Registered number: 02990781 Charity number: 1043569
WYMONDHAM BRIDEWELL PRESERVATION TRUST
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
WYMONDHAM BRIDEWELL PRESERVATION TRUST
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
CONTENTS
| Page | |
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| Reference and Administrative Details of the Charity, its Trustees and Advisers | 1 |
| Trustees' Report | 2 - 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Balance Sheet | 6 - 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 - 16 |
WYMONDHAM BRIDEWELL PRESERVATION TRUST
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
| Trustees | Mr M J W Gamble, Chairman |
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| Mr A J Broom | |
| Mr A J B FitzGerald | |
| Mr R F Fowle | |
| Mrs J M Harris | |
| Mrs A C Piper Richardson | |
| Mr J R H Steggles | |
| Company registered number 02990781 Charity registered number 1043569 Registered office The Bridewell Norwich Road Wymondham Norfolk NR18 0NS Company secretary Mrs M Fountain Accountants BW Audit Ltd Chartered Accountants Berry & Warren 54 Thorpe Road Norwich NR1 1RY |
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WYMONDHAM BRIDEWELL PRESERVATION TRUST (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year 1 December 2023 to 30 November 2024. The Annual Report serves the purposes of both a Trustees' report and a directors' report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the Annual Report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019).
Since the charity qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic Report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted.
Objectives and activities
a. Policies and objectives
The Charity's principal objective is that of preserving a building of historic and architectural interest.
In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.
Achievements and performance
a. Main achievements of the charity
The Charity continues to hold the freehold of the Bridewell property which is rented out to tenants including the Wymondham Heritage Society which is responsible for the Wymondham Heritage Museum.
The Charity aims to build up the property fund in order to fund any future significant repair work to the building that may be required.
Financial review
a. Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.
b. Reserves
At 30 November 2024 the charity held funds of £471,251 (2023: £481,190). Included within total funds is £456,251 (2023: £471,190) held as unrestricted funds with a further £15,000 (2023: £10,000) held within a property fabric sinking fund. The charity holds free reserves, including the property fabric sinking fund, of £136,251 at the year end (2023: £146,190) which are held in order to have sufficient funds in case of unplanned repair work being required to the property. This is in line with the charity policy.
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WYMONDHAM BRIDEWELL PRESERVATION TRUST (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
Structure, governance and management
a. Constitution
Wymondham Bridewell Preservation Trust is a charitable company, limited by guarantee, incorporated on 16 November 1994 and registered as a charity on 23 January 1995. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which defined the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association.
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
The management of the charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Memorandum of Association.
Statement of Trustees' responsibilities
The Trustees (who are also the directors of the charity for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' 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 . Under company law, the Trustees 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 Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The Trustees 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.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Mr M J W Gamble Trustee Date:
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WYMONDHAM BRIDEWELL PRESERVATION TRUST
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Wymondham Bridewell Preservation Trust ('the charity')
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 November 2024.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the Trustees of the charity (and 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 charity 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 the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
This report is made solely to the charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent Examiner's Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
Signed: Dated:
Joanne Fox BA FCA
BW Audit Ltd
Chartered Accountants Norwich
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WYMONDHAM BRIDEWELL PRESERVATION TRUST
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
| Note Income from: Charitable activities 3 Investments 4 Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities 5 Total expenditure Net (expenditure)/income Transfers between funds 13 Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 14,805 2,533 17,338 31,877 31,877 (14,539) (400) (14,939) 471,190 (14,939) 456,251 |
Property fund 2024 £ 29,042 - 29,042 24,442 24,442 4,600 400 5,000 10,000 5,000 15,000 |
Total funds 2024 £ 43,847 2,533 46,380 56,319 56,319 (9,939) - (9,939) 481,190 (9,939) 471,251 |
Total funds 2023 £ 45,801 1,244 47,045 |
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| 30,136 30,136 |
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| 16,909 - 16,909 |
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| 464,281 16,909 481,190 |
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 8 to 16 form part of these financial statements.
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WYMONDHAM BRIDEWELL PRESERVATION TRUST (A Company Limited by Guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 02990781
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 NOVEMBER 2024
| Note Fixed assets Investment property 9 Current assets Debtors 10 Investments 11 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 12 Net current assets Total net assets Charity funds Property fund 13 Unrestricted funds 13 Total funds |
34,457 103,777 8,451 146,685 (10,434) |
2024 £ 335,000 335,000 136,251 471,251 15,000 456,251 471,251 |
35,688 101,244 15,321 152,253 (6,063) |
2023 £ 335,000 |
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| 335,000 146,190 |
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| 481,190 | ||||
| 10,000 471,190 |
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| 481,190 |
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WYMONDHAM BRIDEWELL PRESERVATION TRUST
(A Company Limited by Guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 02990781
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT 30 NOVEMBER 2024
The charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act 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 Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Mr M J W Gamble
Trustee
Date:
The notes on pages 8 to 16 form part of these financial statements.
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WYMONDHAM BRIDEWELL PRESERVATION TRUST (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
1. General information
Wymondham Bridewell Preservation Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is The Bridewell, Norwich Road, Wymondham, Norfolk NR18 0NS. The registered company number is 02990781. The members of the company are the Trustees listed on page 1.
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) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Wymondham Bridewell Preservation 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.
2.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the forseeable future. The trustees therefore continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
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.
Premiums received on the granting of long leases on parts of the property are deducted from the cost of the related asset. The Trust retains the freehold interest and receives ground rents and service charges under the terms of the lease.
2.4 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis 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. 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.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
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WYMONDHAM BRIDEWELL PRESERVATION TRUST (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
2. Accounting policies (continued)
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 Investment property
Investment property is carried at fair value determined annually by the Trustees and derived from the current market rents alongside regular professional valuations. No depreciation is provided. Any aggregate surplus or deficit arising from changes in fair value is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities.
2.7 Investments
Current asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction cost and subsequently measured at fair value at the Balance Sheet date, unless the value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment.
2.8 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.
2.9 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.
2.10 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.
2.11 Financial instruments
The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
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WYMONDHAM BRIDEWELL PRESERVATION TRUST (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.12 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
The property fund can only be used for maintenance and upkeep of the investment property.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
3. Income from charitable activities
| Unrestricted funds 2024 £ Rental and service charge income 14,805 Unrestricted funds 2023 £ Rental and service charge income 25,868 |
Property fund 2024 £ 29,042 Property fund 2023 £ 19,933 |
Total funds 2024 £ 43,847 |
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| Total funds 2023 £ 45,801 |
4. Investment income
| Unrestricted | Total | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | funds | |
| 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Interest receivable | 2,533 | 2,533 | 1,244 |
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WYMONDHAM BRIDEWELL PRESERVATION TRUST (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
5. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Summary by fund type
| Unrestricted funds 2024 £ Charitable activities 31,877 Unrestricted funds 2023 £ Charitable activities 10,361 |
Property fund 2024 £ 24,442 Property fund 2023 £ 19,775 |
Total 2024 £ 56,319 |
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| Total 2023 £ 30,136 |
6. Analysis of expenditure by activities
| Charitable activities Charitable activities |
Activities undertaken directly 2024 £ 54,862 Activities undertaken directly 2023 £ 29,006 |
Support costs 2024 £ 1,457 Support costs 2023 £ 1,130 |
Total funds 2024 £ 56,319 |
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| Total funds 2023 £ 30,136 |
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WYMONDHAM BRIDEWELL PRESERVATION TRUST (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
6. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)
Analysis of direct costs
| Charitable activities 2024 £ Premises insurance 8,224 Irrecoverable VAT 2,954 Repairs and renewals 21,934 Gardening 5,089 Consultancy and professional fees 14,551 Electricity 584 Cleaning 595 General rates 931 54,862 Analysis of support costs Charitable activities 2024 £ Computer software - Accountancy fees 955 Administration 502 1,457 7. Independent examiner's remuneration Fees payable to the charity's independent examiner for the independent examination of the charity's annual accounts |
Total funds 2024 £ 8,224 2,954 21,934 5,089 14,551 584 595 931 54,862 Total funds 2024 £ - 955 502 1,457 2024 £ 955 |
Total funds 2023 £ 8,690 2,898 7,581 1,437 8,400 - - - 29,006 |
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| Total funds 2023 £ 220 910 - 1,130 |
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| 2023 £ 910 |
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WYMONDHAM BRIDEWELL PRESERVATION TRUST
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
8. Trustees' remuneration and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2023 - £NIL) .
During the year ended 30 November 2024, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2023 - £NIL) .
9. Investment property
| Valuation At 1 December 2023 At 30 November 2024 |
Freehold investment property £ 335,000 |
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| 335,000 |
The investment property has been valued at the year end by the Trustees.
10. Debtors
| Due within one year Trade debtors Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income |
2024 £ 18,230 1,473 14,754 34,457 |
2023 £ 22,899 - 12,789 |
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| 35,688 |
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WYMONDHAM BRIDEWELL PRESERVATION TRUST
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
11. Current asset investments
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| 95 | day notice account | 103,777 | 101,244 |
12. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| Trade creditors Other creditors Accruals and deferred income |
2024 £ 4,539 4,995 900 10,434 |
2023 £ - 5,163 900 |
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| 6,063 |
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WYMONDHAM BRIDEWELL PRESERVATION TRUST
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
13. Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
Unrestricted funds General Funds Property fund Fabric sinking fund Total of funds |
Balance at 1 December 2023 £ 471,190 10,000 481,190 |
Income £ 17,338 29,042 46,380 |
Expenditure £ (31,877) (24,442) (56,319) |
Transfers in/out £ (400) 400 - |
Balance at 30 November 2024 £ 456,251 |
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| 15,000 | |||||
| 471,251 |
The transfer between unrestricted funds and the property fund relates to money set aside for future repairs to the buildings.
Statement of funds - prior year
| Unrestricted funds General Funds Property fund Fabric sinking fund Total of funds |
Balance at 1 December 2022 £ 459,281 5,000 464,281 |
Income £ 27,112 19,933 47,045 |
Expenditure £ (10,361) (19,775) (30,136) |
Transfers in/out £ (4,842) 4,842 - |
Balance at 30 November 2023 £ 471,190 |
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| 10,000 | |||||
| 481,190 |
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WYMONDHAM BRIDEWELL PRESERVATION TRUST
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024
14. Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current period
| Unrestricted funds 2024 £ Investment property 335,000 Current assets 131,685 Creditors due within one year (10,434) Total 456,251 Analysis of net assets between funds - prior period Unrestricted funds 2023 £ Investment property 335,000 Current assets 142,253 Creditors due within one year (6,063) Total 471,190 |
Property fund 2024 £ - 15,000 - 15,000 Property fund 2023 £ - 10,000 - 10,000 |
Total funds 2024 £ 335,000 146,685 (10,434) 471,251 Total funds 2023 £ 335,000 152,253 (6,063) 481,190 |
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15. Related party transactions
The charity has not entered into any related party transaction during the year, nor are there any outstanding balances owing between related parties and the charity at 30 November 2024.
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