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2021-08-31-accounts

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1059537

Glamorgan Family History Society Unaudited Financial Statements 31 August 2021

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Glamorgan Family History Society

Trustees' Annual Report

Year ended 31 August 2021

The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2021.

Reference and administrative details

Registered charity name

Glamorgan Family History Society

Charity registration number 1059537 Principal office United Kingdom

The Trustees

Mr Michael Jones (Chairman) Mrs Jane Jones (Secretary) Mrs Susan Hamer (Vice-Chairman) Mr Ian Black Mrs Jean Fowlds (Co-opted) Mrs Nancy Thomas Mrs Patricia Rees Miss Susan Tiller Mrs Jane Graves Mrs Carolyn Jacob Mr Creighton Sims Mr J.S. Coleman

Independent Examiner

Mr Guy Bevan Due West Leaze Road Marlborough Wiltshire SN8 1JU

Structure, governance and management

The Society is administered by the Executive Committee which consists of four elected Officers (Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer); five Executive Committee Members and six Branch Trustees. Branch Trustees are elected at the Branch Annual General Meetings. The Society Officers and Committee Members are elected at the Annual General Meeting. All Trustees hold office for one year only but can be re-elected. The four Society Officers can hold office for a maximum of five consecutive years.

The Executive Committee meets a minimum of four times a year in March, June, September and December. Additional sub-committees meet as required and report to the quarterly Executive - Committee meetings.

Society's Objectives

As a registered charity the main objective of the Glamorgan Family History Society is to encourage and stimulate research into genealogy and allied subjects with particular reference to the historic county of Glamorgan; to assist members in their private research; encourage the transcription and preservation of records of family history and the deposit of original documents of value in approved repositories; publish papers of genealogical value and interests; establish, to mutual advantage, relations with other organisations interested in genealogy and allied subjects; maintain a library and to publish a journal regularly.

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Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 31 August 2021

Achievements and performance

Due to the continuing Covid 19 restrictions in place throughout this financial period our Resource Centre at Aberkenfig continued to be closed to the public and very few face to face branch meetings were held until Summer 2021 when Merthyr and Aberdare Branches were able to hold a few meetings. Large events were still also restricted in number and so no plans were made to hold our Annual Fair at Merthyr this year. Executive Committee and Sub-Committee Meetings continued online. Cardiff & Vale Branch organised three online meetings a month for the Society which meant that overseas and non-local members could take part for the first time in Society events. This has proved very popular with our members.

The total income from the Membership Subscriptions was £19,609 (last year £18,593) an increase of £1,016 possibly due to more people researching during lockdown and being attracted by our online meetings. Total income is £23,049 (last year £23,371). Many of the subscriptions are gift aided £1,921 (last year £1,774). The adjusted income of £21,114 is £476 lower than last year, mainly reflecting reduced branch income (down £1,376) but partly offset by increased membership fees. The income generated from the sale of the Society's publications and the royalties derived from the use of our online indexes on Find My Past is £5,319 (last year £5,113). This is mainly due to increased Sales/Merchandise Income of £3,753 (last year £2,607). The costs of producing the 500+ publications was £1,968 an increase of £174 from the previous year.

The main expenses this year were:

The main expenses this year were:
Production of the QuarterlyJournal £8,682
Rent and runningcost of the Resource Centre £7,397
Support and Administration Costs £6,326
Total £22,405

The annual accounts also include the summaries of the Society’s Branch accounts and this year their combined net costs were £395, their income being substantially down due to the majority of branch meetings being cancelled due to Covid 19 restrictions. Cardiff & Vale Branch organised three online events each month from September 2020 onwards. The speaker costs for these events will be refunded to the branch in full since they were organised on behalf of the whole Society.

As previously notified to members the rental of the Resource Centre £5,481 (last year £5,239) was increased this year by £242. There were additional costs due to Covid 19 restrictions such as cleaning and the payment of a Zoom licence. The Total Resource Centre costs were £7,397 (last year £6,528). However the closure of the ARC and non-attendance at fairs meant that mileage costs were considerably reduced £87 (last year £887) so the overall Support Costs showed a reduction £6,325 (last year £8,443).

Our gross publication stocks have increased by £2,914. This figure includes books for resale and our set of Master Copies. Further titles were made available for sale this year as downloads. The Society has decided to create a provision of £2,000 against the Stock Balance to allow for any future writedown of paper publications. The net increase in publications stocks is therefore £914.

As in previous years we would encourage members to use the Society’s online indexes on Find My Past, as that increases our income via royalties; and help us to reduce financial and administrative costs by using the Society website to renew membership and by participating in the various projects to increase our resources. We would also ask those members who pay income tax to also consider gift aiding their membership subscription.

After deducting the above £2,000 stock provision a surplus of £3,024 is shown on the Accounts this year. This is as a result of income remaining stable and expenditure in some areas being reduced due to the pandemic restrictions.

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Glamorgan Family History Society

Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 31 August 2021

Financial review

Society publications:

Further titles have been offered for sale this year as downloads, starting with CDs and then progressing to the Memorial Inscription titles. These are available via the Genfair website www.genfair.co.uk. A review of the amount of stock held at the Resource Centre is underway including the provision of a library of publication titles. The redaction of some publications is still ongoing due to data protection regulations.

Use of Reserves in the coming year:

In the short term – we will continue to

a) look at ways in which we can reduce our costs;

b) review and audit the assets held both at the ARC and in Branches and write off and dispose of obsolete equipment on a regular basis;

c) convert a selection of our current publications into downloadable formats.

In the medium term:

Due to the need to renew the ARC lease in 2025 and anticipating a large increase in rent we will continue to review its purpose and use and identify and assess alternative premises.

In the longer term:

a) We will continue to seek different ways to raise awareness of the Society and the need for the involvement of the private sector, especially in the light of the contribution by the public sector in the libraries and museums being reduced:

b) We will also consider the possibility that some of the Society's activities may need to be outsourced, at additional costs.

The trustees' annual report was approved on Saturday 26[th ] March 2022 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:

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Glamorgan Family History Society

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Glamorgan Family History Society

Year ended 31 August 2021

Report to the trustees of
On accounts for the year
ended
Set out on pages
Responsibilities and basis
of report
Independent examiner's
statement
Glamorgan Family History Society
31stAugust 2021 Charity no 1059537
Six to Fifteen Inclusive
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the
Trust”) for the year ended 31/08/2021.
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under
section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all
the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b)
of the Act.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to
my attention in connection with the examination which gives 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 accounts to be reached.

Signed: Name: Professional qualification:

Date: 15/02/2022
Guy Alan Bevan

Associate, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (Retired)

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Glamorgan Family History Society

Statement of Financial Activities

Year ended 31 August 2021

2021 2020
Unrestricted
fundsTotal funds Total funds
Note £ £ £
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies 4
23,049
23,049 23,371
Other trading activities 5
5,319
5,319 5,113
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Total income 28,368 28,368 28,484
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Expenditure
Expenditure on raising funds:
Costs of raising donations and legacies 6
1,246
1,246 1,385
Costs of other trading activities 7
10,374
10,374 12,617
Expenditure on charitable activities, 8,9,10, 11 13,724 13,724 14,971
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Total expenditure 25,344 25,344 28,973
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Net expenditure and net movement in funds 3,024 3,024 (489)
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Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 75,081 75,081 75,570
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Total funds carried forward 78,105 78,105 75,081
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

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Glamorgan Family History Society

Statement of Financial Position

31 August 2021

2021 2020
Note £ £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets 13
2,882
2,882 4,476
Current assets
Stocks 14
13,822
13,822 12,908
Debtors 15
4,965
4,965 6,194
Cash at bank and in hand 57,223 57,223 52,998
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76,010 76,010 72,100
,
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 16 (787) (787) (1,495)
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Net current assets 75,223 75,223 70,605
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Total assets less current liabilities 78,105 78,105 75,081
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Net assets 78,105 78,105 75,081
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Funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds 78,105 78,105 75,081
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Total charity funds 17
78,105
78,105 75,081
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These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue and are signed on behalf of the board by:

Jane Jones, Hon Secretary

Date

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Glamorgan Family History Society

Statement of Cash Flows

Year ended 31 August 2021

Year ended 31 August 2021
2021 2020
£ £
Cash flows from operating activities
Net expenditure 3,024 (489)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets (see Note 10) (1,071) 1,119
Changes in:
Stocks (913)
(1,629)
Trade and other debtors 1,229 (778)
Trade and other creditors (708) (11)
Cash generated from operations 1,561 (1788)
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Net cash used in operating activities 1,561 (1788)
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Cash flows from investing activities
(Purchase) / Disposal or Write-Off of tangible assets (see Note 10) 2,664 -
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Net cash used in investing activities 2,664 -
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents 4,225 (1,788)
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 52,998 54,786
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 57,223 52,998
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Glamorgan Family History Society

Statement of Cash Flows

Year ended 31 August 2021

1. General information

The charity is a public benefit entity and a registered charity in England and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal office is in the United Kingdom.

2. Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the 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) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Charities Act 2011.

3. Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through income or expenditure.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.

Going concern

There are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue its activities.

Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

There were no judgements, estimates or assumptions involved in the preparation of the financial statements other than those disclosed under the fixed assets policy note.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future project or commitment. Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal and fall into one of two sub-classes: restricted income funds or endowment funds.

The Society currently has no Designated or Restricted Funds.

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity; it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:

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Glamorgan Family History Society

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 August 2020

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:

All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.

Tangible assets

All fixed assets are initially recorded at cost.

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset at 20% per annum on the Reducing Balance Basis.

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Glamorgan Family History Society

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 August 2020

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Impairment of fixed assets

A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date.

For the purposes of impairment testing, when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that includes the asset and generates cash inflows largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets.

For impairment testing of goodwill, the goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the charity are assigned to those units.

Stocks

Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost includes all costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the stock to its present location and condition.

4. Donations and legacies

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Donations
Gift Aid donations 1,935 1,935 1,781 1,781
Non-Gift Aided donation 165 165 250 250
Donations via ARC 8 8 44 44
Sponsorship
Advertising income 66 66 60 60
Subscriptions
Membership Fees 19,609 19,609 18,593 18,593
Other donations and legacies
Income from Branch Activities 1,266 1,266 2,643 2,643
Society support income - - - -
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23,049 23,049 23,371 23,371
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A Gift Aid claim included above of £1,921 covers the year ended 31[st ] August 2021 (last year £1,774)

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Glamorgan Family History Society

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 August 2021

5. Other trading activities

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Merchandise Sales 3,753 3,753 2,607 2,607
Fairs Income - - 468 468
Royalties from use of Historic Records
1,566
1,566 2,010 2,010
ARC - Printing and internet - - 28 28
Miscellaneous - - - -
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5,319 5,319 5,113 5,113
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6. Costs of raising donations and legacies
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Room hire 946 946 1,020 1,020
Other sundry costs - - - -
Grants to Branches - - - -
Speakers 300 300 464 464
Venue hire costs - - (640) (640)
Travel, accommodation and sundry - - 215 215
Sundry Fair costs - - 326 326
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1,246 1,246 1,385 1,385
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7. Costs of other trading activities
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Merchandise Production costs 6,605 6,605 10,807 10,807
Shop costs - other office costs 1,573 1,573 1,504 1,504
Website costs 196 196 306 306
Creation of Stock Provision 2,000 2,000 - -
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10,374 10,374 12,617 12,617
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8. Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Resource Centre (see note 8a) 7,397 7,397 6,528 6,528
Support Costs (see note 8b) 6,326 6,326 8,443 8,443
──────── ──────── ──────── ────────
13,723 13,723 14,971 14,971
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Glamorgan Family History Society

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 August 2021

8a). Resource Centre Costs

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
ARC Rent 5,481 5,481 5,239 5,239
Computer Costs 975 975 511 511
Statutory Maintenance Checks 212 212 264 264
Telephone & Broadband 641 641 514 514
Other 88 88 - -
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7,397 7,397 6,528 6,528
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Computer Costs of £975 includes Zoom Licence £173 in the current year (previous year £29).

8b). Support Costs

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Mileage and motor expenses 87 87 887 887
General Office Costs 2,108 2,108 4,566 4,566
Insurance 1,392 1,392 1,071 1,071
Officers Internet Costs & Honorarium 500 500 200 200
Fixed Asset Write-off 2,664 2,664 - -
Write-back prior depreciation on above
Write-off (1,791)
(1,791)
- -
Annual Depreciation 721 721 1,119 1,119
Others 45 45 - -
Independent Examination Fee 600 600 600 600
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6,326 6,326 8,443 8,443
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Officers Internet Costs and Honorarium – See note 12. Fixed Asset Write-off and Depreciation – See notes 10 and 13.

9. Expenditure on charitable activities by activity type

Resource
Centre Support costs Total 2021 Total 2020
£ £ £ £
Activities undertaken directly 7,397 6,326 13,723 14,971
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10. Net expenditure
Net expenditure is stated after charging/(crediting):
2021 2020
£ £
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets included in Note 8) & 8b) (1,071) 1,119
Provision for Reduction in Stocks (Note 7) 2,000 -
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Glamorgan Family History Society

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 August 2021

Note 10 (continued)

In the current year Fixed Assets of £2664 were written off (see note 13). Depreciation for the current financial year includes an annual charge of £721, offset by a write-back of Past Depreciation of (£1,791) on the Fixed Assets Written Off, being a net of (£1,071).

Also in the current year, a provision for £2,000 has been set up to provide for any future reduction in the realisable value of paper publications stocks.

11. Independent examination fees

2021 2020
£ £
Fees included in Note 8 for:
Independent examination of the financial statements 600 600
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12. Trustee Remuneration included in Note 8

13. Tangible fixed assets

Cost
At 1 September 2020
Additions / (Disposals and Write-Offs) See note 10
At 31 August 2021
Depreciation
At 1 September 2020
Charge / (Write-Back) for the year See note 10
At 31 August 2021
Carrying amount
At 31 August 2021

At 31 August 2020
14.Stocks
Gross finished goods and goods for resale
Provision for Reduction of Stocks
Net finished goods and goods for resale
Equipment
£
14,998
(2,664)
12,333
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10,522
(1,071)
9,451
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2,882
═══════
4,476
════════
2021
£
15,822
(2,000)
13,822
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Total
£
14,998
(2,664)
12,333
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10,522
(1,071)
9,451
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2,882
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4,476
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2020
£
12,908

-
12,908
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Glamorgan Family History Society

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 August 2021

15. Debtors

2021 2020
£ £
Trade debtors 2,497 675
Prepayments and accrued income - Gift Aid - 1,774
- ARC Rent, L Evans Hall 1,262 1,155
- Merthyr Leisure Centre 697 1,394
- Other incl Insurance 509 1,196
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4,965 6,194
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Trade Debtors includes £1916 for Gift Aid invoiced in the current year (included in Accrued Income in previous year).

16. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

2021 2020
£ £
Accrued Costs and deferred income 600
600
Other creditors 187
895
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787
1,495
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Analysis of charitable funds
Unrestricted funds At
1 September At 31 August
2020 Income Expenditure 2021
£ £ £ £
General funds 75,081 28,368
25,344
78,105
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17. Analysis of charitable funds

18. Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted Total Funds Total Funds
Funds 2021 2020
£ £ £
Tangible fixed assets 2,882 2,882 4,476
Current assets 76,010 76,010 72,100
Creditors less than 1 year (787)
(787)
(1,495)
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Net assets 78,105 78,105 75,081
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