Charity number: 1069939
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The Charity of the Worshipful Company of Arbitrators
Unaudited
Trustees' report and financial statements
For the year ended 31 July 2024
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Contents
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| Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and advisers | 1 |
| Trustees' report | 2 - 5 |
| Independent examiner's report | 6 |
| Statement of financial activities | 7 |
| Balance sheet | 8 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 9 - 16 |
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The Charity of the Worshipful Company of Arbitrators
Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and advisers For the year ended 31 July 2023
Trustees
Lucy Keane Anthony Nixon Paul Rose, Chairman David Steward Kay Linnell Simon Underwood Nicola Cohen (appointed 26 October 2023) Michael Wilkey (appointed)
Charity registered number
1069939
Principal office
28 Crawford Street London W1H 1LN
Accountants
Kreston Reeves LLP Chartered Accountants Second Floor 168 Shoreditch High Street London E1 6RA
Bankers
CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ
Independent Examiner
Stephen Moss BSc (Hons) ACA Kreston Reeves LLP Second Floor 168 Shoreditch High Street London E1 6RA
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The Charity of the Worshipful Company of Arbitrators
Trustees' report For the year ended 31 July 2024
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2024.
Objectives and activities
Policies and objectives
The objects of the Charity are:
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a) the relief of poverty among members and former members of the Worshipful Company of Arbitrators and their dependents and;
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b) the advancement of education in any manner which is now or may hereafter be deemed by law to be charitable and
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c) any other charitable purpose
The Charity exists for the benefit of the public, in accordance with its charitable objects. The Trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the aims and objectives and in planning future activities.
In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.
Achievements and performance
Review of activities
Through its Charity the Company provides annual prizes and support to the Armed Services through the company's contacts with HMS Mersey, 13 Company of the Army Cadets and 622 Squadron, as well as the Poppy Appeal. There are also annual prizes to scholars of the City of London School for Girls and the King's College Centre for Construction Law.
We have donated to the Lord Mayor's Big Curry Lunch which raises money in support of the Soldiers' Charity. We also contribute a substantial sum to the annual Lord Mayor's Appeal.
We regularly provide a two year bursary for an advanced level student at King Edward's School Witley who select candidates as worthy of support without which they would have to discontinue their studies there.
In alternate years we support the Education Committee's UK Mediation Skills Competition and their Arbitration Weekend, both of which have proved extremely successful.
Grants are made each year for two Travelling Scholarships by means of an invitation and interview process conducted by the Education and Pupillage Committee, following an initiative by Past Master Professor John Uff CBE KC.
We provided a grant to King Edward's School Witley, City Law School, and pupil Library Assistant of the Year. We also provided a grant to School Food Matters. There are further initiatives under consideration which have yet to come to fruition.
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The Charity of the Worshipful Company of Arbitrators
Trustees' report (continued) For the year ended 31 July 2024
Achievements and performance (continued)
Financial Review
The Trust had another successful year creating a good income, after making grants and awarding prizes in the year, there was an decrease in funds of £4,074 (2023: increase of £12,925). This was achieved in good measure by the generosity of the members of the Company making donations which were enhanced with gift aid wherever possible. The Trust was able to make grants in the reasonable certainty that income from those donors would continue for at least a further 12 months. By their nature, the making of grants can have a time lag between receiving grant applications and the grant being paid. The intention is that the net income is dispersed as grants, which is kept under review at the Trustees regular meetings.
Investment gain / loss for the year was a gain of £45,997 (2023: loss of £12,751). It is the policy of the Trust to invest for the long term and the value of investments can fall as well as rise. However, this revaluation downwards has contributed in supporting the Trustees’ confidence to achieve the Trust's objectives as measured by finance.
Reserves
At 31 July 2024 the Trust held unrestricted reserves of £615,188 (2023: £573,265). It is the policy of the Trust to hold free realisable reserves to enable there to be sufficient funds to support the Trust's grant making capacity for at least the next 12 months.
It is requirement of the Livery Committee that before a Company is granted its Livery it arranges for not less than £300,000 to be held in charitable funds. This is the minimum and the Trust holds greater sums as it grows in strength to support longer term projects.
Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.
Structure, governance and management
Structure
The Charity is established by a Deed of Trust dated 22 April 1998 under the name The Second Charity of The Worshipful Company of Arbitrators although it is known as the Charity of the Worshipful Company of Arbitrators (“The Trust”).
The number of Trustees is set out in the Trust Deed as being not less than four and no more than eight. The term of office and appointing authority are as follows:
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Two ex-officio Trustees who shall be the Master and Senior Warden of the Worshipful Company of Arbitrators (“The Company”) for the time being.
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Two Trustees who are nominated by the Company. The term of office is four years. The nominee may be a member of the Court of the Company but need not be.
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Four co-opted Trustees who are appointed by resolution of the Trustees. The term of office is four years. Co-opted Trustees are selected for their personal and professional abilities to assist the Trust in achieving its objectives.
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The Charity of the Worshipful Company of Arbitrators
Trustees' report (continued) For the year ended 31 July 2024
Structure, governance and management (continued)
Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
The management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Trust deed.
Policies adopted for the induction and training of Trustees
On appointment, new Trustees receive information on both their role as Trustee and on the Charity. They are invited to familiarise themselves with the information for new Trustees available from the Charity Commission before formally accepting the position. They are also invited and encouraged to visit and take part in aspects of the Charity’s work to gain a fuller understanding of the issues involved.
Risk management
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Trust is exposed, in particular those related to operations and finances and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate our exposure to the major risks. As part of the process the Trustees have implemented the following:
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The Trustees meet at least four times a year to review the financial position of the Trust and other matters and to consider applications for grants and prizes.
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The Trustees have reviewed the Trust’s own internal financial controls and are satisfied that these are appropriate in minimising any risk to the Trust funds.
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The Trustees have prepared a risk register with likelihood and impacts for each risk identified. The Risk Register is reviewed at least annually.
Statement of Trustees' responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business.
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The Charity of the Worshipful Company of Arbitrators
Trustees' report (continued) For the year ended 31 July 2024
Statement of Trustees' responsibilities (continued)
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the 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.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Paul Rose Chairman Date:
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The Charity of the Worshipful Company of Arbitrators
Independent examiner's report
For the year ended 31 July 2024
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of The Charity of the Worshipful Company of Arbitrators ('the Charity')
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 July 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts in accordance with 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) 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 been withdrawn.
I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
Signed:
Dated:
Stephen Moss BSc (Hons) ACA
Kreston Reeves LLP
Chartered Accountants London
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The Charity of the Worshipful Company of Arbitrators
Statement of financial activities For the year ended 31 July 2024
| Note Income from: Donations and legacies 3 Investment income 4 Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities 5 Total expenditure Net (expenditure)/income before net gains/(losses) on investments Net gains/(losses) on investments Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 26,771 13,935 40,706 44,780 44,780 (4,074) 45,997 41,923 573,265 41,923 615,188 |
Total funds 2024 £ 26,771 13,935 40,706 44,780 44,780 (4,074) 45,997 41,923 573,265 41,923 615,188 |
Total funds 2023 £ 29,707 14,558 |
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| 44,265 31,340 |
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| 31,340 12,925 (12,751) |
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| 174 573,091 174 |
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| 573,265 |
The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 9 to 16 form part of these financial statements.
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The Charity of the Worshipful Company of Arbitrators
Balance sheet As at 31 July 2024
| Note Fixed assets Investments 10 Current assets Debtors 11 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 12 Net current assets Total net assets Charity funds Unrestricted funds 13 Total funds |
- 112,656 112,656 (6,729) |
2024 £ 509,261 105,927 615,188 615,188 615,188 |
229 107,626 107,855 (1,914) |
2023 £ 467,324 105,941 |
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| 573,265 | ||||
| 573,265 | ||||
| 573,265 |
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Paul Rose Chairman
Date:
The notes on pages 9 to 16 form part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 July 2024
1. General information
The charity is a public benefit entity which is registered in England and Wales with the charity number 1069939. The address of its registered and principal office is 28 Crawford Street, London, W1H 1LN.
2. Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
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 Charities SORP (FRS 102) published in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
The Charity of the Worshipful Company of Arbitrators meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
2.2 Income
All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.
2.3 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.
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Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 July 2024
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.4 Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank.
2.5 Investments
Fixed asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction cost and subsequently measured at fair value at the Balance sheet date, unless the value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment. Investment gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised, are combined and presented as ‘Gains/(Losses) on investments’ in the Statement of financial activities.
2.6 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
2.7 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
2.8 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advance payments for the goods or services it must provide.
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised within interest payable and similar charges.
2.9 Financial instruments
The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
2.10 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
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The Charity of the Worshipful Company of Arbitrators
Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 July 2024
3. Income from donations and legacies
| Donations Gift Aid Total donations and legacies Total 2023 |
Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 23,228 3,543 26,771 29,707 |
Total funds 2024 £ 23,228 3,543 26,771 29,707 |
Total funds 2023 £ 25,184 4,523 |
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| 29,707 | |||
4. Investment income
| Dividends Investment income Bank interest receivable Total 2024 Total 2023 |
Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 12,566 1,146 223 13,935 14,558 |
Total funds 2024 £ 12,566 1,146 223 13,935 14,558 |
Total funds 2023 £ 10,417 3,975 166 |
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| 14,558 | |||
5. Analysis of expenditure by activities
| Expenditure Total 2023 |
Grant funding of activities 2024 £ 38,570 25,450 |
Support costs 2024 £ 6,210 5,890 |
Total funds 2024 £ 44,780 31,340 |
Total funds 2023 £ 31,340 |
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The Charity of the Worshipful Company of Arbitrators
Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 July 2024
6. Independent Examiner's remuneration
The Independent Examiner's remuneration amounts to an Independent Examination fee of £1,914 (2023 - £1,914).
7. Analysis of grants
| Grants Total 2023 |
Grants to Institutions 2024 £ 24,470 23,600 |
Grants to Individuals 2024 £ 14,100 1,850 |
Total funds 2024 £ 38,570 25,450 |
Total funds 2023 £ 25,450 |
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Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 July 2024
Analysis of grants (continued)
| Army Benevolent Fund Army - Cadet Peacemaker Prize Army - Instructors Award 622 Squadron Blondie Award Bridewell Royal Hospital King Edwards School British Red Cross Cavell Nurses Trust City of London Biennial Appeal City of London School Corpl Larissa Moore - Cadet of the year Forsyth City Law School GLA North Scouts Jamboree HMS Mersey Sailor of the Year Just Share KCL Prize Kieran Morgan Scholarship King's College Centre Leap Confronting Conflict Livery Food Initiative Lord Mayor's Appeal Fund Lord Mayor's Big Curry Lunch Lilit Nagapetyan Scholarship Mudchute Association Number 13 Co Prision Fellowship Sr May Le Bow Just Share Save the Children Fund Support Through Court Team Up The Switch WCA Charitable Trust King College London Law School Prize WCA Travelling Scholarship XLP Grant |
Grants & Prizes to Institutions 2024 £ 1,000 - - - 1,000 1,750 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5,000 - - - 3,000 1,000 500 - 1,000 - 2,620 - - 3,000 19,870 |
Grants & Prizes to Institutions 2023 £ - - - - - 1,000 - 250 - - - 500 - 500 - - - 5,000 1,000 7,000 1,000 - - - - - - 500 1,750 - - 5,100 - 23,600 |
Grants & Prizes to Individuals 2024 £ - - 250 500 - - - - 250 250 - - 500 - 250 6,000 - - - - - 6,000 - - - - - - - - - - - 14,000 |
Grants & Prizes to Individuals 2023 £ - 100 250 500 - - - - 250 - - - 500 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 250 - - |
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| 1,850 |
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Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 July 2024
8. Trustees' remuneration and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2023 - £NIL).
During the year ended 31 July 2024, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2023 - £NIL).
9. Support costs
| Governance costs Bank charges and other costs Investment advisors fees Sundry expenses |
2024 £ 2,029 63 4,083 35 6,210 |
2023 £ 1,914 65 3,876 35 |
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| 5,890 |
10. Fixed asset investments
| Cost or valuation At 1 August 2023 Additions Disposals Revaluations Movement in cash At 31 July 2024 Debtors Due within one year Other debtors |
Listed investments £ 455,341 68,177 (98,624) 43,563 - 468,457 |
Cash held for investment £ 11,983 - - - 28,821 40,804 2024 £ - - |
Total £ 467,324 68,177 (98,624) 43,563 28,821 |
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| 509,261 | |||
| 2023 £ 229 |
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| 229 |
11. Debtors
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Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 July 2024
12. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| 2024 | 2023 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Accruals and deferred income | 6,729 | 1,914 |
13. Summary of funds
Summary of funds - current year
| Balance at 1 August 2023 £ General funds 573,265 Summary of funds - prior year Balance at 1 August 2022 £ General funds 573,091 |
Income £ 40,706 Income £ 44,265 |
Expenditure £ (44,780) Expenditure £ (31,340) |
Gains/ (Losses) £ Balance at 31 July 2024 £ 45,997 615,188 Gains/ (Losses) £ Balance at 31 July 2023 £ (12,751) 573,265 |
Gains/ (Losses) £ Balance at 31 July 2024 £ 45,997 615,188 Gains/ (Losses) £ Balance at 31 July 2023 £ (12,751) 573,265 |
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| Balance at 31 July 2023 £ 573,265 |
14. Analysis of net assets between funds Analysis of net assets between funds - current period
| Fixed asset investments Current assets Creditors due within one year Total |
Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 509,261 112,656 (6,729) 615,188 |
Total funds 2024 £ 509,261 112,656 (6,729 |
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| 615,188 |
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The Charity of the Worshipful Company of Arbitrators
Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 July 2024
14. Analysis of net assets between funds (continued)
Analysis of net assets between funds - prior period
| Fixed asset investments Current assets Creditors due within one year Total |
Unrestricted funds 2023 £ 467,324 107,855 (1,914) 573,265 |
Total funds 2023 £ 467,324 107,855 (1,914) |
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| 573,265 |
15. Related party transactions
The Charity has not entered into any related party transaction during the year, nor are there any outstanding balances owing between related parties and the Charity at 31 July 2024.
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