THE FARMING LIFE CENTRE COMPANY LIIVllTED BY GUARANTEE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Company Registration Number 06718297 Charity Number 1130259 DERBY COMMUNITY ACCOUNTANCY SERVICE Babington Lodge 128 Green Lane Derby DEI IRY
THE FARMING LIFE CENTRE COMPANY LINllTED BY GUARANTEE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Contents Page Members of the board and professional advisers Trustees, annual report Independent Examiner's Report Ststement of financial activiti¢s Balance sheet 10 Notes to the financial statements 11-18
THE FARMING LIFE CENTRE COMPANY LILkUTED BY GUARANTEE REFERENCE AND ADMIIYISTRATIVE DETAILS The board of trustees Nicolas Searston - Chair Fiona Hadfield - Treasurer Christopher Morris William Case Ceridwen Morgan Wendy Smith (Rcsigned 22. November 2023) Judith Dllks (Resigned 22. November 2023) Mark Lowe (Appointed 3, April 2023) Lorna Critchlow (Appointed 22. November 2023) Registered office Agricultural Business Centre Agricultural Way Bakewell DE45 IAH Independent Examiner Mark Newey ACMA Community Accountant D¢rby Community Accountancy Service Babington Lodge 128 Green Lane Derby DEI IRY Bankers Natwest I Water Lane Bakewell DE46 IYY
THE FARMING LIFE CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 The tnist¢¢s, who are also Directors for the purposes of the Companies Act, have pleasure in presenting their report and the unaudited financial ststements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. Structure, Governance and Management of the Farming Life Centre The Farniing Life Centre (hereinafter referred to as FLC), w&s incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee and Registered Charity and is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association adopted on 8th October 2008. Directors meet on a quarterly basis where they receive full financial reports from the Treasurer, a fi1 project report from the Charity Manager and where they consider all other strategic issues relating to the Charity. FLC Volunteers are recruited via our friends and contacts, statutory partners and via our social media accounts. We have worked with the Derbyshire Dales Council for Voluntary Service and other stakeholders to promote our request for volunteers. Our hard copy publicity materials, new media and press releases include volunteer recrnitment. Our charity is open to everyone living in nwal communities including fanners- we accept self- referrals as well as referrals from social care and health professionals - therefore anyone who lives in rural communities can seek support from the charity. Moreover, FLC is involved with rural enterprises/businesses and health so there is scope to support hard to reach individuals in a holistic way. Our activities are charitable and projects aim to benefit those most in need. We aim to tackle wider detenninants of health and impact on our ruraVfarn]ing communities who are affected by distance decay. The FLC Board understands its obligations to manage resources wisely. Throughout the year, regular reviews of contingency and emergency fimds have been carried out to ensure the charity is fully compliant. Given the challenges, the Board actively seeks to manage risk to ensure continuation of the charity to reach increasing numbers of beneficiaries. Risk Management Major risks to which FLC might be exposed have been identified by the Board based on inforniation provided by the Charity Manager and Treasurer. Where significant risks are identified, a strategy for mitigating those risks will be developed and presented to the Board of Trustees for approval. Objectives and Activities of the Farming Life Centre and Public Benefit The objects of The Farniing Life Centre, as stated in its governing document.
THE FARMING LIFE CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES? ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 'The reliefofsickness, promotion ofhealrh and reliefoffinancial hardship among the farming conzmunity in the area defined by the current boundaries ofihe Peak District Nalional Park, In setting our objectives and planning our activities the truste¢s have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission's general guidance on Public Bencfit and to the obligations placed upon us by Section 17 of the Charities Act 201 l. We can confimi that we have complied with the duties placed upon us by this Act. In accordance with these obj¢cts FLC has the following aims: To encourage and support the economic well-being of famiers, rurnl families and communities To develop new initiatives and maintain existing programmes which help to improve the health and well-being of faming and rural families and reduce health in¢qualities in this population To promote a particular culture/way of life - in all our work we promote and celebrate Peak District hill farn]ing pas( present and fiiture. FLC engag¢s in the Following activities to meet these aims: Sharing relevant infonnation through our website and social media channels Training and networking opportunities on a range of topics relating to developing personal and professional skills. Providing individual tailored support to help farn] businesses thrive, develop and become more financially viable Provide Farni Business inforn]ation and support, identifying grants and schemes Running projects to support communities at risk of rural and social isolation through our Rural Social Groups Developing joint projects and collaborative working with other organisations Representing FLC at strategic level and by being involved in vaTiOUS fonmis relating to themes such as older people, health and the environment. FLC Beneficiaries will be able to: FeeI supported and listened to Develop their skills, including business and creative Improve their confidence and self estccm through active participation Develop, maintain or improve their participation in community life by being part of our social network Become connected - and/or maintain their connections both with people and the environment Maintain better health - improve beneficiary well-being through involvement with our social network and learning skills that promote resilience and enhance mental well- being
THE FARMING LIFE CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES? ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 FLC has continued to" develop strong links with the National Farniers Unioffj Derbyshire Rural Chaplaincy, National Fedcration of Young Farn]¢rs Clubs, Farniing Community Network, local government agencies, Peak District National Park Authority, Macmilla Natural England, Thc Royal Countryside Fund, and other rurall health Isocial support community associates. The FLC has policies which are based on clear objectives and organisational valucs and are available for scrutiny on request. Achievements and performance During the year, FLC has made achievements in the following areas of work. Projects and other notable pieces of work Peak Farmers Grou Using funding from the Peak District National Park Authority - Farn]ing in Protected Landscapes the FLC set up a collaborative group by fam]ers for famiers. The group is free to join and all of the events are free and open to all farn]ers within the National Park and surrounding area. Events have provided access to knowledge, methods and techniques supporting fann businesses to make infomied decisions to prepare for the changes ahead and find out about what's new and could benefit their farn]. Events have included; fam wa]ks, field trips, discussion, idea sharing, networking and social events. There are over 300 members of this group which continues to grow. Av¢rag¢ att¢ndanc¢ at meetings and events has been 45 individuals. Macmillan Rural Health Outreach Pro'ect - Macmillan Cancer Su ort The Macmillan Rural Health Outreach Project - funded until January 2024. The service is designd to support people living in rural communities across the Peak District Rurally /socially isolated Have little or nolfamily fricnd support ll¢tworks available to them itre or have been directly affected by canccr and lor othcr life limiting health conditions Arc OT have been a recent carer for or close to someone with cancer or another life limiting condition where they need some support or signposting assistance. Farm or The Futhre- Ro al Countr side Fund and De The Farming Life Centre have been a delivery partner for this programme. It offered a packag¢ of business and environmental skills to support Fanners, helping them to prepare for agricultural policy changes over the coming years.
THE FARMING LIFE CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES, ANNUIIL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 The progrnmm¢ consistéd.of a ivelcorne meeting, two workshops and I . l-support. After the programme ended, all who signed up have access to a raft of resources, workshops and opportunities to n¢twork delivered by the Royal Countryside Fund's Fami Resilience Network (FRN.) Defra. as part of their Future Farm Resilience Fund, fLmded the programme. Rural Social Grou Our rural social groups continue to grow. They are lively meetings of retired and semi retired farn]ers and family members who meet regularly. The social groups 2023124 were based in.. Ashford-in-the-water, which met monthly at the War Memorial Institute Hartington a monthly meeting at the Village Hall Boylestone a monthly meeting at the local Village Hall Walkin or Health - Monthl Farmers walks Led by trained walk leaders the short "easy" walks starting from different locations each month and followed good paths with plenty of points of farming inter¢st. Walks took place on a Thursday afternoon starting at 1.30pm. The walks generally aim to do a circular route, which takes about one hour at a steady, easy pace. The walks have been well attended with an average attendance of 20. FLC Kids Club.. During the SIX weeks summer holidays and the October half temi we developed and delivered a number of sessions in two are&s: Hartington and Edale. Using 'Growing Golden Opportunities, funding we brought together children aged 5 -1 I to celebrate farniing and all things rural. We created a space where children had opportunities to. make new friends. develop their support network while being involved in a range of experiences. Activities included: Plant/tree identification Mindfulness activities on th¢ farni Team building Animal husbandry skills Interactlleam about local wildlife Learn about the environment/sustainable farniing Local crafts Lisfrning to people talk about their jobs in agriculture Responsibilities of the Board of Trustees Company law requires the Board of Trustees to prepare fmancial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the stste of the affairs of the charitable Company as at the balanc¢ sheet date, and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including
THE FARMING LIFE CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 income and expcnditure, for the financial year. In preparing those financial statements, the Board of Trustees should follow best practice and: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. ' make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent: and . prepare thc financial statements on the going concern basis unlcss it is inappropriate to assume that the Company will continue on that basis. The Board of Trustees is responsible for maintaining proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitablc company and to enable them to ensure that the fmancial ststements comply with the Companies Act 1985 and any subsequent revisions of that act. The Board of Trustees is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Members of the Board of Trustees, who are directors for the pUoSe of company law and trustees for the purpose of charity law, who served during the year and up to the date of this report are set out at the start of this report. Accountants During the year Derby Community Accountancy Service were appointed as Independent Examiners for The Farniing Life Centre. This report has been prcparcd in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (issued in March 2005) and in accordance with the with FRS 102. Independent examiner Mark Newey ACMA of Derby Community Accountancy will continue in office as independent examiner for the ensuing year. Small company provisions This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies under part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
THE FARMING LIFE CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 IVIARCH 2024 Registered office: Agricultural Business Centre Agricultural Way Bakewell DE45 IAH Signed on behalf of the trustees Nicolas Searston Trustee Approved by the trustees on 06 -12- 2 02
THE FARMING LIFE CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2024 which are set out on pages 9 to 18. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) ar¢ responsible for the prcparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not rcquired for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examindtion is needed. Havftng satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to an audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination. it is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of thc 2011 Act. fol low the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. and state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiller's report My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, 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 accounts present a "true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out in th¢ ststement below. Independent examiller'5 Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material rcspcct, the requircments: to keep accounting r¢cords in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006" and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met; or To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. l i))?07 Mark Newey ACMA Derby Community Accountancy Service Babington Lodge 128 Green Lane Derby DEI IRY Date
THE FARMING LIFE CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIvrfIES YEAR EIYDED 31 MARCH 2024 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Year to 31 Mar 2024 Total Funds Yearto 31 Mar 2023 Note Income from: Donations Charitable activities Sundry income Investment income 2,737 2,737 77,097 803 6,094 95,143 1.715 77,097 803 Total incoming resourc 3540 77,097 80,637 102,952 enditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities 170 86,149 86J19 83,782 Total expenditure 170 86,149 86J19 83,782 Net income (expenditure) before transfers 3,370 (9,052) (5,682) 19,170 Transfer between funds Net movement in funds 3,370 (9,052) (5,682) 19,170 Fund balances at l Apr 2023 25,676 73,404 99,080 79,910 Fund balances at 31 March 2024 29,046 64J52 93J98 99,080 The company had no new or discontinued activities during the year. The notes on pages I I to 18 form part of these financial statements.
THE FARMING LIFE CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE BALAIYCE SHEET YEAR EIYDED 31 MARCH 2024 2024 2023 Note Fixed assets Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 10 93,568 99,688 93,568 99,688 Creditors: amounts falling due Ivithin one year 11 (170) (608) Net current assets 93,398 99,080 Total assets less current liabilities 93,398 99,080 Net assets 93,398 99,080 The funds of the charity: Restricted Unrestricted - general reserves 12 12 64,352 29,046 73,404 25,676 TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS 93,398 99,080 For the year ending 31 March 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Directors, responsibilities:. The mernbers have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for th¢ year in question in accordanc¢ with section 476. The directors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. These financial statements were approved by the directors and authorised for issue on and are signed on their behalf by: Nicolas Searston Director Date 13-12- 202Lt Company Registration Number: 06718297 The notes on pages I I to 18 form part of these financial statements. 10-
THE FARMING LIFE CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Accounting policies The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows: Company inforn)ation The Famiing Life Centr¢ is a company limited by guarantee not having a share capitsl. The company's registered office is at the Agricultural Business Centre, Agricultural Way, Bakewell, DE45 1 AH. At the end of the year there were 7 Trustees, each of whom, under the ternis of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, had undertaken to contribute the sum not exceeding £1 in the event of a winding up of the company. 1.1 Accounting convention These accounts have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102, "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" ("FRS 102"), "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice as it applies from l January 2016. The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The accounts are prepared in Sterling which is the functional currency of the company Monetary amounts in these fAnancial statements to the nearest £. The accounts have been prepared on historical cost convention apart from fixed asset investments whi¢h are carried at market value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below. 1.2 Going concern At the time of approving the accounts, the dir¢ctors 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 accounts. 1.3 Charitable Funds Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds earniarked by the trustees for particular purposes. Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the tenns of an appeal. 1.4 Incoming resources All incoming resources are included in the SOFA when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Gifts in kind have been included at market value of gifts received and in assets acquired. No amounts are included in the financial statements for services donated by volunteers. 11-
THE FARMING LIFE CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 1.5 Resources expended All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has bccn classified under headings that aggregate all costs relating to the catcgory. Whcrc costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings th¢y hav¢ been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with use of the resourc¢s. Fund-raising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of disseminating infonnation in the support of the charitable activities. 1.6 Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the scttl¢m¢nt amount due after any trade discounts offered. Prepayments ar¢ valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. 1.7 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand. deposits held at call with banks, other short- tern] liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in curnt liabilities. 1.8 Creditors and provisions Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past ¢v¢nt that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are nornially recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. 1.9 Financial instruments The charity 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. Dereeognilion offinancial liabililies Financial liabilities are dcrecognised when the company's contractual obligations expir¢ or a discharged or cancelled. 1.10 Employee benefit5 The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are received. Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to temiinate the employment of an employee or to provide terniination benefits. 1.1 l Taxation The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling with section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. 12-
THE FARMING LIFE CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEIWIENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 2. Critical accounting estimates and judgements In the application of thc charity's accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sour¢¢s. The estimated and associated assumptions are based on historical ¢xperien¢e and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Donations Total Funds Year to 31 Mar 2024 Total Funds Yearto 31 Mar 2023 Unrestricted Funds Restrieted Funds Donations and fundraising 2,737 2,737 2,737 6,094 2,737 6,094 Income from charitable activities Total Funds Total Funds Unrestricted Restricted Year to 31 Yearto31 Funds Funds Mar 2024 Mar 2023 Macmillan Rural Health Outreach Project Prince's Countryside Fund Peak District National Park Better Derbyshire Dales Derbyshire Dales CVS Royal Countryside Fund Prince's Countryside Fund Rural Social Groups 8,649 9,664 14J04 8,649 9,664 14J04 11,609 57,643 17,043 980 7.868 18,806 25,000 674 18,806 25,000 674 77,097 77,097 95,143 Investment income Total Funds Year to 31 Mar 2024 Total Funds Yearto31 Mar 2023 Bank interest receivable (unrestricted) 13-
THE FARMING LIFE CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 IVIARCH 2024 Analysis of expenditure (unrestrieted) Employment costs Project Costs Travel Expenses Training Advertising/ Promotional Bank charges Computer Costs Insurances Rent Office Expenses Other Professional Expenses Accountancy Sundry 52,092 11,878 3,114 283 305 29,592 31,977 3.285 340 807 650 2,280 2,416 11,532 790 172 2,608 553 2.100 3,995 7,798 850 684 86J19 83,782 Expenditure on charitable activities was £86,149 (2023: £83,782) of which £86,149 was restricted (2023: £74,611). Net (expenditure)lincome Net (expenditure)/income for the year is stated after charging/(crediting): 2024 2023 Independent Examiner's Fe¢s 790 750 8. Directors and key management personnel During the year trustees did not receive remuneration. The key management personnel of the charity consist of the trustees. 14-
THE FARMING LIFE CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR EIWED 31 MARCH 2024 Employees The average number of staff employed by the charity during the financial year amounted to: Year to 31 Mar 2024 Year to 31 Mar 2023 Direct Charitable Staff Governance The aggregate payroll eosts were: Year to 31 Mar 2024 Yearto 31 Mar 2023 Wages and salaries Social security costs Pension costs 51,266 29,003 826 589 52,092 29,592 No employee earned more than £60,000 per annum. No trustees wer¢ reimbursed for expenditure. 10. Debtors 2024 2023 Trade debtors I l. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Salaries Pension costs 608 170 170 608 15-
THE FARmG LIFE CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEF4TS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 12. Analysis of charitable funds Analysis of movements in unrestricted funds At IApr 2023 At 31Mar 2024 Incoming OutgoRng Transfers Unrestricted- General Reserves 25,676 3,540 (170) 29,046 Total unrestricted funds 25,676 3,540 (170) 29,046 SWP Peakland Lives Projects Macmillan Rural Health Rural Social Groups Funding DEFRA/PCF Resilience Programme South West Peaks Peak District National Park Authority Derbyshire Dales CVS GGO Princes Countryside Fund - FFTF Derbyshire Dales Localities Prince's Countryside Fund General Fund Royal Countryside Fund 9.357 (400) (8,649) (2,921) 8,957 8,649 674 10,081 7,834 13,675 7,955 (10,658) 3,017 7,955 10,485 1,750 14,304 (13,232) (654) 11,557 1,096 13,845 368 9,664 (18,747) 4.762 368 5,888 25,000 18,806 (30,888) 18,806 Total restricted funds 73,404 77,097 (86,149) 64,352 Total funds 99,080 80,637 (86,319) 93J98 South West Peak (SWP) Peak LandLives - A research and oral history project which aims to tell the story ofthe agricultural heritage of the South West Peak from 1945 to present. The project and published book are designed to give recognition to the agricultural history and Communities, to provide them with a sense of pride and help draw together the famiing community. Macmillan Rural Health Outreach Project- The project provides consistent, simple practical help and support to people affected by cancer (or other life limiting health conditions) through all stages of the cancer pathway from diagnosis, through treatment, to end of lÉfe. If appropriate the service will continue to support those left behind after a bereavement. The project wilI target the farn]ing and rural communities of the Peak District (PDNP Boundary). The service includes the provision of information, signposting and one to one emotional and social support. 16-
THE FARMING LIFE CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Rural Social Groups Funding-FLC used this money to run the rural social groups. DEFIU/PCFResilience Programme- was spent on Salaries, Activities, Rent, Office Admin and Professional fees. sOh West Peaks - Coordinator to be used for this and organiselrun events and workshops on Farnis depending on th¢ issu¢slneeds in that area. Peak District Nlonl Park Authority - this funding has been used to run the Peak Fanners Group - ten meetings in the year bringing famers together and looking at how they can develop their farnling business. A range of consultsnts attended the meetings both on farm and a various venues giving talks on a range of topics. The group is driven by a steering group of working famiers alongside FLC staff. Derbyshire Dales CVS GGO - funding to deliver kids club sessions in a rLwal community. Sessions included. fami walks. looking at soil, wildlife, den building and landscape painting with a local artist. Princes Countryside Fund- FFTF Cohort l of this programme with 70 farnjers recruited. We delivered a business and environmental workshop as well as events to give farniers opportunities to find out more about topical issues. These workshops included; succession planning, farni carbon and fam] planning, all delivered by well respected consultants, FLC also organised l-l sessions for participants in the programme. Derbyshire Dales Loealiiies - This funding was used to part fund the role of Rural Resilience and Business Development Coordinator, supporting farmers through sign posting to other organisation, sharing inforn]ation and organising farni walks and talks. Prince's Countryside Fund General Fund- mainly used for staff costs and office rental. Royal Countryside Fund- used for salary to further develop the Farn] for the Future project. 17-
THE FARMING LIFE CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEIVIENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 13. Analysis of net &ssets between funds Tangible fixed assets Other net assets Total Unrestricted funds Unrestricted Reserves 29,046 29,046 Restricted funds SWP Peakland Lives Projects Rural Social Groups Funding DEFRACF Resilience Programme South West Peaks Peak District National Park Authority Derbyshire Dales CVS GGO Princes Countyside Fund - FFTF Derbyshire Dales Localities Royal Countyside Fund 8,957 7,834 3,017 7,955 11,557 1,096 4,762 368 18,806 8,957 7,834 3,017 7,955 11,557 1,096 4,762 368 18,806 64,352 64?52 Total funds 93,398 93J98 14. Related party transactions The charity had no related party transactions that required disclosure. 18-