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2025-03-31-accounts

Objectives and Activit ies
SORP reference
Of the purposes Of Para 1.17 To promote for the benefitof the public the
the charity as set out in its conservation, protection and improvement of
governing document the physical and natural environment and
preservation of the historical architectural,
archaeological and natural heritage of
Landguard Point and surrounding areas by
working with stakeholders and partners, and
by providing or assisting in the provision of
advice, supportand grants.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 During the yearended 31 March 2025 the
Trustcontinued to develop its role in
purposes for the public supporting the conservation, protectionand
benefit, in particular, the enhancement of the Landguard Peninsula
activities, projects or services and its heritage, working closely with partner
identified in the accounts. organisations and stakeholders. A significant
milestone in the year was the Trust being
appointed as the Mayor of Felixstowe's
Charity, which raised the Trust's profile
locally and helped strengthen community
engagement and support for Landguard's
natural and historic environment Weworked
with Greater Anglia and the Suffolk Coast
DMO to install signage at key railway
stations and a seasonal marketing
campaign. The Trust also supported
improved publicaccess to information and
visitorengagement through the launch of a
new combined website, Landguard.com,
bringingtogether key information about the
Landguard site and its activities in a clearer,
more accessible format for residents,
visitors, volunteers and supporters.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The trustees believe the objectives and
whether the trustees have activities of the charit
meet the
had regard to the guidance had regard to the guidance guidance issued by the Charity
issued by the Charity Commission.
Commission on public
benefit
Additional information (optional)
You ma choose to include furtherstatements where relevant about:
SORP reference
Para 1.38
Policy on grant making
Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers
Other

Financial Review Financial Review
Review of the charitVs Para 1.21 LFCT remains well positioned financially as
financial position at the end the transfer ofstafffrom the local Council
Df the period along with the initial funding fhas settled
down well. Key projects such as providing
better broadband across the peninsulaand
improving the signage around Felixstowe
thanks to a generous grant from Steve Wiles
the local Suffolk County Councillor.
Designated funds have been allocated for
the supportofongoing projects all made
possible by the continuing support of East
Suffolk Council and our local partners.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 Reserves are held in interestbearing
policy for holding reserves accounts until project funding is agreed by
stating why they are held the Trustees. This includes providing
relevant grants to the othercharities that
occupy areas of the Landguard Peninsula
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 At the end of the reporting period there
Had been an increase in reserves to
260, 156
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22
reserves
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24
deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23
uncenaintiesabout the
charity continuing as a going
concern

Other

Structure,Governance an d Man agement
Description of charity's
trusts:
Type of governing document Para 1.25 Trust Deed
(trustdeed
ro
charter
How is the charity Para 1.25 CIO
constituted?
Association. C!Ci)
Trusteeselection methods Para 1.25 Independent Trustees nominated,
including details of any interviewed and voted on
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of Representatives from:
any person or body entitled Landguard Fort Trust
to appoint one crmore Felixstowe Museum
trustees Bird Observatory
East Suffolk District Council
English Heritage

Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and		 Para 1.51
training of trustees
The charity's organisational
structure and any wider		 Para 1.51
network with which the
charity works
Relationship with any related Para 1.51
parties
Other

Charit name Land
uard and Felixstowe ConservationTrust
Other name the charit uses
Re
istered chari		 number 1198844
Charity's principal address H H B C Bungalow
View Point Road
Felixstowe
IPII 3TVV
me s of the charity tr usteeswho manage th e charity
Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
ear		 Name of person (or
toa
oint trustee		 body) entitled
if an
1 David Gledhill Chairman
2 Kevin Sullivan Hon. Treasurer
3 Tim Buxbaum
4 Jan Candy East Suffolk District Council
5 Tim Clarke Landguard Fort Trust
6 Sharon Harkin Felixstowe Museum
7 Chris Hilton
8 Jenny Mayer English Heritage
9 David Pearson Bird Observatory
10 Siobhan Smith
11 KeithWilletts

Names and a ddresses of advise rs (Optional information)
Type of Name Address
adviser
Accountant Dawn Johnson 5 Schneider Business Park, Felixstowe, IPl 1 3SS

Pages
Trustees' Annual Report
Independent Examiner's Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Balance Sheet 6
Statement of Cash flows 16
Notes to the Accounts 7 to 15
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 17 to 18

for the year ended 31 March 2025
Unrestricted Restricted
funds funds Total funds Total funds
2025 2025 2025 2024
Notes E
Income and endowments
from:
Donations and legacies 3 40 500 540 40
Charitableactivities 4 155,130 53,655 208,785 92,425
Investments 5 4,959 4,959 1,808
Other 6 216,860
Total 160,129 54,155 214,284 311,133
Expenditure on:
Raising funds 7 1,229 1,229
Charitableactivities 8 73,903 26,261 100,164 55,941
Other 10 41,768 47,564 89,332 26,925
Total 116,900 73,826 190,725 82,866
Net gains on investments
Net income 11 43,229 (19,670) 23,559 228,267
Transfers betweenfunds (19,670) 19,670
Net income before other
gains/(losses)		 23,559 o 23,559 228,267
Other gains and losses
Net movement in funds 23,559 o 23,559 228,267
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward 236,597 236,597 (3,255)
Total funds carried forward 260,156 o 260,156 225,012

at 31 March 2025
Charity No. 1198844 2025 2024
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 13 1,982
1,982
Current assets
Debtors 14 106,200 55,561
Cash at bank and in hand 155,783 189,616
261,983 245,177
Creditors: Amountfalling due within one year 15 (3,809) (8,580)
Net current assets 258,174 236,597
Total assets less current liabilities 260,156 236,597
Net assets excluding pension asset or liability 260,156 236,597
Total net assets 260,156 236,597
The funds of the charity
Restrictedfunds 16
Restricted income funds
Unrestricted funds 16
General funds 251,870 248,182
Designated funds 8,286 (11,585)
260,156 236,597
Reserves 16
Totalfunds 260,156 236,597

Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds These are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the
general objects of the charity.
Designated funds These are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trusteesfor particular purposes.
Revaluation funds These are unrestricted funds which include a revaluation reserve representing the
restatementof investment assets at their market values.
Restricted funds These are available for use subject to restrictions imposed by the donor orthrough
terms of an appeal.
Income
Recognition of Income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity
income becomes entitled to, and virtually certain to receive, the income and the amount of
the income can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Income with related Where income has related expenditure the income and related expenditure is
expenditure reported gross in the SoFA.
Donations and Voluntary income received by way of grants, donations and gifts is included in the
legacies the SOFA when receivable and onlywhenthe Charity has unconditional entitlement
to the income.
Tax reclaims on Income from tax reclaims is included in the SOFA at the same time as the
donations and gifts gift/donation to which it relates.
Donated services These are only included in income (with an equivalent amount in expenditure)
and facilities where the benefit to the Charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and
material.
Volunteer help The value ofany volunteer help received is not included in the accounts.
Investmentincome This is included in the accounts whenreceivable.
Gains/(losses) on This includes any gain or loss resultingfrom revaluing investments to market value
revaluation offixed at the end of the year.
assets
Gains/(losses) on This includes any gain or loss on the sale of investments.
investment assets

Expenditure
Recognition of Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis. Expenditure includes any VATwhich
expenditure cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it
relates.
Expenditure on These comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income, fundraising
raising funds trading costs and investment management costs.
Expenditure on These comprise the costs incurred
by the Charity in the delivery of its activities and
charitable activities services in the furtherance of its objects, including the making ofgrants and
governance costs.
Grants payable All grant expenditure is accountedfor on an actual paid basis plus an accrual for
grants that have been approved by the trustees at the end of the year but not yet
paid.
Governance costs These includethose costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory
requirements of the Charity, including any audit/independent examination fees,
costs linked to the strategicmanagementof the Charity, together with a share of
other administration costs.
Otherexpenditure These are support costs not allocated to a particular activity.

2
 Statement of Financial Activities
- prior y		 ear
Unrestricted Restricted
funds funds Totalfunds
2024 2024 2024
Income and endowmentsfrom:
Donations and legacies 40 40
Charitableactivities 79,628 12,797 92,425
Investments 1,808 1,808
Other 216,860 216,860
Total 298,336 12,797 311,133
Expenditure on:
Charitableactivities 41,633 14,308 55,941
Other 20,520 6,405 26,925
Total 62,153 20,713 82,866
Net income 236,183 (7,916) 228,267
Transfers betweenfunds (7,916) 7,916
Net income before other
gains/(losses) 228,267 o 228,267
Other gains and losses:
Net movement in funds 228,267 o 228,267
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward 8,330 8,330
Totalfunds carried forward 236,597 o 236,597
3 Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
2025 2024
Donations 40 500 540 40
40 500 540 40
4 Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
2025 2024
Grant Income 155,130 50,055 205,185 90,325
Rental Income 3,600 3,600 2,100
155,130 53,655 208,785 92,425

5 Income from investments
Unrestricted Total Total
2025 2024
Interest Earned 4,959 4,959 1,808
4,959 4,959 1,808
6 Other income
Total Total
2025 2024
E E
Landguard Partnership Funds
Transfer		 216,860
216,860
7 Expenditure on raising funds
Unrestricted Total Total
2025 2024
E E
Fundraising trading costs
845 845
384 384
1,229 1,229
8 Expenditure on charitable activities
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
2025 2024
E E
Expenditure on charitable
activities
Salary Costs 49,897 21,086 70,983 38,236
Pension Costs 9,497 5,175 14,672 9,550
Grants made 13,680 13,680
Governance costs
Meeting Costs 180 180 350
Independent Examination 600 600 500
Legal and Professional Fees 49 49 7,305
73,903 26,261 100,164 55,941

9 Analysis of grants
Grants to
Activity or programme Institutions Total Total
2025 2024
Felixstowe Museum 11,100 11,100
Bird Observatory 2,580 2,580
13,680 13,680
Activities Grant
undertaken funding of
Activity or programme directly activities Total Total
2025 2024
Felixstowe Museum 11,100 11,100
Bird Observatory 80 2,500 2,580
80 13,600 13,680
10 Other expenditure
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
2025 2024
Motor and travel costs 804 804 449
Premises costs 137 13,789 13,926 9,137
Amortisation, depreciation,
impairment, profit/loss on 445 445
disposal of fixed assets
General administrative costs 41,470 32,366 73,836 16,857
Legal and professional costs 161 160 321 482
41,768 47,564 89,332 26,925
11 Net income beforetransfers
2025 2024
This is stated after charging: E
Depreciation ofowned fixed assets 445
12 Staff costs
Noemployee received emoluments in excess of E60,000.
The average monthly number offull time equivalent employees during the year was as follows:
2025 2024
Number Number
General Management 1 1
Nature Reserve Mnaagement 1 1
Marketing and Events 1 1
3 3

Fixtures and Total
Fittings
Cost or revaluation
Additions 2,427 2,427
At 31 March 2025 2,427 2,427
Depreciation and
impairment
Depreciation charge for the
445 445
year
At 31 March 2025 445 445
Net book values
At 31 March 2025 1,982 1,982
14 Debtors
2025 2024
Trade debtors 105,952 55,561
Prepayments and accrued income 248
106,200 55,561
15 Creditors:
amounts falling due within one year
2025 2024
Othertaxes and social security 1,674 2,483
Othercreditors 1,535
Accruals 600 6,097
3,809 8,580

Movement in funds
Incoming
At 1 April resources
(including
other		 Resources
expended		 Gross
transfers		 At 31
March
2025
2024 gains/losses)
Restricted funds:
Restricted incomefunds:
Nature Reserve 24,155 (43,799) 19,643
Greater Anglia 30,000 (30,027) 27
Total 54,155 (73,826) 19,670
Unrestricted funds:
General funds 248,182 152,129 (83,763) (64,678) 251,870
Designated funds:
Broadband Project (3,258) (1,471) 4,729
Brown Signage Project (1,170) 8,000 (12,109) 5,279
Landguard Branding Project (7,157) (10,575) 20,000 2,268
Gateway Project (8,487) 10,000 1,513
Fort Facilities Project (495) 5,000 4,505
Total (11,585) 8,000 (33,137) 45,008 8,286
Totalfunds 236,597 214,284 (190,725) 260,156

Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
Fixed assets 1,982 1,982
Net current assets 258,174 258,174
258,174 1,982 260,156

Reconciliation of net debt
At 31
At 1 April March
2024 Cash flows 2025
Cash and cash equivalents 189,616 (33,833) 155,783
189,616 (33,833) 155,783
Net debt 189,616 (33,833) 155,783
2025 2024
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income per Statement of Financial Activities 23,559 228,267
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 445
Dividends, interest and rents from investments (4,959) (218,668)
Othergains/losses
Increase in trade and other receivables (50,639) (55,561)
(Decrease)/lncrease
in trade and other payables		 (4,771) 8,580
Net cash used in operating activities (36,365) (37,382)
Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for property, plant and equipment (2,427)
Dividends, interest and rents from investments 4,959 218,668
Net cash from investing activities 2,532 218,668
Net cash from financing activities
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents (33,833) 181,286
Cash and cash equivalents atthe beginning of the year 189,616 8,330
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 155,783 189,616
Components of cash and cash equivalents
Cash and bank balances 155,783 189,616
155,783 189,616

for the year ended 31 March 2025
Unrestricted Restricted
funds funds Total funds Totalfunds
2025 2025 2025 2024
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Donations 40 500 540 40
40 500 540 40
Charitableactivities
Grant Incorne 155,130 50,055 205,185 90,325
Rental Income 3,600 3,600 2,100
155,130 53,655 208,785 92,425
Investments
Interest Earned 4,959 4,959 1,808
4,959 4,959 1,808
Other
Landguard Partnership Funds
Transfer 216,860
216,860
Total income and endowments 160,129 54,155 214,284 311,133
Expenditure on:
Costs of other tradingactivities
845 845
384 384
1,229 1,229
Total cfexpenditure on raising
funds		 1,229 1,229
Charitableactivities
Salary Costs 49,897 21,086 70,983 38,236
Pension Costs 9,497 5,175 14,672 9,550
Grants made 13,680 13,680
73,074 26,261 99,335 47,786
Governance costs
Meeting Costs 180 180 350
Independent Examination 600 600 500
Legal and Professional Fees 49 49 7,305
829 829 8,155
Total cfexpenditure on charitable
activities		 73,903 26,261 100,164 55,941
Motor and travel costs
Vehicles
- Insurance and licences		 294 294 449

LANDGUARD AND FELIXSTOWECONSERVATI
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities		 ON TRUST
Vehicles
- Repairs and
maintenance 510 510
804 804 449
Premises costs
Rates 438 438
Light, heat and power 4,239 4,239
Premises repairs and
maintenance		 137 9,112 9,249 9,137
137 13,789 13,926 9,137
General administrative costs,
including depreciation and
amortisation
Depreciation of Fixtures and
Fittings 445 445
Project costs 33,137 30,027 63,164 11,404
General insurances 1,817 1,817 1,479
Marketing 100 100
Software,
IT supportand related		 1,954 420 2,374 56
costs
Stationery and printing 96 102 198
Subscriptions 379 379 72
Sundry expenses 233 233 50
Telephone, fax and broadband 5,571 5,571 3,796
41,470 32,811 74,281 16,857
Legal and professional costs
Accountancy and bookkeeping 161 160 321 482
161 160 321 482
Total ofexpenditure of other costs 41,768 47,564 89,332 26,925
Total expenditure 116,900 73,826 190,725 82,866
Net gains on investments
Net income 43,229 (19,670) 23,559 228,267
Transfers betweenfunds (19,670) 19,670
Net income before other
gains/(losses)		 23,559 o 23,559 228,267
Other Gains
Net movement
in funds		 23,559 o 23,559 228,267
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward 236,597 236,597 (3,255)
Totalfunds carried forward 260,156 o 260,156 225,012

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A I | Independent Examiner's Report | Report to the trusteesl members of On accounts for the year ended 3 / Charity no (if any) /17s8 Set out on pages /-/s I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 711 05 2azg Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust'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 Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attentio ) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. apply. Signed: Date: Name: So Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: -6J£Y/¥ cAnJCfi IER October 2018

Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. nJ/h IER October 2018