THE ST MARY'S, BEVERLEY COMPANY OF THE
CHURCH LADS, AND CHURCH GIRLS, BRIGADE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
29 FEBRUARY 2024
Registered Charity No 523223

THE ST MARY'S, BEVERLEY COMPANY OF THE
CHURCH LADS, AND CHURCH GIRiS' BRICADE
Index to Financi*l Statements
for the y¢ar ended 29 February 2024
Page
Trustees and Advisors
Report of the Trustees
Independent Exarniners, Report
Rec¢ipts and Payments Account
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Notes to the Financial Statements
9-12

THE ST MARY'S, BKVERLEY COMPANY OF THE
CHURCH LADS. AND CHURCH GIRLS* BRIGADE
Trustees and advisors- 29 February 2024
Trustees
Mr D J Moore (Chair)
Mr G R Downing
Mr N Walker
Mrs B Lawrence
Address
23 Saxon Rise
Beverley
East Yorkshire
HU17 7SN
Registered Charity Number
523223
Independent Examlner
Simon Moss FCCA
Try Lunn & Co
Chartered Ac¢ountants &
Registered Auditors
RnlAnA Hnii¢K*
Prin¢¢s Dock Street
Hull HUI 2LD
Bankers
Barclays Bank plc
Enquiries aknut the fund should be addressed io Mr D J Moore al the above address.

THE ST MARY•S, BEVERLEY COMPANY OF THE
CHURCH LADS, AND CHURCH GIRLS, BRIGADE
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 29 February 2024
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the ¢harity for ihe year ended
29 February 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by
Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practic¢ applicable to ¢harities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS102) (effective l January 2015).
Reference and adrninistration details are shown on page l of this report.
Nature and objectiv¢$ of the Cbgrity
The Charity is governed by the Rules adopted in 1908.
The Charity is a Christian youth organisation Working with young people between the ages of 5 and
The aim of the Charity is to provide a varied programme of activities and ¢hallenges to ktter equip
young people with the demands that society places upon thetn by developing their skills and abilities,
helping them to work together, show care and concern for others. grow in confidence, and develop
Christian values.
The Charity operate5 as a youth organisation with regular Clubs and meetings to carry out this
proeramme nf %r.tivitip.
The Charity takes the Commission's publi¢ benefit guidance into account when making any decision
it is relevant to.
Organisa¢ion Stru¢ture
The Trustees supeTvise the administration of th¢ Charity and make formal de¢isions. They are also
involved in the day to day matters of the Charlty.
Appointment of Trustees
New trustees are nominat¢d by the existing trustees and approved by the Management Committee and
the offi¢ers and leaders of the Company. All appointed trustees shall hold office until they resign
unless they are earlier r¢quired to tenninate their office under the rules of the Charity.
The Chairman is elected at the beginning of each Amual General Meeting.
Development and Reserves
The organisation has continued to operate a5 a youth OTganisation, with over one hundred members
and tsventy voluntary leaders.
Reserves which are represented by monetsry assets and investments are maintained at a level
sufficient to tnaintain a fund of sufficient size to continue its provision of youth activities for the
foreseeable futitre.
The current level of reserves is regarded as adequate and this is revi¢w¢d at each of th¢ trustees
meetings.

THE ST MARY'S, BEVERLEY COMPANY OF THE
CHURCH LADS, AND CHURCH GIRLS, BRIGADE
Report of the Trllstees for tbe year ended 29 February 2024 (continued)
Risk MAnagemenl
During rhe year the trustees have considei'¢d and identified the major risks to which the charity is
exposed. This involved identifying th¢ types of risks the charity faces, prioritising them in tenns of
potential impact and likelihood of occurrence and identifying means of tnitigating the risks.
Transactions
The total income in the year was £40,160.
Charitsble expenditure of £38.168 was incurred during the year, all of which has been allocated to the
expendable fund.
The charity also invested a further £10,000 in the BLK Charities UK Equity Fund during the year.
Statement of Trustees? Responsibilitie5
The trustee5 are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in
accordan¢¢ with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdorn
Generally Acc¢pted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to ¢harities in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011 Charlty (Ac¢ounts and
Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed requires the trustee5 to prepare
financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
charity and of tl)e incoming resources and appli¢ation of resources. including the income and
expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the ITUStee5 are
required to.
s¢le¢t suitsble ac¢ounling policies and then apply them ¢on5iStently'
make judgetnents and estimate5 that are reasonable and prudent-
observe the methods and principle5 in the Charity SORP.
pr¢pare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume ihat the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting re¢oTds which disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time. the financial position of the Charity and to enable them to ¢nsure that the
financial statements comply with the ChaTitie5 Act 2011 and the Charities (A¢counts and Reports)
Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the
assets of the Charity and hen¢e for taking re￿onable sleps for the prevention and detection of fraud
and other irr¢gulaTities.

THE ST MARY'S BEVERLEY COMPANY OF THE
CHURCH LADS, AND CHURCH GIRLS? BRJGADE
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 29 February 2024 (continued)
Statement of Tru5tees' Responslblltiies (¢ontinlled)
The trustee5 are responsible for the maiDlellance and inte8rAty of tbe ¢orpordle and financial
information included on the charitsble wmpany's website.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on...q .[!0 J.w...and.,'Bned on its behalf by..
Mr D J Moore
Chair
Tn￿te¢

Ir4DEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF
THE ST MARY'S, BEVERLEY COMPANY OF THE
CHURCH LADS, AND CHURCH GIRLS, BRIGADE
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The St Mary's, Beverley Company of the
Church Lads, and Chureb Girls, Brigade {'the Cbarity,)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 29
February 2024 whi¢h are set out on pages 6 to 13.
Respeetive responsibilities of the management Committee and the examiner
As the Charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of ihe a¢counts in a¢¢ordance with thc
requiretn¢nt5 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Charity are not required to be audited under Section
144(2} of the 2011 ACÉ and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my
examination of your charity's accounts as carried out und¢r Section 145 of th¢ 2011 A¢t. In ¢arrying
out my examination I have followed the General Direciions given by the Charity Commission under
Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was ¢arried out in a¢¢ordance with the General Directions given by the Charity
Commissioner. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a
comparison of the account5 presented wilh those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual
items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as the management committee
concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be
reqiiired in an audit. and cnn.ieqiiently nn npininn 1% Eiven a8 tn whether the accnijnts Dre.qent a 'triJe
and fair view, al￿ the report is limited to those matters s¢t out in the statement below.
IndepeDdent examiner's statemen¢
I have completed my examination. I confirni that no matters have come to my attention in connection
with the examination giving me cause to believe..
l. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act. or
2. the accounts do not a¢cord with the a¢¢ounling records. or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements ¢on¢erning the form and ¢ontent of
arcounts set out in the Chariti¢s (Accounts and R¢ports) Regulations 2008 other than any
requirement that the accounts give o 'true and fkir view, which is Dot a rnatter ¢onsid¢red 8$ part of
an independent examination,. or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in a¢¢oTdance with the tnethods and prin¢iples of the Statement
of Recommended Practice for a¢¢ounting and reporting by charities (applicable to Charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Irelarkd (FRS 102)).
I have no concerns and have ¢ome across no other matters in connection wilh the examination lo which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Simon Moss FCCA
Try Lunn & Co
e.hartered Accrjuntants
Roland House
Princes Dork Street
HULL HUI 2LD
Date.. 2Z

THE ST MARY'S, BEVERLEY COMPANY OF THE
CHURCH LADS, AND CHURCH GIRIS, BRIGADE
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
Exptndable
Fund
Permanent
EndowmeDt
Note
2024
2023
Receipts
Income Irom..
Donations and bequests
2,100
2,100
9.140
Annual appeal
Grants
1.000
1,000
Members subscription5
7.643
7.643
,226
10,743
10.743
17,i66
Company Mctivities
24,966
24,966
20,956
Investment ineome
1,275
3,176
4,451
3,772
TOTAL RECEiYrs
36,984
3,176
40.160
42.094

THK ST MARY'S, BEVERLEY COMPANY OF THE
CHURCH LADS, AND CHURCH GIRLS* BRICADE
RECEivfs AND PA YMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024 (CONTINUED)
Expendable
Fund
Permanent
Endowment
Note
2024
2023
Payments
Direct Chgritsbl¢
Expenditure
National capitation fees
Unif0rn15, badges,
competition fee5
Company aotivities
Training and equipment
2.820
2.820
4,390
1,491
13,775
1.205
1.491
13.775
1.205
4,185
13.345
1.477
19.291
19,291
Other Expenditure
Headquarters overheads
Headquarters repairs
Independent ¢xaminer's
fees
Sundry administration
¢xp¢nses
12,258
4,324
12,258
4.324
11,163
1,817
660
660
600
1.635
18,877
1.927
15,507
18,877
TOTAL PAYMENTS
38,168
38,168
38,904
Surplusl(defi¢it) for the
year
{1,1841
3,176
1.992
3.190
Transf¢rs between funds
3,176
1.992
3,190

THK ST MARY'& BEVERLEY COMPANY OF THE
CHURCH LADS. AND CHURCH GIRLS? BRIGADE
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 29 FEBRUARY 2024
Expendable
Permanent
EDrtowme*t
2024
2023
Monetary Assets
Bank current account
Bank building account
Bank and COtF deposits
Building society deposits
Cash in hand
16,901
16.901
27.947
3,411
52
3,411
52
372
52
Other Assets
Freehold Propety.
G¢org¢ StreeL Bevedey. East Yorkshire, note 9
Market
Value
Cost
tnvestments, note 7
126 828
Estlm4ted Value
2024
2023
Minibus- BX56 YJB
Trailer
Trophies
Musical instruments
Sundry camping equipment and building contents
1.500
1.900
K.280
20,0
13.241
1,500
2,000
1,280
20.￿0
13.241
38.021
ExpendAble
Fund
PerJtwneDt
Endowment
2024
2023
Liabi]itie5 not provlded
Independent examiner's fee5
696
696
660
696
696
660
Approved on beha]f of the Izustees
J Moore
Ch&tr
Thiste¢
Dat¢...
9.1,101.4.

THE ST MARY'S, BEVERLEY COMPANY OF THE
CHURCH LADS, Af4D CHURCH GIRIS, BRIGADE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
l. Aeeounting Policies
B2$is of preparing tbe financial statements
The fiiiancial Statements of the ¢harity, whieh is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, hav¢ been
prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by
Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Siandard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS 102) (effective l January 2015),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements hav¢ b¢en prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All in¢ome is recognised at the lime of receipt.
Expenditure
All expenditure is iecognised at the time of payment.
Taxatio
The ehArity is ex&mpt from tax on its charitablo A¢tivitLgE.
Fund accounting
UnTestricted funds ¢an be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the
trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes witliin the objects of th¢
charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donoi. or when funds are raised for paTticular
restricted purposes.
Further explanation of th¢ nature and purp03e of each fvnd is included in the notes to the financial
staiements.
Governance Costs
Th¢ Charity does not hav¢ any paid employees.
2. Trustees, Remuneratlon and Benefits
There were no Irustees. remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 29 February 2024, nor
for the year ended 28 February 2023.
There were no tru5tee5' expenses patd for the year ended 29 February 2024, nor for the year
ended 28 February 2023.
3. Donations and Bequests
2024
2023
Expendable fund
2,100
9.140

THE ST MARY'S, BEVERLEY COMPANY OF THE
CHURCH LADS? AND CHURCH GIRLS, BRIGADE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (cof4TINUED)
FOR THE YEAR Ef4DED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
4. Compgny Activities
2024
Payments
2023
Receipt5
Receipt5
Payments
Photocopier costs
Miscellaneous
Band
Functions. events et¢.
Camps and special visils
Travel and eoa¢h hire
Room Hire
Cante¢n
142
81
380
2,036
2,692
4,895
845
2,136
1,164
5,030
1,343
1,923
5,993
2.170
990
802
5,048
3,875
12,828
2,135
24,966
9,379
2,402
20,956
2,549
13.345
13,775
5. Investment Income
2024
2023
Expendable
Fund
Permanent
Expendable
Fund
Permanent
Endowment
Endowmcnt
BLK Charities UK Bond
BLK Charilies UK Equity
Bank and building society
interest
71
.166
38
333
2,843
71
599
333
2,767
1,275
3,176
672
3,100
6. Headquarters Overheads
2024
2023
Expeihdable
Fund
Expendable
Fund
Cleaning
Water rate5
Telephone
Insuranee
Light and heat
3.545
435
174
4.749
3,161
213
175
4,495
12,258
11.163
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THE ST MARY*S, BEVERLEY CONIPANY OF THE
CHURCH LADS, AND CHURCH GIRLS, BRIGADE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
7. Investments
2024
2023
Market
Value
Market
Value
Cost
Cost
Permanenl Fund:
BLK Charities UK Bond Fund
5,548.748 Income Units
BLK Charities UK Equity Fund
11,65 1.004 Income Units
Expendable Fllnd:
BLK Charities UK Bond Fund
1.185.045 Income Units
BLK Charities UK Equity Fund
5.094.463 Income Units
7,947
10,832
8.026
10,832
81.533
27.659
85.495
27,659
1,697
2,316
1.714
2.316
35,651
126,828
27,167
122,402
14.912
55,719
65,719
8. ReLoncJlJ¥tJon of Funil Values on Hlstorlcal Cosi Basts
Expendable
Fund
Permanent
Fund
2024
2023
Monetary assets
BLK Charities UK Bond
BLK Charities UK Equity
Liabilities
20,364
2,316
24,912
(696)
20,364
13,148
52,571
(696)
28.372
13,148
42.571
(660)
10.832
27,659
Funds at 29 F¢bTuary 2024
38,491
85.387
83,431
Funds at l March 2023
44.940
38,491
83.431
80,301
Net surplusl(deficit) for the
year
Increasc in liabilities not
Provided
1,992
1,992
3,190
(36)
{36)
{60)
Funds at 29 February 2024
46.896
38,491
85.387
83,431

THE ST MARY'S, BEVERLEY COMPANY OF THE
CHURCH LADS, Af4D CHURCH GIRLS, BRIGADE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
9. Freehold Property
The legal ownership of the property occupied by the Company is vested in two distinct
Charities'.-
The original headquarters building. a three slorey warehouse, purchased in 1913 and being
the only asset of charity nurnber 1051413, which is held on the terms of a Declaration of
Trust dated 29 April 1913 (the Trust Deed}.
Two small annexes constru¢led in 1978 and 1987 and vested in charity numb¢r 523223
{together ¢all¢d"tt]e Building").
In day to day usage terms, the properties are treated as one, the main building being used for
training, indoor games and drill practice on the ground floor. canleen and recreation on the first
floor and Craft rooms, meeting roorns and storage on the lop floor, whilst the annexes have been
in¢orporated into the main building and the areas now form the new enlran¢e and stairway. Total
floor area is estimated at 417m
ljnder a r)irecti()n mxAe. hy thp. r.hArity nnmmissionerg dated Y I September l QQS both Charit10S
administered by the Beverley Company of the Church Lads, and Church Girls. BTigade are to be
treated as one under registered nutnber 523223 for the purpose5 of Parts11 and Vl of the Charities
A¢1 1993, although this does noi constitute an amalgamation.
Charity 523223 pays no rent to Charity 1051413 and the fonner meets all the costs associated
with upkeep of the Building.
In the event of the dissolution of the Company the sale proce¢ds of the Building would be
apportioned between the two charities, and paid as to part in a¢cordance with the terms of the
Trust Deed and the remaining part to the National Headquarters of the ChU￿h Lads, and Church
Girls. Brigade.
10. Permanent Endoivment Fund
The historical cost of the assets in the pennanent endowment fund as at 29 February 2024 is
£38,491 (2023 £38,491)- The tnarket value as al 29 February 2024 is £89,480 (2023 £93,521).
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