CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examinerfs ￿port on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examinerfs Report
Report to the trusteesl
members of
Rodley Nature Reserve Trust Limited
On accounts for the year
ended
31 December 2020
Chaiity no
(if any)
1070744
Set out on pages
7-13
I report lo the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity (Ihe Tntsf) for the year ended 3111212020.
Responsibilities and
basis of report
As the dBritYs trustees. you a￿ responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Chartiies Act 2011
rthe ￿￿).
I reP￿t in resped of my examination of the Trusys accounts Carried out
under sectton 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination. I
have followed all the appficable Diredions given by the Charity Commission
under sectson 145{5)(b) of the Act.
Independent
examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirni that no material matters have
come to my attention in connection v￿th the examination (other than that
disdosed below") which gives me cause to believe that in, any material
respect:
the accountiTVJ records were not kept in accordan￿ with section 130
of the Charities Atr, or
the accounts did not accord wrth the accounting records,. or
the accounts did not compty with the applicable requirements
con￿Ming the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities
(Acwunts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the acGounts give a Irue and fairf view whith is not a matter
onsidered as part of an independent examination.
I have no COn￿mS and have come auoss no other matters in connection
with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in
order to enable a Froper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
. Please delete the words in Ihe braGkets rfthey do not apply.
Stgned:
Date:
20ZI
Chris Lawren
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
ALA , (EP
IER
Oct 2018

(if any):
Address:
8 High Ash Avenue
Leeds
LS17 8RG
Section B
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Oct 2018

**Company Number 03423104 Charity Number 1070744** 

## **RODLEY NATURE RESERVE TRUST LTD** 

**DIRECTORS'  REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020** 



**Company Number 03423104 Charity Number 1070744** 

## _**RODLEY NATURE RESERVE TRUST LTD**_ 

## **Report of the directors for the year ending 31 December 2020** 

The directors are pleased to present the annual directors' report together with the financial statements for the company for the year ended 31 December 2020, which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a directors' report and accounts for Companies Act purposes. 

The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, 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 the Republic of Ireland (FRS102) as applicable to small entities. 

## **Objectives and activities** 

The company's objective and its principal activity is the care and management of leased lands at the former Rodley Sewage Treatment Works as a nature reserve. This is achieved by habitat management for wildlife, in particular the wildlife of wetland habitats, and the education of the public in the understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of wildlife. 

## **Achievements and performance** 

28[th] July 2020 marked the 20[th] anniversary of the official opening of the Reserve by the then Minister for the Environment Michael Meacher.  Unfortunately, planned celebrations had to be cancelled.  However, we received very generous financial support from Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society (£800) and Mr H Jevons (£500) towards the production of our book “Rodley Nature Reserve - The First Twenty Years” which describes how the Reserve came into being and how it has continued to evolve to date. 

Work started last year on a project to create a wildflower meadow on an area of what was fairly uninteresting rough grassland on Poplar Field. Having taken expert advice a lot of time was spent preparing the site and seed and plug plants were introduced that autumn. The result was a nice display of various wildflowers and good numbers of bees and butterflies taking advantage of them this year. Unfortunately, a lovely but very dry late spring resulted in a poor seed set for some species and more seeding had to be done in the autumn. This mini-meadow is going to provide a stunning display of wildflowers in years to come. It will only get better and certainly increase the wildlife diversity of the area. This project was made possible thanks to very generous donations from three of our good friends. 

The fact that there was much less human disturbance this year almost certainly suited the wildlife. Among the birdwatching highlights was a Firecrest that was seen throughout January. Tree Sparrows had a good year with nesting taking place in two boxes on the Visitor Centre and a pair of Kestrels again nested in the east facing Barn Owl box in the compound successfully raising three young this year. There was just one new species added to the Reserve list this year  -  a juvenile Pied Flycatcher photographed on the Willow Path on 1[st] August. 

Barn Owls were in residence on the Scrubland  throughout the year but there were no reports of juveniles. In December the old Barn Owl box on the Scrubland was replaced with a new box with a camera installed. Two Barn Owls were seen shortly afterwards in their new home. Hopefully, we will be able to relay live footage from the box to a monitor in the Visitor Centre in 2021. The work was carried out by experts in this field and has been made possible thanks to the generous support of Yorkshire Water Services. 

The Grey Partridge has undergone a massive decline of more than 80% since the 1970s. As such it is a red listed species - one of the birds of the highest conservation concern. The habitat on the Reserve is ideal for them and small releases have been made here in the past, the last in 2017. At least one pair bred successfully the following year but sightings since then have been few and far between. Five breeding pairs were released in July this year and at the beginning of October 25 young birds were released, the majority on Tim’s Field. Funding for construction of partridge raising pens was provided by Yorkshire Water Services. There have been numerous sightings since then of up to eight birds together. 

Prior to the lockdown work on removing the pernicious _Crassula  helmsii_ - New Zealand Pygmy Weed - from the long ditch on the Dragonfly Ponds area  had been frustrated because of high water levels.  The subsequent hot dry spell may have caused concern over the newly planted trees but provided low water levels sufficient to complete the removal task. _Crassula_ is a serious threat to our wetland habitats and its immediate removal from site is essential to mitigate establishment elsewhere. 

Later in the year work started on the construction of two new ponds. The small, lined pond in the Manager’s Garden had become very overgrown and was in need of a facelift. with materials costs once again funded by Yorkshire Water Services, volunteers started work in the autumn digging out a much larger pond which should prove much more attractive to wildlife and provide good viewing opportunities from the hide. A larger pond was also constructed in the Rodley Robins’ garden thanks to the generous sponsorship of BUPA. 

We have been very grateful this year for support from Yorkshire Water Services who have provided funding to support a number of small projects, including those mentioned above, along with a major future investment in development of the Reserve Habitat, which we hope to start in 2021. 

Along with the donations mentioned above, we received a number of very generous donations from organisations such as Pudsey Ornithology Group and The Freemasons of Yorkshire West Riding, and a second donation from BUPA, along with a personal donations from a number of Friends of the Reserve.  We also received a bequest from John Fieldhouse, a former volunteer at the Reserve, who sadly passed away this year. 

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**Company Number 03423104 Charity Number 1070744** 

## _**RODLEY NATURE RESERVE TRUST LTD**_ 

Finally the Board continues to be faced with an issue with regard to the potential development of the Barkers Field area that is adjacent to the entrance to the Reserve. 

The site appears to have been sold but development cannot occur until agreement has been reached over the construction of a new swing bridge to replace the current ageing bridge. The Trust has been in regular contact with both Yorkshire Water and the developers to monitor progress on this issue which may affect the Reserve. 

Before any work occurs on the site full planning permission will need to be obtained and the Trust will examine any detailed applications to try to ensure that the protections for the Reserve and for wildlife which were present in the outline planning permission remain in the final permission. 

## **Managing for the Public Benefit** 

The Directors have paid due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. Rodley Nature Reserve Trust recognises the need to carry out its charitable activities for the benefit of the public and retains this aim at the centre of its strategic planning. 

Due to lockdown the Reserve had to close its gates on 24[th] March and all planned events and school visits had to be cancelled. We were only able to open again in July on a very restricted basis. The Visitor Centre, toilets and hides remained closed until the end of the year and the Reserve itself was only open on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. With a one way system in place at the viewpoints overlooking the Lagoon and the Wet Grassland, visitors were able to watch the wildlife on these wetland areas but sadly there were very limited views onto the Duck Marsh and Reedbed. We have been told how nature is good for our health and wellbeing and we have never needed it more than we did this year. We would like to thank all the volunteers who made this limited re-opening possible. 

## **Fundraising Policy** 

Rodley Nature Reserve Trust does not employ agents to raise funds on their behalf, nor does it undertake unsolicited mailings to request donations. 

Funds are raised through: 

Grants received 

Unsolicited donations and legacies from members of the public Membership of the Friends of Rodley Nature Reserve Corporate donations either unsolicited or via application/nomination 

Off site donation boxes where the responsible official has either requested in writing, or has given written permission On site donation boxes On site fund raising events Sales of products and catering within the Visitor Centre 

## **Financial Review** 

The Statement of Financial Activities shows a net surplus of £26,621 and total funds as at 31 December 2020 of £532,809 

The Directors have a policy to retain reserves adequate to operate the Nature Reserve for one year should no income arise plus £5,000 as a contingency. They estimate that this would together require £20,000. At 31 December 2020 the unrestricted reserves are £261,886 (2019 £240,166.) 

## **Future Developments** 

One thing that has become apparent over recent years is the decline in the number of wading birds passing through the Reserve. Following an assessment of the current Duck Marsh habitat we can announce that, in partnership with Yorkshire Water, the area is to be completely redeveloped and landscaped. The plan is to provide a series of spits and islets with various water depths across the three acre site. Positioning of the features will provide the optimum viewing from the two hides. An improved system for controlling water depths to the area will also be introduced. The project will significantly improve the area’s diversity and hopefully attract a variety of new species for the benefit of our visitors. Work is planned to start in 2021 and is likely to take 10 to 15 days. There will inevitably be some short term disruption to the area. The Trust would like to thank Yorkshire Water Services for their investment in the Reserve and for their technical assistance which is greatly appreciated. 

We will continue to monitor developments with regard to the Barkers Field development, in particular potential access issues during construction. 

In conclusion, 2020 has been an awful year for everyone and no doubt it will be some time before we get back to anything like some sort of normality. As of January we again find ourselves in national lockdown with the Reserve closed to the public once again. A big thank you must go to all our volunteers and visitors who have continued to support us through this very difficult period in all our lives. 

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**Company Number 03423104 Charity Number 1070744** 

_**RODLEY NATURE RESERVE TRUST LTD**_ 

## **Directors, Senior Officials, Advisors and Administrative details** 

The Directors (also referred to as Trustees) in position on the date this report was approved are: 

I J Willoughby G J Barlow D A Nesham J W Brook J S Knapp M J Bellwood P Murphy J Hart K A McLeod 

The Directors named above are Full Members of the Company. 

**Company Secretary** P Murphy **Company Number** 3423104 **Charity Number** 1070744 **Registered Office** 12 West End Lane Horsforth Leeds LS18 5JP **Bankers** Yorkshire Bank plc 94 - 96 Briggate Leeds LS1 6NP National Westminster Bank plc 7 Hustlergate Bradford BD1 1PP CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ **Honorary Independent Examiner** C Lawrence 8 High Ash Avenue Leeds LS17 8RG 

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## _**Rodley Nature Reserve Trust Limited**_ 

## _**Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2020 (Including Income & Expenditure Account)**_ 

|**Note**<br>**Income from:**<br>Donations and legacies<br>3<br>Charitable activities<br>4<br>Other trading activities<br>5<br>Other<br>6<br>**Total**<br>**Expenditure on:**<br>Raising funds<br>5<br>Charitable activities<br>7<br>**Total**<br>Net income/(expenditure)<br>Transfers between funds<br>8<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>**Reconciliation of funds:**<br>Total funds brought forward<br>**Total funds carried forward**|**Unrestricted**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Total**<br>**Funds**<br>**Funds**<br>**Funds**<br>**2020**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>30,552<br>-<br>30,552<br>14,783<br>17,748<br>32,531<br>12,606<br>-<br>12,606<br>88<br>-<br>88<br>58,029<br>17,748<br>75,777<br>8,322<br>-<br>8,322<br>38,499<br>2,335<br>40,834<br>46,821<br>2,335<br>49,156<br>11,208<br>15,413<br>26,621<br>10,512<br>( 10,512)<br>-<br>21,720<br>4,901<br>26,621<br>240,166<br>266,022<br>506,188<br>261,886<br>270,923<br>532,809|**Total**<br>**Funds**<br>**2019**<br>**£**<br>39,138<br>15,215<br>35,463<br>148<br>89,964<br>22,673<br>50,193<br>72,866<br>17,098<br>-<br>17,098<br>489,090<br>506,188|
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There were no recognised gains and losses for 2020 and 2019 other than those included in the income and expenditure account. 

The notes on pages 10 to 13 form part of these accounts. 

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Rodley Nature Reserve Trust Limited
Statement of Financial Positio￿Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2020
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2019
Fixed assets
Tangible fwl ?ssets
13
387.997
392,627
387.997
392.627
Current assets
Stocks
Debtors
Cash at bank and In hand
14
15
16
3.876
4.571
140,700
149.147
3.310
15,308
97,042
115,660
Credltors: Amounts falling due
within one year
17
(4,335)
(2,099)
Net cuThent assets
144.812
113.561
Net assets
532.809
506,188
The funds of the chafity:
Restricted income fuNIs
Unrestricted funds
18
18
270,923
261.886
266.022
240,166
Total charity funds
532.809
506,188
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_**Rodley Nature Reserve Trust Limited**_ 

## **Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2020** 


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Cashflow Statement 2020 2019<br>£ £<br>Cash flows from operating activities<br>Net cash provided by operating activities 60,973 29,743<br>Cash flows from investing activities<br>- -<br>Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment<br>Purchase of property, plant and equipment ( 17,315) ( 52,591)<br>Change in cash in the reporting period 43,658 ( 22,848)<br>Cash at the beginning of the period 97,042 119,890<br>Cash at the end of the period 140,700 97,042<br>2020 2019<br>Reconciliation of Net Income/(expenditure) to net  £ £<br>cash flow from operating activities<br>Net Income 26,621 17,098<br>Adjustments for<br>Depreciation charges 21,945 21,726<br>-<br>Loss on disposal of fixed assets 1,471<br>Provision for liabilities - -<br>- -<br>Expenditure against provisions<br>(Increase)/decrease in stocks ( 566) ( 659)<br>(Increase)/decrease in debtors 10,737 ( 4,730)<br>Increase/(decrease) in creditors 2,236 ( 5,163)<br>Net Cash Provided by operating activities 60,973 29,743<br>Analysis of cash and cash equivalents 2020 2019<br>£ £<br>Cash in hand and instant access accounts 119,862 76,231<br>Notice deposits (less than 3 months) 20,838 20,811<br>- -<br>Overdraft facility repayable on demand<br>Total cash and cash equivalents 140,700 97,042<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Reconciliation of net debt** 

The company has no borrowings other than trade creditors payable on normal terms and therefore does not prepare a reconciliation of net debt 

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_**Rodley Nature Reserve Trust Limited**_ 

**Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2020** 

## **1 Accounting policies** 

## **a) Basis of preparation of accounts** 

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to Charities in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)   - (Charities SORP (FRS 102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)) and the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to small entities. 

## **b) Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis** 

The directors are satisfied that accounting for the charity on a going concern basis is fully justified. 

## **c) Income** 

Voluntary income is received by way of grants, donations, gifts & subscriptions and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year in which they are receivable. 

## **d) Expenditure** 

Expenditure is recognised in the period in which it is incurred. Expenditure includes attributable VAT which cannot be recovered. 

## **e) Operating leases** 

Rentals applicable to operating leases where substantially all the benefits and risks of ownership remain with the lessor are reflected in the Statement of Financial Activities as incurred. 

## **f) Depreciation** 

Depreciation is calculated to write off the cost of tangible fixed assets on a straight line basis over their expected useful lives. 

Leasehold Improvement Nature Reserve 50 years Buildings and Infrastructure 25-50 years The asset lives are though reduced to the period to the end of the lease (2058) if shorter than the above period Hides and Shelters Metallic 25 years Wooden 10 years Plant & Equipment 4 years Fixtures and Fittings 10 years 

## **g) Stock** 

Stock is stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for any obsolete items 

## **h) Debtors** 

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discounts offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. 

## **i) Creditors** 

Creditors are recognised where the company has present obligations resulting from a past event that will probably result in a transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts. 

## **j) Unrestricted Funds** 

Unrestricted funds are donations and other incoming resources receivable or generated for the objects of the charity without further specified purpose and are available as general funds. 

## **k) Restricted funds** 

Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor. Expenditure which meets these criteria is charged to the fund. 

## **2 Legal status of the Trust** 

The Trust is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. In the event of the company being wound up, the liability is limited to £1 per member. 

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## _**Rodley Nature Reserve Trust Limited**_ 

## **Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2020** 

|**3**<br>**Donations and legacies**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Funds**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>Donations<br>14,779<br>Legacies<br>5,000<br>Friends Of RNR Subscriptions<br>7,251<br>Gift Aid Refundable<br>3,522<br>30,552<br>-<br>**4**<br>**Charitable activities**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Funds**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>Grants - Natural England<br>4,783<br>Grant - Leeds City Council<br>10,000<br>Yorkshire Water Biodiversity Projects<br>10,680<br>Memorials<br>Poplar Field Development - Woodall Family in memory of Joyce and Audrey<br>1,500<br>Memorial Trees<br>F Serrao in memory of Stephen Dulon<br>40<br>Mrs EA Robertson in memory of Mrs Beardsworth<br>150<br>Projects<br>20 year book<br>Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society<br>800<br>H Jevons<br>500<br>Disabled Toilet access - Freemasons of Yorkshire West Riding<br>1,730<br>Dragonfly Ponds Project<br>S Hepworth<br>80<br>Kingfisher Bank - Pudsey Ornithology Club<br>488<br>Rodley Robins' Pond development - BUPA<br>500<br>Harvest Mouse Interpretation Board<br>Mr J Peirce<br>400<br>Others<br>BUPA - to assist with reopening during Covid restrictions<br>500<br>E Cowin<br>250<br>Donation towards education team expenditure<br>130<br>14,783<br>17,748<br>**5**<br>**Other trading activities for raising funds**<br>Visitor Centre sales<br>Visitor Centre cost of sales<br>Margin arising<br>**6**<br>**Other income**<br>Interest receivable on cash deposits<br>**7**<br>**Expenditure on charitable activities**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Depreciation**<br>**/Loss on**<br>**disposal**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>Habitat Management<br>6,079<br>14,872<br>272<br>Visitor Centre Overheads<br>5,183<br>3,398<br>2,063<br>Central Overheads<br>5,292<br>3,675<br>-<br>16,554<br>21,945<br>2,335<br>Included above<br>**Depreciation**<br>**Loss on**<br>**Disposal**<br>Arising on:<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>Restricted assets<br>10,512<br>-<br>Unrestricted assets<br>11,433<br>-<br>21,945<br>-|**Total**<br>**Total**<br>**2020**<br>**2019**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>14,779<br>29,130<br>5,000<br>-<br>7,251<br>6,459<br>3,522<br>3,549<br>30,552<br>39,138<br>**Total**<br>**Total**<br>**2020**<br>**2019**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>4,783<br>11,119<br>10,000<br> <br>10,680<br>1,500<br>120<br>40<br>150<br>800<br>500<br>1,730<br>2,385<br>80<br>488<br>500<br>500<br>400<br>1,091<br>500<br>250<br>130<br>32,531<br>15,215<br>**2020**<br>**2019**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>12,606<br>35,463<br>8,322<br>22,673<br>4,284<br>12,790<br>**2020**<br>**2019**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>88<br>148<br>**Total**<br>**2020**<br>**Total**<br>**2019**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>21,223<br>25,939<br>10,644<br>15,037<br>8,967<br>9,217<br>40,834<br>50,193<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br>10,512<br>11,433<br>21,945|
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_**Rodley Nature Reserve Trust Limited**_ 

**Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2020** 

## **8 Transfer between funds** 

The transfer between funds represents the depreciation incurred on assets acquired with restricted funds but utilised for unrestricted activities. 

## **9 Operating leases** 

On 28 August 1998 the charity entered a 60 year lease with Yorkshire Water Services Limited in respect of the land at Rodley Meadows Sewage Treatment Works, Rodley, Yorkshire, at a rent of £50 per annum. In 2001, 2007, 2015 and 2019 additional pieces of land were transferred under the original lease increasing the annual rent to £61 per annum. 

## **10 Employees' remuneration** 

The charity is operated entirely by volunteers who receive no remuneration. Their tasks primarily involve the management of the reserve and the Friends of Rodley Nature Reserve Group, habitat management, operation of the Visitor Centre and providing education opportunities for members of the local community and visitors. 

## **11 Directors' remuneration, reimbursed expenses and donations** 

No director received remuneration for their service during the year. A total of £1,250 was reimbursed to 5 of the directors, officers or their direct family during the year in respect of expenditure incurred in carrying out their responsibilities. These payments were for publicity, post, administration and habitat management (2019 - £1,776 to 6 directors or officers). 

Further, 7 directors, officers and their direct family subscribed to the Friends of Rodley Nature Reserve or made donations to the value of £91 (2019 £596 by 7 directors). 

## **12 Taxation** 

The company is a registered charity and is exempt from income and corporation tax to the extent that the income and gains are applicable and applied to charitable purposes only. 

|**13**<br>**Tangible assets**<br>**Nature**<br>**Buildings &**<br>**Hides &**<br>**Fixtures**<br>**Plant and**<br>**Reserve**<br>**Infrastructure**<br>**Shelters**<br>**& Fittings**<br>**Equipment**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>Cost or Valuation:<br>At 1 January 2020<br>180,000<br>251,176<br>58,561<br>28,573<br>52,831<br>Additions in Year<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>3,927<br>6,425<br>Disposals in Year<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>Transfers<br>5,997<br>At 31 December 2020<br>180,000<br>257,173<br>58,561<br>32,500<br>59,256<br>Depreciation<br>At 1 January 2020<br>75,600<br>35,720<br>14,593<br>12,649<br>42,789<br>Disposals in Year<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>Charge for Year<br>3,600<br>7,433<br>2,681<br>2,448<br>5,783<br>At 31 December 2020<br>79,200<br>43,153<br>17,274<br>15,097<br>48,572<br>Net Book Values<br>**At 31 December 2020**<br>**100,800**<br>**214,020**<br>**41,287**<br>**17,403**<br>**10,684**<br>At 1 January 2020<br>104,400<br>215,456<br>43,968<br>15,924<br>10,042<br>**14**<br>**Stocks**<br>Visitor Centre Goods for Resale<br>**L/H Improvements**|**Assets Under**<br>**Total**<br>**Construction**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>2,837<br>573,978<br>6,963<br>17,315<br>-<br>( 5,997)<br>-<br>3,803<br>591,293<br>-<br>181,351<br>-<br>21,945<br>-<br>203,296<br>**3,803**<br>**387,997**<br>2,837<br>392,627<br>**2020**<br>**2019**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>3,876<br>3,310|
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_**Rodley Nature Reserve Trust Limited**_ 

## **Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2020** 

|**15**<br>**Debtors & prepayments**<br>Prepayments<br>HMRC - Gift Aid<br>Natural England - Education Visits<br>Natural England - Entry & High Level Stewardship<br>Other Debtors<br>**16**<br>**Cash at bank and in hand**<br>Cash In hand<br>Cash in current accounts<br>Cash held on deposit<br>Balances on deposit have a notice period of 3 months or less<br>**17**<br>**Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year**<br>Accounts Payable - Third Parties<br>Accounts Payable - Directors<br>Accruals & Deferred Income<br>**18**<br>**Funds of the charity**<br>Balance at 1 January 2019<br>Surplus/(Deficit) for the year to 31 December 2019<br>Balance at 31 December 2019<br>Surplus/(Deficit) for the year to 31 December 2020<br>Balance at 31 December 2020<br>**Restricted reserves are represented by**<br>NBV of fixed assets acquired through restricted donation<br>Restricted donations received not yet spent|**Unrestricted**<br>**Reserves**<br>**£**<br>215,818<br>24,348<br>240,166<br>21,720<br>261,886|**2020**<br>**2019**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>1,539<br>1,589<br>3,022<br>3,047<br>-<br>5,100<br>-<br>5,519<br>10<br>53<br>4,571<br>15,308<br>**2020**<br>**2019**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>357<br>259<br>11,217<br>11,804<br>129,126<br>84,979<br>140,700<br>97,042<br>**2020**<br>**2019**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>906<br>1,424<br>49<br>145<br>3,380<br>530<br>4,335<br>2,099<br>**Restricted**<br>**Reserves**<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br> <br>273,272<br>489,090<br> <br>(7,250)<br>17,098<br> <br>266,022<br>506,188<br> <br>4,901<br>26,621<br> <br>270,923<br>532,809<br>**2020**<br>**2019**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>263,496<br>263,637<br>7,427<br>2,385<br>270,923<br>266,022|
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