HAWKER TYPHOON PRESERVATION GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2021
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Edmund Carr LLP Chartered Accountants 146 New London Road
Chelmsford Essex CM2 0AW
HAWKER TYPHOON PRESERVATION GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2021
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CONTENTS PAGE
Charity information 1
Trustees' annual report 2
Independent Examiner's report to the Trustees 5
Statement of financial activities 6
Balance sheet 7
Notes to the financial statements 8
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HAWKER TYPHOON PRESERVATION GROUP
CHARITY INFORMATION YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2021
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Date of registration 17 May 2016
Registered charity Number 1167143
Registered charity name Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group
Address 10 Ridgewood Industrial Estate
Ridgewood
Uckfield
East Sussex
TN22 5QE
Trustees Mr Samuel Worthington-Leese
Mr David Robinson (Resigned 14.07.2020)
Mr Paul Hooper-Keeley (Resigned 14.07.2021)
Mr Richard Spreckley (Appointed 29.08.2020)
Mr Alex Davies (Appointed 09.05.2021)
Independent Examiner Colin A Barker FCA
Edmund Carr LLP
146 New London Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 0AW
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HAWKER TYPHOON PRESERVATION GROUP TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2021
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
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To preserve and protect a Napier Sabre powered Hawker Typhoon MkIb aircraft and return her to full working order for the benefit of the public and to demonstrate and display her to the public; and
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To advance the education of the public in Hawker Typhoon aircraft and their crews for the benefit of British Heritage, remembrance and historical knowledge and in particular:
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a. Its associated provenance and historical context;
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b. Its aviation and engineering heritage,
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c. Its significant heritage interest,
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d. Its operational and maintenance procedures and processes
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e. Its design, engineering and technologies
In planning all the charity activities for the year 2020-2021 we have continued to reference the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit at Trustee meetings.
The full focus of activities during the year has been to continue to advance the education of the public in the Hawker Typhoon aircraft and their crews, to preserve and protect the project airframe (serial number RB396) and to raise funds towards the first stages of rebuild. We have committed to maintain a presence at as many public events that our trustee and volunteer base will allow and continue a much larger footprint at major air shows in the UK which will enable us to grow the volunteer and supporter base.
Supporters of the charity have continued to make a significant contribution towards the objectives. They volunteer their time to help (some as post holders) which include maintaining the organisation’s headquarters, managing the shop, hosting events, attending public events (on behalf of the charity) and attending organised presentations to further the objectives. Without their valuable contribution of time, energy, enthusiasm, expertise and on occasions a financial contribution, the project would not have been able to achieve the exposure to the public that has been continued this year.
The trustees wish to place on record our thanks for all the supporter volunteers for their help and their continued support.
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HAWKER TYPHOON PRESERVATION GROUP
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2021
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
All events that had been planned for 1st April 2020 were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Platinum Club (the extra Supporters’ Club tier) was launched, as was the new website and limited edition merchandise. Notable achievement, at the height of the first lockdown, was £60,000 raised or pledged surrounding the 1st April events.
The trustees and project team assessed the potential future impact of COVID-19 on their fundraising abilities and elected to pause the rebuild to preserve cash, pending the unknown effect of the pandemic.
A project Patron and two project Ambassadors were announced. Their role is largely a silent one, although their appointment is a PR benefit to the charity and adds credibility to an already impressive performance.
The Annual Supporters’ Club renewal window opened at the end of October 2021, however, the annual Supporters’ day was cancelled due to Covid19 rules. The day prior to the members’ day was the charity’s AGM, led predominantly by Sam Worthington-Leese, trustee.
Covid-19 continued to hamper the charity's activities but this did not stop the continued efforts of the volunteers to work towards raising the needed funds.
Supporters’ Club renewal window grace period for annual members closed at the end of February, with over 1000 current members.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
It is the policy of the Trustees to maintain the general unrestricted funds at a level to provide sufficient reserves to meet the future anticipated demands on the charities resources.
Having regard to the likely levels of incoming resources and direct charitable expenditure, the Trustees are satisfied that the funds held at 31st May 2021 as reflected in the balance sheet are available and adequate for the Trustees to fulfil the obligations of the Charity and maintain its operations. Freely available funds held at 31st May 2021 were £158,945. Funds of the charity totalled £659,447.
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TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2021
The project will continue to raise funds and will conduct a review of best practices for this. Advice and guidance has been sought from other, similar, projects, regarding large scale fundraising. Air shows, small events, and merchandise will continue to play a part, but in a lesser role. Whereas specific fundraising targeted towards HNW individuals, companies, or those with familial links to the Typhoon will be explored.
Due to the pandemic, 2020/21 saw a refocus for the project. Air shows and events could not happen. For this reason, the above advice and guidance has been sought, by the trustees, to allow the project to continue to raise the funds required. Early indications are that the refocus of activities, although yet to fully bed in, has been very successful.
The Trustees will continue to authorise investment in any activities that will promote the charity’s objectives and increase the public awareness of the aircraft, crews and project whilst adhering to our reserves policy.
Plans for 2021-2022
A review of current and planned fundraising activities is underway. Large scale investment is sought and one of the trustees (Sam Worthington-Leese) is seeking the advice and guidance required through his contact network, in order to facilitate this.
When able, the rebuild will be recommenced. This will be dependent on a larger than normal cash reserve being held, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Physical events have been cancelled due to the pandemic. However, online sales are strong and will continue to be promoted. The new tier to the Supporters’ Club has proved popular and will continue to be promoted.
Approved by the Trustees on 6 July 2022 and signed on their behalf by:
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Sam Worthington-Leese
Chair
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HAWKER TYPHOON PRESERVATION GROUP
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2021
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 May 2021 which are set out on pages 6 to 12.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 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
Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institue of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
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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1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2) the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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3) 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 accounts to be reached.
Colin A Barker FCA
146 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0AW
11 July 2022
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HAWKER TYPHOON PRESERVATION GROUP
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2021
| Note £ £ INCOME from: Donations and legacies: Donations and legacies 2 186,038 - Trading income 3 109,429 - Other income 560 - TOTAL INCOME 296,027 - EXPENDITURE on: Raising funds 4 19,912 - Charitable activities 5 58,679 - TOTAL EXPENDITURE 78,591 - NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)/ 217,436 - NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 442,011 - Total funds carried forward 659,447 - Unrestricted Funds Funds Restricted |
Total Funds £ 186,038 109,429 560 296,027 19,912 58,679 78,591 217,436 442,011 659,447 2021 |
Total Funds 2020 £ 39,083 125,746 938 165,767 42,912 50,656 93,568 72,199 369,812 442,011 |
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The notes on pages 8 to 12 form part of these financial statements.
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HAWKER TYPHOON PRESERVATION GROUP
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MAY 2021
| Note FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 10 CURRENT ASSETS Stocks Cash at bank CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year 11 NET CURRENT ASSETS NET ASSETS FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Unrestricted TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS |
£ £ 500,502 500,502 13,000 149,665 162,665 3,720 158,945 659,447 659,447 659,447 2021 |
£ £ 373,532 373,532 13,000 56,679 69,679 1,200 68,479 442,011 442,011 442,011 2020 |
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These financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 6 July 2022 and signed on their behalf by:
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Sam Worthington-Leese Chair
The notes on pages 8 to 12 form part of these financial statements.
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HAWKER TYPHOON PRESERVATION GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2021
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of accounting
The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared 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 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from 1 January 2019.
The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair view'. This departure has involved following 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 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
The Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group is an unincorporated registered charity and meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
Going concern
The trustees are of the opinion that the charity has sufficient resources to continue its activities for the next 12 months from the date of signing these accounts.
Incoming Resources
Donations and subscriptions are recognised when receivable.
Resources Expended
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and includes VAT as the charity is not VAT registered. The majority of costs are attributable to specific charitable activities. Governance costs are associated with the governance arrangements of the charity and include independent examination, strategic management and Trustees’ meetings.
Tangible fixed assets
Major expenditure on tangible fixed assets is capitalised. This includes aircraft parts purchased for the restoration project.
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:
No depreciation is charged on the aircraft during restoration. Event equipment - 10% straight line
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2021
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Debtors and creditors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due. Creditors are recognised at their settlement amount.
Stock
Stock purchased for sale on the online shop is valued at cost.
Cash at Bank and in hand
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and deposits.
Fund accounting
Funds held by the charity are either:
Unrestricted general funds – these are funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the trustees.
Designated funds – these are funds set aside by the trustees out of unrestricted funds for specific future purposes or projects.
Restricted funds – these are funds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Taxation
As the Society is a charity, it is exempt from taxation - other than VAT, which is included in the relevant costs in the Statement of Financial Activities - to the extent that any income and gains are applied to its charitable objectives.
2. DONATIONS RECEIVABLE
| Donations Subscriptions Gift aid |
Unrestricted Funds £ 26,427 124,526 35,085 186,038 |
Restricted Funds £ - - - - |
Total Funds 2021 £ 26,427 124,526 35,085 186,038 |
Total Funds 2020 £ 5,617 16,722 16,744 39,083 |
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3. TRADING INCOME
| Events and raffles Shop income |
Unrestricted Funds £ 2,542 106,887 109,429 |
Restricted Funds £ - - - |
Total Funds 2021 £ 2,542 106,887 109,429 |
Total Funds 2020 £ 7,251 118,495 125,746 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2021
4. COSTS OF RAISING FUNDS
| Unrestricted Funds £ Shop costs 12,797 Event costs 1,175 Advertising 5,940 19,912 5. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Unrestricted Funds £ Support costs (Note 6) 49,341 Governance costs (note 7) 9,338 58,679 6. SUPPORT COSTS Unrestricted Funds £ Premises 27,308 Miscellaneous expenses 14,088 Project expenses 7,945 49,341 7. GOVERNANCE COSTS Unrestricted Funds £ Fees payable to independent examiner 2,520 Meeting costs 6,818 Legal and professional fees - 9,338 |
Restricted Funds £ - - - - Restricted Funds £ - - - Restricted Funds £ - - - - Restricted Funds £ - - - - |
Total Funds 2021 £ 12,797 1,175 5,940 19,912 Total Funds 2021 £ 49,341 9,338 58,679 Total Funds 2021 £ 27,308 14,088 7,945 49,341 Total Funds 2021 £ 2,520 6,818 - 9,338 |
Total Funds 2020 £ 30,021 8,155 4,736 42,912 Total Funds 2020 £ 49,282 1,374 50,656 Total Funds 2020 £ 21,820 27,462 - 49,282 Total Funds 2020 £ 1,200 - 174 1,374 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2021
8. STAFF COSTS
The charity had no employees during the current or prior period.
9. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION
No trustee or any person connected with them received any remuneration for their services during the current or prior period
Two trustees were reimbursed for travel and subsistence expenses totalling £2,744 in the year.
10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Cost At 1 June 2020 Additions At 31 May 2021 Depreciation At 1 June 2020 Charge in year At 31 May 2021 Net book value At 31 May 2021 At 31 May 2020 |
Aircraft £ 369,638 127,570 497,208 - - - 497,208 369,638 |
Equipment £ 6,000 - 6,000 2,106 600 2,706 3,294 3,894 |
Total £ 375,638 127,570 503,208 2,106 600 2,706 500,502 373,532 |
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11. CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year
| Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds £ £ Accruals 3,720 - 3,720 - |
Total Funds 2021 £ 3,720 3,720 |
Total Funds 2020 £ 1,200 1,200 |
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12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
There were no related party transactions that require disclosure.
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HAWKER TYPHOON PRESERVATION GROUP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2021
13. COMMITMENTS UNDER OPERATING LEASES
The charity is committed to total future minimum lease payments under a non-cancellable operating lease as follows:
| Not later than one year Later than one year and not later than five years |
2021 £ 14,875 2,479 17,354 |
2020 £ 14,875 17,354 32,229 |
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14. FUNDS
All funds held by the charity during the period were unrestricted general funds.
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