Trustees, Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date From Charity name Accessible Boating Association Other names charity is known by ABA Registered charity number {if any) 295034 Charity's principal address 46 Sydney Buildings Bath Postcode BA2 6DB Reference and administration details Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dat85 acted if not for whol• ear Trustee nam8 l)ffi¢e lif any Namè of person lor body) enutled oint trustee ifan John Ranson Chair Vice-chair steve Lavender Annette Keith Treasurer Cheryl Richards Mildred Stocks Secretary President David Jackson Brian Drew Paul Bonnér 4-6-2021 19-10-2021 Structure, governance and management Description of the charity's trusts Constitution adopted 13 July 1986 Type of goveming document How the charity is constituted Association Trustee selection methods Elected yearly at the annual general meeting Objectives and activities The object of the Association is to relieve the disabled by the provision of boats for the use of handicapped people, on inland navigable waterways of Great Britain, and in particular on the Basingstoke Canal. Summary ofthe objects ofthe charity set out in rts governing document Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit TAR The boats are s eciall desi ned to rovide eas access for the March 2012
widest possible range of physical disability and lo provide accommodation where practicable for able-bodied people who will be required to assist the handicapped person or persons, to obtain the maximum recreational value from the use of the boats. in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustee5 have had regard lo the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on publiG benefit) One boat provides day trips on the Ganal for groups, crewed by ABA volunteers. The other boal provides self-drive holidays on the canal from 3 days to a week. In planning our activities for the year the trustees have kept in mind the Charit Commission's uidance on ublic benefit. Achievements and performance Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe charity during the year One of the key celebrations in 2021 was the presenlation of the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service. It's the highest accolade a charity can achieve for the work that they do and is a fabulous endorsement of what we do and the people who make it all possible. The 2021 season started late due to the Covid-19 restrictions. The pent- up demand resulted in a very busy season for our volunteers. We had 10 qualified skippers and 16 crew members some of whom joined ABA during the year. Dawn had a total of 86 day trips during the 2021 season. Augusl and September were very busy. 16 organisations used Dawn for between 1 and 3 trips each. 29 private Irips were booked. 7 Public trips plus 7 Herit- age Open Days tnps were run. Rushmoor Rotary made a total of 11 trips. Madam Butterffly had a very busy season On the season began, with very few weeks when she wasn't booked for multi-day cruises. Financial review A'float, of around £30,000 is held in Gase of urgent maintenance or repairs required by either of the boats. The remaining reserves are held towards the cost of replacing the boats in the longer tem. Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit The funds are not in deficit. Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustses, r8POrt above. Slgned on behalf of the charity's trustees Slgnaturels Full name(sl Position leg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date Cheryl Richards Secretary 18-07-22 TAR March 2012
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Accessible Boating
I report on the Income & Expenditure Account and the Balance Sheet for the year ended 31 October 2021
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 43 (7) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters.
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
-
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act: and
-
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply
with the accounting requirements of the Act.
have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
R J Brook 149 Mytchett Road Camberley GU16 6BD Dated 14 March 2022Dated: 2022
Accessible Boating Registered Charity No 295034 Balance Sheet at 31 October 2021
| Fixed Assets 'Madam Butterfly' Original Cost Cost Improvements 2020 Total Cost Depreciation: Opening balance Charge for year Closing balance Net book value 'Dawn' Cost: Depreciation: Opening balance Charge for year Closing balance Net book value Total Fixed Assets Current Assets Bank & Cash New Boat Fund (SHAW) New CAF Account Total Bank & Cash Net Current Assets Total Assets £ Accumulated Funds General Fund Opening balance Transfer to Income & Expenditure A/c Closing balance £ |
2021 £p 75,728.00 12,038.31 87,766.31 78,135.66 2,407.66 80,543.32 7,222.99 45,155.00 45,155.00 - 45,155.00 - 7,222.99 61,765.94 40,678.55 102,444.49 - 102,444.49 109,667.48 £ 96,919.20 12,748.28 109,667.48 £ - |
2020 £p 75,728.00 12,038.31 87,766.31 75,728.00 2,407.66 78,135.66 9,630.65 45,155.00 45,155.00 - 45,155.00 - 9,630.65 61,631.83 25,656.72 87,288.55 - 87,288.55 96,919.20 95,266.50 1,652.70 96,919.20 - |
|---|---|---|
Chairman:
Honorary Treasurer:
Registered Charity No 295034 Income & Expenditure Account for the Year Ended 31 October 20202021
| 2021 | 2020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £p | £p | |||
| Income | ||||
| Membership subscriptions | 330.00 | 292.00 | ||
| Hire Fees: 'Madam Butterfly' |
26,190.00 | 12,330.00 | ||
| 'Dawn' | 6,121.82 | 325.00 | ||
| Donations & fund raising | 1,527.87 | 1,952.30 | ||
| Training/Publicity Income | - | - | ||
| Interest | 134.11 | 853.23 | ||
| Other | 222.08 | |||
| 34,525.88 | 15,752.53 | |||
| Boat Expenditure | ||||
| 'Madame Butterfly' | 15,151.51 | 3,775.92 | ||
| Madame Butterfly Depreciation' | 2,407.66 | 2,407.66 | ||
| 'Dawn' | 2,607.59 | 1,919.58 | ||
| General | 1,063.80 | 198.79 | ||
| 21,230.56 | 8,301.95 | |||
| General Expenses | ||||
| Postage, stationery & printing | 24.79 | 8.99 | ||
| Advertising & publicity | 126.71 | 153.95 | ||
| Insurances | 224.00 | 2,698.02 | ||
| Training | 84.00 | |||
| Subscriptions & sundry expenses | 171.54 | 2,329.00 | ||
| Diesel | 523.92 | |||
| 547.04 | 5,797.88 | |||
| Total Expenditure | 21,777.60 | 14,099.83 | ||
| Net (Expenditure)/Income before depreciation | 12,748.28 | 1,652.70 | ||
| Depreciation | - | - | ||
| Net Expenditure after depreciation | ||||
| transferred from General Accumulated Funds | £ | 12,748.28 | £ | 1,652.70 |
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Accessible Boating
I report on the Income & Expenditure Account and the Balance Sheet for the year ended 31 October 2021
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 43 (7) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters.
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
-
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act: and
-
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply
with the accounting requirements of the Act.
have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
R J Brook 149 Mytchett Road Camberley GU16 6BD Dated 14 March 2022Dated: 2022
Accessible Boating Registered Charity No 295034 Balance Sheet at 31 October 2021
| Fixed Assets 'Madam Butterfly' Original Cost Cost Improvements 2020 Total Cost Depreciation: Opening balance Charge for year Closing balance Net book value 'Dawn' Cost: Depreciation: Opening balance Charge for year Closing balance Net book value Total Fixed Assets Current Assets Bank & Cash New Boat Fund (SHAW) New CAF Account Total Bank & Cash Net Current Assets Total Assets £ Accumulated Funds General Fund Opening balance Transfer to Income & Expenditure A/c Closing balance £ |
2021 £p 75,728.00 12,038.31 87,766.31 78,135.66 2,407.66 80,543.32 7,222.99 45,155.00 45,155.00 - 45,155.00 - 7,222.99 61,765.94 40,678.55 102,444.49 - 102,444.49 109,667.48 £ 96,919.20 12,748.28 109,667.48 £ - |
2020 £p 75,728.00 12,038.31 87,766.31 75,728.00 2,407.66 78,135.66 9,630.65 45,155.00 45,155.00 - 45,155.00 - 9,630.65 61,631.83 25,656.72 87,288.55 - 87,288.55 96,919.20 95,266.50 1,652.70 96,919.20 - |
|---|---|---|
Chairman:
Honorary Treasurer:
Registered Charity No 295034 Income & Expenditure Account for the Year Ended 31 October 20202021
| 2021 | 2020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £p | £p | |||
| Income | ||||
| Membership subscriptions | 330.00 | 292.00 | ||
| Hire Fees: 'Madam Butterfly' |
26,190.00 | 12,330.00 | ||
| 'Dawn' | 6,121.82 | 325.00 | ||
| Donations & fund raising | 1,527.87 | 1,952.30 | ||
| Training/Publicity Income | - | - | ||
| Interest | 134.11 | 853.23 | ||
| Other | 222.08 | |||
| 34,525.88 | 15,752.53 | |||
| Boat Expenditure | ||||
| 'Madame Butterfly' | 15,151.51 | 3,775.92 | ||
| Madame Butterfly Depreciation' | 2,407.66 | 2,407.66 | ||
| 'Dawn' | 2,607.59 | 1,919.58 | ||
| General | 1,063.80 | 198.79 | ||
| 21,230.56 | 8,301.95 | |||
| General Expenses | ||||
| Postage, stationery & printing | 24.79 | 8.99 | ||
| Advertising & publicity | 126.71 | 153.95 | ||
| Insurances | 224.00 | 2,698.02 | ||
| Training | 84.00 | |||
| Subscriptions & sundry expenses | 171.54 | 2,329.00 | ||
| Diesel | 523.92 | |||
| 547.04 | 5,797.88 | |||
| Total Expenditure | 21,777.60 | 14,099.83 | ||
| Net (Expenditure)/Income before depreciation | 12,748.28 | 1,652.70 | ||
| Depreciation | - | - | ||
| Net Expenditure after depreciation | ||||
| transferred from General Accumulated Funds | £ | 12,748.28 | £ | 1,652.70 |