**Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements for the year ending 31 August 2023** 



## Contents 

|**P1**<br>**P2**<br>**P3-4**<br>**P5-6**<br>**P7**<br>**P8**<br>**P9**<br>**P10-13**<br>**P14-36**|**Welcome from the Chair**<br>**Annual review from the Chief Executive Officer**<br>**Our year in numbers**<br>**Who we are**<br>**Our impact**<br>**Our stories**<br>**Special thanks**<br>**Trustees' report**<br>**Accounts**|
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## Welcome from the Chair 

I am pleased to be able to say that Rowan has enjoyed a successful year. A few more people are coming to Rowan to create art than last year, and almost everybody who was with us last year remains with us. The atmosphere at Rowan is always great. That, of course, is largely down to the staff and volunteers who turn up to inspire, motivate and sometimes cajole our student artists onto their next project. We are very grateful to them all. 

However, all this has taken place against a backdrop of a cost of living crisis. Prices have gone up and so the costs of running a charity have risen too. Nevertheless, we managed to turn last year’s small deficit into a modest surplus this year, despite everything costing that bit more. I would once again like to congratulate the fundraising team on a job well done, keeping the revenues flowing, so that we can provide more services for more people with a learning disability. 

I was able to announce our new CEO, Cherie Evans, last year. Now that she’s been with us for a full year, she has hit her stride and has started to knit all the aspects of Rowan together. There are many groups of people who would like to have their say about how Rowan is run – parents and carers, staff and volunteers, funders, Trustees and other local voices, as well as, of course, the student artists themselves. Being available to all those interested parties and steering the organisation is a demanding and, at times, stressful job. This is a role that Cherie has handled with distinction. Now a year on, she is bringing her own ideas to the fore and blending them with the momentum that Rowan already has with considerable aplomb. 

We are very fortunate to own our building in Chesterton, Cambridge, which has been converted into art workshops downstairs and flats upstairs. Nevertheless, these are old buildings and it is inevitable that now and again something will need fixing beyond day to day maintenance. In the coming year we will have to spend a considerable amount of time and money getting our roof repaired properly. It has been patched up several times, but this will be our major project for 2024. We will take the opportunity to fix solar panels and upgrade the central heating system, so this will end up costing in the order of £150,000£200,000. Grants are available for this sort of work, so none of it will be undertaken until we have firm commitments, but the fundraising and then the project management are going to be herculean tasks which will be very time consuming. We are grateful that the fundraising team are committed to taking this on and the Senior Management Team will do everything in their power to keep Rowan ticking along as usual. 

## **David McConnell Chair of Trustees** 

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## Annual review from the Chief Executive Officer 

A year on and I remain in awe of the great work and energy – both artistic and caring - that takes place here at Rowan. 

Having focused last year on <tidying up= this year was about taking opportunities.  In 2022/23 we integrated more with Cambridge – raised our reputation through projects with the city and county councils, the universities and local charities and businesses. 

This year we showcased student work in benches in Cambridge, at the new 

Registry Office and at our own exhibitions, ran a public workshop based in Milton Library and one at the Fitzwilliam where student artists taught the public how to work with clay.  We participated in an experiment with Anglia Ruskin University using one student9s artwork, which travelled from Cambridge to Colchester.  We made buttons for Kettle9s Yard9s Lucie Rie exhibition. Three student9s work went to Yorkshire for an international show. 

We expanded by supporting Ukrainian refugees, with a grant provided by the Cambridgeshire County Council; offering music therapy; and by starting a holiday club to introduce ourselves to new people.  In the summer we learned about Makaton and Shakespeare and went to the 8Feast on the Piece9 to celebrate the coronation of the King. 

Free of Covid restrictions, staff started new projects and took more trips.  There were visits to the Botanic Gardens and the local museums and a Bird Box Trail was created in the summer.  Student evaluations began in earnest, and with generous funding from John Lewis we began a planned programme supporting ten student artists each year to meet their personal goals.  In the autumn we held workshops to find out what student artists really wanted from Rowan and then devised a plan to achieve as much as we could.  From this, we will be introducing new workshops in 2024. We grew, and now welcome more people, increasing the fun. 

In 2022/23 we welcomed Alison Ayres (print tutor), Sarah Healey-Dilkes (woodwork tutor), Kate Weir (fundraising cover) and Luce Moelans (shop and community classes). They joined a committed, enthusiastic, and highly creative team fitting in seamlessly. The high level of genuine caring never falters at Rowan, a tribute to the devotion of the staff, which is manifested in the happy atmosphere and wonderful creative work produced here every day. 

I am very grateful to our generous funders who support special projects and those who support us generally to help cover the short fall in student fees and keep our doors open.  I would also like to thank our external fundraisers.  And we could not do without the stellar work provided by our wonderful volunteers and stakeholders and the support from our Board of Trustees. 

This year, as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary, besides replacing the roof, we expect to be even more ambitious, ensuring that our student artists experience new things, have more opportunities to learn and to spread their incredible talents wide and far.  Finally, I would like to thank the Rowan students artists. They are inspirational and it is a great honour to be working for them. 

**Cherie Evans Chief Executive** 

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## **Our year in numbers** 

Our 2022-2023 headline figures at a glance! 

**21** staff 

**96** student artists supported 

**21** volunteers who gave their time to support our work 

**22** student trips 

**20** Friends of Rowan **£2550** raised at our annual made a monthly gift Walk for Rowan 

**12** bird boxes displaying Rowan artwork for the Bird Box Gallery Project in Cambridge 

**£6091** raised by 13 runners in the Cambridge Half Marathon 

**1** King’s Coronation Fun Day funded by Cambridge City Council 

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**95** sessions of community evening classes 

**3** student artists9 work displayed an exhibition in Yorkshire 

**£2066** raised at our annual Christmas Fair 

**170** visitors came to our Cambridge Open Studios weekend 

**4** corporate volunteer days at Rowan 

**8** pop-up shops at Rowan and in the local community 

**£1680** crowdfunded with support from Co-op Warm Spaces initiative 

**£20,000** grant from the John Lewis Foundation to kickstart our Student Skills Enhancement Programme 

**1** private and **5** public commissions 

**57** canvases sold at our 8Together9 art exhibition 

**33** students took part in our new Holiday Club 

**£175,000** received in grants 

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Who we are<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


Rowan is an arts centre and forest school for adults with learning disabilities. Since 1984 we have provided a safe, creative, and enriching environment where the arts are used as a tool to bring people together and tackle social exclusion. 

We develop the skills and potential of our student artists while improving their happiness, health and wellbeing. We also deliver much needed respite to families and carers. 

Rowan provides a range of creative workshops in: 

Woodwork Ceramics Textiles Print Mixed Media Drama Music Forest School 

## Our vision 

We believe in a world where all people with learning disabilities will have access to the creative arts. We seek to promote wellbeing and eliminate social exclusion, isolation and prejudice. 

## Our mission 

Using visual and performing arts, Rowan endeavours to provide a safe, creative and enriching environment where adults with learning disabilities, under the direction of artists, craftspeople and volunteers, can grow artistically, as well as in their abilities, confidence and self-esteem – all vital ingredients for independent living, health and wellbeing. 

Rowan is committed to: 

Approaching life as an adventure, with humour, passion, optimism and fun 

Sharing our passion for bringing art and people together 

Fairness and equal opportunities based on respect for all people 

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Doing good for the whole – our students, staff, community and society 

Providing a safe, caring, nurturing, inspiring and creative environment 

Championing personal development, innovation and excellence 

Encouraging friendship and a sense of belonging 

Sustainability and acting in an environmentally friendly and ethical way 

A social enterprise model that produces financial returns and social impact 

We are registered with the Fundraising Regulator to help promote best practice fundraising and demonstrate compliance with the law. 

Our Disability Confident Committed certificate demonstrates our commitment to removing barriers that might be preventing disabled people and those with long-term health conditions from accessing employment with Rowan. It also aligns with our vision to ensure that disabled people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. 

Rowan is registered as Rowan Humberstone Ltd with the Charity Commission under registered charity number 1099555 in accordance with the Charities Act 2011. Our values **ART STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY** Art is empowering, healing and inclusive. Rowan believes in the power of Art is about what you can do, not what community - we are stronger together you can't do. We believe in art as a force than as individuals. We will join with and for personal growth and self-expression. enhance our community. **ACT RESPONSIBLY EMPOWERING PEOPLE** ~~__&~~ As part of the local and global community, We value everyone at Rowan and we aim to conduct ourselves responsibly strive to give them the voice, tools and on all levels and be accountable for our opportunity to achieve their very best. decisions and actions. **ACTIVE COMMUNICATION SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT** We believe that everybody deserves to We aim to grow and strengthen so we are be heard. We listen attentively and financially stable, ecologically aware and communicate clearly. We use all methods work with commitment and alongside the necessary to enhance communication. people and organisations we support. ~~a a~~ 6 



## Our impact 

It is important to demonstrate the impact that we have on the lives of our student artists and their families. For that reason, we are committed to monitoring and evaluating our work. 

## **In our 2023 student survey, respondents told us:** 


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How long have you been coming to Rowan? 98%  have made friends at Rowan<br>100%  feel confident at Rowan<br>100%  have fun at Rowan<br>34.7% Less than 1 year<br>1-3 years 100%  say they have choice about what they do at<br>14.3% Rowan<br>3-5 years<br>8.2% 5-10 years 96%  keep active at Rowan<br>_ 20.4% More than 10 years 98%  told us their mood improves at Rowan<br>20.4% I don’t know 94%  said Rowan helps them feel more independent<br>98%  feel part of the group/community when at Rowan<br>100%  would recommend Rowan to other people<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>



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Brilliant, excellent, friendly, jolly, At forest school I have fun<br>Rowan is important<br>helpful, relaxing, peaceful, learning<br>in my life skills, teamwork.<br>I have lot of<br>friends there<br>I LOVE ROWAN! Rowan is very good. I like Rowan is good - it gets<br>knitting and working on the me out of the house<br>sewing machine<br>I hope we will stay<br>together for more years<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Our parent/carer evaluation told us:** 

- 100% would recommend Rowan to other people 

- 100% agree that their student artist is less lonely/socially isolated at Rowan 

- 100% agree that their student artist’s independence increased at Rowan 

Rowan not only helps students, it shows society as a whole what people with different abilities can achieve if given suitable support. 

...an environment where people are respected and can thrive rather than just be looked after and kept safe. 

...a very inspiring place which finds ways of allowing students to do things that are quite difficult for a lot of them. 

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## Our stories 

## **Jake, volunteer** 

<What motivated me to volunteer with Rowan? It all started with a leaflet that found its way through my door. I had just finished my Ph.D. in History and ventured into a law conversion course briefly, but that wasn't my calling. Instead, I found myself tutoring individuals with long-term illnesses at schools. That experience resonated with me, as did my previous experiences of helping at holiday clubs, particularly those geared towards supporting autistic individuals. It became clear to me that I wanted to take a year out to volunteer and do some good. 

In May 2023, I started volunteering in the Ceramics workshop. Every Tuesday since then, you will find me there, contributing in any way I can. Despite not having a background in ceramics or any type of art, I quickly settled into my role at Rowan. I would describe myself as the Rowan Labrador – I bring the energy, noise and hopefully joy! As well as helping in ceramics, I also help coordinate 8games club9 on a Tuesday afternoon. One of my favourite memories over the last year at Rowan has been the intense 8Yu-Gi-Oh9 matches with student, Matt. 

Volunteering at Rowan has provided me with clarity and direction. It's a constant in my life, one that I haven't missed a week of. The atmosphere here is unique, almost like stepping into Narnia—a rare find indeed. I vividly recall overhearing a student talking to a member of the public at an event and they described Rowan as 8a place where I9m not punished for being myself9, and that struck a chord with me. I know opportunities like this don't come around often, which is why I'm fully committed to making the most of my time here while I can. 

The impact of volunteering at Rowan has had on me goes beyond words. It is less of a job and more of a genuine privilege to be part of this community. I can confidently say that I've become a better person because of it.= Tracie, student artist 

## **Eloise, student artist** 

<The people are amazing. Rowan is the best place on Earth=, Eloise beams as she reflects on her journey since joining Rowan in 2022.  Eloise does ceramics and drama one day a week at Rowan. <I am learning how to use different clay tools and also how to shape clay. I struggle with fine motor skills and this helps with that=. 

<I also like drama, it makes me feel free. I discovered drama during Rowan9s Holiday Club which I enjoyed so much I now do drama every week. I especially like doing physical theatre as I can feel my body move with the words.= 

<Rowan is warm, friendly, and accepting. The general atmosphere makes me happy. Everyone is fun to be around. I have a busy week doing lots of different things, but when I arrive at Rowan I feel calm.= 

## **Kalen, student artist** 

Kalen, who is autistic, also does drama and ceramics at Rowan. 

<…drama helps with being autistic. Lindsey is a good drama teacher because she knows that I see drama in a different way to others. I also enjoy ceramics because I make things…I love making octopuses!=. 

<I would say that Rowan means a lot to me, and I love coming to Rowan. I feel happy at Rowan and I am welcomed.= When asked how Kalen would describe Rowan he shouted, 8BEST!9. 

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## Special thanks 

Our heartfelt thanks to all supporters and volunteers for making our work possible over the past year. Below are some of the companies and organisations who made contributions. 

## Anglia Ruskin University 

Asda Foundation 

Barret and David Wilson Community Fund Batterson Chivers Foundation Bird Box Gallery 

Cambridge City Council Cambridgeshire Community Foundation Cambridgeshire County Council City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra 

CMR Surgical 

Cole Charitable Trust 

Cooleraid Ltd Tracie, student artist 

Co-op Local Community Fund 

Daniela Reava-Beri, Anglia Ruskin University David Solomons Charitable Trust Edward Gostling Foundation Evelyn Trust 

Fitzwilliam Museum 

Friends of Cherry Hinton Brook Friends of Jesus Green Lido Friends of Rowan (Our regular givers and individual supporters) Garfield Weston Foundation Jennifer Crompton, High Sherriff of Cambridgeshire John Lewis Foundation Kettles Yard 

Martin & Co estate agents 

Mills & Reeve 

Minto Trust National Lottery Community Fund Openwork Foundation People’s Postcode Lottery players Peyton Jones Postcode Places Trust Pye Foundation 

Qualcomm 

R2R Maintenance and Fire Stopping Ltd Rotary Club of Cambridge Sawston Rotary Club of Cambridge South 

SCOPE 

SCOPE shop on Burleigh Street St Johns College, Cambridge St Mary's School, Cambridge Tesco – Groundworks Thriplow Daffodil Weekend The Leys School, Cambridge Unitarian Church Varrier Jones Foundation Waitrose Trumpington ...plus all other individuals, companies and supporters of Rowan. 

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## Trustees report 

## **Report and financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2023** 

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity’s Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 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 (FRS 102)= (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016). 

We have agreed that the key financial aim is financial sustainability – meaning that we will seek to balance our books without unnecessary recourse to our limited reserves. The Board has agreed to designate £50,000 from reserves to be set against the future cost of repairing the roof, in the event that we are unable to fundraise the full amount. 

The charity generated £599,679 (£477,253) in revenue which was a significant improvement on the previous year . Expenditure was £590,281 (£528, 973) leaving a modest surplus of £8,509 for the year. This compares favourably with last year's deficit of £57,653. 

The Board has spread responsibility for income generation (both earned or donated) across a range of charitable and social enterprise functions as follows: 

• Provision of services to student/artists. Contracted activities have increased this year to £305,374 (£236,953) reflecTracie, s **t** ing a growth in service delivery. We are looking forward to a gradual  increase inudent artist contract value as services expand and student artist numbers continue to grow. 

• Sales of art for public and private commission, provision of evening and weekend community art classes and spaces for hire. Sales also increased this year. Evening classes recommenced as well as a new retail manager and woodwork tutor to complete commissions were appointed to good effect amounting to £27,606 (£9,948). 

• Rental income generated £37,406 (£37,091). 

- Developing strong relationships with our corporate and community supporters. 

## **Reserves policy and going concern** 

The charity aims to maintain a minimum of three months’ unrestricted income, based on the previous financial year’s turnover.  This reflects the requirement on Trustees to maintain sufficient reserves to meet unforeseen circumstances and to ensure that, should the Charity/Company Limited by Guarantee to Rowan need to be wound up, it can meet the organisation’s financial obligations. There is a Contingency Fund of £140,000 designated by the Trustees to cover three months’ expenditure. In addition, there is a Fund of £50,000 designated to cover any shortfall in fundraising for the roof repair. 

As of 31 August 2023 the unrestricted assets of Rowan (excluding property) were £309,912. 

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Restricted reserves can only be used for a purpose or remit within the overall charitable aims and they can only be carried forward as reserves if the terms of the funding apply. The Trustees will review the Reserves Policy annually. The budget for 2023/2024 has been prepared to ensure Rowan remains a going concern. 

## **Plans for future periods** 

The focus will broadly be in the following key areas: 

- Growth in income from activities, services and sales 

- Recruiting and reaching out to new student artists 

- Raise funds for the purposes of repairing the roof and proceeds with the work 

- Increase the size of the Board of Trustees and to develop a range of skills in support of Rowan’s activities 

- Community engagement and building relationships 

- Corporate engagement and networking in order to build on our local support base 

- Professional development of the organisation through investment in staff and volunteers 

- Improving student artists’ experience by a continued process of evaluation and embedding best practice 

- Growth of charitable income from donations and gifts, including the Student Bursary 

## **Structure, governance and management** 

## **Governing document** 

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. 

## **Rowan Directors, Trustees and Board members** 

The Trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: 

David McConnell (appointed 2 October 2019; appointed Chair November 2022) Ruth C Laslett (appointed 2 September 2008) 

Jonathan Wilson (appointed 21 February 2019) 

Ray Olds (appointed 2 October 2019) David Crabb (appointed 1 February 2023) Debby Lauder (appointed 1 February 2023) Ruth McGowan (appointed 27 January 2021, resigned 1 February 2023) 

None of the Trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All the Trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up. 

## **Spheres of responsibility and organisation structure** 

It is the responsibility of the Board to advise on the strategic goals of Rowan. They also ensure that it functions safely and well, in compliance with legal and statutory requirements. The Board delegates responsibility for the day-to-day management of the charity, business planning and development to the CEO who is supported by a Senior Leadership Team. 

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## **Appointment of Trustees** 

Board appointments are rotated in accordance with the Memorandum & Articles of Association. New directors and Trustees are appointed based on the specific skills they bring to the Board. Candidates are appointed after a vote. Trustee induction and training Trustee induction is supported by the Board and by the CEO. Trustees can access ongoing training as required. 

## **Principal financial management policy** 

A budget is prepared annually and used to measure and control income and expenditure. Rowan accounts are scrutinised by the Board on a regular basis. Processes informed by ongoing risk assessments are in place to prevent fraud or financial irregularities. Two signatories are used for financial transactions. 

## **Related parties** 

No Rowan Trustees receive remuneration or any other benefit from their work with the charity. Any connection between a Trustee or senior manager of the charity with a contractor, supplier or commissioner must be disclosed to the full Board. In the current year no such related party transactions were reported. The Board and senior managers are advised as required by: 

Azets, Compass House Vision Park Histon Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 9AD. 

## **Risk management** 

The Trustees have a risk management strategy, which comprises: 

- A bi-annual review of the principal risks and uncertainties that the charity faces 

- The establishment of policies and procedures to mitigate those risks identified as part of the review and 

- The implementation of procedures designed to mitigate or manage any potential impact on the charity should those risks materialise. 

This work has identified that repairs to the building are a major concern, in particular the replacement of its roof and improvement to its environmental conditions which require significant investment.  Financial stability also remains a continuous concern. A key element of the management of financial risk is a regular review of income and expenditure, available funds and active management of debtors and creditors. Attention has also focused on vacancy rates and student/artist recruitment. The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. A major fundraising drive is being developed to raise the funds to make the necessary repairs. 

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## **Trustees’ responsibilities in relation to the financial statements** 

The charity Trustees (who are also directors of Rowan for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing a Trustees’ annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom General Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law and the law applicable to charities in England and Wales require the Charity Trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resource and application of resources including income and expenditure for that period. 

In preparing the financial statements the Trustees are required to: 

- Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently 

- Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP (The Charities Statement of Recommended Practice) 

- Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent 

- State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. 

- Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. 

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 1985, the Charities Act 1993, the Charity (accounts and reports) regulations 2008 and the provisions of the governing document. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 

## **Statement as to disclosure to our examiners** 

In so far as the Trustees are aware at the time of approving our Trustees annual report: There is no relevant information needed by the examiner in connection with preparing their report. The Trustees have each taken all steps to make themselves aware of any relevant information and to establish that the examiner is aware of that information. The Trustees’ report was approved by the Board of Trustees. 

Mr David McConnel, Chair 

Date: 15 April 2024 

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ROWAN HUMBERSTONE LIMITED
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF ROWAN HUMBERSTONE LIMITED
I report lo the Iruslees on my examinallon of the finandal statements of Rowan Humberslone Llmlted (the chartyl
for the year ended 31 August 2023.
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As the Iruslees ol the charity land also ils directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the
preparation of the fi'nancial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 Ilhe 2006
Adl.
Having satisfied myself that the financial slalemenls of the charity are not reguired lo be audited under Part 16 of
the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect ol my examination ol the charity's
financial statements Carried out under se¢lion 145 of the Chorilies Act 2011 Ilhe 2011 Act). In carrying out my
examination I have followed all the appli¢able Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 1451511bl
of the 2011 Act.
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145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am quallfied lo undertake the examination becauge l am a member of ICAEW,
which is one of the listed bodies.
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examination giving me cause lo believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by seellon 386 of the 2006 Act,. or
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than any requirement that the ae¢ounls glve a true and fair view whieh 1$ not 8 matter considered as part of an
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preparing their accounts in accordance wlh the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021.
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ROWAN HUMBERSTONE LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
ASAT31 AUGUST2023
2023
2022
Notès
Flxèd ass•ts
Tangible assets
Investment propety
Investments
15
16
17
951.806
1,085,000
987.729
1,085,000
64,825
2,036,806
2,137,554
Current ass•ts
Stocks
Debtors
Cash al bank and in hand
19
20
15,762
27,378
385,681
15,391
15,641
289,133
428,821
320,165
Crodltors: amounts falllng du• wlthln
one year
21
120,2601
120,8611
Net current assets
408,561
299.304
Total asy•ts lèss currènt Ilabllltl•$
2,445,367
2,436,858
Incom• funds
Reslricled funds
Unreslrieted funds- deslgnaled
Unrestricted funds- general
22
23
98,649
2,228,806
119,912
55,805
2,262,730
118.323
2,445,367
2,436,858
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ROWAN HUMBERSTONE LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET ICONTINUED)
ASAT31 AUGUST2023
The charity is enlilled lo the exemption frorn the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act
2006, for the year ended 31 August 2023. No member of the charity has deposited a notice, pursuant lo section
476. requiring an audit ol these financial stslemenls.
The Iruslees acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the charity keeps accounting records which comply
with section 386 of the Act and for preparing financial slalemenls which give a true and fair view ol the slate ol
affairs ol the charity as al the end of the financial year and of ils incoming resources and application of resources,
including ils income and expenditure, lor the financial year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and
395 and which olhetwise comply wlh the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relatin9 10 financial slalemenls,
so far as applicable to the charity.
The members have not required the company lo obtain an audit of ils financial statements for the year in question in
accordance with section 476.
These financi81 stalemonls havo beèn preparèd In accordance with the provisions applicable lo Companies subject
to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on
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Mrs R C Laslett
Trust0•
Mr D R Mcconnell
Trust••
Company reglstratlon number 04448427
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ROWAN HUMBERSTONE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
Accounting policies
Charity information
Rowan Humberslone Limited is a private company limrted by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales.
The re9lStered office is 40 Humberstone Road, Cambridge, CB4 1JG. United Kingdom.
1.1 Aceountlng conventlon
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the
Companies Act 2006 and 'Accounling and Reporting by Charities.. Slalemenl of Recommended Practice
applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic ol Ireland IFRS 1021. las amended for accounting periods commencing
from 1 January 20161. The charity is a Public Benefit Enlily as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin
1 not lo prepare a Slalemenl ol Cash Flows.
The financial slalemenls are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary
amounts in these financial slalemenls are rounded lo the nearest £.
The financial slalernenls have been prepared under the historical eosl eonvenlion, modiifi'ed to include the
include investment properties and certain financial instruments al fair value. The principal accounting policies
adopted are set out below.
1.2 Golng Concgrn
Al the lime of approving the financial slalemenls, the Iruslees have a reasonable expectation that the charity
has adequate resources lo continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Iruslees
continue to adopt the going concern basis ol accounting in preparing the financial slalemenls.
1.3 Charltable funds
Unreslricled funds are available for use al the discretion of the Iruslees in furtherance of their eharilable
objectives unless the funds have been designated for other purposes. Where there is no donor reslriclion on
donated funds. we will always avoid imposing a designation.
Designated funds comprise funds which have been sel aside al the discretion of th8 Iruslees lor specific
purposes. The purposes and uses ol the designated funds are sel out in the notes lo the financial slalemenls.
Reslricled funds are subjed lo specifie conditions by donors as lo how they may be used. The purposes and
uses of the restricted funds are sel out in the notes lo the fi'nancial slalements.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled lo il after any performance conditions have been met,
the amounts can be measured reliably, and il is probable that Income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified
of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income lax recoverable in
relation lo donations received under GiftAid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the lime of the donation.
Legacies are re¢ognised on receipt or Otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending dislribulion,
the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a
conlingenl asset.
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ROWAN HUMBERSTONE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
Accountlng pollclos
IContlnu8dl
Grant income is recognised in full on receipt unless there are unfulfilled performance conditions that do not
allow the income lo be recognised. In this case the grant is accounted for as a liability until the performance
conditions have been mel. Grant income is only deferred if the grant is lime-relaled and relates partly or
wholly lo a post year-end lime period.
The charity is not VAT registered.
1.$ Expendltur•
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the
charity lo that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in selllemenl and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and
has been classifi'ed under headings that aggregate all cost related lo the category. Vvhere costs cannot be
directly allribuled lo particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consislenl with the use of
resources.
1.6 Tanglbl• flxod ass•ts
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured al cost and subsequently measured al cost or valuation, nel of
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depre¢ialion is recggnised so as 19 write off the co51 or volualion of a5se15 less their residual value5 Over their
useful lives on the following bases..
Freehold buildin9S
Plant and equipment
Motor vehicles
20h on cost
25% on reducing balance
250/0 on reducing balance
Land is not depreciated.
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset 1$ determined as the difference between the sale proceeds
and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in nel incomellexpenditurel for the year.
Items costing in excess of £500 and intended for use over more than one financial period are capilalised.
1.7 Inv•stm•nt prop•rty
Investment property is shown al most recent valuation. Any aggregate surplus or deficit arising from changes
in market value is transferred lo a revaluation reserve.
1.8 Flxed assot Invostmgnts
Fixed asset investments are initially measured al cost and subsequently measured al cost less any
accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment al each reporting dale and any
impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in nel incomellexpendilurel
for the year.
1.9 Impairment of fixed assots
Al each reporting end dale. the charity reviews the carrying amounts of ils tangible assets lo determine
whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication
exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment
loss lif anyl.
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ROWAN HUMBERSTONE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
Accountlng pollclos
IContlnu8dl
1.10 Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost
comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been
Incuired In bringing the stocks lo their piesenl location and condition. Items held for dislnbulion al no or
nominal consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost.
Nel realisable value is the eslimaled selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs lo be
incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.
1.11 Cash and cash •qulval•nts
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand. deposits held al call wlh banks. other short-lerm liquid
investments with original malurilies of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
thin borrowings in current liabilities.
1.12 Flnanclal Inslrumonts
The charity has elected lo apply the provisions of Se¢lion 11 '8asi¢ Financial In$lrumen15' and Section 12
'Olher Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of ils financial inslrumenls.
Finaneial instruments are recognised in the eharily's balance sheet when the charity beeomes party to the
onlraclual provisions of the inslrumenl.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset. with the nel amounts presented in the financial slatemenls. when
there is a legally enforceable right lo sel off the recognised amounts and there is an intention 10 5ellle on a nel
basis or lo realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Baslc Ilnanclal assets
Basic fi'nancial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured al
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried al amortised cost using the effective
interest method unless the arrangement conslilutes a financing Iransaclion, where the transaction 15
measured al the present value of the future receip15 discounted al a market rale ol interest. Financial assets
Classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basie linancial liabilities
Basic fi'nancial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised al transaction price unless
the arrangement constitutes a fi'nancing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured al the present
value of the fvlure payments discounted al a market rale of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable
thin one year are not amort15ed.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried al amortised cost, using the effective interest rale method.
Trade creditors are obligation5 to pay for goods or Services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of
operations from supplier5. Amoun15 payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due wthin one
year or less. If not, they are presented as non<urrenl liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at
transaction price and subsequently measured al amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.
1.13 Taxatlon
The charity is exempl from corporation lax on ils charitable a¢tivrties.
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ROWAN HUMBERSTONE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
Accountlng pollclos
IContlnu8dl
1.14 Employèè b•n•flts
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed
lo lerminale the employment of an employee or to provide lerminalion benefits.
1.15 Retlrement beneflts
Payrnents lo defined contribution retirement benefrt schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
Crltlcal accountlng estlmat•s and ludgoments
In the application of the charity's accounting policies. the Iruslees are required lo make judgements. eslimales
and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other
sources. The eslimales and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that
are considered lo be relevant. Actual results may differ from these eslimales.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions lo accounting
eslimales are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that
period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both eurrenl and futurè
periods.
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ROWAN HUMBERSTONE LIMtrED
NOTES TO THE Ftr4ANCL4L STATEAIENTS ICONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
27,6Lkl
305,374
238,953
332,980
248,901
tund•
9•n•rnl
2023
lund•
q•n•rnl
37.40
37,091
Iwm• fr(xn lil•d
Irbtwwl r•￿￿•t4•
3.340
2,412
40,755
40,387
fvnd•
lund•
••n•rnl
2023
&il g•ln on (li1p￿d of t•Nlbl• r￿d M••ts
1,338
479
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ROWAN HUMBERSTONE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
Charilablg acliviti8$
2023
2022
Staff costs
Depreciation and impairment
Subscriptions
Stock movement
Subsistence
Studio and projeet costs
Staff training and other costs
Motor expenses
Postage, slalionery, printing and IT costs
COVID-19 Sludenl support costs
Bank ¢harges
Premises costs
Maintenance costs
298,312
29,451
290
13711
5,989
15,884
3,223
2,158
11,886
259,589
31.413
1,063
14,1931
2.608
11,636
2,033
2.404
15,977
497
1,450
30,863
18,684
2,231
27,792
13,468
410,313
374,024
Share of support costs Isee note 91
Share of governan¢e ¢osls Isee note 91
43,339
29,173
25,131
41,573
482,825
440,728
Analysls by fund
Unreslricled funds- general
Unreslri¢ted funds- designated
Restricted funds
320,812
29,451
132,562
271,302
31,413
138,013
482,825
440,728
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ROWAN HUMBERSTONE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
Support costs
Support Governance
costs
Costs
2023
Support Governance
costs
costs
2022
Staff costs
Legal fee5
Independent examiner's
fees
43,339
43,339
8,102
25,131
25,131
22,353
8,102
22,353
21,071
21,071
19,220
19,220
43,339
29,173
72,512
25,131
41,573
66,704
Analysed between
Charitable activities
43,339
29,173
72,512
25,131
41,573
66,704
10 Trusleos
None of the trustees lor any persons connected wlh them) received any remuneration or benefi'ts from the
charity during the year.
There were no Iruslees, expenses paid for the year12022- £nill.
11 Employ••s
The average monthly number of employees during the year way..
2023
Numbor
2022
Numbor
29
23
Employfflont costs
2023
2022
Wdges and salanes
Social security costs
Other pension costs
373,686
24,491
18,880
317,200
16,045
14,674
417,057
347,919
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
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ROWAN HUMBERSTONE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
12 Other
Unrostrictad
funds
deslgnated
2023
Total
2022
Nel loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
3,976
13 N•t galnsllloss•$l on Inv•stm•nts
Unr8strl¢t•d Unr8strSet•d
funds
funds
98n•ral
goneral
2023
2022
Gainlllossl on sale of investments
18891
15,9331
14 Taxatlon
The charity is exempl from lax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section
252 of the Taxalionol Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the exlenl that these are applied lo ils charitable objects.
15 Tanglbl• flx•d ass•ts
Fr••hold
bulldlng$
Plant and Motor ¥•hlcl•s
•qulpm•nt
Tot•1
Cost
Al 1 September 2022
Additions
Disposals
1,105,322
85,542
3.667
129,4141
13,975
1,204,839
3,667
143,4351
11,2461
112,7751
Al 31 August 2023
1,104,078
59.795
1,200
1,165,071
D•proclatlon and Impalmiont
Al 1 September 2022
Depreciation ¢harged in the year
Eliminated in respect of disposals
148,612
22,108
11731
56.242
7.166
121,5111
12,255
177
111,6111
217,109
29,451
133,2951
At 31 August 2023
170,547
41,897
821
213,265
Carrylng amount
At 31 August 2023
933.529
17,898
379
951.806
Al 31 August 2022
956,710
29,299
1,720
987,729
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ROWAN HUMBERSTONE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
16 Investment property
2023
Fair value
Al 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023
1,085.000
The investment property is the part of the charity property that is let out, being approximately 300A of the
building. 11 has been valued on an open market basis al 31 August 2022 by Pocock & Shaw. The Iruslees
consider that having the property valued on a regular basis is appropriate.
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ROWAN HUMBERSTONE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
17 Flxod as$ot Investments
Llstèd
Invèstm•nts
Cost or valuatlon
At 1 September 2022
Disposals
64,825
164,8251
Al 31 August 2023
Carrylng amount
Al 31 August 2023
Al 31 August 2022
64,825
18 Flnanclal Instrum•nts
2023
2022
Carrylng amount of flnanclal ass•ts
Debt instruments measured al CDSI..
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Bank and cash
27,378
7,134
385,681
2e9,133
Measured at cost
413,059
298,267
Equity instruments measured al lair value..
Fixed asset investments
64,825
Measured al fair value
64,825
Carrylng amount of flnanclal Ilabllltl•s
Other laxalion and social security
Trade creditors
Accruals
5,076
4,823
7,405
5,455
7,435
5,403
Measured at cost
17,304
18,293
19 Stock5
2023
2022
Work in progress
15,762
15,391
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ROWAN HUMBERSTONE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
20 Dobtors
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within ono year:
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued incorne
27,378
6,553
9,088
27,378
15,641
21 Cradltors: amounts falllng duo wlthln one y•ir
2023
2022
Other taxation and social security
Trade creditors
Other Creditors
Aceruals and deferred ineome
5,078
4,823
2,956
7,405
5,455
7,435
2,568
5,403
20,260
20,861
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
25 Related party transactions
Romuneratlon of kgy managoment Porsonnol
The remuneration of key managernenl personnel is as follow5.
2023
2022
Aggregate compensation
85,118
44,664
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01223 566027 info@rowanhumberstone.org.uk www.rowanhumberstone.org.uk 

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Registered charity no. 1099555 Registered company no. 04448427 (England and Wales)