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2022-09-30-accounts

Company No: 02856983 Charity No: 1027444

STRICKLANDGATE HOUSE TRUST LIMITED

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED

30 SEPTEMBER 2022

STRICKLANDGATE HOUSE TRUST LIMITED

CONTENTS

Reference and administrative information 1
Report of the trustees 2
Independent examiner's report to the trustees 5
Statement of financial activities 6
Balance sheet 7
Notes to the accounts 9

STRICKLANDGATE HOUSE TRUST LIMITED

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

(Company Number: 02856983) (Registered Charity Number: 1027444)

Trustees J Leigh Joint Chair M Belk Joint Chair R M Cope G Vincent S M Emmott N J Brown C Ranshaw C Russell R Downing Secretary R J Downing Registered Office 92 Stricklandgate Kendal LA9 4PU Accountants MHA Moore and Smalley Chartered Accountants Kendal House Murley Moss Business Village Oxenholme Road Kendal LA9 7RL

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STRICKLANDGATE HOUSE TRUST LIMITED

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

The Trustees present their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2022. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” (FRS 102) in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes to the accounts and comply with the Trust’s governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published in October 2019.

Trustees of the charity

The directors of the charitable company are its trustees for the purposes of charity law. The trustees who have served during the year and since the year end were as follows:

J Leigh Joint Chair

M Belk Joint Chair

R M Cope G Vincent

S Emmott

N J Brown

C Ranshaw

C Russell Appointed 28 June 2022

J Downing Treasurer and Company Secretary

Objectives and Activities

Objects of the Charity

The objectives of the charity are to promote and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of charities in direct pursuit of their objectives by the provision of premises and facilities for such charities. These charities provide public benefit to the local and wider community through a range of services and support including volunteering, charity start-ups, mental health services and support, addressing domestic violence, family support organisations, organisations for young people, community transport, a music charity, dyslexia diagnosis and support, redistribution of food from local sources and supermarkets and counselling services.

Principal activity

The company is principally engaged in the provision of premises and facilities for charities and not-for-profit organisations working in the local community.

Organisational structure

A Board of Trustees, of up to 8 trustees, who meet at least quarterly, administers the charity. Sub committees are in place to cover such issues as development and finance. Following the resignation of the Centre Manager in 2021, the Centre Manager’s Assistant provided part time interim management support until a new Joint Center Manager was appointed in October 2021. Both Joint Centre Managers found alternative employment during the financial year.

Achievements and performance

September 2022 found the Trust continuing to strive to offset the negative effects of the pandemic, with an optimism for its future service to the community. Thanks to funding from the Scott Trusts and the very considerable assistance from consultancy firm Wingspan, we were successful in achieving a grant from the Community Fund. This has resulted in an ambitious and far-reaching plan for the future redevelopment of Stricklandgate House.

Conscious of our responsibility for climate change, Trustees have been working with Waste into Wellbeing (South Lakeland Action on Climate Change) around sustainability and their plans for development.

During this financial year, we began to see a gradual improvement in room hire. September 2022 continues to see the Trustees confident for the future of the service we offer to local charities and charitable organisations and for our beautiful old building which has been part of Kendal’s heritage since 1760.

The board have had due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission on Public benefit.

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STRICKLANDGATE HOUSE TRUST LIMITED

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (continued)

Plans for Future Periods

The financial year 2022/23 has continued to be a challenge with the lingering effect of the pandemic as evidenced by our accounts. Our ongoing investigation of the condition of the building has brought its own challenges, particularly with regards to heat and sound insulation and the challenges of aging infrastructure.

Stricklandgate House Trustees are prioritising new tenancies and additional income alongside ongoing building maintenance and improvements.

Financial review

Reserves policy

It is the objective of the Trust to maintain reserves to meet future repairs to the building and to fund administration costs. Any surplus over this requirement is utilised towards capital improvements of the facilities. Free reserves at the year-end was £1,743 (2021: £47,506). Of this amount, £28,275 (2021: £33,523) represents long term loan liabilities which are not due for repayment until more than 12 months from the balance sheet date. After allowing for the above, short term free reserves amounts to £30,018 (2021: £81,029).

Investment Policy

The Trustees do not envisage the charity holding investments in the foreseeable future.

Fixed Assets

The principal items of capital expenditure are set out in note 8 to the financial statements.

Structure, Governance and Management

Constitution

Stricklandgate House Trust Limited is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 27 September 1993.

Recruitment and appointment of Trustees

The Trust maintains a cross section of experience from Trustees that covers general management, building services, property management, finance and the voluntary sector. When a vacancy occurs for a Trustee role then the Trust utilises the experience, knowledge and networking skills of the Trustees to fill the vacancy. The Trustees are then given responsibilities for particular areas of activity as well as their overall Trustee roles.

With the resignation of the Joint Centre Managers, the Trust began recruitment processes for a full-time manager, which attracted a high caliber of applicants

Risk Management

The Trustees have identified the major risks to which the charity is exposed. These risks have been reviewed and systems established to manage them. In keeping under review the charity’s activities, Trustees are mindful of the potential for any changes to the present range of risks, especially those concerning Covid-19, and will adjust systems when and where required.

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STRICKLANDGATE HOUSE TRUST LIMITED

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (continued)

Trustees’ Responsibilities

The Trustees (who are also directors of Stricklandgate House Trust Limited for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual 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 Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company 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 charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

JJ Leigh Joint Chair

Date: 25/05/2023

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF

STRICKLANDGATE HOUSE TRUST LIMITED

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 30 September 2022 which are set out on pages 6 to 16.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your company’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

28/05/2023

Colin Johnson FCCA MHA Moore & Smalley

Date

Chartered Accountants Kendal House Murley Moss Business Village Oxenholme Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 7RL

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STRICKLANDGATE HOUSE TRUST LIMITED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (including Income and Expenditure Account)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

Note
Income and endowments from:
Grants and donations
3
Investment income
4
Letting income
2
Other income
5
Total income and endowments
Expenditure:
Charitable activities (excluding depreciation)
Total expenditure
6
Net income before other recognised
gains and losses
Depreciation
8
Net movement in funds/net
expenditure for the year
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
Restricted
2022
2021
Funds
Funds
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
11,293
20,000
31,293
64,028
-
-
-
7
68,541
-
68,541
53,216
29,170
-
29,170
17,800
109,004
20,000
129,004
135,051
143,765
18,792
162,557
98,507
143,765
18,792
162,557
98,507
(34,761)
1,208
(33,553)
36,544
(12,848)
-
(12,848)
(10,303)
(47,609)
1,208
(46,401)
26,241
552,373
-
552,373
526,132
504,764
1,208
505,972
552,373

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STRICKLANDGATE HOUSE TRUST LIMITED

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

Note
Fixed assets

Tangible assets
8
Current assets
Debtors
9
Cash at bank and in hand

Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
10
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due
after more than one year
11
Net assets
Funds
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total charity funds

£
1,541
44,701
46,242

(15,016)



2022

£
£
503,021
7,937
92,361
100,298
(19,269)
31,226
534,247
(28,275)

505,972

504,764
1,208

505,972


2021
£
504,867
81,029
585,896
(33,523)
552,373
552,373
-
552,373

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STRICKLANDGATE HOUSE TRUST LIMITED

BALANCE SHEET (continued)

30 SEPTEMBER 2022

For the year ending 30 September 2022 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. No member or members have requested an audit pursuant to section 476 of the act.

Directors’ responsibilities:

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies under Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.

25/05/2023 These accounts were approved by the directors and authorised for issue on …………………………….. and are signed on their behalf by:

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………………………………………….. ………………………………………….. J Leigh - Director M Belk – Director

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R Downing - Director

Company Registration Number: 02856983 Charity Number: 1027444

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STRICKLANDGATE HOUSE TRUST LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

1. Accounting Policies

Stricklandgate House Trust Limited is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales.

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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) issued in October 2019, the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from 1 January 2015.

The charity has applied Update Bulletin 1 as published on 2 February 2016 and does not include a cash flow statement on the grounds that it is applying FRS 102 Section 1A.

Stricklandgate House Trust Limited meets the definition of a public entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

Income

All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charitable company is legally entitled to the income, it is reasonably certain it will be received and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:

Expenditure

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis inclusive of any VAT which cannot be recovered and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with use of the resources.

Charitable activity expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

Costs relating to a particular activity are allocated directly; others are apportioned on an appropriate basis.

Government grants

Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received.

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STRICKLANDGATE HOUSE TRUST LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for a period of at least 12 months from the date the accounts are approved. Thus, the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life as follows:

Long leasehold buildings 2%
Furniture & Equipment 25% / 15%
Computers 25%

Impairment Reviews

Impairment reviews are only carried out where there is some indication that the recoverable amount of a functional fixed asset is below its net book value. If the recoverable amount of the asset is lower than the net book value the loss is recognised and treated as additional depreciation. The revised carrying amount of the asset is then depreciated over its remaining useful economic life.

Accumulated Funds

Accumulated funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.

Restricted funds

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. Any overspends are met by unrestricted funds.

Financial instruments

Financial instruments are classified and accounted for, according to the substance of the contractual arrangement, as either financial assets, financial liabilities or equity instruments. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.

Debtors

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

Creditors and provisions

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

Pension

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company. The annual contributions payable are charged to the SOFA.

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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STRICKLANDGATE HOUSE TRUST LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

2. Net Movement in Funds

The net movement is attributable to the principal activities of the charity, and is earned entirely within the United Kingdom.

Deficit/Surplus is stated after charging


Depreciation
Accountants’ remuneration
- For Accountancy Services
- For Other Services
And after Crediting:
Service Charges
3. Grants and donations
Lottery Grant
Hadfield Trust
Clark Foundation
Cumbria Community Grant Fund
Small Misc Donations
SLDC Grants
Kendal Town Council
Cumbria County Council
Government grant - CJRS
2022 2021
£ £
12,848
10,303
2,754
2,490
2,011
3,332
17,613
16,125
68,541
53,216
2022
2021
£
£
20,000
-
5,000
-
4,250
-
2,000
-
43
-
-
39,750
-
1,500
-
10,000
-
12,778
31,293
64,028

Of the above grants and donations, £20,000 is restricted income (2021: £nil)

4. Interest receivable and similar income 2022 2021
£
£
Bank interest - 7

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STRICKLANDGATE HOUSE TRUST LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

5. Other income
Cleaning
Computer recharges
Room hire and catering
Car park rental
Telephone
Miscellaneous
6. Total resources expended

Direct Charitable Expenditure

Direct Charitable Expenditure
Other costs are made up as follows:
Premises costs
Travel
Repairs and renewals
Telephone
Internet
Printing, design, postage and stationery
Professional fees and accountancy
Catering supplies
Sundry expenses
Bank charges and interest
Advertising
Subscriptions
Training costs
Staff costs
£
61,591
2022
£
2021
£
5,511
3,104
2,196
2,400
15,068
6,954
4,245
3,639
1,103
1,324
1,047
379
29,170
17,800
Other
costs
2022
£
£
100,966
162,557
Other
costs
2021
£
£
47,753
98,507
Staff costs
£
50,754
2022
£
2021
£
27,754
15,542
-
220
29,875
15,078
5,016
3,813
9,087
3,228
105
242
25,976
6,870
345
156
536
981
1,552
743
215
880
405
-
100
-
100,966
47,753

Of the £162,557 of expenditure (2021: £98,507), £18,792 of this was restricted (2021: £nil) and £143,765 was unrestricted (2021: £98,507).

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STRICKLANDGATE HOUSE TRUST LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

7. Directors and employees 2022
£
2021
£
Directors’ emoluments: Nil
Nil
Employee costs during the year:
Wages and salaries 60,817 49,170
Social security costs - 804
Pension costs 774 780
61,591 50,754
The average number of employees during the year was as follows:
Directors 4 4
Full time 1 1
Part time 4 3
There were no employees receiving more than £60,000 in the year (2021 - £nil).

In the year no expenses were reimbursed to the Trustees (2021 - £nil).

During the year, Winifred Sayers, a trustee, received remuneration for cleaning services of £Nil (2021: £1,283).

8. Tangible fixed assets

Cost
At 1 October 2021
Additions
At 30 September 2022
Depreciation
At 1 October 2021
Charge for the year
At 30 September 2022
Net book value
At 30 September 2022
At 30 September 2021
Long
Furniture
Leasehold Equipment
Property & computers
£
£
1,020,718 244,946
-
11,002
1,020,718 255,948
515,851 244,946
10,097
2,751
525,948 247,697
494,770
8,251
504,867
-
Total
£
1,265,664
11,002
1,276,666
760,797
12,848
773,645
503,021
504,867

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STRICKLANDGATE HOUSE TRUST LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

9. Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
10. Creditors
Amounts falling due within one year
Bank overdraft and loan
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals
11. Creditors
Amounts falling due after more than one year
Bank loan
Bounce back loan
2022
£
2021
£
1,541
2,993
-
38
-
4,906
1,541
7,937
2022
2021
£
£
5,479
13,920
4,882
145
1,474
-
4,510
3,875
15,016
19,269
2022
2021
£
£
-
2,329
28,275
31,194
28,275
33,523

The bank loan is secured by a legal charge over the assets of Stricklandgate House Trust Limited. The bank loan is repaid in full by December 2022.

The net amount of secured liabilities at 30 September 2022 amounted to £33,754 (2021 - £47,443).

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STRICKLANDGATE HOUSE TRUST LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

12. Unrestricted Funds

At October 2021
Net movement
Transfer with restricted funds
At September 2022
552,373
(47,609)
-
504,764

13. Restricted Funds

Fund
Opening Balance
ottery Grant
-
re were no restricted funds last year.
alysis of net assets between funds
Income
20,000
Expenditure
(18,792)
Expenditure
(18,792)
Expenditure
(18,792)
Expenditure
(18,792)
Expenditure
(18,792)
Expenditure
(18,792)
Closing balance Closing balance Closing balance Closing balance
(18,792)
1,208
Total
£
503,021
31,226
(28,275)
505,972
Total
£
504,867
81,029
(33,523)
552,373
Unrestricted Restricted Total
£
503,021
30,018
(28,275)
£
-
1,208
-
£
503,021
31,226
(28,275)
Fund balances at 30 September 2022 are represented by:
Tangible assets
Current assets
Creditors due after more than one year
504,764 1,208 505,972
Unrestricted Restricted Total
£
504,867
81,029
(33,523)
£
-
-
-
£
504,867
81,029
(33,523)
Fund balances at 30 September 2021 are represented
by:
Tangible assets
Current assets
Creditors due after more than one year
552,373 - 552,373

There were no restricted funds last year.

14. Analysis of net assets between funds

15. Related Party Transactions

There were no related party transactions during the year to 30 September 2022 or 30 September 2021.

16. Capital commitments

There were no capital commitments at 30 September 2022 or 30 September 2021.

17. Contingent liabilities

There were no contingent liabilities at 30 September 2022 or 30 September 2021.

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STRICKLANDGATE HOUSE TRUST LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

18. Company status

The charitable company is limited by Guarantee under the Companies Act 2006. The liability of the members is limited to £1 per member in the event of a winding up.

19. Taxation

As a charity, Stricklandgate House Trust Limited is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within sections 472-474 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010, sections 478 - 489 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010, or section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. No tax charges have arisen in the Charity.

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