Charity registration number 1175260
ABBEYFIELD NORTHALLERTON CIO
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ABBEYFIELD NORTHALLERTON CIO
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Trustees | Mr J Turnbull | |
|---|---|---|
| Mr I Smithson | ||
| Mr I Parminter | ||
| Mrs P Fowler Watts MBE | ||
| Mrs C Walters | ||
| Mrs J Crampton | ||
| Ms D Dunn | (Appointed 24 February 2024) | |
| Mr J Watson | (Appointed 11 March 2024) | |
| Charity number | 1175260 | |
| Company number | CE0011663 | |
| Address | Fir Lodge | |
| 82 South Parade | ||
| Northallerton | ||
| North Yorkshire | ||
| DL7 8SJ | ||
| Independent examiner | Andrew Young FCA | |
| Hentons | ||
| 24 Finkle Street | ||
| Thirsk | ||
| North Yorkshire | ||
| YO7 1DA | ||
| Bankers | Charities Aid Foundation Bank | |
| 25 Kings Hill Avenue | ||
| Kings Hill | ||
| West Malling | ||
| Kent | ||
| ME19 4 JQ |
ABBEYFIELD NORTHALLERTON CIO
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Statement of financial position | 5 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 - 13 |
ABBEYFIELD NORTHALLERTON CIO
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Objectives and activities
The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. The principle objects of the charity are to relieve persons of pensionable age who are in need by reason of their age, by the provision of communal living facilities in supported houses and by the provision of amenities and services to such persons and their families.
Our aim is the provision of comfortable accommodation, care and support for our residents.
It has been an uncertain time within The Abbeyfield Society as they are seeking to reorganise the overall structure of the Abbeyfield Society as a whole. This has resulted in many consultations with all parties to find the best way forward and has now been finalized in Abbeyfield England being the main body overseeing that the Member Societies comply with the guidelines set out by the Governing Body. This has resulted in a more comprehensive set of guidelines which we have to follow to ensure sustainability for the future.
We at Fir Lodge been hard at work upgrading into the digital age, by introducing a new telephone systems and better internet connections. Two bathrooms have been fully refurbished.
Two new Trustees have joined at the end of the financial year, and we look forward to their help in the future.
We had 2 voids during the year which were in the process of being filled, so it just remains for me to thank all the staff for their continued hard work and dedication to Abbeyfield Northallerton.
Achievements and performance
Financial review
The Society achieved an occupancy level of 77.60% (2023 - 89.04%).
The results for the period are set out in the Statement of Financial Activities on page 5 and the deficit on ordinary activities of £11,589 will be transferred from the accumulated reserves.
Cashflow will continue to be monitored carefully. Abbeyfield Northallerton CIO is governed by charity legislation under which a risk assessment has been made and the trustees have determined that liquid funds are required between six and nine months expenditure, bearing in mind the age of the property. Based upon expenditure for 2023/2024 the liquid reserves are between £117,000 and £175,500. At 31 March 2024 the liquid reserves were £182,462 (2023 - £280,197)
The Trustees monitor the financial position of the Charity at each committee meeting and also examine other operational and business risks. The Trustees are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate the exposure to the major risks,
Structure, governance and management
The Charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Company number CE011663), having solely charitable objectives, and registered as a charity (number 1175260). Abbeyfield Northallerton CIO was registered with the Charity Commission on 20 October 2017.
The governing document is its constitution, agreed by the prospective trustees dated 18 October 2017.
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ABBEYFIELD NORTHALLERTON CIO
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees who served during the year were as follows:
Mr J Turnbull Mr I Smithson Mr I Parminter Mrs P Fowler Watts MBE Mrs C Walters Mrs J Crampton Ms D Dunn (Appointed 24 February 2024) Mr J Watson (Appointed 11 March 2024)
New trustees are given adequate training in respect of their legal obligations under charity law, in particular in relation to the Charity Commission Guidance on Public Benefit, the charity constitution and the trustees decision making processes.
A Committee of trustees, who meet quarterly, administers the Charity. There is also a finance sub committee who meet as and when required in addition to the trustees meetings. There are currently eleven employees appointed by the trustees.
Statement of trustees' responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that year.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity 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 the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Mr J Turnbull Chairperson
5 November 2024
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ABBEYFIELD NORTHALLERTON CIO
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ABBEYFIELD NORTHALLERTON CIO
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Abbeyfield Northallerton CIO (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
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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 that in any material respect: 1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Andrew Young FCA Hentons
24 Finkle Street Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1DA
Dated: 5 November 2024
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ABBEYFIELD NORTHALLERTON CIO
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Income from: | |||
| Donations and legacies | 20 | 20 | |
| Residents charges | 213,870 | 225,755 | |
| Investments | 2 | 15,263 | 8,898 |
| Insurance claim | - | 500 | |
| Total income | 229,153 | 235,173 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Direct charitable costs | 3 | 246,500 | 212,189 |
| Total expenditure | 246,500 | 212,189 | |
| Net gains/(losses) on investments | 8 | 5,758 | (6,879) |
| Net income/(expenditure) and movement in funds | (11,589) | 16,105 | |
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||
| Fund balances at 1 April 2023 | 573,610 | 557,505 | |
| Fund balances at 31 March 2024 | 562,021 | 573,610 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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ABBEYFIELD NORTHALLERTON CIO
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
| Notes Fixed assets Property, plant and equipment 10 Investments 11 Current assets Trade and other receivables 13 Cash at bank and in hand Current liabilities 14 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Income funds Unrestricted funds |
2024 £ 9,497 182,461 191,958 (6,533) |
£ 157,831 218,765 376,596 185,425 562,021 562,021 562,021 |
2023 £ 9,308 280,197 289,505 (6,062) |
£ 164,056 126,111 |
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| 290,167 283,443 |
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| 573,610 | ||||
| 573,610 | ||||
| 573,610 |
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 5 November 2024
Mr J Turnbull Chairperson
Mr I Smithson Treasurer
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ABBEYFIELD NORTHALLERTON CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Abbeyfield Northallerton CIO is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Company number CE011663), having solely charitable objectives, and registered as a charity (number 1175260). Abbeyfield Northallerton CIO was registered on 20 October 2017.The registered address is Fir Lodge, 82 South Parade, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8SJ..
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's constitution, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
As per paragraph 1.4 of the Housing SORP 2014, the Society has adopted the Charities SORP for its accounting periods from 20 October 2017.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectivities 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.
Explanations regarding these funds are included in the notes to the financial statements
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount.
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to 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 between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
The society is not registered for VAT. Expenditure, where applicable, includes irrecoverable VAT.
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ABBEYFIELD NORTHALLERTON CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.6 Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Freehold land and buildings 4% reducing balance Plant and equipment 15% reducing balance
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
Housing land and properties are stated at cost. The cost of the properties is their purchase price together with incidental costs of acquisition.
1.7 Investments
Investments are included in the balance sheet at their fair value.
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9 Financial instruments
The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.
1.10 Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
1.11 Retirement benefits
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period in which they relate.
1.12 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
1.13 Creditors and provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.
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ABBEYFIELD NORTHALLERTON CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2 Investments
| Investments | ||
|---|---|---|
| **Unrestricted ** | Unrestricted | |
| funds | funds | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Dividends received | 6,895 | 5,974 |
| Bank interest | 8,368 | 2,924 |
| 15,263 | 8,898 |
3 Direct charitable costs
| Staff costs Depreciation Food and provisions General and water rates Insurance Light and heat Repairs, renewals and maintenance Gardening and window cleaning Cleaning, kitchen consumables, laundry and PPE Lifeline Printing, postage, stationery and computer costs Advertising Telephone Affiliation fees Social fund Newspapers and television licence Legal and professional fees Other charitable expenditure Share of governance costs (see note 4) |
2024 £ 127,451 10,371 20,313 4,836 2,843 16,086 33,394 2,678 2,184 4,449 1,143 4,082 3,265 3,244 715 1,793 3,115 2,081 244,043 2,457 246,500 |
2023 £ 119,018 10,741 19,033 4,229 2,583 14,551 12,235 2,070 2,292 2,100 1,221 5,814 2,799 4,039 793 1,512 3,892 1,033 |
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| 209,955 2,234 |
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| 212,189 |
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ABBEYFIELD NORTHALLERTON CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
4 Support costs
| 4 Support costs |
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| Support costs Governance costs 2024 £ £ £ Accountancy/Independent examiner - 2,396 2,396 Bank charges - 61 61 - 2,457 2,457 Analysed between Charitable activities - 2,457 2,457 Governance costs includes payments to the independent examiner of £2,396 (2023- £2,160) independent examination of the financial statements. 5 Net movement in funds 2024 £ The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting): Depreciation of owned property, plant and equipment 10,371 |
2023 £ 2,160 74 |
| 2,234 | |
| 2,234 | |
| for the 2023 £ 10,741 |
6 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
During the year the amount received by trustees for expenses was £nil (2023 - £nil)
7 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | Number | |
| Hostel staff | 10 | 9 |
| Management | 1 | 1 |
| Volunteers | 8 | 7 |
| Total | 19 | 17 |
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ABBEYFIELD NORTHALLERTON CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| 7 Employees Employment costs Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs |
(Continued) 2024 2023 £ £ 125,041 117,132 1,439 920 971 966 127,451 119,018 |
(Continued) 2024 2023 £ £ 125,041 117,132 1,439 920 971 966 127,451 119,018 |
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| 119,018 |
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
8 Gains and losses on investments
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Gains/(losses) arising on: | £ | £ |
| Revaluation of investments | 5,758 | (6,879) |
9 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
10 Property, plant and equipment
| Freehold land and buildings Plant and equipment £ £ Cost At 1 April 2023 360,746 161,330 Additions - 4,146 At 31 March 2024 360,746 165,476 Depreciation and impairment At 1 April 2023 225,658 132,362 Depreciation charged in the year 5,404 4,967 At 31 March 2024 231,062 137,329 Carrying amount At 31 March 2024 129,684 28,147 At 31 March 2023 135,088 28,968 |
Total £ 522,076 4,146 |
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| 526,222 | |
| 358,020 10,371 |
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| 368,391 | |
| 157,831 | |
| 164,056 |
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ABBEYFIELD NORTHALLERTON CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
11 Fixed asset investments
| Cost or valuation At 1 April 2023 Additions Valuation changes Dividends received At 31 March 2024 Carrying amount At 31 March 2024 At 31 March 2023 12 Financial instruments Carrying amount of financial assets Instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss 13 Trade and other receivables Amounts falling due within one year: Prepayments and accrued income 14 Current liabilities Other payables Accruals and deferred income |
M & G Investments - The Equities Investment Fund for Charities and COIF Charities Investment Fund £ 126,111 80,000 5,759 6,895 218,765 218,765 126,111 2024 2023 £ £ 218,765 126,111 2024 2023 £ £ 9,497 9,308 2024 2023 £ £ 196 298 6,337 5,764 6,533 6,062 |
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ABBEYFIELD NORTHALLERTON CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| 15 | Retirement benefit schemes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Defined contribution schemes | £ | £ | |
| Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes | 971 | 966 |
16 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
| At 1 April | Incoming | Resources | Gains and | At 31 March | |
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| 2023 | resources | expended | losses | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 573,610 | 229,153 | (246,500) | 5,758 | 562,021 |
| Previous year: | At 1 April | Incoming | Resources | Gains and | At 31 March |
| 2022 | resources | expended | losses | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 557,505 | 235,173 | (212,189) | (6,879) | 573,610 |
17 Analysis of net assets between funds
| Unrestricted | |
|---|---|
| funds | |
| 2024 | |
| £ | |
| At 31 March 2024: | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 157,831 |
| Investments | 218,765 |
| Current assets/(liabilities) | 185,425 |
| 562,021 |
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ABBEYFIELD NORTHALLERTON CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| 17 | Analysis of net assets between funds | (Continued) |
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| Unrestricted | ||
| funds | ||
| 2023 | ||
| £ | ||
| At 31 March 2023: | ||
| Property, plant and equipment | 164,056 | |
| Investments | 126,111 | |
| Current assets/(liabilities) | 283,443 | |
| 573,610 |
18 Financial commitments, guarantees and contingent liabilities
The Abbeyfield Northallerton & District Society Limited received a capital grant from the Housing Corporation (subsequently transferred to Homes and Community Agency) amounting to £71,492 to assist in the financing of refurbishments. As part of the transfer of the funds to Abbeyfield Northallerton CIO this sum may be repayable together with interest at such rate as the Agency reasonably requires taking into account the provisions in the Capital Funding Guide. The sum is repayable upon a Relevant Event as defined in paragraph 7 of the Capital Funding Guide (version "Recovery of Capital Grant and Recycled Capital Grant Fund General Determination 2015"), or upon the disposal of the property howsoever effected, or the occurrence of a Change in Control in relation to Abbeyfield Northallerton CIO.
19 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023 - none).
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