ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT 2022
U pper T eesdale A gricultural S upport S ervices
Introduction
It is with very great pleasure that I am able to present the Chairman’s Report for 2023. This is my first report as Chairman following Richard Matthews handing over the baton to me last year. If any of us thought that 2022 would give UTASS time to dust our organisation down and recover from the trials and tribulations of the Pandemic, then we were quick to realise that a respite was not going to be available to us. If only!!
We sadly lost from UTASS, Yvonne Arkley, a Youth Support Worker and Community Resilience Worker, and Tessa Wigham as Agricultural Secretary, but UTASS has been bolstered by the appointment of Charlotte Fletcher who has stepped up to become our Agricultural Secretary and Adele Dickeson, Melanie Lee who have been appointed as Youth Support Workers and Amy Kinchley as Youth Support Assistant.
Caitlin Dent has joined as Receptionist/Administration Support and Melanie Lee has also expanded her role to include that of Community Resilience Worker.
At the end of April 2022, we had the privilege of meeting with the new CEO of the Prince's Countryside Fund and following a visit to Richard Betton’s Farm and then lunch at UTASS’s offices we were bowled over and delighted to learn that His Majesty The King (then as HRH The Prince of Wales) decided that UTASS should receive additional grant funding from the Prince's Countryside Fund over a three year period to be used towards staffing costs, but without the usual strings attached to some funding. We were told that this results from His Majesty’s regard for our organisation and the work we do.
UTASS remains reliant upon grant funding, and this is always a challenge, but we (through Grace) rise to the challenge. It is notable that we have received grant funding again from several sources, but we cannot and do not rest on our laurels. As an organisation we also fundraise for ourselves, for example; we enjoyed another hugely successful Christmas Fair at the Mart, a now notable and eagerly awaited event.
I would like to think that those who benefit from the support and assistance provided by UTASS, might if they are able, give a little back. With this in mind for example local Solicitors have given their time to prepare Wills at no cost, on the basis that members and others who engage in this arrangement can make a donation in lieu of payment or leave a legacy to UTASS. It will be very much appreciated, particularly in these difficult times with costs continuing to increase and therefore the financial needs of UTASS and those we assist are growing.
Introduction
UTASS however does need to “spread the word” about what we do. Looking back over the past couple of years, I hope that the residents of the Upper Dales (Teesdale and Weardale) understand that while we have at heart our farmers, we are much broader in our scope; we look at all our residents and businesses, ready and willing and able to provide help where we reasonably can.
I have been particularly delighted that UTASS has been ahead of the curve and have been out into our community providing what information trickles out of government in the form of “Farming for the future”, updating our members. I know this has been hugely effective in providing not only the most up to date and relevant information, but also the reassurances both as to what is likely to happen, and also to giving continued support.
We are all finding 2023 is proving to be equally challenging, but UTASS through our knowledgeable team are keeping abreast of the issues; be that relating to the cost-of-living problems, the continuing changes relating to the new farming landscape payments and regarding the day to day routine matters where we assist.
I cannot say how much I stand in awe of our staff and appreciate their skills, consideration and care. I thank them all on behalf of myself and my fellow Trustees and I am sure on behalf of all our fellow friends and members.
I was told when I became a Trustee that UTASS rose to challenges and did not turn anyone away. We find solutions or someone who can help. How true that sweeping statement is! These challenges keep on coming, but then so do the solutions or help to overcome them.
Michael McGarry UTASS Chairman
Farming Support
Our farm support team saw a huge change in May as UTASS wished Tessa a long and happy retirement after her many years of dedication supporting the farming community. However, it has provided an opportunity for us to practice what we preach in regard to succession planning... with Charlotte being willing and able to move into Tessa's role. To date Richard has been amazed at the depth of knowledge she has managed to acquire in a short space of time. Emma maintained her part in the team, dealing with farm support matters, which continues to ease the demands and pressure on Richard.
are a task that sit firmly at Richard's Our briefings feet. Only a fraction of the agricultural information in the public domain is relevant to farmers in our area. Richard's skill to filter out irrelevant parts from complicated jargon-laden policy documents, and translate this into easily understood snippets is vital to ensure that the information our members receive is relevant to their farm business.
UTASS continued its work . Participating in the DEFRA Charity providing a voice Round Table and the RPA farmer welfare group helps us to be able to raise issues as well as enabling us to escalate individual problems on our member's behalf when we need to.
Richard remained a dedicated Council Member of the NFU on behalf of North Riding and Durham, receiving an NFU Meurig Raymond Award for his long-standing commitment. Whilst being a member of the Upland Forum, and the all-sector ELM working group, he continues to work with the North Pennine AONB Partnership, the Northern Upland Chain Local Nature Partnership and board member of the Tees Swale project... amongst many others. He battles frustration being the “token” farmer; often the lone voice putting across the farming view.
“We reside in a rural area, and have a wonderful and UTASS takes every opportunity to charitable organisation known as UTASS, the services engage with politicians and they provide are second to none. The staff are very helpful no decision-makers to try and ensure the needs of our matter what problems they face. Farming is now living in a world where paperwork is getting more complex with rules and farming community are regulations changing. Our poultry are increasing in numbers, given fair consideration. It is often difficult to assess our with Avian Flu creating problems but UTASS were great at achievements but if no one tries helping us to sort them out, I remain yours respectfully.” Peter Stubbs MBE, Member nothing will change.
Farming Support
in 2022, with Emma and Charlotte helping, was far less stressful than usual BPS though there were inevitably some problems with inaccurate mapping and missing fields. The RPA changed its payment regime from one annual payment, usually in December or January, by making interim payments to farmers in July and August. This was a welcomed help with farm cash flows given the rising costs hitting the industry, but the continued phasing out of BPS without the replacement (Sustainable Farming Incentive) being fully available in the uplands is an increasing source of worry.
2023 is planned to be the final year for BPS application as we know it (just when the software was actually working well) with payments being “de-linked” in 2024. Defra plans are to use the Rural Payments System to administer future schemes so accurate mapping will still be very important.
is a frequent support need for our members. Applications Grants assistance were a lot easier to manage than in previous years, due to the RPA introducing a rolling application window meaning there wasn’t the extra pressure and workload during the BPS application window as there had been in the past.
Applications for the hedgerow and boundary scheme weren’t as prevalent as in previous years due to members being unable to secure contractors to complete the work, as well as the rate the RPA offered per metre being considerably lower than the rate being charged by the contractor.
Other assistance included applications for the small productivity grant scheme, new Countryside Stewardship agreements as well as extensions to existing HLS and CS agreements. The latter caused considerable stress and worry for members as industrial action within Royal Mail and the RPA meant that many acceptance letters were delayed, or worse lost, resulting in letters and phone calls from the RPA and issues with their extensions being granted.
work supports Agricultural secretary our members with various tasks including farm record keeping. This could include registration of calves, cattle and sheep movements. Other tasks including updating bank account details, farm assurance, planning applications, BCMS appeals and new farm registrations with a range of agencies including the RPA, APHA and BCMS, as well as capital grant claims. The have all successfully managed graziers groups to hold AGMs this year after Covid caused disruptions in previous years. All Raby grazier groups will be signing up to 5 year extensions which will provide some welcome continuity in uncertain times. Cotherstone Moor has carried out some extensive bare peat restoration and “sympathetic tree planting" through its Countryside Stewardship agreement. There has also been a much-welcomed uplift in the Countryside Stewardship annual rates.
Farming Support
UTASS finished its first Farm For The Future
resilience programme in the spring. The environmental element of the
delivery was severely hampered by the slippage by DEFRA in developing ELMS. However, there were still significant actions that farm businesses could take to prepare for the changes ahead, particularly in gaining a better understanding of costs and the opportunities that change can bring.
The programme gave our members access to some thought-provoking and challenging group sessions, Ian Cairns on farm business and Janet Fairclough on environmental opportunities, as well as some expert one-to-one support. Extra meetings requested by participants included diversification, carbon and succession planning.
In April, we were invited by HRH Prince Charles, now King Charles, to take some farmers, all of whom had been part of the Farm For The Future programme during 2021/2022 to meet with His Royal Highness during his public visit to officially open Darlington Farmers’ Auction Mart.
His Royal Highness showed clear knowledge and understanding of the challenges the farming industry is currently facing and a genuine desire to help. He clearly enjoyed his conversation, as he was reluctant to leave for his next appointment. The next round of resilience funding,
again coming through the Princes “Being part of Farm for the Future has been extremely Countryside Fund, will be able to help informative and helpful. It is hard however not to mention new and previous participants to the fact that we have been limited by the policies and get the support that they need as information the government has provided. the Agricultural Transition Plan starts to take effect. Everything has been useful- the meetings, information, and sitting down to discuss things with Richard. It’s good to be Whilst the welcome meetings part of a group talking through these changes- useful to know took place as scheduled in the you are not the only one facing this. It has helped me dig in Autumn, the programme of and decide to take forward some business changes into the workshops and meetings were future. pushed back to early 2023, due to delays in DEFRA publishing key I’d say UTASS is highly regarded and recommended, it’s exceptionally well run and coordinated.” updates. John Tallentire, Member
Access to Services
Citizens Advice resumed monthly drop-in sessions which are vital for the local community, preventing them from having to travel 10, or even 20 miles. The main areas of enquiry during 2022 were for housing & benefits, debt, consumer and relationship/family advice. We're currently looking for volunteers to train as advisors, which will enable us to increase the frequency of sessions we currently offer.
“The help and advice from Citizens Advice has been a lifeline. My stress could finally be restarted, Surgeries and anxiety rendered me feeling like a giving residents the opportunity to have their rabbit in the headlights when it came voice heard. to completing forms relating to a PIP Our MP, Area Action Partnerships, and renewal claim. Carol helped me to Police all held either drop-in or appointment navigate the forms, which thankfully based sessions at UTASS during the year, giving had a positive outcome.” local residents the opportunity to feed into local Citizens Advice Client
Our MP, Area Action Partnerships, and Police all held either drop-in or appointment based sessions at UTASS during the year, giving local residents the opportunity to feed into local organisations.
Durham County is an independant Carers Support charitable organisation who we work closely with. We refer members within County Durham who are carers to enable them to receive support and advice, while their local coordinator runs coffee mornings here at UTASS for local carers.
'Out of Hours' assistance is one of our original and vital services; we're available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year! Whatever the time of day our emergency telephone number can be called, or texted, or quite often people get in touch via our website or social media pages.
sessions Yoga & Pilates were able to return to face-to-face sessions in 2022.
A weekly pilates session is run by Laura, a local physiotherapist.
Our weekly yoga sessions have been incredibly popular, with long-standing attendees being joined by new people! So many so, and with the help of Jude, we were able to offer an additional weekly yoga class.
sessions remained as vital as ever, Post office with usage up by over 30% this year. The twice-weekly sessions are run as a satellite branch of Barnard Castle post office. The environmental benefit is also huge, saving people from the dale making the 20 mile return journey to Barnard Castle.
Bringing People Together
This year saw the resume as normal CREE monthly lunches after an unpredictable couple of years. Middleton, St John's Chapel and Barnard Castle have all been well attended, attracting a few new members!
"UTASS do a fantastic job, the little presents they all received at Christmas were a nice touch and well thought out." Mrs Bell, Weardale
Rosemary Thompson has again provided the delicious food, helped by her daughter-in-law, and much valued and appreciated volunteer, Rosie. .
For the first time ever, the three groups were brought together for a joint Christmas lunch held at Langdon Beck Hotel. It was a
roaring success, everyone had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon, with some catching up with friends they hadn't seen for over twenty years!
We managed seven this year, taking trips to the ladies outings
Bowes Museum, Thornton Hall Gardens, Thorpe Farm and Mainsgill.
There was an unexpected bonus on offer at the Bowes Museum as unbeknown to the ladies, filming was taking place for the 'Travelling Auctioneers'. They were able to get their photo taken with the presenters and enjoyed the show when
"It was just We held two in the theatre trips super, the summer; in July we had an enjoyable acting and the evening at the Sunderland Empire whole production. seeing Mamma Mia... again! It's a It was truly popular request whenever the enjoyable, 'Smash Hit Musical' is touring locally. everything was Later, in September, we went to the perfect." Durham Gala Theatre to see an Celia Pyne, excellent production of 'Brassed Off' after Resident enjoying a delicious lunch.
Together
music and memories Monthly sessions, led by Mike Bettison playing his ukulele, took place in UTASS throughout the year, the option to join online or via telephone is still available and still is being used.
With the help of a volunteer driver and our minibus, we have provided transport for residents from a local care home to come along to join the session since October. At one session the group reminisced back to the days of the Middleton Male Voice Choir, which one of our regular attendees was a member of. We talked about all the concerts they would perform and listened to a rendition of “Sweet Vale of the Tees” on YouTube.
“I enjoy the company and the good humour and Mike’s lively playing. The repertoire of songs can transport you from Tyneside to The States. It’s good to have a reminder of a lot of old songs that you have really forgotten about. It boosts your spirits, bringing back happy memories and of the good old days.” Colin Cleasby
Our weekly are designed to suit wellness walks anyone and help people to get out and about, and meet others whilst enjoying fresh air and getting some steps in, while a shorter route is always available for those who are looking for a more gentle pace.
Sue Bainbridge, a local part-time first responder, and Wendy Stafekis, are both volunteer walk leaders.
With the use of the UTASS minibus, the group often travel further afield. This year they have explored the Middleton in Teesdale area, as well as trips to Bowlees, Stanhope and Cow Green.
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Bringing People Together
Our pie and peas session is a weekly session open to all.
A welcoming warm space makes for
34%
of users think the support they need from UTASS will increase in the future.
a great opportunity to meet up with
friends or make new ones whilst enjoying a range of Pie & Peas 'table' games. The game of choice is more often than not dominoes, however there are cards, chess, draughts and other games available to enjoy followed by a hot lunch and a cuppa.
It's another session which people can pop along to without prior booking - The more the merrier!
“It's good company, a friendly group - everyone feels welcome. It's a hot meal and an activity to break up the day. John who comes regularly just makes you laugh and lifts your spirits - we have a trip down memory lane with his stories every week.” Doreen Collinson, Resident
is a touring scheme that brings an affordable Highlights programme of theatre, for all ages, to rural communities such as ours.
During the Easter school holidays, the Norwich Puppet Theatre company brought their production of the classic Italian fairytale, Pinocchio to UTASS and entertained over 35 children and adults, alike. The performance had the children spellbound, and the opportunity to 'meet' the puppets up close afterwards was a big hit!
Together
Chat & Craft
evolved from the NOW project, which was a joint initiative with a group of local community organisations. The weekly sessions are led and supported by Gina. In 2021, the NOW project had a register of 53 participants, however during 2022, Chat & Craft had over 90 participants come along as and when they are able, which Gina is very proud of! This session is the highlight of her working week at UTASS.
The popular session has attracted many from our local community, but also attracting people from lower parts of Teesdale such as Staindrop and Barnard Castle, Alston in Cumbria, and from our neighbouring Weardale. On average we had 17 weekly participants – all enjoying meeting new faces, catching up with regulars, learning something new, helping produce community artworks, all the while boosting self-confidence.
Throughout the year sessions have often been led by local artists, these have allowed the group to try their hands at crafts such as pottery, felt landscapes, felt gonk making and silk scarf painting to themed window displays, glass painting, proddy mat making, and Christmas centrepiece arranging, to name but a few.
All of the above, and more, has been on offer along with a cuppa, some cake and a warm welcome.
These sessions have allowed Gina to forge a trusted bond with those who come along, and have led to her supporting many members in other ways. This has included helping them with housing and police issues, NHS assistance and mobility aids to help arrange a plumber or referrals to other services they need or simply someone to talk to.
“The sessions have encouraged us to join other groups, expanding our abilities and confidence. We feel we are in a lot better place mentally than during Covid because of the sessions and the people in them. We love how we can just walk to the venue – keeping our independence – it’s very important to us both. The
Fellow youth worker Jacqui Nutter and Jackie Gregory
both volunteered their time with continued support and laughter over the past year and look forward to more exciting activities in 2023.
Chat and Craft group session has brought Celia Pyne, Resident people out of their shell and it’s all good fun." Carol Oulton & Doreen Collinson, Residents
Supporting People
Thankfully, the pandemic is now behind us and life is back to somewhat 'normal', however, the continues to be much needed as the community is faced with Resilience Service more stress as regards to increasing costs in heating, transport, rent, animal feeds, and fertilisers. Whilst UTASS has always prided itself in helping people with both practical and emotional concerns, the funding available for a Resilience Worker has formalised our role in offering emotional and wellbeing support.
Our Community Resilience Service is aligned with the UTASS ethos, addressing the pressures of rural living as part of a county-wide service with professional support. The remit has been broad enough to allow us to work not only with people affected by Covid, but also with those experiencing bereavement, the effects of enforced
isolation, financial difficulties, and also those suffering with anxiety and depression.
While many existing services had become pressurised with long waiting times, UTASS were able to respond quickly, supporting individuals ourselves, or seeking the help of other professionals where needed.
In the summer June reduced her hours and
we were later delighted to welcome Melanie, a local farmer and trained counsellor to the team. The resilience team work closely with other UTASS staff and volunteers, to offer support with depression, loss, anxiety and stress.
Some research carried out by the psychology team with the wider Durham Resilience Service found that our yoga and relaxation had made a significant contribution to physical and emotional wellbeing.
In addition to working on an individual basis with Resilience Support clients, June recognised that there were aspects of yoga practice that might help people with Long Covid. There is a small group which now meets on a Thursday afternoon focussing on slow movement, breathing and relaxation. Also, we have been able to offer some Introduction to Mindfulness sessions and June has been offering occasional support to those wishing to continue this practice.
Supporting People
As 2022 started, the weekly meal deliveries were still a much-needed service for many.
Karen Scott continued to prepare the meals every week and we continued to work closely with volunteers to ensure the meals were delivered.
The demand began to reduce, as people continued to gain confidence in resuming normal activities after the pandemic. Meals were delivered for the last time on 22nd June.
"I would like to say a huge thanks for asking me to do this for you, I've really enjoyed helping to look after these folks during COVID. Being able to carry on doing something resembling normality during lockdowns really helped my sanity. What the UTASS team have done for the community over the last 2 years has been truly amazing and I feel so glad I could play a small part in helping you do this." Karen Scott , Farm House Kitchen
Weekly grocery continued shopping deliveries as they were another service which remained vital for some.
Penny and Roger Sunderland have worked an alternative weekly rota to deliver shopping since the very start of the pandemic.
As 'normality' resumed, the demand for deliveries lessened and came to an end in September.
A massive must go to our volunteers for giving so much of their free time to enable us to carry out these much appreciated services.
Working Together
volunteers Throughout the year, have once again played a huge part in helping us to achieve fantastic things here in the dalesfar more than we would have been able to through our small staff team.
Volunteers have helped us with many things; running events and activity sessions, planning activities and making doorstep deliveries, minibus driving to help people travel to activities and medical appointments and support with admin tasks.
We were delighted to support local groups of volunteers to arrange celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth ll and Middleton’s Christmas lights switch on in 2022, events that were so successful and important in helping local people to come together to celebrate.
Through our drop-in sessions at the beginning of the year, we encouraged young people to think about volunteering and why it’s important and supported them to put some of their time towards community projects.
Our trustees are of course all volunteers who are vital to UTASS- generously giving their time to oversee our work and help guide activity into the future.
We continue to have a number of people who support us behind the scenes- sharing information on what is available through UTASS, ready to guide people in our direction as and when they need us and willing to share ideas and concerns with us when the time is right.
Volunteers are a huge part of the UTASS family and we are so grateful for all of the time, energy and enthusiasm you are able to share with us; we say a heartfelt to you all and very much
look forward to working together with you into the future!
If you would like to get involved as a volunteer, do get in touch; we would love to hear from you.
Working Together
Our has yet again continued to expand- Rural-Watch group The WhatsApp group was the first of it's kind in the area, when it was set up back in 2018 following a response to a spate of targeted localised crime.
“I am delighted that over the past year we've seen Rural-Watch, again, go from strength to strength.
The group, set up and managed by Emma, has since been replicated and adopted by various Rural-Watch groups (formally known as FarmWatch), which Emma is also a member of, enabling her
Without the communities coming together to help us tackle and target rural crime and criminals we would not have achieved the results we have.
The successes of our WhatsApp forums are the envy of neighbouring policing teams ”
to share information succinctly and ensuring all members across the various groups receive relevant information and updates.
Reactions and sightings from members of the group have again resulted in stolen property being recovered and criminals arrested. The group's actions help to keep our communities feeling safer and endeavours to make them look less attractive areas to criminals.
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They also use the building as a central location to hold their Annual General Meeting of members as well as regular trustee meetings.
“We appreciate the support of UTASS. We use their premises for our AGM & Trustees meetings and are assisting our finances through their bank account. UTASS has been a really helpful partner to our group. Thankyou. ” Clement O'Donovan, Vice-Chair of Teesdale and Weardale RuralWatch
Working Together
have been using 1st Middleton-in-Teesdale Scout Group UTASS since 2021, after the village hall, their previous meeting place, failed to reopen after Covid.
They currently have 8 Beavers in their youngest group who are between 6 and 8 years old. They have 16 Cubs who are aged between 8 and 10 and our Scout group has 8 children in who are 10 to 14.
In the last year the groups have taken part in all sorts of activities, from traditional scouting skills like navigating and pioneering, as well as crafts and games. All three groups also took part in the Plants on the Edge art and ecology project with Northern Heartlands and North Pennines AONB, which involved working with a local artist to create work for display at the Witham.
also use 1st Upper Teesdale Rainbows the UTASS building due to the same reason as the Scout group. They now have 10 girls attending the weekly Rainbows session, this is slightly down on last year as a lot of girls have sadly left when they turned seven, when they traditionally move on to Brownies.
In September Rainbow guides were able to take girls from 4 years of age, rather than the norm of 5 years old and have had a couple of new four year old starters. The girls seem to work very well together and are enjoying the Rainbows programme.
At Christmas, they attended a special Guiding showing of the musical Matilda at The Station Cinema at Richmond. It was a district event which over 120 Rainbows, Brownies, and Guides attended.
Let's Learn Moor is the UK’s largest upland outdoor classroom which runs annually in July across nine venues. In 2022 it saw more than 2,000 primary school children visit their local moor to learn from those who work to preserve it.
Becca & Emma were asked to attend our local event where they met 350 children across two days. It was an opportunity to ‘plant the seeds’ in the young, and those who educate them about the importance of farming in the uplands, carbon storage in permanent grassland and get them to think about what the landscape would look like without the animals that live there and without the farmers looking after it!
Working Together
Platinum Jubilee in early 2022 UTASS called an open meeting to discuss how Upper Teesdale could commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. From that meeting a committee was formed and plans commenced!
With funding from County Durham Community Foundations Lets Create Jubilee Fund, and County Durham Community Foundation, Steve Messam was commissioned to construct a jubilee arch dressed with local wool to create a unique structure inspired by our farming heritage and also to highlight the much lower value of wool today.
Numerous groups including local school children helped in its construction and the structure stood for just over two weeks in the fields next to Low Force attracting both positive and negative views.
The main event of the celebration took place at The school and was the result of collaboration between many groups from the village.
Over 300 people attended the Garden Party, and for once the English weather was kind, though not hot we were spared rain. The festivities saw everyone given an afternoon tea box with entertainment provided by Middleton and Teesdale Silver Band and Alltogether Choir. Face painting, bouncy castles, a soft play area and giant games were among the entertainment for children.
A "royal" photo booth enabled visual mementos of the day.
In the evening, the celebrations moved to the Sports and Social club for live music to dance the night away.
To give today's generation a feel of the decade in which the coronation took place, a Rock'n'Roll dance class was arranged prior to a 50's night with music of the era.
Working Together
Working together with the Middleton Christmas Lights Committee 2022 saw the 10th incarnation of the Middleton Mart Christmas Fair , over 60 stallholders attended bringing a wide range of goods including many delicious foods.
The good weather encouraged higher than usual attendance, and visitors were met with the tempting smell of bacon butties cooked and served by Middleton Scouts as they entered.
The feedback from stallholders and people attending was very positive and as a result we are likely to see slightly longer opening in 2023.
“As a first-time stall holder at the UTASS Christmas Fair, I found Several additions Emma to be incredibly helpful with explaining the required documents were made including required in order to attend and with the information that was sent to me Santa's Sleigh, a prior to the day of the Christmas Fair. On the day itself the venue was photo immaculate, and the pens well thought out and most importantly the opportunity event well attended, so for me it was a worthwhile fair to visit with my for young and small business and one I would look to return to in the future." old, including Anna Potter, Pom Pom Parade the local police!
This was followed by the Middleton Christmas Lights Switch On on the car park. As this was the first time restrictions had allowed this to happen for three years, the honour of turning the lights on fell not to one but three carnival queens!
Mulled wine was drunk, mince pies were eaten, carols were sung and the Grand Christmas draw
was drawn! “The Christmas lights group have been raising money to buy, Amazingly the following maintain, put up and take down the festive lights around the week the committee village for many years.
were able to persuade The last few years have seen some of the members of the committee Santa to visit children retire and new health and safety legislation be implemented resulting at their homes with in fresh challenges. UTASS have assisted us in numerous ways over a a small present challenging period and made a huge difference to us. and a few kind words. I would like to highlight the exceptional work done by Emma Spry who has been on hand to do whatever was needed, going above and Many Thanks to all beyond every single time and always with a smile. who made it So a big thank you to Emma and UTASS.” possible. Christine Gilbert, Chair of Middleton-in-Teesdale Christmas Lights
Working Together
2022 started off as any other year for the , unfortunately, the war oil buying group in Ukraine in February led to months of stress and anxiety for members as well as our supplier.
The uncertainty of supply and the huge price increase caused panic buying, delivery delays along with a cap on the quantity of oil members were able to order, with no order at all possible in April due to issues with supply. Thankfully, towards the end of the year we saw the price begin to fall. Even through this turbulent time, the group continued to grow, with 50 new members joining the scheme throughout the year - with over 350 households and businesses benefitting from the discount which ranges from 2.7p to 7.9p per litre.
“I really appreciate the oil ordering service delivered by UTASS.”
Alan Thompson, resident
The is another group that Friends of St. Mary's Church UTASS were happy to support.
St Mary's Church in Middleton-in-Teesdale has been closed due to serious issues with dry rot in the floor. The Parochial Church Council (PCC) realised they were unable to refurbish and maintain the church, so reached out to the Churches
Conservation Trust (CCT) who arranged several drop-in sessions at UTASS, and other local venues to consult with the community about the future of the Church.
From these sessions, the Friends of St Mary's Church committee was formed and they are now actively fundraising to repair the building to a useable state.
With encouragement from the CCT, the PCC voted to convert the church into a festival church, meaning it could hold various services such as weddings and Christmas celebrations, as well as being used for community activities.
Young People
This year has seen the sessions make a return Young People's to normality, with a full year of face-to-face and engaging youth-led sessions. A change to times, age range, and accessibility have allowed the sessions to be more inclusive, having gained 27 new youth members.
Mixed sessions took place on both Mondays and Thursdays, 6-8pm with both proving popular, we even had a record of 46 young people in attendance at one of the Thursday sessions!
Sessions are based around the 5 ways to wellbeing, promoting a wholesome lifestyle:
This year, a total of fourteen fully-funded offsite activities took place. These started in the Easter Holidays with a trip to Hamsterley Forest in partnership with Tees-Swale, making the most of the play parks, nature walk and den building. In keeping with the Easter theme was a
"My daughter loves the youth group drop-in sessions, they give her a safe environment to be more independent and make new friends, it's absolutely fantastic, she also loves the activities during the holidays, they really help to break the boredom. Thanks."
trip to Eggleston Abbey for an Easter egg hunt
a few days later. Following an already jam-packed week was a trip to ROF 59 for ninety minutes of bouncing and climbing before tucking into lunch at the March Hare.
May half-term included a trip to High Force and Bowlees to take part in geology activities, lunch and campfire cooking, all guided by Raby Ranger Andy.
In the summer holidays, trips got off to a quick start, the Centre4Life at Newcastle being a firm favourite, partnered with Durham County Council's Fun and Food Team. Further trips included returning to Hamsterley Forest and ROF 59 in addition to 4motion Skate Park and Go Karting!
Young People
Summer holiday fun continued with our annual sailing trip at Grassholme reservoir. As well as sailing the young people were also given the opportunity to try Kayaking. Our enjoyment must have been evident, as the sailing club invited us back in August to give paddle boarding a go.
Further funding meant we were able to hold another outing to the ever popular ROF 59 in the October half-term holidays. The year ended on a high ("Oh Yes It Did!"), funding allowed us to take the Young People to a pantomime at the Majestic Theatre in Darlington to see Aladdin. "I love coming to UTASS, we do so Alongside off-site trips we also much fun stuff here held twelve family-friendly and go on trips with sessions here at UTASS, again all of these were fully funded. our friends - we can be They took place during the school holidays, starting with Easter crafts, ourselves." Jubilee t-shirt designing, science-based craft sessions, a NERF battle, UTASS pumpkin carving, before ending with Young Person Christmas craft and activity sessions.
During one of the evening Youth sessions the Young People brought in donations which packed a trolley-full of useful items to support and help the people of Ukraine.
This year, we have welcomed Adele, Amy and Melanie to the youth team. They have all started their Level 2 Youth Worker qualification in partnership with TCR Hub and YMCA.
Our Youth Team: Adele Dickeson Melanie Lee Amy Kinchley Gina Richardson
Training
From the outset, got right into full training swing resulting in 2022 being a record year. Over 300 training places were provided, including two new course offerings; Excavator training and NPTC Felling & Processing Small Trees up to 380mm.
Over 100 people attended one of three Flock Health Ltd Beef & Sheep Mastering Medicines training courses.
"It was very interesting listening to all 3 participants this evening. It was all made very clear and will be so easily be put into practice. Clear, precise and informative - thank you."
Mastering Medicines Trainee
"We are grateful you encouraged our son to go on the tractor training course. It has increased his confidence at driving tractors and he has just started a Saturday job which involves a little bit of tractor driving whilst scraping the cows out."
Parent of 13-15 LANTRA
Training
"This has opened up opportunities During 2022 we for me to work with some wonderful were able to hold characters in incredibly beautiful two days of landscapes. Thank you so much for training with helping me get a little closer to my the Northumbria dream.” Dry Stone Walling Association as well as Hedgelaying Trainee four days of Hedge Laying training, all held locally.
In June, we ran NPTC Safe Use of Pesticides training, ever popular, with 17 trainees attending the course, delivered at Middleton Mart. Some trainees were eligible to access funding from their Area Action Partnerships with members of the NFU benefitting from funding available through the Teesdale Branch.
Throughout the year, we ran multiple First Aid courses with 37 people attending various types predominantly Emergency First Aid At Work including Outdoor or Forestry.
Other animal health qualifications achieved during the year included the Transport of livestock, Safe Use of Sheep Dips and British Wool Shearing.
Many Thanks to our partners who enable our training endeavours.
Teesdale Area Action Partnership Weardale Area Action Partnership Teesdale Branch of the NFU Wellesley Trust Northumbria Dry Stone Walling Association Durham Hedgerow Partnership
Funders
The support that we have received this year has yet again been fantastic; from delivery partners who we work together with on an ongoing basis, such as The Prince’s Countryside Fund and the Pioneering Care Partnership, our long-standing funders who have trusted our work for many years, through to those who we have only recently established a relationship with.
We say a huge thank you to you all for the vital part you have played in our journey throughout the year.
We must also recognise the generous, ongoing support that we receive from individual donors and supporters. The success of UTASS is a celebration of what we are able to achieve by working together. We really couldn’t do it without you!
Ballinger Charitable Trust
Barbour
British Science Association
County Durham Clinical Commissioning Group
County Durham Community Foundation
Durham Community Action
Durham County Council
Joseph Strong Frazer Trust
Middleton Educational Trust
NFU Mutual Office Barnard Castle
NFU Mutual Office North Durham Dales
The National Lottery Heritage Fund via the North Pennines AONB Partnership
Funders
Northern Heartlands Pioneering Care Partnership Ralph Gowland Trust Sir James Knott Trust Sir Tom Cowie Charitable Trust Teesdale Area Action Partnership Tesco Bags Of Help The Frank and Phillis Scotto Trust Fund The Mercers’ Charitable Foundation The National Lottery Community Fund The Prince’s Countryside Fund The R&H Woods Charitable Trust Tyne & Wear Community Foundation Virgin Money Foundation Weardale Area Action Partnership
Our Staff
For the last 35 years my role in various positions has involved managing people. Some have been good.... some not so good, but the staff at UTASS are right there at the top of the tree with the best of them.
Their care, dedication, and flexibility makes UTASS what we want it to be, and going beyond the norm, is the norm! I am proud to be able to support them in their work. Some staff have left the team in 2022, I won't list them here but thank them for all of their hard work.
Welcome too, to new staff members who continue to uphold UTASS values.
Bob Danby
UTASS Manager (and other things too!)
Adele Dickeson - Youth Support
Since 2008 Adele has worked as a Finance Officer in Higher Education. Adele joined UTASS in October 2022 having previously volunteered with the Youth Team. She lives on a farm outside Middleton-in-Teesdale with her husband and 3 boys. Adele has recently qualified as a Mental Health First Aider and is currently working towards her Young Worker qualification. She loves cooking and baking, so if she’s not working or outside helping on the farm, she’s often found in the kitchen!
Amy Kinchley - Youth Support
Amy has been part of the youth team at UTASS since October 2022 and is the youth safeguarding lead. Amy also volunteers as a Scout and Beavers leader for Middleton 1st scouts, she loves working with children. She lives in Middleton with her husband, 2 sons and spends most of her spare time out with her old English sheepdogs or working on one of many wool projects.
Anne Scott - Finance & Admin Support
Anne has worked at UTASS for 13 years and was previously a trustee. She is part of the admin support team and assists Bob with the UTASS finances and accounts. She was brought up on a farm in Forest-in-Teesdale and now lives on a Raby farm near Newbiggin with her husband and 2 sons. She enjoys music and trips to the theatre, however holidays are her biggest passion.
Becca Melville - Admin Support & Youth Support
Becca grew up in Weardale and, despite living in various countries, has always been drawn back to the Dales where she now lives in Holwick. Becca joined UTASS in the summer of 2021 and feels her role has really helped her to become part of the Teesdale Community. In her spare time Becca enjoys fell running, baking and exploring the hills with her dog.
Our Staff
Bob Danby - Manager, Treasurer & Company Secretary
Bob discovered UTASS in 2001 after working with them through Foot and Mouth. He became a trustee shortly after and then joined the staff as manager in 2018. He is also on the committee of several other local organisations. He lives with his wife Sheena, who like many of their generation is a professional grandmother with 4 grandchildren keeping her busy.
Caitlin Dent - Admin Support
Caitlin joined UTASS in November 2022. She also works part-time at Phillip Holden’s in Barnard Castle. She lives on a farm at Lartington and when she’s not working, you’ll usually find her out on the farm helping out or with her sheepdog pup Penny.
Charlotte Fletcher - Admin Support & Agricultural Secretary
Charlotte has worked at UTASS as part of the Admin Support Team and Coordinator of the Oil Buying Scheme for over 7 years. In October 2022 she became Agricultural Secretary working alongside Richard and trying to absorb as much knowledge and experience from him as possible. She lives on a tenant hill farm in Upper Teesdale with her husband and two sons. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends, attending music concerts, sampling a gin or two… gardening and going for walks.
Emma Spry - Social Media & Admin Support
Emma has been a part of the Admin Support Team at UTASS for nearly 10 years. She also works for a building company, and has looked after their accounts now for over 20 years. She lives in Upper Teesdale on a tenanted farm with her husband and two daughters. Emma lives for days filled with friends, family, laughter, and live music.
Gina Richardson - Youth Team Lead & Community Engagement
Gina has worked for UTASS for nearly 15 years, starting as a volunteer. She holds 2 part time roles supporting all ages and abilities in our community. Gina is still ‘semi-retired’ and enjoying the flexibility to spend time with family and friends.
Grace Crawford - Funding & Strategic Development Officer
Grace joined UTASS in 2020 and looks after all things funding and development related. Grace grew up on a farm just outside Middleton-inTeesdale and lives locally with her family. She likes a challenge and for 2023 has set her sights on getting to the end of the Great North Run.
Our Staff
Jacqui Nutter - Youth Support
Jacqui joined UTASS in 2021, as a member of the Youth Support Team. Jacqui enjoys providing an extra pair of hands to run the Youth Drop in sessions and running activities for children and young people.
Julia Stephenson - Training Coordinator
Julia has been at UTASS since 2001 and particularly enjoys the opportunity her training role and organising Music & Memories sessions provides to help people. Outside of work she enjoys cooking and Yoga and likes to get out on the farm among cattle and sheep, especially when it can combine looking after her Grandchildren.
June Wainwright - Resilience Worker
June joined UTASS at the beginning of the pandemic as a volunteer and later as Resilience Worker, including helping people access services, recover from anxiety, depression, domestic violence, regain fitness after Covid and help manage the symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder. June has lived in the dale since 1989 and enjoys painting and yoga. She lives with husband Ray and two border collies.
Melanie Lee - Resilience Worker & Youth Support
Melanie became a member of the team in 2022, starting as a volunteer counsellor, followed by a youth worker, and latterly she joined the resilience support team. Melanie lives just outside Staindrop on a mixed farm with her husband and 3 children along with numerous animals.
Richard Betton - Farmers Liaison Worker
Richard has worked for UTASS since it first opened. Recently retired from farming, he has a life-time of experience of Upland Farming, support schemes and lobbying Government agencies on behalf of farmers. He assists farmers to maximise the opportunities to develop their businesses in the best way for them.
Tessa Wigham - Agricultural Secretary
Tess was one of our longest serving staff having been at UTASS for over 20 years. All good things come to an end and in May we said goodbye to Tess who is now spending more time at home with her husband John in North Cumbria where they are partners in a beef and sheep farm. I'm certain you will join us in thanking her for her service, and wish her well.
Our Trustees & Governance
The UTASS Financial Policy outlines procedures and safeguards to ensure reasonable assurance against fraud or error and compliance with Charity Law.
On a monthly basis Trustees are presented with information regarding spend, current /savings account balances and investment values.
In accordance with Charity Law, accounts are submitted for independent examination by a suitably qualified person.
It is the policy of the trustees to hold free reserves for between 6 and 12 months normal activity (£130k - £260K).
A summary of the financial position is shown below.
A full copy of the accounts is available both on the UTASS and Charity Commission's websites.
Hon. Secretary Mrs Louise Dalton Farmer
Fay Hutchinson Citizens Advice Technical Debt Supervisor & Farmer
Prof. Sarah Elton Professor at Durham University
Philip Lamb Accountant
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Chairman
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Michael McGarry Solicitor
Our Trustees & Governance
UTASS is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. It is governed by a Memorandum and Articles of Association which were adopted in Dec 2006.
It is under the control of a board of 11 trustees, chosen from a variety of backgrounds and occupations to give a diverse skill set.
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Steve Lumb
Retired GP
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Trustees are appointed by ordinary resolution in accordance with the articles of association.Vice-Chair
Richard Matthews All trustees are committed, with strong attendance at meetings, Veterinary Surgeon none take any expenses or payment in relation to their support.
Six trustee meetings are scheduled per year, though this number can vary according to need. In 2022 six were held in addition to the AGM.
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Roy Oxby
Retired Bank
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These meetings have returned to the pre-Covid norm of face to face but with the benefit of a Zoom option for trustees not able to attend in person.
There is a staffing sub-group consisting of Richard Matthews, Amanda Simpson Prof. Sarah Elton, Louise Dalton and Amanda Simpson. Farmer
Other working groups are established for specific purposes, if and when required.
During 2022 Robyn Peat a long standing trustee resigned, though he still advises the trustee on matters relating to leases, property etc. The trustees would like to express their gratitude for his continued support.
Carl Stephenson Farmer
We were pleased to welcome Fay Hutchinson, Philip Lamb and Steve Lumb as trustees, each bringing a valuable expertise to
the team. Ian Tallentire Garage Proprietor The improvements regarding trustee induction and retention identified in the full governance review undertaken in 2020/21, have been implemented.
Also the changes proposed as a result of that review which allow greater flexibility to the tenure of trustees and composition of the board were ratified at the 2022 AGM .
One of those changes allowed Stephanie Markwick to be co-opted to gain an insight to the workings of the trustees. As per the newly agreed procedures Stephanie will stand for election as a full trustee at the 2023 AGM.
The "Last Word"!
Its not often that I get the last word so I'm going to make the most of it!
I would suggest that 2022 was a good year for UTASS. We have seen a return to pre-Covid activities and an increase both in the use of the building and in the activities and services provided, many of which are highlighted in this report.
It has given me great satisfaction to see new people use UTASS’s services. The craft sessions have been very successful in this regard, it was good to see generations coming together with obvious mutual pleasure, as grandparents, parents and children were able to share the experiences.
On the other hand, it’s disappointing that there are still a lot of people who are not aware of the breadth of services UTASS offers. In fairness it shouldn’t be surprising as our offerings constantly adapt in response to changing needs. We need to work on spreading the word!
I don’t want to give the impression that we have forgotten the reason UTASS came into being, I’d like to stress that we continue to provide all the support and services to agriculture that we have done in the past. I think that this is more important now than at any time since 2001 when I first became involved with UTASS as the police liaison officer for Foot and Mouth. The present combination of the economic situation and rising costs is challenging everyone, but the change and uncertainty regarding agricultural payments, increase in fertilizer costs etc., are adding another layer of concerns for farmers.
Something never changes year on year and that is my gratitude and admiration of the UTASS staff. It amuses me when new staff are flabbergasted by the diverse range of requests they receive. In a lot of ways they are the architect of their own destruction, as to their credit they always find a solution. Well done to you all and thank you for keeping me in line !
Also enormous thanks once again to our volunteers, without whom, UTASS would struggle to provide services to the community. And last, but as the famous saying goes, not least, my thanks to the trustees who give up their time to steer UTASS. I truly appreciate their guidance and support.
In 2023 we will continue to be alert to changing needs and where possible provide necessary support.
Bob Danby CMgr MCMI UTASS Manager, Company Secretary Treasurer
U pper T eesdale A gricultural S upport S ervices
Registered Office: 9-11 Chapel Row, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 0SN
Telephone: 01833 641010
Email: info@utass.org Website: www.utass.org Facebook: @UtassUpperTees Twitter: @UtassUpperTees Instagram: @utass_upper_tees
UTASS Objects/ Mission Statement:
“To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the community of the rural area of Upper Teesdale and the neighbourhood thereof through the advancement of education and the provision of facilities in the interest of the social welfare for the recreation and other leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants”.
UTASS Aim:
“UTASS works with and for the communities across the Durham Dales, helping people gain access to the services, advice and resources that they need so they feel supported, valued, happier and more able to cope ”
Registered Charity number: 1120120 Company Limited by Guarantee number: 06054331
Company Registratlon Numbor. 06054331 Charity Rogistration Number: 1120120 Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Financial Statements For the Year Ending 31 December 2022 JANE ASCROFT ACCOUNTANCY LIMITED Chartered Accountsnls Enterprise House Harmire Enterprise Park Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8XT
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Llmlted Flnancl81 Stotem8nts Year Ended 31 Decembèr 2022 Pag• Trustees, Annual Report Ilncorporating the Directorfs Rewt} Independenl Examine¢s Report to the Trustees Statement of Fin8ncS81 Actiwtses Ilncluding lrtome and Exnditre Account) Statement of Financial Position Notes to the Finanaal Statements Th Followlng Paggs Do Not Form Part of the Flnancial Statemonts Detailed Ststemenl of Financial Activities 28
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Tntst8os' Annual Report Ilncorporatlng the Directorfs Roport) Yoar Endod 31 D•cgrnber 2022 The Iruslees, vtho are also the directors for the purposes of company law. present their r8POrt 8nd the unaudited financial slalements of the wmpany for the year ended 31 December 2022. Ob octlv8s and Actlvitles The objects of the charity are to promote the benefit of the inhabilanls of the community of the rural area of Upper Teesdale and the neighbourhc*)d thereof through the advancement of edUCatn and the provision of f8cililies in the interest of social welfare for recreation arKI other leiSu-tiMe occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life of the said inhabitants. Aclivitles indude the provision of 8dvrE and education, support and rnentoring to the communty in the area of operation including the provision of a drop-in facility for young people and encouraging and supportin9 outside organi5ation5 and QUIreh working. Achlovements and Pgrform8nce The charitys achievements and performance during the year are described in the annual report. Financial R•vlew Income for the year lotalled £385,65712021 £381.9171 and expenditure totalled £364,396 12021 £319,050) gwing a surplus of £21,261 12021 £62,867}. The value of investments fell by £3.752 during the year {2021 Increased ty £2,j4) giving an overall surplus of £17,50912021 - £65.371 }. During 2022 reseNes increased by £39,576 10 £209.6 antl there is a fiJrther £26.191 held in designated lunds to be spent 8$ the trustees see fit. ReStsled funds fell by £13.222 to £122,238 and fixed assets fell by £13.732 to £44,289. The trustees have revwed the charity's need for reserves in line with guidance issued by Ihg Charity Commission and it is the policy of the Iruslees to hold free reserves for between six and ttvelve months nornial activity excluding depreciation a1 specific project costslbetween £130.000 and £260,000) and additional reserves. as agreed on an annual basis. lo meet the costs of ary additional project wod( or lo safeguard the charity's service commitsnent in the event of delays or receipts of grants or or general liabilities. The trustees believe that the reserves should be al least at Ihls level to ensure that the charity can run efficiently arKI me81 the needs of the beneficiaries. Al 31st December 2022 free reserves were £209,008 exduding designale(I furKls and £235,199 Including designated funds lch is in accordance wlh the ststed policy.
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Llmlted Tntstees. Annual R&port Ilncorporating th8 Dlr•ctorfs Rèport) (contlnuo Year Ended 31 Decemb¢r 2022 Stru¢tura Gov8rnan¢• and Mana ement Governing Do¢um•nt The charity is controlled by ils governing document. a deed of trust, and constilutes a limited company. limited by guarantee. as defined by the Companies Act 2006. Risk management The Injslees have a duty to identify and review the rlsks lo which the charity is exposed and lo ensure approprfate controls are in pl lo provide reasonab assurnnce against fr8ud and error. Public Ben8fit Our m8in activities and Ytho we help are described elsewhere in this report. All our ch8rllable 8cb'vibes are undertaken to further our charitable purposes for the public benefit. The Committee have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit throughout the year when deading on the actMtie5 of the ch8rity. Ref&rnncg and Admlnlstrativ• Dotalls R•glst•rod charlty name Uppèr Teesdale Agdcultur81 Support ServiGes Limlted Charity reglstr8tlon numb•r 1120120 Company rngistration number 06054331 Principal offlGo and reglsterod 9-11 Chapel Row offl¢¢ Middleton In Tees(18le Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 OSN The Tntstees Mr l R TallentiTe Mrs L Dalton Mr R Matthews Mr R Oxby Mr R Peal Mr C Stephenson Mrs L A Simpson Mr M McGarry (Chair) Prof S E Elton Ms F Hutchinson MrPWLamb DrSALumb (Retired 8 March 20221 (Appointed 8 March 2022} {Appoinled 8 March 2022) {Appoinled 8 March 20221 Company Secretary Mr R Danby Ind8p•nd•nt Examiner Jane Ascroft FCA MA (Cantabl Enterprise House Hamire Enterprise Park B3rnard Castle County Durt)8m DL12 8XT
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Llmited Trusteès. Annual Report (IncorFK)ratlng the Dlre¢torfs Roportl (¢onrfnu6d) Year Ended 31 Oocomber 2022 Small Company Provisions This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions appliGable lo companies enthled lo the small companies exemplion. l AaJo)J The trustees, annual report was approved on .............................. Iruslees by= and signed on beh81f of the board of Mr R Danby Company Secretary
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Ind•pond•nt Examiner's Report to the Trusteès of Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Servlcgs Llmitad Yr Ended 31 December 2022 I roport lo the Irustses on my examinatn of the financial ststements of Upper Tee$d8le Agricuttural Support Services Limited I'tt company) for the year ended 31 Dernber 2022. Rosponslbilities and Basls of Roport As the Iruslees of the company land also Sls dlreclors for the PUTposes of company 18w} you are responsible for the preparab'on of the fin3nci81 statements in accordance with the requirements of the Conwanw Act 2006 Ilhe 2006 Acti. Hamng satisfied myself that the accounts of the Cornpany are not required lo be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and a eligible for independent examination, l report in respect of my examination of the company's accounts as Carrd out under section 145 of the Chari(ies Act 2011 {'Ihe 2011 Act'l. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515Xbl of the 2011 ACL Independent Examlnevs Stat•ment Since the cornpany's gross income ex¢eedod £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Aet. l Confirm that l am qualrfied to undertake Ihe examination because l am a member of the Institute of Chart8red Accountants in Engnd and Wales IICAEWI. which is one of the listed bodies. I have complete(1 my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in COnneOn wilh the examination giving me cause to believe- aCLounlng rècords were not kept in respect of the company 8s required by seGtion 386 of the 2006 Ac( or the finanrial slalements do not a¢d wilh those r8c(*ds.' or the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2008 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as p8rt ot an independent examination,. or the financial slalemenls have nol been prepared in accordance with the meth¢)ds and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reFA)rbng by charities applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in a¢cordan¢e with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021.
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Servlces Limited Indgpendont Examlnor's Report to the Trustee$ of Upper Teesdale Agrleultural Support Sorvices Llmlted (¢ontrnu•d) Year Endod 31 Dgcombor 2022 I have no ncernS and have come across no other matters in connection wth the examinalron to ich attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Jane Ascfoft FCA MA (Cantab} Independent Examiner Enterprise House Ham)ire Enterprise Park Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8XT
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Statement of Financial Activitias lin¢ludlng income ond gxpendllure account) Year End•d 310•combor 2022 2022 Reslricled nds Total funds Total funds 2021 unstrICted fijnds In¢omo and endowments Donations 8nd legaGies Charitable activities Investment income 35,883 28,408 3.578 119,844 197.944 155.727 226.352 3,578 385.657 186,022 193,806 2,089 Totsl Incom• 67.869 317.788 381.917 Expenditure Expenditure on ch8ritsble actNities Total expgnditura 78,047 286,349 364,396 319,050 78.047 286,349 364.396 319.050 N•t Income 110,1781 31,439 21,261 62.867 Transfers befv4een funds 44.661 144.6611 Other recognis¢d galns and lo$so8 Investment gainslllosses) Not mov•mant in funds {3.7521 30.731 13,752) 17.509 2,S)4 113.2221 65.371 R0Cl114t10n of funds Totsl funds brought fOnard Total funds carri•d forward 248,757 135,460 384,217 401.728 318,846 279.488 122,238 384.217 The ststsment of financial activities includes all gains and losses rg¢ognisgd in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing aclivilies. The notes on pages 8 to 26 forni part of these financlal statement$.
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Statement of Financlol Poslllon 31 December 2022 2022 2021 Flx•d Ass•ts Tangible fixed assets Investments 15 16 24,241 20,048 44,289 34,221 23,800 58.021 Currnnt Aets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 17 6,197 369,164 375,361 9.312 337,205 346.517 Credltors: amounts falling duo within one y•ar Net Curront A$s•ts 18 17.924 20.321 357.437 326,1 T¢)tal Assets Less Currant Liabllities 401.726 401.726 384,217 384,217 N•t Assets Funds of the Charfty Restricted fund5 Unrestricted fijnds 122.238 279,488 135.460 248,757 Total Charity funds 20 401.726 384,217 For the year endlng 31 Decembèr 2022 the company was entilled lo exemption from audit under S8clion 477 of thè Companies Act 2006 relating to sm811 companies. Directors. responsibilities.. The members have not required the company lo obtain an audit of ils financial statements for the year in question in accordance wlh section 476,. The directors a¢knoedge their resrK)nsikylities for complying wlh the requirements of the Act with respect to accountSng records and the preparati(x) of financial statements. Thes8 fin8nci81 statements have been prepared in accordance wlh the promsions applicable to companies subject to the small companies. wirn¢. These financial statements were approved by the bogrd of trustees and authorised for issue on .Q.ry/.ary/nnd are signed on behalf of the board by.. Mrmmc Trustee The notes on pages 8 to 26 fomi part of th•so financial statèments.
Upper Teesdale Agrlcultural Support Services Limited Not0$ to the Flnanclal Ststements Year Ended 31 Dec•mb•r 2022 GornI Infom)atloD The company Is a public benefit entity and a private company limrted by guarantee, registered in England and Wales and a registered charity in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is 9-11 Chapel Row, Middleton In Teesdale, Bamard Castle. County Durham. DL12 OSN. Statomont of Compllance These financial ststements have been prepared in compliance wth FRS 102, The Finandal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland., the Ststement of Recommended Pradice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 Icharilies SORP {FRS 10211 and the Companies Act 2006. Accountlng Polici•s Basls of Prgparatlon The flnanci81 sl8lements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modrfied by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investfflents measured al fair value through income or expendtiure. The financial statemen15 are prepared In sterfing. which is the functional currerKy of the entity. The entity is a PubliG Benefit Entity- Going Concem There are no materi81 uncertainties about the charity's abilty lo continue. Judgoments and Key Sour¢•s of Estlmatlon Uncortalnty The preparation of the financial stslements requires man89emenl to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are conlinually reviewgd and are based on experience and other f8Ctors, in¢luiJing expectations of fvlur8 events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumStans. The trustees consider that there are no significant estimates or ludgements affecting these financial sl8temenls. Fund A¢untIng Unresthcted funds ar8 availabl8 for use al the discretion of the trustees in furtheran of the purposes of the charity. Unreslricled funds indude a revaluation reseNe representing th8 restatement of invesbnent assets al market values. Designated bjnds are unrestricted fttnds e8rn18rkèd ty the tsijstees for specAfic purposes. Restricted funds are subjected to reslriclions their expenditure imposed by Ihe donor.
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Servlces Llmited Notes to the Flnanclal Stat•m8nts (conlthugdj Year Endad 31 De¢•mb•r 2022 Accounting PolIc1 (conrthu•d) In¢omo All income is included in the statement of financial actiwties when the charity is entitled to the income, any performance related conditions attached have been met or are frJlly within the control of the charity. the income Is ¢onsidered probable and the amount can be quantified with re8s0nable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of Sncome.. Donations and legacy income is received by way of donations, legacies, grants and gifts and is Included in full in the Slalement of Financial Aclivitses when receivable. Wher¢ lega¢ies have been notified to the Charity but the criteria for income recognition have nol been mel, the lega¢y is treated as a conling8nt asset and disclosed if material. Grants, where entitlement is not conditional on the delivery of a specific perfomiance by the charity, a recognised Ythen ihe charity becomes uncorK>itionally enlilled lo the grant. Donated services and facilities are included al the value to the charity. being the amounl the charity would have been N¥illing to pay lo oblaln services or fwlities of equivalent economic benefrt on the open m8rket. Investrnenl income is induded when receivable. Income from ¢haritsble Iradlng activity is accounled for when eamed. Income from grants, where related lo perfomance and specific deliverables, ar8 accounted for as the charty earns the right to consideration by ils performance. EXndIre Expènditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurrod. Expgnditur& includes any VAT which cannot be fvlly recovered. and Is reported as part of tho expenditure lo which it re18tes: Costs of raising fijnds comprfse the costs asscKiated wlh attracting donations, grants and legacies and the costs oltrading for lundraising purposes. Charitable expenditure comprises those costs Irrred by the charity in the delivery of its activitEs and seryices for its beneficiaries. 11 includes bolh costs that can be allocatsd direcUy to such activities and those costs of an indirect nabjre necess8ry to support them. Other expenditure indudes 811 expenditure that is neither related to raising funds for the charity rtt)r part of ils expendire on charSlable activities. All costs are allocated b8tsveen the expenditure calegorl8s of the SOFA on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relating to a particular activity are allocated directly, others are apportioned on an appropriate basis. Tangible A$s•ts Tangible fixed assets are initially recorded at cost. and subsequently stated at cost lèss any accumulated depreciation and impaim)ent losses. The wsts of minor 8dditions or those costing below £500 are not capitalised.
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Servlces Limited Notes to the Flnan¢lal Ststements {conlrR4rerf) Year Endod 31 08mber 2022 Accountlng PollGIgS (¢onllnu•dJ Dopreciatlon Depreciation is calculated so as lo wrlte off the cost or valuation of an asset, less ils residual value. ¢)ver the useful economic life of that asset as follows: Leasehold Propety Improvements Offjce Fumiture Minibus Electrical Equipm&nl Computer Equipment Straight line over lease term 15Yo slraighl line 200/0 reducing balance 25% slraighl line Straight line over 3 years Investmonts UnlSsted equty inv8Stmenls are initially recorded at cosl, and subsequentty measured al fair value. Iffair valufj ¢annol be reliably measured, assets a measured at cost less ImpaifmenL Listed investments are measured al fair valu8 with changes in fair v81ue being recognised in incom8 or expenditure. A review for indicalors of impaiment is carried out al each reporting dale, with the rocoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired a¢cordlngly. Prior impaimients are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date. Financial Instruments The charity only has financial assets and liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at tr8nsaction valuo and SUbsequenY measured at their seldement value. Defined Contrlbutlon Plans Contributions to defined cOntritli0n plans are reccgnised.as an expense in the period in which Ihe related service is provided. Prep8id contributions are recognised as an asset lo the gxtent that the prepayment will lead lo a reduction in luture payments or a refund. When contributions are not expected to be setlle(I wholly wthin 12 fflonths of the ¢ntJ of the rewrting date in which the employeès render the related service, the liability is measured on a discounted present value basis. The unwinding of the dIOunt is COgniSed as an expense in the persod in which it arises. 10.
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Llmlted Notes to the Flnanclal Stalem•nt8 (continu¢dJ YMr Ended 31 Docember 2022 Dgbtors Trade and other debtors are regnised 8t the settlement amount due after any trade discount offgred. Prepayments ar6 valued at the 8mount prepaid net of any trade discounly due. Accrued income and tax recoverable 1$ included 81 the best estimate of the amounts receivable at the balance sheet date. cash at Bank and In Hand Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highty liquid investments with a short maturity of thwe months or less from the date of acquison or opening of the deposit or similar account. Creditors Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obfigation resulting from a past event Ihat will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the Olgation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors a nomalty recognised at their selllemenl amount after allovhng for any trade di%counts due. Taxation The company is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charit8ble company for UK corporation tax purposes. AOrd1ngty. the company is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received wilhin calegorios ¢overed by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Secb'on 256 of the tsxation of Chargeable Gains AGI 1992, to the extent that such income or galns are applied exdusively to charitable purFAJses. Limited by Grant0& The company is limiled by guarantee. At 31sl t)ecember 2022 there were 11 members each of whom had und8rtaken lo contribute an amount not exceeding £10 in tho event of a wnding up. Tho company is under thg ntrol of the board of directors as a body and as such is not ntrolled by ary indrvidual. 11
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to thè Flnanclal Ststomgnts Year Ended 31 December 2022 Donatlons and Legaci Unreslricted Funds Restricted T¢)tal Funds Funds 2022 Donations General donations Friends Of UTASS HMRC Gift aid Northem Heartlands NOW project R H Wood5 Ch8ritsble Trust Grants National Lottery Communlty Fund Ballinger Tnjsl Durham County Council Prince's Countryside Fund Joseph Strong Fraz8r Trust The Mercers Charitsble Foundation Sir James Knott Foundation 23,006 3.959 3.000 5,918 23,006 3.959 3.000 5.918 1.000 1.000 24.382 15,000 2,462 30,000 2,000 30,000 15.000 24,382 15,000 2A62 30.000 2.000 30.000 1S.000 35.883 119,844 155,727 Unrestred Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2021 Donatlon8 General donallons Friends Of UTASS DCC Covid support HMRC Gift aKI R H WorKJs Charitsble Trust 26,890 5,662 12,238 3.tNJo 26,890 5,662 12.238 3.000 750 7S) Gran1$ N81ional Lottery Community Fund Willan Charrtable Trust Sheppard Trust Ballinger Trust Police Crime Commissiongr CDCF Newcastle Buikling Society Community Fund Hadrian Trust Virgin Foundation The Mercers Charitable Foundation Sir James Knott Foundatlon Other smaller 9rants 24.382 10.000 4.(KlO 15.000 5.CQO 3,350 3,000 1,000 25.000 30.000 15.000 1,750 24,382 10,000 4,000 15.000 5,000 3,350 3,000 1,000 25,000 30.000 15,000 1,750 47.7 138.232 186.022 -12-
Upper Teesdale Agrlcultural Support Servlces Llmlted Notes to the Financial Slat•m•nts {COMthu•d) Year Ended 31 Decèmber 2022 Charitable Activities Unrestricted Funds RestrKled Total Fund8 Funds 2022 Queen's Jubilee Covid response Communty resilience Soci81 isolation and povety Cree project and retired fam)ers' lunches Youth work Minibus income Rural training programme Business and admin support 7.889 2.173 65,191 73,552 12.000 30.440 7,889 2,173 65.191 73.552 12,000 32,618 3,824 6,699 22,606 226,352 2.178 3.624 6.699 22,606 28.408 197.944 Unreslricled Funds Restricted Totsl Funds Funds 2021 Covid response Community resilience Social isolation and povety Cree project Bnd retired famiers, lunches Youth work Minibus income Rural Ir8ining programme Business and admin support 44.210 27.352 24.568 14.000 37,284 44.210 27.352 24,568 14,000 38,114 407 26,840 18.315 830 407 26,840 18.315 19,552 174,254 193,806 Investment Income Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Totsl Funds Funds 2022 Funds 2021 Income from listed investments Bank interest receivab 1,497 2,081 1.497 2.081 1,011 1.078 1.011 1.078 3,578 3.578 2.089 2.089 Ewndltur• on Charitabl• Actlvltles by Fund Type Unrestricted Funds Restrted Total Funds Funds 2022 Charitable Adivities (see page 291 78,047 286,349 364.396 Unreslricled Funds ReStrted Total Funds Funds 2021 Charitable Activities (see page 291 35.107 283,943 319,050 13-
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Servlces Limited Notes to the Flnanclal Ststement8 {conlinueLI) Year Ended 31 08Mber 2022 Exptnditure on Choritable Activiti•s by Activty Type Activities undertaken Totsl funds directty 2022 Total fund 2021 Charitable Activ85 (see page 29) 364,396 364,396 319.OSJ 10. Net Income Nel income is 51aled after chargin(creditingl.' 2022 2021 Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 11A13 14.018 11. Ind•p•ndonl Examln*lon Fe•s 2022 2021 Fees payable lo the independent examiner for. Independent examination of the financial stslements Other financial seNces 1,500 1,203 2,703 1,080 1,164 2.244 12. Staff Costs and Emolumonts The lotal staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows: 2022 2021 Wages and sa18ries Social security costs Employer contn"butions lo pension plans 201,673 9.683 9.110 220.466 186,092 7,443 8,953 202,488 The average head count of employees during the year was 1412021.. 131. The average number of full-lime equivalent employees during the year is analysed as follows.. 2022 No. 2021 No. Management Advisors Administration and support Finance Domestic support Project staff No employee reived employee beneffts of more than £60,OCrf) during th8 year12021- Nill- Kèy Manag¢m•nl Personnol Key management personnel Include all pers¢)ns that have authority and responsibility for plann1r, directing arvj controlling the actNiti8s of the company. The total e£Jmpensalion paid to key management personnel for services provided to the company was £33.42412021..£32.1401. 14-
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to tha Financial Statgrnonts (conthiugd) Yfrar End•d 31 D•¢ember 2022 13. Tntsto• Rgmun9ratlon and Expgn$gs No trustees recelved any remun8ration or expenses from the charity during th6 current and previoLb5 year 14. Transfers Bfrtweon Funds During the year £44.661 was transferred from $tcted lo unrestricted funds. This represented contributions to staffing and overheads by projects. 15. Tanglble Flxed Assets Leasehoid Prop•rty Improvements Offic8 Furnira Elecirical Equiprnent Compuler Equipmènt Minlbus Totsl Cost Al 1 Jan 2022 Additions 42,744 24,584 96.099 17.907 66,392 637 247,726 1,433 249.159 At 31 Dec 2022 42,744 25,380 96,099 17.907 67,029 Dopro¢iatlon Al 1 Jan 2022 Charge for th8 40,841 14,833 78,084 17,729 62,018 213.505 1.903 1.582 3,eAJ3 178 4,147 11,413 224,918 At 310K 2022 42.744 16,415 81.687 17.907 66,165 Carrying amount At 31 De¢ 2022 8,965 14,412 24241 At 31 D9¢ 2021 1,903 9,751 18.015 178 4.374 34,221 16. Invgstmonts Listed InVtMents Cost or valuation At 1 January 2022 Addits'ons Other movements 23,800 13.752) 20,048 At 31 D•cemb•r 2022 lrnpalrnient At 1 January 2022 abKI 31 December 2022 Carrylng amount At 31 D•cambor 2022 20.048 At 31 December2021 23,800 All investments shown above are hekl at valuation. The inveslmer)ts comprise 8,000 shares in Legal & General Group pk which were donated to the charity. They are valued al ¢urront market valug. 15-
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Noto8 to tho Flnancial Statom•nts {continu•d) Yoar Ended 31 D•c•mber 2022 17. D•btors 2022 2021 Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued Inrne Grft aid recoverable 1.536 2,161 2,500 588 2,724 6.000 6,197 9,312 18. Creditors: amounts falling duo wlthln on• year 2022 2021 Ac£ruals and cleferred income Funds hold on bghotf of third parties 6.195 11.729 17.924 9,368 10,953 20,321 19. Pensions and Oth•r Post Retiremant B•nèfits Dofin•d contribution plans The amount reeognised in Income or expenditure as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans Was £9.110 {2021.. £8,953). 16-
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to the Flnanclal Ststoment8 IGontlnu•d) Year Ended 31 Dècèmbor 2022 19. Penslons and Othgr P1 Rollrgmenl Ben•flts {¢ondnug Upper Teesdale Agricultur81 Support Sefvices Ltd {UTASS} participates in The Pensions Trust's Gr¢)wlh Plan Sori9s 1. 2 and 3llh¢ scheme). Thg stheme is a multiomployer scheme %thi¢h promdes benefits to some 1,300 non-assoaated participating employers. The scheme is 8 defined bonefit scheme in the UK. It is not possible for the company to obtaln sufficient infomation to enable it to account for the scheme as a defined benefit scheme. Therefore it gccourbts for the scheme as a defined contribution scheme. Accordingly, due to the nalijre of the Scheme. Ihe accounting Charge for the period uthr FRS102 represents the employer contribution payable. The scheme is sublecl to the funding legIslaOn outlined in the Pensions Act 2004 which Came into force on 30 December 2005. This, together with document5 issued by thg Pensions Regulator and Technical Actuarial Standards issued by the Financial Reporting Counol. sel out the framework for funding defined benefit occupational pension schemes in the UK. The scheme is Classified as a 'lasl-man standing arrangement,. Therefore UTASS is potentially liable for other participaling employers, obligations rf those employers are unable to meet their share of the scheme dèficit folltiwng wlhdraw81 from the scheme. ParticlpatSng employers are gally required to meet their share of the scheme defiGil on an annuity purchase basis on wlhdrawal from the scheme. UTASS has been notified by The Pensions Trust of the estimated employer debt on withdrawal from the Scheme based on the finala1 position of the Scheme as at 30 September 2021. As of this date the 851imated employer debt for UTASS was £14,860. A full aGtuarial valuation for the scheme was (srried out at 30 Septsmber 2020. This valuation showed assets of £795m, liabilities of £832m and a deficit of £33m. To eliminate this funding shorttall. the Trustee has asked some participating employers to pay addition81 contn'bylions to the scheme but UTASS has not been asked to make any such payments. UTASS paid contributions al the rate of 10Qh during the accounting period. Members paid contributions at the rale of 50/0 durlng the 8ccountlng pericxy. As at the balance sheet date there was 1 active member of the scheme employed by UTASS. UTASS no longer offers membership of the scheme lo ils employèes. Employees Ytho are not members of the Pensions Trusvs Growth Plan Series 1, 2 and 3 are offered a contribution to altematwe defined contribution pensions. which in some clrcumslances Is the Pensions Trust's Growth Plan Series 4. Total pension contributions made by the employer during the year wefe £9.110 12021 £8.953). There were no pension conlributlons outstandlng at the year end. 17-
Uppor Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Llmlted Notss to tho Financial Statemonts (eontlnv Year Ended 31 D•¢ember 2022 20. Analysis of Charitablo Funds Unrostrlctgd funds At 1 Jan 2022 Gains and At 10sses 31 Dec 2022 Irne Expendllure Transfers General fijnds Capital funds Minibus funds Young Peoples, fund Joan Drewe legacy Revel in the Rostrum Older Persons Free Reserves 169,432 58,021 {3,8201 61.984 {58.6621 111,4131 16,5101 36,254 1,433 7.186 209,008 44.289 237 {3.7521 3,381 352 2.178 11.1281 1105} 1,297 23,962 11951 23,767 810 139} 11071 326 11001 178,047) 226 248,757 67,869 44,661 13,7521 279,488 At 1 Jan 2021 Gains 8nd Al losses 31 Doc 2021 Inme Expendilurg Transfers Gengral funds Capital funds Minibus ftjnds Young Peoples, fiJnd Joan Drewe legacy Revel in Ihg Rostrum 101.698 67.529 908 66,899 {14.918) (14,018) 15,1 $0) 15,753 2,006 169,432 58,021 13,820} 2.4 407 58 830 (5361 352 23,962 23,962 1,295 69,431 14851 135,107) 810 194,155 17,774 2.504 248,757 18-
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Not•8 to th• Flnanclal Statemonts (¢onlIntéj Year Endèd 31 D•cemb•r 2022 20. Analysls of Charltable Funds (¢Omthu•d) Rostrict9d funds At 1 Jan 2022 Gains and At k)sses J1 Dec 2022 Income Expenditu Transfers Incom8 from Endonent Fund CDCF Newcastle Building Society Fund Retired Farmer8 Lunches PCF Fami for the Future Relief Fund donations Teesdalè Action Partnership (Young People At the Heart} Teesdale Action P8rtnership {S(Kial1501ationl We8rdale Action Pathership Scotto Trust 2.390 12,390) 2,709 12.709) 3.995 3,995 2,104 24,312 18,409) 112,5531 3.892 3,892 13,520 17,075) 11,6751 4770 3,592 11.648) 11.9441 16,259 3,709 3,779 17,648) 13,678} {70} {31) {9091 8,541 2,870 National Lottery Community Fund Middleton Educational Trust Princes Countysido Fund (Corel Ballinger Trust Co. Durham and Dadington Community Safety Fund 6,359 24.382 130,7411 1.CQO {1.430) 30,000 15.000 120,1701 115.000> 9,830 15,000 15,000 263 11851 178) 19-
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Llmited Notes to the Financial Statements (¢onlln¢Md) Year End•d 31 Docgmbor 2022 20. Analysis of Charltablo Funds (eonllttu•d) Wellesley Tnjst Fund a Community Foundation Hadrian Trust Joseph Strong Fraser Trust PCP Community Resilience worf(er Happyness Hubs Teesdale Action Partnership IHeallhy Activities. Healthy Food) DCC (Cree Sessions) Wemmergill Eststes DCC Preparing for the Future Durham High Sheriffs Award The Merc8rs Charitable Foundation Sir James Knott FoundatK)n R&H Wood Charitable Trust Vir9in Charitable Foundation British S¢ien¢g Associatton CCG Cowd 19 Shopping 88rnard Castle Lions PCF Here for You NFU Comd Response 1,395 1,000 6,699 (4.9581 {1,0001 18901 2,246 2.000 (2.0001 30,772 123,1011 {2.406} {3,1861 {7261 4,753 3,132 1.598 6,186 334 13.659 9.000 18,(K)5) 17,6281 1401 16,0041 13.2221 1160} 4,336 134 3.290 3,268 (6,0021 556 1.412 13601 1,052 30.000 130.0001 15,000 115,0001 1.000 {1.0(Kl} 18,265 {18,265) 1.000 821 137} 135 3,182 4,827 11,000 (8211 12,1381 (1351 {7> (4,8271 2.173 3,175 -20-
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Servlces Limited Notgs to th• Flnancial Statsmonts (continu•d) Yèar Ended 31 Decomber 2022 20. Analysls of Charitabl• Funds NFU Food Provlslon DCC Covid Recovery grdnl DCC Covid Xfflas grant Cree Plus Ralph Gowland Trust CDCF- Website Stronger Together Morrisons Foundation YP Space Improvement Povety Hutts NHS Connector grant TAP Together proj8Ct Lets Create, Jubilee 169 11691 3,iK)O 11,7161 1384 341 3,000 13411 13.5601 3.000 16301 1.810 1.541 2,600 {1,4031 {2,6001 {3,405} 11381 6.761 1560} 2.796 7,020 2,000 7.020 2.000 25.000 125,CKJO) 17,600 {811) (11.3511 5,438 6,005 15,828) {177) Sir James Knott jubilee grant DBC Jubilee P8ty Jubilee donations Awards For All CAB Volunteer grant Dog POD bag5 DCC Energy Efficiency funding DCC Wami Spaces grant SirTom Cowe poverty grant CDCF Storm ANn response One to One PCF Farm for the Future DCC Community Buildings Toes Swale project PCP Safe Haven grant TAP Welfare refonn 600 600 15711 16001 14161 1291 10.000 383 12001 14781 9,800 1951 1,462 11.4621 1.000 1.000 5,000 5,000 1.(KlO 11,000) 5,456 15.456) 1,000 12001 {1.3571 {3001 1301 500 (1,387) 4,954 9,998 4,954 9.998 135.460 317,788 1286.3491 144,661 } 122,238 21
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Servlces Limited Notes to thè Financlal Stat•ments (¢•n1{n} Yoar Endad 31 Dèc•mb•r 2022 20. Analysls of Charitable FurKIs (cortlnusd) At1Jan 2021 Gains and Al losses 31 Dec 2021 Income Expenditure Trdnsfers Income from Endowment Fund Willan CharitatrAe Trust Police Crime Commis5K)ner CDCF Newcastle Building Society Fund Retired Farmers Lunche5 Hospitsl of at Greatham PCF Farm for the Future Relief Fund donations Miningmor Trust Teesdale Action Partnership (Young People Al the Heartl Teesdale Action Partnership {Social Isolalionl Weardalo Action Partnership Scotto Trust 2,390 2.390 10.000 110,000) 3,750 5.000 18.7501 3,000 1291) 2,709 3,995 3,995 1,000 {1.0001 12,156 {10,0521 2.104 3.892 3.892 750 {7501 1 S.060 11.3401 12001 13,520 10,445 12,2761 {4,5771 3,592 65 20.000 5.210 12.9041 (1.3491 17171 19021 (1521 {1701 16.259 3.709 3,779 Nation81 Lottery Community Fund 34,682 24.382 {52,70SI 6.359
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Servlces Llmited Notes to the Flnanclal Statements {e¢>thinuedJ Y•or Ended 310ec•mber 2022 20. Analysis of Charltable Funds (conllnu8d) Middleton Educational Trust Princes Countryside Fun {Core} 8allinger Trust Co. Durham and Dartinglon Community Safety Fund Wellesley Trust Fund via Community Foundation Hadrian Tru81 Joseph Strong Fraser Tru51 PCP Community Resilience worker Happyness Hubs Teesd818 Action Partnarship {Heallhy Aclivilies, Healthy Foodl DCC (Cree Sessions) W8mmergill Est8tss DCC Preparing for the Future Durham High Sherifls Award Sheppard Trust The Mercers Charitable Foundation Sir James l(nott Foundation R&H Wood Charitable Trust Virgin Charitable Foundation British sefi¢e Association TK Max Foundalion Tesco 1.000 (570) 4,817 12.500 {4,762) {12,500) {55) 15,000 15,000 263 263 1.635 6.840 1.000 {6,191} (8891 1.395 1,000 2.000 {2,000} 15,196 4,998 114,928) 1759) {1.1071 3.132 10.348 {8,2011 15491 1.598 2,250 9,000 (4,7711 12931 6,186 458 11241 334 4.500 (1,2101 3,290 1.412 1.412 4,000 (4,0001 30,000 130.000) 15.000 115.000} 750 I7) 5,387 25.000 112,122} 18,265 1,000 500 1,000 13.504 4,783 14201 19001 (8,9971 14,2681 {801 11001 13,6861 15151 CCG Stamp It Out Middleton Doorstep Switch 821 1553}
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Servlces Limited Not•s to th8 Financi81 Statements (Wit¢1) Year Ended 31 D0Mbar 2022 20. Anafy818 of Charitabla Funds (tontlnu•d) c[0P Covid 19 Shopping Bamard Caslg ons PCF Here for You Fudough Scheme NFU Covid Respons The Mercers Charitable Foundation (Covidl Bridgepoint Advico Bernica Found8tion NFU Food Provision Dawd Gray DCC Restart Grant DCC Covid Recovgry grant CDCF Winter Resilien grant DCC Covid Xmas grant Cree Plus Ralph Goand Trust CDCF - Website 3,000 (3.0001 (39) 5,535 (5.6021 1371 500 9.125 2,814 (3511 {1.6651 {2.8141 (141 (4,2781 135 3,182 6,452 (1.625) 4,827 6.467 6,467 4,066 (3.9141 {152} 5.135 {5.1351 2,226 4,000 12,057} 14,O¢J)} 169 8.000 I8,OC> 3,000 11,338 {11.338) 2,071 3,000 {1,730) 341 3.0 2.C()O 3.350 {459} {7501 312.486 1283.943) (17,7741 1.541 2,600 135.460 124,691
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notas to th• Financial Stst•ments (¢¢%itinu8dJ Yoar End•d 31 D•c•mb•r 2022 20. Anglysls of Charltablo Funds (eonllnu The reslrfcted funds receSved durlng 2022 are for the following purposes: Cor• grants: National Lottery Community Fund Balllng Twst R.H.Woods Charitsbl8 Trust Income from endowment fund Virgin Money Foundation Sir James Knott Foundation Joseph Strong Frazer Trust Princes Countryside Fund erTS Charitsble Foundafjon Hadrian Trust CDCF. Newcastle Building SocAety Community Fund Grants towards our Covld rosponse: NFU grant DCC Covid recovery grant DCC Covid Xmas grant Bamard Castle Lions Grants t¢)wards our youth work: Middleton Educational Trust British Science Association Teesdale Action Partnership- HAHF and Young People at the Heart Scotto Trust stronger Together Morrisons Foundation YP Space Improvement Povety Hurts Durham High Sheriffs Award CCG Grants towards support wlth soclal Isolatlon and povorty TAP Social Isolation TAP Wetlare f0 Sir Tom Cowe poverty grant AFA CAB Volunteer grant TAP Together project DCC Warm SpaGes grant NHS Connector grant PCP Safe Haven grant Durham County cour1 - CREE rk Happyngss Hubs Ralph Gowland Trust Grants towards communlty ros111on¢o: PCP Community Resllience wother CDCF Storm Aryien response One lo One PCF Fam) for the Future PCF Fam for the Future DCC Preparing for the Future PCF Here For You
Upper Tee5dale Agricultural Support Services Llmited Notas to the FSnanclal Statemonts (wntinuedj Year Ended 31 Docombor 2022 20. Anolysl$ of Charftablg Funds (¢onUnu•d) Grants towards t Queen's Jubllee DBC Jubilee Paty Jubilee donations Lets Create, Jubilee Arch Sir James Knott jubilee grant Specific project grants: Weardale Action Partnership- Rural training programme County Durham Community Foundats'on - Grant for new website CDCF Wellesley Trust - Driver training OCC Energy Efficiency funding - Energy Efficiency improvements lo buihling DCC CommunTty Buildings - Premises irnprovements & premises use for communty groups Tees Swale Project- Arbsl and creative sessions, inclucling premises and refreshments 21. Analysis of Net Assots Betweon Fund8 Unrestrided Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2022 Tangible fixed assets Investrnents Current Assets Credilorslgss than 1 year Nol assets 24,241 20,048 253,123 117,9241 279,488 24.241 20.048 375,361 (17,924) 401.726 122,238 122,238 Unrestricted Funds Reslricled Total Funds Funds 2021 Tangible fixed assets Invèstrnents Current Assets Credilors $$ Ih8n 1 year Not assèts 34.221 23,800 211.057 {20,321) 248,757 34,221 23.800 346.517 {20,3211 384,217 135,460 135.460 22. R•lat•d Parties One of the Iru51ees of the charity, l R Tallenlire, is a partner in Alston Road Garage which the charity uses for minibus repairs and fvel. During 2022 the charity spent £4,Q68 on such items 01 Alston Road Gar8ge.12021- £2,681). 23. Utass Endowmant Fund Th• UTASS Endowm?nl Fund is managed indep8ndenlly by County Durham Community Foundation. UTASS has the use of the income from the fund but not the capital. At 3151 December 2022 the fund value was £67,94812021 - £65.4481- 24. Volunteer fime Volunteer lime lo a value of £67.780 {2021 £64,865) has not been included in income or eXnd1re for the ye8r. -26-
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Management Inforniatlon Yr Ended 31 ¢eMbr 2022 Tho Followlng Paggs Do Not Form Part of th• Financial Statements. -27.
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Dotailod stat•rnt of Financial Activities Yèar Endèd 31 Dècember 2022 2022 2021 InGome and endowments Don8tlons and lagacles General donations Friends Of UTASS DCC Covid support HMRC Gift aid Northem Heartlands NOW prolect R H Woods Charitable Trust National Lottery Community Fund Willan Charitable Trust Sheppard Trust Ballinger Trust Police Crime Commissioner Durham County Council CDCF Prince's Countryside Funij Newcastle Building Society Community Fund Joseph Strong FraLer Tfusl Hadrian Trust Wirgin Foundation The Mercers Charitable Foundation Sir James Knott Foundation Other smallor grants 23.006 3.959 26,890 5.662 12.238 3.000 3,000 5,918 1,000 24.382 750 24,382 10.000 4.000 15,000 15,000 2.482 3,350 30.000 3,0 2.000 I.0 25.000 30.000 15,000 1,750 186,022 30,000 15,000 155,727 Charltable actlvltl•8 Queen's Jubilee Cowd response Community resilience Soa81 isolation and povety Cree project and retired farmers, lunches Youth work Minibus income Rur81 training programme Business and admin support 7,889 2.173 65.191 73.552 12.000 32.618 3.624 6.699 22.606 44,210 27,352 24,568 14,000 38,114 407 26,840 18,315 228,352 193.806 Invastment Income Income from listed investments Bank intsrest receivable 1A97 2.081 3,578 1,011 1,078 2,089 Total Inwm• 385,657 381.917 -28-
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Detalled Statemgnl of Flnanclal ActlvltSe8 (continu•dJ Ygar Ended 31 December 2022 2022 2021 ExndfturO Wages Ernployerfs NIC Pension costs Rent Llght. heat and water Repairs. renewals and maintenance cenc8s and insurance Lega18nd professional fees Telephone and office costs Depreciation Sundry costs Project costs Minibus costs Stsff travel and training Total expendlluro 201.673 9,683 9,110 14.500 7.777 7.728 4.077 8.796 14,891 11.413 4,222 61.735 5.692 3,099 186,092 7,443 8.953 14,500 4.834 2.149 1.071 7,540 11.922 14.018 2.156 51.308 5.789 1,275 319,050 364.396 Net Income 21,261 62,867
Company Registratlon Numbor. 06054331 Charity Rogistration Number: 1120120 Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Financial Statements For the Year Ending 31 December 2022 JANE ASCROFT ACCOUNTANCY LIMITED Chartered Accountsnls Enterprise House Harmire Enterprise Park Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8XT
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Llmlted Flnancl81 Stotem8nts Year Ended 31 Decembèr 2022 Pag• Trustees, Annual Report Ilncorporating the Directorfs Rewt} Independenl Examine¢s Report to the Trustees Statement of Fin8ncS81 Actiwtses Ilncluding lrtome and Exnditre Account) Statement of Financial Position Notes to the Finanaal Statements Th Followlng Paggs Do Not Form Part of the Flnancial Statemonts Detailed Ststemenl of Financial Activities 28
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Tntst8os' Annual Report Ilncorporatlng the Directorfs Roport) Yoar Endod 31 D•cgrnber 2022 The Iruslees, vtho are also the directors for the purposes of company law. present their r8POrt 8nd the unaudited financial slalements of the wmpany for the year ended 31 December 2022. Ob octlv8s and Actlvitles The objects of the charity are to promote the benefit of the inhabilanls of the community of the rural area of Upper Teesdale and the neighbourhc*)d thereof through the advancement of edUCatn and the provision of f8cililies in the interest of social welfare for recreation arKI other leiSu-tiMe occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life of the said inhabitants. Aclivitles indude the provision of 8dvrE and education, support and rnentoring to the communty in the area of operation including the provision of a drop-in facility for young people and encouraging and supportin9 outside organi5ation5 and QUIreh working. Achlovements and Pgrform8nce The charitys achievements and performance during the year are described in the annual report. Financial R•vlew Income for the year lotalled £385,65712021 £381.9171 and expenditure totalled £364,396 12021 £319,050) gwing a surplus of £21,261 12021 £62,867}. The value of investments fell by £3.752 during the year {2021 Increased ty £2,j4) giving an overall surplus of £17,50912021 - £65.371 }. During 2022 reseNes increased by £39,576 10 £209.6 antl there is a fiJrther £26.191 held in designated lunds to be spent 8$ the trustees see fit. ReStsled funds fell by £13.222 to £122,238 and fixed assets fell by £13.732 to £44,289. The trustees have revwed the charity's need for reserves in line with guidance issued by Ihg Charity Commission and it is the policy of the Iruslees to hold free reserves for between six and ttvelve months nornial activity excluding depreciation a1 specific project costslbetween £130.000 and £260,000) and additional reserves. as agreed on an annual basis. lo meet the costs of ary additional project wod( or lo safeguard the charity's service commitsnent in the event of delays or receipts of grants or or general liabilities. The trustees believe that the reserves should be al least at Ihls level to ensure that the charity can run efficiently arKI me81 the needs of the beneficiaries. Al 31st December 2022 free reserves were £209,008 exduding designale(I furKls and £235,199 Including designated funds lch is in accordance wlh the ststed policy.
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Llmlted Tntstees. Annual R&port Ilncorporating th8 Dlr•ctorfs Rèport) (contlnuo Year Ended 31 Decemb¢r 2022 Stru¢tura Gov8rnan¢• and Mana ement Governing Do¢um•nt The charity is controlled by ils governing document. a deed of trust, and constilutes a limited company. limited by guarantee. as defined by the Companies Act 2006. Risk management The Injslees have a duty to identify and review the rlsks lo which the charity is exposed and lo ensure approprfate controls are in pl lo provide reasonab assurnnce against fr8ud and error. Public Ben8fit Our m8in activities and Ytho we help are described elsewhere in this report. All our ch8rllable 8cb'vibes are undertaken to further our charitable purposes for the public benefit. The Committee have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit throughout the year when deading on the actMtie5 of the ch8rity. Ref&rnncg and Admlnlstrativ• Dotalls R•glst•rod charlty name Uppèr Teesdale Agdcultur81 Support ServiGes Limlted Charity reglstr8tlon numb•r 1120120 Company rngistration number 06054331 Principal offlGo and reglsterod 9-11 Chapel Row offl¢¢ Middleton In Tees(18le Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 OSN The Tntstees Mr l R TallentiTe Mrs L Dalton Mr R Matthews Mr R Oxby Mr R Peal Mr C Stephenson Mrs L A Simpson Mr M McGarry (Chair) Prof S E Elton Ms F Hutchinson MrPWLamb DrSALumb (Retired 8 March 20221 (Appointed 8 March 2022} {Appoinled 8 March 2022) {Appoinled 8 March 20221 Company Secretary Mr R Danby Ind8p•nd•nt Examiner Jane Ascroft FCA MA (Cantabl Enterprise House Hamire Enterprise Park B3rnard Castle County Durt)8m DL12 8XT
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Llmited Trusteès. Annual Report (IncorFK)ratlng the Dlre¢torfs Roportl (¢onrfnu6d) Year Ended 31 Oocomber 2022 Small Company Provisions This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions appliGable lo companies enthled lo the small companies exemplion. l AaJo)J The trustees, annual report was approved on .............................. Iruslees by= and signed on beh81f of the board of Mr R Danby Company Secretary
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Ind•pond•nt Examiner's Report to the Trusteès of Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Servlcgs Llmitad Yr Ended 31 December 2022 I roport lo the Irustses on my examinatn of the financial ststements of Upper Tee$d8le Agricuttural Support Services Limited I'tt company) for the year ended 31 Dernber 2022. Rosponslbilities and Basls of Roport As the Iruslees of the company land also Sls dlreclors for the PUTposes of company 18w} you are responsible for the preparab'on of the fin3nci81 statements in accordance with the requirements of the Conwanw Act 2006 Ilhe 2006 Acti. Hamng satisfied myself that the accounts of the Cornpany are not required lo be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and a eligible for independent examination, l report in respect of my examination of the company's accounts as Carrd out under section 145 of the Chari(ies Act 2011 {'Ihe 2011 Act'l. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515Xbl of the 2011 ACL Independent Examlnevs Stat•ment Since the cornpany's gross income ex¢eedod £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Aet. l Confirm that l am qualrfied to undertake Ihe examination because l am a member of the Institute of Chart8red Accountants in Engnd and Wales IICAEWI. which is one of the listed bodies. I have complete(1 my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in COnneOn wilh the examination giving me cause to believe- aCLounlng rècords were not kept in respect of the company 8s required by seGtion 386 of the 2006 Ac( or the finanrial slalements do not a¢d wilh those r8c(*ds.' or the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2008 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as p8rt ot an independent examination,. or the financial slalemenls have nol been prepared in accordance with the meth¢)ds and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reFA)rbng by charities applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in a¢cordan¢e with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021.
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Servlces Limited Indgpendont Examlnor's Report to the Trustee$ of Upper Teesdale Agrleultural Support Sorvices Llmlted (¢ontrnu•d) Year Endod 31 Dgcombor 2022 I have no ncernS and have come across no other matters in connection wth the examinalron to ich attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Jane Ascfoft FCA MA (Cantab} Independent Examiner Enterprise House Ham)ire Enterprise Park Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8XT
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Statement of Financial Activitias lin¢ludlng income ond gxpendllure account) Year End•d 310•combor 2022 2022 Reslricled nds Total funds Total funds 2021 unstrICted fijnds In¢omo and endowments Donations 8nd legaGies Charitable activities Investment income 35,883 28,408 3.578 119,844 197.944 155.727 226.352 3,578 385.657 186,022 193,806 2,089 Totsl Incom• 67.869 317.788 381.917 Expenditure Expenditure on ch8ritsble actNities Total expgnditura 78,047 286,349 364,396 319,050 78.047 286,349 364.396 319.050 N•t Income 110,1781 31,439 21,261 62.867 Transfers befv4een funds 44.661 144.6611 Other recognis¢d galns and lo$so8 Investment gainslllosses) Not mov•mant in funds {3.7521 30.731 13,752) 17.509 2,S)4 113.2221 65.371 R0Cl114t10n of funds Totsl funds brought fOnard Total funds carri•d forward 248,757 135,460 384,217 401.728 318,846 279.488 122,238 384.217 The ststsment of financial activities includes all gains and losses rg¢ognisgd in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing aclivilies. The notes on pages 8 to 26 forni part of these financlal statement$.
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Statement of Financlol Poslllon 31 December 2022 2022 2021 Flx•d Ass•ts Tangible fixed assets Investments 15 16 24,241 20,048 44,289 34,221 23,800 58.021 Currnnt Aets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 17 6,197 369,164 375,361 9.312 337,205 346.517 Credltors: amounts falling duo within one y•ar Net Curront A$s•ts 18 17.924 20.321 357.437 326,1 T¢)tal Assets Less Currant Liabllities 401.726 401.726 384,217 384,217 N•t Assets Funds of the Charfty Restricted fund5 Unrestricted fijnds 122.238 279,488 135.460 248,757 Total Charity funds 20 401.726 384,217 For the year endlng 31 Decembèr 2022 the company was entilled lo exemption from audit under S8clion 477 of thè Companies Act 2006 relating to sm811 companies. Directors. responsibilities.. The members have not required the company lo obtain an audit of ils financial statements for the year in question in accordance wlh section 476,. The directors a¢knoedge their resrK)nsikylities for complying wlh the requirements of the Act with respect to accountSng records and the preparati(x) of financial statements. Thes8 fin8nci81 statements have been prepared in accordance wlh the promsions applicable to companies subject to the small companies. wirn¢. These financial statements were approved by the bogrd of trustees and authorised for issue on .Q.ry/.ary/nnd are signed on behalf of the board by.. Mrmmc Trustee The notes on pages 8 to 26 fomi part of th•so financial statèments.
Upper Teesdale Agrlcultural Support Services Limited Not0$ to the Flnanclal Ststements Year Ended 31 Dec•mb•r 2022 GornI Infom)atloD The company Is a public benefit entity and a private company limrted by guarantee, registered in England and Wales and a registered charity in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is 9-11 Chapel Row, Middleton In Teesdale, Bamard Castle. County Durham. DL12 OSN. Statomont of Compllance These financial ststements have been prepared in compliance wth FRS 102, The Finandal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland., the Ststement of Recommended Pradice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 Icharilies SORP {FRS 10211 and the Companies Act 2006. Accountlng Polici•s Basls of Prgparatlon The flnanci81 sl8lements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modrfied by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investfflents measured al fair value through income or expendtiure. The financial statemen15 are prepared In sterfing. which is the functional currerKy of the entity. The entity is a PubliG Benefit Entity- Going Concem There are no materi81 uncertainties about the charity's abilty lo continue. Judgoments and Key Sour¢•s of Estlmatlon Uncortalnty The preparation of the financial stslements requires man89emenl to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are conlinually reviewgd and are based on experience and other f8Ctors, in¢luiJing expectations of fvlur8 events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumStans. The trustees consider that there are no significant estimates or ludgements affecting these financial sl8temenls. Fund A¢untIng Unresthcted funds ar8 availabl8 for use al the discretion of the trustees in furtheran of the purposes of the charity. Unreslricled funds indude a revaluation reseNe representing th8 restatement of invesbnent assets al market values. Designated bjnds are unrestricted fttnds e8rn18rkèd ty the tsijstees for specAfic purposes. Restricted funds are subjected to reslriclions their expenditure imposed by Ihe donor.
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Servlces Llmited Notes to the Flnanclal Stat•m8nts (conlthugdj Year Endad 31 De¢•mb•r 2022 Accounting PolIc1 (conrthu•d) In¢omo All income is included in the statement of financial actiwties when the charity is entitled to the income, any performance related conditions attached have been met or are frJlly within the control of the charity. the income Is ¢onsidered probable and the amount can be quantified with re8s0nable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of Sncome.. Donations and legacy income is received by way of donations, legacies, grants and gifts and is Included in full in the Slalement of Financial Aclivitses when receivable. Wher¢ lega¢ies have been notified to the Charity but the criteria for income recognition have nol been mel, the lega¢y is treated as a conling8nt asset and disclosed if material. Grants, where entitlement is not conditional on the delivery of a specific perfomiance by the charity, a recognised Ythen ihe charity becomes uncorK>itionally enlilled lo the grant. Donated services and facilities are included al the value to the charity. being the amounl the charity would have been N¥illing to pay lo oblaln services or fwlities of equivalent economic benefrt on the open m8rket. Investrnenl income is induded when receivable. Income from ¢haritsble Iradlng activity is accounled for when eamed. Income from grants, where related lo perfomance and specific deliverables, ar8 accounted for as the charty earns the right to consideration by ils performance. EXndIre Expènditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurrod. Expgnditur& includes any VAT which cannot be fvlly recovered. and Is reported as part of tho expenditure lo which it re18tes: Costs of raising fijnds comprfse the costs asscKiated wlh attracting donations, grants and legacies and the costs oltrading for lundraising purposes. Charitable expenditure comprises those costs Irrred by the charity in the delivery of its activitEs and seryices for its beneficiaries. 11 includes bolh costs that can be allocatsd direcUy to such activities and those costs of an indirect nabjre necess8ry to support them. Other expenditure indudes 811 expenditure that is neither related to raising funds for the charity rtt)r part of ils expendire on charSlable activities. All costs are allocated b8tsveen the expenditure calegorl8s of the SOFA on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relating to a particular activity are allocated directly, others are apportioned on an appropriate basis. Tangible A$s•ts Tangible fixed assets are initially recorded at cost. and subsequently stated at cost lèss any accumulated depreciation and impaim)ent losses. The wsts of minor 8dditions or those costing below £500 are not capitalised.
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Servlces Limited Notes to the Flnan¢lal Ststements {conlrR4rerf) Year Endod 31 08mber 2022 Accountlng PollGIgS (¢onllnu•dJ Dopreciatlon Depreciation is calculated so as lo wrlte off the cost or valuation of an asset, less ils residual value. ¢)ver the useful economic life of that asset as follows: Leasehold Propety Improvements Offjce Fumiture Minibus Electrical Equipm&nl Computer Equipment Straight line over lease term 15Yo slraighl line 200/0 reducing balance 25% slraighl line Straight line over 3 years Investmonts UnlSsted equty inv8Stmenls are initially recorded at cosl, and subsequentty measured al fair value. Iffair valufj ¢annol be reliably measured, assets a measured at cost less ImpaifmenL Listed investments are measured al fair valu8 with changes in fair v81ue being recognised in incom8 or expenditure. A review for indicalors of impaiment is carried out al each reporting dale, with the rocoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired a¢cordlngly. Prior impaimients are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date. Financial Instruments The charity only has financial assets and liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at tr8nsaction valuo and SUbsequenY measured at their seldement value. Defined Contrlbutlon Plans Contributions to defined cOntritli0n plans are reccgnised.as an expense in the period in which Ihe related service is provided. Prep8id contributions are recognised as an asset lo the gxtent that the prepayment will lead lo a reduction in luture payments or a refund. When contributions are not expected to be setlle(I wholly wthin 12 fflonths of the ¢ntJ of the rewrting date in which the employeès render the related service, the liability is measured on a discounted present value basis. The unwinding of the dIOunt is COgniSed as an expense in the persod in which it arises. 10.
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Llmlted Notes to the Flnanclal Stalem•nt8 (continu¢dJ YMr Ended 31 Docember 2022 Dgbtors Trade and other debtors are regnised 8t the settlement amount due after any trade discount offgred. Prepayments ar6 valued at the 8mount prepaid net of any trade discounly due. Accrued income and tax recoverable 1$ included 81 the best estimate of the amounts receivable at the balance sheet date. cash at Bank and In Hand Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highty liquid investments with a short maturity of thwe months or less from the date of acquison or opening of the deposit or similar account. Creditors Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obfigation resulting from a past event Ihat will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the Olgation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors a nomalty recognised at their selllemenl amount after allovhng for any trade di%counts due. Taxation The company is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charit8ble company for UK corporation tax purposes. AOrd1ngty. the company is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received wilhin calegorios ¢overed by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Secb'on 256 of the tsxation of Chargeable Gains AGI 1992, to the extent that such income or galns are applied exdusively to charitable purFAJses. Limited by Grant0& The company is limiled by guarantee. At 31sl t)ecember 2022 there were 11 members each of whom had und8rtaken lo contribute an amount not exceeding £10 in tho event of a wnding up. Tho company is under thg ntrol of the board of directors as a body and as such is not ntrolled by ary indrvidual. 11
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to thè Flnanclal Ststomgnts Year Ended 31 December 2022 Donatlons and Legaci Unreslricted Funds Restricted T¢)tal Funds Funds 2022 Donations General donations Friends Of UTASS HMRC Gift aid Northem Heartlands NOW project R H Wood5 Ch8ritsble Trust Grants National Lottery Communlty Fund Ballinger Tnjsl Durham County Council Prince's Countryside Fund Joseph Strong Fraz8r Trust The Mercers Charitsble Foundation Sir James Knott Foundation 23,006 3.959 3.000 5,918 23,006 3.959 3.000 5.918 1.000 1.000 24.382 15,000 2,462 30,000 2,000 30,000 15.000 24,382 15,000 2A62 30.000 2.000 30.000 1S.000 35.883 119,844 155,727 Unrestred Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2021 Donatlon8 General donallons Friends Of UTASS DCC Covid support HMRC Gift aKI R H WorKJs Charitsble Trust 26,890 5,662 12,238 3.tNJo 26,890 5,662 12.238 3.000 750 7S) Gran1$ N81ional Lottery Community Fund Willan Charrtable Trust Sheppard Trust Ballinger Trust Police Crime Commissiongr CDCF Newcastle Buikling Society Community Fund Hadrian Trust Virgin Foundation The Mercers Charitable Foundation Sir James Knott Foundatlon Other smaller 9rants 24.382 10.000 4.(KlO 15.000 5.CQO 3,350 3,000 1,000 25.000 30.000 15.000 1,750 24,382 10,000 4,000 15.000 5,000 3,350 3,000 1,000 25,000 30.000 15,000 1,750 47.7 138.232 186.022 -12-
Upper Teesdale Agrlcultural Support Servlces Llmlted Notes to the Financial Slat•m•nts {COMthu•d) Year Ended 31 Decèmber 2022 Charitable Activities Unrestricted Funds RestrKled Total Fund8 Funds 2022 Queen's Jubilee Covid response Communty resilience Soci81 isolation and povety Cree project and retired fam)ers' lunches Youth work Minibus income Rural training programme Business and admin support 7.889 2.173 65,191 73,552 12.000 30.440 7,889 2,173 65.191 73.552 12,000 32,618 3,824 6,699 22,606 226,352 2.178 3.624 6.699 22,606 28.408 197.944 Unreslricled Funds Restricted Totsl Funds Funds 2021 Covid response Community resilience Social isolation and povety Cree project Bnd retired famiers, lunches Youth work Minibus income Rural Ir8ining programme Business and admin support 44.210 27.352 24.568 14.000 37,284 44.210 27.352 24,568 14,000 38,114 407 26,840 18.315 830 407 26,840 18.315 19,552 174,254 193,806 Investment Income Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Totsl Funds Funds 2022 Funds 2021 Income from listed investments Bank interest receivab 1,497 2,081 1.497 2.081 1,011 1.078 1.011 1.078 3,578 3.578 2.089 2.089 Ewndltur• on Charitabl• Actlvltles by Fund Type Unrestricted Funds Restrted Total Funds Funds 2022 Charitable Adivities (see page 291 78,047 286,349 364.396 Unreslricled Funds ReStrted Total Funds Funds 2021 Charitable Activities (see page 291 35.107 283,943 319,050 13-
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Servlces Limited Notes to the Flnanclal Ststement8 {conlinueLI) Year Ended 31 08Mber 2022 Exptnditure on Choritable Activiti•s by Activty Type Activities undertaken Totsl funds directty 2022 Total fund 2021 Charitable Activ85 (see page 29) 364,396 364,396 319.OSJ 10. Net Income Nel income is 51aled after chargin(creditingl.' 2022 2021 Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 11A13 14.018 11. Ind•p•ndonl Examln*lon Fe•s 2022 2021 Fees payable lo the independent examiner for. Independent examination of the financial stslements Other financial seNces 1,500 1,203 2,703 1,080 1,164 2.244 12. Staff Costs and Emolumonts The lotal staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows: 2022 2021 Wages and sa18ries Social security costs Employer contn"butions lo pension plans 201,673 9.683 9.110 220.466 186,092 7,443 8,953 202,488 The average head count of employees during the year was 1412021.. 131. The average number of full-lime equivalent employees during the year is analysed as follows.. 2022 No. 2021 No. Management Advisors Administration and support Finance Domestic support Project staff No employee reived employee beneffts of more than £60,OCrf) during th8 year12021- Nill- Kèy Manag¢m•nl Personnol Key management personnel Include all pers¢)ns that have authority and responsibility for plann1r, directing arvj controlling the actNiti8s of the company. The total e£Jmpensalion paid to key management personnel for services provided to the company was £33.42412021..£32.1401. 14-
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to tha Financial Statgrnonts (conthiugd) Yfrar End•d 31 D•¢ember 2022 13. Tntsto• Rgmun9ratlon and Expgn$gs No trustees recelved any remun8ration or expenses from the charity during th6 current and previoLb5 year 14. Transfers Bfrtweon Funds During the year £44.661 was transferred from $tcted lo unrestricted funds. This represented contributions to staffing and overheads by projects. 15. Tanglble Flxed Assets Leasehoid Prop•rty Improvements Offic8 Furnira Elecirical Equiprnent Compuler Equipmènt Minlbus Totsl Cost Al 1 Jan 2022 Additions 42,744 24,584 96.099 17.907 66,392 637 247,726 1,433 249.159 At 31 Dec 2022 42,744 25,380 96,099 17.907 67,029 Dopro¢iatlon Al 1 Jan 2022 Charge for th8 40,841 14,833 78,084 17,729 62,018 213.505 1.903 1.582 3,eAJ3 178 4,147 11,413 224,918 At 310K 2022 42.744 16,415 81.687 17.907 66,165 Carrying amount At 31 De¢ 2022 8,965 14,412 24241 At 31 D9¢ 2021 1,903 9,751 18.015 178 4.374 34,221 16. Invgstmonts Listed InVtMents Cost or valuation At 1 January 2022 Addits'ons Other movements 23,800 13.752) 20,048 At 31 D•cemb•r 2022 lrnpalrnient At 1 January 2022 abKI 31 December 2022 Carrylng amount At 31 D•cambor 2022 20.048 At 31 December2021 23,800 All investments shown above are hekl at valuation. The inveslmer)ts comprise 8,000 shares in Legal & General Group pk which were donated to the charity. They are valued al ¢urront market valug. 15-
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Noto8 to tho Flnancial Statom•nts {continu•d) Yoar Ended 31 D•c•mber 2022 17. D•btors 2022 2021 Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued Inrne Grft aid recoverable 1.536 2,161 2,500 588 2,724 6.000 6,197 9,312 18. Creditors: amounts falling duo wlthln on• year 2022 2021 Ac£ruals and cleferred income Funds hold on bghotf of third parties 6.195 11.729 17.924 9,368 10,953 20,321 19. Pensions and Oth•r Post Retiremant B•nèfits Dofin•d contribution plans The amount reeognised in Income or expenditure as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans Was £9.110 {2021.. £8,953). 16-
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to the Flnanclal Ststoment8 IGontlnu•d) Year Ended 31 Dècèmbor 2022 19. Penslons and Othgr P1 Rollrgmenl Ben•flts {¢ondnug Upper Teesdale Agricultur81 Support Sefvices Ltd {UTASS} participates in The Pensions Trust's Gr¢)wlh Plan Sori9s 1. 2 and 3llh¢ scheme). Thg stheme is a multiomployer scheme %thi¢h promdes benefits to some 1,300 non-assoaated participating employers. The scheme is 8 defined bonefit scheme in the UK. It is not possible for the company to obtaln sufficient infomation to enable it to account for the scheme as a defined benefit scheme. Therefore it gccourbts for the scheme as a defined contribution scheme. Accordingly, due to the nalijre of the Scheme. Ihe accounting Charge for the period uthr FRS102 represents the employer contribution payable. The scheme is sublecl to the funding legIslaOn outlined in the Pensions Act 2004 which Came into force on 30 December 2005. This, together with document5 issued by thg Pensions Regulator and Technical Actuarial Standards issued by the Financial Reporting Counol. sel out the framework for funding defined benefit occupational pension schemes in the UK. The scheme is Classified as a 'lasl-man standing arrangement,. Therefore UTASS is potentially liable for other participaling employers, obligations rf those employers are unable to meet their share of the scheme dèficit folltiwng wlhdraw81 from the scheme. ParticlpatSng employers are gally required to meet their share of the scheme defiGil on an annuity purchase basis on wlhdrawal from the scheme. UTASS has been notified by The Pensions Trust of the estimated employer debt on withdrawal from the Scheme based on the finala1 position of the Scheme as at 30 September 2021. As of this date the 851imated employer debt for UTASS was £14,860. A full aGtuarial valuation for the scheme was (srried out at 30 Septsmber 2020. This valuation showed assets of £795m, liabilities of £832m and a deficit of £33m. To eliminate this funding shorttall. the Trustee has asked some participating employers to pay addition81 contn'bylions to the scheme but UTASS has not been asked to make any such payments. UTASS paid contributions al the rate of 10Qh during the accounting period. Members paid contributions at the rale of 50/0 durlng the 8ccountlng pericxy. As at the balance sheet date there was 1 active member of the scheme employed by UTASS. UTASS no longer offers membership of the scheme lo ils employèes. Employees Ytho are not members of the Pensions Trusvs Growth Plan Series 1, 2 and 3 are offered a contribution to altematwe defined contribution pensions. which in some clrcumslances Is the Pensions Trust's Growth Plan Series 4. Total pension contributions made by the employer during the year wefe £9.110 12021 £8.953). There were no pension conlributlons outstandlng at the year end. 17-
Uppor Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Llmlted Notss to tho Financial Statemonts (eontlnv Year Ended 31 D•¢ember 2022 20. Analysis of Charitablo Funds Unrostrlctgd funds At 1 Jan 2022 Gains and At 10sses 31 Dec 2022 Irne Expendllure Transfers General fijnds Capital funds Minibus funds Young Peoples, fund Joan Drewe legacy Revel in the Rostrum Older Persons Free Reserves 169,432 58,021 {3,8201 61.984 {58.6621 111,4131 16,5101 36,254 1,433 7.186 209,008 44.289 237 {3.7521 3,381 352 2.178 11.1281 1105} 1,297 23,962 11951 23,767 810 139} 11071 326 11001 178,047) 226 248,757 67,869 44,661 13,7521 279,488 At 1 Jan 2021 Gains 8nd Al losses 31 Doc 2021 Inme Expendilurg Transfers Gengral funds Capital funds Minibus ftjnds Young Peoples, fiJnd Joan Drewe legacy Revel in Ihg Rostrum 101.698 67.529 908 66,899 {14.918) (14,018) 15,1 $0) 15,753 2,006 169,432 58,021 13,820} 2.4 407 58 830 (5361 352 23,962 23,962 1,295 69,431 14851 135,107) 810 194,155 17,774 2.504 248,757 18-
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Not•8 to th• Flnanclal Statemonts (¢onlIntéj Year Endèd 31 D•cemb•r 2022 20. Analysls of Charltable Funds (¢Omthu•d) Rostrict9d funds At 1 Jan 2022 Gains and At k)sses J1 Dec 2022 Income Expenditu Transfers Incom8 from Endonent Fund CDCF Newcastle Building Society Fund Retired Farmer8 Lunches PCF Fami for the Future Relief Fund donations Teesdalè Action Partnership (Young People At the Heart} Teesdale Action P8rtnership {S(Kial1501ationl We8rdale Action Pathership Scotto Trust 2.390 12,390) 2,709 12.709) 3.995 3,995 2,104 24,312 18,409) 112,5531 3.892 3,892 13,520 17,075) 11,6751 4770 3,592 11.648) 11.9441 16,259 3,709 3,779 17,648) 13,678} {70} {31) {9091 8,541 2,870 National Lottery Community Fund Middleton Educational Trust Princes Countysido Fund (Corel Ballinger Trust Co. Durham and Dadington Community Safety Fund 6,359 24.382 130,7411 1.CQO {1.430) 30,000 15.000 120,1701 115.000> 9,830 15,000 15,000 263 11851 178) 19-
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Llmited Notes to the Financial Statements (¢onlln¢Md) Year End•d 31 Docgmbor 2022 20. Analysis of Charltablo Funds (eonllttu•d) Wellesley Tnjst Fund a Community Foundation Hadrian Trust Joseph Strong Fraser Trust PCP Community Resilience worf(er Happyness Hubs Teesdale Action Partnership IHeallhy Activities. Healthy Food) DCC (Cree Sessions) Wemmergill Eststes DCC Preparing for the Future Durham High Sheriffs Award The Merc8rs Charitable Foundation Sir James Knott FoundatK)n R&H Wood Charitable Trust Vir9in Charitable Foundation British S¢ien¢g Associatton CCG Cowd 19 Shopping 88rnard Castle Lions PCF Here for You NFU Comd Response 1,395 1,000 6,699 (4.9581 {1,0001 18901 2,246 2.000 (2.0001 30,772 123,1011 {2.406} {3,1861 {7261 4,753 3,132 1.598 6,186 334 13.659 9.000 18,(K)5) 17,6281 1401 16,0041 13.2221 1160} 4,336 134 3.290 3,268 (6,0021 556 1.412 13601 1,052 30.000 130.0001 15,000 115,0001 1.000 {1.0(Kl} 18,265 {18,265) 1.000 821 137} 135 3,182 4,827 11,000 (8211 12,1381 (1351 {7> (4,8271 2.173 3,175 -20-
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Servlces Limited Notgs to th• Flnancial Statsmonts (continu•d) Yèar Ended 31 Decomber 2022 20. Analysls of Charitabl• Funds NFU Food Provlslon DCC Covid Recovery grdnl DCC Covid Xfflas grant Cree Plus Ralph Gowland Trust CDCF- Website Stronger Together Morrisons Foundation YP Space Improvement Povety Hutts NHS Connector grant TAP Together proj8Ct Lets Create, Jubilee 169 11691 3,iK)O 11,7161 1384 341 3,000 13411 13.5601 3.000 16301 1.810 1.541 2,600 {1,4031 {2,6001 {3,405} 11381 6.761 1560} 2.796 7,020 2,000 7.020 2.000 25.000 125,CKJO) 17,600 {811) (11.3511 5,438 6,005 15,828) {177) Sir James Knott jubilee grant DBC Jubilee P8ty Jubilee donations Awards For All CAB Volunteer grant Dog POD bag5 DCC Energy Efficiency funding DCC Wami Spaces grant SirTom Cowe poverty grant CDCF Storm ANn response One to One PCF Farm for the Future DCC Community Buildings Toes Swale project PCP Safe Haven grant TAP Welfare refonn 600 600 15711 16001 14161 1291 10.000 383 12001 14781 9,800 1951 1,462 11.4621 1.000 1.000 5,000 5,000 1.(KlO 11,000) 5,456 15.456) 1,000 12001 {1.3571 {3001 1301 500 (1,387) 4,954 9,998 4,954 9.998 135.460 317,788 1286.3491 144,661 } 122,238 21
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Servlces Limited Notes to thè Financlal Stat•ments (¢•n1{n} Yoar Endad 31 Dèc•mb•r 2022 20. Analysls of Charitable FurKIs (cortlnusd) At1Jan 2021 Gains and Al losses 31 Dec 2021 Income Expenditure Trdnsfers Income from Endowment Fund Willan CharitatrAe Trust Police Crime Commis5K)ner CDCF Newcastle Building Society Fund Retired Farmers Lunche5 Hospitsl of at Greatham PCF Farm for the Future Relief Fund donations Miningmor Trust Teesdale Action Partnership (Young People Al the Heartl Teesdale Action Partnership {Social Isolalionl Weardalo Action Partnership Scotto Trust 2,390 2.390 10.000 110,000) 3,750 5.000 18.7501 3,000 1291) 2,709 3,995 3,995 1,000 {1.0001 12,156 {10,0521 2.104 3.892 3.892 750 {7501 1 S.060 11.3401 12001 13,520 10,445 12,2761 {4,5771 3,592 65 20.000 5.210 12.9041 (1.3491 17171 19021 (1521 {1701 16.259 3.709 3,779 Nation81 Lottery Community Fund 34,682 24.382 {52,70SI 6.359
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Servlces Llmited Notes to the Flnanclal Statements {e¢>thinuedJ Y•or Ended 310ec•mber 2022 20. Analysis of Charltable Funds (conllnu8d) Middleton Educational Trust Princes Countryside Fun {Core} 8allinger Trust Co. Durham and Dartinglon Community Safety Fund Wellesley Trust Fund via Community Foundation Hadrian Tru81 Joseph Strong Fraser Tru51 PCP Community Resilience worker Happyness Hubs Teesd818 Action Partnarship {Heallhy Aclivilies, Healthy Foodl DCC (Cree Sessions) W8mmergill Est8tss DCC Preparing for the Future Durham High Sherifls Award Sheppard Trust The Mercers Charitable Foundation Sir James l(nott Foundation R&H Wood Charitable Trust Virgin Charitable Foundation British sefi¢e Association TK Max Foundalion Tesco 1.000 (570) 4,817 12.500 {4,762) {12,500) {55) 15,000 15,000 263 263 1.635 6.840 1.000 {6,191} (8891 1.395 1,000 2.000 {2,000} 15,196 4,998 114,928) 1759) {1.1071 3.132 10.348 {8,2011 15491 1.598 2,250 9,000 (4,7711 12931 6,186 458 11241 334 4.500 (1,2101 3,290 1.412 1.412 4,000 (4,0001 30,000 130.000) 15.000 115.000} 750 I7) 5,387 25.000 112,122} 18,265 1,000 500 1,000 13.504 4,783 14201 19001 (8,9971 14,2681 {801 11001 13,6861 15151 CCG Stamp It Out Middleton Doorstep Switch 821 1553}
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Servlces Limited Not•s to th8 Financi81 Statements (Wit¢1) Year Ended 31 D0Mbar 2022 20. Anafy818 of Charitabla Funds (tontlnu•d) c[0P Covid 19 Shopping Bamard Caslg ons PCF Here for You Fudough Scheme NFU Covid Respons The Mercers Charitable Foundation (Covidl Bridgepoint Advico Bernica Found8tion NFU Food Provision Dawd Gray DCC Restart Grant DCC Covid Recovgry grant CDCF Winter Resilien grant DCC Covid Xmas grant Cree Plus Ralph Goand Trust CDCF - Website 3,000 (3.0001 (39) 5,535 (5.6021 1371 500 9.125 2,814 (3511 {1.6651 {2.8141 (141 (4,2781 135 3,182 6,452 (1.625) 4,827 6.467 6,467 4,066 (3.9141 {152} 5.135 {5.1351 2,226 4,000 12,057} 14,O¢J)} 169 8.000 I8,OC> 3,000 11,338 {11.338) 2,071 3,000 {1,730) 341 3.0 2.C()O 3.350 {459} {7501 312.486 1283.943) (17,7741 1.541 2,600 135.460 124,691
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notas to th• Financial Stst•ments (¢¢%itinu8dJ Yoar End•d 31 D•c•mb•r 2022 20. Anglysls of Charltablo Funds (eonllnu The reslrfcted funds receSved durlng 2022 are for the following purposes: Cor• grants: National Lottery Community Fund Balllng Twst R.H.Woods Charitsbl8 Trust Income from endowment fund Virgin Money Foundation Sir James Knott Foundation Joseph Strong Frazer Trust Princes Countryside Fund erTS Charitsble Foundafjon Hadrian Trust CDCF. Newcastle Building SocAety Community Fund Grants towards our Covld rosponse: NFU grant DCC Covid recovery grant DCC Covid Xmas grant Bamard Castle Lions Grants t¢)wards our youth work: Middleton Educational Trust British Science Association Teesdale Action Partnership- HAHF and Young People at the Heart Scotto Trust stronger Together Morrisons Foundation YP Space Improvement Povety Hurts Durham High Sheriffs Award CCG Grants towards support wlth soclal Isolatlon and povorty TAP Social Isolation TAP Wetlare f0 Sir Tom Cowe poverty grant AFA CAB Volunteer grant TAP Together project DCC Warm SpaGes grant NHS Connector grant PCP Safe Haven grant Durham County cour1 - CREE rk Happyngss Hubs Ralph Gowland Trust Grants towards communlty ros111on¢o: PCP Community Resllience wother CDCF Storm Aryien response One lo One PCF Fam) for the Future PCF Fam for the Future DCC Preparing for the Future PCF Here For You
Upper Tee5dale Agricultural Support Services Llmited Notas to the FSnanclal Statemonts (wntinuedj Year Ended 31 Docombor 2022 20. Anolysl$ of Charftablg Funds (¢onUnu•d) Grants towards t Queen's Jubllee DBC Jubilee Paty Jubilee donations Lets Create, Jubilee Arch Sir James Knott jubilee grant Specific project grants: Weardale Action Partnership- Rural training programme County Durham Community Foundats'on - Grant for new website CDCF Wellesley Trust - Driver training OCC Energy Efficiency funding - Energy Efficiency improvements lo buihling DCC CommunTty Buildings - Premises irnprovements & premises use for communty groups Tees Swale Project- Arbsl and creative sessions, inclucling premises and refreshments 21. Analysis of Net Assots Betweon Fund8 Unrestrided Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2022 Tangible fixed assets Investrnents Current Assets Credilorslgss than 1 year Nol assets 24,241 20,048 253,123 117,9241 279,488 24.241 20.048 375,361 (17,924) 401.726 122,238 122,238 Unrestricted Funds Reslricled Total Funds Funds 2021 Tangible fixed assets Invèstrnents Current Assets Credilors $$ Ih8n 1 year Not assèts 34.221 23,800 211.057 {20,321) 248,757 34,221 23.800 346.517 {20,3211 384,217 135,460 135.460 22. R•lat•d Parties One of the Iru51ees of the charity, l R Tallenlire, is a partner in Alston Road Garage which the charity uses for minibus repairs and fvel. During 2022 the charity spent £4,Q68 on such items 01 Alston Road Gar8ge.12021- £2,681). 23. Utass Endowmant Fund Th• UTASS Endowm?nl Fund is managed indep8ndenlly by County Durham Community Foundation. UTASS has the use of the income from the fund but not the capital. At 3151 December 2022 the fund value was £67,94812021 - £65.4481- 24. Volunteer fime Volunteer lime lo a value of £67.780 {2021 £64,865) has not been included in income or eXnd1re for the ye8r. -26-
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Management Inforniatlon Yr Ended 31 ¢eMbr 2022 Tho Followlng Paggs Do Not Form Part of th• Financial Statements. -27.
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Dotailod stat•rnt of Financial Activities Yèar Endèd 31 Dècember 2022 2022 2021 InGome and endowments Don8tlons and lagacles General donations Friends Of UTASS DCC Covid support HMRC Gift aid Northem Heartlands NOW prolect R H Woods Charitable Trust National Lottery Community Fund Willan Charitable Trust Sheppard Trust Ballinger Trust Police Crime Commissioner Durham County Council CDCF Prince's Countryside Funij Newcastle Building Society Community Fund Joseph Strong FraLer Tfusl Hadrian Trust Wirgin Foundation The Mercers Charitable Foundation Sir James Knott Foundation Other smallor grants 23.006 3.959 26,890 5.662 12.238 3.000 3,000 5,918 1,000 24.382 750 24,382 10.000 4.000 15,000 15,000 2.482 3,350 30.000 3,0 2.000 I.0 25.000 30.000 15,000 1,750 186,022 30,000 15,000 155,727 Charltable actlvltl•8 Queen's Jubilee Cowd response Community resilience Soa81 isolation and povety Cree project and retired farmers, lunches Youth work Minibus income Rur81 training programme Business and admin support 7,889 2.173 65.191 73.552 12.000 32.618 3.624 6.699 22.606 44,210 27,352 24,568 14,000 38,114 407 26,840 18,315 228,352 193.806 Invastment Income Income from listed investments Bank intsrest receivable 1A97 2.081 3,578 1,011 1,078 2,089 Total Inwm• 385,657 381.917 -28-
Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Detalled Statemgnl of Flnanclal ActlvltSe8 (continu•dJ Ygar Ended 31 December 2022 2022 2021 ExndfturO Wages Ernployerfs NIC Pension costs Rent Llght. heat and water Repairs. renewals and maintenance cenc8s and insurance Lega18nd professional fees Telephone and office costs Depreciation Sundry costs Project costs Minibus costs Stsff travel and training Total expendlluro 201.673 9,683 9,110 14.500 7.777 7.728 4.077 8.796 14,891 11.413 4,222 61.735 5.692 3,099 186,092 7,443 8.953 14,500 4.834 2.149 1.071 7,540 11.922 14.018 2.156 51.308 5.789 1,275 319,050 364.396 Net Income 21,261 62,867