Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date 01 l January 12021 Period end date From Section A Reference and administration details Charity name John Brookes-Denmans Foundation Other names charlty Is known by Reglstered charlty number (If any) 1171609 Charlty's prlncipal address Denmans Garden, Denmans Lane Fontwell, Nr. Arundel West Sussex Postcode BN18 OSU West Sussex Names of the charlty trustees who manage the charlty Trustee name Datss acted rf not for whole ear Office (If any) Chair Name of person (or body) entitled toa olnt trustee ifan Original Sponsor Gwendolyn van Paasschen Peter Gillespie Michael Palmer _ From 1410212017 Trustee From 1410212017 Original Sponsor Trustee .From 2411012018 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any. (for example. any custodian trustees) Name . Dates acted rf not for whole ear TAR March 2012 Scanned with Camscanner
Names and addresses of advlsers (Optlonal Inforniatlon) e of adviser Name Address Accounting Robert Sadler 30B Southgate, Chichester P019 1 DP Name of chief executlve or names of senlor staff members (Optional Information) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Descrlption of the charity's trusts Constitution Type of goveming document . tn;: How the charity is constituted cio Trustee selection methods Elected by majority of trustees" - Additional governance issues (Optional inforniatlon) The Trustees of the John Brookes-Denmans Foundation (JBDF) continued planning for the future of the JBDF and Denmans Garden. The Trustees decided to hire a garden historian to help create a conservation plan for the garden in 2022. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant. about: policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; relationship with any related parties; trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob'ectives and activities The objects of the CIO are to advance the education of the public (and I, particularly landscape design and horticultural students) in the subject of landscape deslgn and the design ethos of renowned landscape designer John Brookes MBE in such ways as the charity trustees think fit. including through the delivery of lecturers, design courses. granting of awards and provision of hands-on horticultural design experience. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governlng document TAR March 2012 Scanned with Camscanner
Work on the restoration of Denmans Garden, which is associated with the Charity, continued though the garden remained closed until February 2021 because of Covid. Nevertheless, the garden attracted over 8000 vlsitors after opening in March of 2021, an increase from 2400 In 2020. Some programming resumed, including art classes. An Autumn Walk in the garden was held in conjunction with GardenMasterclass.org and more events, including a pruning workshop are planned with Garden Masterclass for 2022.", Summary of the maln actlvltles undertaken for the publlc beneflt In relation to these objects (Include withln this section the statutory declaratlon that trustees have had regard to the guldance Issued by the Charity Commlssion on public benefit) Sue England, a finalist in ITV'S 2019 Landscape Artist of the Year competition, started as Denmans, first artist in residence at Denmans. Her residency will be for a year. Denmans will also participate in Chichesterfs 2022 Culture Spark. The annual John Brookes Lecture resumed after having been cancelled by the pandemic. It was a panel discussion with three award winning landscape designers and was attended by over 50 people. The discussion focused on John Brookes, legacy and was one of two book launches for'How to Design a Garden, by John Brookes. The second book launch was held in London. Deninans opened for the National Garden Scheme in February. April, and May 2021 with proceeds going to NGS. The garden first opened to the NGS in 1967. The John Brookes-Denmans Foundation sponsored the Photo Journalist of the Year award given by the Garden Media Guild which was awarded to Mimi Connolly. Additional details of objectives and actlvitles (Optlonal Infonnatlon) The volunteer program at Denmans continued and expanded in 2021 in compliance with Covid restrictions. The intent remains to build a volunteer base to help renovate and sustain the garden and promote and tell its history. The Aldingboume Foundation (which supports people with leaming disabilities andlor autism to lead independent lives) continues to plant and care for the planters at the entrance of the garden and we are planning to work with them to develop signage. You may choose to include further statements. where relevant, about: policy on grantmaking; policy programme related investment; contribution made by volunteers. Discussions with the Snowdrop Trust to hold a event post-covid continue. Other partnerships and working relationships with charities with complementary missions continue to be explored. TAR March 2012 Scanned with Camscanner
Section D Achievements and performance We post regular blogs about the garden on our website, denmans.org and continue to send out a monthly newsletter to local and intemational recipients. Our social media presence continues to grow. Summary of the maln achlevements of the charlty during the year We continue to restore the garden which was badly neglected. We have successfully continued to propagate plants for sale, continuing in the footsteps of the garden's founder. Joyce Robinson. The chainnan of the John Brookes-Denmans Foundation gave several talks for various groups, including the Gardens Trust. in England and one in the US about Denmans, John Brookes, and his legacy. Denmans was also asked to participate in the South and South East in Bloom competition (part of Britsin in Bloom) and won Gold. Denmans also was one of 6 finalists in the RHS Partner Garden 'Partner Garden of the Yearf competitlon. The chaimian of the JBDF edited a collection of Mr. Brookes essays and lectures which were published in October 2021 by Pimpemel Press. All royalties of the book. How to Design a Garden by John Brookes. are earmarked for the John Brookes-Denmans Foundation. Additionally. the book was translated into Russian. Section E Financial review Brief statement of the - charity's policy on reserves Detalls of any funds materially In deficit Further financlal review detalls (Optional infomiatlon) TAR Marth 2012 Scanned with Camscanner
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about: the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fvndraising); how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. We qualified for gift aid in summer 2020 and added a tick box on our booking system that offers visitors a chance to make a donation to the John Brookes-Denmans Foundation. We will continue to explo means of raising funds to support the John Brookes-Denmans Foundation. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charlty's trus ees Signature(s) Full name(s) Positlon (eg Secretary, Chair. etc) wendolyn Chair n Paasschen /£Uf/ 66 Date 26 October 2022 TAR Marth 2012 Scanned with Camscanner
REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: CE010291 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1171609
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
for
John Brookes Denmans Foundation
Robert Sadler & Company Ltd Chartered Accountants 30B Southgate Chichester West Sussex PO19 1DP
John Brookes Denmans Foundation
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 2 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 3 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 5 | to | 6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 | to | 12 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 13 | to | 14 |
John Brookes Denmans Foundation
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2021. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The objective of the charity is to advance the education of the public (particularly landscape design and horticultural students) in the subject of landscape design and the design ethos of renowned landscape designer John Brookes MBE in such ways as the Trustees think fit, including through the delivery of lectures, design courses, granting of awards and provision of hands-on horticultural design experience.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, its constitution, and constitutes a charitable incorporated organisation, formed in accordance with the Charities Act 2006 and Charities Act 2011.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number
CE010291 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1171609
Registered office
Denmans Denmans Lane Fontwell Arundel West Sussex BN18 0SU
Trustees
Ms G W J Van Paasschen P Gillespie M A Palmer
Company Secretary
Independent Examiner
Robert Alistair Sadler ICAEW Robert Sadler & Company Ltd Chartered Accountants 30B Southgate Chichester West Sussex PO19 1DP
LEGACIES AND DONATIONS
A legacy from the late John Brookes MBE which was valued at £225,000 and consisted of an interest in a property was previously recognised as income in the accounts of year ended 31st December 2019. It has subsequently transpired that this was an error and that the late John Brookes MBE had no such interest in the property to leave as a legacy in his Will, and therefore the legacy of £225,000 has been reversed this year and the interest in the property removed as an asset from "Investment Property" in the balance sheet. The effect of this adjustment results in "Donations and legacies" for the year as shown in the Statement of Financial Activites on page 4 as a negative value of £(210,461).
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John Brookes Denmans Foundation
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 28 October 2022 and signed on its behalf by:
Ms G W J Van Paasschen - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of John Brookes Denmans Foundation
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of John Brookes Denmans Foundation ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2021.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
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.
Robert Alistair Sadler ICAEW Robert Sadler & Company Ltd Chartered Accountants 30B Southgate Chichester West Sussex PO19 1DP
28 October 2022
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John Brookes Denmans Foundation
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
| 31.12.21 | 31.12.20 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Total | ||
| fund | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |||
| Donations and legacies | 2 | (210,461) | 1,051 |
| Other trading activities | 3 | 25 | 3,191 |
| Investment income | 4 | 609 | 2,402 |
| Total | (209,827) | 6,644 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | |||
| Charitable activities | |||
| General running of foundation | 1,603 | 10,266 | |
| Other | 295 | 316 | |
| Total | 1,898 | 10,582 | |
| Net gains on investments | 17,942 | - | |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | (193,783) | (3,938) | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||
| Total funds brought forward | 320,779 | 324,717 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 126,996 | 320,779 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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John Brookes Denmans Foundation
Balance Sheet
31 December 2021
| 31.12.21 Unrestricted fund Notes £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 8 5,331 Investment property 10 - 5,331 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank 122,829 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 11 (1,164) NET CURRENT ASSETS 121,665 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 126,996 NET ASSETS 126,996 FUNDS 12 Unrestricted funds 126,996 TOTAL FUNDS 126,996 |
31.12.20 Total funds £ 5,626 225,000 230,626 91,317 (1,164) 90,153 320,779 320,779 320,779 320,779 |
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The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 December 2021.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2021 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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John Brookes Denmans Foundation
Balance Sheet - continued 31 December 2021
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 28 October 2022 and were signed on its behalf by:
G W J Van Paasschen - Trustee
M A Palmer - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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John Brookes Denmans Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is 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 legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, 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 accounted for on an accruals basis 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
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Fixtures and fittings - 5% on reducing balance Computer equipment - 25% on reducing balance
Investment property
Investment property is shown at most recent valuation. Any aggregate surplus or deficit arising from changes in fair value is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
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John Brookes Denmans Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
A legacy from the late John Brookes MBE which was valued at £225,000 and consisted of an interest in a property was previously recognised as income in the accounts of year ended 31st December 2019. It has subsequently transpired that this was an error and that the late John Brookes MBE had no such interest in the property to leave as a legacy in his Will, and therefore the legacy of £225,000 has been reversed this year and the interest in the property removed as an asset from "Investment Property" in the balance sheet. The effect of this adjustment results in "Donations and legacies" for the year as shown in the Statement of Financial Activites on page 4 as a negative value of £(210,461).
3. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
| 31.12.21 | 31.12.20 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| Fundraising events | - | 1,980 | |
| Items sold | - | 1,211 | |
| Hiring out of equipment | 25 | - | |
| 25 | 3,191 | ||
| 4. | INVESTMENT INCOME | ||
| 31.12.21 | 31.12.20 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Royalties | 609 | 1,017 | |
| Other fixed asset invest - FII | - | 59 | |
| Deposit account interest | - | 1,326 | |
| 609 | 2,402 | ||
| 5. | NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | ||
| Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting): | |||
| 31.12.21 | 31.12.20 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Depreciation - owned assets | 295 | 316 |
6. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2021 nor for the year ended 31 December 2020.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2021 nor for the year ended 31 December 2020.
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John Brookes Denmans Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
7. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| Unrestricted | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fund | ||||
| £ | ||||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | ||||
| Donations and legacies | 1,051 | |||
| Other trading activities | 3,191 | |||
| Investment income | 2,402 | |||
| Total | 6,644 | |||
| EXPENDITURE ON | ||||
| Charitable activities | ||||
| General running of foundation | 10,266 | |||
| Other | 316 | |||
| Total | 10,582 | |||
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | (3,938) | |||
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | ||||
| Total funds brought forward | 324,717 | |||
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 320,779 | |||
| 8. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | |||
| Fixtures | ||||
| and | Computer | |||
| fittings | equipment | Totals | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| COST | ||||
| At 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2021 | 6,160 | 120 | 6,280 | |
| DEPRECIATION | ||||
| At 1 January 2021 | 601 | 53 | 654 | |
| Charge for year | 278 | 17 | 295 | |
| At 31 December 2021 | 879 | 70 | 949 | |
| NET BOOK VALUE | ||||
| At 31 December 2021 | 5,281 | 50 | 5,331 | |
| At 31 December 2020 | 5,559 | 67 | 5,626 |
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John Brookes Denmans Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
9. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
There were no investment assets outside the UK.
10. INVESTMENT PROPERTY
| FAIR VALUE At 1 January 2021 Disposals At 31 December 2021 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2021 At 31 December 2020 |
£ 225,000 (225,000) - - 225,000 |
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11. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| 31.12.21 | 31.12.20 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Trade creditors | (1) | (1) |
| Other creditors | 205 | 205 |
| Accrued expenses | 960 | 960 |
| 1,164 | 1,164 |
12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS Net movement in funds, included in the above are as Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
follows: Incoming resources £ (209,827) (209,827) |
At 1.1.21 £ 320,779 320,779 Resources expended £ (1,898) (1,898) |
Net movement At in funds 31.12.21 £ £ (193,783) 126,996 (193,783) 126,996 Gains and Movement losses in funds £ £ 17,942 (193,783) 17,942 (193,783) |
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John Brookes Denmans Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.1.20 £ 324,717 324,717 |
Net movement in funds £ (3,938) (3,938) |
At 31.12.20 £ 320,779 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 320,779 |
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 6,644 | (10,582) | (3,938) |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 6,644 | (10,582) | (3,938) |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.1.20 £ 324,717 324,717 |
Net movement in funds £ (197,721) (197,721) |
At 31.12.21 £ 126,996 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126,996 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ (203,183) (203,183) |
Resources expended £ (12,480) (12,480) |
Gains and Movement losses in funds £ £ 17,942 (197,721) 17,942 (197,721) |
Gains and Movement losses in funds £ £ 17,942 (197,721) 17,942 (197,721) |
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| (197,721) |
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John Brookes Denmans Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2021.
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John Brookes Denmans Foundation
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | ||
|---|---|---|
| for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 | ||
| 31.12.21 | 31.12.20 | |
| £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Donations and legacies | ||
| Donations | 866 | 1,051 |
| Legacies | (211,327) | - |
| (210,461) | 1,051 | |
| Other trading activities | ||
| Fundraising events | - | 1,980 |
| Items sold | - | 1,211 |
| Hiring out of equipment | 25 | - |
| 25 | 3,191 | |
| Investment income | ||
| Royalties | 609 | 1,017 |
| Other fixed asset invest - FII | - | 59 |
| Deposit account interest | - | 1,326 |
| 609 | 2,402 | |
| Total incoming resources | (209,827) | 6,644 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Charitable activities | ||
| Website and sundry computer | 43 | 19 |
| Other | ||
| Fixtures and fittings | 278 | 293 |
| Computer equipment | 17 | 23 |
| 295 | 316 | |
| Support costs | ||
| Management | ||
| Insurance | - | 53 |
| Other | ||
| Collating John Brookes archive | - | 9,474 |
| Governance costs | ||
| Accountancy and legal fees | 1,560 | 720 |
| Total resources expended | 1,898 | 10,582 |
| Net expenditure before gains and losses | (211,725) | (3,938) |
| Realised recognised gains and losses | ||
| Carried forward | (213,285) | (4,658) |
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John Brookes Denmans Foundation
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | ||
|---|---|---|
| for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 | ||
| 31.12.21 | 31.12.20 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Realised recognised gains and losses | ||
| Brought forward | (213,285) | (4,658) |
| Realised gains/(losses) on fixed asset investments | 17,942 | - |
| Net expenditure | (193,783) | (3,938) |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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