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2022-12-31-accounts

Charity registration number 1067178

THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Mr PJSR Hill
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
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 - 23

THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

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 2022.

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the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the regulations but which has since been withdrawn.

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 Charities Act 2011 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 key objectives of the charity are:

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.

THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Achievements and performance

Each year, the Trustees monitor the number of visitors to the exhibitions and consider the number attending in 2022 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 2022 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 increasing to £711,665 (2021 - £660,822), total expenditure increasing to £624,345 (2021 - £590,858), gains on investments were £127,529 (2021 - £1,883,548 gain) and the net increase in funds was £214,849 (2021 - £1,953,512).

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.

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 2022 were £26,833,580. 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 £640,471, which equates to the net current assets, shown on the balance sheet on page 9, excluding the investment properties held for sale.

The Trustees expenditure on repairs and improvements to property and facilities is made as and when 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.

THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

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.

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

THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

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:

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:

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

Mr PJSR Hill Trustee Dated: 28 October 2023

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 2022 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:

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.

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:

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:

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:

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/auditorsresponsibilities. 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.

John Griffin FCCA

for and on behalf of Newby Castleman LLP Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditor West Walk Building 110 Regent Road Leicester, LE1 7LT

30 October 2023

Newby Castleman LLP is eligible to act as an auditor in terms of section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.

THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

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		 2022
£
115,093
166,122
417,520
12,930
711,665
240,585
383,760
624,345
127,529
214,849
26,618,731
26,833,580		 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

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

All income and expenditure in the current and prior period is unrestricted.

THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022

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		 2022
£
£
3,234,395
1,331,700
14,731,723
5,227,791
24,525,609
1,370
282,125
1,667,500
408,675
2,359,670
(51,699)
2,307,971
26,833,580
26,833,580
26,833,580		 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		 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
23,341,545
3,277,186
26,618,731
26,618,731
26,618,731

The financial statements were approved and authorised by the board of trustees on 28 October 2023 and are signed on its behalf by:

Mr PJSR Hill Trustee

The notes on pages 11 - 23 form part of these financial statements.

THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash (absorbed by)/generated from
operations
26
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Proceeds on disposal of tangible fixed
assets
Purchase of heritage assets
Purchase of investment property
Purchase of other investments
Proceeds on disposal of other investments
Investment income
Net cash used in investing activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash
equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year		 2022
2021
£
£
£
£
(193,078)
1,552,598
(222,014)
(51,923)
1,800
-
(78,141)
(74,136)
(189,274)
(78,909)
(906,126)
(1,117,845)
261,528
114,563
417,520
351,775
(714,707)
(856,475)
-
-
(907,785)
696,123
1,316,460
620,337
408,675
1,316,460

THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

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.

THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

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:

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.

THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

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.

THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

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
2022
£
Donations from subsidiary undertakings and
participating interests
115,093
Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Admission receipts and shop sales
166,122
Income from investments
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Rental income
289,757
Dividend income
51,369
Farming income
76,394
417,520		 Total
Unrestricted
funds
2022
2021
£
£
115,093
126,347
Total
Unrestricted
funds
2022
2021
£
£
166,122
170,835
Total
Unrestricted
funds
2022
2021
£
£
289,757
273,376
51,369
26,006
76,394
52,393
417,520
351,775		 Total
2021
£
126,347
Total
2021
£
170,835
Total
2021
£
273,376
26,006
52,393
351,775

4 Income from charitable activities

5 Income from investments

THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

6
7
8		 Other income
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Net gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets
1,800
Sale of labour costs
2,205
Insurance recharged out
8,616
Promotional income
309
12,930
Expenditure on raising funds
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Costs of raising funds
Cost of sales
3,476
Repairs and maintenance
11,825
Legal and professional
16,025
Advertising
5,657
Commission on rents
31,319
Share portfolio management
17,824
Other expenditure
17,074
Support costs (note 10)
137,385
240,585
Expenditure on charitable activities
Activities
undertaken
directly
Note 9
£
Motor exhibition halls and other facilities
208,456		 Total
Unrestricted
funds
2022
2021
£
£
1,800
-
2,205
3,731
8,616
7,896
309
238
12,930
11,865
Total
Unrestricted
funds
2022
2021
£
£
3,476
2,291
11,825
16,264
16,025
9,400
5,657
4,735
31,319
28,016
17,824
10,286
17,074
14,021
137,385
131,154
240,585
216,167
Support
Costs
Total
2022
Note 10
£
£
175,304
383,760		 Total
2021
£
-
3,731
7,896
238
11,865
Total
2021
£
2,291
16,264
9,400
4,735
28,016
10,286
14,021
131,154
216,167
Total
2021
£
374,691

THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

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		 2022
£
3,252
65,500
66,117
14,037
11,009
6,730
6,827
843
34,141
208,456		 2021
£
2,969
104,654
58,228
8,524
9,357
6,919
7,105
-
8,694
206,450

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		 2022
£
194,677
77,492
23,223
2,670
1,486
886
12,255
312,689
137,385
175,304
312,689		 2021
£
187,206
79,106
19,995
1,231
876
775
10,206
299,395
131,154
168,241
299,395

The amount charged to the statement of financial activities in respect of auditor's remuneration was £23,223 (2021 - £19,995).

THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

11 Trustees

None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration, during the year or prior year.

12 Employees

Number of employees

The average number employees during the year was:

Number of employees
The average number employees during the year was:
2022 2021
Number Number
Office and management 5 5
Whilst the exhibition halls and other facilities are open, 11 (2021 - 11) employees of Caister Castle Limited
work for the charity, their salary costs are recharged to the charity.
Employment costs 2022 2021
£ £
Wages and salaries 189,818 182,751
Social security costs 3,890 3,535
Other pension costs 969 920
194,677 187,206

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		 2022
£
(175,240)
(45,982)
348,751
127,529		 2021
£
214,776
(143)
1,668,915
1,883,548

THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

14
Tangible fixed assets
Cost
At 1 January 2022
Additions
At 31 December 2022
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2022
Depreciation charged in the year
At 31 December 2022
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2022
At 31 December 2021
15
Heritage assets
At 1 January 2022
Additions
At 31 December 2022		 Long
leasehold
land &
buildings
£
643,000
-
643,000
107,164
8,573
115,737
527,263
535,836		 Freehold
buildings
Equipment
£
£
2,873,256
155,458
218,108
3,906
3,091,364
159,364
343,709
130,968
59,715
9,204
403,424
140,172
2,687,940
19,192
2,529,547
24,490		 Total
£
3,671,714
222,014
3,893,728
581,841
77,492
659,333
3,234,395
3,089,873
Museum
exhibits
£
1,253,559
78,141
1,331,700

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 2022
£
78,141
78,141		 2021
£
74,136
74,136		 2020
£
128,911
128,911		 2019
£
149,696
149,696		 2018
£
83,238
83,238

THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

16 Investment property

Investment property
Fair value
At 1 January 2022
Additions
Net gains or losses through fair value adjustments
At 31 December 2022		 2022
£
14,193,698
179,770
358,255
14,731,723

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 2021
2,640,735
2,163,680
Additions
906,126
-
Valuation changes
(175,240)
-
Disposals
(307,510)
-
At 31 December 2022
3,064,111
2,163,680
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2022
3,064,111
2,163,680
At 31 December 2021
2,640,735
2,163,680		 Total
£
4,804,415
906,126
(175,240)
(307,510)
5,227,791
5,227,791
4,804,415

THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

18 Subsidiaries

These financial statements are separate charity financial statements for Caister Castle Trust.

Details of the charity's subsidiaries at 31 December 2022 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 (7,220) 237,926
Ferncombe Limited 10,354 156,192
Parade Court Limited 5,952 30,784
Wymondham Dairies Limited 8,568 39,186

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.

THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

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		 2022
£
1,370
2022
£
-
88,631
93,736
99,758
282,125
2022
£
1,667,500
2022
£
10,080
3,365
38,254
51,699		 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

Deferred income is included in the financial statements in respect of rent and insurance income received in advance of the period it relates to.

THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

24 Related parties

During the year, the charity sold services to the following companies, of which Mr PJSR Hill is a director:

2022 2021
£ £
Curnaseer Limited 717 701
Goodfine Limited 779 727
Pikerace Limited 717 701

During the year, the charity bought services from Caister Castle Limited totalling £137,384 (2021 - £131,154). During the year the company received rent from Wymondham Dairies Limited of £1,717 (2021 - £1,717) and from Curnaseer Limited of £1,020 (2021 - £1,020). The charity also received farming income from Curnaseer Limited of £5,949 (2021 - £14,184).

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
Amounts due from related parties at the year end are as follows:
Caister Castle Limited
Goodfine Limited
Ferncombe Limited
Pikerace Limited
Space Foods Limited		 2022
£
23,928
50,533
2022
£
11
23,928
10,353
50,533
3,806
88,631		 2021
£
53,969
72,377
2021
£
30,547
53,969
-
72,377
3,806
160,699

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.

THE CAISTER CASTLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

26
Cash generated from operations
Surplus for the year
Adjustments for:
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities
Gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets
Loss on disposal of investments
Fair value gains and losses on investment properties
Fair value gains and losses on investments
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
Movements in working capital:
Decrease in debtors
(Decrease)/increase in creditors
Cash (absorbed by)/generated from operations		 2022
2021
£
£
214,849
1,953,512
(417,520)
(351,775)
(1,800)
-
45,982
143
(348,751)
(1,668,915)
175,240
(214,776)
77,492
79,106
87,726
1,731,212
(26,296)
24,091
(193,078)
1,552,598