Page 20 - BPW UK ANNUAL REVIEW 2021-2022 - PART I

Having volunteered to take up the role of Treasurer in July 2021 I must firstly and most
importantly acknowledge and thank Judith Leggat for her continued support to me throughout
the year. She has maintained the records, guided me and explained all the complications that
goes with being a Treasurer. I would not have been able to contribute as much as I have to this
role and the other working groups that I sit on without her active support.

The accounts for BPW UK show income of £6493 and expenditure of £4489 resulting in a
surplus of £2004. Income was less than last year because the membership renewal fee was set
at £60. Expenditure was much lower than budgeted as a result of no face to face FEC and exter-

nal meetings. However the BPW International Congress and the European President meetings
were hybrid with only the International Congress charging a fee.

A very big thank you to all the members who donated a total of £794 towards the running
costs of the organisation.

A total of £120 was sent to the Members Emergency Fund.

On the expenses side we received notification that our bank HSBC would be introducing
business banking fees on our Treasurer’s account so the FEC took the decision to move banks.

Lloyds was selected as the most cost effective for our banking needs and the main funds were
transferred during November with a small balance left at HSBC so any renewals in January that
are received can be transferred across easily rather than being returned and being resent. We
have renewed our Zoom subscription as this is essential for our operation and Areas and Working
Groups have also made use of it.

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The membership as at 31 December 2021 was 86 made up of 85 full members and 1 stu-
dent which is a reduction on the previous year’s total. 7 members ceased to be members during
the year and 5 new members joined.

FEC meetings have continued throughout the year by Zoom.

Debtors and Prepayments consist of outstanding membership fees and the element of
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insurance that is prepaid up until 1 March 2022. Creditors and accruals are MEF donations not
paid over by the end of December.

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