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ROYAL AIR FORCE SPORTS PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2020

CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION

CIO NUMBER 1182782

Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham Chichester PO18 8NF

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ROYAL AIR FORCE SPORTS PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION

CONTENTS

Pages 3 to 6 Report of the Trustees
Page 7 Statement of Financial Activities
Page 8 Balance Sheet
Pages 9 to 14 Notes to the Financial Statements
Page 15 Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees.

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ROYAL AIR FORCE SPORTS PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

CIO NUMBER

1182782

START OF FINANCIAL PERIOD

1 January 2020

END OF FINANCIAL PERIOD

31 December 2020

TRUSTEES DURING THE YEAR AND SINCE

D M Smith (Chair) Resigned 24/06/21 B C Dunne Resigned 08/12/20 S B Dobson Resigned 08/12/20 H S Simpson Appointed 08/12/20, Resigned 24/06/21 G J Sheppeck (Chair from 24/06/21)) Appointed 08/12/20 J P McGowan Appointed 24/06/21 G M Mooney Appointed 24/06/21

AOC 22 Gp appoints the Chair who is automatically a Trustee. Other Trustees and Committee Members volunteer and are voted upon at the AGM.

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

RAF Sports Parachute Association Room 43, Kermode Hall RAF Halton Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP22 5PG

GOVERNING DOCUMENT

Constitution

BANKERS

Royal Bank of Scotland Holt's Military Banking 200 Fowler Avenue Fowler Business Park Farnborough Hampshire GU14 7JP

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

L M Tempest Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham Chichester PO18 8NF

OBJECTS

The objects for which the Charity is established (the “Objects”) are to promote the effectiveness of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces by increasing physical fitness, fostering the esprit de corps and raising morale of members of the Royal Air Force and other services in an inclusive and safe environment, through the promotion of participation and furthering its proper administration whilst enabling the provision of facilities for Sports Parachuting.

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ROYAL AIR FORCE SPORTS PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

MAIN ACTIVITIES

The RAF Sports Parachute Association (RAFSPA) has a full and varied programme of events on an annual basis. Foremost of these is the Inter-Services competition (AFPC) held by the Army Parachute Association and the UK National Championships run by British Skydiving (BS). Each of these Formation Skydiving (FS) competitions has several levels which RAFSPA compete in, namely Rookie for the development team, A and AA for the more advanced jumpers. In preparation and to attain competition training, each team competes in the UK Skydiving League (UKSL) at various venues around the UK, culminating in an award for the highest average scores at the BS AGM each year. RAFSPA have also recently started competing in other skydiving disciplines such as Accuracy and Free Fly where the Association has been represented at National Level.

Additionally, from time to time teams are selected by BS to represent Great Britain in the European Skydiving League, which is incredibly high profile in the skydiving community. The organisation also hosts an annual wind tunnel camp where all members of the RAF Skydiving community are invited to attend. This is organised as a ‘for fun’ scrambles competition with names drawn from a hat and is also used to help choose the next development team.

RAFSPA is also engaged in a full season of fixtures with top flight civil teams in the UKSL. Whilst affording good training for the Inter-Services, it also has the benefit of extending good community relations and enhancing the RAF profile at various drop zones around the UK. The use of RAF banners and sports branded clothing ensure people know the RAF teams are there.

There are plans for an annual training camp, but these continue to be in their infancy. However, training opportunities are exploited at RAF WOTG as part of the RAFSPA Home for Sports agreement. This affords teams the ability to train and concentrate for a short period on an RAF base, utilising an agreement with 22 Trg Gp where we utilise irreducible spare capacity on any courses.

All members of the RAF Sports Parachuting Association must also be members of BS. BS is the NGB for sports parachuting activity in Great Britain.

The trustees have been mindful of the guidance issued by the Charities on public benefit.

VOLUNTEERS

It is acknowledged that sport in the RAF is delivered through the aegis of the Sports Associations and the willing, enthusiastic volunteers who undertake roles on the Executive Committees and in the associations. The delivery of RAF competition would not be possible without officials, all of whom are volunteers. The contribution in these roles is highly valued and much appreciated and recognised as a duty activity in Service policy documents.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

RAF Association (RAFA)

Partnership established with RAFA to deliver Tandem Parachute Descents under sponsorship arrangement. This has been mutually beneficial to both RAFA and RAFSPA as it provides membership interaction/development and income generation.

Home for Sport

RAF Winston on the Green (WOTG) re-established as Home for Sport for RAFSPA. This will allow income generation and cost-effective parachuting for RAFSPA members as well as social/societal benefits.

JSAT Interoperability

RAFSPA's return to operations at RAF Winston on the Green (WOTG) allows joint delivery with additional parachute organisations which has provided significant opportunity for growth.

Competition Results and Achievements

Due to COVID 19 restrictions, there was no attendance by RAFSPA members at competitions; however, Cttee Members helped support RAFA with a Tandem Weekend held at Sibson Airfield in Oct 20.

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ROYAL AIR FORCE SPORTS PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE (continued)

Parachute Training Organisation (PTO) Affiliation with British Skydiving (BS)

7 Jun 20 - BS (the National Governing Body for British Skydiving) awarded RAFSPA PTO re-affiliation and reaccreditation. This is an outstanding achievement/progression as it allows RAFSPA to operate as a Drop Zone in its own right. Financially, this is highly significant.

PTO Permission to Operate as a Drop Zone from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

7 Jun 20 - RAFSPA was again awarded Permission to Operate from the CAA allowing independent delivery of parachuting at RAF WOTG.

Income Generation

The re-establishment of a Home for Sport with NGB/CAA endorsement has allowed RAFSPA to operate independently and therefore generate income which has been a priority objective. This, combined with our RAFA Tandem agreement will facilitate an income stream and hopefully secure the future and viability of the Charity. In Oct 19, RAFSPA hosted a RAFA Tandem weekend which raised £4.8k in one day. Clearly, COVID 19 had a hugely detrimental effect on any plans for the rest of the 2020 season and no more income was generated; however, RAFSPA have continued good relations with RAFA and already have two dates in the diary to carry out Charity Tandem weekends in the 2021 season.

RAFSPA's main objective will always be grass-roots participation and individual development followed by competitive success. Whilst COVID 19 had a huge impact on any plans for the 2020 season, plans are already underway for New Member Vertical Wind Tunnel Training and a WOTG based RAFSPA Champs in Sep/Oct 21.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Principal Sources of Funds

The RAF Sports Parachute Association receives grants from the RAF Central Fund (CF).

RAFSPA members will also make personal contributions towards training costs.

RAFSPA members can submit individual Annual grant requests, approach the PEd flight and SIF funds (SIF if JNCO).

Income generation from RAFA Tandem agreement.

Principal Risks Facing the Charity

With the prospect of decreasing grants from the CF, income generation will become essential to the viable continuation of the RAFSPA Charity. COVID 19 had a hugely detrimental effect on potential for fund generation during the 2020 season; however, plans are already in place to continue with RAFSPA / RAFA Tandem weekends in 2021 which will help generate funds for both charities.

TRUSTEE SELECTION AND TRAINING

AOC 22 Gp appoints the Chairman who is automatically a Trustee.

Trustees and Cttee Members volunteer and are voted upon at the AGM.

All Trustees participate in the relevant training provided by the RAF Sports Federation.

The Charity is advised and directed by the CF, Sp Fed, DRS and AOC 22 Gp.

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ROYAL AIR FORCE SPORTS PARACHUTE ASSIXIATION REPORT OF THE TRusfEES {contlnued) ROYAL AIR FORCE SPORTS PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION Truotees. RespOn￿bIlItIe The Charlties Att 2011 ￿QUireS the Trustees to prepare finandal staternents for each finanoal year whkh glve a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the CIO and of the surplus of the CIO for that period. I* preparing those financial 5tsternents the Trustee5 are ￿qUired to.. selett suitable accountSng pollthtrs and apply them consIStent￿,. make judgments and estirnates that are reasonable Jntt prudent. and prepare flnanckryl stjternents on the golng concern basis unless it is Inappropriate ￿ presurne that the CIO Will continue In exIsten￿. The trustees are responsible for keeplng proper accountlng ￿CordS. which disdose ¥Yith reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the trust. They are also responsi￿e for safegu4rding the assets of the trust and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention and detectton of fraud and other irreguladtyes. Date . SKJnature........ PRINT NAME.....

ROYAL AIR FORCE SPORTS PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Incorporating income and expenditure account
Notes
INCOMING RESOURCES
Donations and Legacies
4a
Charitable Activities
4b
Other Trading Activities
4c
Investments
4d
Other
4e
TOTAL
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Expenditure on:
Raising Funds
5a
Charitable Activities
5b
Other
5c
TOTAL
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) BEFORE
INVESTMENT GAINS/(LOSSES)
Net gains/(losses) on investments
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Transfers between funds
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total Funds Brought Forward
Transfer of Funds
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TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
Income
and
Endowments
from:
Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
9 MONTHS
Funds
Funds
2020
2019
£
£
£
£
-
30,742
30,742
(1,149)
780
-
780
5,647
-
-
-
-
386
-
386
288
-
-
-
-
1,166
30,742
31,908
4,786
-
-
-
-
2,868
16,647
19,515
34,863
-
-
-
-
2,868
16,647
19,515
34,863
(1,702)
14,095
12,393
(30,077)
(1,110)
-
(1,110)
929
(2,812)
14,095
11,283
(29,148)
14,095
(14,095)
-
-
11,283
-
11,283
(29,148)
44,577
-
44,577
-
-
-
-
73,725
55,860
-
55,860
44,577

Movements on all reserves and all recognised gains and losses are shown above. All of the organisation's operations are classed as continuing.

The notes on pages 9 to 14 form part of these financial statements.

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ROYAL AIR FORCE SPQRTS PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION BALANCE SHE AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2020 Unrestrkted Re5tdcted 31-De¢-20 31-Dec-19 Funds FuDds TWI Totsl Flxe¢l Ass*ts Note Tangible assets 23,105 23,105 11,878 Current A$5ets Investment assets 17,770 17.770 18,494 Debtors 4,80(1 Cash at bank and in hand Total Currert Assets 21,715 21,715 13.685 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 6,730 6.730 4,280 NET CURRENT ASSErs 32,755 32,755 32,699 TOTAL ASSEYS Èss current liabilities 55.860 55.860 44,S77 Creditrlrs: amounts falling due in tnore thèn one year NET ASSETS 55, Funds ofthe CIO Unrestricted Funds.. General Fund Depreciation Fijnd 32.755 23,105 32.755 23,105 32.699 11,878 Restricted Funds Totsl Funds Slgned on behalf of •ll the trustees S￿natUre Print Name G 5¥Kfr Date of approval

ROYAL AIR FORCE SPORTS PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Basis of preparation:

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) 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 CIO constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The particular accounting policies adopted are set out below.

INCOME

Recognition of Income

These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:

Offsetting

There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102.

Grants and Donations

Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS 102 SORP).

Contractual Income and Performance Related Grants

This is only included in the SoFA once the CIO has provided the related goods or services or met the performance related conditions.

Gifts in Kind

Gifts in kind for use by the CIO are included in the SoFA as income from donations when receivable.

Volunteer Help

The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the Directors' annual report.

Income from interest, royalties and dividends

This is included in the accounts when receipt is probable and the amount receivable can be measured reliably.

Investment Gains and Losses

This included any gain or loss on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year.

Insurance claims

Insurance claims are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS 102 SORP) and are included as an item of other income in the SoFA.

Income from membership subscriptions

Membership subscriptions which gives a member the right to buy services or other benefits are recognised as income earned from the provision of goods and services as income from charitable activities.

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ROYAL AIR FORCE SPORTS PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Expenditure and liabilities

Liability Recognition

Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the CIO to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.

Grants with Performance Conditions

Where the CIO gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of service or output to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SOFA once the recipient of the grant has provided the specified service or output.

Grants Payable without Performance Conditions

Where there are no conditions attaching to the grant that enables the donor CIO to realistically avoid the commitment, a liability for the full funding obligation must be recognised.

Deferred income

No material item of deferred income has been included in the accounts.

Provisions for liabilities

A liability is measured on recognition at its historical cost and then subsequently measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date

Investments

Fixed asset investments in quoted shares, traded bonds and similar investments are valued at initially at cost and subsequently at fair value (their market value) at the year end. The same treatment is applied to unlisted investments unless fair value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment.

Debtors

Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the CIO. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received.

Fixed Assets

These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £1,000. They are valued at cost or, if gifted, at the value to the CIO on receipt.

Depreciation Expense

Depreciation on tangible fixed assets is calculated at a rate to write off their cost on a straight line basis over 10 years from the month they are purchased.

2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
EQUIPMENT
Cost at
01-Jan-20
Additions
Cost at
31-Dec-20
Depreciation at
01-Jan-20
Charge
Depreciation at
31-Dec-20
Net Book Value
31-Dec-20
Net Book Value
31-Dec-19
Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
£
£
£
12,729
-
12,729
14,095
-
14,095
26,824
-
26,824
851
-
851
2,868
-
2,868
3,719
-
3,719
23,105
-
23,105
11,878
-
11,878

The annual commitments under non-cancelling operating leases and capital commitments are as follows: 31st December 2020 : None

31st December 2019 : None

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ROYAL AIR FORCE SPORTS PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

3. INVESTMENTS

Brought forward 01/01/20
Dividends
Revaluation
Valuation 31/12/20
4. ANALYSIS OF INCOME
a) Donations and Legacies
RAF CF Grant - Kit & Equipment
RAF CF Grant - Operating Costs
RAF CF Grant - New Member Engagement
RAF CF Grant - Overseas Visit
RAF Sports Federation Grant
b) Charitable Activities
Tandem Weekend
Membership Subscriptions
Entry Fees
Other Charitable Activities
c) Other Trading Activities
Other Trading Activities
d) Investments
Dividends
e) Other
Other Income
Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
£
£
-
733
-
3,182
-
12,732
-
-
-
14,095
-
30,742
-
-
400
-
-
-
380
-
780
-
-
-
-
-
386
-
386
-
-
-
-
-
1,166
30,742
£
18,494
386
(1,110)
17,770
TOTAL
9 MONTHS
2020
2019
£
£
733
(23)
3,182
4,523
12,732
(1,149)
-
(4,500)
14,095
-
30,742
(1,149)
-
4,800
400
-
-
847
380
-
780
5,647
-
-
-
-
386
288
386
288
-
-
-
-
31,908
4,786

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

5. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE

Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL 9 MONTHS
Funds Funds 2020 2019
£ £ £ £
a) Raising Funds
Fundraising Expenditure - - - -
- - - -
b) Charitable Activities
Aircraft Hire Costs
Kit & Equipment
Overseas Visit
New Member Engagement
Tunnel Hire
Operating Costs - Entrance Fees
Operating Costs - Other
Maintenance
Depreciation
Bank charges
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,868
-
-
733
-
12,732
1,800
-
1,382
-
-
-
-
733
-
12,732
1,800
-
1,382
-
2,868
-
1,368
6,124
-
7,345
-
8,601
10,299
250
851
25
2,868 16,647 19,515 34,863
c) Other
Other Expenditure
- - - -
- - - -
5(a). DETAILS OF CERTAIN TYPES OF EXPENDITURE
Independent examiner’s fees included in Operating Costs
Assurance services other than audit or independent examination
Other fees (for example: financial advice, consultancy, accountancy
to the independent examiner
Tax advisory fees
services) paid TOTAL
2019
1,020
-
-
-
1,020
9 MONTHS
2019
1,140
-
-
-
1,140
6. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS
Debtors
Prepayments
Accrued Income
Unrestricted
Fund
£
-
-
-
Restricted
Fund
£
-
-
-
Total
31-Dec-20
£
-
-
-
Total
31-Dec-19
£
-
-
4,800
- - - 4,800

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

7. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
Fund Fund 31-Dec-20 31-Dec-19
£ £ £ £
Cash at bank and on hand 21,715 - 21,715 13,685
Total 21,715 - 21,715 13,685
8. CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS: AMOUNTS FALLING
DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
Creditors Fund
£
5,710
Fund
£
-
31-Dec-20
£
5,710
31-Dec-19
£
1,149
Accrual - Independent Examination 1,020 - 1,020 1,440
Accruals - other - - - 1,691
6,730 - 6,730 4,280
9. RESTRICTED FUNDS CURRENT REPORTING PERIOD
RAF Central Fund Grants Balance
01-Jan-20
£
-
Income
£
16,647
Expenditure
£
16,647
Transfers
-
Balance
31-Dec-20
£
-
RAF Sports Federation Grant 14,095 - (14,095) -
- 30,742 16,647 (14,095) -
PREVIOUS REPORTING PERIOD
RAF Central Fund Grants Balance
03-Apr-19
£
-
Transfer
from EC*
£
32,317
Income
£
(1,149)
Expenditure
31,168
Balance
31-Dec-19
£
-
- 32,317 (1,149) 31,168 -

*EC = Excepted Charity Royal Air Force Sports Parachute Association

Central Fund Grant - to be used for operating costs, kit and equipment, overseas visits and development activities.

Sports Federation Grant - for equipment, which has been transferred to unrestricted fixed assets. The restricted funds are wholly represented by cash reserves of the CIO.

10. TRANSACTIONS WITH TRUSTEES AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES

No payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period. No material transaction took place between the organisation and a trustee or any person connected with them.

11. RISK ASSESSMENT

The trustees actively review the major risks which the CIO faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining the free reserves stated, combined with the annual review of the controls over key financial systems carried out on an annual basis will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The trustees have also examined other operational and business risks which they face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.

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ROYAL AIR FORCE SPORTS PARACHUTE ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

12. RESERVES POLICY

The trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the CIO's needs. This is based on the CIO's size and the level of financial commitments held. The trustees aim to ensure the CIO will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.

13. PUBLIC BENEFIT

The CIO acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or ‘aims’ that are for the public benefit. Details of how the CIO has achieved this are provided in the Trustees report. The trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the CIO Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the CIO should undertake.

14. REGISTRATION OF CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION

During the previous financial period the Royal Air Force Sports Parachute Association (Excepted Charity) discussed and agreed the formation of the new Charitable Incorporated Organisation, Royal Air Force Sports Parachute Association, and the CIO was duly registered on 3 April 2019 (Registered CIO number 1182782). All assets and liabilities of the Excepted Charity were transferred to Royal Air Force Sports Parachute Association (Registered CIO number 1182782) on 18 June 2019. The assets and liabilities transferred were as follows:

Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
Investment Assets
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Total Current Assets
NET CURRENT ASSETS
Creditors:amounts falling due in more
than one year
NET ASSETS
Funds of the Charity
Unrestricted Funds:
General Fund
Provision for Depreciation
Restricted Funds
Total Funds
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
Unrestricted
Restricted
18-Jun-19
Funds
Funds
Total
£
£
£
12,729
-
12,729
17,277
-
17,277
30,006
-
30,006
13,996
-
13,996
2,746
32,317
35,063
16,742
32,317
49,059
5,340
-
5,340
11,402
32,317
43,719
-
-
-
41,408
32,317
73,725
28,679
-
28,679
12,729
-
12,729
-
32,317
32,317
41,408
32,317
73,725

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