Charity number: 249110
THE CUCKFIELD SOCIETY
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
THE CUCKFIELD SOCIETY
CONTENTS
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| Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and advisers | 1 |
| Trustees' report | 2 - 3 |
| Independent examiner's report | 4 |
| Statement of financial activities | 5 |
| Balance sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 7 - 17 |
THE CUCKFIELD SOCIETY
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Trustees
Paul Mantripp, Chair (resigned 31 May 2024) Giles King, Chair (appointed 1 June 2024) Jill White, Secretary Ian Jackson, Treasurer (resigned 31 July 2024) Nicholas Baldwin, Treasurer (appointed 31 July 2024) Gilli Church (resigned 31 May 2024)
Charity registered number
249110
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THE CUCKFIELD SOCIETY
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the The Cuckfield Society for the year 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024.
Objectives and activities
Policies and objectives
The Constitution sets out the Society's objectives, which contiinue to be as relevant today as when the Society was founded in 1963. These are:
(a) Preserve and enhance the essential atmosphere of the parish of Cuckfiueld and its surrounding countryside and to improve in every way possible its appearance and amenities;
(b) Secure and support of and co-operate with bodies local and national whose functions or interests affect or are compatible with the objects of the Society;
(c) Encourage a strong public opinion in support of the objectives;
(d) Pursue these ends be means of meetings, exhibitions, lectures, publications, other forms of instruction and publicity and promotion of schemes of a charitable nature; and
(e) Stimulate public consciousness and appreciation of the beauty, history and character of Cuckfield and its surroundings.
In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.
Achievements and performance
Main achievements of the Charity
The main activity for the year was again the holding of the Village Show in September.
The Society has provided grants to the organisations listed in note 5 to the financial statements in line with the object to preserve and enhance the unique distinctiveness and character of Cuckfield.
The Society has been putting considerable effort into raising funds for the purpose of engaging consultants to advise and respond to the planning applications submitted to Mid Sussex District Council by the developers seeking to develop the Ansty Farm site south of Cuckfield.
Financial review
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 Society maintain reserves sufficient for the purpose of undertaking the projects that it is pursuing, but otherwise does not maintain reserves to cover overheads as the Society does not have and fixed costs.
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THE CUCKFIELD SOCIETY
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Structure, governance and management
Constitution
The Cuckfield Society is a registered charity, number 249110, and is constituted under a Trust deed.
Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
The management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Trust deed.
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:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business.
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.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on 10 October 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Giles King
(Chair of Trustees)
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THE CUCKFIELD SOCIETY
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of The Cuckfield Society ('the Charity')
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts 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 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.
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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
Signed:
Dated: 10 October 2025
G W Schulz FCMA CGMA
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THE CUCKFIELD SOCIETY
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Note Income from: Donations and legacies 3 Other trading activities 4 Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities 6 Total expenditure Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Restricted funds 2024 £ 46,965 - 46,965 2,118 9,600 11,718 35,247 - 35,247 35,247 |
Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 2,869 1,912 4,781 4,332 8,275 12,607 (7,826) 11,388 (7,826) 3,562 |
Total funds 2024 £ 49,834 1,912 51,746 6,450 17,875 24,325 27,421 11,388 27,421 38,809 |
Total funds 2023 £ 3,050 3,998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,048 | ||||
| 3,595 2,558 |
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| 6,153 | ||||
| 895 | ||||
| 10,493 895 |
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| 11,388 |
The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 7 to 17 form part of these financial statements.
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THE CUCKFIELD SOCIETY
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 10 Current assets Debtors 11 Cash at bank and in hand Current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 12 Net current assets Total net assets Charity funds Restricted funds 14 Unrestricted funds 14 Total funds |
4,851 41,054 45,905 (7,560) |
2024 £ 464 464 38,345 38,809 35,247 3,562 38,809 |
- 11,388 11,388 - |
2023 £ - |
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| - 11,388 |
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| 11,388 | ||||
| - 11,388 |
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| 11,388 |
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 10 October 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Nicholas Baldwin
Treasurer
The notes on pages 7 to 17 form part of these financial statements.
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THE CUCKFIELD SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. General information
The Cuckfield Society is a registered charity in England & Wales, number 249110, and is constituted under a Trust deed.
2. Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair' view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
The Cuckfield Society meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
2.2 Income
All income is recognised once 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.
Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
2.3 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 allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the Charity to raise funds for its charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and non-charitable trading.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
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THE CUCKFIELD SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.4 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets costing £NIL or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
Computer equipment - 33%
2.5 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
2.6 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
2.7 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 in the Statement of financial activities as a finance cost.
2.8 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.
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THE CUCKFIELD SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.9 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity 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 fund 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 Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
3. Income from donations and legacies
| Donations Donations |
Restricted funds 2024 Unrestricted funds 2024 £ £ 46,965 2,869 Restricted funds 2023 Unrestricted funds 2023 £ £ 882 2,168 |
Total funds 2024 £ 49,834 |
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| Total funds 2023 £ 3,050 |
4. Income from other trading activities Income from fundraising events
| Unrestricted | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2024 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Village show income | 1,912 | 1,912 |
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THE CUCKFIELD SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 4. Income from other trading activities (continued) Income from fundraising events (continued) Unrestricted funds 2023 £ Village show income 3,998 5. Analysis of grants Grants to Institutions 2024 £ Grants made 6,000 Grants to Institutions 2023 £ Grants made 248 The Charity has made the following material grants to institutions during the year: 2024 £ Name of institution Cuckfield Museum 2,000 Haywards Heath Rugby Football Club 2,000 New England Wood Trust 2,000 Cuckfield Bookfest - Poppy Appeal - 6,000 6,000 |
Total funds 2023 £ 3,998 |
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| Total funds 2024 £ 6,000 |
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| Total funds 2023 £ 248 |
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| 2023 £ - - - 200 48 |
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| 248 | |
| 248 |
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THE CUCKFIELD SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
6. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Summary by fund type
| Direct costs of charitable activities Direct costs of charitable activities |
Restricted funds 2024 Unrestricted funds 2024 £ £ 9,600 8,275 Unrestricted funds 2023 £ 2,558 |
Total 2024 £ 17,875 |
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| Total 2023 £ 2,558 |
7. Analysis of expenditure by activities
| Activities | Grant | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| undertaken | funding of | Support | Total | |
| directly | activities | costs | funds | |
| 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Direct costs of charitable activities | 11,168 | 6,000 | 707 | 17,875 |
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THE CUCKFIELD SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
7. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)
| Activities undertaken directly 2023 Grant funding of activities 2023 £ £ Direct costs of charitable activities 1,950 248 Analysis of direct costs Publicity and advertising Insurance and licences Consultancy Other Analysis of support costs Printing and stationery Web and computer costs Governance costs 8. Independent examiner's remuneration Fees payable to the Charity's independent examiner for the independent examination of the Charity's annual accounts |
Support costs 2023 £ 360 Total funds 2024 £ 1,012 196 9,600 360 11,168 Total funds 2024 £ 82 344 281 707 2024 £ 360 |
Total funds 2023 £ 2,558 |
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| Total funds 2023 £ - - - 1,950 |
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| 1,950 | ||
| Total funds 2023 £ - 360 - |
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| 360 | ||
| 2023 £ - |
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THE CUCKFIELD SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
9. Trustees' remuneration and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2023 - £NIL) .
During the year ended 31 December 2024, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2023 - £NIL) .
10. Tangible fixed assets
| Cost or valuation Additions At 31 December 2024 Depreciation Charge for the year At 31 December 2024 Net book value At 31 December 2024 At 31 December 2023 11. Debtors Due within one year Prepayments and accrued income 12. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Accruals and deferred income |
2024 £ 4,851 4,851 2024 £ 7,560 |
Computer equipment £ 697 |
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| 697 | ||
| 233 | ||
| 233 | ||
| 464 | ||
| - | ||
| 2023 £ - - 2023 £ - |
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THE CUCKFIELD SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
13. Financial instruments
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Financial assets | ||
| Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure | 41,054 | 11,388 |
Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure comprise bank balances.
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THE CUCKFIELD SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
14. Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
| Unrestricted funds Designated funds Caring for Cuckfield fund Village show fund General funds General fund Total Unrestricted funds Restricted funds SCAG fund Total of funds |
Balance at 1 January 2024 £ 6,000 500 6,500 4,888 11,388 - 11,388 |
Income £ - 1,912 1,912 2,869 4,781 46,965 51,746 |
Expenditure £ (6,000) (4,332) (10,332) (2,275) (12,607) (11,718) (24,325) |
Transfers in/out £ - 1,920 1,920 (1,920) - - - |
Balance at 31 December 2024 £ - - |
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| - | |||||
| 3,562 | |||||
| 3,562 | |||||
| 35,247 | |||||
| 38,809 |
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THE CUCKFIELD SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
14. Statement of funds (continued)
Statement of funds - prior year
| Unrestricted funds Designated funds Caring for Cuckfield fund Village show fund General funds General fund Total Unrestricted funds |
Balance at 1 January 2023 £ 6,000 500 6,500 3,993 10,493 |
Income £ - - - 7,048 7,048 |
Expenditure £ - - - (6,153) (6,153) |
Balance at 31 December 2023 £ 6,000 500 |
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| 6,500 | ||||
| 4,888 | ||||
| 11,388 |
Caring for Cuckfield fund - The fund is to meet expenses of ongoing activities, but to meet more specifically, expenses agreed by the Committee to meet or maintain the appearance and amenities of Cuckfield.
Village Show fund - The Village Show takes place annually with the surplus funds being allocated to local worthy causes or retained to finance future shows.
15. Summary of funds
Summary of funds - current year
| Designated funds General funds Restricted funds |
Balance at 1 January 2024 £ 6,500 4,888 - 11,388 |
Income £ 1,912 2,869 46,965 51,746 |
Expenditure £ (10,332) (2,275) (11,718) (24,325) |
Transfers in/out £ 1,920 (1,920) - - |
Balance at 31 December 2024 £ - 3,562 35,247 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38,809 |
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THE CUCKFIELD SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
15. Summary of funds (continued)
Summary of funds - prior year
| Designated funds General funds |
Balance at 1 January 2023 £ 6,500 3,993 10,493 |
Income £ - 7,048 7,048 |
Expenditure £ - (6,153) (6,153) |
Balance at 31 December 2023 £ 6,500 4,888 |
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| 11,388 |
16. Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current period
| Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors due within one year Total |
Restricted funds 2024 Unrestricted funds 2024 £ £ - 464 41,847 4,058 (6,600) (960) 35,247 3,562 |
Total funds 2024 £ 464 45,905 (7,560) |
|---|---|---|
| 38,809 |
Analysis of net assets between funds - prior period
| Current assets Total |
Unrestricted funds 2023 £ 11,388 11,388 |
Total funds 2023 £ 11,388 |
|---|---|---|
| 11,388 |
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