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2021-12-31-accounts

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 230090

Lord Kitchener Memorial Holiday Centre Unaudited financial statements

31 December 2021

Lord Kitchener Memorial Holiday Centre

Financial statements

Year ended 31 December 2021

Page
Trustees' annual report 1
Independent examiner's report to the trustees 4
Statement of financial activities 5
Statement of financial position 6
Notes to the financial statements 7

Lord Kitchener Memorial Holiday Centre

Trustees' annual report

Year ended 31 December 2021

The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2021.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in notes to the accounts and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and 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 published in October 2019.

Reference and administrative details

Registered charity name Lord Kitchener Memorial Holiday Centre Charity registration number 230090 Principal office 10 Kirkley Cliff Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 0BY

The trustees

The trustees who served during the year and at the date of approval were as follows:

Mrs D Brady (Chair) Mr T Byrne MBE (Vice Chair) Mrs C Wall (Treasurer) Mr A Jacobs Mr P Challoner Independent examiner Matthew Waters FCCA Lovewell Blake LLP Chartered accountants Excelsior House 9 Quay View Business Park Barnards Way Lowestoft NR32 2HD Bankers HSBC 34 London Road North Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1EN

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Lord Kitchener Memorial Holiday Centre

Trustees' annual report (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2021

Objectives and activities

The Charity's principal objectives are to benefit the public by:

Providing the relief of persons in need by reason of age, poverty or disability, who have served in the naval, military or air forces of the Crown (including the Commonwealth) or the merchant navy or ex-service members of the Emergency services or the husbands, wives or partners, widows or widowers of the same in particular through the provision of holiday accommodation.

The Trustees have taken due regard to the guidance published by the Charities Commission on public benefit. It is considered that a public benefit is provided by providing holiday accomodation to serving families.

Achievements and performance

During 2021 we were still managing through Covid restrictions imposed by the Government. The staffing issue of 2020 were resolved and the current staff are working well together, creating a steady, enjoyable work environment for all. The public areas of the building have been refurbished and redecorated, the windows to the rear of the building repaired and made safe, and a Garden area has been created offering our guests and members additional space and facilities. This has been achieved, in the majority, by centre management and volunteers. The positive approach from the Trustees, Management Committee, Centre Management, Staff and Volunteers has really raised the profile of Kitcheners to the extent where we have been involved in a number of civic events - Remembrance Sunday in particular was a huge success. Through our popular Veteran's breakfasts, evening presentations by eminent speakers, and fund raising socials, we have been able to engage with our local community, our local Veterans and Blue light Service (both serving and retired) to offer support, friendship and, in one particular case, somewhere to live for a short term. We found that during 2021, our older veterans returned and really enjoyed the changes that had been made, and have rebooked for the 2022 season. We also had a number of younger veterans some with their families joining us for holidays and throughly loving the atmosphere and locality - we believe that these younger veterans will the future of the centre and are really looking forward to welcoming them all back in 2022 and beyond. Our team of volunteers (which include our trustees, management committees and local community) are constantly looking for fund-raising opportunities to promote Kitcheners to all Regiments across the Armed Services, and their Blue Light Services nationally.

The Trustees have full confidence in our leadership team and staff for a very healthy, positive future of Kitcheners.

We had 150 week long holidays and 223 short stays 1 - 3 night stays.

Financial review

The total net expenditure in funds is £7,004 for the year. We continue to look very closely at staff costs especially in the light of the minimum rates of pay and also the possible costs of the new Government Pension Scheme.

We remain very appreciative of the support and financial assistance provided by the Army Benevolent Fund, the RAF Benevolent Fund and Seafarers UK without which the Charity could not remain in existence.

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Lord Kitchener Memorial Holiday Centre

Trustees' annual report (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2021

Financial review (continued)

Reserves policy

The level of free reserves as at 31 December 2021 amounted to £16,710 (2020: £8,232), which is sufficient to cover the costs of the Centre during the quieter months. The trustees consider that the winter period between October and April is when the Centre is at its quietest and future funding starts coming back in around March and April to cover the summer periods.

The level of maintenance funds differ year on year depending on how much work is to be carried out. The trustees are confident that the current levels will sufficiently cover any repairs due to be made in the foreseeable future.

In light of the economic climate and the fact that the charity is greatly dependent on grant income to enable the establishment to continue, the trustees consider the investments held to be a reserve that can be drawn upon should the need arise.

Structure, governance and management

Governing document

The charity is regulated by a Scheme of the Charity Commissioners dated 7th January 1919. Registered with the Charity Commissioners under number 230090.

Recruitment, appointment and training of Trustees

Trustees shall be persons who through occupation, employment or otherwise have special knowledge of the area of benefit or who are otherwise able by virtue of their personal or professional qualifications to make a contribution to the pursuit of the objects of the charity.

All new trustees will be provided with copies of:

In addition, the Trustees are encouraged to read Charity Commission and other newsletters and to attend courses designed to keep them abreast of their duties and responsibilities.

Organisational structure

The Centre has a Management Committee of 8 members who meet monthly and are responsible for the day to day running of the establishment.

The trustees oversee the Management Committee when deemed necessary, but are solely in charge of the fabrication of the building itself and the employment of the Centre manager and his wife who ensure that the centre continues to deliver the high standards previously set.

5/7/2022

The trustees' annual report was approved on .............................. and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:

Mrs D Brady (Chair) Trustee

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Lord Kitchener Memorial Holiday Centre

Independent examiner's report to the trustees

Year ended 31 December 2021

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2021 which comprise the statement of financial activities, statement of financial position and the related notes.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

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

Independent examiner's statement

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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

  3. the financial statements 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.

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts (financial statements) 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) 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 since been withdrawn.

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

Matthew Waters FCCA Independent Examiner

Lovewell Blake LLP Chartered accountants Excelsior House 9 Quay View Business Park Barnards Way Lowestoft NR32 2HD

5/7/2022

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Lord Kitchener Memorial Holiday Centre

Statement of financial activities

Year ended 31 December 2021

2021 2020
Unrestricted Restricted
funds funds Total funds Total funds
Note £ £ £ £
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies 4 172,372 172,372 78,011
Investment income 5 78 78 82
   
Total income 172,450 172,450 78,093
   
Expenditure
Expenditure on charitable activities 6 165,272 165,272 92,511
   
Total expenditure 165,272 165,272 92,511
   
Net income/(expenditure) and net
movements in funds before gains and
losses on investments 7,178 7,178 (14,418)
Net (losses)/gains on investments 7 (174) (174) 83
   
Net income/(expenditure) and net
movement in funds 7,004 7,004 (14,335)
   
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 88,979 33,343 122,322 136,657
   
Total funds carried forward 95,983 33,343 129,326 122,322
   

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 7 to 14 form part of these financial statements.

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Lord Kitchener Memorial Holiday Centre

Statement of financial position

31 December 2021

2021 2020
Note £ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets 12 76,892 78,192
Investments 13 2,381 2,555
 
79,273 80,747
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand 52,256 43,753
Creditors: Amounts falling due within
one year 14 2,203 2,178
 
Net current assets 50,053 41,575
 
Total assets less current liabilities 129,326 122,322
 
Net assets 129,326 122,322
 
Funds of the charity
Restricted funds 33,343 33,343
Unrestricted funds 95,983 88,979
 
Total charity funds 16 129,326 122,322
 

These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 5/7/2022 ........................, and are signed on behalf of the board by:

Mrs D Brady (Chair) Trustee

The notes on pages 7 to 14 form part of these financial statements.

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Lord Kitchener Memorial Holiday Centre

Notes to the financial statements

Year ended 31 December 2021

1. General information

The charity is a public benefit entity and a registered charity in England and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal office is 10 Kirkley Cliff, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0BY.

2. Statement of compliance

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. 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 issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

3. Accounting policies

(a) Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through income or expenditure.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.

(b) Going concern

There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.

(c) Disclosure exemptions

The entity satisfies the criteria of being a qualifying entity as defined in FRS 102. As such, advantage has been taken of the following disclosure exemptions available under paragraph 1.12 of FRS 102:

(a) No cash flow statement has been presented for the company.

(b) Disclosures in respect of financial instruments have not been presented.

(d) Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

(e) Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future project or commitment.

Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of two sub-classes: restricted income funds or endowment funds.

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Lord Kitchener Memorial Holiday Centre

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2021

3. Accounting policies (continued)

(f) Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity; it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:

(g) Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:

All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.

(h) Tangible assets

Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

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Lord Kitchener Memorial Holiday Centre

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2021

3. Accounting policies (continued)

(i) Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:

Furniture and fittings - 25% reducing balance Equipment - 15% reducing balance Lift - 20% reducing balance

Freehold property is not depreciated because the Trustees consider that the estimated net realisable value is in excess of its current net book value.

(j) Investments

Unlisted equity investments are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently measured at fair value. If fair value cannot be reliably measured, assets are measured at cost less impairment.

Listed investments are measured at fair value with changes in fair value being recognised in income or expenditure.

(k) Government grants

Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable. Grants are not recognised until there is reasonable assurance that the charity will comply with the conditions attaching to them and the grants will be received.

Where the grant does not impose specified future performance-related conditions on the recipient, it is recognised in income when the grant proceeds are received or receivable. Where the grant does impose specified future performance-related conditions on the recipient, it is recognised in income only when the performance-related conditions have been met. Where grants received are prior to satisfying the revenue recognition criteria, they are recognised as a liability.

4. Donations and legacies

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Donations
Donations (See below) 44,333 44,333 10,589 10,589
Payments for Sponsored Guests &
Subscriptions 86,780 86,780 44,838 44,838
Sundry Receipts 3,968 3,968 572 572
Grants
Government grant income 37,291 37,291 22,012 22,012
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172,372 172,372 78,011 78,011
   

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Lord Kitchener Memorial Holiday Centre

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2021

4. Donations and legacies (continued)

Donations of £44,333 (2020: £10,589) have been broken down into the following:

2021 2020
£ £
Seafarers UK 750
ABF The Soldiers 10,000 10,000
Swires Charitable Trust 20,000
Sundry - Other Donations 14,333 4,839
Returned Donation to Royal Navy (5,000)
 
44,333 10,589
 
5. Investment income
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Investment income 78 78 82 82
   
6. Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Provisions 38,847 38,847 32,045 32,045
Staff costs 74,056 74,056 33,591 33,591
Rates & water 3,378 3,378 1,924 1,924
Electricity, gas & fuel 9,765 9,765 4,066 4,066
Repairs & maintenance 39,226 39,226 20,885 20,885
   
165,272 165,272 92,511 92,511
   
7. Net (losses)/gains on investments
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2021 Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Unrealised gain/(loss) on Investments (174) (174) 83 83
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8. Net income/(expenditure)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
2021 2020
£ £
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 3,045

3,612


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Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2021

9. Independent examination fees

2021 2020
£ £
Fees payable to the independent examiner for:
Independent examination of the financial statements 1,025

960


10. Staff costs

The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows:

2021 2020
£ £
Wages and salaries 70,393 33,591
Social security costs 3,663
 
74,056 33,591
 

The average head count of employees during the year was 9 (2020: 7). The average number of fulltime equivalent employees during the year is analysed as follows:

2021 2020
No. No.
Manager 1 1
Cook/Housekeeper 1 1
Cleaners 1 1
Assistant cook 1 1
Waitresses 5 3
 
9 7
 

No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2020: Nil).

11. Trustee remuneration and expenses

No remuneration or other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entity were received by the trustees.

12. Tangible fixed assets

Land and Fixtures and
buildings fittings Equipment Lift Total
£ £ £ £ £
Cost
At 1 January 2021 69,119 90,214 31,525 5,896 196,754
Additions 279 1,466 1,745
    
At 31 December 2021 69,119 90,493 32,991 5,896 198,499
    
Depreciation
At 1 January 2021 2,986 80,776 28,947 5,853 118,562
Charge for the year 2,429 607 9 3,045
    
At 31 December 2021 2,986 83,205 29,554 5,862 121,607
    
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2021 66,133 7,288 3,437 34 76,892
    
At 31 December 2020 66,133 9,438 2,578 43 78,192
    

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Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2021

13. Investments

Other
investments
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2021 2,555
Additions
Fair value movements (174)

At 31 December 2021 2,381

Impairment
At 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2021

Carrying amount
At 31 December 2021 2,381

At 31 December 2020 2,555


All investments shown above are held at valuation.

14. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2021 2020
£ £
Trade creditors 978
Accruals and deferred income 200 200
Other creditors 1,025 1,978
 
2,203 2,178
 

15. Government grants

The amounts recognised in the financial statements for government grants are as follows:

2021 2020
£ £
Recognised in income from donations and legacies:
Government grants income 37,291

22,012


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Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2021

16. Analysis of charitable funds

Unrestricted funds

Gains and At 31 Dec
At 1 Jan 2021 Income Expenditure losses 2021
£ £ £ £ £
Accumulated Fund 88,979 165,272 (172,450) 172 95,983
    
Gains and At 31 Dec
At 1 Jan 2020 Income Expenditure losses 2020
£ £ £ £ £
Accumulated Fund 103,314 78,093 (92,511) 83 88,979
    
Restricted funds
Gains and At 31 Dec
At 1 Jan 2021 Income Expenditure losses 2021
£ £ £ £ £
Extraordinary Repairs Reserve 21,462 21,462
Maintenance of Home Reserve 11,881 11,881
    
33,343 33,343
    
Gains and At 31 Dec
At 1 Jan 2020 Income Expenditure losses 2020
£ £ £ £ £
Extraordinary Repairs Reserve 21,462 21,462
Maintenance of Home Reserve 11,881 11,881
    
33,343







33,343


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Lord Kitchener Memorial Holiday Centre

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2021

17. Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2021
£ £ £
Tangible fixed assets 76,892 76,892
Investments 2,381 2,381
Current assets 18,913 33,343 52,256
Creditors less than 1 year (2,203) (2,203)
  
Net assets 95,983 33,343 129,326
  
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2020
£ £ £
Tangible fixed assets 78,192 78,192
Investments 2,555 2,555
Current assets 10,410 33,343 43,753
Creditors less than 1 year (2,178) (2,178)
  
Net assets 88,979 33,343 122,322
  

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