ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION RNA Form 2- Branch Year End Returns 2024 Note." This Report (RNAform 2) and a copy of the Branch Officials (RNA form 1) should be forwarded to Central Office alongwith a copy of an Annual Branch Activity Report (RNAform 5). Copies of each shouLd also be sent to yourArea Secretary afterthe Branch AGM, and than 30 April 2025. In accordance with the rules in the Royal Charter, onlythose Branches who have correctly made their returns and had them accepted by Central Office wilL be eligible to send a representative to National Conference /AGM. DO take the time to read through these accompanying notes to ensure that your Branch Returns are correctly fiLled in and the need for it to be returned to Branch is avoided. The information that is requested here is to ensure that the RNAand aLI of it's Branches are operating correctly in accordance with good governance practices and Charity law. How to fill out this form: 1. Fill in the Branch's Income (Page 3) and calculate overaLI income at the bottom of the page (Box 3) a. If there are not enough lines in either tabLe more lines may be added 2. Fill in the Branch's Expenditure (Page 4) and calculate overall expenditure at the bottom of the page (Box 6) a. If there are not enough lines in either table then more Lines may be added 3. In the"Branch Funds'table (Page 5)- a. First fill in the first box with the amount that was carried over from the end of the 2023 returns ('BaLance B/Fwd from 31 December 2023) b. Next enter'TotaL Branch Income. (from Box 3 on page 3) c. Next enter'Total Branch Expenditure, (from Box 6 on page 4) d. Calculate'Balance C/Fwd as at 31 December2024' (Box 7) 4. List the amount of money the Branch has in all accounts / funds I petty cash into the 'Location of aLI Branch Funds, table (page 5) and calculate the figure in Box 8 * Note the figure calculated at Box 7 and the figure entered into Box 8 should be xactl the same. If atthis point they are not. then an error has been made somewhere in the process and due diligence should be followed to check for and correct any mistakes.
- Details of Bank Accounts, Funds and Investments that are held in the Branch's name are then to be entered on pages 6&7 as appropriate aLongwith a list of authorised signatories for the accounts. a. While it is appreciated thatthis is a new requirement, this is to ensure properoversight of RNA Branch accounts is in pLace and committees are ensuringthat authorised signatories are being updated as needed (for example when signatories have crossed the bar or leftthe branch) b. If there are not enough tables availabLe, then furthertables can be copied into the electronic form. or the details supplied on attached paper sheets.
- Once the Treasurer is satisfied that the accounts have been properly compiLed, they shouLd be properly scrutinised byan independent person in accordance with Central Office and Charity Commission guidelines. The level of qualification for scrutiny is dependent on the final asset balance forthe year (Box 8 on page 5): a. For Branches with an asset level of less than £10,000: A branch member holding a professional quaLification or another. suitably qualified, person outside of the branch, and with no conflict of interest to the Branch. b. For Branches with an asset Level of more than £10,000. but less than £75,000: a, suitably qualified, person entirely independentto the Branch in question. c. For Branches with an asset level of more than £75,000: An independent examination of the accounts, under Charity Law, conducted by a professional firm of accountants. d. In alL cases, the person must not be. or be directly related to a committee member.
- Once audited, the Branch returns should be presented, to the Branch committeefor signature; and then to the Branch members at the AGM.
- When all the above points have been addressed, this form should be submitted to Central Off ice with supporting bank statements. a. These can either be originaL bank statements, clearLy photocopied or scanned or screenshots are all acceptable so long as amounts, dates and account details are clearLy legible. b. Note, it is "not" necessary to send in a fulL year's worth of bank statements, only ones that cover the 31 December 2024
- Anyquestions at alL about filLing in any of the details on this form shouLd in the first case be addressed to your Area Treasurer or the wider Area committee. In all cases however, the GSO is available to assist and can offersupport either by email, overthe phone. orvia an online support call.
Llltransactions, including cash. must be included BRANCH BALANCE SHEET AS AT31 DECEMBER 2024 RNA BRANCH East Antrim Area 12 Charity Commission Number. 105691 (CCNI: 0019150 BRANCH FUNDS See box 2 in 2023 returns Balance B/Fwd from 31 December 2023 £1398.66 Add Total Branch Income (+) £431.10 Box3 Subtract Total Branch Expenditure £589.18 Box6 Balance C/Fwd as at 31 December 2024 TOTAL £1240.58 Box7 Box7 and Box 8 should agree LOCATION OF ALL BRANCH FUNDS Balance in Current Account £1191.31 Cash in Hand, including Pettycash £49.27 Box 7 and Box 8 should agree TOTAL £1240.58 Box8 The Balance Sheet is a snapshot of the worth of the Branch at 31 December {FinancialYear End). It shows what the Branch owns (Bank, Cash etc) and what it owes (e.g. a Loan) The Income & Expenditure Statements on the previous pages details the items in and out of the Branch accounts duringthe year. It therefore explains charitable activity during the year and this information is used in the RNA report to the Charities Commission.
BRANCH INCOME FOR YEAR 1 JANUARYTO 31 DECEMBER 2024 RNA BRANCH East Antrim Area 12 CHARITABLE GRANTS & DONATIONS RECEIVED BYTHE BRANCH IN 2024 Anon Donation £15.60 £15.60 Box1 more lines can be added to thistable if required OTHER BRANCH INCOMEfor 2024 Sale of RNA Slops l Merchandise Debtors £0 £0 Bank Interest £0 Investment Interest £0 Other Branch Income forthe Year as summarised below: Branch Fees £100.00 Branch Ballot £315.50 TOTAL £415.50 Box2 more lines can be added to this table if required TOTAL BRANCH INCOMEfor 2024 Charitable Grants & Donations received in 2024 (from Box 1) £15.60 From Box1 From Box2 Other Income (from Box 2) £415.50 TOTAL INCOME £431.10 Box3 "A_lltransactions, includingcash, must be included
BRANCH EXPENDITURE FOR YEAR 1 JANUARYTO 31 DECEMBER 2024 RNA BRANCH East Antrim Area 12 CHARITABLE GRANTS & DONATIONS MADE BYTHE BRANCH IN 2024 £50.00 ti NBT £25.00 £25.00 TOTAL £100.00 Box4 more lines can be added to this table if required OTHER BRANCH EXPENDITURE for 2024 Life Membership Applications Certificate of Appreciation Applications Donations Paid to Area- Capitation 2023 and 2024 Purchases of RNA Slop5 1 Merchandise £0 £0 £117.00 £0 Cover for Branch Standard (£5 to Central Off ice) Public Liability Insurance Pooled Fares to Central Office £42.18 Creditors £0 Bank Charges £0 Other Branch Expenditure forthe Year as summarised below: Conference 2024 Ballots £25.00 Branch Social- WRBL Club- preload card £150.00 Stationery- paper and printer ink £155.00 TOTAL £489.18 Box5 more lines can be added to this table it required TOTAL BRANCH EXPENDITURE for 2024 Charitable Grants & Donations made bythe Branch in 2024(from Box4) £100.00 From Box Fro Bo Other Expenditure (from Box 5) £489.18 TOTAL INCOME £589.18
Branches that own or lease Buildings or Land Does your Branch own Building. Yes No Name & Address of Building Who holds the Deeds? Does your Branch own Land? Yes No Location of Land Who holds the Deeds? Does your Branch Lease a Building. Yes How much peryear does this cost? How many years remaining on the Lease? Who holds the Lease? Does your Branch lease the Land? Yes No How much How many years remaining on the Lease? Who holds the Lease per year does this cost? Who is responsible for maintenance of the Property/Land? Branch Other (Name) NIA Who holds the Public Liability for the Insurance on your Property/Land? Branch Other (Name) NIA What is the cost of Depreciation on the Land I Building NIA Does your Branch rent a room in a... Club RBL Building Pub Other How much per year does this cost? £0.00 Do you employ staff? Yes No Do you hold Employers Liability. Yes No
more tables can be added to this document if required to cover all accounts Committee Check List before signature: Balance B/Fwd from 31 December 2023 entered in Branch Funds Box is equivalent to the amount declared on the 2023 Branch Returns Form last year. All Income and Expenditure has been correctLy and clearly decLared All Branch Funds (including all cash) have been declared in the 'Location of Branch Funds, Table and correlate with bank statements ALI Bank Account Details are correctLy listed Bank Statements are avaiLabLe forthe 31" December 2024for each Branch Bank Account / Investment Fund Accounts have been correctLy audited relative to point 6 in the guidance notes and in any case is not one of, or related to any committee member of the Branch. BRANCH CHAIRMAN Name R. Loughran Signature Date BRANCH SECREfARY Name J. Hunter forR. Hodgson (Temp stood down due to cancer treatment) Signature Date 11 BRANCH TREASURER Name J. Hunter Signature D8te Iilc £r
It is important that all donations are in accordance with the RNA'S charitable objects. if Branch annual income regularly exceeds £5.000 then you should be registered with the Charity Commission. if your Branch is currently a registered charity but your income from all sources is regularly less than £5.000. then you should consider de-registering with the Charity Commission. Remove a charit from the charities re ister- GOV.UK www. ov.uk Accounts scrutiny (by a competent finance person) I certify that: All Branch accounts and supporting records have been scrutinised and. as far as appears from my scrutiny of these, proper books of accounts have been maintained by the Branch. All Bank Statements pertaining to Branch accounts have been witnessed and signed. The above BaLance Sheet and attached Income & Expenditure Account have been prepared from the books and records of the Branch. and accordingto the information and explanations given to me by Branch Officers. and in my opinion, these are in accordance therewith. ACCOUNTS SCRUTINY Name LAUPA ThLLhJ£iLL Signature £ ml4U Date 1210111£ Qualification 4dwn Is(ah)/ Point 6 within the guidance notes atthe beginning of this form details the leveL of scrutinythat the Branch must adhere to relative to the vaLue of assets (Box 718)
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Account Name.. EAST ANTRSM BFIANCH R N A Account number- 42284352 (Sort Code 0906661 Statement number- 01312024 Page number.. 3 of 3 Santander Date Description Previous slalement balance Credts Debits Balance 1.313.31 1,163.31 9th Dec PAYMENT BY CHEQUE WITH SERIAL NO 022112 FASTER PAYMENTS RECEIPT REF.CASH FROM Hunter 150.00 12th D8C Juliet 70.00 1.233.31 1.191.3f 1,191.31 18th Dec 18th D8C PAYMENT BYCHEQUE WITH SERIAL NO 022113 Current statement balance 42.00
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