**Company Registration Number: 02824893 Charity Registration Number: 1024948** 

## **THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST** 

**(A Company Limited by Guarantee)** 

**EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 



## **THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST** 

## **(A Company Limited by Guarantee)** 

## **CONTENTS** 

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|**Reference and Administrative Details of the Charity, its Executive Committee and**|1 - 2|
|**Advisers**||
|**Executive Committee's Report**|3 - 7|
|**Statement of Executive Committee's Responsibilities**|8|
|**Independent Auditors' Report on the Financial Statements**|9 - 12|
|**Statement of Financial Activities**|13|
|**Balance Sheet**|14|
|**Statement of Cash Flows**|15|
|**Notes to the Financial Statements**|16 - 33|





## **THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST** 

## **(A Company Limited by Guarantee)** 

## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

|**Executive Committee**|Simon Prosser (resigned 1 September 2021)|
|---|---|
||Tish Andrewartha, Treasurer|
||Lucy Freeman|
||Nicolas Kent|
||Nikita Lalwani|
||Baroness Jane Susan Campbell|
||Sonali Naik (resigned 14 December 2021)|
||Canon Mark Oakley, Chair (resigned 5 July 2021)|
||John Reid (resigned 7 October 2021)|
||Domino Pateman|
||William Coales (resigned 20 May 2021)|
||Rahul Sinha (appointed 2 February 2022)|
||Hannah Cox (appointed 8 September 2021)|
|**Company registered**<br>**number**<br>02824893<br>**Charity registered**<br>**number**<br>1024948<br>**Registered office**<br>Liberty House<br>26-30 Strutton Ground<br>London<br>SW1P 2HR<br>**Company secretary**<br>Martha Spurrier (appointed 24 November 2021)<br>Gracie Bradley (resigned 24 November 2021)<br>**Independent auditors**<br>MHA MacIntyre Hudson<br>Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor<br>6th Floor<br>2 London Wall Place<br>London, United Kingdom<br>EC2Y 5AU||



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**(A Company Limited by Guarantee)** 

## **THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST** 

## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND ADVISERS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

## **Bankers** 

Royal Bank of Scotland 25 Millbank London SW1P 4RB CAF Bank PO Box 289 West Malling Kent ME19 4TA 

Scottish Widows Bank plc 67 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8YJ Nationwide International Limited Kings Park Road Moulton Park Northampton NN3 6NW 

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**THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST (A company limited by guarantee)** 

## **EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

The Committee which is the Board of Directors of the Charity for company law purposes and Trustees for Charity law purposes (hereafter referred to as the Board) submits its annual report and financial statements for the Civil Liberties Trust for the year ended 31 December 2021. The Board confirms that the annual report and financial statements of the Charity comply with current statutory requirements, the requirements of the Charity’s governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities (FRS 102)’. 

## **MISSION AND VALUES** 

The Charity’s objects are: 

**1** To promote human rights (as set out in the Human Rights Act 1998, the European Convention on Human Rights, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and subsequent United Kingdom legislation and international treaties and conventions to which the United Kingdom is party) for the benefit of the public throughout the United Kingdom by all or any of the following means: 

(i) Obtaining redress for the victims of human rights abuses; 

(ii) Monitoring, investigating and documenting human rights abuses; 

(iii) Eliminating infringements of human rights; 

(iv) Conducting or commissioning research into human rights issues; 

(v) Providing technical advice to government and others on human rights matters; 

(vi) Providing legal advice, assistance and representation to individuals or organisations on human rights issues, including before the European Court of Human Rights; 

(vii) Promoting the sound administration of human rights law and advising on the institutions, structures and mechanisms by which human rights law is enforced; 

(viii) Commenting on proposed human rights legislation and policy; 

(ix) Raising awareness of human rights issues; 

(x) Promoting public support for human rights; 

(xi) Promoting respect for human rights among individuals, corporations and public authorities; 

(xii) Training the judiciary, lawyers, public authorities, campaigners, service providers and the public in human rights law; 

(xiii) Providing free advice and information to the public on human rights issues. 

**2** the relief of poverty by providing legal advice, assistance and representation to members of the public 

**3** To advance the education of the public in the rights, liberties and duties of all citizens and public servants by publications, lectures or other similar forms of communication or by conducting or commissioning research (and publishing the results of such research). 

In furtherance of that object but not otherwise, the trustees shall have power to engage in political activity provided that the Trustees are satisfied that the proposed activities will further the purposes of the Charity to an extent justified by the resources committed and the activity is not the dominant means by which the Charity carries out its objects. 

## _**Policy for furthering objects**_ 

The Charity’s policy is to further its objects principally by funding National Council for Civil Liberties (“Liberty”) to carry out charitable work in these areas, although the Civil Liberties Trust (CLT) would also accept applications from other organisations if the proposal fit with the missions and values of the CLT and could not be performed by the National Council for Civil Liberties. This policy is reviewed annually by the Board. The Charity has no staff of its own, but commissions work from Liberty. The Charity and Liberty have an arm’s length relationship. 

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**THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST (A company limited by guarantee)** 

## **EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

## **Achievements and performance** 

The Board’s main objective for the year was to maximise the funding directed towards the charitable work of Liberty. There is a formal application and reporting process between Liberty and the Charity which ensures funding from the Civil Liberties Trust is only spent on charitable activities. This process is signed off by the Board and reviewed on an ongoing basis. Once a grant has been approved, the Charity then receives regular updates and a formal written report form Liberty annually. With support from the Charity, Liberty was able to continue challenging discrimination and infringements of our freedoms. The Charity has been: 

- Supporting Liberty’s legal team – which over the year represented 12 clients in legal proceedings. Liberty also brought cases or intervened as Liberty acting in the public interest, in 13 cases. 

- Supporting Liberty’s external communications programme – ensuring that the public are educated about human rights issues and threats. In 2021, Liberty achieved an incredible 4,710 mentions in print media and 86 television appearances. Social media reach almost doubled – with 970,902 engagements. The following on social media stood at 140,855 at the 2021 year end. 

- Supporting Liberty’s policy work on human rights issues, providing 56 briefings to parliamentarians on a wide range of issues with human rights at their heart. 

- Supporting Liberty’s advice and information team who assisted 955 people with information about their rights and the law, and the publication of a wealth of detailed information on the online advice hub, including on all the coronavirus pandemic restrictions. The hub was accessed over 740,000 times in 2021, an increase from around 500,000 in 2020. 

The Board confirms that they have paid due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. The benefits of the Charity’s activities are demonstrated in the impact of the charitable aspects of the work of Liberty, by, for example: 

- Raising awareness about human rights and educating the public more generally through its extensive media coverage, lectures, speaking engagements and events. 

- Defending legislation and due process that protects human rights. 

- Providing advice on human rights law to parliamentarians and public bodies. 

- Providing free legal advice, assistance and representation to members of the public, including those who cannot afford to pay the costs of such representation themselves. 

The benefits of the charitable work carried out through funding to Liberty are not restricted to any particular section of the public and are available to a large number and wide range of people. The charitable activities delivered through Liberty, particularly the dissemination of information about human rights, have significant reach and impact, comparable to that of much larger organisations. 

The Charity has again attracted significant grant and donation income from a diverse range of funders, and the Charity has been able to increase its spending on charitable activities in 2021. 

The Charity owns its property on Strutton Ground in the heart of Westminster, and in the interest of long-term financial stability, the Board wishes to hold the bulk of its funds in property, which provides capital growth. On 1st May 2019, the Charity Commission authorised the Charity to lease this property to Liberty for a term of seven years, at an annual peppercorn rent of £1. The Board consider that the current peppercorn rent allowed to Liberty furthers the CLT’s charitable objects, and that the property is held for charitable activities. The property is unencumbered. Liberty is the Charity’s tenant at the Strutton Ground premises, which has enabled Liberty to expand its range of activities and be more effective at existing activities. 

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**THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST (A company limited by guarantee)** 

## **EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

The Charity is committed to protecting the privacy of our supporters. We have a ‘Supporter Promise’ outlining how we protect the data and privacy of our supporters. We take a highly responsible approach towards communicating with individuals, ensuring that their preferences are accurately recorded and that they are always respected. We are mindful of the needs of vulnerable people, protecting them from unreasonable intrusion. 

We have an up-to-date privacy policy and ensure we are complying with the GDPR, using informed content for all our communications except postal mailings. We adhere to the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice. We have strict donor due diligence and wealth screening policies in place and our Board oversee our work to make sure our fundraising activities are compliant with all relevant rules and regulations, remain ethical and deliver to high standards.  The Charity received no fundraising complaints during the period,  and should any be received they would be handled with due regard to the related guidance contained in Charity Commission CC20.  The Charity does not employ any external agencies or bodies to carry out fundraising on its behalf. 

## **Grant making policy** 

The Charity makes grants to achieve its objects for the public benefit. The Charity’s aim is to promote human rights and to relieve poverty by providing advice, assistance and representation to members of the public. The Charity does not advertise its grant making program, and currently only issues grants to Liberty. However, the Charity reviews this policy on a regular basis. 

## _**Risks**_ 

The Board has considered the risks to which the Charity is exposed and has taken steps to mitigate those risks. The major financial risks (a decline in voluntary income and/or unexpected major repairs to the Charity’s property) have been mitigated by the Charity’s reserves policy, which will continue to be reviewed on an annual basis. Trustees also monitor fundraising progress during the year and are prudent in their grant funding of Liberty to ensure that they fund within the Charity’s means. These financial risks are the principal risks the charity faces. In terms of non-financial risks, these largely concern the potential barriers to effective impact of the funding provided to Liberty – including infrastructure failures, focus and external events. 

## _**Plans for future periods**_ 

The Board’s key objective over the next year will be to continue to provide funding to Liberty so that the CLT continues to achieve its objects through the work of Liberty that is considered to be charitable. 

Key activities for the coming year include fighting the government’s plans to ‘reform’ the Human Rights Act, judicial review and reduce other constitutional protections. Supporting the development of a campaign on building safer communities by highlighting ineffective and disproportionate policing and moving the focus to solutions that build safer communities. Continuing campaigns against the use of facial recognition technology and unjustified data sharing between public services and the Home Office; developing our work on mental health law and disability rights and tackling the criminalisation of poverty. We will of course also continue our proud history of reactive work on core issues such as privacy, counter-terrorism, access to justice and discrimination. The Charity will undertake these key activities primarily through funding Liberty’s charitable work. 

Towards the end of the 2021 financial year, notification was received of a substantial legacy bequeathing one third of the residual estate to the Charity. This hugely generous gift has been valued at £900,000 in the financial statements, and at its meeting in February 2022 the Board ratified its earlier decision to designate this fund to Liberty. Upon formal application from Liberty and subject to annual review, this designated fund will be granted to Liberty over a five-year period from 2022 and is focussed on delivering Liberty’s 5-year strategic objectives. 

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**THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST (A company limited by guarantee)** 

## **EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

The impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic extended into 2021 and its wider socio-economic impact continues during recovery. This has had a significant health effect in almost all areas of the world and will continue to have a large impact on the global economy. The Charity is aware that Liberty has faced a change in priorities and an increase in work due to the unexpected challenges that this virus, and associated Government responses have brought. The Charity will continue to fund Liberty’s charitable work. Short term, the Charity’s income has not been affected, however the Board is aware that there may be some medium-term impact on donor income. The Charity maintains regular contact with Trusts and Foundations and will continue to update annual and long-term forecasts on a regular basis. 

## **FINANCIAL REVIEW** 

Total income for the year increased to £2,401,307 _(2020 - £1,378,108)_ , largely as a result of the £900,000 legacy mentioned in the previous section. The principal source of annual income, excluding legacies, is grant income and this increased to £932,757 _(2020 - £703,333)_ following an additional award from The Peoples Postcode Lottery together with grants from various other trusts and foundations. Total expenditure increased to £1,811,888 _(2020 - £1,740,140)_ as the grant income was expended. 

The positive net movement in funds of £589,419 compares to a deficit of £362,032 in 2020, however prior to the year end £900k was designated by the trustees towards specific future projects to be undertaken by Liberty, therefore the reported surplus does not result in a significant increase in the Charity’s general fund free reserves. Note 19 to the accounts analyses reserves in more detail. 

The Charity holds fixed assets at a value of £2,100,046, in respect of the building and there was a designated fixed asset reserve of the same amount at 31 December 2021. 

## _**Reserves**_ 

The Board requires the Charity hold reserves to cover the Charity’s fixed annual expenses in case of a reduction in funding, and to mitigate any risks in terms of repairs on its property. In order to provide for the mitigation of these risks, the reserves policy of the Charity requires a minimum general fund of £180,000, and a maximum of £240,000. 

At 31 December 2021, the general fund (which excludes fixed assets and designated funds) was at £216,181, this balance represents the Charity’s free reserves. The Trustees consider this level of reserves to be adequate in the light of this policy 

## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** 

The Charity acts principally through Liberty (the National Council for Civil Liberties), which provides administrative services, to the Charity and whose Director is the Secretary of the Charity. Staff costs are not recharged to the CLT by Liberty. The Charity operates independently from Liberty making its own decisions. 

The Trustees consider that the Key Management Personnel of the Charity comprise the Trustees and certain members of Liberty staff whose time is valued but not recharged to the Charity, it is therefore reported in the financial statements as donated services. The Trustees of the Charity are not remunerated, therefore the estimated time spent on implementing the Trustees strategic decisions by Liberty employees has been classified within donated services. The remuneration policy of these staff is set by the Directors of Liberty. 

Liberty is a national membership organisation campaigning for human rights and civil liberties. Although not a Charity itself, Liberty carries out work in the areas of the promotion of human rights, legal advice and assistance, research and the dissemination of information, all in accordance with our charitable objects as set out above. The Charity provides grant funding to Liberty so that it can carry out these charitable activities. 

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**THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST (A company limited by guarantee)** 

## **EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

The Charity is managed by the Board which meets three times a year and has no staff of its own. The Charity is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 8 June 1993. It is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. The Articles of Association state that its Board includes the Chair and two other members of the Board of Directors of Liberty (and that one of the Charity’s Board members is also a member of the Executive Committee of Liberty). Other Board members are appointed from among those known to support the Charity’s objects at the Annual General Meeting. 

New Trustees are provided with the governing documents of the Charity, and a detailed induction overview of the Charity, including the structure, decision making mechanisms, the responsibilities of Trustees, freeholder responsibilities, and details of funding, including crowdfunding and legacies. 

Trustees receive further information on their obligations as trustees throughout the year. 

In the past Trustees were selected by way of recommendation from staff or existing Trustees. The Chair of the CLT and the Liberty Director meet with potential Trustees for an informal interview and, if both parties believe a relationship would be beneficial, details of potential Trustee’s experience is circulated, and their appointment is nominated and seconded by the Board. In 2022, the Board is looking to extend recruitment to include public advertising, in the attempt to attract a new chair and other Charity Trustees. 

The Trustees’ Annual report was approved and authorised for issue by the Committee Members on and signed on their behalf by Tish Andrewartha. 

On behalf of the Committee 


………………………………… Tish Andrewartha, Treasurer Date: 29 June 2022 

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## **THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST** 

## **(A Company Limited by Guarantee)** 

## **STATEMENT OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

The Executive Committee (who are also the Directors of the Charity for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Executive Committee's Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). 

Company law requires the Executive Committee to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law, the Executive Committee must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Executive Committee are required to: 

- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; 

- observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102); 

- make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; 

- state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; 

- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business. 

The Executive Committee are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 

In so far as the Executive Committee are aware: 

- no relevant audit information of which the Charity's auditor is unaware; and 

- the Executive Committee have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditor is aware of that information. 

Approved by order of the Members of the Board of Executive Committee and signed on its behalf by: 

................................................ 

**Tish Andrewartha** Treasurer Date: 29 June 2022 

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**(A Company Limited by Guarantee)** 

## **THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST** 

## **INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST** 

## **Opinion** 

We have audited the financial statements of The Civil Liberties Trust (the 'Charity') for the year ended 31 December 2021 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Cash Flows and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). 

In our opinion the financial statements: 

- give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 December 2021 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure for the year then ended; 

- have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and 

- have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. 

## **Basis for opinion** 

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. 

## **Conclusions relating to going concern** 

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Executive Committee's use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. 

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. 

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Executive Committee with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. 

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**THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST (A Company Limited by Guarantee)** 

## **INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST (CONTINUED)** 

## **Other information** 

The other information comprises the information included in the Executive Committee's Report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' Report thereon. The Executive Committee are responsible for the other information contained within the Executive Committee's Report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. 

We have nothing to report in this regard. 

## **Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006** 

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: 

- the information given in the Executive Committee's Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements. 

- the Executive Committee's Report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. 

## **Matters on which we are required to report by exception** 

In the light of our knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Executive Committee's Report. 

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: 

- adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or 

- the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or 

- certain disclosures of Executive Committee's remuneration specified by law are not made; or 

- we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or 

- the Executive Committee were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies regime and take advantage of the small companies' exemptions in preparing the Executive Committee's Report and from the requirement to prepare a Strategic Report. 

## **Responsibilities of the Executive Committee** 

As explained more fully in the Statement of Executive Committee's Responsibilities, the Executive Committee (who are also the Directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the Executive Committee determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 

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**THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST** 

**(A Company Limited by Guarantee)** 

## **INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST (CONTINUED)** 

In preparing the financial statements, the Executive Committee are responsible for assessing the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Executive Committee either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. 

## **Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements** 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditors' Report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. 

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: 

- Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. 

- Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the charitable company’s internal control. 

- Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the Executive Committee. 

- Conclude on the appropriateness of the Executive Committee Members use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the charitable company’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our Auditor’s Report. However, future events or conditions may cause the charitable company to cease to continue as a going concern. 

- Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation (ie. gives a true and fair view). 

Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation. 

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**(A Company Limited by Guarantee)** 

## **THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST** 

## **INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST (CONTINUED)** 

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditors' Report. 

## **Use of our report** 

This report is made solely to the charitable company's Executive Committee, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's Executive Committee those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditors' Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and its Executive Committee, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. 


## **Stuart McKay BSc FCA DChA (Senior Statutory Auditor)** 

for and on behalf of 

**MHA MacIntyre Hudson** Statutory Auditor London, United Kingdom 

Date: 14/07/2022 

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## **THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST** 

## **(A Company Limited by Guarantee)** 

## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

|**Note**<br>**Income from:**<br>Donations, legacies and grants<br>4<br>Investments<br>6<br>Other income<br>7<br>**Total income**<br>**Expenditure on:**<br>Raising funds<br>8<br>Charitable activities<br>9,10<br>**Total expenditure**<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>**Reconciliation of funds:**<br>Total funds brought forward<br>Net movement in funds<br>**Total funds carried forward**|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>**1,329,964**<br>**296**<br>**23,705**<br>**1,353,965**<br>**100,511**<br>**669,612**<br>**770,123**<br>**583,842**<br>**2,632,385**<br>**583,842**<br>**3,216,227**|**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>**1,047,342**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**1,047,342**<br>**-**<br>**1,041,765**<br>**1,041,765**<br>**5,577**<br>**67,319**<br>**5,577**<br>**72,896**|**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>**2,377,306**<br>**296**<br>**23,705**<br>**2,401,307**<br>**100,511**<br>**1,711,377**<br>**1,811,888**<br>**589,419**<br>**2,699,704**<br>**589,419**<br>**3,289,123**|_Total_<br>_funds_<br>_2020_<br>_£_<br>_1,375,435_<br>_2,673_<br>_-_<br>_1,378,108_<br>_55,182_<br>_1,684,958_<br>_1,740,140_<br>_(362,032)_<br>_3,061,736_<br>_(362,032)_<br>_2,699,704_|
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The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. 

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. 

The notes on pages 16 to 33 form part of these financial statements. 

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## **THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST (A Company Limited by Guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 02824893** 

## **BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

|**Note**<br>**Fixed assets**<br>Tangible assets<br>15<br>**Current assets**<br>Stocks<br>16<br>Debtors: Amounts falling due within one year<br>17<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>22<br>Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year<br>18<br>**Net current assets**<br>**Total net assets**<br>**Funds**<br>Restricted funds<br>19<br>Unrestricted funds<br>Designated fixed asset reserve<br>19<br>Designated for Liberty<br>19<br>General funds<br>19<br>Total unrestricted funds<br>19<br>**Total funds**|**2021**<br>**£**<br>**13,031**<br>**1,150,149**<br>**765,731**<br>**1,928,911**<br>**(739,834)**<br>**2,100,046**<br>**900,000**<br>**216,181**|**2021**<br>**£**<br>**2,100,046**<br>**2,100,046**<br>**1,189,077**<br>**3,289,123**<br>**72,896**<br>**3,216,227**<br>**3,289,123**|_2020_<br>_£_<br>_13,031_<br>_206,921_<br>_1,500,251_<br>_1,720,203_<br>_(1,175,779)_<br>_2,155,280_<br>_275,000_<br>_202,105_|_2020_<br>_£_<br>_2,155,280_|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||_2,155,280_<br>_544,424_|
||||||
|||||_2,699,704_|
|||||_67,319_<br>_2,632,385_|
||||||
|||||_2,699,704_|



The Executive Committee acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements. 

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime. 

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Executive Committee and signed on their behalf by: 

................................................ 

## **Tish Andrewartha** 

Treasurer Date: 29 June 2022 

The notes on pages 16 to 33 form part of these financial statements. 

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## **THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST** 

## **(A Company Limited by Guarantee)** 

## **STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

|**Note**<br>**Cash flows from operating activities**<br>Net cash used in operating activities<br>21<br>**Cash flows from investing activities**<br>Investment income<br>6<br>**Net cash provided by investing activities**<br>**Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year**<br>Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year<br>**Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year**<br>22<br>The notes on pages 16 to 33 form part of these financial statements.|**2021**<br>**£**<br>**(734,816)**<br>**296**<br>**296**<br>**(734,520)**<br>**1,500,251**<br>**765,731**|_2020_<br>_£_<br>_(332,664)_<br>_2,673_<br>_2,673_<br>_(329,991)_<br>_1,830,242_<br>_1,500,251_|
|---|---|---|



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**THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST (A Company Limited by Guarantee)** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

## **1. General information** 

The Civil Liberties Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered with the Registrar of Companies (Company Registration Number 02824893) and the Charity Commission (Charity Registration Number 1024948) in England and Wales. 

The address of the registered office is given in the Charity information on page 1 of these financial statements. The Members of the Charity are the Executive Committee named on page 1. In the event of the Charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per Member of the Charity. 

The nature of the Charity’s operations and principal activities is to promote domestic human rights, promote international human rights, relieve poverty through legal advice and advance the education of the public on their rights and liberties. 

## **2. Accounting policies** 

## **2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements** 

The financial statements 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), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006. 

The Civil Liberties Trust meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy. 

The financial statements are prepared on the going concern basis and are presented in sterling which is also the functional currency of the Charity and rounded to the nearest pound. 

## **2.2 Going concern** 

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the Executive Committee believe that no material uncertainties exist. The Executive Committee have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for at least 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The level of reserves is sufficient with the budgeted income and expenditure for the Charity to be able to continue as a going concern. 

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**THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST** 

**(A Company Limited by Guarantee)** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

## **2. Accounting policies (continued)** 

## **2.3 Income** 

All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably. 

For donations to be recognised the Charity will have been notified of the amounts and the settlement date in writing. If there are conditions attached to the donation and this requires a level of performance before entitlement can be obtained then income is deferred until those conditions are fully met or the fulfillment of those conditions is within the control of the Charity and it is probable that they will be fulfilled. 

The recognition of income from legacies is dependent on establishing entitlement, the probability of receipt and the ability to estimate with sufficient accuracy the amount receivable. Evidence of entitlement to a legacy exists when the Charity has sufficient evidence that a gift has been left to them (through knowledge of the existence of a valid will and the death of the benefactor) and the executor is satisfied that the property in question will not be required to satisfy claims in the estate. Receipt of a legacy must be recognised when it is probable that it will be received and the fair value of the amount receivable, which will generally be the expected cash amount to be distributed to the Charity, can be reliably measured. 

Grants are accounted for in the period specified for their use by the donors provided that any conditions for receipt have been met. Where grants are received with an implicit or explicit restriction as to the timing of the activities funded, the income is recognised in accordance with that restriction. 

Gifts in kind donated for resale are included at fair value, being the expected proceeds from sale less the expected costs of sale. When estimating fair value is practical upon receipt, such gifts are recognised in stock and 'Income from other trading activities'. 

On receipt, donated services are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift to the Charity which is the amount it would have been willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market; a corresponding amount is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt. 

Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable. 

Other income is recognised in the period in which it is receivable and to the extent the goods have been provided or on completion of the service. 

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**THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST** 

**(A Company Limited by Guarantee)** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

## **2. Accounting policies (continued)** 

## **2.4 Expenditure** 

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to that category. Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. All expenditure is categorised under one of the following headings: 

- Expenditure on raising funds 

- Expenditure on charitable activities 

The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. 

Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the Charity to raise funds for its charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and non-charitable trading. 

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs. 

Grants payable to third parties are within the charitable objectives. Where unconditional grants are offered, this is accrued as soon as the recipient is notified of the grant, as this gives rise to a reasonable expectation that the recipient will receive the grants. Where grants are conditional relating to performance then the grant is only accrued when any fulfilled conditions are outside the control of the Charity. 

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT. 

## **2.5 Interest receivable** 

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited. 

## **2.6 Taxation** 

The Charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the Charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes. 

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**THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST** 

**(A Company Limited by Guarantee)** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

## **2. Accounting policies (continued)** 

## **2.7 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation** 

Tangible fixed assets costing £800 or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably. 

Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost. 

At each reporting date the Charity assesses whether there is any indication of impairment. If such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined to be the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognised where the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount. 

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method. 

Depreciation is provided on the following bases: 

|Freehold property|-|50|years|
|---|---|---|---|
|Refitting costs|-|10|years|



Freehold land is not depreciated. 

The Charity's property is rented to the National Council for Civil Liberties. The primary purpose of holding the property is to provide an effective home for National Council for Civil Liberties, which delivers most of The Civil Liberties Trust's charitable work, rather than to provide an income. The Executive Committee therefore considered that the property is correctly classified as a functional tangible asset rather than an investment property. 

## **2.8 Stocks** 

Stocks are comprised of donated goods that are unsold at the year-end and are included at their fair value as described in Accounting Policy 2.3. 

## **2.9 Debtors** 

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. 

## **2.10 Cash at bank and in hand** 

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account. 

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**THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST** 

**(A Company Limited by Guarantee)** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

## **2. Accounting policies (continued)** 

## **2.11 Liabilities and provisions** 

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. 

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide. 

Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities as a finance cost. 

## **2.12 Financial instruments** 

The Charity only holds basic Financial Instruments.  The financial assets and financial liabilities of the Charity are as follows: 

Debtors – trade and other debtors (including accrued income) are basic financial instruments and are debt instruments measured at amortised cost as detailed in Note 17. Prepayments are not financial instruments. 

Cash at bank – is classified as a basic financial instrument and is measured at face value. 

Liabilities – trade creditors, accruals and other creditors will be classified as financial instruments, and are measured at amortised cost as detailed in Note 18. Taxation and social security are not included in the financial instruments disclosure.  Deferred income is not deemed to be a financial liability, as the cash settlement has already taken place and there is simply an obligation to deliver charitable services rather than cash or another financial instrument. 

## **2.13 Fund accounting** 

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Executive Committee in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. 

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Executive Committee for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements. 

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements. 

Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund. 

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**THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST** 

**(A Company Limited by Guarantee)** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

## **3. Critical accounting estimates and areas of judgement** 

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. 

Critical accounting estimates and assumptions: 

The Charity makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates and assumptions will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below: 

- The recognition of grant income to the appropriate accounting period in order to meet any condition of grant stipulated by the funding body/donor 

- The recognition of legacy income as meeting the 'reliable measurement' threshold on notification from the executors of the estate and not from any other source 

- The useful economic life applied to building assets 

- The valuation of non trading stock 

## **4. Income from donations and legacies** 

|Donations (including gift aid recovery)<br>Legacies<br>Grants (Note 5)<br>Donated services<br>**Total 2021**|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>65,637<br>994,885<br>170,000<br>99,442<br>1,329,964|**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>284,585<br>-<br>762,757<br>-<br>1,047,342|**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>**350,222**<br>**994,885**<br>**932,757**<br>**99,442**|
|---|---|---|---|
||||**2,377,306**|



|Donations (including gift aid recovery)<br>Legacies<br>Grants (Note 5)<br>Donated services<br>_Total 2020_|_Unrestricted_<br>_funds_<br>_2020_<br>_£_<br>_154,134_<br>_96,548_<br>_125,000_<br>_50,000_<br>_425,682_|_Restricted_<br>_funds_<br>_2020_<br>_£_<br>_371,420_<br>_-_<br>_578,333_<br>_-_<br>_949,753_|_Total_<br>_funds_<br>_2020_<br>_£_<br>_525,554_<br>_96,548_<br>_703,333_<br>_50,000_|
|---|---|---|---|
||||_1,375,435_|



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**(A Company Limited by Guarantee)** 

## **THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

## **5. Analysis of grants receivable** 

|The Allan & Overy Foundation<br>AB Charitable Trust<br>Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust<br>The People's Postcode<br>The Sigrid Rausing Trust<br>Access to Justice Foundation<br>Anonymous<br>Transport for London<br>Caron Trust<br>**Total 2021**<br>The Allan & Overy Foundation<br>AB Charitable Trust<br>The Evan Cornish Foundation<br>Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust<br>Mactaggart Third Fund<br>The People's Postcode<br>The Sigrid Rausing Trust<br>Access to Justice Foundation<br>_Total 2020_|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>170,000<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>170,000<br>_Unrestricted_<br>_funds_<br>_2020_<br>_£_<br>_-_<br>_-_<br>_-_<br>_-_<br>_-_<br>_-_<br>_125,000_<br>_-_<br>_125,000_|**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>8,750<br>50,000<br>59,000<br>562,500<br>-<br>30,000<br>27,507<br>20,000<br>5,000<br>762,757<br>_Restricted_<br>_funds_<br>_2020_<br>_£_<br>_10,000_<br>_50,000_<br>_5,000_<br>_30,000_<br>_2,000_<br>_450,000_<br>_11,333_<br>_20,000_<br>_578,333_|**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>**8,750**<br>**50,000**<br>**59,000**<br>**562,500**<br>**170,000**<br>**30,000**<br>**27,507**<br>**20,000**<br>**5,000**|
|---|---|---|---|
||||**932,757**|
||||_Total_<br>_funds_<br>_2020_<br>_£_<br>_10,000_<br>_50,000_<br>_5,000_<br>_30,000_<br>_2,000_<br>_450,000_<br>_136,333_<br>_20,000_|
||||_703,333_|



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## **THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST** 

## **(A Company Limited by Guarantee)** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

## **6. Income from investments** 

|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>Bank interest receivable<br>296<br>_Unrestricted_<br>_funds_<br>_2020_<br>_£_<br>Bank interest receivable<br>_2,673_|**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>**296**|
|---|---|
||_Total_<br>_funds_<br>_2020_<br>_£_<br>_2,673_|



## **7. Other income** 

|Sundry income<br>Leaseholder payments for external works<br>**Total 2021**|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>17,818<br>5,887<br>23,705|**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>**17,818**<br>**5,887**<br>**23,705**|_Total_<br>_funds_<br>_2020_<br>_£_<br>_-_<br>_-_<br>_-_|
|---|---|---|---|



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## **THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST** 

## **(A Company Limited by Guarantee)** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

## **8. Analysis of expenditure on raising funds** 

|Direct costs<br>Donated services<br>**Total 2021**<br>Direct costs<br>Donated services<br>_Total 2020_|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>1,069<br>99,442<br>100,511<br>_Unrestricted_<br>_funds_<br>_2020_<br>_£_<br>_5,182_<br>_50,000_<br>_55,182_|**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>**1,069**<br>**99,442**|
|---|---|---|
|||**100,511**|
|||_Total_<br>_funds_<br>_2020_<br>_£_<br>_5,182_<br>_50,000_|
|||_55,182_|



## **9. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities - by fund** 

|Charitable campaigning<br>Charitable campaigning|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>669,612<br>_Unrestricted_<br>_funds_<br>_2020_<br>_£_<br>_735,205_|**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>1,041,765<br>_Restricted_<br>_funds_<br>_2020_<br>_£_<br>_949,753_|**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>**1,711,377**|
|---|---|---|---|
||||_Total_<br>_funds_<br>_2020_<br>_£_<br>_1,684,958_|



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**(A Company Limited by Guarantee)** 

## **THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

## **10. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities - by type** 

|Charitable campaigning<br>Charitable campaigning<br>**Analysis of support costs**<br>Depreciation<br>Premises costs<br>Governance costs<br>Other costs<br>**Total**|**Grant**<br>**funding of**<br>**activities**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>1,625,624<br>_Grant_<br>_funding of_<br>_activities_<br>_2020_<br>_£_<br>_1,589,180_|**Support**<br>**costs**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>85,753<br>_Support_<br>_costs_<br>_2020_<br>_£_<br>_95,778_<br>**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>**55,234**<br>**28,141**<br>**7,419**<br>**(5,041)**<br>**85,753**|**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>**1,711,377**|
|---|---|---|---|
||||_Total_<br>_funds_<br>_2020_<br>_£_<br>_1,684,958_|
||||_Total_<br>_funds_<br>_2020_<br>_£_<br>_55,233_<br>_30,373_<br>_6,836_<br>_3,336_|
||||_95,778_|



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**(A Company Limited by Guarantee)** 

## **THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

## **11. Analysis of grants payable** 

|Core charitable work<br>Other Liberty charitable campaigning<br>**Total 2021**<br>Core charitable work<br>Other Liberty charitable campaigning<br>_Total 2020_|**Grants to**<br>**Institutions**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>398,000<br>1,227,624<br>1,625,624<br>_Grants to_<br>_Institutions_<br>_2020_<br>_£_<br>_500,000_<br>_1,089,180_<br>_1,589,180_|**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>**398,000**<br>**1,227,624**<br>**1,625,624**<br>_Total_<br>_funds_<br>_2020_<br>_£_<br>_500,000_<br>_1,089,180_<br>_1,589,180_|
|---|---|---|



As explained in the Executive Committee Report, the Charity works extensively with the National Council for Civil Liberties to carry out its charitable programme. Other charitable campaigning was funded by specific grants and donations received for that purpose. 

At the year-end, £221,070 _(2020 - £484,763)_ was payable to the National Council for Civil Liberties as shown in Note 18. 

The National Council for Civil Liberties occupies the Charity's property. On 1st May 2019, the Charity Commission authorised the Charity to lease this property to Liberty for a term of seven years, at an annual peppercorn rent of £1. The current peppercorn rent allowed to Liberty furthers the CLT’s charitable objects, and that the property is held for charitable activities. 

## **12. Governance costs** 

|Auditor's remuneration - Audit of the financial statements<br>Auditor's remuneration - Preparation of the financial statements<br>Over accrual of prior year audit fee|**2021**<br>**£**<br>**5,200**<br>**2,300**<br>**(81)**<br>**7,419**|_2020_<br>_£_<br>_4,950_<br>_2,100_<br>_(214)_|
|---|---|---|
|||_6,836_|



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**THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST** 

**(A Company Limited by Guarantee)** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

## **13. Staff and employee benefits** 

The Civil Liberties Trust does not employ any staff however, the National Council for Civil Liberties (Liberty) employs staff, some of whom undertake work on behalf of the Charity. A donated service valued at £99,442 _(2020 - £50,000)_ has been recognised. All employment tax and other liabilities are borne solely by the National Council for Civil Liberties. The Charity estimates that £NIL _(2020 - £NIL)_ of the recharged staff cost represents amounts payable for Key Management Personnel. 

## **14. Executive Committee's remuneration and expenses** 

During the year, no Executive Committee Members, who are considered to be the Key Management Personnel of the Charity, received any remuneration or other benefits _(2020 - £NIL)_ . 

During the year ended 31 December 2021, no Executive Committee expenses have been incurred _(2020 - £NIL)_ . 

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**(A Company Limited by Guarantee)** 

## **THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

|**15.**<br>**Tangible fixed assets**<br>**Cost or valuation**<br>At 1 January 2021<br>At 31 December 2021<br>**Depreciation**<br>At 1 January 2021<br>Charge for the year<br>At 31 December 2021<br>**Net book value**<br>At 31 December 2021<br>_At 31 December 2020_<br>Freehold land with a cost of £531,379_(2020 - £531,379)_is not being depreciated.|**Freehold**<br>**land and**<br>**buildings**<br>**£**<br>**2,752,132**<br>**2,752,132**<br>**596,852**<br>**55,234**<br>**652,086**<br>**2,100,046**<br>_2,155,280_|
|---|---|



|**16.**|**Stocks**|||
|---|---|---|---|
|||**2021**|_2020_|
|||**£**|_£_|
||Donated goods for resale|**13,031**|_13,031_|



All stock held is art that was donated to The Civil Liberties Trust, with proceeds restricted to the National Council for Civil Liberties. During 2021, none of the art _(2020 - none)_ was sold but it continues to be held as stock. No further provisions were made for the impairment of slow-moving stock _(2020 - £NIL)._ 

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**(A Company Limited by Guarantee)** 

## **THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

## **17. Debtors** 

|**Due within one year**<br>Trade debtors<br>Other debtors<br>Prepayments and accrued income|**2021**<br>**£**<br>**22,706**<br>**1,127,431**<br>**12**<br>**1,150,149**|_2020_<br>_£_<br>_5,356_<br>_195,062_<br>_6,503_|
|---|---|---|
||||
|||_206,921_|



Included within Other debtors is £963,298 relating to legacies _(2020 - £91,908)_ , the income for which we expect to receive in 2022. 

## **18. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year** 

|Trade creditors<br>Amounts payable to Liberty<br>Other taxation and social security<br>Accruals and deferred income<br>**Deferred income**<br>Deferred income at 1 January<br>Resources deferred during the year<br>Amounts released from previous years<br>**Deferred income at 31 December**|**2021**<br>**£**<br>**5,036**<br>**221,070**<br>**2,915**<br>**510,813**<br>**739,834**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>**667,837**<br>**496,171**<br>**(667,837)**<br>**496,171**|_2020_<br>_£_<br>_-_<br>_484,763_<br>_497_<br>_690,519_|
|---|---|---|
||||
|||_1,175,779_|
|||_2020_<br>_£_<br>_654,170_<br>_667,837_<br>_(654,170)_|
||||
|||_667,837_|



Deferred income relates to grant income received that relates to the next financial year in accordance with the accounting policy on income. See Note 2.3. 

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## **THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST** 

## **(A Company Limited by Guarantee)** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

## **19. Statement of funds** 

## **Statement of funds - current year** 

|**Unrestricted funds**<br>**Designated funds**<br>Fixed asset reserve<br>Designated for Liberty<br>**General funds**<br>General fund<br>**Total Unrestricted funds**<br>**Restricted funds**<br>Other charitable campaigning<br>work<br>**Total of funds**|**Balance at 1**<br>**January**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>**2,155,280**<br>**275,000**<br>**2,430,280**<br>**202,105**<br>**2,632,385**<br>**67,319**<br>**2,699,704**|**Income**<br>**£**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**1,353,965**<br>**1,353,965**<br>**1,047,342**<br>**2,401,307**|**Expenditure**<br>**£**<br>**(55,234)**<br>**(275,000)**<br>**(330,234)**<br>**(439,889)**<br>**(770,123)**<br>**(1,041,765)**<br>**(1,811,888)**|**Transfers**<br>**in/out**<br>**£**<br>**-**<br>**900,000**<br>**900,000**<br>**(900,000)**<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>**-**|**Balance at**<br>**31**<br>**December**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>**2,100,046**<br>**900,000**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||**3,000,046**|
||||||**216,181**|
||||||**3,216,227**|
||||||**72,896**|
||||||**3,289,123**|



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## **THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST** 

## **(A Company Limited by Guarantee)** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

## **19. Statement of funds (continued) Statement of funds - prior year** 

|**Unrestricted funds**<br>**Designated funds**<br>Fixed asset reserve<br>Designated for Liberty<br>**General funds**<br>General fund<br>**Total Unrestricted funds**<br>**Restricted funds**<br>Other charitable campaigning work<br>**Total of funds**|_Balance at_<br>_1 January_<br>_2020_<br>_£_<br>_2,210,513_<br>_550,000_<br>_2,760,513_<br>_233,904_<br>_2,994,417_<br>_67,319_<br>_3,061,736_|_Income_<br>_£_<br>_-_<br>_-_<br>_-_<br>_428,355_<br>_428,355_<br>_949,753_<br>_1,378,108_|_Expenditure_<br>_£_<br>_(55,233)_<br>_(275,000)_<br>_(330,233)_<br>_(460,154)_<br>_(790,387)_<br>_(949,753)_<br>_(1,740,140)_|_Balance at_<br>_31_<br>_December_<br>_2020_<br>_£_<br>_2,155,280_<br>_275,000_|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||_2,430,280_|
|||||_202,105_|
|||||_2,632,385_|
|||||_67,319_|
|||||_2,699,704_|



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**THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST (A Company Limited by Guarantee)** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

## **19. Statement of funds (continued)** 

The purpose of the fixed asset reserve is to represent the amount of the Charity's unrestricted funds which are tied up in tangible fixed assets. The expenditure in the year reflects the depreciation charge during 2022. 

The CLT had designated £550,000 to be granted to Liberty equally in 2020 and 2021 to fund Liberty’s ongoing charitable work. This grant made a significant contribution towards the salaries and associated costs of staff working across the key areas of Liberty's activities, and to the support functions which enables Liberty to carry out this work. 

During the year the CLT has designated £900,000 to be granted to Liberty over a five year period from 2022 to 2027. In 2022 £85,000 will be applied to strategy development and governance. The remainder of the grant will be applied in support of core Liberty activities in delivering that strategy over the period 2023 to 2027. This is shown with a transfer of £900,000 to the designated funds from unrestricted funds. 

During the year, grants and donations were received which contained restrictions on how they could be expended. Income and expenditure relating to these is shown in restricted funds. 

## **20. Analysis of net assets between funds** 

## **Analysis of net assets between funds - current year** 

|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>Tangible fixed assets<br>2,100,046<br>Current assets<br>1,856,015<br>Creditors due within one year<br>(739,834)<br>**Total**<br>3,216,227|**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>-<br>72,896<br>-<br>72,896|**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>**2,100,046**<br>**1,928,911**<br>**(739,834)**<br>**3,289,123**|
|---|---|---|



## **Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year** 

|Tangible fixed assets<br>Current assets<br>Creditors due within one year<br>**Total**|_Unrestricted_<br>_funds_<br>_2020_<br>_£_<br>_2,155,280_<br>_1,652,884_<br>_(1,175,779)_<br>_2,632,385_|_Restricted_<br>_funds_<br>_2020_<br>_£_<br>_-_<br>_67,319_<br>_-_<br>_67,319_|_Total_<br>_funds_<br>_2020_<br>_£_<br>_2,155,280_<br>_1,720,203_<br>_(1,175,779)_<br>_2,699,704_|
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**(A Company Limited by Guarantee)** 

## **THE CIVIL LIBERTIES TRUST** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021** 

## **21. Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities** 

|Net income/expenditure for the year (as per Statement of Financial<br>Activities)<br>**Adjustments for:**<br>Depreciation charges<br>15<br>Investment income<br>6<br>Increase in debtors<br>17<br>(Decrease)/increase in creditors<br>18<br>**Net cash used in operating activities**<br>**22.**<br>**Analysis of cash and cash equivalents**<br>Cash in hand<br>**Total cash and cash equivalents**<br>**23.**<br>**Analysis of changes in net debt**<br>**At 1**<br>**January**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>**1,500,251**<br>**1,500,251**||**2021**<br>**£**<br>**589,419**<br>**55,234**<br>**(296)**<br>**(943,228)**<br>**(435,945)**<br>**(734,816)**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>**765,731**<br>**765,731**<br>**Cash flows**<br>**£**<br>**(734,520)**<br>**(734,520)**||_2020_<br>_£_<br>_(362,032)_<br>_55,233_<br>_(2,673)_<br>_(75,071)_<br>_51,879_<br>_(332,664)_<br>_2020_<br>_£_<br>_1,500,251_<br>_1,500,251_<br>**At 31**<br>**December**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>**765,731**<br>**765,731**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
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## **24. Related party transactions** 

Other than Key Management Personnel remuneration disclosed in Notes 13 and 14, there have been no related party transactions during the year. 

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