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LirrLE GATE ANNUAL REPORT YEAR END AUGUST 2024

Llttle Gate Supported Employment structure Registered Charity.. I1535841CHAR￿y INCORPORATED ORGANISATION ICIO)) Trustees Chair 0610412014 Mr John Hassell Treasurer 2910812013 Mr Leigh Bennett 29111118 Mr5 Sonia Blizzard 0110212022 Mrs Maxlne Leleh CEO 112020 Mrs Andrea Randall-smith Buslness Address and regl¥(ered office: Llttle Gate Farm Horseshoe Lane Beckley East Su55ex TN316RZ Bankers Lloyds Bank 17 Welllngton Place Hastings East Sussex TN341NX Statutory Auditors Ashdown Hurrey Auditors Limited 20 Havelock Road Hastings East Sussex TN34 IBP Page I

Little Gate Farm is a charitable incorporated org8nization, the charity 15 governed through a foundation model constltutlon, and legal framework Set out in the Charities Act 2011, which specifies that only trustees are mem ber5. Trustee5 are protected against contractual liabilities and have no liability to contribute to its assets and no personal responsibility for settllng It5 debts. The Princlple Offi￿15 In England. Little Gate Farm charity is also known as Llttle Gate Supported Employment. Llttle Gate Supported Emplownent is pleased to present its Annual Report for 202312024. This report highlights our Charit¢s accomplishments financial performance, supported employment programs, and community engagement initiatives durlng the year. It demonstrates our commltment to empowerlng individua15 With disabilities to achieve meanlngful employment and inclusSve communlty partlclpatlon. Organlsatlonal structure The Trustees and CEO meet every 3 months formally. and minutes of these meetings are recorded. during these meetin8 Trustees are Informed of all progress, activities, and issues by the CEO and Head of Little Gate Farm, Head of Supported EmploymenL Head of Flnance and Fundraising and the new posltion Head of College. At present the trustees are made up of 4 members.. John Hassell OBE- Independent Educotlon Consultant and retlred Head of a speclal schcol Lelgh Bennett- Independent Flnonclol odvisorond parent. Sonla Bllzzard- Monoging Directorand parent. Maxlne Lelgh - Sociol Care Educator There must be at least 3 trustees at any one tlme, and no more than 12. Trustees can servefor a maximum of 4 years. after which they become ellglble for re-electlon. The day-to -day responsibility is held by the CEO Andrea R3ndall-Smith, who Is responsible for the provlslon of service5, and ensures all contractual tar8ets and key perfomiance Indlcators are met, other responslbllltles include supervision 3nd CPD of stsff teams & volunteers, maintalnln8 a hlgh level of servlce, financlal control and operational policy. Staffing numbers continue to increase in line wlth new projects and general growth of the organisation. We also have a pool of supply support staff for Farni cover, Employment support in thecommunity and theyoung Ranger and Education projects. Page 2

Little Gate Charit Stsff Team Trustees CEO Cdloge Fuirn Head Office Siipporlpd EmtAoyfflo dmin Jpoialions m￿l￿()L)I .INWiaisi Jotr> c￿¢11￿,. )Kil￿. Cou¢hi"- Work arwj TIiri￿. Rlsk Management The Board of Trustee5 is committed to ensurin8 that the long-term health of Little Gate supported Employment; is malntained through an effectlve risk management framework, Strateglc decisions are consequently taken in the context of risk exposure arlslng from the tharitvs operations, and the resources available to manage this, The risk-management f ramework and reg15ter we have in place helps us to ensure that we identlfy and manage all key risk5 which could affect our ablllty to deliver our objectives and achieve our charltable alms. This reduces uncertainty and allows the charity to be innovatlve and to mana8e change effectively. All employees have a role to play In reducing risk, through our internal processe5 of risk management, startlng wlth robust risk assessments in all areas of the fami, in the community and at our new Llttle Gate Colle8e. Managing day-to-day risk is inherent in all farm activity from Woodland to Hortlculture and Supported Employment in the wider community. Accountability The Board of Trustees has overall responsibility for establishi ng an effective system of Internal control, including processes for the identificatlon and management of risk. Thls is overseen through Internal Audit. An Internal audit of the risk management function is conducted each year which identifies that appropriate procedures and controls are in place to mitigate the key rlsks; with new potential risks Identlfled and managed. The Little Gate Risk Reglster Is updated annuallv. Risk Is dassif led as: Page 3

Strategic rlsk., These risks are overseen by the Board of Trustees. In turn the CEO Andres Randall-smith takes direct responsibility for the risks, to ensure the level of risk 15 managed so as not to threaten dellvery of the charity's strategic objectives. Operatlonal rlsk: These risks concern the day-ttrday activity which must be managed in order for the charity to operate effectively and compliantly. They are managed across the wider organisation by the CEO Andrea Randall-smlth, Head of Fundraislng and Finance Mary Soul, Head of Little Gate Farm Hannah Briars, Head of Supported Employment Sam Ander50n and Head of CollegeGemma Mogford. The following table 5ummarlses the primary r15ks currently facing the charlty, why they are significant and the maln mitigation strategies. Rlsk Impact on the Charfty New projects take tlme and Loss of focus and spread resourtes to set up, potentlal rlsk resources too thinly acr055 the to core workat Llttle Gate organisation. Mltlgatlon Strat4y Ensure org3nisation has the resource5 to grow new programmes before 5tsrtln8 them ensure cashflow is aligned. Dilution of focus and mlssion drift Ensure core operatlons are funded flrst, Updated rlsk management plan and reglster Stafflng being the 8reate5t cost, risk management strategy Is In place, a rollln8 cash flow allow5 US to see shortfalls, Llttle Gate may not achleve budgeted income and fund- ralslng levels predlcted for the comingyear, and have Insuff icient cash flow to cover its operatlonal costs Llttle Gate will be become flnancially compromised A reserve Is In place and has Llttle Gate could become less able grown with the charlty to cover to fulfil its objectives the running cost5 for 3 months, Key & valued staff could be lost Senlor Staff are involved in the strateglc development of the flnanclal risk management plan and 5ucces5ion plannlng, We may not meet our asplratlonal targets of placing adults Into sustalnable pald work In the local communltv Our core purpose and mission would not be fulfilled We work towards a realistic achlevable KPI'S (key performance indicator51, which are assessed quarterly to ensure we are on target, Supported employment team'5 KPI are set-their success is measured agalnst them. Networks are nurtured to ensure ongoing performance. Best practice training and mentorship is prioritised. All areas of the farm have current active risk assessment5, as do each Individual work trainee Inherent rlsks of Farm. woodland Daily rlsks not managed and farm animals, and a effectlvely. Ecoli, Tetanus, lone proportlonate number of worklng. falls etc= fatal injury Page 4

vulnerable children and adults with limited capacity to anticipate rlsk worklng onsite. Managlng rlsk Is a shared responsibility Little Gate Farm has a robust emergency plan in place As the Supported Employment & Job coaches could be at personal College team grows, Job coathes or per￿1Ved risk. often work alone and visft indlvlduals at home. All lone working job coaches to follow lone working policy and action plan. Lone workinglob coad)es are not Supported employment team adequately supervised work closely wlth all job coaches acr055 county and nationally, The SE team work with employers to ensure best practice All risks are recorded and Identlfied by Staff teams and all work tralnees/students and areas are risk assessed. A comprehensive emergency plan is in place due to the locatlon of the farm & inherent risks placed by the animals and woodland. Systems and procedure5 are in place to mltl8ate these risks. External risks linked to contractual funding and grant acqu15ition Is managed and revlewed by the Senior Leadershlp Tearn and Trustees, a rlsk management plan Is also In place. Ob'ectlves and Activities The objects as def ined by the Memorandum of A5sociation'. Oblectlves To develop the capacity and skllls of the members of the socially dlsadvantsged communlty in such a way that they are better able to identify and help meet their needs, and to partlclpate more fully in society. Mission Statement The overall aim of the charity is also expressed In our mlsslon statement., Mlssion.. Llttle Gote enobles udults and younq people with learnlng dlsabllltles und/or autlsm t0fv￿1 their workpotertiul. Th15 entallspre-employment tmlnlngi work expeiience and routes lrto work through Supported Employment. Llttle Gate Fam) Program Little Gate Farm provides employment trainin8 and skllls for adults with Learning Disabilities and Autlsm In Hastings, Rother and Eastbourne i n East Sussex, and some part5 of Kent Our goal is to equip our learnin8-disabled adults and adults with Neuro Diverse conditions Iwork Trainee5) with the self-confidence and employment skills needed to go onto paid employment opportunltles In the wider community. Page 5

We run 3 main programs.. Work Tralnee Pro ram The projectls running 5 days a week for Adult Work trainees 19 plus. We currently have 122 places filled across the 5 days and operate 4 minlbuses whith pick up Work Trainees from their homes in Hastin85 and Rother. All work trainees are offered 2 free taster days and suitsbility to program is assessed, they then enter our 6 week ready to learn prcgram, which 15 an assessment tool identlfylng learning needs and motlvatlon. If successful durlng the 6 week assessment they will go Into the WorkTrainee program in preparation for Bolng into paid work. All Work tralnees have progress goals, which they are involved in settln8, and triangulated goals are evaluated wlth Work trainees and skllls coaches 8 weekly. Work trainee learning is focused on Communicatlon, Confidence, Work SkSlls and Independence in farm worl horticulture, cooking, woodland skllls and animal care, The skills developed are transferable and help build resilience needed to go Into paid work and e5tabllsh a positive work ethlc. Expectations are high. and Work Trainees are clear about thelr goals, and thelr purpose. The prlmary alm of Llttle Gate Farm remalns to see it5 work tralnees move into long terni pard employment. The objettives for achieving this alm Ile primarily in the skllls and training whlch work tralnees develop by comingto LGF as Farm Work trainees; they then w¢xk with the Supported EmploymentTeam to create vocational profiles, Ilalse with potentlal employers and work wlth lob coaches to support them into paid work. Thls Is the 5 stages to this process as seen In the dla8ram below that as a Charity we contlnue to work with: Page 6

stages of t.he f?upported pmployment program The support•d employent program has 5 dlff•r•nt Stages, DISCOVERY WeLw5jI:'IrrtroaL•ceyoLI.lo tile tralnlnq.and SUPT)4?rt•dletriploykii•dbpDD8ranTr.'. yti￿ wlil'.'b'Blri:tr4iln5nK lrn emktrloymeiit $kllL'orf ih'T farm . ￿1￿.1{1¢￿￿￿.'wh" ¥oal>yotJ w•nt t¢p )14tsrk'r)N . !-4'tsÈ.t5tY¥.L Ir.4....￿ tywII I$-.; KPI for the retalnlng Farm work tralnee attendance.. 20 spaces fllled each day Monday- Frlday Achieved 202312024 - Averaga 110 spaces filled each week orted Em ment Pro ram Little Gate supported Employment offers a range of programs and services tallored to meet the needs of our work trainee5. The comprehensive approach focuses on skill development. lob placement and ongoing Support from lob coaches. to ensure sustainable employment. As soon as work trainees arrive at the farm, we are preparing them for paid employrnent. Llttle Gate Farm follows the model lald out by the British Association of Supported Employment. Each year we continue to work with the Natlon31 Occupational standards to ensure we are dellverlng a program that is best practice and hlgh quality. Our Employment Skills Trainin8 provides work trainees with essentlal lob-related skills, such as CV itin& interview techniques and workplace etiquette. Page 7

Last year we placed 17 adults Into paid jobs in Ha5tings and Rother. Our target was to place 16 work trainees in roles that they aspired to, that were withln easy travel time from where they lived and had some opportunity for career pro8resslon. Little Gate provide5 on8oing support that is per50nali5ed for the work tralnee and emplDyer, KPI for SE Team Pald Placements; 16 Work Tralnees Into Pald EmploymÈnt Achièvèd 202312024- 17 Adufts Into paid employment 6 seasonal paid role5 at the Farm for events 4 seasonal pald roles as flower pkkers Work ex erlen From September 2023 to the end ofAugust 2024, we were able to cOntIn￿ the work experience pro8ramme in all sectors and provided 73 placements. There are important opportunltles created throu8h work experlence where they can lead to the offer of a paid role and a 5trengthenln8 of employer relationships. KPI for SE Team Work Experlence Placements: 20 Work Experience Placements offered across soctors zhleved 202312024- 73 placements supported for work experience Youn Peo le's ro ram This aim is conslstent for the work completed through the Youn8 People'5 Programme, Thls programme does not use the farm route for employTnent and serves youn8 people a8ed 18-24 with an EHCP (Education and Health Care Plan), They complete a 15 week employabllity course ILEAPSI and are then placed on a Apprenticeshlp with an Employer and Independent Traini n8 Provlder using the Support of a Job Coach to bridge any gaps. This Is a popular and successful programme for young people across Hastlngs, Rother and Eastbourne to complete an Apprenticeship. As well as in work support from Job Coaches at a place of employment, there is education support from Independent Trainin8 Providers to complete the apprenticeship. The Government announced that Tralneeshlps would no longer be offered after 21, July 2023. Those work trainees followin8 thls employment route now have perlods of supported work experience In place of the Traineeships. KPI for SE Team Young People's Pro8ramme.' 10 starts forTralneeshlps and Apprentlceshlps Achleved 202312014 10 starts for Apprentlceshlps ot5u orted Internshi Partnershi & Little Gate Colle In June 2022 we announced our proposed partnership with Glyne Gap Faculty to pllot a Supported Internship Project for 4 young people with addltlonal needs. Glyne Gap Faculty were the Education Provider and Little Gate provlded the employment education and In work placernents. This was a successful pilot, After revlewlng the model of the Pilot, Trustees agreed with the Senior Leadershlp Team to carry on with Supported Internships, This has resulted in Little Gate applying and passing the Department of Education due diligence and receI￿ng an ESFA IEducation Skills and Funding Agencyl contract to open 'Little Gate College, in September 2024. The college will open deliverin8 2 study programmes. Year l Future Ready and Year 2 Supported Internships. The Education wlll be delivered in a room leased atThe Pelham community centre in Bexhlll. Little Gate College staff team will welcome 20 students- 12 Future Ready and 8 Supported Interns. Page 8

erEn ement and Trainin am The Employer Engagementteam consist of a Supported Employment EmployerEngagement Officer and an Em plover Trainer. Little Gate College has also employed a full time Employer and Client Engagement Officer to create 60 different work placements for the 202415 Academlc year. This strong team works together to improve our networking and stakeholder potentlal for creating new and sustainable work opportunities. The offer of Employer Training has improved our initial relationshlps with employers- helped to improve employment pathways for our work trainees and college students to support the sustainability of placements. We have strengthened partnershlps wlth local businesses resulting in creating newlob placements for our work trainees. The Employer Trainer continues to provide 5tr3te8y coaching for speclfic work trainees within work placements. Education Contracts Llttle Gate contlnued offer of Education Contracts to some special schools and mainstream Schools In the area, for those children with and without an EHCP. Thls was offered 4 days a week at the farrn during term tlme, There Is a planned ¢urriculum taught by variou5 members of the Young Ranger & Education Team. Some delivery is supported by the varlous school staff 3150. Youn Ran er Pro ram In 202312024 our strategic objectlve wasto deliver 70 resplte days for youn8 learnlng-dlsabled chlldren In Ha5tlngs and Rother across all school holldays. By the end of August 2024, we had dellvered 74 resplte days across the year. learnln or ni ies Charcoal., This year we have continued to produce and sell charcoal as a small farm social enterprlse. Weddlngs & Events Venue: Llttle Gate were able to host 5 wedding receptlons and private events thls year. We continue to offer Weddin85 via our website and have booklngs for 2025. Work trainees are interviewed, trained to seNe behind the bar and at the events as paid work experience. 6 work tralnw5 worked at these event5, Cut flower prolect: Thls year we have contlnued to grow the cut flower project. Thls has been a Suc￿$$fUl year as we contlnue to partner wlth 2 florists and contlnued to sell at our local market stall. 4 work tralnees were paid to be seasonal flower picker5. Whilst alternatlve income stream5 are not the prlmary focus for our social enterprlse programs, the learnlng opportunlties they provlde are invaluable. All s￿la1 Enterprise programs at Little Gate Farm, have financial KPI'S (key performance indScatorsl alongside learnlng objectives. It has proven to support work trainees In performing better for other work placements after their experience within the Social Enterprise team5 at the farm. East Sussex Su orted Ern ment Forum Llttle Gate began the East Sussex Supported Employment Forum in 2018. East Sussex County Council now ommi55ion Little Gate to deliver this as part of the National 'lnternships Work" contrart. The forum includes other providers of Supported Employment across the county, schools, colleges, charities. East Sussex County Council Children's and Adult services. This is a very successful and suppoitive forum improving best practice delivery and mapping 8ood quality provislon across the county. Page 9

Soclal Impact 2023124 Adult Progfamme-we placed 17 adults with Learning disabilities or Autlsm in pald work In Hastlngs and Rother. Adult Programme- We dellvered 73 work experlence pl3￿MentS offered across dlfferent sectors. Young people's programme.To traln and place Ioyoung people Sn Apprentlceshlps- 10 were started wSthln thls year. We offered places to 64 work tralnees at the farm across 5 days. The supported ernployrnent team works 7 days a week dependant on Employment requlrements. We provlded 74 resplte days durln8 holldays for young leamln8-dlsabled chlldren a8ed 8-21yrs. Th15 pro8ramme1s enrkhed and hl8h qualltyi well received and utllised by famllles. We started the 6th year of the cut flower enterpri￿ and sold to 3 ouilets. Flnanclal Revlew We have a varlety of income streams most particularly, we are funded through ESCC, DWP Access to work and Trusts and foundations. We have regular fundlng from ESCC for work trainees attending the farm and have developed some speclflc support programmes and contracts for certain individuals. We continue to focus on developing a variety of financial income streams and the Access to Work Income from DWP Is steadyi but payment5 are often delayed. It is the policy of Little Gate to have a Surplus of three months recurrln8 expendlture and operatlng costs In reserve should the charity experlence a sudden drop In fundlng. Thls is $0 activities can continue whilst addition31 funds are sought. Social Enterprise. 17,156, 1,2 ittle Gate I ncome 2023-4 Donatlon8. 47,488. 3.4% Contr8¢ts, 177,656, 12.8% Grants, 336,500, 24.2 Service U¥er Fee5. 405.274. 29.2% ATW, 353,914, 25.5% Private Events, 23.586. 1.7% FundraisingEvents, 28,231, 2% Our income streams look very similar to the previous financial year with an introduction of the ESFA contract for the colle8e providin8 Educ4tional Fundin& Page 10

Successes and growth measured against key objectives set for 202312024 Primary Oblectlves l. To eontlnue to develop the Senlor Leadershlp Team. In 2024 the Senlor Leadershlp Team will conslst of 5 people due to the Introduttion of 'Llttle Gate College,. The openlng of Llttle Gate College has meant some staffchanges and the Head ofsupported Employment becoming Head of College and a current staff member promoted to bethe new Head of Supported Employment. There Is a real strength wlthln thls larger SLT. 2. To continuously revlew and Improve oursupported Employment programme5 to meet the evolvlng needs of our work tralnees and employers, to enable us to place 16 adult5 Into pald employment In Hastin8s and Rother In new buslnesse5 and sectors. 17 adults were placed Into pald emplownent, and most have remalned In thelr roles. The sectors contlnue to Increase and dlverslfy wlth a strong focus on manufarturln8. To strengthen our partnershlps wlth local buslnesses to contlnue to develop the Young People's Program provldlng Apprenticeshlps and Llttle Gate College opportunltles across county. Thls programme contlnues to be consolidated for Apprenticeshlps and a new Employer and Cllent Engagement officer to create work placements for prospective Colle8e students. 4. To contlnue to provlde at least 30 work experlence opportunltles for Work tralnees in various sectors. 73 Work Experlence placements were delivered. 5. To continue to develop a plan for the Youn8 Ran8er & Educatlon Program Includlngthe connectlon and transltlon to Llttle Gate College, Young People's Programme and Farm Employment routgs. The stsff member leadlng thSs project ensures good quallty delivery for the chlldren and young people. There are a percentage of the attendees applylng to attend Uttle Gate College In september 2025. Following the successful completion of the Pllot Supported Internship Program, we wlll prepare and open'Llttle Gate College, to dellver 2 study pro8rammes- Future Ready and Supported Internshlps for students aged 16.24 with Educatlon and Health Care plans. The college prograrnme wlll accept 20 students in total. The college wlll open in September 2024 and Llttle Gate will be a re8lStergd Education Provider for the College. Llttle Gate College15 prepared to open to 20 students September 2024 wlth a new staff team. To apply to turn the Educatlon Group provislon developed at the farm, Into an Alternatlve Provlslon and be Ilsted on the East Sussex Q)unty Councll Alternatlve Provision Dlrectory. The Educatlon prolect Is bein8 delivered term tlme wlth a focused staff team andls being utilised by East Sussex County Councll Interlm Provlsion Servlce (IPS) and other local schools; whllst the AltÈrnatlve Provlslon appllcation15 belng assessed. 8. To Increase the Trustee membershlp/nuinbers sourcin8 skills requlred for the board. To complete a skills audlt wlth Trustees to help attrart new suitable members. Trustees and the CEO are suggestin8 and a55essln8 appllcations for Trustees wlshlng to joln the board where approprlate. Page 11

Little Gate Farm Strategic objectives for 2024/2025: Prlmary Objertives l. To contlnuou5ty devek>p the Senlor Leade￿hIp Team of 5 member5. 2. To continuausty revièw and improve our Supported Employment prL)grammes to meet the evolvlng needs of our work tralnees and employers, to enable us to place 16 adults Into pald employmént in Hastin8s and Rother in new businesses and sectors. Thls includes developln8 a Sustalnablllty model lor those 8raduatlng other Uttle Gate Employment pathways such as Little Gate College and the Young People'5 Programme. To strengthen our Efflployer En8a8ement partnershlps wlth IKal bu$lnes5a$ to continue to develop all of the Supported Employment Pathways. To mntlnue to provlde at least 10 work experlence opportunltles for Work tralnees In varlous sectors. Dellver the I, Academic year of Little Gate Colle8e with a new staff team to ensure approprlate employment outcomes for students. To contlnue to develop a plan for the Young Ran8er & Educatlon Programs Includlng the connertlon nd transltlon to Llttle fjBte College, Young People's Programme and Farm Employment routes. 7. To assess the feedback methanlsms from all stakeholders to knform Improvements to our Employment programmes. 8. To revlew the Trustee membershlplnumbers sour¢lng skllls and experlence requlred for the board. We contlnue to be grateful for the wlde range of support we recelvefrom the local and wlder community, in the form of donations, grants, volunteers, pro-bono support and guidance. We are grateful to our young rangers, students and work trainees, whose dedication and resilience inspire us every dav. Thank you to local businesses and employers who have providedjob opportunities and fostered inclusive workplaces, Thank you to our dedicated staff, volunteers and board members fortheir commitment and passion. Approved by order of the board of trustees on ......... and slgned on Its behalf by: John Has5ell Mr John Hassell Chair of Trustee5 Page 12

LITTLE GATE FARM

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). 

ThelawapplicabletocharitiesinEnglandandWales,theCharitiesAct2011,Charity(AccountsandReports)
Regulations2008andtheprovisionsofthetrustdeedrequiresthetrusteestopreparefinancialstatementsforeach
financialyear whichgiveatrueandfairviewofthestateofaffairsofthecharityandoftheincomingresourcesand
applicationof resources,includingtheincomeandexpenditure,ofthecharityforthatperiod.Inpreparingthosefinancial
statements,thetrustees arerequired to

Thetrusteesareresponsibleforkeepingproperaccountingrecordswhichdisclosewithreasonableaccuracyatanytime the
financialpositionofthecharityandtoenablethemtoensurethatthefinancialstatementscomplywiththeCharities Act
2011,theCharity(AccountsandReports)Regulations2008andtheprovisionsofthetrustdeed.Theyarealso responsible
forsafeguardingtheassetsofthecharityandhencefortakingreasonablestepsforthepreventionanddetectionoffraud and
other irregularities.

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 19 May 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

L Bennett - Trustee

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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE TRUSTEES OF
LITTLE GATE FARM

Opinion

WehaveauditedthefinancialstatementsofLittleGateFarm(the'charity')fortheyearended31August2024 which
comprisetheStatementofFinancialActivities,theBalanceSheet,theCashFlowStatementandnotestothe financial
statements,includingasummaryofsignificantaccountingpolicies.Thefinancialreportingframeworkthathasbeen applied
intheirpreparationisapplicablelawandUnitedKingdomAccountingStandards(UnitedKingdomGenerally Accepted
Accounting Practice).

In our opinion the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

WeconductedourauditinaccordancewithInternationalStandardsonAuditing(UK)(ISAs(UK))andapplicablelaw. Our
responsibilitiesunderthosestandardsarefurtherdescribedintheAuditors'responsibilitiesfortheauditofthe financial
statementssectionofourreport.Weareindependentofthecharityinaccordancewiththeethicalrequirementsthat are
relevanttoourauditofthefinancialstatementsintheUK,includingtheFRC'sEthicalStandard,andwehavefulfilled our
otherethicalresponsibilitiesinaccordancewiththeserequirements.Webelievethattheauditevidencewehaveobtained is
sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

Inauditingthefinancialstatements,wehaveconcludedthatthetrustees'useofthegoingconcernbasisofaccountingin the
preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Basedontheworkwehaveperformed,wehavenotidentifiedanymaterialuncertaintiesrelatingtoeventsorconditions that,
individuallyorcollectively,maycastsignificantdoubtonthecharity'sabilitytocontinueasagoingconcernforaperiodof at
least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

Ourresponsibilitiesandtheresponsibilitiesofthetrusteeswithrespecttogoingconcernaredescribedinthe relevant
sections of this report.

Other information

Thetrusteesareresponsiblefortheotherinformation.Theotherinformationcomprisestheinformationincludedin the
Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon.

Ouropiniononthefinancialstatementsdoesnotcovertheotherinformationand,excepttotheextentotherwise explicitly
stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

Inconnectionwithourauditofthefinancialstatements,ourresponsibilityistoreadtheotherinformationand,indoing so,
considerwhethertheotherinformationismateriallyinconsistentwiththefinancialstatementsorourknowledgeobtained in
theauditorotherwiseappearstobemateriallymisstated.Ifweidentifysuchmaterialinconsistenciesorapparent material
misstatements,wearerequiredtodeterminewhetherthisgivesrisetoamaterialmisstatementinthefinancial statements
themselves.If,basedontheworkwehaveperformed,weconcludethatthereisamaterialmisstatementofthis other
information, we are required to report that fact.  We have nothing to report in this regard.

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

WehavenothingtoreportinrespectofthefollowingmatterswheretheCharities(AccountsandReports)Regulations 2008
requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

Responsibilities of trustees

AsexplainedmorefullyintheStatementofTrustees'Responsibilities,thetrusteesareresponsibleforthepreparationof the
financialstatementswhichgiveatrueandfairview,andforsuchinternalcontrolasthetrusteesdetermineisnecessary to
enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Inpreparingthefinancialstatements,thetrusteesareresponsibleforassessingthecharity'sabilitytocontinueasa going
concern,disclosing,asapplicable,mattersrelatedtogoingconcernandusingthegoingconcernbasisofaccounting unless
the trustees either intend to liquidate the charity or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE TRUSTEES OF
LITTLE GATE FARM

Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

WehavebeenappointedasauditorsunderSection144oftheCharitiesAct2011andreportinaccordancewiththeAct and
relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder.

Ourobjectivesaretoobtainreasonableassuranceaboutwhetherthefinancialstatementsasawholearefreefrom material
misstatement,whetherduetofraudorerror,andtoissueaReportoftheIndependentAuditorsthatincludesour opinion.
Reasonableassuranceisahighlevelofassurance,butisnotaguaranteethatanauditconductedinaccordancewith ISAs
(UK)willalwaysdetectamaterialmisstatementwhenitexists.Misstatementscanarisefromfraudorerrorand are
consideredmaterialif,individuallyorintheaggregate,theycouldreasonablybeexpectedtoinfluencethe economic
decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

Irregularities,includingfraud,areinstancesofnon-compliancewithlawsandregulations.Wedesignproceduresinline with
our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud.

Duringtheplanningstageofthisauditweconsideredthelikelihoodofirregularitiesaroundlawsandregulationsrelevant to
thecharity,includingenquiryofmanagementandthosechargedwithgovernance.Thesewerealsodiscussedduring the
auditplanningmeetingheldbytheteam.Wereviewedthecharity'ssystemsandcontrolsinplace,andformedan assessment
as to their operational effectiveness.

Weobtainedanunderstandingofthelegalandregulatoryframeworksthatareapplicabletotheentityanddetermined that
the most significant are those that relate to:

-The financial reporting standard; FRS102
-Health and safety
-Employment Law

Basedontheresultsofourriskassessmentwedesignedourauditprocedurestoidentifynon-compliancewithsuchlaws and
regulations identified above.

Duringthecourseofthisaudittheteamdiscussedthisareawithseniormembersofthecharity'sstaffandalsocarriedout a
review of legal expenses for evidence of any issues.

Weconsideredtheriskoffraudthroughmanagementoverrideand,inresponse,weincorporatedtestingofmanual journal
entries into our audit approach.

Wearethereforeoftheopinionthatgiventherisklevelidentified,ourproceduresplannedandundertaken,areadequate for
detecting irregularities.

AfurtherdescriptionofourresponsibilitiesfortheauditofthefinancialstatementsislocatedontheFinancial Reporting
Council'swebsiteatwww.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities.ThisdescriptionformspartofourReportofthe Independent
Auditors.

Use of our report

Thisreportismadesolelytothecharity'strustees,asabody,inaccordancewithPart4oftheCharities(Accounts and
Reports)Regulations2008.Ourauditworkhasbeenundertakensothatwemightstatetothecharity'strustees those
matterswearerequiredtostatetotheminanauditors'reportandfornootherpurpose.Tothefullestextentpermitted by
law,wedonotacceptorassumeresponsibilitytoanyoneotherthanthecharityandthecharity'strusteesasabody,for our
audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Ashdown Hurrey Auditors Limited
Statutory Auditor
20 Havelock Road
Hastings
East Sussex
TN34 1BP

20 May 2025

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations, legacies and grants
2
Other activities
3
Investment income
4
Other income
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
5
Charitable activities
6
General
Charitable Activities
Other
Total
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD		 Unrestricted
funds
£
474,420
648,538
2,005
1,360
1,126,323
45,322
19,321
1,287,743
10,800
1,363,186
(236,863)
409,243
172,380		 Restricted
funds
£
263,482
-
-
-
263,482
-
-
265,408
-
265,408
(1,926)
1,926
-		 31.8.24
Total
funds
£
737,902
648,538
2,005
1,360
1,389,805
45,322
19,321
1,553,151
10,800
1,628,594
(238,789)
411,169
172,380		 31.8.23
Total
funds
£
875,845
556,004
995
1,551
1,434,395
32,005
12,080
1,436,902
6,600
1,487,587
(53,192)
464,361
411,169		 
The notes form part of these financial statements

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BALANCE SHEET 31 AUGUST 2024

Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
13
42,899
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
14
98,997
Prepayments and accrued income
76,562
Cash at bank and in hand
20,423
195,982
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
15
(66,501)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
129,481
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
172,380
NET ASSETS
172,380
FUNDS
17
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS		 Restricted
funds
£
-
2,500
-
55,201
57,701
(57,701)
-
-
-		 31.8.24
Total
funds
£
42,899
101,497
76,562
75,624
253,683
(124,202)
129,481
172,380
172,380
172,380
-
172,380		 31.8.23
Total
funds
£
50,436
50,153
99,211
260,294
409,658
(48,925)
360,733
411,169
411,169
409,243
1,926
411,169		 
ThefinancialstatementswereapprovedbytheBoardofTrusteesandauthorisedforissueon19May2025andwere signed
on its behalf by:

L Bennett - Trustee

S J Blizzard - Trustee

J Hassell OBE - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

31.8.24 31.8.23
Notes £ £
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations 1 (186,675) (13,180)
Net cash used in operating activities (186,675) (13,180)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets - (12,250)
Interest received 2,005 995
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities 2,005 (11,255)
Change in cash and cash equivalents in
the reporting period (184,670) (24,435)
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the reporting period 260,294 284,729
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of
the reporting period 75,624 260,294 
The notes form part of these financial statements

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NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

1. RECONCILIATION OF NET EXPENDITURE TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net expenditure for the reporting period (as per the Statement of
Financial Activities)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Interest received
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
Increase in creditors
Net cash used in operations		 31.8.24
£
(238,789)
7,537
(2,005)
(28,695)
75,277
(186,675)		 31.8.23
£
(53,192)
14,700
(995)
8,525
17,782
(13,180)

2. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS

At 1.9.23 Cash flow At 31.8.24
£ £ £
Net cash
Cash at bank and in hand 260,294 (184,670) 75,624
260,294 (184,670) 75,624
Total 260,294 (184,670) 75,624 
The notes form part of these financial statements

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

Thefinancialstatementsofthecharity,whichisapublicbenefitentityunderFRS102,havebeenprepared in
accordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReportingbyCharities:Statementof Recommended
PracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReporting Standard
applicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland(FRS102)(effective1January2019)',FinancialReportingStandard 102
'TheFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland'andtheCharitiesAct2011. The
financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Inpreparingthefinancialstatements,thetrusteesarerequiredtomakeanassessmentoftheabilityofthecharity to
continueasagoingconcern.Thetrusteeshavepreparedacashflowforecastandbudgetsforthecharityseeking to
establish the level of liquidity headroom the charity is expected to have during the 12 month going concern period.

Onthebasisoftheseforecasts,thetrusteesareconfidentthatthecharityhassufficientfinancialresources to
continuetheoperationsforatleastthenext12months.Thetrusteeshavealsoconsideredthepotentialrisks and
mitigationstrategiestoensurefinancialresilienceforthefuture.Thereforethefinancialstatementshave been
prepared on a going concern basis.

Income

AllincomeisrecognisedintheStatementofFinancialActivitiesoncethecharityhasentitlementtothefunds,it is
probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Accruedincomeisrecognisedinrelationtoincomeforservicesprovidedbythecharityduringtheaccounting period
but which have not been invoiced until after the balance sheet date.

Expenditure

Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructiveobligationcommittingthe charity
tothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefitswillberequiredinsettlementandthe amount
oftheobligationcanbemeasuredreliably.Expenditureisaccountedforonanaccrualsbasisandhasbeen classified
underheadingsthataggregateallcostrelatedtothecategory.Wherecostscannotbedirectlyattributedto particular
headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

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

Improvements to property- over term of lease
Plant and machinery- 25% on reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings- 25% on reducing balance
Motor vehicles- 25% on reducing balance
Computer equipment- 33% on cost

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsofthecharity. 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.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

RentalspaidunderoperatingleasesarechargedtotheStatementofFinancialActivitiesonastraightlinebasis over
the period of the lease.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

Thecharityoperatesadefinedcontributionpensionscheme.Contributionspayabletothecharity'spension scheme
are charged to the  Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

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1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Government grants

Inaccordancewiths24ofFRS102thesearetreatedusingtheaccrualsmodelandsoarerecognisedinincomeon a
systematicbasisovertheperiodsinwhichthecharityrecognisestherelatedcostsforwhichthegrantsare intended
to compensate.

2. DONATIONS, LEGACIES AND GRANTS

Donations
Grants
Grants for College
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
Other grants
3.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Fundraising events
Shop income
Income from service users
Gardening Services
4.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Deposit account interest		 31.8.24
£
47,488
640,414
50,000
737,902
31.8.24
£
640,414
31.8.24
£
51,817
11,450
582,930
2,341
648,538
31.8.24
£
2,005		 31.8.23
£
41,823
834,022
-
875,845
31.8.23
£
834,022
31.8.23
£
27,144
8,059
519,949
852
556,004
31.8.23
£
995

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5. RAISING FUNDS

Raising donations and legacies

Fund Raising Expenses
Other trading activities
Bad debts
Aggregate amounts
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Direct
Costs
£
General
6,000
Charitable Activities
1,542,544
1,548,544
SUPPORT COSTS
Management
Other
£
£
Other resources expended
-
-
General
-
13,321
Charitable Activities
7,537
3,070
7,537
16,391
AUDITORS' REMUNERATION
Fees payable to the charity's auditors for the audit of the charity's financial
statements
Other non-audit services		 31.8.24
£
45,322
31.8.24
£
-
45,322
Support
costs (see
note 7)
£
13,321
10,607
23,928
Governance
costs
£
10,800
-
-
10,800
31.8.24
£
9,000
1,800		 31.8.23
£
31,814
31.8.23
£
191
32,005
Totals
£
19,321
1,553,151		 31.8.23
£
31,814
31.8.23
£
191
32,005
Totals
£
19,321
1,553,151
1,572,472
Totals
£
10,800
13,321
10,607
34,728
31.8.23
£
5,500
1,100		 Totals
£
10,800
13,321
10,607
34,728 
6.CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS

7.SUPPORT COSTS

8.AUDITORS' REMUNERATION

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

9. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

Therewerenotrustees'remunerationorotherbenefitsfortheyearended31August2024norfortheyear ended
31 August 2023.

Trustees' expenses

There were no  trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 August 2024 nor for the year ended 31 August 2023.

10. STAFF COSTS

31.8.24 31.8.23
£ £
Wages and salaries 1,214,899 1,102,694
Social security 76,748 68,918
Other pension costs 19,762 17,304
Other costs 4,715 6,180
1,316,124 1,195,096 
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
31.8.24 31.8.23
Average number of employees 84 78 
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

Key management roles

Total employee benefit under FRS 102: £187,253

11. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations, legacies and grants
Other activities
Investment income
Other income
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
Charitable activities
General
Charitable Activities
Other
Total
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)		 Unrestricted
funds
£
507,885
556,004
995
1,551
1,066,435
32,005
12,080
1,064,299
6,600
1,114,984
(48,549)		 Restricted
funds
£
367,960
-
-
-
367,960
-
-
372,603
-
372,603
(4,643)		 Total
funds
£
875,845
556,004
995
1,551
1,434,395
32,005
12,080
1,436,902
6,600
1,487,587
(53,192)

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11. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued

RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD		 Unrestricted
funds
£
457,792
409,243		 Restricted
funds
£
6,569
1,926		 Total
funds
£
464,361
411,169

12. ANALYSIS OF THE NET MOVEMENT IN RESTRICTED FUNDS

LittleGateFarmfurthereditsobjectivesin2016byinvestinginacharcoalretortandthiswaspurchasedin February
2016 at a cost of £19,260.

The following represents the decrease in resources available to deploy in undertaking future activities:-
£
Total restricted funds reserves per statement of financial activities 1,444
Less: Restricted funds expended on functional fixed assets (19,260)
Accumulated depreciation on functional fixed assets 17,816
Available restricted funds reserves as at the year end -

13. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Improvements
to
Plant and
property
machinery
£
£
COST
At 1 September 2023 and 31 August 2024
31,700
23,884
DEPRECIATION
At 1 September 2023
6,340
21,461
Charge for year
1,268
606
At 31 August 2024
7,608
22,067
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 August 2024
24,092
1,817
At 31 August 2023
25,360
2,423		 Fixtures
and
fittings
£
211
173
10
183
28
38

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13. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS - continued

COST
At 1 September 2023 and 31 August 2024
DEPRECIATION
At 1 September 2023
Charge for year
At 31 August 2024
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 August 2024
At 31 August 2023
14.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments
15.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade creditors
Taxation and social security
Other creditors
16.
LEASING AGREEMENTS
Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due
Within one year
Between one and five years		 Motor
Computer
vehicles
equipment
£
£
48,517
5,028
25,902
5,028
5,653
-
31,555
5,028
16,962
-
22,615
-
31.8.24
£
79,611
2,923
18,963
101,497
31.8.24
£
20,873
24,035
79,294
124,202
as follows:
31.8.24
£
21,084
67,200
88,284		 Totals
£
109,340
58,904
7,537
66,441
42,899
50,436
31.8.23
£
42,604
2,923
4,626
50,153
31.8.23
£
9,461
16,761
22,703
48,925
31.8.23
£
29,300
70,710
100,010

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17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

At 1.9.23
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
248,243
Designated funds
161,000
409,243
Restricted funds
SSE
600
Bernard Sunley Foundation
499
Spear Charitable Foundation
200
Clothworkers
627
1,926
TOTAL FUNDS
411,169
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Sussex Community Foundation
Isobel Blackman Fund
SSE
Henry Smith
Bernard Sunley Foundation
Spear Charitable Foundation
Chalk Cliff Trust
Clothworkers
Ted Baker Trust
CLA Charitable Trust
Garfield Weston Foundation
Lawson Trust
CAF
ESCC - HAF
Percy Bilton
Sussex Commnity Trust
The National Lottery
Groundwork
Masonic Charitable
Ernest Klein
Magdalen & Lasher
ESCC - Life More Ordinary
ESCC - Short Breaks
TOTAL FUNDS		 Net
movement
in funds
£
(236,863)
-
(236,863)
(600)
(499)
(200)
(627)
(1,926)
(238,789)
Incoming
resources
£
1,126,323
5,000
5,000
-
65,000
-
-
5,000
-
6,000
5,000
30,000
10,000
1,000
14,728
2,264
500
71,250
5,000
20,441
4,299
2,000
2,000
9,000
263,482
1,389,805		 Transfers
between
funds
£
161,000
(161,000)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Resources
expended
£
(1,363,186)
(5,000)
(5,000)
(600)
(65,000)
(499)
(200)
(5,000)
(627)
(6,000)
(5,000)
(30,000)
(10,000)
(1,000)
(14,728)
(2,264)
(500)
(71,250)
(5,000)
(20,441)
(4,299)
(2,000)
(2,000)
(9,000)
(265,408)
(1,628,594)		 At
31.8.24
£
172,380
-
172,380
-
-
-
-
-
172,380
Movement
in funds
£
(236,863)
-
-
(600)
-
(499)
(200)
-
(627)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(1,926)
(238,789)

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17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated funds
Restricted funds
Isobel Blackman Fund
SSE
Bernard Sunley Foundation
Spear Charitable Foundation
Clothworkers
TOTAL FUNDS		 Net
movement
At 1.9.22
in funds
£
£
326,792
(48,549)
131,000
-
457,792
(48,549)
4,000
(4,000)
800
(200)
666
(167)
267
(67)
836
(209)
6,569
(4,643)
464,361
(53,192)		 Transfers
between
funds
£
(30,000)
30,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 At
31.8.23
£
248,243
161,000
409,243
-
600
499
200
627
1,926
411,169

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17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Hedley
Isobel Blackman Fund
Ernest Klenwort
SSE
Henry Smith
Bernard Sunley Foundation
Spear Charitable Foundation
Clothworkers
Magdalen and Lasher
Ted Baker Trust
Children in Need
East Sussex County Council
Garfield Weston Foundation
CAF
Sussex Commnity Trust
The National Lottery
Groundwork
Cullum Family Trust
Masonic Charitable
Power to Change
Spencer Wills Trust
N + P NIES Award
The D'Oyly Carte
TOTAL FUNDS		 Incoming
resources
£
1,066,435
1,000
-
13,000
-
62,500
-
-
-
4,000
5,100
28,617
4,534
30,000
30,700
10,000
110,693
375
25,000
20,441
10,000
5,000
3,000
4,000
367,960
1,434,395		 Resources
expended
£
(1,114,984)
(1,000)
(4,000)
(13,000)
(200)
(62,500)
(167)
(67)
(209)
(4,000)
(5,100)
(28,617)
(4,534)
(30,000)
(30,700)
(10,000)
(110,693)
(375)
(25,000)
(20,441)
(10,000)
(5,000)
(3,000)
(4,000)
(372,603)
(1,487,587)		 Movement
in funds
£
(48,549)
-
(4,000)
-
(200)
-
(167)
(67)
(209)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(4,643)
(53,192)

18. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS

Attheyearend,thecharityhadcommittedtopurchasingaminibus.TheminibuswasreceivedinOctober 2024.A
depositof£2,500hadbeenpaidpriortotheyearend,whichisincludedwithinotherdebtorswithinthe financial
statements.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

19. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 August 2024.

20. POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS

FromSeptember2024,thecharityopenedaeducationalcollegetopost16yearoldstudentsthrough2 study
programmes. There were 20 students who started at the college from September.

Grantfundingof£50,000wasreceivedpriortotheyearendforsetupcosts,includingconsultancy,recruitment and
training cost. This funding was spent prior to the commencement of the college in  September.

21. RESERVES POLICY

Attheyearendthecharityheldreservesof£172,380,ofwhich£114,680wasunrestricted.The£114,680 free
reserves are held for general expenditure and running costs of the charity.

Thefollowingamountswerereceivedduringthe2024yearforexpenditurebeingincurredin2025andhave been
included as restricted deferred income:

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LITTLE GATE FARM

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations, legacies and grants
Donations
Grants
Grants for College
Other activities
Fundraising events
Shop income
Income from service users
Gardening Services
Investment income
Deposit account interest
Other income
Other income
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Raising donations and legacies
Fund Raising Expenses
Other trading activities
Bad debts
Charitable activities
Wages
Pensions
Training
Rates and water
Insurance
Light and heat
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Advertising
Sundries
Travel
Computer and software
Equipment costs
Premises expenses
Farm and animal expenses
Motor expenses
Carried forward		 31.8.24
£
47,488
640,414
50,000
737,902
51,817
11,450
582,930
2,341
648,538
2,005
1,360
1,389,805
45,322
-
1,246,833
19,761
2,746
432
21,661
4,730
10,764
4,505
1,397
22,520
29,177
25,487
1,404
55,926
4,778
32,610
1,484,731		 31.8.23
£
41,823
834,022
-
875,845
27,144
8,059
519,949
852
556,004
995
1,551
1,434,395
31,814
191
1,180,693
17,304
11,401
2,575
13,125
6,290
7,509
3,553
1,693
18,509
34,520
17,858
2,625
53,816
7,091
32,268
1,410,830		 
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LITTLE GATE FARM

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
31.8.24 31.8.23
£ £
Charitable activities
Brought forward 1,484,731 1,410,830
Horticulture 4,199 4,675
Little Gate College costs 59,614 -
1,548,544 1,415,505
Support costs
Management
Improvements to property 1,268 6,340
Plant and machinery 606 809
Fixtures and fittings 9 13
Motor vehicles 5,654 7,538
7,537 14,700
Other
Legal fees 539 6,268
Bookkeeping 409 379
Professional fees 15,443 12,130
16,391 18,777
Governance costs
Auditors' remuneration 9,000 5,500
Auditors' remuneration for non audit work 1,800 1,100
10,800 6,600
Total resources expended 1,628,594 1,487,587
Net expenditure (238,789) (53,192) 
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