CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From Period end date Period start date 1$l April 2023 To 31°, March 2024 Charity name: Saltash & District Age Concern Committee and Saltash Red Bus ( Trading Arm of Saltash & District Age Concern) Charity registration number: 290997 Objectives and Activities SORP réference Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in ils governing document Para 1.17 To promote welfare of anyone, in any manner which is now, or hereafter may be deemed by law, to be charitable within the PL Postal area. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in parlicular, the activities. projocls or services identified in Ihe accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 To raise money; open bank accounts; take out insurance. To work with other charitable groups and exchange non- sensitive information. To do anything lawful whlch will help Saltash & District Age Concern Committee lo fulfil its aims. Statement confirming whether the Irustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commisslon on public benefit Pa¥a 1.18 All Saltash & District Age Concern Committee and Saltash Red Bus Trustees are fully conversant and compliant with the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on Public Benefit. Additional information {optional) You ma choose to include further statemerits where relevant about.. SORP referenGè P8r8 1.38 Policy on grant making
Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Between the two organisations . Saltash & District Age Concern and Saltash Red Bus - have 18 volunteers who provlde: a weekly luncheon for 40+ senior citizens. drive min- buses for shopping, Sunday lunch, theatre, museum and seaside trips. Para 1.38 Contrrbution made by volunteers They also provide minibuse5 and drlvers to other sirnilar organisations for their members to take part in similar activities. Saltash Red Bus had 8 paid part-time employees, 6 of which were term time only Other Achievements and Performance SORP rèfÈrènce The main objective of the Saltash & District Age Concern was to provlde senior citizen5 With an opportunity lo come together, in a communal space, and enjoy a freshly Summary of the main achievements of the charity, idenlifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circLtmstances of its beneficidries and any wider benefits lo society as a whole. cooked meal, with various entertainment Para1. activities. The setting up of the Saltash Red Bus has allowed the charity to utilise the 11 minibuses and other vehicles in its fleet, together with the 10 volunteer driver5, to provide the same groups with access to other recreational and infomiative activities, both on and off site.
Saltash Red Bus started a bus service to the various supermarkets in the Plymouth area for residents of Saltash. We also provide a weekly bus service for residents in Cargreen to shop at Saltash. Additional information {optionall You ma choose to inclLide further slalements where relevant about= Saltash & District Age Concern has provided meals etc. for over 40 years to the senior citizens of Saltash. Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Also, by providing access of the S21tash Red Bus minibuses and volunteer drivers to other groups in the PL area, Sallash Red Bus earns an income to subsidise the aims of the Saltash & Districl Age Concern. NIA Performance of fundraising activili8s against objectives set Pafa 1.41 NIA Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Olher
Financial Review Revi8w of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 The charity's position at the end of the fiscal year 202312024 is a very healthy one. This is due to settlng up Saltash Red Bus as the trading arm of the Saltash & DFStrict Age Concern Committee. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held PaTè 1.22 Currently the income generated by the Saltash Red Bu5 is held in a separate account to that of the Saltash & District Age Concern Committee. Once the Saltash Red Bus account has been audited, any profit, above that which will be required to maintain the Saltash Red Bus minibus fleet, will be transferred to the Saltash & District Age Concern Committees bank accounts. Amount of reseNes held Para 1.22 £51,748.12 Reasons for holding zero reserves Para 1.22 NIA Details of fund materially in deficit Para 1.24 NIA Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.23 None Additional information {optionall You ma choose to include further statements where relevant aboLSt: The principal source of income for the Saltash & District Age Concern Committee, has been derived from rnoney collected from those members attending the Lunch Club meals. Saltash Red Bus source of income is from operating contacts with Cornwall council, day trips and shopper buses The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Its main source of income is funding received based on the number of people using its services. This Income is applied directly to furthering the charity's charitable purposes. Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1,48 Funds recelved are primarily reinvested into improving and developing the services provided to beneficiaries,
including staffing, resources, facilities. and programme delivery. The trustees, oblectlve Is to ensure that all funds are used efficiently and responsibly to maximise benefit to service users. The charity does not undertake spe¢ulative or high-risk investments. Any surplus funds are held in low-risk bank accounts to maintain liquidity and financial stability. A description of the principal risks facing the charity None Para 1.46 other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Saltash & District Age Concern Committee (Saltash Red Bus-trading arm) Type of gaverning docLsment Para 1.25 Constitutional How is the charity constituted? Para 1.25 Saltash & District Age Concern is a separate charity affiliated to AGE UK. Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Trustees are appointed in relation to the position In which they serve the charity. e.g. Chairman. Secretary,. Treasurer etc. Additional information (optional) You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant about.. NIA Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees P3ra 1.5 AGE UK The charity's organisalional structure and any wider nelwork wilh which the charity works Para 1.51 Saltash Red Bus Relationship with any relaled parties Para 1.51
other Reference and Administrative details Charily name Sallash & DislrictAge Concern Committee other name the charity uses Sallash Red Bus Registered charity number 290997 Charity's principal address 11 The Speares, Latchbrook, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12
Names of the charity trustees who manage Ihe charity Dates acled if not for whole ear Trustee name Office Ilf any Name of pÈrson lor body) entitlÈd loa oint trustee if an Adrian Shergold Elizabeth Edgecumbe Diane Shann Jillian Proul Chair Vice Chair Secretary Treasurer Mary Grant Michael Finch Manager Lunch Club Manager Saltash Red Bus Yvonne Hope Treasurer Sallash Red Bus 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees - names of the directors at the dale the re ortwasa roved Director name Name of Irusl8es holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Date5 acted if not for whoFe year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of ihe assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Additional information loptionall Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of Name Address adviser Narne of chlef executlve or names of senlor staff members {Optional informatlonl Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Other o tional information
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Slgnaturelsl Full name(sl Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etcl fikJL Date
Saltash & District Age Concern
Saltash Red Bus
1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024
| Fixed Assets | |
|---|---|
| Tangible Assets | |
| Motor Vehicles | 38,724.00 |
| Less Accumulated Depreciation on Motor Vehicles | -17,010.33 |
| Total Tangible Assets | 21,713.67 |
| Total Fixed Assets | 21,713.67 |
| Current Assests | |
| Cash in the bank and in hand | |
| Saltash Red Bus | 18,096.22 |
| Age Concern Savings A/C | 29,641.16 |
| Total Cash at Bank and in Hand | 7,737.38 |
| Accounts Recievable | 162.00 |
| Total Current Assets | 47,899.38 |
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | |
| Accounts payable | 3,360.49 |
| Accruals | 1,150.00 |
| NIC Payable | 408.51 |
| PAYE Payable | 5,580.00 |
| Pensions Payable | 133.41 |
| Wages Payable - Payroll | 6,377.13 |
| Cash Account | 855.39 |
| Petty Cash | 0.00 |
| Total Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 17,864.93 |
| Net Assets ( Liabilities) | 30,034.45 |
| Total Assets Less Current Liabilities | 51,748.12 |
| Net Assets | 51,748.12 |
| Capital and Reserves | |
| Current year earning | 23,192.70 |
| Retained Earnings | 28,555.42 |
| Total Capital and Reserves | 51,748.12 |
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees/ members of On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages |
The Saltash Age Concern Committee | The Saltash Age Concern Committee | The Saltash Age Concern Committee |
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| 31/03/2024 | Charity no (if any) |
290997 | |
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 09/03/2021. Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report 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 I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set 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 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.
Date: 30[th] January 2026
Signed: Name: Jonathan Lambert (MICB, PM.Dip) Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) Member 405918 Relevant professional qualification(s) or body ICB Practice Licence Number 22531 (if any):
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April Sunset, Latchley Gunnislake, Cornwall PL18 9AX
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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