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Charity number: 265120

THE PALLANT CHARITABLE TRUST

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

THE PALLANT CHARITABLE TRUST

CONTENTS

Page
Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and advisers 1
Trustees' report 2 - 4
Independent examiner's report 5 - 6
Statement of financial activities 7
Balance sheet 8
Notes to the financial statements 9 - 21

THE PALLANT CHARITABLE TRUST

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

Trustees Alan John Thurlow
Simon Alistair Erskine MacFarlane, Chair
Christopher Smyth
Charity registered
number
265120
Principal office
C/O Administrative Secretary
The Royal Chantry, Cathedral Cloisters
Canon Lane
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 1PX
Accountants
Donald Reid Limited
Chartered Accountants
18a/20 King Street
Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6 1EF
Bankers
Natwest
66 High Street
Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6 1QA
Investment Managers
Evelyn Partners Group Limited
45 Gresham Street
London
England
EC2V 7BG

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THE PALLANT CHARITABLE TRUST

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of Pallant Charitable Trust (the charity) for the year ended 5 April 2023. The Trustees confirm that the Annual report and financial statements of the charity comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charity's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued in 2019.

Structure, governance and management

a.

The Pallant Charitable Trust is a registered charity, number 265120, and is constituted under a Trust deed dated 2 November 1972.

The principal activity of the charity is to promote mainstream church music in both choral and instrumental form, in accordance with the policy initiated by the founder.

There have been no changes in the objectives since the last annual report.

b.

The management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Trust deed. Although there has been no requirement for the appointment of a new trustee in the recent past the Trustees would like to maintain the same or similar number of Trustees as at present. Should any vacancy arise they would seek to recruit a replacement to preserve that balance of lay and professional Trustees with a particular interest in the aims and objectives of the Trust.

Objectives and activities

a. Policies and objectives

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.

b. Activities For achieving objectives

The charity achieves its objective through the activity of providing the capital and income of the Trust Fund to such charities or for such charitable purposes and in such proportions as the Trustees determine.

c. Grant-making policies

Income resources remain fully committed, the primary aim of the Trust is to support and promote traditional church music within a radius of 50 miles of Chichester. The Trustees are now actively considering one or two new projects.

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THE PALLANT CHARITABLE TRUST

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

Achievements and performance

a. Review of activities

The Trustees have maintained their support for Chichester Cathedral's choristers and have begun a project to restore a church organ belonging to St John's Chapel in Chichester. In the year to 5 April 2023, Prebendal School fees totalling £32,895 (2022: £32,726) were paid during the year, £4,520 (2022: £5,000) was paid in relation to the Organ Scholarship, and £55,476 (2022: £Nil) was paid in relation to St John's Chapel's organ restoration.

b. Investment policy and performance

During the year incoming resources totalled £29,913 (2022: £28,001) , resources expended totalled £109,606 (2022: £55,272) and net expenditure after other gains and losses of £81,736 (2022: £82,318 net income) . As a result the fund balance carried forward at 5 April 2023 was £1,308,355 (2022: £1,390,091) .

Financial review

a. 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.

b. Reserves policy

It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the charity, at a level which equates to approximately six months expenditure. This provides sufficient funds to cover management and administration and support costs and to respond to emergency applications for grants which may arise Unrestricted funds were maintained at this level throughout the year.

c. Financial risk management objectives and policies

The Trustees have examined the major strategic, business and operational risks which the charity faces and confirm that systems have been established to enable regular reports to be produced so that the necessary steps can be taken to lessen these risks. The Trustees have identified the primary risk as being a financial one and that professional advisors were employed and regular meetings are held to keep this under review.

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THE PALLANT CHARITABLE TRUST

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

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 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.

Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on 12 December 2023 and signed on their behalf by:

................................................ Alan John Thurlow

................................................ Simon Alistair Erskine MacFarlane

................................................ Christopher Smyth

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THE PALLANT CHARITABLE TRUST

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Pallant Charitable Trust ('the Charity')

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 5 April 2023.

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.

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THE PALLANT CHARITABLE TRUST

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. 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: 12 December 2023

Daniel Reid FCA

Donald Reid Limited Chartered Accountants Prince Albert House 20 King Street Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 1DT

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THE PALLANT CHARITABLE TRUST

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

Note
Income from:
Investments
2
Total income
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
3
Charitable activities
6
Total expenditure
Net expenditure before net (losses)/gains on
investments
Net (losses)/gains on investments
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
29,913
29,913
11,885
97,721
109,606
(79,693)
(2,043)
(81,736)
1,390,091
(81,736)
1,308,355
Total
funds
2023
£
29,913
29,913
11,885
97,721
109,606
(79,693)
(2,043)
(81,736)
1,390,091
(81,736)
1,308,355
Total
funds
2022
£
28,001
28,001
12,350
42,922
55,272
(27,271)
109,589
82,318
1,307,773
82,318
1,390,091

The notes on pages 9 to 21 form part of these financial statements.

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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 5 APRIL 2023

Note
Fixed assets
Investments
10
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
11
Net current liabilities / assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Net assets excluding pension asset
Total net assets
Charity funds
Restricted funds
13
Unrestricted funds
13
Total funds
19,138
19,138
(21,830)
2023
£
1,311,047
1,311,047
(2,692)
1,308,355
1,308,355
1,308,355
-
1,308,355
1,308,355
22,798
22,798
(17,628)
2022
£
1,384,921
1,384,921
5,170
1,390,091
1,390,091
1,390,091
-
1,390,091
1,390,091

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 12 December 2023 and signed on their behalf by:

Alan John Thurlow

Simon Alistair Erskine MacFarlane

(Chair of Trustees)

Christopher Smyth

The notes on pages 9 to 21 form part of these financial statements.

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THE PALLANT CHARITABLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

1. Accounting policies

1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

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 financial statements have been prepared under the historic cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared un accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: 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) issued on 16 July 2014 and Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and Charities Act 2011.

The Pallant Charitable Trust meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.

1.2 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.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

1. Accounting policies (continued)

1.3 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.

For legacies, entitlement is taken as the earlier of the date on which either: the charity 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 charity 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.

Donated Services or facilities are recognised when the charity has control over the item, any conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economic benefit from the use of the charity of the item is probable and that economic benefit can be measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), the general volunteer time of the Friends is not recognised and refer to the Trustees' report for more information about their contribution.

On receipt, donated professional services and facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift to the Charity which is the amount it would have been willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market; a corresponding amount is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt.

Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.

1.4 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.

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 operations, including support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

1. Accounting policies (continued)

1.4 Expenditure (continued)

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.

1.5 Investments

Fixed 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.

1.6 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.

1.7 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.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

1. Accounting policies (continued)

1.8 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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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

1. Accounting policies (continued)

2. Investment income

Income from listed investments
Income from listed investments
Investment management costs

Investment management fees
Investment management fees
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
29,913
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
28,001
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
11,885
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
12,350
Total
funds
2023
£
29,913
Total
funds
2022
£
28,001
Total
funds
2023
£
11,885
Total
funds
2022
£
12,350

3. Investment management costs

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

4. Governance costs

Legal and professional fees 2023
£
5,100
5,100
2022
£
5,196
5,196

5. Analysis of grants

Choristers Scholarships and Prebendal school fees
St John's Chapel organ restoration
Choristers Scholarships and Prebendal school fees
Grants
Grants to
Institutions
2023
£
37,145
55,476
92,621
Grants to
Institutions
2022
£
32,726
5,000
37,726
Total
funds
2023
£
37,145
55,476
92,621
Total
funds
2022
£
32,726
5,000
37,726

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THE PALLANT CHARITABLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

6. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities

Summary by fund type

Expenditure on governance
Choristers Scholarships and Prebendal school fees
St John's Chapel organ restoration
Expenditure on governance
Choristers Scholarships and Prebendal school fees
Grants
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
5,100
37,145
55,476
97,721
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
5,196
32,726
5,000
42,922
Total
2023
£
5,100
37,145
55,476
97,721
Total
2022
£
5,196
32,726
5,000
42,922

7. Analysis of expenditure by activities

Expenditure on governance
Choristers Scholarships and Prebendal school fees
St John's Chapel organ restoration
Activities
undertaken
directly
2023
£
5,100
-
-
5,100
Grant
funding of
activities
2023
£
-
37,145
55,476
92,621
Total
funds
2023
£
5,100
37,145
55,476
97,721

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THE PALLANT CHARITABLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

7. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Expenditure on governance
Choristers Scholarships and Prebendal school fees
Grants
Activities
undertaken
directly
2022
£
5,196
-
-
5,196
Grant
funding of
activities
2022
£
-
32,726
5,000
37,726
Total
funds
2022
£
5,196
32,726
5,000
42,922

8. Independent examiner's remuneration

The independent examiner's remuneration amounts to an independent examiner fee of £1,554 ( 2022 - £1,482 ).

9. Trustees' remuneration and expenses

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2022 - £NIL) .

During the year ended 5 April 2023, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2022 - £NIL) .

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

10. Fixed asset investments

Cost or valuation
At 6 April 2022
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
At 5 April 2023
Net book value
At 5 April 2023
At 5 April 2022
Investments at market value comprise:
UK Listed
investments
£
1,324,523
114,060
(100,050)
(49,077)
1,289,456
1,289,456
1,324,523
Overseas
Listed
investments
£
1,324,523
114,060
(100,050)
(49,077)
1,289,456
1,289,456
1,324,523
Overseas
Other fixed
asset
investments
£
60,398
-
-
(38,807)
21,591
21,591
60,398
2023
Other fixed
asset
investments
£
60,398
-
-
(38,807)
21,591
21,591
60,398
2023
Total
£
1,384,921
114,060
(100,050)
(87,884)
1,311,047
1,311,047
1,384,921
2022
£ £ £ £
Listed investments 988,872 300,584 1,289,456 1,324,523
UK cash held on portfolio 21,591 - 21,591 60,398
Total market value
1,010,463
300,584
1,311,047
1,384,921

Valuation

Valuations are determined by reference to readily available market prices of the investments held.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

Material investments

Link Financial Sol Ltd Trojan Inc
City of London Inv
T Bailey Fund Serv TB Evenlode Income
Blackrock FM
Evenlode INV Management Income
Greencoat UK WIND ORD
M&G Investment Management UK
Findlay Park FDS American USA
Fundsmith LLP Equity
Link Fund Sol Ltd Trojan
Linsell Train Ltd Global Equity D Nav
Goldman Sachs FDS Stg Lqd Reserves
11.
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
Accruals and deferred income
2023
£
160,984
135,094
222,928
96,899
177,762
79,850
-
91,992
73,469
110,043
-
75,000
1,224,021
2023
£
21,830
2022
£
173,307
138,041
214,993
95,136
170,298
77,750
60,859
96,027
72,376
112,277
88,748
-
1,299,812
2022
£
17,628

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

12. Financial instruments

Financial assets
Financial assets measured at amortised cost
Financial instruments measured at fair value through income and
expenditure
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost
2023
£
19,138
1,311,047
1,330,185
2023
£
21,830
2022
£
22,798
1,384,921
1,407,719
2022
£
17,628

Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure comprise of market investments only.

Financial assets measured at amortised cost comprise of cash.

Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost comprise of accruals.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

13. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current year

Balance at 6 Gains/ Balance at 5
April 2022 Income Expenditure (Losses) April 2023
£ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General Funds - all funds 1,390,091 29,913 (109,606) (2,043) 1,308,355
Statement of funds - prior year
Balance at Gains/ Balance at
1 April 2021 Income Expenditure (Losses) 5 April 2022
£ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General Funds 1,307,773 28,001 (55,272) 109,589 1,390,091

14. Analysis of net assets between funds Analysis of net assets between funds - current year

Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Fixed asset investments
1,311,047
Current assets
19,138
Creditors due within one year
(21,830)
Total
1,308,355
Total
funds
2023
£
1,311,047
19,138
(21,830)
1,308,355

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023

14. Analysis of net assets between funds (continued)

Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year

Fixed asset investments
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Total
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
1,384,921
22,798
(17,628)
1,390,091
Total
funds
2022
£
1,384,921
22,798
(17,628)
1,390,091

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