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2023-07-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 05170904 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1107421
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023
FOR
RENEWABLE HERITAGE TRUST
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
Fortus North Limited
Business Advisors & Accountants
5&6 Manor Court
Manor Garth
Scarborough
North Yorkshire
YO11 3TU
RENEWABLE HERITAGE TRUST
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For The Year Ended 31 July 2023
Page
Reference and Administrative Details 1
Report of the Trustees 2 to 6
Independent Examiner's Report 7
Statement of Financial Activities 8
Balance Sheet 9 to 10
Notes to the Financial Statements 11 to 15
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 16
RENEWABLE HERITAGE TRUST

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS For The Year Ended 31 July 2023

TRUSTEES

TRUSTEESMr W Brown
Ms M J Fox
Mr P J Lister
Mr D R Mann
Mr M C Phillips
Ms A Firth (appointed 1.4.23)
REGISTERED OFFICETreebeards Cottage
Main Street
Westow
York
Yorkshire
YO60 7NE
REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER 05170904 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1107421
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERFortus North Limited
Business Advisors & Accountants
5&6 Manor Court
Manor Garth
Scarborough
North Yorkshire
YO11 3TU
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RENEWABLE HERITAGE TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
For The Year Ended 31 July 2023
ThetrusteeswhoarealsodirectorsofthecharityforthepurposesoftheCompaniesAct2006,present their
reportwiththefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyearended31July2023.Thetrustees have
adoptedtheprovisionsofAccountingandReportingbyCharities:StatementofRecommended Practice
applicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Insettingtheobjectivesandplanningtheactivitiesfortheyear,theTrusteeshavegiven careful
consideration to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
Thecompanyisacharityandexiststopreserveforthebenefitofthepeopleofthelocalityofany project
undertakenandofthenation,thehistorical,architecturalandconstructionalheritagethatmayexist in
buildings(includinganystructureorerection,andanypartofabuildingassodefined)ofparticular beauty
orhistorical,architecturalorconstructionalinterest,whichmay,withoutdetrimenttothe building's
heritage, be adapted to generate renewable energy.
ThecurrentspecificobjectivehasbeentocompletetherenovationofHowshamMillinNorthYorkshire and
runitasanenvironmentaleducationcentre.AlloftheTrust'sworkatpresentrevolvesaround this
objective.
The main activities of the year consisted of:

STRATEGIC REPORT

Achievement and performance

Thereweresignificantincreasesinboththenumberofprimaryschoolsandthenumberofpupilsvisiting the
mill.Atotalof1800childrenfrom27schools,onehome-schooledgroupandtwoscoutgroups came
duringtheyear.Tohelpwiththisincreaseindemand,MelBoyesonjoinedHelenSpringindelivering the
visits.Theyalsodevelopednewworkshopstomeettherequestsfromtheschools.Tohelpmeetthe rising
costoftransportforthevisits,RHTofferedasubsidytowardscoachhire,withadditionalsupportbased on
aboveaveragenumbersofchildreneligibleforfreeschoolmeals.Thissubsidywas enthusiastically
received.
Agroupofheritagepost-graduatestudentsfromtheUniversityofYork,andinternational students
attending a summer school at Leeds University both enjoyed visits to the mill.
TheannualHeritageOpenDayonSunday18September2022attractedover100adultsandchildren who
camefortheirfirstvisittothemill.Thereweretwowritingcoursesandthreecraftcourses.An unusual event
wasturningthemillintoacameraobscurabycompletelyblackingitoutapartfromtwosmallholesto let
inthelight.Theseevents,includingHOD,broughtatotalofabout275adultstoorganisedeventsat the
mill. In addition, school staff and helpers added a further 200 adult visitors.
Thelowerbearingofscrew1requiredanoverhaulandsomeweldingofthelowerpartofthescrew meant
itwasnotgeneratingforaperiod.Inaddition,thewheelwasnotgeneratingfromApriltoAugustdue to
generatorfailure.Thiscoupledwithlowriverflowduringtheexceptionallydrysummer,resultedinadrop in
electricitygenerationcomparedtothepreviousyear(thebestyeartodate)of30%.Anincreasein the
export price received from April partially compensated.
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RENEWABLE HERITAGE TRUST

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

For The Year Ended 31 July 2023

STRATEGIC REPORT

Financial review Financial position

During the year £91,000 was gifted from HPC to RHT, an increase on the previous year.

Investment policy and objectives

At present there are insufficient surplus funds to invest elsewhere.

Reserves policy

The money in the deposit account was untouched and the balance is about £12,750.
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RENEWABLE HERITAGE TRUST

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES For The Year Ended 31 July 2023

STRATEGIC REPORT

Principal Risks and Uncertainties

The Trustees have given consideration to any exposure and the results are listed below:
Impact
Risk Effect Probability (1 to 10) Exposure
River floods
buildings Damage to tools & equipment 10% 5 0.5
Damage to building fabric 10% 1 0.1
Revenue lost on generation 10% 2 0.2
River floods
generator Generator damaged 1% 5 0.05
Vandalism Equipment or building damaged 5% 8 0.4
Screw/wheel
failure Revenue lost on generation 5% 5 0.25
Public Liability
incident Trust is sued and damages awarded 1% 10 0.1
River flow
changes Revenue lost on generation 5% 3 0.15
Weir collapses Revenue lost on generation 1% 8 0.08
Pollution Incident Cleanup costs, fine 2% 8 0.16
Water
supplycontaminati
on Public become ill after drink water 1% 10 0.1
Electric price falls Revenue lost on generation 15% 3 0.45
Buying company
failure Revenue lost 10% 5 0.45
Risk Trigger Event Mitigation Strategy Actions
Environment Agency Lift all vulnerable items
River floods buildings Storms or snow melt early warning to first floor
Design anticipates
River floods buildings Storms or snow melt flooding Washout afterFlooding
Design calculations
River floods buildings Storms or snow melt include None
O&M Replacement
River floods generator Storms or snow melt Allowance Replace
CCTV System, plastic
windows, Police visits Monitor CCTV, regular
Vandalism etc. site visits, Police callouts
Screw or waterwheel O&M Replacement Regular checks &
failure Allowance maintenance
Install safety signs,
Public Liability checks on play
Insurance & Volunteer equipment, with log
Public Liability incident Site accident Disclaimers book
System only requires a
small part of total river
River flow changes Climate change flow None
Weir is owned by
Environment Agency - Remove vegetative
ABS Licence requires growth & advise
Undermining, them to carry out repair Environmental Agency
Weir collapses vegetation growth it of issues
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RENEWABLE HERITAGE TRUST

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES For The Year Ended 31 July 2023

STRATEGIC REPORT

Provide spill kits, assess
need for secondary
Minimise use, usecontainment, no
biodegradabletransport of hazardous
lubricants, includematerials by river, coffer
Oil spill, concreteberms and secondarydam and silt trap for
Pollution Incidentspillage, silt releasecontainmentriver works
Filters not changed, UV
Water supplyfilter not working, hotProper equipmentPrepare a maintenance
contaminationwater not boiledmaintenanceschedule with log book
Government policy,Long term contract, use
nuclear power,of Feed in Tariff to fix forAssess the market and
Electric price fallsrecession20 yearschoose low risk options

Risk Matrix

Impact
9-10 2 0 0
7-8 3 0 0
5-7 3 0 0
3-4 2 0 0
1-2 2 0 0
1% - 20% 21% - 40% 41% - 60%
Probability

Future plans

Schoolvisitshaveincreasedovertheyear.MoreschoolshavebeenapplyingforvisitsandRHThopes to
continue attracting new schools.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

Theorganisationisacharitablecompanylimitedbyguarantee,incorporatedon5July2004and registered
as a charity on 23 December 2004.
ThecompanywasestablishedunderaMemorandumofAssociation,whichestablishedtheobjectives and
powersofthecharitablecompanyandisgovernedunderitsArticlesofAssociation.Intheeventof the
Company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1.

Recruitment and appointment of New Trustees

Thedirectorsofthecompanyarealsocharitytrusteesforthepurposeofcharitylawandunder the
Company'sArticlesareknownasTrustees.UndertherequirementsoftheMemorandumandArticles of
Associationone-third(orthenumbernearestone-third)oftheTrusteesmustretireateachAGM, those
longest in office retiring first and the choice between any of equal service being made by drawing lots.

Organisational structure

TheTrusthasamanagementcommitteeofbetween3and10Trusteeswhichmeetsbi-monthlyto discuss
andsetstrategicandoperationalpolicy.Individualdutiesandresponsibilitieswithregardtotheday to
day operations of the Trust are agreed by consensus.

Induction and training of new trustees

MostTrusteesarealreadyfamiliarwiththepracticalworkoftheTrustandareprovidedwithinformation on
theresponsibilitiesanddutiesofcharitytrusteespriortoformalappointment.Inaddition,Trustees are
madeawareofthespecificrequirementsthroughprovisionoftheMemorandumandArticles of
Association.OpportunitiestoclarifyanyqueriesorareasofuncertaintyareaffordedbytheChairof the
Trust.
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RENEWABLE HERITAGE TRUST

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

For The Year Ended 31 July 2023

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Risk management

IndividualTrusteesholdappropriatequalificationsandexperiencetoensurecompliancewithHealth and
Safety('H&S')requirements.Proceduresexistforthesafeuseofrivercraftandmachinery.Arisk assessment
isundertakenforallactivities,withanyissueofconcernflagged.Aproformariskassessmentschedule is
nowavailableasthebasisforalleventassessments.FollowingtheH&Sconsultancyduring2017,afull H&S
management system is in place.
Reportofthetrustees,incorporatingastrategicreport,approvedbyorderoftheboardoftrustees,as the
company directors, on 21 February 2024 and signed on the board's behalf by:
Mr M C Phillips - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF

RENEWABLE HERITAGE TRUST

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Renewable Heritage Trust ('the Company')

IreporttothecharitytrusteesonmyexaminationoftheaccountsoftheCompanyfortheyear ended
31 July 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

Asthecharity'strusteesoftheCompany(andalsoitsdirectorsforthepurposesofcompanylaw)you are
responsibleforthepreparationoftheaccountsinaccordancewiththerequirementsofthe Companies
Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
HavingsatisfiedmyselfthattheaccountsoftheCompanyarenotrequiredtobeauditedunderPart16 of
the2006Actandareeligibleforindependentexamination,Ireportinrespectofmyexaminationof your
charity'saccountsascarriedoutunderSection145oftheCharitiesAct2011('the2011Act').Incarrying out
myexaminationIhavefollowedtheDirectionsgivenbytheCharityCommissionunderSection145(5) (b)
of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Ihavecompletedmyexamination.Iconfirmthatnomattershavecometomyattentionin connection
with the examination giving me cause to believe:

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

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

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

4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

Ihavenoconcernsandhavecomeacrossnoothermattersinconnectionwiththeexaminationto which
attentionshouldbedrawninthisreportinordertoenableaproperunderstandingoftheaccountsto be
reached.
Paul Dixon
Fortus North Limited
Business Advisors & Accountants
5&6 Manor Court
Manor Garth
Scarborough
North Yorkshire
YO11 3TU
21 February 2024
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RENEWABLE HERITAGE TRUST

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

(INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) For The Year Ended 31 July 2023

2023
Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
41,160
Other trading activities
2
250
Investment income
3
72
Total
41,482
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Charitable activities
16,598
Other
20,359
Total
36,957
NET INCOME
4,525
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
502,982
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
507,507
2022
Total
funds
£
38,085
662
4
38,751
9,150
13,883
23,033
15,718
487,264
502,982
The notes form part of these financial statements
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RENEWABLE HERITAGE TRUST

BALANCE SHEET 31 July 2023

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
7
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
8
Debtors
9
Cash at bank
10
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
11
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
12
Unrestricted funds:
General fund
Capital reserve fund
TOTAL FUNDS
2023
Total
funds
£
453,177
100
2,234
55,613
57,947
(3,617)
54,330
507,507
507,507
54,778
452,729
507,507
507,507
2022
Total
funds
£
453,327
100
2,156
49,004
51,260
(1,605)
49,655
502,982
502,982
50,253
452,729
502,982
502,982
ThecharitablecompanyisentitledtoexemptionfromauditunderSection477oftheCompaniesAct 2006
for the year ended 31 July 2023.
Themembershavenotrequiredthecompanytoobtainanauditofitsfinancialstatementsforthe year
ended 31 July 2023 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
The notes form part of these financial statements
continued...
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RENEWABLE HERITAGE TRUST

BALANCE SHEET - continued

31 July 2023
Thesefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsapplicable to
charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
ThefinancialstatementswereapprovedbytheBoardofTrusteesandauthorisedforissue on
21 February 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:
Mr M C Phillips - Trustee
Ms A Firth - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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RENEWABLE HERITAGE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended 31 July 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements and assessment of going concern

Thefinancialstatementsofthecharitablecompany,whichisapublicbenefitentityunderFRS 102,
havebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReporting by
Charities:StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccounts in
accordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicof Ireland
(FRS102)(effective1January2019)',FinancialReportingStandard102'TheFinancial Reporting
StandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland'andtheCompaniesAct2006.The financial
statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
TheTrusteesconsidertherearenomaterialuncertaintiesabouttheTrust'sabilitytocontinueas a
going concern.

Income

AllincomeisrecognisedintheStatementofFinancialActivitiesoncethecharityhasentitlement to
thefunds,itisprobablethattheincomewillbereceivedandtheamountcanbe measured
reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructive obligation
committingthecharitytothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefits will
berequiredinsettlementandtheamountoftheobligationcanbemeasuredreliably. Expenditure
isaccountedforonanaccrualsbasisandhasbeenclassifiedunderheadingsthataggregate all
costrelatedtothecategory.Wherecostscannotbedirectlyattributedtoparticularheadings they
have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Plant and machinery are included at cost and less accumulated depreciation.
Landandbuildingshavebeenincludedatvaluation.Nodepreciationisprovidedonthe buildings
as the Trustees operate an ongoing refurbishment policy to extend the useful life of the buildings

Stocks

Stocksarevaluedatthelowerofcostandnetrealisablevalue,aftermakingdueallowance for
obsolete and slow moving items.

Fund accounting

Unrestrictedfundscanbeusedinaccordancewiththecharitableobjectivesatthediscretion of
the trustees.
Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsofthe charity.
Restrictionsarisewhenspecifiedbythedonororwhenfundsareraisedforparticular restricted
purposes.
Furtherexplanationofthenatureandpurposeofeachfundisincludedinthenotestothe financial
statements.

Grants and Donations

GrantsanddonationsareonlyincludedintheSOFAwhenthecharityhasunconditional entitlement
to the resources.
RevenuegrantsarerecognisedintheSOFAsoastomatchthemwiththeexpenditure towards
which they are intended to contribute.
GrantswhichcontributetowardsspecificexpenditureonfixedassetsarecreditedtotheSOFA over
the expected useful lives of the related assets.
continued...
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RENEWABLE HERITAGE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
For The Year Ended 31 July 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Contractual Income and Performance Related Grants

These are only included in the SOFA once the related goods or services have been delivered.

Volunteer Help

Thevalueofanyvoluntaryhelpreceivedisnotincludedintheaccountsbutisdescribedin the
trustee's annual report.

Investment Income

Investment income is included in the accounts when receivable.

Governance Costs

Includecostsofthepreparationandexaminationofstatutoryaccountsandcostofany legal
advice to trustees on governance or constitutional matters.

2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
2023 2022
Unrestricted Total
funds funds
£ £
Fundraising courses, workshops and
events 250 662
3. INVESTMENT INCOME
2023 2022
Unrestricted Total
funds funds
£ £
Deposit account interest 72 4
4. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
2023 2022
£ £
Depreciation - owned assets 150 200

5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

Therewerenotrustees'remunerationorotherbenefitsfortheyearended31July2023norfor the
year ended 31 July 2022.

Trustees' expenses

Therewerenotrustees'expensespaidfortheyearended31July2023norfortheyear ended
31 July 2022.
continued...
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RENEWABLE HERITAGE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
For The Year Ended 31 July 2023

6. TAXATION

Thecompanyisacceptedasacharityfortaxationpurposesandisexemptfromtaxationon its
income or gains to the extent that they are applied for charitable purposes.

7. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

COST
At 1 August 2022 and 31 July 2023
DEPRECIATION
At 1 August 2022
Charge for year
At 31 July 2023
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 July 2023
At 31 July 2022
8.
STOCKS
Stocks
9.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Other debtors
Prepayments
Freehold
Plant and
property
machinery
£
£
452,729
202,868
-
202,270
-
150
-
202,420
452,729
448
452,729
598
2023
£
100
2023
£
79
2,155
2,234
Totals
£
655,597
Totals
£
655,597
202,270
150
202,420
453,177
453,327
2022
£
100
2022
£
79
2,077
2,156

10. CASH AT BANK

Cashandcashequivalentsarebasicfinancialassetsandincludecashinhand,depositsheldat call
withbanks,othershort-termliquidinvestmentswithoriginalmaturitiesofthreemonthsorless, and
bank overdrafts.
continued...
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RENEWABLE HERITAGE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

For The Year Ended 31 July 2023

11. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Trade creditors
Accrued expenses
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Capital reserve fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Comparatives for movement in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Capital reserve fund
TOTAL FUNDS
2023
2022
£
£
623
-
2,994
1,605
3,617
1,605
Net
movement
At
At 1.8.22
in funds
31.7.23
£
£
£
50,253
4,525
54,778
452,729
-
452,729
502,982
4,525
507,507
502,982
4,525
507,507
Incoming
Resources
Movement
resources
expended
in funds
£
£
£
41,482
(36,957)
4,525
41,482
(36,957)
4,525
Net
movement
At
At 1.8.21
in funds
31.7.22
£
£
£
34,535
15,718
50,253
452,729
-
452,729
487,264
15,718
502,982
487,264
15,718
502,982
12.MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
continued...
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RENEWABLE HERITAGE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
For The Year Ended 31 July 2023

12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 38,751 (23,033) 15,718
TOTAL FUNDS 38,751 (23,033) 15,718

13. TRANSACTIONS WITH TRUSTEES

Duringtheyear,theTrustreceiveddonationsfromHowshamPowerCoLtdtotalling£40,000(2022 -
£37,000), a company in which Mr M C Phillips and Ms M Macleod are directors.
Duringtheyear,£11,836(2022-£6,708)waspaidtoMrDMannandMsMMacleod,inrespectof the
lease of land by the Trust. Mr D Mann is a Trustee of the charity.
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RENEWABLE HERITAGE TRUST

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

For The Year Ended 31 July 2023

2023 2022
£ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations and membership 41,160 38,085
Other trading activities
Fundraising courses, workshops and events 250 662
Investment income
Deposit account interest 72 4
Total incoming resources 41,482 38,751
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Advertising - 1,440
Event costs 16,598 7,710
16,598 9,150
Other
Rent 11,776 6,708
Rent - carpark 60 60
Telephone and internet costs 461 638
Independent examiner’s fee 996 942
Subscriptions 435 126
Sundry expenses 8 766
Insurance 2,818 2,563
Repairs to building 1,535 281
Professional fees 2,120 1,599
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 150 200
20,359 13,883
Total resources expended 36,957 23,033
Net income 4,525 15,718
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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