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2021-08-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 07390338 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1142201

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021

FOR WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING

E R Grove & Co Limited Grove House Coombs Wood Court Steel Park Road Halesowen West Midlands B62 8BF

WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 3
Independent Examiner's Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Balance Sheet 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7 to 12
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 13 to 14

WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 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 August 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 objects are principally for the benefit of the community, they are:

The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the Charity should undertake.

Significant activities

The Trustees particularly want to thank our Managing Director Jim Hidderley who has worked tirelessly through the months of the pandemic steering Wildgoose through some very difficult times and thanks also to his wonderful Team who have been so supportive and flexible in adapting to the changes imposed on during lockdown. There is no doubt their combined efforts have put Wildgoose in a much stronger position to overcome the challenges of the next twelve months.

Public benefit

As a charity, Wildgoose Rural Training provides public benefit to local communities by providing education and support to those who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances.

STRATEGIC REPORT

Achievement and performance

Charitable activities

The management of and progressing of development of students has been a key priority this year. Staff have worked hard to implement a robust personal development plan for each student. Great progress has been made and implementation of student folders are near completion.

Our 5 year forecast and yearly budget have been drafted and will continue to be updated providing a core accurate picture of trends and performance against forecast. Whilst the overall performance is positive and the development work was starting to show results. Exceptional costs relating to the relocation and new site and the recent pandemic have had a negative impact on our overall performance.

We are extremely grateful to our funders for continuing to support Wildgoose, particularly by Esmee Fairbairn Foundation and the support we have received through the Big Lottery Reaching Communities Programme. We are also very grateful to the Wolfson Foundation, Big Lottery, Finnis Scott, Worcester Community Trust, Worcester County Council, Severn Trent and Resonance for their support.

Financial review

The Statement of Financial Activities shows incoming resources of £338,022 (2018 - £289,780) and outgoing resources of £378,824 (2018 - £347,774) for the year. Unrestricted reserves being those not designated for any other purpose stand at £62,628 (2018 - £99,430) at the year end.

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WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021

STRATEGIC REPORT Financial review

Reserves policy

It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month's expenditure. The Trustee's consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop of funding, they will be able to continue the Charity's current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year. At the period end free reserves amounted to £62,628 (2018 - £99,430).

Future plans

Wildgoose continues to experience continued growth. Student numbers are increasing and our facilities continue to expand. In November 2020, work started on our new educational facility and thanks to a grant from Severn Trent, the design for a new visitors centre is underway. We regard the continued growth of the core business and increased range of services; an imperative for the long-term sustainability of the care farm.

We will continue to manage and develop the 36 acres of natural reserve. In the coming years, the Nature Reserve will continue to flourish and provide benefit to the local community.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

The Charity is a company by guarantee governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 28 September 2010. The company was then registered with the charities commission on 2 June 2011.

None of the Trustee-Directors has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the Trustee-Directors are full member of the Charitable Company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of winding up.

As set out in the Articles of Association, there must be at least two Trustee-Directors, with a maximum of ten. The five Trustee-Directors are those people notified to Companies House as Directors of Wildgoose Rural Training.

Trustee Development

The Board have agreed the need for additional Trustees with the right experience and skills set. Having carried out a skills audit to identify skills gaps we are embarking on the recruitment of an appropriate Trustees.

Organisational structure

The Board meets on a regular basis to manage the affairs of the charity. The Board is responsible for agreeing strategic and business plans, policy setting, approval of budgets, ensuring legal compliance and risk management. The day to day management of the company's affairs is delegated to the Managing Director, who is responsible for developing strategic plans for approval by the Board, and for ensuring the delivery of those plans.

Governance

The Board continue to monitor the performance quality and growth through a series of Key Performance Indicators as part of the Managing Directors Board report. Financial performance is measured through our monthly management accounts and five year forecast.

Whilst there is not a statutory requirement, DBS checks are mandatory for all volunteers including Trustees. We conducted an annual review of our Standing Orders, the principle document which determines procedures and processes, roles and responsibilities governing Trustees.

Risk management

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number 07390338 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1142201

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WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021

Registered office

Old Quarry Drive Main Road Hallow Worcester Worcestershire WR2 6LS

Trustees

M C Davies Mrs T Gatford Mrs J P Jays S C Brown D F Saunders Mrs M Terrett Trustee G Sansome (appointed 19.10.21)

Independent Examiner

E R Grove & Co Limited Grove House Coombs Wood Court Steel Park Road Halesowen West Midlands B62 8BF

Report of the trustees, incorporating a strategic report, approved by order of the board of trustees, as the company directors, on 16 March 2022 and signed on the board's behalf by:

M C Davies - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Wildgoose Rural Training ('the Company')

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

Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a registered member of FCCA 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:

  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.

Steven Lomas FCCA E R Grove & Co Limited Grove House Coombs Wood Court Steel Park Road Halesowen West Midlands B62 8BF

16 March 2022

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WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
Notes
£
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
30,297
-
Charitable activities
4
Activities undertaken directly
291,827
-
Investment income
3
365
-
Other income
69,485
-
Total
391,974
-
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
9,438
-
Charitable activities
Support costs
317,761
-
Other
5
12,785
-
Total
339,984
-
NET INCOME
51,990
-
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
66,006
-
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
117,996
-
2021
Total
funds
£
30,297
291,827
365
69,485
391,974
9,438
317,761
12,785
339,984
51,990
66,006
117,996
2020
Total
funds
£
102,001
272,280
183
24,785
399,249
8,267
375,042
12,562
395,871
3,378
62,628
66,006

The notes form part of these financial statements

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WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING

BALANCE SHEET 31 AUGUST 2021

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
Notes
£
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
9
301,198
-
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
10
20,904
-
Cash at bank and in hand
160,474
126,621
181,378
126,621
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
11
(92,574)
(126,621)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
88,804
-
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
390,002
-
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one year
12
(272,006)
-
NET ASSETS
117,996
-
FUNDS
14
Unrestricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
2021
Total
funds
£
301,198
20,904
287,095
307,999
(219,195)
88,804
390,002
(272,006)
117,996
117,996
117,996
2020
Total
funds
£
341,373
26,437
245,898
272,335
(262,848)
9,487
350,860
(284,854)
66,006
66,006
66,006

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

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2021 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

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 16 March 2022 and were signed on its behalf by:

M C Davies - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 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.

Allocation and apportionment of costs

Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity.

Governance costs are those costs incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

Tangible fixed assets

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

Freehold property - 2% on cost Plant and machinery - 25% on reducing balance Fixtures and fittings - 25% on reducing balance Motor vehicles - 25% 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. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Grants received

Grants relating to assets are recognised in income on a systematic basis over the useful life of the asset. Where they are deferred, they are recognised as deferred income and not deducted from the carrying amount of the asset to which they relate.

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WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
£
£
Gifts
-
-
Donations
20,297
-
Grants
10,000
-
30,297
-
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
Baily Thomas
Other grants
3.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
£
£
Deposit account interest
365
-
4.
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Activity
Contracting income
Activities undertaken directly
Farming and open days
Activities undertaken directly
5.
OTHER
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
£
£
Support costs
12,785
-
6.
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
Audit-related assurance services
Depreciation - owned assets

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WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021

7. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year. None of them were reimbursed any travelling expenses during the year.

Trustees' expenses

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

8. STAFF COSTS

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

Direct services
Accounts and administration
2021
-
-
-
2020
19
2
21

No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

9. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

COST
At 1 September 2020
Additions
Grants
At 31 August 2021
DEPRECIATION
At 1 September 2020
Charge for year
At 31 August 2021
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 August 2021
At 31 August 2020
Freehold
Plant and
property
machinery
£
£
331,493
49,649
96,042
105
(134,864)
(410)
292,671
49,344
12,747
33,907
5,145
3,859
17,892
37,766
274,779
11,578
318,746
15,742
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
10,013
12,838
-
22,851
7,110
3,935
11,045
11,806
2,903
Motor
vehicles
£
11,383
-
-
11,383
7,401
947
8,348
3,035
3,982
Totals
£
402,538
108,985
(135,274)
376,249
61,165
13,886
75,051
301,198
341,373

Included in cost or valuation of land and buildings is freehold land of £37,400 (2020 - £37,400) which is not depreciated.

Freehold property is estimated to have a useful life of 50 years.

10. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Trade debtors
Other debtors
VAT
Prepayments
2021
£
18,668
-
1,949
287
20,904
2020
£
15,495
4,701
3,808
2,433
26,437

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WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021

11. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2021 2020
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 13) 70 70
Other loans (see note 13) 19,957 -
Trade creditors 4,723 606
Social security and other taxes 4,873 1,648
Other creditors 1,951 1,285
Accruals and deferred income 2,720 3,282
Deferred grants 184,901 255,957
219,195 262,848
12. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
2021 2020
£ £
Other loans (see note 13) 272,006 284,854
13. LOANS
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
2021 2020
£ £
Amounts falling due within one year on demand:
Bank overdrafts 70 70
Other loans 19,957 -
20,027 70
Amounts falling between one and two years:
Other loans - 1-2 years 71,868 -
Amounts falling due between two and five years:
Other loans - 2-5 years 107,454 144,778
Amounts falling due in more than five years:
Repayable by instalments:
Other loans more 5yrs instal 92,684 140,076
14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement At
At 1.9.20 in funds 31.8.21
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 66,006 51,990 117,996
TOTAL FUNDS 66,006 51,990 117,996
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 391,974 (339,984) 51,990
TOTAL FUNDS 391,974 (339,984) 51,990

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WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021

14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

Net
movement At
At 1.9.19 in funds 31.8.20
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 62,628 3,378 66,006
TOTAL FUNDS 62,628 3,378 66,006

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Lottery grant
Esmee Fairbairn
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
Resources
Movement
resources
expended
in funds
£
£
£
340,490
(337,112)
3,378
47,092
(47,092)
-
11,667
(11,667)
-
58,759
(58,759)
-
399,249
(395,871)
3,378

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Net
movement At
At 1.9.19 in funds 31.8.21
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 62,628 55,368 117,996
TOTAL FUNDS 62,628 55,368 117,996

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

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Lottery grant
Esmee Fairbairn
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
Resources
Movement
resources
expended
in funds
£
£
£
732,464
(677,096)
55,368
47,092
(47,092)
-
11,667
(11,667)
-
58,759
(58,759)
-
791,223
(735,855)
55,368

Designated funds

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WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021

14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Fixed Asset Fund - represents reserves set aside to match the level of resources required to maintain the tangible fixed assets of the entity;

Restricted funds

The Sensory Garden Funds are funds set aside for the construction of a sensory garden at Ball Mill Quarry.

15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 August 2021.

16. MEMBERS' GUARANTEE

The company is limited by guarantee, and as a result no share are in issue.

Every company member promises, if the company is wound up whilst he is a company member or within one year after ceasing to be a company member, to contribute such amount as is required up to a maximum of £1 towards the cost of winding up the company and liabilities incurred whilst the contributor was a company member.

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WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
£
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Gifts
-
-
Donations
20,297
-
Grants
10,000
-
30,297
-
Investment income
Deposit account interest
365
-
Charitable activities
Contracting income
289,848
-
Farming and open days
1,979
-
291,827
-
Other income
Job retention grant received
36,505
-
Covid grants received
32,980
-
69,485
-
Total incoming resources
391,974
-
EXPENDITURE
Other trading activities
Animal purchases
5,675
-
Kitchen and other purchases
2,180
-
7,855
-
Charitable activities
Wages
211,038
-
Advertising and promotion
211
-
211,249
-
Support costs
Management
Pension and social security costs
37,900
-
Rates and water
438
-
Insurance
7,709
-
Light and heat
6,037
-
Telephone
2,400
-
Postage and stationery
561
-
Training costs
7,735
-
Computer costs
2,978
-
Motor and travel expenses
4,939
-
Equipment costs
4,439
-
Repairs and renewals
3,707
-
External teaching costs
365
-
Carried forward
79,208
-
2021
Total
funds
£
-
20,297
10,000
30,297
365
289,848
1,979
291,827
36,505
32,980
69,485
391,974
5,675
2,180
7,855
211,038
211
211,249
37,900
438
7,709
6,037
2,400
561
7,735
2,978
4,939
4,439
3,707
365
79,208
2020
Total
funds
£
66
7,326
94,609
102,001
183
269,269
3,011
272,280
24,785
-
24,785
399,249
5,486
2,781
8,267
285,341
595
285,936
31,753
1,205
6,387
5,077
2,090
1,060
3,705
1,905
6,210
2,638
2,926
613
65,569

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
£
£
Management
Brought forward
79,208
-
Other support costs
11,344
-
90,552
-
Finance
Bank charges
2,708
-
Other 2
Loan
9,835
-
Depreciation
Freehold property
5,145
-
Plant and machinery
3,859
-
Fixtures and fittings
3,935
-
Motor vehicles
947
-
13,886
-
Governance costs
Auditors' remuneration for non audit work
3,243
-
Professional fees
656
-
3,899
-
Total resources expended
339,984
-
Net income/(expenditure)
51,990
-
2021
Total
funds
£
79,208
11,344
90,552
2,708
9,835
5,145
3,859
3,935
947
13,886
3,243
656
3,899
339,984
51,990
2020
Total
funds
£
65,569
7,119
72,688
2,723
9,839
5,882
5,247
720
1,236
13,085
3,133
200
3,333
395,871
3,378

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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