THE CENTRAL AMENITIES FUND
HMS RALEIGH
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For Period
1 December 2020 to 30 November 2021
Registered Charity No. 1132053
Trustees’ Annual Report and Comments
| Central Amenities Fund | |
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| HMS RALEIGH | |
| Charity Registered No: | 1132053 |
| Covering the Accounting Year: | 1 December 2020 to 30 November 2021 |
| Address: | HMS RALEIGH |
| Torpoint | |
| E Cornwall PL12 2PD | |
| Governing Document: |
Constitution |
| Objects: | Promotion of the Military Efficiency and Operational |
| Effectiveness of the Armed Forces by the provision of | |
| Amenities to Service personnel serving in | |
| Her Majesty’s Ship Raleigh. | |
| Trustee: | Captain S NielsenOBERoyal Navy |
| Trustee selection method: | Appointed as such by the Naval Secretary. |
| Bankers | Lloyds TSB |
| Royal Parade | |
| Plymouth | |
| Independent Examiner: | P A NichollsMAAT MBE |
| 5 Nursery Road | |
| Havant | |
| Hants PO9 3BG | |
| Activities and achievements | To have resources available for expenditure on improvements |
| to the quality of life and the engenderment of espirit de corps. | |
| The fund continued to support sporting and leisure activities | |
| and provide a central bank for a number of Service and other | |
| funds. | |
| Financial Review: | The fund had gained £32.5K over the year. There were three |
| main reasons: |
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£11K share from Raleigh Enterprises.
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£17K gains in the market value of investments.
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• Reduction in grant expenditure.
The fund was worth £716K. It held £175.5K in readily accessible bank and deposits accounts which easily covered liabilities to other funds and creditors totalling £70.8K.
Investment Selection Policy\; £250K was invested in a variety of investments, mainly medium risk, managed by Hansford Bell. Financial Reserves Policy: The Trustee has considered the level of reserves to retain, appropriate to the charity’s needs. These are set at £260K to £300K and are held in investments. This will allow the fund to continue for twelve months without income and also to fund capital projects. The Trustee aims to ensure that the charity will be able to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income and unexpected expenditure. The Trustee will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily. Grant Policy: Grants are paid for capital projects to enhance amenities and small grants are paid to individuals to support sporting activities. Risk Assessment: The Trustee reviews the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and systems have been established to manage those risks and believes that by maintaining the free reserves stated it would provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions.
Public Benefit Statement This fund provides public benefit by assisting Service personnel to more effectively perform their roles within the Armed Forces of the Crown. It does this by providing and supporting leisure and sporting amenities. This assistance enables Service personnel to face the challenges and danger associated with military service by developing and maintaining teamwork, spirit and attitude, and morale. As a result, the fund promotes the efficiency of the Armed Forces of the Crown by enhancing the Royal Navy’s and Royal Marines’ capability to undertake the roles demanded of it including the defence of the United Kingdom and its interests.
I confirm that I have paid due regard to the Charity Commission of England and Wales’s guidance on public benefit when deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Declaration:
I declare, in my capacity of Charity Trustee, that I have approved the above report.
Signature Signed on Original
Name Captain S Nielsen OBE Royal Navy. Appointment Commanding Officer and Sole Managing Trustee Date 22 January 2022
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustee of the Central Amenities Fund HMS Raleigh.
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 30 November 2021 which are set out in pages 1 to 7 and accompanying notes.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustee is responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity’s Trustee considers that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act;
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To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act, and
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To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
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 accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustee for 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 the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act, and
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to prepare accounts that accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met, or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed on Original
P A Nicholls MBE MAAT 5 Nursery Road Havant Hants PO9 3BG
22 January 2022
HMS RALEIGH CENTRAL AMENITIES FUND
Registered Charity No 1132053
BALANCE SHEET
| Fixed Assets Notes 30-Nov-20 Gutter Tor 500,000.00 £ 500,000.00 £ Property 7 47,200.00 £ 52,100.00 £ Fidelity Funds Network 2 298,284.79 £ 278,562.18 £ Total Fixed Assets 845,484.79 £ Current Assets Debtors & Prepayments 8 15,562.82 £ 28,604.00 £ Virgin Money Deposit 57,747.36 £ 57,637.17 £ Bank Accounts 117,784.81 £ 89,343.58 £ Cash 204.97 £ 1,449.62 £ 191,299.96 £ 177,034.37 £ Current Liabilities Creditors 9,9A,9B,9C 70,771.56 £ 74,215.50 £ Net Current Assets (Liabilities) 120,528.40 £ Long Term Liability Nuffield Trust 9D (250,000.00) £ Total Net Assets 716,013.19 £ Approved on 22 January 2022 Captain S Neilsen OBE Royal Navy Sole Managing Trustee 30-Nov-21 Signed on Original |
830,662.18 £ 102,818.87 £ (250,000.00) £ |
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| 683,481.05 £ |
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HMS RALEIGH CENTRAL AMENITIES FUND
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| Income Notes Voluntary Income Charitable Activities Other Trading Activities Investment Income Other income Total Income 3 Expenditure Raising Funds Charitable Activities Other Costs Total Expenditure 4 Net income/(Expenditure) Gain on Investments Take Gig onto CAF Property Net Movement of Funds Total Funds brought forward 1 Dec 20 Net Movement of Funds Total Funds carried forward 30 Nov 21 |
13,322.47 £ 57,705.00 £ 2,577.40 £ 2,745.80 £ 5,449.00 £ 81,799.67 £ 6,402.02 £ 52,263.32 £ 7,579.00 £ 66,244.34 £ 15,555.33 £ 16,976.81 £ - £ 32,532.14 £ 683,481.05 £ 32,532.14 £ 716,013.19 £ 2021 |
2020 22,050.70 £ 45,049.29 £ 8,841.20 £ 6,494.42 £ 2,815.95 £ |
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| 85,251.56 £ |
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| 8,452.90 £ 47,337.67 £ 10,185.95 £ |
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| 65,976.52 £ |
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| 19,275.04 £ 1,859.80 £ 13,000.00 £ |
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| 34,134.84 £ |
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| 649,346.21 £ 34,134.84 £ |
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| 683,481.05 £ |
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HMS RALEIGH CENTRAL AMENITIES FUND
Notes to the Accounts dated 30 Nov 2021
Note 1 - Accounting policies
a. The financial statements are prepared under the historic cost convention (as modified by the revaluation of fixed asset investments) and in accordance with applicable accounting standards: Charities Statement of Recommended Practice effective 2019
and the provisions of the Charities Act 2011. Significant policies adopted are:
Incoming resources
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a. Donations are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the CAF becomes entitled to the donation or grant and it is reasonably certain that it will be received.
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b. Incoming resources from fund raising are reported gross in the SOFA
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c. Intangible income is not included in the accounts.
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d. The CAF receives no unpaid volunteer help.
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e. Investment income is included in the accounts when receivable.
Expenditure and liabilities
a. Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the CAF to the expenditure.
Assets
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a. Tangible fixed assets are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year and cost at least £50. They are valued at cost or a reasonable value on receipt. The CAF does not have a policy of revaluation. Depreciation is straight line and over the estimated life of the item.
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b. Stocks are valued at the lower of cost or market value.
Note 2 - Investments
investments are held in Fidelity Fund Investments
| Purchases Dec-17 Feb-18 Value at 30 Nov 20 Accumulating Dividends Gain on Revaluation Value at 31 Oct 21 |
150,000.00 £ 100,000.00 £ |
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| 250,000.00 £ |
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| 278,562.18 £ 2,745.80 £ 16,976.81 £ |
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| 298,284.79 £ |
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Note 3 - Income (General Fund & Designated Funds)
| Voluntary Income Excess Income Raleigh Enterprises Medical Centre Lost & Found/Chaplaincy Grants/Donations Charitable Activities Gutter Tor Sports Income Caravan Other Trading Activities B&B Booklet Raleigh Cinema Car Wash Dog Passes Recreation Passes Investment Income Interest/investment income Dividend Income Other Income (As Agent) Passing Out Parades Total Income |
- £ 1,848.71 £ 11,000.00 £ 11,740.00 £ - £ 154.00 £ - £ 190.22 £ 2,322.47 £ 8,117.77 £ 13,322.47 £ 22,050.70 £ 46,640.00 £ 37,360.00 £ - £ 224.29 £ 11,065.00 £ 7,465.00 £ 57,705.00 £ 45,049.29 £ - £ 2,740.00 £ 214.00 £ 1,080.00 £ 153.40 £ 241.20 £ 2,110.00 £ 2,925.00 £ 100.00 £ 1,855.00 £ 2,577.40 £ 8,841.20 £ - £ 447.80 £ 2,745.80 £ 6,046.62 £ 2,745.80 £ 6,494.42 £ 5,449.00 £ 2,815.95 £ 81,799.67 £ 85,251.56 £ 2020 2021 |
- £ 1,848.71 £ 11,000.00 £ 11,740.00 £ - £ 154.00 £ - £ 190.22 £ 2,322.47 £ 8,117.77 £ 13,322.47 £ 22,050.70 £ 46,640.00 £ 37,360.00 £ - £ 224.29 £ 11,065.00 £ 7,465.00 £ 57,705.00 £ 45,049.29 £ - £ 2,740.00 £ 214.00 £ 1,080.00 £ 153.40 £ 241.20 £ 2,110.00 £ 2,925.00 £ 100.00 £ 1,855.00 £ 2,577.40 £ 8,841.20 £ - £ 447.80 £ 2,745.80 £ 6,046.62 £ 2,745.80 £ 6,494.42 £ 5,449.00 £ 2,815.95 £ 81,799.67 £ 85,251.56 £ 2020 2021 |
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| 46,640.00 £ - £ 11,065.00 £ |
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| - £ 214.00 £ 153.40 £ 2,110.00 £ 100.00 £ |
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| - £ 2,745.80 £ |
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| 85,251.56 £ |
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Note 4 - Expenditure
| Note 4 - Expenditure | ||||||
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| 2021 | 2020 | |||||
| Raising Funds | ||||||
| Caravan | £ | 6,129.82 |
£ | 8,288.62 |
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| Car Wash | £ | 262.20 |
£ | 72.78 |
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| Dog Passes | £ | 10.00 | £ | 91.50 |
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| £ | 6,402.02 |
£ | 8,452.90 |
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| Charitable Activities | ||||||
| Operating Costs | ||||||
| Grants - Chaplaincy | £ | 1,800.00 |
£ | - |
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| Grants - Individuals | £ | - |
£ | 1,000.00 |
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| Grants - Socials | £ | 270.00 |
£ | 1,075.00 |
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| Grants - Field Gun | £ | - |
£ | 500.00 |
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| Grants - Op Yule | £ | - |
£ | 2,191.91 |
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| Grants - Op Leave | £ | - |
£ | 5,808.09 |
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| Cinema | £ | - |
£ | 5,400.00 |
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| Gutter Tor | £ | 33,962.15 |
£ | 14,997.60 |
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| Roebuck Theatre | £ | 693.67 |
£ | 694.34 |
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| Sports Expenditure | £ | 4,896.02 |
£ | 4,300.91 |
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| Christmas | £ | - |
£ | 1,267.21 |
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| Trophies | £ | 204.04 |
£ | 212.44 |
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| Internet | £ | 149.31 |
£ | 143.71 |
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| Insurance | £ | 2,359.55 |
£ | 2,270.95 |
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| TV | £ | 316.50 |
£ | 312.00 |
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| Misc Expenses | £ | 1,158.68 |
£ | 1,250.00 |
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| Governance Costs | ||||||
| Independent Examination Fe | £ | 1,200.00 |
£ | 1,350.00 |
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| Support Costs | ||||||
| Office Administration | £ | 353.40 |
£ | 663.51 |
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| Depreciation | £ | 4,900.00 | £ | 3,900.00 |
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| £ | 52,263.32 |
£ | 47,337.67 |
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| Other Expenses | ||||||
| Worthy Down JR Fund (DMLS | move) £ |
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£ | 7,500.00 |
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| Submarine School Move | £ | 2,000.00 |
£ | - |
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| Other Expenses (As Agent) | ||||||
| Passing Out Parades | £ | 5,579.00 | £ | 2,685.95 |
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| Total Expenditure | £ | 66,244.34 |
£ | 65,976.52 |
Note 5 - Paid Employees
There are no paid employees.
Note 6 -Trustees and Other Related Parties
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a. No expenses or emoluments have been paid to the Sole Managing Trustee
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b. There are no amounts due to or from the Sole Managing Trustee
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c. The Sole Managing Trustee is also the trustee of the charitable funds that use the CAF as their Central Bank (Note 9A).
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Note 7 - Fixed Assets - Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment
| Total value at 30 Nov 20 Less Depreciation Property Value at 30 Nov 21 |
52,100.00 £ (4,900.00) £ |
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| 47,200.00 £ |
Note 8 - Miscellaneous Debtors (Payable in less than one year)
| Interest accrued Gutter Tor fees Christmas 21 Dept Social Grants Insurances prepaid Caravan Pitch Fees prepaid Caravan Utilities prepaid Trophy Hire prepaid |
87.82 £ 5,650.00 £ 1,080.00 £ 3,659.00 £ 4,670.00 £ 348.00 £ 68.00 £ |
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| 15,562.82 £ |
Note 9 - Creditors (payable in less than one year)
| Accounts Examination | 1,200.00 £ |
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| 1,200.00 £ |
Note 9A - Other Service (Charitable) Funds using CAF as a bank
| Church Funds Church of England CSFC RC Church Corporate Golf Leading Hands Mess |
2,119.36 £ 993.97 £ 1,031.48 £ 30,453.03 £ 2,030.79 £ |
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| 36,628.63 £ |
Note 9B - Approved Funds using CAFas a bank.
| Apprenticeship Reward Scheme Chaplaincy Administration Fund Chaplaincy Catering Fund Chaplaincy Projects Jupiter Point RYA Fund Op Leave Package Raleigh Enterprises Raleigh Gig Club Seamanship STO Sports Lottery Grant Sports X Country Sports Field Gun Sports Grass Roots Sub School Move Contingency Note 9C - Charity Funds Fire School Charity RNRM Charity Grant Unspent |
286.01 £ 0.44 £ 1,012.19 £ 278.82 £ 1,249.21 £ 4,868.14 £ 6,476.93 £ 126.12 £ 71.35 £ 53.26 £ 301.39 £ 1,886.56 £ 921.15 £ 2,000.00 £ |
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| 19,531.57 £ |
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| 413.00 £ 12,998.36 £ |
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| 13,411.36 £ |
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Note 9D - Liability to Nuffield Trust (over one year) £ 250,000.00
Gutter Tor was purchased in 1986 and later rebuilt. The Nuffield Trust provided a 50% grant. If Gutter Tor is sold 50% of the net proceeds must be repaid to the Nuffield Trust.
Note 10 - Other Information
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a. The CAF does not have any material commitments not provided for in the accounts
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b. The CAF has not given any guarantees to any third party that could be called on at the year end. c. The CAF has not granted any loans.
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d. The CAF did not make any ex gratia payments during the year.
Declarations
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a. The Trustee has not changed the year end date nor the length of the CAF's financial year
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b. All the CAF's operations are continuing operations.
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c. The CAF has no intangible assets (other than office space provided by MOD)
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d. There were no interfund loans outstanding at the balance sheet date.
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e. None of the CAF's functional assets have been revalued during the year and the CAF does not have a policy of revaluation of these assets.
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f. The CAF has no material fixed assets which have not been capitalised and included in the Balance Sheet.
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