NEW FOUNDATIONS CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (Charity no 1161188)
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
NEW FOUNDATIONS CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Trustees | Dr D Donovan | |
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| Mrs S Donovan | ||
| Mrs A McCurry | ||
| Mr T Dawson | ||
| Principal Office | 15 Gilmerton Court | |
| Trumpington | ||
| Cambridge | ||
| CB2 9HQ | ||
| Charity Number | 1161188 | |
| Independent Examiner | Jonathan Coe (ACE | Accountants) Limited |
| 91 Out Westgate | ||
| Bury St Edmunds | ||
| Suffolk | ||
| IP33 3NX | ||
| Contents | Page | |
| Report of the Trustees | 1-10 | |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 11 | |
| Statement of Financial Resources | 12 | |
| Balance Sheet | 13 | |
| Notes | 14 - 17 |
Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/2023 Period start date
To 31/12/2023 Period end date
Charity name: NEW FOUNDATIONS
Charity registration number:1161188
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The objects of the CIO are: • the relief of sickness and advancement of health in the Niger Delta in particular, but not exclusively, by providing primary health care programs, training to local health care workers and/or access to medical treatment; • the prevention and relief of poverty for the public benefit in the Niger Delta in particular, but not exclusively, • providing and/or maintaining power generation and/or power supply infrastructure and/or equipment for the supply of power to health, education, community facilities, businesses and/or domestic dwellings in the Niger Delta • providing grants, food, and on occasions loans and/or other forms of financial assistance and/or items, facilities and/or services in each case to individuals in need living in the Niger Delta including, without limitation, to employees of the CIO and/or their dependants; • the advancement of education for the public benefit by the provision of one or more schools for children living in the Niger Delta; • all in accordance with Christian principles; and • to promote the Christian faith in particular, but not exclusively by, providing education, healthcare and practical and financial assistance to socially and/or economically disadvantaged communities in the Niger Delta. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 | • Running two clinics at Enekorogha and Oyangbene communities, providing primary care programs, employing 16 staff. • eye care programs , screening and cataract surgery camps • education provided by two schools situated in both Enekorogha and Oyangbene communities • Regular evangelism camps • Home visitation, food provision and assistance based on individual circumstances within each community , |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | • The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charities Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. The Trustees are also responsible for the preparation of the accounts for the financial year having had the accounts examined by a person with accountancy/financial training and occupation, and who has a clear understanding of the running of the charity, its aims and objectives |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | No grants are awarded to organisations though from time to time in accordance with the aims of the charity grants that secure the physical or emotional well being are given to individuals, eg for house repairs, food provision, or secondary medical care where there are no economic means to pursue secondary medical investigations or treatment |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | • Health education is given remotely in eye care, medical care and early/ new born care by UK medical professionals , all on a voluntary basis |
| Other | N/A |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | • Establishment of a second pre school for the most disadvantaged children based at Enekorogha. • Two cataract camps undertaken in collaboration with Tulsai Chanrai Eye Care based at Calabar • Due to the worsening economy locally and lack of food security for both patients , community members and staff, food provision is available for all staff in addition to wages and for inpatients and vulnerable patients in the community • New boat for evangelism and eye care visitation in remote riverine communities • Week long fellowship , and teaching camp for all staff and UK trustees held in Abuja |
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You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | • Ongoing development of active antenatal care and maternal and infant health, and public health initiatives. Reducing childhood mortality • Improving staff morale with food support and teaching • Expressed satisfaction and appreciation from both communities clinics are situated in and the wider region. State dept of Primary Care appreciative of the Missions work |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/A no active fund raining is undertaken |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The bank reserves are in satisfactory order to provide reserves to run the Mission for at least 12 months |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | • The Mission is needing to employ more staff for the schools and increasing numbers of pupils • The clinic requires more staff especially health care assistants • The new boat is to be augmented by a larger boats for more tidal regions and a boatman will need to be employed. • More cleaners are required and with soaring inflation it is difficult to project likely costs in the next year and the Mission is already providing employment for individuals who are often the sole bread winner for a family of 5+ • Medication expenses and fuel are increasing in costs • Food security is fragile and prices are rising 30% yearly, for some staples >50% • Building to enlarge the school and the boat plus engine will take > 30K |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 50,000 is committed for resilience and to cover expected inflationary rises |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Nil |
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You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Individual donations, one off and regular, plus church donations. No funds are actively solicited from any parties and no loans sought. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | • The inflationary pressures across all areas of the work makes budgeting difficult, so financial planning is hard. • Increasing numbers of neglected children from worsening economy, and planned review of safeguarding measures and reporting which is difficult given the lack of local provision for at risk children • Food security and energy security are hard with fuel scarcity. Solar system planned for the clinic to ensure power throughout 24 hr cycle. |
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| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution to be found at https://register-of- charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/ charity-search/-/charity-details/5048552/ governing-document |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Appointments discussed at AGM |
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In accordance with Charity Commission guidelines Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and Para 1.51 training of trustees
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | • Day to day running and liaison with Nigerian staff , David Donovan. • All Trustees communicate directly with, and teach staff and Eye training including Alanna McMurray and Thomas Dawson • David Donovan Communicates with Delta State Primary Care Department Asaba Delta State Nigeria |
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| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | • Tulsai Chanrai Eye Program, Gov Hospital , Calabar • New Foundations Christian Medical Charity 21019 Nigerian Reg local charitable body. |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | New Foundations |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1161188 |
| Charity’s principal address | 15 Gilmerton Court Trumpington Cambridge CB2 9HQ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee |
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| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
David Donovan | Administrator | Whole financial year | ~~(if any)~~ |
| Shirley Donovan |
Whole financial year | |||
| Alanna McMurray |
Whole financial year | |||
| Thomas Dawson |
Whole financial year | |||
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |||
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
N/A |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
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| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional ~~information)~~
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) David Donovan
Position (eg Trustee Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 28/10/2024
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF NEW FOUNDATIONS (CHARITY NO. 1100698) ON THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2023, AS SET OUT ON PAGES 12 TO 17
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Charities Act”) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act), and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 accounts, and seeking explanations from the 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 accounts 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 to my attention
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met; or
- to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Jonathan Coe FCCA
Jonathan Coe (ACE Accountants) Limited
85 Royal Avenue Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4HJ
Date: 28th October 2024
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NEW FOUNDATIONS CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Notes INCOMING RESOURCES Donations & legacies Other Incoming Resources RESOURCES EXPENDED 5 Direct charitable expenditure Camp expenses Medical supplies & treatments Uniforms Clinic equipment & resources Training events & materials Evangelical resources & materials Transport & freight costs Travel expenses Depreciation Management and administration Administrative expenses Professional fees Bank charges Miscellaneous Total resources expended Net Incoming Resources Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Restricted Unrestricted Funds Funds £ £ 6,720 75,957 - 1,556 6,720 77,513 2,193 41,401 4,795 7,348 - 278 120 4,993 - 101 - 1,357 - - - 12,655 - 42 7,108 68,175 - 485 - 500 - 18 - 50 - 1,053 7,108 69,228 (388) 8,285 35,944 192,537 35,556 200,822 - - - - - 2023 - - - |
TOTAL FUNDS £ 82,677 1,556 84,233 43,594 12,143 278 5,113 101 1,357 - 12,655 42 75,283 485 500 18 50 1,053 76,336 7,897 228,481 236,378 - - |
2022 TOTAL FUNDS 94,263 3,235 97,498 26,726 8,969 - 11,624 55 5,238 - 16,609 1,227 70,448 815 500 31 - 1,346 71,794 25,704 202,777 228,481 |
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NEW FOUNDATIONS CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
| 2023 Notes £ £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 7 58,661 58,661 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors & prepayments 8 - Cash at bank and in hand 178,217 178,217 CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year 9 500 NET CURRENT ASSETS 177,717 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 236,378 NET ASSETS 236,378 FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Fixed Asset reserve 24,000 General fund (restricted) 11,556 General fund (unrestricted) 200,822 236,378 |
£ £ 58,703 58,703 100 170,178 170,278 500 169,778 228,481 228,481 24,000 11,944 192,538 228,481 2022 |
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Approved by the Board of Trustees on 28 October 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
Trustee
D Donovan
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NEW FOUNDATIONS CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
- 1 BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts, and in accordance with:
• the 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,
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the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102),
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and with the Charities Act 2011.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
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2 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
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a. Recognition of Incoming Resources
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when:
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the charity becomes entitled to the resources;
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the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources; and
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the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
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b. Offsetting
There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102.
- c. Grants and donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS102 SORP).
- d. Legacies
Legacies are included in the SOFA when receipt is probable, that is, when there has been grant of probate, the executors have established that there are sufficient assets in the estate and any conditions attached to the legacy are either within the control of the charity or have been met.
e. Tax reclaims on donations and gifts
Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor and the amount of any tax reclaim has been quantified.
Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise.
- f. Donated goods
impractical to do so.
Goods donated for on-going use by the charity are recognised as tangible fixed assets and included in the SoFA as incoming resources when receivable.
Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SoFA as income from donations when receivable.
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NEW FOUNDATIONS CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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2 ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT'D.)
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g. Donated services and facilities
These are only included in incoming resources (with an equivalent amount in resources expended) where the benefit to the charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. The value placed on these resources is the estimated value to the charity of the service or facility received. The value to the charity of any property it occupies has only been accounted for where the charity has purchased such land and buildings (see note 7 below).
- h. Volunteer help
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees’ annual report. In particular, some trustees with particular medical skills and experience have given considerable amounts of their time to the charity, although this has not been quantified. i. Income from bank interest
This is included in the accounts when receivable.
i. Liability recognition
Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
j. Redundancy cost
The charity made no redundancy payments during the reporting period.
k. Deferred income
No material item of deferred income has been included in the accounts.
l. Creditors
Where the charity has creditors, these are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts. m. Provisions for liabilities
A liability is measured on recognition at its historical cost and then subsequently measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date.
n. Basic financial instruments
The charity accounts for basic financial instruments on initial recognition as per paragraph 10.7 FRS102 SORP. Subsequent measurement is as per paragraphs 11.17 to 11.19, FRS102 SORP.
o. Tangible fixed assets for use by charity
These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £200. They are valued at cost or a reasonable market value on receipt.
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off the cost of each asset over its expected economic useful life:
Clinic equipment 25% cost
Depreciation is not provided on overseas land and property owned and occupied by the charity for its charitable activities as such assets are expected to retain their value over the period of ownership and the depreciable amount will therefore be nil.
The property value has been reviewed at the balance sheet date for any impairment requirement. p. Debtors
Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received.
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NEW FOUNDATIONS CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| 3 | GIFTS AND DONATIONS | ||||
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| 2023 | 2022 | ||||
| unrestricted | restricted | £ | £ | ||
| This includes: | |||||
| Gifts and donations received | 75,957 | 6,720 | 82,677 | 94,263 | |
| Donated goods, facilities & services | - | - | - | - | |
| Tax reclaimable under gift aid | - | - | - | - | |
| 75,957 | 6,720 | 82,677 | 94,263 | ||
| 4 | OTHER INCOME Bank & Building Society interest - unrestricted |
2023 £ 1,556 |
2022 £ 67 |
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| 5 | RESOURCES EXPENDED 5.1 Included in Resources Expended are payments or reimbursements of out-of-pocket made to trustees or to third parties for expenses incurred by trustees as follows: 2023 Number of trustees who were paid expenses - Nature of the expenses: Camp expenses - Medical supplies & consumables - Uniforms - Clinic equipment consumables & resources - Training materials - Evangelical materials - Travel expenses - Office expenses - Clinic equipment - |
expenses 2022 - - - - - - - - - - |
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| Total amount paid | - | - | |||
| 5.2 Fees for examination or audit of the accounts Independent examiner’s fees for reporting on the |
accounts | 2023 £ 150 |
2022 £ 150 |
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| Other fees payable to the independent examiner or auditor: Accountancy services |
350 | 350 | |||
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NEW FOUNDATIONS CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
6 PAID EMPLOYEES
During the period no trustees received any remuneration for work carried out for the charity. The only payments for salaries, have been payments to fund overseas clinical workers, and these amounts have been included in camp expenses.
7 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Land & Clinic Office Property Equipment Equipment Total Cost: At 1 January 2023 58,621 54,177 - 112,798 Additions - - - - Disposals - - - - At 31 December 2023 58,621 54,177 - 112,798 Depreciation At 1 January 2023 - 54,096 - 54,096 Re disposals - - - - Charge for year - 42 - 42 At 31 December 2023 - 54,138 - 54,138 Net Book Value At 1 January 2023 58,621 82 - 58,703 At 31 December 2023 58,621 40 - 58,661 8 DEBTORS 2023 £ Other Debtors - Prepayments and Accrued Income - - 9 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE IN LESS THAN ONE YEAR 2023 £ Accruals and Deferred Income 500 500 |
2022 £ - 100 100 2022 £ 500 500 |
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