Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
The Arkleton Trust
Charity registration number: 275153
Independent Examiners Ltd 2 Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8NF
THE ARKLETON TRUST
Contents
| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 |
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| Trustees' Report | 2 to 4 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Balance Sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 to 13 |
THE ARKLETON TRUST
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees Miss C A Higgs Mr S Evison Mr C Madine Mrs E Stewart-Wood Mr B Peacocke Principal Office The Old Golf House Rectory Road Streatley Berkshire RG8 9QA Charity Registration 275153 Number Independent Examiner G W Schulz ACMA Independent Examiners Ltd 2 Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8NF Bankers CAF Bank 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling ME19 4JQ
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THE ARKLETON TRUST
Trustees' Report
The Trustees present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2021.
Objectives and activities
Objects and aims
The principal object of the charity is to advance education for the public benefit in the development of new methods and techniques directed towards the alleviation of poverty in rural areas and the impact of environmental and social factors upon poverty and other social problems common in rural areas.
Public benefit
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
Achievements and performance
Review of activities
The Trustees met online for their AGM in June and online for a Meeting of the Trustees in November. The trust’s principle activity in 2021 was the continued support of Sector 39 in partnership with the Permaculture Association. This is a three-year project, due to be finalised in 2022.
The Trustees reviewed current asset management. Having assessed the risk, the Trustees are satisfied that the charity's assets are available and adequate to fulfil its obligations. It is the policy of the Trust to continue to invest fund balances with CAF, M&G Charibond Charities Fixed Interest Common Investment Funds and M&G Equities Investment Fund for Charities (Charifund). A skills audit was carried out by the Trustees and the policies for good governance were updated.
The Trust deeds were reviewed and a resolution was passed to remove the current dissolution clause (listing Oxfam as the beneficiary) and instead allowing the Trustees at the point of dissolution to choose a suitable beneficiary.
Dr Nicola Swan resigned from her role in March as the executive officer for the trust (2021: £833 per month) and from April 2022 continues only in the capacity of administrative and secretarial assistant and is paid £416 per month inclusive of providing a registered office and all office expenses and costs of hosting the website. Work required from an executive officer’s role is being handled by Emma Stewart-Wood, carried out in her capacity as a Trustee on a voluntary basis. Christopher Madine, in his capacity as Trustee, volunteered for, and has been approved as the Treasurer of the Trust. The David Moore awards were not separately awarded this year with the funds (including capital) being available for use by the Trust in any way as long as it was in accordance with the initial sentiments of the awards. However, the funds were not used.
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THE ARKLETON TRUST
Trustees' Report
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.
Structure, governance and management
Nature of governing document
The Arkleton Trust is a registered charity, number 275153, and is constituted under a Trust deed adopted on 23 January 1978.
Recruitment and appointment 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 Trustees look for persons of proven integrity who share the vision and objectives of the charity and who have relevant wisdom and experience to contribute to the running of the Trust.
Induction and training of trustees
Each new Trustee is provided with the relevant Charity Commission publications. a copy of the Trust deed and relevant information from the Charity Commission relating to the duties of trustees.
Miss C A Higgs is also a Trustee of the Walter Higgs Trust.
Risk management
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the charity, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
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THE ARKLETON TRUST
Trustees' Report
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations.
The law applicable to charities requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that 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 applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the constitution. The Trustees 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.
The annual report was approved by the Trustees of the charity on 20 May 2022 and signed on its behalf by:
......................................... Miss C A Higgs Trustee
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THE ARKLETON TRUST
Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of The Arkleton Trust
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2021 which are set out on pages 6 to 13.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and examiner
As the charity’s Trustees of The Arkleton Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the The Arkleton Trust'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 Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of The Arkleton Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting 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.
...................................... G W Schulz ACMA
Independent Examiners Ltd 2 Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8NF
20 May 2022
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THE ARKLETON TRUST
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
| Note Unrestricted funds £ Income and Endowments from: Donations and legacies 2 15,000 Investment income 3 15,629 Total income 30,629 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 4 18,102 Total expenditure 18,102 Gains/losses on investment assets (20,168) Net income/(expenditure) 32,695 Net movement in funds 32,695 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 401,234 Total funds carried forward 10 433,929 |
Restricted funds £ - 351 351 - - 275 76 76 20,177 20,253 |
Total 2021 £ 15,000 15,980 30,980 18,102 18,102 (19,893) 32,771 32,771 421,411 454,182 |
Total 2020 £ 22,500 14,741 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37,241 | |||
| 23,912 | |||
| 23,912 | |||
| 58,718 | |||
| (45,389) | |||
| (45,389) 466,800 |
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| 421,411 |
The notes on pages 8 to 13 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 6
THE ARKLETON TRUST
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2021
| Note Current assets Investments 7 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 8 Net assets Funds of the charity: Restricted income funds Restricted funds Unrestricted income funds Unrestricted funds Total funds 10 |
2021 £ 340,695 114,337 455,032 (850) 454,182 20,253 433,929 454,182 |
2020 £ 320,802 101,459 |
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| 422,261 (850) |
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| 421,411 | ||
| 20,177 401,234 |
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| 421,411 |
The financial statements on pages 6 to 13 were approved by the Trustees, and authorised for issue on 20 May 2022 and signed on their behalf by:
......................................... Miss C A Higgs Trustee
The notes on pages 8 to 13 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 7
THE ARKLETON TRUST
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
1 Accounting policies
Statement of compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
Basis of preparation
The Arkleton Trust meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.
Going concern
The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Income and endowments
Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Investment income
Dividends are recognised once the dividend has been declared and notification has been received of the dividend due.
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 institution with whom the funds are deposited.
Expenditure
All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category.
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THE ARKLETON TRUST
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
Charitable activities
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Grant provisions
Provisions for grants are made when the intention to make a grant has been communicated to the recipient but there is uncertainty about either the timing of the grant or the amount of grant payable.
Current asset investments
Current asset investments are included at the lower of cost and net realisable value / market value.
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.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
Liabilities
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 company 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.
Fund structure
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the Trustees's discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds set aside for specific purposes at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.
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THE ARKLETON TRUST
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
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.
2 Income from donations and legacies
| Grants, including capital grants; Grants 3 Investment income |
Unrestricted funds General £ 15,000 15,000 |
Total 2021 £ 15,000 15,000 |
Total 2020 £ 22,500 |
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| 22,500 | |||
| Interest receivable and similar income; Interest receivable on bank deposits Other income from current asset investments |
Unrestricted funds Designated £ 8 15,621 15,629 |
Restricted funds £ - 351 351 |
Total 2021 £ 8 15,972 15,980 |
Total 2020 £ 51 14,690 |
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| 14,741 |
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THE ARKLETON TRUST
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
4 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Note Administrative and secretarial support Bank charges Independent examination Grant funding of activities 5 |
Unrestricted funds General £ 5,546 96 900 11,560 18,102 |
Total 2021 £ 5,546 96 900 11,560 18,102 |
Total 2020 £ 6,452 60 900 16,500 |
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| 23,912 |
5 Analysis of grants
| Grants to institutions | Unrestricted funds General £ 11,560 11,560 |
Total 2021 £ 11,560 11,560 |
Total 2020 £ 16,500 |
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| 16,500 |
6 Trustees remuneration and expenses
No Trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.
No Trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year.
7 Current asset investments
| 7 Current asset investments | ||
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| Unlisted investments (liquid) 8 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Accruals |
2021 £ 340,695 2021 £ 850 |
2020 £ 320,802 |
| 2020 £ 850 |
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THE ARKLETON TRUST
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
9 Financial instruments
Financial assets
| Financial assets | |||||||
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| 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
| £ | £ | ||||||
| Financial assets measured at fair value through income | |||||||
| and expenditure | 455,032 | 422,261 | |||||
| 10 Funds | |||||||
| Balance | Other | Balance | |||||
| at 1 | recognised | at 31 | |||||
| January | Incoming | Resources | gains/ | December | |||
| 2021 | resources | expended | Transfers | (losses) | 2021 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | |||||||
| General | |||||||
| General Funds | 12,944 | 15,000 | (18,102) | 13,000 | - | 22,842 | |
| Designated | |||||||
| Bernard Conyers | |||||||
| Fund | 255,421 | 10,637 | - | (13,000) | 13,438 | 266,496 | |
| Sir John Higgs | |||||||
| Fellowship Fund | 132,869 | 4,992 | - | - | 6,730 | 144,591 | |
| 388,290 | 15,629 | - | (13,000) | 20,168 | 411,087 | ||
| Total | |||||||
| unrestricted | |||||||
| funds | 401,234 | 30,629 | (18,102) | - | 20,168 | 433,929 | |
| Restricted funds | |||||||
| David Moore | |||||||
| Memorial Fund | 20,177 | 351 | - | - | (275) | 20,253 | |
| 20,177 | 351 | - | - | (275) | 20,253 | ||
| Total funds | 421,411 | 30,980 | (18,102) | - | 19,893 | 454,182 |
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THE ARKLETON TRUST
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
| Balance | Other | Balance | ||||||
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| at 1 | recognised | at 31 | ||||||
| January | Incoming | Resources | gains/ | December | ||||
| 2020 | resources | expended | (losses) | 2020 | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||||||
| General | ||||||||
| General Funds | 14,356 | 22,500 | (23,912) | - | 12,944 | |||
| Designated | ||||||||
| Bernard Conyers Fund | 285,147 | 9,774 | - | (39,500) | 255,421 | |||
| Sir John Higgs | ||||||||
| Fellowship Fund | 147,742 | 4,546 | - | (19,419) | 132,869 | |||
| 432,889 | 14,320 | - | (58,919) | 388,290 | ||||
| Total unrestricted | ||||||||
| funds | 447,245 | 36,820 | (23,912) | (58,919) | 401,234 | |||
| Restricted funds | ||||||||
| David Moore Memorial | ||||||||
| Fund | 19,555 | 421 | - | 201 | 20,177 | |||
| 19,555 | 421 | - | 201 | 20,177 | ||||
| Total funds | 466,800 | 37,241 | (23,912) | (58,718) | 421,411 | |||
| **11 Analysis of net assets between ** | funds | |||||||
| Total funds | ||||||||
| at 31 | ||||||||
| Unrestricted funds | Restricted | December | ||||||
| General | Designated | funds | 2021 | |||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||||
| Current assets | 23,692 | 411,087 | 20,253 | 455,032 | ||||
| Current liabilities | (850) | - | - | (850) | ||||
| Total net assets | 22,842 | 411,087 | 20,253 | 454,182 | ||||
| Total funds | ||||||||
| at 31 | ||||||||
| Unrestricted funds | Restricted | December | ||||||
| General | Designated | funds | 2020 | |||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||||
| Current assets | 13,794 | 388,290 | 20,177 | 422,261 | ||||
| Current liabilities | (850) | - | - | (850) | ||||
| Total net assets | 12,944 | 388,290 | 20,177 | 421,411 |
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