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2023-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From Period start date 1[st] April 2022 To Period end date 31[st] March 2023 Charity name: Croydon Unit 96 of the Sea Cadet Corps

Charity registration number: 302987

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 To help young people towards responsible
adulthood by encouraging valuable personal
attributes and high standards of conduct, using
a nautical theme based on the customs of the
Royal Navy
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 Education of Young persons Ages 10-18 through
a training programme that includes adventure
training and waterborne activities.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The trustees operate in accordance with the
guidance issued by the Charity Commission on
public benefit.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 The trustees make small grants to assist
parents with meeting the cost of the more
expensive activities such as off shore sailing.
The intention is that no cadets should be
unable to participate because of their family
circumstances.
The Unit provides a youth development activity
in a Borough that has significant levels of youth
crime and anti-social behaviour
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38
Contribution made by Para 1.38 All of the adult staff both uniformed and
civilian are volunteers and receive no payments
volunteers when assisting with Unit activities. They
provide life-changing experiences for the
cadets.
All staff and trustees are volunteers.
Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 Achieved the standards set by the
national parent body, the Marine Society
and Sea Cadets for the year 22/23, being
awarded a burgee (marking very good
performance)

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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 Any reserves held at the end of the financial
year are kept in a deposit account
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23

Additional information (optional)

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 The charity receives some income from a
property trust which holds the proceeds from
the sale of the previous headquarter building.
The cadets pay a small amount each evening and
parents contribute towards the cost of the
activities.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees		 Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charityname Croydon Unit 96 of the Sea Cadet Corps
Other name the charity uses Croydon Sea Cadets
Registered charitynumber 302987
Charity’s principal address Arnhem House Barracks, 1 Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR0 3RU

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
**year **		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Christopher
Hartwell		 Chairman
Mervin Sharp Vice Chairman
Pauline Sowemimo Treasurer
Mark Windsor Secretary
Mark Coppard
GaryOram

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects

Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Date

Christopher William Beresford-H		 artwell

Charirman

14/12/2023

14/12/2023
Croydon Unit 96 of the Sea Cadet Corps

Charity Name		 Croydon Unit 96 of the Sea Cadet Corps

Charity Name		 Croydon Unit 96 of the Sea Cadet Corps

Charity Name		 Croydon Unit 96 of the Sea Cadet Corps

Charity Name		 CC16a
For the period
from		 01/04/2022
Period start date		 To
Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest
£
47,000
1,218
1,350
500
235
-
-
-
-
50,303
-
-
-
50,303
-
300
2
1,247.86
964
504.19
1,438
20
35,326.63
884
-
251
180
48
1,036
49		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £		 Total funds
to the nearest £		 Last year
to the nearest £
Cash income from moneyheld in trust -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 - 47,000
1,218
1,350
500
235
-
-
-
-
50,303		 35,000
Cadet Subscriptions - 892
Other 727
Donation -
Interest Income - -
- -
- -
- -
-
-		 -
Sub total(Gross income for AR) 36,619
-
-
-
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
- -
-
-
-
-		 -
Sub total -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
- - 50,303 36,619
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 -
300
2
1,248
-
-
964
504
1,438
20
35,327
884
-
251
180
-
48
1,036
49
371
-
-
-
-
Advertising - -
Audit & Accountancyfees -
Bank Charges -
Cadet Courses - 7,699.56
Donarion
Cleaning - 343
Entertainment 940
General Expenses 2,117.11
Insurance 6,375
Legal and Professional Expenses 1,200
Motor Vehicle Expenses 1,450.02
Office supplies/Refreshments 748
Postage,Freight & Courier -
Printing& Stationery
Rent 2,800
Repairs & Maintenace
Staff Training 100
Telelephone & Internet 840
Travel & Subsistence - 855
Uniforms 371.45 136
-
-
-
42,622
-
-
-
-
42,622		 -
- -
- -
- -
**Sub total **
- 42,622 25,604
-
-
-
-		 0
A4 Asset and investmentpurchases, (see table)
-
-
-		 -
-
-
**Sub total ** -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
- - 42,622 25,604
7,681 -
-		 7,681 11,015
-
25,161
32,842		 -
-		 - -
25,161		 -
- 14,146
-
-		 32,842 25,161

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

04/12/2023

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B3 Investment assets		 Details
Barclays Bank Ac
Nat west Bank Ac
Fairfax Card
Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details		 Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
28,764
4,066
12		 Restricted
funds
to nearest £		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-		 -
-
-
32,842 - -
OK
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Fund to which
asset belongs		 OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Computer -laptops
Motor Vehicle
Office Equipment		 30,165 -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
B5 Liabilities		 Signature
PSowemimo
Details		 When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
07th Nov 2023

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

04/12/2023

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name CROYDON UNIT 96 OF THE SEA CADET CORPS members of On accounts for the year 31[st] March 2023 Charity no 302987 ended (if any) Set out on pages Of the Receipt and Payment Account ) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2023. Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report 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 I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

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.

Signed:
Name:
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
(if any):
Address:

 30thNovember 2023
Chioma John-Musa FFA FIPA
Institute of Financial Accountant (IFA)
18 Peckover Close
Peterborough
PE2 8UQ

Oct 2018

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IER

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 .

Oct 2018

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