REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 212644
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31st March 2025
for
Chigwell Riding Trust for Special Needs
Cooper Paul Abacus House 14-18 Forest Road Loughton Essex IG10 1DX
Chigwell Riding Trust for Special Needs
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st March 2025
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| Report of the trustee | 1 to 3 |
| Independent examiner's report | 4 |
| Statement of financial activities | 5 |
| Balance sheet | 6 |
| Cash flow statement | 7 |
| Notes to the cash flow statement | 8 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 9 to 16 |
| Detailed statement of financial activities | 17 to 18 |
Chigwell Riding Trust for Special Needs
Report of the Trustee for the Year Ended 31st March 2025
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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).
Objectives and activities
Charitable objectives
The objects of the charity are to offer opportunities for therapy, achievement and enjoyment to its community of riders and volunteers through working with horses and ponies.
Reserves policy
The charity depends upon investment income in addition to donations to meet annual expenditure. Consequently, a high level of funds are invested in equities and treasury stocks to provide regular income streams to assist with short-term provision of service and to provide capital growth to guarantee security in the longer term.
Public benefit during 2024/2025
In setting the objectives and planning the activities, the Trustee's Directors have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit. As one of the leading specialised riding centres in the country, Chigwell Riding Trust not only benefits people with special needs but also the entire community, giving opportunities for volunteering, school participation and practical experience for children and adults working with people and animals. To raise both funds and public awareness, events were held throughout the year. The manager, Deborah Hall MBE, visited many local schools and organisations. A great contribution was made by our volunteers. Without this contribution of time, energy and expertise, Chigwell Riding Trust would not have been able to achieve so much.
Social investments
The trustee is responsible for preparing the Trustee's Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Standards. Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustee to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that year. In preparing these financial statements the trustee is required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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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 operation.
The trustee is responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable it to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011.
It is 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.
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Chigwell Riding Trust for Special Needs
Report of the Trustee for the Year Ended 31st March 2025
Objectives and activities
Investment powers, policy and performance
The investment powers are governed by the Trust Deed, which permits the charity's funds to be applied at absolute discretion of the Trustee. As at the date of the Balance Sheet, there were £9,053 (2024 - £23,553) restricted funds held by the charity.
Structure, governance and management Status
The Trust was founded in 1958 and the governing document is the scheme of commissioners dated 29th January 1993, as amended on 9th February 2000. The Trust is a charity and is registered with the Charity Commission under charity number 212644.
Reference and administrative details Registered Charity number
212644
Principal address
Grange Farm Lane Chigwell Essex IG7 6FB
Trustee’s directors
Dr. J Thomas Mrs F Maskell J Woodcock N Lingfield R Pohl E J Padfield Mrs S Crone
Independent Examiner
Colin Corrigan Cooper Paul Abacus House 14-18 Forest Road Loughton Essex IG10 1DX
Bankers
HSBS Bank plc 74 High Street Barkingside Ilford Essex IG10 2DN
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Chigwell Riding Trust for Special Needs
Report of the Trustee for the Year Ended 31st March 2025
Reference and administrative details
Investment managers Brewin Dolphin Securities Ltd 12 Smithfield Street London EC1A 9BD
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
................................................................. Mrs F Maskell - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Chigwell Riding Trust for Special Needs
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Chigwell Riding Trust for Special Needs
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Chigwell Riding Trust for Special Needs (the Trust) for the year ended 31st March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation 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 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material 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 Trust as required by Section 130 of the 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.
Colin Corrigan The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Cooper Paul Abacus House 14-18 Forest Road Loughton Essex IG10 1DX
Date: .............................................
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Chigwell Riding Trust for Special Needs
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31st March 2025
| Notes Income and endowments from Donations and legacies 2 Other trading activities 3 Investment income 4 Total Expenditure on Raising funds 5 Charitable activities 6 Charitable Other Total NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Restricted fund fund £ £ 290,190 5,000 202,099 - 59,639 - 551,928 5,000 70,819 14,500 242,323 - 13,827 5,000 326,969 19,500 224,959 (14,500) 2,845,038 23,553 3,069,997 9,053 |
2025 Total funds £ 295,190 202,099 59,639 556,928 85,319 242,323 18,827 346,469 210,459 2,868,591 3,079,050 |
2024 Total funds £ 65,498 121,316 53,884 240,698 77,438 211,911 (87,469) 201,880 38,818 2,829,773 2,868,591 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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Chigwell Riding Trust for Special Needs
Balance Sheet 31st March 2025
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 10 Current assets Stocks 11 Debtors 12 Investments 13 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors Amounts falling due within one year 14 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities NET ASSETS Funds 15 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds |
Unrestricted Restricted fund fund £ £ 498,307 - 34,350 - 21,795 - 2,228,617 - 310,057 9,053 2,594,819 9,053 (23,129) - 2,571,690 9,053 3,069,997 9,053 3,069,997 9,053 |
2025 Total funds £ 498,307 34,350 21,795 2,228,617 319,110 2,603,872 (23,129) 2,580,743 3,079,050 3,079,050 3,069,997 9,053 3,079,050 |
2024 Total funds £ 506,064 24,350 21,678 2,210,761 155,647 2,412,436 (49,909) 2,362,527 2,868,591 2,868,591 2,845,038 23,553 2,868,591 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
............................................. J Woodcock - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Chigwell Riding Trust for Special Needs
Cash Flow Statement for the Year Ended 31st March 2025
| Notes Cash flows from operating activities Cash generated from operations 1 Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Profit / (loss) on investments Interest received Net cash provided by investing activities Change in cash and cash equivalents in the reporting period Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period |
2025 £ 129,697 129,697 30,072 3,694 33,766 163,463 155,647 319,110 |
2024 £ (214,418) (214,418) 143,649 2,576 146,225 (68,193) 223,840 155,647 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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Chigwell Riding Trust for Special Needs
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement for the Year Ended 31st March 2025
1. Reconciliation of net income to net cash flow from operating activities
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| Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of financial activities) Adjustments for: Depreciation charges Profit on sale / value of investments Interest received (Increase)/decrease in stocks Increase in debtors Decrease in creditors Net cash provided by/(used in) operations Analysis of changes in net funds At 1/4/24 £ Net cash Cash at bank and in hand 155,647 155,647 Liquid resources Deposits included in cash - Current asset investments 2,210,761 2,210,761 Total 2,366,408 |
2025 £ 210,459 7,757 (30,072) (3,694) (10,000) (117) (44,636) 129,697 Cash flow £ 163,463 163,463 - 17,856 17,856 181,319 |
2024 £ 38,818 10,312 (143,649) (2,576) 10,100 (5,588) (121,835) (214,418) At 31/3/25 £ 319,110 319,110 - 2,228,617 2,228,617 2,547,727 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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Chigwell Riding Trust for Special Needs
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st March 2025
1. Accounting policies
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, 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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, 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 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Long leasehold - Not to be provided until last 50 yrs of lease Plant and machinery - 15% on reducing balance Fixtures and fittings - 15 % on reducing balance Motor vehicles - 25% on reducing balance Computer equipment - 25% on cost
Stocks
Stocks, comprising of horses, hay, bedding and feed, is valued at the lowest of cost or net realisable value.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
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Chigwell Riding Trust for Special Needs
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st March 2025
1. Accounting policies - continued
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
2. Donations and legacies
| 2. Donations and legacies |
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| Gifts Donations 3. Other trading activities Fundraising events Riding fees - individuals Riding fees - school Rental income Other income 4. Investment income Investments income Deposit account interest |
2025 £ 1,268 293,922 295,190 2025 £ 68,106 93,638 35,589 3,738 1,028 202,099 2025 £ 55,945 3,694 59,639 |
2024 £ 2,893 62,605 65,498 2024 £ 4,699 82,525 26,923 7,052 117 121,316 2024 £ 51,308 2,576 53,884 |
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Chigwell Riding Trust for Special Needs
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st March 2025
5. Raising funds
Raising donations and legacies
| Support costs Other trading activities Purchases Licensing & permits Staff training Staff welfare Fundraising events cost Aggregate amounts 6. Charitable activities costs Charitable 7. Support costs Charitable |
2025 £ - 2025 £ 54,214 36 900 466 29,703 85,319 85,319 Support Direct costs (see Costs note 7) £ £ 223,414 18,909 Governance Finance costs £ £ 229 18,680 |
2024 £ 17,671 2024 £ 53,130 852 2,666 651 2,468 59,767 77,438 Totals £ 242,323 Totals £ 18,909 |
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Chigwell Riding Trust for Special Needs
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st March 2025
8. Trustees' remuneration and benefits
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31st March 2025 nor for the year ended 31st March 2024.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31st March 2025 nor for the year ended 31st March 2024.
9. Staff costs
The average monthly number of employees was 7 (2024: - 7).
No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
10. Tangible fixed assets
| Cost At 1st April 2024 and 31st March 2025 Depreciation At 1st April 2024 Charge for year At 31st March 2025 Net book value At 31st March 2025 At 31st March 2024 |
Long leasehold £ 501,829 42,413 - 42,413 459,416 459,416 |
Plant and machinery £ 38,079 35,445 395 35,840 2,239 2,634 |
Fixtures and fittings £ 126,138 89,722 5,462 95,184 30,954 36,416 |
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Chigwell Riding Trust for Special Needs
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st March 2025
| 10. Tangible fixed assets - continued Cost At 1st April 2024 and 31st March 2025 Depreciation At 1st April 2024 Charge for year At 31st March 2025 Net book value At 31st March 2025 At 31st March 2024 11. Stocks Stocks 12. Debtors: amounts falling due within one year Trade debtors Prepayments 13. Current asset investments Unlisted investments |
Motor vehicles £ 49,841 42,243 1,900 44,143 5,698 7,598 |
Computer equipment Totals £ £ 14,940 730,827 14,940 224,763 - 7,757 14,940 232,520 - 498,307 - 506,064 2025 2024 £ £ 34,350 24,350 2025 2024 £ £ 13,649 13,774 8,146 7,904 21,795 21,678 2025 2024 £ £ 2,228,617 2,210,761 |
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Chigwell Riding Trust for Special Needs
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st March 2025
| 14. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Other creditors 15. Movement in funds At 1/4/24 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 2,845,038 Restricted funds Restricted fund 23,553 TOTAL FUNDS 2,868,591 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 551,928 Restricted funds Restricted fund 5,000 TOTAL FUNDS 556,928 Comparatives for movement in funds At 1/4/23 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 2,829,773 Restricted funds Restricted fund - TOTAL FUNDS 2,829,773 |
2025 £ 23,129 Net movement in funds £ 224,959 (14,500) 210,459 Resources expended £ (326,969) (19,500) (346,469) Net movement in funds £ 15,265 23,553 38,818 |
2024 £ 49,909 At 31/3/25 £ 3,069,997 9,053 3,079,050 Movement in funds £ 224,959 (14,500) 210,459 At 31/3/24 £ 2,845,038 23,553 2,868,591 |
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Chigwell Riding Trust for Special Needs
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st March 2025
15. Movement in funds - continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 216,598 Restricted funds Restricted fund 24,100 TOTAL FUNDS 240,698 A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is At 1/4/23 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 2,829,773 Restricted funds Restricted fund - TOTAL FUNDS 2,829,773 |
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Resources expended £ (201,333) (547) (201,880) follows: Net movement in funds £ 240,224 9,053 249,277 |
Movement in funds £ 15,265 23,553 38,818 At 31/3/25 £ 3,069,997 9,053 3,079,050 |
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A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Restricted fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 768,526 29,100 797,626 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (528,302) 240,224 (20,047) 9,053 (548,349) 249,277 |
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Chigwell Riding Trust for Special Needs
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st March 2025
16. Related party disclosures
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31st March 2025.
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Chigwell Riding Trust for Special Needs
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 Income and endowments Donations and legacies Gifts Donations Other trading activities Fundraising events Riding fees - individuals Riding fees - school Rental income Other income Investment income Investments income Deposit account interest Total incoming resources Expenditure Other trading activities Purchases Licensing & permits Staff training Staff welfare Fundraising events cost Charitable activities Wages Pensions Rates and water Insurance Light and heat Carried forward |
2025 £ 1,268 293,922 295,190 68,106 93,638 35,589 3,738 1,028 202,099 55,945 3,694 59,639 556,928 54,214 36 900 466 29,703 85,319 202,478 6,973 9,297 11,371 (11,447) 218,672 |
2024 £ 2,893 62,605 65,498 4,699 82,525 26,923 7,052 117 121,316 51,308 2,576 53,884 240,698 53,130 852 2,666 651 2,468 59,767 187,168 6,058 10,425 12,070 (8,180) 207,541 |
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Chigwell Riding Trust for Special Needs
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 Charitable activities Brought forward Telephone Postage and stationery Other Miscellaneous expenses Building & maintenance Motor and travelling Depreciation of plant and machinery Depreciation of fixtures and fittings Depreciation of motor vehicles Depreciation of computer equipment Loss on sale of tangible fixed assets Support costs Finance Bank charges Governance costs Accountancy and legal fees Investment management fees Total resources expended Net income |
2025 £ 218,672 4,064 678 223,414 5,489 33,708 1,945 395 5,462 1,900 - (30,072) 18,827 229 4,016 14,664 18,680 346,469 |
2024 £ 207,541 3,433 577 211,551 5,036 38,310 2,522 464 6,426 2,532 890 (143,649) (87,469) 360 3,938 13,733 17,671 201,880 38,818 |
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