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2025-12-31-accounts

COGGES HERITAGE TRUST

Report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025

Charity registration number: 1141906 Company registration number: 07204688

COGGES HERITAGE TRUST TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

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The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025. This report includes the directors' report required by company law.

Objectives and Activities

The objectives of the Trust are to preserve, protect, develop and improve the archaeological, historical, architectural and environmental heritage of the site of Cogges Manor Farm and associated land for the benefit of the people of Oxfordshire and the members of the wider public such as visitors to the county; and to advance the education of the public in an understanding of rural heritage and contemporary and future farming and food production.

The Trustees are aware of their public benefit duties and confirm that they have paid due regard to the guidance on public benefit in deciding what activities the Trust should undertake.

Achievements and performance

Cogges Heritage Trust has a small staff team of 9 paid staff, (FTE 6.5), a key appointment was welcomed a Marketing Manager to the team. The Trust is reliant however, on a dedicated team of 160 volunteers that support day to day activities, events, and general maintenance.

We continued to invest in the protecting the buildings and on expanding our visitor offer. 2025 for instance we welcome three small Pigmy Goats, created a dry paddock for our Shetland Ponies and fenced the meadow for our Nubian and Golden Guernsey Goats. The Meadow expands the visitor area by another 5 acres and creates a lovely walk for families and dog owners. The wet Spring and very hot summer did affect our visitor numbers, as did the difficult economic back drop. Due to the investment in the site and the offer we were able to increase prices and as a result therefore even though visitors where down net visitor income was flat.

We also welcomed coach tours particularly from the USA, drawn in part to due to our association with Downton Abbey as the fictional ‘Yew Tree Farm and home to the Drew Family. Filming income has in the past been very important to Cogges and we were pleased to welcome a small independent production Company in November 2025. Filming interest has continued into ’26 with another Film currently in production.

The Trust continues to focus on families with young children and throughout the summer we ran an entire program of School holiday activities, this carried on through all subsequent holidays with crafting activities and activity trails. Where possible we facilitate these in house however, we did bring some external companies in which results in an increase in our costs.

Events of note in 2025, ‘the Beer and Cider festival’ sold out and attracted over 1200 visitors, this event received sponsorship from over 30 local business to the value of around £6,500, again ensuring this as our largest fundraiser of the year. We added a new event’ Oktoberfest’ which also proved very popular and sold out, we will be expanding on this in 2026. Equally we had a successful ‘Witches House’ and we reimagined Christmas at Cogges moving Santa’s Workshop into the main house. The feedback was excellent; however, we needed to shorten the day from previous years, due to a lack of outdoor lights and not being able to properly deliver a light trail, this was a conscious decision to protect us reputationally but did negatively affect income. We will need to invest in our Christmas offer in 2026.

Cogges Heritage Enterprises Limited a subsidiary of the Trust has a challenging year. Corporate hire was particularly important to us in 2025 not least because Weddings hire was considerably down. This was a pattern across the industry after the high demand for post Covid Weddings fell away. We have looked at our Wedding offer and 2026 bookings are up. Café sales where very much flat on 2024 while costs rose considerably, particularly with the raise in National minimum wage and NI. Food costs as well rose a reflection of rising inflation.

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COGGES HERITAGE TRUST TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Financial review

For 2025 the Trust incurred a deficit after depreciation, in respect of unrestricted activities of £88,243 (2024£70,210). However before depreciation the deficit on unrestricted funds was £40,556 (2024: £3,802). The details of the financial performance are shown in the following statements of account for the period ended 31 December 2025.

In accordance with the agreement, the Trust continues to charge Cogges Heritage Enterprises for use of Trust resources including staffing, based upon apportioning those costs which relate to the daily operation of both organisations on the basis of the percentage of total income generated by the respective organisations, excluding certain income such as grants. For the cafe, the licence fee charged is linked to cafe sales. This basis of apportionment will be kept under review. Any profit the trading Company makes after these charges may be donated to the Trust.

Investments

Surplus cash reserves are invested in deposits with financial institutions to generate interest, whilst not putting capital at risk

Reserves

The total reserves of the Trust at the year-end were £399,264 (2024 £487,507). Of this £651 (2024: £651) was in restricted funds, £191,668 (2024: £232,945) was held within fixed assets leaving free reserves of £206,945 (2024: £253,911)

The charity has developed a reserves policy which consists of 3 to 4 months routine expenditure, separate amount for essential repairs & emergencies, plus at the year-end, an amount to cover net costs over the Winter period. The target range for free reserves under this policy is £225k to £292k and the 31 December 2025 free reserves are just below the target range.

Structure, governance and management

Cogges Heritage Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee and is governed by its Articles of Association

None of the Trustees has any beneficial interest in the Trust or Company. All of the Trustees are members of the Company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

The appointment of new Trustees is by resolution of the existing Trustees. The Trust’s constitution provides for a minimum of 5 Trustees (unless otherwise determined by ordinary resolution) but there is no maximum number of Trustees. Two Trustees must reside within 15 miles of Witney.

The Trustees have established four committees reporting directly to the Trust Board: Finance and Property Committee, People and Legal Committee, Business Development Group and Development Committee.

Related parties

The subsidiary entity, Cogges Heritage Enterprises Limited, operates the Cogges Manor café and holds weddings at Cogges Manor Farm. It is anticipated that any surplus generated will be donated to the charity.

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COGGES HERITAGE TRUST TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Reference and administrative details

Charity registration number: 1141906
Company registration number: 07204688
Address/registered office Cogges Manor Farm
Church Lane
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX28 3LA
Trustees: A Blythe-Smith
L Bowman (resigned 29 May 2025)
R Bradley
J Bradshaw (resigned 27 November 2025)
L Chesher
P Evans (resigned 27 November 2025)
R Harber
G Mclean
C Mills (appointed 14 January 2025)
A Nickson (resigned 27 February 2025)
P Sapwell (appointed 14 January 2025)
E Spencer (resigned 27 November 2025)
B Walker
S Williams
General Manager G Reed
Independent examiner Wenn Townsend
30 St Giles
Oxford
OX1 3LE
Bankers Lloyds Bank

This report was approved by the Trustees on 25 June 2026.

C Mills (Trustee)

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COGGES HERITAGE TRUST INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF COGGES HERITAGE TRUST

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Cogges Heritage Trust (the charity) for the year ended 31 December 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

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

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity 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 the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.

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 that in any material respect:

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 financial statements to be reached.

Andrew Rodzynski Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

Wenn Townsend 30 St Giles Oxford OX1 3LE

26 June 2026

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COGGES HERITAGE TRUST

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (including income and expenditure account) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Note
Income from:
Donation and legacies
2
Charitable activities
3
Activities for generating funds
4
Investment income - interest receivable
Total income
Expenditure on:
Generating funds
5
Charitable activities
5
Total expenditure
Net expenditure and movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Fund balances at 1 January 2025
Fund balances at 31 December 2025
Prior year breakdown
Note
Income from:
Donation and legacies
2
Charitable activities
3
Activities for generating funds
4
Investment income - interest receivable
Total income
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Total expenditure
Net expenditure and movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Fund balances at 1 January 2024
Fund balances at 31 December 2024
Unrestricted
funds
2025
£
6,916
373,154
85,665
5,756
Restricted
funds
2025
£
-
-
-
-
Total
funds
2025
£
6,916
373,154
85,665
5,756
471,491
35,729
524,005
559,734
(88,243)
487,507
399,264
Total
funds
2024
£
12,426
366,479
108,954
10,512
498,371
66,390
508,276
574,666
(76,295)
563,802
487,507
Total
funds
2024
£
12,426
366,479
108,954
10,512
471,491
35,729
524,005
559,734
(88,243)
486,856
398,613
Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
4,926
366,479
108,954
10,512
490,871
66,390
494,691
561,081
(70,210)
557,066
486,856
-
-
-
-
-
651
651
Restricted
funds
2024
£
7,500
-
-
-
7,500
-
13,585
13,585
(6,085)
6,736
651
498,371
66,390
508,276
574,666
(76,295)
563,802
487,507

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

COGGES HERITAGE TRUST
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
8
Investments
9
Current assets
Stocks
Debtors
10
Investments
11
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors:
Amounts falling due within one year
12
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Income funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds:
Designated funds
General reserves
Total funds
Company no:
2025
£
4,627
16,262
183,192
46,717
250,798
(43,203)
191,668
206,945
07206488
2025
£
181,669
10,000
191,669
207,595
399,264
651
398,613
399,264
2024
£
4,782
17,446
136,372
136,680
295,280
(40,719)
232,945
253,911
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2024
£
222,946
10,000
232,946
254,561
487,507
651
486,856
487,507

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 December 2025.

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

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

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

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 25 June 2026

C Mills (Trustee)

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COGGES HERITAGE TRUST STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2025
£
Cash absorbed by operations
Deficit for the year (per SOFA)
(88,243)
Interest
(5,756)
Depreciation
47,687
Decrease in stocks
155
Decrease in debtors
1,184
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
2,484
Net cash absorbed by operations
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(6,410)
Interest received
54
Purchases of current asset investments
(41,118)
Net cash generated from investing activities
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
2025
2024
£
£
(76,295)
(10,512)
66,408
1,383
18,331
(3,338)
(42,489)
-
6
-
(47,474)
(89,963)
136,680
46,717
2024
£
(4,023)
6
(4,017)
140,697
136,680

COGGES HERITAGE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

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1 Accounting policies

1.1 Charitable company information

Cogges Heritage Trust is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Cogges Manor Farm, Church Lane, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 3LA.

1.2 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

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

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention modified to include certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below:

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives. Within unrestricted funds the Trustees may designate funds for particular purposes.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

The Base Licence fee charge made by the Trust to its subsidiary company, Cogges Heritage Enterprises Limited, for use of its resources, including staffing, is based upon apportioning those costs which relate to the daily operation of both organisations on the percentage of total income generated by the respective organisations, excluding certain income, such as grants and gift aid.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income from grants is recognised where there is entitlement and all conditions for receipt have been met.

Income from day admissions and events is recognised on the date of admission or the date of the events. Income from annual season tickets is recognised in income over the period in which the season ticket permits admission.

COGGES HERITAGE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

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1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as the liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.

Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services to beneficiaries. It includes both the costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. No value is recognised for the impact of volunteers in the financial statements because it cannot be measured reliably.

Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include the independent examiner's fees linked to the strategic management of the charity.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

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

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

Freehold property improvements 10% straight line Fixtures, fittings and equipment 20%-25% reducing balance

Depreciation is the main estimate affecting the financial statements

1.7 Fixed asset investments

1.8 Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

1.9 Cash and cash equivalents and current asset investments

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks .Cash deposits with financial institutions with an original maturity or notice period of three or more months are presented within current asset investments.

1.10 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.11 Group accounts exemption

The charitable company has taken advantage of the exemption under section 399 of the Companies Act 2006 not to prepare consolidated accounts, on the basis that the group of which this is the parent qualifies as a small group. Under charities legislation no group accounts are required as the group income is under £1,000,000. The financial statements present information about the company as an individual entity and not about its group.

1.12 Going concern

There are no significant uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

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COGGES HERITAGE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

2
Income from donations and legacies
Restricted grants/donations
Unrestricted donations
3
Income from charitable activities
Cogges Manor Farm
Admissions (including events)
Gift-aid on admissions
Educational visits
Retail and produce sales
Other
4
Income from activities for generating funds
Cogges Heritage Enterprises Limited:
Café Turnover Licence fee
Base Licence fee
Hire of site
Fundraising and sponsorship
5
Expenditure on charitable activities
Cogges Manor Farm
Staff costs (note 6)
Next Steps Project direct costs
Other direct costs
Activity supporting expenses
Depreciation
Premises costs
Office and other support costs
Governance costs (note 7)
Less: costs of generating funds
2025
£
-
6,916
6,916
2025
£
289,736
21,154
20,759
40,880
625
373,154
2025
£
29,648
35,000
7,583
13,434
85,665
2025
£
219,369
-
82,380
56,479
47,687
105,737
45,562
2,520
559,734
(35,729)
524,005
2024
£
7,500
4,926
12,426
2024
£
277,363
25,234
15,466
47,716
700
366,479
2024
£
29,644
66,000
4,676
8,634
108,954
2024
£
225,340
3,000
65,444
56,200
66,408
113,933
40,309
4,032
574,666
(66,390)
508,276

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COGGES HERITAGE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

6
Staff costs
Wages and salaries
Self-employed staff
Employers' national insurance (net of employment allowance)
Pension costs - defined contribution scheme
Key management personnel remuneration
Average number of employees
No employees earned over £60,000 in either year
7
Governance costs
Independent examiner's fees - current year
Independent examiner's fees - prior year
2025
£
200,888
330
11,956
6,195
2024
£
203,830
3,200
11,130
7,180
219,369 225,340
52,571
No:
9
2025
£
2,520
-
2,520
50,636
No:
8
2024
£
2,400
1,632
4,032

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COGGES HERITAGE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

8
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold
property
£
Cost
At 1 January 2025
486,997
Additions
1,800
Disposals
-
At 31 December 2025
488,797
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2025
289,384
Depreciation charge for the year
31,516
Released on disposals
-
At 31 December 2025
320,900
Net book value
At 31 December 2025
167,897
At 31 December 2024
197,613
improvements
Fixtures,
fittings and
equipment
£
157,750
4,610
(19,381)
142,979
132,417
16,171
(19,381)
129,207
13,772
25,333
Total
£
644,747
6,410
(19,381)
631,776
421,801
47,687
(19,381)
450,107
181,669
222,946

Freehold land and buildings with a carrying amount of £167,897 (2024 - £197,613) have been pledged against any liabilities owed to National Heritage Memorial Fund, limited to a maximum of £815,653.

On 25 March 2020, Cogges Heritage Trust acquired Cogges Manor Farm from Oxfordshire County Council. The cash consideration for this acquisition was £1. The trustees consider this to the reflect the fair value of the property, due to the number of conditions and restrictions that are attached to the freehold property. Given these restrictions, the property is reflected in the restricted fund.

As a condition of the transfer of the title to the property, Oxfordshire County Council hold the option of repurchasing the property at a cost of £1 on completion of set conditions. The conditions specified are that either the Cogges Manor Farm Heritage Centre is permanently closed to members of the public, or that the Trust serves written notice to Oxfordshire County Council of it's intention to dispose of the property. This option is available to Oxfordshire County Council for 125 years from the date of the transfer of the property, being 25 March 2020.

9 Fixed asset investments
Shares in
subsidiary
£
At 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025
10,000
This consists of 100% of the ordinary share capital of Cogges Heritage Enterprises Limited, a company
incorporated in England and Wales whose main activities are operating the Cogges Manor café and
holding weddings at Cogges Manor Farm. It is anticipated that any surplus generated will be donated
back to the charity
The results of Cogges Heritage Enterprises Limited were as follows: 2025
£
(Deficit)/surplus for the year (11,315)
Deficit on capital and reserves (33,397)

COGGES HERITAGE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

COGGES HERITAGE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
10
Debtors
Trade debtors
Amounts owed by subsidiary undertakings
Prepayments and accrued income
11
Current asset investments
Deposits with financial institutions
12
Creditors: amounts falling due within 1 year
Trade creditors
Other tax and social security
Amounts owed by subsidiary undertakings
Accruals and deferred income
Deferred income (season tickets)
At start of year
Released to income
Amounts deferred
At end of year
13
Restricted funds
Cogges Manor
Farm -
property fund
£
At 1 January 2024
1
Income
-
Expenditure
-
At 31 December 2024
1
Income
-
Expenditure
-
At 31 December 2025
1
Next
steps
project
£
6,735
-
(6,735)
-
-
-
-
2025
£
-
6,820
9,442
16,262
2025
£
183,192
2025
£
10,963
4,227
-
28,013
43,203
22,639
(22,639)
21,915
21,915
Meadow
£
-
7,500
(6,850)
650
-
-
650
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2024
£
2,989
13,031
1,426
17,446
2024
£
136,372
2024
£
5,500
4,552
519
30,148
40,719
18,620
(18,620)
22,639
22,639
Total
£
6,736
7,500
(13,585)
651
-
-
651

The Cogges Manor Farm property fund relates to the transfer of the property from Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) that arose on the disposal of the lease and immediate acquisition of the freehold for £1 consideration from OCC. There are ongoing restrictions on its use and the charity cannot sell it without prior consent of the council.

The Next Steps project is funded by grants from the National Lottery Heritage Fund together with other donations and grants, and relates to the ongoing development and enhancement of the visitor experience to Cogges.

"Meadow" represents funds received for the reintroduction of the meadow into the educational offering.

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COGGES HERITAGE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

14
Unrestricted funds
Designated
fixed asset fund
£
At 1 January 2024
-
Income
-
Transfers
299,353
Expenditure
(66,408)
At 31 December 2024
232,945
Income
-
Transfers
6,410
Expenditure
(47,687)
At 31 December 2025
191,668
General
reserves
£
557,066
490,871
(299,353)
(494,673)
253,911
471,491
(6,410)
(512,047)
206,945
Total
£
557,066
490,871
-
(561,081)
486,856
471,491
-
(559,734)
398,613

The designated fixed asset fund represents the net book value of fixed assets (held by unrestricted funds) which cannot be spent.

15
Analysis of net assets between funds
At 31 December 2025
Tangible fixed assets
Fixed asset investments
Net current assets
At 31 December 2024
Tangible fixed assets
Fixed asset investments
Net current assets
16
Trustees and related party transactions
Trustees
Remuneration
Reimbursed expenses
Other related parties:
Cogges Heritage Enterprises Limited (subsidiary)
Licence fees
Donation to charity
Amounts due from subsidiary (within debtors)
Amounts due from subsidiary (within creditors)
Unrestricted
funds
£
181,668
10,000
206,945
398,613
222,945
10,000
253,911
486,856
Restricted
funds
£
1
-
650
651
1
-
650
651
2025
£
-
-
64,648
-
6,820
-
Total
funds
£
181,669
10,000
207,595
399,264
222,946
10,000
254,561
487,507
2024
£
-
-
95,644
-
13,031
(519)