Registered cbarity number: 1107459 Report of the Trustees and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 for Dorking Society
Dorking Society Contents of the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 Page Ito8 Report of the Trustees Independent Examinerfs Report Statement of Financial Activities 10 Balance Sheet 11 Notes to the Financial Statements 12to 17 Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 18to 19
Dorking Society Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2024 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity Dumber 1107459 Registered otrice The Old Foundry 62 West Street Dorking Surrey RH4 IBS Trustees during 2022 K Atherton Appointed 5.11.18 B J Brigham Appointed 18.7.22- Secretary to the trustees J Dampier Appointed 3.4.2023 - Treasurer J Friend Appointed 2).02.23 E V Simmons Appointed JO.4.18 P J Tartari Appointed 1.06.17 JPWard Appointed J.5.21- Chair GHWood Appointed 28.6.18 Independent examiner David Wheeler FCCA Cheeld Wheeler & Co Chartered Certified Accountants Redhill Chambers 2d High Street Redhill Surrey RHI IRJ Solicitors Downs Solicitors LLP 156 High Street Dorking sUrY RH4 IBQ
Dorking Society Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2024 The trust¢¢S> present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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). I. OWECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives The Objects clause of the Dorking Society was amended by a special resolution passed at the Annual General Meeting held on 3rd July 2023. The amended objects of the Dorking Society ar¢: a) To promote and encourage high standards of architecture, planning and development in the Area of Benefit. and to promote public interest in, and conservation of, the beauty and chara¢t¢r of the area and its natural environment b) To advance education by the maintenance and operation of Dorking Museum and Heritage Centre, including by holding, developing and caring for the Museum's collections for the public benefit c) To advance the education of th¢ public by promoting and encouraging the study of, and community engagement with, the history of the Area of Benefit via the provision of a locaI history group. The Dorking Society currently achieves its objectives through: The Dorking Museum and Heritage Centre The Dorking Local History Group The Community Team The change in the Objects clause of the Dorking Society w&g agreed after legal advice and obtaining the consent of the Charity Commission to the revised wording. The Trustees continue to consider, with advice where necessary. the fiuther updating of the Charity's constitution documents. 2. PUBLIC BENEFIT The objectives and activities of the Dorking Society are entirely focused on the public benefit of Dorking and its surrounding district. The Dorking Society refers to guidance contained in the Chority Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing its aims and objectives and in planning its future activities. It seeks to deliver public benefit in the following ways: The Dorking Museum and Heritage Centre has a growing collection of artefacts and an extensive archive (paper and other media) relating to Dorking and surrounding district. Through its exhibitions, events, guided walks and outreach activities it engages with the public to share and explain th¢ history of the local area. The Dorking Lo¢al History Group provides for its member5 and visitors talks (both in F¢rson and virtually), walks and visits on topics and places of local historic interest. It also publishes books and artic1¢5 on matters of local historic interest.
Dorking Society Report of the Truste for the year ended 31 December 2024 The Community Team (fornierly the Conservation, Community and Planning Group) carries out a range of tasks linked to development and planning in the local area. All activities carried out by the Dorking Society are currently managed and undertaken by volunteers. Further detail about all the work of the Dorking Society is set out on pages J to 7. 3. FINANCIAL REVIEW Financial Review During the year income exceeded expenditllre by £15,927 (202) - £40,551), and an increase in the value of investments of £8,744 (2023 - £23) decrease) which resulted in a net increase in ndS of £24,671 (2023 - £40,)18). At 31 December 2024 the Society's total funds stood at £520,420 (2023 - £495,789), which consistcd of £422,18) {202J - £)2),4i9) inv¢stm¢nts with £98,277 (2023 - £172,)50) in net current &Ssets. A final payment of th¢ legacy from the esLqte of the late Geofftey Collins was due to the Society at the year end, and ha5 now been received. The Dorking Society keeps its inveslments and net current assets to both finance future projects and to provid¢ a return to help finance day to day expenditure. 4. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing doeument Dorking Society is a charitable company limit¢d by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, and is governed by a Memorandum and Articles of Association. From l January 2006 the charity took over the &8sds and liabilities (except those ofthe Owen Russ bequest), ofthe original unincorporated charity number 246806 (called the Dorking & District Preservation Society), registered with the Charity Commission in 1967. By order of the Charity Commission, the Society charity number 246806 for the pury>oses of the part Vi of the Charities Act 199) became charity number 1107459. OrganisatAonal structure The governing body ofthe Dorking Society is the Trustee Board. Trustees are elected at each Annual General Meeting or appointed during the year by the trustees and subsequently put up for clcction at the Annual General Meeting. Th¢ Trustee Board is responsible for all matters of policy. There were no changes on the Trustee Board during 2024. Consideration is being given to increasing the number of TrLLStees with particular Cmphasis on recruiting those with skills relating to HR and Museum opcration. Th¢ day-to-day management of the Dorking Society's affairs takes place in one of three committees cov¢ring respectively: The Dorking Museum & Heritage Centre The Local History Group The Community Team
Dorking Society Report of the Trnstees for the year ended 31 December 2024 Each Committee is chaired by a Trustee and each operates under T¢rnis of Reference agreed by the Trustees. No member of the Trustee Board receives remuneration. 5. KEY RISKS The finding of suificient and sufficiently skilled volunteers to participate as Trustees, Committee members and caTry Out the multiple activities that run under the auspices of the Dorking Society is a key risk which is mitigated by recruitment through word of mouth, social media presence and advertising. The Trustees address this risk on a regular basis. A further risk is the forthcoming development of the site owned by Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) bounded by North Street and Church Street in Dorking which lies directly behind the Museum & Heritage Centre buildings and over which the Dorking Society as owner ofthe freehold site on which the Museum & Heritage Centre is located and has access rights. During 202J proposals to demolish all buildings on the MVDC owned site wue agreed by MVDC pending development of a mixed residential and commercial development. Detailed proposals will be published in 2024. During the latter part of 2023 questions of maintaining the access rights during this period of change arose and the Trust¢es sought legal advice from their solicitors, Downs. Matters were amicably taken forward with MVDC with whom a good relationship was maintain¢d. 6. MEMBERSHIP Three typ¢s of members exist: Museum members, Local History Group members and ordinary members. 7. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Thes¢ are set out in detail under the heading of each of the three sections making up the Dorking Society. 7.1 The Dorking Museum and Heritage Centre During 2024, after several challenging years, the Museum w&$ finally able to enjoy a full year of operation. The highlights were. the Museum IKing awarded Arts Council Accreditation, the cave tours receiving a record number of visitors, and a blue plaque unveiling attracting enthusiasts frotn far and wide. Much more detail is set out below. In 2024 the Museum: Was awarded Accredit¢d status under the Arts Council Accreditation scheme Welcomed 4,500 visitors to the Museum gallery including a tailor¢d visit lor Dorking Air Cadets, 4 other after-hours visits and 3 tailored school visits Ran temporary exhibitions on the history of the Surrey Yeomanry, the history of Johnstons Sweepers (Bucher Municipal) and on the Denbies Lego House Created and installcd a canvas pterodactyl banner over the approach area Commissioned local artist Uncle Stubble to create a mural for the front of the building depictirftg the Iocc album, 'De¢¢ptive Bends, which was recorded at Strawberry Studios in South St, Dorking
Dorking Society Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2024 InstaIled themed display windows on the histories of the Surrey Yeomanry and of Johnstons Sweepers to tie into exhibitions, and Season display windows forEaster, Halloween, Remembrance and Christmas Installed a panel on the history of the Foundry site in the approach area Installed a 'Cabinet of Curiosities, with a launch ev¢nt for farnili¢5 to select the Contents Held members, opening events for the Surrey Yeomanry exhibition and the Lego House cxhibition Conducted a trial installation for a music listening post Installed a new pennanent Strawberry Studios display case Sent the Surrey Yeomanry Exhibition on tour to Fetcham Park House In the Caves in 2024 there were: 100 cave tours for scouts, companies, schools, family groups and community organisations including 40 open day tours welcoming around 1.000 people under Dorking's str¢ets A new artwork in the South Street Cav¢s by artist Uncle Stubbl¢ w&5 commissioned and installed. Around Dorking in 2024: A guided walks programm¢ was run in Dorking. on the Deepdene Trail and at Betchworth C&stle, in total offering 46 guided walks attended by 430 people A new Blue Plaque and Statues walk w&8 launched J care homes were visited with memory boxes and talks 6 community groups were given talks on &spects of local history A blue plaque on thc site of Strawberry Studios, South St was unveiled with a reception at the Museum and a record signing at a local record store with the band l Occ 580 visitors were welcomed to museum off-site events at Dorking Library including a 'B¢hind the scenes at the Museum, event Participation in Heritage Open Days and Mole Valley Arts Alive, offering free walks For scbools and familie5 in 2024: A monthly programme of therned activities for younger children at Dorking Library to ti¢ in with Surr¢y Libraries, themes, including National Storytelling Week, Chinese New Year, Women's History Month, Earth Day, Local & Community History Month, National Crime Reading Month, a Festival of Archaeology, National Playday, Roald Dahl story day, a Family Learning Festival, World NuTsery Rhyme W¢ek and a Winter Mini Challenge A series of family activities for older Childre including a Pterosaur challenge, a Great Game activity, an Easter Egg hunL a Spy School, a Butterfiies, Bees and Bugs family evenL a Model Making Extravagan4 a Be a Museum Curator session and a Christmas Creations crnft activity - totalling over 600 attendees at library activities Attendance at Meadowbank family Fun Day with a newly developed publicity stand Accommodating a work experience student and two 'behind the scenes, visits by Reigate College students Loaning out of I I school loan boxes and I care home reMinience box Loaning out the Early Cycling in Dorking panels to The Ashcombe school
Dorking Society Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2024 Loaning out replica sufftagette material to St John's school Giving a presentation of the Fight for the Vote for Women at St Joseph's School Working with The Ashcombe School to identify local candidates for their new 'house' system Producing two editions of 'Dorking Heritage, Publications in 2024: In conjunctioTh with Bucher Municipal a book on the history of the company in Dorking was published. Published a revised and reprinted edition of 'The Vanishing River of Box Hill, Hosted a book launch for 'Mary Neal and the Sufftagettes who saved the Morris Dancing.. 2024 In the media: A contribution w&s made to the BBC'S 'Secret Surrey, recordings on Peter Labelliere's grdV¢ and the Westhumble 'caves' Radio interviews for BBC Surrey were given on the temporary closures of West Street, and Dorking Halls and the pernianent closure of Belmont School. A television interview was given on the Iocc blue plaque Work was done with the BBC on an episode of Michael Portillo's 'Railway Journeys, programme Two film crews were hosted to film in the South Street Cav¢s A contribution was made to a r¢cording for th¢ Talking Newspaper Assistance was given to Albion Music Publishing with sleeve notes for their latest CD release An interview on Dorking history w&8 given to the 'Daily Telegraph, Numerous articles wer¢ placed in the 'Dorking Advertiser, and 'InYourArea' online, and monthly articles in 16 parish magazines and 'Vantage Point, magazine Collections and Arehives in 2024: Regular research visits to the archives were made and answers provided to over l 00 public queries A collection of film footage was digitised The oral history team was relaunched with a new Strawberry Studios interviewing project A photography project to photograph every item in the collection was begun and additionally a ollections review of all stored items and an audit of textile items. Online in 2024: The follower count across Facebook. X (Twitter) and Instagram increased and regular c-n¢ws lett¢Ts were sent to over 1000 subscribers. 7.2 Dorking Local History Group During 2024 the Local History Group continued giving both in person talks and talks by 'Zoom' thereby reaching a larger audience. Splf1¢allY, during 2024 the Group has:
Dorking Society Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2024 Provided 12 monthly talks in person at Crossways Community Baptist Church. and 10 talks via 'Zoom' Regularly updated the website and social media to engage a wider audience; the statistics confirni a growing audience. Also, membership reached its highest total in October. Collected audience figures for the website on a monthly basi5. In 2024 there were a total of 2.5K visitors- & Tise of170/0. Organised three members, Outings: a walk in Guildford viewing secret WW2 remains. a trip to Brooklands Museum. and a visit to Dunsfold Airfield. Included some members, family memories of WW l and WW2 in Dorking History. Reprinted a reforn]atted vcrsion of a book on Chart Park and reprints We also done of the popular book The Deepdene. Continued to use SUeY Meetup (httpsJ/www.meetup.com/surrey-history-rneetup) to invite non-members to talks & events. Continued to support the research project on West Street During the forthcoming year the group's plans includ¢: Continuing to support local r¢S¢h including research on West StreeL Dorking, and the WWI and WW2 history of local communities. Provide two or three outings for Members and at least one walk. Reducing postage costs by using email for our 6 monthly newsletter5 etc. Continuing to support local research including research on West Street, Dorking, and the WWI and WW2 history of local communities. Provid¢ two or three outings for Members and at least one walk. Details of the programme are published on the Dorking Local History Group website. All th¢ talks l)oth virtual and in Person are open to non-members. Non-members contribute £2 per live meeting or make a voluntary donation on Zoom. 7.3 Dorking Soeiety Community Team 2024 saw the relaunched Dorking Society Community Team begin to implement activity across each of its revised areas of focus: The Future of Retail in Dorking: the team have focused on understanding how to create a mandate to give opinion on proposals for future changes to our rnarket town centre. To do this beyond the opinions solely within our core leam means developing engagement tools that are significantly more effective in reach than those used by Planning Authorities which generate vcry limited responses. We are developing the conccpt of an interactive longitudinal tool that can present the views of citizens and ensure that the sample data is truly representative of the population that relies on our town and its Suound1ng villages Brownfield site redevelopment: the Community Team have provided feedback to the Local Planning Authority on specific development management applications and on policy consultations. Our goal remains to maximise the level of investment into reusing previously developed land to preserve green spaces for the gen¢rations to come. once it is built on it is built on for¢v¢r Conservation Area Management: focusing on ensuring that the unique character of our most sp¢¢ial built environments is actively conserved, including constructive lobbying of major high street retailers to take good care of the appearance of their whole buildings. Looking beyond street level in the town centre can often be revealing.
Dorking Society Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2024 Infrastructure Investment: championing appropriate changes to the places that we rely on for our daily lives and wellbeing. including a focus on Dorking Deepdene station where we welcome the new stair facilities but lament that mor¢ accessible means are reserved for elsewhere in Dorking at present Best Development Awards: restarting the once traditional Best Development Awards, including creating a diverse team of judges, defining the methodology and attracting applications from across our town and stretching into the Surrounding villages Communications with members: curating and producing the second newslettei since the relaunch and identifying a pipeline of future topics, as well &8 actively responding to member feedback from th¢ articles published. There is always time to tell us what you think '00d" development looks like. If you are interested in any of the areas that the Community Team focuses on, then please do get in touch through our email address of ctn(I dorkin societv.org..uk. 8. STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trustees. annual report and financial statements in acwrdance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Recognised Accountancy Practice). Company and Charlty laws require the Board of Trustees to prepar¢ financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of the financial year and of the surplus or deficit of the charity. In preparing those financial statements, th¢ trustees are required to: Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP. Make judgements and estimates that are re&sonable and prudent. State whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subject to any natural departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will not continue on that basis. The trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial staternents comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the &ssets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of frdud ond other irregularities. The trustecs are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial inforniation included on the charity's website.
Dorking Society Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2024 9. RESERVES POLICY Reserves have accrued through unrealised gains in the value of investments, and surpluses generated in prior y¢ars. They are being maintained for the upkeep and potential expansion of the museum building and to support the Society. Th¢ purchase of the 51te from Mole Valley District Council. which was funded out of the Owen Russ bequesL given specially for the purpose, is held in the 'old' charity under a directive from the Charity Commission. Approved by order of the board of trustc¢s on 2q and signed on its bchalf by: Jean Ward (Trustee)
Dorking Society Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2024 Independent examiller's report to the trustees of Dorking Society ('the charity,) I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended ) l December 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the Charity's tSteeS you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2011 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Chariti¢s Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). In carying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by th¢ Charity Commission under sectlon 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statemeDt I have Gompleted my examination. I confim that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me Cause to believe: accounting COrdS were not kept in respect of the charity as required by the 201 l Act" or 2. the aOUnts do not accord with those records. or the accounts do not compl)1 with the accountino requirements of the ?01 l Act other than an) requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an inikpendent examination; or 4. the accounts have not b¢en prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Prdctice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK (FRS 102)). I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. LILts David Wheeler FCCA Independent Examiner Cheeld Wheeler & Co Chartered Certified Accountants Redhill Chambers 2d High Street Redhill Surrey RHI IRJ Date:
Dorking Society Statement of Financial Activities or the year ended 31 December 2024 Uttrestrletsd Restrlctsd 2024 2023 Notts fund fund Tot1 fund$ Tot1 fvnds COME FROM Donations and leg1¢5 Charitsbie activities 13.109 5.000 18,109 54.542 AdmissioDs 755 755 981 Sale5 4.988 2,737 6,086 415 4.988 2.737 6.086 415 4.684 2.097 5582 423 OutiDgs Caves Other trading Activities InveStent Inrne 24.79l 24,791 21.664 3.1)05 10.822 32 32 Total 52.913 5,000 57,913 103,800 EXPENDITURE ON Roising fillS Cbaritibk a¢¢lviti¢s 15279 48 15,327 13588 Athnissions 17.369 4.954 17.369 4,954 29,343 6,437 485 Sales Outings Caves 1.898 1.754 41,938 1.898 1.754 3,445 9.951 Totsl 48 Net ini¥)m¢ before gains I losses on investrnents 10.975 4,952 15,927 40551 Net gains l Oosses) on investsnents 8.744 8.744 (233) iYET INCOME I (EXPEI¥DITUREI 19.719 4.952 24.671 40,318 Transfers between fvnd5 16 Net movement ID funds 19.719 4.952 24,671 40J18 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS To¢*1 ndS brought forward 396,905 98,884 495,789 455.471 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 416,624 103,836 520.460 495.789 The notes forni part of the financial statements io
Dorking Society Balance Sheet At 31 Deeember 2024 2024 2023 Unrestricted Restri¢ted No¢¢$ fund nd Total funds Total funds FIXED ASSETS Investments 12 98.884 422,183 323 439 323,299 98.884 422,183 323.439 CURRENT ASSETS Sto¢ks 13 12,251 3.023 80,646 12,251 3.023 85,598 100,872 11.464 48,727 115.621 Debtors 14 Cash at bank and in hand 95,920 4.952 175.812 CREDITORS Amounts fallin8 du¢ within one year 15 {2.595) (2,5951 13,462) NET CURRENT ASSETS 4.952 98.277 172350 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 416,624 103,836 520.460 495.789 IT ASSETS 416,624 103.836 520 460 495.789 FUNDS Unrestticted fijnds 416,624 416,624 103,836 396,905 Restricted funds 103.836 TOTAL FUNDS 416.624 103,836 520,460 495,789 Thc financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on on its behalf by: and were signed Jean Ward- Trustee The not¢s fonn part of these financiaI statements li
Dorking Society Notes to the FiDaDcial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practic¢ applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with the exception of investments which are included at market value, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets. The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis and there are no materia] uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to wntinue to operate. Fund structure Unrestricted funds Comprise that income which the trust¢¢s are fr¢¢ to usc for any purpos¢ in furtherance of the charitabl¢ objects. The three unrestricted funds relat¢ to the three principal parts of the So¢i¢ty, namely the Dorking Soci¢ty Generdl, the Museum and the History Group. Income Subscriptions, donations and legacies received for the general purposes of th¢ charity are included as unrestricted funds. Invcstsnent income is accounted for in the period in which the Chartty is entitled to receipt. Expenditure Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and StatOry requirements of the charity and incLude the examiner's fee and legal costs associated with the incorporation of the charity. All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the SOFA on a basis designed to reflect the of the resource. Costs relating to a particular activity ar¢ allocated directly" others are apportioned on an appropriate basis. Tangible fixed assets Depreciation is applied to tangible fixcd assets at the following rates: Individual items ar¢ rapitalised only if their valu¢ ex¢e¢iLs £1,000. Stocks Museum stock is stated at the lower of wst or net realisable value. The stock of the History Group's books is carried at nil value. 12
Dorking Society Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES- contlnued Taxation The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. Staff The charity is staffed entirely by volunteers. There are no paid employees. Donated goods Donated goods and assets are only valued and recogni%d when they are disposed as due to the size of th¢ charity it is impracticable to obtain valuations. Investments and unrealised gains and losses The fixed asset investments held by the chlty are valued at mark¢t value. The largest investhient is with M&G Charifund and this suits the purposes of the charity. Unrealised gains and losses are calculat¢d &5 the difference between th¢ mark¢t value at the year end and the OnIng mket value, less accumulated dividend income. 2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES 2024 2023 Donations Legacy Gift aid Subscriptions 6,126 6,000 850 5,133 18.109 2,772 45,257 I,i97 5.116 54,542 3. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIvrriEs Activity 2024 2023 Museum admissions Sales of merchandise Other activities Caves income Admissions Sales Outings Caves 755 4.988 981 4,684 2,097 5,582 6,086 14.566 13
Dorking Society Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the year ended 31 December 2024 4. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 2024 2023 Fundraising 415 415 423 5. INVESTMENT INCOME 2024 2023 Deposlt account interest Dividend income 616 24,175 24,791 1,195 20,469 21,664 6. RAISING FUNDS 2024 2023 Advertising Edution Membership scheme Website Support costs 1,280 126 330 1,078 10,774 262 1,251 12,075 15,)27 7. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS DRrect costs (see note 8) Support Costs (see note 9) Totals Admissions Sales Caves and trips Other 5251 12,118 1,739 684 1,754 16,295 17,369 4,954 2,582 I,754 26,659 1,898 8. DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIvrrIES 2024 2023 Purchases Lecture fees & room hire Preservation & Purchase of exhibits Caves expenditure Fire prevention 642 1,902 1,921 12,947 i,445 8,376 28,591 5,251 1,898 10.364 14
Dorking Society Notes to the FinaDcial Statements - continued for the year ended 31 December 2024 9. SUPPORT COSTS Management Finanee Governance costs Totals Raising donations and legacies Admissions Sales Other 684 12,118 684 12,118 182 182 1,572 1,572 1,754 16,295 14,541 10. NET INCoMEI(EXPEIYDuRE) Net income/{expenditure} is stated after ¢hargingl(crediting): 2024 2023 Indep¢ndent examiner's fe¢ 1,572 1,494 11. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS Listed Investments At l January 2024 Additions Sales Change in market value At i l December 2024 J2i,439 100,000 ( i 0,000) 8.744 422.183 NET BOOK VALUE At J l December 2024 422.18) At ) l December 202J 323.4)9 There were no investment &ssets outside thc UK 12. STOCKS 2024 2023 Stocks 12,251 11,464 15
Dorking Society Notes to the FiDancial Statements - continued for the year ended 31 December 2024 13. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHll¥ ONE YEAR 21b24 2023 Accrued income Debtors and prepayments 45,257 3.023 48,727 14. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE THIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Accrued expens¢s 2.595 3.462 15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Transfers belween funds N¢t mov¢m¢n¢ ID funds At 31.1224 At 1.1.24 Unregtrl¢t¢d funds Dorking Society general fund Museum 67,252 314,885 14,768 396.905 5,391 14.512 1184) 72,643 329,397 14,584 416.624 History group 19,719 Restrlct¢d Museum fund 98,884 98.884 4,952 520460 War memorial w¢bsi* fund 4.952 14,671 TOTAL FUNDS 495,789 Net movements in funds. included in the alx)ve are &g follows: G910$ and Movement itt fuDd$ In£ome Expenditure Unrestricted ndS Dorking Sori¢ty g¢ra1 fimd Museum 7.413 41.476 4.024 52,913 5,881 31.849 4,208 41.938 3.859 4,885 5.391 14.512 184 History group .744 19.719 Restrieted funds Museum fimd Wor memorial website fund 5,IX)O 48 4.952 TOTAL FUNDS 57.913 41,986 24,671 16
Dorking Society Notes to the Financial Statemellts - eontinued for tbe year ended 31 December 2024 15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS eont'd 2023 Comparnlives for movemenl in funds Net movement in runds Tr*Trsfer$ between At l.lJ3 At 31.12.23 Unrestricted fuDd$ Dorking Society genera] fund Museum 65.720 321,442 14,682 401.844 1,532 (6,557) 86 67.252 314,885 14,768 396.905 History group (4.939) Rtstricted funds Museum fid 45.257 98,884 TOTAL FUNDS 455.471 40J18 495.789 Net movements in fvnds, includ¢d in the above 18 follows.. Movement in funds Income Expenditure Gains and losks UrestrICted funds Dorking Society general fund Museum 5.269 49.731 3,543 58.543 (9.627) (50.1651 5.890 {6.1231 .532 16.5571 86 History group {63.2491 1233) (4,939) Restricted funds meum fijnd 45,257 45,257 TOTAL 103,800 632491 {233 40JI8 16. TRUSTEES, RETrtUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trnste£s' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended i l December 202). Trustees, expenses Th¢rc were no truste¢s' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ¢n(kd 31 December 202J. 17. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There w¢re no related paty transactions for the year ended J l December 2024. 17
Dorking Society Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2024 2024 Total 2023 Total INCOME DonatlOD$ and legacies Donations Legacy Gift aid Subscriptions 6,126 6,000 850 5,133 18,109 2,772 45,257 1,397 5,116 54,542 Charitable activities Museum admissions sal of merchandise Caves income Other activities 755 4,988 6,086 2,737 14.566 981 4,684 5,582 2,097 Other trading aetivities Fundraising income 415 415 423 Investment in¢ome Deposit account interest Investment income 616 24,175 24,791 1,195 20,469 21,664 Other iDcome Grant Insurance claim 3,005 10.822 32 32 Total income 57,913 103,8110 This page does not forni part of the statutory financial statements 18
Dorking Society Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2024 2024 2023 Total Total EXPENDITURE Raising donations and legacies Advertising Education Membership scheme Website 1,280 126 262 1,078 2,814 3,252 Charitable activities Purch&ses Trips Lwtur¢ fees and room hire Preservation and purchase of exhibits Repairs and maintenance Caves expenditur¢ Fire prevention 4,516 485 1,921 12,947 14,149 i,445 8,376 684 2,57) 5,251 9,696 1,898 22,483 Support costs Management Rates and electricity Insurance Sundries Subscriptions paid Administrative expenses 2,422 3,799 555 2,247 3,010 293 193 2,294 8,037 4,011 11,129 Finance Bank charges Grant repayment 944 1.000 1,944 725 725 Governance costs Legal fees Awountancy and professional fe¢s 1,606 1,572 4,i40 1,494 5,8i4 Total expenditure 41.986 6),249 Net incom¢ 15,927 40551 This pag¢ does not forn) part of the statutory financial statements 19