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Charity registration number 228057

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES TRUSTEES' REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2022

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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Jennifer Burton
Joycelyn Cull
Lynn Foster
Carole Green
Hilary Haworth
Margaret Kaye
Linda Nicholls
Susan Paxton (Appointed 17 May 2022)
Thelma Sackman
Deborah Sanders (Appointed 17 May 2022)
Natasha Huckle (Appointed 17 May 2022)
Charity number 228057
Principal address Unit 11
Bell Business Park
Smeaton Close
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP19 8JR
Independent examiner Whitley Stimpson Limited
29-31 Castle Street
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
HP13 6RU
Bankers Lloyds Bank plc
27 - 31 White Hart Street
High Wycombe
Buckingshire
HP11 2HL

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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 7
Independent examiner's report 8
Statement of financial activities 9
Balance sheet 10
Notes to the financial statements 11 - 21

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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2022

The Trustees present their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 November 2022. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” (FRS 102) in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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) - Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Charities Act 2011.

Objectives and activities

Policies and objectives

The main purposes of the Women’s Institute organisation are:

In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity.

Strategies for achieving objectives

The organisation will open new Institutes wherever possible and a dedicated committee will undertake this activity. These objectives are pursued through an Action Plan which is regularly monitored and reviewed each year by the Trustees.

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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2022

Activities for achieving objectives

The Board of Trustees met via telepresence twelve times in the year, electing its Officers in May 2022.

Five Sub-Committees operated through the year and covered all the Federation fundraising activities, namely: Communications, Leisure & Crafts, Member Support, Science and Society and Speakers.

The project to relocate the Charity’s office from High Wycombe to Aylesbury continued with a specialist team managing the project and reporting to the Board. An option to purchase and conversion of an Aylesbury property was not pursued, due to a failure to achieve the required change of use consents. The Trustees’ strategy moved to the acquisition of a property lease. The refitting and equipping of new offices commenced in late November, and the sale of Stuart Lodge property completed on November 30[th] 2022.

A full report on the office relocation was prepared for the membership and a 7-year plan formulated for the future operational management of the charity.

The BFWI Annual Council Meeting was held as an in person meeting in May. The speakers were Baroness Floella Benjamin, and Julie Siddiqi MBE (Together we Thrive). A Buckinghamshire Resolution on Heart attack presentation in women was adopted, and Awards and Certificates were presented.

In June, the Federation was represented at the NFWI Annual Meeting in Liverpool. During the course of the year the Federation Chairman and several trustees attended meetings with other Federations, and the Federation Chair and Assistant Treasurer acted as delegates at Autumn National Council meetings in September and October, all via telepresence.

Trustees supported stalls organised by Member Support in order to promote the Federation and the benefits of WI membership at county events such as the Bucks County Show and The Winslow Show.

The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion ( EDI ) panel continued to lead the Federation’s engagement in reflective practice on the issues of inequality and inclusion.

Production of the Buckinghamshire News digital newsletter continued with subscribers rising to 1700. A .pdf copy continues to be sent to every WI Secretary which can be circulated to their members either digitally or as a hard copy.

Climate Ambassadors’ presentations to WIs covered the role of Climate Ambassadors, the Climate emergency and Carbon Footprint, reflecting the focus of the WI The Whole Story campaign about the effect of climate change on the lives of women and girls and the outcome of COP26.

Climate Ambassadors were represented at the Investigation and Discovery Day in March 2022 and at the Bucks Annual Council Meeting in May. Updates were shared throughout the year on the Members’ Blog. There were articles in the monthly newsletters on the Bucks Community Boards’ environmental remit and the NFWI COP26 Scrapbook for COP26, Show the Love and the UK government’s Climate ‘To Do’ list, the Climate Champion Carbon Footprint Checklist, Energy Efficient Homes and the Great Big Green Week.

Throughout the year Climate Ambassadors represented BFWI at online meetings of the Bucks Climate Action Alliance, providing a link to other active climate groups and an opportunity to monitor Bucks Council response to the climate issue locally. In February 2022 Federation members met their MPs and councillors and presented or sent Green Hearts. Contact was made with climate groups in Milton Keynes, giving an opportunity to network and to promote BFWI’s climate campaign activity.

Climate Ambassadors publicised September’s Great Big Green Week, and participated in online National and InterFederation events including sessions on retrofitting homes, energy in crisis (Ukraine), the Art of Gentle Protest, cutting carbon and the cost of living.

At the close of the year, there was a total of 3,521 members in 101 WIs across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2022

The federation Climate Ambassadors have continued to publicise the Climate emergency and to educate WI members in mitigating the dangers. In January and February, online presentations were made to several WIs, and the Ambassadors joined an online session organised by Essex Federation Climate Action Group.

In April, BFWI responded to a consultation on Buckinghamshire Council’s proposed biodiversity net zero strategy.

The Climate Ambassadors hosted an interactive online session at the Annual Council Meeting in May, and in August contributed to the NFWI Climate Ambassador planning for the Great Big Green Week 2021 and the launch of the WI Campaigns for COP26 “The Whole Story” and “No More Loopholes”.

Ambassadors have participated in the Buckinghamshire Climate Action Alliance monthly online meetings, encouraging them to move forward swiftly on their climate strategy commitments. In Milton Keynes specifically, a Climate Ambassador has attended Transition Town seminars and exhibitions on sustainable heating and ‘green’ living, following this Council’s declaration of a climate emergency.

The celebrity scarecrow Greta was made for the Centenary+1 Garden Party at Waddesdon Manor and has since been seen at other climate events. The Ambassadors have been regular contributors to the federation blog and to Bucks News, raising awareness about climate issues. The focus of these has been the Climate Coalition’s “Show the Love” campaign in February, the “Great Big Green Week” in October, as well as COP26 and the environmental and climate aims of Bucks Community Boards in November. Ambassadors also contributed to the Climate Scrapbook which NFWI took to COP26.

On the Global Day of Action in November the Ambassadors joined a climate protest in Thame and the Oxford Climate March, carrying the Climate Scarf showing the increasing global temperatures over the last 100 years, and posters from the “The Whole Story” campaign about the effect of climate change on the lives of women and girls. The final event of the year was to showcase the federation’s work at a Climate Action Day in Amersham organised by the Town Council.

The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion panel considered the government’s Disability Confident Scheme for employers, and the correct terms to use when promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. It paid close attention to the National Federation’s output on autism and ADHD.

The Communications Sub-Committee continued to assist the Trustees and all Federation working groups on communication items.

They responded to all requests for individual or WI support with technological issues including MCS queries. As the Annual Council Meeting was held live in May 2022 the team provided technical back up at that event in liaison with the venue teams. The Committee has devised a more efficient method to calendar planned events organised by the Federation volunteers.

The Communications team continued to manage the website and social media platforms, which were reviewed regularly to ensure they meet members’ needs, and covered the role of Press Officer. It liaised with the Honorary Archivist on issues of data and records management. As part of the relocation project, they supervised the decommissioning of obsolete technology from Stuart Lodge and advised on the technology required for the new premises.

The small team of ten Independent Financial Examiners has examined full year accounts for 63 WIs in addition to those WIs suspended at the end of 2021/beginning of 2022. The team also continue to offer support and advice to WIs on request via the IFE on Duty Scheme in Buckinghamshire News.

The small team of 12 Independent Financial examiners (IFEs) has examined full year accounts for 64 WIs in addition to those WIs suspended at the end of 2020. The team also continues to offer support and advice to WIs on request via the “IFE on Duty” Scheme in Buckinghamshire News

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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2022

The Leisure and Crafts Sub-Committee has eight members and has met six times during the year. A successful Christmas Lunch was held at Wycombe Heights Golf Club in December 2021. The Vintage Tea event in January had to be cancelled due to lack of support by members wary of meeting in large numbers due to increased numbers Covid19 cases. The Inter-Federation quiz rounds were held in March with the final being held in June. Federation teams came second (Terriers Evening) and joint fourth (Maids Moreton).

An Archery evening, postponed due to the extremely high temperature, ran successfully in August. A very successful trip on the canal at Cosgrave, north Bucks, took place in August which was oversubscribed and a further trip arranged later the same month.

The Member Support Committee met six times during the year. The year started with six WI Advisers, with one taking sabbatical during the year. Personal contact between the Advisers and their allocated WIs continued to be the best way of supporting WIs. The Strategic Plan was introduced, a PR team was formed which had representatives from several WIs and made a valued contribution to the promotion of the WI and increasing membership.

The Sub-Committee attended events in Milton Keynes library, Milton Keynes Community Hub, Winslow Show and the Bucks County Show to promote the WI, making use of new promotional materials and tracking website visitors.

Difficulty appointing officers was the main cause of WI suspensions; a small number of WIs were able to avoid closure by merging/enlarging or changing meeting times.

The committee updated policies and documentation on Suspension procedures, New WI formations, and The WI Support Fund.

Training was provided to new and serving WI officers at virtual ‘Come and Learn’ sessions, and Advisers continued to support WI Annual Meetings in both Spring and Autumn year end dates.

The Science and Society Sub-Committee organised the annual Science day ‘Investigation & Discovery’. The event was well-attended, informative and entertaining, and held in a new venue. There were several stalls representing the work of BFWI and associated groups which many found useful.

A series of “Insight” talks was also arranged on current issues, both scientific and societal. These were all virtual events with an average audience of around 30, and gave attendees the opportunity to question the speakers.

The Speakers Sub-Committee has returned to live Auditions for prospective speakers and also by WIs hosting an Audition at ‘open’ meetings during the last year. This has been very successful in reducing the speakers’ waiting list but the list is still growing. There is a high demand from WIs for affordable speakers. This hard-working SubCommittee provided articles for the monthly Federation newsletter and the ‘featured speaker’ webpage, introduced new speakers and managed speaker reports. The group also continued editing the Speakers List for 2023 publication.

Public benefit

The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit.

The Trustees confirm that there are no serious incidents or other matters which they should have brought to the attention of the Charity Commission.

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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2022

Achievements and performance

Investment policy and performance

Investments are made in the Charities Official Investment Fund (CCLA) and in National Savings and Investments (NS&I) with the authority of the Trustees.

A majority proportion of the gain realised on the sale of the charity’s property asset will be moved to a Restricted ‘Property’ fund to assist the charity in purchasing a freehold property in future. Income from the investment will be Unrestricted and used to cover the costs of delivering the charitable objects.

Investments are in low-risk, diverse managed funds and government bonds. The Trustees consider these to be appropriate for the foreseeable future, but continue to review investments and assets held and to seek regular advice on this from fund managers.

Other key policies

The Federation has the following policies:

Code of Conduct

Complaints Policy : One complaint was raised against the Buckinghamshire Federation in the year 2021-22 and upheld by the National Federation of WIs

Conflicting interests : Trustees completed the register of interests and dependents

Equality Diversity & Inclusion

Ethical Policy

Paying Staff

Risk Management

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

Financial Review

The balance sheet shows total reserves of £954,376 (2021: £400,905) which represents the accumulated assets and liabilities of the federation. £521,324 (2021: £54,703) relates to restricted funds and £31,798 (2021: £21,251) is represented by fixed assets leaving £401,254 (2021: £324,951) of free reserves. This represents approximately 24 months' total resources expended. These reserves ensure that provision is in place for the lease, servicing and maintenance of the office property, Bell Park, and that a satisfactory contingency fund is available to cope with unexpected administrative eventualities. An annual budget is prepared. Principal funding sources are members' annual subscriptions, fundraising activities and investment income.

There is an overall surplus of £553,471 (2021: £13,587 deficit) comprising a surplus on general unrestricted funds of £88,286 and a on restricted funds of £466,620. Income increased in the year by 11% and costs increased by 25% compared with the previous year.

Project accounts have been prepared for the Trustees for the office move project.

In accordance with current legislation the Federation has a pension scheme with NEST.

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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2022

Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.

Reserves policy

The Trustees consider that a minimum of 12 months’ total resources expended should be held in reserve.

Unexpected administrative eventualities are a real possibility whilst running the Federation with a minimum staffing level of two full-time or equivalent employees. Volunteer help is used to cope with a variable workload but should not be relied upon indefinitely.

The Federation sold the Stuart Lodge property on 30 November 2022 and now leases business premises at Bell Business Park, Aylesbury. Rental costs are currently covered by investment income, but other overheads such as services, cleaning and maintenance need to be funded from subscriptions, fundraising and reserves.

All events run by the Federation are intended to be self-financing or to raise funds for the benefit of BFWI. The Federation does not employ professional fundraisers so making a loss is always a possibility and must be accommodated within its finances.

The Federation relies heavily on the goodwill and enthusiasm of volunteers to raise funds. This results in fat and lean years so adequate reserves are needed to cover any major shortfall.

Structure, governance and management

The Federation is a registered charity, governed by the Constitution and Rules for County Federation of Women’s Institutes.

Future developments

Buckinghamshire Federation of Women’s Institutes plans to

(a) maintain and increase the membership

(b) ensure members’ concerns and interests are addressed

(c) manage resources effectively

(d) move from an unincorporated to incorporated status

(e) continue to address issues of concern for Public Benefit

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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2022

Statement of Trustees' responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are 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.

The Trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

.............................. Joycelyn Cull Chairman

.............................. Hilary Haworth Honorary Treasurer

8/6/2023 | 00:10 PDT Date: .............................................

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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF BUCKINGHAMSHIRE FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Buckinghamshire Federation of Women's Institutes (the Charity) for the year ended 30 November 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the Charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of ICAEW and ACCA, which are listed bodies.

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

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 financial statements to be reached.

Jonathan Walton BFP FCA FCCA

For and on behalf of Whitley Stimpson Limited

29-31 Castle Street High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 6RU United Kingdom 14/6/2023 | 12:19 BST Dated: .........................

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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2022

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2022
Notes
£
£
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
2
1,339
3,685
Income from charitable activities
5
75,626
-
Income from other trading activities
3
6,711
-
Investments
4
1,950
402
Other income
6
125,270
470,000
Total income
210,896
474,087
Expenditure on:
Expenditure on raising funds
7
46,930
-
Charitable activities
8
84,582
-
Total expenditure
131,512
-
Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before transfers
79,384
474,087
Gross transfers between funds
7,467
(7,467)
Net income/(expenditure) for the year/
Net movement in funds
86,851
466,620
Fund balances at 1 December 2021
346,201
54,704
Fund balances at 30 November 2022
433,052
521,324		 Total
2022
£
5,024
75,626
6,711
2,352
595,270
684,983
46,930
84,582
131,512
553,471
-
553,471
400,905
954,376		 Total
2021
£
12,918
60,459
6,910
190
-
80,477
10,681
83,383
94,064
(13,587)
-
(13,587)
414,492
400,905

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 NOVEMBER 2022

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
13
Current assets
Stocks
14
Debtors
15
Investments
16
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
17
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Income funds
Restricted funds
18
Unrestricted funds		 2022
£
6,309
388
296,094
632,646
935,437
(12,859)		 £
31,798
922,578
954,376
521,324
433,052
954,376		 2021
£
7,746
4,185
377,836
7,122
396,889
(17,235)		 £
21,251
379,654
400,905
54,703
346,202
400,905

8/6/2023 | 00:10 PDT

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on .........................

.............................. Joycelyn Cull Chairman

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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2022

1 Accounting policies

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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). The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts.

1.2 Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the Trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The Trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.

1.3 Charitable funds

General funds are uunrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Trustees and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Trustees for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Income

All income is recognised when the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

For legacies, entitlement is taken as the earlier of the date on which either: the Trustees is aware that probate has been granted, the estate has been finalised and notification has been made by the executor(s) to the Trust that a distribution will be made, or when a distribution is received from the estate. Receipt of a legacy, in whole or in part, is only considered probable when the amount can be measured reliably and the Trustees has been notified of the executor's intention to make a distribution. Where legacies have been notified to the charity, or the charity is aware of the granting of probate, and the criteria for income recognition have not been met, then the legacy is treated as a contingent asset and disclosed if material..

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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2022

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

Fundraising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of disseminating information in support of the charitable activities. Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the the charity and include project management carried out at Headquarters. Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

Costs of generating funds are costs incurred in attracting voluntary income, and those incurred in trading activities that raise funds.

Charitable activities and Governance costs are costs incurred on the charity's educational operations, including support costs and costs relating to the governance of the Trustees apportioned to charitable activities.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

All assets costing more than £200 are capitalised.

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Freehold land and buildings 2% straight line Office equipment 10-50% written down value and straight line Other fixed assets Nil

Current asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction cost and subsequently measured at fair value at the Balance Sheet date, unless fair value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment. Investment gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised, are combined and shown in the heading ‘Gains/(losses) on investments’ in the Statement of Financial Activities.

1.7 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the Charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8 Stocks

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow-moving stocks. Cost includes all direct costs.

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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2022

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.9 Interest receivable

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.10 Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised within interest payable and similar charges.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of financial activities as a finance cost.

1.11 Financial instruments

The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

2 Donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2022
£
£
Donations and gifts
144
3,685
Legacies receivable
1,195
-
1,339
3,685		 Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2021
2021
£
£
£
3,829
434
10,504
1,195
1,980
-
5,024
2,414
10,504		 Total
2021
£
10,938
1,980
12,918

3 Income from other trading activities

**Unrestricted ** Unrestricted
funds funds
2022 2021
£ £
Bulb scheme 6,711 6,910

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4 Investments

Unrestricted Restricted **Total ** Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds funds
2022 2022 2022 2021 2021 2021
£ £ £ £ £ £
Investment income 1,950 402 2,352 184 6 190

5 Income from charitable activities

Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Funds Funds
2022 2021
£ £
Shop 4,221 4,299
Speakers 412 7,723
Annual meetings BFWI/NFWI 10,016 2,507
Centenery +1 merchandise - 2,488
Board of Trustees events for members 18,583 850
Creatives crafts, leisure and lifestyle 2,075 744
Science and society 2,413 2,205
Communications, archivists, resilience 650 500
Newsletters and postage 150 128
Member subscriptions 37,106 39,015
75,626 60,459

6 Other income

Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds
2022 2022 2022 2021
£ £ £ £
Net gain on disposal of freehold property 125,270 470,000 595,270 -

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7 Expenditure on raising funds

**Unrestricted ** Unrestricted
funds funds
2022 2021
£ £
Fundraising trading expenses
Special project and support costs 40,487 5,155
Bulb scheme 6,443 5,526
46,930 10,681

8 Charitable activities

Charitable
Charitable
Expenditure
Expenditure
2022 2021
£ £
Shop 5,706 10,023
Speakers 3,188 10,836
Annual meetings BFWI/NFWI 28,489 9,242
Centenery +1 merchandise - 11,812
Board of Trustees events for members 22,429 14,593
Creative crafts, leisure and lifestyle 4,400 9,493
Science and society 3,843 8,154
Communications, archivist, resilience 5,159 8,709
Members subscriptions 3,361 448
Newsletters and postage 8,007 54
Office expenses - 19
84,582 83,383
84,582 83,383

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9 Support costs

Raising fund
Charitible
activities
£
£
Staff costs
20,686
19,875
Depreciation
778
747
Telephone and postage
939
902
Bank charges
33
Cleaning of premises
749
720
Insurance
1,884
1,809
Fuel and light
2,314
2,224
Water rates
172
General rates
857
650
Decorating, repair and maintenance
1,204
1,158
Stationery and office expenses
2,244
2,156
Sundries
34
32
Legal and professional
6,406
-
Governance costs
-
4,339
38,095
34,817
Analysed between
Other-non support costs
8,835
49,765
46,930
84,582		 2022
£
40,561
1,525
1,841
33
1,469
3,693
4,538
172
1,507
2,362
4,400
66
6,406
4,339
72,912
58,600
131,512		 2021
Basis of allocation
£
32,333
As per staff
994
Direct
1,784
Direct
25
Direct
398
Direct
3,368
Direct
1,669
Direct
95
Direct
1,109
Direct
1,665
Direct
486
Direct
(93)
Direct
9,777
Governance
16,228
Governance
69,838
24,226
94,064

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10 Trustees

None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the Charity during the year.

11 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2022 2021
Number Number
Employees 3 3
Employment costs 2022 2021
£ £
Wages and salaries 39,531 37,854
Social security costs 1,030 519
40,561 38,373

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

12 Trustee's remuneration and expense

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2021 - £Nil).

During the year ended 30 November 2022, expenses totaling £2,309 were reimbursed or paid directly to 12 Trustees (2021 - £1,616 to 12 Trustees).

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13
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold
land and
buildings
Fixtures and
fittings
Office
equipment
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 December 2021
49,800
19,258
140
Additions
-
31,923
-
Disposals
(49,800)
(217)
(140)
At 30 November 2022
-
50,964
-
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 December 2021
29,075
18,802
70
Depreciation charged in the year
913
581
32
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(29,988)
(217)
(102)
At 30 November 2022
-
19,166
-
Carrying amount
At 30 November 2022
-
31,798
-
At 30 November 2021
20,725
456
70
14
Stocks
2022
£
Finished goods and goods for resale
6,309
15
Debtors
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
Trade debtors
1
Other debtors
83
Prepayments and accrued income
304
388
16
Current asset investments
2022
£
National Savings Income Bond
178,221
COIF Charities Deposit Account
117,873
296,094		 Total
£
69,198
31,923
(50,157)
50,964
47,947
1,526
(30,307)
19,166
31,798
21,251
2021
£
7,746
2021
£
233
3,247
705
4,185
2021
£
255,221
122,615
377,836

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17 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Other taxation and social security
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income		 2022
£
657
7,273
1,929
3,000
12,859		 2021
£
1,339
120
5,549
10,227
17,235

18 Restricted funds

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:

Movement in funds
Balance at
1 December
2021
Restricted
funds
Resources
expended
£
£
£
Denman - Bucks Room
(10)
-
-
Closed Institutes
15,645
3,347
-
Needy fund
2,578
17
-
Millennium fund
5,369
41
-
Memorial fund
12,664
544
-
Ripp fund
1,324
10
-
Eyre fund
2,408
18
-
Named funds
973
7
-
Celebration fund
845
7
-
Lady Legge
1,978
15
-
E M Saunders
565
4
-
Joyce Wilton
8,630
64
-
20-10 fund
1,734
13
-
Property funds
-
470,000
-
54,704
474,087
-		 Transfers
Balance at
30 November
2022
£
£
-
(10)
(5,823)
13,169
(398)
2,197
(1)
5,409
(848)
12,360
(141)
1,193
-
2,426
2
982
-
852
-
1,993
-
569
(258)
8,436
-
1,747
-
470,000
(7,467)
521,324		 Transfers
Balance at
30 November
2022
£
£
-
(10)
(5,823)
13,169
(398)
2,197
(1)
5,409
(848)
12,360
(141)
1,193
-
2,426
2
982
-
852
-
1,993
-
569
(258)
8,436
-
1,747
-
470,000
(7,467)
521,324
521,324

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18 Restricted funds

(Continued)

Restricted Funds

Note: Includes changes to governing documents of some bursaries as approved by Trustees at the November 2021 Board meeting.

Closed Women’s Institutes fund and transfers - If an institute suspends monies are deposited into this fund. If a suspended institute does not re-open within three years, the money is transferred into general funds.

WI Support Fund (was Needy fund) - This is an amount set aside for institutes that are in need of financial assistance.

Property fund – This fund will be set up from the proceeds of the sale of Stuart Lodge and set aside for any future purchase of buildings or land.

The following restricted funds represent funds for awards only available for Women’s Institutes’ members in Buckinghamshire:

Millennium fund - This fund provides an annual bursary for any residential education or training course, delivered by the Denman Trust or other providers as approved by the BFWI Board of Trustees.

Memorial fund - This fund provides an annual bursary for any two-day residential education or training course, delivered by the Denman Trust or other providers as approved by the BFWI Board of Trustees.

D&D Ripp fund - This fund was set up to provide an annual bursary towards the course cost, alternating between Art and Photography, to be taken anywhere.

Elizabeth Eyre fund - This fund provides an annual bursary for a Craft course.

Named funds - This consists of the Strode and Beckton funds. The Strode fund provides a biennial bursary for a fun music course delivered by the Denman Trust or other providers as approved by the BFWI Board of Trustees; the Beckton fund provides a bursary for any residential course. Awarded in alternate years.

Celebration fund - This fund provides a biennial bursary for any residential course.

Lady Legge - This fund provides an annual bursary for any residential education or training course, delivered by the Denman Trust or other providers as approved by the BFWI Board of Trustees.

E M Saunders - This fund provides an annual bursary for a cookery course, delivered by the Denman Trust or other providers as approved by the BFWI Board of Trustees.

Joyce Wilton - This fund provides an annual bursary open to members of Prestwood and Prestwood Evening WIs only, to be used for an educational trip or outing according to the wishes of Ms Wilton’s family.

20-10 fund - This fund provides an annual bursary towards a two-night residential education or training course, delivered by the Denman Trust or other providers as approved by the BFWI Board of Trustees.

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19
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2022
2022
£
£
Fund balances at 30
November 2022 are
represented by:
Tangible assets
31,798
-
Current assets/(liabilities)
401,254
521,324
433,052
521,324		 Total Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2022
2021
2021
£
£
£
31,798
21,251
-
922,578
324,951
54,703
954,376
346,202
54,703		 Total
2021
£
21,251
379,654
400,905

20 Pension commitments

The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Charity in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Charity to the fund and amounted to £118 (2021 - £Nil) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.

21 Operating lease commitments

At the reporting end date the Charity had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:

Within one year
Between two and five years		 2022
£
18,900
36,402
55,302		 2021
£
1,210
3,477
4,687

22 Related party transactions

There were no related party transactions during the year (2021 - none).