Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01.10.24 Period start date To 30.09.25 Period end date
Charity name: Mercia and North Wales Area of NAFAS
Charity registration number: 518603
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance public education in the art of flower arranging and related subjects. |
| 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 |
The education and qualifying of Demonstrators, Judges and Speakers. Holding of Area exhibits, lectures, and/or courses in the practice and art of flower arranging and related topics. Distribution of selected publications. Link between clubs and NAFAS |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Trustees aware and follow CC guidance relating to public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by 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 | New Area management team elected at the Annual General Meeting. Entertainment provided following AGM, called Ready, Steady, Cut following the format of Ready, Steady, Cook. Well attended and then replicated in clubs. Attended International Women’s day event at local Town Hall promoting NAFAS and doing workshop. Held a workshop on the skills required to master Pave and Still Life designs. The workshop was run by a National Demonstrator/Judge. Ran a workshop on using Social Media for the benefit of clubs and members. The benefits have been increased awareness of the public and in some cases new members joining clubs. 4 members of a club represented the Area at RHS Malvern Spring Show, showcasing their skills and gaining a Silver Medal. Annual Social event held for members which was very well attended and enjoyed by all who came along. We had a British Flower Grower as a speaker who informed us of the new movement within the country of growing British Flowers and how we could support them. Then a demonstration by one of our own Demonstrators using the British Flowers provided by the grower. Some of our members then attended a photo-shoot for the magazine The Flower Arranger. Show casing their skills and giving hints and tips for the readers. A Gonk workshop was held for members which they then could take back to their clubs and teach their members. This was run by 2 of our own committee members and was very successful. The Area ran a coach trip to the National |
Show in Gloucester for members. 4 members had the privilege of going to Westminster Abbey and arranging the flowers for the Battle of Britain service. 2 members competed at RHS Malvern and gained a Gold and Best in Show. Other members of the Area also attended and gained medals and prizes. Again show casing to the public their skills and creativity.
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
Attending as many clubs and events in the area promoting NAFAS and the Area. Achieved. |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Lloyds Current a/c £10,557 HEBS Deposit a/c £18,357 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | To enable the organisation to continue its programme and to function in the event of crisis for 18 months. |
| 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 | Declining membership, increasing affiliation fees from NAFAS |
Additional information (optional)
| Additional information (optional) | Additional information (optional) | Additional information (optional) |
|---|---|---|
| You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: | ||
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Affiliation fees collected from members via their club. |
| 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 | Increasing costs and declining membership |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
||
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Mercia and North Wales Area of NAFAS Constitution 2025 |
| 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 | Nominated and elected at Area Council |
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
| Charity name | Mercia and North Wales Area of NAFAS |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 518603 |
| Charity’s principal address | The Old School Stanton upon Hine Heath Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 4LR |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Rees | Chairperson | |||
| Rosamund Anwyl | Vice Chairperson | |||
| Sheila Jones | Treasurer | |||
| Penelope Harrison | Secretary | |||
| Janet Blake | ||||
– 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) Rebecca Rees
Position (eg Secretary, Chairperson Chair, etc)
Date
MERCIA & NORTH WALES AREA OF NAFAS
| Balances b/f 1st October 2024 | Y/E 30.09.24 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock in Trade £ 310.46 |
|||
| Cash/Chq in Hand £ 881.00 |
|||
| Lloyds Trustee A/c £ 6,562.39 |
£ 7,053.01 | ||
| HEBS Corporate A/C | £ 18,144.79 | £ 25,898.64 | £ 24,956.71 |
| Flower Arranger Business A/c | |||
| Flower ArrangerCurrent A/c | |||
| (Both now Closed) | £ 3,275.17 | ||
| Area Receipts to 30th September 2025 | |||
| Afliaton Fees (Member Clubs) | £ 12,826.80 | £ 8,781.59 | |
| Shows and Events Area |
£ 7,113.85 | ||
| JDE&S | £ 3,202.00 | £ 10,315.85 | £ 2,897.50 |
| Trading & Publicatons | £ 528.37 | £ 386.94 | |
| Cards,Diaries & Calendars | £ 252.49 | £ 342.66 | |
| Rafe & Half & Half | £ 259.50 | £ 216.00 | |
| Catering/Refreshments | £ 29.15 | £ 56.35 | |
| Photoshoot - Flower Arranger Magazine | £ 1,239.26 | ||
| Gloucester - Natonal Show | £ 1,610.00 | ||
| Shrewsbury Show | £ 127.75 | ||
| Malvern | £ 900.00 | ||
| Bank/Buiding Society Interest | £ 211.96 | £ 241.09 | |
| Barclays Interest FA Account | £ 3.73 |
Flower Arranger Receipts
| Subscriptons | £ 3,617.40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash Sales | £ 18.00 | £ 3,635.40 £ 3,880.00 |
£ 57,707.42 £ 45,165.49
ACCOUNTS For Year Ending 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025
Y/E 30.09.24
Payments to 30th Sept 2025
| Flower Arranger Payments Magazines Expenses |
£ 3,618.11 £ 88.20 £ 3,706.31 £ 4,231.94 |
|---|---|
Area Payments to 30th Sept 2025
| NAFAS Afliaton Fees Shows & Events Area £ 6,618.33 JDE&S £ 796.38 Trading & Publicatons Cards, Diaries & Calendars Room Hire & Set up £ 487.95 Storage £ 440.00 Travel Expenses Printng, Statonery & Postage Photoshoot Zoom Annual subscripton Independent Examiner Fee Grant 1st Ford Brownies Gloucester Refreshments & Sundries Show Costs - Various shows atended Promotonal Bicycle & Signage West Shropshire FC Website/Email Domain - Pd 2 years 2024 Insurance Secretary - Honorarium Treasurer - Honorarium Balances 30th Sept 2025 Stock in Trade Cash in Hand Lloyds Trustee A/c HEBS Corporate Account |
£ 6,618.33 £ 796.38 |
£ 10,584.25 £ 7,253.10 £ 7,414.71 £ 3,101.17 £ 540.63 £ 225.63 £ 450.19 £ 927.95 £ 1,263.60 £ 400.70 £ 830.70 £ 152.54 £ 248.23 £ 1,239.26 £ 155.88 £ 160.92 £ 30.00 £ 30.00 £ 100.00 £ 1,830.00 £ 22.18 £ 74.44 £ 146.80 £ 116.40 £ 131.99 £ 900.00 £ 28.66 £ 23.98 £ 116.16 £ 139.74 £ 200.00 £ 200.00 £ 175.00 £ 175.00 £ 386.00 £ 152.00 £ 10,556.64 £ 18,356.75 £ 29,451.39 £ 25,898.64 |
|---|---|---|
| £ 487.95 £ 440.00 |
Barclays Flower Arranger Dormant A/c Now Closed
£ 194.82
£ 57,707.42 £ 45,165.49
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ members of
Mercia and North Wales Area of NAFAS
30[th] Sept 2025 518603
On accounts for the year ended Charity no (if any)
Set out on pages
(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
Responsibilities and basis of report
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 30[th] Sept 2025.
As the charity trustees of the Trust, 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) 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 order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. * Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
P A Shenton 29.07.2026 Mrs P A Shenton
Signed: Date: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:
October 2018
1
IER
28 Gaskell Road, Bucknall
Stoke on Trent, Staffs ST2 9DW
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight 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 .
October 2018
2
IER