Charity number. 1169247
ABBERTON RURAL TRAINING
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

ABBERTON RURAL TRAINING
CONTENTS
Page
Reference and adminlstratlve detalls of the Charlty, its Trustees and adviser8
Trustees, report
Independent examlnerf8 report
Statsment of flnanclal actlvltles
10
Balance sheet
11
Note8 to the flnanclal statements
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ABBERTON RURAL TRAINING
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Trustees
Anne Brown, Chair
Anthony Stamp, Trustee
Timothy Frances, Trustee
Cllr Léwis Barbèr, Trustèe
Catherine Turner, Trustee (appointed 1 September 2024, resigned 1 February
2025)
Cllr Dr Martin Parsons, Trustee (appointed 1 January 2025)
Charity registered number
1169247
Prlncipal office
The Old St Andrews Primary School, Church Road, Wormlngford, C06 3AZ
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ABBERTON RURAL TRAINING
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial slatemenls of the Charity for the year 1 April
202410 31 March 2025.
Objectives and activities
a. Policies and objectlves
The objects of the Charlty are..
The advancement of education, trainlng or r8tralnlng, and
The relief of those in need in particular, but not exclusively among unemployed people in Essex providing
them with work experience, volunteering opportunities, mentoring and rural employability and crafi skills
courses, and by supporting their re-integration back into the rural community or by such other means as
may from time to time be d8termined subject to the prior written consent of the Charity Commission for
England and Wales.
ART is and will remain a not-for-profit organisation focused on helping to develop the skills needed for jobs in the
local economy of Essex and surrounding areas. We are °A Place to Grow..
Our vision is.. Abberton Rural Training will deliver a participant lèd programme of quality rural skills training with
particular focus on individual support to those facing social and emotional barriers or disadvantage, improving
confidénce and holisti¢ wellbeing. Enabllng progression to training, further education, employmenVself-
employment or volunteering whilst protecting and enhancing the environment.
To deliver this vision ART must be sustainable In the long term so that it can continue to deliver training services.
In doing ihls ART wlll adopt the following alms. ART wlll..
Focus on education and through that also deliver benefits in terms of improved employability and
wellbeing
Focus on meeting skills needs in the community
Provide a route back into training and ￿reer$ for those who are temporarily excluded from the jobs
market
Support those who are struggling to enter the job5 market for the first time
Support people who need new skills and strategies to adapt lo changes in the jobs market
Support those with mental health or physical health issues or other barriers
In pursuing this vision, the Charily is committed to making a real difference to the Ilves of people In Essex and
surrounding areas by focussing on helping those who are outside the workforce, education and training to re-
engage wilh training. The aim is to equip trainees with the confidence. skills and qualificalions to enable them to
progress into employment, self-employment OT further education and training. In doing this, the Charity will help
employers to secure Ihe Motivated, skilled and qualified staff they need to grow their organisations, and in lum to
strengthen the local economy.
In addition to the benefits the Charity brings to its partiapants, the local community and society through the
education it offers, the Charitys help and assistance to those in need including menloring, advocacy and
employability, create a social asset and so reduces the long-temi costs to the Exchequer.
In setting objectives and planning for activities. the Trustees hav& given due consideration to general guidan
published by Ihe Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit-. running a
charity (PB2)'.
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ABBERTON RURAL TRAINING
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Objectives and activities (contlnued)
b. Stratsgies for achieving objectives
The TTUStees are responsible for setting a strategy for achieving the objéctives they have set. The focus is on the
development of participants and their educational and social progress and to widen further the access to the
education the Charity provides.
Focus will be malntained on six linked enabllng areas (organisational slruclure, premises, staffing, ICT,
marketing and financial performance) lo achiev8 and maintain a sustainab18 business which delivers ART,
strategiG objectives. This will inGlude'.
Service:
Course portfolio- develop and maintain a portfolio of courses which stays current with both trainee and
employer demands, whilst being fundable and aligned with ART'S strategic focus on those who are
disadvantaged, outside the jobs market or at risk of exclusion from the training and jobs market in the
local economy.
Enabling:
Organisalional structur8 - ART wlll continue to operate as a charitable organisation (CIO)
Staffing - continue lo ensure appropriate covèr for roles with a senior management team enabling a focus
on high quality training delivery supported by a team of core and contract tutors with appropriate
relationship management. Communication and busin8ss development and robust financial control assisted
where appropriate by external professionals
Premises - Administrative HQ currently at Meadow Vi8w, Chelmsford, however we are preparing to
relocate our administrative HQ back lo our Head Office in Womiingford Colchester, to reduce the cost to
the charity ofa second office location. This move is planned for mid May 2024. Wormingford is a large
sile, wilh capacity for a wide range of courses and the potential to be able to provide additional participant
programmes and garden space. Wormingford is our main operational sile with satellite partner sites
providing additional coverage across the county and further afield as appropriate. The Board and senior
management will continue to regularly review the strategy for main premises for ART
Marketing- continue to develop and implement a marketing strategy which focuses on keeping ART'S
profile as a lead provider and resource wilh potential trainees, delivery partners and funding bodies via
engagement and promotion of ART'S provision
Compliance- ensure that ART remains fully compliant with all appropriate legislation.
c. Actlvltles undertaken to achieve obje¢tive8
In taking the Charity fo￿ard, the Charity will:
Review the Charitls courses, progress and achievements
Ensure the range of courses available to its participants is meeting their needs
Invest in establishing the necessary infrastructure of the Charily
Co-operate and work with public bodies, other charities, community organisations and partners., and
Continue to review and develop ils methods to ensure wider access to participants from all backgrounds.
Abberton Rural Training {ARTI is a CIO charitable trust, which seeks to benefit the public through the pursuit of
its stated aims. Its courses are free to participants in order to ensure a¢¢essibility for all, and particularly those
from difficult backgrounds or in difficult circumstances including homelessness.
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ABBERTON RURAL TRAINING
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Objectives and activlties (contlnued)
d. Main activities undertaken to further the Charity's purposes for the publlc benefit
The Charity wélcomes participants from all backgrounds. The Charity has continued to S86k to be all inclusive,
particularly lo those in isolation seeking to be trained. We continue to ensure our courses are accessible to all.
An individual's economic status, health, gender, ethnicity, fa￿, religion or disability does not form part of the
Charity's aC￿ptan￿ proosses.
The Charity is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to a working environment that 15 frea from
any form of discrimination on the grounds of colour. race. ethnicity, religion, sex. sexual orientation or disability.
The Charity makes reasonable adjustments to meet the needs of staff or participants who are or become
disabled.
The Charity is committed lo safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its participants and expects all staff and
volunteers to share this commitment.
Achlevements and perfom)ance
Maln achievements of the Charity
The Charity has ￿ntInUed lo evolve and develop Courses, subject to funding availability and demand. Current
courses for this year include Horticulture, Land Based Studies, Countryside & Environment, Woodlands,
Carpentry, Rural Crafts and Textiles. We have groups lo facilitate accessibility for NEETS, SEN, Wounded and
Injured SeNice Personn81 {Rustic Recover Programme
RRPI, Domestic Abuse victims, M¢Jderal8 Learning
Difficulties and multiple disadvantsge groups. 291 participant learning spaces were taken in these ART courses
during the period April 24 to March 25 with a total of 9,198 Guided Learning hours provided.
The Charity's work Gontinues work at locations throughout Essex, including Meadow View in Chelmsford,
together with Wormingford; Stow Maries Great War Aerodrorne; Blackwater Leisure Centre, Maldon., Cressing,
Braintree,. Avon Road, Chelmsford,. Hadleigh Country Park,. All Saints, Ha￿lCh. Abbeyfields Medical Centre,
Colchester., and RRP (Rustic Recovery Programme).
The charity recognises thal many participants coma from disadvantaged b8ckgrounds, with the help of Fairfields
Farm in Wormingford, Essex the Charity was able to provide over 6QO hot meals to its participants over th& winter
months
Financial revlew
a, Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate
resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue lo adopt
the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going
concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.
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ABBERTON RURAL TRAINING
TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
b. Reserves pollcy
The Trustees require a minimum of 3 months core costs within Reserves to be sufficient to enable the charity to
meel its next 3 months, direct expenditure.
As at 31 March 2025 this equated to a minimum requirement of £58,601 in Unrestricted Reserves.
The actual unrestricted Rese￿eS as at 31 st March 2025 amounted to £53,929.
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in
place to miligate exposure to Ihe major risks. The Board of Trustees review the charity's Risk Register at each of
Its bi-monthly meetings. The main strategic risks facing the charity going forward are..
Loss of key st8ff
Security of assets
Lack of ongoing funding
Loss of reputation
Internal financial risks are minimised through the implementation of robust financial control procedures including
regular reports to the Board of Trustees.
The later part of this finanaal year the Charlty reduced its staffing costs substantially.
The Charity Continues to develop furth8r partnerships and funding opportunities to increase further the number of
participants able to participate in its programmes, liaising with other organisalions for referrals and partnerships.
ART re¢ognises the importance of working With others and will work lo ensure it has and maintains cléar
partnerships in place with..
Slrategic educational partner{s) who can help it to access funding opportunities andlor validate ART'S
course provision
Councils, DWP, DfE, Essex Community Foundation (ECF), Active Essex, businesses and other strategic
partners who hav6 funding to support training
Colleges and employers who can offer progression opportunities for those trained by ART
Local landlords including Eastlight Community Home$, CB Homes, CSH, Phoenix Homes and Peabody.
Going forward we will continue to liaise wlth local and national government bodies Including the Department of
Work and Pensions. the Police, the High Sheriff of Essex and Essex County Council Employability and Skills
team and other charfty organisalions, such as Essex Community Fund, lo ensure thal the Charity's programme
and ¢ourses remain relevant and up to date with local requirements, particular skills shortage relevant to local
employment opportunities.
The Charily continues to develop a network of outreach facilities to provide relevant courses within acceptable
distances to meet the demands and needs of the community aligned with the Charty's strategic focus for those
who are outside the jobs market or at risk of exdusion from training and the jobs market in lh8 local community.
The Charity anticipates Ihal ils future plans will continue to be financed primarily from funding income {generally,
on an annual cycle) and therefore the Board of Trustees continue to maintain an appropriale between delivery for
the benefit of current participants and ensuring a sound infrastructur8 and financial base are preserved for future
participants.
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ABBERTON RURAL TRAINING
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Structure, governance and management
a. Constltutlon
Abberton Rural Training is a registered ¢harity, number 1169247, and is constituted under a Trust deed.
b. Methods ol appolntmont or 8le¢tlon of Trustees
The management of the Charlty is ihe responsibility of the Trustee8 who are elected and co-opted under thè
terms of the Trust deed.
statsment of Trustee8' re8ponslbllltle8
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, report and the financial stat6m8nts in accordance with
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to preparè financial stat8m6nts for
each financial year which givé a true and falr view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of ils incoming
resources and application of resources, in¢luding its income and exp8ndilur8, for that period. In preparing these
financial statements, the Trustees are required to..
88led suitab18 accounting policies and then apply them consistently.,
observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102).,
mak8 judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 1021 have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial stalements.,
prepare the financial slalements on Ihe going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
Charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records Ihal are sufficient to sh¢JW and explain
the Charitys transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of Ihe Charily
and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of Ihe Trust deed. They are also responsiblè for
safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of
fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the members of Ihe board of Trustees on 23 September 2025 and signed on their behalf
by..
Anne Brown
Chair
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ABBERTON RURAL TRAINING
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trusteos of Abberton Rural Tralnlng I'the Charity.)
I report to the charity Twstees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March
2025.
Responslbllities and Basis of Report
As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
requirements of th8 Charities Act 20111'lhe 2011 A¢V).
I r8POrt in resp8Ct of my exarnlnallon of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and
in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under
section 145(5){b) of the 2011 Act.
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ABBERTON RURAL TRAINING
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 34 MARCH 2025
Independent Examiner's Statement
Sinc6 tha Charivs gross income exceeded £250,000 your exarniner must be a member of a body listed in
section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member
of ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies.
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts in accordance with Accounting and
Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practicé applicabl6 to charities preparing their accounts in
accordan￿ with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in
preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Ch8rities.' Slalement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April
2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been wlthdrawn.
l understand that this has been done in order for the accounts lo provide a tru8 and fair vi8w in accordance with
the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effectiv8 for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attenlion in connection with the
examination giving me cause lo believe that in any material respect..
accounting records wer8 not kepl in respect of the Chariiy as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act., or
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
the accounls do not Comply with the applicable requirements conceming the fom and content of
accounts sel out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent
examination.
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the 8xamination to which
attention should be drawn in thi8 report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reach6d.
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ABBERTON RURAL TRAINING
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ICONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
This report is made solely to Ihe Chariws Trustées. as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities
(Accounls and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charitls
Trustees those matters l am required to stale to them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other
purpose. To the fullest exlent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the
Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
Sign8d:
Matthew Wells
Dated.. 23 September 2025
ACA
Haslers
Old Stalion Road
Loughton
IG104PL
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ABBERTON RURAL TRAINING
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Restrlcted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
funds
2025
Tolal
funds
2024
Nots
Incoma from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Investments
3,014
12,245
2,263
3,014
281,264
2.263
11,347
574,253
2, 785
269,019
Total Sncome
269,019
17,522
286,541
588,385
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
408
70,891
408
267,937
3,016
677,113
197,046
Total 8xpendlture
197,046
71,299
268,345
680, 129
Net in¢omel{ex￿ndllureI
Transfers be￿een funds
71,973
8,218
(53,777)
{8,218)
18,198
(91, 744)
14
Net movement In fund8
78,191
(59.995)
18,196
(91. 744)
Reconclliation of fund8:
Total funds brought fotward
Net movement in funds
113,924
159,995)
113,924
18,196
205, 668
(91, 744)
78,191
Total funds carrled for*Yard
78,191
53,929
132,120
113,924
The Statement of Financlal Activllies includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 12 to 23 form part of Ihese financial statements.
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ABBERTON RURAL TRAINING
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3,300
5,500
3,300
5,500
Current a$sets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
12
3,246
131,045
5,860
122.384
134,291
128, 244
Creditors.. amounts falling due within one
year
13
{5,471)
{19,820)
Net current assets
128,820
108,424
Total a88ets less curront Ilabllltle8
132,120
113,924
Net a889ts excludlng penslon asget
132,120
113,924
Total net a880t8
132,120
113,924
Charity funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
14
78,191
63,929
14
113,924
Total funds
132,120
113,924
The financial statements werè approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 23 September 2025 and
signed on their behalf by..
Anne Brown
Chair
The notes on pages 12 to 23 form part of these finanaal statements.
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ABBERTON RURAL TRAINING
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
General inforniatlon
Abberton Rural Training is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, incoiporated in England & Wales.
Accounting policies
2.1 Basls of preparation of financial statsments
The financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102)
Accounting and Reporting by Chariti8s: Statement of R8comm8nded Pradice applicable to charities
preparing their accounls in accordance with the Financial Reporting Slandard 8pplicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 and the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair, vi8w and have departèd from
the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true
and fairf view. This departure has involved following the Charitiés SORP (FRS 102) published in
October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended
Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
Abberton Rural Training meets th8 definition of a public benefit enlily under FRS 102. Assets and
liabilities are initially recognised at historical cosl or transaction value unless otherwise slated In Ihe
relevant accounting policy.
2.2 Income
All income is recognised once the Charity has entillemenl to the income, it is probable that the
income will be received and the amount of income receivable carb be measured reliably.
Income tax recoverable in Telation to investment income is re¢ognised at the time the investment
income is receivable.
2.3 Expendlture
Expenditure is recogni$ed On￿ Ihere is a legal or constructive obligation lo transfer economic benefit
to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs
of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs. including support costs
involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly
to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are
not attributable to a single activity are apportioned be￿een those activities on a basis consistent with
the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation
harges allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the Charity to raise funds for its
charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and non-charilable trading.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undértaking the activities which further the
Charitys objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
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ABBERTON RURAL TRAENING
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting pollcies (continued)
2.3 Expenditure (continued)
Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer
is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions altaching are
fulfilled. Grants offered subject lo conditions which havè not been m6t at thé y8ar end are noted as a
commitm8nl, but not accru8d as exp8nditur8.
All expenditure Is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
2.4 Interest recelvable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can b8 measur6d
reliably by the Charity,. this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the
institution with whom the funds ar8 deposit8d.
2.5 Dèbtor8
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade dlscount offered.
Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
2.6 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash al bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid inveslments with a short maturity
of three months or less from the dale of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
2.7 Liabilities and provision8
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a ￿SuIt of a past
event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefil will be required in settlement, and the amount
of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates il will pay to settle the debt or the
amount it has received as adVan￿d payments for the goods or seNices it must provide.
Provlsions are measured at the best estimate of the amounls required to settle the obligation. Where
the effect of the lime value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those
amounts, discounted at the pre-lax discount rate that reflects Ihe risks specific to the liability. The
unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of financial activities as a finan￿ cost.
2.8 Fund accountlng
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustee5 in
furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other
purposes.
Restricted funds ara funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by
donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and
administering such funds are charged against the speafic fund. The aim and use of each restricted
fund is set out in the noles lo the financial statements.
Inveslment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
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ABBERTON RURAL TRAINING
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Income from donation8 and lega¢ies
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Totsl
funds
2025
Donation8
3,014
3,014
Unrestricted
runds
2024
Tot81
funds
2024
Donations
11,347
11,347
Income from charltable actlvltles
Restrlrted Unrestrlcted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Totsl
funds
2025
Charitable Activities
269,019
12,245
281,264
Restricted Unmstricted
fvnds
funds
2024
2024
rotsl
funds
2024
Charitable Activities
334,410
239,843
574,253
Investment Income
Unrestrictsd
funds
2025
Total
funds
2025
Investment Income
2,263
2,263
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ABBERTON RURAL TRAINING
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Investment income {continued)
Unreslricled
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Investment income
2, 785
2, 785
Analysls of expendlture on charltable actlvities
Summary by fund type
Restrlcted Unrestricted
fund8
funds
2025
2025
Total
2025
Staff Costs
Education and training
Rent and venue hire
Repairs and maintenance
Printing, postage and stationary
Telephone and inlernet
Travel and subsistence
offi￿ expenses
Professional fees
Insurance
Bank charges
other expenses
153,257
17,364
1,988
1,291
1,433
3,596
4,139
4,484
9,463
18,550
13,152
1,474
1,210
171,807
30,516
3,462
2,501
2,239
9,008
8,209
11,357
25,603
2,661
81
513
5,412
4,070
6,873
16,140
2,661
30
513
31
197,046
70,891
267,937
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ABBERTON RURAL TRAINING
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities (continued)
Summary by fund type Icontlnued)
Restricted Unrnstricted
fvnds
funds
2024
2024
Tofal
2024
Staff costs
Education and training
Rent and venue hire
R6pairs and maintenance
Printing, postage and stationary
Telephone and internel
Travel and subsistence
Office expenses
Prof8s3ional fees
Insurance
Bank Charges
Other expenses
Memberships
281,028
113,243
14.417
720
1,968
4,948
17.838
15,923
10,339
124,361
24,171
634
5,293
883
4,324
5,597
14,602
15,036
9,931
(112)
9,859
376
405,389
137,414
15,051
6,013
2,851
9,272
23,435
30,525
25,375
9,931
(81)
11,562
376
31
1,703
462, 158
214,955
6T7,113
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ABBERTON RURAL TRAINING
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Analysis of expendlture by activities
Activitie8
undertaken
directly
2025
Total
funds
2025
Staff costs
Education and training
Rent and venue hire
Repairs and maintenance
Printing, postage and stationary
Telephone and Intemel
Travel and subsistence
Office expenses
Professional fees
Insurance
Bank charges
Other expenses
171,807
30,516
3,462
2,501
2,239
9,008
8,209
11,357
25,603
2,881
61
513
171.807
30,516
3,462
2,501
2,239
9,008
8,209
11,357
25,603
2,681
81
513
267,937
267,937
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ABBERTON RURAL TRAINING
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Analysis of expendlture by actlvllles {contlnued}
Activities
undertaken
directly
2024
Total
funds
2024
Staff costs
Education and trainlng
Rent and venue hire
Repairs and maintenance
Printing, postage and stationary
Telephone and internet
Travel and subsistence
Office expenses
Professional fees
Insuranc8
Bank charges
Other expenses
Memberships
405,389
137,414
75,051
6,013
2,851
9,272
23,434
30,526
25,375
9,931
(81)
11,562
376
405,389
137,414
15,051
6,013
2,851
9,272
23.434
30,526
25,375
9,937
(81)
11,562
376
677, 113
677, 113
Independent examlnerfs rernuneration
The independent examinels remuneration amounts to an indepèndent examiner fee of £2,200 plus VAT.
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ABBERTON RURAL TRAINING
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Staff costs
2025
2024
Staff salaries
Education salaries
171,807
30,516
405,389
137,413
202,323
542.802
The averag8 number of persons employed by the Charity during the year was as follows..
2025
No.
2024
Employees
10
19
No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in 85th8r year.
10. Tru8tse3' remuneratlon and expens88
During the year, no Truslees received any ￿mUneratIon or other ben8flts (2024 - £NIL).
During the year ended 31 M8r¢h 2025, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2024- £NIL).
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ABBERTON RURAL TRAINING
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
11. Tangible fixed assets
Motor
vehlcles
Cost or valuatlon
At 1 April 2024
5,500
At 31 March 2025
5.500
Depreclatlon
Charge for the year
2,200
At 31 March 2025
2,200
Net book value
At 31 March 2025
3,300
At 37 March 2024
5,500
12. Debtors
2025
2024
Due within one year
Trade debtors
Other debtor8
450
2,796
5, 860
3.246
5, 860
13.
Credltors: Amounts falllng due wlthln one year
2025
2024
Trade creditors
5,471
19,820
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ABBERTON RURAL TRAINING
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
14. Statement of fund8
Statement of fund8 - current year
Balance at
31 March
2025
Balance at 1
April 2024
Transfers
inlout
Income Expenditure
UnM$trfctod fund8
General Funds - all funds
113,924
17.522
(71.299)
(6,2181
53.929
Re3trlcted funds
Restricted Funds - all funds
269,019
{197,046)
6,218
78,191
Total of fundg
113,924
286,541
{268,3451
132,120
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ABBERTON RURAL TRAINING
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
14. Statement of funds (continued)
Stat8mant of funds - prior year
Balance 81
31 Ma￿h
2024
Balance 8t
l Apnl 2023
Unrestrfcted fund8
General Funds
113,924
113,924
15. Summary offund•
Summary of funds- current year
Balance at
31 March
2026
Balance at 1
Aprll 2024
Tran•for8
inlout
Incomo Expendlture
G8n8ral funds
Restrid6d funds
113,924
17,522
269,019
171,2991
(197,0481
(6,218)
6,218
53,929
78,191
113,924
286.541
(268,3451
132,120
Summary of funds- prlor year
Balance al
31 March
2024
Balance at
l Apnl 2023
General fvnds
113,924
113,924
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ABBERTON RURAL TRAINING
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
16. Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current yèar
Restrlcted Unre8trlcted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
funds
2025
Tanglble fixed assets
Debtors due after more than one year
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
5,500
8,219
78,190
(11,718)
(2,2C(I>
(6,219>
56,101
6,247
3,300
134,291
15,471)
Total
78,191
53,929
132,120
Analysis of net a88ets between fund8 - prior year
Endowmenl Unrestricted
funds
fvnds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
5,500
128,244
(19, 820)
(4,409)
4,409
132,653
(24,229)
Total
113,924
113,924
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