**GRAVESEND UNIT NO.159 OF THE SEA CADET CORPS** ## **Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held at the Unit** ## **16[th] October 2024 at 19.30hrs** |**Present:**|**UMT Members**
Mr M Hannon (Chair)
CPO T Chapman (OiC)
Mrs B Mackley (Secretary, temporary) (Chair P&SA)
Mr G Ajassi (Treasurer)
Cdr. I Dunkley. RD, RNR (Rtd)
Mr M Wenban
Mrs R Dymond
Cllr A Ridgers
**Unit members present entitled to vote (one vote per family)**
Mr M Smallcorn
Mrs C Degiorgio
Mrs S Steadman
K Skutova
Mrs C Rudden-Vine
Mrs J Fenwick
K Foster
M Nikolajeva
**Others not entitled to vote**
Lt Cdr M Gambell (District Officer)
Rev J Horton (Area Chaplain)
Rev N Bourne (Unit Chaplain)
Mrs L Rush
Mr R Day
Mrs V Edley
Mr P Edley
AC Danni| |---|---| |**Apologies for**
**absence**|Mrs S Langdale (Hon Vice President)
Mr A Nailor (Vice Chair)
Mrs D Smallcorn
Mr K Toms| |**Chairman’s**
**Opening Address:**|Mr Mark Hannon welcomed the attendees and explained the process
of the meeting. He thanked those who had made complimentary
comments to him about the unit prior to the meeting starting.| |**Minutes of last**
**AGM:**|The minutes of the AGM held on 25th October 2023 at 1940hrs had
been circulated prior to the meeting and were now agreed.
Proposed: Mr M Wenban
Seconded: Mr M Smallcorn| |**Matters Arising**
**not covered in**
**the reports to**
**follow:**|None| |**Chairman’s**
**Report:**|See appendix A.
There were noquestions raised at the meetingon this report| |**OiC Report:**|See Appendix B.
There were no questions raised at the meeting on this report| |**P&SA Report:**|See Appendix C.
There were no questions raised at the meeting on this report| |---|---| |**Cadet Voice**
**Report:**|See Appendix D.
There were no questions raised at the meeting on this report.| |**Hon. Treasurer’s**
**Report**|See Appendix E
Mr George Ajassi. The accounts had been circulated prior to the
meeting. Mr Ajassi commented that the funds were well managed
and there had been sustainable performance.
The Treasurer has had the accounts examined as was required.
The accounts were proposed for adoption. Proposed: Mr M Smallcorn
Seconded: Cllr A Ridgers| |**Election of**
**Committee:**|All existing members of the UMT had agreed to stand for re-election.
The election of UMT members was handed over to the District Officer,
Lt Cdr Mark Gambell in the absence of the Hon. Vice President Mrs
Sara Langdale. He read out each name with proposers and seconders
and recorded each vote. He reiterated the invitation for new
members.
The committee members as listed below were agreed unanimously.
**Proposed**
**Seconded**
Mr M Hannon
Ian Dunkley
Rosemary Dymond
Mr A Nailor
Ian Dunkley
Mark Hannon
Mr G Ajassi
Rosemary Dymond Ian Dunkley
Mr M Wenban
Dolores Smallcorn
James Scutts
Mrs R Dymond
Ian Dunkley
Mark Hannon
Cllr A Ridges
Mark Hannon
Ian Dunkley
Mr J Scutts
Michael Wenban
Dolores Smallcorn
Mrs D Smallcorn
Rosemary Dymond
Mark Hannon
Cdr I Dunkley
Mark Hannon
James Scutts| |**Any Other Business**|Mr Paul Edley, the woodman, took this opportunity to present to CPO
Chapman a cheque for £500, raised from the sale of his woodwork
wares, some of which the cadets helped to make. CPO Chapman
thanked him for his generosity.
The District Officer, Lt Cdr Mark Gambell explained that there were
about 440 sea cadets in the district and that he had met some of our
cadets on courses and knew that AC Danni was a good ambassador in
all that she did. He congratulated CPO Chapman on her promotion
after completing the work necessary and facing the assessment panel.
The DO commented that he had visited Gravesend Unit but not on a
regular basis which was a sign that as was well.
Reverend Nigel Bourne thanked the cadets for their work on cleaning
the war graves and presenting the pebbles to be used in the
remembrance celebrations. He expressed his belief that being a sea
cadet
contributed
greatly
to
the
young
people
becoming
accomplished adults.| |**Closure of meeting**
**and election of**
**Officers**|The meeting closed at 20.22hrs
A short Committee meeting was convened after the AGM to elect the
Officers of the Committee for which separate minutes will be
recorded.| Approved by:- Date:- Mark Hannon- Chairman ## **Appendix A Gravesend Sea Cadets- TS Lennox** ## **Chairman’s Report to AGM 16[th] October 2024** ## **By: Mr Mark Hannon** I would like to thank the Unit Management Team (UMT) for their commitment to running the charity that is Gravesend Sea Cadets. I would also like to thank the uniformed and non-uniformed Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers and other supporters. Particular thanks to Chief Petty Officer Triona Chapman who has been exceptional as the Officer in Charge since taking up the post this time last year. The charity exists to serve the children and young people. It is because of the continuous effort and tireless commitment of the adults you see and some you don’t see that the cadets are given so many opportunities from which they benefit greatly. For me, in my first year as chairman, there have been four highlights: - i) The regular inclusion of cadet voice at the UMT meetings which enriched our discussions. - ii) The accounts are healthy. - iii) The assets, particularly the accommodation, are maintained to a really high standard. iv) The addition of the four new adult volunteers. Andy Nailor has been Vice Charman for many years, the unit would not be what it is without his immense efforts over this time. He feels that he should step down at the end of the next year and would ask that someone comes forward to succeed him. Gravesend Sea Cadets was founded in 1942 so has been in existence 82 years. As chairman this year I have had a rock, Cdr Ian Dunkley, and a hard place, Brenda Mackley, beside me in a really good way as both demonstrate stability, permanence and resilience, characteristics which will see the unit continue to prosper in the future. ## **Appendix B Gravesend Sea Cadets -TS Lennox** ## **Officer In Charge’s Report to AGM 16[th] October 2024** ## **By: Chief Petty Officer Triona Chapman** It has been exactly a year since I sat here and told you that I would be taking over as the Officer in Charge of Gravesend Unit. This year has flown by! There were a lot of changes within the corps very early in my role, including the restructure of the corps training programme, changes to our annual unit review process and unit management systems plus most recently the changeover in uniform. However, with the support of the Chairman and other adult volunteers we have continued to offer a great Cadet experience to the young people who attend our unit. Since the AGM in October last year we have onboarded four new adult volunteers, two are now Probationary Petty Officers working towards their Petty Officer rate with the other two very near completion of their onboarding before they start their training to become substantive Petty Officers. Our other adult volunteers are continuing to develop their own skills with one recently taking part in Shooting training, hoping to offer more shooting opportunities to our Cadets after a long break within the corps. As always, if you know of anyone who has spare time and would like to help support the Unit, either as an instructor or as a unit supporter (we are particularly looking for an admin officer) we would be delighted to hear from them. Cadet numbers have dropped with 19 leavers and only 8 new joiners. Having said this, those who have left were regular non-attenders so now our parade night attendance percentage is much higher. We are continuing to recruit new joiners in batches every 3 months which seems to be working well as they can progress through the rates together. Our current New Entries will hopefully be enrolled next month. Once again, we have had a huge array of qualifications gained by our Cadets and Adult Volunteers. New skills have been gained in boating, specialisations and proficiencies with Cadets attending various District and Area courses. Our Junior Cadets have been busy gaining new modules towards their section badges and participating in boating at District. Thanks to PO Doran-Hannon for providing an exciting and engaging Junior Training Programme. Mrs Mackley has worked extremely hard at getting the Duke of Edinburgh Award started within the Unit – we now have 5 Cadets who are registered and are progressing towards their bronze DofE. As part of their training, we held an overnight camp at Chalk Church Woodlands, other cadets and juniors joined them for camp craft training and a short walk in the local area. Thanks to Mrs Mackley for all her hard work on getting the DofE up and running. In August, 10 Cadets attended five days onboard TSB Blue Mermaid using traditional seamanship skills to operate the craft. Lots was learnt onboard this voyage, not all nautical related – for some it was the first time away from home! Our Mayor’s Cadet, AC Danni, has supported Civic events such as Remembrance Day and the HMS Cygnet Memorial. Unfortunately, she is having to step down from this role and our new Mayor’s Cadet will be announced later this evening. All of the above wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated support of our adult volunteers so I would like to take this opportunity to thank them all for their time and effort over the last year. I am looking forward to the year ahead and the continued growth of Gravesend Unit. ## **Appendix C Gravesend Sea Cadets – TS Lennox** ## **Parents and Supporters Association Report to AGM 16[th] October 2024 By: Mrs Brenda Mackley** All parents and carers of cadets, and members of the 50-50 club are automatically members of the Parents and Supporters Association (P&SA) and they are joined by others who just want to help. Mr Smallcorn has done all our PAT testing this year and persuaded the St Giles and St Luke’s Masonic Lodge to donate £75.00 to the unit. Mrs Marina has helped me with the badge sewing on the No 1 uniforms. Mr Nailor and Mr Shoesmith have continued to carry out the general maintenance and any emergency repairs during the regular Monday morning sessions. I have been in attendance for all the legal inspections to meet our compliance requirements. The Cheverton Champ had the anti-fouling done by the Chairman, ex-chairman, CI Ismaili-Field, Mrs Rush, AC Phelim and me. With equipment from the P&SA AC Phelim led cadets on the Lucky Anchor stall at the St John’s School Christmas Fayre, raising £132 which was put towards the annual Christmas Dinner cooked and served to the cadets by the CFAVs and UMT members. Cllr Alan Ridgers secured a £1000 grant for us towards equipment to support the D of E Expeditions and unit camps, the first of which was held in the woodlands at Chalk Church kindly made available to us by our Chaplain, Rev Bourne. We also used the barns there to accommodate Paul Edley, the woodman who shared his skills with the cadets to make bird and butterfly houses and bug hotels. More of that later. To make the barge trip affordable for the cadets the P&SA sourced a grant of £2100 from the Ulysses Trust and Sea Change Sailing Trust raised £3500 on our behalf too. A grant of £1600 went towards the cost of the new boiler with Mr Michael Frickey providing the labour free of charge to fit it. We had a visit from a team from Aramark Uniform Services, Portsmouth, who spent their volunteering day cleaning the main deck floor and the heads, a big job which we very much appreciated. Mrs Smallcorn assisted at the Chalk Gardeners Autumn Show and the Bligh Bonanza with some cadets manning the Lucky Anchor at the later while Mr and Mrs Rudden-Vine ran the bottle stall, raising £156 in total. Mrs Smallcorn helped OC Nicolas with his D of E volunteering repainting the decking, the Chairman having power washed it first. Cdt. 1[st] class Ita and Tegan and AC Phelim volunteered to start the repainting of the CIS classroom. Cadets have also supported the Friendship Quilters with their Christmas Craft Sale and the special Sale in the summer. Their appreciation was shown by a £200 donation to the unit. Their regular hire of the premises is worth £2340 per annum and other hires create some revenue too. Mr Keith Toms and his sister visited the working party on a Monday morning to present a cheque for £100 in remembrance of their cousin who had been a Gravesend Sea Cadet back in the 1940s. Mrs Rush sold some of her jam to raise £43 and has been on hand at many events. The MVS have donated £125 over the year. The 50-50 club continues now with 40 members, so the unit benefits from our half of the contributions, that’s £1200 plus often winnings are re donated back to us. The easyfundraising site has brought in only £66.91this year so a few more members signing up and using it for Christmas purchases or even holidays would be much appreciated. The monies raised are always spent to enhance the cadet experience with equipment or our premises. This year we have bought maps, handwarmers, a tent, sleeping mats, compasses etc for D of E. Posters, stationery, books, a rain gauge, a windsock, an anemometer and weathervane kits for meteorology sessions. Notice boards for the seamanship classroom and CO’s office, replenishment of the renewables in the unit first aid boxes. A new tumble dryer to replace the ancient one donated 20 years ago. Boot laces and supplementing the cost of new boots. Polo shirts and fleeces for the newest CFAVs to wear until they can have a uniform. New barrels in the old door locks of the admin house. The most recent big task has been the preparation of the new RNPCS uniform for cadets and CFAVs. At least 105 badges sewn on, numerous sleeves shortened, and even more trousers turned up. Thanks to Lt Cdr Thackery for supporting the 5 fitting sessions and helping the cadets to bring the super shine back to so many pairs of boots which will be on show after the AGM. Without support the unit wouldn’t be as successful as it is. We thank all who have contributed in any way. If you have any time or expertise to offer, we would very much appreciate it. ## **Appendix D Gravesend Sea Cadets - TS Lennox** ## **Cadet Voice Report to AGM 16[th] October 2024** ## **By: AC Danni** You’re probably wondering what cadet voice is: It is an opportunity for your children, the cadets, to share their thoughts and views about their own individual cadet journey. They can say what they have enjoyed, found beneficial or what they would like added to the cadet programme. Cadet voice encourages the cadets to participate and contribute to designing their own cadet experience. It is important as it builds life skills, increases confidence, encourages communication of ideas, shares creativity and gives experience of a working environment. Beyond the unit there are district cadet voice meetings, usually via zoom and there is also an annual cadet conference where ideas can be shared. It was from a cadet conference that safeguarding was added to the cadet training programme at the request of the cadets. It’s about getting ALL cadets involved. **Appendix E Gravesend Sea Cadets – TS Lennox Treasurer’s Report to AGM 16[th] October 2024 By: Mr George Ajassi** **GRAVESEND AND DISTRICT SEA CADETS UNIT NO. 159 CHARITY NUMBER 302755** **Financial statements For the year 31 March 2024** ## **Contents** |Charity Information|| |---|---| |Background………………………………………………………………………………………|3| |……………………………………….|| |Registration|| |No………………………………………………………………………………………………|3| |…………………………|| |Commanding|| |Officer……………………………………………………………………………………………|3| |……………………|| |Principal|| |address…………………………………………………………………………………………|3| |……………………………|| |Bankers…………………………………………………………………………………………|3| |………………………………….………|| |Unit Management|| |Committee………………………………………………………………………………………|3| |………….|| |P& SA|| |Committee………………………………………………………………………………………|4| |……………………………..|| |Treasurer's|| |report………………………………………………………………………………………………|4| |…………………………|| |Chairman's|| |report………………………………………………………………………………………………|4| |…………………………|| |Income and Expenditure|| |accounts……………………………………………………………………………………………|5| |…..|| |Balance|| |sheet…………………………………………………………………………………………………|6| |…………………………….|| |Notes to the|| |accounts……………………………………………………………………………………………|7| |……………………..|| ## **Charity Information** ## _**Background**_ The Marine Society and Sea Cadets is a charitable organization giving young people between 10 and 18 valuable training in life skills such as teamwork, self-respect, and social responsibility. Supported by the Royal Navy, the Sea Cadets applies our great nautical traditions in training young people to be tomorrow's good citizens. ## _**Registration No.**_ Gravesend & District Sea Cadets Corps, Unit 159, known as TS LENNOX is a charity independently registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, Registration No. 302755. It is jointly sponsored by the Marine Society & Sea Cadets & MOD (Navy). ## _**Officer In Charge**_ Chief Petty Officer Triona Chapman (SCC) ## **Principal address** _For Annual Report & Accounts and all other matters:_ C/o Mr Mark Hannon 47 The Fairway Gravesend Kent DA11 7LN The Unit's HQ is at: - Old Caretakers House North Kent College (Gravesend Campus), Lower Higham Road Gravesend Kent Telephone: 01474 334019 ## _**Bankers**_ CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ ## _**Unit Management Committee**_ Mr W. Everard … Hon. President Mr S. Coomber (as Commodore Gravesend Sailing Club) … Hon Vice President Mr T.W.E Munns … Hon Vice President Mrs S. Langdale Hon Vice President ## _**Full Members & Trustees**_ Mr. M. Hannon … Chairman Mr A. Nailor … Vice Chairman Mr G. Ajassi … Hon Treasurer Mrs B. Mackley … Chair P&SA _(Ex Officio)_ CPO T Chapman (SCC) … Officer In Charge _(Ex Officio)_ Cdr I.M. Dunkley RD RNR Cllr. A. Ridgers, Mr. M. Wenban, Mrs R. Dymond, Mr J. Scutts ## _**P& SA Committee**_ The Parents and Supporters Association is open to all parents and supporters including all members of 5050 Lottery club. It exists to support the Trustees, Staff and Cadets in fundraising and other activities other than Training. Chair: Mrs B M Mackley, 16 Challenge Close, Gravesend, Kent DAl2 4RT ## **Treasurer’s Report** The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2005), issued in March 2005, UK Accounting Standards, and the Charities Act 2011. These accounts consist of a Receipts and Payments account along with a Statement of Assets and Liabilities as per Part 8 of the Charities Act 2011. These accounts give a true and fair reflection of the Unit's activities during the year and are in accordance with the books and records that have been produced. Signed..................................................................Dated................................ Mr. George Ajassi, FCCA, MBA – Hon Treasurer ## **Chairman’s Report** I have examined the above accounts and Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 March 2023 with the books and vouchers and have obtained all the information and explanations required. In my opinion the accounts are properly drawn up to exhibit a true and correct view of the financial position as shown by the books of the Unit. Signed..................................................................Dated................................ Mr Mark Hannon Income and Ex enditure statement as at 31 March 2024 2024 2022 Voluntary raised income Other income 12,021 13,952 10,472 20,248 10,444 21,553 Total Income 30.720 31,997 Direct charitable exp other expenses 17,5341 116,149) 112,0251 122,3681 114,9511 119,8061 Total Ex enditure SurpluslLoss in the year l289 13,6T3) 12,760) Surplus blf 20,325 23,998 26,758 Sur lus cld Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2023 Notes 2024 2023 2022 CURRENT ASSETS Bank and Cash balances 22.614 20.325 23.998 TOTAL NET ASSETS 21614 20.325 23.998 THE FUNDS OFTHE CHARITY Income funds: 21614 20,325 23.998 Notes to the Accounts Total P•r-23 May-23 Jun-23 1-23 Aug-23 Sep.23 Oct-23 Nov-23 Dec.23 Jan-24 Feb-24 Mar.24 2024 Subscriptions Fundraising Donations 5050 271 805 677 815 678 624 812 693 745 786 1,061 8,949 185 150 127 145 191 155 1,092 1,980 25 240 150 205 130 160 190 165 265 Total Voluntar ralséd Income 296 965 883 883 910 32 Apr-23 May-23 Jun-23 1-23 Au8-23 Sep-23 Oct-23 Nov-23 Dec-23 Jan-24 Feb-24 MBr-24 2024 Uniform T.Courses Rental Gift Aid Grants Sundry TFRS 34 45 240 120 40 479 31 li 715 560 181 250 iio loo io 20 1,273 2,275 1.080 4,543 161 780 106 174 45 1,960 22 93 113 2S 343 1,550 20 1,000 12 io 40 io 31 li 2,000 1,663 205 274 4,142 Total Other Incomo 73 676 395 324 238 365 205 Total In¢an• 369 1,360 5,498 37 25,973 Apr-23 May-23 Jun-23 Jul-23 Aug-23 Sep-23 Oct-23 N￿￿-23 Dec-23 Jan-24 Feb-24 M¥-24 2024 Travel Trainin8 T.Eqpt Othercadet Insurance 12701 14411 13801 11641 11701 li 1,435 1701 1751 13401 12,9591 17221 18031 11,3601 1371 12,0201 1151 11701 130 113 11141 1581 12441 1661 1491 1991 11171 1211 1491 1531 11021 1181 11701 190 495 11701 501 Z244 11701 1170 375 588 13401 70 459 11701 Boa15 Total DlreLt tharltable ax 68 291 235 461 170 342 191 213 229 7,534 Aor-23 May-23 Jun-Z3 Jul-23 AuR-23 Sep-23 Oct-23 Nov-23 D•¢-23 Jan-24 F¢b-24 Me*-24 2024 IT/AV Tel / Internet P05t Istat Office Buildin8 1251 1551 11131 1551 1141 1551 11311 11771 17351 12731 1551 1931 1541 1141 1541 1541 1541 1571 1341 11241 12041 12391 11651 12871 12751 1601 14371 11191 11051 11921 1751 11831 12671 11801 12071 13591 11051 1701 13,7051 13951 12821 11651 1151 15,2221 12,8301 11,0801 13481 1751 11251 1901 Iiiii 11271 1301 SOX) Prizes Function5 Feeslsubs 5undries AlcTian5fers Char8es- Paypal/CAF oiher ex enses Total Other 1501 IiLbl 1181 1541 1231 11131 11041 1141 1361 1171 1451 1131 13721 O IL6631 11151 1151 1541 11951 12051 12741 14401 11,1231 14,1421 1321 0 12,0001 171 1201 21 796 30 16,149 en5es 658 457 622 Z866 295 1417 1,0 4,58 Total E endliure i.orjj L139 Z7 2.C67 1327 986 883 L272 1.077 Z876 1.291 5.075 23.684 ## **GRAVESEND AND DISTRICT SEA CADETS** **UNIT NO. 159** ## **CHARITY NUMBER 302755** **Financial statements For the year 31 March 2024** 1 ## **Contents** |Charity Information|| |---|---| |Background………………………………………………………………………………………|3| |……………………………………….|| |Registration|| |No………………………………………………………………………………………………|3| |…………………………|| |Commanding|| |Officer……………………………………………………………………………………………|3| |……………………|| |Principal|| |address…………………………………………………………………………………………|3| |……………………………|| |Bankers…………………………………………………………………………………………|3| |………………………………….………|| |Unit Management|| |Committee………………………………………………………………………………………|3| |………….|| |P& SA|| |Committee………………………………………………………………………………………|4| |……………………………..|| |Treasurer's|| |report………………………………………………………………………………………………|4| |…………………………|| |Chairman's|| |report………………………………………………………………………………………………|4| |…………………………|| |Income and Expenditure|| |accounts……………………………………………………………………………………………|5| |…..|| |Balance|| |sheet…………………………………………………………………………………………………|6| |…………………………….|| |Notes to the|| |accounts……………………………………………………………………………………………|7| |……………………..|| 2 ## **Charity Information** ## _**Background**_ The Marine Society and Sea Cadets is a charitable organization giving young people between 10 and 18 valuable training in life skills such as teamwork, self-respect, and social responsibility. Supported by the Royal Navy, the Sea Cadets applies our great nautical traditions in training young people to be tomorrow's good citizens. ## _**Registration No.**_ Gravesend & District Sea Cadets Corps, Unit 159, known as TS LENNOX is a charity independently registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, Registration No. 302755. It is jointly sponsored by the Marine Society & Sea Cadets & MOD (Navy). ## _**Commanding Officer**_ Lieutenant (SCC) Stewart Challis RNR ## **Principal address** _For Annual Report & Accounts and all other matters:_ C/o Cdr I. Dunkley RD RNR, 14 Peninsula Crescent, Hoo St Werburgh, Rochester ME3 9GR The Unit's HQ is at: - Old Caretakers House North Kent College (Gravesend Campus), Lower Higham Road Gravesend Kent Telephone: 01474 334019 3 ## _**Bankers**_ CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ ## _**Unit Management Committee**_ Mr W. Everard … Hon. President Mr C. Steer (as Commodore Gravesend Sailing Club) … Hon Vice President Mr T.W.E Munns … Hon Vice President ## _**Full Members & Trustees**_ Cdr I.M. Dunkley RD RNR … Chairman Mrs S. Langdale … Hon. Secretary Mr A. Nailor … Vice Chairman Mr G. Ajassi … Hon Treasurer Mrs B. Mackley … Chair P&SA _(Ex Officio)_ Lt (SCC) S. Challis RNR … Commanding Officer _(Ex Officio)_ Cllr. A. Ridgers, Mr. M. Wenban, Mrs R. Dymond DL ## _**P& SA Committee**_ The Parents and Supporters Association is open to all parents and supporters including all members of 5050 Lottery club. It exists to support the Trustees, Staff and Cadets in fundraising and other activities other than Training. Chair: Mrs B M Mackley, 16 Challenge Close, Gravesend, Kent DAl2 4R ## **Treasurer’s Report** The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Accounting Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2005), issued in March 2005, UK Accounting Standards, and the Charities Act 2011. These accounts consist of a Receipts and Payments account along with a Statement of Assets and Liabilities as per Part 8 of the Charities Act 2011. These accounts give a true and fair reflection of the Unit's activities during the year and are in accordance with the books and records that have been produced. Signed..................................................................Dated................................ Mr. George Ajassi, FCCA, MBA – Hon Treasurer ## **Chairman’s Report** 4 I have examined the above accounts and Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 March 2023 with the books and vouchers and have obtained all the information and explanations required. In my opinion the accounts are properly drawn up to exhibit a true and correct view of the financial position as shown by the books of the Unit. Signed..................................................................Dated................................ Cdr Ian Dunkley, RD RNR 5 Income and Ex enditure statement as at 31 March 2024 2024 2023 2022 Voluntsry raised income Other income 12,021 13,952 10,472 20,248 10,444 21,553 Total Income Direct charitable exp Other expenses 17,5341 116,1491 112,0251 122,3681 114,9511 119,8061 Total Ex endlture Surplu$lLos$ In the year 1289 13,673) 12,760) Surplus b/f 20,325 23,998 26,758 Sur lus Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2023 Notes 2024 2023 2022 CURRENT ASSEts Bank and Cash balances 22,614 20,325 23,998 TOTAL NET ASSETS 22,614 20,325 23,998 THE FUNDSOFTHE CHARITY In¢omefunds: 22,614 20,325 23,998 Notos to tho Accounts Total P4Jr-25 Miy-23 Jun-23 1-23 Au¥-23 Sep-23 Oct-23 Nov-23 Dec-23 Jan-24 Feb-24 Mir-24 2024 Substriptions Fundiaising Donations 5050 Total Voluntir 271 805 677 815 678 982 624 812 693 745 786 1,061 8,949 185 590 127 191 1,092 240 150 150 965 205 883 130 160 145 190 883 165 910 155 32 265 ra15ed Income 296 4r-23 Miy-23 Jun-23 1-23 Au8-23 Sep-23 Oct-23 Nov-23 Dec-23 n-24 Feb-24 Mir-24 2024 Uiiilurm T.Couises Rental Gilt Aid Giants 34 31 45 240 120 479 1.273 2,275 1,080 4,543 161 560 181 250 iio loo io 20 715 780 93 106 174 45 1,960 22 2,000 204 113 343 1,550 20 I,O(K> Sundry TFRS io 40 io 31 li 1,663 205 274 Total oiher Incomg 73 676 395 324 Z38 365 205 Total Income 369 37 Apr-23 May-23 Jun-23 Jul-23 Aug-23 Sep-23 Oct-23 Nov-23 Dec-23 Jan-24 Feb-24 M¥-24 2024 Travel Training T.Eqpt Othercadet Insurance Boats T￿al DlréLt tharltable aK 1270 14411 13801 11641 1170 1701 1751 13401 12,9591 17221 18031 11,3601 11,3501 7,534 1371 12,0201 1151 11701 130 11141 1581 12441 1661 1491 1991 11171 1211 1491 1531 11021 1181 11701 11901 495 11701 501 1244 11701 1170 13751 5B8 13401 11701 11 342 1681 291 12351 461 1170 5B6 1,435 191 459 229 Apr.23 May23 Jun-23 Jul.23 ￿.23 Sep-23 Oct.23 Nov.23 Detr23 Jon-24 Feb.24 Mw-24 2024 ITIAV Tel / Internet Post Isiat Office Building 1251 11131 1551 1551 1141 1551 11771 17351 12731 1581 1551 1931 1541 1141 1541 11311 1541 1541 1571 1341 11241 12041 13481 12391 1751 11651 12871 12751 1601 14371 11191 11051 11921 11831 12671 li￿) 12071 13591 11051 1701 13,7051 13951 12821 11651 (isi 15,2221 12,8301 11,0801 11251 1901 Iiii 11271 130 SO￿> Pri2es Functions Feeslsubs Sundries Alc Transfers Char8es- Paypal/CAF Other ex enses Total Other 1181 1541 1231 11131 1104 1141 1361 1171 1451 1131 13721 O IL6631 11151 1541 12051 1151 11951 12741 14401 11,1231 14,1421 11(61 132 0 12,0001 1201 21 796 30 16,149 en5è8 658 457 622 Z866 295 1417 1,0 4,58 Total E endffjture l.oco L139 Z7 2.C67 1327 986 883 L272 1.077 Z876 1.291 5.075 23.684 ## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** |**Section A**
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**(if any)**|**302755**| ||||| ||**N/A**||| ||I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended**31 / 03 / 2023**.
As the charity's trustees, 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 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** The charity’s gross income exceeded £25,000 and I have undertaken the **statement** examination of the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2020. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: - the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or - the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or - 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. - _Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._ |**Signed:**
**Name:**|**Jessica Matumika**||**07 July 2024**| |---|---|---|---| ||||| ||**Jessica Matumika**||| 1 **Oct 2018** **IER** |**Address:**||**30 Westmead Court**| |---|---|---| |||**Adenmore Road, Catford**| |||**London SE6 4EB**| **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** . **No Material matters of concern were found.** 2 **Oct 2018** **IER**