REGISTERED CHARI￿ NUMBER: 222196
Rèport of th• Trust￿$ and
Financial SL*ements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
for
Poorf81and Trust
Bennett Kirkhope Smith
Chartered Certified Accountants
SuFtes 5 & 6 The Printworks
Hey Road
Barrow
Clilheroe
Lancashire
BB7 9WB

Poorsland Trust
Contents of tha FinanGial Statarnents
foi tha Year End8d 31 D8￿mbar 2023
Page
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examlner's Report
Statgment of Flnanclal ActivitiOS
Balance Sheet
Note8 to the Flnanclal Ststèrnents
8 to 13
Deta11￿ Statement of Flnancial Actlvlties
14 10 15

Poorfslanql Twst
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended
31 December 2023. The Iruslees have adopted the provisions of ACC￿nting and Reporting by Charities..
Statement of Recommended Practice applicabie to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) {effective 1 January
20191.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Obje¢tiV08 and alms
The objects and aims of the charity are..
11) to promote the education of persons who are in need of financial assislance and resident in the area of
benefit.
12) the relief of persons resident in the area of benefit who are in need. hardship or distress by..
{al making grants of money lo them.. or
(b) providing of paying for goods, services or facilities for them.. or
{c) making grants of money lo other persons or bodies who provide goods. servi￿S or facilities lo those in
Each year the Iruslees review our objectives and activities lo ensure they Gontinue to reflect the charities
aims. In carrying out this review the Iruslees have ￿)nSidered the Charity Commission's general guidance on
publie benefit.
Our objectives and aims remain to provide advancomenl of education and relief of wvety for all persons
resldenl in the area of Slaidbuin.
Publlc benefit
In setting our objectives and reviewing our grant making decisions we have given careful consideration lo the
Charity Comfflission's public benefit guidance.
Our objectives and aims as described above benefit the public and local community by enhancing the lives
of those in need. hardship or distress and by promoting education of those in need.
Grant making
The charity's grant making policy allows the trustees to make grants, at their discretion, to individuals
resident in Slaidburn In need of financ￿1 assistsnce lo promote education or relief of financial hardship.
This ties in with the Charitable objectives which are specifically to make such grants as described above.
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Poorf$land Trust
R•port of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activitles
The trustees have continued to invest in their land and buildings lo ensure they are maintained in good
condition. They operate their work units for the twin benefits of providing local employment and tyoducing
income for the trust.
Support lo the people in the community whom they consider to be needy as well as supporting local
organisalions for community andlor education PUTposes has continued in the year totalling £15.975. This
includes the granting of £10,375 to local residents with less financial means in order to assist them during
the Easter and Christmas Periods. £500 to the Slaidburn Archive to assist with ongoing costs, £l.000 lo Sl
Andrews Church towards repairing the dock and £4,000 to St Brennands Endowed School for the purchase
of computer equipment. However, a grant of £2,000 lo Slaidburn snooker hall in 2021 has not been
expanded by them and is lo be repaid back lo the charty within the next 12 months.
These. along with a grant to Slaidburn Steam Rally have helped alleviate the financial burden on those less
fortunate in the locale area, and lo assist the aforementioned institutions in being available lo the public and
society as a whole.
The maintenance of the work units and local grant making is in line with the charitable oblectlves.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Principal funding $ourGes
The charity's main income source is from rents received, which amounted to £25,364. This along with other
investment income of £5,546, sundry income and countryside stewardship proviéed total investment income
of £30,954. Donations received from the previous year of £2,504, that have not been expended. are lo be
re-donated to the Slaidburn Property Tnjst.
In accordance with the charitable objectives, £15,975 of grants have been made, less £2,000 to be returned
making nel grants of £13,975. Other costs of generating the rentsl income of £11,733, governance gnd
support costs of £2,979 and the writing off of £1,306 for an unpaid loan to a Slaidburn resident meant the
charty incurred lolal expenditure of £29,993, creating a deficit of £1,543 for the year.
Surpluses generated are held in reseryes for future expenditure or grant making and deficits are offset
against brought forward reserves.
Resepias policy
The Iruslees have reviewed the reserves of the charty. Their policy Is lo hold sufficient funds to meet al least
twelve months operating costs as well as to accumulate reserves for future expendrture on local facilities in
accordance with the aims and objectives of the charity.
Total funds of £886,328 are held al the year end, which indudes £62S.225 fixed assets. £247,805 of the
fixed assets are reslricled funds. Of the remaining £261,103 nel current assets, funds of £201.868 are
designated toward5 a future project to develop accommodation for the eldedy in the Slaidbum area.
This18aves £59,235 unrestricted arMI undesignaled reserves. vthich are held in accordance with the reserves
policy above.
Going concarn
The trustees use the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation on the financial statements and
there is no discernible doubt about the charity being able to op8rale on a going (x)ncem basis of al least
tsvelve months from the date when the financial slatemenls are authorised.
FUTURE PLANS
Designated funds of £201,868 are being held for a future pro1￿1. in which to develop accommodation for the
elderty in the S12idburn area. Thera is ourrently no lime frame on starting or completing this plan but the
funds are being held for a time that an opportunity to pul il into action becomes feasible.
The trustees will continue to provide facilities and financial assistance for the community of Slaidburn.
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Poorfsland Trust
Report of the Tru$tO0$
for the Yoar Endod 31 Do¢gmbèr 2023
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Govarning docum•nt
The charity is controlled by ils governing document, a scheme dated 29 November 2011 and conslitules an
unineorporaled charity-
Ro¢ruitment and appointment of now twstoos
By this scheme a body of nine Iruslees is conslituled, of whom four are to be nominated and five eOaOPted'
each appointment musl be for a term of four years.
Organlsatlonal structure
The trustees meet 4-5 limes a year to discuss matters arising and plan future activities and expenditure.
They are assisted by an adminislratoT, who is provided by Slaidburn Village Hall.
All decisions are taken by the trustees.
Inductlon and tralnSn9 of new trustees
New Iruslees are provided with a (x)py of the governing document and a verbal induction by an existing
Iruslee.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Regi$tgrgd Chafity number
222196
Prlncipal address
Woodhouse Gale Farm
Catlow Road
Slaidburn
Clilheroe
Lancashlre
BB7 3AQ
Trustees
Al the Iruslees above, with the exception of Mr A Rigby, Mr N M Breaks, Mrs G Musson, Mr JA Carr, Mr5 J
Haigh and Mr RJ Spencer are mentioned on the deeds as title holders in their capacity as the trustees of The
Slaidburn Poorfsland Trust.
Indepandont Examlner
Bennett Kirkhope Smith
Chartered Certified Accountants
Suites 5 & 6 The PrIn￿orkS
Hey Road
Barrow
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 9WB
Bankers
Barclays Bank PLC
Castle Street
Clrtheroe
Lancashlre
BB7 2BT
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Poorfsland Twst
Report of the Trustees
for thè Year Ended 31 December 2023
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 25 Oclob8r 2024 and signed on its behalf by..
Mr H H Robinson- Tnjstee
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Independent Exarninerfs Report to tho Tiustms of
Poor'sland Trust
Indgpendont examinorfs report to the tru$toes of Poorfsland Trust
I report lo the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Poorf51and Trust Ilhe Trust) for the year
ended 31 December 2023.
Responslbilltl8s and basis of roport
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance
with the requirements of the Charities Aet 2011 ('the Acl,).
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 CommissK)n under
Section 145(51{b) of the A¢1.
Ind8pendgnt examiner'8 8tatement
I have Co￿PIeted my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention In
connection with the oxamination giving me cause lo believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act,- or
the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of
accounts sel out in the Charities {Accounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any
requirement that the a￿Ount$ give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an
inde￿ndent 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 tho accounts lo be
reached.
Mrs A M Smith
Bennett Kirkhope Smith
Chartered Certrfied Accountants
Suites 5 & 6 The Printworks
Hey Road
Barrow
Clilheroe
Lancashire
BB7 9WB
25 October 2024
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Poorfsland Trust
Statement of Financial Activities
lor the Year Ended 31 December 2023
31.12.23
Total
funds
31.12.22
Total
funds
Unreslriclèd Restrited
funds
fund
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
DonatiQn5 and legaGies
5,724
Investment income
Other income
30,954
30,954
26,489
Tolal
30.954
30,954
32,221
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
11,733
11,733
5,826
Charitable activitios
Relief of poverty
Advancement of education
12.18S
5,600
12,185
5,600
8.150
3,435
Other
2.979
2,979
3.195
Total
32,497
32,497
20.606
Net gains on investments
135,000
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITLIRE
11.543)
{1.5431
146,615
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds broughl forward
640,066
247,805
887,871
741,256
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
638,523
247,805
886,328
887.871
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Poorfsland Trust
Balance She&t
31 December 2023
31.12.23
Total
funds
31.12.22
Total
funds
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
fund
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
Investment property
225
377,195
225
625,000
294
625,000
247,805
377,420
247,805
625,225
625,294
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash al bank
4.129
262,833
4,129
262,833
2,762
263,741
266,962
266,962
266,503
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
15,859)
15,859)
13,926)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
261.103
261,103
262,577
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
638,523
247,805
886,328
887.871
NET ASSETS
638,523
247.805
886,328
887.871
FUNDS
Unreslricled funds
Restricted funds
638,523
247,805
640,066
247.805
TOTAL FUNDS
886.328
887,871
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Truste88 and aulhorlsed for issue on 25 o￿Ober
2024 and were signed on ils behalf by..
Mr J E Harrison- Trustee
The notes fomi part of these financial statements
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Poorfsland Trust
Notes to tho Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 Decembor 2023
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basls of preparing the flnanclal statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefft enlty under FRS 102, have been
prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP {FRS 1021 'Accoun*ing and Reporting by Charities..
Statement of Recommended Practice applicabl@ lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance
with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021
leffectsve 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, as modified by the revaluation of certain
assets.
Incomè
Afl income is recognlsed in the Statement of Financial Activities. Once t1￿ charity has entillemenl lo
the funds. it is probable that the Income will be re￿IVed and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expendlture
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructlve obligation
committing the charity to thal expenclilure, it is probable that a transfer of economic beneflls ￿11 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 costs
related lo the category. Where costs cannot be directly atlribuled lo particular headings they have
been allocated to activities on a basis consislenl with the use of resources.
Grants offergd subject lo conditions which have not been mel at the year end date are noted as a
commitment but not accnjed as exp8ndlture.
Tanglble fix•d assets
Depreciation is provided al the following annual rates In order to WTile off each asset over 118
eslimaled useful life.
Fixtures and fittings
Office equipment
1 Syo on reducing balance
25QA on reduclng balance
Investment property
Investment property is shown al most recent valuation. Any aggregate surplus or deficit arising from
changes in fair value is recognised in the Slatemenl of Finan¢ial Activities.
The valuation has been provided by an independent valuer who holds the relevant professional
qualrfications and has experience in the location and class of the investment propety being valued.
Taxatlon
The charity is exempt from tax on ils charitable activities.
Fund accountlng
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the
Iruslees.
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 foi part￿￿laT restrlcted
purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial
slalements.
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Poor'sland Trust
Notes lo the Financial Statements- continued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
INVESTMENT INCOME
31.12.23
31.12.22
Ronls received
Countryside slewardshlp 2nd wayleave
Deposit account interest
25,364
24.188
5,546
2,257
30,954
26.489
TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFrrs
There were no Iruslees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2023 nor for
the year ended 31 December 2022.
Trustegs. expens•s
There were no trustees, expenw paid for the year ended 31 December 2023 nor for the y@ar ended
31 December 2022.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unreslricled Restricted
fvnds
fund
Total
nds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
5,724
5.724
Investment income
Olh6r income
26,489
26.489
Total
32,221
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
5,826
5.826
Charltable activltiO$
Relief of poverty
Advancement of education
8.150
3,435
8,150
3,435
Other
3.195
Total
20.606
20,606
Nel gains on inve$lments
135,0(K)
135,CQO
NEf INCOME
146,615
146.615
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought fotvdard
493,451
247,805
741,256
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
640,066
247,805
887,871
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Poorfsland Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continugd
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
TANGIBLE FIXED ASS￿5
Fixtures
and
fittings
orrice
equipment
Totals
COST
At 1 January 2023 and
31 Dec8mber 2023
910
5,153
6,063
DEPRECIATION
Al 1 January 2023
Charge for year
869
4.￿0
63
5,769
69
At 31 December 2023
875
4,963
5,838
NEf BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2023
35
225
At 31 Dec8mber 2022
41
253
INVESTMENT PROPERTY
FAIR VALUE
Al 1 January 2023
and 31 December 2023
625,￿0
NET BOOK VALUE
Al 31 De￿mber 2023
625,000
Ai 31 December 2022
625,000
Investment Property Revaluation
Unrostricted Restrfcted
Total
Balance al 31 December 2021 and 1 January 2022
Revaluations
242,195
135,000
247,805
490,000
135,000
Balance at 31 January 2022
377,195
247,805
625,O¢y)
Fair value at 31 December 2023 is represented by..
Valuation in 2022
Valuation in 2015
Cost
135,000
330,718
159,282
625,000
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Poor'sland Trust
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements - continued
for the Yèar Endéd 31 Dètèmber 2023
INVESTMENT PROPERTY- continued
If investment property had not been revalued il would have been induded at the following historical
cost..
31.12.23
31.12.22
Cost
159,282
159282
Investment propty was valued on an open market basis on 25 August 2023 by Richard Tumer &
Son.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.12.23
31.12.22
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments
831
2,044
1,254
758
1,349
655
4.129
2,762
CREDITORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.12.23
31.12.22
VAT
Other creditors
Deposits held
Accrued exp6nses
392
2,504
1,210
1.753
853
1.210
1,863
5,859
3,926
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Nel
movement
in funds
Al
31.12.23
Al 1.1.23
UnrestrICt￿ fvnd8
General fund
Designated fu￿1
438,198
201,868
11,543)
436.655
201,868
640.066
11,543)
638,523
Restrictod funds
Restricted fund
247,805
247,805
TOTAL FUNDS
887,871
886,328
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Poorfsland Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continuod
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Nel movement in funds. included in the above are as follows".
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestrlctad funds
General fund
30.954
{32,4971
(1,5431
TOTAL FUNDS
30,954
32 497)
1,543)
Comparatives for movement in funds
Nel
movement
in funds
At
31.12.22
Al 1.1.22
UnrastriGt9d funds
General fund
Designated fund
291,583
201,868
146,615
438,198
201,868
493,451
146,615
640,066
ReStrIct￿ funds
Restricted fund
247,805
247.805
TOTAL FUNDS
741,256
146,615
887,871
Comparative n6t movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resour¢es
ResoLtrces
expended
Gains and
losses
Movement
in funds
Unrgstricted funds
General fund
32,221
120,6061
135.000
146,615
TOTAL FUNDS
32,221
20,606
135,000
146,615
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Poorfsland Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - continuad
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - contlnued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined positlon Is as follows..
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.12.23
At1.1.22
UnrestriGt¢d funds
General fund
Designated fvnd
291,583
201,868
145,072
436,655
201.868
493,451
145,072
638,523
Restricted funds
Restricted fund
247.805
247,805
TOTAL FUNDS
741,256
145,072
886,328
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined nel movement in funds. included in the
above are as follows-
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Gains and
losses
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
63,175
153,1031
135,000
145.072
TOTAL FUNDS
63.175
53,103)
135.000
145,072
The designated funds of £201,868 are held towards a future project to develop accommodat￿n for the
elderfy in the Slaidburn area.
The reslricled funds of £247,805 relate lo a grant r8¢9ived towards the cost of the investment
propety.
10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
£150 was gifted to Mrs Brenda Harrison as a thank you for completing the annual bookkeeping for the
charity. She is the spouse of Trustee Mr John Harrison and the gift was agreed by Trustees al a
meeting of Trustees.
TF*re were no other related party transaction$ for the year ended 31 December 2023.
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Poorfsland Trust
Dètailad Statèmant of Financial Activiti•s
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
31.12.23
31.12.22
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations
5,724
Investment Income
Rents rèceived
Countryside SI￿ardshIp and wayleave
Deposit account interest
25,364
44
5,546
24,188
44
2,257
30,954
26,489
Other incomo
Sundry Income
Totsl Incoming resources
30.954
32,221
EXPENDITURE
Ralsing funds
Insurance
Light and heat
Rates and water
Repairs
Inlernel
2.314
3.208
218
3,703
2,290
2,178
2,813
675
11,733
5.826
Charitablè a¢tivities
Donations
Bad debts
Grants
2,504
1.306
13,975
11.585
17,785
11,585
Support costs
Managèment
Rent
Admiftlstration fees
Fixtures and fittings depreciation
Offic6 equipment depreciation
60
1.560
75
1.560
63
85
1.689
1.727
Other
Sundries
150
223
Governance costs
Independent examination fee
Carried fO￿ard
1,040
1.040
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Poorfsland Trust
Detalled Statement of Financial Actlvltles
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
31.12.23
31.12.22
Governance costs
Brought forward
Legal and professional fees
1,040
100
250
1,245
Total r8sources expended
Net {oxpendlturelllncome beforn gains
and losses
{1,543}
11,615
Réali$od recognised gains and losses
Realised gainslllossesl on investment
property
135 000
N•t lexpendlture}lincomg
1.5431
146.615
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