REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1104839
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
FOR
THE DAVID CLARKE RAILWAY TRUST
Duncan & Toplis Audit Limited, Statutory Auditor
3 Princes Court
Royal Way
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 5XR
THE DAVID CLARKE RAILWAY TRUST
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
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THE DAVID CLARKE RAILWAY TRUST
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
TRUSTEESM Freckelton
R J S Stephens
K M Lloyd
C I Baines
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS3 Wharncliffe Road
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 1SL
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1104839
AUDITORSDuncan & Toplis Audit Limited, Statutory Auditor
3 Princes Court
Royal Way
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 5XR
SOLICITORS Bird Wilford & Sale
20 Church Gate
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 1UD
BANKERS National Westminster Bank PLC
1 Granby Street
Leicester
LE1 9GT
Virgin Money
3 Eastgates
Leicester
LE1 5YA
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THE DAVID CLARKE RAILWAY TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
Thetrusteespresenttheirannualreportandfinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyearended30September2023. The
financialstatementshavebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeaccountingpoliciessetoutinnote1tothefinancial statements
andcomplywiththecharitiestrustdeed,theCharitiesAct2011andtheprovisionsoftheStatementofRecommended Practice
(SORP)applicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardFRS102(effective 1
January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
Thetrustwasestablishedtocontributetotheeducationofthepublicinrailwaytransportsystems.Thisisaccomplishedin a
numberofways.Amongsttheseare the preservationand operationoflocomotives,rollingstock,signallingsystems,buildings and
the production of education material, and promotion of events.
Significant activities
During the year,the Trust has continuedto focusits attentionon the Great CentralRailway(GCR)operatingbetweenLeicester and
Loughborough.ItalsoactivelysupportsreunificationofthetwosectionsofGreatCentralrailwaybetweenLeicester and
RuddingtoninNottinghamshire.Inaddition,itsupportsgroupsinvolvedinheritagerestorationbasedontheRailway.The Great
CentralRailwayremainstheonlydoubletrackpreservedmainlinerailwayinthecountryanditmirrorstheopportunityto have
insight into the operation of how mainline railways ran up to the 1960's.
TheRailwayremainsamajorattractioninLeicestershireandrecentdevelopmentshaveenhancedtheexperienceofvisitors with
theadditionofmorefacilitiestoattractfamiliesandtheyoungergeneration.TheRailwaygivesenthusiastsandthepublic the
opportunitytoseemanydifferenttypesofheritagelocomotivesunderfullrepairandinoperation.Theseinclude locomotives
ownedbythenationaspartoftheNationalRailwayMuseum'scollectionandthedoubletrackmainlinegivesvisitors the
opportunity to see large steam engines working on both passenger and freight trains.
Public benefit
The trusteescontinueto considerthe guidanceof publicbenefitissuedby the CharityCommissionin its work.It is considered that
thecharityprovidesapublicbenefitthroughthemaintenanceoftherailwaylocomotivesandsystemsfortheeducation and
enjoyment of the public.
Social investments
Programme related investments are made at the discretion of the trustees where in accordance with the charity's objects.
Grantmaking
TheCharityassistswithgrants,notonlyforthe restorationor maintenanceoflocomotivesbut alsogoodsand passenger vehicles,
allofwhicharerepairedandmaintainedintheGCR'sworkshops.Thisworkrequiresmanyskills,whichareencouragedby the
Charity.It is essentialto retainthe knowledgeto continueworkon heritagerailwayassetsand assistanceis given with maintaining
theskillsforthefuture.TheCharityalsogivesgrantstodevelopfacilitiesandmaintainexistingHeritagebuildings.Theold Goods
Office at Loughborough now known as Lovatt House is owned by the Trust.
Grants are made at the discretion of the trustees where in accordance with the charities objects.
Volunteers
There is no significant use of volunteers.
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THE DAVID CLARKE RAILWAY TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
Asstatedonpagetwo,theTrustcontinuedtoassistwiththeappealtorestoreasectionofrailwayinfrastructurenorth of
LoughboroughCentralRailwayStation.Uponcompletionthiswillprovidean18milemainlinepreservedrailway between
Ruddingtonin Nottinghamshireand the outskirtsof Leicester.This is a major projectwhich will continuefor a number of years. The
projecthas continuedto receivenationalinterestwithnumeroussingledonationsand regulardonationsagainbeing received. The
TrustisalsoassistingwithupgradinglocomotiverepairfacilitiesatLoughboroughCentralStation.TheGreatCentral Railway
employsanumberofstaffandapprenticesfortherepairandmaintenanceofHeritagelocomotivesandthisworkwill improve
facilities available and offer an educational element to the locomotive works.
WitherslackHallcontinuedtobeoperationalduringtheyear.The8Flocomotiveno.48305isalsointrafficandoffers further
interest.The Trusteesare very pleased to have recentlyagreed to purchase9F freight Locomotive92214.The locomotiveis nearing
theendofits10yearboilerticketandwillberestoredbacktoworkingorderafterwithdrawal.Theselocomotives,fromtime to
time, also visit other preserved railway around the UK.
Inaddition,theTrustcontinuestoassistwithnumerousothervisitorandeducationalprojectsontheGreatCentralRailway and
with the repair and maintenance of Victorian structures vital for the operation of the railway.
Duringthe periodthe Trustmade grantsand otherpaymentsin supportof the Great CentralRailwayand supporting organisations
amounting to £1,970,915 (2022 - £860,459).
At the end of the reporting period the Trust had unrestricted funds carried forward of £1,883,043 (2022 - £2,784,636).
Thesplitofunrestrictedfundscarriedforwardbetweenfixedassets,debtors,creditorsand actualcashavailableis shownon page
nine.
Fundraising activities
The charityraises funds from the public in the form of donationsand legacies.Professionalfund-raisersor commercial participators
arenotused.TheTrusteesaretheonlyvolunteersandraisefundsforprojectsofpublicinterest.Theyarenotgovernedby any
voluntaryschemeforregulatingfundraisingorvoluntarystandardforfundraisingbuthavealonghistoryofraisingfundsfor the
charityand behavein a professionalmanner.The charityhas not receivedany complaintsaboutthe activitiesby the charityor any
relatedpersonsforthepurposeoffundraising.Allrequestsfordonationsareeithersentthroughanindividualemailorletter and
there is a documentedtrail of correspondence.There is no specifictarget in terms of the donationsand legaciesreceivedeach year
as expenditure will be based on monies available and the suitability and requirements of projects seeking support.
Investment performance
Socialinvestmentsareheldforthepurposesofthecharitableobjectives.Duringtheyear,thecharityacquiredfurther social
investmentsof£434,491butsawtheiroverallvaluesfallby£217,082.Otherinvestmentswereleftbylegacytothecharity and
have generated £3,287 in income and increased in value by £3,735.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Principal funding sources
The charity's income primarily comes from donations and legacies from individuals.
Reserves policy
TheTrusteespolicyistomanageitsexpenditureaccordingtothefundsavailablefordistributionatthetime.Incoming resources
arevariablebeingdependentupondonations,legaciesreceivedandinvestmentreturns.Specialprojectsarefundedby appeals
when required.
Reserves have been built up in the current year in anticipation of large project expenditure in the future.
FUTURE PLANS
ThecharityplanstocontinuetosupporttheGreatCentralRailwayandassistwiththeappealtorestoreasectionof railway
infrastructurenorthofLoughboroughCentralRailwayStationasreferredtoabove.Itwillalsocontinuetoassistwith the
restorationsoflocomotivesandcarriagesanditalsohasplanstoassistwithfurtherimprovementstovisitorfacilitieson the
railway.
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THE DAVID CLARKE RAILWAY TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charityis controlledby its governmentdocument,a deed of trustdated22 December2003 and constitutesan unincorporated
charity with the Charities Commission under number 1104839.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
Whenrecruitinganewtrusteeconsiderationisgiventotheprofessionalskillsofthecandidatetogetherwiththeirexperience of
railway matters.
Organisational structure
Decisions are made by the body of trustees.
The trustees possess a wide range of professional skills, and a considerable fund of knowledge about railway matters.
Day to day management has been delegated to Malcolm Freckelton.
Induction and training of new trustees
Trusteesaremadeawareoftheirresponsibilitiesat thetimeofappointmentandkeptinformedofchangesin thecharitylaw and
any matters affecting the governance of assets of the Trust.
Related parties
Mr C I Baines,a trusteeof the charitythroughoutthe year,becamea directorof GreatCentralRailwayplc on 15 September 2017.
ToavoidanypotentialconflictofinterestMrCIBainesexcludedhimselffromanymeetingoftheTrustwheregrantsto Great
Central Railway plc were being considered. Great Central Railway plc also use rolling stock owned by the Trust free of charge.
Risk management
The trustees have carried out an assessmentof the risks to which the charityis exposed and are satisfiedthat ongoing management
procedures are adequate.
EVENTS SINCE THE END OF THE YEAR
Information relating to events since the end of the year is given in the notes to the financial statements.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
ThetrusteesareresponsibleforpreparingtheReportoftheTrusteesandthefinancialstatementsinaccordancewith applicable
lawandUnitedKingdomAccountingStandards(UnitedKingdomGenerallyAcceptedAccountingPractice)including Financial
Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland".
Thelawapplicableto charitiesin Englandand Wales,the CharitiesAct2011,Charity(Accountsand Reports)Regulations2008 and
the provisionsofthe trustdeed requiresthe trusteesto preparefinancialstatementsforeachfinancialyearwhichgivea true and
fair viewof the stateof affairsof the charityand of the incomingresourcesand applicationof resources,includingthe income and
expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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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.
Thetrusteesareresponsibleforkeepingproperaccountingrecordswhichdisclosewithreasonableaccuracyatanytime the
financialpositionof the charityand to enable them to ensure that the financialstatementscomplywith the CharitiesAct 2011, the
Charity(AccountsandReports)Regulations2008andtheprovisionsofthetrustdeed.Theyarealsoresponsiblefor safeguarding
the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 10 July 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
M Freckelton - Trustee
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE TRUSTEES OF
THE DAVID CLARKE RAILWAY TRUST
Opinion
WehaveauditedthefinancialstatementsofTheDavidClarkeRailwayTrust(the'charity')fortheyearended30September 2023
which comprisethe Statementof FinancialActivities,the Statementof FinancialPosition,the Statementof Cash Flows and notes to
thefinancialstatements,includingasummaryofsignificantaccountingpolicies.Thefinancialreportingframeworkthathas been
appliedintheirpreparationisapplicablelawandUnitedKingdomAccountingStandards(UnitedKingdomGenerally Accepted
AccountingPractice),includingFinancialReportingStandard102'TheFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUK and
Republic of Ireland'.
In our opinion the financial statements:
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give a true and fair view of the state of the charity's affairs as at 30 September 2023 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, for the year then ended;
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have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'; and
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have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
Basis for opinion
WeconductedourauditinaccordancewithInternationalStandardsonAuditing(UK)(ISAs(UK))andapplicablelaw. Our
responsibilitiesunder those standardsare further describedin the Auditors'responsibilitiesfor the audit of the financial statements
sectionof our report.We are independentof the charityin accordancewith the ethicalrequirementsthat are relevantto our audit
of the financialstatementsin the UK, includingthe FRC'sEthicalStandard,and we have fulfilledour otherethicalresponsibilities in
accordancewith these requirements.We believe that the audit evidencewe have obtainedis sufficientand appropriateto provide
a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
Inauditingthefinancialstatements,wehaveconcludedthatthetrustees'useofthegoingconcernbasisofaccountingin the
preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Basedontheworkwehaveperformed,wehavenotidentifiedanymaterialuncertaintiesrelatingtoeventsorconditions that,
individuallyor collectively,maycastsignificantdoubton the charity'sabilityto continueas a goingconcernfora periodof at least
twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Ourresponsibilitiesandtheresponsibilitiesofthetrusteeswithrespecttogoingconcernaredescribedin therelevantsections of
this report.
Other information
Thetrusteesareresponsiblefortheotherinformation.Theotherinformationcomprisestheinformationincludedinthe Annual
Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon.
Our opinionon the financialstatementsdoesnotcoverthe otherinformationand,exceptto the extentotherwiseexplicitly stated
in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
Inconnectionwithourauditofthefinancialstatements,ourresponsibilityistoreadtheotherinformationand,indoing so,
considerwhethertheotherinformationismateriallyinconsistentwiththefinancialstatementsorourknowledgeobtainedin the
auditorotherwiseappearstobemateriallymisstated.Ifweidentifysuchmaterialinconsistenciesorapparent material
misstatements,wearerequiredtodeterminewhetherthisgivesrisetoamaterialmisstatementinthefinancial statements
themselves.If, based on the work we have performed,we concludethat there is a materialmisstatementof this other information,
we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
WehavenothingtoreportinrespectofthefollowingmatterswheretheCharities(AccountsandReports)Regulations 2008
requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
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the information given in the Report of the Trustees is inconsistent in any material respect with the financial statements; or
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sufficient accounting records have not been kept; or
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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of trustees
AsexplainedmorefullyintheStatementofTrustees'Responsibilities,thetrusteesareresponsibleforthepreparationof the
financialstatementswhichgivea true and fairview,and forsuchinternalcontrolas the trusteesdetermineis necessaryto enable
the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparingthe financialstatements,the trusteesare responsiblefor assessingthe charity'sabilityto continueas a going concern,
disclosing,asapplicable,mattersrelatedtogoingconcernandusingthegoingconcernbasisofaccountingunlessthe trustees
either intend to liquidate the charity or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE TRUSTEES OF
THE DAVID CLARKE RAILWAY TRUST
Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
WehavebeenappointedasauditorsunderSection144oftheCharitiesAct2011andreportinaccordancewiththeAct and
relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder.
Ourobjectivesaretoobtainreasonableassuranceaboutwhetherthefinancialstatementsasawholearefreefrom material
misstatement,whetherduetofraudorerror,andtoissueaReportoftheIndependentAuditorsthatincludesour opinion.
Reasonableassuranceis a high levelof assurance,but is not a guaranteethat an auditconductedin accordancewithISAs (UK) will
alwaysdetecta materialmisstatementwhenitexists.Misstatementscanarisefromfraudorerrorandareconsideredmaterial if,
individuallyor in the aggregate,they couldreasonablybe expectedto influencethe economicdecisionsof users taken on the basis
of these financial statements.
Irregularities,includingfraud,areinstancesofnon-compliancewithlawsandregulations.Wedesignproceduresinlinewith our
responsibilities,outlinedabove,todetectmaterialmisstatementsinrespectofirregularities,includingfraud.Theextentto which
our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
Wehaveidentifiedareasoflawsandregulationsthatcouldreasonablybeexpectedtohaveamaterialeffectonthe financial
statementsfrom our general commercialexperience,knowledgeof the sector,a review of regulatoryand legal correspondence and
throughdiscussionswithTrusteesandotherkeymanagementobtainedaspartoftheworkrequiredbyauditingstandards. We
have also discussedwith the Trusteesand other key managementthe policiesand proceduresrelatingto compliancewith laws and
regulations.We communicatedlaws and regulationsthroughoutthe team and remainedalert to any indicationsof non-compliance
throughout the audit. The potential impact of different laws and regulations varies considerably.
Firstly,thecharityissubjecttolawsandregulationsthatdirectlyimpactthefinancialstatements(forexamplefinancial reporting
legislation)and we haveassessedthe extentofcompliancewithsuchlawsas partofourfinancialstatementsaudit.We evaluated
management'sincentivesandopportunitiesforfraudulentmanipulationofthefinancialstatements(includingriskofoverride of
controls)and determinedthatthe principalriskswererelatedto managementbiasin accountingestimatesand judgemental areas
ofthefinancialstatementssuchasincomerecognition,aswellastheriskofinappropriatejournalentriestomanipulate reported
surplus/deficit.Auditproceduresperformedbytheengagementteamincludedtheidentificationandtestingofunusual material
nominalledgerentriesandchallengingmanagementonkeyassumptionsandjudgementsmadein thepreparationofthe financial
statementswhereapplicable.Wecarriedoutdetailedsubstantivetestingonaccountingestimates,includingreviewing the
methodsanddatausedtomakethoseestimates.Wealsocarriedoutdetailedsubstantivetestsonmaterialincome streams,
includingreviewingthesupportingdocumentationusedtodeterminetherecognitionofincome,ensuringitisconsistent and
recognised in the correct period.
Secondly,thecharityissubjecttootherlawsandregulationswheretheconsequencefornon-compliancecouldhavea material
effectontheamountsordisclosuresinthefinancialstatements.Weidentifiedthefollowingareaasmostlikelytohavesuch an
effect:HealthandSafetyregulations.Therearenospecificlawsandregulationsgoverningthecharitableactivities,asidefrom the
Charities Act 2011 and the applicable accounting standards.
Auditing standardslimit the required audit proceduresto identifynon-compliancewith these laws and regulationsto enquiry of the
Trusteesandotherkeymanagementandinspection.Thisinspectionincludedreadingminutesofmeetingsamongthose charged
withgovernanceanddiscussingwiththosechargedwithgovernancetoconfirmthattotheirknowledgetheywerenotaware of
anyinstancesofnon-compliance.Throughtheseprocedures,ifwebecameawareofanynon-compliance,weconsidered the
impact on the procedures performed on the related financial statement items.
Owingtotheinherentlimitationsofanaudit,thereisanunavoidableriskthatwemaynothavedetectedsome material
misstatementsinthefinancialstatements,eventhoughwehaveproperlyplannedandperformedourauditinaccordance with
auditingstandards.The further removednon-compliancewith laws and regulationsis from the events and transactionsreflected in
thefinancialstatements,thelesslikelytheinherentlylimitedproceduresrequiredbyauditingstandardswouldidentifyit.As with
anyaudit,thereisagreaterriskofnon-detectionofirregularitiesasthesemayinvolvecollusion,intentionalomissionsof the
overrideofinternalcontrols.Wearenotresponsibleforpreventingnon-complianceandcannotbeexpectedto detect
non-compliance with all laws and regulations.
A furtherdescriptionofourresponsibilitiesforthe auditofthe financialstatementsis locatedon the FinancialReporting Council's
website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Independent Auditors.
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE TRUSTEES OF
THE DAVID CLARKE RAILWAY TRUST
Use of our report
Thisreportismadesolelytothecharity'strustees,asabody,inaccordancewithPart4oftheCharities(Accountsand Reports)
Regulations2008.Ourauditworkhasbeenundertakensothatwemightstatetothecharity'strusteesthosematterswe are
requiredto state to them in an auditors'reportand for no otherpurpose.To the fullestextent permittedby law,we do not accept
or assume responsibilityto anyone other than the charityand the charity'strustees as a body, for our audit work,for this report, or
for the opinions we have formed.
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Duncan & Toplis Audit Limited, Statutory Auditor
3 Princes Court
Royal Way
Loughborough
Leicestershire
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10 July 2024
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THE DAVID CLARKE RAILWAY TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
3
Investment income
4
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
5
Charitable activities
6
Restoration and maintenance of locomotives,
carriages, railcars and other units
Supporting the linking or development of further
sections of the Great Central Railway
Other activities
Total
Net gains/(losses) on investments
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Transfers between funds
17
Net movement in funds
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted
funds
£
998,762
77,911
1,076,673
10,617
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780,223
907,877
1,698,717
(213,347)
(835,391)
(66,202)
(901,593)
2,784,636
1,883,043 |
Restricted
funds
£
885,057
-
885,057
-
263,867
-
61,393
325,260
-
559,797
66,202
625,999
2,421,012
3,047,011 |
2023
Total
funds
£
1,883,819
77,911
1,961,730
10,617
263,867
780,223
969,270
2,023,977
(213,347)
(275,594)
-
(275,594)
5,205,648
4,930,054 |
2022
Total
funds
£
1,018,095
17,532 |
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1,035,627 |
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9,849
246,974
41,106
611,429 |
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909,358 |
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25,962 |
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152,231
- |
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152,231
5,053,417 |
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5,205,648 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE DAVID CLARKE RAILWAY TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
11
Heritage assets
12
Investments
Investments
13
Social investments
14
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
15
Cash at bank
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
16
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
17
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS |
Unrestricted
funds
£
364,063
22,567
71,345
1,236,905
1,694,880
224,495
3,608
228,103
(39,940)
188,163
1,883,043
1,883,043 |
Restricted
funds
£
-
423,214
-
-
423,214
85,489
2,634,473
2,719,962
(96,165)
2,623,797
3,047,011
3,047,011 |
2023
Total
funds
£
364,063
445,781
71,345
1,236,905
2,118,094
309,984
2,638,081
2,948,065
(136,105)
2,811,960
4,930,054
4,930,054
1,883,043
3,047,011
4,930,054 |
2022
Total
funds
£
372,043
206,726
67,610
1,019,496 |
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1,665,875
159,561
3,437,126 |
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3,596,687
(56,914) |
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3,539,773 |
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5,205,648 |
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5,205,648 |
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2,784,636
2,421,012 |
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5,205,648 |
ThefinancialstatementswereapprovedtheBoardofTrusteesandauthorisedforissueon10July2024andweresignedon its
behalf by:
M Freckelton - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE DAVID CLARKE RAILWAY TRUST
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
1
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of heritage assets
Purchase of social investments
Interest received
Dividends received
Net cash used in investing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the
reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of
the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the
reporting period |
2023
£
(576,351)
(576,351)
(250,000)
(50,605)
74,624
3,287
(222,694)
(799,045)
3,437,126
2,638,081 |
2022
£
614,499
614,499
-
(100,000)
14,414
3,118
(82,468)
532,031
2,905,095
3,437,126 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE DAVID CLARKE RAILWAY TRUST
NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
1. RECONCILIATION OF NET (EXPENDITURE)/INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
RECONCILIATION OF NET (EXPENDITURE)/INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING |
ACTIVITIES |
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Net (expenditure)/income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of
Financial Activities)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Losses/(gain) on investments
Interest received
Dividends received
Social investments gifted to charity
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
Net cash (used in)/provided by operations |
2023
£
(275,594)
18,924
213,347
(74,624)
(3,287)
(383,886)
(150,422)
79,191
(576,351) |
2022
£
152,231
23,004
(25,962)
(14,414)
(3,118)
-
497,953
(15,195) |
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614,499 |
2. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
Net cash
Cash at bank
Total |
At 1.10.22
£
3,437,126
3,437,126
3,437,126 |
Cash flow
£
(799,045)
(799,045)
(799,045) |
At 30.9.23
£
2,638,081 |
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2,638,081 |
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|
2,638,081 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE DAVID CLARKE RAILWAY TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
TheDavidClarkeRailwayTrustisanunincorporatedcharityinEngland.Thecharity'sregisterednumberis1104839. The
charity's principal address is 3 Wharncliffe Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1SL.
Thefinancialstatementsarepresentedinsterlingwhichisthefunctionalcurrencyofthecharityandareroundedto the
nearest £.
The significantaccountingpoliciesapplied in the preparationof these accountsare set out below.These policieshave been
consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.
The financial statements cover the individual entity.
The entity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
There are no material uncertainties with going concern.
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
Thefinancialstatementsofthecharity,whichisa publicbenefitentityunderFRS102,havebeenpreparedin accordance
withthe CharitiesSORP(FRS102)'Accountingand Reportingby Charities:Statementof RecommendedPractice applicable
to charitiespreparingtheir accountsin accordancewith the FinancialReportingStandardapplicablein the UK and Republic
ofIreland(FRS102)(effective1January2019)',FinancialReportingStandard102'TheFinancialReporting Standard
applicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland'andtheCharitiesAct2011.Thefinancialstatementshavebeen prepared
underthehistoricalcostconventionwiththeexceptionofvariousinvestmentswhichareincludedatmarket value,
modified to include certain items at fair value. This is explained in more detail in the investments accounting policy.
Income
All incomeis recognisedin the Statementof FinancialActivitiesonce the charityhas entitlementto the funds, it is probable
that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Grantsand donationsare recognisedin the SOFA when the charityis legallyentitledto the incomeand the amountcan be
quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified.
Donatedsuppliesandfacilitiesareincludedasbothincomeandexpenditurewithintherelevantincomeand expenditure
heading where quantified.
Legacies are included when notification of entitlement has been received from the executors or an agent thereof.
Expenditure
Liabilitiesare recognisedas expenditureas soon as there is a legal or constructiveobligationcommittingthe charityto that
expenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefitswillberequiredinsettlementandtheamountof the
obligationcanbemeasuredreliably.Expenditureisaccountedforonanaccrualsbasisandhasbeenclassified under
headingsthataggregateallcostrelatedtothecategory.Wherecostscannotbedirectlyattributedtoparticular headings
they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Refurbished expenditure on heritage assets is expensed to the statement of financial activities, rather than capitalised.
Grantspayablearepaymentsmadetothirdpartiesin thefurtheranceofthecharitableobjectivesoftheTrust.Grants are
accountedforwheneithertherecipienthasa reasonableexpectationthattheywillreceivea grantandthetrustees have
agreedto pay the grantwithoutcondition,or the recipienthas a reasonableexpectationthattheywillreceivea grant and
any condition attaching to the grant is outside the control of the trust.
Provisionsforgrantsaremadewhentheintentiontomakeagranthasbeencommunicatedtotherecipientbutthere is
uncertainty about either the timing of the grant or the amount of grant payable.
Grantsofferedsubjecttoconditionswhichhavenotbeenmetattheyearenddatearenotedasacommitmentbut not
accrued as expenditure.
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2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Allocation and apportionment of costs
Where costs cannotbe directlyattributedto particularheadingsthey have been allocatedto activitieson a basis consistent
with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangiblefixedassetsarestatedatcost,netofdepreciationandanyimpairmentlosses.Depreciationisprovidedat the
following rates rates to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Freehold property |
- 2% p.a. on cost |
Rolling stock |
- 5% p.a. on cost |
Locomotives |
- 5% p.a. on cost |
Equipment |
- 20% p.a. on cost |
Freehold land has not been depreciated.
Artefacts have not been depreciated.
Heritage assets
Heritageassetsarerecognisedonthebalancesheetandinitiallymeasuredatcostwhenpurchasedorifdonated, their
valuation.Assetsare subsequentlystatedat costor valuationlessaccumulateddepreciationand accumulated impairment
losses. Fair values for donated assets are estimated by reference to market prices.
Acquisitionsonlyarisewhendonatedtothecharityorifitisbelievedthattheywillfurtherthecharity'sobjectives. Once
acquiredthey will be preservedby the charityin order to keep their historical,artistic,scientific,technological, geophysical
or environmentalqualitiesto such a high level as to contributeto knowledgeand culture.A register of all assets held by the
charityisavailableandtheassetsthemselvesareaccessibletothepublicwithprioragreement.Heritageassetsareto be
held for the foreseeable future.
Investments
WiththeexceptionoftheCityofLondonInvestmentTrustPlcandtheBarclaysUKEquityIncome(Series2) Fund
investments, none of the investments are listed on a recognised stock exchange.
ThesharesinGreatCentralRailwayplcandGreatCentralRailway(Nottingham)Ltdarevaluedonanassetsbasis, having
regard to the accountsof that companyfor the year ended 31 January2023. Shares in BoscastleLocomotiveLtd and Bolton
SteamLocomotiveCompanyLtdarevaluedonanassetsbasis,havingregardtotheaccountsofthosecompaniesfor the
yearended31December2022.SharesintheMidHantsRailwayLtdarevaluedatpar.SharesintheCityof London
InvestmentTrustPlcandtheBarclaysUKEquityIncome(Series2)Fundarevaluedattheirmarketvalueat30 September
2023.
Other shares are valued at cost.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestrictedincomefundscomprisethosefundswhichthetrusteesarefreetouseforanypurposeinfurtheranceof the
charitableobjects.Unrestrictedfunds includedesignatedfunds where the trustees,at their discretion,have createda fund
for a specific purpose.
Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsofthecharity.Restrictions arise
when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Financial instruments
The charity has chosen to adopt the Sections 11 and 12 of FRS 102 in respect of financial instruments.
Basicfinancialassets,includingtradeandotherdebtorsandcashandbankbalancesareinitiallyrecognisedat transaction
price,unlessthe arrangementconstitutesa financingtransaction,wherethe transactionis measuredat the present value
of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.
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2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Financial instruments
Attheendofeachreportingperiodfinancialassetsmeasuredatamortisedcostareassessedforobjectiveevidence of
impairment.Ifanassetisimpairedtheimpairmentlossisthedifferencebetweenthecarryingamountandthe present
valueoftheestimatedcashflowsdiscountedattheasset'soriginaleffectiveinterestrate.Theimpairmentloss is
recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities.
Basicfinancialliabilities,includingtradeandothercreditors,areinitiallyrecognisedattransactionprice,unless the
arrangementconstitutesa financingtransaction,where the debt instrumentis measuredat the presentvalue of the future
receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Tradecreditorsare obligationsto pay for goodsor servicesthat have been acquiredin the ordinarycourseof the charity's
activities.Accountspayableareclassifiedascurrentliabilitiesifpaymentisduewithinoneyearorless.Ifnot,they are
presented as non-currentliabilities.Trade creditorsare recognisedinitiallyat transactionprice and subsequently measured
at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
3. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
4.
Donations
Legacies
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividends
Bank interest |
2023
£
1,330,337
553,482
1,883,819
2023
£
3,287
74,624
77,911 |
2022
£
683,544
334,551 |
2022
£
683,544
334,551 |
|
|
1,018,095 |
|
|
|
|
2022
£
3,118
14,414 |
|
|
|
17,532 |
5.
RAISING FUNDS
Raising donations and legacies
Other expenses
Support costs |
2023
£
668
9,949
10,617 |
2022
£
819
9,030 |
|
|
9,849 |
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6. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS |
|
|
|
Restoration and maintenance of
locomotives, carriages, railcars and other
units
Supporting the linking or development of
further sections of the Great Central
Railway
Other activities |
Direct
Costs
£
-
-
42,445
42,445 |
Grant
funding of
activities
(see note
7)
£
263,867
780,223
926,825
1,970,915 |
Totals
£
263,867
780,223
969,270 |
|
|
|
2,013,360 |
Charitableactivitiescostsincludepaymentsto the auditorof£17,851(2022- £14,643)foraccountspreparationand audit
fees.
7. GRANTS PAYABLE
GRANTS PAYABLE |
|
|
Restoration and maintenance of locomotives, carriages, railcars and other units
Supporting the linking or development of further sections of the Great Central
Railway
Other activities
The total grants paid to institutions during the year was as follows:
Great Central Railway Plc & supporting institutions |
2023
£
263,867
780,223
926,825
1,970,915
2023
£
1,970,915 |
2022
£
246,974
41,106
572,379 |
|
|
860,459 |
|
|
2022
£
860,459 |
Thegrantsfiguredoesnotincludeanysupportcosts.Otheractivitiesrelatetopreservationoractivities offering
educationalandoperationalexperiencesofarailwaynature.Italsoincludesgovernancecostssuchasaudit and
accountancyfeesandotherprofessionalfeesinaccordancewiththeStatementofRecommendedPractice (SORP)
applicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardFRS102(effective 1
January 2019).
8. SUPPORT COSTS
Management
£
Raising donations and legacies 9,949
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9. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Therewerenotrustees'remunerationorotherbenefitsfortheyearended30September2023norfortheyear ended
30 September 2022.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 30 September 2023 nor for the year ended 30 September 2022.
10. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Investment income
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Restoration and maintenance of locomotives,
carriages, railcars and other units
Supporting the linking or development of further
sections of the Great Central Railway
Other activities
Total
Net gains on investments
NET INCOME
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted
funds
£
606,629
17,448
624,077
9,849
-
-
560,311
570,160
25,962
79,879
(444,040)
(364,161)
3,148,797
2,784,636 |
Restricted
funds
£
411,466
84
411,550
-
246,974
41,106
51,118
339,198
-
72,352
444,040
516,392
1,904,620
2,421,012 |
Total
funds
£
1,018,095
17,532 |
|
|
|
1,035,627 |
|
|
|
9,849
246,974
41,106
611,429 |
|
|
|
909,358 |
|
|
|
25,962 |
|
|
|
152,231
- |
|
|
|
152,231
5,053,417 |
|
|
|
5,205,648 |
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11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
COST
At 1 October 2022 and 30 September 2023
DEPRECIATION
At 1 October 2022
Charge for year
At 30 September 2023
NET BOOK VALUE
At 30 September 2023
At 30 September 2022
Freehold property is valued at cost. |
Equipment
Freehold
and
property
vehicles
£
£
468,922
1,124
96,879
1,124
7,980
-
104,859
1,124
364,063
-
372,043
- |
Totals
£
470,046 |
|
|
98,003
7,980 |
|
|
105,983 |
|
|
364,063 |
|
|
372,043 |
|
|
|
12. HERITAGE ASSETS
|
Artefacts |
Locomotives |
Rolling
stock |
Total |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
COST |
|
|
|
|
At 1 October 2022 |
18,067 |
230,589 |
74,994 |
323,650 |
Additions |
- |
250,000 |
- |
250,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
At 30 September 2023 |
18,067 |
480,589 |
74,994 |
573,650 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DEPRECIATION |
|
|
|
|
At 1 October 2022 |
- |
48,624 |
68,300 |
116,924 |
Charge for year |
- |
8,750 |
2,195 |
10,945 |
|
|
|
|
|
At 30 September 2023 |
- |
57,374 |
70,495 |
127,869 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET BOOK VALUE |
|
|
|
|
At 30 September 2023 |
18,067 |
423,215 |
4,499 |
445,781 |
|
|
|
|
|
At 30 September 2022 |
18,067 |
181,965 |
6,694 |
206,726 |
|
|
|
|
|
Heritageassetsand equipmentare valuedat cost.Capitalisationof HeritageAssets is dependenton the type and longevity
of the asset.
Rolling Stock consists of coaches and wagons, which are not less than 30 years old.
The locomotivescomprisea Hall Class locomotive,WitherslackHall, Ex British RailwaysClass 9F locomotiveand a half share
in a British Rail Class 8F steam locomotive.
The artefacts are numerous and are all of historic railway interest.
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13. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
MARKET VALUE
At 1 October 2022
Revaluations
At 30 September 2023
NET BOOK VALUE
At 30 September 2023
At 30 September 2022
There were no investment assets outside the UK.
Cost or valuation at 30 September 2023 is represented by:
Valuation in 2023
14.
SOCIAL INVESTMENTS
MARKET VALUE
At 1 October 2022
Additions
Revaluations
At 30 September 2023
NET BOOK VALUE
At 30 September 2023
At 30 September 2022 |
Listed
investments
£
67,610
3,735
71,345
71,345
67,610
Listed
investments
£
71,345
Programme
related
investments
equity
£
1,019,496
434,491
(217,082)
1,236,905
1,236,905
1,019,496 |
|
|
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14. SOCIAL INVESTMENTS - continued
|
2023 |
2022 |
|
£ |
£ |
|
|
|
Shares: |
|
|
|
|
|
Great Central Railway Plc |
1,210,770 |
994,301 |
Loughborough Standard Locomotives Group Ltd |
2,551 |
2,551 |
Boscastle Locomotive Ltd |
2,269 |
2,695 |
Thompson B1 Locomotive Ltd |
1,250 |
1,250 |
Dart Valley Plc |
195 |
195 |
Bluebell Railway Plc |
100 |
100 |
Peak Rail Plc |
100 |
100 |
Bolton Steam Locomotive Ltd |
16,151 |
15,284 |
Mid Hants Railway Ltd |
20 |
20 |
Jurassica Oil & Gas Plc |
1,000 |
1,000 |
Allied Gold Resources Plc |
2,000 |
2,000 |
Great Central Railway (Nottingham) Ltd |
499 |
- |
|
|
|
|
1,236,905 |
1,019,496 |
|
|
|
Participating |
Interest |
|
|
|
|
|
Company |
Country of |
Shares |
Percentage |
Year |
Capital & |
Loss for |
|
Incorporation |
|
Held |
End |
Reserves |
Year |
Great Central |
England & |
Ordinary |
44.64% |
31 Jan |
£2,712,350 |
(£685,721) |
Railway Plc |
Wales |
Shares of 25p |
|
2023 |
|
|
15.
Cost or valuation at 30 September 2023 is represented by:
Valuation in 2023
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade debtors
Gift aid
Prepayments and accrued income |
2023
£
17,334
92,650
200,000
309,984 |
Equity
£
1,236,905 |
Equity
£
1,236,905 |
|
|
|
2022
£
-
109,561
50,000 |
|
|
|
159,561 |
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16. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
|
|
Trade creditors
Accrued expenses |
2023
£
117,536
18,569
136,105 |
2022
£
42,605
14,309 |
|
|
56,914 |
17.MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
General fund
A60 Bridge
Restricted funds
Windcutter Project
Signal & Telegraph
Carriage Repainting
8F Locomotive
Loughborough Standard Locomotives Group
Ltd
Renaissance Railcars
Witherslack Hall Locomotive
Boscastle Restoration
GCR 567 Locomotive Group
Mountsorrel Railway
Bridging the Gap
Oliver Cromwell
Double Track Project
Carriage Workshop
Gallery
Rothley Station
Separator
Loughborough Locomotive Shed
O4 Restoration
9F Locomotive
TOTAL FUNDS |
At
1.10.22
£
2,068,955
715,681
2,784,636
1,219
4,147
46,779
184,645
6,831
5,507
189,212
9,674
76,768
5,208
1,396,555
-
1,000
79,677
1,824
28,000
78,449
294,981
10,536
-
2,421,012
5,205,648 |
Net
movement
in funds
£
(61,916)
(773,475)
(835,391)
(56)
8,831
(57,454)
(9,475)
5,857
(3,515)
(39,201)
2,533
7,222
(3,124)
675,258
-
-
(5,550)
-
5,575
-
(194,438)
-
167,334
559,797
(275,594) |
Transfers
between
funds
£
(526,283)
460,081
(66,202)
-
2,360
55,296
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,291
2,255
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
66,202
- |
At
30.9.23
£
1,480,756
402,287 |
|
|
|
|
1,883,043
1,163
15,338
44,621
175,170
12,688
1,992
150,011
12,207
83,990
2,084
2,078,104
2,255
1,000
74,127
1,824
33,575
78,449
100,543
10,536
167,334 |
|
|
|
|
3,047,011 |
|
|
|
|
4,930,054 |
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17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
A60 Bridge
Restricted funds
Windcutter Project
Signal & Telegraph
Carriage Repainting
8F Locomotive
Loughborough Standard Locomotives Group
Ltd
Renaissance Railcars
Witherslack Hall Locomotive
Boscastle Restoration
GCR 567 Locomotive Group
Mountsorrel Railway
Bridging the Gap
Carriage Workshop
Rothley Station
Loughborough Locomotive Shed
9F Locomotive
TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming
resources
£
1,069,925
6,748
1,076,673
632
11,841
-
-
7,452
300
301
2,533
13,254
251
675,258
-
5,575
326
167,334
885,057
1,961,730 |
Resources
expended
£
(918,494)
(780,223)
(1,698,717)
(688)
(3,010)
(57,454)
(9,475)
(1,595)
(3,815)
(39,502)
-
(6,032)
(3,375)
-
(5,550)
-
(194,764)
-
(325,260)
(2,023,977) |
Gains and
losses
£
(213,347)
-
(213,347)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(213,347) |
Movement
in funds
£
(61,916)
(773,475)
(835,391)
(56)
8,831
(57,454)
(9,475)
5,857
(3,515)
(39,201)
2,533
7,222
(3,124)
675,258
(5,550)
5,575
(194,438)
167,334
559,797
(275,594) |
|
|
|
|
|
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17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Leicester Museum Fund
A60 Bridge
Restricted funds
Windcutter Project
Signal & Telegraph
Carriage Repainting
8F Locomotive
Loughborough Standard Locomotives Group
Ltd
Renaissance Railcars
Witherslack Hall Locomotive
Boscastle Restoration
GCR 567 Locomotive Group
Mountsorrel Railway
Bridging the Gap
Oliver Cromwell
Double Track Project
Carriage Workshop
Gallery
Rothley Station
Separator
Loughborough Locomotive Shed
O4 Restoration
TOTAL FUNDS |
At
1.10.21
£
3,053,158
15
95,624
3,148,797
3,482
3,753
72,079
180,333
3,311
15,691
181,579
14,466
62,304
1,683
1,075,548
21,978
1,000
79,677
1,824
28,000
78,449
67,044
12,419
1,904,620
5,053,417 |
Net
movement
in funds
£
(17,597)
-
97,476
79,879
(2,263)
394
(25,300)
4,312
3,520
(10,184)
7,633
(4,792)
14,464
3,525
311,603
(24,233)
-
-
-
-
-
(204,444)
(1,883)
72,352
152,231 |
Transfers
between
funds
£
(966,606)
(15)
522,581
(444,040)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
9,404
2,255
-
-
-
-
-
432,381
-
444,040
- |
At
30.9.22
£
2,068,955
-
715,681 |
|
|
|
|
2,784,636
1,219
4,147
46,779
184,645
6,831
5,507
189,212
9,674
76,768
5,208
1,396,555
-
1,000
79,677
1,824
28,000
78,449
294,981
10,536 |
|
|
|
|
2,421,012 |
|
|
|
|
5,205,648 |
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17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
A60 Bridge
Restricted funds
Windcutter Project
Signal & Telegraph
Carriage Repainting
8F Locomotive
Loughborough Standard Locomotives Group
Ltd
Renaissance Railcars
Witherslack Hall Locomotive
Boscastle Restoration
GCR 567 Locomotive Group
Mountsorrel Railway
Bridging the Gap
Oliver Cromwell
Loughborough Locomotive Shed
O4 Restoration
TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming
resources
£
191,977
432,100
624,077
668
394
-
13,062
7,683
300
10,412
5,208
14,464
5,950
352,709
-
700
-
411,550
1,035,627 |
Resources
expended
£
(235,536)
(334,624)
(570,160)
(2,931)
-
(25,300)
(8,750)
(4,163)
(10,484)
(2,779)
(10,000)
-
(2,425)
(41,106)
(24,233)
(205,144)
(1,883)
(339,198)
(909,358) |
Gains and
losses
£
25,962
-
25,962
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
25,962 |
Movement
in funds
£
(17,597)
97,476
79,879
(2,263)
394
(25,300)
4,312
3,520
(10,184)
7,633
(4,792)
14,464
3,525
311,603
(24,233)
(204,444)
(1,883)
72,352
152,231 |
|
|
|
|
|
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Leicester Museum Fund
A60 Bridge
Restricted funds
Windcutter Project
Signal & Telegraph
Carriage Repainting
8F Locomotive
Loughborough Standard Locomotives Group
Ltd
Renaissance Railcars
Witherslack Hall Locomotive
Boscastle Restoration
GCR 567 Locomotive Group
Mountsorrel Railway
Bridging the Gap
Oliver Cromwell
Double Track Project
Carriage Workshop
Gallery
Rothley Station
Separator
Loughborough Locomotive Shed
O4 Restoration
9F Locomotive
TOTAL FUNDS |
At
1.10.21
£
3,053,158
15
95,624
3,148,797
3,482
3,753
72,079
180,333
3,311
15,691
181,579
14,466
62,304
1,683
1,075,548
21,978
1,000
79,677
1,824
28,000
78,449
67,044
12,419
-
1,904,620
5,053,417 |
Net
movement
in funds
£
(79,513)
-
(675,999)
(755,512)
(2,319)
9,225
(82,754)
(5,163)
9,377
(13,699)
(31,568)
(2,259)
21,686
401
986,861
(24,233)
-
(5,550)
-
5,575
-
(398,882)
(1,883)
167,334
632,149
(123,363) |
Transfers
between
funds
£
(1,492,889)
(15)
982,662
(510,242)
-
2,360
55,296
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
15,695
4,510
-
-
-
-
-
432,381
-
-
510,242
- |
At
30.9.23
£
1,480,756
-
402,287 |
|
|
|
|
1,883,043
1,163
15,338
44,621
175,170
12,688
1,992
150,011
12,207
83,990
2,084
2,078,104
2,255
1,000
74,127
1,824
33,575
78,449
100,543
10,536
167,334 |
|
|
|
|
3,047,011 |
|
|
|
|
4,930,054 |
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THE DAVID CLARKE RAILWAY TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
A60 Bridge
Restricted funds
Windcutter Project
Signal & Telegraph
Carriage Repainting
8F Locomotive
Loughborough Standard Locomotives Group
Ltd
Renaissance Railcars
Witherslack Hall Locomotive
Boscastle Restoration
GCR 567 Locomotive Group
Mountsorrel Railway
Bridging the Gap
Oliver Cromwell
Carriage Workshop
Rothley Station
Loughborough Locomotive Shed
O4 Restoration
9F Locomotive
TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming
resources
£
1,261,902
438,848
1,700,750
1,300
12,235
-
13,062
15,135
600
10,713
7,741
27,718
6,201
1,027,967
-
-
5,575
1,026
-
167,334
1,296,607
2,997,357 |
Resources
expended
£
(1,154,030)
(1,114,847)
(2,268,877)
(3,619)
(3,010)
(82,754)
(18,225)
(5,758)
(14,299)
(42,281)
(10,000)
(6,032)
(5,800)
(41,106)
(24,233)
(5,550)
-
(399,908)
(1,883)
-
(664,458)
(2,933,335) |
Gains and
losses
£
(187,385)
-
(187,385)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(187,385) |
Movement
in funds
£
(79,513)
(675,999)
(755,512)
(2,319)
9,225
(82,754)
(5,163)
9,377
(13,699)
(31,568)
(2,259)
21,686
401
986,861
(24,233)
(5,550)
5,575
(398,882)
(1,883)
167,334
632,149
(123,363) |
|
|
|
|
|
Designated Funds (unrestricted)
TheLeicesterMuseumFundwassetup fortheTrust'scontributiontowardsa feasibilitystudyofa Lotteryfunded project
to build a museum at Leicester North.
The A60 BridgeFund has been set up to assistwith the fundingof the repairor renewalof the railwayoverbridge adjacent
to the renewed bridge over the midland mainline.
Restricted Funds
TheWindcutterProjectFundwassetuptoaidtheWindcutterwagonsproject,beingtheacquisitionandmaintenance of
these wagons, now owned by the Trust.
TheSignalandTelegraphFundwassetuptoaidimprovementstotheSignalandTelegraphinstallationsatthe Great
Central Railway.
The Carriage Repainting Fund was set up to aid the repainting of a rake of coaches for use on the Great Central Railway.
The 8F LocomotiveStandard LocomotivesGroup Fund was set up to assist in the purchase of a half share of the Locomotive
8F No.48305 and its subsequent operation.
TheLoughboroughStandardLocomotivesGroupFundwassetuptoaidtherestorationandmaintenanceof specific
locomotives based on the Great Central Railway.
The RenaissanceRailcarsFund was set up to aid the restorationand maintenanceof dieselrailcarunits based on the Great
Central Railway.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
The Witherslack Hall Fund was set up to aid the restoration and maintenance of this locomotive, owned by the Trust.
The Boscastle Restoration Fund was set up to assist with the restoration of 34039 Boscastle.
TheGCR567LocomotiveGroupFundwasset up to assistwiththe buildingofa 'brandnew'GreatCentralRailwayClass 2
locomotive.
The Mountsorrel Railway Fund was set up to develop the Mountsorrel branch line.
The Bridgingthe Gap Fund was set up to aid the linking of the Loughboroughto Leicesterand Loughboroughto Ruddington
sections of the Great Central Railway.
The OliverCromwellFund wasset up to provefundstowardsrestorationalupkeepof this locomotive,whichis part of the
National Collection.
The Double Track Project Fund was set up to provide double-track rail between Loughborough and Rothley.
The Carriage Workshop Fund was set up to aid the restoration of carriage restoration works.
The Gallery Fund was set up to aid the conversion of the old parcel office into a viewing area and reception.
The Rothley Station Fund was set up to hold monies for use at Rothley station.
TheSeparatorFundwassetuptoassistwiththeprovisionofanewreverseosmosisplantandseparatorto collect
pollutants in the ground from the loco shed preparation area.
TheLoughboroughLocomotiveShedFundwassetuptoprovideincreasedfacilitiesforlocomotiverestorationand the
visitor viewing area.
TheO4RestorationFundwassetuptoprovefundstowardsrestorationalupkeepofthislocomotive,whichispartof the
National Collection.
The9F LocomotiveFundwasset up to assistin the purchaseofthe Ex BritishRailwaysClass9F LocomotiveNo.92214 and
its subsequent operation.
Transfers between funds
The transfers into restricted funds represent unrestricted fund monies utilised to finance restricted funds.
18. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
Mr C I Baines,a trustee of the charity,was also a directorof Great Central Railwayplc. During the year the Trust paid grants
amountingto £1,952,901(2022:£841,946)to Great CentralRailwayplc. The charityalso purchasedshares in Great Central
Railwayplcduringtheyear,costing£50,000(2022:£100,000).ToavoidanypotentialconflictofinterestMrCI Baines
excludedhimselffromanymeetingoftheTrustwheregrantstoGreatCentralRailwayplcwerebeingconsidered. During
the year Great Central Railway plc also used rolling stock owned by the Trust free of charge.
At 30 September 2023 the David Clarke Railway Trust were owed £17,334 (2022: £NIL) by Great Central Railway Plc.
At 30 September 2023 the David Clarke Railway Trust owed £34,536 (2022: £42,605) to Great Central Railway plc.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
19. EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING DATE
The charity purchased heritage assets of a combined total of £243,600 from Great Central Railway plc.
20. ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY
The charity is controlled by the Trustees.
21. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The carrying amount of the charity's financial instruments are as follows:
|
2023 |
2022 |
|
£ |
£ |
Financial assets that are equity instruments measured at fair value through net income / |
|
|
expenditure: |
|
|
Fixed asset listed investments (note 13) |
71,345 |
67,610 |
Social investments (note 14) |
1,236,905 |
1,019,496 |
Theincome,expenses,netgainsandnetlossesattributabletothecharity'sfinancialinstrumentsaresummarised as
follows:
|
2023 |
2022 |
|
£ |
£ |
Net gains and losses (including changes in fair value) |
|
|
Financial assets measured at fair value through net income / expenditure |
(213,347) |
25,962 |
Thetotalinterestincomeandinterestexpenseforfinancialassetsandfinancialliabilitiesthatarenotmeasuredat fair
value through the income statement was £NIL (2022 - £NIL) for both financial assets and liabilities respectively.
22. CONTINGENT ASSETS
As at the reportingdate,the charityhas a contingentassetof£282,199(2022- £233,510).Thisrelatesto legacies notified
beforetheyearendbutatthattimetheamountwasuncertainandthereforehasnotbeenrecognisedinthe financial
statements in accordance with the Charities SORP.
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