Company registration number: 08000525
Charity registration number: 1147075
THE BRIDPORT LITERARY FESTIVAL LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

THE BRIDPORT LITERARY FESTIVAL LIMITED
CONTENTS
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees' Report
Independent examiner's report
Statement of financial activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the financial statements
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7 to 10
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THE BRIDPORT LITERARY FESTIVAL LIMITED
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Charity name
Charity registration number
Company registration number
Principal office
Registered office
Trustees
Bankers
Independent Examiner
The Bridport Literary Festival Limited
1147075
08000525
157 Orchard Crescent
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 5HB
Unity Chambers
34 High East Street
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1HA
Mrs Deirdre Mary Coates
Mrs Helen Irene Carless
Mrs Mary Laura Selina Rose Joly
Mr Stuart Peter Rock
NatWest
Dorchester
49 South Street
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1DW
Mccountants Ltd
2 North Street
Charminster
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 9QS
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THE BRIDPORT LITERARY FESTIVAL LIMITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT
Structure, Governance and Management
Goxering document
The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 21 March 2012 and registered as a charity or 1
May 2012. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of
the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association. In the event of the company being wound up
members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £10.
Recruitment and Appointment of Management Committee
The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law and under the company's Articles are
known as members of the Management Committee.
There must be at least three Trustees. Apart from the first Trustees, every Trustee must be appointed by a resolution of the
Trustees passed at a special meeting. In selecting individuals for appointment as Trustees, the Trustees have in regard the
skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the Charity.
All member of the Management Committee give their time voluntarily and received no benefits from the charity.
Induction and Training of Trustees
New Trustees have made available to them a copy of the Charity's constitution and a copy of the latest report and statement
of accounts.
Organisational Structure
relevant to the work of the charity. The Festival Director also sits on the Committee but has no voting rights
Objectives and Activities
The trustees shall hold the capital and income of the trust fund upon trust for the advancement of education by promoting and
ne promotion and running of a literary festival in Bridport to provide opportunities for the general public to read for pleasure
and to increase their knowledge, understanding and appreciation of any matters literary, historic, artistic, architectural
aesthetic or scientific interest.
Achievements and Performance
The Charity organised the twentieth Bridport Literary Festival which was held from Sunday 3rd November to Saturday 9th
November 2024. The event ran at a surplus in the year of £360.
Financial Review
Reserves Policy
The Management Committee has examined the charity's requirements for reserves in light of the main risks to the organisation.
It has established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds held by the charity should be between 3 and 6 months of the
expenditure. The reserves are needed to meet the working capital requirements of the charity.
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МАВИНИНИИ
THE BRIDPORT LITERARY FESTIVAL LIMITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT
Small company provisions
This report has been prepared in accordance with the small companies regime under the Companies Act 2006.
Approved by the Board and signed on its behalf by:
Aravzlock
Mr Stuart Peter Rock
Trustee
Date: 28 July 2025
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
THE BRIDPORT LITERARY FESTIVAL LIMITED
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 5 to 10.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation
of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ("the 2006 Act").
The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and that an
independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination,
it is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act;
follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145 (5)
(b) of the Charities Act; and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination
includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those
records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from
the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required
in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view and the report is
limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in,
any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; or
the accounts do not accord with such records; or
the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006
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
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102).
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.
Michael McMahon
Mccountants Ltd
Date 30/07 / 2025
2 North Street
Charminster
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 9QS
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THE BRIDPORT LITERARY FESTIVAL LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND
EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Incoming resources
Incoming resources from charitable activities
Income from investments - interest income
Total incoming resources
Resources expended
Charitable activities
Governance costs
Total resources expended
Net movements in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
Note
2
Unrestricted
Funds
136,166
218
136,384
Total Funds
2025
€
136,166
218
136,384
3
3
129,830
6,194
136,024
360
84,584
84,944
129,830
6,194
136.024
360
84,584
84,944
All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.
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Total Funds
2021
114,775
174
114,949
120,062
5,120
125,182
(10,233)
94,817
84,584

RETTETETTRSTE
THE BRIDPORT LITERARY FESTIVAL LIMITED (REGISTRATION NUMBER: 08000525)
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Note
6
* 31 March 2025
5,327
84,817
• 31 March 2021
4,350
89,684
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
7
90,144
(5,200)
Net current assets
84,944
Net assets
84,944
The funds of the charity:
Unrestricted funds
Unrestricted income funds
10
84,944
Total charity funds
84,944
For the financial year ended 31 March 2025, the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the
Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the charity to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting
records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject to the small
companies regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP
Approved by the Board on 28 July 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
Dardue Cartes
Mrs Deirdre Mary Coates
Trustee
sariods
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Mr Stuart Peter Rock
Trustee
Ra Jols
Mrs Mary Laura Selina Rose Joly
Trustee
94,034
(9,450)
84,584
84,584
•84,584
84,584
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THE BRIDPORT LITERARY FESTIVAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These
policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS
102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act
Basis of preparation
The Bridport Literary Festival Limited meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities
are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy
notes.
Going concern
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern
nor any significant areas of uncertainty that affect the carrying value of assets held by the charity.
Exemption from preparing a cash flow statement
The charity opted to early adopt Bulletin 1 published on 2 February 2016 and have therefore not included a cash flow
statement in these financial statements.
Fund accounting policy
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees' discretion in furtherance of the
objectives of the charity.
Further details of each fund are disclosed in note 10.
Incoming resources
Income from charitable activities includes income recognised as earned (as the related goods or services are provided)
under contract.
Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is
a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the
expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that
aggregate all costs related to the category.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its
beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect
nature necessary to support them.
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THE BRIDPORT LITERARY FESTIVAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2
Governance costs
Governance costs include costs of the preparation and examination of the statutory accounts, the costs of trustee
meetings and the cost of any legal advice to trustees on governance or constitutional matters.
The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it
meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially
exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of
the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such
income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
Cash and cash equivalents
Chat and cal avelents copie an on hard and cal deposite, and ather artem in land in lent.
Incoming resources from charitable activities
Literary Festival
Gift Aid tax reclaimed and interest thereon
Sponsorship and donations
Ticket sales
Friends income
Book bags
Grants
Unrestricted
Funds
€
5,358
34,675
86,176
9,457
500
136,166
Total Funds
2025
€
5,358
34,675
86,176
9,457
500
136,166
Total Funds
2024
4,806
29,422
73,090
5,245
- 1,912
300
114,775
3
Total resources expended
Direct costs
Festival Consultant director
Hire of premises and equipment
Brochure, website and printing
Photocopying, stationery and postage
Advertising
Miscellaneous and general expenses
Legal and professional fees
Literary
Festival
28,000
17,193
4,072
27
16,809
83,729
129,830
Governance
Total
6,194
6,194
28,000
17,193
4,072
27
16,809
63,729
6,194
136,024
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THE BRIDPORT LITERARY FESTIVAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
4
Trustees'remuneration and expenses
No trustees received any remuneration during the year.
The company is a registered charity and is, therefore, exempt from taxation.
Debtors
2025
5,327
2024
4,350
7
Other debtors
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
VAT
Accruals and deferred income
450
4,250
500
5,200
8,950
500
9,450
8
9
10
Members' liability
The charity is a private company limited by guarantee and consequently does not have share capital. Each of the
members is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £10 towards the assets of the charity in the event of
liquidation.
Related parties
Controlling entity
The charity is controlled by the trustees who are all directors of the company.
Analysis of funds
At 2024
€
comin
source
Resources
expended
General Funds
Unrestricted income fund
84,584
136,384
(136,024)
At 2025
84,944
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THE BRIDPORT LITERARY FESTIVAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
11
Net assets by fund
Current assets
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
Net assets
12
Related party transactions
Unrestricted
Funds
90,144
(5,200)
84,944
Total Funds
2025
90,144
(5,200)
84,944
Total Funds
2024
95,217
(400)
94.817
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