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2021-03-31-accounts

Registered number: 06461027 Charity number: 1123971

NEW CUT ARTS

(A company limited by guarantee)

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

NEW CUT ARTS

(A company limited by guarantee)

CONTENTS

Page
Reference and administrative details of the Company, its Trustees and advisers 1
Trustees' report 2 - 5
Independent examiner's report 6 - 7
Statement of financial activities 8
Balance sheet 9 - 10
Notes to the financial statements 11 - 27

(A company limited by guarantee)

NEW CUT ARTS

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Trustees S Bailey
U Hashim
R Dwelly
K Don-Daniel
L Calder (appointed 1 October 2020)
B Holloway (appointed 1 May 2020)
J Leverett (appointed 1 May 2020)
A Casement
J Jordan
N Jaffa (appointed 1 September 2020)
D Parkin
Company registered
number
06461027
Charity registered
number
1123971
Registered office
Old Maltings
8 New Cut
Halesworth
Suffolk
IP19 8BY
Principal operating
office
The Cut, New Cut
Halesworth
Suffolk
IP19 8BY
Accountants
Larking Gowen LLP
Chartered Accountants
Faiers House
Gilray Road
Diss
IP22 4WR

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NEW CUT ARTS (A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Company for the 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021. The Annual report serves the purposes of both a Trustees' report and a directors' report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the Annual report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019).

Since the Company qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted.

Objectives and activities

a. Policies and objectives

The object of the charity is to advance education in the arts in Suffolk and Norfolk particularly, but not exclusively, by:

In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.

Achievements and performance

a. Main achievements of the Company

After a challenging year and two periods of closure the resilience of The Cut has been a feature of the last financial year as we emerge from the devastating effects of Covid-19. Much of 2020-21 has been an adaptation to new circumstances with the efforts of reduced staff and volunteers to keep The Cut’s community presence going through a digital programme of events and activities, a refocusing on building improvements and fundraising. The Cut’s provision of studio and office units has provided an essential residual income while successful A.C.E. bids and other government support has placed the Cut in a resilient position as prospects improve.

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NEW CUT ARTS

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Financial review

a. Going concern

The Trustees have considered the Charity's position at the time of signing the financial statements, and in particular the current issues caused by Covid-19 and its potential impact on the Charity.

In particular, they have considered the Charity’s cash reserves, additional funding secured after the year end, and loan repayments due in the short to medium term.

Based on this, the Trustees have concluded that they have a reasonable expectation that the Charity will have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, and at least twelve months from the date of signing these financial statements. They therefore continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing these financial statements.

b. Reserves policy

New Cut Arts has adopted the following policy with respect to holding part of its income as a reserve to cover contingencies:

Reserve levels

Free reserves are defined as unrestricted funds not represented by fixed assets. New Cut Arts' target level of free reserves is 10% of its annual income. This is approximately £25k.

Long term loans have been taken out to help finance the gradual development of the centre meaning that at 31 March 2021 there are no free reserves. However, excluding the long term loans and fixed assets the charity has unrestricted reserves of £98,135 (2020: £78,533).

The trustees continue to review the level of free reserves with a view to re-establishing the target level of free reserves.

Management of reserves

Reserves are overseen by a trustee elected by the Board of Trustees on an annual basis. The elected trustee must have a proven financial competency. Alterations to the policy must be agreed by an 80% majority of the Board.

Structure, governance and management

a. Constitution

New Cut Arts is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum of Association on 11 April 2008.

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NEW CUT ARTS (A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Structure, governance and management (continued)

b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees

New Cut Arts has adopted the following policy covering the recruitment of new trustees:

Trustees must have an interest in the aims and objectives of New Cut Arts and be committed to the safe governance of the charity.

Trustees must not have any conviction for fraud or financial mal-practice.

Trustees must not stand to gain financially from their position as trustee except in special circumstances approved by the trustees and authorised by the Charity Commission.

Trustees must be able to attend at least 80% of all scheduled meetings.

Trustees must be selected on the basis of knowledge and experience which is appropriate to the charity's aims and organisation - in particular we seek to include people with financial, legal, marketing, HR and health & safety competencies.

The Board of Trustees should be representative of the local community in terms of age, gender and ethnicity - we actively support the notion of diversity.

c. Financial risk management

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Company is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the Company, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

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NEW CUT ARTS (A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Statement of Trustees' responsibilities

The Trustees (who are also the directors of the Company 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 Company 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:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company 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 Company 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 and signed on their behalf by:

T Casement (Trustee) Date:

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NEW CUT ARTS (A company limited by guarantee)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of New Cut Arts ('the Company')

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2021.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees of the Company (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 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 the Company'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 Company'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 the 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:

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

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

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

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

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

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NEW CUT ARTS

(A company limited by guarantee)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

This report is made solely to the Company's Trustees, as a body, 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 Company'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 Company and the Company's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.

Signed:

Dated:

Christopher Yeates FCA DChA

Larking Gowen LLP

Chartered Accountants Diss

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NEW CUT ARTS

(A company limited by guarantee)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Note
Income from:
Donations and grants
3
Charitable activities
4
Other trading activities
5
Total income
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
6
Charitable activities
7
Total expenditure
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds
16
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
113,911
6,968
42,041
162,920
43,776
83,053
126,829
36,091
60,983
97,074
595,128
97,074
692,202
Restricted
funds
2021
£
108,082
-
-
108,082
25,280
19,330
44,610
63,472
(60,983)
2,489
173,777
2,489
176,266
Total
funds
2021
£
221,993
6,968
42,041
271,002
69,056
102,383
171,439
99,563
-
99,563
768,905
99,563
868,468
Total
funds
2020
£
33,807
109,345
130,498
273,650
116,963
157,730
274,693
(1,043)
-
(1,043)
769,948
(1,043)
768,905

The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The notes on pages 11 to 27 form part of these financial statements.

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NEW CUT ARTS (A company limited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 06461027

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2021

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
Current assets
Stocks
12
Debtors
13
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
14
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due after more
than one year
15
Net assets
Total net assets
Charity funds
Restricted funds
16
Unrestricted funds
16
Total funds
-
19,073
133,991
153,064
(28,583)
2021
£
875,979
875,979
124,481
1,000,460
(131,992)
868,468
868,468
176,266
692,202
868,468
3,000
7,328
84,331
94,659
(14,126)
2020
£
831,524
831,524
80,533
912,057
(143,152)
768,905
768,905
173,777
595,128
768,905

The Company 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.

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NEW CUT ARTS

(A company limited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 06461027

BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT 31 MARCH 2021

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

................................................

T Casement

(Trustee)

Date:

The notes on pages 11 to 27 form part of these financial statements.

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NEW CUT ARTS

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

1. General information

The charity is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated in England and Wales. The members of the company are the Trustees named on page 1. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity. The registered office is Old Maltings, 8 New Cut, Halesworth, Suffolk IP19 8BY.

The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the company and rounded to the nearest £.

2. Accounting policies

2.1 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 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

New Cut Arts meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

2.2 Going concern

The Trustees have considered the Charity's position at the time of signing the financial statements, and in particular the current issues caused by Covid-19 and its potential impact on the Charity.

In particular, they have considered the Charity’s cash reserves, additional funding secured after the year end, and loan repayments due in the short to medium term.

Based on this, the Trustees have concluded that they have a reasonable expectation that the Charity will have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, and at least twelve months from the date of signing these financial statements. They therefore continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing these financial statements.

2.3 Income

All income is recognised once the Company has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

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.

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NEW CUT ARTS

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.4 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 Company 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 Company's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

2.5 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets costing £NIL 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, .

Depreciation is provided on the following bases:

Freehold property - 2% on cost
Improvements to property - 2% on cost
Furniture - 15% on reducing balance
Equipment - 15% on reducing balance
Computer equipment - 33% on cost

2.6 Stocks

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow-moving stocks.

2.7 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.

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NEW CUT ARTS

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.8 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

2.9 Liabilities and provisions

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 Company 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.

Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of financial activities as a finance cost.

2.10 Financial instruments

The Company 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 with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

2.11 Pensions

The Company operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the Company to the fund in respect of the year.

2.12 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 Company 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 Company 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.

2.13 Redundancy costs

Costs of termination of employment are recognised as a liability and an expense when the charity is has a detailed formal plan for the termination and there is no realistic possibility of withdrawal from the plan, e.g. because the staff affected have been informed.

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(A company limited by guarantee)

NEW CUT ARTS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

3. Income from donations and grants

Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
Government grants
Local Restrictions Support Grant, Closed
Business Lockdown Payment and Retail
Hospitality and Leisure Grant
41,057
Arts Council England Emergency Response
Fund
-
Arts Council National Lottery Project Grant
and Bounce Back Grant
-
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
59,765
Energy Efficiency Grant
-
Subtotal detailed disclosure
100,822
Donations
5,126
Grants
-
500 Club
7,963
Subtotal
13,089
Total 2021
113,911
Total 2020
31,807
Restricted
funds
2021
£
-
35,000
18,872
-
17,345
71,217
11,305
25,560
-
36,865
108,082
2,000
Total
funds
2021
£
41,057
35,000
18,872
59,765
17,345
172,039
16,431
25,560
7,963
49,954
221,993
33,807
Total
funds
2020
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
24,113
2,000
7,694
33,807
33,807

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NEW CUT ARTS (A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

4. Income from charitable activities

Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
Auditorium
4,764
Commission on art sales
-
Room hire and rent
2,204
Educational courses
-
Total 2021
6,968
Total 2020
109,345
5.
Other trading activities
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
Fundraising events
-
Cafe and bar income
130
Programme advertising
-
Room hire
41,911
Total 2021
42,041
Total 2020
130,498
Total
funds
2021
£
4,764
-
2,204
-
6,968
109,345
Total
funds
2021
£
-
130
-
41,911
42,041
130,498
Total
funds
2020
£
83,844
5,417
19,954
130
109,345
Total
funds
2020
£
10,143
64,584
6,523
49,248
130,498

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NEW CUT ARTS (A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

6. Expenditure on raising funds

Total
funds
Total
funds
2021
2020
£
£
Purchases 3,974
28,177
Parking charges 3,120
3,120
Light and heat 2,334
3,335
Print, post and stationery 558
627
Telephone 552
541
Repairs and renewals 1,336
7,707
Premises expenses 1,847
2,891
Advertising 2,790
4,338
Training costs -
94
Insurance 1,834
1,830
Licences 200
80
Bad debts 50
343
Miscellaneous expenses 902
485
Interest 5,128
5,758
500 Club expenses 20
-
Wages and salaries 27,108
42,482
Social security costs 312
875
Pension contributions 385
495
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 16,606
13,785
Total 2021 69,056
116,963

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NEW CUT ARTS (A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

7. Analysis of expenditure by activities

Auditorium
Commission on art sales
Room hire and rent
Total 2020
Activities
undertaken
directly
2021
£
8,471
822
-
9,293
48,317
Support
costs
2021
£
93,090
-
-
93,090
109,413
Total
funds
2021
£
101,561
822
-
102,383
157,730
Total
funds
2020
£
151,592
6,075
63
157,730

Analysis of direct costs

Staff costs
Cinema films
Visiting theatre and music
Art shows
Rent and rates
Technical labour
Total 2021
Total 2020
Auditorium
2021
£
-
32
8,439
-
-
-
8,471
42,179
Commission
on art sales
2021
£
-
-
-
822
-
-
822
6,075
Room hire
2021
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
63
Total
funds
2021
£
-
32
8,439
822
-
-
9,293
48,317
Total
funds
2020
£
3,869
674
37,080
6,075
63
556
48,317

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NEW CUT ARTS (A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

7. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Analysis of support costs

Staff costs
Depreciation
Licences
Light and heat
Telephone
Postage and stationary
Advertising
Repairs and renewals
Premises expenses
Training costs
Insurance
Interest
Sundries
Bad debts
Accountancy
Professional fees
Total
funds
2021
£
42,125
24,909
214
3,502
829
1,781
4,186
1,060
2,771
-
3,051
291
1,354
76
6,941
-
93,090
Total
funds
2020
£
47,744
20,677
120
5,001
811
1,173
6,508
11,327
4,337
141
2,746
522
728
515
6,423
640
109,413

8. Independent examiner's remuneration

The independent examiner's remuneration amounts to an independent examiner fee of £3,666 (2020 - £3,726) , and other services including software training and VAT assistance of £2,959 ( 2020 - £2,697 ).

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NEW CUT ARTS

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

9. Staff costs

Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Contribution to defined contribution pension schemes
2021
£
68,176
786
968
69,930
2020
£
91,114
2,779
1,572
95,465

Staff costs include the cost of staff redundancies in the year of £2,091 (2020: £Nil).

The average number of persons employed by the Company during the year was as follows:

New Cut Arts Centre
The average headcount expressed as full-time equivalents was:
New Cut Arts Centre
2021
No.
6
2021
No.
2
2020
No.
9
2020
No.
5

No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.

Total employee benefits of key management personnel were £27,279 (2020: £27,303).

10. Trustees' remuneration and expenses

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2020 - £NIL) .

During the year ended 31 March 2021, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2020 - £NIL) .

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NEW CUT ARTS (A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

11. Tangible fixed assets

Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2020
Additions
At 31 March 2021
Depreciation
At 1 April 2020
Charge for the year
At 31 March 2021
Net book value
At 31 March 2021
At 31 March 2020
Land and
buildings
£
915,577
26,283
941,860
175,559
18,836
194,395
747,465
740,018
Plant and
machinery
£
249,793
59,687
309,480
158,287
22,679
180,966
128,514
91,506
Total
£
1,165,370
85,970
1,251,340
333,846
41,515
375,361
875,979
831,524

Included in land and buildings is freehold land and property with a carrying value of £747,466 (2020 - £740 020) which is pledged as security for liabilities.

12. Stocks

2021 2020
£ £
Finished goods and goods for resale - 3,000

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NEW CUT ARTS (A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

13. Debtors

Due within one year
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
2021
£
753
4,848
13,472
19,073
2020
£
6,396
-
932
7,328

14. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans
Other loans
Trade creditors
Other taxation and social security
Pension fund creditor
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
2021
£
5,370
7,989
10,739
-
107
18
4,360
28,583
2020
£
5,186
-
3,336
1,031
245
368
3,960
14,126

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15. Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

Bank loans
Other loans
Other creditors
2021
£
69,977
57,015
5,000
131,992
2020
£
75,347
62,805
5,000
143,152

The aggregate amount of liabilities payable or repayable wholly or in part more than five years after the reporting date is:

Payable or repayable by instalments
Payable or repayable other than by instalments
2021
£
46,518
6,000
52,518
2020
£
52,694
6,000
58,694

Interest is charged on the bank loan at 2.5% above the bank base rate subject to a minimum of 3.5%. Instalments are paid monthly to cover the interest and capital. The loan is due to be repaid in October 2032 and is secured on the property to which it relates.

Other loans are secured by way of a first legal charge over the the freehold interest in the Malt Store Annex.

Further information regarding other loans is included in note 19.

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16. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current year

Balance at 1
April 2020
£
Unrestricted funds
General Fund
595,128
Restricted funds
Cutting Edge
63,642
Refurbishment
85,668
Lighting
17,967
Flooring
4,500
Website
-
Foyle
-
Lectern
2,000
Theatres Trust
-
Sound and light
-
ACE Emergency Response
Fund
-
Business Energy Efficiency
-
Digital development
-
173,777
Total of funds
768,905
Income
£
Expenditure
£
162,920
(126,829)
-
(3,439)
-
(6,019)
-
(2,695)
-
(675)
5,000
-
12,000
-
-
-
2,560
-
17,305
-
35,000
(29,030)
17,345
-
18,872
(2,752)
108,082
(44,610)
271,002
(171,439)
Transfers
in/out
£
60,983
-
(9,029)
-
-
-
(9,334)
(2,000)
-
(17,305)
(5,970)
(17,345)
-
(60,983)
-
Balance at
31 March
2021
£
692,202
60,203
70,620
15,272
3,825
5,000
2,666
-
2,560
-
-
-
16,120
176,266
868,468

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16. Statement of funds (continued)

Statement of funds - prior year

Unrestricted funds
General Fund
Restricted funds
Cutting Edge
Refurbishment
Lighting
Flooring
Website
Foyle
Lectern
Total of funds
Balance at
1 April 2019
£
560,602
66,455
100,716
21,137
5,294
788
14,956
-
209,346
769,948
Income
£
271,650
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,000
2,000
273,650
Expenditure
£
(250,614)
(2,813)
(6,019)
(3,170)
(794)
(788)
(10,495)
-
(24,079)
(274,693)
Transfers
in/out
£
13,490
-
(9,029)
-
-
-
(4,461)
-
(13,490)
-
Balance at
31 March
2020
£
595,128
63,642
85,668
17,967
4,500
-
-
2,000
173,777
768,905

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16. Statement of funds (continued)

The funds held in the Cutting Edge Fund are for the refurbishment of storage space to create performance and workshop space. As funds held are expended on fixed assets, a corresponding amount is transferred from this fund to the general fund except where these are subject to restrictions on their use. A transfer has been made in the current year corresponding to the depreciation on the assets on which the funding was spent.

The funds held in the Refurbishment Fund were for the purchase and refurbishment of the Old Maltings as the New Cut Arts Centre. The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) grants are repayable on a pro-rata basis over 20 years should the charity dispose of its freehold property and therefore the funds relating to EEDA grants are reduced by 5% on an annual basis.

The funds held in the Lighting Fund are for the renewal and improvement of lighting. As funds held are expended on fixed assets, a corresponding amount is transferred from this fund to the general fund except where these are subject to restriction on their use. A transfer has been made in the current year corresponding to the depreciation on the assets on which the funding was spent.

The funds held in the Flooring Fund are for the purchase of new rubber flooring for the stairs and corridors. As funds held are expended on flooring, a corresponding amount is transferred to the general fund to reflect the depreciation on the assets on which the funding was spent.

The funds held within the Foyle Fund were granted by the Foyle Foundation for refurbishment of the Centre including repairs to the existing roof, new front and back doors, sound-proofing for the cafe, auditorium sound and lighting upgrades and replacement drapes.

The funds held in the Lectern Fund were granted by the Mulberry Trust for the purchase of a digital lectern. This was purchased during the year end.

The funds held in the Theatres Trust fund were granted for the purpose of deep cleaning the premises prior to re-opening when covid restrictions allowed and included an amount for the purchase of personal protective equipment.

The funds included in the Sound and Light fund were for the purchase of sound and light equipment for the theatre. These funds were expended on fixed assets in the year.

The funds in the ACE Emergency Response fund were granted to provide immediate support for the charity in view of the coronavirus crisis.

The funds held in the Business Energy Efficiency fund were granted to fund energy efficiency measures including upgrading lighting and solar panels.

The funds held within the Digital Development fund are for the purpose of purchasing new streaming equipment and training, and creating a resource for a visual art project, an online resource for audiences to engage with our gallery spaces and artists.

The funds held within the Website fund and for the purpose of developing a new website and booking system.

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17. Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds - current year

Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
Tangible fixed assets
726,059
Current assets
117,934
Creditors due within one year
(19,799)
Creditors due in more than one year
(131,992)
Total
692,202
Restricted
funds
2021
£
149,920
35,130
(8,784)
-
176,266
Total
funds
2021
£
875,979
153,064
(28,583)
(131,992)
868,468

Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year

Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Creditors due in more than one year
Total
Unrestricted
funds
2020
£
659,747
92,659
(14,126)
(143,152)
595,128
Restricted
funds
2020
£
171,777
2,000
-
-
173,777
Total
funds
2020
£
831,524
94,659
(14,126)
(143,152)
768,905

18. Pension commitments

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the group in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the group to the fund and amounted to £968 (2020: £1,279). Contributions totalling £107 (2020: £245) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

19. Related party transactions

During a prior year a loan was made to the charity by a close family member of one of the trustees. The loan principal was £100,000 and was reduced in previous years by £43,600. The loan is to be repaid in installments of £5,000 per annum over 5 years with the balance due in May 2022. The payment due in the year ended 31 March 2021 was deferred and paid in May 2021. Interest is being charged on the loan at 3.5% per annum. In the year ended 31 March 2021, interest of £2,198 (2020: £2,496) was accrued on the loan. The balance outstanding at the year end is £64,004 (2020: £61,805).

The charity employs the spouse of one of the trustees. During the year, that employee received emoluments from the charity totalling £25,103 (2020: £25,106), including employer's pension contributions.

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