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2024-09-30-accounts

Registered number: 02587015 Charity number: 1098733

THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

Document ID: 5905a90d480aac04b7e3a9aab39f41e3641ba8fde8de7e6123ad7a46646507bc

THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

CONTENTS

Page
Reference and administrative details of the company, its Trustees and advisers 1
Trustees' report 2 - 5
Independent examiner's report 6
Statement of financial activities 7
Balance sheet 8 - 9
Notes to the financial statements 10 - 22

Document ID: 5905a90d480aac04b7e3a9aab39f41e3641ba8fde8de7e6123ad7a46646507bc

THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

Trustees R M Brown
D Greenwood
M J Hallam-Rudd
D Marsh
J E B Minards(appointed 26 February2024)
M D Palfreyman
P Stojanovic
R N E Walsh
Company registered
number
02587015
Charity registered number
1098733
Registered office
Barrow Hill Railway Centre
Campbell Drive, Staveley
Chesterfield
S43 2PR
Independent examiner
Philip Allsop FCA
BHP LLP
2 Rutland Park
Sheffield
S10 2PD

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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the The Deltic Preservation Society Limited for the year ended 30 September 2024. The Annual report serves the purposes of both a trustees' report and a directors' report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the trustees' report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019).

Since the company qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted.

Objectives and activities

a. Public benefit that is provided by the charity

The Board of Trustees have complied with the duty of Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.

b. The contribution of volunteers

The Trustees wish to record their gratitude for the work done by volunteers, without which the trust would not exist. There are no paid staff employed by the trust. We are always looking for new volunteers, with relevant skills, to work at Barrow Hill on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The board is actively looking to encourage diversity and has approached various organisations for advice.

Achievements and performance

a. Main achievements and performance

The Board of Trustees are satisfied with the performance of the charity during the year and the position at 30 September 2024 and consider that the charity is in a satisfactory position to continue its activities during the coming year, and that the charity's assets are adequate to fulfil its obligations.

b. Review of activities

We can look back on 2024 as a mostly good year, but with one set-back.

A huge amount of work went into returning D9015 Tulyar to working order after decades out of use. Replacement power units went in, and the locomotive was re-wheeled with overhauled bogies.

In August, the locomotive was started up for the first time in 27 years – a magnificent achievement reflecting thousands of man-hours of volunteers’ time.

Since then, the majority of the work has entailed the expertise of the two electricians, known by the volunteers as the ‘Delectricians’. Their task was made enormous in that much of the original wiring had been removed with little of it documented. This entailed tracing circuits amid the miles of wiring to test connectivity. Gradually all these problems were sorted.

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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

Achievements and performance (continued)

The society enjoyed its most successful ever Annual General Meeting held in a marquee at Quorn on the Great Central Railway, the highlight being a speaker in the form of prototype Deltic commissioning manager, John Forest. This was followed by a ride for members behind visiting Deltic 55019 Royal Highland Fusilier. There were just over 120 members present – a record for the society. This formula will be repeated in 2025.

55009 Alycidon visited the Nene Valley Railway but regrettably suffered a power unit failure – this was diagnosed as a dephased unit whereby the three crankshafts become out of alignment. Undaunted, the volunteers set to and started preparing a replacement Napier power unit which will be lifted in when conditions permit. The defective one will then be examined for repairs. This was probably the only negative development during the year.

Membership had been steadily climbing and so a target of attaining 1000 members was set – and this was achieved during the year. This makes the DPS one of the most successful locomotive preservation groups in the country. Since then, this figure has continued to climb.

Much of this is attributable to the new website. Updates almost of a weekly basis have been informative and entertaining and this has resulted in an ever-growing readership.

Finally, the finances are in a good position. There has been much expenditure of keeping the locomotives in operable order, but income has been excellent, through the membership, the DPS Friends scheme and the outstanding efforts of the sales team who visited numerous events during the year.

Financial review

a. Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

With the continued support of our members the Trustees do not currently foresee any financial difficulties but continue to reserve £60,000 of our cash balances to cover any unforeseen issues.

The DPS Friends scheme launched in 2021, whereby members could support the charity with regular donations, has grown and is now a significant source of income for the Society.

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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

b. Financial review

The financial statements are set out on pages 7 to 23. As stated in the introduction to this report, the trustees consider the financial performance by the charity during the year to have been satisfactory.

The Statement of Financial Activities shows net expenditure for the year of £16,982 (2023: net income of £318). Total income for the year was £94,203 (2023: £126,406) and total expenditure was £111,185 (2023: £126,088). Income received included legacies of £9,388 (2023: £4,498).

The total reserves at the year end stand at £1,625,569 (2023: £1,642,578).

Free unrestricted liquid reserves amounted to £269,502 (2023: £290,417), being unrestricted reserves excluding the tangible fixed assets and designated funds.

c. Financial Performance of the charity's subsidiary undertaking

The charity has a wholly owned subsidiary, DPS Commercial Services Limited (“DPSCS”), a company registered in England and Wakes, whose principal activity is raising funds through commercial operations in support of its parent company. These operations include the provision of retail and education services as well as space rental and locomotive hire.

The retail and rental operations of DPSCS continued to be very successful during 2024 and achieved a profit of £14,824.

d. Reserves policy

The objectives of the Trust require that, unless specified by the donor, all funds are applied as soon as possible to maintain assets in the care of the Trust. Therefore, beyond maintaining sufficient funds for ongoing running costs for at least a year ahead (which is around £110,000 on average per year), the Trustees have no requirement to build up further reserves, unless a particular project is to be funded. Free reserves at 30 September 2024 totalled £269,502 (2023: £290,417).

The Trust is currently holding restricted funds, for the development of a Deltic Museum.

Structure, governance and management

a. Constitution

The company/charity is governed by the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Companies Act 2006 and the Charities Act 2011. It is incorporated as a charitable company limited by guarantee. Each member's liability is £1. The trust is run by a Board of 8 members who are appointed, as unpaid volunteers, according to their qualifications or experience in relevant fields of engineering, finance etc. Details of their competencies are shown in the official magazine, "Deltic Deadline". One third of the Trustees resign at the AGM and are subject to re-election by the members, plus any Trustee appointed during the year.

The object of the company continues to be the promotion and encouragement of restoration, preservation, maintenance and operation of English Deltic and other diesel locomotives.

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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

Structure, governance and management (continued)

b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees

Any person can apply to become a Trustee, subject to a satisfactory assessment of their competencies by appropriate Trustees. Vacancies are also advertised in "Deltic Deadline", the official magazine of the Trust.

Statement of Trustees' responsibilities

The Trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally 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 company 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:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company 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 company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

Signer ID: FLPP5DOXMH... J E B Minards

Date: 18/03/2025 GMT

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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of The Deltic Preservation Society Limited ('the company')

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 30 September 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees of the company (and its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the company's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

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

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

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

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [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: Signer ID: YHZA7ZGW8B... Philip Allsop FCA

Dated: 19/03/2025 GMT

BHP LLP

Chartered Accountants 2 Rutland Park Sheffield S10 2PD

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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
2
Investments
3
Other income
4
Total income
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
5
Charitable activities
6
Total expenditure
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
86,123
4,295
3,785
94,203
7,460
103,725
111,185
(16,982)
1,602,578
(16,982)
1,585,596
Restricted
funds
2024
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
40,000
-
40,000
Total
funds
2024
£
86,123
4,295
3,785
94,203
7,460
103,725
111,185
(16,982)
1,642,578
(16,982)
1,625,596
Total
funds
2023
£
118,795
2,776
4,835
126,406
7,953
118,135
126,088
318
1,642,260
318
1,642,578

The Statement of financial activities complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006 includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derives from continuing activities.

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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

REGISTERED NUMBER: 02587015

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
Investments
11
Current assets
Stocks
12
Debtors
13
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
14
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Total net assets
Charity funds
Restricted funds
15
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
15
General funds
15
Total unrestricted funds
15
Total funds
18,320
79,797
222,133
320,250
(4,198)
60,000
1,525,596
2024
£
1,292,544
17,000
1,309,544
316,052
1,625,596
1,625,596
40,000
1,585,596
1,625,596
18,320
108,940
218,735
345,995
(8,588)
60,000
1,542,578
2023
£
1,288,171
17,000
1,305,171
337,407
1,642,578
1,642,578
40,000
1,602,578
1,642,578

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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

REGISTERED NUMBER: 02587015

BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

The company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006.

The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities 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 accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

Signer ID: FLPP5DOXMH... J E B Minards

Date: 18/03/2025 GMT

The notes on pages 10 to 22 form part of these financial statements.

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(A company limited by guarantee)

THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

1. Accounting policies

1.1 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.

The Deltic Preservation Society Limited 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.

1.2 Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

The Trustees have confirmed that the company will continue to provide financial support to the trading subsidary, DPS Commercial Services Limited, during its return to profitability which commenced in 2023/24.

With the continued support of our members the Trustees do not currently foresee any financial difficulties but have reserved £60,000 of our cash balances to cover any unforeseen issues. The Trustees have continued to pursue a number of fund raising initiatives and diversified our online sales outlets. The Trustees have confidence that the action being taken will sustain the business in the foreseeable future.

1.3 Income

All income is recognised once the company has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

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.

Insurance claims are recognised as income when virtually certain.

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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

1. Accounting policies (continued)

1.4 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 on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the company to raise funds for its charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and non-charitable trading.

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the company's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

1.5 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost.

Included in fixed assets there are three locomotives, which are deemed to be heritage assets. As the assets are used in the operations of the charity, they are accounted for as tangible fixed assets. Heritage assets are recognised on the balance sheet and initially measured at cost when purchased or if donated, their valuation. Assets are subsequently stated at valuation and accumulated impairment losses. Fair values for donated assets are estimated by reference to market prices.

No depreciation is provided on fixed assets as the directors consider the current value of the property and locomotives to be in excess of original costs.

1.6 Investments

Fixed asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction cost and subsequently measured at fair value at the balance sheet date, unless the value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment. Investment gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised, are combined and presented as ‘Gains/(Losses) on investments’ in the statement of financial activities.

Investments in subsidiaries are valued at cost less provision for impairment.

1.7 Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the company; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.

1.8 Stocks

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow-moving stocks.

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(A company limited by guarantee)

THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

1. Accounting policies (continued)

1.9 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.

1.10 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.

1.11 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 company 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.

1.12 Financial instruments

The company 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.

1.13 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 company 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 company for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

2. Income from donations and legacies

Donations from subsidiary company
Other donations
Legacies
Membership subscriptions
Total 2023
Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
-
55,646
9,388
21,089
86,123
118,795
Total
funds
2024
£
-
55,646
9,388
21,089
86,123
118,795
Total
funds
2023
£
56,360
41,765
4,498
16,172
118,795

3. Investment income

Bank interest receivable
Total 2023
Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
4,295
2,776
Total
funds
2024
£
4,295
2,776
Total
funds
2023
£
2,776

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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

4. Other income

Raffles etc
Sundry income
Profit on disposal of assets
Total 2023
Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
2,496
745
544
3,785
4,835
Total
funds
2024
£
2,496
745
544
3,785
4,835
Total
funds
2023
£
4,835
-
-
4,835

5. Expenditure on raising funds

Deltic Deadline magazine costs
Raffle prizes
Total 2023
Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
7,280
180
7,460
7,953
Total
funds
2024
£
7,280
180
7,460
7,953
Total
funds
2023
£
7,524
429
7,953

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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

6. Analysis of expenditure by activities

Charitable expenditure
Total 2023
Activities
undertaken
directly
2024
£
80,382
91,280
Support costs
2024
£
23,343
26,855
Total
funds
2024
£
103,725
118,135
Total
funds
2023
£
118,135

Analysis of support costs

Governance costs (note 7)
Total 2023
Activities
2024
£
23,343
26,855
Total
funds
2024
£
23,343
26,855
Total
funds
2023
£
26,855

7. Governance costs

Independent examiner's fee
Insurance
Legal and professional fees
Management of the charity
2024
£
2,140
17,821
1,743
1,639
23,343
2023
£
2,050
19,132
4,650
1,023
26,855

8. Independent examiner's remuneration

The independent examiners remuneration amounts to £2,140 (2023: £2,035).

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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

9. Staff costs

The company has no employees other than Trustees, who did not receive any remuneration (2023: £nil).

No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.

10. Tangible fixed assets

Cost or valuation
At 1 October 2023
Additions
At 30 September 2024
Net book value
At 30 September 2024
At 30 September 2023
Long-term
leasehold
property
£
233,264
2,645
235,909
235,909
233,264
Heritage assets/
plant and
machinery
£
1,046,166
440
1,046,606
1,046,606
1,046,166
Fixtures and
fittings
£
8,741
1,288
10,029
10,029
8,741
Total
£
1,288,171
4,373
1,292,544
1,292,544
1,288,171

Included in fixed assets there are three locomotives, which are deemed to be heritage assets. As the assets are used in the operations of the charity, they are accounted for as tangible fixed assets.

The trustees revalued the assets within plant and machinery. In 2021 the three locomotives and the eleven engines, previously held at their cost, have been revalued based on the trustees' experience of a reasonable market selling price.

The carrying amount under the cost model of the assets which have been revalued would have been £210,311 (2023 - £210,311 ) .

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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

11. Fixed asset investments

Cost or valuation
At 1 October 2023
At 30 September 2024
Net book value
At 30 September 2024
At 30 September 2023
Principal subsidiaries
The following was a subsidiary undertaking of the company:
Name
DPS Commercial Services Limited
The financial results of the subsidiary for the year were:
Name
Income
£
DPS Commercial Services Limited
87,843
12.
Stocks
Stocks
Investments in
subsidiary
companies
£
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
Expenditure
£
(73,019)
Unlisted
investments
£
16,000
16,000
16,000
16,000
Company
number
04611162
Share capital
and reserves
£
(268)
2024
£
18,320
Total
£
17,000
17,000
17,000
17,000
Holding
100%
Profit
£
14,824
2023
£
18,320

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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

13. Debtors

Amounts owed by group undertakings
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
Accruals
2024
£
69,501
2,685
7,611
79,797
2024
£
4,198
2023
£
73,602
17,340
17,998
108,940
2023
£
8,588

14. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

15. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current year

Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Income shortfall contingency
General funds
General Funds
Revaluation reserve
Total Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Museum legacy
Total of funds
Balance at 1
October 2023
£
60,000
706,723
835,855
1,542,578
1,602,578
40,000
1,642,578
Income
£
-
94,203
-
94,203
94,203
-
94,203
Expenditure
£
-
(111,185)
-
(111,185)
(111,185)
-
(111,185)
Balance at 30
September
2024
£
60,000
689,741
835,855
1,525,596
1,585,596
40,000
1,625,596

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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

15. Statement of funds (continued)

Statement of funds - prior year

Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Income shortfall contingency
General funds
General Funds
Revaluation reserve
Total Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Insurance claim
Museum legacy
Total of funds
Balance at
1 October
2022
£
40,000
710,491
835,855
1,546,346
1,586,346
15,914
40,000
55,914
1,642,260
Income
£
-
126,406
-
126,406
126,406
-
-
-
126,406
Expenditure
£
-
(110,174)
-
(110,174)
(110,174)
(15,914)
-
(15,914)
(126,088)
Transfers
in/out
£
20,000
(20,000)
-
(20,000)
-
-
-
-
-
Balance at
30 September
2023
£
60,000
706,723
835,855
1,542,578
1,602,578
-
40,000
40,000
1,642,578

15. Statement of funds (continued)

Restricted funds:

Museum legacy - funds received for the development of a museum.

Designated funds:

Income Shortfall Contingency - funds designated by the Trustees to cover any unforeseen issues during the next 24 months.

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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

16. Summary of funds

Summary of funds - current year

Designated funds
General funds
Restricted funds
Summary of funds - prior year
Designated funds
General funds
Restricted funds
Balance at
1 October
2022
£
40,000
1,546,346
55,914
1,642,260
Balance at 1
October 2023
£
60,000
1,542,578
40,000
1,642,578
Income
£
-
126,406
-
126,406
Income
£
-
94,203
-
94,203
Expenditure
£
-
(110,174)
(15,914)
(126,088)
Expenditure
£
-
(111,185)
-
(111,185)
Transfers
in/out
£
20,000
(20,000)
-
-
Balance at 30
September
2024
£
60,000
1,525,596
40,000
1,625,596
Balance at
30 September
2023
£
60,000
1,542,578
40,000
1,642,578

17. Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds - current period

Tangible fixed assets
Fixed asset investments
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Total
Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
1,256,094
17,440
316,260
(4,198)
1,585,596
Restricted
funds
2024
£
36,010
-
3,990
-
40,000
Total
funds
2024
£
1,292,104
17,440
320,250
(4,198)
1,625,596

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THE DELTIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

17. Analysis of net assets between funds (continued)

Analysis of net assets between funds - prior period

Tangible fixed assets
Fixed asset investments
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Total
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
1,252,161
17,000
342,005
(8,588)
1,602,578
Restricted
funds
2023
£
36,010
-
3,990
-
40,000
Total
funds
2023
£
1,288,171
17,000
345,995
(8,588)
1,642,578

18. Members' liability

Each member of the charitable company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company in the event of it being wound up while he/she is a member, or within one year after he/she ceases to be a member, such amount as may be required, not exceeding £1 for the debts and liabilities contracted before he/she ceases to be a member.

19. Transactions with Trustees

No expenses were paid to Trustees or persons connected with them.

20. Related party transactions

DPS Commercial Services Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Deltic Preservation Society.

At the year end, a balance of £69,501 (2023: £73,602) remains owed to the charity from DPS Commercial Services Limited and is included within debtors.

A gift aid donation of £nil (2023: £56,360) was received in the year from DPS Commercial Services Limited.

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