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2023-06-30-accounts

Charity No.1153944 Registered Company Number: 06599041

CAMBRIDGE LITERARY FESTIVAL LIMITED

TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023

CAMBRIDGE LITERARY FESTIVAL LIMITED

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees’ report 1 - 3
Independent examiners’ report 4
Statement of financial activities 5
Balance sheet 6
Notes to the financial statements 7 - 14
Reference and administrative details 15

CAMBRIDGE LITERARY FESTIVAL LIMITED

TRUSTEES’ REPORT (INCORPORATING DIRECTORS’ REPORT)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 June 2023.

Structure, governance and management

a. Constitution

The company is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum of Association on 21 May 2008 and subsequently amended on 25 September 2013 when it became a registered charity, registered charity number 1153944.

b. Method of appointment or election of directors

The Board of trustees appoint new members of the Board either to fill a casual vacancy or by way of addition to the Board. Particular emphasis is placed upon the appointment of trustees with knowledge and experience relevant to the charity’s activities.

Board members are the trustees of the registered charity and comprise a maximum of twelve members who are elected by an ordinary resolution of the members of the charity. The Board may co-opt members who hold office until submitted for election at the next Annual General Meeting for a three year term, subject to provisions in the Articles.

c. Organisational structure and decision making

Day to day administration of the charity is delegated to the management, under supervision of the Board of trustees. Decision making powers are retained by the Board and exercised at their regular meetings.

Risk management

The trustees have identified the major risks which may affect the charity and have taken reasonable steps to mitigate those risks.

Objectives and activities

The objects of the charity are the advancement of education for the benefit of the public by the promotion of literature, language and the arts in particular through literary festivals in Cambridge, and such other activities as the members of the management committee shall from time to time determine.

The trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 17(5) of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.

Achievements and performance

Cambridge Literary Festival enjoyed a return to more buoyant audience numbers than those experienced in our first postpandemic in-person festival and remained committed to providing an o�er for our new online audience with a selection of livestreamed events, online festivals and Masterclasses and recording the majority for catch-up on our CLF Player by annual subscription.

The major initiatives introduced were:

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CAMBRIDGE LITERARY FESTIVAL LIMITED

TRUSTEES’ REPORT (continued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023

Amongst the Highlights for 2022/23 were:

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CAMBRIDGE LITERARY FESTIVAL LIMITED TRUSTEES’ REPORT (continued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023

Financial review

a. Going concern

The trustees have continued to focus on the management of the finances and particularly management of cash flow. The team have continued to work remotely but plans are in place to move back into an office at the start of the next financial year. Both festivals were held in-person and despite modified sales predictions, both sold extremely well and exceeded budget. We have managed to maintain healthy reserves and therefore the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the period to December 2024. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

b. Financial results

The financial results reflect the holding of two in-person festivals, three online Masterclasses, 4 in-person one-o� events in the year. The charity's overall unrestricted excess of expenditure over income for the year was £41,308 (2022: £4,243 deficit) which, when aggregated with unrestricted reserves brought forward of £150,096 gives an unrestricted reserve to carry forward of £191,404.

The charity received no restricted income during the year. There were no restricted reserves brought forward

c. Reserves Policy

The board considers that it should have a minimum of £100,000 of cash reserves to meet six months of fixed operational costs. The actual free reserves are £185,579 (2022: £150,096).

The board wish to record their warm appreciation and thanks to:

Our longstanding and new sponsors, donors, patrons, benefactors, friends and partners in particular The Technology Partnership, with a special mention and warm thanks to Peter Taylor who has recently retired from his position as CEO of TTP. He has been a very longstanding and loyal supporter of the festival and will be much missed. We also warmly thank Baillie Gi�ord, University Arms, Binks Trust, He�ers, New Statesman, and Mills & Reeve, who kindly provided meeting facilities whenever needed. Thanks also to all other event supporters and advertisers.

This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within section 415A of the Companies Act 2006 and was approved by the Board of Directors on 28 Feb 2024 and signed on its behalf by:

On behalf of the Board of Trustees

~~…………………………~~ Jeremy Newsum (Feb 28, 2024, 1:02pm) Jeremy H M Newsum Date: 28 Feb 2024

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS’ REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CAMBRIDGE LITERARY FESTIVAL LIMITED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 30 June 2023 which are set out on pages 5 to 13.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your company’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the company’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

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

  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.

Suzanne Goldsmith FCA

For and behalf of Price Bailey LLP Tennyson House Cambridge Business Park Cambridge CB4 0WZ

Date: 29 February 2024

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CAMBRIDGE LITERARY FESTIVAL LIMITED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023

2023 2022
Total Total
Note Unrestricted Unrestricted
£ £
INCOME
Donations and legacies 112,099 97,977
Charitable activities 2 303,004 157,119
Investment income 3 846 233
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Total 415,949 255,329
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EXPENDITURE
Raising funds 4 39,487 35,149
Charitable activities 4 335,154 224,423
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Total 374,641 259,572
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NET EXPENDITURE 41,308 (4,243)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 150,096 154,339
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TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED
FORWARD 191,404 150,096
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All amounts relate to continuing activities of the company.

The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The notes to the accounts are shown on pages 7 to 15.

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CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1153944 COMPANY NUMBER: 06599041

CAMBRIDGE LITERARY FESTIVAL LIMITED

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 2023

2023 2022
Note Total Total
£ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 10 5,825 915
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 11 11,770 2,261
Cash at bank and in hand 187,747 166,880
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Total 199,517 169,141
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CREDITORS
Amounts failing due within one year 12 13,938 19,960
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NET CURRENT ASSETS 185,579 149,181
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TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES 191,404 150,096
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NET ASSETS 191,404 150,096
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FUNDS
Unrestricted funds 14
182,404 150,096
Designated funds 14 9,000 -
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TOTAL FUNDS 191,404 150,096
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The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies and the directors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small company’s regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on and signed on their 28 Feb 2024 behalf by:

~~……………………………………~~ ……………..

Jeremy H M Newsum Jeremy Newsum (Feb 28, 2024, 1:02pm)

The notes to the accounts are shown on pages 7 to 15.

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CAMBRIDGE LITERARY FESTIVAL LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(a) General information

The charity is a private company limited by guarantee, incorporated and registered in England and Wales and a registered charity in England and Wales. The company and charity number are shown on the reference and admin section of these financial statements. The address of the registered office is 22 Station Road, Cambridge, England, CB1 2JD.

(b)

Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing the their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) – (Charities SORP 2019 (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis.

The company meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.

(c) Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis. The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity and rounded to the nearest £.

(d) Going concern

The trustees have continued to focus on the management of the finances and particularly management of cash flow. The team have continued to work remotely but plans are in place to move back into an office at the start of the next financial year. Both festivals were held in-person and despite modified sales predictions, both sold extremely well and exceeded budget. We have managed to maintain healthy reserves and therefore the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the period to December 2024. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

(e) Judgements and key sources of estimation or uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. There are no estimates which might materially affect the results reported in these financial statements.

(f) Taxation

The company 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 company 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.

(g) Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes. Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future project or commitment. Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of two sub-classes: restricted income funds or endowment funds.

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CAMBRIDGE LITERARY FESTIVAL LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

(h) Income

All income is included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:

(i)

Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:

All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.

(j) Tangible assets

Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date.

(k) Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:

Fixtures and fittings - 33% straight line Equipment - 25% straight line

(l) 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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CAMBRIDGE LITERARY FESTIVAL LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

(m) Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and cash 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.

(n) Creditors

Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

(o) Financial instruments

The charity 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. Fixed assets are recorded at depreciated historical cost.

(p) Operating leases

Operating leases are recognised over the period of which the lease falls due.

(q) Defined contribution plans

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund.

(r)

Limited by guarantee

The company is a company limited by guarantee. Not all members of the company are Directors. A register of members is kept at the registered office. The number of members in the year ended 30 June 2023 was 11 (2022: 10). In the event of the company being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the company.

2 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

2 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2023 2022
£ £
Ticket sales and similar income 240,214 109,149
Supporters schemes and donations 30,590 17,970
Sponsorship and advertising 32,200 30,000
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303,004 157,119
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3 INVESTMENT INCOME
2023 2022
£ £
Bank interest received 846 233
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846 233
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CAMBRIDGE LITERARY FESTIVAL LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023

4a. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE – CURRENT YEAR

4a. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE – CURRENT YEAR
Direct Support
costs costs Total
2023 2023 2023
£ £ £
(note 5)
Fundraising and managing membership scheme and 33,227 6,260 39,487
Corporate partners
Charitable activities:
Literary festivals and one off events 301,388 33,766 335,154
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334,615 40,026 374,641
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4b. ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES – PRIOR YEAR
Direct Support
costs costs Total
2022 2022 2022
£ £ £
(note 5)
Fundraising and managing membership scheme and 30,102 5,047 35,149
Corporate partners
Charitable activities:
Literary festivals and one off events 195,182 29,241 224,423
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225,284 34,288 259,572
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All expenditure related to unrestricted funds in both years.
5 ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT COSTS
2023 2022
£ £
Staff costs 18,633 15,605
Office, premises and IT 16,562 12,720
Governance costs (note 6) 3,853 5,204
Travel and subsistence 98 36
Other costs 469 454
Depreciation 411 269
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40,026 34,288
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Support costs are allocated based upon the percentage of time spent on activites

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CAMBRIDGE LITERARY FESTIVAL LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023

6 ANALYSIS OF GOVERNANCE COSTS

ANALYSIS OF GOVERNANCE COSTS
2023 2022
£ £
Independent examination fees 2,273 3,729
Assurance services other than independent examination 1,250 1,440
Legal and professional 35 35
Trustee meeting costs 295 -
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3,853 5,204
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7 STAFF COSTS

The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows:

2023 2022
£ £
Wages and salaries 158,250 139,480
Social security costs 9,318 7,995
Employer contributions to pension plans 18,765 8,572
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186,333 156,047
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8 AVEREAGE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES

The average head count of employees during the year was 5 (2022: 5). The average number of full-time equivalent employees during the year is analysed as follows:

2023 2022
No No
Festival Director 1 1
Assistant Director 1 1
Festival Manager 1 1
Fundraising Manager 1 1
Administrator 1 1
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5 5
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No employee received benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2022: £60,000).

Total remuneration for the year (including social security and pension costs) of the key management team comprising the Festival Director and Assistant Director was £77,057 (2022: £59,850).

9 TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2022: £Nil)

During the year no trustees (2022: 1) was reimbursed £Nil (2022: £104) in relation to travel and subsistence.

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CAMBRIDGE LITERARY FESTIVAL LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023

10 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures and
fittings Equipment Totals
£ £ £
COST
At 1 July 2022 3,220 23,129 26,349
Additions 3,106 2,215 5,321
Disposals - (5,410) (5,410)
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At 30 June 2023 6,326 19,934 26,260
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DEPRECIATION
At 1 July 2022 3,220 22,214 25,434
Charge for year - 411 411
Disposals - (5,410) (5,410)
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At 30 June 2023 3,220 17,215 20,435
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NET BOOK VALUE
At 30 June 2023 3,106 2,719 5,825
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At 30 June 2022 - 915 915
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11 DEBTORS
2023 2022
£ £
Trade debtors 5,000 -
Other Debtors 4,140 -
Prepayments 2,630 2,261
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11,770 2,261
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12 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2023 2022
£ £
Trade creditors 5,365 4,634
Social security and other taxes 1,951 2,045
Accruals 3,480 3,180
Other creditors 174 101
Deferred income 2,968 10,000
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13,938 19,960
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CAMBRIDGE LITERARY FESTIVAL LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023

13 DEFERRED INCOME

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DEFERRED INCOME
2023 2022
£ £
At 1 July 2022 10,000 10,000
Amount released to income (10,000) (10,000)
Amount deferred in year 2,968 10,000
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At 30 June 2023 2,968 10,000
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14 RESERVES

2023
Unrestricted
funds
Designated
Funds
Total funds
As at 1
July 2022
150,096
-
150,096
Income
415,949
-
415,949
Expenditure
(374,641)
-
(374,641)
Transfers
between
funds
(9,000)
9,000
-
As at 30
June 2023
182,404
9,000
191,404

Designated Funds

The designated fund arose from legacy income which will be used at the discretion of the trustees for specific projects in support of the Cambridge Literary Festival's charitable objectives.

Prior year comparative

2022
Unrestricted
funds
Total funds
As at 1
July 2021
154,339
154,339
Income
255,329
255,329
Expenditure
(259,572)
(259,572)
Transfers
between
funds
-
-
As at 30
June 2022
150,096
150,096

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CAMBRIDGE LITERARY FESTIVAL LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023

15 PENSIONS AND OTHER POST RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Defined contribution plans

The amount recognised in income and expenditure as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans were £18,765 (2022: £8,572). The amount outstanding at the year end was £174 (2022: £101) and is included in creditors.

16 OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS

As at 30 June 2023 the Trust had future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases as follows:

Land and Buildings

Land and Buildings
2023 2022
£ £
Under 1 year 13,800 -
Between 2 and 5 years 13,800 -
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27,600 -
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The amount recognised as an operating lease expense during the year was £nil (2022: £nil).

17 Related Parties

During the year a donation from 1 (2022: 1) trustee amounting to £600 (2022: £500) was received to be a patron of the Festival.

During the year a donation from 1 (2022: 1) trustee amounting to £300 (2022: £300) was received to be a benefactor of the Festival.

During the year donations from 1 (2022: 2) trustees amounting to £50 (2022: £90) were received to be best friends of the Festival.

During the year donations from 1 (2022: 0) trustees amounting to £30 (2022: £nil) were received to be a friend of the Festival.

During the year donations from the spouse of 1 trustees (2022: 1) for £300 (2022: £300) to be a benefactor of the festival and the spouse of 0 key management personnel member (2022: 1) for £nil (2022: £45) to be a best friend of the festival were received.

The total amount of donations received without conditions from trustees total £600 (2022: £nil).

One of the trustees of the Festival is also a Trustee of Binks Trust which made a donation of £20,000 (2022: £15,000) to the festival during the year.

One of the trustees is the managing director of TTP plc which supports the festival with donations of £35,000 (2022: £33,056) in the year.

There are no other related party transactions to note (2022: none).

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CAMBRIDGE LITERARY FESTIVAL LIMITED

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER

1153944

COMPANY REGISTARATION NUMBER

06599041

TRUSTEES

Jane Reid (known as Sian Reid) Peter Taylor (resigned 21/06/2023) Julia Collins Karen Duffy Jeremy Newsum Katie Taylor (resigned 24/05/2023) Henry Elliot Anna Lawlor Eleanor Birne

COMPANY SECRETARY

Alexandra Young (resigned 24/05/2023) Miranda Smith (appointed 21/06/2023)

REGISTERED OFFICE

22 Station Road Cambridge CB1 2JD

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS

Price Bailey LLP Tennyson House Cambridge Business Park Cambridge CB4 0WZ

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