Pleas1195180
LINCOLNSHIRE RURAL & AGRICULTURAL CHAPLAINCY
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
LINCOLNSHIRE RURAL & AGRICULTURAL CHAPLAINCY
CONTENTS
| Page | |
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| Reference and Administrative Details of the Charity, its Trustees and Advisers | 1 |
| Trustees' Report | 2 - 4 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 5 - 6 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 7 |
| Balance Sheet | 8 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 9 - 15 |
LINCOLNSHIRE RURAL & AGRICULTURAL CHAPLAINCY
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
| Trustees | M S Ward, MBE, Chair (appointed 15 July 2021) |
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| Rev D Dadswell (appointed 24 February 2022) | |
| Rev A Hawes (appointed 15 July 2021) | |
| Rev I Brown, OBE (appointed 15 July 2021) | |
| J Hiles (appointed 15 July 2021) | |
| S A Robinson (appointed 15 July 2021) | |
| J W Lockwood, MBE (appointed 15 July 2021) | |
| Charity registered number 1195180 Principal office Lincolnshire Showground Grange-de-lings Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 2NA Bankers HSBC 221 High Street Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1TS CCLA Senator House 85 Queen Victoria Street London EC4V 4ET Solicitors Wilkin Chapman LLP The Maltings 11-15 Brayford Wharf East Lincoln LN5 7AY |
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LINCOLNSHIRE RURAL & AGRICULTURAL CHAPLAINCY
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the period 15 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.
Objectives and activities
a. Policies and objectives
The objectives of Lincolnshire Rural & Agricultural Chaplaincy are to relieve and improve the positive wellbeing of persons resident in rural Greater Lincolnshire by supporting and securing the continuation of the Lincolnshire agricultural chaplains for the public benefit.
In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.
b. Main activities undertaken to further the Charity's purposes for the public benefit
Lincolnshire Rural & Agricultural Chaplaincy further's the public's benefit through but not exclusively limited to;
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making grants and awards towards costs of maintaining the Lincolnshire agricultural chaplains;
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making grants and awards towards the costs of projects undertaken by the Lincolnshire agricultural chaplains;
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promoting and informing the public of the work undertaken by the Lincolnshire agricultural chaplains
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advancement of Christian values for the public benefit of all persons, including those of other faiths and non, through providing the rural community with qualified, accredited pastoral and spiritual resources, especially at times of struggle, pain, loss and distress, in recognition of the key role of religion and spirituality in overall human health.
Achievements and performance
a. Main achievements of the Charity
During the first year of operation, Lincolnshire Rural & Agricultural Chaplaincy has concentrated heavily on building its profile as a charity in order to maximise future public benefit. Focus has been placed on building a £1.5 million endowment over the next 5 years through donations, legacies, events and the release of dormant funds, to achieve this vision.
Financial review
a. Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.
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LINCOLNSHIRE RURAL & AGRICULTURAL CHAPLAINCY
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
b. Reserves policy
As at 30 June 2022, the balance of unrestricted funds was £105,292. The trustees seek to maintain a balance of funds to run the charity, whilst investing surplus funds to build an endowment fund which will generate an annual investment income sufficient to support the needs of rural chaplaincy in future.
The funds, held in reserves, are sufficient to permit the Charity to continue in operation.
Structure, governance and management
a. Constitution
Lincolnshire Rural & Agricultural Chaplaincy is a registered charity, number 1195180, and is constituted under a Charity Commission Scheme.
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
The management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Charity Commission Scheme.
c. Financial risk management
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the Charity, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
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LINCOLNSHIRE RURAL & AGRICULTURAL CHAPLAINCY
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
Structure, governance and management (continued)
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 & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial period which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity 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 Charity Commission Scheme. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on 23 February 2023 and signed on their behalf by:
M S Ward MBE
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LINCOLNSHIRE RURAL & AGRICULTURAL CHAPLAINCY
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Lincolnshire Rural & Agricultural Chaplaincy ('the Charity')
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the period ended 30 June 2022.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
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LINCOLNSHIRE RURAL & AGRICULTURAL CHAPLAINCY
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
Independent Examiner's Statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts 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) 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 been withdrawn.
I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent Examiner's Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
Signed: Dated: 26 April 2023
Linda Lord (Senior Statutory Auditor)
Tower House Lucy Tower Street
Lincoln
Lincolnshire LN1 1XW
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LINCOLNSHIRE RURAL & AGRICULTURAL CHAPLAINCY
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
| Note Income from: Donations and legacies 3 Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds 4 Charitable activities 5 Total expenditure Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds 2022 £ 114,426 114,426 6,707 2,427 9,134 105,292 105,292 105,292 |
Total funds 2022 £ 114,426 114,426 |
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| 6,707 2,427 9,134 |
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| 105,292 | ||
| 105,292 105,292 |
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the period.
The notes on pages 9 to 15 form part of these financial statements.
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LINCOLNSHIRE RURAL & AGRICULTURAL CHAPLAINCY
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 2022
| Note Fixed assets Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 9 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets excluding pension asset Total net assets Charity funds Restricted funds 10 Unrestricted funds 10 Total funds |
106,492 106,492 (1,200) |
2022 £ |
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| - 105,292 |
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| 105,292 | ||
| 105,292 | ||
| 105,292 | ||
| - 105,292 |
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| 105,292 |
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 23 February 2023 and signed on their behalf by:
M S Ward MBE
The notes on pages 9 to 15 form part of these financial statements.
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LINCOLNSHIRE RURAL & AGRICULTURAL CHAPLAINCY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
1. General information
Lincolnshire Rural & Agricultural Chaplaincy is a Charitable Incorporated Origanisation (CIO), registered in England & Wales. The registered office of the charity is Lincolnshire Showground, Grange-de-lings, Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The principal objectives of the charity are to advance the phsyical, mental health and spiritual well-being of persons resident in rural Greater Lincolnshire by supporting and securing the continuation of the Lincolnshire Agricultural Chaplains for the public benefit.
The financial statements are prepared in pound sterling (£) which is also the functional currency of the Charity.
2. Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - 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 Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and 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 Charities SORP (FRS 102) published in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
Lincolnshire Rural & Agricultural Chaplaincy meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
2.2 Income
All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
The recognition of income from legacies is dependent on establishing entitlement, the probability of receipt and the ability to estimate with sufficient accuracy the amount receivable. Evidence of entitlement to a legacy exists when the Charity has sufficient evidence that a gift has been left to them (through knowledge of the existence of a valid will and the death of the benefactor) and the executor is satisfied that the property in question will not be required to satisfy claims in the estate. Receipt of a legacy must be recognised when it is probable that it will be received and the fair value of the amount receivable, which will generally be the expected cash amount to be distributed to the Charity, can be reliably measured.
Grants are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the Balance Sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued.
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LINCOLNSHIRE RURAL & AGRICULTURAL CHAPLAINCY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.3 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 allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the Charity to raise funds for its charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and non-charitable trading.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
Grants payable are charged in the period when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the period end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
2.4 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
2.5 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities as a finance cost.
2.6 Financial instruments
The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
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LINCOLNSHIRE RURAL & AGRICULTURAL CHAPLAINCY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.7 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
3. Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Total | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2022 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations | 114,426 | 114,426 |
4. Expenditure on raising funds Costs of raising voluntary income
| Unrestricted | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2022 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Marketing | 6,707 | 6,707 |
5. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities Summary by fund type
| Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|
| funds | Total | |
| 2022 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Charitable Activities | 2,427 | 2,427 |
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LINCOLNSHIRE RURAL & AGRICULTURAL CHAPLAINCY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
6. Analysis of expenditure by activities
| Support | Total | |
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| costs | funds | |
| 2022 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Charitable Activities | 2,427 | 2,427 |
7. Independent examiner's remuneration
The independent examiner's remuneration amounts to an independent examiner fee of £600 (2021 - £ -) , and preparation of the financial statements of £600 ( 2021 - £ - ).
8. Trustees' remuneration and expenses
During the period, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits.
During the period ended 30 June 2022, no Trustee expenses have been incurred £ .
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LINCOLNSHIRE RURAL & AGRICULTURAL CHAPLAINCY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
9. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| 2022 | |
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| £ | |
| Accruals and deferred income | 1,200 |
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LINCOLNSHIRE RURAL & AGRICULTURAL CHAPLAINCY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
10. Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current period
| Balance at | |||
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| 30 June | |||
| Income | Expenditure | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General Funds | 114,426 | (9,134) | 105,292 |
Unrestricted Funds
General funds - General funds are funds received which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity.
11. Summary of funds
Summary of funds - current period
| Balance at | |||
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| 30 June | |||
| Income | Expenditure | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 114,426 | (9,134) | 105,292 |
12. Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current period
| Unrestricted funds 2022 £ Current assets 106,492 Creditors due within one year (1,200) Total 105,292 |
Total funds 2022 £ 106,492 (1,200) 105,292 |
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LINCOLNSHIRE RURAL & AGRICULTURAL CHAPLAINCY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
13. Related party transactions
Donations income includes income from received Trustees. The Trustees do not receive any preferential benefits or services for their donations and have not attached any conditions which would require the charity to alter significantly the nature of it's existing objectives consequently, the amounts have not been individually disclosed.
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