Registered number: 04175683 Charity number: 1087001
HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
(A company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
(A company limited by guarantee)
CONTENTS
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| Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and advisers | 1 |
| Trustees' report | 2 - 9 |
| Trustees' responsibilities statement | 10 |
| Independent auditors' report on the financial statements | 11 - 14 |
| Statement of financial activities | 15 |
| Balance sheet | 16 - 17 |
| Statement of cash flows | 18 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 19 - 37 |
HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
(A company limited by guarantee)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Trustees | J Bishop, Chair |
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| J Murray | |
| M Pitts | |
| I Rees | |
| A Webb | |
| Company registered number 04175683 Charity registered number 1087001 Registered office Heatree House Manaton Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 9XE Senior Management Team S McIIhenny, Centre Manager Independent auditors Griffin Chartered Accountants Courtenay House Pynes Hill Exeter EX2 5AZ |
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HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST (A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Introduction
Heathercombe Brake Trust is a Christian charity that helps children and young people encounter God through adventure. The trustees of Heathercombe Brake Trust (the Charity) present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 of the accounts, and comply with the Charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Charities Act 2011 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 Republic of Ireland published on 16 July 2014.
The trustees, who are directors for the purposes of company law, present the annual report together with the financial statements and auditors' report of the charitable company for the year ended 31 December 2024.
a. Objectives and Activities
Our Charity’s purposes, as set out in the Objects contained in the company’s Memorandum of Association are:
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To advance the education and promote the physical, spiritual, and mental welfare and development of children and young people and their families (especially but not exclusively those who have a disability or who suffer from any spiritual or other deprivation by virtue of their social or economic circumstances) within a Christian environment and ethos.
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To advance and promote the above amongst adults, as far as from time to time the Charity’s facilities and resources exceed the demand for them amongst children, young people, and their families.
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To provide, manage and improve one or more residential activity centres conducted on Christian principles and to assist in organising conferences and training courses for the advancement of such purposes.
Heathercombe Brake Trust has Vision and Mission statements, to provide a clearer understanding of the legal wording of the Objects in the Memorandum of Association. The statements help to explain how we use adventurous outdoor learning to fulfil our charitable objectives.The statements are as follows:
Our Vision
For children and young people to encounter God through adventure.
Our Mission
To facilitate outdoor adventure learning experiences through which children and young people can discover more about the Christian faith and have life-changing encounters with God.
Our outdoor learning programmes are specifically designed to help children and young people discover and explore the Christian faith, whilst developing their confidence, and understanding and appreciation of the natural environment. These enriching experiences provide opportunities where young people are challenged to step outside their comfort zone, expand their knowledge and promote their physical, spiritual, and mental well-being.
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HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
(continued)
b. 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.
Heatree enables access to places and activities that typically need specialist knowledge or equipment, which can leave them to be experienced by only a small percentage of the population. We are committed to making outdoor education accessible to everyone, regardless of life experience, socio economic background or ability Our highly qualified and experienced team will adapt and tailor the activities to meet the needs of children and young people, facilitating individualised learning.
The Trust has covered the costs for 436 visitors on residential visits to Heatree with a value of £65,208 and a further 419 young people have been awarded discounted places for residentials at Heatree through the Quantick Bursary Fund, to the value of £23,015.
c. Structure, Governance and Management Constitution
Heathercombe Brake Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee, trading as Heatree Activity Centre. It is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association, dated 8 March 2001, and amended by Special Resolution dated 1 August 2013. It is registered with the Charity Commission.
d. Appointment of Trustees
The trustees may, from time to time, seek to appoint new trustees. When choosing and appointing new trustees, emphasis is placed on their experience in the wider community and their sharing of the Christian faith and ethos. The number of trustees shall not be less than three or more than nine. Trustees are appointed for a term of three years and may renew that appointment for successive terms. No new Trustees were appointed during 2024.
Vacancies for trustees are posted on the Heatree Activity Centre website and any trustee may nominate potential new trustees to be considered for election. Once elected, new trustees will have a period of induction and training. This involves information sharing, visits to the Centre and interviews with other trustees. Ongoing training includes cascaded information from journals and forums, updates from professional organisations and regular reviews of publications.
The Board of Trustees generally meets four times every year to administer the Charity.
The pay policy for staff is proposed by the Chief Executive Officer, taking account of the Centre and individual performance, affordability, and market conditions, including legislative matters such as the statutory minimum and statutory living wage. The policy applies to all staff and is within a set banded pay structure. Two Trustees will be responsible for appraisal and performance management of the Chief Executive and pay awards for this role will be benchmarked against the same role in similar organisations and agreed by the Trustees. Trustees receive the proposals in the last Board meeting of each financial year and any pay awards are effective from 1st January the following year. Pay awards were made in 2024.
e. Key Management Personnel
The key management personnel of the Charity during the year consisted of the Trustees and the Chief Executive Officer.
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HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
(continued)
f. Risk Management
The Trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the Charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
The Centre's policies, which mitigate the inherent risks associated with the Centre and its activities, were reviewed during the year. The review drew on internal experience and external/professional advice to continue to ensure the Centre meets both internal and external scrutiny, with detailed attention paid to the relevant risk assessments. Procedures are in place for staff training, from the induction stage and covering all essential policies, including Safeguarding and Health and Safety.
Funds are allocated annually for ongoing asset maintenance and replacement, and plans are reviewed regularly to ensure facilities remain in good order and are appropriate for young people.
Appropriate commercial insurance cover is maintained annually to cover public and employer's liabilities and insuring buildings and facilities for replacement value.
The trustees are developing a new risk management framework to better enable a regular and systematic review of risks at every Board meeting.
Heatree is licensed by AALA (the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority) and has a highly experienced and qualified instructor team. We have been delivering high quality outdoor education programmes for over 30 years.
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HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
(continued)
a. Strategic Report
Achievements and Performance
We prioritise facilitating two main guest categories: youth groups and schools, and by incorporating life themes through the activity sessions, provide opportunities that guide young people towards encountering God’s love and salvation.
Schools
During 2024 Heatree continued in the direction set post-Covid, to complement and assist schools in their learning and where applicable, their Christian ethos, by basing our outdoor education residential programmes on the Christian content of the Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) and RE Syllabus for Devon. Each programme is designed to make the syllabus outcomes tangible and accessible through different types of learning that take place throughout the week. We aim to make Christian ideas and beliefs come alive through stories, assemblies, activity debriefs and first-hand experience of the natural world. We have continued to offer a choice of three themes which are the focus of the schools’ activity programmes; Foundations, Journey and Character. Each theme has a slightly different focus, and all are underpinned by high-quality outdoor instruction and develop elements of identity, teamwork and relationships.
Heatree continues to prioritise four-night residentials during the peak season and operates with a maximum of three schools on-site at a time. Academic research highlights the many advantages of outdoor school residentials, and we believe that these parameters optimise the learning opportunities and maximise the benefits for children, improving the quality of the experience overall.
We offer free places for teachers in a ratio of 1:10 and free places for all SEND support staff. In 2024 the Trust provided additional staffing and support to schools for 323 helpers, at a value of £58,305.
We have provided 2558 school children this year with 8283 bed nights, a further 100 school children have joined them for day visits only. Our catchment area is primarily the South-West of England.
The feedback from our school groups has been excellent and it is encouraging to know that the work is having the desired impact on the children and young people who attend. Here are some quotes from visiting school groups:
‘All Heatree Staff have been extremely friendly and we have all been impressed at how wonderful they have been, particularly with those children who have additional needs. Many potential difficulties were navigated by them with ease because of their confidence and great senses of humour.’
‘Linking activities to values was a big plus. Great instructors who completely commit to the role!’
‘We loved it here! The ‘thought of the day’ is wonderfully linked to encouraging the children to be a better version of themselves. We can’t wait to see you again next year. Thank you!’
‘Christian links worked well for us as we are a C of E school.’
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HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
(continued)
Youth Groups
Our aspiration is that each young person who comes to Heatree will experience moments of awe and wonder at the incredible world they live in and the God who created it. Whether it is through attending a youth weekend away or on an enriching summer camp, we want to facilitate outdoor learning and opportunities for young people to encounter God.
Free Places
Our summer camp attendance has not yet returned to pre-Covid levels. There are several reasons for this, but the main one is due to the cost of living. We offer free places for youth leaders and children under four years old. During the year the Trust has supported 62 free leader places to the value of £6,903 and 51 free places for under fours.
Quantick Bursary Fund
The Trustees are pleased to continue the fund which has benefited 419 young people, who came to Heatree as part of their youth weekend away or school residential, and who would not otherwise have been able to do so. All applications submitted met the qualifying criteria and provided strong and encouraging reasoning for being awarded funding.
| 2024 Figures | Amount |
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| Opening balance in Quantick Fund January 2024 | £24,076 |
| Total amount awarded in 2024 | £22,661 |
| Total amount raised from groups in 2024 | £15,783 |
| Total amount raised from donations in 2024 | £1,388 |
| Amount remaining in fund December 2024 | £18,586 |
The feedback from our youth groups has been excellent and it is encouraging to know that the work is making a positive impact in the lives of over 419 young people. Here are some quotes from youth leaders:
‘We took our youth group away here (Heatree Activity Centre) a few weeks ago, and we just wanted to say a very big thankyou to everyone who made it such a brilliant weekend. The staff on every level were excellent, the instructors were great also and the facilities were brilliant, we wanted for nothing. Our young people not only had fun but grew closer to the Lord. We had some amazing moments over the weekend. We are so grateful for everything you do, thankyou for serving us so well, it was brilliant and we appreciate all the work which must go on behind the scenes running such a fantastic place!’ (Quantick Fund recipient group)
Our Camp at Heatree gave the teenage girls the opportunity to experience teambuilding outdoor activities led by Christian instructors. They also heard the gospel from our Camp Leaders, and the Christian girls were encouraged to develop and deepen their faith. A quote from one of our girls:
'Heatree is amazing as the instructors are really nice and will always find a way to link the Bible into the activities we do.'
It (Quantick Bursary) is a very generous fund which we have been grateful for in recent years. I don't think it can be improved.
There were a mixture of children from different backgrounds. Some encountered God in the Bible for the first time, others grew deeper in their knowledge and understanding of God's Word. They also built new friendships and took part in great activities! We have had an excellent experience of the application process and bursary in the last three years.
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(A company limited by guarantee)
HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
(continued)
Friends of Heatree
We are thankful for the increase in membership of our Friends of Heatree support group which currently has 86 subscribed members. We have received many kind donations and regular support this year.
Donations
We would like to take the opportunity to thank the individuals, churches and organisations who generously donated time, money and resources to the Trust during 2024.
Staff
In 2024, we hired new staff members for our Catering and Office teams who are committed to improving the Heatree experience for our guests.
Software
During 2024 we brought in two key software systems, Breathe HR System and Venue 360 a new CRM. These systems are functioning well and delivering significant improvements for both guests and staff.
Catering
We have switched to the Goosemoor Educatering service, which has significantly improved the quality of our catering. We are now offering more locally sourced options and an increased variety of meals. The feedback from our schools has been excellent. Additionally, the Heatree Wing Kitchen has undergone an upgrade, featuring new flooring and kitchen units.
Activities
Two minibuses were purchased in 2024 to enhance guest's access to Dartmoor.
Estate - EDLRA, FiPL and Woodland Management Plan
In 2024, Heatree was awarded a grant of £17,000 from the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) fund to enhance our estate management and improve the communication of environmental information to our guests. This was payable in two installments, with the final amount payable at the end of the project in March 2025. We developed and submitted a woodland management plan, which was approved by the Forestry Commission. The East Dartmoor Landscape Recovery (EDLAR) scheme is ongoing, and we have received planning assistance and support for the environmental work already taking place at Heatree. Additionally, our conservation project aimed at supporting dormice has continued to be successful, with dormice spotted throughout the estate.
Future Plans
The Board of Trustees is actively developing strategic plans that were initiated in 2023 to ensure the longevity of the buildings and estate, as well as to uphold the vision and mission of the Charity for future generations. The trustees acknowledge the need for significant investment, particularly in improving accessibility, diversifying accommodation facilities, and enhancing the provision of activities. The goal is to submit plans for Planning Permission in 2025 and seek external funding to begin these developments.
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HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Financial review
a. Going concern
The Trustees have assessed the prospects of the charity over the next 18 months through budgets, cashflow forecasts and discussion with the current auditors.
Future budgeting is based on up to three schools visiting in any one week, with the addition of grant funded groups and using the potential of a small 3rd wing for occasional extra groups. Future predictions take into account the rapid rise in most overhead costs, particularly in wages, catering, maintenance and energy.
The cash balance at the end of December 2024 was £709,035, which includes outstanding loan capital of £96,480. Based on the cashflows and budgets prepared the trustees are of the opinion that the charity is a going concern, and the accounts have therefore been prepared on a going concern basis.
b. Reserves policy
The trustees have examined the Charity's requirement for reserves, which are unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets, to provide the Charity with a level of operational flexibility. The Board consider it appropriate to hold £120,000, representing a short period of operating costs, as a contingency reserve and given the seasonal nature of the Charity's operations, a further £100,000 by way of a cash flow reserve. The trustees consider this to be an appropriate amount to provide the necessary working capital for the Charity and to cover unforeseen events.
The total unrestricted reserves of the Charity on 31 December 2024 were £1,594,307 (2023: £ £1,660,814), of which £1,023,539 (2023: £1,085,045) is the Fixed Asset Reserve and £18,586 (2023: £24,076) relates to the Quantick Fund. The total restricted reserves of the Charity on 31 December 2024 were £3,580 (2023: £3,580) which relate to Camp Courageous. The unrestricted free reserves at the end of 2024 were £552,182.
After paying all costs and providing for working capital the Board's policy is to reinvest any surpluses, together with any donations received, into the further development of the Centre, to provide increased and improved facilities for the benefit of the users, in line with the Charity objectives.
c. Financial Review
The trustees regularly review income, profitability, and liquidity, comparing budgets with forecasts. The financial management of the Centre focuses on meeting its charitable aims and managing expenditure in line with activity volumes where possible.
At the end of 2024, before the deduction of depreciation, funds of £42,782 (2023: £73,854) were generated in the year. The depreciation charge for 2024 was £109,289 (2023: £106,358).
Disclosure of information to auditors
Each of the persons who are Trustees at the time when this Trustees' report is approved has confirmed that:
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so far as that Trustee is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the charity's auditors are unaware, and
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that Trustee has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a Trustee in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the charity's auditors are aware of that information.
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HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST IA company Ilmtted by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Audltors The auditors, Griffin, have indicat8d their willingness to continue in office. The designaled Trustees will propose a motion reappointing the auditors at a meeting of the Trustees. Approved by order the members of the board of and signed on their behalf by.. Trust88S on hair of Trustees) Page 9
HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST (A company limited by guarantee) STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBIUTIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 The Trustees (who are also the directors of the Chaiity for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for preparing the Trustees, report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generdlly Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial . Under company law, the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements. the Trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and then appty them consistently; observe the methods and principles of the Ch8ritie5 SORP (FRS 102)., make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent., state whether applicable UK Accounting Stsndards (FRS 102) have been followed, subj8Ct to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements., prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charilvs transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial posrtion of th8 Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Chanty and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approved li by order of 2DLs the member8 the board and signed on its behalf by.. Trustees on (Ch8ir of Trustees) Page 10
(A company limited by guarantee)
HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Heathercombe Brake Trust (the 'charity') for the year ended 31 December 2024 which comprise the Statement of financial activities, the Balance sheet, the Statement of cash flows and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
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give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure for the year then ended;
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have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
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have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
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(A company limited by guarantee)
HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST (CONTINUED)
Other information
The other information comprises the information included in the Annual report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' report thereon. The Trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
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the information given in the Trustees' report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements.
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the Trustees' report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of our knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Trustees' report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
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adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
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certain disclosures of Trustees' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or
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the Trustees were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies regime and take advantage of the small companies' exemptions in preparing the Trustees' report and from the requirement to prepare a Strategic report.
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(A company limited by guarantee)
HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST (CONTINUED)
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the Trustees' responsibilities statement, the Trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the Trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the Trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditors' report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
Our audit procedures have reviewed for evidence of managment override, any ongoing legal cases, completeness of related party transactions, as well as on ongoing consideration of fraud and irregularities during the whole audit process.
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditors' report.
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HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST (A company limited by guarantee) INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST (CONTINUED) Use of OUT report This report is made solety to the charitable compans¥s trustees, as a body. in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audtt Work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable compantys trustees those mallers we are r8quired to state to them in an Auditors, report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibilty to anyone other than the charitable company and rts members, as a body. for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. Laura Waycott FCA (Senior statutory audftor) for and on behalf of Griffin statutory Auditor Courtenay House Pynes Hill Exeter EX2 5AZ Date: 516liC Page 14
HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
(A company limited by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Note Income from: Charitable activities 4 Investments 5 Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities 6 Total expenditure Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Restricted funds 2024 £ - - - - - - 3,580 - 3,580 |
Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 954,413 11,812 966,225 1,032,732 1,032,732 (66,507) 1,660,814 (66,507) 1,594,307 |
Total funds 2024 £ 954,413 11,812 966,225 1,032,732 1,032,732 (66,507) 1,664,394 (66,507) 1,597,887 |
Total funds 2023 £ 869,577 10,660 880,237 912,741 912,741 (32,504) 1,696,898 (32,504) 1,664,394 |
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The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 19 to 37 form part of these financial statements.
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HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST (A company limited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 04175683
BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 10 Current assets Stocks 11 Debtors 12 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 13 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 14 Net assets excluding pension asset Total net assets Charity funds Restricted funds 15 Unrestricted funds Designated funds 15 General funds 15 Total unrestricted funds 15 Total funds |
11,469 33,452 709,035 753,956 (133,048) 1,042,125 552,182 |
2024 £ 1,023,539 1,023,539 620,908 1,644,447 (46,560) 1,597,887 1,597,887 3,580 1,594,307 1,597,887 |
11,390 38,323 789,650 839,363 (163,532) 1,109,119 551,695 |
2023 £ 1,085,043 1,085,043 675,831 1,760,874 (96,480) 1,664,394 1,664,394 3,580 1,660,814 1,664,394 |
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HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST (A company Ilmited by guardntee) BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 34 DECEMBER 2024 The entty was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006. The Charity has opted to have a voluntsry audit in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. The Trustees acknowledg& their responsibiltties for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements. The financial statements have been prepared in OrdanCe with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on and signed on their behalf by. J 81shop (Chair of Trustees) Th6 notes on pages 19 to 37 form part of these financial statements. 11 +4 2021 Page 17
HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
(A company limited by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Cash flows from operating activities Net cash used in operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Dividends, interests and rents from investments Proceeds from the sale of tangible fixed assets Purchase of tangible fixed assets Net cash used in investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Repayments of borrowing Net cash used in financing activities Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year |
2024 £ (3,004) 11,812 12,300 (51,803) (27,691) (49,920) (49,920) (80,615) 789,650 709,035 |
2023 £ 78,478 10,660 - (31,787) (21,127) (49,920) (49,920) 7,431 782,219 789,650 |
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The notes on pages 19 to 37 form part of these financial statements
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(A company limited by guarantee)
HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. General information
Heathercombe Brake Trust is a Charitable Company, registered in England and Wales. The registration number is 04175683 and the registered office address is Heatree House, Manaton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9XE.
2. Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Heathercombe Brake Trust 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 Going concern
The trustees confirm that, having considered their expectations and intentions for the next twelve months, and the availability of working capital, the Charity is a going concern.
2.3 Income
All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Grants are included in the Statement of financial activities on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the Balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued.
Income tax recoverable in relation to investment 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.
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HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2. Accounting policies (continued)
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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
2.5 Government grants
Grants are accounted under the accruals model as permitted by FRS 102. Grants of a revenue nature are recognised in the Statement of financial activities in the same period as related expenditure.
2.6 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.
2.7 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.
2.8 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets costing £2,000 or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.
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.
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HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.8 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation (continued)
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives as follows:
Freehold property - 2% Straight line Building works included in - 10% Straight line freehold property Plant and machinery - 20% Straight line Motor vehicles - 25% Reducing balance Fixtures and fittings - 20% Straight line
2.9 Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow-moving stocks. Cost includes all direct costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads.
2.10 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
2.11 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
2.12 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of financial activities as a finance cost.
2.13 Financial instruments
The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
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HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.14 Pensions
The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the Charity to the fund in respect of the year.
2.15 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity 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 statements.
Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
3. Critical accounting estimates and areas of judgment
Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Critical accounting estimates and assumptions:
The Charity makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates and assumptions will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.
Depreciation is estimated over the useful economic life of an asset in order to write off the value of this asset in line with life.
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HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
4. Income from charitable activities
| Unrestricted funds 2024 £ Income from charitable activities 954,413 Unrestricted funds 2023 £ Income from charitable activities 869,577 Investment income Unrestricted funds 2024 £ Investment income 11,812 Unrestricted funds 2023 £ Investment income 10,660 |
Total funds 2024 £ 954,413 |
|---|---|
| Total funds 2023 £ 869,577 |
|
| Total funds 2024 £ 11,812 |
|
| Total funds 2023 £ 10,660 |
5. Investment income
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HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
6. Analysis of expenditure by activities
| Charitable activities Charitable activities |
Activities undertaken directly 2024 £ 390,336 Activities undertaken directly 2023 £ 313,750 |
Support costs 2024 £ 642,396 Support costs 2023 £ 598,991 |
Total funds 2024 £ 1,032,732 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total funds 2023 £ 912,741 |
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HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
6. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)
Analysis of direct costs
| Staff costs Catering provisions Housekeeping supplies Staff costs Catering provisions Housekeeping supplies |
Activities 2024 £ 276,952 105,709 7,675 390,336 Activities 2023 £ 232,876 73,360 7,514 313,750 |
Total funds 2024 £ 276,952 105,709 7,675 |
|---|---|---|
| 390,336 | ||
| Total funds 2023 £ 232,876 73,360 7,514 |
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| 313,750 |
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HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
6. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)
Analysis of support costs
| Staff costs Depreciation PPE equipment Stationery and advertising Telephone and internet Motor and travel expenses Repairs and maintenance Bank charges and loan interest Rates Insurance Heat and light Staff training Profit on disposal Governance costs |
Activities 2024 £ 304,683 109,289 1,770 1,547 15,832 8,970 75,166 10,335 14,373 25,541 63,393 9,674 (8,282) 10,105 642,396 |
Total funds 2024 £ 304,683 109,289 1,770 1,547 15,832 8,970 75,166 10,335 14,373 25,541 63,393 9,674 (8,282) 10,105 642,396 |
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(A company limited by guarantee)
HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
6. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)
Analysis of support costs (continued)
| Staff costs Depreciation PPE equipment Stationery and advertising Telephone and internet Motor and travel expenses Repairs and maintenance Bank charges and loan interest Rates Insurance Heat and light Staff training Agency staff costs Governance costs |
Activities 2023 £ 272,187 106,358 923 2,580 18,424 5,578 55,900 13,144 9,487 22,668 69,173 11,205 1,500 9,864 598,991 |
Total funds 2023 £ 272,187 106,358 923 2,580 18,424 5,578 55,900 13,144 9,487 22,668 69,173 11,205 1,500 9,864 |
|---|---|---|
| 598,991 |
7. Auditors' remuneration
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Fees payable to the Charity's auditor for the audit of the Charity's annual | ||
| accounts | 6,186 | 6,186 |
| Fees payable to the Charity's auditor in respect of: | ||
| All non-audit services not included above | 2,580 | 2,568 |
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(A company limited by guarantee)
HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
8. Staff costs
| Wages and salaries Social security costs Contribution to defined contribution pension schemes |
2024 £ 531,201 34,228 16,206 581,635 |
2023 £ 462,919 28,905 13,239 |
|---|---|---|
| 505,063 |
The average number of persons employed by the Charity during the year was as follows:
| Management Support |
2024 No. 1 31 32 |
2023 No. 1 27 |
|---|---|---|
| 28 |
No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.
Key management personnel of the charity comprise of the Centre Manager. The total employee benefit paid to the key management personnel in the year to 31 December 2024 is £39,630 (2023: £38,744).
9. Trustees' remuneration and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2023 - £NIL) .
During the year ended 31 December 2024, expenses totalling £ 486 in relation to travel expenses were reimbursed or paid directly to 2 Trustees (2023 - £226 to 1 Trustee) .
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HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 10. Tangible fixed assets Cost or valuation At 1 January 2024 Additions Disposals At 31 December 2024 Depreciation At 1 January 2024 Charge for the year On disposals At 31 December 2024 Net book value At 31 December 2024 At 31 December 2023 11. Stocks Kitchen and shop stock |
Freehold property £ 1,850,294 11,149 - 1,861,443 909,103 53,122 - 962,225 899,218 941,191 |
Plant and machinery £ 331,060 5,495 - 336,555 215,917 44,883 - 260,800 75,755 115,143 |
Motor vehicles £ 21,334 30,398 (19,200) 32,532 17,156 3,407 (15,181) 5,382 27,150 4,178 |
Fixtures and fittings £ 199,746 4,762 - 204,508 175,215 7,877 - 183,092 21,416 24,531 2024 £ 11,469 |
Total £ 2,402,434 51,804 (19,200) 2,435,038 1,317,391 109,289 (15,181) 1,411,499 1,023,539 1,085,043 2023 £ 11,390 |
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(A company limited by guarantee)
HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
12. Debtors
| Due within one year Trade debtors Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income |
2024 £ 23,488 7,824 2,140 33,452 |
2023 £ 29,529 8,794 - |
|---|---|---|
| 38,323 |
13. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| Bank loans Trade creditors Other taxation and social security Other creditors Accruals and deferred income Deferred income at 1 January 2024 Resources deferred during the year Amounts released from previous periods |
2024 £ 49,920 8,381 2,003 5,430 67,314 133,048 2024 £ 91,073 58,554 (91,073) 58,554 |
2023 £ 49,920 8,589 3,384 1,327 100,312 |
|---|---|---|
| 163,532 | ||
| 2023 £ 67,640 91,073 (67,640) |
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| 91,073 |
At the balance sheet date the Chairty was holding funds received in advance of £58,554 from a number of schools in relation to deposits paid for future trips.
The bank loan balances consists of two Coronavirus Buisness Interruption Loans which have repayment terms of 6 years. For both loans no capital repayments are due for the first 12 months, the balances are then repayable over the remaining 5 years by monthly instalments. Interest is charged at 2.18% above base rate. These loans are unsecured.
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HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
14. Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year
| Bank loans Included within the above are amounts falling due as follows: Between one and two years Bank loans Between two and five years Bank loans Over five years |
2024 £ 46,560 2024 £ 39,920 6,640 |
2023 £ 96,480 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 £ 49,920 |
||
| 46,560 | ||
The bank loan balances consists of two Coronavirus Buisness Interruption Loans which have repayment terms of 6 years. For both loans no capital repayments are due for the first 12 months, the balances are then repayable over the remaining 5 years by monthly instalments. Interest is charged at 2.18% above base rate. These loans are unsecured.
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HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
15. Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
| Unrestricted funds Designated funds Fixed asset reserve Quantick fund General funds Free reserves Total Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Camp Courageous Total of funds |
Balance at 1 January 2024 £ 1,085,043 24,076 1,109,119 551,695 1,660,814 3,580 1,664,394 |
Income £ - 1,388 1,388 964,837 966,225 - 966,225 |
Expenditure £ (109,288) (22,661) (131,949) (900,783) (1,032,732) - (1,032,732) |
Transfers in/out £ 47,784 15,783 63,567 (63,567) - - - |
Balance at 31 December 2024 £ 1,023,539 18,586 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,042,125 | |||||
| 552,182 | |||||
| 1,594,307 | |||||
| 3,580 | |||||
| 1,597,887 |
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HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
15. Statement of funds (continued)
DESIGNATED FUNDS
Quantick fund
The Quantick fund (previously known as the Access fund) is a hardship/deprivation fund available to needy and deprived groups, with a focus on disadvantaged children in a Christian environment. During the year income of £1,388 was received and £15,783 was transfered in from the free reserves. £22,661 was paid out of the fund resulting in a carried forward balance of £18,586.
Fixed asset fund
The fixed asset fund represents the carrying value of tangible fixed assets on the Charities Balance Sheet.
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Camp Courageous
The Charity established a legacy project on its 25th anniversary called Camp Courageous. In previous years the Charity raised funds to provide free places at the camp at Heatree for families from South Devon with children suffering from Down's Syndrome. There was no movement in this fund during the year.
GENERAL FUNDS
Free Reserves
This consists income and expenditure from school and youth group trips, as well as rental income through AirBnB.
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HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
15. Statement of funds (continued)
Statement of funds - prior year
| Unrestricted funds Designated funds Fixed asset reserve Quantick fund General funds Free reserves Total Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Camp Courageous Total of funds |
Balance at 1 January 2023 £ 1,159,614 15,519 1,175,133 518,185 1,693,318 3,580 1,696,898 |
Income £ - 1,760 1,760 878,477 880,237 - 880,237 |
Expenditure £ (106,358) (20,786) (127,144) (785,597) (912,741) - (912,741) |
Transfers in/out £ 31,787 27,583 59,370 (59,370) - - - |
Balance at 31 December 2023 £ 1,085,043 24,076 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,109,119 | |||||
| 551,695 | |||||
| 1,660,814 | |||||
| 3,580 | |||||
| 1,664,394 |
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HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
16. Summary of funds
Summary of funds - current year
| Designated funds General funds Restricted funds |
Balance at 1 January 2024 £ 1,109,119 551,695 3,580 1,664,394 Balance at 1 January 2023 £ 1,175,133 518,185 3,580 1,696,898 |
Income £ 1,388 964,837 - 966,225 Income £ 1,760 878,477 - 880,237 |
Expenditure £ (131,949) (900,783) - (1,032,732) Expenditure £ (127,144) (785,597) - (912,741) |
Transfers in/out £ 63,567 (63,567) - - Transfers in/out £ 59,370 (59,370) - - |
Balance at 31 December 2024 £ 1,042,125 552,182 3,580 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,597,887 | |||||
| Balance at 31 December 2023 £ 1,109,119 551,695 3,580 |
|||||
| Summary of funds - prior year | |||||
| Designated funds General funds Restricted funds |
|||||
| 1,664,394 |
17. Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current period
| Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors due within one year Creditors due in more than one year Total |
Restricted funds 2024 Unrestricted funds 2024 £ £ - 1,023,539 3,580 750,376 - (133,048) - (46,560) 3,580 1,594,307 |
Total funds 2024 £ 1,023,539 753,956 (133,048) (46,560) |
|---|---|---|
| 1,597,887 |
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HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
17. Analysis of net assets between funds (continued)
Analysis of net assets between funds - prior period
| Restricted funds 2023 Unrestricted funds 2023 £ £ Tangible fixed assets - 1,085,043 Current assets 3,580 835,783 Creditors due within one year - (163,532) Creditors due in more than one year - (96,480) Total 3,580 1,660,814 18. Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities 2024 £ Net expenditure for the period (as per Statement of Financial Activities) (66,507) Adjustments for: Depreciation charges 109,289 Dividends, interests and rents from investments (11,812) Profit on the sale of fixed assets (8,282) (Increase)/Decrease in stocks (80) (Increase)/Decrease in debtors 4,872 Increase/(Decrease) in creditors (30,484) Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities (3,004) 19. Analysis of cash and cash equivalents 2024 £ Cash in hand 709,035 Total cash and cash equivalents 709,035 |
Total funds 2023 £ 1,085,043 839,363 (163,532) (96,480) 1,664,394 2023 £ (32,504) 106,358 (10,660) - (2,192) (9,814) 27,290 78,478 2023 £ 789,650 789,650 |
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HEATHERCOMBE BRAKE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
20. Analysis of changes in net debt
| Cash at bank and in hand Debt due within 1 year Debt due after 1 year |
At 1 January 2024 £ 789,650 (49,920) (96,480) 643,250 |
Cash flows £ (80,615) 49,920 - (30,695) |
Other non- cash changes £ - (49,920) 49,920 - |
At 31 December 2024 £ 709,035 (49,920) (46,560) 612,555 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
21. Pension commitments
The Charity operates a defined contibutions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held seperately from those of the Charity in an independent administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Company to the fund and mounted to £16,206 (2023: £13,239). Contributions totalling £2,003 (2023: £3,384) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.
22. Related party transactions
J Bishop and M Pitts (trustees) are both directors of Cornerstone Academy Trust, which includes both Broadclyst and Westclyst Community Primary Schools. The Charity received £44,155 (2023: £33,903) in the year from these schools for resisdential trips. The costs charged to Broadclyst Community Primary Schools were inline with costs charged to other schools.
J Bishop's sister is the organiser of the youth group Dartmoor Christian Camp (DCC). The youth group paid a discounted price of £4,601 (2023: £6,933) for a residential trip . However, the discount offered to DDC was inline with discounts offered to other youth groups via the Quantick fund.
J Bishop's sister sold the charity a mini bus from the Belmont Chapel for £5,000. There was no discount offered and the decision was made by trustees excluding J Bishop.
M Pitts is a member of the Belmont Chapel the youth group visted for a weekend and paid a price of £1,083. The costs charged were inline with costs charged to other Chapels.
23. Controlling party
The Charity is under the control of the trustees and there is not considered to be an ultimate controlling party.
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