REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 06426178 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1123806
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 FOR THE BIRMINGHAM CIVIC SOCIETY
Jerroms GCN Limited West Point Second Floor Mucklow Office Park Mucklow Hill Halesowen B62 8DY
THE BIRMINGHAM CIVIC SOCIETY
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 4 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Balance Sheet | 7 to 8 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 9 to 15 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 16 to 17 |
THE BIRMINGHAM CIVIC SOCIETY (REGISTERED NUMBER: 06426178)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 June 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
Purposes and aims
The Birmingham Civic Society is established to promote the City of Birmingham as an attractive city by stimulating interest and pride in its history and well-being.
The charity aims to achieve this purpose through the following objectives:
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Promote high standards of planning and architecture.
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Educate the public in the geography, history, natural history, culture and architecture of the city.
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Secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of public amenities and features or areas of historic or public interest in the city.
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Promote the concept of active citizenship among the people of the city.
Ensuring our work delivers our aims
We review our aims, objectives and activities each year. This review looks at what we achieved and the outcomes of our work in the previous 12 months. The review looks at the success of each key activity and the benefits they have brought to those groups of people we are set up to help. The review also helps us to ensure that our aim, objectives and activities remain focused on our stated purposes.
We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities. In particular, the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set.
The focus of our work
The focus of the Birmingham Civic Society continues to be the promotion of the City of Birmingham as an attractive city by stimulating interest and pride in its history and well-being.
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THE BIRMINGHAM CIVIC SOCIETY (REGISTERED NUMBER: 06426178)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
How our activities deliver public benefit
In setting our objectives and planning our activities the trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit.
Our main activities and who we try to help are described below.
All of our charitable activities continue to focus on our ability to promote the City of Birmingham as an attractive city by stimulating interest and pride in its history and well-being.
Examples of the Birmingham Civic Society's ability during the year ended 30 June 2023 to promote the City of Birmingham as an attractive city by stimulating interest and pride in its history and well-being include the following:
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Promoting citizenship amongst young people is at the heart of the Society's work and it runs a major programme, the Next Generation Awards, aimed at 11 - 14 year olds, which is free for all schools across Birmingham to enter.
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The Society celebrates both those who have made Birmingham what it is today and the city's modern diversity. Since 1953 it has been responsible for the erection of Blue Plaques in the city, each recognising an individual connected with Birmingham who has achieved greatness. On average two - three plaques are erected each year, stimulating interest in a building or place and reminding passers-by of the city's past. Schemes to erect History Plates commemorating places of historical interest and Music Plates commemorating places of Birmingham's musical heritage are also in place.
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The Civic Society considers all aspects of the built environment relating to planning, architecture, conservation and art in the public realm. Its role is three-fold; providing expert input into the evolution of the city's built environment, celebrating renovation through its annual Renaissance Award and keeping a watchful eye and investigating changes to make sure that the city's public art remains on view.
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Good quality events and debates are at the heart of the Society, including our Annual Leader's Breakfast and Chairmans Debate.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
It is the policy of the trustees to accumulate income in order to set aside funds for special purposes or as reserves against future expenditure. The trustees' policy is to maintain a level of income that is sufficient to meet the demands on its resources.
Financial review
The Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30 June 2023 shows incoming resources of £46,563 (year ended 30 June 2022 - £87,198) and resources expended of £85,398 (year ended 30 June 2022 – £62,414), generating net outgoing resources of £38,835 (year ended 30 June 2022 - net incoming resources of £24,784).
As a result, the net assets of the charity have decreased from £97,331 as at 30 June 2022 to £58,496 as at 30 June 2023.
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THE BIRMINGHAM CIVIC SOCIETY (REGISTERED NUMBER: 06426178)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The Birmingham Civic Society is a company limited by guarantee (registered number 06426178) which was incorporated on 13 November 2007 and achieved charitable status on 21 April 2008 (registered number 1123806).
The charitable company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association. In the event of the charitable company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
Trustees are appointed on the terms as described in the charity’s Articles of Association. The appointment of a trustee is not to take effect until they have signed the prescribed Companies House form.
Subject to Article 17, Birmingham City Council is entitled to appoint up to three persons as Council Trustees. The appointment of a Council Trustee is to take effect when Birmingham City Council delivers written notice of appointment addressed to the Secretary of the Registered Office.
A trustee must sign and deliver to the Board a statement confirming he will meet his obligations to the Board and to the charity within one month of his appointment of election.
All trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no benefits from the charity. Any expenses reclaimed from the charity are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Induction and training of new trustees
As part of their induction programme new trustees are made aware of their responsibilities as trustees of the Birmingham Civic Society.
This induction includes an introduction to the objectives, scope and policies of the charity and information on trustee responsibilities together with a copy of the charity’s previous year’s financial statements.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
06426178 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1123806
Registered office
The Birmingham & Midland Institute 9 Margaret Street Birmingham B3 3BS
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THE BIRMINGHAM CIVIC SOCIETY (REGISTERED NUMBER: 06426178)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Trustees
R R Barnes Chartered Accountant Dr M J R Butler University Lecturer Miss A Ladbrook Recruitment Consultant M A Vaughan Architect S M Bloxham Project Co-ordinator C Adamson Academic J Hunt Journalist R Sapcote Construction Project Manager A Mahrra Art Director Professor ID Grosvenor Emeritus Professor G Cole P D L Jones R Josen
(Appointed 01/11/22) (Appointed 12/07/23) (Resigned 23/03/23) (Resigned 02/12/22) (Resigned 18/07/22)
Company Secretary
R R Barnes
Independent examiner
Mr Thomas May Jerroms GCN Limited West Point Second Floor Mucklow Office Park Mucklow Hill Halesowen B62 8DY
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 22 April 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
............................................. SM Bloxham - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE BIRMINGHAM CIVIC SOCIETY (REGISTERED NUMBER: 06426178)
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Birmingham Civic Society ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 30 June 2023 which are set out on pages 6 to 15.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
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 that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company 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
Mr Thomas May Jerroms GCN Limited West Point Second Floor Mucklow Office Park Mucklow Hill Halesowen B62 8DY
22 April 2024
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THE BIRMINGHAM CIVIC SOCIETY
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | funds |
Total | funds | ||
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| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |||||||
| Donations | 2 | 97 | 2,125 | 2,222 | 9,290 | ||
| Charitable activities | 5 | ||||||
| Grants receivable | 100 | 36,395 | 36,495 | 67,570 | |||
| Subscriptions | 3 | 6,860 | - | 6,860 | 10,335 | ||
| Event income | 883 | - | 883 | - | |||
| Investment income | 4 | 103 |
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103 | 3 | ||
| Total | 8,043 | 38,520 | 46,563 | 87,198 | |||
| EXPENDITURE ON | |||||||
| Raising funds | 6 | 265 | 28,590 | 28,855 | 3,278 | ||
| Charitable activities | 7 | ||||||
| Direct costs | 3,727 | 29,736 | 33,463 | 47,371 | |||
| Support costs | 7,473 | 6,113 | 13,586 | 11,765 | |||
| Other transfers | - | 9,494 | 9,494 | - | |||
| Total | 11,465 | 73,933 | 85,398 | 62,414 | |||
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | (3,422) | (35,413) | (38,835) | 24,784 | |||
| Net movement in funds | (3,422) | (35,413) | (38,835) | 24,784 | |||
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||||||
| Total funds brought forward | 31,349 | 65,982 | 97,331 | 72,547 | |||
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 27,927 | 30,569 | 58,496 | 97,331 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE BIRMINGHAM CIVIC SOCIETY (REGISTERED NUMBER: 06426178)
BALANCE SHEET AT 30 JUNE 2023
| Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total Notes £ £ CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank 29,604 33,298 29,604 33,298 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 13 (1,677) (2,729) NET CURRENT ASSETS 27,927 30,569 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 27,927 30,569 NET ASSETS 27,927 30,569 FUNDS 14 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
2023 2022 funds Total funds £ £ 62,902 103,130 62,902 103,130 (4,406) (5,799) 58,496 97,331 58,496 97,331 58,496 97,331 27,927 31,349 30,569 65,982 58,496 97,331 |
2023 2022 funds Total funds £ £ 62,902 103,130 62,902 103,130 (4,406) (5,799) 58,496 97,331 58,496 97,331 58,496 97,331 27,927 31,349 30,569 65,982 58,496 97,331 |
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| 97,331 31,349 65,982 97,331 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
continued...
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THE BIRMINGHAM CIVIC SOCIETY (REGISTERED NUMBER: 06426178)
BALANCE SHEET - CONTINUED AT 30 JUNE 2023
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 30 June 2023.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2023 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 22 April 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:
............................................. SM Bloxham -Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE BIRMINGHAM CIVIC SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
CHARITY INFORMATION
The Birmingham Civic Society is a private limited company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales, Company number: 06426178. The registered office address is The Birmingham & Midland Institute, 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham, B3 3BS
The Birmingham Civic Society works to make Birmingham a better place for everyone, with a wide range of volunteers who encourage community engagement and promote pride in our city. We work across several areas based on our history and expertise to achieve this.
BASIS OF PREPARING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The financial statements have been prepared using the historic cost convention and are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity, rounded to the nearest £1.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.
INCOMING RESOURCES
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Where income is received that relates to subsequent periods, income is treated as deferred income.
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources
TAXATION
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
FUND ACCOUNTING
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
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THE BIRMINGHAM CIVIC SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 "Basic Financial Instruments" and Section 12 "Other Financial Instruments Issues" of FRS 102 to all of its financial statements.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
BASIC FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Financial instrument and measurement on initial recognition:
Cash
Cash held.
Debtors
Settlement amount after any trade discounts or amounts advanced by the charity.
Creditors
Settlement amounts after any trade discounts or amounts advanced to the charity.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS
In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
2. DONATIONS
| Donations 3. SUBSCRIPTIONS Individual subscriptions Corporate subscriptions |
2023 £ 2,222 2023 £ 2,960 3,900 6,860 |
2022 £ 9,290 |
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| 2022 £ 3,185 7,150 |
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10,335 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
4. INVESTMENT INCOME
| Deposit account interest 5. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Grants received are as follows. Unrestricted funds £ General Fund Various 100 Next Generation Awards Fund Limoges Trust - Grimmitt Trust - Harry Payne Trust (Heart of England) Roger & Douglas Turner Trust - Dulverton Trust Heart of England - G W Turner Trust - George Henry Collins Charity - Johnson Trust - WED Trust - Barron Davenports Edward & Dorothy Cadbury Trust - Roughly Trust - Birmingham Trees For Life Fund Birmingham City Council - Deutche Bank - Groundwork UK - Trees for Cities - Heritage Fund National Lottery - 100 |
Restricted funds £ - - 1,500 - 2,000 4,000 2,000 1,000 500 500 2,175 - 1,000 - - - - 21,720 36,395 |
2023 £ 103 2023 £ 100 - 1,500 - 2,000 4,000 2,000 1,000 500 500 2,175 - 1,000 - - - - 21,720 36,495 |
2022 £ 3 2022 £ 730 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,000 - 1,000 1,000 - 500 2,175 1,000 1,000 15,000 - 6,111 6,804 27,150 67,570 |
2022 £ 3 |
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THE BIRMINGHAM CIVIC SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
6. EXPENDITURE ON RAISING FUNDS
Raising donations and legacies
| Event costs Project costs |
2023 £ 600 28,255 28,855 |
2022 £ 3,278 - |
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| 3,278 |
7. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
| Direct costs Support costs 8. DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Trees and planting costs Plaques NGA project Project management 9. SUPPORT COSTS Finance £ Support costs 571 |
Unrestricted Restricted £ £ 3,727 29,736 7,473 6,113 11,465 35,849 2023 £ 17,161 3,727 12,575 - 33,463 Other Additional support costs Governance costs £ £ £ 11,301 1,114 600 |
Totals £ 33,463 13,586 |
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47,049 |
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| 2022 £ 12,013 1,618 31,740 2,000 |
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47,371 |
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| Totals £ 13,586 |
Support costs are those costs that have been incurred by the charity in order to further the continued development of the charity's charitable activities.
Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
9. SUPPORT COSTS - continued
| Bank charges Insurance Postage, printing & stationery Sundries Administrative costs Website and newsletters PR and communication Independent examiner's fee |
2023 £ 571 374 123 1,192 9,612 576 538 600 13,586 |
2022 £ 473 374 1,162 1,634 5,886 1,636 - 600 |
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| 11,765 |
10. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
| 2023 £ Independent examiner's fee 600 |
2022 £ 600 |
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11. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 June 2023 nor for the year ended 30 June 2022.
TRUSTEES' EXPENSES
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 30 June 2023 nor for the year ended 30 June 2022.
12. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| Trade debtors 13. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Accruals and deferred income Other creditors |
2023 £ - 2023 £ 2,912 1,494 4,406 |
2022 £ - |
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| 2022 £ 5,799 - |
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| 5,799 |
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THE BIRMINGHAM CIVIC SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| At 1.7.22 Net movement in funds Transfers between funds At 30.6.23 £ £ £ £ Unrestricted Funds 31,349 (3,422) - 27,927 Restricted Funds Next Generation Awards Fund 8,589 3,365 - 11,954 Birmingham Trees For Life Fund 32,243 (32,243) - - Heritage Trails Fund 25,150 (6,535) 18,615 65,982 (35,413) - 30,569 TOTAL FUNDS 97,331 (38,835) - 58,496 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds £ £ £ Unrestricted funds 8,043 (11,465) (3,422) Restricted funds Next Generation Awards Fund 16,275 (12,910) 3,365 Birmingham Trees For Life Fund 525 (32,768) (32,243) Heritage Trails Fund 27,720 (28,255) (6,535) 38,520 (73,933) (35,413) TOTAL FUNDS 46,563 (85,398) (38,835) |
At 1.7.22 Net movement in funds Transfers between funds At 30.6.23 £ £ £ £ Unrestricted Funds 31,349 (3,422) - 27,927 Restricted Funds Next Generation Awards Fund 8,589 3,365 - 11,954 Birmingham Trees For Life Fund 32,243 (32,243) - - Heritage Trails Fund 25,150 (6,535) 18,615 65,982 (35,413) - 30,569 TOTAL FUNDS 97,331 (38,835) - 58,496 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds £ £ £ Unrestricted funds 8,043 (11,465) (3,422) Restricted funds Next Generation Awards Fund 16,275 (12,910) 3,365 Birmingham Trees For Life Fund 525 (32,768) (32,243) Heritage Trails Fund 27,720 (28,255) (6,535) 38,520 (73,933) (35,413) TOTAL FUNDS 46,563 (85,398) (38,835) |
At 1.7.22 Net movement in funds Transfers between funds At 30.6.23 £ £ £ £ Unrestricted Funds 31,349 (3,422) - 27,927 Restricted Funds Next Generation Awards Fund 8,589 3,365 - 11,954 Birmingham Trees For Life Fund 32,243 (32,243) - - Heritage Trails Fund 25,150 (6,535) 18,615 65,982 (35,413) - 30,569 TOTAL FUNDS 97,331 (38,835) - 58,496 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds £ £ £ Unrestricted funds 8,043 (11,465) (3,422) Restricted funds Next Generation Awards Fund 16,275 (12,910) 3,365 Birmingham Trees For Life Fund 525 (32,768) (32,243) Heritage Trails Fund 27,720 (28,255) (6,535) 38,520 (73,933) (35,413) TOTAL FUNDS 46,563 (85,398) (38,835) |
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| (85,398) | (38,835) |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Purpose of unrestricted funds
General Fund
This fund represents the free funds of the charity that are not designated for particular purposes.
Purpose of restricted funds
Next Generation Awards Fund
The purpose of this fund is to provide support for the charity's Next Generation Awards programme in citizenship for schools.
Birmingham Trees For Life Fund
This fund is a partnership between the charity and Birmingham City Council. The resources of Birmingham Trees for Life were transferred to Birmingham Tree People, a Charitable Incorporated Organisation on 1[st] July 2022.
Heritage Trails Fund
To identify and better explain heritage in Birmingham.
15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 30 June 2023.
16. ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY
The charity is controlled by the directors/trustees as listed in the Report of the Trustees.
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THE BIRMINGHAM CIVIC SOCIETY
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations Subscriptions Event income Investment income Charitable activities EXPENDITURE Raising donations and legacies Event costs Project costs Charitable activities Trees and planting costs Plaques NGA project Support costs Finance Bank charges Other Insurance Postage, printing & stationery Sundries Administrative costs Donations Individual subscriptions Corporate subscriptions Event income Deposit account interest Grants Total incoming resources |
2023 £ 600 28,255 28,855 17,161 3,727 12,575 33,463 571 374 123 1,192 9,612 11,301 2,222 2,960 3,900 6,860 883 103 36,495 46,563 |
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
| Additional support costs Website and newsletters PR and communication Governance costs Independent examiner's fee Transfer to Birmingham Tree People Total resources expended Net income/(expenditure) |
2023 £ 576 538 1,114 600 9,494 85,398 (38,835) |
2022 £ 1,636 - 1,636 600 - 62,414 24,784 |
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