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2024-03-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 05572204 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1158681

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

FOR

MANASAMITRA LIMITED

MANASAMITRA LIMITED

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 4
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7 to 8
Notes to the Financial Statements 9 to 15
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 16 to 17

MANASAMITRA LIMITED

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

Manasamitra's ambitious work, rooted in classical Indian traditions, is inspired by an intercultural vision which merges the best musicianship, vocals, dance and storytelling from diverse cultures, into dynamic artistic collaborations. These collaborations respect and challenge the ideas, forms and aesthetics of each genre whilst producing performances representative of the artistically rich, melting point world we are privileged to inhabit.

These include classical Carnatic concerts; individual, cross discipline, artist to artist collaborations; small ensemble productions; whole company/intercompany shows; and inter/national performances. Manasamitra is privileged to work with cross-genre artists of inter/national repute.

The company's mission is clear; to be brave enough to produce excellent artistically and commercially successful performances which explore, explain and entertain audiences; doing so by travelling to unfamiliar territory and crossing artistic boundaries whilst maintaining artistic integrity and telling stories relevant to many cultures and peoples.

As a producing company, Manasamitra is strongly committed to creating new, quality productions and bringing innovative audience/participant experiences to venues inter/nationally. The company champions and encourages social cohesion as it performs in premium venues, theatres, festivals, cathedrals and community spaces and by delivering community based workshops/educational sessions in schools.

Public benefit

The trustees have complied with their duty under section 17 (5) of the Charities Act 2011 to pay due regard to Charity Commission guidance concerning public benefit in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Diversity/Equal Opportunities in all its formats is vitally important in the day to day work of Manasamitra and is core to its vision. We celebrate and value the diversity of individuals and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, faith, disability, gender, sexuality, age or any other. As the cultural landscape around us shifts we recognise the benefits to be gained by utilising the potential and strengths in all social groups.

As an arts organisation we fully understand the need to have a cultural diversity/equal opportunity approach at the root of our working practices and principles and we have in place an Equal Opportunities Policy, Diversity Policy and a Cultural Diversity Action Plan to be reviewed and developed this year.

In our work we try wherever possible to ensure that our artists and staff are representative of the community within which we operate. We support emerging artists from diverse communities wherever possible and practical.

All individuals involved with Manasamitra and using its services are expected to adhere to Manasamitra's Equal Opportunities Policy and Diversity policy and to ensure that their activities reflect this commitment.

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MANASAMITRA LIMITED

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities

Manasamitra had a busy year consolidating some of last year's projects as well as delivering new work.

Highlights include:

We are constantly making new partnerships and have a couple of exciting projects in the pipeline.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial Review and Reserves

The income for the financial year was £111,698 (2023: £92,179) and expenditure was £108,551 (2023: £102,749). This resulted in an overall increase in the charity's reserves of £3,147 (2023: decrease of £10,567). The general reserves were at the year end were £24,005 (2023: £20,891).

The charity aims to hold sufficient reserves to cover 6 months of unrestricted expenditure if possible. This would be in the region of £25,000 and so the year end balance was at this level. New income streams are being sought to sustain the charity for future periods.

FUTURE PLANS

Manasamitra will continue to operate in a similar manner going forward with a small but stable staffing structure and development of artistically interesting and stimulating work with influential collaborators.

We now have a reputation and are attracting commissions nationally. We continue to expand our reach and develop partnerships internationally. Climate change has been a big part of our new works and we are looking at various collaborators to strengthen that aspect.

We will expand our National reach and just maintain International connections rather than actively nurture them at present.

We have a transparent and flexible working model that can shape-shift to fit in with changed circumstances and we will continue to carve a niche in the music industry for ourselves.

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MANASAMITRA LIMITED

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

The company was established on 23 September 2005 as a not for profit company limited by guarantee, becoming a registered charity on 25 September 2014. As a charitable company the governing document is the Memorandum and Articles of Association.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

Trustees are recruited by the existing trustees and management. The trustees have an ongoing commitment to seeking out individuals who could strengthen the board by bringing complementary skills to the team. New trustees are given an induction into the aims and objects of the charity and training on the roles and responsibilities of trustees. The training needs of the trustees are continually evaluated by the board and skills gaps within the board are regularly reviewed.

Organisational structure

Manasamitra continues to work effectively with the new structure of Artistic Director and General Manager working as a strong team, collaborating with freelance artists and technical staff as required.

Performance Management

Through the development of the now-established staffing structure and investment in organisational development Manasamitra is establishing an effective operational structure to support the expansion in artistic and educational activity. Systems and developed practice and policies include:

Volunteers & supporters

We would like to express our sincere thanks to all of our staff, commissioners and supporters for their hard work throughout the year. We are very grateful for their ongoing commitment.

Risk management

A risk assessment is carried out by the trustees each year. The risk assessment identifies the major risks faced by the charity and reviews the systems and procedures in place to manage those risks.

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MANASAMITRA LIMITED

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number 05572204 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1158681

Registered office 8 Birkdale Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF13 4HH

Trustees

A Bowman - Chairperson S Nagarajan K Padmanabhan P Hema S Manohar D Leary (appointed 26.7.23)

Independent Examiner

Brosnans Chartered Accountants Birkby House Bailiff Bridge Brighouse West Yorkshire HD6 4JJ

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 19 November 2024 and signed on its behalf by:

A Bowman - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF MANASAMITRA LIMITED

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Manasamitra Limited ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's 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 charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

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

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of 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.

Laura R Brain FCA

Brosnans Chartered Accountants Birkby House Bailiff Bridge Brighouse West Yorkshire HD6 4JJ

22 November 2024

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MANASAMITRA LIMITED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
65
Charitable activities
4
Performances & workshops
51,254
Mentoring
-
Investment income
3
379
Total
51,698
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Performances & workshops
50,801
Mentoring
-
Total
50,801
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
897
Transfers between funds
13
(33)
Net movement in funds
864
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
20,891
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
21,755		 Restricted
funds
£
-
60,000
-
-
60,000
57,750
-
57,750
2,250
33
2,283
(33)
2,250		 2024
Total
funds
£
65
111,254
-
379
111,698
108,551
-
108,551
3,147
-
3,147
20,858
24,005		 2023
Total
funds
£
15
87,020
5,000
144
92,179
98,555
4,191
102,746
(10,567)
-
(10,567)
31,425
20,858

The notes form part of these financial statements

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MANASAMITRA LIMITED

BALANCE SHEET 31 MARCH 2024

Unrestricted
Restricted
fund
funds
Notes
£
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
9
839
-
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
10
7,269
5,000
Cash at bank and in hand
12,001
7,680
19,270
12,680
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
11
1,646
(10,430)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
20,916
2,250
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
21,755
2,250
NET ASSETS
21,755
2,250
FUNDS
13
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds:
Terrarium
Culture on your doorstep
TOTAL FUNDS		 2024
Total
funds
£
839
12,269
19,681
31,950
(8,784)
23,166
24,005
24,005
21,755
-
2,250
2,250
24,005		 2023
Total
funds
£
1,120
9,036
43,740
52,776
(33,038)
19,738
20,858
20,858
20,891
(33)
-
(33)
20,858

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2024.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The notes form part of these financial statements

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MANASAMITRA LIMITED

BALANCE SHEET - continued 31 MARCH 2024

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

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 19 November 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:

A Bowman - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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MANASAMITRA LIMITED

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

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

BASIS OF PREPARING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

INCOME

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

EXPENDITURE

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, 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 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to 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.

TAXATION

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

FUND ACCOUNTING

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

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. 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

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

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MANASAMITRA LIMITED

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

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

PENSION COSTS AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Donations
3.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Deposit account interest
4.
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Activity
Performance & workshop
income
Performances & workshops
Other income & recharges Performances & workshops
Grants
Performances & workshops
Grants
Mentoring
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
Arts Council England
Kirklees Metropolitan Council
PRS Foundation
WeAreIVE		 2024
£
65
2024
£
379
2024
£
51,052
202
60,000
-
111,254
2024
£
-
40,000
-
20,000
60,000

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MANASAMITRA LIMITED

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

5. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):

2024 2023
£ £
Depreciation - owned assets 281 376
Other operating leases 643 830

6. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

During the year Mrs S Nagarajan, wife of Dr S Nagarajan, Trustee, received remuneration of £15,176 (2023: £15,176) and pension contributions of £10,041 (2023: £10,041) and was reimbursed expenses totalling £3,656 (2023: £4,783). The charity satisfied the conditions laid out in Section 185(2) of the Charities Act 2011 for the remuneration and expenses to be paid out of the funds of the charity.

During the year Lucy Nolan (wife of Mr D Leary, trustee) received artists fees of £3,500 for work on various projects. The transactions were on an arm’s length basis and for the benefit of the charity.

TRUSTEES' EXPENSES

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

7. STAFF COSTS

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

8.

Management and Artistic
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
fund
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
15
Charitable activities
Performances & workshops
37,155
Mentoring
-
Investment income
144
Total
37,314		 2024
2
Restricted
funds
£
-
49,865
5,000
-
54,865		 2023
2
Total
funds
£
15
87,020
5,000
144
92,179

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MANASAMITRA LIMITED

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

8. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued

EXPENDITURE ON
Unrestricted
fund
£
Charitable activities
Performances & workshops
41,275
Mentoring
-
Total
41,275
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(3,961)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
24,852
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
20,891
9.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
COST
At 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2023
Charge for year
At 31 March 2024
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2023		 Restricted
funds
£
57,280
4,191
61,471
(6,606)
6,573
(33)		 Total
funds
£
98,555
4,191
102,746
(10,567)
31,425
20,858
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
4,798
3,678
281
3,959
839
1,120

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MANASAMITRA LIMITED

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

10.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
£
Trade debtors
5,673
Prepayments and accrued income
6,596
12,269
11.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
£
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 12)
-
Trade creditors
870
Credit card
146
Social security and other taxes
257
Pension creditor
931
Other creditors
-
Accruals and deferred income
6,580
8,784
12.
LOANS
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
2024
£
Amounts falling due within one year on demand:
Bank overdrafts
-
13.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
Transfers
movement
between
At 1.4.23
in funds
funds
£
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
20,891
897
(33)
Restricted funds
Terrarium
(33)
-
33
Culture on your doorstep
-
2,250
-
(33)
2,250
33
TOTAL FUNDS
20,858
3,147
-		 2023
£
-
9,036
9,036
2023
£
7,506
2,547
-
531
931
277
21,246
33,038
2023
£
7,506
At
31.3.24
£
21,755
-
2,250
2,250
24,005

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MANASAMITRA LIMITED

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

13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Festival of Conversations
Culture on your doorstep
TOTAL FUNDS		 Movement
Income
Expenditure
in funds
£
£
£
51,698
(50,801)
897
40,000
(40,000)
-
20,000
(17,750)
2,250
60,000
(57,750)
2,250
111,698
(108,551)
3,147

Terrarium was delivered in 2022, culminating in a performance of MELTWATER. This was an Arts Council England funded project with match funding from Kirklees Council through the Festival of Conversations and 'in-kind' support from Kirklees Libraries.

The Culture on your doorstep schools project, running throughout 2023, is an EVOKE project, funded by IVE, a now-defunded Arts Council England Bridge Organisation. Manasamitra is acting as fundholder for this project and is the project manager and main creative lead.

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Mentoring
Returns project
Organisational development
Terrarium
TOTAL FUNDS		 Net
movement
At 1.4.22
in funds
£
£
24,852
(3,961)
1,220
(1,220)
225
(225)
5,128
(5,128)
-
(33)
6,573
(6,606)
31,425
(10,567)		 At
31.3.23
£
20,891
-
-
-
(33)
(33)
20,858

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MANASAMITRA LIMITED

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

13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Mentoring
Returns project
Organisational development
Terrarium
TOTAL FUNDS		 Movement
Income
Expenditure
in funds
£
£
£
37,314
(41,275)
(3,961)
5,000
(6,220)
(1,220)
-
(225)
(225)
24,865
(29,993)
(5,128)
25,000
(25,033)
(33)
54,865
(61,471)
(6,606)
92,179
(102,746)
(10,567)

The Mentoring fund related to monies received from PRSF to fund a mentoring project aimed at supporting women composers from a South Asian background in the period to November 2022.

The Organisational Development project was monies received from Arts Council England, with match funding from the Performing Rights Society, Match It! and WOVEN, with 'in-kind' support from Chadwick and Beddard, landlords. It was to support Manasamitra's development of digital delivery, our mentoring and support of emerging artists and to initiate / expand new strands of activity. This project was completed last year.

14. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions in the year, except as disclosed in note 6.

15. COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

Manasamitra Limited is a company limited by guarantee and accordingly does not have a share capital.

Every member of the company undertakes to contribute such an amount as may be required not exceeding £1 to the assets of the charitable company in the event of its being wound up while he or she is a member, or within one year after he or she ceases to be a member.

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MANASAMITRA LIMITED

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations
Investment income
Deposit account interest
Charitable activities
Performance & workshop income
Other income & recharges
Grants
Total income
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Wages
Pensions
Production costs
Artist fees
Management fees
Travel
Postage and stationery
Advertising
Sundries
Consultancy fees
Support costs
Management
Rent
Property service charges
Insurance
Repairs & maintenance
Telephone
Carried forward		 2024
£
65
379
51,052
202
60,000
111,254
111,698
30,280
10,575
5,487
26,662
567
3,577
29
6,929
239
6,900
91,245
643
1,856
756
75
1,244
4,574		 2023
£
15
144
36,996
159
54,865
92,020
92,179
28,702
10,041
8,082
14,840
5,868
5,668
10
6,883
1,996
4,980
87,070
830
1,584
774
247
775
4,210

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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MANASAMITRA LIMITED

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

Management
Brought forward
Postage & stationery
Website and promotion
Travelling expenses
Computer costs
Sundry expenses
Depreciation of fixtures, fittings &
equipment
Finance
Bank charges
Foreign tax paid
Governance costs
Independent examination, payroll and
legal fees
Total expenditure
Net income/(expenditure)		 2024
£
4,574
121
5,725
4,383
-
303
281
15,387
92
-
92
1,827
108,551
3,147		 2023
£
4,210
61
3,438
3,660
329
277
376
12,351
92
970
1,062
2,263
102,746
(10,567)

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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