Charity registration number: 294114
British Surgical Trades Association Education and Training Trust
known as
Orthotic Education and Training Trust
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
British Surgical Trades Association Education and Training Trust
known as Orthotic Education and Training Trust
Contents (continued)
| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 |
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| Trustees' Report | 2 to 4 |
| Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities | 5 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 6 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 7 |
| Balance Sheet | 8 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 9 to 15 |
British Surgical Trades Association Education and Training Trust
known as Orthotic Education and Training Trust
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees Mrs K Purnell (Chairperson) Mr A Dewsbury Mr M Matthews Mrs F Dearden Mrs A Chapman Ms Beth Foreman Mr Andrew Charles Lodge Mr Barry Campbell Charity Registration Number 294114 Principal Office 4, South Bar Street Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9AA Accountant Just Audit & Assurance Ltd 4 South Bar Street Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9AA Bankers CAF Bank Limited 25 Kings Hall Avenue Kings Hall West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ Brewin Dolphin Investment Advisor 12 Smithfield Street London EC1A 9BD
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British Surgical Trades Association Education and Training Trust
known as Orthotic Education and Training Trust
Trustees' Report
The trustees present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 June 2025.
Structure, governance and management
Constitution
The British Surgical Trades Association Education and Trainin Trust (The Trust) is a charitable unincorporated association. It is governed by a trust deed dated 8 January 1979.
The object of The Trust, as defined by its deed, is to fund firstly, the education and training of orthotists, orthotic managers and technologists and secondly, the training of technicians and orthotic support workers concerning surgical and medical appliances and devices (i.e. orthotic devices).
The Trust operates as The Orthotic Education and Training Trust throughout The United Kingdom.
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
Trustees are appointed under the terms of the trust deed and are selected because of their experience within the field of orthotics.
Organisational structure
The Trustees meet no less than twice per annum to manager The Trust's affairs and also communicate by email.
The Trustees oversee the strategic management of The Trust whilst the day to day administration of The Trust is dealt with by the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists.
Risk management
The Trustees review major risks to which the charity is exposed to on a regular basis. Systems are established to mitigate identified risks as far as possible.
Objectives and activities
Public benefit
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
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British Surgical Trades Association Education and Training Trust
known as Orthotic Education and Training Trust
Trustees' Report (continued)
Review of activities, achievements and performance
The trustees met 3 times during the 12-month period and in the interest of protecting the public, the trust supported over 100 Orthotists and Orthotic Support Workers to undertake both short courses ( in year ) and long-term training & education ( 3-5 years ) - funding which could not be met by their NHS or commercial employers. Trustees also funded a graduation award at each of the three universities, which was presented to students based on a combination of contribution to the course and grades attained in the orthotic examinations.
The fund also continued to support the BAPO Education Officer role ( and Assistant ), introduced to boost the opportunities for training & education by developing new in-person courses, on-line learning sessions and forums for shared learning across the orthotic community.
During the year, a working group continued to revamp the website to improve the application process both for applicants and the team administering applications. It is expected that this work will be complete by the end of 2025.
Financial review
Policy on reserves
The Trustees consider that The Trust should hold adequate reserves, currently in the form of investments, to provide sufficient income to fund, present and future, professional training needs that fall within the scope of The Trust's charitable objectives.
The policy is reviewed regularly to ensure that reserves are maintained at a sufficient level to respond to the changing needs of the orthotic profession.
Principal funding sources
The Trust was originally set up by the Department of Health and the British Surgical Trades Association (now known as the British Healthcare Trades Association), in partnership with the British Institute of Surgical Technologists, to provide a private fund for the training and education of orthotists. The Trust’s income was substantially derived from a levy on orthotic device sales.
This levy ceased when the training of orthotists progressed to degree courses funded directly by government within the state higher education system.
The Trustees now manage the investment income derived from the levy fund as its only source of income. The Trustees are aided in the management of the investment income by Brewin Dolphin who act as The Trust’s investment advisors.
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British Surgical Trades Association Education and Training Trust
known as Orthotic Education and Training Trust
Trustees' Report (continued)
Investment policy and objectives
The Trustees’ investment policy is to maintain the level of funds under management in such a way as to minimise the risk that the funds will be materially diminished.
As well as maintaining the investment fund The Trustees seek to obtain sufficient investment income to allow The Trust to meet its outgoings.
The Trustees set the investment policy and take professional advice as to the best individual investments that could be made to achieve the policy.
The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on 30 October 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
......................................... Mrs K Purnell (Chairperson) Trustee
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British Surgical Trades Association Education and Training Trust
known as Orthotic Education and Training Trust
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations.
The law applicable to charities requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, and the provisions of the constitution. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Approved by the trustees of the charity on 30 October 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
......................................... Mrs K Purnell (Chairperson) Trustee
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British Surgical Trades Association Education and Training Trust
known as Orthotic Education and Training Trust
Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of British Surgical Trades Association Education and Training Trust
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of British Surgical Trades Association Education and Training Trust for the year ended 30 June 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of British Surgical Trades Association Education and Training 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 British Surgical Trades Association Education and Training 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 British Surgical Trades Association Education and Training Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting 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.
...................................... Jonathan Russell F.C.A Just Audit & Assurance Ltd
4 South Bar Street Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9AA
30 October 2025
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British Surgical Trades Association Education and Training Trust
known as Orthotic Education and Training Trust
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
| Note Income and Endowments from: Investment income 2 Total Income Expenditure on: Raising funds 3 Charitable activities 4 Total Expenditure Net income/(expenditure) and net movement in funds before gains and losses on investments Gains/losses on investment assets Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 11 |
Unrestricted £ 58,586 58,586 10,769 147,908 158,677 (100,091) 15,165 (84,926) 2,214,672 2,129,746 |
Total 2025 £ 58,586 58,586 10,769 147,908 158,677 (100,091) 15,165 (84,926) 2,214,672 2,129,746 |
Total 2024 £ 60,647 |
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| 60,647 | |||
| 6,815 85,262 |
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| 92,077 | |||
| (31,430) 180,455 |
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| 149,025 2,065,647 |
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| 2,214,672 |
All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods. The funds breakdown for 2024 is shown in note 11.
The notes on pages 9 to 15 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 7
British Surgical Trades Association Education and Training Trust
known as Orthotic Education and Training Trust
(Registration number: 294114) Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2025
| Note Fixed assets Investments 9 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 10 Net current assets/(liabilities) Net assets Funds of the charity: Unrestricted income funds Unrestricted funds Total funds 11 |
2025 £ 2,129,300 18,698 (18,251) 447 2,129,747 2,129,747 2,129,747 |
2024 £ 2,221,306 17,421 (24,055) |
|---|---|---|
| (6,634) | ||
| 2,214,672 | ||
| 2,214,672 | ||
| 2,214,672 |
The financial statements on pages 7 to 14 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on
30 October 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
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Mrs K Purnell (Chairperson) Trustee
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Mr M Matthews Trustee
The notes on pages 9 to 15 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 8
British Surgical Trades Association Education and Training Trust
known as Orthotic Education and Training Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
1 Accounting policies
Statement of compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the second edition of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
Basis of preparation
British Surgical Trades Association Education and Training Trust meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.
Reconciliation with previous Generally Accepted Accounting Practice
In preparing the accounts, the Trustees have considered whether in applying the accounting policies required by FRS 102 and the Charities SORP FRS 102 a restatement of comparative items was needed. No restatements were required.
Going concern
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Income and endowments
Investment income
Investment income is recognised when received. Gains and losses on quoted investments are calculated using the market value of investments held at the balance sheet date.
Expenditure
All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably.
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category.
Raising funds
These are costs incurred in the management of investments.
Charitable activities
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
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British Surgical Trades Association Education and Training Trust
known as Orthotic Education and Training Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025 (continued)
Grants payable
Granst payable are payments made to third parties in the furtherance of the charitable objectives. Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for payment being a specific level of service or output to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SoFA once the recipient of the grant has provided the specific service or output.
Grants payable without performance conditions are only recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been made and there are no conditions to be met relating to the grant which remain in the control of the charity.
The Trust pays grants to companies, orthotists and orthotic technicians on application. Some applicants did not claim grants for courses held before 30 June 2024 until after this date. The grants payable as shown in the financial statements represent claims notified and approved by the Trustees by 31 August 2024 for courses held prior to 30 June 2024.
Grant provisions
Provisions for grants are made when the intention to make a grant has been communicated to the recipient but there is uncertainty about either the timing of the grant or the amount of grant payable.
Support costs
Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Governance costs
These include the costs attributable to the charity’s compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, including audit, strategic management and trustees meetings and reimbursed expenses.
Taxation
The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
Fixed asset investments
Fixed asset investments, other than programme related investments, are included at market value at the balance sheet date. Realised gains and losses on investments are calculated as the difference between sales proceeds and their market value at the start of the year, or their subsequent cost, and are charged or credited to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period of disposal.
Unrealised gains and losses represent the movement in market values during the year and are credited or charged to the Statement of Financial Activities based on the market value at the year end.
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British Surgical Trades Association Education and Training Trust
known as Orthotic Education and Training Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025 (continued)
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
Fund structure
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.
2 Investment income
| Interest receivable and similar income; Interest receivable on bank deposits Other investment income Total for 2025 Total for 2024 |
Unrestricted funds General £ 14,673 43,913 58,586 60,647 |
Total funds £ 14,673 43,913 |
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| 58,586 | ||
| 60,647 |
- 3 Expenditure on raising funds
a) Investment management costs
| Note Other investment management costs; Administration of the investments Total for 2025 Total for 2024 |
Unrestricted funds General £ 10,769 10,769 6,815 |
Total funds £ 10,769 |
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| 10,769 | ||
| 6,815 |
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British Surgical Trades Association Education and Training Trust
known as Orthotic Education and Training Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025 (continued)
4 Expenditure on charitable activities in furtherance of the Charity's objectives
| Note Short course grants Training grants Sponsorship and prizes OETT Project funding Website costs Accountancy and bookkeeping Administration Bank charges Governance costs Total for 2025 Total for 2024 |
Unrestricted funds General £ 46,778 29,807 2,129 19,294 11,280 13,685 10,279 68 14,588 147,908 85,262 |
Total funds £ 46,778 29,807 2,129 19,294 11,280 13,685 10,279 68 14,588 |
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| 147,908 | ||
| 85,262 |
5 Analysis of governance and support costs
Governance costs
| Audit fees Other fees paid to auditors Legal fees Other governance costs Total for 2025 Total for 2024 |
Unrestricted funds General £ 5,121 5,179 4,288 14,588 13,350 |
Total funds £ 5,121 5,179 4,288 |
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| 14,588 | ||
| 13,350 |
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British Surgical Trades Association Education and Training Trust
known as Orthotic Education and Training Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025 (continued)
6 Net incoming/outgoing resources
Net outgoing resources for the year include:
| Accountancy and bookkeeping | 2025 £ 18,806 |
2024 £ 15,219 |
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7 Trustees remuneration and expenses
No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year (2024 - £nil).
All Trustees are entitled to receive travel expenses for their attendance at Trustee meetings. The amount paid in the year was £4,288(2024 - £3,447).
8 Taxation
The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.
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British Surgical Trades Association Education and Training Trust
known as Orthotic Education and Training Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025 (continued)
9 Fixed asset investments
Other investments
| Cost or Valuation At 1 July 2024 Revaluation Additions Disposals At 30 June 2025 Net book value At 30 June 2025 At 30 June 2024 |
Listed investments £ 2,190,050 25,947 343,860 (466,219) 2,093,638 2,093,638 2,190,050 |
Cash deposits £ 31,256 - 574,123 (569,717) 35,662 35,662 31,256 |
Total £ 2,221,306 25,947 917,983 (1,035,936) |
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| 2,129,300 | |||
| 2,129,300 | |||
| 2,221,306 |
10 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Accruals 11 Funds Unrestricted funds General Unrestricted income fund |
Balance at 1 July 2024 £ 2,214,672 |
Incoming resources £ 58,586 |
Resources expended £ (158,676) |
2025 £ 18,251 Other recognised gains/(losses) £ 15,165 |
2024 £ 24,055 |
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| Balance at 30 June 2025 £ 2,129,747 |
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British Surgical Trades Association Education and Training Trust
known as Orthotic Education and Training Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025 (continued)
| Unrestricted funds General Unrestricted income fund |
Balance at 1 July 2023 £ 2,065,648 |
Incoming resources £ 60,647 |
Resources expended £ (92,078) |
Other recognised gains/(losses) £ 180,455 |
Balance at 30 June 2024 £ 2,214,672 |
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