are induded in the Stsiement of Financial Activlties when the charity is enlluèd to the Income and the amouni can be quantlfied with SLtfficient accuraGy. Resourcès expende Expenditure is aGwunted for on an accruals basis.
PETERBOROUGH VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS Y8arend•d 31 Decembèr 2024 Accounting Policie5 {contd.I Deprsclation Depieciation Is provided on the Fire Slalion on 8 Stralghl line ba51s lo write off over its ¢xpected useful life of 60 years. Deprecialion is provided on thfr Minibus el a fate of 250/0 on a reducing balance basis so as lo write it off over its esllm8te¢J useful lifg. Fund3 The design3l&d fund reptesents the reserves of the Brigade invested in the premises and other fixed assets. The general purposes fund represents the balancg of rèserves. Ail funds are unreslricled. Donated $ervl¢es and facilities In a¢cordanc¢ with Ihe Charflies SORP IFRS 1021. the gener81 volunteer lime of th8 Members is not recognisfjd. Inventory This i¥ measurecl 81 the lower of cost and nel realisable value.
PETERBOROUGH VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (contlnuedl Yèar endad 31 December 2024 Investment In¢ome 2024 2023 Nalitsnal Savings Bank interest Business Premlum Accounts 2,919 1,436 2,342 962 4,355 3.304 FIXED ASSETS Used by tho charity Flre Ststion Minibus Total Cost Al 1 J?nu8ry 2024 Additions Disposals 312.684 14,000 326.684 At31 December 2024 312,684 14.000 326,684 Depreclation Al 1 January 2024 Charg& for year DSsposals 107.474 5.747 11,509 623 118.983 6,370 At 31 December 2024 113,221 12.132 125,353 Ntrt book value At 31 Decamb8r 2024 199,463 1,868 201.331 Al 31 December 2023 205,210 2,491 207,701
PETERBOROUGH VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {¢ontlnued) Year ended 31 December 2024 Debtors and prgpayment8 2024 2023 Prepayments Retsining fee drUe0 924 1.405 12,965 924 14.370 Bank Balances 2024 2U23 Nalional Savings Bank- Income Bond - Investrnenl Account 50,000 105,146 50,000 102,227 Barclay5 Bank- CurrBnt 8¢counls Business Premium accounts 1,361 102.000 727 SO.544 258.507 243,498 Creditors 2024 2023 R8faining fee received in advance Other creditors 8nd accru8is 1.367 1,559 1,367 1,559 Stsff ¢04ts Th6re were no staff wsts in the year {2023: £Nill. Trusteo Expen$g5 and Remuneratlon No expenses were paid or reimbursed lo Trustee5 in Ihe year12023'. £NIII. No rernuneiation is paid lo any of the Tnjstees or Members of the Brigade. Related Party Transactions There were rEO related party transactions during th9 yoar (2023: £Nil}. Ind•pend8nt ExamIne$ Remuneratlon 10 The Independonl examiners remuneration conslilut8d a fee ot £1.71012023.. £1,674). 10
PETERBOROUGH VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE Independent Examlner's Report to the Trustees of Peterborough Volunteor Flre Brlgade I report lo the charity trustees on my exarnination of the accounts of the Br(gade far the year ended 31 December 2024, which are sel out on pages 4 10 10. Responslbilit1è8 and basis of report As the charity's Iruslee5 you are responsible for ihe preparation of the accounts in accordance with Ihè reqU1Man1$ of the Charili&s Ad 2011 ('thg Act'i. I reporl in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the A¢1 and in carryirig out my examination I have followed all the appli¢ablg Directions gwen by the Charity Commission uftdpr section 14515llb) of the Act. Indepèndont examlnerfs statèment I have completed my examlnation. I confirm that no material matters have com8 to my 8ttention in onnection with the examination giving m& cause to believe that in any material respect.. accountin9 records were nol kepl in respect of the chadty as requlod by soclion 130 of the Act., or 2. the accounts do not aord with those records., or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities IAccounEs and Reports) Regu181¢ons 2008 other than any requirement that the ac¢oiJnts give a 'true and fair view, which 15 nol a matter consid&red as part of 8n independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other mat18fS In connection wllh the examination to which attentlon shoull be drawn in Ihis report in order to enabl¢ a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reachp¢Y. I sILlio25 K M Hllliard ACA FCCA GTA Charterfrd Accountant Pd¢g Bailey LLP 36 Tyndall Court CommeiGe Road Lynchwood Peterborou9h PE2 6LR li