Charity number: 1161008
WHARFEDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY C I O
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 September 2024
WHARFEDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY C I O
CONTENTS
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| Reference and Administrative Details of the Charity, its Trustees and Advisers | 1 |
| Trustees' Report | 2 – 4 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Balance Sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 - 14 |
WHARFEDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY C I O
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS For the year ended 30 September 2024
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Trustees Mr A Beeson Mr B Halvorsen Mr F M Lofthouse Officers Chairman: Dr Jane Crossley Secretary: Ms Claudia Beutelspacher Treasurer: Mrs Janet Raw President Mr Francis Caton Dispensation Not subject to audit Charity Registered Number 1161008 Principal Office 15 Bridge Street Otley West Yorkshire LS21 1BQ Accountants BFE Brays Chartered Accountants Building Society Chambers Wesley Street OTLEY LS21 1AZ
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WHARFEDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY C I O
TRUSTEES’ REPORT For the year ended 30 September 2024
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The Trustees submit their seventh annual report and the financial statements of Wharfedale Agricultural Society CIO (the Society) for the year ended 30 September 2024. The Trustees confirm that the annual report and financial statements of the Society comply with current statutory requirements and the requirements of the Society's governing document.
The Society also operates under the name Otley Show.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
a. CONSTITUTION
The principal object of the Society is to arrange and stage the annual Otley Show (founded in 1796).
The society is governed by the Rules of the Society, adopted in 2015 and is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales no. 1161008. The Charity is a charitable incorporated organisation.
b. METHOD OF APPOINTMENT OR ELECTION OF TRUSTEES
At each AGM one third of the Trustees shall retire by rotation. There must be at least three and not more than six elected Charity Trustees. The vacancies may be filled by the decision of the members at the AGM. Any vacancy not filled at the AGM may be filled as follows:
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The members or the Charity Trustees may at any time decided to appoint a new Charity Trustee whether in place of a retired Trustee or one who has been removed, or as an additional Trustee.
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The Charity Trustees will make available to each new Charity Trustee on or before his or her first appointment:
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a. a copy of the constitution and any amendment made to it; and
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b. a copy of the CIO’s latest Trustees Annual Report and statement of accounts.
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ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND DECISION MAKING
The management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Trustees. The Trustees may delegate the organisation, management, running and promotion of the various section of the Annual Exhibition to Section Committees.
d. RISK MANAGEMENT
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Society is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the Society, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate our exposure to the major risks.
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WHARFEDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY C I O
TRUSTEES’ REPORT (continued) For the year ended 30 September 2024
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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
a. Policies, objectives and activities
These are:
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a) to encourage by means of an annual exhibition known as the Otley Show (founded 1796) the improvement and development of livestock and agriculture in general.
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b) to provide opportunities for further education in agricultural subjects by arranging of lectures.
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Grant making policies
These are:
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a) to make grants, donations or subscriptions to any agricultural charities the Executive Committee may
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b) to support by means of a grant, loan donation or subscription any approved organisation (including the various livestock breed societies) engaged in the improvement of the agricultural industry.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
- a. Review of activities
The activities of the Society are covered in this report. The Trustees feel that the position of the Society is satisfactory.
b. Investment Policy and Performance
The Society has invested part of its surplus funds in approved Charity Investments. The balance of funds is held on bank deposits. The Trustees feel that the performance is satisfactory.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
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Reserves Policy
- The Society holds accumulated funds in a General Fund. This is held for unrestricted use for the Society's purposes at the discretion of the Trustees and the Executive Committee.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Charity law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the Trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). The financial statements are required by law to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Society and of the surplus or deficit of the Society for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Society will continue in operation.
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WHARFEDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY C I O
TRUSTEES’ REPORT (continued) For the year ended 30 September 2024
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The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Society and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Society and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the Society's website. Legislation in England/Wales governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements and other information included in Annual reports may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
This report was approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf, by:
Signed: J Crossley Chairman
Date: 10 December 2024
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WHARFEDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY C I O
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT For the year ended 30 September 2024
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF WHARFEDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY CIO
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Wharfedale Agricultural Society CIO for the year ended 30 September 2024.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT
As the Trustees of the Society you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirement of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Society’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Society as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
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 account to be reached.
Signed: L J Bentley FCA
Date: 11 December 2024
BFE Brays Chartered Accountants Building Society Chambers Wesley Street OTLEY LS21 1AZ
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WHARFEDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY C I O
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ended 30 September 2024
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| Note | Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
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| Funds | Funds | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| INCOMING RESOURCES | |||
| Incoming resources from generated funds:- | |||
| Members’ subscriptions | 2 | 16913 | 14131 |
| Investment income | 4 | 3384 | 3839 |
| Incoming resources from charitable activities | 3 | 116543 | 107374 |
| TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES | 136840 | 125344 | |
| RESOURCES EXPENDED | |||
| Fund raising | 6 7 | 105736 | 97600 |
| Governance costs | 5 7 | 40178 | 33743 |
| TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED | 7 | 145914 | 131343 |
| NET (OUTGOING)/INCOMING RESOURCES BEFORE | (9074) | (5999) |
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| REVALUATIONS | |||
| Revaluation of investments | 11 | 8630 | 2207 |
| NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS FOR THE YEAR | (444) | (3792) |
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| Total funds at 1 October 2023 | 146136 | 149928 |
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| TOTAL FUNDS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 | £ 145692 | £ 146136 |
The notes on pages 8 to 14 form part of these financial statements.
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WHARFEDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY C I O
BALANCE SHEET As at 30 September 2024
| _________ Note FIXED ASSETS Tangible fixed assets 10 Fixed asset investments 11 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors & prepayments Cash at bank, building society & in hand CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year and income received in advance 12 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES CHARITY FUNDS Unrestricted funds 13 TOTAL FUNDS |
__ 2024 £ - 31167 31167 - £ £ |
__ 2024 £ - 31167 31167 - £ £ |
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____ 5860 108665 114525 31167 145692 145692 145692 |
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____ 2023 £ - 40599 40599 500 £ £ |
____ 2023 £ - 40599 40599 500 £ £ |
_ 6002 100035 |
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| 106037 40099 146136 |
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| 146136 | ||||||||
| £ | £ | 146136 |
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on and signed on their behalf, by:
Signed: J Crossley Date: 10 December 2024 Chairman
The notes on pages 8 to 14 form part of these financial statements.
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WHARFEDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY C I O
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 September 2024
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1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1.1 BASIS OF PREPARATION
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with a Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
1.2 FUND ACCOUNTING
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Society and which have not been designated for other purposes.
1.3 INCOMING RESOURCES
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the Society is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
1.4 RESOURCES EXPENDED
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been included under expense categories that aggregate all costs for allocation to activities. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular activities they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of the resources.
Fundraising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of disseminating information in support of the charitable activities. Management and administration costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the Society and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.
1.5 INVESTMENTS
Investments are stated at market value at the balance sheet date. The Statement of financial activities includes the net gains and losses arising on revaluations and disposals throughout the year.
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WHARFEDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY C I O
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) For the year ended 30 September 2024
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1.6 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS AND DEPRECIATION
All assets are capitalised.
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
| Office improvements | : | 10% reducing balance | ||
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| Show Ground equipment | : | 10% reducing balance | ||
| Office equipment | : | 25% reducing balance | ||
| Shorthorn trophy | : | 0% reducing balance | ||
| 2. | VOLUNTARY INCOME | |||
| Unrestricted Funds | Unrestricted Funds | |||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Members’ subscriptions | £ 16913 | £ 14131 | ||
| 3. | RECEIPTS | |||
| Unrestricted Funds | Unrestricted Funds | |||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Receipts turnstiles | 68137 | 61844 | ||
| Receipts car park | - | 2745 | ||
| Sub total | 68137 | 64589 | ||
| Tickets sold before the day | 8451 | 5387 | ||
| Catering rights and rentals | 9672 | 9866 | ||
| Catalogues | 1407 | 1299 | ||
| Entry fees | 7748 | 6489 | ||
| Donations and special prizes and sponsors | 4926 | 4467 | ||
| Trade stands | 15902 | 14907 | ||
| Advertising | 300 | 370 | ||
| Total | £ 116543 | £ 107374 | ||
| 4. | INVESTMENT INCOME | |||
| Unrestricted Funds | Unrestricted Funds | |||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Investment income | 2864 | 2788 | ||
| Bank & building society interest | 520 | 1051 | ||
| £ 3384 | £ 3839 |
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WHARFEDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY C I O
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) For the year ended 30 September 2024
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5. MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
| Unrestricted Funds | Unrestricted Funds | |
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| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Web hosting and support | 984 | 657 |
| Postage and delivery charges | 2033 | 1207 |
| Sundry and travelling expenses | - | 163 |
| Office running costs | 2735 | 3424 |
| Card fees, etc | 333 | 256 |
| Office salaries Note 9 | 32232 | 26635 |
| Depreciation – tangible fixed assets | 1077 | 1135 |
| Pension costs | 784 | 266 |
| £ 40178 | £ 33743 |
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WHARFEDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY C I O
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) For the year ended 30 September 2024
| ___________ 6. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES General Show Expenses Prize money Printing, stationery and advertising Insurance Judges and stewards’ fees and expenses Sundry Show expenses and repairs and renewals Total general Show expenses Show Ground Expenses Car park facilities Rings Marquees expenses Preparing and clearing ground Public address equipment Benching and penning Gate management charge Police, security, paramedics & traffic management Hire of jumps and timing equipment Show day attractions Total Show ground expenses Total Show expenses |
_______ 2024 £ 11426 7048 1910 2777 3554 £ 26715 1000 8527 35689 2358 3018 636 4517 13312 990 8974 79021 £ 105736 |
_____ 2023 £ 10580 6453 1895 2548 3672 £ 25148 1000 7195 34429 3145 2646 602 4105 9360 970 8500 71952 £ 97100 |
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WHARFEDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY C I O
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) For the year ended 30 September 2024
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7. ANALYSIS OF RESOURCES EXPENDED BY EXPENDITURE TYPE
| Staff Costs 2024 Depreciation 2024 Other Costs 2024 Donations - - - Otley Show - - 105736 Subtotal charitable activities - - 105736 Management & administration 33016 1077 6085 £ 33016 £ 1077 £ 111821 8. NET INCOMING RESOURCES 2024 £ This is stated after charging: Depreciation of tangible fixed assets: - owned by the charity £ 1077 During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration During the year, no Trustees received any benefits in kind . During the year, no Trustees received any reimbursement of expenses 9. STAFF COSTS 2024 £ Staff costs were as follows: Pension costs 784 Wages and salaries 32232 £ 33016 2024 The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: 2 |
Total 2024 £ - 105736 105736 40178 145914 |
Total 2023 £ 500 97100 97600 33743 131343 2023 £ £ 1135 2023 £ 266 26635 £ 26901 2023 2 |
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No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.
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WHARFEDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY C I O
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) For the year ended 30 September 2024
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10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Land & Buildings £ Plant & Machinery £ Furniture, Fittings & Equipment £ NET BOOK VALUE At 1 October 2023 1434 2979 1589 Additions - - 935 At 30 September 2024 £ 1434 £ 2979 £ 2524 DEPRECIATION Charge for the year £- £ 605 £ 472 NET BOOK VALUE At 30 September 2024 £ 1434 £ 2374 £ 2052 At 30 September 2023 £ 1434 £ 2979 £ 1589 |
Total £ 6002 935 £ 6937 £ 1077 £ 5860 £ 6002 |
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The freehold land and buildings is brought into these accounts at the book value in the accounts of the unincorporated association.
| 11. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS INVESTMENTS AT MARKET VALUE COMPRISE: COIF shares All the fixed asset investments are held in the UK |
2024 £ £ 108665 |
2023 £ £ 100035 |
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| 12. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 £ Bank loans and overdrafts - Accruals and deferred income £- |
2023 £ - 500 £ 500 |
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WHARFEDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY C I O
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) For the year ended 30 September 2024
| ______ 13. SUMMARY OF FUNDS General funds |
_____ Brought Forward £ £ 146136 |
______ Incoming Resources £ £ 136840 |
________ Resources Revaluations Expended £ £ £ (145914) £ 8630 |
____ Carried Forward £ £ 145692 |
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