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2025-03-31-accounts

Accounts for the year to 31 March 2025

Farnham, Fleet and Aldershot Sea Cadets

Charity number 305037

Farnham, Fleet and Aldershot Sea Cadets

Unit 137 of The Sea Cadet Corps

Accounts and Annual Review for the year to 31 March 2025

Accounts for the year to 31 March 2025

Farnham, Fleet and Aldershot Sea Cadets

Trustees’ Annual Report on the Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025

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Charity Name: Farnham, Fleet and Aldershot
Sea Cadets
Unit 137 of The Sea Cadet Corps
Charity registration number: 305037
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Charity Name:
Farnham, Fleet and Aldershot
Sea Cadets
Unit 137 of The Sea Cadet Corps
Charity Name:
Farnham, Fleet and Aldershot
Sea Cadets
Unit 137 of The Sea Cadet Corps
Charity registration number:
305037
Operational address: T/S Swiftsure
Lower Weybourne Lane
Badshot Lea
Surrey
GU9 9LQ
Bankers: Lloyds TSB
115 Victoria Rad
Aldershot
Hampshire
GU11 1JQ
Unit Management Team (Trustees)
Martin Gallop (Chair)
Neil Weston FCA (Treasurer)
Paul Abbott
SLt (SCC) Sean Kavanagh
Graham Cooke
Yvonne Blackburn

Nature and date of the Unit’s Constitution (governing document):

The unit is governed by the Sea Cadet Regulations.

The methods adopted for recruiting new trustees, and how trustees are elected or otherwise appointed (and by whom).

Unit Management Team (UMT) members are elected annually at the AGM. UMT members are elected from persons having an interest in the unit and its operations. In the event of a vacancy arising during the year (a casual vacancy) the UMT have the power to appoint a new UMT member who will be able to serve until the date of the next AGM, at which point they will need to seek formal election if they wish to remain in post.

The Unit’s Charitable purpose as set out in its constitution is: -

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.

The Unit’s main activities and achievements in the financial year were: -

The Unit has had another successful year; overall income has risen significantly. Much of this increase being the obtaining of funds to enable us to proceed with the next phase of improving the fabric of the building. Since the year end the cadet showers and toilet facilities have been completely replaced.

We have again received over £20,000 in rental income as we continue to make more use of the building and facilities – special thanks must go to Yvonne Balckburn and Brian Blencowe for leading this operation.

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The accounts have again been prepared on an accruals basis, recognising all the assets and liabilities of the charity.

The statement of financial activities shows that the level of reserves has increased by £21,672 in the year and our net current assets were approximately £48,000. There continues to be sufficient cash and bank balances to cover the ongoing costs and the planned capital expenditure.

Public Benefit

The UMT continue to give due regard to the public benefit provided by the Unit in relation to the charitable purposes of the Sea Cadet movement as set out in the activities and achievements 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. To achieve this the Unit takes young people from all backgrounds, including where possible those with disabilities and develops their skills and abilities by:

Contributions are kept low to ensure that as many of those who wish to take part in the activities of the unit may do so.

Reserves Policy

The charity trustees’ policy aims to maintain unrestricted free reserves at a level of £10,000 to £15,000. This level is considered to be appropriate to cover several months of operating costs in the unlikely event that all sources of income cease.

Date signed as authorised by the Unit’s Management Team 27 October 2025.

………………………………………………… N A Weston FCA Unit Treasurer

………………………………………………… M Gallop Unit Chairman

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Report of the Chairman of the Trustees

The unit is continuing to build up its community presence and involvement with other local organisations.

There has been an increase in much needed income from more lettings, which will increase further now that the heads (our toilets and showers) have been refurbished. The work on this being completed early in 2025 and includes disabled toilet and shower facilities.

There has been an increase in volunteer staff numbers, and we now need to drive UMT (Unit Management Team) and PSA (Parent and Supporters Association) recruitment.

To assist us with improving cadet numbers we are looking to relaunch the Unit band division in 2026.

Fundraising requirements continue for unit maintenance and upgrade requirements, we have many plans in development including new windows, wall insulation and a disabled lift.

This forthcoming year needs to be a year of cadet recruitment and retention.

Martin Gallop (Chair)

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Report of the Commanding Officer

Introduction

As ever, 2024-25 has been a busy year for Farnham, Fleet & Aldershot Sea Cadets. From ship visits to community events and from competitions to pantomimes, it seems we’ve done it all!

As a result of our Unit performance during 2024, we were awarded a burgee, which is the highest award for unit efficiency. I would like to say a huge BZ (well done) to all the cadets and staff who worked so hard to achieve this.

We now have new head facilities (toilets and showers) and we are all very thankful for the hard work of the UMT, both past and present, that enabled this to happen.

Cadets

Sadly, our cadet numbers have dropped slightly. We are currently working with the Marine Society Sea Cadets (MSSC) Growth and Development Team with a view to increasing the number of cadets on strength. Possible ideas to increase numbers include a dedicated band division.

Competitions

It has become a bit of a struggle to get cadets to engage in competitions. It is hoped that we can get them out of this slump next year.

Courses

Cadets have attended courses of all levels this year from District to National including offshore trips. This is due, in no small way, to the efforts of our new XO and Unit Training Officer.

Community engagement

Community Engagement has been one of our success stories. 13 events – over one a month. The results of this are manyfold. Not only do the cadets have a better understanding of what is involved in civic life, but it has also helped us secure funding and a trip later this year to a Royal Navy ship.

Boating

We managed an average of 27 hours per cadet, slightly down from the target of 30.

This was due to a lack of qualified boating staff and a later than planned start on the water. Plans are already underway to ensure that this situation improves next year.

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Staff

There has been quite a lot of change in staffing this year with 4 members of staff having to step away for various reasons. Some of that gap was filled with 3 former cadets joining staff. Unfortunately for us, 2 of them are now studying at university and the other is leaving to join the Royal Marines.

We have also gained 2 other members of staff so overall we have maintained roughly the same level, but we are still looking for more, especially those who are willing/able to become boating instructors.

Sub Lieutenant (SCC) Sean Kavanagh RNR – (CO Farnham, Fleet and Aldershot Unit)

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Independent Examiner’s Report on the Accounts

Report to the trustees of Farnham, Fleet and Aldershot Sea Cadets [Sea Cadet Unit Number 137] on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 set out on pages 8 to 17.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not 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:

Basis of independent examiner’s statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with general 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 Examiner’s Statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:

Date: Signed: 27.10.2025 Name: Donald Faulkner ~~—— ||~~ Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: Harriers, Frimley Road Ash Vale Surrey, GU12 5NT

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Statement of Financial Activities

Note Unrestricted
Funds
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
Funds
2025
Total
Funds
2024
Income
Income from charitable Income from charitable
activities:
Subscriptions 9,856 - - 9,856 10,915
Gift Aid 1,600 - - 1,600 1,277
Fund raising - - - - 1,065
Donations 3 24,428 - - 24,428 3,737
Grants 4 2,528 - - 2,528 -
Activities 5 582 - - 582 520
38,994 - - 38,994 17,514
Rent received 6 21,787 - - 21,787 20,531
Sundry sales 106 - - 106 63
Other receipts - - - - -
21,893 - - 21,893 20,594
Investment income:
Interest received 87 - - 87 248
Total income 60,974 - - 60,974 38,356
Expenditure
Costs of raising funds:
Trading operations 2,799 - - 2,799 2,154
Fundraising - - - - -
2,799 - - 2,799 2,154
Unit activities and 7 36,503 - - 36,503 32,186
operation
Total Expenditure 39,302 - - 39,302 34,340
Net movement in 21,672 - - 21,672 4,016
funds for the year
Funds b/fwd 506,338 2,694 - 509,032 505,016
Transfer - - - - -
Funds c/fwd 528,010 2,694 - 530,704 509,032

Designated funds (see page 10):

The cadets’ fund represents the surplus generated through the stand easy operated for the cadets, expenditure of the fund will be agreed in association with the cadets.

Signed as authorised by the Unit’s Management Team

……………………………… N A Weston FCA (Unit Treasurer) Date: 27.10.2025

……………………………… M Gallop (Unit Chair) Date: 27.10.2025

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Statement of Financial Activities

Note
Income
Income from charitable
activities:
Subscriptions
Gift Aid
Collections
Donations
3
Grants
4
Activities
5
Rent received
6
Sundry sales
Other receipts
Investment income:
Interest received
Total income
Expenditure
Costs of raising funds:
Trading operations
Fundraising
Unit activities and
operation
7
Total Expenditure
Net movement in
funds for the year
Funds b/fwd
Transfer
Funds c/fwd
Comparative Information
Unrestricted
Funds
Designated
Funds
10,915
-
1,277
-
1,065
-
3,737
-
-
-
520
-
17,514
-
20,521
10
63
-
-
-
20,584
10
248
-
38,346
10
2,154
-
-
-
2,154
-
32,186
-
34,340
-
4,006
10
502,332
2,684
-
-
506,338
2,694
Restricted
Funds
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
Funds
2024
10,915
1,277
1,065
3,737
-
520
17,514
20,531
63
-
20,594
248
38,356
2,154
-
2,154
32,186
34,340
4,016
505,016
-
509,032

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Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets
10
Current assets
Stock
Debtors
11
Cash and bank balances
Total Current Assets
Current liabilities
Amounts falling due within one
year
12
Net current assets
Total assets less current
liabilities
Long term liabilities
Total funds carried forward
Represented by:
The funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Cadets’ Fund
Building Fund
Restricted funds
Capital Fund
Total charity funds
2025
2025
£
£
482,741
362
3,769
53,984
58,115
(10,152)
47,963
530,704
-
530,704
528,010
2,694
-
2,694
-
530,704
2024
2024
£
£
486,397
361
1,909
25,417
27,687
(5,052)
22,635
509,032
-
509,032
506,338
2,694
-
2,694
-
509,032
2024
2024
£
£
486,397
361
1,909
25,417
27,687
(5,052)
22,635
509,032
-
509,032
506,338
2,694
-
2,694
-
509,032
2,694
-
2,694
-
509,032
-
509,032
506,338
2,694
-
509,032

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Notes on the accounts

1 Accounting Policies

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

Farnham Sea Cadets meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).

Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis

It is assumed that the charity as a going concern, it has sufficient available resources (financial, volunteers and support) to continue the operations that it carries out at present and those that are planned for the foreseeable future.

Income

Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the item of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably.

Income from government and other grants, whether ‘capital’ grants or ‘revenue’ grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.

Donated services and facilities

Donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised as income when the charity has control over the item, any conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economic benefit from the use by the charity of the item is probable and that economic benefit can be measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), the general volunteer time of the staff and trustees is not recognised.

On receipt, donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity which is the amount the charity would have been willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market; a corresponding amount is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt.

Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of charity.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose.

Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the charity’s work.

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Expenditure and irrecoverable VAT

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified under the following activity headings:

Costs of raising funds comprise a proportion of the costs of maintain and operating the building (which is rented out to provide additional income for the charity) and the costs of specific fundraising events held.

Expenditure on charitable activities includes the costs of trips, cadet activities and the majority of the costs of running the building.

The charity is not registered for VAT and irrecoverable VAT on expenditure is charged as a cost against the activity for which that expenditure was incurred.

No trustees received any remuneration in the year, nor were any expenses paid by the charity to members of the UMT in respect of their duties as trustees of the charity.

Allocation of support costs

Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs include back-office costs and governance costs which support the Unit’s cadet programmes and activities. Given the fact that these duties are entirely undertaken by volunteers there are no personnel costs and only minimal other expenses incurred. Such costs have been included in expenditure on charitable activities as shown in note 7.

Tangible fixed assets

Individual fixed assets are capitalised at cost and are depreciated over their estimated useful economic lives on a straight-line basis as follows:

Freehold land and buildings – not depreciated
Boats and equipment – 15% written down value
Motor vehicles – 25% written down value
Fixtures, fittings, plant, sports equipment – 25% written down value
Diving gear and band equipment – 5% to 15% written down value
Band instruments – 5% written down value

The land is not depreciated. Land and buildings are included at a valuation as agreed by the trustees at 31 March 2017, based upon advice given by a specialist adviser. The building itself does have a finite useful life but the overall value of £450,000 as used in these accounts assumes that the value of the old building is not material.

Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid.

Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and cash in hand includes all bank accounts (including the deposit account) and cash on hand.

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Creditors and provisions

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

Financial instruments

The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value.

2 Legal status of the charity

The charity is an independent charity, registered at the Charity Commission under Charity Number 305037. The registered contact is the treasurer, Mr N Weston.

3 Income from donations

Aldershot Churches Association
Hedgehogs
MSSC
Farnham Angling
Hart Council
Others
2025
22,000
-
-
675
1,714
39
24,428
2024
-
2,500
-
775
-
462
3,737

4 Income from grants

No business support grants were received in the years ended 31 March 2025 or 31 March 2024. A grant for £2,528 was received from the MSSC in the year.

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5 Charitable activities

Weekly boating and rowing
Mess dinner
Courses
Pantomime visit
Other
Income
£
-
189
195
198
-
582
2025
Expenditure
£
1,392
242
-
267
-
1,901
Surplus /
deficit
£
(1,392)
(53)
195.
(69)
-.
(1,319)

The “Return to Parading/Boating” costs relate to additional expenditure to make the unit and the activities “Covid Secure” in line with the applicable guidelines in place at the time of that expenditure.

Weekly boating and rowing
Mess dinner
Other
Income
£
-
520
-
520
2024
Expenditure
£
1,196
255
151
1,602
Surplus /
deficit
£
(1,296)
265.
(151)
(1,182)

6 Income from rent received

Auction
Container Hire
Maker Space
Tricks and Treats
Stagestruck
Film Crews
Parking
Round Table
Other
2025
£
3,400
720
5,040
180
-
7,905
2,650
600
1,292
21,787
2024
£
3,000
720
4,200
2,205
100
7,975
1,160
550
611
20,521

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7 Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities

Note
Special events
5
Cadets’ equipment and clothing
Training
Rates and water rates
Light and heat
Telephone and internet
Postage, printing and stationery
Property maintenance
8
Motor expenses
Equipment repairs
9
Insurance
Legal and professional fees
Other costs
Depreciation
Loss on disposal of fixed assets
Governance costs
8 Property repairs
Electrical work
Sewage system works
Heating system service
Drain clearing
Fire alarm works
Cleaning and waste disposal
Other items
2025
£
1,901
1,677
40
409
8,536
470
-
9,367
831
332
3,605
3,163
738
5,317
73
45
36,504
2025
£
-
1,398
828
330
360
6,633
311
9,860
2024
£
1,602
-
114
214
6,178
168
221
8,566
1,902
1,506
3,355
-
2,286
5,702
267
105
32,186
2024
£
963
220
798
-
-
6,659
377
9,017

Total cost allocated to charitable activities £9,367 (2024: £8,566), costs of generating funds £493 (2024: £451) and governance costs £ nil (2024: £ nil).

9 Equipment repairs

Equipment repairs
Boat repairs
Extinguisher service
Genie servicing
Trailer repairs
Other items (all <£100.00)
2025
£
-
246
-
-
123
369
2024
£
293
264
686
431
-
1,674

Total cost allocated to charitable activities £332 (2024: £1,506), costs of generating funds £18 (2024: £84) and governance costs £18 (2024: £84).

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10 Fixed assets

Freehold
Land &
Buildings
Cost or valuation:
As at 1 April 2024
450,000
Additions
-
Disposals
-
As at 31 March 2025
450,000
Depreciation
As at 1 April 2024
-
Charge for the year
-
Disposals
-
As at 31 March 2025
-
Net book value
As at 31 March 2025
450,000
As at 1 April 2024
450,000
Fixtures &
Fittings
Cost or valuation:
As at 1 April 2024
16,770.
Additions
-.
Disposals
(906)
As at 31 March 2025
15,864
Depreciation
As at 1 April 2024
13,513
Charge for the year
785
Disposals
(833)
As at 31 March 2025
13,465
Net book value
As at 31 March 2025
2,399
As at 1 April 2024
3,257
Additions
MTA Learning equipment
Gate lock
Other items (all <£100.00)
Leasehold
Land &
Buildings
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Band
Equipment
31,943
-
-
31,943
14,253
1,596
-
15,849
16,094
17,690
Plant &
Machinery
2,415.
-
-
2,415.
2,051.
70.
-.
2,121
294
364
Sports &
Dive
Equipment
5,112
1,734
-..
6,846
4,719
534
-..
5,253
1,593
393
2025
1,734
-
-
1,734
Motor
Vehicles &
Trailers
13,171
-
-
13,171
11,891
320
-
12,211
960
1,280
Total
2025
562,403
1,734
(906)
563,231
76,006
5,317
(833)
80,490
482,741
486,397
2024
Boats &
Associated
Equipment
42,992
-
-
42,992
29,579
2,012
-
31,591
11,401
13,413
Total
2024
564,652
326
(2,575)
562,403
72,611
5,702
(2,307)
76,006
486,397
492,041

-
326
-
326

In addition, the Unit has beneficial, ongoing use of 1 further Quest and 1 Rigiflex with an outboard motor (that is used as a safety boat) but does not hold title to them.

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11 Debtors
Debtors, rents and gift aid receivable
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
12 Creditors due within one year
Trade creditors
Short term loan
Other creditors and accruals
2025
£
3,508
-
261
3,769
2025
£
5,322
-
4,830
10,152
2024
£
1,909
-
-
1,909
2024
£
595
-
4,457
5,052

13 Taxation

As a charity, Farnham, Fleet and Aldershot Sea Cadets Unit is exempt from tax on income and gains to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. No tax charges have arisen in the charity.

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