Company ￿gistratIon number." CE002418
Charity registration number.. 1159485
Mount Pleasant School Farm
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
Ballards LLP
Oakmoore Court
11C Kingswood Road
Hampton Lovett
Dro1￿ICh
Worcestershire
WR9 OQH

Mount Pleasant School Farm
Contents
Reference and Adminislralive Details
Trustees, Report
2to3
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
Independent Examinerfs Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balan￿ Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Mount Pleasant School Farm
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees
Mrs C M Salmon
Mrs C H Compton
Mr C B Compton
Mr B I Compton
Mrs J E Cobain
Mr F J Salmon
Mrs M Cobain
Principal Office
Icknield Street
Kings Norton
Birmingham
B38 OEH
Company Registration Number CE002418
Charlty Reglstratlon Number
1159485
Independent Examiner
Ballards LLP
Oakmoore Court
11C Kingswood Road
Hampton Lovett
Dro1￿ICh
w0￿stershIre
WR9 OQH
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Mount Pleasant School Farm
Trustees, Report
The trustees. who are directors for the purposes of company law. present the annual report together with the
finan¢i81 statements of the ¢h81it8ble wmp8ny for the year ended 31 Decernber 2023.
Obj•ctiv•s and activitiès
Objects andaims
Mount Pleasant CIO was created to enable the school farm to run independently of the Worgan Trust. The Study
Centre at Mount Pleasant Farm provides faalities for primary and infant school children from a wide area, but
mostly from the Birmingham Education Authority, to visit a working farm with a range of livestock. Visits are
arranged daily throughout the school year and are conducted by the Head of Centre.
Significant activitiès
Since Mount Pleasant S¢hool Farm became independent from Birrningham City Council's Outdoor Learning
Service in July 2014 and up lo the end of December 2023. 17.375 Children and young people have visited the
Farm. The centre is excellent for a dass of any age or ability lo gain the experience of a day on 8 working dairy
farm. with 811 the smells and noises which cannot be conveyed in a book or on a screen. Every visit is tailored lo
the specific curriculum requirements of 8 school. The School Farm is managed by Nin8 Hatch who has been
Head of Centre here and previously at Chapman's Hill, for 35 year5. She Is supported In the teaching by Nicky
Jenning5. In November 2019 Nina re￿IVed a 8ayerlLEAF EdLJcation Lifetirne Achievernent award for her
contribution to Fartning and Countryside Education.
While Covid restrictions have been officially removed child safeguaiding Issues have instead increased school's
risk assessment concerns. This means that some teachers are cautious about taking their pupils out of school
and coach hire prices have also increased significandy. Consequently, visit numbers have not yet returned to
pre-covid levels. As we only ever have one school group on the farm at a time visits the School Farm is
particulady attractive to teachers of younger Foundation and Key Stage 1 pupils. 550/0 of visits during this year
have been for 3- 7-year-old children. Nicky Jennings has also developed an Animal Care course which can be
adapted to the requirements of older Special School students. During this year 250/0 of visits were for this type of
weekly ha￿ day course for part of the year. Many visits are still from the Bimingham area, but increasingly our
proximity to the M42 has encouraged schools in Solihull, Dudley, Sandwell, WorTrstershire, and Warwickshire.
Our presence on soaal media we hope is attracting younger teachers to think about using our faality. The
classroom continues to be a regular meeting space for the local Wythall Young Farmers Club. To support them
and other WOr￿StershIre Young Farmers, we have again provided sponsorship and a large banner for their 2023
County Show.
Our resident dairy famier has increased the number of buildings around the site for cattle. The fam layoul is now
more logical and the introduction of two robots to assist in running the cattle shed mean that schools can view
21st century famiing techniques. The October 2022 celebration of 50 years of our parent Worgan Trust
supporting farming education has also resutted in the Bournville Village Trust, the landowners, becoming rnore
aware of our work.
The spread of Avian Flu across the UK bird population in 2023 meant th81 there has been 8 significant period of
this ye81 in 'biid lockdown, To rnilig8le against any future iestriclions affeding either the h8nd54)n style of school
visits. or the health of our poultry, the ohioken's pens were completely rebuilt in August. The birds were tsken off
sile throughout and just beyond the school sumtner break. Thanks lo 8 significant grant from another Cadbury
Trust, we now have better housing and fencing cotnpliant with Defra Avian Flu standards. Both the birds and
school visitors Clear￿ appreciate the new blockwork bLJilding and partially covered areas.
The websrte www.mountpleasantschoolfam.com continues to be an essential marketing tool. A presenee on
Google searches plus membership of Fatms for Schools, the School Faim Nelwoik, and dose links wth LEAF
Education, also give additional exposure through other databases.
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Mount Pleasant School Farm
Trustees, Report
Public benefit
The activities of the CIO and its, benefit to the public are detailed above.
The trustees confirm that they have cotnplied wth the requirements of section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have
dLJe regaid to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission foi England and Wales.
Flnanclal revlew
The trustees are rnonitoring the cashflows of the Chaiity and 81 the end of the year has £18,782 in cash
aV8liable. which they expect to be 5ufficent to see the chaiity through the year.
Policy on reserves
The CIO 15 gradually building up reserves and adively looking for further funding.
Structure, governance and management
Naturè ofgovèming doeumont
The charity has adopted the constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and was registered as such
with the Ch81ity Cornrnission on 4 De￿mber 2014.
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
The recruitment and appointment of new Iruslees is at the discretion of the existing trustees.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the CIO is exposed and to ensure
appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
Regular meetings are held with the Head of Centre and the farmer during which risks lo the CIO and
its wotk are assessed and action taken where necessary. A full range of School Policies are held and
reviewed annually.
21 May 2024
The annual report was approved by the Iruslees of the charity on
behalf by:
and signed on its
Mrs C H Compton
Trustee
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Mount Pleasant School Farm
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
The trustees (who are also the directors of Mount Pleasant School Farm for the purposes of company
lawl are responsible for preparing the trustees, report and the financial statements in accordan￿ with
the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally AC￿pted Accounting Practice)
and applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the Iruslees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under
company law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that
they give a true and fair view of the stale of affairs of the charitable company and of Ils incoming
resourTrs and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In
preparing these financial stalemenls, the Iruslees are required lo..
select suitsble accounting policies and apply them consislenuy.,
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.,
make judgements and eslimales that are reasonable and prudent",
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements., and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is Inappropriate to presume
that the charitable company will continue in business.
The Iruslees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and
explain the charitable company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy al any time the
financial position of the charitable company and enable them lo ensure that the financial statements
comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the
charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud
and other irregularities.
21 May 2024
and signed on its behalf by.
Approved by the trustees of the charity on
Mrs C H Compton
Trustee
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Mount Pleasant School Farm
Indopendont Examiner's Report to the trustegs of Mount Pleasant School Farm
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023 which are sel out on
pages6 10 14
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the putposes of company lawl are
responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for
this year under section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 Ilhe 2011 Act) and that an independent
examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for
independent examination, il is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act.,
lo follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act., and
lo stste whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent examlner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a
comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any
unusual Items or disclosures in the a¢count5, and seeking explanations from you as trustees
concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would
be required In an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the awounts present a
'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come lo my attention..
111 which gives me reasonable cause lo believe that in any material respect the requirements..
. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006,. and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting
requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities
have not been met., or
121 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of the
accounts lo be reached.
Mark Skellum FCA
Ballards LLP
Oakmoore Court
11C Kingswood Road
Hampton Lovell
DrO1￿1¢h
Worcestershire
WR9 OQH
Date..
21 May 2024
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Mount Pleasant School Farm
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
Total
Total
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2023
2022
Note
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Investment income
42,180
16,581
149
7,000
14,042
46
Tol81 Income
58,910
21,088
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
165,0251
130,9651
Total Expenditure
65,0251
30,965
Net expenditure
Net movement in funds
6,115
9,877
16,1151
19,8771
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
20,473
30,350
14,358
20,473
All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above periods.
The funds breakdown for 2022 is shown in note 8.
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Mount Pleasant School Farm
{Registration number: CE002418)
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2023
2023
2022
Note
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
15
18,782
18,797
935
23,447
24,382
Creditors: Amounts falling duo Within one year
4,439
13,909
Net assets
14,358
20,473
Funds ofthe charity:
Unrestricted income funds
Unreslricled funds
14,358
20,473
Total funds
14,358
20,473
anc
tements on pages 6 to 14 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on
signed on their behalf by..
Mrs C H Compton
Trustee
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Mount Pleasant School Farm
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
1 Aceounting policies
Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are sel out
below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise
stated.
Statement of compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by
Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practi￿ applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordan￿ with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS
1021 leffeclive 1 January 20191- (Charities SORP IFRS 10211, the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006.
Basis of preparation
Mount Pleasant School Farm meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets
and liabilities are initially recognised al historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise slated in
the relevant accounting policy notes.
Going concern
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability lo continue as
a going concern nor any significant areas of Un￿rtaInty that affect the carrying value of assets held by
the charity.
Exemption from preparing a Cash flow statement
The charity opted to eady adopt Bulletin 1 published on 2 February 2016 and have therefore not
included a cash flow statement in these financial statements.
Income and endowments
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income
will be received and the amount of the income receivable can be measured reliably.
Grants receivablg
Grants are recognised when the charity has an entillemenl lo the funds and any conditions linked lo
the grants have been met. Where performance conditions are attached to the grant and are yel lo be
mel, the income is recognised as 8 liability and induded on the balance sheet as deferred income lo
be released.
Investment Income
Dividends are recognised On￿ the dividend has been declared and nots'fication has been re￿IVed of
the dividend due.
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Mount Pleasant School Farm
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
Expendlture
All expenditure is recognised On￿ there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is
probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated lo
the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs lo that category. Where costs cannot
be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consislenl with the
use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of lime spent, and depreciation
charges allocated on the portion of the asset's use. Other support costs are allocated based on the
spread of staff costs.
Charitable activities
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of ils activities
and services for ils beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly lo such activities
and those costs of an indirect nature ne￿SSary to support them.
Taxation
The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010
and therefore il meets the definition of a charitsble company for UK corporation tax purposes.
Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains
re￿iVed 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 lo charitable purposes.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly
liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject lo an
insignificant risk of change in value.
Trade creditors
Trade creditors are obligations lo pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary
course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the charity
does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the
creditor for at least ￿e1ve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer
settlement for at least I￿e1ve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current
Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at
amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Fund structure
Unreslricled income funds are general funds that are available for use at the Iruslees's discretion in
furtherance of the objectives of the charity.
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Mount Pleasant School Farm
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
2 Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
General
Gmnls, including Capit81 grants,
Grants from other charities
42,180
42,180
7,000
42,180
42,180
7,000
3 Income from charitable activities
Unrestrlcted
funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
General
Education and training
16,581
16,581
14,042
4 Investment income
Unrestricted
funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
General
Interest receivable and similar income.,
Interest ￿ceIVable on bank deposits
149
149
46
5 Expendlture on charltable actlvltles
Unrestricted
funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
General
Note
Education and training
Support costs
58,676
6,349
58,676
6,349
26,075
4,890
65,025
65,025
30,965
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Mount Pleasant School Farm
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
6 Debtors
2023
2022
Trade debtors
15
935
7 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
Trade creditors
Accruals
2,289
2,150
1,759
2,150
4,439
3,909
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Mount Pleasant School Farm
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
8 Funds
Balance at
31 Decembor
2023
Balance at 1
January 2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Unrestricted funds
General
General
20,473
58,910
65,025
14,358
Balance at
31 December
2022
Balance at 1
January 2022
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Unrestricted funds
General
General
30,350
21,088
30.965
20,473
9 Analysis of net funds
At31
December
2023
At 1 January
2023
Cash flow
Cash at bank and in hand
23,447
{4,665}
18,782
Net debt
23,447
14,6651
18,782
10 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
General
Total funds
CLJrrent assets
Current liabilities
18,797
14,4391
14,358
18,797
14,4391
14,358
Total nel assets
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Mount Pleasant School Farm
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
11 Taxation
The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempl from taxation.
12 Trustees remuneration and expenses
No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity
during the year.
No trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the
year.
13 Related party transactlons
There were no related party transactions in the year.
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Mount Pleasant School Farm
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December
2023
Total
2023
Total
2022
Income and Endowments from:
Grants
Teaching sessions
SerVi￿s provision
Investment income
42,180
15,390
1,191
149
7,000
12,935
1,107
46
Total Income
58,910
21,088
Expendlture on:
Staffing and leaching costs
Animal feed and husbandry
Light heat Water and rates
Telephone and broadband
Office expenses
Website and advertising
Propety maintenan
Professional fees
Insurance
Bank charges
Accountancy and legal fees
119.6341
12,9601
11,5121
15531
11,6241
14791
134,5701
16601
16231
1701
12,3401
116,8161
12,7201
12,0171
14191
14361
14351
14,5221
16421
15511
1731
12,3341
Total Expenditure
165,0251
30,9651
Net expenditure
6,115
19,877
Net movement in funds
16,1151
19,8771
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
20,473
30,350
Total funds carried forward
14,358
20,473
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