Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From April 2024 Period start date To March 20265 Period end date
Charity name: HINCKLEY UNIT 401 OF THE SEA CADET CORPS
Charity registration number: 521428
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The charitable purpose of the Unit (the Purpose) 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). |
| 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 |
In furtherance of the Purpose, the Unit may: a. offer young people a structured environment in which to develop; b. provide access to education and training including (but not restricted to): sailing (inshore and offshore), paddle sports, power boating, seamanship, navigation, marine engineering, cooking, music, first aid, drill, piping, and public service; c. provide opportunities for young people to obtain a range of qualifications; and d. provide opportunities for community involvement. 2.2 the SCC. In carrying out the charitable purpose, the Unit must keep in mind the aim5and values6of |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes they have guidance issued by the charity commission |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | |
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| 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 | ||
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| 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 | We have a steady stream of cadets coming through the door, gaining qualifications from first aid, catering and boating qualifications. We have also had some cadets completed instructor courses enabling them to instruct alongside adult volunteers to the other cadets. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | We are in a good position, need to try for no deficit next year which we have started to discuss our outgoings. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | A reserve minimum is expected to be set aside, which is in a savings account |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £6,000 |
| 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)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| 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: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Sea Cadet Standard Constitution |
| 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 | Election and votes to put people in post |
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 |
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| 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 | HINCKLEY UNIT 401 OF THE SEA CADET CORPS |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | Hinckley Sea Cadets |
| Registered charity number | 521428 |
| Charity’s principal address | Wharf Yard Coventry Road Hinckley LE10 0NQ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicola Anstee | ||||
| Elizabeth Sampson | ||||
| Jason Sampson | ||||
| Peter Doggett | ||||
| HayleyFinlayson | ||||
| Gowshalliya Rohanraj |
– 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) N.V.Anstee Full name(s) Nicola Violet Anstee
Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc)
Date
31.01.2026
T S AMAZON HINCKLEY SEA CADETS ANNUAL RETURN OF UNIT ACCOUNT
FOR YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
TS AMAZON HINCKLEY SEA CADETS ANNUAL RETURN OF UNIT ACCOUNTS INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
| REVENUE RECEIPTS Cadet donations Other donations Special events proceeds Travel Course fees Bank interest received Uniform TOTAL REVENUE RECEIPTS REVENUE EXPENDITURE Special events and other fundraising expenses Training course costs OVERHEADS Heat light and water Telephone Printing, Stationery and Internet Accounts Donations Licences & Contributions Professional Fees Bank Charges Uniform and Badges Sundries MAINTENANCE Buildings Boats and Equipment Vehicles and Fuel Insurance DEPRECIATION Boats Vehicles Other Equipment DEFICIT FOR YEAR |
3,604.36 330.00 |
Charity Number:- 521428 2025 2024 9,011.00 10,330.00 6,436.84 1,000.00 13,377.21 2,058.12 270.00 0.00 0.00 1,576.60 457.14 480.30 1,071.00 0.00 30,623.19 15,445.02 3,437.63 3,934.36 381.10 3,818.73 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 6280.54 853.92 1182.57 150.00 0.00 20.00 3836.55 124.00 2564.60 1415.29 |
26,688.83 11,626.29 5178.44 705.58 1576.91 150.00 0.00 91.00 0.00 128.10 0.00 16,427.47 2441.82 10,271.85 |
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| 3266.34 2985.76 3256.49 2434.10 |
10,261.36 1,354.44 4969.54 1266.95 1243.70 11,942.69 1723.90 9,204.09 |
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| 440.00 1041.00 664 |
-1,681.33 -7,849.65 550.00 1388.00 2,145.00 738.24 2,676.24 |
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| -3,826.33 -10,525.89 |
TS AMAZON HINCKLEY SEA CADETS ANNUAL RETURN OF UNIT ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 BALANCE SHEET
| TS AMAZON HINCKLEY SEA CADETS ANNUAL RETURN OF UNIT ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 BALANCE SHEET |
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| FIXED ASSETS Land and Buildings Boats Vehicles Other equipment TOTAL FIXED ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Prepayments Bank and cash balances CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors NET CURRENT ASSETS REPRESENTED BY:- Accumulated Fund Brought Forward Current Year ACCUMULATED FUND CARRIED FORWARD |
Charity Number:- 521428 2025 2024 100,000.00 100,000.00 1763.00 2203.00 3124.00 4165.00 5979.00 6643.00 110,866.00 113,011.00 930.96 930.96 26298.59 28079.92 27,229.55 29,010.88 300.00 400.00 26,929.55 28,610.88 137,795.55 141,621.88 141,621.88 152,147.77 -3,826.33 -10,525.89 137,795.55 141,621.88 |
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| 141,621.88 | ||
| 152,147.77 -10,525.89 |
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| 141,621.88 |
Unit of the Sea Cadet Corps acknowledges with thanks the extra support of the Ministry of Defence, by way of grants in aid, loan of equipment, and services of personnel.
CERTIFICATE
We have examined the accounts as shown, for the year ending 31st March 2025. We certify that these accounts are consistent with the current Sea Cadet Regulations and that the conduct of the audit fulfilled the requirements set out by the Charity Commission in its guidance on the content of an independent examination. In our opinion these accounts are in accordance with the Unit's books and show a true and fair view of the results for the year and the state of affairs at 31st March 2025.
TITLE SIGNATURE DATE EXAMINER UNIT TREASURER
UNIT CHAIRMAN
HINCKLEY SEA CADETS YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
FIXED ASSETS SCHEDULE
| COST b/f from prior years Additions Total Costs DEPRECIATION b/f from prior years Charge for year Total Depreciation NET BOOK VALUE 31st March 2025 31st March 2024 |
LAND & OTHER BUILDINGS BOATS VEHICLES EQUIPMENT TOTAL 100,000.00 22,315.81 23,398.88 12,387.25 158,101.94 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,254.24 2,254.24 |
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| 100,000.00 22,315.81 23,398.88 14,641.49 160,356.18 |
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| 0.00 20,112.81 19,233.88 7,998.49 47,345.18 0.00 440.00 1,041.00 664.00 2,145.00 |
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| 0.00 20,552.81 20,274.88 8,662.49 49,490.18 |
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| 100,000.00 1,763.00 3,124.00 5,979.00 110,866.00 |
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| 100,000.00 2,203.00 4,165.00 6,643.00 113,011.00 |
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEE
TS AMAZON HINCKLEY SEA CADETS
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31st Mach 2025 which are set out on pages 1 to 3.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts, and they consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. The charity's gross income exceeded £25,000.
It is my responsibility to:
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(1) examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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(2) to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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(3) to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the 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 you as 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 those matters set out in the statement below.
Susan Ryan Accountant Date:28th January 2026
SOF 108 Bulkington Lane Nuneaton CV114SB.