KNUTSFORD HERITAGE CENTRE
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31 March 2022
Charity number 1076917 Company number registered 03675916 England & Wales
KNUTSFORD HERITAGE CENTRE Charity number 1076917 Company number registered 03675916 England & Wales
REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
| CHAIRMAN | Mr C Henretty |
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| TRUSTEES | Mrs V E Bryant |
| Dr S J Harris | |
| R Dallimore Esq | |
| Mrs J Nicholson | |
| Mrs V Hainsworth | |
| Ms J McCappin | |
| ADDRESS | 90A King Street |
| Knutsford | |
| Cheshire | |
| WA16 6ED | |
| BANKERS | Nat West plc |
| King Street | |
| Knutsford | |
| Cheshire WA16 6ED |
CONTENTS
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Trustees' Report
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Directors' Report
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Independent Examiners Report
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Statement of Financial Activities
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Balance Sheet
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Notes to the Accounts
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT
KNUTSFORD HERITAGE CENTRE Charity number 1076917 Company number registered 03675916 England & Wales
at 90A King Street, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 6ED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Aim and purposes
The Charity operated from 6th August 1999 under a trust deed laid down by its predecessor, The Macclesfield & Vale Royal Groundwork Trust Ltd. The objects of the Charity are:
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(a) Informing Knutsford and district about the history and customs of Knutsford.
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(b) Gathering further historical information.
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(c) Education by means of in house lectures and seminars.
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(d) Liaison with schools and other local organisations.
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(e) Assisting local artists by providing display areas.
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(f) Conservation of The Knutsford Millennium Tapestry.
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(g) Encouraging visitors throughout the country.
Structure, governance and management
The Trustees, who held office in the year are as follows:
C Henretty Esq (chairman) Mrs V E Bryant Dr S J Harris R Dallimore Esq Mrs J Nicholson Mrs V Hainsworth Ms J McCappin
The Trustees form the governing committee and deal with the funds in such a manner as befits the objects. The Committee have power to elect their Chairman and replacement Trustees. Monthly meetings are held to review finances and progress its objectives.
Objectives and activities
We review our aims, objectives and activities regularly throughout the year. The review looks at what we achieved and the outcomes of our work in the previous 12 months. The review looks at the success of each key activity and the benefits they have brought to the community. The review also helps us ensure our aim, objectives and activities remain focused on our stated purposes.
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT
KNUTSFORD HERITAGE CENTRE Charity number 1076917 Company number registered 03675916 England & Wales
at 90A King Street, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 6ED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Achievements and performance
The Charity has continued to provide historical and educational support to all visitors over a broad age group spectrum.
Financial review
Against the backdrop of limited resources and funding, the Charity has actively sought Trustees from different walks of life with different expertise. All activities including Trustees work is conducted by volunteers.
Funding has been actively sought from diverse sources, and a restructure of the shop and its stock has been undertaken.
Reserves policy
It is the policy to maintain the free reserves of the Charity defined as unrestricted funds at a level which always equates to or exceeds approximately twelve months unrestricted expenditure. Applications for funding specific events are well in hand and expectation of success is high.
Risk
The Trustees have considered the major operational risks which the Charity faces and confirm systems have been established to enable regular reports to be produced so that the necessary steps can be taken to mitigate these risks.
I declare, in my capacity of Charity Trustee,that the Trustees have approved the report above and have authorised me to sign it on their behalf.
C HENRETTY CHAIRMAN
Date 24.11.22
KNUTSFORD HERITAGE CENTRE DIRECTORS REPORT for the year ended 31st March 2022
Company number registered 03675916 England & Wales
ACCOUNTS
The Directors present the annual report with the unaudited accounts of the company for the year ended 31st March 2022.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The Company is a charitable organisation limited by guarantee and is registered under the Charities Act 1960. Its registered number with the Charity Commission is 1076917
The Company's principal activity has continued to be to inform Knutsford & District about the history and customs of Knutsford. Gathering further historical information, education by means of in house lectures, seminars, liaison with schools and other local organisations. Assisting local artists by providing display space, conservation of the Knutsford Tapestry. Encouraging visitors throughout the country.
DIRECTORS
The Directors who served during the year were as follows:
Mrs V Bryant C Henretty Esq Ms J McCappin
The above report has been prepared in accordance with the exemptions available to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
Signed on behalf of the Board of Directors
….............................................................C HENRETTY DIRECTOR
Approved by the Board 24.11.22
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF KNUTSFORD HERITAGE CENTRE
for the year ended 31st March 2022
The following report is based on the contents of pages 4 to 7.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under S144 of the Charities Act 2011 - 'the Charities Act' and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under S145 of the Charities Act
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under S145 (%)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiners statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair' view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect, the requirements
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(a) to keep accounting records in accordance with S130 of the Charities Act;
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(b) accounts are prepared which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been me
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mrs A J Wates BA (Hons), ACA
30.11.22
The Copse Chelford Rd Knutsford Cheshire WA16 8LY
KNUTSFORD HERITAGE CENTRE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| INCOMING RESOURCES Grants General sales Donations Fundraising Groups Room hire Interest received TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES RESOURCES EXPENDED Cost of sales Telephone and internet Postage, printing & stationery Advertising, website & leaflets Insurance Heat, light and water Roof repairs & general maintenance Subscriptions Sundry expenses Fundraising costs Card machine charges Staff welfare Depreciation Tapestry preservation costs TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Total Funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted Restricted Total 2021 18000 0 18000 26370 6984 0 6984 541 800 615 1415 250 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 402 1 0 1 6 |
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| 25785 615 26400 27569 |
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| -299 0 -299 309 633 0 633 517 148 0 148 345 127 0 127 950 856 0 856 893 1820 0 1820 1266 8152 0 8152 2647 460 0 460 162 542 0 542 288 0 0 0 0 116 0 116 -101 0 0 0 138 3692 0 3692 811 0 0 0 1483 16247 0 16247 9708 |
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| 9538 615 10153 17861 43826 500 44326 26465 |
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| 53364 1115 54479 44326 |
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KNUTSFORD HERITAGE CENTRE
BALANCE SHEET as at 31 March 2022
| 2022 2022 £ £ FIXED ASSETS (2) 9977 CURRENT ASSETS Stock 4663 Prepayments 767 Cash at bank and in hand 39072 44502 CREDITORS:Falling due within one year Creditors 0 0 NET CURRENT ASSETS 44502 TOTAL ASSETS less CURRENT LIABILITIES 54479 Representing:- FUND BALANCE Unrestricted funds 53364 Restricted funds 1115 54479 |
2021 £ 1198 3500 3657 35971 |
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| 43128 | |
| 0 | |
| 0 | |
| 43128 | |
| 44326 | |
| 43826 500 |
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| 44326 |
Directors Statements on Unaudited Accounts
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicalbe to companies subject to the small companies regime as set out within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective january 2015).
For the financial year ended 31st March 2022 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. No notice from members requiring an audit has been deposited under section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The Directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with repect to accounting records and preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP.
Signed on behalf of the Board of Directors
….......................................... C Henretty Director
Approved by the Board 24.11.22
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KNUTSFORD HERITAGE CENTRE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Financial Statements are prepared under the historical cost convention, and in accordance with applicable accounting standards, Accounting & Reporting by Charities - Statement of Recommended Practice 2005 and the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or throught the terms of a grant or appeal application.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the Charity is entitled to, and virtually certain to receive the income, and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following policies are applied to particular categories of income:
Voluntary income is received by way of grants, donations and gifts and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. Grants, where entitlement is not conditional on the delivery of a specific performance by the Charity, are recognised when the Charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant.
The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included in these accounts.
Incoming resources from charitable trading activity are accounted for when earned.
Incoming resources from grants, where related to performance and specific deliverables are accounted for as the Charity earns the right to consideration by its performance.
Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recoverable, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
Costs of generating funds comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income and the costs of trading for fundraising purposes including the Charity's shop.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
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KNUTSFORD HERITAGE CENTRE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
1.ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write of the cost of each asset over its expected useful life, which in all cases is estimated at 5 years.
Impairment reviews are carried ot as and when evidence comes to light that the recoverable amount of a functional fixed asset is below its net book value due to damage, obsolescence or other relevant factors.
2. FIXED ASSETS
| Furniture & | |||
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| equipment | Total | ||
| Cost at 31.3.22 | £27,507 | £27,507 | |
| Note 2 re grants | |||
| Depreciation to 31.3.21 | £13,838 | £13,838 | |
| Charge for the year | 3692 | 3692 | |
| £17,530 | £17,530 | ||
| NET BOOK VALUE | |||
| At 31.3.22 | £9,977 | £9,977 | |
| At 31.3.21 | £1,198 | £1,198 | |
| 3. NET INCOMING RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR | |||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||
| Is stated after charging: | |||
| Depreciation - owned tangible fixed assets | £3,692 | £811 |
4. TRUSTEE REMUNERATION & RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
No Trustee and/or Director received any remuneration during the year. No Trustees received payment for services provided to the Charity in the year.
5. TAXATION
As a Charity, Knutsford Heritage Centre is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within ss518-564 Income Taxes Act, ss466-517 Corporation Taxes Act and s256 Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. No tax charges have arisen in the Charity.
6. GRANTS
Grant monies were obtained in the year from the Town Council and also Cheshire East