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2022-03-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 05759929 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1116697

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

for

Sycamore Trust U.K.

Sycamore Trust U.K.

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 4
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7 to 8
Cash Flow Statement 9
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 10
Notes to the Financial Statements 11 to 18

Sycamore Trust U.K.

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2022. 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) (effective 1 January 2019).

The trustees consider the financial statements give a true and fair view.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The objectives of the charity are to provide relief for people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Learning Difficulties and associated disorders, their carers and families through the provision of advice, support, information and educational activities, aiding them towards equal opportunities and social integration.

Part of the activities of the charity continues to be to secure continuing finance to provide a consistent, supportive and stable environment for the people within its care.

Significant activities

In planning our activities for the year, we kept in mind the Charities Commission guidance on public benefit. The focus of our activities continues to be the support of individual and families affected by Autism/Learning Difficulties.

The pandemic and lockdown continue to have an influence on the way we have provided our support and activities this year. However, we continue to find different ways to support our members. We have given many staff the option of home working for part of their working days and this has been taken up in many cases, allowing more flexible working patterns, which also enhances the delivery of our services.

Both staff team and trustees have been involved in the construction of a new three year business plan which will be finalised in the coming months. This will reflect both the impending economic situation as well as our learnings from the past few years.

Probably, our most significant achievement this year has been receiving Gold standard with Investors in People. This was an improvement on previous assessment where we achieved Silver standard and reflects the investment the organisation has made in retaining and rewarding staff.

We continue to be grateful to both Barking and Dagenham and Havering Local Authorities for their support this year which has allowed us to maintain operations through a difficult period.

STRATEGIC REPORT

Achievement and performance

Charitable activities - public benefit

The charity meets its public benefit obligations:-

By providing information and advice to people with ASD and their families.

By providing a range of structured leisure activities for children and young people with ASD.

By providing training via workshops and conferences for families and professionals with an interest in ASD.

By providing training and support. to parents/carers of pre-school children with communication difficulties

By providing individual support for young people with ASD.

By providing these services across the London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and surrounding areas where an equivalent service is not in place

By facilitating a forum for young people with ASD, allowing them to campaign for better access to mainstream activities (Autism Ambassadors)

By providing support and advocacy to Adults with Learning Difficulties

By providing support and education to Adults with Learning Difficulties empowering them to lead fulfilling lives where possible in the community

By providing support into education for young adults with complex needs

By providing support to young adults with Autism/Aspergers into employment

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Sycamore Trust U.K.

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

STRATEGIC REPORT Financial review

Treasurer's Report

Firstly, I would like to thank the Board for their support, specifically Chris Gillbanks, our CEO and Genevieve Finch our finance officer, as well as the rest of the Sycamore team for their resilience. I would also like to thank our independent examiner, Mr A.S. Robinson for his continued help and support in producing these accounts, in what was yet another challenging year.

This is my fourth year as treasurer and trustee, both on a purely voluntary basis. The directors of the board also hold their positions on a purely voluntary basis and have not received any remuneration or claimed expenses throughout the year.

For the financial year ending March 2022, Sycamore trust emerged from the last Covid-19 lockdown (March 2021) in good financial standing, which gave us a solid platform for a difficult year ahead. Securing grants for both unrestricted and restricted has been slower than the previous year's along with various government offerings, but have been secured non the less, albeit 16% less than 2021.

Principle funding is through grants being awarded, (in note 4) and to a lesser extent donations and contributions. Although in constrained times, philanthropic funds were up by 26% versus (28.5%) in the previous year. Incoming resources were down by 11% versus plus 11% in the previous year. on year.

Current reserves are £356,383, which represents approximately eight months' plus worth of expenditure and exceeds Board policy, which is six months. This acts as a buffer along with cash balances to continue operating activities in challenging times. The minimum reserves required to meet the Trust's ongoing and additional commitments would be £243,129 and free reserves are at £309,739, as at the balance sheet date.

This year the charity will end with a small surplus, around £7,039, which was expected at the end of the last financial year. Once again Sycamore Trust maintains a slightly above required minimum reserve showing strong financial health of the charity and strong governance of its management.

S.T. Autism Training Services Limited first full year of accounts have been made up, resulting in sales of £3,438, which were agreed by the trustee's to be transferred to Sycamore Trust, its parent company. I remain optimistic next year it will go beyond break even to result in a profit, despite rising inflationary pressures.

Investment policy and objectives

Due to the need to maintain the liquidity of the charity funds the bulk of the charity's bank balances are held in an instant access bank deposit account. In addition, the charity has invested £100,000 in fixed term deposits which mature in November 2022 (£50,000) and February 2023.

Reserves policy

The reserve policy and the level of free reserves (that is those funds not tied up in fixed assets or designated and restricted funds) deemed necessary to ensure prudent and viable management of the Charity is reviewed annually.

The trustees have considered the reserve policy and have concluded that the minimum reserve to be maintained should be at a level which ensures that the charity's core activities could continue for a period of six months during a period of unforeseen difficulty.

It was noted that at the end of year to March 2022 the free reserves of the organisation have exceeded that of our reserves policy. However, it is envisaged that due to the current economic situation income is likely to be reduced over the coming year and overheads will rise. Therefore, in order to maintain our current levels of service we will be required to use the surplus of reserves.

Going concern

The trustees consider the Charity to be a going concern and they are not aware of any material uncertainties which may cast significant doubt on this view. In addition they have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue for the foreseeable future.

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Sycamore Trust U.K.

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

STRATEGIC REPORT

Future plans

Sycamore Trust U.K. in common with many charities have, in the past, relied on Statutory Agencies for a large percentage of funding. We recognize that in the current economic climate, we need to look at the ways in which we work and adapt our services and the way we sell them to fit the current market.

The changing external environment and the reduced levels of government expenditure are likely to make the environment even more competitive. We are aware that we will need to take some difficult decisions in ensuring our overall costs, including staff costs, are competitive.

Our challenge over the coming years is to, wherever possible, sustain current provision, and develop new services in line with the needs of our clients and to find new and diverse ways to generate income in order to maintain our service. We also need to look at ways of reaching out to current and potential stakeholders, encouraging them to support the organization and invest in the services we are able to offer.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity was founded in 1995 as Parents of Autistic Children Together. The charity was incorporated as a company limited by guarantee on 26 March 2006 and is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. The governing document was amended in 2011 to allow the charity to incorporate Barking and Dagenham Mencap. The charity re-branded and became Sycamore Trust U.K. in March 2014.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

The directors who are also the charity's trustees are appointed annually by the members of the company at the Annual General Meeting. Additionally, new directors may be appointed by the existing directors, subject to a maximum of twelve.

Organisational structure

The charity is run by the Management committee which consists of four officers and an elected number of members as decided at the Annual General Meeting of the charity. In addition, the Committee may co-opt representatives of the voluntary and statutory sectors with special interest.

Induction and training of new trustees

Most directors are already familiar with the practical work of the charity but all new directors undergo an orientation course to brief them on their legal obligations under charity and company law, the content of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the charity. The committee's decision making process, the business plan and recent financial performance together with Health and Safety regulations are all covered at the induction and a mentor will be assigned to assist the new appointee. Directors are encouraged to attend appropriate external training events to support the role they are performing.

Risk management

The directors actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe maintaining reserves at current levels, combined with regular review of key financial systems, will provide sufficient resources in the event of any adverse conditions arising. The directors have also examined other operational business risks faced by the charity and confirm they have established systems to mitigate significant risks.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number

05759929 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1116697

Registered office

27-29 Woodward Road Dagenham Essex RM9 4SJ

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Sycamore Trust U.K.

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

Trustees Vanessa Bennett Judy Nair Joanne Margaret Baty Nyomi Thompson Lisa Healy Christine Koulla Burke Harsharan Kour Howell

Independent Examiner

A S Robinson FCA J P B Harris & Co. Chartered Accountants Harmile House 54 St Marys Lane Upminster Essex RM14 2QP

Bankers

National Westminster Bank plc 27 High Road Chadwell Heath Romford RM6 6QD

Chief Executive

Chris Gillbanks

Report of the trustees, incorporating a strategic report, approved by order of the board of trustees, as the company directors, on 28 September 2022 and signed on the board's behalf by:

- Trustee Joanne Margaret Baty

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Sycamore Trust U.K.

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Sycamore Trust U.K. ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

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

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

Independent examiner's statement

Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a registered member of FCA which is one of the listed bodies.

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

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

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

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

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

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

A S Robinson FCA

J P B Harris & Co. Chartered Accountants Harmile House 54 St Marys Lane Upminster Essex RM14 2QP

10 October 2022

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Sycamore Trust U.K.

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
52,839
Charitable activities
Charitable activities
197,887
Investment income
3
859
Total
251,585
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
5
Charitable activities
225,287
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
26,298
Transfers between funds
17
566
Net movement in funds
26,864
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
287,199
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
314,063
Restricted
funds
£
-
241,710
-
241,710
260,969
(19,259)
(566)
(19,825)
62,145
42,320
31.3.22
Total
funds
£
52,839
439,597
859
493,295
486,256
7,039
-
7,039
349,344
356,383
31.3.21
Total
funds
£
32,945
521,093
1,779
555,817
473,682
82,135
-
82,135
267,209
349,344

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Sycamore Trust U.K.

Balance Sheet 31 March 2022

Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
11
4,323
Investments
12
1
4,324
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
13
28,147
Investments
14
100,000
Cash at bank and in hand
202,013
330,160
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
15
(20,421)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
309,739
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
314,063
NET ASSETS
314,063
FUNDS
17
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Restricted
funds
£
5,823
-
5,823
55,826
-
67,607
123,433
(86,936)
36,497
42,320
42,320
31.3.22
Total
funds
£
10,146
1
10,147
83,973
100,000
269,620
453,593
(107,357)
346,236
356,383
356,383
314,063
42,320
356,383
31.3.21
Total
funds
£
13,000
-
13,000
33,586
100,000
282,138
415,724
(79,380)
336,344
349,344
349,344
287,199
62,145
349,344

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Sycamore Trust U.K.

Balance Sheet - continued 31 March 2022

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2022.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 28 September 2022 and were signed on its behalf by:

- Trustee Joanne Margaret Baty

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Sycamore Trust U.K.

Cash Flow Statement
for the Year Ended 31 March 2022
31.3.22
Notes
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
1
(11,070)
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities
(11,070)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(2,306)
Purchase of fixed asset investments
(1)
Interest received
859
Released from term bank deposits
-
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities
(1,448)
Change in cash and cash equivalents in
the reporting period
(12,518)
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the reporting period
282,138
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of
the reporting period
269,620
31.3.21
£
91,354
91,354
(3,156)
-
2,467
75,000
74,311
165,665
116,473
282,138

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Sycamore Trust U.K.

Notes to the Cash Flow Statement for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

1. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of Financial
Activities)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Interest received
Increase in debtors
Increase in creditors
Net cash (used in)/provided by operations
31.3.22
£
7,039
5,160
(859)
(50,387)
27,977
**(11,070) **
31.3.21
£
82,135
4,614
(2,467)
(2,899)
9,971
91,354

2. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS

At 1.4.21 Cash flow At 31.3.22
£ £ £
Net cash
Cash at bank and in hand 282,138 **(12,518) ** 269,620
282,138 **(12,518) ** 269,620
Liquid resources
Deposits included in cash - - -
Current asset investments 100,000 - 100,000
100,000 - 100,000
Total 382,138 **(12,518) ** 369,620

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Sycamore Trust U.K.

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

BASIS OF PREPARING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The financial statements of the charitable company, 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 Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', 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.

INCOME

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

EXPENDITURE

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category.

Irrecoverable VAT is charged as an expense against the activity for which the expenditure arose.

ALLOCATION AND APPORTIONMENT OF COSTS

Costs are directly attributed to the charitable activities on a basis consistent with the use of those resources. Support costs comprise those costs which do not directly reflect charitable activities and include independent examination fees and affiliation costs.

TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Plant and machinery

TAXATION

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

FUND ACCOUNTING

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. 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.

HIRE PURCHASE AND LEASING COMMITMENTS

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

PENSION COSTS AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

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Sycamore Trust U.K.

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

2.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Donations
Subscriptions
Donated services & facilities - holiday
Other income
Leisure activities
Contributions to client holidays
3.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Deposit account interest
4.
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Activity
Support work
Charitable activities
Grants
Charitable activities
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
City Bridge Trust
Jack Petchey
London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
London Borough of Havering
London Borough of Redbridge
Ford of Britain Trust
National Lottery Grant
BBC Children in Need
Greater London Authority - Young Londoners
Social enterprise
Tudor Trust - Girls' Autism
LBBD - early years
Youth London Summer Innovation
Countryside Youth Equipment
Covid grants
Mrs Smith & Mount - Family Support
National Lottery Outreach
North East London CCG - Consultation
North East London CCG - Family
Young Creators Arts Programme
31.3.22
£
24,404
2,600
11,600
6,293
4,208
3,734
52,839
31.3.22
£
859
31.3.22
£
13,344
426,253
439,597
31.3.22
£
15,000
2,550
65,598
80,000
5,000
-
92,407
25,065
41,035
10,000
14,533
-
-
-
43,945
3,562
7,125
9,533
9,000
1,900
426,253
31.3.21
£
17,936
1,795
8,690
419
105
4,000
32,945
31.3.21
£
1,779
31.3.21
£
13,477
507,616
521,093
31.3.21
£
52,500
2,250
55,598
80,000
5,000
1,500
79,688
43,810
46,900
-
16,500
4,717
3,732
6,804
108,617
-
-
-
-
-
507,616

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Sycamore Trust U.K.

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

5. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS

Charitable activities
6.
SUPPORT COSTS
Charitable activities
Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:
GOVERNANCE COSTS
Accountancy and legal fees
Subscriptions
7.
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Direct
Costs
£
481,198
Support
costs (see
note 6)
Totals
£
£
5,058
486,256
Governance
costs
£
5,058
31.3.22
31.3.21
Charitable
Total
activities
activities
£
£
2,820
2,820
2,238
1,074
5,058
3,894

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):

31.3.22 31.3.21
£ £
Depreciation - owned assets 5,160 4,614
Other operating leases 36,091 33,521
Independent examination 2,820 2,820

8. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2022 nor for the year ended 31 March 2021.

The Charity provides professional indemnity insurance cover, for trustees and officers.

TRUSTEES' EXPENSES

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2022 nor for the year ended 31 March 2021.

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Sycamore Trust U.K.

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

9. STAFF COSTS

Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
31.3.22
£
329,643
19,453
11,169
360,265
31.3.21
£
340,791
21,286
11,599
373,676

The total remuneration of key management personnel amounted to £46,840 (2021: £54,196).

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:


Chief executive
Direct charitable work
31.3.22

1
32
33
31.3.21
1
33
34

No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

10. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted
funds
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
32,945
Charitable activities
Charitable activities
264,192
Investment income
1,779
Total
298,916
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Charitable activities
228,319
NET INCOME
70,597
Transfers between funds
12,903
Net movement in funds
83,500
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
203,699
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
287,199
Restricted
funds
£
-
256,901
-
256,901
245,363
11,538
(12,903)
(1,365)
63,510
62,145
Total
funds
£
32,945
521,093
1,779
555,817
473,682
82,135
-
82,135
267,209
349,344

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Sycamore Trust U.K.

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Plant and
machinery
£
COST
At 1 April 2021 83,973
Additions 2,306
At 31 March 2022 86,279
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2021 70,973
Charge for year 5,160
At 31 March 2022 76,133
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2022 10,146
At 31 March 2021 13,000
12. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
Shares in
group
undertakings
£
MARKET VALUE
Additions 1
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2022 1
At 31 March 2021 -

There were no investment assets outside the UK.

The Charity owns 100% of the issued share capital of S.T. Autism Training Service Limited (Registered No.12243747 (England and Wales).

13. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

31.3.22 31.3.21
£ £
Trade debtors 56,355 10,787
Prepayments and accrued income 27,618 22,799
83,973 33,586

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Sycamore Trust U.K.

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

14. CURRENT ASSET INVESTMENTS

Cash held on deposit bonds 31.3.22
£
100,000
31.3.21
£
100,000

Current investments are bank deposits which are for terms of one year or less.

15. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade creditors
Social security and other taxes
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
31.3.22
£
3,071
4,165
4,091
96,030
**107,357 **
31.3.21
£
20,506
-
1,374
57,500
79,380

Deferred income comprises income received in advance of the time period to which it relates.

16. LEASING AGREEMENTS

Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows:

Within one year
Between one and five years
31.3.22
£
34,046
71,788
**105,834 **
31.3.21
£
14,166
-
14,166

17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.4.21
£
287,199
62,145
349,344
Net
movement
in funds
£
26,298
(19,259)
7,039
Transfers
between
funds
£
566
(566)
-
At
31.3.22
£
314,063
42,320
356,383

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Sycamore Trust U.K.

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
251,585
Restricted funds
Restricted funds
241,710
TOTAL FUNDS
493,295
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement
At 1.4.20
in funds
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
203,699
70,597
Restricted funds
Restricted funds
63,510
11,538
TOTAL FUNDS
267,209
82,135
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
298,916
Restricted funds
Restricted funds
256,901
TOTAL FUNDS
555,817
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(225,287)
26,298
(260,969)
(19,259)
(486,256)
7,039
Transfers
between
At
funds
31.3.21
£
£
12,903
287,199
(12,903)
62,145
-
349,344
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(228,319)
70,597
(245,363)
11,538
(473,682)
82,135

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Sycamore Trust U.K.

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.4.20
£
203,699
63,510
267,209
Net
movement
in funds
£
96,895
(7,721)
89,174
Transfers
between
funds
£
13,469
(13,469)
-
At
31.3.22
£
314,063
42,320
356,383

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
550,501
Restricted funds
Restricted funds
498,611
TOTAL FUNDS
1,049,112
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(453,606)
96,895
(506,332)
(7,721)
(959,938)
89,174

TRANSFER BETWEEN FUNDS

The transfer between funds is in respect of fixed assets acquired from restricted capital grants which has satisfied the restricted terms of the gran and the assets are now available for unrestricted use.

18. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2022.

19. STATUS

The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which establishes the object and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association.

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