Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 January, 2020 Period start date To 31 December, 2020 Period end date
Charity name: Promoting Economic Pluralism
Charity registration number: 1178596
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance the education of the public in general (and particularly amongst students, academics and experienced practictioners in the field of economics) on the principles and relevance of economic pluralism and to promote research for public benefit in line with those principles and to publish useful results. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The principal activity of the Company (PEP) during the period was promoting economic pluralism through organising events, research and publications, and beginning the development of an accreditation system for masters programmes that take a pluralist approach to teaching economics. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The directors have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when considering the Council's objectives and activities. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment
Contribution made by Para 1.38 volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | PEP worked with businesses and NGOs to build understanding of the value of teaching from an economic pluralist perspective until this was put on hold due to the pandemic; PEP created an online international Festival for Change to build understanding of economic system change in young leaders working with a wide range of partners. PEP published 4 issues of its magazine, The Mint, featuring diverse and innovative economic thinking. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The company's reserves held at 31 December 2020 are expendable at the discretion of the directors in furtherance of the objects of the charity. At 31 December 2020 the unrestricted reserves of the company in surplus of £23,502 (2019: £30,670). The directors believe these level of reserves are appropriate to cover expenditure in the coming months. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | n/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | n/a |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
|---|---|---|
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Articles of Association |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Company limited by guarantee |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees are nominated and elected by members. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Promoting Economic Pluralism |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1178596 |
| Charity’s principal address | Beyond the Pond, Oddington, Kidlington, OX5 2RA |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Ann Pettifor | ||||
| Professor Jonathan Michie |
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| Orit Gal | Resigned 19 October 2020 |
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| Magdalena Polan | ||||
| Nicolette Jean Boater |
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| Oliver Bettis | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name Ms Ann Pettifor Ms Magdalena Polan Prof Jonathan Michie Ms Nicolette Boater Mr Oliver Bettis
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Henry Leveson-Gower, CEO.
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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|---|---|---|
| Henry Leveson-Gower | ||
Company Secretary |
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| 10 November, 2021 | ||
| 10 November, 2021 |
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1178596 REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 10381178
Report of the Directors and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2020 for Promoting Economic Pluralism
Promoting Economic Pluralism
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2020
| Page | ||
|---|---|---|
| Report of the directors | 3 to 4 | |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 5 | |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 | |
| Balance Sheet | 7 | |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 to 11 |
Promoting Economic Pluralism
Report of the directors for the Year Ended 31 December 2020
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year to 31 December 2020. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 2 to the accounts and comply with the Company's Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 17 September 2016, the Charities Act 2011 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) issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from 1 January 2015.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity Name
Promoting Economic Pluralism
Registered Charity number
287564
Registered Company number
10381178
Principal address
Beyond the Pond, Oddington, Kidlington, OX5 2RA
Directors
The Directors who served the Company during the period were as follows: Ann Pettifor Professor Jonathan Michie Orit Gal (resigned 19 October 2020) Magdalena Polan Nicolette Jean Boater Oliver Bettis
Secretary
Henry Leveson-Gower
Independent examiner
Milan Bojkovic 43 Coval Road London SW14 7RW
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
Promoting Economic Pluralism (PEP) is a company limited guarantee registered in England and Wales. It is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 17 September 2016 and a special resolution dated 26 April 2018. It was registered as a charity with the Charity Commissioners on 1 June 2018.
Recruitment and appointment of new directors
Additional or replacement directors can be appointed by the members or existing directors.
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Risk management
The directors have considered the major risks faced by the company and have put controls in place to mitigate the risks identified.
OBJECTIVES
Objectives and aims
The objects of the Company for the public benefit are to advance the education of the public in general on the principles and relevance of economic pluralism, and to promote research for the public benefit in line with those principles and to publish the useful results.
ACTIVITIES
The principal activity of the Company during the period was promoting economic pluralism through organising events, research and publications, and continuing the development of an accreditation system for masters programmes that take a pluralist approach to teaching economics.
The directors have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when considering the Council's objectives and activities.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
The significant activities of the company during the year, set out in Note 5 to the accounts, are summarised below:
-
PEP worked with businesses and NGOs to build understanding of the value of teaching from an economic pluralist perspective until this was put on hold due to the pandemic;
-
PEP created an online international Festival for Change to build understanding of economic system change in young leaders working with a wide range of partners.
-
PEP published 4 issues of its magazine, The Mint, featuring diverse and innovative economic thinking.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The company's reserves held at 31 December 2020 are expendable at the discretion of the directors in furtherance of the objects of the charity. At 31 December 2020 the unrestricted reserves of the company in surplus of £23,502 (2019: surplus £30,670). The directors believe these level of reserves are appropriate to cover expenditure in the coming months.
Approved by order of the board of directors on 12[th] June 2021 and signed on its behalf by:
Henry Leveson-Gower Secretary
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Promoting Economic Pluralism
Independent Examiner's Report to the directors of Promoting Economic Pluralism
I report to the directors on my examination of the accounts of Promoting Economic Pluralism for the year ended 31 December 2020, which are set out on pages 7 to 11.
Respective responsibilities of directors and examiner
The directors are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The directors consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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(i) examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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(ii) to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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(iii) to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as directors concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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(i) accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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(ii) the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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(iii) the accounts 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 accounts to be reached.
Milan Bojkovic 43 Coval Road London SW14 7RW
12 June 2020
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Promoting Economic Pluralism
Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 December 2020
| Notes Income Grants 3 Income from charitable activities: Membership subscriptions Donations Other income Total incoming resources Expenditure Expenditure on charitable activi- ties 4 Charitable activities 5 Governance Raising funds Other Total outgoing resources Net Movement in Funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Net Movement in Funds Total funds carried forward |
Unre- stricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds 2020 2020 2020 2019 £ £ £ £ 34,993 - 34,993 71,688 3,233 - 3,233 2,417 5,130 - 5,130 8,761 6,348 - 6,348 1,617 |
|---|---|
| 49,705 - 49,705 84,483 |
|
| 56,874 - 56,874 74,155 - - - - - 45 - - |
|
| 56,874 - 56,874 74,200 |
|
| -7,168 - -7,168 10,283 |
|
| 30,670 - 30,670 20,387 -7,168 - -7,168 10,283 |
|
| 23,502 - 23,502 30,670 |
The notes form part of these financial statements Page 6
Promoting Economic Pluralism
Balance Sheet
At 31 December 2020
| Notes Current Assets Loans to Subsidiary Debtors Cash at bank Total current assets Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 6 Total net assets Funds of the Charity Funds 8 |
Unre- stricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds 2020 2020 2020 2019 £ £ £ £ 658 - 658 6,732 1,166 - 1,166 597 23,702 - 23,702 27,701 |
|---|---|
| 25,526 - 25,526 35,030 2,024 - 2,024 4,360 |
|
| 23,502 - 23,502 30,670 |
|
| 23,502 - 23,502 30,670 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of directors on 12 June 2021 and were signed on its behalf by:
Nicolette Boater
Oliver Bettis
The notes form part of these financial statements Page 7
Promoting Economic Pluralism
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2020
1. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS102.
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014, and with the Charities Act 2011.
The charity has taken advantage of the provision in the SORP for charities applying FRS102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounts present a true and fair view, and the accounting policies adopted are those outlined below.
Recognition of income
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity becomes entitled to the resources.
Grants and donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition criteria are met.
Tax reclaims on donations
Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise.
Governance and support costs
The charity incurred expenditure on support costs. They have been allocated to governance and support costs.
Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, as set out in note 4.
Restricted funds
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.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Offsetting
There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses.
Liability recognition
Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
Debtors
Debtors are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received.
Creditors
The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts
Going Concern
The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
The notes form part of these financial statements Page 9
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2018
3. ANALYSIS OF INCOME
Income for the year comprised:
| Unre- | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| stricted | Restricted | Total |
Total | ||||
| 2020 | 2019 | ||||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||
| Grants | 34,993 | - | 34,993 | 71,688 | |||
| Donations | 5,130 | 5,130 | 8,761 | ||||
| Membership subscriptions | 3,233 | - | 3,233 | 2,417 | |||
| Other income | 6,349 | - | 6,349 | 1,617 | |||
| 49,705 | - | 49,705 | 84,483 | ||||
| 4. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
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| Appor- | |||||||
| Direct | tioned | Total | Total | ||||
| Support | |||||||
| Costs | Costs | 2020 | 2019 | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||
| Accreditation | Pluralism economics | - | 8,701 | 8,701 | 34,415 | ||
| scheme | |||||||
| Magazine | Publication of Mint magazine | 10,705 | 10,441 |
21,146 | 22,197 | ||
| Events | Events promoting new eco- | 18 | 1,740 | 1,758 | 5,736 | ||
| nomic thinking | |||||||
| Festival for | Support economic system | 11,348 | 13,921 |
25,269 | |||
| Change | thinking in young leaders | ||||||
| NotTheNobel | Raising awareness of | the | - | - | - | 11,807 | |
| Campaign | need for pluralism | ||||||
| 22,071 | 34,802 |
56,874 | 74,155 |
4. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
5. DETAILS OF CERTAIN ITEMS OF EXPENDITURE
| Fees for examination of the accounts Independent Examiner's Fees |
2020 £ - |
2019 £ - |
|---|---|---|
The notes form part of these financial statements Page 10
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2018
6. CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS
| Accounts payable Paye, NI & Pensions Payable Wages payable |
2020 2019 £ £ 690 - 1,334 3,134 - 1,226 2,024 4,360 |
|---|---|
7. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The company has a 100% ownership in New Economic Knowledge Services Limited, company number 10334971, a company limited by guarantee. During 2019, the company reimbursed its subsidiary with £47,961 of which £6,732 was not expended in 2019 and hence is represented as a loan from Promoting Economic Pluralism at the end of 2019. Most of this has been repaid during 2020 except £658.
8. CHARITY FUNDS
Details of funds held and movements during the current reporting period
| Reserves as at: 1 January 2020 Net movement during the year 31 December 2020 |
Unre- stricted Restricted Total Total 2020 2019 £ £ £ £ 30,670 - 30,670 20,387 -7,168 - -7,168 10,283 |
|---|---|
| 23,502 - 23,502 30,670 |
The notes form part of these financial statements Page 11
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1178596 REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 10381178
Report of the Directors and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2020 for Promoting Economic Pluralism
Promoting Economic Pluralism
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2020
| Page | ||
|---|---|---|
| Report of the directors | 3 to 4 | |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 5 | |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 | |
| Balance Sheet | 7 | |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 to 11 |
Promoting Economic Pluralism
Report of the directors for the Year Ended 31 December 2020
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year to 31 December 2020. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 2 to the accounts and comply with the Company's Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 17 September 2016, the Charities Act 2011 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) issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from 1 January 2015.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity Name
Promoting Economic Pluralism
Registered Charity number
287564
Registered Company number
10381178
Principal address
Beyond the Pond, Oddington, Kidlington, OX5 2RA
Directors
The Directors who served the Company during the period were as follows: Ann Pettifor Professor Jonathan Michie Orit Gal (resigned 19 October 2020) Magdalena Polan Nicolette Jean Boater Oliver Bettis
Secretary
Henry Leveson-Gower
Independent examiner
Milan Bojkovic 43 Coval Road London SW14 7RW
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
Promoting Economic Pluralism (PEP) is a company limited guarantee registered in England and Wales. It is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 17 September 2016 and a special resolution dated 26 April 2018. It was registered as a charity with the Charity Commissioners on 1 June 2018.
Recruitment and appointment of new directors
Additional or replacement directors can be appointed by the members or existing directors.
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Risk management
The directors have considered the major risks faced by the company and have put controls in place to mitigate the risks identified.
OBJECTIVES
Objectives and aims
The objects of the Company for the public benefit are to advance the education of the public in general on the principles and relevance of economic pluralism, and to promote research for the public benefit in line with those principles and to publish the useful results.
ACTIVITIES
The principal activity of the Company during the period was promoting economic pluralism through organising events, research and publications, and continuing the development of an accreditation system for masters programmes that take a pluralist approach to teaching economics.
The directors have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when considering the Council's objectives and activities.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
The significant activities of the company during the year, set out in Note 5 to the accounts, are summarised below:
-
PEP worked with businesses and NGOs to build understanding of the value of teaching from an economic pluralist perspective until this was put on hold due to the pandemic;
-
PEP created an online international Festival for Change to build understanding of economic system change in young leaders working with a wide range of partners.
-
PEP published 4 issues of its magazine, The Mint, featuring diverse and innovative economic thinking.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The company's reserves held at 31 December 2020 are expendable at the discretion of the directors in furtherance of the objects of the charity. At 31 December 2020 the unrestricted reserves of the company in surplus of £23,502 (2019: surplus £30,670). The directors believe these level of reserves are appropriate to cover expenditure in the coming months.
Approved by order of the board of directors on 12[th] June 2021 and signed on its behalf by:
Henry Leveson-Gower Secretary
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Promoting Economic Pluralism
Independent Examiner's Report to the directors of Promoting Economic Pluralism
I report to the directors on my examination of the accounts of Promoting Economic Pluralism for the year ended 31 December 2020, which are set out on pages 7 to 11.
Respective responsibilities of directors and examiner
The directors are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The directors consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
-
(i) examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
-
(ii) to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
-
(iii) to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as directors concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
-
(i) accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
-
(ii) the accounts do not accord with those records; or
-
(iii) the accounts 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 accounts to be reached.
Milan Bojkovic 43 Coval Road London SW14 7RW
12 June 2020
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Promoting Economic Pluralism
Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 December 2020
| Notes Income Grants 3 Income from charitable activities: Membership subscriptions Donations Other income Total incoming resources Expenditure Expenditure on charitable activi- ties 4 Charitable activities 5 Governance Raising funds Other Total outgoing resources Net Movement in Funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Net Movement in Funds Total funds carried forward |
Unre- stricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds 2020 2020 2020 2019 £ £ £ £ 34,993 - 34,993 71,688 3,233 - 3,233 2,417 5,130 - 5,130 8,761 6,348 - 6,348 1,617 |
|---|---|
| 49,705 - 49,705 84,483 |
|
| 56,874 - 56,874 74,155 - - - - - 45 - - |
|
| 56,874 - 56,874 74,200 |
|
| -7,168 - -7,168 10,283 |
|
| 30,670 - 30,670 20,387 -7,168 - -7,168 10,283 |
|
| 23,502 - 23,502 30,670 |
The notes form part of these financial statements Page 6
Promoting Economic Pluralism
Balance Sheet
At 31 December 2020
| Notes Current Assets Loans to Subsidiary Debtors Cash at bank Total current assets Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 6 Total net assets Funds of the Charity Funds 8 |
Unre- stricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds 2020 2020 2020 2019 £ £ £ £ 658 - 658 6,732 1,166 - 1,166 597 23,702 - 23,702 27,701 |
|---|---|
| 25,526 - 25,526 35,030 2,024 - 2,024 4,360 |
|
| 23,502 - 23,502 30,670 |
|
| 23,502 - 23,502 30,670 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of directors on 12 June 2021 and were signed on its behalf by:
Nicolette Boater
Oliver Bettis
The notes form part of these financial statements Page 7
Promoting Economic Pluralism
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2020
1. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS102.
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014, and with the Charities Act 2011.
The charity has taken advantage of the provision in the SORP for charities applying FRS102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounts present a true and fair view, and the accounting policies adopted are those outlined below.
Recognition of income
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity becomes entitled to the resources.
Grants and donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition criteria are met.
Tax reclaims on donations
Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise.
Governance and support costs
The charity incurred expenditure on support costs. They have been allocated to governance and support costs.
Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, as set out in note 4.
Restricted funds
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.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Offsetting
There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses.
Liability recognition
Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
Debtors
Debtors are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received.
Creditors
The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts
Going Concern
The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
The notes form part of these financial statements Page 9
Promoting Economic Pluralism
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2018
3. ANALYSIS OF INCOME
Income for the year comprised:
| Unre- | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| stricted | Restricted | Total |
Total | ||||
| 2020 | 2019 | ||||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||
| Grants | 34,993 | - | 34,993 | 71,688 | |||
| Donations | 5,130 | 5,130 | 8,761 | ||||
| Membership subscriptions | 3,233 | - | 3,233 | 2,417 | |||
| Other income | 6,349 | - | 6,349 | 1,617 | |||
| 49,705 | - | 49,705 | 84,483 | ||||
| 4. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
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| Appor- | |||||||
| Direct | tioned | Total | Total | ||||
| Support | |||||||
| Costs | Costs | 2020 | 2019 | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||
| Accreditation | Pluralism economics | - | 8,701 | 8,701 | 34,415 | ||
| scheme | |||||||
| Magazine | Publication of Mint magazine | 10,705 | 10,441 |
21,146 | 22,197 | ||
| Events | Events promoting new eco- | 18 | 1,740 | 1,758 | 5,736 | ||
| nomic thinking | |||||||
| Festival for | Support economic system | 11,348 | 13,921 |
25,269 | |||
| Change | thinking in young leaders | ||||||
| NotTheNobel | Raising awareness of | the | - | - | - | 11,807 | |
| Campaign | need for pluralism | ||||||
| 22,071 | 34,802 |
56,874 | 74,155 |
4. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
5. DETAILS OF CERTAIN ITEMS OF EXPENDITURE
| Fees for examination of the accounts Independent Examiner's Fees |
2020 £ - |
2019 £ - |
|---|---|---|
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2018
6. CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS
| Accounts payable Paye, NI & Pensions Payable Wages payable |
2020 2019 £ £ 690 - 1,334 3,134 - 1,226 2,024 4,360 |
|---|---|
7. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The company has a 100% ownership in New Economic Knowledge Services Limited, company number 10334971, a company limited by guarantee. During 2019, the company reimbursed its subsidiary with £47,961 of which £6,732 was not expended in 2019 and hence is represented as a loan from Promoting Economic Pluralism at the end of 2019. Most of this has been repaid during 2020 except £658.
8. CHARITY FUNDS
Details of funds held and movements during the current reporting period
| Reserves as at: 1 January 2020 Net movement during the year 31 December 2020 |
Unre- stricted Restricted Total Total 2020 2019 £ £ £ £ 30,670 - 30,670 20,387 -7,168 - -7,168 10,283 |
|---|---|
| 23,502 - 23,502 30,670 |
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