Chority No. 1197258 East Peckham History Trust Report and unaudited finandal statements for the year ended 31 Marth 2024
East Peckham History Trust Charity Information Trustees Mr D Seal- thalr RevA Carr Mr5 5 Grant OBE Mr N Wheeler Mr R Whiteside- Resigned 7 Septernber 2023 Mr A Bodle MrG Martin Mr J Evan5- appointed 7 September 2023 Treasurer Mrs E Seal Charity registration number 1197258 Registered Office 44 Church Lane East Pec*ham Tonbridge Kent TN12 5JH Statement of Trustees. Responsibilitles Thè trustees are responsible for preparing the report and fin8naal statements for each financial perlod in accordan with applicable law and regulations. The trustees have prepared these financial statements in accordan with applicable law and Unlted Kingdom Accountin8 Standards Iuniteil Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Prattrce including Financial Reporting standard 102 Yhe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'l. In preparlng these flnanaal ststements the trustees are required to.. Select 5Ultablè 3ccountinB poliaes and then appty them consistently- make judgements and estimate5 that are reasonable and prudent.. apply the golng concern basis unless tt is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in busines5. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records in accordan with the Charities Act 2011, th3t are sufficient to show and explain the charivs transartions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at anv time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with applicable law, the publicatlon °Accounting and Rem)rting by tharities= Statement of recommended Practi applicable to charitie5 preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial reportin8 Standard applicable in the UK and ROI IFRS 1021" 1.the Chartty SORYI and other regulations. The trustees are also responslble for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularitie5. Page2of8
East Peckham History Trust Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 March 2024 The trustees present thr annual report and the financial statements of East Peckham Hlstory Trust for the year ended 31 March 2024 (the year). Objertives and Actlvltle5 The principal aims and artivities of the ¢harity are to manage the affairs of East Peckham History Tfust to advance education by promoting the appreciation of the history of and encouraging further study of enquiry into the hlstory of, the ancient wllage of East Peckham in Kent. and surrounding areas (the Areal, by but not limited to= Acquiring and ¢onseMng an archivè of historical documents. artefacts and ephernera related to the Area, and making these available to the public by, but not limlted to- In a local history tentre- and Via the use of digital archivin& Encouraging further research into the history of the Area- and Developing educational resources to enable the public to appreciate and study the history of the Area. The trustees conslder East Peckham History Trust to be a Public Benefft Entity as defined by FRS 102. They also consliler that they have complied with the duty in Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. Achievements and Performan The results for the year appear in the Statement of Comprehensive Income on page S. Flnancial Review The surplus of income over expendwture in the year was £1.125 compared to £9.348 in the yearto 31 Mar¢h 2023. The reserve5 of the trust comprise its revenue reseNe. movements of which a shown on page 5. Structure. Governance and Management Decisions regarding the strategy and the fLrture development of the charity are made by the trustees at meetings which take place on a regular basis. As part of this proce55 the trnstees give due consideratlon to the malor risks facing the charity and review the systems and procedures in Pla to manage such risks. New trustees are appolnteil from time to time as and when a need is identified Of due to re5ignatlon or retirement. Reference and Administrative Detalls The charity is registered by The Charity Commission for England and Wales (Charity Number 11972581. The charitvs registered office is at 44 Church Lane. East Peckham. Tonbridge. Kent, TN12 5JH. Trustees The followln8 persons served a5 trustees throughout the year. Mr D Seal- Chair Rev A Carr Mr5 S Grant OBE Mr N Wheeler Mr A Bodle MrG Martin Page3of8
East Peckham History Trust Secretary MrG Martin Treasurer Mrs E Seal Approved by the boord of trustees and slgned on behalf of the IM>ard 7 November 2024 Mrl D SÈal Trustee Page4of8
East Peckham History Trust ststement of comprehensive Income for the year ended 31 March 2024 Nots 2024 2023 Surplus of income over exklenditure for the year Unreallsed gainslldefiutl on revaluation ot investments 1,125 9.348 1,125 9,348 Income and empendlture a(rount Income Admlnlstrative expenses Ilcl 2,624 11.4991 10,212 18641 surplus for the year 1.125 9,348 Revenue reserye Balance brought forward Surplu5 for the year 1,125 9,348 Balance carried forward 10.473 9,348 Page5of8
East Peckham History Trust Balance sheet & Statement of Financial position at 31 Marth 2024 2024 2023 Fimed Assets Tangible fixed assets 826 Current A55ets Cash at bank- current and deposit accounts 9,647 Net Current Assets 9.647 Net Assets 10.473 Reser¥es Revenue Resèrve 10,473 9,348 10,473 9.348 These financial Statements were approved by the board of trustees on 7 November 2024 and signed on behalf of the board by= Mr D Seal Trustee Mr G Martln Trustee The notes on pa8Ès 6 to 9 forni part ofthese finantial statements. Page6of8
East Peckham History Trust Notes to the financial ststements for the year ended 31 March 2024 l Acwuntlng poli¢ies al Basis of preparation of finanoal statements The financial statèments have been prepared under the historical cost nventIOn and in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the publication"A¢¢ounting and Reporting by Charities= Statement of Recommended practi applicable to charitie5 preparing their accounts in accordan wlth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and ROI IFRS 1021" 1.the Charity SORP"I- bl Depreciation Depreciation is provided on a straight line basis overfive years on Office Equipment and ten years on Fixtures and Fittings. cl lficome Income 6$ recognised on a receivable basis. Employees and Trustee Remuneratlo The twst had no employees durlng the year. No emoluments were paid or payable for the year to any trustee an(J no expenses were reimbursed to them. Pa8e7of8
East Peckham History Trust Notes to the finanaal statements for the year ended 31 Marth 2024 Icontinued) 3 Admlnlstrattve Expenses 2024 2023 Software Stationery Legal & Profe55ional fees Bank charges Deprecration of offi Eq¥Jipment Deprèciation of Fixtu5 & rrttin8S 20 1.357 520 186 42 116 1471 116 1.499 864 4 Tan8ible Ilxed assets Flxtures and FtttSngs 2024 Totsl 20Z3 Total Equipment Cost and Valuatlon Balance brought forward Purtha5ed In Year 531 531 Balance carried fon¥ard 531 I,iii 580 Depreciation Balance brought forward Charge for the year 116 116 116 169 116 Balance carrled forward 232 53 285 116 Book value 31 March 478 826 Page8of8