Charity registration number 1198640 (England and Wales)
NEWBURY HISTORICAL STUDY ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
NEWBURY HISTORICAL STUDY ASSOCIATION
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees Mr P Marshall KC Mr C A Cornwell Mr J E Amador Lozano Senior management P Marshall KC Chair Charity registration England and Wales 1198640 Independent examiner Place Campbell First Floor Medway House 18 - 22 Cantelupe Road East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3BJ
NEWBURY HISTORICAL STUDY ASSOCIATION
CONTENTS
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| Trustee's report | 1 - 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 - 11 |
NEWBURY HISTORICAL STUDY ASSOCIATION
TRUSTEE'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 5 April 2025.
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 charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" 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)".
Objectives and activities
The association is dedicated to the promotion of education in military history.
It aims to organise educational events on military history subjects involving talks by recognised experts in the subject matter and by post graduates who have carried out academic research in a range of subjects relating to military history.
Public benefit
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Achievements and performance
Significant activities and achievements against objectives
During the first period of activity the Association has run 10 events to further its aims which the Trustees believe are being met.
Financial review
Reserves policy
It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.
Structure, governance and management
The charity is a company limited by guarantee.
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Mr P Marshall KC
Mr C A Cornwell
Mr J E Amador Lozano
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
The trustees have been recruited and appointed to provide a range of skills and experience. It is intended that further appointments are made with this objective in mind. Incoming trustees are provided with information to enable them to understand the objectives, operation and finances of the trust.
The trustees meet regularly to discuss and agree forthcoming programmes of events, fundraising activities and the charities finances. Further administration has been provided by an employee of one of the trustees at no cost to the trust.
None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.
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NEWBURY HISTORICAL STUDY ASSOCIATION
TRUSTEE'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
The company's current policy concerning the payment of trade creditors is to follow the CBI's Prompt Payers Code (copies are available from the CBI, Centre Point, 103 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1DU).
The company's current policy concerning the payment of trade creditors is to:
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settle the terms of payment with suppliers when agreeing the terms of each transaction;
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ensure that suppliers are made aware of the terms of payment by inclusion of the relevant terms in contracts; and
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pay in accordance with the company's contractual and other legal obligations.
Trade creditors of the company at the year end were equivalent to Nil day's purchases, based on the average daily amount invoiced by suppliers during the year.
The trustee's report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Mr P Marshall KC
Trustee
22 December 2025
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NEWBURY HISTORICAL STUDY ASSOCIATION
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF NEWBURY HISTORICAL STUDY ASSOCIATION
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Newbury Historical Study Association (the charity) for the year ended 5 April 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examiner's statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared the financial statements in accordance with the relevant version of the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements 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 now been withdrawn. I understand that this has been done in order for the financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
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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: 1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Charities Act 2011.
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of financial statements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the financial statements 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 financial statements to be reached.
Place Campbell
First Floor Medway House 18 - 22 Cantelupe Road East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3BJ
Dated: 24 December 2025
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NEWBURY HISTORICAL STUDY ASSOCIATION
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Income from: | |||
| Donations and legacies | 3 | 87,382 | 116,433 |
| Total income | 87,382 | 116,433 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Charitable activities | 4 | 51,542 | 48,801 |
| Total expenditure | 51,542 | 48,801 | |
| Net income and movement in funds | 35,840 | 67,632 | |
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||
| Fund balances at 6 April 2024 | 148,766 | 81,134 | |
| Fund balances at 5 April 2025 | 184,606 | 148,766 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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NEWBURY HISTORICAL STUDY ASSOCIATION
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 5 APRIL 2025
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 10 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 11 Net current (liabilities)/assets Total assets less current liabilities The funds of the charity Unrestricted funds 12 |
2025 £ 381 (750) |
£ 184,975 (369) 184,606 184,606 184,606 |
2024 £ 3,986 - |
£ 144,780 3,986 |
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| 148,766 | ||||
| 148,766 | ||||
| 148,766 |
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 22 December 2025
Mr P Marshall KC Trustee
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NEWBURY HISTORICAL STUDY ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Newbury Historical Study Association is a Charitable Association. The registered office address is 6 Sheen Common Drive, Richmond, TW10 5BN.
1.1 Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" 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)". The charity 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 charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. 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 charity 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 charity.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity 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 charity 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 charity 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.
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NEWBURY HISTORICAL STUDY ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
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 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:
Leasehold improvements 20% straight line Models & exhibits 10% 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 charity 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.
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.
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NEWBURY HISTORICAL STUDY ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
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 charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.9 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 charity 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 charity’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.
3 Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations and gifts | 87,382 | 116,433 |
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NEWBURY HISTORICAL STUDY ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
4 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Direct costs Charitable expenditure - Service charge Charitable expenditure - Telephone & internet Charitable expenditure - Repairs & maintenance Charitable expenditure - Gifts for speakers Charitable expenditure - Light & heat Charitable expenditure - Catering, transport & signage for events Charitable expenditure - Light & heat Charitavle expenditure - Bank charges Charitable expenditure - Insurance Charitavle expenditure - Accountancy Charitavle expenditure - Depreciation Analysis by fund Unrestricted funds |
2025 £ 11,589 896 461 2,592 107 2,641 - 25 362 2,400 30,469 51,542 51,542 |
2024 £ 15,886 707 2,318 1,064 411 2,547 168 - 318 1,980 23,402 |
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| 48,801 | ||
| 48,801 |
Charitable expenditure - Depreciation
5 Description of charitable activities
The Newbury Historical Study association is dedicated to the promotion of education in military history.
| 6 | Net movement in funds | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting): | |||
| Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial | |||
| statements | - | - | |
| Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets | 30,469 | 23,402 |
7 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
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NEWBURY HISTORICAL STUDY ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
8 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | Number | |
| Total | - | - |
There were no employees in the period.
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
9 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
10 Tangible fixed assets
| Tangible fixed assets | ||
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| Leasehold improvements £ Cost At 6 April 2024 51,578 Additions - At 5 April 2025 51,578 Depreciation and impairment At 6 April 2024 20,424 Depreciation charged in the year 10,316 At 5 April 2025 30,740 Carrying amount At 5 April 2025 20,838 At 5 April 2024 31,154 |
Models & exhibits £ 130,864 70,664 201,528 17,238 20,153 37,391 164,137 113,626 |
Total £ 182,442 70,664 |
| 253,106 | ||
| 37,662 30,469 |
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| 68,131 | ||
| 184,975 | ||
| 144,780 |
11 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Accruals and deferred income | 750 | - |
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NEWBURY HISTORICAL STUDY ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
12 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 6 April | Incoming | Resources | At 5 April | |
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| 2024 | resources | expended | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 148,766 | 87,382 | (51,542) | 184,606 |
| Previous year: | At 6 April | Incoming | Resources | At 5 April |
| 2023 | resources | expended | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 81,134 | 116,433 | (48,801) | 148,766 |
13 Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the charity had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| Between two and five years | 5,250 | - | |
| 14 | Related party transactions | ||
| During the period the charity received donations totalling £56,100 (2024 - £85,300) from the trustee P | |||
| Marshall. | |||
| 15 | Cash generated from operations | 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ | ||
| Surplus for the year | 35,840 | 67,632 | |
| Adjustments for: | |||
| Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets | 30,468 | 23,402 | |
| Movements in working capital: | |||
| Increase in creditors | 750 | - | |
| Cash generated from operations | 67,058 | 91,034 | |
| 16 | Analysis of changes in net funds |
The charity had no material debt during the year.
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