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Section A Reference and administration details Charity name ASTBURY MERE TRUST Other names charity is known by None Registered charity number (if any) 1007740 Charity's principal address Astbury Mere Country Park Sandy Lane, Congleton, Cheshire Postcode CW12 4AW
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Alison Cresswell | Chair | |||
| Sarah Dean | Secretary | |||
| Lorraine Mort | Treasurer | |||
| Caroline Whiting | ||||
| Gavin Wolfenden | ||||
| John Whitehead | ||||
| Jeannie Silk | ||||
| Richard Mort | ||||
| Margaret Gartside | ||||
| Peter Speed | ||||
| Graham Cresswell | ||||
| Suzie Akers Smith | Appt 09.03.21 | |||
| PhilipHowell | Appt 07.12.21 | |||
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Memorandum of Association Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) A company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Voting of current Trustees Trustee selection methods
(eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
To provide for the benefit of the inhabitants of Congleton and district a managed and maintained country park at Astbury Mere in perpetuity for recreation or other leisure time occupation with the object of improving life for the said inhabitants.
| Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) |
The trustees confirm that the main activities undertaken during the reporting period have been in accordance with the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. The main activities undertaken by the trust were land management operations to maintain and improve the Country Park for the benefit and enjoyment of the public. The activities were arranged through our Ranger Service and most involved volunteer work either in full or in part. The key activities for 2021 were: The management plan for the park 2017-2022 was completed and this will be guiding the overall site management works over the next five years. Annual grounds maintenance tasks for the year focused upon the seasonal cutting back of path side vegetation, trimming of the car park shrub beds and grass cutting within the community orchard. Occasional storm conditions during the summer meant that additional attention had to be given to keeping path side drains as clear as possible. Winter tasks included trimming of the boundary hedge adjacent to the Anglers’ land, shrub bed trimming and path drainage works. Work was started to re-lay the boundary hedge between Astbury Street and Banky Fields. The sucker tree growth that had emerged over recent years in the meadows was managed through regular seasonal amenity cuts. Both the Spring and Summer wildflower meadows in the Community Wildlife Area had their annual cut. Works were completed to the resurfacing of the main lakeside path plus adjoining link paths. We also installed a new litter bin and three new seats in the park, funded by public donations. Clearance around the trees in the MMW was also completed and pruning work completed to the apple and fruit trees within the Community Orchard. Elsewhere we continued to respond to neighbours’ requests to thin / remove trees adjacent to their property. |
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Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
We do not have any permanent or semi-permanent volunteers.
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
Volunteers are sought for particular jobs or projects as needed. Our primary source is from those who have volunteered in the past; volunteers come from many sources including individuals, organised groups such as the Congleton Conservation Volunteers and businesses looking for activities to support their social responsibility programmes.
- contribution made by volunteers.
Section D- Achievements and Performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
The visitor count undertaken through May suggested that annual visitor numbers are now in excess of 255,000, with anecdotal evidence that the park remains busy both during the week and over the cooler winter months. Our regular retirees continued to volunteer throughout the year and we were also supported by Congleton District Conservation Volunteers and a group from Astra Zeneca undertaking a corporate away day organised by Employee Volunteering. Our regular birdwatchers continued to update the wildlife board at the visitor centre and to maintain the popular ‘Astbury Mere Wildlife blog’. The Ranger led a ‘People and Wildlife’ guided walk in September as part of the Congleton Climate Festival, introducing participants to an understanding of the complex history and varied management of the site. Groups utilising the park during the year included Parkrun, Pram Fit, an artisan market, Congleton Green’s Plant Swop and The Dogfather’s dog training classes. Buglawton Beaver Scouts enjoyed an evening pond dipping and bug hunting in the park. We also hosted a number of sponsored charity walks, the judges from the North West in Bloom competition and the park was the venue for the launch of the new Beartown Rickshaw initiative. Users of the Community Room over the year included Congleton Writers Forum and the U3A’s Welsh Improver, Improve Your Spanish and Flower Arranging classes.
Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
Details of any funds materially None in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where While the income derived from the Trust’s investments only represents relevant about: 25-30% of the total income it is necessary to ensure that the reserves are the charity’s principal kept as safe as possible whilst generating the best level of return. The investment objective is to generate a return bettering inflation over the sources of funds (including long term, after expenses. This should allow the Trust to at least any fundraising); maintain the value of the investment, whilst the income from that how expenditure has investment is used to contribute to the running cost of managing and supported the key objectives maintaining the park.
- how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
All investments should produce a return in line with the Trust’s stated investment objectives agreed by the Trustees and where practical ensuring that those funds are invested ethically.
- investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Sarah Dean
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Secretary |
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| 09.21.22 | ||
| 09.21.22 |
REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 02331405 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1007740
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2021
for
Astbury Mere Trust
Hammond McNulty LLP Bank House Market Square Congleton Cheshire CW12 1ET
Astbury Mere Trust
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2021
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 2 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 3 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 5 | to | 6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 | to | 14 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 15 | to | 16 |
Astbury Mere Trust
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st December 2021
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st December 2021. 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).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims
The main purpose of the charity is to manage and maintain the country park at Astbury Mere, Congleton.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
02331405 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1007740
Registered office
Trustee Office, Astbury Mere Country Park Sandy Lane, Congleton Chehsire CW12 4AW
Trustees
Mrs C J Whiting Mrs J Silk (resigned 8/3/2022) G Wolfenden J Whitehead Mrs S Dean A Cresswell G F Cresswell M A F Gartside Cllr L I Mort R B Mort Cllr S M Akers Smith (appointed 9/3/2021) P Speed P Howell (appointed 7/12/2021)
Company Secretary
Mrs S Dean
Independent Examiner
Hammond McNulty LLP Bank House Market Square Congleton Cheshire CW12 1ET
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 23rd September 2022 and signed on its behalf by:
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Astbury Mere Trust
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st December 2021
A Cresswell - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Astbury Mere Trust
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Astbury Mere Trust ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st December 2021.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
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.
Amanda Grint Hammond McNulty LLP Bank House Market Square Congleton Cheshire CW12 1ET
23rd September 2022
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Astbury Mere Trust
Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31st December 2021
| Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 40,617 Other trading activities 2 50,055 Investment income 3 28,124 Total 118,796 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 4 2,726 Charitable activities Country park maintenance & management 103,748 Total 106,474 Net gains/(losses) on investments 20,769 NET INCOME 33,091 Transfers between funds 14 460 Net movement in funds 33,551 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 443,578 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 477,129 |
Restricted funds £ 6,299 - - 6,299 460 2,682 3,142 - 3,157 (460) 2,697 10,940 13,637 |
31/12/21 31/12/20 Total Total funds funds £ £ 46,916 32,074 50,055 37,831 28,124 17,620 125,095 87,525 3,186 2,207 106,430 62,016 109,616 64,223 20,769 (2,490) 36,248 20,812 - - 36,248 20,812 454,518 433,706 490,766 454,518 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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Astbury Mere Trust
Balance Sheet 31st December 2021
| Unrestricted fund Notes £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 9 206,646 Investments 10 236,689 443,335 CURRENT ASSETS Stocks 11 400 Debtors 12 6,207 Cash at bank and in hand 48,692 55,299 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 13 (21,505) NET CURRENT ASSETS 33,794 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 477,129 NET ASSETS 477,129 FUNDS 14 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
Restricted funds £ - - - - - 13,637 13,637 - 13,637 13,637 13,637 |
31/12/21 Total funds £ 206,646 236,689 443,335 400 6,207 62,329 68,936 (21,505) 47,431 490,766 490,766 477,129 13,637 490,766 |
31/12/20 Total funds £ 210,486 215,208 |
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| 425,694 | |||
| 872 6,286 31,271 |
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| 38,429 | |||
| (9,605) 28,824 454,518 |
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| 454,518 | |||
| 443,578 10,940 454,518 |
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31st December 2021.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31st December 2021 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Astbury Mere Trust
Balance Sheet - continued 31st December 2021
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 23rd September 2022 and were signed on its behalf by:
A Cresswell - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Astbury Mere Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31st December 2021
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, 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 Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value.
The trustees have considered the potential impact of COVID-19 on the principal activities of the charity and they believe that they have sufficient resources in place to operate for the foreseeable future.They believe there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.Thus, they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
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.
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.
Freehold property - 2% on reducing balance and not provided on land Plant and machinery - 10% on reducing balance Fixtures and fittings - 10% on reducing balance Computer equipment - 10% on reducing balance
Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation 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.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
Valuation of investments
Investments are included at their market values ruling at 31st December 2021. The valuation is based on the mid-market prices from the appropriate Stock Exchange, market makers or from the relevant fund manager.
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Astbury Mere Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st December 2021
2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
| 2. | OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES | ||
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| 31/12/21 | 31/12/20 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Room Hire | 2,690 | 4,006 | |
| Catering Concession | 23,953 | 8,882 | |
| Car Parking | 23,412 | 24,943 | |
| 50,055 | 37,831 | ||
| 3. | INVESTMENT INCOME | ||
| 31/12/21 | 31/12/20 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Rents received | 22,467 | 10,750 | |
| Listed Investment Income | 5,588 | 6,807 | |
| Deposit account interest | 69 | 63 | |
| 28,124 | 17,620 | ||
| 4. | RAISING FUNDS | ||
| Other trading activities | |||
| 31/12/21 | 31/12/20 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Opening stock | 872 | 1,030 | |
| Purchases | 460 | - | |
| Closing stock | (400) | (872) | |
| 932 | 158 | ||
| Investment management costs | |||
| 31/12/21 | 31/12/20 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Portfolio management | 2,254 | 2,049 | |
| Aggregate amounts | 3,186 | 2,207 | |
| 5. | NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | ||
| Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting): | |||
| 31/12/21 | 31/12/20 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Depreciation - owned assets | 3,840 | 4,227 | |
| Deficit on disposal of fixed assets | - | 3,637 | |
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Astbury Mere Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st December 2021
6. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31st December 2021 nor for the year ended 31st December 2020.
Trustees' expenses
Trustee expenses paid in the year totalled £159 (£349 2020) to two trustees as follows, repairs £60 to one trustee (2020 £47 to one trustee), computer expenses £16 to one trustee (2020 £0), general expenses to one trustee £13 (2020 £13 to one trustee) and Paypal test £70 to one trustee.
7. STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
| 31/12/21 | 31/12/20 | ||||
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| Country park maintenance & management | 1 | 1 | |||
| No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. | |||||
| COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL | ACTIVITIES | ||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |||
| fund | funds | funds | |||
| £ | £ | £ | |||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |||||
| Donations and legacies | 14,574 | 17,500 | 32,074 | ||
| Other trading activities | 37,831 | - | 37,831 | ||
| Investment income | 17,620 | - | 17,620 | ||
| Total | 70,025 | 17,500 | 87,525 | ||
| EXPENDITURE ON | |||||
| Raising funds | 2,207 | - | 2,207 | ||
| Charitable activities | |||||
| Country park maintenance & management | 62,016 | - | 62,016 | ||
| Total | 64,223 | - | 64,223 | ||
| Net gains/(losses) on investments | (2,490) | - | (2,490) | ||
| NET INCOME | 3,312 | 17,500 | 20,812 | ||
| Transfers between funds | 42,560 | (42,560) | - | ||
| Net movement in funds | 45,872 | (25,060) | 20,812 | ||
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||||
| Total funds brought forward | 397,706 | 36,000 | 433,706 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 443,578 | 10,940 | 454,518 | ||
8. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
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Astbury Mere Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st December 2021
9. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | |||||
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| COST At 1st January 2021 and 31st December 2021 DEPRECIATION At 1st January 2021 Charge for year At 31st December 2021 NET BOOK VALUE At 31st December 2021 At 31st December 2020 |
Freehold property £ 210,675 14,330 2,427 16,757 193,918 |
Plant and machinery £ 26,259 14,953 1,130 16,083 10,176 |
Fixtures and fittings £ 4,885 3,884 100 3,984 901 |
Computer equipment £ 4,879 3,045 183 3,228 1,651 |
Totals £ 246,698 36,212 3,840 40,052 206,646 |
| 196,345 | 11,306 | 1,001 | 1,834 | 210,486 |
10. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
| FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS | |
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| Listed | |
| investments | |
| £ | |
| MARKET VALUE | |
| At 1st January 2021 | 215,208 |
| Additions | 34,958 |
| Disposals | (34,246) |
| Net realised gains/(losses) | 1,116 |
| Net unrealised gains/(losses) | 19,653 |
| At 31st December 2021 | 236,689 |
| NET BOOK VALUE | |
| At 31st December 2021 | 236,689 |
| At 31st December 2020 | 215,208 |
The investments are analysed as follows:
2021 2020 UK 58% 63% Outside the UK 42% 37%
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Astbury Mere Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st December 2021
11. STOCKS
| Stocks 12. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade debtors Other debtors VAT Prepayments 13. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade creditors Social security and other taxes VAT Other creditors Accrued expenses 14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement At 1/1/21 in funds £ £ Unrestricted funds General fund 443,578 33,091 Restricted funds Mrs J Clowes 460 - Mrs D Dillion 480 - Medium Term Reserve 10,000 - Co-op Community Fund - 1,857 Footpath Resurfacing - 1,300 10,940 3,157 TOTAL FUNDS 454,518 36,248 |
31/12/21 £ 400 31/12/21 £ 69 83 - 6,055 6,207 31/12/21 £ 3,470 81 1,055 51 16,848 21,505 Transfers between funds £ 460 (460) - - - - (460) - |
31/12/20 £ |
31/12/20 £ |
31/12/20 £ |
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| 872 | ||||
| 31/12/20 £ |
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| - 642 5,644 |
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| 6,286 | ||||
| 31/12/20 £ |
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| 2,931 | ||||
| - - - 6,674 9,605 |
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| At 31/12/21 £ 477,129 - 480 10,000 1,857 1,300 13,637 490,766 |
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Astbury Mere Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st December 2021
14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Co-op Community Fund Footpath Resurfacing TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 118,796 1,989 4,310 6,299 125,095 |
Resources expended £ (106,474) (132) (3,010) (3,142) (109,616) |
Gains and Movement losses in funds £ £ 20,769 33,091 - 1,857 - 1,300 - 3,157 20,769 36,248 |
Gains and Movement losses in funds £ £ 20,769 33,091 - 1,857 - 1,300 - 3,157 20,769 36,248 |
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| 3,157 | ||||
| 36,248 |
Comparatives for movement in funds
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Mrs J Clowes Mrs D Dillion Medium Term Reserve Sailing Centre Phase 3 TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1/1/20 £ 397,706 460 480 34,000 1,060 36,000 433,706 |
Net movement in funds £ 3,312 - - - 17,500 17,500 20,812 |
Transfers between funds £ 42,560 - - (24,000) (18,560) (42,560) - |
At 31/12/20 £ 443,578 460 480 10,000 - |
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| 10,940 | ||||
| 454,518 |
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming | Resources | Gains and | Movement | |
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| resources | expended | losses | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 70,025 | (64,223) | (2,490) | 3,312 |
| Restricted funds | ||||
| Sailing Centre Phase 3 | 17,500 | - | - | 17,500 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 87,525 | (64,223) | (2,490) | 20,812 |
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Astbury Mere Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st December 2021
14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Mrs J Clowes Mrs D Dillion Medium Term Reserve Sailing Centre Phase 3 Co-op Community Fund Footpath Resurfacing TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1/1/20 £ 397,706 460 480 34,000 1,060 - - 36,000 433,706 |
Net movement in funds £ 36,403 - - - 17,500 1,857 1,300 20,657 57,060 |
Transfers between funds £ 43,020 (460) - (24,000) (18,560) - - (43,020) - |
At 31/12/21 £ 477,129 - 480 10,000 - 1,857 1,300 |
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| 13,637 | ||||
| 490,766 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Sailing Centre Phase 3 Co-op Community Fund Footpath Resurfacing TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 188,821 17,500 1,989 4,310 23,799 212,620 |
Resources expended £ (170,697) - (132) (3,010) (3,142) (173,839) |
Gains and Movement losses in funds £ £ 18,279 36,403 - 17,500 - 1,857 - 1,300 - 20,657 18,279 57,060 |
Gains and Movement losses in funds £ £ 18,279 36,403 - 17,500 - 1,857 - 1,300 - 20,657 18,279 57,060 |
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| 20,657 | ||||
| 57,060 |
15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
During the year there were the following related party transactions:
A donation of £500 towards the footpath project was received from Glass & Stainless Ltd. J Whitehead is a director of Glass & Stainless Ltd.
G Wolfenden who is a trustee, processed purchases totalling £70 to test whether the Paypal QR code system was working, the sum of £70 was repaid in full to G Wolfenden during the year.
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Astbury Mere Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st December 2021
16. COVID-19
During the year, the UK continued to be impacted by the outbreak of COVID-19. In order to manage the spread of the virus the Government has imposed significant restrictions on the movement of people and the ability of businesses to continue to trade. The Trustees acknowledge the increasing risk from COVID-19 and have sought to mitigate their risk by carrying out a thorough review as discussed below:
Government assistance
The charity has taken advantage of the government grants.
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Astbury Mere Trust
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31st December 2021
| 31/12/21 | 31/12/20 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Donations and legacies | ||
| Grants & Donations | 7,326 | 21,488 |
| Gift aid | 449 | 586 |
| Government Grants | 8,373 | 10,000 |
| Pathworks Project Grant & Donations | 29,120 | - |
| Tree Works Income | 1,648 | - |
| 46,916 | 32,074 | |
| Other trading activities | ||
| Room Hire | 2,690 | 4,006 |
| Catering Concession | 23,953 | 8,882 |
| Car Parking | 23,412 | 24,943 |
| 50,055 | 37,831 | |
| Investment income | ||
| Rents received | 22,467 | 10,750 |
| Listed Investment Income | 5,588 | 6,807 |
| Deposit account interest | 69 | 63 |
| 28,124 | 17,620 | |
| Total incoming resources | 125,095 | 87,525 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Other trading activities | ||
| Opening stock | 872 | 1,030 |
| Purchases | 460 | - |
| Closing stock | (400) | (872) |
| 932 | 158 | |
| Investment management costs | ||
| Portfolio management | 2,254 | 2,049 |
| Charitable activities | ||
| Wages | 10,652 | 7,943 |
| Pensions | 115 | - |
| Rates and water | 336 | 1,358 |
| Insurance | 5,408 | 2,328 |
| Light and heat | 4,060 | 2,948 |
| Telephone | 310 | 284 |
| Postage and stationery | 359 | 406 |
| Sundries | 1,549 | 1,873 |
| Carried forward | 22,789 | 17,140 |
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Astbury Mere Trust
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | ||
|---|---|---|
| for the Year Ended 31st December 2021 | ||
| 31/12/21 | 31/12/20 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Charitable activities | ||
| Brought forward | 22,789 | 17,140 |
| Repairs | 10,776 | 13,929 |
| Warden Costs | 24,833 | 20,622 |
| Computer costs | 734 | - |
| Footpath Project Costs | 35,708 | - |
| Tree Works | 5,045 | - |
| 99,885 | 51,691 | |
| Support costs | ||
| Finance | ||
| Bank charges | 428 | 337 |
| Paypal fees | 121 | - |
| Donations | - | 50 |
| 549 | 387 | |
| Other | ||
| Freehold property | 2,427 | 2,476 |
| Plant and machinery | 1,131 | 1,256 |
| Fixtures and fittings | 100 | 111 |
| Computer equipment | 183 | 382 |
| Loss on sale of tangible fixed assets | - | 3,637 |
| 3,841 | 7,862 | |
| Governance costs | ||
| Accountancy fees | 1,655 | 1,526 |
| Legal & professional fees | 500 | 550 |
| 2,155 | 2,076 | |
| Total resources expended | 109,616 | 64,223 |
| Net income before gains and losses | 15,479 | 23,302 |
| Realised recognised gains and losses | ||
| Realised gains/(losses) on fixed asset investments | 1,116 | (3,552) |
| Net income | 16,595 | 19,750 |
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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 02331405 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1007740
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2021
for
Astbury Mere Trust
Hammond McNulty LLP Bank House Market Square Congleton Cheshire CW12 1ET
Astbury Mere Trust
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2021
| Page | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 2 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 3 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 5 | to | 6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 | to | 14 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 15 | to | 16 |
Astbury Mere Trust
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st December 2021
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st December 2021. 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).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims
The main purpose of the charity is to manage and maintain the country park at Astbury Mere, Congleton.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
02331405 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1007740
Registered office
Trustee Office, Astbury Mere Country Park Sandy Lane, Congleton Chehsire CW12 4AW
Trustees
Mrs C J Whiting Mrs J Silk (resigned 8/3/2022) G Wolfenden J Whitehead Mrs S Dean A Cresswell G F Cresswell M A F Gartside Cllr L I Mort R B Mort Cllr S M Akers Smith (appointed 9/3/2021) P Speed P Howell (appointed 7/12/2021)
Company Secretary
Mrs S Dean
Independent Examiner
Hammond McNulty LLP Bank House Market Square Congleton Cheshire CW12 1ET
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 23rd September 2022 and signed on its behalf by:
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Astbury Mere Trust
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st December 2021
A Cresswell - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Astbury Mere Trust
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Astbury Mere Trust ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st December 2021.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
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.
Amanda Grint Hammond McNulty LLP Bank House Market Square Congleton Cheshire CW12 1ET
23rd September 2022
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Astbury Mere Trust
Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31st December 2021
| Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 40,617 Other trading activities 2 50,055 Investment income 3 28,124 Total 118,796 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 4 2,726 Charitable activities Country park maintenance & management 103,748 Total 106,474 Net gains/(losses) on investments 20,769 NET INCOME 33,091 Transfers between funds 14 460 Net movement in funds 33,551 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 443,578 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 477,129 |
Restricted funds £ 6,299 - - 6,299 460 2,682 3,142 - 3,157 (460) 2,697 10,940 13,637 |
31/12/21 31/12/20 Total Total funds funds £ £ 46,916 32,074 50,055 37,831 28,124 17,620 125,095 87,525 3,186 2,207 106,430 62,016 109,616 64,223 20,769 (2,490) 36,248 20,812 - - 36,248 20,812 454,518 433,706 490,766 454,518 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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Astbury Mere Trust
Balance Sheet 31st December 2021
| Unrestricted fund Notes £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 9 206,646 Investments 10 236,689 443,335 CURRENT ASSETS Stocks 11 400 Debtors 12 6,207 Cash at bank and in hand 48,692 55,299 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 13 (21,505) NET CURRENT ASSETS 33,794 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 477,129 NET ASSETS 477,129 FUNDS 14 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
Restricted funds £ - - - - - 13,637 13,637 - 13,637 13,637 13,637 |
31/12/21 Total funds £ 206,646 236,689 443,335 400 6,207 62,329 68,936 (21,505) 47,431 490,766 490,766 477,129 13,637 490,766 |
31/12/20 Total funds £ 210,486 215,208 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 425,694 | |||
| 872 6,286 31,271 |
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| 38,429 | |||
| (9,605) 28,824 454,518 |
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| 454,518 | |||
| 443,578 10,940 454,518 |
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31st December 2021.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31st December 2021 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Astbury Mere Trust
Balance Sheet - continued 31st December 2021
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 23rd September 2022 and were signed on its behalf by:
A Cresswell - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Astbury Mere Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31st December 2021
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, 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 Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value.
The trustees have considered the potential impact of COVID-19 on the principal activities of the charity and they believe that they have sufficient resources in place to operate for the foreseeable future.They believe there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.Thus, they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
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.
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.
Freehold property - 2% on reducing balance and not provided on land Plant and machinery - 10% on reducing balance Fixtures and fittings - 10% on reducing balance Computer equipment - 10% on reducing balance
Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation 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.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
Valuation of investments
Investments are included at their market values ruling at 31st December 2021. The valuation is based on the mid-market prices from the appropriate Stock Exchange, market makers or from the relevant fund manager.
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Astbury Mere Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st December 2021
2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
| 2. | OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 31/12/21 | 31/12/20 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Room Hire | 2,690 | 4,006 | |
| Catering Concession | 23,953 | 8,882 | |
| Car Parking | 23,412 | 24,943 | |
| 50,055 | 37,831 | ||
| 3. | INVESTMENT INCOME | ||
| 31/12/21 | 31/12/20 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Rents received | 22,467 | 10,750 | |
| Listed Investment Income | 5,588 | 6,807 | |
| Deposit account interest | 69 | 63 | |
| 28,124 | 17,620 | ||
| 4. | RAISING FUNDS | ||
| Other trading activities | |||
| 31/12/21 | 31/12/20 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Opening stock | 872 | 1,030 | |
| Purchases | 460 | - | |
| Closing stock | (400) | (872) | |
| 932 | 158 | ||
| Investment management costs | |||
| 31/12/21 | 31/12/20 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Portfolio management | 2,254 | 2,049 | |
| Aggregate amounts | 3,186 | 2,207 | |
| 5. | NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | ||
| Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting): | |||
| 31/12/21 | 31/12/20 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Depreciation - owned assets | 3,840 | 4,227 | |
| Deficit on disposal of fixed assets | - | 3,637 | |
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Astbury Mere Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st December 2021
6. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31st December 2021 nor for the year ended 31st December 2020.
Trustees' expenses
Trustee expenses paid in the year totalled £159 (£349 2020) to two trustees as follows, repairs £60 to one trustee (2020 £47 to one trustee), computer expenses £16 to one trustee (2020 £0), general expenses to one trustee £13 (2020 £13 to one trustee) and Paypal test £70 to one trustee.
7. STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
| 31/12/21 | 31/12/20 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country park maintenance & management | 1 | 1 | |||
| No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. | |||||
| COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL | ACTIVITIES | ||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |||
| fund | funds | funds | |||
| £ | £ | £ | |||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |||||
| Donations and legacies | 14,574 | 17,500 | 32,074 | ||
| Other trading activities | 37,831 | - | 37,831 | ||
| Investment income | 17,620 | - | 17,620 | ||
| Total | 70,025 | 17,500 | 87,525 | ||
| EXPENDITURE ON | |||||
| Raising funds | 2,207 | - | 2,207 | ||
| Charitable activities | |||||
| Country park maintenance & management | 62,016 | - | 62,016 | ||
| Total | 64,223 | - | 64,223 | ||
| Net gains/(losses) on investments | (2,490) | - | (2,490) | ||
| NET INCOME | 3,312 | 17,500 | 20,812 | ||
| Transfers between funds | 42,560 | (42,560) | - | ||
| Net movement in funds | 45,872 | (25,060) | 20,812 | ||
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||||
| Total funds brought forward | 397,706 | 36,000 | 433,706 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 443,578 | 10,940 | 454,518 | ||
8. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
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Astbury Mere Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st December 2021
9. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COST At 1st January 2021 and 31st December 2021 DEPRECIATION At 1st January 2021 Charge for year At 31st December 2021 NET BOOK VALUE At 31st December 2021 At 31st December 2020 |
Freehold property £ 210,675 14,330 2,427 16,757 193,918 |
Plant and machinery £ 26,259 14,953 1,130 16,083 10,176 |
Fixtures and fittings £ 4,885 3,884 100 3,984 901 |
Computer equipment £ 4,879 3,045 183 3,228 1,651 |
Totals £ 246,698 36,212 3,840 40,052 206,646 |
| 196,345 | 11,306 | 1,001 | 1,834 | 210,486 |
10. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
| FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS | |
|---|---|
| Listed | |
| investments | |
| £ | |
| MARKET VALUE | |
| At 1st January 2021 | 215,208 |
| Additions | 34,958 |
| Disposals | (34,246) |
| Net realised gains/(losses) | 1,116 |
| Net unrealised gains/(losses) | 19,653 |
| At 31st December 2021 | 236,689 |
| NET BOOK VALUE | |
| At 31st December 2021 | 236,689 |
| At 31st December 2020 | 215,208 |
The investments are analysed as follows:
2021 2020 UK 58% 63% Outside the UK 42% 37%
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Astbury Mere Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st December 2021
11. STOCKS
| Stocks 12. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade debtors Other debtors VAT Prepayments 13. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade creditors Social security and other taxes VAT Other creditors Accrued expenses 14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement At 1/1/21 in funds £ £ Unrestricted funds General fund 443,578 33,091 Restricted funds Mrs J Clowes 460 - Mrs D Dillion 480 - Medium Term Reserve 10,000 - Co-op Community Fund - 1,857 Footpath Resurfacing - 1,300 10,940 3,157 TOTAL FUNDS 454,518 36,248 |
31/12/21 £ 400 31/12/21 £ 69 83 - 6,055 6,207 31/12/21 £ 3,470 81 1,055 51 16,848 21,505 Transfers between funds £ 460 (460) - - - - (460) - |
31/12/20 £ |
31/12/20 £ |
31/12/20 £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 872 | ||||
| 31/12/20 £ |
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| - | ||||
| - 642 5,644 |
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| 6,286 | ||||
| 31/12/20 £ |
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| 2,931 | ||||
| - - - 6,674 9,605 |
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| At 31/12/21 £ 477,129 - 480 10,000 1,857 1,300 13,637 490,766 |
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Astbury Mere Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st December 2021
14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Co-op Community Fund Footpath Resurfacing TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 118,796 1,989 4,310 6,299 125,095 |
Resources expended £ (106,474) (132) (3,010) (3,142) (109,616) |
Gains and Movement losses in funds £ £ 20,769 33,091 - 1,857 - 1,300 - 3,157 20,769 36,248 |
Gains and Movement losses in funds £ £ 20,769 33,091 - 1,857 - 1,300 - 3,157 20,769 36,248 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,157 | ||||
| 36,248 |
Comparatives for movement in funds
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Mrs J Clowes Mrs D Dillion Medium Term Reserve Sailing Centre Phase 3 TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1/1/20 £ 397,706 460 480 34,000 1,060 36,000 433,706 |
Net movement in funds £ 3,312 - - - 17,500 17,500 20,812 |
Transfers between funds £ 42,560 - - (24,000) (18,560) (42,560) - |
At 31/12/20 £ 443,578 460 480 10,000 - |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,940 | ||||
| 454,518 |
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming | Resources | Gains and | Movement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| resources | expended | losses | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 70,025 | (64,223) | (2,490) | 3,312 |
| Restricted funds | ||||
| Sailing Centre Phase 3 | 17,500 | - | - | 17,500 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 87,525 | (64,223) | (2,490) | 20,812 |
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Astbury Mere Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st December 2021
14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Mrs J Clowes Mrs D Dillion Medium Term Reserve Sailing Centre Phase 3 Co-op Community Fund Footpath Resurfacing TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1/1/20 £ 397,706 460 480 34,000 1,060 - - 36,000 433,706 |
Net movement in funds £ 36,403 - - - 17,500 1,857 1,300 20,657 57,060 |
Transfers between funds £ 43,020 (460) - (24,000) (18,560) - - (43,020) - |
At 31/12/21 £ 477,129 - 480 10,000 - 1,857 1,300 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13,637 | ||||
| 490,766 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Sailing Centre Phase 3 Co-op Community Fund Footpath Resurfacing TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 188,821 17,500 1,989 4,310 23,799 212,620 |
Resources expended £ (170,697) - (132) (3,010) (3,142) (173,839) |
Gains and Movement losses in funds £ £ 18,279 36,403 - 17,500 - 1,857 - 1,300 - 20,657 18,279 57,060 |
Gains and Movement losses in funds £ £ 18,279 36,403 - 17,500 - 1,857 - 1,300 - 20,657 18,279 57,060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20,657 | ||||
| 57,060 |
15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
During the year there were the following related party transactions:
A donation of £500 towards the footpath project was received from Glass & Stainless Ltd. J Whitehead is a director of Glass & Stainless Ltd.
G Wolfenden who is a trustee, processed purchases totalling £70 to test whether the Paypal QR code system was working, the sum of £70 was repaid in full to G Wolfenden during the year.
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Astbury Mere Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st December 2021
16. COVID-19
During the year, the UK continued to be impacted by the outbreak of COVID-19. In order to manage the spread of the virus the Government has imposed significant restrictions on the movement of people and the ability of businesses to continue to trade. The Trustees acknowledge the increasing risk from COVID-19 and have sought to mitigate their risk by carrying out a thorough review as discussed below:
Government assistance
The charity has taken advantage of the government grants.
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Astbury Mere Trust
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31st December 2021
| 31/12/21 | 31/12/20 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Donations and legacies | ||
| Grants & Donations | 7,326 | 21,488 |
| Gift aid | 449 | 586 |
| Government Grants | 8,373 | 10,000 |
| Pathworks Project Grant & Donations | 29,120 | - |
| Tree Works Income | 1,648 | - |
| 46,916 | 32,074 | |
| Other trading activities | ||
| Room Hire | 2,690 | 4,006 |
| Catering Concession | 23,953 | 8,882 |
| Car Parking | 23,412 | 24,943 |
| 50,055 | 37,831 | |
| Investment income | ||
| Rents received | 22,467 | 10,750 |
| Listed Investment Income | 5,588 | 6,807 |
| Deposit account interest | 69 | 63 |
| 28,124 | 17,620 | |
| Total incoming resources | 125,095 | 87,525 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Other trading activities | ||
| Opening stock | 872 | 1,030 |
| Purchases | 460 | - |
| Closing stock | (400) | (872) |
| 932 | 158 | |
| Investment management costs | ||
| Portfolio management | 2,254 | 2,049 |
| Charitable activities | ||
| Wages | 10,652 | 7,943 |
| Pensions | 115 | - |
| Rates and water | 336 | 1,358 |
| Insurance | 5,408 | 2,328 |
| Light and heat | 4,060 | 2,948 |
| Telephone | 310 | 284 |
| Postage and stationery | 359 | 406 |
| Sundries | 1,549 | 1,873 |
| Carried forward | 22,789 | 17,140 |
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Astbury Mere Trust
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | ||
|---|---|---|
| for the Year Ended 31st December 2021 | ||
| 31/12/21 | 31/12/20 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Charitable activities | ||
| Brought forward | 22,789 | 17,140 |
| Repairs | 10,776 | 13,929 |
| Warden Costs | 24,833 | 20,622 |
| Computer costs | 734 | - |
| Footpath Project Costs | 35,708 | - |
| Tree Works | 5,045 | - |
| 99,885 | 51,691 | |
| Support costs | ||
| Finance | ||
| Bank charges | 428 | 337 |
| Paypal fees | 121 | - |
| Donations | - | 50 |
| 549 | 387 | |
| Other | ||
| Freehold property | 2,427 | 2,476 |
| Plant and machinery | 1,131 | 1,256 |
| Fixtures and fittings | 100 | 111 |
| Computer equipment | 183 | 382 |
| Loss on sale of tangible fixed assets | - | 3,637 |
| 3,841 | 7,862 | |
| Governance costs | ||
| Accountancy fees | 1,655 | 1,526 |
| Legal & professional fees | 500 | 550 |
| 2,155 | 2,076 | |
| Total resources expended | 109,616 | 64,223 |
| Net income before gains and losses | 15,479 | 23,302 |
| Realised recognised gains and losses | ||
| Realised gains/(losses) on fixed asset investments | 1,116 | (3,552) |
| Net income | 16,595 | 19,750 |
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