Charity number: 267670
NORFOLK ORNITHOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION
UNAUDITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
NORFOLK ORNITHOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION
| CONTENTS | |
|---|---|
| Page | |
| Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisers | 1 |
| Trustees' report | 2 - 4 |
| Independent examiner's report | 5 |
| Statement of financial activities | 6 |
| Balance sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 8 - 18 |
NORFOLK ORNITHOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Trustees
Dr S P Newman Mr D Gamble Dr K J Fox Mrs J Barker Mr P J Bangs Mr M Rae Mr R Skeen Ms L Ferrer Mr D Agombar
Charity registered number
267670
Principal office
The Poplars, 37 Granville Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 1JQ
Accountants
Larking Gowen LLP, Summerhill House, 1 Sculthorpe Road, Fakenham, NR21 9HA
Page 1
NORFOLK ORNITHOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023.
Objectives and Activities
a. Policies and objectives
The objects of the charity are to advance the study and science of ornithology by acting as the parent body to Holme Bird Observatory and help engage as far as possible the full time services of a warden for the observatory.
Achievements and performance
a. Review of activities
2023 was another mixed year, with some good news and some bad news. Happily, COVID had little impact, but we saw the continuing effects of avian influenza on some bird species. The year saw extremes of dryness and wetness, with a drought in the middle of the year, but a great deal of rain later on. Large flocks of geese, ducks and wading birds took advantage of wet conditions on our grazing marshes in both winter periods.
The NOA’s Trustees were unchanged during 2023, but one of our Assistant Wardens, Emma Buck, left us for a warden’s post elsewhere in Norfolk, to be replaced after a short interval by Shannon Clifford. The Assistant Warden’s post continued to be funded by the Goldcrest Charitable Trust.
During the year, we were delighted to appoint well-known musician David Gray as our President, a post that had been vacant for several years. David has a house close to the Observatory, and had become a friend of the Association. He was already making a significant contribution to the conservation movement via his work for Curlew Action, and has since become an Ambassador for the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust.
Our AGM was held in Holme Village Hall at the start September, and it was good to welcome many of our regulars. We were able to resume our normal pattern of events, comprising moth days at Holme Village Open Gardens, Holme Bird Observatory and Hempton Marsh, and our Go Wild at Drove event in collaboration with our near-neighbours at Drove Orchards.
Membership subscriptions once again made the largest contribution to our income. Membership income was supplemented by agri-environment grants, and by a variety of fundraising activities, including a Christmas Eve sponsored birdwatch, a Grand Draw and 200 Club draws held on a quarterly basis. We continued to receive further instalments of two Gifts in Wills that have significantly boosted our finances. At a time of relatively high inflation, we benefitted from a significant amount of investment income.
Thanks to generous donations received from two individuals, it was possible during 2023 to make two significant replacements to the infrastructure at Holme Bird Observatory. The first of these was our Heligoland trap, a large aviary-like device for catching migratory birds in order that they can be ringed, and the second was our disabled access ramp, making it easier for people with mobility problems to reach the Observatory.
Page 2
NORFOLK ORNITHOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION
TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Review of activities (continued)
Once again, bird ringing was an important part of our work, although a combination of unsuitable conditions and a temporary shortage of staff meant that fewer birds were ringed than in 2022. Although we were unable to make much progress with either sound recording or electronic tagging as methods for monitoring migrating birds, significant use was made of a thermal imaging camera, enabling detection of individual birds in marshes or thick vegetation.
During 2023, our in-house team produced the NOA’s annual report for 2022, and quarterly Newsletters were also produced, being sent to members either electronically or by post.
As always, help from volunteers was crucial to NOA’s success across the year, and we are grateful not only to them but also to all our members for their continued loyalty.
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
The attached accounts demonstrate in financial terms the activities of the Charity for the past year. The Charity has a deficit in the current year of £7,828 (2022: surplus of £89,508).
The Charity has unrestricted reserves of £577,214 (2022: £599,641) which can be used at the trustees' discretion in the furtherance of the Charity's objectives. There are designated reserves of £83,450 (2022: £83,450) which represent the cost of the property that was purchased using the Lottery grant of £38,000 and other properties purchased since 1973, excluding the costs of the Redwell land and swap fees. The restricted reserves balance is £16,204 (2022: £1,605).
The Charity will initiate steps to look into the major risks faced by them and take any necessary action to mitigate these risks.
Structure, governance and management
a. Constitution
Norfolk Ornithologists Association is registered with the Charity Commissioners (charity number 267670). It registered with effect from 23 August 1974 and is governed by its constitution.
b. Method 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.
The NOA was founded in the 1960s to be the parent body to fund and administer Holme Bird Observatory, the only accredited bird observatory in Norfolk.
Page 3
NORFOLK ORNITHOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of Norfolk Ornithologists Association (the 'charity')
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023.
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.
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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I can confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
-
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
-
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
-
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.
Signed: Christopher Yeates FCA DChA Larking Gowen LLP Chartered Accountants Fakenham
Dated: 9 September 2024
Page 5
NORFOLK ORNITHOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Note Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 2 Charitable activities: Activities for generating funds 3 Investments & interest 4 Total income and endowments Expenditure on: Costs of generating funds 5 Charitable activities 6 Governance 7 Total expenditure Net income / (expenditure) before investment gains Net gains on investments 12 Net income / (expenditure) before other recognised gains and losses Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Designated funds 2023 £ - - - - - - - - - - - - 83,450 83,450 |
Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 2023 £ 2023 £ 34,609 12,899 - 53,880 - 7,473 34,609 74,252 - 4,877 16,609 90,653 3,401 8,063 20,010 103,593 14,599 (29,341) - 6,914 14,599 (22,427) 14,599 (22,427) 1,605 599,641 16,204 577,214 |
Total funds 2023 £ 47,508 53,880 7,473 108,861 4,877 107,262 11,464 123,603 (14,742) 6,914 (7,828) (7,828) 684,696 676,868 |
Total funds 2022 £ 124,049 54,126 7,510 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185,685 | ||||
| 3,948 90,344 1,885 |
||||
| 96,177 | ||||
| 89,508 - |
||||
| 89,508 89,508 595,188 |
||||
| 684,696 |
The notes on pages 8 to 18 form part of these financial statements.
Page 6
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| Fixedassets | |||||||
| Tangibleassets | 11 | 92,755 | 89,533 | ||||
| Investments | 12 | 86,914 | - | ||||
| 179,669 | 89,583 | ||||||
| Currentassets | |||||||
| Stocks | 13 | 320 | 245 | ||||
| Debtors | 14 | 3,513 | 10,244 | ||||
| Cashatbankand inhand | 509,797 | 620,813 | |||||
| 513,730 | 631,302 | ||||||
| Creditors:amountsfallingduewithin | one | ||||||
| year | 15 | (16,531) | (36,189) | ||||
| Netcurrentassets | 497,199 | 595,113 | |||||
| Netassets | 676,868 | 684,696 | |||||
| • ' , |
|||||||
| —- | |||||||
| CharityFunds | |||||||
| Designated funds | 16 | 83,450 | 83,450 | ||||
| Restrictedfunds | 18 | 16,204 | 7,605 | ||||
| Unrestricted funds | 16 | 577,214 | 599,647 | ||||
| Totalfunds | 676,868 | 684,696 |
NORFOLK ORNITHOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 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 on 16 July 2014 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 historical 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 in 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.
Norfolk Ornithologists Association constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
1.2 Going concern
The trustees have considered the charity’s position at the time of signing the financial statements, and have concluded that they have a reasonable expectation that the charity will have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, and at least twelve months from the date of signing these financial statements, they therefore continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing these financial statements.
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.
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.
Page 8
NORFOLK ORNITHOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1. Accounting policies (continued)
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..
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.
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.
1.5 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
A review for impairment of a fixed asset is carried out if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of any fixed asset may not be recoverable. Shortfalls between the carrying value of fixed assets and their recoverable amounts are recognised as impairments. Impairment losses are recognised in the Statement of financial activities.
Tangible fixed assets are carried at cost, net of depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Freehold property - Nil - Plant and machinery 25% Straight line Motor vehicles - 25% Straight line
1.6 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.
1.7 Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank.
Page 9
NORFOLK ORNITHOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1. Accounting policies (continued)
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.
1.9 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.
1.10 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.
1.11 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.
1.12 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.
1.13 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.
Page 10
NORFOLK ORNITHOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2. Income from donations and legacies
| Donations Legacies Total donations and legacies Total 2022 Fundraising income Membership income Permits Sales (books, cards, videos, etc) Fundraising activities Miscellaneous income Basic Payment Scheme & Higher Level Stewardship Scheme Total 2022 |
Designated funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 2023 £ 2023 £ 2023 £ - 34,609 2,899 - - 10,000 - 34,609 12,899 - 25,955 98,094 Designated funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 2023 £ 2023 £ 2023 £ - - 33,435 - - 1,090 - - 124 - - 6,732 - - 88 - - 12,411 - - 53,880 - - 54,126 |
Total funds 2023 £ 37,508 10,000 47,508 124,049 Total funds 2023 £ 33,435 1,090 124 6,732 88 12,411 53,880 54,126 |
Total funds 2022 £ 34,049 90,000 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124,049 | ||||
| Total funds 2022 £ 33,256 1,376 719 8,476 209 10,090 54,126 |
||||
3. Fundraising income
4. Investment income
| Bank interest Total 2022 |
Designated funds 2023 £ - - - |
Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 2023 £ 2023 £ - 7,473 - 7,473 - 7,510 |
Total funds 2023 £ 7,473 7,473 7,510 |
Total funds 2022 £ 7,510 7,510 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Page 11
NORFOLK ORNITHOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
5. Costs of raising funds
| Goods for resale Fundraising costs Total 2022 |
Designated funds 2023 £ - - - - |
Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 2023 £ 2023 £ - 539 - 4,338 - 4,877 - 3,948 |
Total funds 2023 £ 539 4,338 4,877 3,948 |
Total funds 2022 £ 1,230 2,718 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,948 | ||||
6. Charitable activities
| Wages Water rates Electricity Travelling Office stationery and printing Postage and carriage Telephone Repairs and renewals Site development - Hempton Site development - Redwell Site development - Observatory Bank charges Workwear Site development - Walsey Rent Miscellaneous expenses Ringing costs Website costs Pension contributions Total 2022 |
Activities £ 47,648 59 3,745 2,986 5,606 3,062 1,325 20,982 11,375 300 2,023 235 494 188 - 2,308 3,130 860 936 107,262 90,344 |
Total 2023 £ 47,648 59 3,745 2,986 5,606 3,062 1,325 20,982 11,375 300 2,023 235 494 188 - 2,308 3,130 860 936 107,262 90,344 |
Total 2022 £ 53,454 44 2,367 3,712 5,444 2,653 850 1,849 7,129 2,211 4,968 - - 274 5 1,658 1,630 1,107 989 90,344 |
|---|---|---|---|
Page 12
NORFOLK ORNITHOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
7. Governance costs
| Designated funds 2023 £ Independent Examiner's costs & bookkeeping - Insurance - Professional fees - Profit loss on disposal - Depreciation - - |
Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 2023 £ 2023 £ - 2,537 - 2,168 - 4,318 - - 401 2,040 401 11,063 |
Total funds 2023 £ 2,537 2,168 4,318 - 2,441 11,464 |
Total funds 2022 £ 1,242 2,476 633 (3,850) 1,384 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,885 |
8. Net income/(expenditure)
This is stated after charging:
| 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Depreciation of tangible fixed assets: | ||
| - owned by the charity | 2,441 | 1,384 |
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration (2022 - £NIL). During the year, no Trustees received any benefits in kind (2022 - £NIL). During the year, no Trustees received any reimbursement of expenses (2022 - £NIL).
There were no related party transactions in this or the prior period.
9. Independent Examiner' remuneration
The Independent Examiner's remuneration amounts to an Independent Examination fee of £1,650 (2022 - £1,500.)
Page 13
NORFOLK ORNITHOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
10. Staff costs
Staff costs were as follows:
| Pension contributions Wages and salaries |
2023 £ 936 47,648 48,584 |
2022 £ 989 53,454 |
|---|---|---|
| 54,443 |
The average number of persons employed by the charity during the year was as follows:
| 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|
| No. | No. |
| 2 | 2 |
No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.
11. Tangible fixed assets
| Cost At 1 January 2023 Additions At 31 December 2023 Depreciation At 1 January 2023 Charge for the year At 31 December 2023 Net book value At 31 December 2023 At 31 December 2022 |
Freehold property £ 85,430 - 85,430 - - - 85,430 85,430 |
Plant and machinery £ 25,710 5,613 31,323 21,557 2,441 23,998 7,325 4,153 |
Total £ 111,140 5,613 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116,753 | |||
| 21,557 2,441 |
|||
| 23,998 | |||
| 92,755 | |||
| 89,583 |
Page 14
NORFOLK ORNITHOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
11. Tangible fixed assets (continued)
The properties are made up of nature reserves/land.
£
| 1973/74 Holme Dunes | 100 |
|---|---|
| 1985 Redwell Marsh approx 35 acres | 34,000 |
| 1989 Whiddington Wood | - |
| 1973 Walsey Hills | 100 |
| 1984 The Quags | 5,000 |
| 1984 Salthouse Estate | 750 |
| 1980 Aslack Way Office | 5,500 |
| 2000 Hempton Marsh property | 38,000 |
| 2010 Redwell land swap fees | 1,980 |
| Total | 85,430 |
12. Fixed asset investments
| Market value At 1 January 2023 Additions Gains on investment At 31 December 2023 Investments at market value comprise: Listed investments All the fixed asset investments are held in the UK |
Listed securities £ - 80,000 6,914 |
|---|---|
| 86,914 | |
| 2023 £ 86,914 |
|
13. Stocks
| Stocks | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Raw materials | 320 | 245 |
Page 15
NORFOLK ORNITHOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
14. Debtors
| Trade debtors Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Trade creditors Accruals and deferred income Deferred income Deferred income at 1 January 2023 Resources deferred during the year Amounts released from previous years Deferred income at 31 December 2023 |
2023 £ 1,657 1,492 464 3,613 2023 £ 9,188 7,343 16,531 |
2022 £ 1,774 5,746 2,724 10,244 2022 £ 12,587 23,602 36,189 £ 23,542 - (17,849) 5,693 |
|---|---|---|
15. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
Page 16
NORFOLK ORNITHOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
16. Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
| Statement of funds - current year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at | |||||
| Balance at | 31 | ||||
| 1 January | Gains/ | December | |||
| 2023 | **Income ** | Expenditure | (Losses) | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||||
| General Funds | 599,641 | 74,252 | (103,593) | 6,914 | 577,214 |
| Designated funds | |||||
| Designated Funds | 83,450 | - | - | - | 83,450 |
| Restricted Funds | 1,605 | 34,609 | (20,010) | - | 16,204 |
| Total of funds | 684,696 | 108,861 | (123,603) | 6,914 | 676,868 |
| The charity has restricted, designated and unrestricted funds. The unrestricted funds are able to be | |||||
| applied at the Trustees' discretion | in connection with the charity's objectives. | ||||
| The designated funds represent the cost of the property that | was purchased | using the Lottery grant o | |||
| £38,000 and other properties purchased since 1973, excluding | the costs of the | Redwell land | swap fees. | ||
| Restricted funds are in relation to the assistant warden's salary, site development at Walsey, a therma | |||||
| imaging camera and funds for the | building of a new Heligoland trap. | ||||
| Statement of funds - prior year | |||||
| Balance at | |||||
| Balance at | 31 | ||||
| 1 January | Transfers | December | |||
| 2022 | Income | Expenditure | in/out | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General Funds | 511,738 | 159,730 | (71,399) | (428) | 599,641 |
| Designated Funds | 83,450 | - | - | - | 83,450 |
| Restricted Funds | - | 25,955 | (24,778) | 428 | 1,605 |
| Total of funds | 595,188 | 185,685 | (96,177) | - | 684,696 |
The charity has restricted, designated and unrestricted funds. The unrestricted funds are able to be applied at the Trustees' discretion in connection with the charity's objectives.
The designated funds represent the cost of the property that was purchased using the Lottery grant of £38,000 and other properties purchased since 1973, excluding the costs of the Redwell land swap fees.
Restricted funds are in relation to the assistant warden's salary, site development at Walsey, a thermal imaging camera and funds for the building of a new Heligoland trap.
Page 17
NORFOLK ORNITHOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
17. Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current year
| Tangible fixed assets Fixed asset investments Current assets Creditors due within one year Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors due within one year |
Designated funds 2023 £ 83,450 - - - 83,450 Designated funds 2022 £ 83,450 - - 83,450 |
Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 2023 £ 2023 £ 1,204 8,101 - 86,914 15,000 498,730 - (16,531) 16,204 577,214 Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 2022 £ 2022 £ 1,605 4,528 - 631,305 - (36,192) 1,605 599,641 |
Total funds 2023 £ 92,755 86,914 513,730 (16,531) 676,868 Total funds 2022 £ 89,583 631,305 (36,192) 684,699 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
18. Related party transactions
There were no related party transactions in either the current or prior period.
Page 18