OpenCharities

This text was generated using OCR and may contain errors. Check the original PDF to see the document submitted to the regulator.

← Friends Of The Tenth

2021-01-31-accounts

DRAFT

Charity Registration No. 1176669 Company Registration No. CE012923 (England and Wales)

FRIENDS OF THE TENTH

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

SOMERBYS LIMITED CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 30 NELSON STREET LEICESTER LE1 7BA

FRIENDS OF THE TENTH

CONTENTS

Page
Information 1
Report of the Board of Trustees 2
Independent Examiner’s Report 3
Statement of Financial Activities 4 - 5
Balance Sheet 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7 - 8
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 9

FRIENDS OF THE TENTH

1

INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number

CE012923 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1176669

Registered office

Hemploe View The Belt South Kilworth Lutterworth Leicestershire LE17 6DX

Trustees

A J Wilson (Chair) Mrs J Holland T F S Hall-Wilson G S Warner

Independent Examiner

AM West FCA Somerbys Limited 30 Nelson Street Leicester LE1 7BA

FRIENDS OF THE TENTH

2

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

The trustees who are also the directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 January 2021. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.

OBJECTIVE AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

Friends of the Tenth’s main objective is to promote good citizenship amongst the public and to promote the efficiency of the armed forces of the Crown by providing and maintaining a public memorial in Somerby Parishes, Leicestershire to 10[th] Battalion The Parachute Regiment, which commemorates and remembers those who lost their lives or suffered serious injury or put themselves at risk of loss of life or serious injury during conflict in the service of the country during World War 2.

To advance education for the public benefit in the history, deeds and traditions of British airborne forces, in particular 10[th] Battalion The Parachute Regiment, including by providing a public website containing information and funding educational visits to battlefields, museums and monuments.

The work of the charity Trust fully reflects the purpose that the charity was set up to further.

Public benefit

The trustees have confirmed that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity’s aims and in planning future activities.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Investment policy and objectives

The charity does not hold significant funds and, therefore, the trustees consider it appropriate to keep all of the funds in a bank current account. The trustees are satisfied with the activities during the year and at the position at the year end.

Reserves policy

It is the policy of the charity that all funds received are used in furtherance of the charity’s objectives. It is not the intention to build up a significant reserve of funds. The charity ensures that all opportunities to provide assistance in line with its aims are carefully assessed and evaluated in relation to the funds at its disposal.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

The trustees were selected for their experience, skills and contacts in a variety of areas. Power to appoint new trustees lies with the Board of Trustees.

Approved by order of the board of trustees on …………….. 2021 and signed on its behalf by:

A J Wilson Trustee

FRIENDS OF THE TENTH

3

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF FRIENDS OF THE TENTH

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Friends of the Tenth (the charity) for the year ended 31 January 2021.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity 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 the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (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

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 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

  3. the financial statements 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

  4. the financial statements 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 financial statements to be reached.

Alex West FCA

Chartered Accountant 30 Nelson Street Leicester LE1 7BA

Dated:

FRIENDS OF THE TENTH

4

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

Current financial year
Notes
Income and Endowments from
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities
2
Expenditure
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Charitable
Total
Deficit of income over
expenditure
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward		 Unrestricted
fund
2021
£
13,154
7,597
20,751
18,289
2,608
20,897
(146)
32,533
32,387		 Restricted
fund
2021
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total
funds
2021
£
13,154
7,597
20,751
18,289
2,608
20,897
(146)
32,533
32,387

FRIENDS OF THE TENTH

5

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2020

Previous financial year
Notes
Income and Endowments from
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities
2
VAT refunded
Expenditure
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Charitable
Total
Surplus of income over
expenditure
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward		 Unrestricted
fund
2020
£
73,433
34,736
12,981
121,150
24,749
71,533
96,282
24,868
7,665
32,533		 Restricted
fund
2020
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total
funds
2020
£
73,433
34,736
12,981
121,150
24,749
71,533
96,282
24,868
7,665
32,533

FRIENDS OF THE TENTH

6

BALANCE SHEET AT 31 JANUARY 2021

Notes
Current assets
Stocks
4
Cash at bank
Current assets
Current liabilities
Net assets
Funds
Unrestricted funds
5
Total funds		 Unrestricted
fund
£
2,669
30,618
33,287
33,287
900
32,387
32,387
32,387		 Restricted
fund
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total
funds
2021
£
2,669
30,618
33,287
33,287
900
32,387
32,387
32,387		 Total
funds
2020
£
2,100
31,573
33,673
33,673
1,140
32,533
32,533
32,533

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 January 2021.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the period ended 31 January 2021 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

The 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 on 2021 and were signed on its behalf by:

A J Wilson (Trustee)

FRIENDS OF THE TENTH

7

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the charity’s governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and ‘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) as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016. The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.

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 and 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 heading 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.

Stocks

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.

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 be used for particular restricted purposes with the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposed.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

THER TRADING ACTIVITIES
2021 2020
£ £
Sales 7,597 34,736

3. TRUSTEES’ REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees; remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 January 2021.

Trustees’ expenses

There were no trustees’ expenses paid for the year ended 31 January 2021.

FRIENDS OF THE TENTH

8

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

4. STOCKS

Stocks
5.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Current financial year
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Total funds
Previous financial year
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Total funds		 At
1 February
2020
£
32,533
32,533
At
1 February
2019
7,665
7,665		 Incoming
resources
£
20,751
20,751
Incoming
resources
£
121,150
121,150		 2021
£
2,669
Resources
expended
£
(20,897)
(20,897)
Resources
expended
£
(96,282)
(96,282)		 2020
£
2,100
At 31
January
2021
£
32,387
32,387
At 31
January
2020
£
32,533
32,533

6. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were not related party transactions for the year ended 31 January 2021.

FRIENDS OF THE TENTH

9

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANICAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations
Other trading activities
Sales
VAT refund on sculpture
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Raising donations and legacies
Insurance
Donation charges
Merchandise
Printing, postage and stationery
Accountancy
Other costs
Film/book expenditure
Office costs
Charitable activities
Artist/sculpture costs/landscaping costs
Unveiling costs
Total resources expended
(Deficit)/Surplus of income over expenditure		 31 January
2021
£
13,154
7,597
-
20,751
445
156
6,093
2,983
900
2,938
4,154
620
18,289
2,608
-
2,608
20,897
(146)		 31 January
2020
£
73,433
34,736
12,981
121,150
624
676
15,014
5,950
1,140
1,345
-
-
24,749
61,838
9,695
71,533
96,282
24,868