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2023-09-30-accounts

Charity registration number 1187662

Company registration number 05192461 (England and Wales)

GLENDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

GLENDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Directors And Trustees E.F. Gibson I.F. Murray D.S. Kinsey R.A. Brown J.E. Watson M.J. Straker N.E.H. Hargreave Secretary Mrs Rachael Tait Charity number 1187662 Company number 05192461 Registered office 8 Market Place Wooler Northumberland NE71 6FL Independent examiner Alan Patterson FCA 17 Walkergate Berwick-upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 1DJ

(Appointed 16 May 2023) (Appointed 16 May 2023)

(Resigned 8 January 2024)

GLENDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees report 1 - 3
Independent examiner's report 4
Statement of financial activities 5
Balance sheet 6
Notes to the financial statements 7 - 13

GLENDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

The directors and trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2023.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Society's Articles of Association, 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) (effective 1 January 2019)".

Objectives and activities

The Glendale Agricultural Society (the Society) objects for which the charitable company is established are:

The directors and trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the Society should undertake.

Achievements and performance

The Society's first event of 2022/23 (year 2 following COVID) was the Sponsors' Evening (27 February 2023) and held at the Lady Waterford Hall, Etal by courtesy of the Society's President. The purpose of this was to welcome and acknowledge the current sponsors and introduce prospective sponsors to the Society, its work and its objectives. This was a successful event and resulted in a greater awareness of the work of the Society and its objectives.

The AGM was held on 16 May 2023 at The Tankerville Arms Hotel, Wooler and was well attended.

This was followed in June (8th) by the ever-popular Children's Countryside Day held on the showfield. This Annual event (invitation only) provided an opportunity for children (and their teachers) to expand their knowledge about the countryside and nature, agriculture, farming and rural life.

Invitations to 250 schools across Northumberland and Tyneside had been sent out in late winter and very soon after 1,600 children's' places (maximum capacity) had been booked by 32 schools. The Society is again indebted to local organisations, businesses, individuals and 150 volunteers for their contributions (financial and in kind) to the day. The effect of these contributions resulted in the attendance of 60 enthusiastic exhibitors without whom the event could not be staged. In conclusion - an excellent and successful day was enjoyed by all who attended.

The Annual Show - the Society's raison d'etre - took place on August Bank Holiday Monday as usual (28 August). Fortunately the weather did not disappoint and visitors came in their hundreds. The actual numbers of attendees was about 6,000 a little fewer than last year. It is believed that the disruption caused by the loss of the north car park and the car fire (on the only access road) may have caused people to make alternative arrangements for their Bank Holiday entertainment in 2023.

The proprietors of the trade stands reported sales in line with the reduced gate numbers but most are more

hopeful for a more profitable day at the 2024 Show.

There continues to be seven directors and trustees who manage the Society’s affairs. Thanks are due to Sacha Phillips (office administrator) for her work during her employment as she left us to take up a new role locally. The directors and trustees welcomed Gemma Douglas to the Society’s team as Project and Charitable Activity Officer. Gemma is well known to members of the Society and has had many years’ experience working in the Charities Sector and is pleased to have the opportunity to work with the Society.

The directors and trustees are satisfied with the outcomes of the Society’s year to 30 September 2023. It was however felt that the on-going aftereffects of the COVID pandemic, the north car park issue and the car fire at the 2022 Show had impacted attendances at the Show. Nonetheless, the directors and trustees consider that the Society is in good shape and look forward to welcoming visitors to events and undertaking new ventures in line with its charitable objectives.

GLENDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

Financial review

The total income for the year amounted to £159,403 (2022: £156,152), against total running costs of £175,091 (2022: £145,548) resulting in a deficit of £15,688 (2022: £10,604 surplus).

Capital expenditure for the year amounted to £2,325 (2022: £Nil).

The balance of unrestricted funds at 30 September 2023 was £76,806 (2022: £92,494).

Reserves policy

The directors and trustees have accumulated reserves within the Society to ensure that there is a sufficient amount to provide for unexpected expenditure, which includes the provision for the cancellation of a Show in any year, as has been the case in recent years.

Risk management

The directors and trustees has assessed the major risks to which the Society is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

Public benefit

In considering the operation, achievements and performance and finances of the Society, the directors and trustees are satisfied that public benefit has been provided in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the guidance provided by the Charity Commission.

Plans for the future

Looking to the future, we are looking at new ways of engaging with children and adults out-with the CCD and Show and in line with our objectives and how best to take the Society, its messages and priorities forward in a future proof way that safe guards the Society and enables learning.

Structure, governance and management

The Society is a company limited by guarantee (No. 05192461) which was incorporated on 29 July 2004 by a Memorandum and Articles of Association, as amended 27 November 2019; and became a registered charity with the Charity Commission (No. 1187662) on 30 January 2020.

The directors and trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

E.F. Gibson I.F. Murray D.S. Kinsey R.A. Brown J.E. Watson M.J. Straker (Appointed 16 May 2023) N.E.H. Hargreave (Appointed 16 May 2023)

None of the directors and trustees has any beneficial interest in the Society. All of the directors and trustees are members of the Society and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

Recruitment and appointment of directors and trustees

The directors and trustees are introduced by existing directors and trustees on the basis of the expertise that they can bring to the Society. They are fully briefed before accepting the appointment and are encouraged to attend directors and trustees meetings before being appointed.

The minimum number of directors and trustees shall not be less than three and shall not be subject to any maximum.

Induction and training of directors and trustees

After their appointment, directors and trustees are further briefed on their responsibilities and are encouraged to identify any gaps in their knowledge.

GLENDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

Statement of directors' and trustees' responsibilities

The directors and trustees, who are also the directors of Glendale Agricultural Society for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company Law requires the directors and trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Society and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.

In preparing these financial statements, the directors and trustees are required to:

The directors and trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Society and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Society and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The Trustees report was approved by the Board of Directors And Trustees.

I.F. Murray

Dated: 18 March 2024

GLENDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES OF GLENDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

I report to the directors and trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Glendale Agricultural Society (the Society) for the year ended 30 September 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the directors and trustees of the Society (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 Society 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 Society’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:

I have no other 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.

Alan Patterson FCA

17 Walkergate Berwick-upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 1DJ

Dated: 18 March 2024

GLENDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2023 2022
Notes £ £
Income from:
Donations 3 46,201 45,866
Charitable activities 4 113,028 110,262
Investments 5 174 24
Total income 159,403 156,152
Expenditure on:
Raising funds 6 132,570 108,076
Charitable activities 7 42,521 37,472
Total resources expended 175,091 145,548
Net movement in funds (15,688) 10,604
Fund balances at 1 October 2022 92,494 81,890
Fund balances at 30 September 2023 76,806 92,494

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.

GLENDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
12
Current assets
Debtors
13
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
14
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Income funds
Unrestricted funds
2023
£
30,361
53,684
84,045
(10,575)
£
3,336
73,470
76,806
76,806
76,806
2022
£
14,917
113,145
128,062
(37,141)
£
1,573
90,921
92,494
92,494
92,494

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 30 September 2023.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Directors And Trustees on 18 March 2024

I.F. Murray Chairman

Company Registration No. 05192461

GLENDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Glendale Agricultural Society is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 8 Market Place, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6FL.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Society'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) (effective 1 January 2019)". The Society is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The Society has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Society. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors and trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Society has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors and trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the directors and trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the Society is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Society has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

All grants are used for charitable expenditure and capital items and are recognised in full in the year in which they are receivable, or when the conditions for receipt have been met.

Membership subscriptions are recognised in the year in which they are received.

Investment income comprises bank interest receivable in the year.

Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represents amounts receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, net of discounts.

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs 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.

GLENDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Property improvements 10 years straight line Show equipment 3 and 4 years straight line Office equipment 5 years straight line Trailers 5 years straight line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the Society reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.9 Financial instruments

The Society has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Society's balance sheet when the Society becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

GLENDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Society’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.10 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the Society is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the Society’s accounting policies, the directors and trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3 Donations

**Unrestricted ** Unrestricted
funds funds
2023 2022
£ £
Donations and gifts 41,694 40,071
Gift Aid received 4,507 5,620
Other - 175
46,201 45,866

GLENDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

4 Income from charitable activities

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2023 2022
£ £
Memberships 6,925 6,239
Show day income 43,155 38,189
Gate money 62,948 65,834
113,028 110,262

5 Investments

**Unrestricted ** Unrestricted
funds funds
2023 2022
£ £
Bank interest received 174 24
6 Raising funds
**Unrestricted ** Unrestricted
funds funds
2023 2022
£ £
Fundraising costs
Show day costs 101,748 81,649
Children's day costs 30,822 26,427
Fundraising costs 132,570 108,076
132,570 108,076

GLENDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

7 Expenditure on charitable activities

Direct costs
Staff costs
Advertising & PR
Postage, stationery and telephone
Office rent
Office utilities
Computer software & support costs
Donations
Subscriptions
Bank charges
Sundry expenses
Depreciation
Share of support and governance costs (see note 8)
Governance
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Support costs
Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
Legal and professional
-
120
Independent examination
and accountancy fees
-
2,269
-
2,389
Analysed between
Charitable activities
-
2,389
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
2023
2022
£
£
31,841
25,826
-
750
1,204
1,118
2,604
2,604
10
434
995
1,279
-
900
394
308
1,372
952
1,151
191
561
1,385
40,132
35,747
2,389
1,725
42,521
37,472
42,521
37,472
2023
Support
costs
Governance
costs
2022
£
£
£
£
120
-
115
115
2,269
-
1,610
1,610
2,389
-
1,725
1,725
2,389
-
1,725
1,725
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
2023
2022
£
£
31,841
25,826
-
750
1,204
1,118
2,604
2,604
10
434
995
1,279
-
900
394
308
1,372
952
1,151
191
561
1,385
40,132
35,747
2,389
1,725
42,521
37,472
42,521
37,472
2023
Support
costs
Governance
costs
2022
£
£
£
£
120
-
115
115
2,269
-
1,610
1,610
2,389
-
1,725
1,725
2,389
-
1,725
1,725
35,747
1,725
37,472
37,472
2022
£
115
1,610
1,725
1,725

8 Support costs

9 Directors And Trustees

None of the directors and trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the Society during the year (2022: None).

GLENDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

10 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2023 2022
Number Number
2 2
Employment costs 2023 2022
£ £
Wages and salaries 31,841 25,826

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more.

11 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

12 Tangible fixed assets

Property
improvements
Show
equipment
Office
equipment
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 October 2022
15,342
12,980
23,008
Additions
-
1,305
1,020
At 30 September 2023
15,342
14,285
24,028
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 October 2022
14,638
12,980
22,140
Depreciation charged in the year
99
119
343
At 30 September 2023
14,737
13,099
22,483
Carrying amount
At 30 September 2023
605
1,186
1,545
At 30 September 2022
704
-
869
Trailers
£
8,766
-
8,766
8,766
-
8,766
-
-
Total
£
60,096
2,325
62,421
58,524
561
59,085
3,336
1,573

GLENDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

13 Debtors

Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
2023
£
28,972
1,389
30,361
2022
£
12,989
1,928
14,917

14 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Other taxation and social security
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
2023
£
3,845
5,594
136
1,000
10,575
2022
£
3,008
33,133
-
1,000
37,141

15 Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the Society comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used.

At 1
General funds
Previous year:
At 1
General funds
October
2022
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At 30
September
2023
£
£
£
£
92,494
159,403
(175,091)
76,806
October
2021
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At 30
September
2022
£
£
£
£
81,890
156,152
(145,548)
92,494

16 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2022: None).

GLENDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

DETAILED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

Donations and legacies
Donations
Children's day donations
Gift Aid receipts
Northern Power Grid compensation
Investment income
Bank interest
Incoming resources from charitable activities
Memberships
Sponsorship, advertising, trade stands and other
show day income
Gate money
Total incoming resources
£
16,491
25,203
4,507
-
6,925
43,155
62,948
2023
£
46,201
174
113,028
159,403
£
9,829
30,242
5,620
175
6,239
38,189
65,834
2022
£
45,866
24
110,262
156,152

GLENDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

DETAILED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

Balance Brought Forward
Resources expended
Costs of generating funds
Fundraising costs
Show day costs
Children's day costs
Charitable activities
Salaries and pension scheme costs
Advertising and PR
Postage, stationery and telephone
Office rent
Office utilities
Computer software & support costs
Donations
Subscriptions
Bank charges
Sundry expenses
Depreciation
Governance costs
Legal and professional
Independent examination and accountancy fees
(Deficit)/Surplus for the Year
159,403
101,748
30,822
(132,570)
31,841
-
1,204
2,604
10
995
-
394
1,372
1,151
561
(40,132)
120
2,269
(2,389)
(15,688)
156,152
81,649
26,427
(108,076)
25,826
750
1,118
2,604
434
1,279
900
308
952
191
1,385
(35,747)
115
1,610
(1,725)
10,604