Company Registration Number
07840801 Charity number: 1150278
JBA TRUST LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31 OCTOBER 2024
(A company limited by guarantee)
JBA TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
CONTENTS
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| Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisers | 1 |
| Trustees' report | 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 19 |
| Statement of financial activities | 21 |
| Balance sheet | 22 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 23 30 |
JBA TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
Trustees
Rob Lamb, JBA (Managing Director) Jeremy Benn, JBA Jim Hall, University Professor Keith Beven, University Professor Emeritus Nick Russell, Bank Corporate Director (retired) Joanne Coles, Senior Advisor (Appointed 3 September 2023) Peter Jimack, University Professor (Appointed 3 September 2023)
Company registered number
07840801
Charity registered number
1150278
Registered office
1 Broughton Park, Old Lane North, Broughton, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 3FD
Company secretary
C Robson
Independent examiners
Armstrong Watson Audit Limited, Number 3, Acorn Business Park, Airedale Business Centre, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2UE
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JBA TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the company for the 1 November 2023 to 31 October 2024. The Trustees confirm that the Annual Report and financial statements of the company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), 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) as amended by Update Bulletin 1 (effective 1 January 2015).
GOING CONCERN
The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis. This is based on the continued financial support of its sponsors and creditors, which is confirmed at regular intervals, allied to the maintenance of a robust reserves policy.
TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
The Trustees (who are also directors of JBA Trust Limited for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
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 the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.
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.
This report was approved by the Trustees, on and signed on their behalf by:
Rob Lamb, Managing Director
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JBA TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF JBA TRUST LIMITED (the 'company')
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 October 2024.
This report is made solely to the company's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the company's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT
As the Trustees of the company (and 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 the company's accounts 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 can confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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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
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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).
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JBA TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
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.
Signed: Dated:
Rohan Day FCA
Armstrong Watson Audit Limited Number 3 Acorn Business Park Airedale Business Centre Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 2UE
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JBA TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
| Note INCOME FROM: Donations and legacies 2 Investments 3 TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURE ON: Charitable activities 4,5,6 TOTAL EXPENDITURE NET EXPENDITURE BEFORE OTHER RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 193,414 5,678 |
Total funds 2024 £ 193,414 5,678 |
Total funds 2023 £ 152,257 3,685 |
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| 199,092 | 199,092 | 155,942 | |
231,804 |
231,804 | 217,214 | |
| 231,804 | 231,804 | 217,214 | |
| (32,712) (32,712) 177,632 |
(32,712) (32,712) 177,632 |
(61,272) (61,272) 238,904 |
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| 144,920 | 144,920 | 177,632 |
The notes on pages 23 to 30 form part of these financial statements.
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JBA TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 07840801
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
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| Note | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| FIXED ASSETS | ||||||
| Tangible assets | 9 | 6,208 | 9,063 | |||
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||
| Debtors | 10 | 10,622 | - | |||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 130,904 | 179,976 | ||||
| 141,526 | 179,976 | |||||
| CREDITORS:amounts falling due within | ||||||
| one year | 11 | (2,814) | (11,407) | |||
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 138,712 | 168,569 | ||||
| NET ASSETS | 144,920 | 177,632 | ||||
| CHARITY FUNDS | ||||||
| Unrestricted funds | 12 | 144,920 | 177,632 | |||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 144,920 | 177,632 |
The company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The Trustees consider that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to have an audit under the provisions of section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 ("the Act") and members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Act.
The Trustees 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 financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on and signed on their behalf, by:
R Lamb Director
The notes on pages 6 to 13 form part of these financial statements.
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JBA TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
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 2006.
JBA Trust 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.
The principal activity of the company is to enhance understanding and management of risks in the water environment by enabling research, education and training.
The company is a company limited by guarantee incorporated and domiciled in the United Kingdom.
These financial statements have been presented in Pound Sterling as this is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the company operates.
1.2 Company status
The company is a company limited by guarantee. The members of the company are the Trustees named on page 1. In the event of the company being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £10 per member of the company.
1.3 Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis. This is based on the continued financial support of its sponsors and creditors, which is confirmed at regular intervals, allied to the maintenance of a robust reserves policy.
1.4 Income
All income is recognised once the company has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Donated services or facilities are recognised when the company has control over the item, any conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economic benefit from the use of the company of the item is probable and that economic benefit can be measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), the general volunteer time of the Friends is not recognised and refer to the Trustees' report for more information about their contribution.
On receipt, donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift to the company which is the amount the company would have been willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market; a corresponding amount is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt.
Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.
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JBA TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the
Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the company and include project management carried out at Headquarters. Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the company and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
Charitable activities and Governance costs are costs incurred on the company's educational operations, including support costs and costs relating to the governance of the company apportioned to charitable activities.
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.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
A review for impairment of a fixed asset is carried out if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of any fixed asset may not be recoverable. Shortfalls between the carrying value of fixed assets and their recoverable amounts are recognised as impairments. Impairment losses are recognised in the Statement of financial activities incorporating income and expenditure account.
Tangible fixed assets are carried at cost, net of depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Plant and machinery - 25% straight line Motor vehicles - 25% straight line Equipment - 25% straight line
1.7 Interest receivable
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.
1.8 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.
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JBA TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
1.9 Cash at Bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
1.10 Liabilities and provisions
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. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised within interest payable and similar charges.
1.11 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the company and which have not been designated for other purposes.
2. INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| Donated services Donations Sales Sale of assets Other income Total donations and legacies Total 2023 |
Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 157,056 27,464 590 4,799 **3,505 ** |
Total funds 2024 £ 157,056 27,464 590 4,799 3,505 |
Total funds 2023 £ 155,372 26,334 1,830 - (31,279) |
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| 193,414 | 193,414 | 152,257 | |
| 152,257 | 152,257 |
Donated services are provided by the trading subsidiaries of JBA Group Limited and are valued at standard chargeable rates.
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JBA TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
3. INVESTMENT INCOME
| Interest received Total 2023 |
Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 5,678 |
Total funds 2024 £ 5,678 |
Total funds 2023 £ 3,685 |
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| 3,685 | 3,685 |
4. ANALYSIS OF GRANTS
| Grants, Activities undertaken Total 2023 Grants to institutions Research projects Project pipeline development Education and training Seminars Total |
Grants to Institutions 2024 £ 41,730 |
Grants to Support Activities 2024 £ 132,193 |
Total 2024 £ 173,923 132,898 2024 £ 41,730 58,601 21,591 51,416 585 173,923 |
Total 2023 £ 132,898 2023 £ 21,200 30,112 18,608 62,795 183 132,898 |
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| 21,200 | 111,698 | ||||
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JBA TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
5. SUPPORT COSTS
| Programme management Sundry expenses Communication and website Computer consumables and software licences Motor and travel expenses Office costs Insurance Legal and professional Depreciation Total 2023 |
Activities undertaken £ 33,743 722 13,951 350 1,238 732 558 130 **2,855 ** |
Total 2024 £ 33,743 722 13,951 350 1,238 732 558 130 2,855 |
Total 2023 £ 49,800 (1,962) 17,133 324 10,097 25 512 124 4,479 |
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| 54,279 | 54,279 | 80,532 | |
| 80,532 | 80,532 |
During the year ended 31 October 2024, the company incurred the following Governance costs:
£ NIL (2023 - £ NIL ) included within the table above in respect of Activities undertaken directly. £ NIL (2023 - £ NIL ) included within the table above in respect of Support costs.
6. GOVERNANCE COSTS
| Accountancy fees Bank charges 7. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) |
Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 3,240 **362 ** |
Total funds 2024 £ 3,240 362 |
Total funds 2023 £ 3,410 374 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,602 | 3,602 | 3,784 | |
This is stated after charging:
| 2024 £ Depreciation of tangible fixed assets: - owned by the charity 2,855 During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration (2023 - £NIL). During the year, no Trustees received any benefits in kind (2023 - £NIL). During the year, no Trustees received any reimbursement of expenses (2023 - £NIL). |
2024 £ 2,855 |
2023 £ 4,479 |
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JBA TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
8. EMPLOYEES
The company has no employees other than the Trustees, in both the current and previous year.
9. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Plant and machinery £ Cost At 1 November 2023 48,607 Disposals - At 31 October 2024 48,607 Depreciation At 1 November 2023 39,544 Charge for the year 2,855 On disposals - At 31 October 2024 42,399 Net book value At 31 October 2024 6,208 At 31 October 2023 9,063 10. DEBTORS Trade debtors Other debtors 11. CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year Trade creditors Other creditors Accruals and deferred income |
Plant and machinery £ 48,607 - |
Motor vehicles £ 20,100 (20,100) |
Motor vehicles £ 20,100 (20,100) |
Equipment £ 1,607 - |
Equipment £ 1,607 - |
Total £ 70,314 (20,100) 50,214 61,251 2,855 (20,100) 44,006 6,208 9,063 2023 £ - - - 2023 £ 8,691 566 2,150 |
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| 48,607 | - | 1,607 | ||||
| 39,544 2,855 - |
20,100 - (20,100) |
1,607 - - |
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| 42,399 | - | 1,607 | ||||
| 6,208 | - | - | ||||
| 9,063 | - | - | ||||
| 2024 £ 1,180 9,442 |
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| 10,622 | ||||||
| 2024 £ 663 - 2,151 |
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| 2,814 | 11,407 |
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JBA TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
12. STATEMENT OF FUNDS
STATEMENT OF FUNDS - CURRENT YEAR
| Unrestricted funds General Funds STATEMENT OF FUNDS - PRIOR YEAR General Funds Total of funds |
Balance at 1 November 2023 £ 177,632 |
Income £ 199,092 |
Expenditure £ (231,804) |
Balance at 31 October 2024 £ 144,920 |
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| Balance at 1 November 2022 £ 238,904 |
Income £ 155,942 |
Expenditure £ (217,214) |
Balance at 31 October 2023 £ 177,632 |
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| 238,904 | 155,942 | (217,214) | 177,632 |
13. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS - CURRENT YEAR
| Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors due within one year ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS - PRIOR YEAR Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors due within one year |
Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 6,209 141,526 **(2,815) ** |
Total funds 2024 £ 6,209 141,526 (2,815) |
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| 144,920 | 144,920 | |
| Unrestricted funds 2023 £ 9,063 179,976 (11,407) |
Total funds 2023 £ 9,063 179,976 (11,407) |
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| 177,632 | 177,632 |
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JBA TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
14. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the year, donations were received from JBA Risk Management Limited of £27,464 (2023 - £26,334).
Included within debtors, amounts falling due within one year is an amount of £9,442 (2023 - £Nil) due from Jeremy Benn Associates Limited. During the year, donated services were received from Jeremy Benn Associates Limited of £155,628 (2023 - £153,666).
Both JBA Risk Management Limited and Jeremy Benn Associates Limited are under common control by virtue of the shareholdings and trusteeship of J R Benn.
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