Irish Georgian Society London Trustees Report and Financial Statements For the year ended 31 December 2022 Registered Charity No. 1168758
Irish Georgian Society London Registered Charity No. 1168758
| Address: | 21 Booths Court |
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| Poplar Drive | |
| Hutton | |
| Brentwood | |
| Essex | |
| CM13 1YY | |
| Trustees: | JL Barber - Chair and Treasurer (Resigned 27th July 2023) |
| SG Blakeley | |
| RM Drummond (Resigned 15th March 2023) | |
| E Fay | |
| T Graham (Appointed 15th March 2023) | |
| P Guinness | |
| RBP Jennings (Resigned 15th March 2023) | |
| A Murray (Resigned 27th July 2023) | |
| JR Redmill (Resigned 15th March 2023) | |
| B Ryan (Appointed 15th March 2023) | |
| Bankers: | National Westminster Bank plc |
| Southampton Customer Service Centre | |
| Brunswick Gate | |
| 23 Brunswick Place | |
| SO15 2AQ | |
| Accountants: | Martin Connell Ltd |
| 27 Pendrell Road | |
| London | |
| SE4 2PB |
Irish Georgian Society London Registered Charity No. 1168758
Trustees Report for the period ended 31 December 2022
The Trustees present their report and the financial statements for the period ended 31[st] December 2021.
Charitable Objectives
The Irish Georgian Society London has as its principal objects the following:
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The maintenance, preservation and protection of the artisitic and architectural heritage of Ireland, by (but not limited to) providing funding for specific conservation and other projects, including in particular (but not limited to) projects under the aegis of Irish Georgian Foundation (registered as a charity in the Republic of Ireland with Charity Number CHY 6372).
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The advancement of education of the public in, and appreciation of, Irish fine arts and architecture, including (but not limited to) educating the public on the simiarities, differences and connections between Irish and British fine arts and architecture. Nothing in the articles shall authorise an application of the property of the charity for the purposes which are not charitable in accordance with Section 2 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 or which are not charitable in accordance with the law of England and Wales
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To stimulate appreciation of the fine arts in Ireland and Great Britain and especially Georgian art and architecture.
Trading Activity is carried out by the Irish Georgian Society London a private company limited by guarantee registered number 08498695.
Activities
The following is a summary of the activities of the charity during the period ended 31[st] December 2022.
The events in chronological order were:
17th March 2022 St Patrick's Party 10th May to 13th May 2022 Joint tour with 20 Ghost Club 15th June 2022 Annual Garden Party 4th July 2022 Visit to St James Palaces
19th October 2022 Visit to Chevening House 20th October 2022 Visit to Marston House and Anmmerdown House Somerset 22nd November 2022 Jeremy Musson Lecture 25th November 2022 Annual dinner at Boodles
Irish Georgian Society London Registered Charity No. 1168758
Trustees Report for the period ended 31 December 2022
Conservation Grants Paid 2022
Amount
| Conservation Grants Paid 2022 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Beauliieu House, County Louth. Grant for roof | Eur 1,380 |
| St Phillips Parchochial Hall, Rathmines County Dublin Grant for roof repairs | Eur 2,500 |
| Jamesbrook Hall, Middleton County Cork. | Eur 1,000 |
| Myrtle Grove, Youghal County Cork. External repairs. | Eur 2,000 |
| St Georges Arts and heritage centre, Mitchelstown County Cork | Eur 3,000 |
| Bantry House, Bantry County Cork | Eur 4,000 |
| 34 Main Street, Chapleizod Country Dublin | Eur 2,500 |
| Russborough House, Kells County Meath | Eur 1,000 |
Activites includes grants awarded in previous years. Grants awarded in 2022 but not paid at 31 December 2022 amounted to £17,916 (2021 £17,413) .
Financial
At the end of the period to 31[st] December 2022 the net assets of the charity and the trading company was £60,853. The charity received donations of £1,000 in the year.
Net assets are represented entirely by liquid assets less current liabilities, there being no fixed assets.
Responsibilities of the Trustees
Charity law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity's incoming resources and application of resources during the year and its state of affairs at the end of the year. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are obliged 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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state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice
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have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
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presume that the charity will continue to operate.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice- Accounting and Reporting by Charities (issued in March 2005) and in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
J Barber Treasurer Irish Georgan Society London Board of Trustees
Irish Georgian Society London Registered Charity No. 1168758
Independent Examiners Report for the period ended 31 December 2022
The trustees for the purposes of charity law, are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Trustees consider that an audit is not required for the year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the
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Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the 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; 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 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with
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the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities have 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.
Martin J Connell MSc FCCA Martin Connell Ltd
Irish Georgian Society London Registered Charity No. 1168758
Statement of Financial Activities for the period ended 31 December 2022
| Incoming Resources Bequests and Donations Fundraising Activities Interest Received Total Incoming Resources Resources Expended Charitable Activities Transfer of funds to associated charity and deserving causes Net Movement in Funds Funds brought forward at 1 January 2022 Funds carried forward at 31 December 2022 |
£ 2022 1,000 71,596 - 72,596 54,978 21,870 76,848 (4,252) 65,105 60,853 |
£ 2021 18,818 - - |
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| 18,818 14,243 8,753 |
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| 22,996 (4,178) |
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| 69,283 | ||
| 65,105 |
Irish Georgian Society London Registered Charity No. 1168758
Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2022
| Note Current Assets Cash at Bank Sundry Debtors Current Liabilities Amounts falling due within one year: 5 Net Assets Represented by: Unrestricted Funds J Barber Treasurer Irish Georgan Society London Board of Trustees |
£ 2022 80,282 - 80,282 19,429 60,853 60,853 |
£ 2021 84,031 - |
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| 84,031 18,926 |
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| 65,105 | ||
| 65,105 | ||
Irish Georgian Society London Registered Charity No. 1168758
Notes to the Financial Statements for the period ended 31st December 2022
Accounting Policies
1. Accounting basis
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with FRS 102 Section 1A Small Entities. The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 and follow the recommendations in Accounting and Reporting by Charities - Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2005); and the Charities Act 2011.
2. Fund Accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.
3. Incoming Resources
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when:
The Charity becomes entitled to the resources;
The trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources; The monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
4. Expenditure and Liabilities
Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources.
| 5. Amounts falling due withing one year Grants pledged but not paid at year-end Independent Examiners Fee |
2022 2021 17,916 17,413 1,513 1,513 |
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| 19,429 18,926 |