2024-03-31-accounts - Feltham & Hounslow Unit 140 Of The Sea Cadet Corps

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] April 2023 To 31st March 2024

Charity name: Feltham and Hounslow Unit 140 of the Sea Cadet Corps Charity registration number: 303095

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	Feltham and Hounslow Unit 140 of the Sea Cadet Corps provides young people aged 10–18 with opportunities for personal development through nautical adventure, training, and community engagement. The unit’s activities are designed to promote discipline, teamwork, citizenship, and physical wellbeing, in accordance with the governing documents of the Sea Cadet Corps.
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	During 2024–25, the unit delivered a wide range of activities including parade nights, afloat training, boating, first aid and community volunteering. Cadets participated in overnights, competitions, and district events, and were provided with training that contributes to personal confidence, leadership skills and future employability.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The trustees confirm that they have complied with the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and have ensured that all activities undertaken support the charitable objectives.

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

SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making


Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	The charity is run entirely by volunteers, including uniformed staff, unit management trustees and parent helpers. Their contribution is essential to the delivery of training, maintenance of facilities, fundraising, and governance.
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	In 2023–24, the unit: - successfully maintained regular weekly training for Junior and Sea Cadets. - gained multiple qualifications across boating, first aid, and leadership. - supported cadets in progressing through Sea Cadet promotions and syllabus levels. - delivered community engagement projects, including parades, local events, and charity support. - improved unit equipment and safety standards through targeted fundraising.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	The unit met its goal of expanding participation in boating, increasing weekend training opportunities, and improving retention of cadets through varied and engaging activities.
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	Fundraising events such as bag packs, community events, and small grant applications supported the unit’s operational costs and equipment improvements.


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	The unit ended the financial year in a stable financial position, with sufficient unrestricted funds to cover ongoing operating costs. Income sources included donations, fundraising events, grants, and parental contributions.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The trustees aim to maintain a reserve sufficient to cover three months of operating costs to ensure continuity in emergencies.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£5.000
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	n/a
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	No funds were materially in deficit during the year.
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	The trustees consider the charity to be a going concern with no significant uncertainties.

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	The unit’s main income sources were community donations, grants, fundraising activities, and parent contributions toward specific events and training.
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	Key risks identified include: - reliance on volunteers - rising operational costs - ageing building and equipment maintenance requirements Mitigation measures include: proactive recruitment, financial monitoring and grant applications.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	The charity is governed by the Sea Cadet Corps’ national framework and local unit governance documents, operating as an unincorporated charity.
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Feltham and Hounslow Unit 140 is an unincorporated association operating under the oversight of the Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC).
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	Trustees are elected or appointed according to MSSC guidelines, typically by the Unit Management Team (UMT), subject to eligibility checks and safeguarding requirements.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	New trustees receive an introduction to MSSC governance, safeguarding requirements, and financial responsibilities.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	The Unit Management Team oversees governance and finances, while uniformed staff deliver training and activities.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	The unit works closely with MSSC Headquarters and the London Area Sea Cadets network.
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Other name the charity uses Registered charity number

Charity's principal address

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) 1 Heidi Pepper Heidi Pepper 2 Tatianna Vivas-Rowley Tatianna Vivas-Rowley 3 Amanda Robinson Amanda Robinson 4 Kunle Obafemi Kunle Obafemi 5 Sophie Jones Sophie Jones 6 Heidi Pepper Heidi Pepper 7 Corporate trustees–names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name	Trustee name	Office (if any)
	Heidi Pepper	Heidi Pepper
	Tatianna Vivas-Rowley	Tatianna Vivas-Rowley
	Amanda Robinson	Amanda Robinson
	Kunle Obafemi	Kunle Obafemi
	Sophie Jones	Sophie Jones
	Heidi Pepper	Heidi Pepper

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 The charity held no funds on behalf of others. 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

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THE SEA CADETS Form
ANNUAL STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT FOR THE UNIT SCC A3 (R&P)
RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT for year ended 31 March 2024 Jan-20
(Units in Scotland: This Statement’s form and content and its scrutiny are governed by Regulations – SSI 2006/218)
Copy to be uploaded onto Westminster and Volunteer & Business Support Manager at Area Office to be notified by 1 November 2024
Unit
Name: Feltham & Hounslow Unit 140 Charity No : 303095
Unit address (or address for correspondence):-
House name: Feltham & Hounslow Sea Cadets Unit 140
Street and No: 2 Poplar Way
Area or Estate:
Town/City: Feltham
County: Greater London
Post Code: TW13 7AB
Unit Management Committee members (the ‘charity trustees’) at date of signing Report:-
Heidi Pepper Lucy Hillier
Mark Rhodes Amanda Robinson
Kunle Obafemi Dan Ball
Rajesh Tawari
Names of any other persons who were charity trustees of the Unit at any time in the financial year:-
Name of any person who is now (or was, in the financial year) a ‘trustee for the charity’ - i.e., holding or in possession of any assets belonging to
the Unit (includes custodians, nominees &c) [ not : Scotland] :-
Nature and date of the Unit’s constitution (governing document): Governed by Sea Cadet Standard Constitution
The method(s) adopted for recruiting new trustees, and how trustees are elected or otherwise appointed (and by whom) in accordance
with the Unit’s constitution, are as follows:-
Unit Management Team (UMT) members are elected annually at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). UMT members are elected from the
membership of the Sea Cadet Unit which is drawn loosely as being those with an interest in the unit. In the event of a vacancy arising during the
year (known as a casual vacancy), The UMT have the power to appoint a new UMT member. The UMT member appointed will serve until the date
of the next AGM, after which the post will be filled by election.
The Unit’s charitable purpose(s) as set out in its constitution is:-
To promote the development of young people in achieving their physical, intellectual and social potential as individuals and as responsible citizens
by the provision of education and leisure time activities using a nautical theme and in accordance with the principles, ethos and practices of the
Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC).
The Unit’s main activities and achievements in the financial year were:-
During 2023–24, the unit delivered a range of activities including parade nights, afloat training, boating, first aid and community volunteering.
Cadets participated in overnights, competitions and district events and were provided with training that contributes to personal confidence,
leadership skills and future employability. The Unit closed for 2 months in the latter part of 2023-24 to allow for a full Unit renovation that delivered
improved accommodation and facilities for Cadets and staff.
Public Benefit
The UMT continue to give due regard to the public benefit provided by the Unit in relation to the charitable purpose of the Sea Cadet movement as
set out in the activities and achievements as outlined above. The aim is to promote the development of young people in achieving their physical,
intellectual and social potential as individuals and responsible citizens in a safe environment. In order to achieve this the Unit takes young people
from all backgrounds, including where possible those with disabilities and develops their skills and abilities by:
• Regular and structured activities with a nautical theme.
• Allowing young people to take part in activities connected with the wider Sea Cadet movement such
as waterborne activities, events and competitions at district, area and national levels.
• Availability of formal educational achievements whilst taking courses to earn badges and promotions
Contributions are kept low in order to ensure all those who wish to take part in the activities of the Unit may do so.
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**THE SEA CADETS ANNUAL STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT* FOR THE UNIT RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT for year ended 31 March 2024**

Form SCC A3 (R&P) Jan-20

(*Units in Scotland: This Statement’s form and content and its scrutiny are governed by Regulations – SSI 2006/218) Copy to be uploaded onto Westminster and Volunteer & Business Support Manager at Area Office to be notified by 1 November 2024

Unit Feltham & Hounslow Unit 140 Charity No : 303095 Name: Reserves Policy The charity trustees’ policy aims to maintain unrestricted reserves at a level equating to not known months revenue payments in order to safeguard the Unit’s ongoing activities from any unexpected fluctuations in income Year-end reserves amounted to not known months’ on that basis.

[Delete this section if not applicable] The Unit n/a in designated funds representing fixed assets needed for future activities holds and n/a for future projects to be carried out in n/a as currently planned/expected

[Delete this section unless the Unit has a Restricted Fund in deficit ]

n/a

During the financial year the Unit received the following donated facilities/services [not: English, Welsh or NI Units]:n/a

The Unit and/or its trustees held the following assets for the charity/ies named below, whose charitable purposes are as set out hereunder. Special arrangements for the safe custody of those assets and their segregation from the Unit’s own assets are as set out below [English, Welsh & NI Units: Delete this section if not applicable; Units in Scotland: This disclosure is not mandatory]:-

n/a

Date signed as authorised by the Unit’s Management Committee:

26 May 2026 Amanda Robinson Unit Treasurer Heidi Pepper Unit Chairman Jason Kwan Independent Examiner

Note: The statutory audit or independent examination report on this Statement of Account must be attached.

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Feltham & Hounslow Unit 140
members of
On accounts for the 31st March 2024 Charity no 303095
year ended AC1 to AC5
Set out on pages Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the
responsibilities of accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not
trustees and examiner required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:  examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,  to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and  to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general examiner’s statement Directions given by the Charity Commission. 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 the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my
examiner's statement attention (other than that disclosed below *) 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: • to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and • to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities 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. * Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: wet-signed copy available Date: 01/06/2026 Name: Jason Kwan
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body ACMA (if any):
Address: Hotley Bottom Farm Hotley Bottom Lane
Prestwood, HP16 9PL

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section B Disclosure

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Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.
Give here brief details
of any items that the
examiner wishes to
disclose.
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**THE SEA CADETS ANNUAL STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT* FOR THE UNIT RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT for year ended 31 March 2024**

Form SCC A3 (R&P) Jan-20

[Delete this section unless the Unit has a Restricted Fund in deficit ]

n/a

During the financial year the Unit received the following donated facilities/services [not: English, Welsh or NI Units]:n/a

n/a

Date signed as authorised by the Unit’s Management Committee:

26 May 2026 Amanda Robinson Unit Treasurer Heidi Pepper Unit Chairman Jason Kwan Independent Examiner

Note: The statutory audit or independent examination report on this Statement of Account must be attached.

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AC5

Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Feltham & Hounslow Unit 140
members of
On accounts for the 31st March 2024 Charity no 303095
year ended AC1 to AC5
Set out on pages Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the
responsibilities of accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not
trustees and examiner required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:  examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,  to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and  to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general examiner’s statement Directions given by the Charity Commission. 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 the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my
examiner's statement attention (other than that disclosed below *) 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: • to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and • to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities 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. * Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: wet-signed copy available Date: 01/06/2026 Name: Jason Kwan
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body ACMA (if any):
Address: Hotley Bottom Farm Hotley Bottom Lane
Prestwood, HP16 9PL

Independent examiner's report on the accounts