REGISTERED CHARifi NUMBER: 1168531 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIALSTATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEwfEMBER 2024 FOR THE WRITERS, SUMMER SCHOOL Brookes Stephens New Media Hvu5e Davidson Road Lichfield Staffordshire W514 9DZ
THE WRITERS. SUMMER SCHOOL CONTENT5 OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 Page Report of the Trustees I to 8 Independent Examlner's Report Statement of Financial Activities io Balance Sheet li Note5 to the Financial Statement5 12 to 17 Detailed statement of Financial Activities 18 to 19
THE WRITERS, SUMMER SCHOOL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) (effective l January 20191. The charity is a Charitablc Incorporèted Organisation. OBJEcfivES AND AcfiviTIES Oblectlves and aims The object of the School 15 to advance the education of the public in the ar( of writing, includin8 tuitlon for writers and prospective writer5. Significant actlvities The School is committed to running an annual residential conference for writers during one wg9.k in Aijgijst. The programme aims to prgvide writers and potential writers with a diverse range of courses, speakers and other activities intended to Motivate, inspire and develop their writin8 in a friendly and supportive environment, allowin8 them to network and share empericnccs. While plannin8 the programme for ihe conference. the Trustees consider the Commission's guidante on public benefit and in particular, seek to enable as many writers and potential writers as possible to benetit trom the opportunities the School has to offer, which arF*: A comprehensive programme of courses across as many genre5 as possible Opportunities for mentorship Communication throughout the year to maintain the spirit of the School Assisted places for writers who would otherwise be iinable to attend. Public benefit The trustees have have had reeard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
THE WRITERS. SUMMER SCHOOL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable actlvities Programme This was the School's 75th Anniversary year and to celebrate the programme was expanded to offer an increased selection of iopics and activities. Comprised of four Specialist courses, each with a duration of 4 hours tuition, twenty Short Courses providing 2 hours tuition each and sixteen I hour workshops, this 15 one of our m05t arnbitlOUS school weeks to date. Specialist courses covered The Secrets of Storytelling, Poetry- Going the E.xtra Mile, Exploring the Genre of Crime Fiction and Writing Short Stories.. From Concept to Completion. Included in the Short course offerin85 were, Wrile Your Novel the Snowflake Way. Writers and Conversations.. Your Lines in their Hands, Writing YA Fiction, Talking Taboos (sex and 5wearingl, A Twist In the Tale. Making Monev Writers Fillers, Performance Poetry and How to Train Your Eyebrows, Road to Self-publishing, Writing Children's Fiction, Improve Your Writine with Tabletop Rnlpplav Games, Using Film and TV Structure to Write Better Novels. Competitions From the Judge's Viewpoint, Rhythm and Rhyme in Poetry, Research in Ficiion Writing, Essential Tips for Crime Writers. Writing for Roleplaying Games, Diamond Words - Writing as Celebration. Editin8 3% Author, Editor and Competition Jud8e, The Art of SuEgc5tion in Scriptwriting and Pitch to the Publisher. The one hour workshops comprised of, Writin8 Fact from Fiction, Unlocking the Secrets of the Psychological Thriller, Behind the Mic for the Anxious Public Speaker, Find Your Historical Fiction Voice, Anthologies and Creative Collaborations. Writing to Change the World, Persona Poeiry, Powerful Public Speaking for Writers, Songspiralion. The Write Mindset, Al and Writers - Should We Worry, Take a Walk on the Wlld Side 'Developin8 Characterisation" More Poetry Fun, Show Don't Tell, Traditional Poetry Forms, and Page To Stage. Unfortunately, for the third year running, one Guest Speaker who was also a Short Course tutor, was unable to attend. The course vacancy was filled by inviting a regular tutor who provided an alternative course. The Speaker vacancy was filled by one of the Specialist Course tutors who held a 'Panel Interview" with 5 newly published authors who all had their book launches at the School during the week. We were delighted to bring back one of OUT most popular activities 'Page to Stage" that we had to drop last year due to time constraints in the reduced week. 'Lift Up Your Pens" continued to be daily "Just Write" was held on the Tuesday, lcd by 2 published author5. 'Lift Up Your Hearts. "M¥dilalion by the Lake" and 'UnwiniJ Your Mind" remained for reflection and rplaxation. These elements of the programme are provided by delegates themselves and supported by the Committee or, bohalf of the School, to provide well-bein8 and motivation to delegates. We also had Scheduled, prlvaie use of Ihe Conference Centres Chapel this year for quiet contemplation or worship. As well a5 the daytime proeramme. a full range of entertainment was provided in the evenings. encouraging more participation from delegates and opportunities to meet and socialise with other writers. The 'Speed Meet & Greet" first Introduced at the 2022 School - was held again by popular demand on the first night; alon8 Wlth 'Write on Cue" to help kick-start creativity. Rnth were well attended. Other evenin8 events included a Literary Quiz- a General Knowledge Quiz,. the ever-popular Poetry and Prose ope.n mics; and a Buskers, ni8ht lall well altendedl. As always, the Page to Stage performance saw a full house- a "Campfire Soirée" was held mid-week, the centre had irnplemented requestg we made to light the are4 better and the results were much appieciated. they also provided a member of staff to supervise the use of the firepit. We also had toasted marshmallows. Everyone was fully able to join in and the tmosphere was jovial.
THE WRER5. SUMMER SCHOOL REPORT OF THETRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 The Speakers this year included Adele Parks MBE, the author of 23 bestsellin8 thrillers. Over five million copies of her English editions have been sold. and she's been translated Into 31 different languages. Adele is a proud Ambassador foi the National Literary Trust and The Reading Agency, two charities that Promote Literacy in the UK. She is also a judge for the Costa Book Award5 and the Brit15h Book Awards. She was awarded an MBF fnr EprvieÈg to litÈrature in the New Year'5 Honours Lisi 2022. Inlerviewed by her husband they provided a li8ht-hearted look at negotiating the tricky world of writing. Lesley Kara, a Sunday Times Top 10 and Amazon #l bestselling author of psychological thrillers. Hor nt)vel The RLimour was the hi8hest selling print crime fiction debut of 2019. It ha5 been optioned for TV. Le51ev provided the delegates Wlth an insight into becoming a best-selling author. Lesley lives in Kent. Poet Luke Wright enterlained Ihe school with a performance that included readings of hi5 poems as well as talking about his rise from a teenager looking for pop stèrdom and a db5d<lln loi poetry to becomlng one of ihe best performing poets in the country and his life now as an active, professional poet. The School attracted forty-three first-time attendees, which is slightly lower than the previous two years. The Earlv Bird period returned to 1st December 2023 till 31st December 2023 which incorporated Friends of Swanwick Prioritv Booking, Renerated 125 bookings. which was 20 more than the previous ye.ar p.vpn thoiigh it ran for 3 shorter period. On 1st February, when the price rose to the post-Early Bird level, booking slowed - 11 February and 10 in March- and continued in a similar fashion until the final details tut-off at end of July. Assisted Places. Topwrile candidates, prize and competition winners brought the total number of rooms occupied to 188. (see Financial review, page 51 Contract numbers were not at capacity. There were eleven cancellations including one Topwrite delegate who unfortunately could not take up her place due to personal circumstance. There were eight P3rt-Time attendees and five Day-visitors. Part-time bookings became available on the 1st of May 2024 and this year we were able to accommodate all that applied. 204 people in total were irb attendance, including ei8ht Committee Members, three Competition winners, the raffle winner from 2023, seven Topwrite recipients, four Asslsted Places.. three 4-Part course tutor5. seventeen 2-Part courses (three 8uest tutors), three guest speakers, two guests from WritinR magazine and 146 delegates. As usual. a Welcome Reception for 'First Years. was held on the first evening to help put new people at ease. and a mid-weok Afternoon Tea session was held to collect valuable feedback on how the programme was being received by those attending for the first time. Ambassadors were in place to provide additional support and help with collecting the information. The committee are not involved In this session. but Ambassador5 are in place to encourage and assist attendees with their feedb(iik. With 2024 being the School's 75th Anniversary it was agreed that we would celebrate the event. The Lord Lieutenant for Derbyshire, Mrs Elizabeth Fothergill CBE attended. She gave a heartfelt speech. cut the celebratory cake and raised a toast to the continuation of the school before sitting down to a special evening meal with 311 the delegates. We produced commemorative proRrammes and a booklet on "Our Past. Present and Future" whir.h werp provided to each delegate as a keepsake. The Main Conference Hall was decorated with stories and memories provided by delegates, Topwrite recipients, previous tutors and speakers all printed onto posters and displayed around Ihe walls. A letter from the Ktng con8r3tul3tin8 us on our 75 year achievement took pride of place. The weeks celebration5 were topped off with 3 Diamond themed disco. Mentorship Twenty-one tutors provided a total of ninety-seven one to one Sessions lof which twenty were usedl covering a wide range of genre5 and subject matter for delegates seeking specific advice and direction for their work. These included fiction IWomen's/Historical/Serials/Short Stories/Plottin8 a Novel/LGBTQIA+l, non-fiction, scriptwriting, story creation and structure. General Forensic Advice for Crime Writers. Healthy Livine for Writers. Book Design and Grammar This vear we offered sessions with a London Based Ptsblisher where authors could pitch their book ideas. This was a very popular offer, accounting for 50% of the booked sessions, with a number of delegates bein8 offered publishing contracts.
THE WRITERS, SUMMEA SCHOOL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 Communicatlon The school's Facebook C105ed Group paEe and Twitter fp.pd weTe providÈd with a wide selection of flyers and up-to-date information throughout the year which helped to raise the School's online profile through links to various pages on the websile and deleE3tes reposting and retweetin8 them. Allowing tutors and speakers to promote their work at thc School using sociol media help5 maintain the visibility of ihe School and aiiracts new people from a wider range of areas. This drives traffic to the website which helps to maintain online visibilitv. As it was the School's Diamond Anniversary, we invested in updating our website to a more modern layout and a change to our branding. The web51te also Includes a more improved. streamlined booking system making it easier to book a place, purchase gift vouchers and coach travel and provides access to a shop for merchandise. The bi-monthly newsletter was maintained dispensing updates and information to those who subscribe and providing a forum for delegates to share their writing succp.ssps_ The Newsletter Editor continued to translorm the medium into a more up to date and interactive format, providing opportunities for subscriber5 to communicate and share. It IS hoped that this will help to draw new subscribèrs to the newsletter and potential new delegates to the School. Updates between newsletters were posted on Facebook and Twiller and circulated by the membership. The School continued to maintain a Wikipedia page. TopWrite/Assisted Places Regular and one-off donations to the Friends of Swanwick fund provided sub5idised place5 for eight creative writing students through it5 Topwrite Scheme. Slightly higher number of applications th3n the last couple of years. However, only seven recipienls were booked in, one had a change to her circumstance which prevented her from takin8 the place up. The fee for Topwrite was raised to £150. Through the School's Assisted Places Scheme, also funded by Friends of Swanwick, four full-time places were provided for individuals on a low income andlor receiving benefits. A furthei donation of £2,000 from Amazon Literary Partnership allowed the places allocated to both schemes to be covered more easily leavin8 a substantial remainder going forward. This now regular donation is much appreciated by the Trustees.
THE WRITERS. SUMMER SCHOOL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 FINANCIAL REVIEW Financial position The decision to drop one day from the usual 6-day week in 2023 was made in answer to the 15Y. hike in accommodalion costs ihat the CCT had imposed on their ratcs. The School decided to put the number of days back 10 6 for this Anniversary year as a one off. The increase by the CCT was Slightly le55 at 10.64% and we set our tickei prices to accommodate the increased fec without raising our price5 in line. Increasing the days meant that the Early Bird pricc would be £799, r ising lo £825 for normal bookings I his meant a very small Increase per night 01 £2.16 for Earlv Bird tickets and £1.50 per nighl for normal price ticke15. We were pleased that this didn't deter people from attending, they could see It was still good value for money, a5 the head count for the week was I person higher than in 2023. When bookines were due to close. we still had a number of full-time places available. We therefore took advantage of our contract with the CCT which allows us to reduce our numbers by up to IO% by the 20th July 2024. We had 2 full-time, 4 part-time and 4 day visitors book after the closin8 date which increased our room requirement to 188 112 le55 than our original bookin81. However, as the CCT were implementing a new booking system It allowed us to reduce the contratt niftmbers to avoid unnecessary charges. Note., Bookings close at the final details stage because the ccr restrict changes after that date to essential changes only, e.6. Ihan8es lu ilie programme due to lasi-minute substitutions ot tutors/speakers. so additional delegates can't usually be added unless their bookings have at least been received for confirmation. Details could be added pendin8 bookings but the risk that someone could change iheir mind would mean the School is liable for the cost of the emptv room. Part-time attendance was again restricted to room availability. with tickèts eoinE on sale 1st May 2024, as did Day Jnd Half Day attendance. The Ealp nf one to one sessions - 3 total of twenty sessions brought in a surplus of £400," the raffle proiiuied 6 further £992 in cosh and the Book Shop generated a surplus of £240.57. At the end of the year. the final position at 30th September 2024 saw this year's School making a deficit of £1.908. due mainly to increased costs, additional monies Spent to celebrate tl)e 751h Anniversary and investment In rebranding and improving the website. Also. an increase to the annual honorarium for the Secretary and Treasurer was proposed by the Vice- Chair in March, seconded by the Chair and unanimously approved by the committee as recognition of the extra work they had undertaken to ensure the school remained a viable entity this year. The School ended the year with 3 total surplus remaining of £65.657. The second deposit for the 2024 School wa5 paid along with the first deposit of £19,570 for 2025 and a holdin8 deposit of £l,QOO for 2026 to secure dates. All deposits are deducted from the final invoite_ The School attracts delegates from home and abroad, attending from as far afield as Japan and Israel. This year, there werp. p.ight overseas delegates, one of whom was 3 new delc8ate, one more than last year. Funds raised through 'Friends of Swanwick, are treated as restricted reserves and are identified separately in the School's accounts to provide more tldnsparency of purpose. The fund has continued to be essential in maintaining finance for the Topwrite and As5isled Place5 schemes through regular and one-off donations alike_ This scherne is very popular and is handled by the School's Topwrite liaison but applications this year were again fewer. Despite difficultv In attracting applicatiorTrs for Assisted Places, four were received and all were successful. Better advertising and promotion of this scheme is advised Eoing forward. Next year sees Topwrite celebrating its 20th Year and we plan to put emphasis on this in our adveitisinE. The fund continues to support Topwritp and Assisted Places due mainly to generous donations from 'Friends', both regular and One-off, but bolstered by another donation from Amazon Literarv Partnership IUKI1£2,0001. The number of re8ular donors to 'Friends of Swanwick, fluctuates each year but one-off donations thi£ ypxr havo been pretty much in line with 2023. At the end of the 2024 School firidf71ial year 30th September, the fund stood at £3,483. The online booking system produced the highest proponion of bookings received and is the most popular method of booking11161, followed by bank transfer1481, standin8 orders1221. cheques1161, and PayByLink121.
THE WRITERS, SUMMER SCHOOL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENOED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 We had a few issues Wlth the Sumup cèrd reader due to poor WIFI In the room allocated as the Book Shop. We were able to resolve this by movin8 the till area. Despite the continuation of the cashless system at the centre cash was taken in the Book Shop and at book signin85 and for the Raffle and Haye5' Staff Collection, but the card reader wa5 also in play for some of these as well. The online banking facilities provided by the CAF Bank, Ltd. continued to reduce the need for writing cheque5 and facilitate5 easser payment of invoiccs through bank transfer5. Monthly account fees remained at £5 per 3ccount, interest rates dropped slightly. Another benefit for the School Is that a change of Treasurer does not mean a change of bank. A5 long as there is proximity to an HSBC or RBS bank and 3 Post Office, the handover only requires a mandate and associated Eransfer documents, not a change of bank. The only issue with a completely online bank is that depositing cash or cheqtses must be done throuBh a third party who may change their allegiance to CAF Bank at any time. T he School's social networking continued with the bi-monthly electronic newsletter, regular updates on Facebook and Twitter and ongoing review of content on thp web51te. The School's long-term association with Writing Magazine led to a new agreemenl with them in regard io our commitment to continue conventional advertising, maintainin8 the School's long-standing relationship with Warner Group Publications who provide a competition prize place and dministrate all three annual competitions. The close association with the Christian Conference Trust through their management and provision of the facilities at Ihe Hayes at Swanwick saw the 75th Writers, Summer School held there. The Hayes management continued to provide efficient and reciprocal support for the committee and the School In general. although there were some minor issues with food, which were addressed to the Haves. They kindly provided a special cake for our celÈbrAtinn. The strong relationship between staff and management and the School's officers and committee were mainlained, for the increased benefit of the delegates. Reserves policy The School continues to face a number of financial risks and liabilities: i. The CCT requires a substanlial deposit a year in advance of each School (since 20161 which increased from IOYO to 20Yo in 2023, paid in two instalments. In 2024 this changed again to a fifst 20% deposit at time of booking and a second 20% payment in February. ii. The number of members varies each year. and Trustees are reminded that in order for the School to remain viable we need to be able to maintain a reserve of £30,000. iii. Some expenditure. e.E. advertising. honoraria, Advance fees for the Hayes (the School commits at least two years in advance), are incurred before any payment is received for places. iv. If the School 15 to survive in tho long-term, it will need to find other sources ol incotne that can be tapped into all year round. A cumbination of all these events arising, a reserve in excess 01 £45,000 would be the ideal and although the School acknowledges that this level of reserve is unlikely to be required, it accepts that the continued rise In costs currently being lelt the world over, may prompt the need to meet that figure sooner. Its aim. therefore. is to maintain a minimum reserve of £40,000 in undesignated funds li.e. not dedicated to specific purposes) and review requirements and possibilities year on year. Contractual changes that Cct h35 put in place have mean that the School must commit to paying a higher deposit earlier than normal, plus an additional, ever increasing fee for securing dates in sub5equenl years. Extensive ne8Otiations with CCT rcgardinE this have been le55 than satisfactory wslh Iheir reouirement to pay the 20% deposit in one payment remaining. However, in actuality they have been more flexible than expected. Continued negotiations are planned.
THE WRITERS, SUMMER SCHOOL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YÉAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 STRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity operated under the rules of its CIO Associaiion adopted on l August 2016. Recruitment and appointment of new truslee5 The method of appointing trusiee5 is set out in the School's constitution. Members of the Writers, Summer School Committee are elected each year at the AGM held ai Ihe school and act as the School's trustees The Committee is responsible for making decisions on all maiters of 8eneral concern and Importance to the School and for deciding on the allocation of the School's resources. Or8anlsational structure This year, the Committee met thirteen times.. three times durin8 the School week - pre-school m?.p.ting on 8th, the AGM on 15th. and the post-school meeting on 16th August. One in each of October lat which a new Treasurer was co-opted) November and December 2023, January, April. May, June and July 2024, all taking place by Zoom. Due to concerns rpgarding the viability of the School due to financial matters. 3 2-day overnight stay in Derby was convened in March, this was attended by 213rds of the committee with one other zoomin8 in and the eighth member being completoly unavailable for either. The first day covered the 2025 & Beyond Planning. The second being an ordinary committee meetin8. The Secrelary (Ind Treasurer met at the Hayes in February to hol(J negotiations around the unexpected changes to the contracts and again in May lo discuss some of the final details of the School and clarify any 155ues. Key mana8ement remuneration With the exception of the honoraria paid to the Treasurev and Secretarylset out in the constitution). no committeÈ member received remuneration. Committee members were reimbursed for their expenses, where claimed. Officers were reimbursed 100% of the cost of their accommodation at the School and ordinary committee member5 were rpimbursed 50Yo of that cost, reflecting the out of pocket costs of running the Sthool week. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Re8lStered Charlty number 1168531 Principal address Old Farmhouse Station Road Ulceby North Lincolnshire DN.19 6 Trustees Mr G Hornsby Chair Iresi8ned 15.8.2024) Ms V E Penny Trustee Iresigneo 15.8.20241 Ms S Ridgway (resigned 15.8.20241 Ms 5 payne Secretary (resigned 30. 11.20241 Mr A Roberts Trustee Dr L T Wall (resigned 15.8.2024) Mrs A Proom Iresi8ned 15.8.20241 Mrs S P Warr Treasurer Mr K Hinchy Tru.4tpp lappointed 16_8.2024} Ms M P Latter (appointed 13.3.20251 Ms M Hu8hes Trustee (appointed 16.8.2024) Mr P Collin5 Trustee lappointed 16.8.20241 Ms S Moore Trustee lappoinled 16.8.20241 Mr M Lake Trustee (appointed 16.8.20241
THE WRITERS, SUMMER SCHOOL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DFfAILS Independeni Examiner 8rookes Stephens New Media House Davidson Road Lichfield Staffordshire W514 9DZ The Writers, Summer School has no permanent premises. Details of the School's registered address are held on the Charity Commission website. The School is held at The Hayes Conference Centre. Hayes Lane, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 IAU. Approved by order of the board of trustees on 22 July 2025 and signed on its behalf by.. Mr K Hinchy Trustee
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRusfEES OF THE WRITERS, SUMMER SCHOOL Independent examiner'5 report to the trustees of The Wriler5' Summer School I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Writefs, Summer School (the Trust) for the year ended 30 September 2024. Responsibilities and basls of report As the charily trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the aecounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l. I report in respect of my examination of thc Trust's account5 carried out under section 145 of the Act and In carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 1451511 bl of the Act. Independent examlner's Statement I hève 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: accounting records were not keDI in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or the accounts do not accord with those records- or the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements toncerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Rcgulations 2008 other than any requirement that tl)e ¢Jciourit5 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 3 proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Leon stephens FCA Brookes Stephens Now Media House Davidson Road Lichfield Staffordshife W514 9DZ 22 July 2025
THE WRifERS' SUMP4lER SCHOOL STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIE5 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 2024 Total funds 2023 Unrestricted fund Restricted fund Total funds Notes IncomÈ and endowments from Donations and legacies 5,166 3.326 8,492 11,410 Other tradin6 6Ctivitie Investment income 157,756 2,276 157,756 2,290 142,238 1,073 14 Total 165,198 3,340 168.538 154,721 Expenditure on Raising funds 2.188 2,188 1,719 Other 161,111 7,147 168,258 142.101 Total 163,299 7,147 170,446 143,820 NET INCOME/IEXPENDITURE) 1.899 13,807) 11,9081 10,901 Reconclliatlon of funds Total funds brought forward 60.275 7.290 67,565 56,664 Total funds carried forward 62,174 3,4113 65.657 67,565 The notes form part of these financial statements -iO-
THE WRITIRS. SUMMER SCHOOL BALANCE SHE 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 2024 Tot31 funds 2023 Total funds Unrestricted fund Restritted fund Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 161 161 21 Current ass¢ts Debtor5 Cash at bank 21,938 41.775 21,938 45,258 12,933 57,242 3.483 63.713 3,483 67,196 70,17S Creditors Amounts falling due within one year 11,7001 11,7001 12,6311 Net current asset5 62.013 3,483 6S.496 67,544 Total assets less curreni Ilabilitie5 62,174 3.483 6S,657 67,565 NET ASSETS 62,174 3,483 65,657 67,565 Funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 62,174 3,483 60,27.5 7.290 Total funds G7,565 The financi31 statement5 were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 22 July 2025 and were signed on its behalf bv.. Mrs S P Warr- Trustee The notes form part of these financial statements -li-
THE WRITERS, SUMMER SCHOOL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial st3ternents of the charity. which 1£ a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts In accordance with the Financial Reportin8 Standard applicable In the UK and Republic of Irelatbd IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20191,, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statement5 have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Income All Income is retognised ID the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to thg. funrjs. it 15 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 le8al or constructive obligation committin8 the charity to that expenditure. It is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlemenl and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expewidtlure 15 accounred for on an accruals bas15 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 Oepreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each a55et over its estimated useful Fixtures and fittings Compter equipment 25% on reducin8 balance 25% on reducing balance Taxation The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities. Fund accountin8 Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the tharitable objectives at the discretion of the trustp.p.q. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise whp.n sppr.ifted by th@ donor or when funds are faised for particular rcstrieted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements -12- continued...
THE WRITERS, SUMMER SCHOOL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 OTHER TRADING AcfiviTIES 2024 2023 Bookroom Sales Accommodation 2,895 154.861 2,078 140,160 157.756 142,238 INVESTMENT INCOME 2024 2023 Deposit account interest 2.290 1,073 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS ThÈ followin8 honoraria have been paid to trustees of the school as allowed by section 13 of The Consiiiuiion: L Deschner ITreasurerl12023 £3.5001 S Warr (Treasurer) £4,37512023 £Nill S Payne (Secretary) E4,37512023 £3,500) Trustees, expenses Expenses totalling £3.956 12023 £2.3831 were paid to trustees during the year. Of the total amount paid, £2,96212023 £1,3141 related to reimbursed costs and £99412023 £1,069> related to fees and book room sales paid to trustees. In total, 8 trustees were reimbursed expenses in the period. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACYIVITIES Unrestricted fund Restricted fund Total funds Income and endowments from Donations and legacies 6,807 4,603 11,410 Other trading activities Investment income 142,238 1,055 142,238 1,073 18 Total 150.100 4,621 154,721 Expendlture on Raising funds 1,719 1,719 Other 136,468 5,633 142,101 Total 138,187 5.633 143.820 -13- continued...
THE WRITERS, SUMMER SCHOOL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED io SEPTEM8ER 2024 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES- contlnued Unrestricted fund Restricted fund Total funds NET INCOME/{EXPENDITUREI 11,913 11,0121 10.901 Reconclliation of funds Total funds brought forward 48,362 8,302 56,664 Total funds carried forward 60,275 7.290 67,565 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtures and rittings Computer equipment Totals COST At l Octobei 2023 Additions 90 90 193 193 At 30 September 2024 193 90 283 DEPRECIATION At l October 2023 Charge for year 69 69 S3 48 At 30 September 2024 48 74 122 BOOK VALUE At 30 September 2024 145 16 161 AI 30 September 2023 21 21 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income 131 12,802 21,938 21,938 12,933 -14- continued...
THE WRITERS, SUMMER SCHOOL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 CREDITORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Trade creditors Other creditors 982 1,700 1,649 1.700 2,631 MOVEMENT IN FUND5 Net movement in funds At 1.10.23 At 30.9.24 Unrestri¢ted funds General fund 60.275 1,899 62,174 Restricted funds Restricted 7.290 13,807) 3,483 TOTAL FUNDS 67.565 11,9081 65.657 Net movement in f unds, included in the above are as follows.. Incomin8 resources Resources expended Movement In funds Unrestricted funds General lund 165.198 1163,299) 1,899 Restricted funds Restricted 3.340 17,1471 13.8071 TOTAL FUNDS 168,538 1170,4461 11,9081 -15- continued...
THE WRffERS' SUMMER SCHOOL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- cont5nued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued Comparatlves for movement in funds Net movement In lund5 At 1.10.22 Al 30.9.23 Unre5trlcled fund5 General fund 48.362 11,913 60.275 Restrlcted funds Restricted 8,302 11,012} 7,290 TOTAL FUNDS 56,664 10.901 67,565 Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incomin8 resources Resources expended Moliement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 150,100 1138.1871 11,913 Restrlcted funds Restricted 4.621 15,633) 11,0121 TOTAL FUNDS 154,721 1143,8201 10,901 A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position 15 a5 follows= Net At 1.10.22 movement in funds At 30.9.24 Unrestricted funds General fund 48,362 13,812 62,174 Restricted funds Restricted 8,302 14,819) 3,483 TOTAL FUNDS 56,664 8,993 65,657 -16- continued...
THE WRITERS, SUMMER SCHOOL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL 5TATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incomin8 resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General tund 315.298 1301,4861 13,812 Restricted funds Restricted 7.961 112,7801 14,8191 TOTAL FUNDS 323.259 1314,2661 8,993 io, RELATED PARTI DISCLOSURES There were no related party transactions for the year ended 30 September 2024. ii. INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS, REMUNERATION Total amounts payable to the Independent Examiner for the examination of the accounts was £700 12023 £6501 -17-
THE WRITERS, SUMMER SCHOOL DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES FOR TklE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Income and endowments Donatlons and legacies Oonations Misc 4,207 4,285 5,243 6.167 8,492 11,410 Other trading activities Bookroom Sales Accommodation 2.895 154,861 2,078 140,160 157.756 142,238 Investment Income Deposit account interest 2,290 1,073 Total incomlng resources 168.538 154,721 Expenditure Other tradlng actlvltles Bookroom sales 2.188 1,719 Other Refunds 6,178 5,812 Support Costs Management Postage and stationerv Advertising Sundries Travelling Gifts/Fees Rent Topwrite expenses Priios Assisted Places Fixtures and fittings Computer Equipment 1,572 3.426 897 587 10,002 122.514 4,725 3,300 2,362 48 541 .5,037 1,026 569 11,031 99,791 2,750 2,748 2,823 149.438 126,323 Finance Bank charRes 3,192 2.316 Thi5 page dDes not form part of the statuiory financial statements -18-
THE WRITERS. SUMMER SCHOOL DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Finance Governance costs Wage5 Accountancy and legal fees 8,750 700 7,000 650 9,450 7,650 Total resources expended 170,446 143,820 Net lexpendlture)Ilncome {1.908) 10,901 This paEe does not form part of the statutory financial 5tatement5 -19-