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2022-12-31-accounts

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

(A private limited company and registered charity)

REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Company Number 1496990 Charity Number 280605

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

CONTENTS PAGE

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Page
Report of the trustees 1-11
Independent auditor's report 12-16
Statement of financial activities 17
Balance sheet 18-19
Statement of cash flows 20
Notes to the financial statements 21-32

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

The trustees are pleased to present their report together with the audited financial statements of Brigham Young University Limited (‘The Charity’) for the year ended 31st December 2022.

Legal and administrative details

Company number 01496990 Charity number 280605 Company secretary Richard Hatch Registered office 27-29 Palace Court, London, W2 4LP Principal office 27-29 Palace Court, London, W2 4LP Bankers HSBC 155 Brompton Road, London, SW3 1XD Solicitors Withers LLP 20 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7EG Auditors Price Bailey LLP 3[rd] Floor, 24 Old Bond Street, Mayfair, London W1S 4AP

Directors and trustees

The directors of the Charity are its trustees for the purpose of charity law and throughout this report are collectively referred to as the trustees.

The trustees serving during the year, subsequent to the year end and up to the date of signing the report were as follows:

Dr Vincent Stanley Benfell III Robert Clayton Dr Timothy Lynn Elliott Rachel Neu (appointed 6 July 2022) Robert Schwartz Rebecca Stephenson (resigned 5 July 2022)

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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Structure, Governance and Management

Governing Document

Brigham Young University Limited is a private limited company and a registered charity. The Charity is governed by its Articles of Association, which were last amended on 6 September 2016.

Appointment of trustees

As set out in the Articles of Association, new or additional directors (trustees) are to be appointed by ordinary resolution or by decision of the trustees with the prior written consent of the sole shareholder and member, Brigham Young University, providing such persons are willing and permitted by law so to act, either to fill a vacancy or as an additional trustee up to a total of no more than five trustees. Currently no term is fixed to the term served. A member holding a majority in nominal amount of the issued ordinary share capital may at any time appoint or remove trustees.

Trustee induction and training

New trustees undergo training to brief them on their legal obligations under charity and company law; the content of the Articles of Association; the committee and decision-making processes; and the business structure and recent financial performance of The Charity. Trustees are updated and advised on legal issues by the Office of the General Counsel at Brigham Young University and Withers Solicitors.

Key management personnel

The key management personnel of The Charity is the Academic Director. The remuneration of the Academic Director is set by members of the Board of Trustees and is reviewed and adjusted in following the guidelines of Brigham Young University’s annual review process.

Organisation

The board of trustees administers The Charity. The board meets at least twice a year. Reports are received in or around each September for the previous financial year for approval by the trustees.

The trustees monitor progress throughout the year and other trustees meetings are held as and when required.

Related parties

The Charity's sole shareholder and member is Brigham Young University, a private non-profit corporation and higher education institution incorporated in the state of Utah, United States of America.

Going Concern

The performance and financial position of the entity, its cashflows, and liquidity position has been reviewed by the trustees, the member has confirmed in a letter of support, its willingness to provide support to ensure liabilities can be settled as they fall due for at least 12 months from the date of this report. The trustees therefore conclude it is appropriate to prepare these financial statements on the going concern basis. The current value of unrestricted reserves as at 31 December 2022 is (Deficit - £6,515), which is below the appropriate level. Plans have been put in place to generate operating surpluses to bring them to the recommended level. Post year-end the unrestricted fund is in a surplus position.

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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Structure, Governance and Management (continued)

Employees

The Charity has the policy of ensuring that its employees are those that are able to meet the necessary requirements of their position and are up to date on any developments required for their position. This policy is achieved in a variety of ways:

Principal risks and uncertainties

The main risk The Charity faces is that it primarily relies on donations from its member, normally comprised chiefly of student study abroad fees, to finance its charitable activities. However, the member has guaranteed its future financial support, where necessary, to ensure that The Charity has sufficient reserves to meet the costs of its charitable activities.

Financial risk and management

The following statements summarise The Charity’s identified forms of financial risk and management policies:

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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Financial risk and management continued

The trustees have a risk management strategy which encompasses:

Objectives and activities

The objective of the Charity is:

To achieve this objective The Charity continues to operate the London Educational Programs from the premises at 27, 29, and 31 Palace Court, London, W2 4LP under a License, Facilities Use, and Services Agreement with Brigham Young University (BYU). The Charity’s premises continued to be managed on a day-to-day basis by Alvaro and Thais Magalhaes during 2022.

Each semester, different BYU students travel to London. Several single discipline and interdisciplinary programs of study are offered, including courses in English, sociology, ancient scripture, history, language, literature, art and theatre. Students who complete these courses successfully are awarded credits which are counted towards their degree at BYU.

Any BYU student is able to apply to attend one of the study abroad programs provided. In addition, students from other universities who meet BYU’s academic standards and who are willing to live by BYU’s code of conduct are welcome to apply for, and if accepted, participate in BYU’s study abroad programs. Typically, 8 to 10 percent of the participants are from universities other than BYU. Because the program tends to be oversubscribed, students are then selected on the basis of their academic merit and strengths that they could bring to the program.

The Charity is committed to providing access to students across the socio-economic spectrum, and admittance to the program is determined without regard to the financial position of the applicant. Both BYU and The Charity are committed to providing quality education to the best and brightest, regardless of their financial or class background. Many BYU students are recipients of Pell Grants - US federal grants that are awarded to US students based on their family’s financial situation. BYU itself, in addition to federal government grants, offers a wide range of financial aid, grants, and scholarships to students. These grants and awards, which are means tested, enable students from less wealthy families to attend the university.

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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Around 35% of BYU students receive some form of financial aid, and the financial aid from BYU can be used for study abroad programs. In addition, study abroad grants are available to BYU students on a “needs basis” to help them cover the additional cost of studying abroad in order to enable students from a wide range of financial backgrounds to participate in the study abroad program regardless of the students' financial circumstances.

The Charity is committed to a working and studying environment that is free from any form of unlawful discrimination. The Charity makes reasonable adjustments to meet the needs of staff and students who are or become disabled.

Students and faculty live in town-houses located at 27, 29, and 31 Palace Court in west-central London.

Public benefit

The trustees understand and give due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission in exercising their powers and duties.

Achievements and performance

Education

The Charity works to advance education for the public benefit. This object is achieved by the provision of lectures, classes, seminars, educational field trips, and cultural activities to the visiting students and lectures and educational events for the local community. The Charity's programs provide an educational environment that is designed to promote the academic and cultural development of its students. In 2022, BYU’s Office of International Study Programs (ISP) sent a total of 734 students on programs to the United Kingdom, of which 162 attended programs based at the Charity's premises. For students enrolled on the programs at these premises, the Charity receives donations from BYU.

The following table enumerates the programs which operated under the auspices of The Charity in 2022:

Program name Semester/Term Enrolment
*London Centre Study Abroad Winter Winter 2022 42
MBA Europe SA Winter 2022 15
Scottish Parliament Winter 2022 2
Wordsworth Trust Winter 2022 1
Babylon to Berlin Spring 2022 31
Build and Ride a Bike in Europe Spring 2022 9
Europe Business Spring 2022 34

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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

2022 Plans continued

Program name Semester/Term Enrolment
European Landscape Design Spring 2022 17
European Studies Spring 2022 19
Fashion & Design in Europe Spring 2022 23
Information Systems UK & Italy Spring 2022 31
International Accounting Spring 2022 14
*London Centre Study Abroad Spring Spring 2022 41
London Film Spring 2022 26
London Internships Spring 2022 1
London Theatre Spring 2022 39
Pre-Business in Europe Spring 2022 42
Wordsworth Trust Spring 2022 2
Advertising International Award Shows Summer 2022 42
British Literature and Landscape Summer 2022 24
Cambridge DE Summer 2022 6
English Language in Britain Summer 2022 23
Global Diplomacy + Journalism Summer 2022 25
Human Rights Women's Rights Summer 2022 27
Light and Truth Summer 2022 28
*London Centre Study Abroad Summer Summer 2022 37
London Communications Summer 2022 3
Microbiology in Europe Summer 2022 20
Oxford to India Global Business Seminar Summer 2022 16
Woolf Institute at Cambridge DE Summer 2022 17
*London Centre Study Abroad Fall Fall 2022 42
London Internships Fall 2022 1
Scottish Parliament Fall 2022 3
Wordsworth Trust Fall 2022 1
Total 734

*Theses program was based at BYU London Centre at 27 Palace Court, London.

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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Educational conferences sponsored in 2022

In addition to educational programs for students, BYU sponsored several academic conferences or events for the broader academic community. These were done as part of BYU’s broader academic mission.

  1. Academic Director meeting with Fiona Bruce MP, FoRB Special Envoy – 20 January 2022

  2. Central London Mosque and Islamic Culture Centre – 27 January 2022

  3. Corpus Christi and Christchurch College, University of Oxford visit - 28 January 2022

  4. Tom Christofferson at Pembroke College, Oxford University – 28 January 2022

  5. Tom Christofferson at BYU London – 29 January 2022

  6. Tom Christofferson at Cambridge University – 30 January 2022

  7. Academic Director meeting with Fiona Bruce MP at the House of Commons – 24 February 2022

  8. Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Southall – 2 March 2022

  9. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir – 17 March 2022 (did not happen due to covid restrictions) 10. LATAM and Caribbean Ambassadorial Luncheon at the Royal Geographical Society – 26 April 2022

  10. Academic Director meeting with Fiona Bruce MP, FoRB Special Envoy – 5 June 2022 12. Central London Mosque and Islamic Culture Centre – 2 June 2022

  11. Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Southall – 8 June 2022

  12. BYU Marriott School of Business Dean Bridgette Madrian visit to Tyrus Capital and 31 Palace Court – 16 June 2022

  13. Central London Mosque and Islamic Culture Centre – 28 June 2022

  14. Global Ministerial on Freedom of Religion or Belief (July 2022) - BYU London was a cosponsor for the International FoRB Ministerial held in London. Overall, we estimate more than 500 stakeholders, including parliamentarians, faith-leaders, academics, and other relevant civilsociety, were engaged through meetings and events.

  15. APPG Genocide Parliamentary event: “Promoting Freedom of Religion or Belief: Why Does Gender Matter? – 5 July 2022

  16. International FoRB Ministerial Conference - A QE2 panel discussion: “Frameworks for Justice: Women and Girls” – 6 July 2022

  17. International FoRB Ministerial Fringe Conferences in Manchester, Birmingham and London – 3-6 July 2022

  18. Bilateral meetings between delegates and the US ambassador and leadership of the Global Alliance for Religious Freedom – 5-7 July 2022

  19. Ministerial delegate visit to House of Commons – 5 July 2022

  20. State Banquet with Speaker of the House, Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP and International FoRB Ministers from 35 Alliance Countries. – 5 July 2022

  21. Civil Society FCDO event at Lancaster House – 7 July 2022

  22. Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Southall – 20 July 2022

  23. Central London Mosque and Islamic Culture Centre – 25 July 2022

  24. Gurdwara Sri Guru Sabha Southhall – 2 Nov 2022

  25. Evensong at Pembroke College, Oxford – 6 Nov 2022

  26. Ambassadorial Event – Hyde Park Stake – 1 Dec 2022

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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

2023 plans

The Charity plans to operate the following programs in the United Kingdom in 2023:

Program name Semester/Term Enrolment
*London Centre Study Abroad Winter Winter 2023 45
Global Law Seminar Winter 2023 7
MBA Europe Winter 2023 18
Wordsworth Trust Winter 2023 1
Scottish Parliament Winter 2023 1
Business Fundamentals in Europe Spring 2023 52
European Gardens and Urban Agriculture Spring 2023 16
Fashion and Design in Europe Spring 2023 24
Europe Business Spring 2023 36
International Accounting Spring 2023 22
*London Centre Study Abroad Spring Spring 2023 42
London Internships Spring 2023 3
London Theatre Spring 2023 39
Global Marketing Spring 2023 42
Real Estate in Europe Spring 2023 10
Wordsworth Trust Spring 2023 2
Advertising International Awards Shows Spring 2023 32
Cambridge Direct Enrollment Summer 2023 6
English Language in Britain Summer 2023 22
Expedition Plant Earth Summer 2023 21
Human Rights Women’s Rights Summer 2023 30
Landscapes and Nations in Western Europe
Summer 2023
18
*London Centre Study Abroad Summer Summer 2023 41
London Communications Summer 2023 6
Microbiology in Europe Summer 2023 27
Oxford to India Summer 2023 25
Woolf Institute at Cambridge DE Summer 2023 26
Global Law Seminar Fall 2023 6
*London Centre Study Abroad Fall Fall 2023 42
London Internships Fall 2023 5
Scottish Parliament Fall 2023 2
Wordsworth Trust Fall 2023 1
Total 670

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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Educational conferences sponsored planned for 2023

With the change in leadership at London Centre, we have had a limited outreach program in 2023. These activities are listed below.

  1. Gurdwara Sri Guru Sabha Southhall – 30 Jan 2023

  2. Imperial War Museum – Holocaust Exhibit – 13 Feb 2023

  3. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir – 8 Mar 2023

Financial Review

The Charity was funded in 2022 by contributions from BYU. Each year the trustees carry out a detailed review of The Charity, which includes review of the previous year’s achievements and financial statements, as well as budgets and anticipated activities for the next year.

Charitable expenditures in 2022 increased compared to 2021 by 52.2% (2021: decreased by 1.2%) This increase is due primarily to the cancelation of programs in 2021 because of the COVID pandemic. We would expect to see a larger difference except that there was an additional expense of maintenance and supplies related to the remodel work in Palace Court 31 in 2021 which carried over into 2022. With completion of the remodel and the return of students, we anticipate that charitable expenditures will return to a normal level in 2023.

Investment powers and policy

Under the Articles of Association, The Charity has the power to invest in any way the trustees deem to be in the best interests of The Charity. There were no investments during the year.

Reserves policy

The trustees have established the level of reserves (that is those funds that are freely available) that The Charity ought to have ready access to. The target level of reserves is £100,000 of net current assets. Reserves are needed to bridge any funding gap between spending and receiving resources. The reserves policy is reviewed on an annual basis. The actual reserves as at 31 December 2022 is £11,654,893 (2021: £11,175,360). Of the total reserves, (Deficit - £6,615) (2021: £7,099) represents unrestricted general funds with the remainder designated. The change year on year represents a decision to designate the value of the fixed assets in full. A further breakdown is provided in note 17 & 18.

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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Trustees' responsibilities statement

The trustees (who are also directors of Brigham Young University Limited for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law), including FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charitable company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The trustees confirm that:

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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company’s website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

The directors have prepared this report in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies within part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.

On behalf of the trustees

Robert Clayton (Oct 6, 2023, 8:13pm) Robert Clayton, Trustee Date:

06 Oct 2023

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

TO THE MEMBERS OF BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Brigham Young University Limited (the ‘charitable company’) for the year ended 31 December 2022 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities incorporating the Income and Expenditure account, the Charitable Company Balance Sheet, the Statement of Cash Flows and the related notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees’ use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

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TO THE MEMBERS OF BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

Other information

The other information comprises the information included in the trustees’ annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

We have nothing to report in this regard.

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the directors’ report We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

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TO THE MEMBERS OF BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

Responsibilities of trustees

As explained more fully in the trustees’ responsibilities statement, the trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

We gained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the Charitable Company and the sector in which it operates, and considered the risk of the Charitable Company not complying with the applicable laws and regulations including fraud in particular those regulations directly related to the financial statements, including financial reporting, and tax legislation. In relation to the operations of the Charitable Company this included compliance with the Companies Act 2006, Charities Act 2011 and SORP 2019.

The risks were discussed with the audit team and we remained alert to any indications of noncompliance throughout the audit. We carried out specific procedures to address the risks identified. These included the following:

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TO THE MEMBERS OF BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

Reviewing minutes of Board meetings, reviewing any correspondence with the Charity Commission, agreeing the financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation, and made enquiries of management and officers of the Charitable Company. We enquired about procedures in place for the reporting of any incidents to the Trustee Board including serious incident reporting of these matters as necessary with the Charity Commission and a review of legal fees during the period.

Management override: To address the risk of management override of controls, we carried out testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness. We also assessed management bias in relation to the accounting policies adopted and in determining significant accounting estimates.

Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is the risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involved intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/Our-Work/Audit/Audit-and-assurance/Standards-and-guidance/Standardsand-guidance-for-auditors/Auditors-responsibilities-for-audit/Description-of-auditors-responsibilities-foraudit.aspx.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

TO THE MEMBERS OF BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

This description forms part of our auditor’s report.

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the charitable company’s Members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Michael Cooper-Davis FCCA ACA (Senior Statutory Auditor)

for and on behalf of

Price Bailey LLP Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors

24 Old Bond Street London W1S 4AP

Date: 9 October 2023

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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (Incorporating income and expenditure account)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022




Notes
Income from:
Income from Charitable
Activities
2
Investment income
2

Total income
2
Expenditure on:
Expenditure on charitable
activities
3

Total expenditure
3
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds
Movement in funds for the
year
Reconciliation of Funds:
Total funds brought
forward
Total funds carried
forward
18
Unrestricted
funds
£
1,194,047
278
──────────
1,194,325
===============
1,187,511
────────
1,187,511
===============
6,814
(20,528)
(13,714)
──────────
7,099
──────────
(6,615)
===============
Designated
funds
£
662,652
-
──────────
662,652
===============
189,933
────────

189,933
===============
472,719

20,528

493,247
──────────
11,168,161
──────────
11,661,408
===============
31 December
2022

Total
£

31 December

2021

Restated
Restated
Restated


Unrestricted
funds
£
Designated
funds
£
Total
£
757,417
583,988
1,341,405
9,991
-
9,991
──────────
──────────
──────────
767,408
583,988 1,351,396
===============
===============
===============

732,295
172,918
905,213
────────
──────── ───────
732,295
172,918
905,213
===============
===============
===============

35,113
411,070
446,183
(10,616,234)
10,616,234
-
(10,581,121)
11,027,304
446,183
──────────
────────── ──────────

10,588,220
140,857
10,729,077
──────────
──────────
──────────
7,099
11,168,161
11,175,260
===============
===============
===============
1,856,699
278
──────────
1,856,977
===============
1,377,444
────────

1,377,444
===============
479,533
-
479,533
──────────
11,175,260
──────────
11,654,793
===============

None of the charity's activities discontinued during the above two financial years.

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The accounting policies and notes on pages 21 to 32 form part of these financial statements.

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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

BALANCE SHEET

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Year ended Year ended
31 December 31 December
2022 2021
Note £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 7 11,661,408 11,168,161
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Total Fixed Assets 11,661,408 11,168,161
========== ==========
Current assets
Debtors 8 9,863 7,869
Cash at bank and in hand 265,443 79,805
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Total Current Assets 275,306 87,674
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Creditors falling due within one year
Amounts falling due within one year 9 (281,821) (80,475)
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Net current assets (6,515) 7,199
========== ==========
Creditors falling due in more than one - -
year
--------------------- ---------------------
Total assets less current liabilities 11,654,893 11,175,360
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The Funds of the charity
Called up share capital 10 100 100
Unrestricted general funds 18 (6,615) 7,099
Designated funds 18 11,661,408 11,168,161
--------------------- ---------------------
Total charity funds 18 11,654,893 11,175,360
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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

BALANCE SHEET

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

The accounting policies and notes on pages 21 to 32 form part of these accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and were signed on its behalf by:

Robert Clayton (Oct 6, 2023, 8:13pm) Robert Clayton, Trustee Date: 6 October 2023 Company number: 01496990

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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Year ended Year ended
31 December 31 December
2022 2021
£ £
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income / (expenditure) 479,533 446,183
Depreciation 189,933 172,918
Increase in debtors (1,994) (7,869)
Increase / (decrease) in creditors 201,346 (45,689)
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Net cash provided/(absorbed) by operating activities 868,818 565,543
========== ==========
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (683,180) (609,520)
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Net cash used in investing activities (683,180) (609,520)
========== ==========
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Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents in the 185,638 (43,977)
year
========== ==========
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period 79,805 123,782
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period 265,443 79,805
========== ==========

The Charity has no debt at the financial year ended 31 December 2022 (2021: no debt).

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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

General information

The Charity is registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales. Its registered address is: 27 Palace Court, London, W2 4LP

1. Accounting policies

A summary of the significant accounting policies which have been applied consistently, are as follows:

a) Basis of accounting

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 Standards applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

Brigham Young University Limited 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 note(s).

Legal status of the charitable company

The Charity is a private limited company which is registered in England and Wales.

b) Incoming

Income is recognised when the Charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably.

Income is received from the charity’s member, to provide funds for the Charity’s charitable activities and to ensure that the Charity has adequate reserves. These donations are recognised on receipt of cash and are separately disclosed in the statement of financial activities and income and expenditure account. Amounts received are calculated on a per student basis and are disclosed under income from Charitable Activities.

Additionally, donations are transferred from the Charity’s member to provide additional funding to cover additional costs related to capital projects as needed. These donations are given without restriction by the member and designated by the Trustees for specific projects as necessary.

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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

c) Going Concern

The performance and financial position of the entity, its cashflows, and liquidity position has been reviewed by the trustees, the member has confirmed in a letter of support, its willingness to provide support to ensure liabilities can be settled as they fall due for at least 12 months from the date of this report. The trustees therefore conclude it is appropriate to prepare these financial statements on the going concern basis. The current value of unrestricted reserves as at 31 December 2022 is (Deficit - £6,515), which is below the appropriate level. Plans have been put in place to generate operating surpluses to bring them to the recommended level. Post year-end the unrestricted fund is in a surplus position.

d) Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that the settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified under the following activity headings:

Charitable activities expenditure comprises the direct costs related to the achievement of the charitable objectives and an analysis of these costs are provided in note 3.

Governance costs are included within charitable activities expenditure and are those costs that relate to activities which provide the governance infrastructure which allows the charity to operate and to generate the information required for public accountability.

Expenditure is recognised on an accrual’s basis.

e) Liabilities

Future liabilities are recognised when the charity has a legal or constructive financial obligation, that can be reliably estimated and for which there is an expectation that payment will be made.

f) Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Individual fixed assets costing £4,000 (2021: £4,000) or more are capitalised at cost. The reduction in the capitalisation threshold has been made to better align the accounting with that of the Charity’s member entity. As it is a change in estimate rather than policy, no restatement has been made in respect of previously reported figures. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, at rates calculated to write down each asset to its estimated residual value evenly over its expected useful life, as follows:

Freehold buildings 50 years
Building improvements 25 years
Furnishings and equipment 10 years
Vehicles 44 years

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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

g) Pension contributions

The Charity contributes to two pension schemes for employees. Employees hired before 2020 participate in a defined benefit scheme operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Great Britain), the Deseret UK Benefit Plans (see note 14). The fund is valued every three years by a professionally qualified independent actuary, with rates of contributions payable being determined by the actuary. In the intervening years, the actuary reviews the continuing appropriateness of the rates. Pension costs are accounted for on the basis of contributions made during the year or accrued at the year-end (i.e., on a defined contribution basis), as required by Financial Reporting Standard 102 Section 28 in circumstances where The Charity cannot identify with any degree of accuracy its share of the scheme assets and liabilities. Employees hired after 2019 are enrolled in a third-party defined contribution scheme administered by Scottish Widows. The Charity provides no other past retirement benefits to its employees.

The pension contributions are therefore accounted for on the basis of a defined contribution scheme. The contributions are recognised as an expense in the SOFA when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Statement of Financial Position. Full details of the Deseret UK Benefit plan are provided in the financial statements of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Great Britain).

Pension contributions relate to entirely to unrestricted funds.

h) Fund accounting

Funds held by the Charity are:

Unrestricted funds - which can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the trustees.

Designated funds - these are unrestricted funds that the trustees have set aside for a particular purpose.

i) Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

j) 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.

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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

k) Creditors

Creditors are recognised where the Charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer or funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

l) 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 recognised at their settlement value.

m) Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The Trustees have treated the defined benefit scheme noted in 1.g) as a defined contribution scheme as the charity is unable to accurately calculate its share of the assets and liabilities in line with FRS 102 section 28.

2. Income

Interest income £278 (2021: £21) was derived from funds in the bank accounts.

Donations of £1,194,047 (2021: £757,417) were received from the member in relation to program funding at the Charity’s premises.

Other income of £662,652 (see note 18) was received from the member for contribution in relation to refurbishment costs for 31 Palace court.

The Charity benefits from certain insurance coverages purchased by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The costs of this insurance are not passed on to the Charity and it is not able to specify the cost of the coverage for the Charity.

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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

3. Charitable activities

Year ended Year ended
31 December 31 December
2022 2021
Restated
£ £
Program costs 237,984 60,404
Staff costs (note 5) 343,750 258,370
Depreciation (note 4 & 7) 189,933 172,918
Food and kitchen supplies 94,887 26,757
Maintenance & repairs 167,845 120,437
Rates 30,946 35,917
Utilities 65,875 37,560
Motor vehicle and travel 37,416 17,094
General office costs 11,900 19,320
Telephone 21,819 31,766
Other expenditure 98,482 57,537
Support costs 76,607 67,133
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1,377,444 905,213
========== ==========

All of the above charitable costs constitute support costs and entirely relate to the provision of educational facilities.

Significant costs included in support costs relate to Audit and Accountancy fees.

4. Net income/expenditure

Net income/expenditure
2022 2021
£ £
Net income/expenditure for the year is stated after
charging:
Depreciation (note 3 & 7) 189,933 172,918
Auditor’s remuneration 16,867 14,000
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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

**5. ** Employees
2022 2021
£ £
Staff costs incurred during the year
Wages and salaries 290,997 229,159
Social security costs 25,385 25,159
Other pension costs 27,368 4,052
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343,750 258,370
========== ==========
2022 2021
£ £
The average weekly number of persons (excluding
directors)
Employed by The Charity during the year was:
Office administration and cleaning 6 4
========== ==========

Trustees' remuneration

None of the trustees received any remuneration or reimbursements from The Charity during the year (2021: nil).

Key management personnel

The key management personnel of The Charity is the Academic Director. The remuneration of the Academic Director is set by the Board of Trustees following an annual review and is normally increased in line with inflation and is consistent with Brigham Young University’s annual review process.

The number of employees whose emoluments exceeded £60,000 for the year were:

2022 2021
£155,000 - £160,000 1 1
========== ==========

Remuneration paid to key management personnel was £155,633 (2021: £157,205).

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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

6. Taxation

The company is a registered charity and as such is entitled to certain tax exemptions on income and profits carried on in furtherance of The Charity's primary objectives, if any profits and surpluses are applied solely for charitable purposes.

7. Tangible fixed assets

Land and Furnishings
Buildings & Vehicles Total
Equipment
£ £ £
Costs:
1 January 2022 13,711,180 59,359 20,400 13,790,939
Additions 676,232 6,948 - 683,180
────────── ────────── ────────── ──────────
31 December 2022 14,387,412 66,307 20,400 14,474,119
========== ========== ========== ==========
Depreciation
1 January 2022 2,558,594 43,784 20,400 2,622,778
Charge for the year 183,708 6,225 - 189,933
───────── ───────── ───────── ─────────
31 December 2022 2,742,302 50,009 20,400 2,812,711
========== ========== ========== ==========
Net book value ──────── ───────── ───────── ─────────
31 December 2022 11,645,110 16,298 - 11,661,408
========== ========== ========== ==========
────────── ────────── ────────── ──────────
31 December 2021 11,152,586 15,575 - 11,168,161
========== ========== ========== ==========

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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

8. Debtors

2022 2021
£ £
Other debtors 9,863 7,869
========== ==========
9. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
2022 2021
£ £
Trade creditors 6,918 21,059
Accruals and deferred income 244,032 30,948
Other taxation and social security 11,038 28,468
Other Creditors 19,833 -
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281,821 80,475
========== ==========
10. Deferred income
2022 2021
£ £
Balance as at 1 January 2022 - -
Amount released to income - -
Amount deferred in the year 222,530 -
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222,530 -
========== ==========
11. Called up share capital
2022 2021
£ £
Authorised
100 ordinary shares of £1 each 100 100
========== ==========
Allotted and issued
100 ordinary shares of £1 each 100 100
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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

12. Analysis of charitable funds

Unrestricted funds

The 'free reserves' after allowing for all designated funds.

Designated funds

At 31 December 2022, designated funds represent the full value of fixed assets held. See note 17 for a further explanation of the designated funds.

13. Related party transactions

The member of The Charity is Brigham Young University, a corporation incorporated in the state of Utah, United States of America. Funds received from the member are set out in note 2.

The member incurred the following costs on behalf of the entity within the year:

2022 2021
£ £
Travel 27,930 12,215
Legal 21,770 33,680
Insurance costs 12,400 8,125
Classroom space 14,600 -
Support costs 13,776 16,040
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90,476 70,060
========== ==========

These items are considered to be donations made to the Charity in the form of a donation in kind and have been recognised as such to quantify the continued operational assistance offered from its parent and ultimate parent. The amount donated by the parent during the year amounted to £76,700 (2021; £54,020) and its ultimate parent £13,776 (2021: £16,040).

The member has also covered the associated costs in relation to the Charity's banking facilities. The arrangement is thought to benefits both parties in regards to the cost savings on offer, with any associated costs not being able to be separately identified and are therefore incurred by the parent.

14. Ultimate holding company

The Charity is a private limited company that is limited by shares, all of which are owned by Brigham Young University, a corporation incorporated in the state of Utah, United States of America.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

15. Pension and other post-employment commitments

The Charity participates in a pension scheme operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Great Britain), the Deseret UK Benefit Plans ("The Plan"). The scheme is of the defined benefit type and is funded by contributions from the participating companies and their employees at rates determined by independent actuaries in the light of regular valuations. Such contributions are held in trustee-administered funds completely independent of group finances. Full disclosure of the valuation is shown in the accounts of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Great Britain).

Since 2020, all new employees of The Charity participate in a third-party pension scheme administered by Scottish Widows. The scheme is a defined contribution scheme and is funded by contributions from the employees and The Charity. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of The Charity in independently administered funds.

The Charity has accounted for the schemes as if both were defined contribution schemes because it is not feasible to split the assets and liabilities of the schemes between all the companies whose employees are members. Contributions to the scheme for the year were £25,368 (2021: £26,720).

16. Future Finance

The member has confirmed that it will continue to provide funds to support the Charity's future activities.

17. Capital Commitments

The Charity has capital commitments relating to the refurbishment costs of 27 and 31 Palace Court amounting to £8,900 (2021: £720,244). The commitments were agreed during the financial year.

18. Analysis of net assets between funds

2022
Unrestricted Designated Total funds
Funds Funds
£ £ £
Tangible fixed assets - 11,661,408 11,661,408
Debtors 9,863 - 9,863
Cash in bank and in hand 265,443 - 265,443
Creditors (281,821) - (281,821)
─────────------- ──────------─── ─────────-------
Total: (6,515) 11,661,408 11,654,893
========== ========== ==========

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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

18. Analysis of net assets between funds continued

2021
Unrestricted
Designated

Total funds
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
Tangible fixed assets - 11,168,161
11,168,161
Debtors 7,869 7,869
Cash in bank and in hand 79,805 - 79,805
Creditors (80,475) - (80,475)
─────────------- ──────------─── ─────────-------
Total: 7,199 11,168,161
11,175,360
========== ========== ==========
A transfer between funds has been recognised to increase the value of the designated fund. At 31
December 2022 the designated fund therefore equates to the total value of the fixed assets.
. Analysis of charitable funds
2022
Balance Income Expenditure Transfer
Funds
brought carried
forward forward
£ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds 7,099 1,194,325 (1,187,511) (20,528) (6,615)
Designated funds 11,168,161 662,652 (189,933) 20,528 11,661,408
─────────------ ─────────------ ─────────------ ─────────------ ─────────------
Total: 11,175,260 1,856,977 (1,377,444) - 11,654,793
========== ========== ========== ========== ==========

19. Analysis of charitable funds

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

19. Analysis of charitable funds continued

2021

Restated Restated Restated
Balance Income Expenditure Transfer
Funds
brought carried
forward forward
£ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds 10,588,220 767,408 (732,295) (10,616,234) 7,099
Designated funds 140,857 583,988 (172,918) 10,616,234 11,168,161
─────────------ ─────────------ ─────────------ ─────────------ ─────────------
Total: 10,729,077 1,351,396 (905,213) - 11,175,260
========== ========== ========== ========== ==========

20. Group accounts

The largest group accounts that include Brigham Young University Limited are the accounts of The Corporation of the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The smallest group accounts that include Brigham Young University Limited are the accounts of Brigham Young University. Brigham Young University is a private educational institution based in Provo, Utah in the United States of America. The employer identification number of Brigham Young University is 87-0217280.

21. Restatement of comparative year

A prior year restatement has been made to show the depreciation charge incurred against fixed assets held under the designated fund as a charitable expenses, rather than as a transfer between the funds in 2022. This adjustment has been made to provide clarity as to the nature of this cost whilst ensuring both periods are comparable with one another and amounted to £172,918 in 2021.

The entity received a number of donations in kind from two of its related parties within the prior year that had not previously been reflected within the financial statements of the entity. These donations have now been recognised in the statement of financial activity as income along with a corresponding entry being made to charitable expenditure and amounted to £70,060. The net effect of these items to the charity’s funds was Nil. Details of these donations may be found within note 13 due to their nature.

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