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2023-06-30-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 06609149 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1128431

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023

FOR

WHITWELL & REEPHAM RAILWAY PRESERVATION
SOCIETY LTD
Quinneys
Chartered Certified Accountants
Saxon House
Hellesdon Park Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR6 5DR
WHITWELL & REEPHAM RAILWAY PRESERVATION
SOCIETY LTD
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 3
Independent Examiner's Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Balance Sheet 6 to 7
Notes to the Financial Statements 8 to 15

WHITWELL & REEPHAM RAILWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 06609149)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023

ThetrusteeswhoarealsodirectorsofthecharityforthepurposesoftheCompaniesAct2006,presenttheir report
with the financialstatementsof the charityfor the year ended 30 June 2023. The trustees have adoptedthe  provisions
of AccountingandReportingby Charities:Statementof RecommendedPracticeapplicableto charitiespreparing their
accountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland(FRS 102)
(effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Public benefit

The charitable company's objectives and activities are:-
ThepreservationandconservationforthebenefitofthepublicofthehistoricWhitwellStation,Norfolkand its
surrounding, its structures, associated rolling stock and history.
ToadvancetheeducationofthepublicinthehistoryanddevelopmentofWhitwellStation,Norfolkand its
surroundings.
Thetrusteesconfirmthattheyhavecompliedwiththerequirementsofsection17oftheCharitiesAct2011to have
due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial highlights

The financialstatementsare set out on pages 5 to 15. Total income for the year amountedto £60,830(2022: £66,305)
andtotalexpenditureamountedto£46,146(2022:£55,392).Netmovementinfundstotalled£14,684(2022 :
£10,913).

Reserves policy

The trustees have decided to hold sufficient unrestrictedreserves to meet two years of charitableexpenditure.This  will
beheldtoensuresitedevelopmentcanbecompleted.Additionally,inviewofthecurrenteconomicsituation and
pressureonhouseholdincomes,whichmayhavea detrimentalimpactonfutureincome,thiswillprovidea buffer to
allow timely decision-making regarding strategy.
The unrestrictedfund balance at the year end was £109,997(2022: £95,164)and included within this are cash funds of
£12,529 (2022 : £10,834).
Therestrictedfundbalanceattheyearendwas£7,749(2022:£7,898),representingdonationsraisedtowards the
renovation/maintenance of specific items of rolling stock.

Going concern

In common with many charities,fundraisingis an issue to be confronted.However, this year's activityshows that  there
is continuinggoodwilltowardstheprojectbymanypeoplein botha financialandpracticalway.Trusteesare hopeful
that this will continue.
Lookingfurtherahead,ownershipofthesiteposesachallenge.Thesiteisownedbyapensionfundofwhichone of
the trustees, Mr M F Urry, is a beneficiary.When the charitablecompany was establishedthe intentionwas that a  long
leasewouldbeestablished,providingsomesecurityoftenureuntilthesocietywasinapositiontopurchasethe site
outright..The charity has currently entered into a five year lease which will expire in 2025.
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WHITWELL & REEPHAM RAILWAY PRESERVATION

SOCIETY LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 06609149)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

Whitwell & Reepham Railway PreservationSociety Ltd is a charitablecompany limited by guarantee,incorporatedon  3
June2008andregisteredasacharityon2March2009.ThecompanywasestablishedunderaMemorandum of
AssociationwhichestablishedtheobjectsandpowersofthecharitablecompanyandisgovernedbyitsArticles of
Association.Intheeventofthecompanybeingwouldup,membersarerequiredtocontributeanamount not
exceeding £1.
At 30 June 2022 there were 4 such members.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

ThetotalnumberofBoardMembersshallnotbelessthanone.Thereisnomaximum.Thecharitymayfromtime to
time increaseor decreasethe numberof BoardMembersby appointmentat a generalmeetingheld by the members.
The Trustees will from time to time appointpeople with specific skills to fulfill specific projects.Those people would be
entitled to attend management meetings.

Related parties

Details of related parties is given in Note 18 of the financial statements.

Risk management

HM Inspector of Railways and Broadland District Council
Thetrusteeshaveduringtheyearreviewedthemajorriskstowhichthecharityisexposedandhave established
systemstomitigatethoserisks.AllrecommendationsfromHMInspectorofRailwaysandBroadlandDistrict Council
have been implemented or plans are in place to ensure full compliance.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number

06609149 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1128431

Registered office

Saxon House
Hellesdon Park Road
Drayton High Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR6 5DR

Trustees

M F Urry Director
Mrs D E Urry Director
R J Bailey Director
R Ewles Director

Company Secretary

M F Urry
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WHITWELL & REEPHAM RAILWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 06609149)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Independent Examiner

Quinneys
Chartered Certified Accountants
Saxon House
Hellesdon Park Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR6 5DR
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 18 March 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
M F Urry - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF WHITWELL & REEPHAM RAILWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY LTD

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Whitwell & Reepham Railway Preservation Society Ltd ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 30 June 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity'strusteesof the Company(andalsoits directorsfor the purposesof companylaw)youare 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 accountsof the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act
andareeligibleforindependentexamination,Ireportinrespectofmyexaminationofyourcharity'saccounts as
carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examinationI have  followed
the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Ihavecompletedmyexamination.Iconfirmthatnomattershavecometomyattentioninconnectionwith 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)).

Ihavenoconcernsandhavecomeacrossnoothermattersinconnectionwiththeexaminationtowhich attention
should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
M W M Lamb FCCA
Quinneys
Chartered Certified Accountants
Saxon House
Hellesdon Park Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR6 5DR
18 March 2024
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WHITWELL & REEPHAM RAILWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY LTD

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023

Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
32,527
Other trading activities
3
16,940
Investment income
4
-
Total
49,467
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Charitable activites
34,634
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
14,833
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
95,164
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
109,997
Restricted
fund
£
11,224
-
139
11,363
11,512
(149)
7,898
7,749
2023
Total
funds
£
43,751
16,940
139
60,830
46,146
14,684
103,062
117,746
2022
Total
funds
£
56,402
9,901
2
66,305
55,392
10,913
92,149
103,062
The notes form part of these financial statements
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WHITWELL & REEPHAM RAILWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 06609149)

BALANCE SHEET 30 JUNE 2023

Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
9
201,230
Investments
10
1
201,231
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
11
2,000
Debtors
12
3,601
Cash at bank
12,529
18,130
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
13
(94,134)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
(76,004)
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
125,227
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one year
14
(15,230)
NET ASSETS
109,997
FUNDS
17
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Restricted
fund
£
-
-
-
-
-
7,748
7,748
1
7,749
7,749
-
7,749
2023
Total
funds
£
201,230
1
201,231
2,000
3,601
20,277
25,878
(94,133)
(68,255)
132,976
(15,230)
117,746
109,997
7,749
117,746
2022
Total
funds
£
213,798
1
213,799
2,000
2,269
18,732
23,001
(111,263)
(88,262)
125,537
(22,475)
103,062
95,164
7,898
103,062
The charitablecompanyis entitledto exemptionfrom audit under Section 477 of the CompaniesAct 2006 for the year
ended 30 June 2023.
Themembershavenotrequiredthecompanytoobtainanauditofitsfinancialstatementsfortheyear ended
30 June 2023 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
The notes form part of these financial statements
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WHITWELL & REEPHAM RAILWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 06609149)

BALANCE SHEET - continued 30 JUNE 2023

Thesefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsapplicabletocharitable companies
subject to the small companies regime.
The financialstatementswere approved by the Board of Trustees and authorisedfor issue on 18 March 2024 and were
signed on its behalf by:
M F Urry - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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WHITWELL & REEPHAM RAILWAY PRESERVATION
SOCIETY LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financialstatementsof the charitablecompany,whichis a publicbenefitentityunderFRS 102,have been
prepared in accordancewith the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accountingand Reportingby Charities:Statement of
RecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththe Financial
ReportingStandardapplicablein the UK and Republicof Ireland(FRS 102) (effective1 January2019)', Financial
ReportingStandard102 'The FinancialReportingStandardapplicablein the UK and Republicof Ireland'and the
CompaniesAct2006.Thefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedunderthehistoricalcostconvention, with
the exception of investments which are included at market value.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statementof FinancialActivitiesonce the charityhas entitlementto the funds, it
is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructiveobligationcommitting the
charitytothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefitswillberequiredin settlement
andtheamountoftheobligationcanbemeasuredreliably.Expenditureisaccountedforonanaccruals basis
andhasbeenclassifiedunderheadingsthataggregateallcostrelatedto thecategory.Wherecostscannot be
directlyattributedtoparticularheadingstheyhavebeenallocatedtoactivitiesonabasisconsistentwith the
use of resources.

Depreciation and amortisation

Depreciationis providedat the followingannualratesin order to write off each assetover its estimated useful
life.
Rolling stock is not depreciatedas it is maintainedso that the trustees believe that the value will at least equate
to originalcost/value.Memorabiliacollectionsare notdepreciatedas theirvaluewill be at leastequalto their
original valuation.

Stocks

Stocksarevaluedatthelowerofcostandnetrealisablevalue,aftermakingdueallowanceforobsolete and
slow moving items.

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.
Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsofthe 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.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

Rentalspaidunderoperatingleases are chargedto the Statementof FinancialActivitieson a straightline basis
over the period of the lease.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Donations
Gift aid
Grants
Subscriptions
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
Other grants
3.
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Fundraising events
Glass recycling
Sale of scrap metal
4.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Deposit account interest
5.
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
Depreciation - owned assets
Hire of plant and machinery
2023
£
26,712
2,041
10,672
4,326
43,751
2023
£
10,672
2023
£
15,542
153
1,245
16,940
2023
£
139
2023
£
12,568
-
2022
£
36,992
5,161
10,672
3,577
56,402
2022
£
10,672
2022
£
6,781
1,689
1,431
9,901
2022
£
2
2022
£
16,835
364
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WHITWELL & REEPHAM RAILWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023

6. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remunerationor 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.

7. STAFF COSTS

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

8.

Trustees/Directors
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
fund
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
43,414
Other trading activities
9,901
Investment income
-
Total
53,315
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Charitable activites
39,933
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
13,382
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
81,782
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
95,164
2023
4
Restricted
fund
£
12,988
-
2
12,990
15,459
(2,469)
10,367
7,898
2022
5
Total
funds
£
56,402
9,901
2
66,305
55,392
10,913
92,149
103,062
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023

9. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

COST
At 1 July 2022 and 30 June 2023
DEPRECIATION
At 1 July 2022
Charge for year
At 30 June 2023
NET BOOK VALUE
At 30 June 2023
At 30 June 2022
COST
At 1 July 2022 and 30 June 2023
DEPRECIATION
At 1 July 2022
Charge for year
At 30 June 2023
NET BOOK VALUE
At 30 June 2023
At 30 June 2022
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
3,969
3,014
234
3,248
721
955
Other
tangible
Freehold
fixed
property
assets
£
£
105,016
242,905
65,398
78,910
7,613
1,200
73,011
80,110
32,005
162,795
39,618
163,995
Motor
vehicles
Memorabilia
£
£
5,150
1,500
5,150
-
-
-
5,150
-
-
1,500
-
1,500
Plant and
machinery
£
11,250
3,520
3,521
7,041
4,209
7,730
Totals
£
369,790
155,992
12,568
168,560
201,230
213,798

10. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS

FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
Shares in
group
undertakings
£
MARKET VALUE
At 1 July 2022 and 30 June 2023 1
NET BOOK VALUE
At 30 June 2023 1
At 30 June 2022 1
There were no investment assets outside the UK.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023

10. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS - continued

The investmentis in the charitablecompany'ssubsidiary,WRR LeisureLtd.At 30 June 2023the subsidiary had
net assets of £817 (2022: £317) and in the year ended 30 June 2023 made a profit of £500 (2022: loss: £401).

11. STOCKS

STOCKS
Stocks
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade debtors
Other debtors
2023
£
2,000
2023
£
1,360
2,241
3,601
2022
£
2,000
2022
£
2,069
200
2,269

12. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

13.

CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 15)
Other loans (see note 15)
Trade creditors
VAT
Trustees current accounts
Accruals and deferred income
2023
£
164
7,100
2,212
15,849
59,563
9,245
94,133
2022
£
-
7,360
2,100
15,568
73,563
12,672
111,263
Trusteescurrentaccountsarerepresentedbyamountsduetothecharitablecompany'ssubsidiaryandto MF
Urry, a trustee. Further details are given in note 18.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023

14. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR

Accruals and deferred income
15.
LOANS
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
Amounts falling due within one year on demand:
Bank overdrafts
Other loans
16.
LEASING AGREEMENTS
Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows:
Within one year
Between one and five years
17.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
At 1.7.22
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
95,164
Restricted funds
General fund
7,898
TOTAL FUNDS
103,062
2023
£
15,230
2023
£
164
7,100
7,264

2023
£
6,800
13,600
20,400
Net
movement
in funds
£
14,833
(149)
14,684
2022
£
22,475
2022
£
-
7,360
7,360
2022
£
4,800
22,000
26,800
At
30.6.23
£
109,997
7,749
2022
£
22,475
2022
£
22,475
2022
£
-
7,360
7,360
2022
£
4,800
22,000
2022
£
-
7,360
7,360
26,800
117,746
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023

17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 49,467 (34,634) 14,833
Restricted funds
General fund 11,363 (11,512) (149)
TOTAL FUNDS 60,830 (46,146) 14,684

Comparatives for movement in funds

Net
movement At
At 1.7.21 in funds 30.6.22
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 81,782 13,382 95,164
Restricted funds
General fund 10,367 (2,469) 7,898
TOTAL FUNDS 92,149 10,913 103,062
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 53,315 (39,933) 13,382
Restricted funds
General fund 12,990 (15,459) (2,469)
TOTAL FUNDS 66,305 (55,392) 10,913
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023

17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.7.21
£
81,782
10,367
92,149
Net
movement
in funds
£
28,215
(2,618)
25,597
At
30.6.23
£
109,997
7,749
117,746
Acurrentyear12monthsandprioryear12monthscombinednetmovementinfunds,includedinthe above
are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 102,782 (74,567) 28,215
Restricted funds
General fund 24,353 (26,971) (2,618)
TOTAL FUNDS 127,135 (101,538) 25,597
The restricted funds are restricted income funds.

18. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

During the year the charity made the following related party transactions:

WRR Leisure Ltd

Duringtheyearthecharitablecompanyreceiveddonationsof£14,000(2022:£12,000)fromits subsidiary
company,WRR Leisure Ltd. At the balancesheet date the amountdue to WRR Leisure Ltd was £15,529(2022 :
£29,529).The loan is interest-freeand there are no formal repaymentterms. However the intentionis that this
will be repaid when funds permit.

Mr M F Urry

AtthebalancesheetdatetheamountduetoMrMFUrrywas£44,034(2022:£44,034).Theloan is
interest-freeandtherearenoformalrepaymenttermsinplace.Howevertheintentionisthatthiswill be
repaid when funds permit.
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