Registered number: 03795755
Charity number: 1077935
SHROPSHIRE EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE CENTRE
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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(A company limited by guarantee)
CONTENTS
Page
Reference and administrative details of the Charltable Company, Its Trustees and
advlsers
Trustees. report
Independent examinor's report
ststement of financial activities
10
Balance sheet
Notes to the flnanclal statements
13-22

SHROPSHIRE EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE CENTRE
(A company limited by guarantee)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITABLE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND
ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Trustees
Mr T M Parsons, Chair
Mr M Bowering
Dr J Buttenvorth (appointed 30 November 2023)
Mrs J J L Clarke (resigned 30 November 2023)
Dr R A Fraser (resigned 26 September 2023)
M Holyoake (appointed 30 November 2023)
Dr M Jarnes (resigned 6 September 2023)
R Jenkins (appointed 30 November 2023)
Dr K Jones (appointed 30 November 2023)
Dr C McDennott (appointed 30 November 2023)
Dr J Rowlands
Dr K Srinivasan
Company reglstered
number
03795755
Charlty reglstered
number
1077935
Registered office
Shropshire Education and Conf8renc8 C8ntre
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY3 8XQ
Company secretary
P Lewis
Accountants
WR Partners
Chartered Accountants
Belmont House
Shrewsbury Business Park
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Banke
Lloyds TSB
1 Pride Hill
Shrewsbury
SY1 1DG
Sollcltors
Hatchers Solicitors
Welsh Bridge House
Shrewsbury
SY3 8LG
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SHROPSHIRE EDUCATION ANDCONFERENCE CENTRE
(A company Ilmlted by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Trustees present their annu81 report together with the financial statements of the Charitable Company for
the peric#J from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. The Annual report serves the purposes of both a Trustees,
report and a directors, report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the Annual report and financial
statements of the charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the
charitable company's governiro document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice
(SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in 8ccordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS102) {effectlve 1 January 2019).
Since the Charitable Company qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 20(E, the Strategic
report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 20C6 (Strategrc Report and Directors,
Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted.
Objectives and activities
a. Pollcles and objectlves
The objects are the promotion and advancement of education and particularly but not exclusively in the
subjects of Scien￿ and medicine and all matters relating to the progr&8s and development of all branches of
medicine and surgery.
The charity addresses these objectives by providing and maintsining a building which includes appropriate
teaching, training and conferencing facilities with supporting AV and IT servI￿s.
The charty is based within the grounds of Shr8wsbury Hospital and is used by Shrewsbury and Tetford Hospital
Trust (SaTH) and Keele Universty, particularly in providing ServI￿S for the SaTH and Keele medical students.
In setting objectives and plannirKJ for activities, the Trustees have given due consider8tion to general guidance
published by the Chariiy Commission relating to public benefrt, including the guidance 'Public benefit.. running a
charity (PB2)'.
b. Actlvltles undertaken to achleve objecllves
The Charity is a not for profit organisation and needs only to raise sufficient income to enable the Centre to
function on an annual basis. Therefore funds sre used to meet the cost of staff" maintsin the fabric of the
Centre- maintain the furniture and fittings in the Centre. meet the cost of the infrastructure providing heat, light
and water into the Centre and keep the financial reserves intsct.
Where there is surplus the Trustees have authorised the necessary expenditure to invest in upgrading the AV
and IT equipment that ensur8S that the Centre is able to provide state of the art educational and conferencing
facilitES.
Having considered the Charity Commission's revised guidance on public benefit and charging for facilities. the
Charity raises funds from NHS grants used for the purpose of training and fees from letting out rooms for
training and meeting rooms from both NHS and commercial and professional users. Other income is received
from the letting of offi￿8 for NHS staff. An in-house Catering seNice is provided by SaTH's Catering
department.
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SHROPSHIRE EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE CENTRE
(A company limitod by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Achievements and perfomiance
. Review of activities
During the 2023 to 2024 financial year, the Charity has managed to maintain a healthy balance sheet despite a
slow return of external clients l activities post coronaviws. In regards to SaTH internal clients. occupancy rates
have gradually increased to consistent, positive levels. The Charity's major pledge is to facilitate and support
Medical Education which is prominent at the Centre and ts a growing Hub for ￿ntraIl$1ng this important aspect.
Demand for room hire from SaTH intemal clients is ever increasing and space for education, training and
meetings is currently at a premium. As far as income generation opportunities are concemed this is very
positive news. Intemal NHS facility usage in SECC is predicated by Hospital department's budget 8llowance
and whether it is financially feasible for them. In support of our charitable pledge. this period has seen SECC
convert and accommodate the clinical departments of Advantsd Clinical Practitioners and Clinical Skills
Facilitators that support Post Graduate Education 2nd training.
Employment
SECC currently funds one full-time post (37.5 hours), one part time post (22.5 hours) and funds 15 hours
tovrdrds a full-time post. Outside SECC'S contribution, the rest of stsff funding is provided by Post Graduate
Medical Education.
Lettlng Income
For this financial period, the Charity's main income generator is via SaTH internal clients who maintain very
healthy occupancy levels. Post Coronovirus has seen a decline in extemal client bcM)kings possibty due to
faltering economic climate, Brexit and availability of improved digital platforms for remote communications.
Income is further raised through the renting out of offices within SECC for certain SaTH departments.
Building and land maintenance
All general building Maintenan￿ and servicing is up to date and on-going. We address ad hoc requirements
through a pro￿$$ of necessity and justific2tbJn. and are financially achievable.
b. Investment policy and performance
To date funds have been required to provide working capital only and therefore liquidity has taken priority over
retum. However. reserves are accumulating and options for achieving a better investment retum have been
explored. Due to the low levels of current interest rates available and the requirement for flexibility in accessing
funds. the Truste88 have determined that an investment strategy for growth is not appropriate at the current
time. Trustees will give consideration in future openiro further bank accounts in order to spread the Charty's
funds across different institutions, in order to minimise any losses above the £85,000 guaranteed by the
Financial Services Compensation Scheme should a bank fail.
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SHROPSHIRE EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE CENTRE
IA company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Flnanclal revlew
. Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries. the Trustees have a strong expectation that the Charitable Company 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.
b. Reserves policy
The Trustees, reserves policy is to ensure that there are sufficient funds to cover the cost of running the Charity
for one year without income so that it can continue to provide appropriate services to those using the facilities
provided within the Centre. In order to cover any long term risk the Ttuste8s require a yearfs average
expendtture to be held in reseNe.
The restricted funds are in relation to the construction of the Centre.
Free r&8eDies stand at £386.149 (2023.. £336,656), calculated as the unrestricted funds, less the tangible fixed
assets. Total funds stand at £2,101,492 (2023: £2,105,050).
Structure, governance and management
a. Constftutlon
Shropshire Education and conferen￿ Centre is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and
was set up by a Memorandum of Association on 24 June 1999. The charitable company is registered in
England and Wales.
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SHROPSHIRE EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE CENTRE
IA company Ilmlted by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Structuroj governance and management (continued)
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
The number of Trustees shall be not less than 3 but shall not be subject to any maximum.
The provtsions for appointment of Trustees, as set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Asscciation state
that no person shall be appointed a Trustee unless either; they are recommended by the Trustees: not less than
14 nor more than 35 clear days before the date of appointment for the general meeting. notice executed by a
member qualiFied to vote at the general meeting has been given to the Charity of the intention to propose that
person or appointment, together with notice executed by that person of his willingness to be appointed.
Procedures have been set up to achieve the above provisions by dIr￿tIng that proposals for new appointments
should be by recommendation from existing Board members. The aim is to attract a diversity of skill mix within
the Board, particularly ensuring that the main beneficiary groups are represented. The Board should include
members with an understanding of health training needs and delivery, together with a knowledge of how health
education is delivered and funded in the immediate locality of the Centre. In addition board members from the
local and business communities are encouraged to join the Board to widen the skill base of the Board and to
extend awareness of the Charity's activities in the localty. Trustees are encouraged to attend the Centre where
the staff and manager explain the management and operation of the Charity and to attend ongoing training
following their induction.
The Board of Trustees compromises a range of professionals from different f￿ldS to ensure that the Charity
can fulfil its objectives as effectively as possible. The process of recruiting Trustees is designed to maintsin
the range of professional knowledge and skills within the board of Trustees on an ongoing basis.
A formal induction pro￿58 is being implemented to assist new Trustees in fully understanding the workings of
the Charty. inciuding policies arKI procedures, at a briefing by the Chairman. New Trustees are also provided
with training material and attend courses, including specialist courses, appropriste to their role
c. Oryanlsatlonal structure and decision-making policies
The management of the Charity is ultimately the responsibilty of the Trustees who are Directors for the
purpose of company law and Trustees for the purpose of charity law.
A list of the Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of this report is shown on page 1.
The board of Trustees meets half yearly together with a quarterly financial update from the Facilities Manager
and is responsible for the direction of the Charity and its policy making. Extra Trustees, meetings are arranged
on an "in case of need. basis.
The day to day running of the Charity is the responsibility of the Facilities Manager who works at the direction of
the Company Secretary who is also a Trustee with full voting rights.
The Secretary and the Facilities Manager meet weekly.
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SHROPSHIRE EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE CENTRE
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Structure, governance and management <contlnued)
d. Pollcles adopted for the induction and training of Trustees
Persons nominated for board membership are given a tour of the Centre's facilities and the aims and objectives
of the charity are explained to them. They are asked to attend a Board meeting, on a non particlpatory basis, to
help them to gain an understanding of the charity's activities and to evaluate whether they wish their Board
nomination to go ahead. Ched<s are carried out as to their suitability and eligibility to serve as trustees.
Proposed new trustees are asked to sign an undertakiro their willingness to be appointed and confirming their
eligibilty for appointment.
Once they have been elected to the Board they are given an induction pack, which provides infomiation on the
charity and a180 guidance on trust888 responsibilities. including the Charity Commission leaflet "Essential
Trustee"
e. Financial risk management
The Trust8es recognise their responsibility to review, assess and monitor potential risks to the Charity and to
put in place measures to manage those risks.
There is a robust methtsj of financial controls based upon the Facilty Manager acting as the book keeper under
the overall supervision of the Secretary. The accounts are submitted annually to the Charity's accountants who
carry out an Independent Examination.
The Trustees regard the principal risk to be the financial structure of the Charity.
The Trustees are given an Income and Expendiiure summary quarterly and this early waming enables the
Trustees to carry out their supervisory function and deal with any financial issues prcmptly.
Plans for future perfods
As ever, the provision of qualty equipment and technology to service client needs within strict financi81
boundaries is business critical. Here again. the regular maintenance and upgrading of equipment i technology
is a high USP for the company. Integrating educational modalities across the catchment areas is important as
well as obtaining compliance levels and safety certifi¢ates associated with building services and equipment.
The Charity plans to continue its program of cost control whilst still making adequate funds available to support
the marketing activities necessary to ensure that the income streams available are developed to their full
potential.
The Building Management System (BMS) is coming to the end of its life continuum within 12 months
approximately and the Facilities Manager with BMS servi￿ Delivery experts have reviewed requirements
which has resulted in 8 3-5 year plan to spread the costs which will be continually reviewed and will only be
agr88d if necessary. The facilities Manager will work more closely with BMS service provider as he feels that
the seNice has not previously been maximised for the benefit of The Charity and SECC. This will in turn
provide much improved diagnostics to monttor and identify energy inputs and outputs. The Charities Facilities
Manager will continue to seek value for money and quality service provision from providers that continue to
enhance the Centre's performan￿ and service standards.
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SIIROPSHIRE EDUCATION AN[> COPIFEREMCE CENTRE
(A company Ilmited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Statement of Trustees. responsibilities
The Trustees (who are also the directors of the Charitable Company for the purposes of company law) are
responsible for preparing the Trustees, report and the financial statements in accordance with appli(xble law
and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accountino Practice)..
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial . Under company law, the
Trustees rn ust not approve the financial staternents unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view
of the state of affairs of the Charitable Company and of its incoming resources and application of resources,
including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial ststements. the Trustees are
required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.,
observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
ake judgments and accounting estimates that are r8ason8b18 and prudent,.
stste whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed. subject to any
material de￿artureS disdosed and exp.lained in the financial statements:
prepare the financial statements on the going con￿rn basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
Charitable Company will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are SLfficient to show and explain
the Charitable Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position
of the Charitable comp.any. and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comp.lx with the comp.anies
Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charitable Company and hence for
taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other ir￿gUIarit4es.
Approved by
T of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by..
T M Parsons
(Chair of Trustees)
Date:
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SHROPSHIRE EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE CENTRE
(A company Ilmited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Indyndont examinerfs report to the Trustses of Shrop$hire Educatlon and Conference Centre
<'the Charltable Company.)
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charitable Company for the year
ended 31 March 2024.
Responslbllltles and basls of report
As the Trustees of the Charitable Company (and its directors for the purposes of company law) you are
responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006
('the 2006 ACV).
HavirKJ satisfied myself that the accounts of the Charitable Company are not required to be audit8d und8r Part
16 of the 2ChJ6 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the
Charitable Company's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'}. In
carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section
145(5){b) of the 2011 Act.
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SHROPSHIRE EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE CENTRE
(A company Ilmlted by guarantee
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT {CONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Independent examiner's statement
Since the Charitable Company's gross income exceeded £250.000 your examiner must be a member of a body
listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confimi that l am qUalif￿d to undertake the examination because l am a
member of ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charrtable Company as r4uired by section 386 of the
2006 Act; or
the accounts do not accord with those records., or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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. or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of
Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities.
I have no concem8 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 Charitable Company's Trustees. as a body. in accordan￿ with Part 4 of the
Charities (Accounts and Rep)rts) Regulations 2008. My y￿rk has been undertaken so that I might state to the
Charitable Companls Trustees those matters l 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 Charitable Company and the Charitable Company's Trustees as a body. for my work
or for this report.
Dated..
S J Tweedle
Bsc FCA DChA
WR Partners
Chartered Accountants
Belmont House
Shrewsbury Business Park
Shrewsbury
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SHROPSHIRE EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE CENTRE
(A company limlted by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Restrlcted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Note
Income from:
Charitable activities
Investments
Other income
289,040
1.079
289,040
1,079
255. 727
129
3, 125
Total income
290,119
290.119
258,981
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
50,732
242,945
293,677
299,555
Total expenditure
50,732
242,945
293.677
299, 555
Net movement In funds
150.732)
47,174
13.558
(40,574)
Reconciliation of funds:
Totsl fvnds brought forward
N8t mov8ment in funds
1,531.157
(50.732)
573.893
47,174
2,105.050
13,558)
2, 145.624
(40, 574)
Totsl fund8 carried forward
1,480,425
621,067
2,101,492
2, 105.050
The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 13 to 22 fomi part of these financial statements.
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SHROPSHIRE EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE cE￿rRE
(A company limited by guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER.. 03795755
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
1,711.147
1, 764, 198
1,711,147
1, 764. 198
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
12
35,685
390,833
36,567
348, 791
426,518
385,358
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
13
(36,173)
(44,506)
Net current assets
390,345
340,852
Total assets less current liabilities
2.101,492
2, 105,050
Totsi nèt assets
2,101,492
2. 105,050
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SklROPSHIRE EDUCATIOM AND CONF.ERENCE CENTrE
IA company limited by guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER: 03795755
BALANCE SHEET (CO.MTINUEIIJ
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Note
Charlty fund&
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
14
1,480,426
621,067
1,531, 157
573, 893
14
Total funds
2,101,492
2, 105,0
The Charitable Company wa8 8ntitl8d to 8Xomption from audit under section 477 of the Com panies Act 20CE.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with
section 476 of Cornpanies Act 2006.
The Trustees acknowledge their r88ponsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to
accounting records and preparation of financisl statements.
The financial statements have b88n prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to
the small compani88 r8gim8.
Tha financial stateFAents wera appFoved and author.ised for issue by the Trustees. and signéd on their behalf by:
Mr T M Parsons
(Chair of Trustees)
Date:
li
11
The notes on pages 13 to 22 form part of these financial statements.
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SHROPSHIRE EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE CENTRE
(A company limiied by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
General informatlon
Shropshire Education and Conference Centre is a charitable company limited by guarantee, and was set
up by a Memorandum of Association on 24 June 1999.
Accounting policies
2.1 Basls of preparation of financial statoments
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) -
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Ststement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard
applicab18 in th8 UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Shropshir8 Education and Conference Centre 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 Golng concern
After making enquiries, the rustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has ad4uate
resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The Charity therefore
continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.
2.3 Income
All income is recognised once the Charitable Company 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 investrnent income is recognised at the time the investment
income is receivable.
Other income is recognised in the period in which it is receivable and to the extent the goods have
been provided or on completion of the service.
2.4 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 clasSif￿d 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 C08ts 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 be￿een those
activities on a basis consistent with the use of r&sources. Central staff costs are 8llocat8d on the
basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
Expenditure on charitable activilies is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the
Charitable Company's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
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SHROPSHIRE EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE CENTRE
(A company Ilmlted by guarantsel
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accountlng pollcles {contlnued)
2.6 Tangibl8 fixed as80ts and deprnciation
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model,
tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated
impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working
condition should be included in the measurement of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value
over th8ir 8Stimat8d useful liv88, using the straight-line method.
Depreciation is provided on the following bases..
Buildings
Fixtures and fittings
Straight line over 50 years
Plant - straight line over 15 years
Kitchen equipmet - straight line over 10 years
VC equipment- straight line over 5 years
Straight line over 3 years
Comput8r 8quipm8nt
2.6 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amounl after any trade dSscount 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-tenn highly liquid investments wbth a short
maturily of three months or less from the d8te of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar
Sccount.
2.8 Uabllltles and provlslons
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past
ev8nt, it is probabl8 that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the
8mount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charitsble Company anticipates it will pay to settle
the debt or the amount it has received as adVan￿d payments for the goods or seDiices 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 th8 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 in the Stat8ment of financial activrties as a
finance cost.
2.9 Financial instrum8nts
The Charitsble Company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as
basic financial instruments. Basic financial instwments are initially recogni8ed at tr8n88Ction value
and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are
subsequently measured at ar￿rtised cost using the effective interest method.
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SHROPSHIRE EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE CENTRE
(A company Ilmlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting policies (continued)
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 Charitable Company and which have not been
designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds 8re funds which are to be used in accordance with Specific r8Strictions imposed by
donors or which have been raised by the Charitable Company for particular purposes. The costs of
raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of
each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial ststements.
Investment income, gain8 and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
Income from charitable activitios
Unrestrlcted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
External Lettings
Intemal Lettings
OFfice Accomodation
Madel Recharge
Drugs Rep Income
10,712
206,084
46,844
24,451
1.149
10,712
206,084
46,644
24,451
1,149
11,385
172,355
46,644
24,451
289,040
289,040
255. 727
Total 2023
255, 727
255, 727
Investment income
Unrestricted
fund8
2024
Total
funds
2024
Tot81
funds
2023
Interest received
1,079
1,079
129
Total 2023
129
129
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SHROPSHIRE EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE CENTRE
(A company Ilmked by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Other incoming resources
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Vacination Hub Reinstatement
3, 125
Total 2023
3. 125
3. q25
Analysls of expendlture on charltable actfvltles
Summary by fund type
Restrlcted Unrestrlcted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Cost of activities
50.732
242,945
293,677
299,555
Tot812023
50, 732
248, 823
299.555
Analysls of expenditure by actlvltle8
Activities
undertaken
dlrectly
2024
Totsl
funds
2024
Tot81
funds
2023
Chariiable activities
293,877
293,677
299,555
Tot812023
299, 555
299, 555
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SHROPSHIRE EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE CENTRE
IA company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Analysis of expendlture by actlvitles {continued)
Analysis of direct costs
External
Lettlngs
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
fiinds
2023
Staff costs
Depreciation
Catering
Miscellaneous and general expenses
LI￿nseS
Gifts & Entertainment
Rent, rates and water
Equipment hire
IT support
Insurance
Light and heat
Printing, stationery, software and telephone
Maintenance
Cleaning
Premises expenses
Bank charges
Governance costs
61,468
65,859
61 N68
65,859
6N66
2,452
735
1,232
25￿32
410
72
14,008
53,551
6,053
7,609
23,937
15,530
373
9,390
60,057
72,921
4.654
2.174
2,452
735
1,232
25,532
410
72
14,008
53,551
5,053
7,609
23,937
15,530
373
9,390
24,817
14,261
56,545
5.894
6.092
26,252
1&448
438
10,002
293,677
293,677
299,555
Total 2023
299,555
299,555
Independent examlnerfs remuneratlon
The independent examinerfs remuneration amounts to an independent examiner f88 of £3.6CQ (2023 -
£3,500).
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SHROPSHIRE EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE CENTRE
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Staff costs
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
61,468
60,057
61,468
60,057
The average number of persons employed by the Charitable Company during the year was as follows:
2024
No.
2023
No.
Employees
No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60.000 in either year.
The Charitable Company does not employ any employees directly. The Facilities Manager and Janitor
are paid by the NHS and their salaries are recharged monthly to the Charitable Company.
Key management personnel received remuneration of £42,648 (2022 £42,353) during the year. No
benefts were received.
10. Trustees. remuneratlon and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2023 - £NIL).
During the year ended 31 March 2024. expenses totalling £NIL were reimbursed or paid directly to
Trustee (2023 - £13 to l Tmstee). The payment related to Yras reimbursement of Companies House
filing fee.
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SHROPSHIRE EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE CENTRE
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
11. Tangible fixed assets
Freehold Fixtures and
property
fittings
Computer
equipment
Tolal
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2023
Additions
2,755A98
9,050
391,389
52,957
3.313
3.199,844
12,808
At 31 March 2024
2.764.548
391,834
56,270
3,212,652
Depreciation
At 1 April 2023
Charge for the year
1,040,513
52,169
344,253
10,692
50,880
2,998
1.435.646
65,859
At 31 March 2024
1,092,682
354,945
53,878
1,501,505
Net book value
At 31 March 2024
1,671,866
36,889
2,392
1,711,147
At 37 Ma￿h 2023
1,714,985
47, 136
2,077
1. 764, 198
12. Debtors
2024
2023
Due within one year
Trade debtors
Prepayments
23,889
11,796
25,373
11,194
35,685
36,567
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SHROPSHIRE EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE CENTRE
(A company Ilmfted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
13. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Trade credrtors
Other taxation and social security
Accruals and deferred Income
15,022
5,875
15,276
28,937
6,458
9,111
36,173
44,506
14. Statement of funds
Statement of funds- current year
Balance at
31 March
2024
Balance at 1
April 2023
Income Expendlture
Unrestricted funds
General Funds
573,893
290,119
1242,945)
621,067
Restrlcted funds
Restricted building and fixtures and frttings
Vaccination Hub Reinstatement
1,526.961
4,196
(50,732) 1,476.229
4,196
1,631,157
(50,732) 1,480,425
Total of funds
2,105,050
290,119
(293,6771 2,101,492
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SHROPSHIRE EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE CENTRE
(A company limited by guarantee
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
14. Statsment of funds Icontinued)
The restricted funds include the Education and Conference Centre building and some of the related
fixtures and fittlngs, and a fund relating to the funds received for reinstatement of the Vaccination Hub
fi￿ring.
Statement of funds - prior year
Balance at
31 March
2023
Balan￿ at
1 Apnl 2022
Income Expenditure
Unrestricted funds
General Funds
563, 735
258,981
(248, 823)
573,893
Restricted funds
Restricted building and fixtur88 and fittings
Vaccination Hub Reinstatement
1,577,693
4, 196
(50, 732)
1.526,961
4, 196
1,581,889
(50, 732)
1.531, 157
Total of funds
2, 14&624
258,981
(299, 555) 2, 105,050
15. Analysis of net assets botween funds
Anatysis of net assets between fund8 - current period
Restrlcted Unrestrict•d
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
1,476,229
4,196
234,918
422,322
(￿,173)
1,711,147
426,518
(36,173)
Total
1,480,425
621,067
2.101,492
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SHROPSHIRE EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE CENTRE
(A company Ilmlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
15. Analysis of net assets between funds (contlnued)
Analysis of net assets between funds - prior period
Endowmenl
funds
2023
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
funds
2023
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
1.526.961
4. 196
237.237
381.319
(44, 663)
1, 764, 198
385,358
{44.￿6)
(157)
157
Totsl
1,531, 157
573, 893
2, 105,050
Related party transactions
During the year there were the following related party transactions with Shrewsbury and Telford
Hospital Trust {SaTH): expenditure of £75,185 (2023.. £104,058), and income of £273.553 {2023:
£287.058). At the end of the financial year. SaTH owed Shropshire Education and Conference Centre
£11.918 (2023.. £13.507).
The Charity is based within the grounds of Shrewsbury Hospital (part of SaTH) and has a relationship
with them whereby some seNies are provided by SaTH and recharged to the Charity. SaTH also pay
the Charity for the use of their premises and s8rvic8s.
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