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2024-03-31-accounts

Charity registration number 1189443

BENNY WALKER CHARITABLE TRUST

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

BENNY WALKER CHARITABLE TRUST

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Mr E J Southward
Mrs C Roberts
Charity number 1189443
Auditor Saint & Co.
Sterling House
Wavell Drive
Rosehill
Carlisle
CA1 2SA

BENNY WALKER CHARITABLE TRUST

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 4
Independent auditor's report 5 - 8
Statement of financial activities 9
Statement of financial position 10
Statement of cash flows 11
Notes to the financial statements 12 - 18

BENNY WALKER CHARITABLE TRUST

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024.

The registered office of the charity is The Old Almshouses, Isel, Cockermouth, CA13 0QG.

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 Trust's governing document, 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)" (effective 1 January 2019).

Objectives and activities

The objects of the charity are:

  1. For the public benefit to promote the education of the public in the County of Cumbria in music or civil engineering in such ways as the trustees think fit, including:

a) Awarding to such persons scholarships, maintenance allowances or grants including the provision of musical or technical instruments tenable to any school, university, college or institution higher or further education or by individual tutor;

b) Providing their education, to undertake travel in furtherance of that education or to prepare for entry into any occupation, trade or profession on completion of any recognised qualification in music or civil engineering.

c) Providing grants to charitable organisations which promote such aims.

  1. To promote the preservation and conservation of buildings of religious historic or architectural importance in such ways as the trustees see fit, including:

a) Grants to provide funds to the relevant church bodies for the restoration and maintenance of Carlisle Cathedral and churches of the Diocese of Carlisle in the current administrative areas of Copeland and Allerdale with particular reference to St. Bridgets Brigham, the Priory Church St. Bees, St. Pauls Frizington and St. Michaels Arlecdon.

b) Grants to provide funds for the restoration and maintenance of any buildings in the boundaries of the current County of Cumbria which are of historic and/or architectural importance provided that the trustees have independent expert evidence of the importance of the building and that is open to and accessible to members of the general public.

  1. To advance in life and help young people resident in the current administrative areas of Copeland and Allerdale, through:

a) The provision of educational recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interests of social welfare designed to improve their conditions of life.

b) Providing support and activities which develop their skills capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.

c) Proving grants to charitable organisations which promote such aims.

Public benefit

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

BENNY WALKER CHARITABLE TRUST

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

During the year the Charity committed to paying grants totalling £2,938,178 which included £302,000 to the three churches in the Copeland and Allerdale areas specially mentioned in the Deed of Trust relating to the continuing restoration works at these properties. Grants of £2,488,500 were committed to Cumbria Youth Alliance in respect of two five year schemes to fund an Outreach Project and a Civil Engineering Project. A grant of £20,000 was also made to the Royal Northern College of Music to provide Bursaries to Cumbrian students studying there. £119,582 was paid to Northern Viaduct Trust towards the deck resurfacing ,waterproofing and drainage systems of Smardale Gill Viaduct and a grant was paid to St Michael’s Church Isel for external Building repairs.

All projects are in line with the Charitable objectives of the Trust.

Achievements and performance

Significant activities and achievements against objectives

St Michaels Arlecdon, St Paul’s Frizington and St Bridget’s Brigham

Restoration Works have continued at all three properties during the year .In addition the Trust provided £5,000 grant funding to each Church to help offset additional running costs whilst these works are continuing.

Royal Northern College of Music

Bursaries of £20,000 were paid to three students from Cumbria who were studying at the college during the year.

St Michael’s Isel

A Grant of £8,076 was paid to finance external repairs to the mortar on the main church building,being a 12[th] century grade 1 listed building, and churchyard boundary wall repairs.

Cumbria Youth Alliance

As there is a big gap in local provision for ’Not in Education, Employment or Training’ for young people aged 15-18 years it was agreed to finance a 5 year programme at a cost of £1,275,000 to provide an outreach delivery programme alongside a comprehensive scheme of activities, training, learning and skills with additional delivery partners covering the areas of Copeland and Allerdale. £88,500 was also paid to finance the purchase of 2 minibuses and training thereon to enable those in outlying areas to attend the courses.

£35,000 was also paid to employ a specialist team to investigate and pursue the provision of a New Building to bring all activities onto one site. A 5 year Civil Engineering Project was also agreed costing £1,090,000 to introduce young people to Civil Engineering and its various career opportunities.

This scheme also aims to provide Bursaries, Employer Support Subsidies and Virtual Internships.

Northern Viaduct Trust

£119,582 was paid being the balance of funding required to undertake the deck resurfacing, waterproofing and drainage system of Smardale Gill Viaduct which is a Grade 2 listed Building and urgently required the work undertaken to avoid further deterioration.

Financial review

During the year ended 31 March 2024, incoming donations from the Settlor for the year totalled £1,378,429. Other income for the year totalled £505,330. Total expenditure during the year totalled £2,944,263. Total funds of the charity, all of which are unrestricted, at the year end are £7,820,669 (2023: £8,881,173).

Reserves policy

The aim of the Trustees is to distribute all reserves during the next 4 years or such longer time that proves necessary and then the Trust will be wound up.

BENNY WALKER CHARITABLE TRUST

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Plans for future periods

Since the year end the Trustees have committed a further £4,750,000 grant funding on projects.

These include £1.1m on the restoration of the piers and stonework at Smardale Gill Viaduct.

Also £548,600 on the full renovation of The Northern Royal College of Music concert hall Hradetzky organ by renovator Rieger Orgelbau.

£593,520 to Energy Coast UTC for a Digital Civil Engineering Laboratory and £809,865 to Fairfield School in Cockermouth for development of the school field to provide construction of a modern classroom, changing facilities and full use of the outdoor areas.

Cumbria Youth Alliance have now completed the purchase of a property in Workington Town centre which is being renovated to create a Community Hub and CYA offices providing a valuable resource for the local community and third sector organisations.

This is being financed by the Trust for £1.5m and will be named ‘The Benny Walker Centre’

All these projects are within the objectives of the Trust as set out in the Deed.

The Trustees continue to examine other projects and are in contact with potential beneficiaries.

Structure, governance and management

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in notes to the accounts and comply with the charity's governing document, 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.

Governing Document

Benny Walker Charitable Trust is a registered charity, number 1189443. The trust is governed by a Deed of Trust dated 6th May 2020, which is pursuant to the deed dated 18th August 2015. The trust obtained Charity status on 12th May 2020.

The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Mr E J Southward

Mrs C Roberts

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

The Trust Deed states there must be at least two trustees. Every trustee must be appointed by a resolution of the trustees passed at a special meeting.

The trustees must have a regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the charity.

On appointment trustees are provided with a pack of information including:

BENNY WALKER CHARITABLE TRUST

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Organisational structure

The Trustees had known the Settlor on a professional and personal level for a period of some 40 years and both were involved in assisting him in setting up the Charitable Trust to reflect his wishes. They are therefore both very aware of his aims and objectives.

The Trust affairs are carried out personally by the Trustees on a daily basis and they are in regular contact by e-mail, telephone, and in-person meetings. The Trustees have in place written procedures relating to Financial Management, Data Protection, Complaints, Criteria for the provision of Funds, and formal application forms for the granting of funds.

Statement of trustees' responsibilities

The trustees 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).

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Trust and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the Trust for that year.

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

The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Trust and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Trust 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 Trustees.

Mr E J Southward

Trustee

9 December 2024

BENNY WALKER CHARITABLE TRUST

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF BENNY WALKER CHARITABLE TRUST

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Benny Walker Charitable Trust (the ‘Trust’) for the year ended 31 March 2024 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the statement of financial position, the statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion, the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Trust in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Trust’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

Other information

The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

We have nothing to report in this regard.

BENNY WALKER CHARITABLE TRUST

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)

TO THE TRUSTEES OF BENNY WALKER CHARITABLE TRUST

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 require us to report to you if, in our opinion:

Responsibilities of trustees

As explained more fully in the statement of trustees' responsibilities, the trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the Trust’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder.

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

BENNY WALKER CHARITABLE TRUST

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)

TO THE TRUSTEES OF BENNY WALKER CHARITABLE TRUST

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.

Our approach to identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, was as follows:

We assessed the susceptibility of the charity's financial statements to material misstatement, including obtaining an understanding of how fraud might occur, by:

In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we designed procedures which included, but were not limited to:

There are inherent limitations in our audit procedures described above. The more removed that laws and regulations are from financial transactions, the less likely it is that we would become aware of non-compliance. Auditing standards also limit the audit procedures required to identify non-compliance with laws and regulations to enquiry of the directors and other management and the inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any.

Material misstatements that arise due to fraud can be harder to detect than those that arise from error as they may involve deliberate concealment or collusion.

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https:// www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.

Other matters

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (as amended) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn.

This has been done in order for the financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with current Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

BENNY WALKER CHARITABLE TRUST

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)

TO THE TRUSTEES OF BENNY WALKER CHARITABLE TRUST

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity's trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Saint & Co.

16 December 2024

Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor

Sterling House Wavell Drive Rosehill Carlisle CA1 2SA

Saint & Co. is eligible for appointment as auditor of the Trust by virtue of its eligibility for appointment as auditor of a company under section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.

BENNY WALKER CHARITABLE TRUST

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
Notes £ £
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies 3 1,378,429 10,335,046
Investments 4 468,082 36,737
Other income 5 37,248 500
Total income 1,883,759 10,372,283
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities 6 2,944,263 1,688,511
Total expenditure 2,944,263 1,688,511
Net income/(expenditure) and movement in funds (1,060,504) 8,683,772
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 April 2023 8,881,173 197,401
Fund balances at 31 March 2024 7,820,669 8,881,173

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

BENNY WALKER CHARITABLE TRUST

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 31 MARCH 2024

Notes
Current assets
Debtors
12
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
13
Net current assets
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than
one year
14
Net assets
The funds of the Trust
Unrestricted funds
16		 2024
£
339,581
10,662,949
11,002,530
(892,861)		 £
10,109,669
(2,289,000)
7,820,669
7,820,669
7,820,669		 2023
£
8,623
10,508,607
10,517,230
(496,057)		 £
10,021,173
(1,140,000)
8,881,173
8,881,173
8,881,173

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 9 December 2024

Mr E J Southward Trustee

BENNY WALKER CHARITABLE TRUST

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash (absorbed by)/generated from operations
Investing activities
Investment income received
Net cash generated from investing activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year		 2024
£
468,082		 £
(313,740)
468,082
-
154,342
10,508,607
10,662,949		 2023
£
36,737		 £
10,333,421
36,737
-
10,370,158
138,449
10,508,607

BENNY WALKER CHARITABLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

The charity is a public benefit entity and a registered charity in England and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal office is The Old Almshouses, Isel, Cockermouth, CA13 0QG.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Trust's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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 Trust is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Trust. 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 trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Trust has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the 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 trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the Trust.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the Trust 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 Trust 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.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the Trust has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

BENNY WALKER CHARITABLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

1.6 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.

1.7 Financial instruments

The Trust 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 Trust's balance sheet when the Trust 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.

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 Trust’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

BENNY WALKER CHARITABLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the Trust’s accounting policies, the 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.

The trustees consider there were no significant judgements made in preparing the financial statements and that there were no key sources of estimate uncertainty.

3 Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Legacies 1,378,429 10,335,046
4 Income from investments
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Interest receivable 468,082 36,737
5 Other income
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Other income 37,248 500

BENNY WALKER CHARITABLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

6 Expenditure on charitable activities

Direct costs
Grant funding of activities (see note 7)
Share of support and governance costs (see note 8)
Support
Governance
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
7
Grants payable
Grants to institutions:
St. Michael's, Arlecdon
St. Paul's, Frizington
St. Bridget's, Brigham
St Paul's, Irton
Royal Northern College of Music
St. Michael, Isel
Cumbria Youth Alliance - Outreach
Cumbria Youth Alliance - Civil Engineering
Northern Viaduct Trust		 Grants
payable
2024
£
2,938,178
792
5,293
2,944,263
2,944,263
Grants
payable
2024
£
135,000
162,020
5,000
-
20,000
8,076
1,398,500
1,090,000
119,582
2,938,178		 Grants
payable
2023
£
1,684,496
863
3,152
1,688,511
1,688,511
Grants
payable
2023
£
5,050
27,514
291,932
60,000
1,300,000
-
-
-
-
1,684,496

BENNY WALKER CHARITABLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

8 Support costs allocated to activities

8
Support costs allocated to activities
Bank charges
Insurance
Governance costs
Analysed between:
Grants payable
9
Auditor's remuneration
Fees payable to the charity's auditor and associates:
For audit services
Audit of the financial statements of the charity		 2024
£
68
724
5,293
6,085
6,085
2024
£
3,300		 2023
£
147
716
3,152
4,015
4,015
2023
£
2,000

10 Trustees

No remuneration was paid directly or indirectly out of the funds of the charity to any trustee or to any person known to be connected with them in the year.

During the year reimbursement of expenses to one trustee for travel and subsistence totalled £375 (2023: £279 to one trustee).

11 Employees

The average head count of employees during the year was Nil (2023: Nil)

2024 2023
Number Number
Total - -

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

BENNY WALKER CHARITABLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

12 Debtors

12 Debtors
2024 2023
Amounts falling due within one year: £ £
Other debtors 60,469 7,946
Prepayments and accrued income 279,112 677
339,581 8,623
13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024 2023
£ £
Other creditors 889,562 494,057
Accruals and deferred income 3,299 2,000
892,861 496,057
14 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024 2023
£ £
Other creditors 2,289,000 1,140,000
15 Grants Reconcilliation
2024 2023
Grants brought forward 1,636,057 30,000
Grants awarded
2,938,178
1,684,496
Grants paid (1,392,373) (78,438)
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Grants carried forward 3,181,862 1,636,057
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BENNY WALKER CHARITABLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

16 Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity 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. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1 April 2023
£
General funds
8,881,173
Previous year:
At 1 April 2022
£
General funds
197,401		 Incoming
resources
£
1,883,759
Incoming
resources
£
10,372,283		 Resources
expended
At 31 March
2024
£
£
(2,944,263)
7,820,669
Resources
expended
At 31 March
2023
£
£
(1,688,511)
8,881,173

17 Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
At 31 March 2024:
Current assets/(liabilities) 10,109,669
Long term liabilities (2,289,000)
7,820,669
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
At 31 March 2023:
Current assets/(liabilities) 10,021,173
Long term liabilities (1,140,000)
8,881,173

18 Related party transactions

Transactions with related parties

Other than as already disclosed in note 10 there were no other disclosable transactions with related parties, (2023: none).