Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1/1/2022 To 31/12/2022
Charity name: Northamptonshire Natural History Society & Field Club
Charity registration number: 204250
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The society (founded 1876) continues to provide meeting facitilities for like minded individuals to meet and discuss all matters relating to Natural History in Northamptonshire |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The main activities consist of meetings discussing astronomy, photography, microscopy and meteorology across Northamptonshire |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have followed all guidance regarding public benefit |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The charity held over 100 meetings during the year allowing members to get together to discuss natural history. This has allowed our mainly elderly membership to start socialising in person after the pandemic, providing outreach to local schools and clubs (eg helping scouts earn their astronomy badges) |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity income has exceed expenditure for the year (see financial statements) and remains solvent |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves of £10,000 are held to allow the society to pay for approx. 1 year of running costs |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £10,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | n/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | n/a |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Laws of the Society |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees are appointed at the annual general meeting where every member can attend and vote |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Northamptonshire Natural History Society & Field Club |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | n/a |
| Registered charity number | 204250 |
| Charity’s principal address | The Humfrey Rooms 10 Castilian Terrace Northampton NN1 1LD |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusko Novakovic | Treasurer | AGM | ||
| Nicholas Hewitt | AGM | |||
| Cyril Sampson | AGM | |||
| Michael Longman | President | AGM | ||
| Paul Hayes | Membership Secretary |
AGM | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name |
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|---|---|---|
| Dusko Novakovic | 25/5/23 | |
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| All titles are held in the name of the Society |
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
n/a |
|---|---|
| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
n/a |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
n/a |
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
n/a
Other optional information
n/a
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Dusko Novakovic Full name(s) Dusko Novakovic Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc)
Date 25/10/23
Balance Sheet for the Northamptonshire Natural History Society & Field Club as at 31st December, 2022
Income Statement for the Northamptonshire Natural History Society & Field Club for the Year Ending 31st December, 2022
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£
Fixed Assets
| Land & Buildings Fixtures & Fittings Equipment Current Assets Business Base Rate Tracker Account Community bank a/c Fixed Rate Bond Shares / Investment Trusts Total Current Assets Less Current Liabilities Cheques Outstanding Total Assets |
170,000.00 10,000.00 35,000.00 215,000.00 536.84 35,175.48 62,115.28 131,093.81 228,921.41 443,921.41 0.00 443,921.41 |
170,000.00 10,000.00 35,000.00 215,000.00 536.84 35,175.48 62,115.28 131,093.81 228,921.41 443,921.41 0.00 443,921.41 |
|---|---|---|
| 443,921.41 |
Represented By:
| Income Exceeding Expenditure for 2022 Change in Value of Shares Contingency Reserves Revaluation Reserve Section Funds |
19,961.34 (22,089.52) 10,000.00 200,000.00 236,049.59 |
|---|---|
| 443,921.41 |
£
£
Income
| Covid Grants | 17,667.00 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Subscriptions | 4,115.00 | |
| Share Dividends | 1,152.90 | |
| Donations / Tea Money | 881.00 | |
| Interest | 680.20 | |
| Room Hire | 670.00 | |
| Fund Raising | 252.00 | |
| Microscope Sales | 168.00 | |
| Astronomy | 90.00 | |
| Council Tax Refund | 87.00 | 25,763.10 |
| Less Expenditure | ||
| Utilities | 1,240.29 | |
| Journal | 1,005.00 | |
| Insurance | 960.92 | |
| Speakers | 899.65 | |
| Repairs & Maintenance | 637.27 | |
| Telephone | 339.48 | |
| Programme | 276.00 | |
| Subscriptions Paid | 219.46 | |
| Water | 84.00 | |
| Internet / Web | 83.48 | |
| Stamps | 39.60 | |
| Equipment | 15.00 | |
| Card Fees | 1.61 | 5,801.76 |
| Income Exceeding Expenditure for the Y/E 31/12/2022 | 19,961.34 |
Income Exceeding Expenditure for the Y/E 31/12/2022
Inde endent Examiner's Re ort to the Trustees of "The Northam tonshire Natural Histo Societ I report on the accounts of the Northamptonshire Natural History Society for the year ¢nded 31 December 2022. Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner As the charity's trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of th¢ accounts. You consider that the audit requiretnent of section 43(2) of the Chartttes Act 1993 (the Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 43(7)(b) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examiners Report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as tntstees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.