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2024-07-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 02850118 (England and
Wales)REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1038170

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024 FOR 

THE DARWIN CENTRE FOR BIOLOGY AND
MEDICINE

Mr G D Jones 29 Marble Hall Road Milford Haven Pembrokeshire SA73 2PD 

THE DARWIN CENTRE FOR BIOLOGY ANDMEDICINE

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024

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Report of the Trustees 1 to 3
Independent Examiner's Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Balance Sheet 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7 to 11
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 12 
THE DARWIN CENTRE FOR BIOLOGY ANDMEDICINE

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The Darwin Centre for Biology and Medicine is a Pembrokeshire charity established in 1994, it aims to engage and enthuse young people, families, and communities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). There are two elements to the charity: The Education Programme known as the Darwin Experience, and the Research and Engagement Programme. The Darwin Experience continues to form the core of the activities delivered by the charity.

Significant activities

The education programme has been funded by Dragon LNG since September 2005. Dragon LNG are the core sponsors of the programme with a contribution from Pembrokeshire County Council to support our work with secondary school pupils. The programme works with every school in the county of Pembrokeshire on a 3-year cycle, offering a range of field trips and workshops to complement the curriculum for Wales. Alongside our schools’ programme we delivered sessions for local families, home school groups and the Scouting Association.

All of the events including transport are free to the participating schools, the cost is covered through the core sponsorship from Dragon LNG with additional support this year from Floventis Energy for floating offshore wind workshops and funds from the National Grid via the Community Matters Fund for coding workshops. Over the next 4 years funds will be received from the Marine Conservation Society as part of the Natur am Byth project, aiming to restore Wales’ threatened species. Funds will be paid upon the organisation and competition of events with at least 4 occurring each academic year. A grant from the Royal Astronomical Society has been used to cover the associated costs of solar system workshops known as ‘Wonders of our Universe’. This grant was awarded in January 2024 upon completion of the 20 workshops.

Research and Engagement Programme:

Dr Valerie Morse, who led the research and engagement programme has now retired, the laboratory in Milford Haven has been vacated and there were no events delivered during the 2023/24 academic year.

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THE DARWIN CENTRE FOR BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES DATED 31ST JULY 2024

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable Activities Darwin Experience Numbers and Events:

Number of events: 198

Number of participants: 5,355

School group activities – a range of workshops and field trips including but not limited to:

Rock pooling Marine Biology days Beach cleans (ocean plastics & plankton) Pond dipping Kick sampling Mini beast hunts Solar system workshops (Wonders of our Universe, Royal Astronomical Society) Forces workshops Floating offshore wind – design challenge (sponsored by Floventis Energy) TechTastic Coding (Community Matters Fund) Oyster Walks (Natur am Byth)

Home school group activities – Coral Reefs Creatures of the Deep Science of Spring Marine Biology Day Life in Freshwater Evidence of past Climates TechTastic Coding

Public/family events – Rock pooling and push netting Seashells, plankton & microscopes (Growing Wild Festival) Oyster Walk (Natur am Byth) Rock pooling and push netting Minibeasts (Pembroke Town Festival) Minibeasts & Microscopes (Big Retreat Festival) Minibeasts & Microscopes (Sandy Bear Bereavement Charity) Sea & Tell (Challenge Wales) TechTastic Coding

Scouting Association events – Marine Biology Day Wonders of our Universe

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Reserves policy

The financial activity for the year is shown in the annexed accounts. The charity's funds as at the end of the period totalled £107,190 (2022 - £97,003), and will be utilised for the purpose of funding the 2024/2025 Darwin Experience and other related activities.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The Charity is controlled by its governing document, its memorandum and articles of association,and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

The existing trustees are responsible for the recruitment of new trustees. When selecting new trustees we attempt to identify people who are able to add relevant expertise to the board and are willing to volunteer to help us with our objectives.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number 02850118 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number 1038170

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THE DARWIN CENTRE FOR BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024

Registered office

Darwin Centre

L1.4 Pembrokeshire College Merlins Bridge Haverfordwest Dyfed SA61 1SZ

Trustees

Professor A K Campbell Mr D O J S Lort-Phillips Dr S B Matthews Mr A E Sangster (Chairman of the Board) Dr B N Walters Professor K T Wann Mr D Clee Mr N P Harries Mrs G C Flatter Dr V M Jones

Mrs V Stoddart Miss L Callan

Charity Manager Samantha Jane Williams

Independent Examiner

Mr G D Jones 29 Marble Hall Road Milford Haven Pembrokeshire SA73 2PD

Approved by order of the board of trustees on Wednesday 9th April 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

Mr A E Sangster - Chairman of the Board

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE DARWIN CENTRE FOR BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Darwin Centre for Biology And Medicine('the

Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 July 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

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

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

Independent examiner's statement

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

  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 (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

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

Mr G D Jones 29 Marble Hall Road Milford Haven Pembrokeshire SA73 2PD

Date: Tuesday 8th April 2025

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THE DARWIN CENTRE FOR BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024

2024 2023
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
fund fund funds funds
Notes £ £ £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies -
 - - 7,000
Other trading activities 2 - 101,432 101,432 83,890
Investment income 3 1,180 1,180 8
Other income - - -
Total 1,180 101,432 101,432 90,898
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Lectures & events - 6,342 6,342 15,553
Other - 86,083 86,083 75,847
Total 92,425 92,425 91,400
NET INCOME 1,180 9,006 10,186 (501)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 5,520 85,965 91,485 91,986
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 6,700 94,971 101,671 91,485

The notes form part of these financial statements

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THE DARWIN CENTRE FOR BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE

BALANCE SHEET 31 JULY 2024

2024 2023
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
fund fund funds funds
Notes £ £ £ £
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank - 107,190 107,190 97,505
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 8 - - - -
NET CURRENT ASSETS - 107,190 107,190 97,505
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES - 107,190 107,190 97,505
NET ASSETS - 107,190 107,190 97,505
FUNDS 9
Unrestricted funds 5,519
Restricted funds 107,190 91,985
TOTAL FUNDS 107,190 97,505

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 July 2024.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2023 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

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

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on Wednesday 9th April 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:

Mr A E Sangster - Chairman of the Board

The notes form part of these financial statements

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THE DARWIN CENTRE FOR BIOLOGY AN D MEDICINE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Office equipment - Straight line over 3 years

Taxation

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

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
2024 2023
£ £
Sponsorships 86,744 79,560

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N OTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JU LY 2024

3. INVESTMENT INCOME

2024 2023
£ £
Deposit account interest 1180 8

4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 July 2024 nor for the year ended 31 July 2023.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 July 2024 nor for the year ended 31 July 2023.

5. STAFF COSTS

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

2024 2023
Full Time 2 2
Part Time 1 1
3 3
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Restricted Total
fund fund funds
£ £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies -
- -
Other trading activities 101,432 101,432
Investment income 1,179 1,179
Other income -
-
Total 1,179 101,432 102,612
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Lectures & events - 6,342 6,342
Other - 86,083 86,083
Total - 92,425 92,425
NET INCOME 1,179 9,006 10,186
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 5,520 97,004 102,524

6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024

6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued - continued - continued
Unrestricted Restricted Total
fund fund funds
£ £ £
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 6,699 110,438 107,189
7. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Office
equipment
£
COST
At 1 August2023and 31 July2024 15,081
DEPRECIATION
At 1 August2023and 31 July2024 15,081
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 July2024 -
At 31 July2023 -
8. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024 2023
£ £
Accruals and deferred income - -
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement At
At 1.8.23 in funds 31.7.24
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 5,528 1,179 6,699
Restricted funds
Restricted funds 91,476 9,006 110,438
TOTAL FUNDS 97,004 10,185 107,189
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 1,179 - 1,179
Restricted funds
Restricted funds 101,432 (92,425) 9,006
TOTAL FUNDS 102,612 (92,425) 10,186 
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THE DARWIN CENTRE FOR BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024

9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement At
At 1.8.23 in funds 31.7.23
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 5,520 1,179 6,699
Restricted funds
Restricted funds 91,993 9,006 100,999
TOTAL FUNDS 97,513 10,185 107,698

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 9 - 9
Restricted funds
Restricted funds 109,054 (99,295) 9,759
TOTAL FUNDS 109,063 (99,295) 9,768

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS		 At 1.8.23
£
9
109,054
109,063		 Net
movement
in funds
£
-
(99,295)
(99,295)		 At
31.7.24
£
9
9,759
9,768

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024

9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS		 Incoming
resources
£
1,179
193,510
194,689		 Resources
expended
£
-
(183,825)
(183,825)		 Movement
in funds
£
1,179
9,685
10,864

10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 July 2024

11. ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY

The charity was under the control of the trustees and the charity manager, as detailed on page 1, throughout the current year.

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