&ZA British Zeolite Association Trustees, Annual Report For the financial year l April 2024 to 31 March 2025 l. Reference and Administrative Details Registered charity name.. Brit15h Zeolite Association Charity number.. 277931 Principal office address.. Broken Stone Barn Woolston Craven Arms Shropshire SY7 8HS Governing document.. Constitution adopted 20 April 1979 Area of operation-. United Kingdom (England, Scotland and Walesl 2. Trustees The trustees who served during the year covering this report.. President.. Alessandro Turrina IIMI Treasurer: Russell Taylor IDurhaml Secretary.. Craig Williams Iwolverhampton, retired) Webm3ster'. Alex O'Malley18athl Other trustees.. Vladimir Martis (UK Atomic Energy Authority), Jennifer Readman IUCLANI, Xiaolei Fan Imanchesterl, David Fairen-limenez (Cambridge), Tina Duren (Bath- Immediate past president), Ruxandra Chitac 1st Andrews, PDRA Repl, Maria Malett3-Cartwright IUCLAN, PhD Repl. No trustee Teceived any remuneration, payment, or benef its from the charity during the year. Trustees may be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in the course of carrying out their duties. 3. Strurture, Governance and Management The Britlsh Zeolite Association is governed by its Constitution adopted on 20 April 1979. The trustees are responsible for the overall governance. strategic direction. and administration of
BZA British Zeolite Association Trustees, Annual Report For the financial year l April 2024 to 31 March 2025 the charity, and for ensuringthat the charity complies with its governing document. charity law, and relevant regulatory requirements. Trustees are appointed in accordance with the provisions Set out in the constitution, typicallv from among members of the Association with relevant scientific, academic, or organisational expertise. New trustees are provided with an introduction to the charity's activities and governance arrangements through engagement with existing trustees and participation in meetings. The trustees have given consideration to the major risks to which the charity 15 exposed. Systems and procedures are in place to manage and mitigate these risks, particularly in relation to financial controls, the orsani5ation of meetings and events, reputationaS risk, ènd data protection and communications. 4. Objectives and Public Benefit The charitable objects of the Brit15h Zeolite Association are to advance education, forthe benefft of the public, in the study of zeolites, including the technology and application thereof in the areas of chemistry, geology and chemical engineerin& the undertaking of rese3rch, and the publication of the useful results of such research. In settingand reviewing the charity's activities, the trustees have had due regard to the Charitv Commission's guidance on public benefit. The trustees consider that the charity delivers public benefit through the promotion and dissemination of scientific knowledge. the support of early-career researchers. and the provision of information and advice on zeolites and related materials to the wider public and professional communitie5. S. Artivities and Achievements During the Year The principle aCtiVite5 of the British Zeolite Association are.. Facilitation of the Association's annual scientific conference (the BZA Annual Meeting), providing a forum for the presentation and discussion of current research in zeolite and ordered nanoporous materials science. Provision of bursaries to support postgraduate students and ear-career researchers in attending nation31 and international conferences to present their work. Provision of free advice and information, where appropriate, to the public and other bodies regarding zeolites and related materials. The BZA Annual Meeting was held at the Ambleside Campus of the University of Cumbria. 2-5 July 2024.
3ZA British Zeolite Association Trustees, Annual Report For the financial year l April 2024 to 31 March 2025 Plenary speakers.. Professor Robert Mokaya (University of Nottingham, UK) Professor Bert Sels IKU Leuven, 8elgiuml Professor Céline Chizallet IIFP Energies NoiJvelles-Lyon, France) Dr Andrea Laybourn Iuniversity of Nottingham, UK) Barrer Award winner Professor Alvaro Mayoral Iuniversidad de Zaragoza, Spain) Ruxandra Chitac was presented with the Founders Award and gave the Founders Award talk at the meeting. Prizes from the meeting were awarded to.. Oral Prize.. Nicole Kel Poster Prizes.. Robert Tèpping, Nopphawan Bunthian, Anna Stearn. The meeting was supported and attended by the following organizations.. Baltimore Innovations Tatva Chintan Europe B.V. The Royal Society of Chemistrv Elsevier Johnson Matthey Micromeritics Hiden Isochema International Union of Crystallography Anton Paar spon50rpship Diamond Light Source Travel Bursaries- after the financial losses associated with organizing FEZA2020 (which was cancelled due to the COVIO-19 global pandemic and then took place on-line in 20211, travel bursarie5 were suspended indefinitely bythe committee. No travel Bursaries were provided for the financial year 2024-2025. The trustees consider these activitie5 to have contributed directly to the advancement of education and research and to the wider dissemination of scientific knowledge in the field.
British Zeolite Association Trustees, Annual Report For the financial year l April 2024 to 31 March 2025 6. Financial Review The trustees monitored the charity's financial position throughout the year and ensured that resources were applied solely in furtheran of the charity's objertivÈs. At the time of preparation of thls report, the final accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 were subjertto independent examination. The trustees will Submit the approved accounts and annual return to the Charity Commission in accordance with statutory requirements. For the year ending 31 March 2024: Total income: £35,768.07 Total Expenditure: £26,829.00 The charity recorded a net Surplus of £8,939.07. The BZA does not have a f ixed value reserves policy. 7. Plans for Future PerTods In the coming year, the trustees intend to continue the core activities of the Association, including the organisation of its annual scientific meeting, return to the provision of bursaries to supportstudents and early-careerresearchers, and the promotion of education and research in zeolite science. The trusteeswill also continue to explore opportunitie5 to broaden engagement with academia and industry while remaining fully aligned with the charity's objects. 8. Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial st3tements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards. The trustees are required to keep adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity at any time and enable them to ensure that the finanoal statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and for taking reasonable steps forthe prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
BZA British Zeolite Association Trustees, Annual Report For the financial year l April 2024 to 31 March 2025 9. Approval This report was approved by the trustees and si ALEg' AD8L) }URRP,4 ned on their behalf. Name.. Position= Trustee Oate.. ..Eg.l.¢.1.1I6...
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| Expected Balance £0.04 Statement balance at 28Mar25 £0.04 41255371 Statement balance at 01Apr24 £18,604.97 ccount Activity |
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| OUT IN NET Detail 02-Apr-24 730.84 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 02-Apr-24 1831.28 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 02-Apr-24 852.79 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 02-Apr-24 855.04 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 02-Apr-24 1225.71 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 03-Apr-24 96.20 CHQ100019 To Ruxandra Chitac - BZA Website upgrade for registration sales 03-Apr-24 738.34 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 04-Apr-24 369.17 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 09-Apr-24 5.00 Account fee and activity charges 09-Apr-24 487.37 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 10-Apr-24 478.71 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 11-Apr-24 2074.41 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 12-Apr-24 1331.77 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 15-Apr-24 487.37 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 17-Apr-24 487.37 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 18-Apr-24 964.84 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 19-Apr-24 856.54 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 23-Apr-24 400.00 Simon Frauchiger Sponsor BZA 2024 (Tatva Chintan Europe B.V.) 23-Apr-24 6.00 Simon Frauchiger Sponsor BZA 2024 - transfer fee (Tatva Chintan Europe B.V.) 25-Apr-24 974.74 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 03-May-24 738.34 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 07-May-24 369.17 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 07-May-24 487.37 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 07-May-24 500.00 Baltimore Innovations Sponsorship BZA 2024 09-May-24 485.39 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 10-May-24 6.20 Account fee and activity charges 16-May-24 1222.23 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 20-May-24 369.17 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 21-May-24 485.39 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 30-May-24 400.00 Elsevier Sponsorship BZA 2024 30-May-24 487.37 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 31-May-24 487.37 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 03-Jun-24 369.17 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 04-Jun-24 485.39 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 06-Jun-24 487.37 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 07-Jun-24 478.71 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 09-Jun-24 5.00 Account fee and activity charges 10-Jun-24 478.71 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 11-Jun-24 478.71 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 12-Jun-24 485.39 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 13-Jun-24 369.17 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 14-Jun-24 478.71 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 17-Jun-24 370.30 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 19-Jun-24 735.34 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 24-Jun-24 853.06 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 01-Jul-24 487.17 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 02-Jul-24 1934.80 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2024 03-Jul-24 495.00 Stripe payment refund 10-Jul-24 5.00 Account fee and activity charges 11-Jul-24 2,424.75 CHQ100022 To Russell Taylor - BZA Conference bags, Founders Award statue, Plenary Accommodation (remaining amount), Airport Taxi for Plenary Speaker (Prof Bert Sels) 19-Jul-24 250.00 CHQ100023 To Simon Hilton - Conference dinner live pianist 24-Jul-24 3,781.82 CHQ100024 To Zeffirellis Ltd - BZA2024 Conference Dinner 09-Aug-24 5.40 Account fee and activity charges 16-Aug-24 18,364.79 CHQ100025 To Univeristy of Cumbria - Accommodation, Room hire, Catering for BZA2024 conference. 19-Aug-24 390.58 CHQ100031 To Russell Taylor - Celine Chizallet (plenary Speaker) expenses, outstanding FEZA 2021 VAT bill 28-Aug-24 150.00 CHQ100028 To Nicole Kelly - Oral speaker prize BZA2024 05-Sep-24 402.24 CHQ100027 To Alvaro Mayoral - travel expenses for plenary speaker 09-Sep-24 6.20 Account fee and activity charges 16-Sep-24 100.00 CHQ100029 To Anna Stearn - Poster prize BZA2024 01-Oct-24 102.02 CHQ100032 To Andrea Laybourn - travel expenses for plenary speaker 08-Oct-24 100.00 CHQ100034 To Robert Tapping - Poster prize BZA2024 10-Oct-24 6.60 Account fee and activity charges 09-Nov-24 5.80 Account fee and activity charges 10-Dec-24 5.00 Account fee and activity charges 17-Dec-24 100.00 CHQ100033 To Nopphawan Bunthiam - Poster prize BZA2024 09-Jan-25 5.40 Account fee and activity charges 09-Feb-25 5.00 Account fee and activity charges 21-Feb-25 1500.00 Johnson Matthey Sponsorship BZA 2024 04-Mar-25 1000.00 Micromeritics Sponsorship BZA 2025 07-Mar-25 500.00 Baltimore Innovations Sponsorship BZA 2025 12-Mar-25 5.00 Account fee and activity charges 14-Mar-25 525.00 Royal Society of Chemistry Sponsorship BZA 2025 14-Mar-25 1000.00 Hiden Analytical Sponsorship BZA 2025 20-Mar-25 221.42 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2025 27-Mar-25 565.97 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2025 28-Mar-25 785.59 Stripe Registration Payment BZA2025 SUM 26829.00 35768.07 8939.07 |
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| Expected Balance £27,544.04 |
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| Statement balance at 28Mar25 27,544.04 £ |
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| OUT IN NET Totals 26,829.00 £ 35,768.07 £ 8,939.07 £ |
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hese accounts were approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf. ame: Russell A Taylor ate: 28th January 2026 |
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of the BRITISH ZEOLITE ASSOCIATION
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the British Zeolite Association (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records.
I have no concerns and have come 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.
Signed: David Lindridge
Name: David Lindridge Address: 65 The Mount, York YO24 1AX
Date: 29/1/26