Registered number: 05669451 Charity number: 1121034
THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee)
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
CONTENTS
| Page | |
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| Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and advisers | 1 |
| Trustees' report | 2 - 5 |
| Trustees' responsibilities statement | 6 |
| Independent examiner's report | 7 - 8 |
| Statement of financial activities | 9 |
| Balance sheet | 10 - 11 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 12 - 23 |
(A company limited by guarantee)
THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
| Trustees | Nick Bannister (resigned 13 May 2021) |
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| Tara Douglas-Home (resigned 25 June 2021) | |
| Richard Fry (resigned 21 October 2021) | |
| Andrew Ogg, Chair | |
| Timothy Russ | |
| Charlotte Weston | |
| Guy Portwin (appointed 23 November 2022) | |
| Company Registered Number 05669451 Charity Registered Number 1121034 Registered Office Tintagel House 92 Albert Embankment Vauxhall London SE1 7TY Company Secretary Andrew Ogg Accountants Streets LLP Chartered Accountants Tower House Lucy Tower Street Lincoln LN1 1XW |
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THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
The Trustees present their annual report with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2021.
Structure, Governance and Management
The Company is limited by guarantee and is a Charity registered in England and Wales. It is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association and is a public benefit entity.
The Trustees in office during the year were as follows:
Nick Bannister (Chair Of Trustees - Resigned 13 May 2021) Tara Douglas-Home (resigned 25 June 2021) Richard Fry (resigned 21 October 2021) Andrew Ogg (Chair of Trustees from 13 May 2021) Timothy Russ Charlotte Weston
Trustees are appointed by resolution of the existing Trustees, initially for three years, and renewable by resolution of the Trustees for one further term of three years. It is the Trustees’ intention to appoint new Trustees to represent skills and interests that fully cover the scope of the Foundation's activities.
All Trustees receive relevant Charity documentation as part of the induction programme and are kept up to date with policy news through Board and Trustee meetings.
The Charity has a Board of four Trustees all of whom are members. The Board meets five times a year and is chaired by the Chair of Trustees. Relevant papers are circulated before each meeting and minutes taken.
The Trustees are responsible for the Charity’s risk management and internal control systems. The continuing economic uncertainty remains a risk to its fundraising capabilities and as a result financial plans and policies are constantly reviewed and updated.
The Charity enjoys a close link with its sister organisation, Countryside Alliance, where staff are employed through joint contracts to enable flexible availability of resource when needed. The Trustees delegate day to day management of the Charity to key personnel who include but not exclusively the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive.
Objectives and Activities
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To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment by supporting access and conservation projects and programmes that protect features of wildlife flora and fauna in the British countryside generally and responsible and sustainable use of these environments.
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To promote agriculture for the public benefit.
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To educate the public in subjects pertaining to the conservation, protection, and enjoyment of the countryside.
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The promotion of sustainable development for the benefit of the public by the preservation, conservation and the protection of the environment and the prudent use of natural resources; conducting or commissioning research and publishing the results of such research.
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‘Sustainable development’ means “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”.
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THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
The Charity undertakes several activities in relation to these objectives, the most prominent being the Fishing for Schools programme. Promotion through party political conferences and smaller educational projects such as Falconry for Schools and Outdoor Education also play an important part in the continued work of the Charity for public benefit.
The Trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the future aims and objectives.
The Trustees measure the success of the year against the objectives set using financial and non-financial performance indicators. The criteria are set differently across the projects undertaken by the Charity. The benefits of the projects are assessed not only in terms of the number of persons participating in the projects but also the impact of the projects on the individuals themselves. The review of the year sets out the performance of the charitable activities.
Review of the Period
As with a great many other charities, The Countryside Alliance Foundation (TCAF) had a difficult 2020 tackling the many challenges brought about by the pandemic.
The principal objectives were to dramatically decrease the cost base and protect cash flow whilst still delivering at a level sustainable and appropriate for the period and conditions created by Covid-19 to avoid loss of momentum and give children, particularly, a small degree of support during difficult times.
Fishing for Schools (F4S)
F4S teaches young people the unique skills of fly fishing and offers them a gateway into the natural world. The mission is simple - to educate and enhance young lives. The programme offers a short-course for children, often with special educational needs, who find academic work particularly difficult but respond well to alternative learning.
The programme works with courses run by accredited ASDAN. CAST Awards, COPE and NOCN schemes giving real qualifications and social value.
After delivery to schools was dramatically reduced in 2020 due to Covid restrictions, Fishing for Schools delivered to 20 schools and three disability groups in 2021.
Since its inception Fishing for Schools has delivered to 130 schools, including 9 pupil referral units, 32 special educational needs schools and 3 mental health groups. It has also nurtured 1 Welsh Angling International, over 20 BTEC students and over 10 student mentors across 30 counties in England and Wales.
Castaway
Castaway introduces fishing alongside the wellbeing benefits of being outdoors aimed at both men and women affected by all types of cancer. Castaway offers an introduction to fishing and the wellbeing effects of the countryside. Castaway’s inaugural event took place at Theale, Berkshire in September 2021 and was well received.
Helping the Wider Community
It is noted that, although the Charity’s activities have a direct and positive effect on its participants, the wider community can also benefit.
Students regularly attending F4S courses have experienced huge improvements in focus and confidence. This has improved academic results, reduced absenteeism and anti-social behaviour in local areas.
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THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
Volunteers
None of the activities of the Foundation would be possible without the help and unstinting support of our volunteers. With the long term pause of Casting for Recovery, our 2021 activities required less volunteer support than pre-covid levels, with 5 volunteers for Castaway and 1 volunteer supporting F4S. The Trustees and all staff are eternally grateful for our volunteers continued hard work and support.
Fundraising Activities
Fundraising efforts continued to be hampered into 2021 with few events being able to be held. However, sponsorship of the London Marathon in October 2021 raised over £15,000.
Financial Review
The Charity made a surplus of £18,761 in 2021 on expenditure of £233,859. The balance sheet now shows a net surplus of £16,050.
Going Concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details are provided in the accounting policies.
Reserves Policy
Restricted funds are specific to the purpose presented by the donor and are ring-fenced as such for charitable projects. Restricted funds at 31 December 2021 were £34,464 (2020 - £37,904).
The reserves policy states a requirement of at least three months of non-discretionary costs in unrestricted reserves. Although unrestricted reserves are currently in deficit by £18,414 (2020 - £40,615), continued positive and sensible financial controls are working towards increasing this reserve in order to adhere to the policy.
Principal Risks
The Charity’s Trustees have given consideration to the major risks to which the Charity is exposed and satisfied themselves that systems or procedures are established in order to manage those risks. The principal risks of the Charity are identified and reviewed, falling under the headings of Governance, Operations, Finances, Environmental / External, Compliance.
A brief summary of major risks identified by the Charity include (but not exhaustive):
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Income generation.
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Compliance and duty of care when working with participants in all activities.
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Cost control.
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Key personnel.
The risks have been reviewed and appropriate mitigation and management systems put in place.
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THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
Future Plans
Rebuilding finances after 2020 is of particular importance whilst being able to begin once again delivery of our important projects again in a controlled and careful way.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on and signed on their behalf by: 13/12/22
Andrew Ogg Chair of Trustees
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THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
The Trustees (who are also the directors of the Charity for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial . Under company law, the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on and signed on its behalf by: 13/12/22
Andrew Ogg Chair of Trustees
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THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of The Countryside Alliance Foundation ('the Charity')
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2021.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the Charity (and its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the Charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's Trustees for my work or for this report.
Signed: Dated: 14/12/22
Robert Anderson FCA
Streets LLP Chartered Accountants Tower House Lucy Tower Street Lincoln LN1 1XW
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THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
| Note Income from: Donations and legacies 4 Other trading activities 5 Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities 6 Total expenditure Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Restricted funds 2021 £ 42,834 - 42,834 - 46,274 46,274 (3,440) 37,904 (3,440) 34,464 |
Unrestricted funds 2021 £ 194,699 15,087 209,786 129,410 58,175 187,585 22,201 (40,615) 22,201 (18,414) |
Total funds 2021 £ 237,533 15,087 252,620 129,410 104,449 233,859 18,761 (2,711) 18,761 16,050 |
Total funds 2020 £ 116,839 24,568 141,407 61,085 133,633 194,718 (53,311) 50,600 (53,311) (2,711) |
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The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 12 to 23 form part of these financial statements.
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THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 05669451
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021
| Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 11 Current assets Debtors 12 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 13 Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 14 Net assets / liabilites excluding pension asset Total net assets |
7,500 91,522 99,022 (44,465) |
2021 £ 845 845 55,402 (39,352) 16,050 16,050 |
10,061 72,176 82,237 (85,181) |
2020 £ 233 233 (2,711) - (2,711) (2,711) |
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THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 05669451
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021
| Note Charity funds Restricted funds 15 Unrestricted funds 15 Total funds |
2021 £ 34,464 (18,414) 16,050 |
2020 £ 37,904 (40,615) (2,711) |
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The Charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on and 13/12/22 signed on their behalf by:
Andrew Ogg
Chair of Trustees
The notes on pages 12 to 23 form part of these financial statements.
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THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
1. Accounting policies
2. General information
The Countryside Alliance Foundation (the Charity) is a limited company by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales and a registered charity. The Charity's regsitered office is at Tintagel House, 92 Albert Embankment, Vauxhall, London, SE1 7TY. The Charity's principal activity is promoting the conservation, protection and improvement of the environment.
3. Accounting policies
3.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
3.2 Going concern
The charity has amended the way it works to ensure that it can deliver on its objects in the most cost efficient way and the trustees have every expectation that income levels will return to and exceed pre pandemic levels. While pressures on the cost of living grow, fundraising is nevertheless improving and charitable activity is increased as more funds are made available. If necessary, further support would be given by the Countryside Alliance but this is not envisaged at present.
3.3 Income
All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
The recognition of income from legacies is dependent on establishing entitlement, the probability of receipt and the ability to estimate with sufficient accuracy the amount receivable. Evidence of entitlement to a legacy exists when the Charity has sufficient evidence that a gift has been left to them (through knowledge of the existence of a valid will and the death of the benefactor) and the executor is satisfied that the property in question will not be required to satisfy claims in the estate. Receipt of a legacy must be recognised when it is probable that it will be received and the fair value of the amount receivable, which will generally be the expected cash amount to be distributed to the Charity, can be reliably measured.
Grants are included in the Statement of financial activities on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the Balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued.
Other income is recognised in the period in which it is receivable and to the extent the goods have been provided or on completion of the service.
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THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
1. Accounting policies (continued)
3.4 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the Charity to raise funds for its charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and non-charitable trading.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
3.5 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets costing £500 or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
- Computer Equipment straight line over 3 years
3.6 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
3.7 Liabilities
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
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THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
1. Accounting policies (continued)
3.8 Financial instruments
The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.
3.9 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
4. Income from donations and legacies
| Donations Legacies Donations Legacies Grants |
Restricted funds 2021 Unrestricted funds 2021 £ £ 42,834 165,283 - 29,416 42,834 194,699 Restricted funds 2020 Unrestricted funds 2020 £ £ 33,814 47,943 - 8,037 - 27,045 33,814 83,025 |
Total funds 2021 £ 208,117 29,416 |
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| 237,533 | ||
| Total funds 2020 £ 81,757 8,037 27,045 |
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| 116,839 |
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THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
5. Income from other trading activities Income from fundraising events
| London Marathon Rod Raffle Christmas Cards Fishing Match Blossom and Rose Ball Sponsored Events Sponsored Events |
Unrestricted funds 2021 £ 15,087 Restricted funds 2020 Unrestricted funds 2020 £ £ - 8,244 5,050 - 1,688 - 4,008 - 4,541 - - 1,037 15,287 9,281 |
Total funds 2021 £ 15,087 |
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| Total funds 2020 £ 8,244 5,050 1,688 4,008 4,541 1,037 |
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| 24,568 |
| 6. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities Summary by fund type Fishing for Schools Outdoor Education and Other |
Restricted funds 2021 Unrestricted funds 2021 £ £ 46,274 2,047 - 56,128 46,274 58,175 |
Total 2021 £ 48,321 56,128 |
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| 104,449 |
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THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
6. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities (continued)
Summary by fund type (continued)
| Fishing for Schools Outdoor Education and Other Casting for Recovery |
Restricted funds 2020 £ 53,356 - 5,261 58,617 |
Unrestricted funds 2020 £ 19,077 6,258 49,681 75,016 |
Total 2020 £ 72,433 6,258 54,942 |
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| 133,633 |
7. Analysis of expenditure by activities
| Fishing for Schools Outdoor Education and Other Casting for Recovery |
Activities undertaken directly 2021 £ 48,321 56,128 - 104,449 |
Total funds 2021 £ 48,321 56,128 - 104,449 |
Total funds 2020 £ 72,433 6,258 54,942 |
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| 133,633 |
8. Independent examiner's remuneration
The independent examiner's remuneration amounts to an independent examiner fee of £3,000 ( 2020 - £3,000 ).
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THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
9. Staff costs
| Wages and salaries | 2021 £ 111,771 111,771 |
2020 £ 51,010 |
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| 51,010 |
There were no redundancy payments made during the year totalling £nil (2020 - £17,111 - 2 payments).
The average number of persons employed by the Charity during the year was as follows:
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| No. | No. | |
| Charity Operations | 2 | 3 |
No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.
6 volunteers (2020 - 75 volunteers) were engaged during the year assisting with Castaway and Fishing for Schools.
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THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
10. Trustees' remuneration and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2020 - £NIL) .
During the year ended 31 December 2021, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2020 - £NIL) .
11. Tangible fixed assets
| Cost or valuation At 1 January 2021 Additions Disposals At 31 December 2021 Depreciation At 1 January 2021 Charge for the year On disposals At 31 December 2021 Net book value At 31 December 2021 At 31 December 2020 12. Debtors Due within one year Other debtors |
2021 £ 7,500 7,500 |
Computer equipment £ 1,257 1,015 (977) 1,295 1,024 403 (977) 450 845 233 2020 £ 10,061 10,061 |
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THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
13. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| Bank loans Trade creditors Amounts owed to Countryside Alliance Accruals and deferred income Deferred income Deferred income at 1 January 2021 Resources deferred during the year Amounts released from previous periods Deferred income at 31 December 2021 |
2021 £ 10,648 782 17,645 15,390 44,465 2021 £ 1,690 10,500 - 12,190 |
2020 £ - 431 78,060 6,690 |
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| 85,181 | ||
| 2020 £ 3,010 - (1,320) |
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| 1,690 |
At the year-end, the Charity has received income in advance for events occuring in 2022.
14. Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year
| 2021 | 2020 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Bank loans | 39,352 | - |
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THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
15. Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
| Unrestricted funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted funds Fishing for Schools Casting for Recovery Castaway Total of funds |
Balance at 1 January 2021 £ (40,615) 27,257 1,020 9,627 37,904 (2,711) |
Income £ 209,786 42,834 - - 42,834 252,620 |
Expenditure £ (187,585) (44,397) - (1,877) (46,274) (233,859) |
Balance at 31 December 2021 £ (18,414) 25,694 1,020 7,750 34,464 16,050 |
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Restricted funds are income funds subject to certain activities specified by donors. Unused restricted funds are allocated against activities for the following financial year.
Unrestricted reserves have gone into deficit due to the pandemic affecting income streams. These should return to and exceed pre-pandemic levels in the future thus returning unrestricted funds to a surplus position.
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THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
15. Statement of funds (continued)
Statement of funds - prior year
| Unrestricted funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted funds Education in East Midlands Fishing for Schools Casting for Recovery Castaway Total of funds |
Balance at 1 January 2020 £ 3,180 11,945 25,793 55 9,627 47,420 50,600 |
Income £ 92,306 - 48,136 965 - 49,101 141,407 |
Expenditure £ (136,101) (11,945) (46,672) - - (58,617) (194,718) |
Balance at 31 December 2020 £ (40,615) - 27,257 1,020 9,627 37,904 (2,711) |
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THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
16. Summary of funds
Summary of funds - current year
| General funds Restricted funds Summary of funds - prior year General funds Restricted funds |
Balance at 1 January 2021 £ (40,615) 37,904 (2,711) Balance at 1 January 2020 £ 3,180 47,420 50,600 |
Income £ 209,786 42,834 252,620 Income £ 92,306 49,101 141,407 |
Expenditure £ (187,585) (46,274) (233,859) Expenditure £ (136,101) (58,617) (194,718) |
Balance at 31 December 2021 £ (18,414) 34,464 16,050 Balance at 31 December 2020 £ (40,615) 37,904 (2,711) |
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17. Analysis of net assets between funds Analysis of net assets between funds - current year
| Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors due within one year Creditors due in more than one year Total |
Restricted funds 2021 Unrestricted funds 2021 £ £ - 845 34,464 64,558 - (44,465) - (39,352) 34,464 (18,414) |
Total funds 2021 £ 845 99,022 (44,465) (39,352) 16,050 |
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THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
17. Analysis of net assets between funds (continued)
Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year
| Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors due within one year Total |
Restricted funds 2020 £ - 37,904 - 37,904 |
Unrestricted funds 2020 £ 233 44,333 (85,181) (40,615) |
Total funds 2020 £ 233 82,237 (85,181) (2,711) |
|---|---|---|---|
18. Related party transactions
The Countryside Alliance Foundation is a sister organisation of Countryside Alliance.
There is an intercompany balance of £17,645 (2020 - £78,060) owed to Countryside Alliance for the recharge of staff costs under joint employment contracts and other costs incurred. The total staff cost recharges during the year was £nil (2020 - £nil). During the year, £50,000 was received from the Countryside Alliance in the form of a donation.
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