REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 702278
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 5 June 2025
for
Humber Rescue
Harris Lacey and Swain Suite | The Riverside Building Hessle East Yorkshire HU13 0DZ
Humber Rescue
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 5 June 2025
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| Report ofthe Trustees | 1 | to | 4 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 5 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 7 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 | to | 12 |
| DetailedStatementofFinancialActivities | 13 | to | 14 |
Humber Rescue
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 5 June 2025
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 5 June 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
It gives me great pleasure to present the 2025 annual report for Humber Rescue.
Humber Rescue continued to provide a fast response rescue service on the River Humber responding to over 127 call outs and continues to be one of the busiest inshore rescue lifeboats in the UK.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims Humber Rescue is in now in its 36th year and continues to have a membership of 32 volunteers.
We are a fast response search and rescue charity that is managed and crewed 100% by volunteers.
Our operations cover approximately 540 square miles of water including the Rivers Humber, Trent and Ouse.
The River Humber has proven to be one of the most unpredictable stretches of water in the world. Even the most experienced of navigators can get caught out by the shifting sandbanks and strong currents. Which is why it's important that we are there to provide a response to any emergency that may arise.
This year, we held a Gala dinner to celebrate 35 years of the charity. This was a great success raising £100,000 on the night thanks to the hard work of two of the crew members and we are now planning an annual dinner for the next two years.
Humber Rescue will continue to provide search and rescue services across the banks of the Humber estuary for the foreseeable future with the help of our outstanding volunteers. The continued training and dedication of our volunteers ensures that we are operating in the safest and most efficient ways in order to bring incidents to the best conclusions possible.
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Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 5 June 2025
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
During the year Humber Rescue provided a response to over 127 call outs. This can only be done through the operation of the three lifeboats stationed under the Humber Bridge in Hessle.
The hard work and time our volunteers give ensures that Humber Rescue can continue to provide a vital service to the region surrounding the Humber estuary.
Crew numbers are now at 32, four of which are ladies, and we continue as a declared facility and are using D4H Program to keep track of training, maintenance and equipment.
Our main challenge is the increased cost of insurance petrol and training, but thanks to the efforts of our great pair of fund raisers we will weather the storm.
The charity has upgraded their CCTV on the advice of the NCA.
During the year we celebrated our 35th year as a Charity, where two crew members organised a black-tie dinner at the Hilton hotel in Hull during November 2024. Thanks to our crew members and the support of local firms we were able to raise £100,000.
The charity also organised six charity swims this year helping raise funds to cover the operating costs associated with running the lifeboats. Due to bad weather two of the six swims have had to be carried over to 2026. We have offers to form a new team next year as Frank and Sara have stood down from the swims after 12 years. We thank them for the funds raised during that time.
All funds raised go to the running of Humber Rescue nobody is paid for the hours spent training or on callouts. A big thank you for all the crew's family who allow them to attend at a minute's notice at any time of the day or night going out into the unknown.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Principal funding sources
All income for Humber Rescue is gathered from public donation, these donations vary year on year which is why a stable reserves policy is important to ensure the continue operation of the search and rescue service.
Reserves policy
Humber Rescue has a policy for holding a minimum reserve representing around six months operating costs.
Based on this the reserve currently required is £49,101 based on total expenditure for the prior two years.
Humber Rescue currently holds total funds of £655,738 (2024 - £495,153) of which £210,234 (2024 - £168,072) is restricted and £445,504 (2024 - £327,081) is unrestricted.
FUTURE PLANS
In 2026 the charity is continue fundraise thorough events such as the Humber Swim. Following the success of the Gala dinner this year, another dinner has been arranged for next year.
The charity will also continue as an independent lifeboat station with a declared facility and will continue to respond to call outs across the Humber
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
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Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 5 June 2025
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Organisational structure
The declaration of trust is dated 14 November 1989.
The crew of 32 volunteer at Humber Rescue are of varied age. The eldest two with 32 years of service to the charity. The volunteers are made up with four female members and twenty-eight male members. Humber Rescue has three trustees and a senior crew of six.
The trustees meet on weekly basis at the boathouse and have meetings with senior crew to discuss any repairs or future requirements. This is discussed in detail before any action is taken with members of the senior team and trustees agreeing when significant purchases should be made.
Two trustees have 36 years service and one has 34 years and only two have power to sign cheques and only one has a physical credit card which safeguards our bank accounts.
No member of Humber Rescue claims expenses or is paid by Humber Rescue.
Trustees are able to serve as long as they wish, there have been no issues or concerns raised regarding this policy.
New Trustees would likely be selected from the senior crew and it is vital they have an understanding of the operations and requirements.
As Humber Rescue continues to move forward, both Paul Berriff and Dave Roberts are retiring in the next financial year. Paul Berriff was the founder of the Charity, and both trustees have 36 years of service to the charity. Ian Bennett will also be stepping down next year after 34 years of service, but will continue to support the charity as a coxswain.
There will be 5 new trustees taking the helm.
Dave Roberts would like to thank all the crew members for their continued service as well as Laura Drew and Charlotte Wilson of Harris, Lacey & Swain for their great help and patience.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number 702278
Principal address
9 Woodside Hessle East Yorkshire
HU13 0PU
Trustees
Mr D Roberts P Beriff I Bennett
Independent Examiner Harris Lacey and Swain Suite | The Riverside Building Hessle East Yorkshire HU13 0DZ
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Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 5 June 2025
Approved by order of the board of trustees on Si D£en482 Joos and signed on its behalf by:
Mr D Roberts - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Humber Rescue
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Humber Rescue
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Humber Rescue (the Trust) for the year ended 5 June 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
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 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member ofa listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I 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:
- accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I 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.
Laura J Drew The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Harris Lacey and Swain Suite | The Riverside Building Hessle East Yorkshire HU13 0DZ
Date: AL A09S
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Humber Rescue
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Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 5 June 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| fund | fund | funds | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |||||
| Donations and legacies | 198,317 | 83,870 | 282,187 | 66,740 | |
| Investment income | 2 | 953 | 1,161 | 2,114 | 758 |
| Total | 199,270 | 85,031 | 284,301 | 67,498 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | |||||
| Charitable activities | |||||
| General | 118,092 | 5,624 | 123,716 | - | |
| Charitable Activities | - | - | - | 72,689 | |
| Total | 118,092 | 5,624 | 123,716 | 72,689 | |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | 81,178 | 79,407 | 160,585 | (5,191) | |
| Transfers between funds | 8 | 37,245 | (37,245) | - | - |
| Net movement in funds | 118,423 | 42,162 | 160,585 | (5,191) | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||||
| Total funds brought forward | 327,081 | 168,072 | 495,153 | 500,344 | |
| TOTALFUNDSCARRIEDFORWARD | 445,504 | 210,234 | 655,738 | 495,153 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Humber Rescue
Balance Sheet 5 June 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
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| Unrestricted fund |
Restricted fund |
Total funds |
Total funds |
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| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | |||||
| Tangible assets | § | 150,490 | 90,460 | 240,950 | 252,115 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||||
| Debtors | 6 | 10,941 | - | 10,941 | 18,284 |
| Cash at bank | 342,849 | 119,774 | 462,623 | 290,345 | |
| 353,790 | 119,774 | 473,564 | 308,629 | ||
| CREDITORS | |||||
| Amounts falling due within one year | 7 | (58,776) | - | (58,776) | (65,591) |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 295,014 | 119,774 | 414,788 | 243,038 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT | |||||
| LIABILITIES | 445,504 | 210,234 | 655,738 | 495,153 | |
| NETASSETS | 445,504 | 210,234 | 655,738 | 495,153 | |
| FUNDS | 8 | ||||
| Unrestricted funds | 445,504 | 327,081 | |||
| Restricted funds | 210,234 | 168,072 | |||
| TOTALFUNDS | 655,738 | 495,153 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on SRANEIZOBS cece and were signed on its behalf by:
D Roberts - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
Humber Rescue
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 5 June 2025
- ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have 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 Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)’, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland’ and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
All income received is accounted for on an accrual basis. Donations and legacies are included in the income and expenditure as received. Any significant non-cash donations are included in the income and expenditure account at the trustees estimate of market value at the time received. The value of voluntary help is not included in the accounts.
Grants and other funding of a revenue nature are deferred and released to the income and expenditure account over the period to which they relate.
Bank interest is included in the income and expenditure account on an accrual basis.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Improvements to property - 2% on cost Office equipment - Straight line over 20 years Computer equipment - 20% on cost
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Hire purchase and leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 5 June 2025
- ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Estimates and judgements
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Although these estimates are based on the Directors’ best knowledge of the amount, events or actions, actual results ultimately _ differ from these estimates. The Directors do not consider there to be any material estimates and judgements.
Financial instruments
The company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments, including trade and other debtors and creditors are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measure at their settlement value.
INVESTMENT INCOME
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |||
| Deposit | account | interest | 2,114 | 758 |
- TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees’ remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 5 June 2025 nor for the year ended 5 June 2024.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 5 June 2025 nor for the year ended 5 June 2024.
| 4, | COMPARATIVES FORTHE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | COMPARATIVES FORTHE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | ||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | ||
| fund | fund | funds | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| INCOME ANDENDOWMENTS FROM | ||||
| Donations and legacies | 3,683 | 63,057 | 66,740 | |
| Investment income | 496 | 262 | 758 | |
| Total | 4,179 | 63,319 | 67,498 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | ||||
| Charitable activities | ||||
| Charitable Activities | 72,689 | - | 72,689 | |
| NETINCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | (68,510) | 63,319 | (5,191) | |
| RECONCILIATION OFFUNDS | ||||
| Total funds brought forward | 395,591 | 104,753 | 500,344 | |
| TOTALFUNDSCARRIEDFORWARD | 327,081 | 168,072 | 495,153 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 5 June 2025
| 5. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | ||||
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| Improvements | |||||
| to | Office | Computer | |||
| property | equipment | equipment | Totals | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| COST | |||||
| At 6 June 2024 | 62,371 | 269,976 | 34,198 | 366,545 | |
| Additions | - | - | 6,849 | 6,849 | |
| At 5 June 2025 | 62,371 | 269,976 | 41,047 | 373,394 | |
| DEPRECIATION | |||||
| At 6 June 2024 | 11,561 | 83,953 | 18,916 | 114,430 | |
| Charge for year | 1,265 | 12,061 | 4,688 | 18,014 | |
| At 5 June 2025 | 12,826 | 96,014 | 23,604 | 132,444 | |
| NET BOOK VALUE | |||||
| At 5 June 2025 | 49,545 | 173,962 | 17,443 | 240,950 | |
| At 5 June 2024 | 50,810 | 186,023 | 15,282 | 252,115 | |
| 6. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | ||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Prepayments | 10,941 | 18,284 | |||
| 7. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | ||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Other creditors | 58,776 | 65,591 | |||
| 8. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | ||||
| Net | Transfers | ||||
| movement | between | At | |||
| At 6.6.24 | in funds | funds | 5.6.25 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | |||||
| General fund | 327,081 | 81,178 | 37,245 | 445,504 | |
| Restricted funds | |||||
| Boat Donations | 168,072 | 79,407 | (37,245) | 210,234 | |
| TOTALFUNDS | 495,153 | 160,585 | - | 655,738 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 5 June 2025
8. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 199,270 | (118,092) | 81,178 |
| Restricted funds | |||
| Boat Donations | 85,031 | (5,624) | 79,407 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 284,301 | (123,716) | 160,585 |
| Comparatives for movement in funds | |||
| Net | |||
| movement | At | ||
| At 6.6.23 | in funds | 5.6.24 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 395,591 | (68,510) | 327,081 |
| Restricted funds | |||
| Boat Donations | 104,753 | 63,319 | 168,072 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 500,344 | (5,191) | 495,153 |
| Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | |||
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 4,179 | (72,689) | (68,510) |
| Restricted funds | |||
| Boat Donations | 63,319 | - | 63,319 |
| TOTALFUNDS | 67,498 | (72,689) | (5,191) |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 5 June 2025
8. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Net | Transfers | |||
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| movement | between | At | ||
| At 6.6.23 | in funds | funds | 5.6.25 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 395,591 | 12,668 | 37,245 | 445,504 |
| Restricted funds | ||||
| Boat Donations | 104,753 | 142,726 | (37,245) | 210,234 |
| TOTALFUNDS | 500,344 | 155,394 | - | 655,738 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 203,449 | (190,781) | 12,668 |
| Restricted funds | |||
| Boat Donations | 148,350 | (5,624) | 142,726 |
| TOTALFUNDS | 351,799 | (196,405) | 155,394 |
- RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 5 June 2025.
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Humber Rescue
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 5 June 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Donations and legacies | ||
| Donations | 198,318 | 61,026 |
| Fuel Duty Refund | - | 5,714 |
| Gala Dinner Income | 83,869 | - |
| 282,187 | 66,740 | |
| Investment income | ||
| Deposit account interest | 2,114 | 758 |
| Total incoming resources | 284,301 | 67,498 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Charitable activities | ||
| Gala Dinner Expenses | 28,606 | - |
| Petrol & Oil | 8,469 | 8,114 |
| Boat Expenses | 33,308 | 13,895 |
| Landrover& Tractor Repairs | 3,550 | 1,790 |
| Clothing | 3,741 | 7,872 |
| Sundries | 1,986 | 1,224 |
| 79,660 | 32,895 | |
| Support costs | ||
| Management | ||
| Water, Light& Heat | 2,725 | 2,743 |
| Insurance | 14,529 | 12,769 |
| Telephone | 741 | 619 |
| Pagers | 3,229 | 588. |
| Training Costs | 1,733 | 2,805 |
| Repairs & Renewals | 918 | 952 |
| 23,875 | 20,476 | |
| Finance | ||
| Bank charges | 487 | 32 |
| Other | ||
| Improvements to property | 1,265 | 1,265 |
| Plant and machinery | 12,061 | 12,061 |
| Computer equipment | 4,688 | 4,340 |
| 18,014 | 17,666 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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Humber Rescue
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 5 June 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Other | ||
| Governance costs | ||
| Accountancy and legal fees | 1,680 | 1,620 |
| Total resources expended | 123,716 | 72,689 |
| Netincome/(expenditure) | 160,585 | (5,191) |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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