TRUSTEES' REPORT (INC ACCOUNTS) 2022/23

Report Nov 23


Report of the Trustees – Nov 23

Item 1. Financial Report 2022/23

The Trust accounts to 30 Jun 2023 have been examined by Chris Sworn, a qualified accountant, and represent a true and accurate account of the Trust’s affairs; a copy is attached; we are not required to forward full accounts to the Charity Commission.

The Trust made the following major donations during the year:

Charity/Organisation/Project

£

Rotary Foundation

1995

Rotary Foundation Polio

2270

Ukrainian support

3044

Local Appeals

872

President’s charities (Lord Lt fund, Cleft Palate)

500

Youth activities (Exchange, YRYLA)

370

Food Bank

1682

Turkey/Syria earthquake

500

LOROS

1200

Total

12433

The Trust created reserves of £3058 in order to provide funds for: Local Family support (£2000), Ukrainian relief (£790) and Food Bank support (£268)

The major fundraising events and other sources of funds during the year were:

Event

Income £

Craft Fair

1187

Eyebrook Walk

1948

Polio

2032

Donations and misc

682

Foundation voluntary contributions

312

Quiz

454

Ukraine

1260

Coats for Kids

400

International Women’s Day

204

Social Sundays, Late Night shopping, Feast

765

Presidents’ Night

635

District Grants

2285

Gift Aid

1279

Total

13443

Some members continued to make periodic regular donations to Rotary Foundation thus reducing our reliance on fundraising to meet our annual Foundation donation target.


Item 2.  Objectives for the new Financial Year 2023/24

The club has made provision by reserving funds for use locally for supporting those persons suffering hardship during the winter, food banks and Ukrainian guests.

The Club will continue to support:

·         Rotary International Polio Eradication Campaign.

·         The Rotary Foundation.

·         Youth Speaks and Young RYLA.

·         Sailability and a new town centre defibrillator.

·         Local and national charities and charitable projects.

·         International projects when opportunity offers.

Item 3.  Trust Administration

All the current Trustees namely:

·         Hugh Holden

·         Lesley Wellen (ex officio)

·         Paul Laird (ex officio)

·         Shane James

·         Keith Edwards (ex officio)

agreed to continue serving and were reappointed at the Club Annual General Meeting

The Trust bank account was again maintained at Barclays. Three Trustees (Paul Laird, Lesley Wellen, Hugh Holden) are authorised signatories to the Trust bank account at Barclays Bank Ltd with any 2 required to sign cheques and authorize electronic bank transfers.

The Annual Report Form has been submitted to the Charity Commission and will be available on the Commission website. 

This Report will be displayed on the Club Website once it has been approved by the Club.

  

G A HOLDEN


Rotary Club of Uppingham Accounts 30 June 2023

Charity Account

Notes

Bank Bal b/f - 1st July'22

6995.97

296.20

Less Prepayments - moved to Current Year (craft fair 125, Eyebrook 171.2)

Actual Cumulative

less - Committed Funds from 21/22

Local Support

Food Bank, Cost of Living, Ukraine etc. - Reserve £2000

Ukraine Specific

250.00

 Reserve £790

Remaining District Ukraine Support Grant 1

600.00

Complete in 2022

Available  Bal b/f - 1st July (Item A)

5849.77

Income - Current Year (Excluding Gift Aid)

Regular Projects/Events

Income

Costs

Net

Misc. Fund Raising, Donations

641.60

641.60

Eyebrook Walk

2043.48

95.12

1948.36

To Loros & Food Banks + Gift Aid

Social Sundays/Late Night Shopping/Feast

765.10

765.10

Polio (Collection/EPN Ride/Lottery Draw?)

2031.92

2031.92

Bike Event Feb'23

Craft Fair

1227.85

41.25

1186.60

Excluding Gift Aid

President's Night

2521.00

1886.00

635.00

May'23 - To President's Charities

Quiz

825.50

371.50

454.00

IWD

1180.00

976.00

204.00

Tomatoes

20.00

20.00

Wkly Raffle Transfer

20.00

20.00

Not Moved to Bus A/C

Foundation Voluntary Contributions

312.00

312.00

Regular/One Off Donations from members

Ukraine Treats and Comforts

1260.00

See Grants

Coats4Kids

400.00

400.00

See Grants

Gift Aid

1529.17

250.00

1279.17

District Grants

2285.00

2285.00

District Ukraine Support Grants 2+3, YRYLA, Food Banks

Income - Current Year (Item B)

17062.62

3619.87

13442.75

Total Available Funds (Item C=A+B)

17062.62

3619.87

19292.52


Donated

Rotary Grants:

Foundation

1995.00

$100/member at March Rate

Polio

2270.00

October and March Donations incl. Gift Aid

YRYLA

370.00

Two Candidates (District Grant for One)

District Ukraine Support Grant 2

1015.18

District Ukraine Support Grant 3

500.00

Major Grants:

President's Charities

500.00

Ld Lt Fund, Cleft Palate

Loros

1200.00

50% of Eyebrook Walk incl. Gift Aid

Ukraine Treats and Comforts

1529.25

Includes Gift Aid

Turkey/Syria

500.00

Quiz etc.

Coats4Kids

Balance and GiftAid Returned to General Fund

Community Grants:

Local appeals (Non Family Support)

872.00

Lucas Bottomley, Defib Maint, Late Night Shopping

Food Banks (incl. Community Fridge Shelving)

1682.11

50% of Eyebrook Walk incl. Gift Aid + District Grant

Reserve £268

Total Grant Expenditure (Item D)

12433.54

Balance c/f (Item E = C-D) plus Item F

6858.98

Carry Forward Target 3000

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