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2020-12-31-accounts

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Rhema UK & Ireland

(A company limited by guarantee) Charity registration number: 1150046 Company registration number: 08106501

Independent Examiners Ltd 2 Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF

RHEMA UK & IRELAND

CONTENTS

Legal and Administrative Information 1
Trustees' Report 2 to 5
Independent Examiner's Report 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7
Balance Sheet 8
Notes to the Financial Statements 9 to 17

RHEMA UK & IRELAND

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Charity Registration 1150046
Number
Company Registration 08106501
Number
Trustees Kevin Hugh Fletcher
Joel Taller
Alan Morton
John Grunewald
Tobias Avery
Registered address 2 Broadbridge Business Centre
Delling Lane
Bosham
PO18 8NF
Bankers Barclays
Leicester
LE87 2BB
Independent Examiner G W Schulz ACMA
Independent Examiners Ltd
2 Broadbridge Business Centre
Delling Lane
Bosham
PO18 8NF

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RHEMA UK & IRELAND

TRUSTEES' REPORT

The trustees, who are directors for the purposes of company law, present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charitable company for the year ended 31 December 2020.

Structure, governance and management

Nature of governing document

The company is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum of Association on 14/6/2012.

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

The management of the company is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Articles of Association.

Risk management

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the charity, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate our exposure to the major risks.

Objectives and activities

Policies and objectives

Rhema UK & Ireland's charitable purposes as set out in the company's Memorandum and Articles of Association are to:

• Advance the Christian faith in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit.

• Relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind, including through the provision of counseling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit.

• Advance education in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit.

These objects are being accomplished in two main areas:

• Training - Through Bible Colleges, Training Conferences and providing Christian teaching material, individuals are trained in foundational Christian doctrines as well as receiving specific training for Christian ministry.

• Churches - Through the planting of local churches as well as assisting other churches and Christian ministries through networking for mutual support and strengthening.

Activities for achieving objectives

The main activities in relation to the above objectives are:

  1. The operation of Rhema Bible Colleges in the following locations:

  2. a. London England

  3. b. Manchester England

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TRUSTEES' REPORT

All campuses are operated as modular schools using a weekend modular format. The schools meet in either a local church facility or a hired public facility. Classes meet on Saturdays and include Biblical instruction and a time of prayer. The programme takes three years to complete with students receiving Diplomas after completion. Because Rhema UK & Ireland desires to support local churches all students are required to serve 180 hours in their local churches during their time on the programme.

Since 2011 Rhema Bible College in the United Kingdom has awarded 182 Certificates of Completion and 156 Diplomas. Eight graduates are currently pastoring churches while many others are serving in important staff and/or leadership positions in their local churches as well as being and influential Christian witness in their communities and through marketplace ministry. Because service is an important part of the ethos of Rhema UK & Ireland most students, upon completion of their studies, are very faithful to support their local churches and other Christian ministries through service and outreach programmes in the United Kingdom and around the world.

  1. Partnering with DCPI (Dynamic Church Planting International) to provide church planting training in the UK and Ireland. RUKI began a partnership with DCPI in April 2012. Since that time RUKI has offered training at different locations in the United Kingdom and other locations around the world. These are provided free of charge.

  2. Rhema UK & Ireland began hosting Rhema and Friends events in 2011. These events exist for the purpose of joining together Rhema Bible College alumni, students, and those interested in the mission of Rhema UK & Ireland for Biblical exhortation, prayer, fellowship, mutual encouragement and networking.

  3. Rhema UK & Ireland is actively planting churches in the United Kingdom with the first of these being Rhema Family Church - London. The vision is to see a network of churches vitally connected to the overall mission and vision of Rhema UK & Ireland.

Public benefit

The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

Achievements and performance

The year 2020 was challenging as RUKI dealt with restrictions due to the Covid-19. When restrictions began in March, we quickly pivoted to online Rhema Bible College classes as well as online services for Rhema Family Church and His Life Church. Due to restrictions at our venue and government regulations, Rhema Family Church was not able to meet in person until October. Restrictions came in quickly again, therefore we were not able to meet in person again through the end of 2020.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT

At the beginning of 2020, Rhema Bible College offered training in London and Manchester. RBC with a total of 65 students enrolled. We typically have one graduation ceremony at the end of the school year, or when we have a large enough group of graduates. However, we were not able to hold a ceremony this year due to Covid restrictive measures. We did hold a Zoom meeting, where we celebrated our ten graduates, shared an encouraging Word, and prayed for them. We also let these graduates know they will be included in next graduation ceremony that is held, if they desire to take part.

Currently, students can begin the programme at any time During 2020, because of Covid restrictions, we moved from having Open Days on campus to having Taster Days online. We had a good response to these and gained a number of new students. We communicated to these new online students that they would be able to finish their studies online.

The RBC Student Connections group was not able to continue with in person get togethers because of restrictions. To keep the connections with current students, we met together monthly on Zoom.

The RBC Task Force continued to meet as we worked through the changes due to moving all teaching online. One focus was the planning of in-person get togethers. These gatherings would be a time of worship, prayer, teaching of the Word and also times of fellowship and connection. These will likely begin sometime in the autumn of 2021 in both London and Manchester.

In July of 2020 His Life Church was granted charity status by the Charity Commission. His Life Church continued to operate under the umbrella of Rhema UK & Ireland with the expectation of His Life Church no longer operating under Rhema UK & Ireland in 2021.

Financial review

Policy on reserves

The trustees have determined that, in line with their belief that God provides for the work to which He calls His people, no reserves should be maintained for the work of the charity.

Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the Accounting Policies.

Plans for future periods

The year 2021, although still challenging in some ways, has also been quite exciting as we restarted in person services for Rhema Family Church and sent a couple to Northern Ireland with a goal of planting a church. There are also two other couples from RFC who are planning to plant new churches in the next 1 -3 years.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT

All staff and leadership are continuing to work remotely with some meetings through Zoom and others in-person. The financial impact of Covid-19 on the churches and Bible College’s continues to be minimal with the savings from venue rental more than making up any drop in income.

A marketing team was organized in March to work on promotion for Rhema Bible College. We have already seen results from their marketing efforts and look forward to greater results as they continue to meet and execute their plans to grow student numbers.

Statement of Responsibilities

The trustees (who are also the directors of Rhema UK & Ireland for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations.

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charitable company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and 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.

Approved by the trustees of the charity on 27 October 2021 and signed on its behalf by:

......................................... Kevin Hugh Fletcher Trustee

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RHEMA UK & IRELAND

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2020 which are set out on pages 7 to 17.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

As the charity’s trustees of Rhema UK & Ireland (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 Rhema UK & Ireland 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 Rhema UK & Ireland as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. 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

  4. 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.

...................................... G W Schulz ACMA Independent Examiners Ltd 2 Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF

27 October 2021

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Note
Unrestricted
funds
£
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
3
13,367
Charitable activities
4
62,781
Total income
76,148
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
5
71,748
Total expenditure
71,748
Net income
4,400
Net movement in funds
4,400
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought
forward
33,774
Total funds carried
forward
12
38,174		 Restricted
funds
£
96,360
-
96,360
52,230
52,230
44,130
44,130
93,568
137,698		 Total
2020
£
109,727
62,781
172,508
123,978
123,978
48,530
48,530
127,342
175,872		 Total
2019
£
132,106
70,866
202,972
144,218
144,218
58,754
58,754
68,588
127,342

The notes on pages 9 to 17 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 7

RHEMA UK & IRELAND

REGISTERED NUMBER: 08106501 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2020

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
9
Current assets
Debtors
10
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
11
Net current assets
Net assets
Funds of the charity:
Restricted income funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
Total funds
12		 2020
£
-
18,203
158,939
177,142
(1,270)
175,872
175,872
137,698
38,174
175,872		 2019
£
2,416
2,250
124,037
126,287
(1,361)
124,926
127,342
93,568
33,774
127,342

For the financial year ending 31 December 2020 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Directors' responsibilities:

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

The financial statements on pages 7 to 17 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on 27 October 2021 and signed on their behalf by:

.........................................

Kevin Hugh Fletcher Trustee

The notes on pages 9 to 17 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 8

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

1 Charity status

The charity is limited by guarantee, incorporated in England, and consequently does not have share capital. Each of the trustees is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 towards the assets of the charity in the event of liquidation.

2 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.

Statement of compliance

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). They also comply with the Companies Act 2006 and Charities Act 2011.

Basis of preparation

Rhema UK & Ireland 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.

Income and endowments

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

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Donations and legacies

Donations are recognised when the charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and settlement date. In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performance by the charity before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable that these conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period.

Gift aid

Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Investment income

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the company; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank.

Expenditure

All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category.

Charitable activities

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.

Grant expenditure

Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.

Taxation

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.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Tangible fixed assets

Individual fixed assets costing £500.00 or more are initially recorded at cost.

Depreciation and amortisation

Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:

Asset class Depreciation method and rate
Sound equipment 25% on cost
Fixtures and fittings 25% on cost
Computer equipment 33% on cost

Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

Liabilities

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the company anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

Fund structure

Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees' discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.

Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Pensions and other post retirement obligations

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme which is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and the charity has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions even if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities when they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for service, the excess is recognised as a prepayment.

Financial instruments

The company 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 with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

3 Income from donations and legacies

Donations and legacies;
Donations
Gift aid reclaimed		 Unrestricted
funds
General
£
13,367
-
13,367		 Restricted
funds
£
80,407
15,953
96,360		 Total
2020
£
93,774
15,953
109,727		 Total
2019
£
129,039
3,067
132,106

4 Income from charitable activities

Unrestricted
funds
General
£
Tuition fees
62,781		 Total
2020
£
62,781		 Total
2019
£
70,866

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RHEMA UK & IRELAND

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

5 Expenditure on charitable activities

Note
Premises costs
Instructor fees
Hospitality
Textbooks
Equipment
Travel and
accommodation
Advertising
Printing
stationery and
Telephone and
internet
Insurance
Legal &
professional
Ministry costs
Training
Bank charges
Sundry expenses
Independent
examination
Depreciation,
amortisation and
other similar
costs
Grant funding of
activities
6
Staff costs
8		 Unrestricted
funds
General
£
11,830
7,367
302
303
2,999
5,284
1,242
6,486
3,218
991
966
-
-
124
341
960
46
4,942
24,347
71,748		 Restricted
funds
£
13,960
-
1,333
-
4,993
137
407
3,335
-
-
8,870
3,075
20
309
-
-
2,370
13,421
-
52,230		 Total
2020
£
25,790
7,367
1,635
303
7,992
5,421
1,649
9,821
3,218
991
9,836
3,075
20
433
341
960
2,416
18,363
24,347
123,978		 Total
2019
£
46,819
11,100
5,681
279
5,671
12,572
1,554
16,050
4,099
990
2,372
1,142
-
687
255
960
2,418
7,246
24,323
144,218

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

6 Grant-making

Analysis of grants

Grants to institutions 2020 2019 £ £ Grants 18,363 7,246

7 Trustees remuneration and related party transactions

Joel Taller, a trustee, received honoraria amounting to £900 (2019 - £NIL).

Kevin Fletcher, a trustee, received honoraria of £1,200 (2019 - £3,900) and remuneration of £12,000 (2019 - £12,000) and his wife also received remuneration amounting to £12,000 (2019 - £12,000) and honoraia of £300 (2019 - £1,200). The daughter of Kevin Fletcher received honoraria amounting to £600 (2019 - £NIL).

The only other payments made to the trustees, or any person connected with them, consisted of reimbursements of expenditure incurred on behalf of the charity in furthering the charity's objects.

8 Staff costs

The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:

Staff costs during the year were:
Wages and salaries
Pension costs		 2020
£
24,000
347
24,347		 2019
£
24,000
323
24,323

The monthly average number of persons (including senior management team) employed by the charity during the year expressed as full time equivalents was as follows:

2020 2019
No No
Staff 2 2

No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

9 Tangible fixed assets

9 Tangible fixed assets
Furniture
and
equipment
£
Computer
equipment
£
Cost
At 1 January 2020
2,826
2,300
At 31 December 2020
2,826
2,300
Depreciation
At 1 January 2020
2,121
1,534
Charge for the year
705
766
At 31 December 2020
2,826
2,300
Net book value
At 31 December 2020
-
-
At 31 December 2019
705
766
10 Debtors
Accrued income
Other debtors
11 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Other taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals		 Computer
equipment
£
2,300		 Sound
equipment
£
3,777		 Total
£
8,903
8,903
6,487
2,416
8,903
-
2,416
2019
£
-
2,250
2,300 3,777
1,534
766		 2,832
945
2,300 3,777
- -
766 945
2020
£
15,953
2,250
18,203
2020
£
222
198
850
1,270
2,250
2019
£
374
136
851
1,361

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

12 Funds

12 Funds
Unrestricted funds
General
General Fund
Restricted funds
Rhema Family Church
Rhema Europe, Africa,
Middle East
His Life Church
Total funds
Unrestricted funds
General
General Fund
Restricted funds
Rhema Family Church
Rhema Europe, Africa,
Middle East
Scholarship fund
His Life Church
Total funds		 Balance at
1 January
2020
£
33,774
49,759
7,920
35,889
93,568
127,342
Balance at
1 January
2019
£
36,430
22,921
9,237
-
-
32,158
68,588		 Incoming
resources
£
76,148
80,287
-
16,073
96,360
172,508
Incoming
resources
£
85,818
72,373
5,095
2,000
37,686
117,154
202,972		 Resources
expended
£
(71,748)
(30,109)
(7,920)
(14,201)
(52,230)
(123,978)
Resources
expended
£
(88,474)
(45,535)
(6,412)
(2,000)
(1,797)
(55,744)
(144,218)		 Balance at
31
December
2020
£
38,174
99,937
-
37,761
137,698
175,872
Balance at
31
December
2019
£
33,774
49,759
7,920
-
35,889
93,568
127,342

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

13 Analysis of net assets between funds

Current assets
Current liabilities
Total net assets
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Total net assets		 Unrestricted
funds
General
£
39,444
(1,270)
38,174
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
705
32,430
(1,361)
31,774		 Restricted
funds
£
137,698
-
137,698
Restricted
funds
£
1,711
93,857
-
95,568		 Total funds
at 31
December
2020
£
177,142
(1,270)
175,872
Total funds
at 31
December
2019
£
2,416
126,287
(1,361)
127,342

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