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2022-03-31-accounts

Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

Living Rock Trust

Charity registration number: 1082876

Independent Examiners Ltd 2 Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8NF

LIVING ROCK TRUST

CONTENTS (CONTINUED)

Reference and Administrative Details 1
Trustees' Report 2 to 5
Independent Examiner's Report 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7
Balance Sheet 8
Cash Flow Statement 9
Notes to the Financial Statements 10 to 18

LIVING ROCK TRUST

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Trustees

Christopher Alton Richard Knapp Kathryn Boden Sadie Batstone

Charity Registration 1082876 Number

Principal Office Station Road Stoney Stanton Leicestershire LE9 4LU Independent Examiner G W Schulz ACMA Independent Examiners Ltd 2 Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8NF Bankers Barclays Bank plc Town Hall Square Leicester Leicestershire LE1 9AA

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LIVING ROCK TRUST

TRUSTEES' REPORT

The Trustees present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2022.

Structure, governance and management

Nature of governing document

Living Rock Trust is a registered charity, number 1082876, and is constituted under a Trust deed.

Recruitment and appointment 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.

Induction and training of trustees

Induction of Trustees is the responsibility of the appointed Chair of Trustees, who is currently also a Pastor of the Church.

Organisational structure

Trustees are responsible for controlling the work, management and administration of the charity and its assets on behalf of its beneficiaries. Policies, procedures and legal compliance are the responsibility of the Trustees. Salaries and contracts are also the responsibility of Trustees who meet annually in the form of a remuneration committee. Trustees are appointed by fellow Trustees and are selected based on specific skills and experience and comply with the Church’s statement of faith. Trustees do not receive payment for their role as a Trustee and are also members of the Church.

The spiritual activities of the Church are delivered by the Pastors of the Church, with some of these Pastors receiving payments from the Trust to support them in their Ministry and so they are available to the Church members and to develop teaching.

Trustees follow guidance from the Charity Commission to ensure that the Trust is compliant with the principles of Charitable purpose and public benefit.

Risk management

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the Charity, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

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LIVING ROCK TRUST

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

Objectives and activities

Objects and aims

The charity supports the activities of Living Rock Church, a church promoting the Christian Gospel with congregations meeting across Leicestershire, Warwickshire and Staffordshire. The objects of the charity are:

(a) The proclamation and furtherance of the gospel of God concerning his Son, Jesus Christ Our Lord and the preaching and teaching of the Christian faith.

(b) The relief of persons who are in conditions of need, hardship and distress, or who are aged or sick.

To further its aims the Church has regular Church Meetings and events which are open to the public and provides training and encouragement to members and associated Churches.

Public benefit

The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

Achievements and performance

Review of activities

The Church which the Trust supports continues to grow and now meets across three locations - Stoney Stanton, Market Harborough and Atherstone.

The Trust owns a building which has a 500 capacity auditorium used for Sunday gatherings and other meetings, smaller meeting rooms, and offices hosting the administration of the Trust. The building is also used for Community outreach activities.

C Alton, R Jones, S Russell, R Pemberton, P Chapman, W Lyon and M Shuter continue as Pastors of the church across the three locations. Market Harborough and Atherstone congregations meet regularly in rented buildings.

The Church currently serves 316 people who are regarded as members. A further 111 people visit the Church and are regarded as regular visitors. Additionally there are 80 people in Youth (11 - 18s) and 136 children (0-11s).

In order to deliver Pastoral support the congregation is encouraged to join Life Groups which are led by other Church members and are overseen by Pastors. These Groups generally meet in homes in the community. Additionally Alpha and Marriage courses have been regularly delivered, available to the local community.

To support the congregation and associated Churches significant investment has been made in media facilities to share teaching and communicate more effectively with members. This includes the development of an LRC Grow app which provides online access to resources.

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LIVING ROCK TRUST

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

Long term plans include giving more autonomy to congregations, ultimately investing in buildings where congregation growth requires a local presence.

The Church also seeks to serve the local community through regular activities, provided by Church members at the Church building. This includes Mumstop providing weekly support through Baby and Toddler Groups and for meetings for families with pre-school children with special needs, impacting over 120 community families. There is also a weekly Community Coffee event.

Activities and Achievements can further be seen on the Living Rock Church Website.

Financial review

Income for the year amounted to £757,508 (2021: £886,229) and expenditure £772,567 (2021: £772,105). Funds carried forward amount to unrestricted funds of £1,422,035 and restricted funds £1,932.

The Trust is mainly funded by Tithes and Gifts of Church members plus the associated Gift Aid claimed on these donations. These gifts are voluntary donations in order for the Church to deliver its Christian services, including meeting specific needs and alleviating hardship where appropriate.

The Trust also makes significant donations to the Quantum Trust to support their Christian activities, following the principle of Tithing income.

Salary and Support costs remain stable as the Trust continued to operate through the pandemic, albeit with home working and utilising on-line channels.

In order to meet, the Trust owns a building which is used for administration and for Church and Community meetings, however the costs for 2021/22 remain low as home working and a reduced number of in person meetings took place during the pandemic, in line with Government advice

Policy on reserves

In principle the Trust ensures it has reserves to operate for three months, in order to be able to meet objectives in the event of a change in circumstance, particularly with regard to support of people. This is estimated at £100k. There are also plans for building expansion in Market Harborough and therefore £75k has been reserved from past surpluses to support potential activity. Additionally there is a £35k fund for missionary activities. These funds are not regarded as restricted.

The Trustees are aware of future economic challenges therefore funds are in place in the event of a drop in income which is voluntarily provided by donors and so is subject to reduction. There are also plans to refurbish parts of the building which is owned by the Trust. In principle the Trustees approve break even budgets however income has remained robust through the pandemic of 2020 and 2021.

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LIVING ROCK TRUST

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

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.

Statement of Responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations. The law applicable to charities requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, and the provisions of the constitution. The Trustees 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.

The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

The annual report was approved by the Trustees of the charity on 10 January 2023 and signed on its behalf by:

Richard Knapp

Richard Knapp (Jan 11, 2023 17:14 GMT)

......................................... Richard Knapp Trustee

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LIVING ROCK TRUST

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF LIVING ROCK TRUST

I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of Living Rock Trust for the year ended 31 March 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity Trustees of Living Rock Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the Living Rock Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

Since Living Rock Trust's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of Living Rock Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting 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.

...................................... G W Schulz ACMA

Independent Examiners Ltd 2 Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8NF

10 January 2023

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LIVING ROCK TRUST

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Note
Unrestricted
funds
£
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
2
720,420
Charitable activities
3
9,349
Other income
4
22,296
Total income
752,065
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
5
719,558
Total expenditure
719,558
Net
income/(expenditure)
32,507
Gross transfers between
funds
(1,607)
Net movement in funds
30,900
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought
forward
1,391,135
Total funds carried
forward
12
1,422,035
Restricted
funds
£
5,443
-
-
5,443
53,006
53,006
(47,563)
1,607
(45,956)
47,888
1,932
Total
2022
£
725,863
9,349
22,296
757,508
772,564
772,564
(15,056)
-
(15,056)
1,439,023
1,423,967
Total
2021
£
848,456
2,905
34,868
886,229
772,105
772,105
114,124
-
114,124
1,324,899
1,439,023

The notes on pages 10 to 18 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 7

LIVING ROCK TRUST

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2022

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
8
Current assets
Debtors
9
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
10
Net current assets
Net assets
Funds of the charity:
Restricted income funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
Total funds
12
2022
£
998,252
998,252
10,629
417,247
427,876
(2,161)
425,715
1,423,967
1,932
1,422,035
1,423,967
2021
£
1,015,781
1,015,781
11,244
418,569
429,813
(6,571)
423,242
1,439,023
47,888
1,391,135
1,439,023

The financial statements on pages 7 to 18 were approved by the Trustees, and authorised for issue on 10 January 2023 and signed on their behalf by:

Richard Knapp

Richard Knapp (Jan 11, 2023 17:14 GMT)

......................................... Richard Knapp Trustee

The notes on pages 10 to 18 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 8

LIVING ROCK TRUST

CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Note
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash (expenditure)/income
Adjustments to cash flows from non-cash items
Depreciation
Working capital adjustments
Decrease in debtors
9
(Decrease)/increase in creditors
10
Net cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
8
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 April
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 March
Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net
funds
(Decrease)/increase in cash
Net funds at 1 April 2021
Net funds at 31 March 2022
2022
£
(15,056)
49,635
34,579
615
(4,410)
30,784
(32,106)
(1,322)
418,569
417,247
(1,322)
418,569
417,247
2021
£
114,124
40,085
154,209
4,416
2,815
161,440
(59,012)
102,428
316,141
418,569
102,428
316,141
418,569

All of the cash flows are derived from continuing operations during the above two periods.

The notes on pages 10 to 18 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 9

LIVING ROCK TRUST

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

1 Accounting policies

Statement of compliance

The financial statements have been prepared 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) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

Basis of preparation

Living Rock Trust meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.

Going concern

The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

Income and endowments

Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Donations and legacies

Donations and legacies are recognised on a receivable basis when receipt is probable and the amount can be reliably measured.

Grants receivable

Grants are recognised when the charity has an entitlement to the funds and any conditions linked to the grants have been met. Where performance conditions are attached to the grant and are yet to be met, the income is recognised as a liability and included on the balance sheet as deferred income to be released.

Gift aid

Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

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LIVING ROCK TRUST

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

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 institution with whom the funds are deposited.

Expenditure

All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category.

Charitable activities

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.

Taxation

The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.

Tangible fixed assets

Individual fixed assets costing £750 or more are initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

Depreciation and amortisation

Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:

Asset class Depreciation method and rate
Land and buildings 2% on a straight line basis
Fixtures and fittings 33.33% on a straight line basis
Computer equipment 33.33% on a straight line basis
Building improvements 10% on a straight line basis

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.

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LIVING ROCK TRUST

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

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

Liabilities

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 advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

Fund structure

Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the Trustees discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.

Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.

Pensions and other post retirement obligations

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme which is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and the charity has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions even if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities when they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for service, the excess is recognised as a prepayment.

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LIVING ROCK TRUST

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

2 Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted
funds
General
£
Donations and legacies;
Donations
610,356
Gift aid reclaimed
105,476
Grants, including capital
grants;
Government grants
4,588
720,420
3 Income from charitable activities

Events and outreach
4 Other income

Other incoming resources
Restricted
funds
£
5,443
-
-
5,443
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
9,349
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
22,296
Total
2022
£
615,799
105,476
4,588
725,863
Total
2022
£
9,349
Total
2022
£
22,296
Total
2021
£
701,294
110,025
37,137
848,456
Total
2021
£
2,905
Total
2021
£
34,868

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LIVING ROCK TRUST

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

5 Expenditure on charitable activities

Note
Ministry support
Training
Meeting expenses
Other gifts
Building expenses
Administration
Legal and
professional
Independent
examination
Depreciation
Staff costs
7
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
328,030
1,695
33,208
74,475
2,216
38,310
824
2,160
16,955
221,685
719,558
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
338
19,988
-
-
-
32,680
-
53,006
Total
2022
£
328,030
1,695
33,208
74,813
22,204
38,310
824
2,160
49,635
221,685
772,564
Total
2021
£
227,982
935
57,483
82,910
37,214
23,413
997
2,160
40,085
298,926
772,105

6 Trustees remuneration and expenses

During the year the charity made the following transactions with Trustees:

Christopher Alton

Christopher Alton received ministry support payments of £13,126 (2021: £3,249) during the year.

No Trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.

No Trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year.

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LIVING ROCK TRUST

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

7 Staff costs

The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:

7 Staff costs
The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:
Staff costs during the year were:
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
2022
£
208,493
8,962
4,230
221,685
2021
£
270,874
22,492
5,560
298,926

The number of persons (including senior management team) employed by the charity during the year was as follows:

during the year was as follows:
2022 2021
No No
Staff 12 14

No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year

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LIVING ROCK TRUST

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

8 Tangible fixed assets

8 Tangible fixed assets
Land and
buildings
£
Furniture
and
fixtures
£
Computer
equipment
£
Cost
At 1 April 2021
1,375,167
84,704
43,027
Additions
-
-
32,106
At 31 March
2022
1,375,167
84,704
75,133
Depreciation
At 1 April 2021
414,645
84,004
35,064
Charge for the
year
27,503
700
16,255
At 31 March
2022
442,148
84,704
51,319
Net book value
At 31 March
2022
933,019
-
23,814
At 31 March
2021
960,522
700
7,963
9 Debtors
Accrued income
10 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Other taxation and social security
Accruals
Computer
equipment
£
43,027
32,106
Building
improvements
£
Total
£
51,773 1,554,671
-
32,106
51,773
1,586,777
5,177
538,890
5,177
49,635
10,354
588,525
41,419
998,252
46,596
1,015,781
2022
£
2021
£
10,629
11,244
2022
£
2021
£
-
3,991
2,161
2,580
2,161
6,571
75,133 51,773
35,064
16,255
5,177
5,177
51,319 10,354
23,814 41,419
7,963 46,596
2022
£
10,629
2022
£
-
2,161
2,161
2021
£
3,991
2,580
6,571

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LIVING ROCK TRUST

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

11 Pension and other schemes Defined contribution pension scheme

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The pension cost charge for the year represents contributions payable by the charity to the scheme and amounted to - £4,230 (2021 £5,560).

12 Funds

Unrestricted funds
General
General Funds
Restricted funds
Building fund
Acts 4:34 fund
Zambia housing
Total funds
Balance
at 1 April
2021
£
1,391,135
46,128
1,760
-
47,888
1,439,023
Incoming
resources
£
752,065
4,933
172
338
5,443
757,508
Resources
expended
£
(719,558)
(52,668)
-
(338)
(53,006)
(772,564)
Transfers
£
Balance
at 31
March
2022
£
(1,607)
1,422,035
1,607
-
-
1,932
-
-
1,607
1,932
-
1,423,967
Transfers
£
Balance
at 31
March
2022
£
(1,607)
1,422,035
1,607
-
-
1,932
-
-
1,607
1,932
-
1,423,967
1,932
1,423,967

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LIVING ROCK TRUST

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

Balance at
1 April
2020
£
Unrestricted funds
General
General Funds
1,218,547
Restricted funds
Building fund
93,292
Acts 4:34 fund
11,913
Flood victims fund
1,147
Kenya food aid
-
Zambia housing
-
Benevolence fund
-
106,352
Total funds
1,324,899
13 Analysis of net assets between funds
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Total net assets
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Total net assets
Incoming
resources
£
833,075
22,730
12,997
-
14,195
510
2,722
53,154
886,229
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
998,252
425,944
(2,161)
1,422,035
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
969,653
428,053
(6,571)
1,391,135
Resources
expended
£
(660,487)
(69,894)
(23,150)
(1,147)
(14,195)
(510)
(2,722)
(111,618)
(772,105)
Restricted
funds
£
-
1,932
-
1,932
Restricted
funds
£
46,128
1,760
-
47,888
Balance at
31 March
2021
£
1,391,135
46,128
1,760
-
-
-
-
47,888
1,439,023
Total funds
at 31
March
2022
£
998,252
427,876
(2,161)
1,423,967
Total funds
at 31
March
2021
£
1,015,781
429,813
(6,571)
1,439,023

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