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2022-03-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: CE017913 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1183988

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
FOR
THE HALESWORTH AND DISTRICT MUSEUM CIO
van Dijk Accountants Limited
Georgian House
34 Thoroughfare
Halesworth
Suffolk
IP19 8AP
THE HALESWORTH AND DISTRICT MUSEUM CIO

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 4
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Statement of Financial Position 7 to 8
Notes to the Financial Statements 9 to 14
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 15 to 16
THE HALESWORTH AND DISTRICT MUSEUM CIO

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

ThetrusteeswhoarealsodirectorsofthecharityforthepurposesoftheCompaniesAct2006,presenttheir report
withthefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyearended31March2022.Thetrusteeshaveadopted the
provisionsofAccountingandReportingbyCharities:StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicableto charities
preparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublic of
Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

Thecharityisestablishedtoprovidefortheadvancementofpubliceducationbytheprovisionofthe museum
comprisingtheexistingcollectiontogetherwithsuchotherexhibitsoritemsasmayfromtimetotimebe comprised
within the museum assets and to preserve the same as a collection.
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THE HALESWORTH AND DISTRICT MUSEUM CIO
for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN RELATION TO ITS OBJECTS

Pandemicrestrictionsregardingmuseumclosureswere liftedon17thMay2021andthemuseumwas openedto the
public shortly afterwards.
Duringthe summer periodfollowingreopening,the museum received two visits from local schoolchildrenat Holton St
Peter's PrimarySchool.In September2021, the museum participatedin the HeritageOpen Days in Halesworth. During
this weekend,museum volunteersdeliveredtalksin the town and at the Cut Arts Centrein Halesworthon items from
themuseumcollectionandonotheraspectsofHalesworthhistory.Adramatizationoftheaspectsofthe Lincolne
Letters(auniquecollectionof lettersfromtheearlyVictorianperiod)was performedintheUnitedReformChurch by
localactorsandtheplaywasfilmedforuseinlaterexhibitionsandonourwebsite.Themuseumalsoaireda new
radioplay"NoOrdinaryJoe"whichdramatizedthedeathofJosephKennedyJrovertheskiesnearHalesworth in
1944. The play had been developed with the INK festival with whom the museum had collaborated previously.
Followingatenderprocess,contractorswerehiredtocarryoutamajorrefurbishmentofthenewspacewhich had
beenacquiredbytherentofadditionalroomintheStationBuildingsinwhichthemuseumishoused.This work
commencedinNovember2021andthemuseumwas closedto thepublicduringtheperiodof buildingworkuntil its
reopeninginMay2022.Duringthetimethemuseumwasclosedtothepublic,themuseumcontinuedtocarry out
researchandtoassistmembersofpublicwithheritageenquiries.Weacceptednewacquisitionsintothe museum.
Museum volunteers, working securely, continued to maintain the security of the collections.
Throughout2021/2022,fundraisingactivitiestookplacetoassistboththerefurbishmentofthe museum
accommodationand the installationof the new equipmentand cases to displaythe Blythburghand Cookleyhordes of
ancientcoinswhichthemuseumhadobtainedandtheLincolneLetters.Duringthisfinancialperiod,we received
funding from:
          Tudwick Trust: £1,500
          AfSM: £200
          Halesworth and District Town Council: £3,729 (damp proofing) £11,011 (grant for extension works)
          Adnams: £1,000
          Hammonds: £500
Wehavealsoreceivedapledge,althoughthemoneyhasnotyetbeenreleased,of£5,000fromGarfield Weston
Foundation.
InpartnershipwiththeNeighbourhoodPlanteam,SuffolkCountyCouncil,U3AandHalesworthTourismGroup, the
museum contributedto the productionof a series of walkingleaflets.There are six walks on two leaflets,three to the
West of Halesworth and three to the East.
ThejointpartnershipofHalesworthandDistrictMuseumandWalpoleOldChapelprogressedwiththe appointment
ofaprojectLeaderandvolunteerstoworkon"TheDiscoveryProject"whichisdesignedtoexplorethehistory of
Walpole Old Chapel, one of the oldest non-conformist chapels in the country.
The museum workedwith the INK Festivalin preparationand rehearsalsfor the performancein the museum of a new
play based on Charles Dicken's "The Signal Man" which was to be performed in April 2022.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

Retainedreservesattheperiodended31March2022amountedto£85,995Incomeexceededexpenditurefor the
year by £23,166. Detailed information can be found in the attached accounts.

Reserves policy

Itisthecharity'spolicytomaintainreservesatalevelitconsidersnecessarytomeetcashflowrequirements. Our
restrictedfundsincludeanamountof £11,500donatedtothemuseumin2010whichis availableforemergency use
and replenished as necessary. All reserves were transferred from the previous charity with effect from 20 June 2019.
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THE HALESWORTH AND DISTRICT MUSEUM CIO

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

FUTURE PLANS

NegotiationswiththeRoyalArmouriesinLeedsisstillprogressing.TheMuseumisplanningtodevelop additional
space within the Railway buildings made vacant by the previous tenants.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

The Museum is a Foundation Charitable Incorporated Organisation whose only voting members are its Trustees.
(a)Theremustbe atleastsixcharitytrusteesof whomas leastoneandnomorethantwoshallbe appointedby the
HalesworthTownCouncilwho were the originalsettlorsof the Museum.if the numberfallsbelowthisminimum, the
remaining trustee or trustees may act only to call a meeting of the charity trustees, or appoint a new charity trustee.
(b) The maximum numberof charitytrusteesis twelve. The charitytrusteesmay not appointany charitytrustee if as a
result the number of charity trustees would exceed the maximum.

Organisational structure

Thetrusteesmayfromtimetotime,appointfromamongsttheirnumberachairman,vice-chairman, secretary,
curator,treasurer.The dayto dayworkof the museumis carriedoutby the museumManagementTeam who report
to the trustees at regular trustee meetings.

Risk management

Thetrusteeshaveadutytoidentifyandreviewtheriskstowhichthecharityisexposedandtoensure appropriate
controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number

CE017913 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1183988

Registered office

The Railway Station
Station Road
Halesworth
Suffolk
IP19 8BZ

Trustees

G Burroughes
V W Gray
J Wright
B Howard
S P Clapson
P Wilcock
K Greenberg
D Wollweber
R Lewis
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THE HALESWORTH AND DISTRICT MUSEUM CIO

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Independent Examiner

P N van Dijk FMAAT
van Dijk Accountants Limited
Georgian House
34 Thoroughfare
Halesworth
Suffolk
IP19 8AP

BANKERS

Barclays Bank
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 30 January 2023 and signed on its behalf by:
B Howard - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF

THE HALESWORTH AND DISTRICT MUSEUM CIO

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Halesworth and District Museum CIO ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity'strusteesof the Company(andalsoits directorsfor the purposesof companylaw)youare responsible
for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfiedmyself that the accountsof the Companyare not requiredto be auditedunder Part 16 of the 2006  Act
andareeligibleforindependentexamination,Ireportinrespectofmyexaminationofyourcharity'saccounts as
carriedoutundersection145oftheCharitiesAct2011('the2011Act').IncarryingoutmyexaminationI have
followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Ihavecompletedmyexamination.Iconfirmthatnomattershavecometomyattentioninconnectionwith the
examination giving me cause to believe:

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

Ihavenoconcernsandhavecomeacrossnoothermattersinconnectionwiththeexaminationtowhich attention
should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
P N van Dijk FMAAT
van Dijk Accountants Limited
Georgian House
34 Thoroughfare
Halesworth
Suffolk
IP19 8AP
30 January 2023
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THE HALESWORTH AND DISTRICT MUSEUM CIO

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

31.3.22 31.3.21
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
fund fund funds funds
Notes £ £ £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 25,289 24,444 49,733 26,970
Other trading activities 2 419 - 419 4,444
Investment income 3 105 - 105 127
Total 25,813 24,444 50,257 31,541
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds 350 - 350 9,301
Other 23,959 2,782 26,741 -
Total 24,309 2,782 27,091 9,301
NET INCOME 1,504 21,662 23,166 22,240
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 16,383 46,446 62,829 40,589
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 17,887 68,108 85,995 62,829
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE HALESWORTH AND DISTRICT MUSEUM CIO

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

31 March 2022

Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
7
11,202
Heritage assets
8
-
11,202
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
9
1,050
Debtors
10
114
Cash at bank and in hand
11
6,272
7,436
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
12
(751)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
6,685
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
17,887
NET ASSETS
17,887
FUNDS
13
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Restricted
fund
£
25,291
24,950
50,241
-
-
17,867
17,867
-
17,867
68,108
68,108
31.3.22
Total
funds
£
36,493
24,950
61,443
1,050
114
24,139
25,303
(751)
24,552
85,995
85,995
17,887
68,108
85,995
31.3.21
Total
funds
£
18,539
24,950
43,489
1,400
862
34,191
36,453
(17,113)
19,340
62,829
62,829
16,383
46,446
62,829
The charitablecompanyis entitledto exemptionfrom audit under Section477 of the CompaniesAct 2006 for the year
ended 31 March 2022.
Themembershavenotrequiredthecompanytoobtainanauditofitsfinancialstatementsfortheyear ended
31 March 2022 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
The notes form part of these financial statements
continued...
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THE HALESWORTH AND DISTRICT MUSEUM CIO

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION - continued

31 March 2022

Thesefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsapplicableto charitable companies
subject to the small companies regime.
ThefinancialstatementswereapprovedbytheBoardofTrusteesandauthorisedforissueon30January2023 and
were signed on its behalf by:
B Howard - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE HALESWORTH AND DISTRICT MUSEUM CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financialstatementsof the charitablecompany,whichis a publicbenefitentityunderFRS 102,have been
preparedinaccordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReportingbyCharities: Statement
ofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththe Financial
ReportingStandardapplicablein the UK and Republicof Ireland(FRS 102) (effective1 January2019)', Financial
ReportingStandard102 'The FinancialReportingStandardapplicablein the UK and Republicof Ireland'and the
Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All incomeis recognisedin the Statementof FinancialActivitiesoncethe charityhasentitlementto the funds,
and it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructiveobligationcommitting the
charitytothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefitswillberequiredin settlement
andtheamountof theobligationcanbe measuredreliably.Expenditureis accountedforonanaccruals basis
andhas been classifiedunderheadingsthataggregateall costrelatedto the category.Wherecostscannot be
directlyattributedtoparticularheadingstheyhavebeenallocatedtoactivitiesonabasisconsistentwith the
use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciationis providedat the followingannualrates in orderto write off each asset over its estimated useful
life.
Fixtures and fittings- 10% on reducing balance

Heritage assets

TheMuseumaccountsforobjectsinitscollectionasnon-operationalheritageassets.Capitalised heritage
assetsarenotdepreciatedas theyaredeemedto haveindefinitelives,butaresubjecttoimpairment reviews
where damage or deterioration is reported.
TheWissetthoardpurchasedin2012for£4,300andpreviouslywrittenoff,hasbeencapitalised and
introduced under other trading activities income.

Stocks

Stocksarevaluedatthelowerofcostandnetrealisablevalue,aftermakingdueallowanceforobsolete 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.
Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsofthe charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Furtherexplanationofthenatureandpurposeofeachfundisincludedinthenotestothe financial
statements.
continued...
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THE HALESWORTH AND DISTRICT MUSEUM CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
31.3.22 31.3.21
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
£ £ £ £
Other sales 419 - 419 144
Wissett hoard at original cost - - - 4,300
419 - 419 4,444
3. INVESTMENT INCOME
31.3.22 31.3.21
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
£ £ £ £
Building society interest 105 - 105 127
4. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
31.3.22 31.3.21
£ £
Depreciation - owned assets 3,056 1,913

5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

Therewerenotrustees'remunerationorotherbenefitsfortheyearended31March2022norforthe year
ended 31 March 2021.

Trustees' expenses

Therewerenotrustees'expensespaidfortheyearended31March2022norfortheyear ended
31 March 2021.

6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted
Restricted
fund
fund
£
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
13,406
13,564
Other trading activities
144
4,300
Investment income
127
-
Total
13,677
17,864
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
7,663
1,638
NET INCOME
6,014
16,226
Total
funds
£
26,970
4,444
127
31,541
9,301
22,240
continued...
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THE HALESWORTH AND DISTRICT MUSEUM CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2022
6.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
Unrestricted
Restricted
fund
fund
£
£
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
10,369
30,220
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
16,383
46,446
7.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
COST
At 1 April 2021
Additions
At 31 March 2022
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2021
Charge for year
At 31 March 2022
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2022
At 31 March 2021
8.
HERITAGE ASSETS
MARKET VALUE
At 1 April 2021 and 31 March 2022
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2022
At 31 March 2021
Total
funds
£
40,589
62,829
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
22,047
21,010
43,057
3,508
3,056
6,564
36,493
18,539
Total
£
24,950
24,950
24,950
Total
funds
£
40,589
62,829
continued...
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THE HALESWORTH AND DISTRICT MUSEUM CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

9.
STOCKS
Stocks
10.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade debtors
11.
CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
General
fund
£
Cash in hand
470
Bank account no. 2
-
Bank account no. 3
5,802
Total
6,272
12.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade creditors
13.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Restricted fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Restricted
fund
£
-
17,867
-
17,867
At 1.4.21
£
16,383
46,446
62,829
31.3.22
£
1,050
31.3.22
£
114
31.3.22
Total
funds
£
470
17,867
5,802
24,139
31.3.22
£
751
Net
movement
in funds
£
1,504
21,662
23,166
31.3.21
£
1,400
31.3.21
£
862
31.3.21
Total
funds
£
38
17,453
16,700
31.3.21
£
1,400
31.3.21
£
862
31.3.21
Total
funds
£
38
17,453
16,700
34,191
31.3.21
£
17,113
At
31.3.22
£
17,887
68,108
85,995
85,995
continued...
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THE HALESWORTH AND DISTRICT MUSEUM CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund
25,813
(24,309) 1,504
Restricted funds
Restricted fund
24,444
(2,782) 21,662
TOTAL FUNDS
50,257
(27,091) 23,166
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement At
At 1.4.20 in funds 31.3.21
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund
10,369
6,014 16,383
Restricted funds
Restricted fund
30,220
16,226 46,446
TOTAL FUNDS
40,589
22,240 62,829
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund
13,677
(7,663) 6,014
Restricted funds
Restricted fund
17,864
(1,638) 16,226
TOTAL FUNDS
31,541
(9,301) 22,240
continued...
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THE HALESWORTH AND DISTRICT MUSEUM CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
Net
movement At
At 1.4.20 in funds 31.3.22
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 10,369 7,518 17,887
Restricted funds
Restricted fund 30,220 37,888 68,108
TOTAL FUNDS 40,589 45,406 85,995
A currentyear12monthsandprioryear12monthscombinednetmovementinfunds,includedinthe above
are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 39,490 (31,972) 7,518
Restricted funds
Restricted fund 42,308 (4,420) 37,888
TOTAL FUNDS 81,798 (36,392) 45,406

14. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2022.
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THE HALESWORTH AND DISTRICT MUSEUM CIO

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

31.3.22 31.3.21
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
£ £ £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations 1,719 - 1,719 3,156
Donations-coins & display case - 18,544 18,544 6,289
Grant 21,875 - 21,875 10,000
Grants - 5,900 5,900 7,275
Halesworth Street Names - - - 75
Boy's Own Halesworth 40 - 40 40
The Lincolne Letters 1,655 - 1,655 135
25,289 24,444 49,733 26,970
Other trading activities
Other sales 419 - 419 144
Wissett hoard at original cost - - - 4,300
419 - 419 4,444
Investment income
Building society interest 105 - 105 127
Total incoming resources 25,813 24,444 50,257 31,541
EXPENDITURE
Other trading activities
Opening stock 1,400 - 1,400 -
Closing stock (1,050) - (1,050) (1,400)
350 - 350 (1,400)
Support costs
Management
Rent,rates and storage 2,027 - 2,027 1,367
Insurance 930 - 930 860
Light and heat 1,462 - 1,462 1,184
Postage and stationery 67 - 67 447
Advertising and printing 373 - 373 1,723
Examiners report 600 - 600 600
Professional fees - - - 1,075
Repairs and renewals 15,330 - 15,330 437
20,789 - 20,789 7,693
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THE HALESWORTH AND DISTRICT MUSEUM CIO

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

31.3.22 31.3.21
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
£ £ £ £
Management
Other
Events 1,620 - 1,620 -
Sundries 756 - 756 618
Subscriptions 418 - 418 297
IT support 102 - 102 180
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 274 2,782 3,056 1,913
3,170 2,782 5,952 3,008
Total resources expended 24,309 2,782 27,091 9,301
Net income 1,504 21,662 23,166 22,240
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