## **THE ANNUAL NATIONAL SERVICE FOR SEAFARERS IN ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL (ANSS)**
## **TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2023**
Charity No: 292659
Address: 8 Hatherley Street London SW1P 2QT
Trustees: Admiral Sir James Burnell-Nugent KCB CBE (Chairman from 12 October 2023) Robert Woods CBE (Chairman until 12 October 2023) Captain Duncan Glass OBE (until 12 October 2023) Rear Admiral Nick Harris CB MBE Deborah Layde Alan Marsh MBE (from 16 February 2023) Captain Nigel Palmer OBE MNM (from 29 June 2023)
1. The Charity (ANSS) was established under a Trust Deed dated 30 July 1985. Its objects are to:
- Hold an Annual Service for Seafarers in St. Paul's Cathedral.
- Encourage pupils at Reddam House Berkshire (previously Bearwood College), Pangbourne College, The Royal Hospital School Ipswich, The Royal School and the London Nautical School to become involved with maritime affairs by performing at the Service.
- Contribute to the upkeep of St. Paul's Cathedral.
2. Trustees are appointed for a maximum of 2 x five-year terms with the Chairman being appointed from within the body of Trustees for a three-year term; new Trustees are normally selected from those organisations who directly support the ANSS. However, in view of the Charity Commission’s guidelines on Trustee Recruitment, Trustees will be reviewing the current process with a view to bringing it more in line with those guidelines.
3. The administration of the ANSS is carried out by the Executive Department of The Seafarers’ Charity, assisted by Trinity House. Their annual charges are reflected in the accounts.
4. During the year to 31 December 2023, the Charity held its annual service in St Paul’s on Wednesday 11 October. The Preacher was the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE, the Bishop of London, and the congregation was estimated to be around 1900.
5. The payment to St. Paul’s amounted to £9,637 of which £3,331 was offset by the collection.
6. The Charity relies totally on donations to cover the costs of the Service and its reserves currently stand at just over £53k. However, the difference between income and expenditure indicates that the Charity will continue to use about £15k of its reserves annually to fund the Service. In view of this, the Trustees have agreed that reserves equating to 3-4 years of expenditure should normally be held and that this policy would be reviewed annually. Trustees have also implemented more proactive fundraising, which is already bearing fruit.
7. The Service in 2024 will take place at 1700 on Wednesday 9 October.
Admiral Sir James Burnell-Nugent Chairman of Trustees
Registered Charity No 292659
8 Hatherley Street London SW1P 2QT
## _**The Annual National Service for Seafarers in St Paul's Cathedral**_
## **ANSS**
## **Income & Expenses 1 January to 31 December 2023**
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ANSS ANSS
2023 2022
Income
Donations (Excluding Gift Aid) 31,045 11,607
Donations with Gift Aid 1,020 550
Bank Interest 3
Gift Aid due 2023 255 138
Gift Aid adj prior year 129
Income prior year 404
Total Receipts 32,856 12,294
Expenses
ICO Registration 60
Prior year Adjustments
Charges 18
St Paul's Cathedral 9,637 10,298
Seafarers' Charity Admin Fee 18,000 18,000
Donation Envelopes 692
Total Payments 28,346 28,358
Net Receipts 4,509 - 16,064
Cash Funds brought forward 48,606 64,558
COIF Charities Deposit account 112
Cash Funds carried forward 53,115 48,606
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**Chairmain, Admiral Sir James Burnell-Nugent KCB CBE**
Registered Charity No 292659
8 Hatherley Street London SW1P 2QT
## _**The Annual National Service for Seafarers in St Paul's Cathedral**_
## **Balance Sheet 1 January to 31 December 2023**
|**Statement of Assets & Liabilities**
**Cash Funds**
Current Account
COIF Charities Deposit account
Reconciling Difference
Total Cash Funds
**Other Assets**
ANSS Donations received via TSC
Cathedral Collection - accrued
Gift Aid Estimated - accrued
Total Other Assets
**Liabilities**
Creditors (Outstanding chqs - current year)
Seafarers' Charity Admin
COIF Charities Deposit account
Creditors /Outstanding invoices
**Net Assets**|**31-Dec-23**
**31-Dec-22**
2023
2022
53,986
76,714
115
112
54,101
76,826
4,859
3331
521
138
8,711
138
-
-
9,697
28,358
9,697
28,358
**53,115**
**48,606**|
|---|---|
**Chairmain, Admiral Sir James Burnell-Nugent KCB CBE**
Registered Charity No 292659
8 Hatherley Street London SW1P 2QT
## _**The Annual National Service for Seafarers in St Paul's Cathedral**_
## **ANSS**
## **Income & Expenses 1 January to 31 December 2023**
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ANSS ANSS
2023 2022
Income
Donations (Excluding Gift Aid) 31,045 11,607
Donations with Gift Aid 1,020 550
Bank Interest 3
Gift Aid due 2023 255 138
Gift Aid adj prior year 129
Income prior year 404
Total Receipts 32,856 12,294
Expenses
ICO Registration 60
Prior year Adjustments
Charges 18
St Paul's Cathedral 9,637 10,298
Seafarers' Charity Admin Fee 18,000 18,000
Donation Envelopes 692
Total Payments 28,346 28,358
Net Receipts 4,509 - 16,064
Cash Funds brought forward 48,606 64,558
COIF Charities Deposit account 112
Cash Funds carried forward 53,115 48,606
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**Chairmain, Admiral Sir James Burnell-Nugent KCB CBE**
Registered Charity No 292659
8 Hatherley Street London SW1P 2QT
## _**The Annual National Service for Seafarers in St Paul's Cathedral**_
## **Balance Sheet 1 January to 31 December 2023**
|**Statement of Assets & Liabilities**
**Cash Funds**
Current Account
COIF Charities Deposit account
Reconciling Difference
Total Cash Funds
**Other Assets**
ANSS Donations received via TSC
Cathedral Collection - accrued
Gift Aid Estimated - accrued
Total Other Assets
**Liabilities**
Creditors (Outstanding chqs - current year)
Seafarers' Charity Admin
COIF Charities Deposit account
Creditors /Outstanding invoices
**Net Assets**|**31-Dec-23**
**31-Dec-22**
2023
2022
53,986
76,714
115
112
54,101
76,826
4,859
3331
521
138
8,711
138
-
-
9,697
28,358
9,697
28,358
**53,115**
**48,606**|
|---|---|
**Chairmain, Admiral Sir James Burnell-Nugent KCB CBE**