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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 02763068 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1015804

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

FOR

MUSTARD SEED TRUST (MARLBOROUGH)

MUSTARD SEED TRUST (MARLBOROUGH)

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 6
Independent Examiner's Report 7
Statement of Financial Activities 8
Balance Sheet 9 to 10
Notes to the Financial Statements 11 to 19
MUSTARD SEED TRUST (MARLBOROUGH) (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02763068)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

ThetrusteeswhoarealsodirectorsofthecharityforthepurposesoftheCompaniesAct2006, present
theirreportwiththefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyearended31March2023.The trustees
haveadoptedtheprovisionsofAccountingandReportingbyCharities:Statementof Recommended
PracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththeFinancial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The principal objective of the Trust is the advancement of the Christian religion.

Public benefit

TheTrusteeshaveconsideredtheCharityCommission'sgeneralguidanceonpublicbenefitand its
supplementary guidance on the advancement of religion for the public benefit.
Thecharitycarriesoutawiderangeofactivitiesinpursuanceofitscharitableaimsthatdeliver public
benefit.TheTrusteesconsiderthattheseactivitiesprovidebenefittobothChristiansandthe wider
community.  The Trust:
TheTrusteeshavegivendueregardtoguidanceissuedbytheCharityCommissionindeciding what
activities the charity should undertake.

Volunteers

TheTrustreliesuponthecommitmentofsupportersandvoluntaryhelpfromthecommunity.The Trust
alsorelieson voluntaryhelp fromthe Managerwho is one of the co-foundersand remainsa key person in
the running of the Trust.  The Trustees are also volunteers.
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MUSTARD SEED TRUST (MARLBOROUGH) (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02763068)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

InadditiontomakingChristianbooks,cardsandliteratureavailabletothepublicforpurchase and
providing information, in the year ended 31 March 2023, the Trust also:
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MUSTARD SEED TRUST (MARLBOROUGH) (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02763068)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial results 2023

Intheyearended31stMarch2023theTrustincurredanetexpenditureof£936(2022:Net income
£9,994).2022includeda donationunder Gift Aid of £3,524fromthe connectedCoffeeshop,Mustard Seed
(Marlborough)Ltd,butin2023therewasnodonationastheCoffeeshopdidnotmakeataxable profit.
2022alsoincludedaGovernmentCovidSupportGrantof£2.667buttherewasnograntin2023. The
bookshopsalesin2023werelowerthan2022andthecostsofstaffreturnedtoanormallevel. The
nationaleconomywas still comingout of the Covid19disruptionsand also having to adjust to the  increased
costoflivingduetotheRussianinvasionofUkraine.WiththiseconomicbackcloththeTrustees consider
the results for 2023 as good.
TheTrusteesareverythankfulforallthesupportreceivedinthisandtheprevioustwoyearsfrom the
Government,thestaffofboththeBookshopandtheCoffeeshopandfromthelandlord.Without that
support the future was very uncertain.
ThecombinedresultoftheBookshopandtheCoffeeshopfortheyearwasanetexpenditureof £2,816
(2022:Net income£8,752).The expectationfor 2024is breakevenas we continueto rebuild and adjust to
the new market conditions.
The Trusteesand Managementwill continueto seek ways to maintainour Christianpresencenear the  High
Street.

Investment policy

TheTrusteesbelievethatthepolicyofplacingsurplusfundsondepositwithabankandCCLAis sufficient
for the purpose of the Charity, given its size.

Reserves policy

TheTrusteesconsiderthataprudentleveloffreereservesfortheTrustiereservesoverandabove the
amountinvestedin net tangiblefixedassetsand stock,shouldequateto betweenthreeand six months of
theexpectedcombinedoperatingexpenditureofboththeTrustandtheCoffeeshop.Thereason for
reservingthe combinedoperatingcostsis that the majorpart of the sharedexpenseswould be incurred by
the Trust alone if the Coffeeshop, Mustard Seed (Marlborough) Ltd, were to cease to trade.
At 31 March2023the freereservesof £63,303(approx19 months)areabovethe targetrangeof £10,000
to£20,000.TheTrusteesarecomfortablewiththislevelofreservesasthisenablestheTrusttoadjust its
cost structureshould this prove necessaryand allow the Trust to continueits activitiesin the event that the
Coffeeshop did, for some unforeseen reason such as another pandemic, cease to trade.
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MUSTARD SEED TRUST (MARLBOROUGH) (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02763068)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

FUTURE PLANS

TheTrustplanstocontinueitsobjectiveofadvancingknowledgeandunderstandingoftheChristian faith,
andtogivingexpressiontoChristianhospitalitythroughtheoperationofitsChristianBookshop and
connectedCoffeeShop.It plansto continueto providelocalchurchesand Christiangroupswith resources
and information to help them in their Christian mission. To further this end:

The Trust will:

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

TheTrustisestablishedasacompanylimitedbyguaranteeandisregisteredasacharitywiththe Charity
Commission.TheaffairsoftheTrustaregovernedbyitsMemorandumandArticlesofAssociation. The
liability of the Members in the event of the Trust being wound up is limited to a sum not exceeding £1.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

TheTrusteesaredirectorsforthepurposesofcompanylawandTrusteesforthepurposesofcharity law.
New Trusteesare appointedby resolutionof the Boardof Trusteesand continuein officeuntil resignation.
There is no minimum or maximum term of appointment.
Potentialnew trusteesare chosenin orderto complementthe skillsof the existingTrusteesand to provide
somerepresentationofthevariousChristianChurchesintheMarlborougharea.Potentialtrustees are
invitedtoattendoneortwoTrusteeBoardMeetingstohelpdecideonbothsideswhether the
appointment would be appropriate.

Organisational structure

The Trust operatesa ChristianBookshopin Marlboroughand leasespremisesthat are sharedwith a  Coffee
Shop, also owned by the Trustees.The CoffeeShop operatesin supportof the Bookshopand donatesall of
its taxableprofitsto the Bookshop.The CoffeeShop servescoffee,beverages,cakesand light lunches, and
provides an environment that fosters and supports the aims of the Trust.
TheTrustreliesverymuchonthehelpofvolunteersandadedicatedstaff.TheTrusteesexpress their
thankstothestaffandtothevolunteersforallthesupportthathasbeenprovided,andcontinuesto be
provided, in so many ways.

Induction and training of new trustees

TheCompanySecretaryis responsiblefortheinductionof anynewTrusteewhichinvolvesawarenessof a
Trustee'sresponsibilities,thegoverningdocument,administrativeprocedures,andthehistory and
philosophicalandreligiousapproachoftheTrust.AnewTrusteereceivescopiesoftheprevious year's
annualreportandaccountsandcopyoftheCharityCommissionleaflet"TheEssentialTrustee:What you
need to know, What you need to do".
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MUSTARD SEED TRUST (MARLBOROUGH) (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02763068)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Related parties

The CoffeeShop is a separatetradingcompanycalledMustardSeed (Marlborough)Ltd.It is ownedby the
Trustees and is therefore a connected trading company.
MustardSeedTrustoperatesinTheBoathouse,apropertywhichisownedbyMrsRMauricewhois the
landlord.Mrs R Mauricewas one of the foundersof the Charityand continuesto be a key volunteerand is
theManageroftheCharity.ThelandlordhascommittedtoprovidethepremisestotheTrustona stable
basisat a levelof rentthatis belowthemarketrate;thisis determinedon a threeyearlycommercial rent
review.Underthetermsofthelease,thelandlordis responsibleforstructuralandexternal maintenance
andanycapitalworksthatenhancethevalueofthebuilding.PleasealsorefertoNote16ofthe financial
statements.
TheTrustreliesonvoluntaryhelpfromMrsRMauriceastheManagerwhoremainsakeypersonin the
running of the Trust.
TheTrusteesandtheManagerarevolunteersanddidnotreceiveanyremunerationintheyearfor their
services to the Trust or in the previous year.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number

02763068 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1015804

Registered office

1 Farrar Drive
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 1TP

Trustees

Mr R Wheeler
Mr N Larkey (resigned 20.5.22)
Mr R Mann
Mrs C Piercy-Buehrer (resigned 2.11.22)
Ms S M Wylie
Dr P Tulloch
Mr G K Pells (appointed 20.5.22)

Company Secretary

Dr P Tulloch

Independent Examiner

Mrs L Blunden, Member of ICAEW
8 South View Place
Marlborough
SN8 1DD
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MUSTARD SEEDTRusr RE(aSTERED NUMBER: 02763068 REPORT OFTHE TRusfEES R THE YEAR ENDED 202a REFERENCE AND ADMINisfRATIVE ￿AlL$ Treasurer Mrs R M3urice Manager Mrs R Maurice Bankers HSBC Bank Ltd Unlt 6 The Lock Canal Walk Swindon .SNI ILD STATEMENTOF TrUSTEES' RESPONSIBILMES The trustees Iwho are also the dirertors of Mustard Seed Trust {Marlborou£hl for the purposes of company lawl are iesponsible for preparing the Report of the Tw5tees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United knngdorn Accounting Standar(k Iunited Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practtcel. Company law requires the trLStees to prepare fiTrancial statements for each financial year whKh give 3 true and fair view of the stste of affairs of the tharitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resour￿, including the income and expenditure. of the tharitable company for that perlod. In prepaiin8 those finanaal statements. the trust￿ are requi￿1 to select suitable accounting policies and then app￿thern con5iStentiy,- observe the method5 and principle5 in the Charity SORP; make jud8ements and estimates that are reasonable prudent prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable tompafry will continue in b￿"ne$S The trustees ere responsible for keeping proper accounting rec¢)rds whKh disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the flnarKial posttson of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the finanaal ststements comply with the Companies Act 21)J6. They are a150 responsible for safegisarding the assets of the charitsble company and herKe for tskirE reasonable steps for prevention and etettion of fraud and other irregularitses. This report has been prepared ITr accordan￿ wth the speLyal provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Art 2006 relatingto small companies. Approved by orderof the board of trustees on 30 November 2023 aNJ signed ￿ its behalf by: Mr R Wheeler

I report to the d￿rity trustees on eXaMN￿ll0n of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2023. As the charW5 trustses of the Cornp￿ry (and also its directors for the pUr￿Se5 of c(Nnpany law) you are re5pofLSible for ts weparntl￿ of the ac£<xMts ￿0Ndan￿ with the requiremwts of th2 Companies Act 21))6 l*he 2006 Act% Flamng satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audital under Part 16 of the 2(X16 Act and are eligible for independent examination. I rewt sn respect of my examination of your charivs accounts as carrted under sertion 145 of the Charities Art 2011 2011 ACVI. In carrylng out my examination I hève foknved the Dkettl￿ given by the awity Commission under settion 14515) (b) of the 2011 ACL I have com￿ted my exarninati￿. I confinn that no mattets have come to my attenti￿ In connectkni untinB record5 were Th)t kept in respect of the COM￿ry as required ty settion 386 ￿ the 2(K Att; or the aco)unts do comply with the accounti￿ requirements of Sect￿ of the 2(￿ Att other than any requirement that the accounts 8140 a true and fair view vthith IS rnt a matter considered a5 part ofan independentexamination: IX the accounts h￿e not been prepared in aCUKthn￿ with the methods and principle5 of the Statement of Recommended practi￿ for acc4)unti￿ and reporting by tharitjes (appI￿able to charitles preparing their accounts rn accord￿ with the Fmanrial Rep)rting Standard applxabie In the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021). I have no COn￿m$ and have come across no other mattws in connertion with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in Order to enable a PrO￿r understsnding of the accounts to be Mrs L Blunden. Memberof IC4EW 8 South View Place M3rlborough SN8 IDD

MUSTARD SEED TRUST (MARLBOROUGH)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

31.3.23 31.3.22
Unrestricted Total
funds funds
Notes £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 2 61 3,585
Charitable activities
Bookshop sales 24,373 27,701
Other trading activities 3 752 1,384
Investment income 4 250 6
Other income 5 - 2,667
Total 25,436 35,343
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities 6
Cost bookshop sales items sold 14,893 16,826
Bookshop operating expenses 11,479 8,523
Total 26,372 25,349
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (936) 9,994
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 72,056 62,062
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 71,120 72,056
The notes form part of these financial statements
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MUSTARD SEED TRUST (MARLBOROUGH) (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02763068)

BALANCE SHEET

31 MARCH 2023

31.3.23
Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
11
1,329
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
12
8,587
Debtors
13
4,708
Cash at bank
57,795
71,090
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
14
(1,299)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
69,791
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
71,120
NET ASSETS
71,120
FUNDS
15
Unrestricted funds
71,120
TOTAL FUNDS
71,120
31.3.22
Total
funds
£
1,964
9,388
6,395
55,493
71,276
(1,184)
70,092
72,056
72,056
72,056
72,056
The charitablecompanyis entitledto exemptionfromauditunderSection477of the CompaniesAct 2006
for the year ended 31 March 2023.
Themembershavenotrequiredthecompanytoobtainanauditofitsfinancialstatementsforthe year
ended 31 March 2023 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
The notes form part of these financial statements
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MUSTARD SEEDTRusr NUMBEK" 0276￿168 31 MARCH 2023 These financial 5tatemeryts ha￿ prepared in accordance with the provisk)ns applicable to charf(able Companies subjert to the small companies rewme. The financial statements were approved by the Board of TTU5tees and authorised for issue on 30 November 2023 and were signed on IES behalf by: Mr R Wheeler The notes fom part ofthese financial statements -1

MUSTARD SEED TRUST (MARLBOROUGH)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

Thefinancialstatementsofthecharitablecompany,whichisapublicbenefitentityunderFRS 102,
havebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReporting by
Charities:StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccounts in
accordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland (FRS
102)(effective1 January2019)',FinancialReportingStandard102'The FinancialReporting Standard
applicablein theUK andRepublicofIreland'andtheCompaniesAct2006.Thefinancial statements
have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.

Income

Allincomeis recognisedin theStatementofFinancialActivitiesoncethecharityhasentitlement to
the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructive obligation
committingthe charityto that expenditure,it is probablethat a transferof economicbenefitswill be
requiredinsettlementandtheamountoftheobligationcanbemeasuredreliably.Expenditure is
accountedforonanaccrualsbasisandhasbeenclassifiedunderheadingsthataggregateall cost
relatedtothecategory.Wherecostscannotbedirectlyattributedtoparticularheadingsthey have
been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciationisprovidedonfixedassetssoastosoastowritethemoffovertheirexpected useful
lives at the following rates:
Fixtures & fittings20% straight line
Computer equipment20% straight line
Items costing less than £100 are expensed in the year of acquisition.

Stocks

Stocksarevaluedatthelowerofcostandnetrealisablevalue,aftermakingdueallowance for
obsolete and slow moving items.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestrictedfundscanbe usedin accordancewiththecharitableobjectivesat thediscretionof the
trustees.
Restrictedfunds can only be used for particularrestrictedpurposeswithin the objectsof the  charity.
Restrictionsarisewhenspecifiedbythedonororwhenfundsareraisedforparticular restricted
purposes.
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MUSTARD SEED TRUST (MARLBOROUGH)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Fund accounting

Furtherexplanationofthenatureandpurposeofeachfundis includedin thenotestothe financial
statements.

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
31.3.23 31.3.22
£ £
Donations 61 61
Donation from connected Coffeeshop - 3,524
61 3,585
3. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
31.3.23 31.3.22
£ £
Book commission income 752 1,384
4. INVESTMENT INCOME
31.3.23 31.3.22
£ £
Interest income 250 6
5. OTHER INCOME
31.3.23 31.3.22
£ £
Government Grant re Covid19 - 2,667
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MUSTARD SEED TRUST (MARLBOROUGH)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

6. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS

Cost bookshop sales items sold
Bookshop operating expenses
DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Staff costs
Cost of items sold
Rent
Light, heat, water, waste
Telephone
Stationery, postage, printing
Advertising & publicity
Council business rates
Insurance, licences, book assn
HMRC Job Retention Scheme
Equipment rental
Consumables
Repairs & maintenance
Bank & credit card charges
Staff training & welfare
Depreciation
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
Depreciation - owned assets
Direct
Costs (see
note 7)
£
14,893
11,479
26,372
31.3.23
31.3.22
£
£
2,162
732
14,893
16,826
1,500
1,500
3,095
2,158
477
509
96
179
52
109
602
327
522
644
-
(173)
544
623
135
152
676
505
391
279
592
207
635
772
26,372
25,349
31.3.23
31.3.22
£
£
635
772

7. DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

8. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

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MUSTARD SEED TRUST (MARLBOROUGH)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

9. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

Therewerenotrustees'remunerationorotherbenefitsfortheyearended31March2023nor for
the year ended 31 March 2022.

Trustees' expenses

Therewerenotrustees'expensespaidfortheyearended31March2023norfortheyear ended
31 March 2022.

10. STAFF COSTS

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
Part time staff
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
31.3.23
1
31.3.22
1
2023 2022
£ £
Salaries & wages 2,162 732
Social security costs - -
2,162 732
Thetotalnumberofpart-timeemployeesduringtheyearwas1.Therewerenofull time
employees.
Theaveragenumberofemployeesduringtheyear,calculatedonthebasisoffull-time equivalents,
was:
2023 2022
£
0.1
-
0.1
£
Bookshop 0.6
Management -
0.6
Managementreceivedno remunerationand were volunteersfor the year ended 31 March 2023 and
for the year ended 31 March 2022.
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MUSTARD SEED TRUST (MARLBOROUGH)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures,
fittings,
equipment
£
COST
At 1 April 2022 and 31 March 2023 24,564
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2022 22,600
Charge for year 635
At 31 March 2023 23,235
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2023 1,329
At 31 March 2022 1,964
12. STOCKS
31.3.23 31.3.22
£ £
Finished goods 8,587 9,388
13. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.23 31.3.22
£ £
Trade debtors 311 807
Amounts owed by participating interests 4,397 5,588
4,708 6,395
TheparticipatinginterestsistheconnectedtradingcompanyMustardSeedMarlboroughLtd, also
known as the Coffeeshop.
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MUSTARD SEED TRUST (MARLBOROUGH)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

14. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

31.3.23 31.3.22
£ £
Trade creditors 1,031 1,146
Social security and other taxes 261 -
VAT 7 38
1,299 1,184

15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Comparatives for movement in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Net
movement
At
At 1.4.22
in funds
31.3.23
£
£
£
72,056
(936)
71,120
72,056
(936)
71,120
Incoming
Resources
Movement
resources
expended
in funds
£
£
£
25,436
(26,372)
(936)
25,436
(26,372)
(936)
Net
movement
At
At 1.4.21
in funds
31.3.22
£
£
£
62,062
9,994
72,056
62,062
9,994
72,056
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MUSTARD SEED TRUST (MARLBOROUGH)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
Resources
Movement
resources
expended
in funds
£
£
£
35,343
(25,349)
9,994
35,343
(25,349)
9,994
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Net
movement
At 1.4.21
in funds
£
£
62,062
9,058
62,062
9,058
At
31.3.23
£
71,120
71,120
Acurrentyear12monthsandprioryear12monthscombinednetmovementinfunds,included in
the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
Resources
Movement
resources
expended
in funds
£
£
£
60,779
(51,721)
9,058
60,779
(51,721)
9,058
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MUSTARD SEED TRUST (MARLBOROUGH)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

16. OTHER FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS

At31March2023theCharity(togetherwithitsconnectedtradingcompany)hadasix month
commitment under a non-cancellable operating lease as follows:
commitment under a non-cancellable operating lease as follows:
2023 2022
Land & Land &
buildings buildings
£ £
Expiry date:
Within one year 4,500 4,500

17. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

ThepremisesinwhichMustardSeedoperatesareownedbyMrsRMaurice,thelandlord.Mrs R
MauricewasoneofthefoundersoftheCharityandcontinuestobeakeyvolunteerintherole of
the Managerof the Charity.The landlordsupportsthe charityby reducingthe financialand  property
riskontheCharitybyenablingtheCharitytorentpremisesnearMarlboroughHighStreet without
theCharityneedingtobuyitsownpropertyorenterintoaleasewitha3or5year financial
commitmentwithathirdpartylandlord.Athirdpartyleasewouldhavethefinancialriskof high
rentincreases,as wellas theoperationalriskthatat theend of thetermthelandlordcouldask the
Charitytoleavethepremises,whichwouldbeverydisruptivetotheaimsoftheCharityand could
eventhreatenitslongtermviability.Thelandlordhasconfirmedthatthereisnointentionto ask
theCharitytoleavethepremisesandiscontenttorentthepremisestotheCharityonayear by
yearbasis,withsixmonthnoticeofterminationoneitherside.Thelandlordhascommitted to
providethepremisestotheTrustonastablebasisatalevelofrentthatisbelowthemarket rate.
Thereisarentreviewevery3yearswhichisundertakentoensurethattherentchargedis below
market value.
DuringtheCovid19pandemicin2020and2021,thelandlordgranteda6monthrentfree period
followedby6monthsathalfrent,paymentofwhichcouldbedeferred.Fortheyearending 31
March2022the landlordreducedthe contractualrent by 25% for the wholeyear and has  confirmed
that this rent reduction will continue until 31 March 2024, with the possibility of a further extension.
DuringtheyeartheCharity,togetherwithitsconnectedtradingcompanytheCoffeeShop,paid a
combinedrent to the Landlordof £9,000(2022:£9,000).Therewas no outstandingbalancesat  the
end of the year  (2022: £nil).
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MUSTARD SEED TRUST (MARLBOROUGH)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

18. ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY

MustardSeedTrust(Marlborough)isconnectedtoMustardSeed(Marlborough)Ltd,the Coffee
Shop,a tradingcompany.Bothcompaniesareunderthe commoncontrolof the Trusteesshown in
the Report of the Trustees.
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