North Region Air Training Corps Sports and Welfare Fund
Charity Registration Number: 500620
Trustees’ Annual Report and Financial Statement
1 April 2024 - 31 March 2025
North Region Air Training Corps Sports and Welfare Fund Trustees’ Annual Report and Financial Statement
Year to 31 March 2025
NORTH REGION AIR TRAINING CORPS SPORTS AND WELFARE FUND
| Charity Registration Number: | 500620 |
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| HMRC Charitable Reference: | Z2D10835 |
| Purpose ofthe Charity: | The North Region Air Training Corps Sports and Welfare Fund is |
| established to provide additional finance, by means of non-public | |
| funds, in order to supportthe aircadet experience delivered by the | |
| Air Training Corps (within the constituent North Region) by means | |
| of public funding (derived from the Ministry of Defence). | |
| Trustees: | The following have served as Trustees: |
| AnthonyWAndrews - Treasurer | |
| Terence M Baynes | |
| Julie |
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| MarkR Ellis |
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| Stuart J EnsorOBE (Resigned 1 July 2024) |
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| Susan J Foster | |
| Alison Harvey | |
| Mark D Leeming DL OBE | |
| Simon TWMabb (Resigned 1 May 2024) | |
| David R G Mollard (Appointed 16 September 2024) | |
| Tracey K Rowell | |
| Address of Charity: | Air Training Corps |
| North Region Headquarters | |
| RAF Leeming | |
| Northallerton | |
| DL7 9NJ | |
| Bankers: | Barclays |
| Leicester | |
| LE872BB |
Structure and Governance
North Region Air Training Corps is a constituent unit of the Air Training Corps operated in accordance with the Regulations made under the Royal Warrant dated 5 February 1941 (as subsequently revised and amended) for the establishment and organisation of the said Corps. The embedded Sports and Welfare Fund is operated in accordance with the requirements contained within Civilian Committee Publications issued, from time to time, by Royal Air Force Air Cadets National Civilian Council.
Appointment of Trustees
Trustees are appointed in accordance with) the guidance provided within Civilian Committee Publication 11 (Administration of Civilian Committees). It was agreed (at the meeting on 23 January 2016) that the chair of each of the (now) six constituent Wings [of North Region] would be Trustees - along with others. The Fund’s Chair is appointed in accordance with the guidance contained within the referenced publication. Both a Secretary and a Treasurer are either appointed from amongst the
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existing Trustees or others are invited to be appointed to undertake these roles (and - at the discretion of the Trustees - may be invited to be appointed Trustees).
As Trustees [of the Fund] they have no management or operational responsibilities within North Region ATC (or any subordinate unit).
Trustee Declaration
On appointment, each Trustee completes a declaration (in the format advised by the Charity Commission).
Financial Review of the Year
In a changing environment, Trustees continue to target the financial support along similar lines to that in previous years, with additional funding required to meet requirements in a changing environment. Trustees continue to support events and activities organised for cadets within the Region both directly and for the training of adult volunteers. Trustees face additional expenditure including the fees (for a third party) processing Disclosure and Baring Service checks for members of Civilian Committees throughout the Region.
The details of the receipts and payments for the year under review are recorded later in this report. With receipts of £69,032.31 and payments of £48,187.13 there was increase in total funds of £20,845.18.
In summary, there are three principal sources of income used to make payments to support the cadet experience for members within North Region Air Training Corps:
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e Monies received from the annual levy raised on cadet numbers within the Region.
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e Fees paid - adult volunteers or cadets - for participation in training courses and events.
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e Donations or grants-in-aid received for specific purposes.
Annual Cadet Levy. The key source of unrestricted income, in the past, has been by means of a levy raised on each cadet within North Region. This levy remained at 30p per cadet per annum for a number of decades. As part of the on-going review of the Charity’s finances the Trustees agreed to increase this levy to £1.20 per cadet per annum (first collected as based on the cadet census taken on 31 March 2020). With additional, agreed demands on funding, it was agreed that the annual levy be increased to £3.00 per cadet per annum (first collected as based on the cadet census taken on 31 March 2024). The level of the levy is kept under review by Trustees.
Fees Paid by Adult Volunteers or Cadets. Courses (principally for adult volunteers) and events (mainly for cadets) have been supported during the year. Any surpluses are applied to support future courses or events (or applied for the purchase of new or replacement equipment).
Donations or Grants-in-Aid. The third source of receipts (recorded as restricted funds) is by means of donations or grants-in-aid provided for specific purposes:
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e We acknowledge the continued support in memory of the late Group Captain Mike Cross RAF (Ret’d) with regular donations to support the Scholarship Fund in his name. We are registered with HMRC to reclaim Gift Aid on these donations.
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e We have received grant funding, totalling £10,576.00, from the Air Cadet Charity (primarily to support sports activities with a smaller grant of £576.00 to purchase and operate Starlink equipment). The current balances for these grants are recorded in Note 3 (page 9).
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An analysis of receipts and payments for these three funding streams is set out in Note 4 (page 10).
Public Benefit
The Trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance in relation to public benefit. The Air Training Corps is open to all young people between the ages of 12 and 20 years. In providing funds to support the cadet experience, the Trustees are enhancing opportunities for today’s young people to develop personal qualities and a sense of community and citizenship - thus creating a positive contribution for their future lives and careers.
Reserves Policy
At year end the charity had total funds of £126,088.53, which was made up of unrestricted funds of £85,157.54 and restricted funds of £40,930.99. Details of the restricted funds - monies received for designated purposes - are set-out in Note 3 (page 9). Of these, the Dale Trophy Fund, amounting to £10,140.62 is used to make grants-in-aid directly to cadets. The fund originates from a bequest made by a former member of the professional staff of Regional Headquarters.
In undertaking a review of the funding of the charity, the Trustees continue to develop a comprehensive reserves policy. At the present time the Trustees believe that it is appropriate to retain reserves at least equal to one year’s projected expenditure. Additionally, it would be prudent to make provision for a loss of property as - like the Ministry of Defence - we have historically self-insured.
Investment Policy
The Trustees have adopted a low-risk strategy to the investment of its funds. All funds are held in cash using only mainstream banks or by depositing funds [not immediately required] in National Savings Income Bonds.
Independent Examination of Accounts
It was agreed (by Trustees at their meeting held on 9 June 2025) to arrange for Bishops Chartered Accountants (of Blackpool) to undertake an independent examination of the accounting records. This is in accordance with Trustees’ earlier decision: that the Charity’s accounts be examined by a professional qualified person (which is not necessarily required in view of the level of receipts during the financial year).
Declaration:
The Trustees declare that they approved the above report at their meeting on 9 June 2025.
Signed on behalf of the Charity’s Trustees:
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF NORTH REGION AIR TRAINING CORPS SPORTS AND WELFARE FUND
| report to the trustees on my examination ofthe financial statements of North Region Air Training Corps Sports and Welfare Fund (‘the charity’) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
| report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination | have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
| have completed my examination. | confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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| accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
| 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.
David Evans BA FCA
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RECEIPTS
| Year to | ||||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | 31 March | |
| 2024 | ||||
| Administration | 4,506.25 | - | 4,506.25 | 600.00 |
| Cadet Levy | 24,826.80 | - | 24,826.80 | 7,071.60 |
| Courses | - | 7,370.05 | 7,370.05 | 7,864.09 |
| Events | 13,491.51 | - | 13,491.51 | 1,000.00 |
| Grants | - | 576.00 | 576.00 | 2,000.00 |
| Interest | 1,183.84 | 358.55 | 1,542.39 | 1,332.50 |
| Group Captain Cross Scholarship Fund |
- | 1,020.00 | 1,020.00 | 1,020.00 |
| Music Fund | - | 4,127.92 | 4,127.92 | 5,691.87 |
| RAC’ Maintenance | - | 1,571.39 | 1,571.39 | - |
| Sport | ||||
| ATC GPF? Sports Equipment Grant | - | 7 | - | 2,000.00 |
| ATC GPF Sports Facilities Grant | - | - | - | 4,200.00 |
| Sale of Representative Sweatshirts | - | - | - | 12.50 |
| Air Cadet Charity Grant | 10,000.00 | 10,000.00 | 0.00 | |
| 69,032.31 | 32,792.56 |
Notes:
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RAC: Regional Activity Centre.
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ATC GPF: Air Training Corps General Purpose Fund.
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PAYMENTS
| Year to | ||||
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| 31 March | ||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | 2024 | |
| Administration | 11,854.21 | - | 11,854.21 | 636.50 |
| AOAC? | - | 1,571.39 | 1,571.39 | - |
| Courses | - | 7,132.93 | 7,132.93 | 7,263.76 |
| Dale Trophy | - | 500.00 | 500.00 | 250.00 |
| Events | - | - | - | 1,146.96 |
| Grants | 4,687.68 | 436.38 | 5,124.06 | 4,394.22 |
| Mike Cross Fund | - | 500.00 | 500.00 | 500.00 |
| Music Fund | - | 4,303.79 | 4,303.79 | 3,923.95 |
| RAC Maintenance | - | 264.18 | 264.18 | 1,163.88 |
| Social | - | 50.00 | 50.00 | - |
| Sport | ||||
| Sports Event Costs | - | - | - | 54.00 |
| ATC GPF Sports Equipment Grant | - | 2,340.19 | 2,340.19 | |
| ATC GPF Sports Facilities Grant | - | 8,178.75 | 8,178.75 | |
| Air Cadet Charity Grant | - | 6,367.63 | 6,367.63 | |
| 48,187.13 | 19,333.27 |
Note:
- AOAC: Air Operations Acquaint Centre.
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SUMMARY
Funds at 1 April 2024
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|Cash|-|
|Community Account|53,476.55|
|Business|Premium|Account|17,766.80|
|National|Savings|Income|Bonds|34,000.00|105,243.35|
|Net|of|Receipts/Payments|for|the|year|20,845.18|
|Funds|at|31|March|2025|126,088.53|
|Represented|by:|
|Cash|-|
|Community|Account|74,029.34|
|Business|Premium|Account|18,059.19|
|National|Savings|Income|Bonds|34,000.00|126,088.53|
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Represented by:
At the end of the financial year the fund held stock and property estimated to be valued in the region of £125,000. Referto Note 7 on page 10.
These financial statements were approved by the trustees at their meeting on 9 June 2025.
Signed on behalf of the Charity’s Trustees:
Anthony W Andrews Treasurer
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NOTES
1. Accounting Policy:
These accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis.
2. Debtors and Creditors:
At the end of the financial year there were no creditors; money was owed to South and West Yorkshire Wing ATC in respect of the operation of the Xero accounting system within North Region..
3. Movement of Funds:
The movement of funds during the year is as set out below:
| Opening | Receipts | Payments | Closing | |
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| Community Account | ||||
| Unrestricted | ||||
| General | 16,956.30 | 42,824.56 | 16,541.89 | 43,238.97 |
| Restricted | ||||
| AOAC | 1,571.39 | - | 1,571.39 | - |
| Courses | 7,440.94 | 7,370.05 | 7,132.93 | 7,678.06 |
| Dale Trophy | -750.00 | 1,250.00 | 500.00 | “ |
| Grants | 0.90 | 576.00 | 436.38 | 140.52 |
| Group Captain Cross Scholarship Fund | 2,220.13 | 1,020.00 | 500.00 | 2,740.13 |
| Music Fund | 3,596.95 | 4,127.92 | 4,303.79 | 3,421.08 |
| Overseas Camps | 1,237.50 | - | - | 1,237.50 |
| RAC Maintenance Fund | 652.96 | 1,571.39 | 264.18 | 1,960.17 |
| Social Fund | 1,124.35 | - | 50.00 | 1,074.35 |
| ATC GPF Sports Equipment Grant | 11,025.13 | 2 | 2,340.19 | 8,684.94 |
| ATC GPF Sports Facilities Grant | 8,400.00 | - | 8,178.75 | 221.25 |
| Air Cadet Charity Grant | 0.00 | 10,000.00 | 6,367.63 | 3,632.37 |
| 53,476.55 | 68,739.92 | 48,187.13 | 74,029.34 | |
| Business Saver Account | ||||
| General | 15,334.73 | 1,183.84 | - | 16,518.57 |
| Dale Trophy (Restricted Fund) | 2,432.07 | 358.55 | 1,250.00 | 1,540.62 |
| 17,766.80 | 1,542.39 | 1,250.00 | 18,059.19 | |
| National Savings Income Bond | ||||
| General | 25,400.00 | - | - | 25,400.00 |
| Dale Trophy (Restricted Fund) | 860000 - = ~~ 8,600.00_ |
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| 34,000.00 | - | - | 34,000.00 | |
| The Air Operations Acquaint Centre (AOAC) formerly at RAF Linton-on-Ouse has been incorporated | ||||
| into the Regional Activity Centre (RAC) at RAF Leeming. | The funds held | for the AOAC have been | ||
| transferredtotheRACMaintenanceFund. |
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4. Analysis of Receipts and Payments (by Funding Streams):
| Receipts | Payments | Balance | |
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| Annual Levy on Cadet Numbers | 24,826.80 | 12,166.89 | 12,659.91 |
| Events and Training Courses | 24,989.48 | 11,436.72 | 13,552.76 |
| Donations and External Grants | 13,167.39 | 20,208.52 | -7,041.13 |
| Interest | 1,542.39 | - | 1,542.39 |
| For Third Party | 4,506.25 | 4,375.00 | 131.25 |
| Total | 69,032.31 | 48,187.13 | 20,845.18 |
5. Grants to North Region Air Training Corps:
During the year, Trustees have made a number of payments (to those operating within North Region) from the unrestricted funds available to them, to support the cadet experience (essentially supporting activities and training, organised by adult volunteers, to benefit of either cadets or adult volunteers) or related matters as follows:
| Adventure Training | 2,330.78 |
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| Media | 424 68 |
| Region Equipment/Headquarters | 753.56 |
| Shooting | 678.66 |
| 4,187.68 |
6. Trustees’ Remuneration and Expenses:
No remuneration - directly or indirectly - has been paid out of the funds [of the Charity] to any Trustee (or to any person or persons known to be connected with any of them).
7. Assets:
The Trustees have continued, in conjunction with the adult volunteer staff, to determine the value of the property purchased previously by the North Region ATC Sports and Welfare Fund or purchased and issued to North Region by Headquarters Air Cadets (either by means of funds provided by the Ministry of Defence or the Air Training Corps General Purpose Fund). We believe that the realistic figure for this property to be in the region of £125,000 (including the value of the stock referred to above).
8. Record Keeping:
The Trustees are satisfied that the record keeping has enabled reports to be prepared that fully reflect the extent of the charity’s operation from year-to-year - all as required by Part 8 of the Charities Act 2011.
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