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2022-12-31-accounts

Charity registration number 1127261

Company registration number 06167523 (England and Wales)

THE NORTH WALES COAST LIGHT RAILWAY LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

THE NORTH WALES COAST LIGHT RAILWAY LIMITED

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees

R G Melton C Davies S Hobbs W A J Smith

Charity number 1127261 Company number 06167523 Registered office Beach Road Fairbourne Gwynedd Wales LL38 2EX Independent examiner Moore Rutland House Minerva Business Park Lynch Wood Peterborough PE2 6PZ

THE NORTH WALES COAST LIGHT RAILWAY LIMITED

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees report 1 - 2
Independent examiner's report 3
Statement of financial activities 4
Balance sheet 5
Notes to the financial statements 6 - 15

THE NORTH WALES COAST LIGHT RAILWAY LIMITED

TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and "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 charity is a public benefit entity.

Objectives and activities

The preservation and conservation of the narrow gauge railway at Fairbourne, Gwynedd and all associated buildings of historical and architectural importance. The preservation and conservation of the physical and natural environment at the Penrhyn Peninsular, Gwynedd. The education of the public in the local natural and social history of Fairbourne, the surrounding area and the narrow gauge railway.

The public appeal to raise funds to bring the loco Beddgelert back into service continues and £6,672 was raised during the year. A small portion of this was used to pay for a service inspection in 2022. Renovations to Station buildings commenced in 2020 and were completed in 2021. These included renovating the Point canopy roof at Fairbourne station and relocating the office and ticket office. In 2022, following a professional asbestos assessment, it was decided to remove all asbestos and replace the entire roof of the workshop. In 2022 the new roofing materials were purchased. The work of removal of the asbestos and the old roof and replacement with the new roof took place successfully in the early part of 2023. In June 2019 work commenced on fitting air brakes to passenger carriages and locos. This work will require significant investment, and will be ongoing for several years.

Achievements and performance

The Charity continues to receive donations from dedicated supporters of the Fairbourne Railway and also the general public. This has ensured that everyone can still benefit from travelling on this historic narrow gauge line learning about the history of the railway and enjoying the conservation area at Penrhyn Point. There are good links with local residents, many of whom volunteer their services saving staff time and costs. As already stated, the appeal to raise funds for restoring Beddgelert to service, referred to above, continues. In 2020 the Railway had a highly shortened season due to lockdown, During 2021 the Railway was able to open to the public from 27 April. In 2022 the Railway was able to open for the entire season for the first time since 2019. The response from the public in visitor numbers was extremely good with a subsequent improvement in income and overall results. Visitor numbers were at a record number of 25,000 (23,400 in 2021, 9,000 in 2020 and 22,000 in 2019).

Financial review

The Charity's income during the year was derived from passenger fares and donations. Where donors had completed the relevant tax declarations, the charity was able to claim Gift Aid on these donations. During the year, in return for fulfilling its role in running and maintaining the Railway, the Charity remunerated its operating subsidiary, Fairbourne Steam Railway Ltd the sum of £221,500. At the balance sheet date the reserves of £1,018,431 were deemed to be at an appropriate level. At 31st December 2021 the loan balance between The Charity and the operating company stood at £85,173. The Trustees do not consider that a provision is required to be made against the remaining balance of £82,582 owed from the subsidiary as at 31st December 2022.

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The Trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.

The Charity aims to keep a sum in reserve which would allow for final staff payments and payments to other creditors should the operating company cease to trade. This is currently estimated at £25,000.

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

THE NORTH WALES COAST LIGHT RAILWAY LIMITED

TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a private company limited by guarantee and consequently there is no issued share capital. Each of the members is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £10 towards the assets of the company in the event of the company being placed in liquidation.

The Trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

R G Melton

C Davies S Hobbs W A J Smith

Selection of new trustees is by recommendation by existing trustees. Sufficient training will be provided to new trustees to enable them to carry out their duties with the required degree of skill and care.

The Charity is the sole shareholder in the operating company, Fairbourne Steam Railway Limited. The operating company makes a charge to the Charity for operating the Railway on its behalf and in order that the Charity’s objects are fulfilled. Any profits after tax made by the operating company shall be transferred to the Charity.

The Trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

S Hobbs

Trustee Dated: 18 July 2023

THE NORTH WALES COAST LIGHT RAILWAY LIMITED

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE NORTH WALES COAST LIGHT RAILWAY LIMITED

I report on the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2022, which are set out on pages 4 to 15.

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and examiner

The charity’s Trustees, who are also the directors of The North Wales Coast Light Railway Limited for the purposes of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the financial statements present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

C.A. Rossiter F.C.A Moore

Chartered Accountants Rutland House Minerva Business Park Lynch Wood Peterborough PE2 6PZ

Dated: 24 July 2023

THE NORTH WALES COAST LIGHT RAILWAY LIMITED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Voluntary income
2
117,066
6,912
Charitable activities
3
85,520
-
Investments
4
18,644
-
Total income
221,230
6,912
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
5
248,222
325
Net (outgoing)/incoming resources before
transfers
(26,992)
6,587
Gross transfers between funds
1,179
(1,179)
Net (expenditure)/income for the year/
Net movement in funds
(25,813)
5,408
Fund balances at 1 January 2022
1,030,103
8,731
Fund balances at 31 December 2022
1,004,290
14,139
Total
2022
£
123,978
85,520
18,644
228,142
248,547
(20,405)
-
(20,405)
1,038,834
1,018,429
Total
2021
£
112,664
96,535
18,611
227,810
98,372
129,438
-
129,438
909,396
1,038,834

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

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.

THE NORTH WALES COAST LIGHT RAILWAY LIMITED

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
Investments
11
Current assets
Debtors falling due after one year
12
Debtors falling due within one year
12
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
13
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Income funds
Restricted funds
14
Unrestricted funds
2022
£
£
535,772
200,001
735,773
82,582
2,360
199,844
284,786
(2,130)
282,656
1,018,429
14,139
1,004,290
1,018,429
2021
£
£
521,098
200,001
721,099
85,173
2,232
244,094
331,499
(13,764)
317,735
1,038,834
8,731
1,030,103
1,038,834
2021
£
£
521,098
200,001
721,099
85,173
2,232
244,094
331,499
(13,764)
317,735
1,038,834
8,731
1,030,103
1,038,834
721,099
317,735
1,038,834
8,731
1,030,103
1,038,834

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 December 2022.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 18 July 2023

S Hobbs

Trustee

Company Registration No. 06167523

THE NORTH WALES COAST LIGHT RAILWAY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

The North Wales Coast Light Railway Limited is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Beach Road, Fairbourne, Gwynedd, LL38 2EX, Wales.

1.1 Accounting convention

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 and “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)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out below:

15 inch track - Purchase and laying of 15 inch track to enable dual gauge running. Beddgelert - Renovation project at Beddgelert. Yeo wheelsets - Purchase of locomotive wheelset.

1.4 Incoming resources

Income is recognised on a receivable basis and is shown gross of any related expenditure

1.5 Resources expended

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 are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

THE NORTH WALES COAST LIGHT RAILWAY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Resources expended are accounted for on an accruals basis. Expenditure is apportioned between activities on the basis of its purpose, and shown in the appropriate category, unless it is immaterial in the context of these accounts.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Freehold interest in property 2% straight line Freehold interest in land 0%

The company is required by its governing document to maintain its rolling stock and track in a first-class state of repair in order to meet its charitable objectives, and to comply with its obligations under health and safety legislation. For these reasons, the Trustees do not consider it necessary to provide for depreciation on these assets.

The boilers of steam locomotives and motors of internal combustion locomotives are depreciated as follows: Boilers: 10% reducing balance Motors: 40% reducing balance

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Fixed asset investments

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the charity. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

1.8 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.9 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.10 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 instruments.

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.

THE NORTH WALES COAST LIGHT RAILWAY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.11 Group Accounts

Consolidated accounts have not been prepared by virtue of the group, as headed by the company, qualifying as a small group in accordance with section 388 of the Companies Act 2006. These financial statements therefore present information about the company as an individual undertaking and not about its group.

2 Voluntary income

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2022
£
£
Donations and gifts
94,476
5,742
Gift aid tax reclaimed
22,590
1,170
117,066
6,912
Total
2022
£
100,218
23,760
123,978
Total
2021
£
95,148
17,516
112,664

THE NORTH WALES COAST LIGHT RAILWAY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

3 Charitable activities

Train ticket
sales
2022
£
Sales within charitable activities 85,520

4 Investments

**Unrestricted ** Unrestricted
funds funds
2022 2021
£ £
Rental income 16,000 16,000
Interest receivable 2,644 2,611
18,644 18,611

THE NORTH WALES COAST LIGHT RAILWAY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

5 Charitable activities

Depreciation and impairment
FSR services for maintaining and operating
Financial administration fees
Professional fees
Beddgelert Appeal expenditure
Premises and delivery costs
Bank charges and fees
Share of governance costs (see note 6)
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
For the year ended 31 December 2021
Unrestricted funds
Support costs
Independent examiners fee
Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
-
1,200
-
1,200
2022
£
5,053
221,500
6,810
48
325
10,687
2,924
247,347
1,200
248,547
248,222
325
248,547
2022
£
1,200
1,200
2021
£
5,277
87,300
1,200
78
-
590
2,627
97,072
1,300
98,372
98,372
98,372
2021
£
1,300
1,300

6 Support costs

7 Trustees

None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.

THE NORTH WALES COAST LIGHT RAILWAY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

8 Employees

2022 2021
Number Number
Trustees (all unpaid) 4 4

There were no other employees in the period (2021 : Nil)

9 Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxationof Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.

10 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets
Freehold
Freehold
Plant and
interest in
interest in
machinery
property
land
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2022
156,400
93,000
318,279
Additions
-
-
19,727
At 31 December 2022
156,400
93,000
338,006
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2022
33,440
-
13,141
Depreciation charged in the year
3,040
-
2,013
At 31 December 2022
36,480
-
15,154
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2022
119,920
93,000
322,852
At 31 December 2021
122,960
93,000
305,138
Total
£
567,679
19,727
587,406
46,581
5,053
51,634
535,772
521,098

11 Fixed asset investments

Other
investments
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2022 & 31 December 2022 200,001
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2022 200,001
At 31 December 2021 200,001

THE NORTH WALES COAST LIGHT RAILWAY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

12
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Other debtors
Amounts falling due after more than one year:
Amount owed by Fairbourne Steam Railway Limited
Total debtors
13
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
2022
£
2,360
2022
£
82,582
84,942
2022
£
-
2,130
2,130
2021
£
2,232
2021
£
85,173
87,405
2021
£
11,274
2,490
13,764

THE NORTH WALES COAST LIGHT RAILWAY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

14 Restricted funds

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds. Funds which have been received for a specific/restricted purpose but spent on relevant capital items are not reflected in the resources expended. Instead these are reflected as transfers from the fund. This is due to the fact that whilst the income was received for a specific purpose, the underlying asset is not a restricted fund asset and therefore once the funds raised are appropriately spent, they become part of the unrestricted fund. The restricted funds comprise the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:

Movement in funds Movement in funds Movement in funds Movement in funds
Balance at Incoming Transfers Balance at Incoming Resources Transfers Balance at
1 January 2021 resources 1 January 2022 resources expended 31 December
2022
£ £ £ £ £ £ £ £
15 Inch Track (2017) 8,392 240 (8,632) - 240 - (240) -
Beddgelert 6,332 2,399 - 8,731 6,672 (325) (939) 14,139
Yeo Wheelset - 11,070 (11,070) - - - - -
14,724 13,709 (19,702) 8,731 6,912 (325) (1,179) 14,139

THE NORTH WALES COAST LIGHT RAILWAY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

15
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
Restricted
2022
2022
£
£
Fund balances at 31 December 2022 are
represented by:
Tangible assets
535,772
-
Investments
200,001
-
Current assets/(liabilities)
268,517
14,139
1,004,290
14,139
Total
2022
£
535,772
200,001
282,656
1,018,429
Total
2021
£
521,098
200,001
317,735
1,038,834

THE NORTH WALES COAST LIGHT RAILWAY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

16 Related party transactions

During the year the subsidiary company, Fairbourne Steam Railway Limited, received a grant from the charity of £221,500 (2021:£87,300) to enable it to operate the railway in line with the charity objectives. At the 31st December 2022 the amount owing by the subsidiary company to the charity was £82,582 (2021: £85,173) The interest charged on the loan during the past financial year was £2,671 (2021: £2,597).

17 Subsidiaries

Details of the charity's subsidiaries at 31 December 2022 are as follows:

Name of undertaking Registered Nature of business Class of % Held
office shares held Direct Indirect
Fairbourne Steam Railway United Kingdom Operating a narrow gauge Ordinary 100.00 -
Limited railway as a tourist and
educational attraction

The aggregate capital and reserves and the result for the year of subsidiaries excluded from consolidation was as follows:

Name of undertaking Profit/(Loss) Capital and
Reserves
£ £
Fairbourne Steam Railway
Limited (16,103) 118,793

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