The Senior Finance Business Partner introduced the report of the Director of Finance which presented the Statement of Accounts of the Mayor’s Charity for the year ended 14th May 2023 for approval. This included the carried forward amount of £16,117, which has subsequently been donated to various charities in 2023/24.

Internal Audit Manager presented the Internal Audit report into the Mayor’s Charity Account as per the Charities Commission Independent Examiners Checklist.

A query was raised by a Member regarding the costs of running the charity. This could be raised at a future meeting of the parent Committee, Regulatory and General Purposes Committee.

Resolved – That the Statement of Accounts and Internal Audit report be approved.