ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31ST DECEMBER 2024
LINDISFARNE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1092445
COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 04170471
Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Hills Barns Appledram Lane South Chichester PO20 7EG
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LINDISFARNE TRUST LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
CONTENTS
| Pages 3 to 5 | Report of the Directors |
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| Page 6 | Statement of Financial Activities |
| Page 7 | Balance Sheet |
| Pages 8 to 17 | Notes to the Financial Statements |
| Page 18 | Statement of Cashflows |
| Page 19 | Independent Examiners' Report |
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LINDISFARNE TRUST LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
CHARITY NUMBER 1092445 COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 04170471 START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 1st January 2024 END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 31st December 2024 DIRECTORS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024 Geoff Holt (Chair) (ALSO THE CHARITY TRUSTEES) Janet Bissex Dr Lars Knutsen Revd Carol Smith Ruth Stock DIRECTORS APPOINTED AFTER THE None BALANCE SHEET DATE REGISTERED ADDRESS 137 Newton Road Sparkhill Birmingham B11 4PU DATE OF INCORPORATION 1st March 2002 GOVERNING DOCUMENT Memorandum and Articles of Association incorporated on 1st March 2001 as amended by special resolution dated 8 April 2002 BANKERS Unity Trust Bank Birmingham INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Hills Barns Appledram Lane South Chichester PO20 7EG SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL Faith Brennan (Property Manager) Scott Brennan Richard Brassington (Bookings Manager)
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LINDISFARNE TRUST LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Structure, Governance and Management
Governance and constitution of the Charity is as detailed in the Memorandum and Articles of Association. Trustees are recruited and appointed for their understanding of and commitment to the aims and objectives of the Charity, and for the skills and expertise they bring. Trustees meet approximately every two months to discuss the affairs of the Charity and to take appropriate decisions, including remuneration of key management personnel, taking into account current cost of living benchmarks.
The Trustees of Lindisfarne Trust have a particular responsibility to manage the property and other facilities of the Community of Aidan and Hilda, including the regular maintenance and improvement of the Community’s buildings and other assets, in keeping with the ethos of the Community, and so to offer spiritual renewal and refreshment to guests, pilgrims and visitors.
Day to day oversight of the Charity’s properties is delegated to the Property Manager, major improvements being referred to the Trustees for agreement.
Charitable objects
The advancement of the Christian religion, in particular:
(i) to assist in the establishment of a house of prayer at Lindisfarne
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(ii) to promote retreats and other spiritual events at Lindisfarne and elsewhere
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(iii) to promote the advancement of education by a study of the saints of Lindisfarne and elsewhere
Objectives and Activities
The Charity’s aim is to establish and maintain places of retreat on Lindisfarne, offering spiritual renewal and refreshment, based upon the way of life of the Community of Aidan and Hilda. We offer our properties to guests, pilgrims and visitors as places of spiritual retreat, primarily on a self-catering basis.
During the year Trustees have continued to oversee the maintenance and upgrading of our properties.
Achievements and Performance
Bookings have been at an encouraging level during 2024 and positive feedback has been received from many guests following their stay. We continue to hear stories of lives significantly touched and changed following their time on Holy Island.
With the actual and projected level of bookings we are seeing, Trustees consider we now have a financially sustainable model to see us into the 2025 season and into the longer-term future.
Financial Review
We offer a Bursary Fund to support retreatants who might not otherwise be able to afford the full cost of their stay. Our policy is that finance should not be a bar for individuals
An agreed repayment plan is in place for the remaining personal loan.
Overall expenditure was £81,678 (including £8,441 fixed asset depreciation), compared with income of £103,096, resulting in a surplus of £21,418 in 2024.
Free reserves at 31st December 2024 stood at £13,986 as represented by unrestricted (excluding designated) net current assets.
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LINDISFARNE TRUST LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Plans for future periods
Our strategic aim is the ongoing maintenance and upgrading of our properties, with a view to enhancing the experience of our guests, and to continue to build up our Property Reserve and Bursary Funds.
Trustees believe we can now be confident about our sustainability in the longer term, as we seek to continue to fulfil our charitable aim and objective of providing places of retreat, renewal and refreshment on Lindisfarne.
Risk Assessment
The Trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining the free reserves stated, combined with the annual review of the controls over key financial systems carried out on an annual basis will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The Trustees have also examined other operational and business risks which they face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.
Reserves Policy
The Trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the charity's needs. This is based on the charity's size and the level of financial commitments held. The Trustees aim to ensure the charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The Trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.
Public Benefit
The charity acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or aims that are for the public benefit. Details of how the charity has achieved this are provided in the Trustees report. The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Statement of Director's Responsibilities:
The Charities Act and the Companies Act require the Board of Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity as at the end of the financial year and of the surplus or deficit of the charity. In preparing those financial statements the Board is required to :-
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
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state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
The trustees are responsible for maintaining adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and which are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006 and comply with regulations made under the Charities Act. They 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 also responsible for the contents of the trustees' report, and the responsibility of the independent examiner in relation to the trustees' report is limited to examining the report and ensuring that , on the face of the report, there are no inconsistencies with the figures disclosed in the financial statements. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
I approve the attached statement of financial activities and balance sheet for the year ended 31 December 2024, and confirm that I have made available all information necessary for its preparation.
Signed on behalf of the Board by G Holt:
Date: 19/09/2025
PRINT NAME: G HOLT
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LINDISFARNE TRUST LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and Legacies 2a Charitable Activities 2b Other Trading Activities 2c Other Income 2d TOTAL EXPENDITURE ON: Charitable Activities 3a TOTAL NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) Transfers Between Funds 15 Other recognised gains/(losses): Gain/(Loss) on Investment Gain on revaluation of fixed assets Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total Funds Brought Forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted Designated TOTAL TOTAL Funds Funds 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ 25,873 0 25,873 18,177 74,223 0 74,223 64,584 3,000 0 3,000 3,068 0 0 0 0 103,096 0 103,096 85,829 81,678 0 81,678 84,555 81,678 0 81,678 84,555 21,418 0 21,418 1,274 (5,000) 5,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16,418 5,000 21,418 1,274 1,602,178 0 1,602,178 1,600,904 1,618,596 5,000 1,623,596 1,602,178 |
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Movements on all reserves and all recognised gains and losses are shown above. All of the organisation's operations are classed as continuing.
The notes on pages 8 to 17 form part of these financial statements.
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LINDISFARNE TRUST LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REGISTRATION NO.04170471
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024
| Unrestricted | Designated | 31-Dec-24 | 31-Dec-23 | ||
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| Funds | Funds | Total | Total | ||
| Note | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Fixed Assets | |||||
| Tangible assets | 8 | 1,623,110 | - | 1,623,110 | 1,621,502 |
| Current Assets | |||||
| Stocks | 9 | - | - | - | 0 |
| Debtors | 10 | 20,639 | - | 20,639 | 654 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 11 | (2,814) | 5,000 | 2,186 | 5,012 |
| Total Current Assets | 17,825 | 5,000 | 22,825 | 5,666 | |
| Creditors:amounts falling due within one | 12 | 3,839 | - | 3,839 | 990 |
| year | |||||
| NET CURRENT ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) | 13,986 | 5,000 | 18,986 | 4,676 | |
| TOTAL ASSETSless current liabilities | 1,637,096 | 5,000 | 1,642,096 | 1,626,178 | |
| Creditors:amounts falling due in more | 13 | 18,500 | - | 18,500 | 24,000 |
| than one year | |||||
| NET ASSETS | 1,618,596 — |
5,000 — |
1,623,596 — |
1,602,178 — |
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| Funds of the Charity | — | — | — | — | |
| Unrestricted General Fund | 1,403,596 | - | 1,403,596 | 1,387,178 | |
| Restricted Funds | 14 | - | - | - | 0 |
| Designated Funds | 15 | - | 5,000 | 5,000 | 0 |
| Revaluation Reserve | 215,000 | - | 215,000 | 215,000 | |
| Total Funds | 1,618,596 | 5,000 | 1,623,596 | 1,602,178 |
The directors are satisfied that for the year ended on 31 December 2024 the charitable company was entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and that no member or members have required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Act. However, in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011, the accounts have been examined by an Independent Examiner whose report appears on page 19.
The directors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS102)).
The directors acknowledge their responsibility for ensuring that the company keeps proper accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and if its profit and loss for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the company.
Approved by the Directors on 19/09/2025
Signed on their behalf by Director G Holt
Print Name: G HOLT
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LINDISFARNE TRUST LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS102)).
Advantage has been taken of Section 396(5) of The Companies Act 2006 to allow the format of the financial statements to be adapted to reflect the special nature of the charity's operation and in order to comply with the requirements of the SORP.
Lindisfarne Trust Limited meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.
Preparation of accounts on a going concern basis
Preparation of the accounts is on a going concern basis. The Trustees are of the view that the level of reserves will support the charity going forward.
The charity has opted to prepare its accounts using natural categories.
Changes to accounting estimates
No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period.
Material prior period errors
No material prior year error have been identified in the reporting period.
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The particular accounting policies adopted are set out below.
Income
Recognition of Income
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:
▪ the charity becomes entitled to the income;
▪ it is more likely than not that the Directors will receive the resources; and
▪ the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability
Offsetting
There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102.
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LINDISFARNE TRUST LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Grants and Donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS 102 SORP).
Tax reclaims on Donations and Gifts
Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise.
Gifts in Kind
Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SoFA as income from donations when receivable.
Legacies
Legacies are included in the SOFA when receipt is probable, that is, when there has been grant of probate, the executors have established that there are sufficient assets in the estate and any conditions attached to the legacy are either within the control of the charity or have been met.
Government Grants
The charity has not received any government grants in the reporting period.
Donated goods
Donated goods are measured at fair value (the amount for which the asset could be exchanged) unless impractical to do so.
The cost of any stock of goods donated for distribution to beneficiaries is deemed to be the fair value of those gifts at the time of their receipt and they are recognised on receipt. In the reporting period in which the stocks are distributed, they are recognised as an expense at the carrying amount of the stocks at distribution.
Donated goods for resale are measured at fair value on initial recognition, which is the expected proceeds from sale less the expected costs of sale, and recognised in 'Income from other trading activities' with the corresponding stock recognised in the balance sheet. On its sale the value of stock is charged against 'Income from other trading activities' and the proceeds from sale are also recognised as 'Income from other trading activities'.
Goods donated for on-going use by the charity are recognised as tangible fixed assets and included in the SoFA as incoming resources when receivable.
Donated Services and Facilities
Donated services and facilities are included in the SOFA when received at the value of the gift to the charity provided the value of the gift can be measured reliably.
Donated services and facilities that are consumed immediately are recognised as income with an equivalent amount recognised as an expense under the appropriate heading in the SOFA.
Volunteer Help
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the Directors' annual report.
Income from interest, royalties and dividends
This is included in the accounts when receipt is probable and the amount receivable can be measured reliably.
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LINDISFARNE TRUST LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Expenditure and liabilities
Liability recognition
Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
Governance Costs
Support costs represent the cost of central functions, for example governance costs, payroll administration, information technology. Governance costs are those support costs which relate to public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice.
Employee benefits
Short term benefits including holiday pay are recognised as an expense in the period in which the service is received.
Redundancy cost
The charity has not made any redundancy payments in 2024 (2023: the charity made no redundancy payments).
Deferred income
No material item of deferred income has been included in the accounts.
Creditors
The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts.
Legal status of the charity
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity.
Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
Debtors
Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received.
Taxation
Lindisfarne Trust Limited is not registered for Value Added Tax and therefore expenditure is shown inclusive of Value Added Tax.
The company is recognised as a charity by H M Revenue & Customs and therefore benefits from certain exemptions on income and gains, to the extent that they are applied for charitable purposes.
Funds
Funds held consist of:
▪ Unrestricted General Funds which are used for general running of the charitable company
▪ Designated Funds which have been ring-fenced for a specific purpose by the Trustees
- Restricted funds, the purpose of which has been specified by the donor
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LINDISFARNE TRUST LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Assets
Tangible fixed assets for use by the charity:
These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £500. They are valued at cost or, if gifted, at the value to the charity on receipt.
Depreciation is calculated at a rate to write off the cost of tangible fixed assets on a straight line basis over their estimated useful lives. The rates applied per annum are as follows:
Motor Vehicles 25% Property Improvements 10%
No depreciation is charged to freehold property as the property is maintained to such a standard that the estimated residual value is not less than cost. Land and buildings are primarily used for charitable purposes.
In 2016, the Board of Directors carried out a revaluation of the properties held and based the fair value on current local market conditions. The effective date of revaluation is 31 December 2015.
An independent valuer was not involved, but the Trustees believe that internal personnel had sufficient knowledge of the local property market to make an informed valaution.
The value of the land element of the property is deemed to be one fifth of the total carrying value. For properties acquired after 1st January 2016 the cost of acquisition is taken.
The carrying amount that would have been recognised had the assets (those purchased before 1 January 2016) been carried at historical cost is as follows:
| Open Gate Holy Island Shalom Holy Island Starbank Cottage (formerly Lindisfarne Retreat Holy Island) 2. INCOME Notes a) Donations and Legacies Donations and Gifts Donations to Bursary Fund 17 Gift Aid Donations Gift Aid Tax Recoverable Legacies b) Charitable Activities Guest Income Retreat Accommodation |
£ 331,599 220,000 195,000 Unrestricted Designated TOTAL TOTAL Funds Funds 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ 21,595 0 21,595 4,913 306 0 306 0 3,170 0 3,170 2,610 802 0 802 654 0 0 0 10,000 25,873 0 25,873 18,177 73,329 0 73,329 64,584 894 0 894 0 74,223 0 74,223 64,584 |
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LINDISFARNE TRUST LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
| Notes c) Other Trading Activities Rental Income - Shalom d) Other Income Other Income 3. EXPENDITURE Notes a) Charitable Activities Building and establishment costs Depreciation 8 Insurance, Council Tax and Utilities Bookshop costs Property Household Expenses: Catering and Hospitality Cleaning Expenses Other Expenses Retreat Costs Property Repairs and Maintenance Other Charitable Activities Bursary Fund payments Staff and volunteer costs Wages, Salaries and Voluntary NI 7 Support and Governance costs Administration Costs 4,5 Bank Charges 5 Companies House Fee 5 Independent Examiners Fees 5 Telephone 5 |
Unrestricted Designated TOTAL TOTAL Funds Funds 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ 3,000 0 3,000 3,068 3,000 0 3,000 3,068 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unrestricted Designated TOTAL TOTAL Funds Funds 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ 8,441 0 8,441 7,904 21,558 0 21,558 18,713 1,411 0 1,411 0 2,280 0 2,280 3,418 14,457 0 14,457 15,635 4,616 0 4,616 8,416 36 0 36 0 7,058 0 7,058 10,299 187 0 187 0 14,330 0 14,330 14,989 955 0 955 90 173 0 173 187 13 0 13 13 1,020 0 1,020 990 5,144 0 5,144 3,901 81,678 0 81,678 84,555 |
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LINDISFARNE TRUST LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
4. ANALYSIS OF ADMINISTRATION COSTS
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5. ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT AND GOVERNANCE COSTS
| Support costs Telephone and Broadband Office, Admin and Upkeep Costs Bank Charges Governance costs Companies House Fee Independent Examiners Fees |
Staff Other and related direct TOTAL TOTAL costs costs 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ 0 5,144 5,144 3,901 0 955 955 90 0 173 173 18 0 13 13 13 0 1,020 1,020 990 0 7,304 7,304 5,012 |
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6. DETAILS OF CERTAIN TYPES OF EXPENDITURE
| Other fees (for example: financial advice, consultancy, accountancy services) paid to the independent examiner Tax advisory fees Independent examiner’s fees |
2024 2023 £ £ 1,020 990 0 0 0 0 |
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| 1,020 990 |
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(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
7. ANALYSIS OF STAFF COSTS, TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES AND THE COST OF KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
| Gross Wages and Salaries Self Employed Fees Redundancy Pay |
2024 2023 £ £ 0 0 14,330 14,989 0 0 14,330 14,989 |
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The average number of employees who were engaged in each of the following activities:
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
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| TOTAL | TOTAL | |||
| Operational activities | 0 | 0 |
All payrolled staff were made redundant on 30th April 2021.
Self Employed Personnel
The Trust engaged the services of two self employed individuals in 2024 (2023: Three individuals). The total amount paid was £14,330 (2023: £14,989). These self employed individuals provided services such as bookings secretary and provision of hospitality. They invoice the Trust and are responsible for their own reporting of tax and national insurance to HMRC.
Key Management Personnel
The key management personnel are the Trustees, Property Manager and Bookings Manager. No Trustees are remunerated. The total employee benefits (which comprises payments to self employed persons, salaries (including redundancy pay processed through payroll), and ex gratia payments) paid to key management personnel was £14,330 (2023: Key management personnel were the Trustees, Property Manager and Bookings Manager. No Trustees were remunerated. Payments to self employed persons, salaries and ex gratia payments totalling £14,989 were paid).
Pensions
An auto enrolment stakeholder pension scheme is offered to eligible employees. All staff opted out of the scheme, there are currently no payrolled staff and therefore no employer contributions were paid during 2023 or 2024.
Loans and Donations from Trustees
At the start of the financial year there was a loan owing to one Trustee totalling £24,000. During 2024, a total of £5,500 was repaid, leaving £18,500 outstanding at 31 December 2024. The loan agreement sets out the repayment terms of £500 per month commencing in January 2023. The loan was given interest free. One Trustee (G Holt) paid a professional fee of £13 on behalf of the charity during 2024. This is treated as a donation from a Trustee as the Trustee did not seek reimbursement.
Related Parties
During the year the following related party transactions took place:
A gift of £15,634 (2023: gift of £4,000) to assist with building works was given by the Community of Aidan and Hilda (charity number 1055306) to Lindisfarne Trust. A contribution of £4,800 to Guardian costs was also paid by the Community of Aidan and Hilda. The two charities work closely together and Lindisfarne Trust has a particular responsibility to manage the property and other facilities of the Community of Aidan and Hilda (CAH), including the regular maintenance and improvement of the Community’s buildings and other assets, in keeping with the ethos of the Community, and so to offer spiritual renewal and refreshment to guests, pilgrims and visitors. All of The Trustees of Lindisfarne Trust are also Trustees of CAH.
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LINDISFARNE TRUST LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
| 8. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Cost 01-Jan-24 Additions Disposals Cost at 31-Dec-24 Depreciation 01-Jan-24 Charge Depreciation at 31-Dec-24 Net Book Value 31-Dec-24 Net Book Value 01-Jan-24 Cost 01-Jan-24 Additions Disposals Cost at 31-Dec-24 Depreciation 01-Jan-24 Charge Depreciation at 31-Dec-24 Net Book Value 31-Dec-24 Net Book Value 01-Jan-24 |
Motor Sub White House White House Shalom Shalom Vehicles Total Holy Island Holy Island Holy Island Holy Island Land Buildings Land Buildings £ £ £ £ £ £ 110,000 440,000 58,000 232,000 9,620 849,620 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 110,000 440,000 58,000 232,000 9,620 849,620 0 0 0 0 9,620 9,620 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9,620 9,620 110,000 440,000 58,000 232,000 0 840,000 110,000 440,000 58,000 232,000 0 840,000 Property Starbank Starbank Wallace Wallace Improvements Sub Cottage Cottage Green Green Total Holy Island Holy Island Berwick Berwick Land Buildings Land Buildings £ £ £ £ £ £ 54,000 216,000 0 0 79,040 349,040 0 0 0 0 10,049 10,049 0 0 0 0 0 - 54,000 216,000 0 0 89,089 359,089 0 0 0 0 17,538 17,538 0 0 0 0 8,441 8,441 0 0 0 0 25,979 25,979 0 54,000 216,000 0 0 63,110 333,110 54,000 216,000 0 0 61,502 331,502 Freehold Property Freehold Property |
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| Cost 01-Jan-24 Additions Disposals Cost at 31-Dec-24 Depreciation 01-Jan-24 Charge Depreciation at 31-Dec-24 Net Book Value 31-Dec-24 Net Book Value 01-Jan-24 |
Sub High Rigg High Rigg Total Holy Island Holy Island Land Buildings £ £ £ 90,000 360,000 450,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 90,000 360,000 450,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90,000 360,000 450,000 90,000 360,000 450,000 Freehold Property |
TOTAL 1,648,660 10,049 - 1,658,709 27,158 8,441 35,599 1,623,110 1,621,502 |
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LINDISFARNE TRUST LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
8. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS (continued)
The Trustees best estimate of the value of the properties held at 31st December 2024 based on their knowledge of the local area and insurance valuations are:
£ Shalom, Lilburn Terrace, Holy Island 420,000 Starbank Cottage, Holy Island 395,000 White House, Holy Island 590,000 High Rigg, Holy Island 490,000
The Trustees are of the opinion that the residual value is not less than cost.
The annual commitments under non-cancelling operating leases and capital commitments are as follows: 31 December 2024 £nil 31 December 2023 £nil
9. STOCKS
No stocks were held in 2023 or 2024.
10. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS
| Accounts Receivable Gift Aid Tax Recoverable Prepayments 11. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND Cash at bank and in hand |
Unrestricted Designated Total Total Fund Fund 31-Dec-24 31-Dec-23 £ £ £ £ 17,898 0 17,898 0 802 0 802 654 1,939 0 1,939 0 20,639 0 20,639 654 Unrestricted Designated Total Total Fund Fund 31-Dec-24 31-Dec-23 £ £ £ £ (2,933) 5,119 2,186 5,012 (2,933) 5,119 2,186 5,012 |
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12. CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| Notes Accounts Payable Independent Examiners Fees |
Unrestricted Designated Total Total Fund Fund 31-Dec-24 31-Dec-23 £ £ £ £ 2,819 0 2,819 0 1,020 0 1,020 990 3,839 0 3,839 990 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
13. CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE IN MORE THAN ONE YEAR
| Notes Private Loans |
Unrestricted Designated Total Total Fund Fund 31-Dec-24 31-Dec-23 £ £ £ £ 18,500 - 18,500 24,000 18,500 - 18,500 24,000 |
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The Private loans are unsecured and interest free. Repayments are £500 per month which commenced in January 2023.
14. RESTRICTED FUNDS
The charitable company held no restricted funds at the end of this or the previous financial year.
15. DESIGNATED FUNDS
| CURRENT YEAR Bursary Fund PREVIOUS YEAR Bursary Fund |
Balance Transfer Balance 01-Jan-24 Income Expenditure btw funds 31-Dec-24 £ £ £ £ £ - - - 5,000 5,000 - - - 5,000 5,000 Balance Transfer Balance 01-Jan-23 Income Expenditure btw funds 31-Dec-23 £ £ £ £ £ - - - - - - - - - - |
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The Bursary Fund is to support retreatants who might not otherwise be able to afford the full cost of their stay.
16. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
| Tangible Fixed Assets Net Current Assets Long term liabilities TOTAL |
Unrestricted Designated Revaluation Total Total Fund Fund Reserve 31-Dec-24 31-Dec-23 £ £ £ £ £ 1,408,110 0 215,000 1,623,110 1,621,502 13,986 5,000 0 18,986 4,676 (18,500) 0 0 (18,500) (24,000) 1,403,596 5,000 215,000 1,623,596 1,602,178 |
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LINDISFARNE TRUST LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
| 2024 £ Cash used in operating activities (a) 12,723 Cash used from investing activities Interest income 0 Purchase of tangible fixed assets (10,049) Disposal of tangible fixed assets 0 Receipt of gifted tangible fixed assets 0 Cash provided by (used in) investing activities (10,049) Cash flows from financing activities Introduction/(Repayment) of long term borrowing (5,500) Cash used in financing activities (5,500) Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents in the year (2,826) Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the year 5,012 TOTAL cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year (b) 2,186 (a) Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities 2024 £ Net movement in funds 21,418 Add back depreciation charge 8,441 Decrease/(increase) in debtors (19,985) Increase/(decrease) in creditors 2,849 Net cash used in operating activities 12,723 (b) Analysis of cash and cash equivalents 2024 £ Cash at bank and in hand 2,186 Total cash and cash equivalents 2,186 |
2023 £ 10,294 0 0 0 0 0 (6,000) (6,000) 4,294 718 5,012 2023 £ 1,274 7,904 1,056 60 10,294 2023 £ 5,012 5,012 |
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Lindisfarne Trust Limited for the year ended 31st December 2024.
Responsibilties and basis of report
As the charity’s trustees (who are also the directors of the company 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 Act”).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the charity are not required to be audited for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as 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.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the 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 confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of The Association of Charity Independent Examiners, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; or
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the accounts do not accord with such records; or
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the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006
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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
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of
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Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].
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.
Signed: J Irvinesmith FCIE
Date: 22 September 2025
Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Hills Barns Appledram Lane South Chichester PO20 7EG
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