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2021-12-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 05321715 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1137500

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 December 2021

for

Hebden Bridge Little Theatre Limited

Lindley Adams Limited Chartered Accountants 28 Prescott Street Halifax West Yorkshire HX1 2LG

Hebden Bridge Little Theatre Limited

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 4
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Statement of Financial Position 7 to 8
Notes to the Financial Statements 9 to 14
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 15 to 16

Hebden Bridge Little Theatre Limited

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2021

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2021. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The object of the charity is to promote, maintain, improve and advance education by the encouragement of the arts including, without limitation, the arts of drama, mime, dance, singing and music.

The charity aims, objectives and activities are reviewed each year.The review looks at the activities undertaken in the previous year to ensure that benefits have been brought to those groups the charity was set up to help.The review also helps to ensure that our activities remain focused on our stated aims and objectives.

Public benefit

We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning the charity's future activities. In particular the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set.

Volunteers

The charity is grateful for the assistance of around 50 volunteer workers during the year.

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

As a registered charity the aim of Hebden Bridge Little Theatre is to provide opportunities for people of all race, gender and inclination to express themselves through all the activities in which a theatre is involved. The obvious things are acting and directing but there is a much wider range of activities such as set building, wardrobe props, lighting and other aspects of producing a play as well as the duties of house managing, refreshment serving, bar work and stewarding.

Outside of the roles involved in the direct production of a play there are many other areas where people can be involved such as the maintenance of a building, the organisation of outside events and other ways that can allow people to express themselves.

In a normal year we would produce five plays of our own and a Christmas concert; our theatre choir would rehearse weekly and perform both at the theatre and at outside events; our social play reading group would meet monthly and there would be lots of visiting companies performing including school concerts, pantomime, burlesque, and filmmakers, all of which give people of all ages the opportunity to express themselves.

Covid restrictions have prevented the theatre from carrying out its usual busy schedule and during the year the focus has been on general maintenance.However we were able to produce one play in December 2021 which involved a cast of fourteen, a director and co director,several back stage staff and twenty stewards and house managers during the weeks' performance. A visiting group also performed a pantomime over a period of four days.

An open day was held in November which drew in a lot of people interested in becoming involved with the theatre.

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Hebden Bridge Little Theatre Limited

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2021

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

Due to enforced closure by the Covid pandemic there have been only one production in each of the last two years rather than five productions during pre covid years.Income from productions has fallen by £2542 from the previous year due to the lack of season ticket sales.

Income from lettings has also been hit by the covid pandemic and lockdowns with lettings only able to take place for around four months of the year. Lettings income was £2759 (2020 £2683) compared to a full years lettings in 2019 of £9444. These falls have been partly offset by the receipt of government grants of £23004 (2020 £10000 ).

Overall income has increased by £11418 due to the increased government support during the year.

Expenditure has remained similar to the previous year at £28234 compared to £31770 with the largest element being repairs and renewals at £10854 (2020 £15184). The charity has used the enforced closure periods to undertake significant maintenance work.This year there was expenditure on finalising refurbishment to the patio area adjacent to the canal and the path and steps of £2420, on upholstery cleaning of £2662 and on replacing carpets in the seating areas of £3100. In 2020 there was £8714 spent on refurbishment of the patio area adjacent to the canal including new railings.

Overall during the year income has exceeded expenditure by £3739 (2020 excess of expenditure over income £11215) The charity has no restricted funds at present.

Principal funding sources

The principal funding sources of income to the trust were production income of £4690 (2020 £7232); lettings of £2759 (2020 £2683) with the largest element being government Covid-19 grants of £23004 (2020 £10000 ). These funds support the key objectives of the charity to promote, improve and advance the arts and maintain a varied programme of creative arts.

Reserves policy

At the year end the charity had total reserves of £594,831 (2020 £591,092) and free reserves of £38,515 (2020 £33,734).The trustees have established a level of reserves (that is those funds that are freely available) which will allow the charity to operate and meet its objectives and continue as a going concern.

This policy has served the charity well during the current pandemic.

Going concern

The trustees have considered the position regarding going concern particularly in the light of Covid-19. The trustees have looked at forecasts and with the assistance of government grants are satisfied that the charity has adequate resources to continue to operate for the foreseeable future.

The charity has sufficient liquid funds to meet its liabilities as they become due and expenditure will not be authorised unless sufficient funds are in place. For these reasons the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis for preparing these financial statements.

FUTURE PLANS

The charity is hoping to resume normal theatre production in 2022 where plays have been pencilled in and a host of people are wanting to come in to use the theatre's facilities.Membership for 2022 looks to be higher than for previous years.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is a company limited by guarantee which was incorporated on 29th December 2004 and registered as a charity on 16th August 2010. The registered company number is 5321715 and the registered charity number is 1137500.

Charity constitution

The charity is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association as amended on 18th June 2010.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

To become a trustee of the charity you must be a member of the charity and be approved by the existing trustees.There are currently 7 trustees.The minimum number of trustees is 3 and the maximum 15.The liability of each member in the event of winding up is limited to £10.

Organisational structure

The charity is managed and overseen by the trustees.

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Hebden Bridge Little Theatre Limited

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2021

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Decision making

The trustees make decisions regarding strategic matters, all expenditure and the day to day running of the charity.

Induction and training of new trustees

The policy for inducting new trustees has been agreed and training will be given to new trustees to familiarise themselves with the charity and their obligations.

Related parties

The only related parties are the trustees and Mr. R Hirst who is the son of Mr. S. Hirst (trustee) who has been paid for some work undertaken for the charity.The notes to the accounts include details of the transactions.

Risk management

The trustees have conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed and systems have been established to mitigate those risks. Internal risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for the authorisation of all transactions and projects and to ensure consistent quality of delivery for all operational aspects of the charitable company.

External risks relate largely to funding as a result of the economic climate particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic resulting in difficulties in the charity supporting its projects. These risks are minimised by the reserves the charity has and that the charity will not commit to funding projects unless sufficient resources are in place and will also look to diversify funding if required. The procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure they still meet the needs of the charity.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number

05321715 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1137500

Registered office

Holme Street Hebden Bridge Halifax West Yorkshire HX7 8EE

Trustees

Ms J Gore President S Hirst Chair &Treasurer R Riches Mrs A Duffy M Peel T Smith Mrs S Riches

Company Secretary

Mrs S Riches

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Hebden Bridge Little Theatre Limited

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2021

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Independent Examiner

Tracy A Kelliher ACA Lindley Adams Limited Chartered Accountants 28 Prescott Street Halifax West Yorkshire HX1 2LG

Bankers

Lloyds TSB

TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

The trustees (who are also the directors of Hebden Bridge Little Theatre Limited for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) including Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland"

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are 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.

This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 1 April 2022 and signed on its behalf by:

Mrs S Riches - Trustee

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Hebden Bridge Little Theatre Limited

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Hebden Bridge Little Theatre Limited ('the Company')

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

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  2. 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

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

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

Tracy A Kelliher ACA Lindley Adams Limited Chartered Accountants 28 Prescott Street Halifax West Yorkshire HX1 2LG

6 April 2022

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Hebden Bridge Little Theatre Limited

Statement of Financial Activities

for the Year Ended 31 December 2021

31.12.21 31.12.20
Unrestricted Total
fund funds
Notes £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 2 1,020 530
Charitable activities
Production Income 4,690 7,232
Other Income 23,004 10,000
Lettings 2,759 2,683
Other trading activities 3 500 110
Total 31,973 20,555
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Production and Lettings Expenditure 28,234 31,770
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 3,739 (11,215)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 591,092 602,307
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 594,831 591,092
CONTINUING OPERATIONS

All income and expenditure has arisen from continuing activities.

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Hebden Bridge Little Theatre Limited

Statement of Financial Position

31 December 2021

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
8
CURRENT ASSETS
Prepayments and accrued income
Cash at bank and in hand
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
ACCRUALS AND DEFERRED INCOME
9
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
10
Unrestricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
31.12.21
Unrestricted
fund
£
556,316
1,775
38,445
40,220
40,220
596,536
(1,705)
594,831
594,831
594,831
31.12.20
Total
funds
£
557,358
1,663
33,311
34,974
34,974
592,332
(1,240)
591,092
591,092
591,092

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 December 2021.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2021 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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Hebden Bridge Little Theatre Limited

Statement of Financial Position - continued

31 December 2021

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

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 1 April 2022 and were signed on its behalf by:

M Peel - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Hebden Bridge Little Theatre Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, 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 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Improvements to property - 15% on reducing balance Plant and machinery - 15% on reducing balance Fixtures and fittings - 15% on reducing balance

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.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

At present the charity has no restricted funds.

Going concern

The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.

The trustees have considered the position regarding going concern particularly in the light of Covid-19.

The trustees have looked at forecasts and with the assistance of government grants are satisfied that the charity has adequate resources to continue to operate for the foreseeable future.

The charity has sufficient liquid funds to meet its liabilities as they become due and expenditure will not be authorised unless sufficient funds are in place.For these reasons the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis for preparing these financial statements.

Financial Instruments

The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.

Grants

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Hebden Bridge Little Theatre Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2021

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Going concern

Government grants and third party contributions and donations are recognised as due to the charity when there is reasonable assurance that the charity will comply with any conditions attached to the payments and that the grants or contributions will be received.

Grants recognised as income are presented separately in the notes to the accounts.

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

3.

4.

31.12.21 31.12.20
£ £
Membership income 1,020 530
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
31.12.21 31.12.20
£ £
Bar income 500 110
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
31.12.21 31.12.20
Activity £ £
Production Income Production Income 4,690 7,232
Covid 19 grant Other Income 23,004 10,000
Lettings Lettings 2,759 2,683
30,453 19,915

Government grants of £23004 ( 2020 £10,000 ) were received during the year via Calderdale Council to provide funds to assist the charity during the Covid-19 pandemic.The grants are unconditional and have all been recognised as income in the financial statements for the years concerned.

5.

NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):

31.12.21 31.12.20
£ £
Depreciation - owned assets 3,827 3,865

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2021

Hebden Bridge Little Theatre Limited

6. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2021 nor for the year ended 31 December 2020.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2021 nor for the year ended 31 December 2020.

7. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
fund
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 530
Charitable activities
Production Income 7,232
Other Income 10,000
Lettings 2,683
Other trading activities 110
Total 20,555
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Production and Lettings Expenditure 31,770
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (11,215)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 602,307
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 591,092

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Hebden Bridge Little Theatre Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2021

8. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

COST
At 1 January 2021
Additions
At 31 December 2021
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2021
Charge for year
At 31 December 2021
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2021
At 31 December 2020
Improvements
Freehold
to
Plant and
property
property
machinery
£
£
£
534,627
8,090
6,185
-
-
2,480
534,627
8,090
8,665
-
4,874
1,854
-
482
1,021
-
5,356
2,875
534,627
2,734
5,790
534,627
3,216
4,331
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
51,524
305
51,829
36,340
2,324
38,664
13,165
15,184
Totals
£
600,426
2,785
603,211
43,068
3,827
46,895
556,316
557,358

The freehold land and property is included in the accounts at its cost value.

The trustees are of the opinion that this is a fair reflection of its market value at both 31st December 2020 and 2021. Accordingly no depreciation has been provided in the financial statements.

9. ACCRUALS AND DEFERRED INCOME

10.

ACCRUALS AND DEFERRED INCOME
Accruals and deferred income
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
31.12.21
31.12.20
£
£
1,705
1,240
Net
movement
At
At 1.1.21
in funds
31.12.21
£
£
£
591,092
3,739
594,831
591,092
3,739
594,831
594,831

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Hebden Bridge Little Theatre Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2021

10. 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 31,973 (28,234) 3,739
TOTAL FUNDS 31,973 (28,234) 3,739
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement At
At 1.1.20 in funds 31.12.20
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 602,307 (11,215) 591,092
TOTAL FUNDS 602,307 (11,215) 591,092
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 20,555 (31,770) (11,215)
TOTAL FUNDS 20,555 (31,770) (11,215)
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
Net
movement At
At 1.1.20 in funds 31.12.21
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 602,307 (7,476) 594,831
TOTAL FUNDS 602,307 (7,476) 594,831

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Hebden Bridge Little Theatre Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2021

10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 52,528 (60,004) (7,476)
TOTAL FUNDS 52,528 (60,004) (7,476)

11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

The only related party transactions related to work undertaken by Mr. R. Hirst (son of Mr. S. Hirst - trustee). This amounted to £3949 (2020 £4273) and related to repair work, window cleaning etc. charged at normal market rates.The amounts invoiced had all been paid and there was nothing outstanding at the year end.

12. COMPANY STATUS

The company is registered in England and is limited by guarantee and has no share capital. The liability of each member in the event of winding up is limited to £10.

13. INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REMUNERATION

Fees payable for the independent examination are £300 (2020 £300) Fees payable for accountancy services are £720 (20120 £960)

14. NON INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS SERVICES

In common with many other charities of our size and nature, we use our independent examiners to prepare and submit returns to the tax authorities and assist us with the preparation of the financial statements.

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Hebden Bridge Little Theatre Limited

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2021

31.12.21 31.12.20
£ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Membership income 1,020 530
Other trading activities
Bar income 500 110
Charitable activities
Production Income 4,690 7,232
Lettings 2,759 2,683
Covid 19 grant 23,004 10,000
30,453 19,915
Total incoming resources 31,973 20,555
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Rates and water 335 302
Insurance 2,058 1,995
Light and heat 2,640 2,316
Telephone 576 644
Postage and stationery 134 262
Sundries 161 156
Production costs 4,038 3,484
Ice cream & refreshments 251 381
Licenses 210 493
Repairs and renewals 10,854 15,184
Cleaning & washroom 890 668
Bank charges 102 187
Website costs 365 500
Event management 773 73
Improvements to property 482 567
Plant and machinery 1,021 618
Fixtures and fittings 2,324 2,680
27,214 30,510
Support costs
Governance costs
Accountancy fees 720 960
Carried forward 720 960

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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Hebden Bridge Little Theatre Limited

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2021

31.12.21 31.12.20
£ £
Governance costs
Brought forward 720 960
Independent examination 300 300
1,020 1,260
Total resources expended 28,234 31,770
Net income/(expenditure) 3,739 (11,215)

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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