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2023-03-31-accounts

Charity registration number 1054232

Company registration number 03176516

EXETER HISTORIC BUILDINGS TRUST

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

EXETER HISTORIC BUILDINGS TRUST

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Ms Lorraine Arrell
R P Chant
Mr James Clark
Mrs S A Ellison
Mr David Radstone
Mr R J Parker
Ms Josephine Sinclair
Ms Clare Maudling (Appointed 30 August
2022)
Secretary Ms Clare Maudling
Charity number 1054232
Company number 03176516
Registered office 21 The Mint
Exeter
Devon
EX4 3BL
Independent examiner Mr S S Cann
Bush & Co Limited
2 Barnfield Crescent
Exeter
EX1 1QT
Bankers Bank of Scotland
33 Old Broad Street
London
BX2 1LB

EXETER HISTORIC BUILDINGS TRUST

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' Annual report 1 - 3
Independent examiner's report 4
Statement of financial activities 5
Balance sheet 6 - 7
Notes to the financial statements 8 - 18

EXETER HISTORIC BUILDINGS TRUST

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and "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

The object for which the Trust is established is to preserve for the benefit of the people of Exeter and of the nation at large whatever of the English historical architectural and constructional heritage may exist in and around Exeter in the form of buildings (which expression shall for these purposes include any building as defined by section 336(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1990 and also any garden or plant or machinery irrespective of whether it is associated with a building) of beauty or historical architectural or constructional interest or ancient monuments.

The trustees have noted the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit. The ongoing maintenance work completed on 21 The Mint continues to provide benefit to the public through the preservation and restoration of these buildings and stimulating historical and architectural interest. The regular heritage opening days continue to educate the public in the local history of the area.

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Achievements and performance

The major events of the year 2022/2023 were:

The Trust continued to attract outside events like the successful Wandering Tiger programme “Humbug” that runs over Christmas each year and has now opened the building for hire as a wedding venue.

Following the award of a grant from National Heritage Lottery Fund (NHLF) in the summer of 2021, the Trust has continued its programme of events and engagements with communities in the Exeter area.

A grant was received from the Culture Recovery Fund which assisted the Trust in re-opening the St Nicholas Priory building following its closure during the Covid-19 outbreak.

The Trust has continued its preservation and repair work to St Nicholas Priory with the completion of the fire alarm and identification of further projects for the coming year.

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TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Financial review

It was a challenging year for the Trust as our income levels didn’t achieve our internal targets and charity made a deficit in the year of £35,122 (2022 – surplus of £16,160).

Total income fell by 2.1% compared to the previous year.

Total expenditure increased by 32.5% compared to the previous year.

Total funds at the year-end amounted to £215,579, of which £14,176 is held in restricted funds.

The Trust seeks to maintain sufficient reserves to cover unexpected property maintenance expenditure along with reserves to cover losses which may arise due to rental void periods. The Trustees have determined that a reserve of £21,000 is appropriate plus approximately 6 months rental income of £9,000 so the target reserve is £30,000.

At the year end the trust had reserves totalling £24,796. (Net current assets less restricted funds).

Structure, governance and management

Exeter Historic Buildings Trust is a company limited by guarantee incorporated on 22 March 1996 and a registered charity governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. The directors of the charitable company ("the charity") are its trustees for the purpose of charity law and throughout this report are collectively referred to as the trustees. Under the Articles of Association at the Annual General Meeting one third of the trustees shall retire from office and be eligible for re-election. Trustees are appointed by the Board of Trustees which number between 5 and 10 members.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Ms Lorraine Arrell R P Chant Mr James Clark Mrs S A Ellison Mr David Radstone Mr R J Parker Ms Josephine Sinclair Mr Jonathan Bell Mr Nicholas Scott Ms Clare Maudling

(Resigned 30 August 2022) (Resigned 2 May 2023) (Appointed 30 August 2022)

Risk review

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate our exposure to the major risks. An assessment of fire risks has been made and a written statement prepared and issued to Trustees and Open Day Stewards.

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TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

The Trustees' Annual report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

.............................. Mr James Clark Date: .............................................

EXETER HISTORIC BUILDINGS TRUST

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF EXETER HISTORIC BUILDINGS TRUST

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Exeter Historic Buildings Trust for the year ended 31 March 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charitycharity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements 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 financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable 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:

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 financial statements to be reached.

S S Cann ACA FCCA CTA Bush & Co Limited

2 Barnfield Crescent Exeter EX1 1QT

Dated: .........................

EXETER HISTORIC BUILDINGS TRUST

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Donations and
legacies
2
24,967
101,090
Charitable activities
3
34,189
-
Investments
4
-
-
Total income
59,156
101,090
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
5
88,209
107,159
Net (outgoing)/incoming
resources before
transfers
(29,053)
(6,069)
Gross transfers
between funds
(2,710)
2,710
Net
(expenditure)/income for
the year/
Net movement in funds
(31,763)
(3,359)
Fund balances at 1 April
2022
233,166
17,535
Fund balances at 31
March 2023
201,403
14,176
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2022
2022
£
£
£
126,057
44,568
94,901
34,189
24,142
-
-
47
-
160,246
68,757
94,901
195,368
79,310
68,188
(35,122)
(10,553)
26,713
-
41,358
(41,358)
(35,122)
30,805
(14,645)
250,701
202,361
32,180
215,579
233,166
17,535
Total
2022
£
139,469
24,142
47
163,658
147,498
16,160
-
16,160
234,541
250,701

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.

EXETER HISTORIC BUILDINGS TRUST

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 MARCH 2023

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
Heritage assets
11
Investments
12
Current assets
Debtors
13
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
14
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due after
more than one year
15
Net assets
Income funds
Restricted funds
16
Unrestricted funds
2023
£
£
108,802
582,443
1
691,246
21,173
51,532
72,705
(33,733)
38,972
730,218
(514,639)
215,579
14,176
201,403
215,579
2022
£
£
126,470
600,644
1
727,115
37,023
41,753
78,776
(23,950)
54,826
781,941
(531,240)
250,701
17,535
233,166
250,701

EXETER HISTORIC BUILDINGS TRUST

BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)

AS AT 31 MARCH 2023

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2023.

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

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

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

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on .........................

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

Mr James Clark

Trustee

Company registration number Company registration number: 3176516

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1 Accounting policies

1.1 Accounting convention

The charity financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the 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) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). The financial statements have also been prepared with the Charities Act 2011 and the small Companies regime (section 419 (2) of the Companies Act 2006. The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

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

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the charity have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Expenditure

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.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Plant and equipment 15% reducing balance Fixtures and fittings 15% reducing balance Computers 25% straight line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Heritage assets

Where donated heritage assets cannot be reliably valued, they are not recognised in the accounts.

Improvements to heritage assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Building improvements are being depreciated over their useful life of 50 years on a straight line basis.

1.8 Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the charity. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

1.9 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts.

1.10 Financial instruments

The charity only has financial assets and 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.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.11 Deferred grants

Grants relating to assets are initially deferred, and subsequently recognised in income on a straight line basis over the useful life of the asset to which it relates.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

2 Donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
£
£
Donations and subscriptions
5,361
-
Gift aid
-
-
Grants
19,606
101,090
24,967
101,090
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2022
2022
£
£
£
5,361
4,574
-
-
251
-
120,696
39,743
94,901
126,057
44,568
94,901
Total
2022
£
4,574
251
134,644
139,469

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

3 Charitable activities

Charitable
Charitable
Activities Activities
2023 2022
£ £
Rent receivable 12,000 12,000
Room hire / University hire 4,618 3,460
Property improvements recharged 838 701
Event and publications income 16,733 7,981
34,189 24,142
Investments
Total Unrestricted
funds
2023 2022
£ £
Bank interest received - 47

4 Investments

EXETER HISTORIC BUILDINGS TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

5 Charitable activities

Charitable Charitable
Activities Activities
2023 2022
£ £
Staff costs 15,365 -
Cost of goods solds 245 345
Event costs 8,618 2,400
Insurance 2,421 4,492
Repairs and renewals 13,425 13,419
Garden maintenance 1,612 1,806
Heat and light 16,078 5,418
Water rates 1,481 793
Telephone and internet charges 797 1,000
Rates / Council tax 660 390
Travel - 61
Professional fees 67,002 58,205
Publicity costs 4,529 4,118
Administrative costs 2,680 3,513
Printing and stationery 179 177
Subscriptions 503 335
Volunteers training - 60
Website expenditure 6,669 4,970
Architects and surveyors fees 1,500 2,880
Independent examination 2,340 1,868
Bank charges 14 -
Depreciation charges 39,098 41,248
Amortisation charges 1,944 -
195,368 147,498
195,368 147,498
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 88,209 79,310
Restricted funds 107,159 68,188
195,368 147,498

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

6 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.

During the year, trustees made donations totalling £1,030 (2022: £nil) and were reimbursed expenses totalling £13,439 (2022: £nil).

One trustee, Mr D Radstone, is also chair of Devon & Exeter Medical Heritage Trust.

7 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2023 2022
Number Number
2 -
Employment costs 2023 2022
£ £
Wages and salaries 14,840 -
Other pension costs 525 -
15,365 -

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

8 Legal Status of the Charity

The charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. The liability of each member in the event of winding up is limited to £5.

9 Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxationof Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

10
Tangible fixed assets
Cost
At 1 April 2022
Additions
At 31 March 2023
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2022
Depreciation charged in the year
At 31 March 2023
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2023
At 31 March 2022
Plant and
equipment
Fixtures and
fittings
£
£
23,079
157,973
2,436
-
25,515
157,973
9,859
46,212
2,348
16,764
12,207
62,976
13,308
94,997
13,220
111,761
Computers
£
3,968
-
3,968
2,479
992
3,471
497
1,489
Total
£
185,020
2,436
187,456
58,550
20,104
78,654
108,802
126,470

11 Heritage assets

At 1 April 2022
Depreciation
At 31 March 2023
£
600,644
(18,201)
582,443

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

12 Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments
Other
investments
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2022 & 31 March 2023 1

The Trust has beneficial ownership of the ordinary share capital of EHBPT Enterprises Limited. This one ordinary share was purchased for £1.

13
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Amounts owed by subsidiary undertakings
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
2023
£
264
1,000
15,789
4,120
21,173
2022
£
770
1,000
31,893
3,360
37,023

14 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

14
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Other taxation and social security
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
15
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
Other creditors
2023
£
128
4,304
16,601
12,700
33,733
2023
£
514,639
2022
£
-
1,269
21,101
1,580
23,950
2022
£
531,240

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

16 Restricted funds

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:

Balance at
1 April 2021
£
Nicholas Priory
24,930
Psychic Garden
2,500
NHLF ERSX
-
NHLF
-
NHLF Exeter Partnership
-
Thriving Communities
4,750
32,180
Movement in funds
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
£
£
-
(4,158)
-
(1,095)
55,358
(20,019)
37,483
(36,371)
-
-
2,060
(6,545)
94,901
(68,188)
Transfers
Balance at
1 April 2022
£
£
(13,530)
7,242
-
1,405
(27,563)
7,776
-
1,112
-
-
(265)
-
(41,358)
17,535
Movement in funds
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
£
£
-
(3,515)
-
(667)
-
(7,800)
91,379
(95,177)
9,711
-
-
-
101,090
(107,159)
Transfers
Balance at
31 March 2023
£
£
-
3,727
-
738
24
-
2,686
-
-
9,711
-
-
2,710
14,176
Transfers
Balance at
31 March 2023
£
£
-
3,727
-
738
24
-
2,686
-
-
9,711
-
-
2,710
14,176
14,176

A grant of £91,379 from the National Heritage Lottery Fund was received in the year relating to support to enable the Priory to reopen to the public. Monies were used to employ new staff, purchase a new fire alarm system and computer equipment.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

17 Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds funds
2023 2023 2023 2022 2022 2022
£ £ £ £ £ £
Fund balances at 31
March 2023 are
represented by:
Tangible assets 108,802 - 108,802 126,470 - 126,470
Heritage assets 582,443 - 582,443 600,644 - 600,644
Investments 1 - 1 1 - 1
Current
assets/(liabilities) 24,796 14,176 38,972 37,291 17,535 54,826
Long term liabilities (514,639) - (514,639) (531,240) - (531,240)
201,403 14,176 215,579 233,166 17,535 250,701

18 Legal Charge

There is a legal charge of £66,500 held by Architectural Heritage Fund on 21 The Mint.

19 Related Parties

EHBPT Enterprises Limited was created as a subsidiary company to take a long lease on the 2 dwellings created in 21 The Mint. This receives rent from a third party and it pays rent to the Trust. During the year, the Trust received rent of £12,000 from the subsidiary company.

Any profits retained by EHBPT Enterprises Limited are paid to the Trust. No profits were retained by EHBPT Enterprises Limited in the last financial year. £1,000 was owed by the company to the Trust at 31 March 2023.

Both Paul and Katherine Chant served as directors of EHBPT Enterprises Limited during the year.