Charity Registration No. 1067178
THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Trustees | Mr PJSR Hill |
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| Mr P Wood | |
| Mr T R Hill | |
| Mrs MDR Randall | |
| Charity number | 1067178 |
| Principal address | 6A King Street |
| Melton Mowbray | |
| Leicestershire | |
| LE13 1XA | |
| Auditor | Newby Castleman LLP |
| West Walk Building | |
| 110 Regent Road | |
| Leicester | |
| LE1 7LT | |
| Bankers | Lloyds Bank Plc |
| PO Box 33 | |
| 7 High Street | |
| Leicester | |
| LE1 9FS | |
| Solicitors | Cozens - Hardy LLP |
| Castle Chambers | |
| Opie Street | |
| Norwich | |
| NR1 3DP | |
| Investment advisors | Brewin Dolphin |
| Waterfront House | |
| Waterfont Plaza | |
| 35 Station Street | |
| Nottingham | |
| NG2 3DQ |
THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST
CONTENTS
| Page | |
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 4 |
| Independent auditor's report | 5 - 7 |
| Statement of financial activities | 8 |
| Balance sheet | 9 |
| Statement of cash flows | 10 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 11 - 24 |
THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
The trustees of The Caister Castle Trust ("the Charity") are pleased to present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2021.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes to the accounts and comply with the charity’s governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities”: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102 (2019).
The financial statements have been prepared to give a true and fair view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the regulations but which has since been withdrawn.
Objectives and activities
The key objectives of the charity are:
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To promote the education of the public concerning the history of motoring and to exhibit to the public historic motor vehicles, documents, photographs, artefacts and other exhibits in connection with the history of motoring including but not limited to those forming part of the collection;
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To promote the history of motoring both in Great Britain and internationally for the benefit of the public;
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To conserve for the benefit of the public historic motor vehicles, documents, photographs, artefacts and other exhibits connected with the history of motoring.
The Charity operates from exhibition facilities at Caister Castle, West Caister, Norfolk and is open to the public 6 days a week during the summer months for 20 weeks. The facilities house many fine rare veteran, vintage, classic, sports and touring automobiles and motorcycles. Caister Castle is currently home to the largest private collection of motor vehicles in Britain. Looking ahead, the Charity aims to maintain and improve facilities and exhibits as opportunities arise.
Public Benefit
In formulating and applying these objectives, the Trustees have regard to the guidance of the Charity Commission on Public Benefit.
The Charity meets the public benefit requirements through: affordable admission prices meaning the exhibition halls and other facilities are accessible to all; promoting the education of the public concerning the history of motoring; and conserving, for the benefit of the public, historic motor vehicles. Public awareness is achieved by advertising and its website, to enable as many members of the public to gain access to the collection.
Achievements and performance
Each year, the Trustees monitor the number of visitors to the exhibitions and consider the number attending in 2021 to be satisfactory. The Trustees are continually vigilant for new vehicle acquisitions to compliment the existing exhibits with vehicle acquisitions and on-going restorations of significant vehicles in the collection. The exhibition halls and other facilities are improved and extended according to requirements. The Trustees are continually monitoring long term strategic aims, to assist with future planning.
Financial review
The results for the year ended 31 December 2021 are set out in the statement of financial activities on page 8, which the Trustees consider to be satisfactory. The Trustees consider the results to be acceptable with total income decreasing to £660,822 (2020 - £845,681), total expenditure increasing to £590,858 (2020 - £557,100), gains on investments were £1,883,548 (2020 - £53,963 loss) and the net increase in funds was £1,953,512 (2020 - £234,618).
The principal sources of income include entrance fees to the exhibitions, and annual income from investments. The Trustees regularly review the organisational health of the charity and seek to achieve a surplus to enable implementation of the charities aims.
Regular maintenance programmes and responsive repairs are continued throughout the year to ensure the integrity of the exhibition halls and other facilities and its heritage assets.
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THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
In the comparative period the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic prevented the exhibition halls and other facilities from opening to the public in Spring 2020. It reopened in July 2020 in accordance with government guidelines. The final impact caused revenue from museum admissions to decrease as it was only open for 12 compared to the usual 20 weeks. The exhibition halls and other facilities were open for the full 20 weeks in the current year and so have returned to a more normal level of activity. At 31 December 2020 both the property and listed investment market were volatile to the government restrictions imposed as a result of the pandemic. There was no significant impact on other income streams, but some cost savings were obtained.
Reserves policy
It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level at least equivalent to twelve month’s expenditure. The Trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in income, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised.
Total funds carried forward at 31 December 2021 were £26,618,731. All of the funds of the Charity are required for the operation and development of the Trust. The Trustees consider all of the reserves of the Trust to be unrestricted. The Trustees consider the net current assets of the Charity, excluding those assets held for the long term, to be free reserves. The level of free reserves is, therefore, in the order of £1,609,686, which equates to the net current assets, shown on the balance sheet on page 9, excluding the investment properties held for sale.
There are items of substantial expenditure, both contemplated and in hand, including land acquisition and improvement to facilities as required. The Trustees will retain sufficient free reserves, following the development projects, to cover operating costs for the foreseeable future. As set out earlier in this report, the Trustees are continually enhancing the exhibits and improving the buildings, which will result in a consequent increase in the costs of operations. It is with these plans in mind that the Trustees consider it necessary to maintain the current level of free reserves until such time as these developments are expended, and the annual increased operating costs are known with more certainty.
Investment policy
There is no restriction on the Trustees' power to invest. The Trustees are aware of their responsibility to ensure that a satisfactory return is obtained from the Charity's assets.
It is the current policy of the Trustees to hold surplus funds in interest bearing bank accounts where possible, and other investments in order to minimise risk, with an emphasis on capital preservation.
Risk management
The Trustees regularly review the major risks to which the Charity is exposed. During the year, the Trustees have considered these risks and believe that satisfactory controls are in place to mitigate them to an acceptable level. In the light of the current financial climate, the Trustees have considered the specific risks involved with income, assets and public liabilities.
Income risk
The Charity is less dependent now on the continued funding from income from public admissions which could clearly increase or decrease in any period. Rental and investment income are expected to be sources of additional funding in the future years, and should be sufficient to cover expenditure.
Asset risk
The Charity has significant value within its tangible fixed assets and investments. These are continually maintained by the Charity. The Trustees consider the spread and risk associated with its various investments, and the Charity maintains a diversified portfolio with the objective of managing the risk associated with them.
Public liabilities
The Charity recognises its duty to the public viewing the exhibition, and all reasonable steps are taken to safeguard their visits.
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THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
Structure, governance and management
Caister Castle Trust is a registered Charity (number 1067178) which was formed as a Trust on 6 January 1998 by Deed of Declaration of Trust. The Trust is governed by a Board of Trustees. Mr PJSR Hill has been assigned the day to day management of the Charity on behalf of the Trustees. However, key decisions of the Trust relating to the activities and financial performance are taken by the Trustees as a whole.
Governing Body and Appointment of Trustees
The structure of the Charity consists of one set of Trustees. The board of Trustees is authorised to appoint new Trustees to fill vacancies arising through resignation or death of an existing Trustee.
Trustee Education and Training
New Trustees will undergo an orientation day to brief them on their legal obligations under the Charities Act, the committee and decision making processes, future plans and the recent financial performance of the charity. Trustees will be encouraged to attend appropriate external training events where these will facilitate the undertaking of the role.
The power of appointing new Trustees vests in the continuing Trustees within the terms of the Deed of Declaration of Trust.
Mr PJSR Hill acts as a director for a number of the Trust's subsidiary companies and significant undertakings. These are listed in notes 18 and 19.
The Trustees who served during the year were:
Mr PJSR Hill
Mr P Wood Mr T R Hill Mrs MDR Randall
Statement of Trustees' responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Report and the accounts in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that year. In preparing these accounts, 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 in the charities SORP 2019 (FRS 102);
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the accounts;
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prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
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THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper adequate accounting records that 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 Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Trust deed. 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.
Disclosure of information to auditor
Each of the persons who are Trustees at the time when this Trustees' Report is approved has confirmed that:
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so far as that Trustee is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Charity's auditor is unaware, and
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each Trustee has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a Trustee in order to be aware of any information needed by the Trust's auditor in connection with preparing its report and to establish that the Trust and the Trust's auditor is aware of that information.
The Trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Mr PJSR Hill
Trustee Dated: 15 October 2022
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THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of The Caister Castle Trust (the ‘charity’) for the year ended 31 December 2021 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet, the statement of cash flows and the notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
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give a true and fair view of the state of the charity’s affairs as at 31 December 2021 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, for the year then ended;
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have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
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have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
Other information
The other information comprises the information included in the Trustees' report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. The Trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the Trustees' report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
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THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation where the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 require us to report to you if, in our opinion:
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the information given in the financial statements is inconsistent in any material respect with the Trustees' report; or
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the charity has not kept adequate accounting records; or
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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the Trustees' Responsibilities Statement set out on pages 3-4, the Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the Trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the Trustees are responsible for assessing the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
We have been appointed as auditor under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with regulations made under section 154 of that Act.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.
Extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud
We identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and then design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, including obtaining audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. However, responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud ultimately rests with both those charged with governance and management of the charity.
In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and noncompliance with laws and regulations, our procedures included the following:
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obtaining an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the charity by considering the nature of the industry in which the charity operates and enquiring of management; and
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identifying the key laws and regulations considered to have a direct impact on the financial statements including the UK Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
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assessing how the charity is complying with the applicable legal and regulatory framework by making further enquiries of management and observing the company's control environment regarding compliance with regulations and fraud prevention; and
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assessing the susceptibility of the charity's financial statements to material misstatement, including how fraud might occur, by considering the effectiveness of the charity’s accounting systems and controls and how these were monitored by management. Where the risk of material misstatement was considered to be higher in certain areas, further audit procedures were designed to address this increased risk; and
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discussing amongst the engagement team how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud.
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THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST
Audit response to risks of irregularities identified
Our procedures to respond to risks identified included the following:
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reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and
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enquiry of charity staff responsible for compliance to identify any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations; and
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reviewing supporting documentation confirming compliance with specific laws and regulations considered central to the ability of the company to operate; and
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enquiry of management, those charged with governance and other relevant parties around actual and potential litigation claims; and
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reviewing supporting documentation regarding actual and potential litigation claims; and
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reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance; and
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performing audit work over the risk of management override of controls, including testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for bias; and
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communicating identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team members and assessing whether there are any indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit.
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https:// www.frc.org.uk/auditors/audit-assurance/auditor-s-responsibilities-for-the-audit-of-the-fi/description-of-the-auditor% e2%80%99s-responsibilities-for. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
Other matters
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice" applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn.
This has been done in order for the financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
Use of our report
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. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity's Trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's Trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Newby Castleman LLP
26 October 2022
Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditor West Walk Building 110 Regent Road Leicester, LE1 7LT
Newby Castleman LLP is eligible to act as an auditor in terms of section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.
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THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
| Notes Income from: Donations 3 Charitable activities 4 Investments 5 Other income 6 Total Expenditure on: Raising funds 7 Charitable activities 8 Total Net gains / (losses) on investments 13 Net income for the year/net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
2021 £ 126,347 170,835 351,775 11,865 660,822 216,167 374,691 590,858 1,883,548 1,953,512 24,665,219 26,618,731 |
2020 £ 412,836 85,183 342,115 5,547 845,681 184,834 372,266 557,100 (53,963) 234,618 24,430,601 24,665,219 |
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All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
All income and expenditure in the current and prior period is unrestricted.
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THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 14 Heritage assets 15 Investment properties 16 Investments 17 Current assets Stocks 20 Debtors 21 Investments 22 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 23 Net current assets Net assets Charity funds Unrestricted funds Total charity funds |
2021 £ £ 3,089,873 1,253,559 14,193,698 4,804,415 23,341,545 1,370 369,851 1,667,500 1,316,460 3,355,181 (77,995) 3,277,186 26,618,731 26,618,731 26,618,731 |
2020 £ £ 3,117,056 1,179,423 14,113,374 3,586,500 21,996,353 1,370 2,101,063 - 620,337 2,722,770 (53,904) 2,668,866 24,665,219 24,665,219 24,665,219 |
2020 £ £ 3,117,056 1,179,423 14,113,374 3,586,500 21,996,353 1,370 2,101,063 - 620,337 2,722,770 (53,904) 2,668,866 24,665,219 24,665,219 24,665,219 |
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| 21,996,353 2,668,866 |
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| 24,665,219 | |||
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| 24,665,219 |
The financial statements were approved and authorised by the board of trustees on 15 October 2022 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr PJSR Hill Trustee
The notes on pages 11 - 24 form part of these financial statements.
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THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
| 2021 Notes £ £ Cash flows from operating activities Cash generated from operations 26 1,552,598 Investing activities Purchase of tangible fixed assets (51,923) Purchase of heritage assets (74,136) Purchase of investment property (78,909) Purchase of other investments (1,117,845) Proceeds on disposal of other investments 114,563 Investment income 351,775 Net cash (used in)/generated from investing activities (856,475) Net cash used in financing activities - Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 696,123 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 620,337 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 1,316,460 |
2020 £ £ 44,004 (42,488) (128,911) (196,519) (537,669) 564,370 342,115 898 - 44,902 575,435 620,337 |
2020 £ £ 44,004 (42,488) (128,911) (196,519) (537,669) 564,370 342,115 898 - 44,902 575,435 620,337 |
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| 44,902 575,435 |
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| 620,337 |
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THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
The Caister Castle Trust is governed by its Constitution.
1.1 Basis of preparation
The charity is a public benefit entity as defined by FRS102. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with: The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (“FRS 102”), Accounting and Reporting by Charities: the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 (2019), the Charities Act 2011, and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.
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, modified to include investment properties and listed investments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.
Consolidated financial statements have not been prepared, because the aggregate gross income is below the consolidation threshold.
1.2 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 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 unless the funds have been designated for other purposes.
1.4 Incoming resources
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.
Donations from subsidiary undertakings and participating interests are recognised on an accruals basis, once the charity has been notified of the donation.
Income from charitable activities includes admission receipts and shop sales from the motor museum and is recognised on a receipts basis as the related goods and services are provided.
Investment income is earned through holding assets for investment purposes. It comprises rental income and farming income which are recognised on an accruals basis, as well as dividend income.
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THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.5 Expenditure recognition
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs relating to the category. Expenditure is recognised when there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. It is recognised under the following headings:
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Costs of raising funds includes costs incurred in seeking donations, legacies, as well as managing investments.
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Expenditure on charitable activities notably includes costs to further the delivery of the objectives of the charity.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the category of resources expensed for which it was incurred.
1.6 Support costs
Support costs are those that assist the work of the charity but do not directly represent charitable activities and costs of raising funds and include office costs, governance costs, and administrative payroll costs. They are incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity. Support costs are allocated to costs of raising funds and expenditure on charitable activities on a basis consistent with use of the resources.
The analysis of these costs is included in note 10.
1.7 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Long leasehold land & buildings Over the life of the lease Freehold buildings 50 years Equipment 5 years
Freehold land is not depreciated.
1.8 Investment properties
Investment property, which is property held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation, is initially recognised at cost, which includes the purchase cost and any directly attributable expenditure. Subsequently it is measured at fair value at the reporting end date. The surplus or deficit on revaluation is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities ("SOFA").
1.9 Heritage assets
In accordance with its objectives, the Trust holds a collection of veteran, vintage and classic vehicles. Only the vehicles for which reliable historic information is available for cost or valuation have been recognised on the balance sheet of The Caister Castle Trust. The remaining vehicles have not been recognised on the balance sheet as there is no reliable historic information available to confirm the cost or valuation. The Trustees believe no accurate valuation can be placed on these assets because of their unique nature.
The collection is held in exhibition halls within the trust, and the cost of maintenance is charged through the statement of financial activities. The exhibition halls and other facilities are open to the public 6 days a week during the summer months.
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THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.10 Fixed asset investments
Listed investments are stated at market value as at the balance sheet date. The statement of financial activities includes the net gains and losses arising on market valuation and the disposals throughout the year, in respect of the holdings.
Unlisted investments, comprise investments in subsidiaries and associates, which were part of a legacy made to the Trust, are valued on the basis of their donated cost at the time of the donation less impairments to date.
1.11 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset, or the asset’s cash generating unit, is estimated and compared to the carrying amount in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where the carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount, an impairment loss is recognised in the SOFA unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount where the impairment loss is a revaluation decrease.
1.12 Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct material costs and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. Provision is made for damaged, obsolete and slow-moving stock where appropriate.
1.13 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at bank and cash 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.
1.14 Financial instruments
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity’s balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are measured at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in the SOFA.
1.15 Employee benefits
When employees have rendered service to the charity, short-term employee benefits to which the employees are entitled are recognised at the undiscounted amount expected to be paid in exchange for that service.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
1.16 Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
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THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised, if the revision affects only that period. If the revision affects both current and future periods they will be recognised accordingly.
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are as follows.
Valuation of investment property
The valuation of investment properties are reassessed annually by the trustees and, when necessary, amended to reflect current estimates.
3 Income from donations
| Unrestricted funds 2021 £ Donations from subsidiary undertakings and participating interests 126,347 Income from charitable activities Unrestricted funds 2021 £ Admission receipts and shop sales 170,835 |
Total Unrestricted funds 2021 2020 £ £ 126,347 412,836 Total Unrestricted funds 2021 2020 £ £ 170,835 85,183 |
Total 2020 £ 412,836 |
|---|---|---|
| Total 2020 £ 85,183 |
4 Income from charitable activities
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THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
5 Income from investments
| 6 7 |
Unrestricted funds 2021 £ Rental income 273,376 Dividend income 26,006 Farming income 52,393 Interest receivable - 351,775 |
Unrestricted funds 2021 £ Rental income 273,376 Dividend income 26,006 Farming income 52,393 Interest receivable - 351,775 |
Total Unrestricted funds 2021 2020 £ £ 273,376 273,887 26,006 18,488 52,393 49,730 - 10 351,775 342,115 |
Total Unrestricted funds 2021 2020 £ £ 273,376 273,887 26,006 18,488 52,393 49,730 - 10 351,775 342,115 |
Total 2020 £ 273,887 18,488 49,730 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 342,115 | |||||
| Other income | |||||
| Unrestricted funds 2021 £ Sale of labour costs 3,731 Insurance recharged out 7,896 Promotional income 238 11,865 Expenditure on raising funds Unrestricted funds 2021 £ Costs of raising funds Cost of sales 2,291 Repairs and maintenance 16,264 Legal and professional 9,400 Advertising 4,735 Commission on rents 28,016 Share portfolio management 10,286 Other expenditure 14,021 Support costs (note 10) 131,154 216,167 |
Total Unrestricted funds 2021 2020 £ £ 3,731 2,338 7,896 2,999 238 210 11,865 5,547 Total Unrestricted funds 2021 2020 £ £ 2,291 1,169 16,264 28,710 9,400 13,677 4,735 7,151 28,016 26,805 10,286 5,246 14,021 10,435 131,154 91,641 216,167 184,834 |
Total 2020 £ 2,338 2,999 210 |
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| 5,547 | |||||
| Total 2020 £ 1,169 28,710 13,677 7,151 26,805 5,246 10,435 91,641 |
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| 184,834 |
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THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
8 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Activities | Support | Total | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| undertaken | Costs | 2021 | 2020 | |
| directly | ||||
| Note 9 | Note 10 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Motor exhibition halls and other facilities | 206,450 | 168,241 | 374,691 | 372,266 |
9 Expenditure on activities undertaken directly
| Labour costs Property repairs and maintenance Insurance Rent and rates Light and heat Telephone General Repairs and maintenance to exhibits Legal and professional |
2021 £ 2,969 104,654 58,228 8,524 9,357 6,919 7,105 - 8,694 206,450 |
2020 £ 219 82,472 61,811 7,693 7,558 5,918 5,700 12,545 19,558 |
|---|---|---|
| 203,474 |
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THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
10 Expenditure on support costs
| Basis of allocation Staff costs 2* Depreciation 1 Accountancy and audit 1 Motor expenses 1* Travel 1 Other expenses 1 Admin expenses from Caister Castle Limited *3 Analysed between: Raising funds Charitable activities |
2021 £ 187,206 79,106 19,995 1,231 876 775 10,206 299,395 131,154 168,241 299,395 |
2020 £ 146,402 78,345 22,848 918 265 565 11,090 |
|---|---|---|
| 260,433 | ||
| 91,641 168,792 |
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| 260,433 |
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*1 Costs have been allocated to charitable activities.
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*2 Staff costs have been allocated as follows:
Raising funds - Wages costs recharged from Caister Castle Limited £120,948 (2020 - £80,551) Charitable activities - Wages costs within the charity £66,258 (2020 - £65,581)
- *3 Administrative expenses recharged from Caister Castle Limited have been allocated to raising funds.
The amount charged to the statement of financial activities in respect of auditor's remuneration was £19,995 (2020 - £22,848).
11 Trustees
None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration, during the year or prior year.
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THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
12 Employees
Number of employees
The average number employees during the year was:
| Number of employees The average number employees during the year was: |
||
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| Number | Number | |
| Office and management | 5 | 5 |
Whilst the exhibition halls and other facilities are open, 11 (2020 - 10) employees of Caister Castle Limited work for the charity, their salary costs are recharged to the charity.
| Employment costs Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs |
2021 £ 182,751 3,535 920 187,206 |
2020 £ 142,290 3,340 772 |
|---|---|---|
| 146,402 |
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more.
13 Net gains on investments
| Revaluation of investments Gain/(loss) on sale of investments Revalution of investment properties |
2021 £ 214,776 (143) 1,668,915 1,883,548 |
2020 £ 56,611 12,941 (123,515 |
|---|---|---|
| (53,963 |
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THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
| 14 Tangible fixed assets Cost At 1 January 2021 Additions At 31 December 2021 Depreciation and impairment At 1 January 2021 Depreciation charged in the year At 31 December 2021 Carrying amount At 31 December 2021 At 31 December 2020 15 Heritage assets At 1 January 2021 Additions At 31 December 2021 |
Long leasehold land & buildings £ 643,000 - 643,000 98,591 8,573 107,164 535,836 544,409 |
Freehold buildings Equipment £ £ 2,836,865 139,926 36,391 15,532 2,873,256 155,458 289,134 115,010 54,575 15,958 343,709 130,968 2,529,547 24,490 2,547,731 24,916 |
Total £ 3,619,791 51,923 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,671,714 | |||
| 502,735 79,106 |
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| 581,841 | |||
| 3,089,873 | |||
| 3,117,056 | |||
| Museum exhibits £ 1,179,423 74,136 |
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| 1,253,559 |
The exhibition halls' exhibits comprise a collection of veteran, vintage and classic vehicles. Only vehicles where reliable historic information is available for cost or valuation have been recognised in the balance sheet. A significant proportion of the collection of vehicles are on loan from Parade Court Limited. No value has been included in the financial statements for this loan agreement because the value of the donated service is unquantifiable due to the nature of the transaction. The remainder of the collection has not been recognised on the balance sheet of The Caister Castle Trust because reliable historic information is unavailable to confirm cost or valuation. The Trustees believe no accurate valuation can be placed on these assets because of their unique nature.
Five year financial summary of heritage asset transactions
| Additions | 2021 £ 74,136 74,136 |
2020 £ 128,911 128,911 |
2019 £ 149,696 149,696 |
2018 £ 83,238 83,238 |
2017 £ 326,470 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 326,470 |
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THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
16 Investment property
| Fair value At 1 January 2021 Additions Transfers to held for sale Net gains or losses through fair value adjustments At 31 December 2021 |
2021 £ 14,113,374 78,909 (1,667,500) 1,668,915 14,193,698 |
|---|---|
Investment property comprises of commercial land and rental property. The fair value of certain investment properties have been arrived at on the basis of valuations carried out by Geo Hallam & Sons in December 2021; Andrew Granger Chartered Surveyors in June 2022; Aldreds Estate Agents in May 2022 and Owen & Owen Chartered Surveyors in October 2021, none of which are not connected with the charity. The valuations were made on an open market value basis by reference to market evidence of transaction prices for similar properties. The fair value of other investment properties is stated at the trustees' valuation and has been guided by a previous external valuation as well as the trustees' knowledge and experience.
17 Fixed asset investments
| Listed investments Unlisted investments £ £ Cost or valuation At 31 December 2020 1,422,820 2,163,680 Additions 1,117,845 - Valuation changes 214,776 - Disposals (114,706) - At 31 December 2021 2,640,735 2,163,680 Carrying amount At 31 December 2021 2,640,735 2,163,680 At 31 December 2020 1,422,820 2,163,680 |
Total £ 3,586,500 1,117,845 214,776 (114,706) 4,804,415 4,804,415 3,586,500 |
|---|---|
Unlisted investments comprise investments in subsidiaries of £698,317 (2020 - £698,317) and investments in associates of £1,465,363 (2020 - £1,465,363).
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THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
18 Subsidiaries
These financial statements are separate charity financial statements for Caister Castle Trust.
Details of the charity's subsidiaries at 31 December 2021 are as follows:
| Name of undertaking | Registered | Nature | Class of | % Held |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| office | of business | shares held | Direct | |
| Caister Castle Limited | England and Wales | Supply of labour | Ordinary | 100.00 |
| Curnaseer Limited | England and Wales | Farming | Ordinary | 100.00 |
| Ferncombe Limited | England and Wales | Letting of property | Ordinary | 100.00 |
| Parade Court Limited | England and Wales | Letting of property | Ordinary | 75.00 |
| Wymondham Dairies Limited | England and Wales | Supply of labour | Ordinary | 91.00 |
The aggregate capital and reserves and the result for the year of subsidiaries excluded from consolidation was as follows:
| Name of undertaking | Profit/(Loss) | Capital and |
|---|---|---|
| Reserves | ||
| £ | £ | |
| Caister Castle Limited | - | (619) |
| Curnaseer Limited | 6,637 | 245,146 |
| Ferncombe Limited | (17,744) | 145,838 |
| Parade Court Limited | 6,113 | 24,832 |
| Wymondham Dairies Limited | 5,678 | 30,618 |
The above companies have the following year ends; Caister Castle Limited - 31 December, Curnaseer Limited - 31 July, Ferncombe Limited - 31 October, Parade Court Limited - 31 October and Wymondham Dairies Limited - 30 November.
19 Significant undertakings
The charity also has significant holdings in undertakings which are not subsidiaries of the charity and are not classified as joint ventures or associated undertakings:
Name of undertaking
Goodfine Limited Pikerace Limited Scotsborough Castle Limited Pool Hall Farm Limited
The above companies have the following year ends; Goodfine Limited - 31 July, Pikerace Limited - 31 July, Scotsborough Castle Limited - 5 April, and Pool Hall Farm Limited 31 July.
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THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
| 20 Stocks Finished goods and goods for resale 21 Debtors Amounts falling due within one year: Trade debtors Amounts due from subsidiary undertakings Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income 22 Assets held for sale Investment property held for sale 23 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Trade creditors Other creditors Accruals and deferred income |
2021 £ 1,370 2021 £ 36,313 160,699 94,111 78,728 369,851 2021 £ 1,667,500 2021 £ 38,880 3,209 35,906 77,995 |
2020 £ 1,370 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 £ 37,670 21,178 1,974,829 67,386 |
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| 2,101,063 | ||
| 2020 £ - |
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| 2020 £ 6,330 3,200 44,374 |
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| 53,904 |
Deferred income is included in the financial statements in respect of rent and insurance income received in advance of the period it relates to.
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THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
24 Related parties
During the year, the charity sold services to the following companies, of which Mr PJSR Hill is a director:
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Curnaseer Limited | 701 | 723 |
| Goodfine Limited | 727 | 482 |
| Pikerace Limited | 701 | 723 |
During the year, the charity bought services from Caister Castle Limited totalling £131,154 (2020 - £91,641) and incurred labour costs from Wymondham Dairies Limited of £Nil (2020 - £217). During the year the company received rent from Wymondham Dairies Limited of £1,717 (2020 - £1,717) and from Curnaseer Limited of £1,020 (2020 - £1,020). The charity also received farming income from Curnaseer Limited of £14,184 (2020 - £15,238).
A significant proportion of the collection of vehicles is on loan from Parade Court Limited, a company which Mr PJSR Hill is also a director of. No value has been included in the financial statements for this loan agreement because the value of the donated service is unquantifiable due to the nature of the transaction.
During the year, the following companies, of which Mr PJSR Hill is a director, made donations to the charity:
| Goodfine Limited Pikerace Limited Parade Court Limited Amounts due from related parties at the year end are as follows: Caister Castle Limited Goodfine Limited Pikerace Limited Space Foods Limited |
2021 £ 53,969 72,377 - 2021 £ 30,547 53,969 72,377 3,806 160,699 |
2020 £ 2,839 - 409,997 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 £ 14,533 2,839 - 3,806 |
||
| 21,178 |
During the year Pool Hall Farm was demerged from Pikerace Limited through a share for share exchange. There has been no change to the overall value to Caister Castle Trust just the allocation between Pikerace Limited and Pool Hall Farm Limited.
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THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
25 Retirement benefit schemes
Defined contribution schemes
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees.
The charge to the SOFA in respect of defined contribution schemes is shown in note 12. This expenditure has been allocated to support costs and unrestricted funds.
| 26 Cash generated from operations 2021 £ Surplus for the year 1,953,512 Adjustments for: Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities (351,775) Loss/(gain) on disposal of investments 143 Fair value gains and losses on investment properties (1,668,915) Fair value gains and losses on investments (214,776) Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets 79,106 Movements in working capital: Decrease in debtors 1,731,212 Increase in creditors 24,091 Cash generated from operations 1,552,598 |
2020 £ 234,618 (342,115) (12,941) 123,515 (56,611) 78,345 8,846 10,347 44,004 |
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