## Annual Report 2022 

## www.norfarchtrust.org.uk 


This last year has been incredibly busy, but we have achieved some fantastic outcomes. The biggest achievement must be the introduction of car parking charges at Burgh Castle Fort – with 5500 transactions to date already! 


This helps to secure the long-term future of the Norfolk Archaeological Trust as the income will help us to continue to successfully manage our sites. Looking forwards, NAT will look to introduce a similar scheme at Caistor Roman Town. This combined with our objective to acquire a new ‘at risk’ archaeological site and create a visitor center will help us to create a sustainable future for the Trust. 

_Natalie Butler, Director_ 


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## Public tours 

Facebook Social followers on media the NAT page posts 

Over 250 site warden reports or site checks 

3 TV appearances 




38 New volunteers 


9 sites with volunteer teams 





## **New bridge and steps at Caistor Roman Town** 

## What 3 Words locations 

New Bridge w3w - ///stared.clearcut.island New Steps w3w - ///castle.merit.unless 

_Above: The new bridge at Caistor Roman Town Right: The new steps_ 

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During 2022 there have been two fantastic new additions to help improve visitor access at Caistor Roman Town. The new bridge and steps have been funded through our management agreement with South Norfolk and Broadland Council who contracted the work to the Norwich Fringe Project. 

The new bridge replaced a tired bridge on the marshes which had become worn, rotten, and tricky to use. The new bridge enables visitors to enjoy a walk down by the River Tas and through the marshes at Caistor Roman Town. 

This area of the site is particularly popular with dog walkers and attracts an impressive range of waterfowl, particularly during the winter months. During the spring and summer, it is a favourite location for the ewes and their lambs. 


The Norwich Fringe Project is a local authority funded countryside management partnership, which works with volunteers and local communities to look after the countryside around Norwich. norwichfringeproject.wordpress.com 

The new steps have been built to provide easier visitor access from the church track to below the eastern rampart. This is a popular visitor route and during the winter months it becomes muddy and very slippery. 

The new steps resolve this challenge and many visitors have already commented on how much easier it is to walk around that area of the Roman Town. 



## **Introducing our New Trustees** 

NAT are extremely excited and privileged to welcome three new Trustees to our Board. Their wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm for Norfolk’s history will be hugely beneficial and we are extremely grateful for their time. 

## Alan Squirrell MBE 

Born and bred in Norfolk. Chartered Civil Engineer with varied career in Local Government, Oil and Gas Production, Not-for Profit and Voluntary sectors. Post graduate diploma in Management Studies, specialising in business performance improvement and change management. Honoured with an MBE in 2011 for voluntary services to the Norfolk Community. A lifelong amateur interest in archaeology and historic buildings. 

## Andrew Rogerson BA, PhD, MCIfA, FSA 

After gaining a degree in History and Archaeology at Liverpool in 1970 he spent three years of digging in the UK before settling in Norfolk as a founding member of the Norfolk Archaeological Unit where he remained, through a series of the usual institutional name changes, until retirement in 2017. Though his first fieldwork project was the excavation of part of the Roman small town at Scole, his interests lie in the Anglo-Saxon and medieval periods. Amongst his significant, and published, excavations were Morning Thorpe Early Saxon cemetery, Middle Harling and Fullers Hill, Great Yarmouth. His final two decades of employment were largely taken up with the recording, for the Norfolk County Council’s Historic Environment Record and the national Portable Antiquities Scheme, of finds made by metal detectorists and amateur archaeologists, a sector of archaeological activity in which Norfolk leads the field. He gained a PhD on the landscape archaeology and history of one Norfolk parish, Fransham, in 1996. This saw final publication in the East Anglian Archaeology monograph series in 2022. 

## Alan Staton BA 

Alan moved to Norfolk in 1987 to complete a degree in History and English Literature at the University of East Anglia. He made Norfolk his home and created a successful career in the county. Alan is an experienced marketer with widespread knowledge of how to engage different constituencies, promote brands and awareness. He has extensive experience of leading and managing interest groups. He has a lifelong passion for walking in the Norfolk and Suffolk countryside and visiting local historic sites. 


## **YANA Mental Health First Aid training** 

Our Director, Natalie, and our Volunteer Coordinator, Jules were fortunate enough to be selected for the YANA MHFA training course earlier this year. 

This two-day training means that they are now better placed to be able to offer the right help in the workplace, in their friend and family networks and the wider rural community. Both Natalie and Jules found the training extremely useful and have used their new skills and knowledge many times throughout the year- with volunteers, contractors and the wider community. 

YANA has been established to provide mental health support for the farming and rural community in East Anglia and Worcestershire. Their aim is to ensure there is at least one person someone struggling might come into contact with who is trained to notice and talk about it. They have trained 260 people and are currently setting dates for 2023 and welcome applications. 


- Provides confidential support through their helpline & fully funded counselling 

- Builds an understanding of mental health with talks, events, and awareness 

- Invests in Mental Health First Aid training 

- Promotes a national suicide prevention campaign known as 7 Tractor Facts to Save a Life 

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## **This year’s Challenges** 

NAT’s sites attract tens of thousands of visitors each year. Most of these visitors enjoy our sites, discovering their history, taking photographs, and walking their dogs. We also have visits from school groups, universities, exercise groups, heritage tours, and boat excursions. Unfortunately, as well as the positives, this quantity of visitors does bring about some additional challenges. NAT has experienced a significant surge in crime across all of our sites – this includes criminal damage, nighthawking (illegal metal detecting), anti-social behaviour, arson, theft, and verbal assault. 




charges which included a ANPR camera at Burgh Castle Fort, the crime rate has significantly reduced. It is hoped that in the not so distance future, the same can be introduced at Caistor Roman Town and a similar reduction in crime will be achieved. 

NAT works extremely closely with the Norfolk Constabulary who support us with hi-vis patrols, drone visits, problem solving and education. At Caistor Roman Town we have had no choice but to introduce Body-Cameras for our staff, volunteers and grazier as a prevention and evidence gathering tool. 

The local press has been very supportive in bringing awareness of our challenges and NAT has featured in the EDP, ITV Anglia and BBC Radio Norfolk throughout the year. 

_Damage from illegal metal detecting at Caistor and St Benet’s images, fire at Burgh Castle image, broken signs._ 

As a positive, since introducing car parking 

## **Introduction of car parking charges at Burgh Castle Fort** 

During Summer 2022, after finally getting planning permission granted, NAT introduced car parking charges at Burgh Castle Fort. Napier, the car park management company, designed a scheme sympathetic to the historical nature of its location. This includes clear, concise signage giving instructions on how to pay, a ANPR camera and a payment machine (both run on solar and/or wind energy). The introduction of charging will help support NAT’s long-term future, by providing a source of income which can be used to help manage our sites. Since its installation, it has proven to be very popular – with visitors keen to support our sites by paying the car parking fee. It appears to have also had a very positive impact on the crime rate, which has significantly reduced. It is hoped that in the short term future, a similar scheme can be introduced at Caistor Roman Town. 


## 100 years 

The Norfolk Archaeological Trust was started in 1923 by a Norwich solicitor and antiquarian, Basil CozensHardy. 

He was convinced that there was a demand for an organisation in Norfolk which was committed to the ownership and care of monuments and buildings. The aims of the Archaeological Trust were set out in its 1923 Memorandum of Articles: 

_“To promote and foster the discovery, excavation, preservation, recording and study of sites and objects of archaeological and/or historical importance within the County of Norfolk for the public benefit.”_ 

Initially, NAT focused primarily on historic buildings and earthwork sites came later. Its first property it saved was Augustine Steward’s House in Tombland, Norwich. During 2023, NAT will be celebrating its centenary with a range of special events and activities. 

## **Funding** 

NAT has been extremely lucky this year to be awarded grants from the Arnold Clark Community Fund, Persimmon Homes Community Champions funding and The Blakemore Foundation for new signage and wildlife cameras which will be introduced at our sites during 2023. NAT is thankful for their kind donations and support. 


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## **Community meet and greet at Tasburgh** 

This year NAT trialled a Community meet and greet event at Tasburgh on a Saturday during the Summer. 

The aim of the event was to give the local community an opportunity to come and talk to us and understand the work we undertake in the management of the site. 

The site warden volunteers supported Natalie and Jules, and using the NAT gazebo, presented displays on the history of the site, as well as information on joining us as a member or volunteer. It was very successful, approximately 50 visitors joined us including the parish council and church representatives. It attracted new volunteers and members, donations, guidebook sales and members of the local community. Due to its success, it is planned to run more of these events during 2023. 

## **A Helping Hand** 

Volunteers play a vital role at NAT, with both onsite and virtual teams.  As part of planned developments, Volunteer Co-ordinator Jules has been growing volunteering at our largest sites.  Many companies now offer community activity days, either for individuals or departments, to support local charities and organisations.  With the growing interest in, and importance of, green spaces, NAT has been creating opportunities and building relationships. 

Taking place between Spring and late October, teams are invited to support NAT through a range of practical tasks including painting gates and fences, litter picks, conservation activity and minor repairs.  This additional support helps us maintain, conserve and improve the visitor access and experience, whilst keeping our special places in good condition.  Physical tasks and being outdoors boosts morale and gives a sense of achievement. As well as getting an excellent workout, corporate volunteers contribute to the important work we do which has direct benefits to visitors and wildlife. 

Burgh Castle Fort and Caistor Roman Town saw teams from Aviva, Marsh McLennan and Virgin Money making a real difference in 2022.  Volunteers reported increased wellbeing and pride at being able to help, as well as the ability to spend time with colleagues where homeworking has reduced in person staff interactions. 

Future plans include increasing the number of volunteer teams, expanding the sites supported by group volunteering and widening the range of activities on offer - such as professional skills volunteering and pro bono support. 

Team volunteering is open to all groups, not just corporate.  Volunteers are supported on the day by NAT staff, with plenty of time to admire the splendid views with a cup of tea! 

To find out more contact Jules Armour, Volunteer Co-ordinator at julesarmour@norfarchtrust.org.uk 


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## Keeping in touch 

We will always be pleased to hear from you about any aspect of the Trust’s work, especially if you are interested in volunteering at one of our sites email: info@norfarchtrust.org.uk You can also follow us on social media: 

Twitter: @NorfArchTrust, Instagram: norfolkarchaeologytrust Facebook:  facebook.com/NorfArchTrust facebook.com/burghcastlefort facebook.com/stbenetsabbeynorfolk 

We also regularly update the website news and events pages www.norfarchtrust.org.uk. Text and photographs by Natalie Butler unless otherwise stated. Design by Starfish http://www.starfishlimited.co.uk 




## **The Norfolk Archaeological Trust Unaudited summary financial statements Year ended 31 March 2022** 

|**The Norfolk Archaeological Trust**<br>**Unaudited summary financial statements**<br>**Year ended 31 March 2022**|||
|---|---|---|
|**Income**<br>Grants<br>Donations<br>Subscriptions and gift aid<br>Rents and insurance recharged<br>Grazing and maintenance<br>Investment income<br>Other income<br>**Total income**<br>**Expenditure**<br>_Charitable activities_<br>Property expenses and insurance<br>Project costs<br>Salaries<br>Office and other costs<br>**Total expenditure**<br>Investment revaluation<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>**Unaudited balance sheet**<br>**as at 31 March 2022**<br>Heritage assets<br>Listed investments<br>Current assets:<br>Debtors<br>Cash at bank<br>Less:<br>Creditors:amounts falling due within one year<br>**Net current assets**<br>**Net assets**<br>**General funds**<br>Unrestricted<br>Restricted|**2022**<br>**£000's**<br>**61.2**<br>**5.1**<br>**1.8**<br>**13.7**<br>**4.6**<br>**8.5**<br>**3.4**|2021<br>£000's<br>87.5<br>1.8<br>2.8<br>12.5<br>4.6<br>7.9<br>5.8|
||**98.3**|122.9|
||**(55.5)**<br>**(28.8)**<br>**(34.5)**<br>**(10.0)**|(43.3)<br>(16.0)<br>(29.7)<br>(14.6)|
||**(128.8)**<br>**27.6**|(103.6)<br>38.1|
||**(2.9)**|57.4|
||**1,022.2**<br>**330.9**|1,022.2<br>303.7|
||**1,353.1**|1,325.9|
||**2.2**<br>**78.3**|1.7<br>96.3|
||**80.5**<br>**(22.3)**|98.0<br>(9.7)|
||**58.2**|88.3|
||**1,411.3**|1,414.2|
||**1,406.3**<br>**5.0**|1,388.7<br>25.5|
||**1,411.3**|1,414.2|



## **Council Members' statement** 

These unaudited summarised financial statements have been extracted from the full examined accounts which were approved on 11 October 2022. For further information the full Annual Report can be obtained by telephoning our treasurer on 01603 483735. 

J M Sisson Chairman 

11 October 2022 



The Norfolk Archaeological Trust
la company limlted by guarantee)
Annual Report and Financial Statements
Year ended 31 March 2022
Company number
191668
Charty number
274604

The Norfolk Archaeologlcal Trust
la company limited by guarantee)
Annual Report and Flnancial Statements
Year ended 31 March 2022
Contents
Page
Legal and administralNe infomatrln
Report of the Director and Counril Members
24
Report of the Independent Examiner
Slalement of financial activtb.es (induding summary
income an¢J expenditure account)
Statement of financial po$rt￿n
Notes lomiing part of the financial statements
8-12

The Norfolk Archaeological Trust
Annual Report and Financial Ststements
Year ended 31 March 2022
Legal and administrative information
Charity name
The Norfolk Archaeological Trust
Charity registration number
274604
Company ￿giStratIon number
191668
Registered office
Castle Chambers
Opie Street
Norw￿￿
NR13DP
Operational address
5 Francis Road
Long Stratton
Norfolk
NR15 2XT
Trusto&s
Mr N D Balaam
Mrs H A Boll Iresoned November 20211
Mr P G Foster
Mr P B Griffiths M8E (resigned April 20221
Mr H J Kilvert
Mr A R¢￿erSOn lappoinled 16 June 20221
r A R Slalon lappoinled 16 June 20221
Dr J M Lester
Mr M T Martin MBE
Prof E M Pye
Mr J M S1sson {Chaimanl
Prof. O H Wam¢xk
Mr A Squirrell lapwinled 16 June 20221
Trustees are refeffed to as'counol Members.. All Truste￿ a￿ Direciots.
Director
Mrs N Butler
Company secretary
Ms ju￿sAM70ur
Investmont Manager
CCLA Investment Management
Senator House
85 aueen V￿0￿8 Street
London
EC4 4ET
Bankers
CAF Bank Ltd
25 Kings Hill Avenue
West Malling
Kenl
ME19 4JQ
Sollcitors
Cozens-Hardy LLP
Opie Street
NoThiich
NR1 3DP
Independent Examinèr
Joanne Fox FCA
Larking Gowen LLP

The Norfolk Archaeological Trust
Report of the Director and Council Members
Year ended 31 March 2022
The Director and Council Members present th￿r reFort and the financial statements for the year ended
31 March 2022.
Stwcture, governance and management
Governing docum¢nl
The organisatson is a charitable company (hereafter referred to as the Trusll. limited by guarantee, incorporated
on 31 July 1923 and registe￿d as a charty on 7 April 1978. The company was established under a
Memorandum of Associats"on vthich established the obfrects and pob%*rs ol the company and Is govemed under
its Articles of Asso¢ialKsn. In the eveni of the company being ￿￿)u[MI up the members ale ￿4￿l￿d to contribute
an amount not exceeding £1.
AppoiDtm&nt of Council MemboEs
Under the lemis of the Memorandum and Articles of Assttiabon. new Counal Members may be appointed
al any time. SLtbjeet to re*ledign at the next folk)vAng AGM. Appointment is also subject lo the Trust's
Recruitment and Induction policy_
Goun¢ll Member induction and training
New Council hAembers are bnefed on their legal obligth.ons under charity law. the content of the Memorandum
nd Artides of Association and recent financial performan¢e of the Tnjst. as part of the agreed indudion
process. Council Members a￿ encouraged io attend appropriate extemal training events where these will
facilitate the undertaking of theiT Tole.
Organi5ation
The Members of the Council administer the Trust. The Counctl meets quartedy_ Mrs N Butler has been
appointed by the Council Members to manage the day to day operatKJns of the Trust. To fa¢ililale effective
operations, She has delegated authority. ￿￿thin the temis of delegatkjn approved by the Council hAembers
lor operational matters including project activities and finance.
Objectives and Principal activili
The primary objective of the Trust is to promote and fostef the discovery. excavation, preservation. recording
and study ol siles and obj'ects of arthaeological or hisloncal importance the County of Norfolk for the
public benefit.
The principal adIV￿.eS of the Trust continue to be the managemerrt and maintenance of ils properbe5 for public
access.
Rl$k management
The bouncil Members have examined the major strategic. business and operation81 risks which the Trust
faces and have produced a document which sets out the systems and procedures to mitKJate major risks.
The strategy also includès procedures lo minimise the impaci on the Trust should those risks materialise.
This policy is re￿Iewed bkgnnually.
Public bgnofit
The Director and Counal Members corffimi that, in exerasing their powers and duties. they have complied
wlh their duty lo have due regarf lo the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission.

.The Norfolk ArGhaeological Trust
Report of the Director and Council Me¥nbers (continuea)
Year ended 31 March 2022
Achievements. perfomiance and future plans
Revi&w of activities and ￿rfOrniance
Thè Tnjst conb.nued to manage rts ard)aeological site5. A rrfjre detailed revE4V of projects can be found in note 13
to the accounts and in the 2022 Spnng Newsletter available on our %4eb3ite. A summary is given below.
Jules Armour j(Nrked NAT as the Vdunteer Team Co-ordinator dnd later in the year also took over as Trust
Administrator
The impact ol the covid pandemic has ￿eant th#1 the volurrteer team weie restricted to online a¢bvities. Since
restrictions were lifted. additional volunteer5 have joined Ihe teams across all roles, lour guides, soryal media. site
wardens and new teams have been created.. Meet and Greet and Researd). The team is over 90 strong and
cover all of NATS sites plus or*line ac*"vth"es.
Due to the pandemi¢ events and fundraising OPFQrtunities restr￿ted. Hthyever. ￿SitorS have been able to
donate on site with ¢ash or via a QR code.
Heritage Open Days weie a succes5 at St Beneys Abbey, Cai*or Roman Town. Bur9h Caslle Fort and Fiddlers Hill.
In line wth the strategic pIan-￿anning pemissionladverb"seTrnl ¢onsent has been gfanted to allow NAT to Introduce
C3r parking charges al Burgh Casde Fort. This wll support the dmp in income from rurnl pay￿Ent s¢hemes over the
next lew years.
.eiitage Crime event in partnership th¢ RSPB. PAS. Norfolk Conslabulary and NWT *thich ran at Caistor Roman
Town was very successful both for the Publ￿ en9ag•m&nt and the opportunitses for the organisabons
involved.
Vvorks to consolidate St Benet's Abbey ruins. funded by tre NLHF have been $uccessfully o)mplÈted.
School visits and vi&ts by i£￿1 groups i.e. Guides and Su)uts have recomTren¢ed.
Plans for fLrturo peri¢d$
Herrtage Open Days will be run by volunteers and acT05s the ttrain three siies.. 8urgh Castle F¢Jt. Caistor Roman
Town and St Beneys Abbey.
Following a successfvl planning pemiission. car P#fkin9 dTrarges will be introduced at Bur9h Casue Fort to help
IncofTE 9enèration needed to support the maintenance of NATS siie. It 1$ also hoped that car parking d)arges can
be intioduced in thè near future at Caistor Roman Tovm.
In line wth the strategic plan. NAT VAII cxjntinue to investigate potentbal heritsgo at risk sites to acquire in Norfolk.
The new 5UPPOrters scheme will be laund)e(I vKth a bwer and rrKJTe exryting offer lo attr8¢1 a WM*er audience.
Financial review
Principal fvnding sources
In the current year the Trust has received from DEFRA under rts Agrienvironmenl Schemes and from the RPA
under rts Basic Payments Scherre. In add￿'on English Heritage. and various loc*1 authorities have provided funds to
cover operational and other costs. Uètails of grants re￿Iv?b1e are set out in note 7. Other Sou￿$ of funding Indude
income from a rental property, gfazing feès and guide book sa￿. Appli(%tions to part fund mapr projeds are made
lo DEFRA. The National Lottery Hefrtage Fund. Natural England. English Herrtage and other bodies when appropnate.
In the current year the Trust intsjrred a defi¢it on its un￿StriCted aclivib.es 01 £10.076 before investment gains.
Investment policy
The Counol Members have the po**r to administèr and manage the assets of Ihe charity. Thèy have delegated the
managernefit of their property pM)rtfolio to the Trusfs Directly. The Trust invests in the COIF Charities Investment Fund
Income units The aim of the fvnd is to mibgatÈ capital risk by spreading across sectors in established companies and
to maintain income relums. Surplus cash funds are generalty held in de5)osits to mat¢h the needs ol the Trust for liquid
funds. The Council Members review the level of equty investTnenls from time to lin￿ in the light of investment needs of
the Trust. It IS tht Council Mèmbers objeuive to sec#J￿ investment income towards part of the running costs of the Trust
whilst ach￿ving sufficient growth ￿ enable the investments to gow lo provKJe for in¢reasing oprats'onal costs in the future.

The Norfolk Archaeological Trust
Report of the Director and Councll Members (continuedl
Year ended 31 March 2022
Reser¥es policy
The Council Members have examined the Trusfs requirements for reserves in the light of main risks to the
organisation have estsblished a ry)Iw ¥thereby the unrestricted fvnds not Comm"￿ed or invested In tangible fixed
assets and Investments held by the Trust should not fall belcm a minimum of £50.000. The reserves are needed to
finance any cyclical major repairs act as a buffer against any unforeseen evenls. At 31 March 2022 the free
reserves Ibwhich exclude all fixed Hssets and investments) amounted to £S3,164. The level of Yree rese¥ves' is
considered appropriate given the scak of acliwtses of the Norfolk Archaeological Trust. the nature of rts listed
buildings.scheduled monuments and sites managed.
Statement of Dire¢torf$ and Councll Mem￿1$, Rasponslbllities
The Directors and c￿ne11 Members are responsible for preparing the Directors and Council Members Report and
thè financial statements in accordance with applicable Lqw 8Th1 Unrted Kingdom AcLounting Standards Iunited
Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requi￿$ the Directors to prepare finafioal st*ements for each financial year. Ur¢der company law.
the Direclors must not approve the financial statements unless they are sat5sfied that they give a true and fair
view of the slate of affairs of the company and of rts incoming resources and applicatson of ￿soL1rceS. including
Its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial ststemenls. the Directors are required to..
select suitable a¢counling poliaes and then apply them con51sten￿y',
observe the methods and principles of the Charitses SORP IFRS 102)-
make judgements and acc¢xJnting estimate5 that are reasonable and prudent",
state whether applicable UK Accounting Sts*dards IFRS 109) nave been folÈowed, subj-ect to any material
departu￿$ disdosed and expk8ined in the financial statements.,
prepare the financial statements on the g￿ng concem basis un5ess it is inappropriate to presume that the
company will conb.nue in business.
The Oirectois and Council Mernbers a￿ responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient
lo show and explain the Trust's transaetions and disclose Trmth reasonable accuracy al any tsme the financial
position of the TnJ51 and to enable them to ensure that the financial ststements comply the Companies kt
2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for tskin9 reasonable
steps for the prevention and det￿tIOn of fraud and other irregularities.
Directors and Councll Membors
The Council Members, who are Directors for the purpose of company law and Trustees for the purpose
of charity law and seryed d4Jring the year and up to the date of thbs report are set OLrt on page 1.
The financial 5tstements have been prepared in accordance Vorylh the accounting policies set out in the
notes to the accounts and comply with the ¢hariWs governing do¢um.ent. the Chant￿$ Act 2011 and
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Stsiernenl of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities
prepanng their accounts in accordance vthh Lhe Financial Re￿rting Stsndard appl￿b￿ In the UK
aiid Republic of Ireland (Ffis 102} leffective 1 ¥anuary 20191.
since the company qual¢fies as Small 5Jnde.. Sectio￿, 383. the strategic report required of medium and large
companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report anL1 Direclors, Reportl Regulats"on5 is not required.
Approved by the Council Mèmbers on 110clober 2022
J M Sisson
Chairman

The Norfolk Archa80logi¢al Trust
Independent Examinef s report
For the yeaT ended 31 Mafch 2022
Indèpendent Examlnerfs report to the Council Mèmbors of The Norfolk Archaeologi¢al Trust
I report lo the charity Council Vembers on my eXaMinat￿n of the ac¢ounts of the company for the year ended
31 March 2022 which are set OLrt on page5 6 to 12.
Re5pon$ibilities and basis of report
As the charity Council Members of the Company land also its Directors for the purposes of company lawl you
are responsible for the preparation of the accoJnts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act
20061'lhe 2006 Acl'l.
Having salisf5ed myself that the accounts of the c(xnpany are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the
2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination. l ￿pOrt in respect ol my exariiinats'on of your Company's
accounis as carried out under sects.on 145 of tne Charities Act 2011 1.the 2011 Acl'l. In carrying out my
examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{51{bl of the
2011 A¢t
Indèpendent examiner's statement
I have Completed my examination. I confim that no matters have come to my attention in connection wrth
the examination giving me eause to believe that in any material respect".
1 drxountiig feGordo were not kept in ￿SpeCt of the company as required b> section 386 of the 20(￿ A¢t; or
2 '.hfr aCCOiJnls do noi accord With those records". or
? accounts do riot coinply the arLounling requirements of section 396 ot the 2006 Act other than any
I"eqLiremenl ttial the a¢￿Unts gwe a Irue ap.d fair view viiich is not a matter considered as part of an
inoppeident exarriin2tiOn'
4 the accounts have not been prepared in aceordance wlh the methods and principle5 of the Statement of
Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by chariti.es applicable lo charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsn(lard applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland
IFRS 1021
I have no ¢onceTns and have come across no other mattels in ￿nneCtIOn wth my examination lo whi¢h
attention should be dr8vm in this respect in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be
reached.
This report is made solety to the charity¢ Council Members. as a bod). in accordance with Part 4 of the
Cliarilies IA¢counts an(1 Reports) Regulalions 2008. My work tr13S been undertake.n $0 that I niight state lo the
¢harity's Trustees those rfialteis l am ￿qUired to state to them in an independent examiner's report and for no
other purpose. To the fullttst exlenl permitted by law. I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other
than the chafity and the charty's Council Members as a body. for my 4wrk or for this report.
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Larking Gowen LLP
Charteied Accountants
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The Norfolk Archaeological Trust
Company registration no. 191668
Statement of financial position
as at 31 March 2022
2022
2021
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Listed investments and cash
1,022,204
330,943
1,353,147
1,022.204
303.743
1,325,947
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
10
2,202
78,296
80.498
1,640
96,344
97,984
Crèditors:
Amounts falling due W￿lhI￿ one year
Net turr•nt assets
22.375
S8,123
9,732
88.252
Total assets less ¢urr9nt liabilities
1,411.270
1,414,199
General funds
Restricted
Unrestricted
12&13
4.959
12 &13 1,406,311
25,460
1.388,739
1.411,270
1,414.199
For the financial period ended 31 March 2022 the company entiiled to exemptK)n from audrt under
section 477 Companies Act 20C6. No member of the company has deposrted a notice. pursuanl to sedion
476. requiring an audit of these financial stalements under the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
The D￿re￿or and Countsl Members a¢knovAedge their responsibilities for ensuriThJ that the ￿MpanY keeps
accounting records whKh compty with se¢bon 386 of the Act and for preparing financial slaterllents which
gwe a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the company as * the end of the financial period and
of 115 profft or loss for the financial period in accordan￿ the requ1￿mentS of Se¢tions 394 and 395
and which otherwse wmply the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to accounts, so far
as is applicable to the company.
The company'5 finan¢ial statements have prepared in accordance wth the Provisions appli¢able to
companies subie¢l lo the small Gompanies regime.
These financial st*ements were approved and authorised for issue by the ￿TeCtorS and Council Members
on 11 October 2022 and are signed Dn its beharf by..
J M Sisson
Chairman
The noles set out on pages 8 to 12 form part of these financial stslemeots

The Norfolk Archaeological Trust
Notes to tho financial statements
Year ended 31 March 2022
1 Stslutory Inforniation
The Norfolk Archaeological Trust is a private tharitable company. limiled by guarantee. domiciled in England and
Wales, ￿giStratIon number 191668. The registered office is Castle Chambers. Opie Street. Norw¢ch. NR1 3DP.
2 Compllance with accountlng stsndards
The financial staternents have bèen prepa￿ in accordance wlh the Statement of Recommended Pr￿lIce".
Accounling and Reporting by CharrtFes preparing Iheir accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Slandaid applicab￿ in the UK and Rèpublic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffe<#ive 1 January 20191 the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the Unrted Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies
Act 20C*.
The Norfolk Archaeological Trust meets Ihe definitson of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and
liabilities are Initially recr*Jnised at hislorical cost or transath.on value unless otherwise stated in the ￿levant
accounting policy.
3 Accounting poli¢ie$
The principal accountin9 pOI￿leS adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below
and have remained unchanged from the p￿vIOuS financtal year. and atso have been o)nsistently applie
Wrth1￿ the same accounts_
The financial slaternents have beÈn Pf&pared under the hist￿¢01 co$1 convwthjn.
The presentation cUr￿ncY is £ sterling_
141 Going concern
The Council Members have considered the financial posrtion ofthe charity and have txjnduded that they have a
reasonable expectation tl)at the charity will havè adequate fesources to Continue in operational existence for the
foreseeable future, being at least twèlve months from the dale of slgning these financial statements. They Iheièfore
continue to adopt the going ¢oncem basis of 8¢coun*ing in prepartng these financial statements.
Ibl Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricteil fijnds which are available for use al the di$￿tion of the Counul Members in
furtherance of the gener31 objectives of the Trust and ¥thich have not been designated for othèr purposes.
Restricted funds are funds whKh can onty be used for parb"cuL4f reSt￿ted purposes within the objectives of the
Trust. Fiestrictions arise when speofied by the donor or when fvnds are iaised for partI￿lar restricted purposes.
Designated funds are unrestricted fLtnds earmarked by the Trustees for parts'cuLqf purposes.
Icl Income
Grants. including th￿ rèlating to the a￿Ul$￿"0n of freehdd prO￿rtY. are rewnised in the stalemenl of
financial activit￿5 ISOFAI in the period in which the conditi¢)ns for receipl have been met. Grants received to
finance activities in future ac£ounling periods are induoed within defe￿e<l income and reGognsse(l in the
peiiod In which those ath"vities are undertaken.
All income is recognised once the Trust has entiUeThenl to the income. rt is probable thal Ihe in¢xJme Mll be
received and the arnount of income receivable (2n be measured reliably.
Rents receiv8ble are r8cogni$ed in the SOFA in the pÈriod in wh￿h they fall due.
Life subscripti¢)ns arè recognised in the SOFA in the peiiod in wh+ch Ihey ale receivable.
Donations and legaties reCeiVa￿e are recognised in Ihe SOFA in the period in which they are received.
Donated seryices and facilitie5 are included al the value to the Twst vthere thts can bè quantir￿d.
Investment Income is induded when receivable.
Idl Expenditure
Expenditure is reo)gnised Dn an accruals basis. Expenditure inGudes any Value Added Tax which cannot
be fully recovered. and is ￿parted as pan of the expendrture to which it relates."
Gharitable expendrture comprises those cx)sts incuryed by the Trust in the delwery of rts 8CtNlties.
11 In¢lLJdes both o)51s that can be allwled direcfiy io such actiwts"e5 and those costs of an indirect
nature necessary to support them.
Other costs indude those costs associated meeting the conStitut￿n81 and stabJiOry requirements
of the Trust and include the examinerfs fees and costs linked to the strategic management of Ihe Trusl.

The Norfolk Archaeological Trust
Notes to the financial statements (continkned)
Year ended 31 March 2022
3 Accounting pollcies Ic¢)nIlnu￿}
lo} Flnancial in¥lrument transactlo
The company only ente[5 into bas￿ financial instrumevt transaetw)ns that resutt in the rècognith)n of ￿an¢1
85sets and liabilit￿S like trade and other debtors and uedriors.
If) Hertthge assets
Heritage assets are caprtalised 8s tsngi￿* fixed assets. Subsequent and renewal expendrture 15
tharged to the statement ol financial a￿￿￿7eS in the perKM1 in whth rt is incurred. In O￿n￿)n of the Counc
Members, the residual value of freehold prr¥)erties Is. and will continue to Ix for the foreseeable future, at least
equal to the arnount at whKh they are induded in the financial staten*nts and therefore any depreuation charge
would be immaterial. A(£ording￿, no provisw lor dew8CAabon on freehobj Fwoperties is ind[￿￿ed in Ihe fin8nc#al
statements
Igl Other tanglble flxed asstts
Othei tan9ible fixed assets are stated * Cost tspreryatK)n and ary prwson for impairTrent. Assets are fvlly
dep￿￿ated in th¥ y￿r of wuisÉtiQ￿.
Ihl Listed Investsnents
Rea115ed ènd unrealised gains and losses on investment a5set5 are Nknsuded in Ihe financu?I statements. Realised
gains are based on the drfferen¢e befv￿n the ryen martet value ofthe inveslment al the ￿ginnIng of Ihe year or
cost ol purchose In the cUr￿nt year and sale proceèds The inve5trrwl assets are revaluèd at the erKI of each
fI￿ancial year. Any incwse or decrease in valuatvjn ￿)mpared vthh the wdluation al the beginning of Ihe year 01
cost of purchase in the current year is induded in the finarrial 5tsteft￿ts as an unrealised gain or105S.
4 Expenditure
22
Totsl
2021
Total
Restricled UnrgstrhXe4J
Restrid•d Un￿￿trided
Charitsble activitles
Property expenses
Insurance
Project rA)Sts
Salaries and pensK)n
Accounlancy and secTei8rial
Subscriptions
Office costs
Meebng expenses
377
43.XJ3
11,654
43.880
11,654
28.832
34.478
32.836
10.460
32.8
10,460
15.949
31.643
5.8
401
4.979
173
102.337
15.949
34.478
31.643
5.8
316
3,514
316
3,514
4.979
173
86.388
29,209
98,374
127.583
15.949
other
Examinets fee
1.233
B7.621
1.233
103.570
29.20
99.670
128.879
15,949
5 Salarie¥ and penslon
Staff salaries
2022
2021
Gross Salaries
Pension contributions
31904
S74
34,478
31.105
538
31,643
Directorfs Yemuner¥iion
2022
2021
Gross salanes
Pension conlfibutK)ns
19,200
389
19.589
29.200
538
29.738
The average numter of staff emptoyed w8$ 2 12021.'31

The Norfolk Ar¢ha•ological Trust
10
Notes to the financial statements (continu￿)
Year ended 31 March 2022
6 TrnnM¢tion$ with Council lknbers •nd Olrecior
The Council Membefs received no remuneration or exper6es during:IE year12021.. £nill The was
reirnbursed expenses of £1,36612021.. £1.5241 The￿ were no ￿lated party transactins
7 Grants and other payments re￿1￿*11
2022 Unr8stntsJ Restricted
2021
Revenu• grants
DEFRMJRural Paymenis Awcy."
Agri*nvironment Schernes
Ba51c farm payment sch8rn•
English Herrtage
8urgh Castle ParL%h c0￿Ci1
Middleton Parish Cowicil
GT&ai Yèrmouth Borough CO￿￿1
Capitsl grants
Historic Englartd
St 8enets AOb&y- Church fabr
8roads AJihorrty
Burgh Castle- Arnanac
Frends of St Benets Abtey
21.878
24.$88
21.878
24588
19.1C
26.210
19.108
26.210
6.000
200
3W
1,000
2LVJ
300
1,000
7.208
21,624
21,624
10.449
2.654
34.727
10,449
2.654
61,174
52.618
8 Tangible assets
Freehoky
land
Freehdd
buildings
&￿TIts9e asS•ts
Total
Cosl
At 1 April 2021 and 31 Marth 2022
1.QK)5.553
16.651
1.022,204
ASI the Trust's propert*s are held for tt*ir archaeo*gical LY historical imputsnce aThY their continuing retentkJn
Is a furtherance of the Trusfs objectives They are all un4ue and fomi part of the henta9e of the nation
The Trust rnaAgge tf* folkjw.ng heritage prop8rt*s".
Net cost at
31 March
Inc¢Tr Insurance
2022 r￿1Vab￿ fecharggj
31 Maith
Grant5
2W r￿Nab
Property
expenses
Pykere115 House
Burnham Norton Friary
Binham Priory
Caistor Roman T£Awn
Iron Age Fort al Tasburgh
Roman Fort at Burgh Cast
St 8e￿t$ Abbey, Hornin9
lion Age Fort. South Cwke
Unil3rian Chapel. Filby
Moot Hill. Wyrnondham
FA1dlefs Hill
Mithlleton Mourrt
16.826
2.8QO
26.403
529,812
42,19.,
224.240
72.739
11f2.673
16.826
5.675
I2.8(￿1)
122.9201
1471.9441
136.3001
1200,2(X)I
128.5001
187 4831
226
25
18.277
1.037
10.828
3.957
924
1,025
673
3.483
57,868
5.891
24,040
44.239
15.190
5.491
512
19.079
7,563
419
5.00)
911
1.230
43.503
3.8201
1853.9571
7CKJ
168.237
1.022,204
44,659
5.67S
The Trust 1$ currendy negotiabng the MIS￿)n o* Mccrt Hill. Wyrr.orxfnam A pr￿lon of t5.UX) has tseen made to cover
gny costs Incurre(l.

The Norfolk Archaeological Trust
Notss to the financial statsments (continued)
Year ended 31 March 2022
9 Listed investmeths and cash
Investments
Cash
Total
Market value at 1 April 2021
Decrease in (*sh balances
Sale pioceeds
Gains on inveslments
Acquisition costs
Market value as at 31 March 2022
289,555
14.188
{14,1881
303,743
114,1881
1335,0261
27,648
348,766
330,943
1335,0261
27.648
348,766
330.943
Cost as at 31 March 2022
327.234
327,234
Al 31 Marth 2022, all investments are held in COIF Charities Inveslment Fund income unit5.
10 Debtors
2022
2021
Donations rècèivable
Olher debtors
1,000
1.202
2,202
1.640
1.640
11 Creditor5= amounts falling due ¥￿in one year
2022
2021
Creditors
Accruals
4.022
18,3S3
22,375
3.295
6.437
9,732
12 Analysis of n¢t assets
Unrestricte(J Restricted
fund
nd
Total
2022
Heritage propwty
Listed investments
Cash al bank
Nel deblorsllcreditorsl
1.022,204
330,943
74.337
21.173
1.4(6.311
1.022,204
330.943
78,296
20,173
1,411,270
3.959
1,000
4,959
Unfestricled Restricted
fund
lund
Total
2021
Herrtage property
Listed investments
Cash at bank
Net debtorsllcreditors}
1,022.204
303.743
70.884
18,0921
1.388.739
1.022,204
303.743
96.344
18.0921
1.414.199
25,460
25.460

The Norfolk Archaeological Trust
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Notes to the financial statements {continuedj
Year ended 31 March 2022
13 Movements in funds
At i April
2021
Invesbnenl At 31 March
Gain5
2022
Income Expendrture
Restricted funds
Caistor Roman Town".
Fun day
St Benets Abbey..
Church fabric
Friends of Sl Benels Abbey
Other
Signage and equipmerrt
1,182
1,182
21.624
2.6S4
7,208
28,832
2.654
1.500
8.708
377
29,209
1,123
4.959
25.460
Unrestrictsd funds
General fund
1,388.739
89.594
99.670
27.648
1,406.311
Furbds at 31 March 2022
1.414,199
98.302
128,879
27,648
1,411,270
Al 1 April
2020
Investment At 31 March
Gains
2021
Income Expenditure
Restricted fvnds
Cai51or Roman Town-
Fun day
Guide book
Sl Benets Abbey".
Church fabric
Friends tsf St 88nets Abbey
Burgh Castle".
Almanac project
1,182
1,182
5,500
21.624
2,654
21,624
2,654
10,449
34,727
10.449
15,949
6,682
25,460
Unrestricted funds
General fvnd
1.350.144
88.190
87.621
38,026
1,388,739
Funds at 31 Mar¢h 2021
1,356.826
122,917
103.570
38.026
1.414,199
Caistor Roman Town projocts
day" South Norfolk District Council has prOV￿e￿ fvnds for a¢bvty days at the site. £1.182 remains
available for future events.
St BenÈts Abbgy projects
The cash balance of £2.654 vrds gifted to the Trust following the ￿SSatIon of the Friends of St Benets
Abbey charity and is to be used lo frJndlpart fvjnd projects ￿lating to the site.
The iepairs to the church fabnc at St Benets Abbey has rthi been completed.
Other projects
£1.500 was generously donated by Arnold Clark to prowde fundg for SEgnage and volunteer equipment.