REGISTERED CHARtri NUMBER: 222196
Report of the Trusto0s and
Financial Statèments for tho Year End8d 31 D8cèmb8r 2024
for
Poor'sland Trust
Bennett Kirkhope Smith
Chartered Certrfied Accounlanls
Surtes 5 & 6 The Prinlworks
Hey Road
Barrow
Clilheroe
Lancashire
B87 9W8

Poorfsland Trust
Contents of the Flnanclal Statements
for thé Yèar Endèd 31 Docomber 2024
Page
Report of the Trustees
1 to 3
Indgpgndont Examin•r's Report
Statomgnt of Financial Actlvlties
Balance Sheet
Notos to the Flnancial Statomenls
7 to 12
Detailed Statement of Finandal Actlvltles
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Poor'sland Trust
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
The trustees p￿sent their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended
31 December 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of A¢￿UntIng and Reporting by Charities..
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard appliCat￿e in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 (effective 1 January
2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectivos and aims
The objects and aims of the charity are..
{1) to promote the education of persons who are in need of financial assistance and resident in the area of
benefit.
121 the relief of persons resident in the area of benefit who are in need. hardship or distress by..
lal making grants of money lo them. or
(b) providing of paying for goods. seNices or facilities for them,. or
Icl making grants of money to other persons or bodies who provide goods. services or facilities lo those In
need.
Each year the Iruslees review our objectives and activities to ensure they continue lo ￿ect the charities
aims. In carrying out thi5 review the trustees have considered the Charity Commission's general guidan￿ on
public benefit.
Our objectives and aim5 remain lo provide advancement of educalion and relief ol povety for all persons
r&sidenl in the area of SlaidbLtrn.
Publ1¢ ben•fit
In selling our objectives and reviewing our grant making decisM)ns we have given careful consideration lo the
Charity Commission's public benefit guidance.
Our objectives and aims as described above benefit the public and local community by enhanang the lives
of those in need. hardship or distress and by promoting eduGalion of those in need.
Grantmaking
The charity's grant making poltcy allows the trustees lo make grants, al Ihelr dIsC￿lI0n, to individuals
resident in S12idburn in need of financial assistsnce lo promote education or relief of financial hardship.
This ties in with the eharilable objectives which are specifically lo make such grants as described above.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable actlvltles
The trustees have continued to invest in their land and buildings to ensure they are maintained in good
condition. They operate their work units for the twin benefits of providing lo¢al employment and producing
income for the tnjst.
Support to tha people in the community whom they consider to be needy as well as supports'ng local
organisations for Community andlor education purposes has continued in the year tolalling £17,969. This
includes the granting of £12.575 to local ￿Sidents with less financial means in order to assist them during
the Easlei and Christmas Periods, £500 to the Slaidburn Archive to assist with ongoing costs, and £100 10
the Slaidburn Steam Rally to assist with the annual costs of holding the event. £4.794 was granted lo Si
Brennands Endowed School for the purchase of computer equipment for ¥Ghool children and staff.
The maintenance of the work units and local grant making is in line with the charitsble objectives in assisting
local people and the aforementioned institutions in being available lo the public and society as a whole.
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Poorfsland Trust
Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Prlnclpal fundlng sources
The charity's main income SOU￿ is from rents réceived. which amounted to £25,619. Thls along with other
investment income of £12,452 and countryside stewardship of £44 provided total investment Income of
£38,115.
In accordance with the charitable objectives, £17,969 of grants have been made. The costs of generating
the ￿ntaI income were £7,628, and governance and support costs lolalled £2,973. A bad debt of £1,306
that was written off in the previous year, for an unpaid loan lo a Slaidburn resident. was unexpectedly repaid
and therefore the bad debt expense was reversed thi$ year.
Surpluses generated are held in reserves for future expenditure or grant making and deficits are offset
against brought forward reserves.
Reservès policy
The Iruslees have reviewed the reserves of the charity. Their policy is to trold sufficient funds to meet al least
iwelve months operating costs as well as to accumulate reserves for future expenditure on local facilities in
arcordance with the aims and objectives of the charity-
Total fvnds of £897,179 are hdd at the year end, which includes £625,172 fixed assets. £247.805 of the
fixed asse15 are restricted funds. Of the remaining £272,007 net current assets, funds of £201.868 are
designated towards a future project lo develop accommodation for the eldedy in the Slaidburn area.
This leaves £70,139 unrestricted and undesignaled reserves. which are held in accordance with the reserves
policy above.
Golng concarn
The Iruslees use the going concern basis of accounting in the p￿ParatIOn on the financial statements and
there is no discernible doubt about the charity being able lo operate on a going concern basis of at least
twelve months from the date when the financial statements are aulhorised.
FUTURE PLANS
Designated funds of £201,868 are being held for a futu￿ project. in which lo develop accommodation for the
eldedy in the Slaidburn area. There is currently no lime frame on starting or complellng this plan bul the
funds are being held for a lime that an opportunity lo pul il into action becomes feasIl￿e.
The trustees will continue to provide facilities and finar￿101 assistance for the community of Slaidburn.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a scheme dated 29 November 2011 and conslitules an
unincorporated charity.
Rocruitrnent and appolntment of now trustees
By this scheme a body of nine trustees is constiluled. of whom four are lo be nominated and five co-opted-
each appointment musl be for a term of four years.
Organisational structure
The trustees meet 4-5 times a year lo discuss matters arising and plan future activities and expenditure.
They are assisted by an administrator. who is provided by Slaidburn Village Hall.
Al decisions are taken by the Iruslees.
Induction and trainlng of new trustees
New Iruslees are provided with a copy of the governing document and a verbal induction by an existing
trustee.
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Poor'sland Trust
Report of the Tru$t¢es
for the Year Ended 31 Decgmber 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE D￿AlLs
Registered Charity number
222196
Prlnclpal addresg
Woodhouse Gate Fam
Callow Road
Slaldburn
Clilheroe
Lancashire
BB7 3AQ
Trustees
Mr J E Harrison
Mr A Rigby
Mr H H Robinson
Mr T W Wells
Mr N M Breaks
Mrs G E Musson
Mrs H Bury
Mrs J HaNJh
MrJACarr
Mr RJ sper￿er
All the Iruslees above, with the exception of Mr A Rigby, Mr N M Breaks, Mrs G Musson, Mr JA Carr. Mrs J
Hai9h and Mr RJ Spencer are mentioned on the deeds as title holders in their capacity as the trustees of The
Slaidburn Poorfsland Trust.
Indapendant Examlner
Bennell Kirkhope Smith
Chartered Certrfied Accountants
Suites 5 & 6 The Printworks
Hey Road
Barrow
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 9WB
Bankers
Barclays Bank PLC
Castle Street
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 2BT
1314012a2r
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ..........................................
and signed on ils behaff by..
d/lG
Mr H H Robinson - Trustee
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Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of
Poorfsland Trust
Independent examinerfs rgport to thg tru$tg9s of Poor'slanil Tru$t
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Poorfsland Trust (the Trust) for the year
ended 31 December 2024.
Responsibilitigs and basis of r8port
As Ihe charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparalK*n of the accounts in accordance
with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'lhe 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 CommissDn under
Section 14515llbl of the Act.
Indepondont examinar's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material maller5 have come lo my attention In
connection with the 8xamination giving me cause to believe Ihal 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 wllh those records.. or
the accounts do nol comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fom) and content of
accounts sel out in the Ch8ritles (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 connecllon with the examination to which
attention should be drawn In this report in order to enable a proper understanding of Ihe aGwunts to be
reached.
Mrs A M Smith
Bennett Kirkhope Smith
Chartered Certffied Accounlanls
Suites S & 6 The Printr￿￿(S
Hey Road
Barrow
Clitheroe
Lancashlre
BB7 9WB
io Ila liOLr
Dale..
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Poolsland Trust
Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
31.12.24
Total
fvnds
31.12.23.
Total
funds
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
fund
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Investment income
38.115
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
7,628
7,628
11,733
Charltablo actlvltlgs
Relief of poverty
Advancement of edu¢ation
12,575
4,088
12,575
4,088
12,185
5,600
Other
2,973
2.973
Total
27,264
27,264
32.497
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDrruRE)
10,851
10,851
(1.5431
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought fonNard
638,523
247,805
886.328
887.871
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
649,374
247 805
897 179
886,328
The notes form part of these financial slatemenls
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Poorfsland Trust
Balancè Sheet
31 DKember 2024
31.12.24
Total
funds
31.12.23
Total
funds
Unrestricted Reslricled
funds
fund
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
Investment property
172
377,195
172
625,000
225
625,000
247,805
377,367
247.805
625,172
625,225
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash al bank
5,464
271.538
4,129
262,833
271,538
277,002
277,002
266.962
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
{4,9951
{4,9951
{5,859}
CURRENT ASSETS
272,007
272,007
261,103
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
649.374
247.805
897,179
886,328
NET ASSErs
649,374
247,805
897,179
886,328
FUNDS
Unreslricled funds
Restr￿ed funds
649,374
247,805
638,523
247,805
TOTAL FUNDS
897,179
886.328
The financial slalemen15 were approved by the 808rd of Trustees and authorised for issue on
. and were signed on its behalf by-.
Mr J E Harrison - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Poorfsland Tru$t
Notes to tho Financial Statemènts
for tho Year Ended 31 Dècèmbèr 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial ststements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit enlty under FRS 102, have been
prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP {FRS 102) 'Accounling and Reporting by Charities=
Slalement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance
wrth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)
(effective 1 January 20191,, 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 histor￿1 cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Stslemenl of Financial Aclivilies. Once the charlty has entitlèment to
the funds, il is probable thal the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditurè
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation
commilling the charity lo that expenditure. il is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be
required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured ￿llabty. Expenditure is
accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs
related to the category. Where costs cannot be direcuy attributed lo particular headings they have
been allocated to activities on 2 basis consislenl with the use of resources.
Grants offered sublecl lo cond(tions which have not been mel al the year end dale are noted as a
mmilment but not accrued as expenditure.
Tangiblo fix￿ assets
Depreciation is provided al the following annual rates in order lo write off each asset over rts
estimated usefvl lrfe.
Fixtures and fittings
Off￿e equipment
15% on reducing balance
250/0 on reducing balance
Investrnent property
Investment property is shown al most recent Valuat￿n. Any aggregate surplus or deficit arising from
changes in fair value is recognised in the Stat8menl of Financial Aclivilies.
The valuation has been piovided by an independent valuer who h)Ids the relevant professional
qualifications and has experience in the location and class of the investment property being valued.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable aclivilies.
Fund aeeounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordan￿ with the charitable Obl￿t￿e5 at the discretKJn of the
trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes wrthin the objects of the charity.
Restrictions arlse when specrfied by the donor or when funds are raised for parti¢ular restricted
purposes.
Further explanation of the nalure and purpose of each fund is included in the notes lo the financial
slatements.
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Poor'sland Trust
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements - contlnued
for the Year Ended 31 DeGember 2024
INVESTMENT INCOME
31.12.24
31.12.23
R8nls received
Countyside stewardship and Wa￿e2Ve
Oeposil account interest
25,619
25.364
12.452
5,546
38,115
30,954
TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustee5' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for
the year ended 31 December 2023.
Trustees. expenses
There were no Iruslees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 Decemb￿ 2024 nor ft)r the year ended
31 December 2023.
'COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
fund
Total
fvnds
INCOME AND ENOOWMENTS FROM
Investment income
30.954
30,954
EXPENDITURE ON
R8ising"funds
11,733
11,733
Charitabl• actlvltlos
Relief of poverty
Advancement of education
12.185
5,600
12,185
5.600
Other
2,979
2,979
Total
32,497
32,497
NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE)
11.5431
11,543)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
640,066
247,805
887.871
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
638,523
247,805
886.328
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Poorf51and Trust
Notes to the Finantial Statements - contlnued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and
fittings
equipment
Totals
COST
At 1 January 2024 and
31 December 2024
910
DEPRECIATION
Al 1 January 2024
Charge for year
875
4,963
48
5,838
53
Al 31 December 2024
880
5,011
5.891
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2024
30
142
172
Al 31 December 2023
35
225
INVESTMENT PROPERTY
FAIR VALUE
At 1 January 2024
and 31 Decembèr 2024
625,000
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2024
625,000
At 31 December 2023
625.000
Investment Property Revaluatlon
Unr8Stricted Restrict
Total
Balance at 31 December 2021 and 1 January 2022
Revaluations
242,195
135,000
247.805
4￿),000
135,000
Balan¢e at 31 January 2022
377,195
247,805
625,000
Fair value at 31 December 2024 is repres8nled by.-
Valuation in 2022
Valuation in 2015
Cost
135.000
330,718
159,282
625,000
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Poor'sland Trust
Not65 to the Finan¢¥al Statements - continued
for thè Year Ended 31 December 2024
INVESTMENT PROPERTY . ¢ontlnued
If investment propety had not been revalued it would have been included at Ihe following historical
cost..
31.12.24
31.12.23
Cost
159.282
159.282
Investment property was valued on an open market basis on 25 August 2023 by Richard Turner &
Son.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.12.24
31.12.23
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments
1,392
3,306
766
831
2,044
1,254
5,464
4,129
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.12.24
31.12.23
VAT
Other ¢redilors
Deposits held
Acwed expenses
1,003
392
2,504
1,210
1,753
1,210
4.g95
MOVEPAENT IN FUNDS
Nel
movement
in funds
At
31.12.24
A11.1.24
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated fund
436,655
201,868
10,851
447,506
201.868
638,523
10,851
649,374
Restrlcled funds
Reslricled fund
247,805
247,805
TOTAL FUNDS
886,328
10.851
897,179
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Poorf8land Trust
Notes to the Financial Statements - Contlnued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS. continued
Nel movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrostrict￿ funds
General fund
38,115
{27,264)
10,851
TOTAL FUNDS
38,115
27,264)
10,851
Comparatives for movement in funds
Nel
movement
in funds
At
31.12.23
At1.1.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated fund
438,198
201,868
11,543)
436,655
201,868
640,066
{1,543}
638.523
Ro$trlcted funds
Restricted fund
247,805
247,805
TOTAL FUNDS
887.871
1,543)
886.328
Comparative nel movement in funds. included in the above are as follows-
In¢oming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
30,954
(32.497)
11,5431
TOTAL FUNDS
30.954
32,497)
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Poorfsland Trust
Nol'os to tho Flnanclal Statements - continugd
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows=
Net
movement
in funds
Al
31.12.24
At1.1.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated fund
438,198
201,868
9.308
447.506
201.868
640.066
9,308
649.374
Restrict•d funds
Reslricled fund
247,805
247,805
TOTAL FUNDS
887.871
9.308
897.179
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the
above are as follows:
Incoming
resourc8S
Resources
expende
Movement
in funds
Unrèstrlcted funds
General fund
69,069
159,761)
9,308
TOTAL FUNDS
69.069
59,761 }
9.308
The designated funds of £201,868 are held towards a future project lo develop accommodation for the
elderly In the Slamlburn area.
The ￿$tricted funds of £247.805 relate to a granl reGeived towards the cost of the investment
propety.
10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
£150 was gifted to Mrs Brernla Harrison as a thank you for complellng the annual bwkkeeping for the
charity. She is the spouse of Trustee Mr John Ha￿lson and the grft was agreed by Trustees al a
meeting of Trustees.
There were no other related paty transactions for the year ended 310ecember 2024.
£150 was gifted to Mrs Brenda Harrison as a thank you for completing the 8nnua5 bookkeeping for the
charity in the year ending 31 December 2023.
There were no other related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2023.
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Poorfsland Trust
Detailed Statèrnont of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
31.12.24
31.12.23
INCOME ANO ENDOWMENTS
Invgstment income
Rents received
Countyside stewardship and wayleave
Deposit account interest
25,619
25,364
12.452
38,115
30.954
Total in¢omln9 resources
38.115
30,954
EXPENDITURE
Ralsing funds
Insurance
Light and heal
Rates and waler
Repairs
Internet
2,414
3,231
192
899
892
2,314
3,208
218
3,703
2,290
7,628
11,733
Charitable activitles
Donations
Bad debts
Grants
2.504
{1.306)
17,969
13.975
16,663
17,785
Support costs
Managemtrnt
Rent
Administration fees
Fixtures and fittings depreciation
Office equipment depreciation
70
1,560
48
63
1.683
1.689
Other
Sundries
150
150
Governance costs
Independent examination fee
Legal and professional fees
1,040
100
1.040
100
1,140
1,140
Total resources expended
27.264
32,497
Nèt incomel{expénditurel
10,851
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