Trustee Annual
Report 2024
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Yeovil Freewheelers
Emergency Volunteer Service
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Charity registration number: 299434
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Yeovil Freewheelers EVS
Trustees, Annual Report for the period 1st January 2024 to 31st December
2024
Charity name: Freewheelers Emergency Voluntary Service (Yeovil)
Charity registration number: 299434
Purpose of the Charity
Relieve sickness and protect health by the provision of transport of urgently needed
bloods, druES, human tissues and other medical requirements between hospitals and
blood transfusion banks throughout the South-west of England.
YFW operates from Yeovil District Hospital IYDH), Dorset County Hospital IDCHI,
Dorchester, and Taunton Musgrove Park Hospital providing a 24-hour service to deliver
a fast, 53fe and effective emergency medical courier capability throughout the South-
West, serving hospitals, hospices, care and nursing homes, laboratories and patients
discharged to their own homes.
Main charity activities which benefit the public
YFW carries urgently needed blood and blood products, blood samples, biopsies, MRI
scans, X-rays, prescription drugs, a variety of medical equipment and patient notes to
hospitals, hospices, and nursing homes as well as private addresses, which are often in
isolated areas, across most of Somerset and Dorset, saving the NHS well over £400,000
while easing patients, suffering and helping to save lives.
'Riding all year, in all weathers, 24hrs a day, free of charge.
Lentells
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Yeovil Freewheelers EVS
Charity Information
-120 VOLUNTEERS
Gave up their time to provide an incredible senlice, transporting
blood products, urgent samples, donated breast milk and medical
supplies to hospitals and other NHS partners across Somerset,
Dorset and beyond, 365 days of the year.
All free of charge to our NHS!
Garages located at..
> Yeovil hospital
> Wincanton hospital
> Dorchester hospital
> Taunton hospitsl
Motorcycle fleet:
,> 3xBMWRT
> 5 x Triumph Tiger
> I x Yamaha Tracer
Car fleet: 2 x 4x4s
Lentells

Yeovil Freewheelers EVS
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees,
Report and the financial statements in accordance with
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United
Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales require5 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 which properly present the Charity's incoming
resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these
financial statements the trustees are required to..
l. Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently,.
2. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,.
3. Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records, which 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 Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008
and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity
and hence for taking reasonable Steps for the prevention and detection of fraud or other irregularities.
Trustee name
arles'tampion-stiiit'h
Alan Bond
Andrew Harries
Vince Sharp
Jonathan Anderson
Peter Baker
Office Ilf an
Remarks,
. From 22-Feb-24-'"
From 22-Feb-24
Resigned 21-Nov-24
Resigned 6-Mar-25
From 2-Jan-25
From 22-Feb-24
Secretary
Lentells

Yeovil Freewheelers EVS
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees of Yeovil Freewheelers EVS
I report to the trustees on my examination of Freewheelers Emergenty Voluntary Service lyeovill accounts
for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages 6 to 7.
Res
ective res
onsibilities a trustees and examiner
The Charlty's Trustees are responslble for the preparation of the accounts. The Chèr5ty'S Trustees conslderthat an audit is not
requlred for the year under sertion 144121 of the Charftles Att 2011lthÈ 2011AttI and that an independent exarnination is needed.
It is my responsibllityto..
exaffline the a¢¢ount5 under 5ertion 145 tsf the 2011 Act..
to follDW the procedures lald down in the General Dlrecbon5Biven by the Charitycornmissioner under5ectlon 145ISllbl
of the 2011Art; and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attentlon.
Basis of inde
endent examiners, re
ort
My examlnatlon was carrled out In accordance with the General Dlrectlons given by the Charltycommlssloner. An evmination
includes a ￿VIeW of the accountlng records kept by the charlty and a comparlsDn of the accounts presented with those records. It
also includes consideration of any unv5ual items or disc105ure5 in the accounts, and the seekingof explanation5 from you as
trusrees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an
audit and, consequently no oplnion Is 8lven as to whetherthe accour*ts present a'true and falrview, and the report Is Ilmlted to
those matters set out in the statement below.
Inde
endent examiners, statement
In connection wlth my examination, no matter has ¢ometo myattentioN-.
whlch glves rne reasenable cause to believe thèt, in any rnaterial re5pecL the reqvirernents..
al to keep accountlng records in accordance wSth sectlon 130of the 2011Act.' and
bl to prepare accounts whlch accord wlth the accountTnR records and to cornpty with the accoUn￿nE
Tequirements of the 2011Att have nor been met.. or
to which. in myopinion. ¥ttention should be drèwn In order to enable a proper understanding of the accountsto be
reached.
$18ned
Date.........
Mr T Robinson FCCA
Lentells Limited
Chartered Certified Accountants
17-18 Leach Road
Chard 8usine5s Park Chard. Somerset, TA20 IFA
Lentells

Yeovil Freewheelers EVS
Financial Review
EELÉRS E
ARY SER
CEIPTS AND PAyMENT5AtCou￿r FOR THE Y
AR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 20
rotilfunds
Unr*ht1l¢￿o1Ur￿s
RECEIPTS
DonatioTrs and sponsorship
43.668
1,697
1,698
1,151
23,006
26,950
497
72.318 115,986
1,697
1.698
1.151
786
23.006
19,878
26,950
25.691
580
1,077
8,029
1.985
1.985
2.373
74883 173550 136 147
77.602
1,788
Grant fund appllcation5
Investment income
VAT refunds
ReimPAJrsements
Reimbursement5- Uniform
Sub total
Asset sale5
3.605
3.605
5.691
TOTAL RECEIPTS
102.272
74.883 177,155 141,838
TotallurAs
T•tallund5
PAYMENTS
12.756
20,064
12,756
24.425
10.Z34
22,666
8,031
9,737
2,245
4.917
2.563
603
19.664
Repiirs and maintenance
Relmbur5ed Expenses
Insurance
Uniforms
Office expense5
Marketing
Other expenses
VAT Claimed on expen525
4,361
12,653
I,Q74
5.114
2.243
1.656
12.653
3.059
5,694
2,243
1,656
1,985
580
Subtotal
77.515
80.660
Asset purchases
26.714
37,014
63.728
57,516
TOTAL PAYMENTS
104.229
43,940 148,169 138.176
I4￿ RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR
11.9571 30.943
28.986
3,662
CASH FVNDS L4STYEAR END
106,646
2,403 ID9,049 105,387
CA511 FUNDS THIS YEAR END
104,689
33.346 138,035 109,049
Lentells

Yeovil Freewheelers EVS
Financial Review
FREEWHEELERS EMERGEhlCY VOLUNTARY SERVICE
YEOVIL
STATÉMENT OF A55ETS AND LIA81LITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
2L24
2ts
Unre5trtcted
ruh05
Hestrirttd
Totslknd5
CASH FUNDS
Lloyds Bank current account
Lloyds Bank instant saver
Lloyds
Petty cash
Paypal
TOTAL CASH FUNDS
2.672
101,712
97
96
112
2.672
33,346 135.058
97
96
112
2.816
99,407
4.673
240
1.913
104.689
33.346 138,035
109.049
OTHER MONETARY A55ET5
VAT debtor
Prepayments
4.751
10.544
4,751
10.544
5,801
7,739
15,295
15,295
13,540
ASSETS R￿AINED FOR CHARITY'S OWN USE
MDtorrytles- net book value
Equipment- net book value
Garage- net book value
102.277
5.817
3,440
102,277
3,440
5,350
78,314
2,834
5,350
111,534
111.067
86,498
LIABILITIE5
Accruals
602
602
112
602
602
112
These Financial StatEtllent5 were approved by the board of trustees on
Signed
(Trusteel
Charles Campion-smith
PRINT NAME ..............................
Lentells

Yeovil Freewheelers EVS
Financial Review for the year ended 31st December 2024
The charity maintained its strong financial position in 2024 thanks to exceptional fund-
raising efforts by members and volunteers and the continued generosity of donors.
Overall cash resources increased to £138,035 (2023: £109,049), despite asset
purchases of £63,72812023: £57,516).
Total receipts rose by £35,317 to £177,1551£141,838} with donations and sponsorship
rising by £38,384 to £115,986. Fund raising increased by £1,259 to £26,950 and VAT
reclaimed increased by £3,128 to £23,006.
Expenditure, excluding asset purchases, rose by £3,781 to £84,44112023: £80,660}.
The major areas of expenditure were fuel and repairs and maintenance totalling
£37,181 (2023: £32,900) and VAT on expenditure was £21,955 (2023: £19,664).
The level of cash reserves held at the end of the year puts the Charity in a strong
position to meet its expected future revenue and capital expenditure, although the
plans to purchase dedicated premises will require an increase in fund raising over the
next few years.
Lentells

Yeovil Freewheelers EVS
Yeovil Freewheelers is an unincorporated charity
which is governed by the publications shown below. The
processes and procedures that direct the charity and its members are approved by
the Charitv Commission and are reviewed re￿ularIV to remain best practice.
Governance
The Group shall be managed and administered in accordance with the Constitution
(dated 22 April 20241, Policies, the Group Members, Handbook Ivll.2 dated November
2024} and Service Level Agreements as updated from time to time).
Chairman's Summary
Yeovil Freewheelers has had another successful year serving the local NHS and it is a
privilege to present this annual report on behalf of the Trustees and the Committee.
In line with the amended constitution adopted at the last AGM there have been 5
Trustees for most of the year. Andy Harries resigned from the Board on 21" November
2024 and we appointed Jon Anderson as Trustee with financial expertise on 2. January
th
2025. Vince Sharp resigned from the Board at the AGM on 4 March 2025 so there is
now a vacancy that has been notified to the membership. The Trustees have met four
times in the year and jointly with the committee twice.
The new constitution now allow5 members to voting virtually if they are unable to
attend an AGM or EGM in person. We are pleased that some members took advantage
of the opportunityto cast their vote by proxy or on-line for the 2025 AGM.
Looking to the future, the AGM supported the Trustees, and the committee's proposal
to start work to convert the Charity to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation ICIO).
The Trustees and Committee aim to bring back a detailed proposal, which will require
the approval of two thirds of members voting, at a fut
M op.£tsfy4.
Lentells

The Trustees also support the committee's proposal to raise funds to enable the
Charity to acquire dedicated premises. A subgroup of committee members and
Trustees are looking at the capital and recurring costs that owning premises would
incur.
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name
Other name the charity uses
Freewheelers Emergency Voluntary Service (Yeovill
Yeovil Freewheelers EVS
YFW Bloodbikes
299434
35 Mudford Road
Yeovil
Somerset
BA214AE
Registered charity number
Charity's principal addres5
Reporting Accountant5
Lentells Ltd
Chartered Certified Accountants
17-18Leach Road
Chard
Somerset
TA20 IFA
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the charitws trustees
Charles Campion-smith
Chair
9" May 2025
Lentells
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