Robert Windle Foundation Charit Number 529471 Recei ts and Pa ments Account for the ear ended 31 March 2024 Windle & Bowkor Limited Chartered Accountants
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Robert Windle Foundation Trustees. Annual Report Year ended 31 March 2024 Reference and administrative details Regi8tered charity namo Robert Windle Foundation Charity roglstration number 529471 Prlnclpal offlcé The Old Grammar School School Lan8 Earby Lancashire BB18 6QF The tru8tees Margaret Brown {Secretary) Anthony Tomlinson Rachael Taylor {Treasurer) Jane Riley Jennifer Beckwilh Diane Anderson {Resigned 30th May 2024) Gary Kay Carol Ambrose {Appointed 6th March 2024) Indepondont examlnor Steven Briggs FCA Windle and Bowker Limited Croft House Station Road Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 SNA
Robert Windle Foundation Trust•es' Annual Report (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 structure, govgrnance and managemont New trustees given advice on reading Charity Commission website regarding their role and responsibilities. before they agree to become a trustee. We have polices on Risk assessment, vulnerable adults and children, health and safety and lone working, new truslees and volunteers induction We hav8 an insurance policy which protects the trustees and volunteers from personnel claims. We hold monthly minLtled meetings for trustees, to keep everyone up to date. Any Interested partieslvolunleers are welcome to attènd our meetings. The minutes are availabla for anyone to read on r8quest, they are displayed on the noliceboard for 1 month then stored. Objectlves and aclivltles To support education of the young people who are residents of the ancient parish of Thornton in Craven. To keep the Old Grammar School Building in good sound order and available for the people of the Parish to use - subject lo acceptance by the trustees. By giving grants to schools, youth groups and individuals. Information on how to apply is available via the web sité or by conlading the trustees directly. To maintain the building by having a schedule of work to be undertaken each year to ensure that all is in good order and fil for purpose. All new and existing Trustees are informed of their role and to read the information on the Charity Commission web site and to follow the guidelines of the Constitution. We have modernised our narne from 'The Robert Windle's Foundation" to "Robert Windle Foundation" this makes il clear8r and easier for use online. Grants are requested via the website. Once received they are discussed at the monthly trustees meeting. The requests have lo meet the guidelines sel out in the conslitution and on the web sile. If all are happy lo give the grant this accepted, and the monies sent via BACS transfer by the treasurer. On receipt of the grant. we ask that the recipients send either a letter of drawing or photographs of the activity that the grant has supported. We use local tradesmen to carry out any work lo the building or grounds. We also have 3 volunteers who look after the grounds for us, and a group of people who will help at our events, running the cafe and cake baking. Other local groups use the facilities for meetings etc. This year the Foundation has paid for 6 volunteers who work in the kitchen to gain an online stage 2 food hygiene COLJrse. Currently 3 have successfully completed the course.
Robert Windle Foundation Trustees. Annual Report (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Achievements and performance Throughout the year a programme of maintenance and upgrading of the building ha5 been arried out to modernise the premises and improve access. The café and shop continuè to be successful. wilh many new customers arriving. We are continuing with the Tuesday and Friday opening days. In addition, on Thursdays lunch times we host the 'lnspire' charity to run our café and shop. This has been very successful, their sessions are open lo both their clients and the general public and are well allended. Their clients also help with general gardening. shop, café and maintenance work around the building, they arè a very welcome boost lo our activities. A local not for profil sewing group has joined us. They hold weekly sessions open to anyone to learn how lo sew on Tuesday momings. We are continuing lo give out grants, we aim to give out 4 grants each month still sel at £200.00 each applicatior), sometimes more if we feel that their need is something the Iruslees want lo give more support to. The grants are given to local schools and youth groups eg football and rugby teams, Scouts and Guides and other local groups that have members under 24 years of age eg the swimming club, brass band and bowling club to encourage young people to join or to train older members to support young people. Again, in December 2023 we gave each of the 10 local schools and 10 local groups who support sport or education a one off grant of £500 each. The ongoing silualion of the roof répairs continues. The pr8sent roof should lasl for another 8 10 years a local builder is checking the roof every year and carrying out any repairs, so far he slates that the roof is sound. We may also apply for lottery funding to help with the cost of repairs to the roof in th8 next financial year, W8 continue to rely on volunteers lo keep the garden and outdoor space tidy. The work on the new palio was halted (Jue lo problems with underground pipe this has been resolved and will be completed in 2024. We have recruited 2 new trustees to brlng us back to 8 Irusle8S. Flnanclal Revlew We are working towards having Ihe necessary monies for the roof repair held in the bank accounl and to cover the cost of any emergency repairs or to cover the ulility bills elc should we lose our income stream and are unable lo fund the upkeep of the building. Once we have completed the updates to the building then long term plans will be made regarding investments. We are financially viable and hope in 2024 to pul some extra funds into a reserve. We currently hold £6,649 as an emergency reserve supporting our Gurrenl funds of £16,435. We raise money through selling donated household ilems and handicraft items through our shop and online, some more valuable items are sold on market place or Ebay The café, craft group and other small social events are also profitable. This year we have been very successful both in fund raising and welcoming local people into our building. The building is
Robert Windle Foundation Trustees. Annual Report {continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 very important to the local population and the lov8 being able to come and visit us and énjoy our lovely grad8 2. listed building and garden. In total this year we have donated £15517.07 To bcal schools and other r)ot for profit groups. The tru5tees' annual report wa5 approved on11 Il¥J&t 2024 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by: Margaret Brown Secretary Rachael Taylor Tr8asurer
Robert Windle Foundation Independent Examlner's Report Year ended 31 March 2024 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above Gharity {the Trusll for the year ended 31 March 2024 which are set out on pages 6 to 8. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the aGGounls in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'lhe Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in Garrying out my examination, I hav6 followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)Ib) of the Act. Independent axaminer's statement I have completed my examination. l Gonfirm that no materi81 matters have come to myattenlion in connaction wilh the examination which give5 me cause to belièvè that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act., or the accounts do not accord with th8 acGounling records,. or the financial statements do not comply with th8 applicable requiremenls concerning the form and wntent of account5 sel out in the Charities (Accounls and Reports} Regulations 2008 olh8r than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fai view which is not a malter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examlnalion lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a prop8r understanding of the accounts to b8 reached. Steven Briggs FCA Independent Examiner Windl8 and Bowker Limitéd Croft House Slalion Road Barnoldswick Lancashire B818 SNA Dale
Robort Wlndle Foundation Recalpts and Payments Account Year onded 31 March 2024 Recei 2024 2023 Unrestricted Restricted Tolal Total Voluntary 8our¢e8 Donations 57 57 Fundralslng Activ168 Fundraising sales Rental income Raffles 32,622 120 361 33,103 32,622 120 361 33,103 28,588 250 974 29,812 Other Recelpts Amazon refunds 109 109 109 109 35 35 Total Receipts 33,214 33,214 29,904
Robort Wlndle Foundation Recolpts and Payments Account Year ended 31 March 2024 ments 2024 2023 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Charltable Activities Grants 15,517 15,517 7,750 Fundraising C08ts EbaylPaypal fees Storagg FundTrising costs Lift Service & repair Lottery licenc8 31 151 2,231 410 20 2,843 31 151 2,231 410 20 2,843 19 319 2,417 1,230 20 Other Expenditure Water Light & heal Insurance Telephone Cleaner & garden Websit8 Repairs Accoun15 Sundries 152 4,661 1,547 718 1,995 147 3,327 270 500 13,317 152 4,661 1,547 718 1,995 147 3,327 270 500 247 2,472 1,392 572 1,968 147 7,002 258 356 14,414 Total Payments 31,677 31,677 26,169
Robort Windle Foundation Receipts and Payments Account Year ended 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Total Receipts 33,214 33,214 29,904 Total Payments 31,677 31,677 26,169 Net surplus for year 1,537 1,537 3,735 Cash Funds al 31 March 2023 21,547 21,547 17,812 Cash Fund8 At 31 March 2024 23,084 23,084 21,547 Cash Funds At 31 March 2024 Santander Bank 16,435 14,898 Virgin Money Bank 6,649 6,649 Total Cash Funds 23,084 21,547 Assèts rotalnod for tho charlty's own us• The building and land at The Old Grammar School, School Lane, Earby, Including flxlures and fillings. Signed on behalf of the Trustees Mrs M Brown Secretary Ms R Taylor Treasurer Dale