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2023-12-31-accounts

Registered number: 01592031 Charity number: 283656

THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee)

CONTENTS

Page
Reference and administrative details of the Company, its Trustees and advisers 1
Trustees' report 2 - 9
Independent auditors' report on the financial statements 10 - 14
Consolidated statement of financial activities 15 - 16
Consolidated balance sheet 17 - 18
Company balance sheet 19 - 20
Consolidated statement of cash flows 21
Notes to the financial statements 22 - 50

THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee)

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Trustees Hon. Frances Caroline Burke Stanley, Chair
John Henry Chatfeild-Roberts
Brian Peter Finch
Annette Julie Green
Paul Richard Lindsell
Nicholas Edward Francis Luck
Paul George Taiano
Lady Jane Grosvenor (resigned 13 June 2024)
Jonathan Benson
Adam Signy
Paul Ogburn
Sally Goodsir (resigned 26 January 2023)
Ben Hanbury (resigned 26 January 2023)
Michael Sutherill (appointed 1 August 2024)
Company registered
number
01592031
Charity registered
number
283656
Registered office
Palace House
Palace Street
Newmarket
Suffolk
CB8 8EP
Independent auditors
Larking Gowen LLP
Chartered Accountants
1 Claydon Business Park
Great Blakenham
Ipswich
IP6 0NL
Investment managers
Evelyn Partners
25 Moorgate
London
EC2R 6AY

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

The Trustees present their annual report together with the audited financial statements of the Company for the year 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023. The Annual report serves the purposes of both a Trustees' report and a directors' report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the Annual report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019).

Since the group and the Company qualify as small under section 383 of the Companies Act 2006, the Group strategic report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted.

Objectives and activities

a. Policies and objectives

To maintain the standards expected of a national institution by ensuring excellence in collections management, a balance in the displays between period, themes and types of racing, sporting art, and between loans and acquisitions.

To maintain and improve the financial health of the organisation via a balanced range of income sources.

To provide a lively and varied annual programme of special exhibitions and displays to drive footfall and to address topics of interest and relevance unrepresented by the permanent displays.

To increase public access, attracting a broad audience to our collections and exhibitions.

To develop new audiences, to strengthen links with the local community, with a particular focus on young people.

To complete the permanent galleries not installed as part of the first phase of building the museum.

In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.

b. Activities undertaken to achieve objectives

Following a change in leadership a number of staffing roles have been reviewed and modified to create a leaner and more appropriately skilled workforce. This includes a new management partnership with Discover Newmarket, who now oversees all operational aspects of the museum along with management of staff, visitor services, programming, marketing and events.

The main exhibition for 2023, Mutiny in Colour, was an ambitious project which sought to reach a different demographic of visitor. The exhibition included pieces from modern contemporary artists such as Banksy, the Connor Brothers, Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin. An additional 6,000 visitors were welcomed during this exhibition which ran from June to October 2023.

The education and community reach remained strong with over 4,903 visits during 2023 which included a very successful summer programme based around the Bansky street art theme.

The Gift Shop had a re-fit along with the introduction of a number of new ranges which better suits the needs of the museum visitors as well as residents.

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

The range of events and room hire procedure were reviewed to ensure that they better support the commercial agenda moving forward.

The museum welcomed an artist in residence who supports both the adult education and commercial agenda through a number of paid masterclasses.

Extensive work has been carried out in updating the museum’s collections policy. Palace House saw the rehanging of Munnings on the top floor and a new Skeaping exhibition was installed.

c. Volunteers

The Trustees and staff are extremely grateful to all the volunteers that contribute enormously to the Museum. The programme is made up of a variety of non-traditional volunteering backgrounds, their presence on site makes a huge difference to both visitors and staff and provide an increasingly important resource in supporting the curatorial team.

d. Main activities undertaken to further the Company's purposes for the public benefit

The public benefits principally from the preservation and conservation of this nationally important collection of racing works of art, social history objects, archival documents, and photographs. Members of the public are able to view the exhibitions in person and increasingly, online and to use the research services of the Museum.

The Museum also provides wider social benefit through the provision of greatly improved facilities and services for families and young people and through much improved educational facilities and learning programmes. The organisation works hard to engage the local community beyond the core racing audience. A community outreach programme has integrated the National Horseracing Museum into the life of Newmarket and its diverse communities, as well as those of the surrounding area.

To fulfil this, we have an extensive programme put together by our Creative Programme Manager which during the year under review included activities around Black History Month, Racing with Pride, Suffolk Holiday Activity Programme, Tiny Art Around Town, Dementia and Sleep Clinics and a national Young Writers Competition. Within formal learning the museum welcomed 65 school visits which totalled 2,058 children. Informal learning included sessions such as Little Horseshoes, which is specific to children under the age of 4 and had 232 attendees. The Equine Therapy session ‘Shine a Light’ Dementia Group was attended by 31 residents. Our annual programme Under Starters Orders had 405 children take part spread over 15 sessions in the summer term of 2023. Our Holiday Activities programme which runs every school holiday was well attended attracting 868 participants. These activities had a street art theme to coincide with Mutiny in Colour and included everything from T-Shirt designs, baseball caps, graffiti and spray paints. A total of 213 young people from the Newmarket Academy took part in Dubai Future Champions workshops and GCSE PE and Racing to School Beacon Sports Science Revision sessions.

Achievements and performance

a. Main achievements of the Company

The change in leadership of the museum and the subsequent staff changes, including the new management contract with Discover Newmarket, has brought financial gains to the business as well as creating an improved working environment.

Much of the year was spent in training and mentoring new staff and volunteers and introducing robust operational procedures to ensure the smooth daily running of the museum.

The Mutiny in Colour exhibition was the first time that an exhibition had linked all areas of the site along with the town centre and two other West Suffolk museums (Haverhill Arts Centre and Moyse Hall). A series of

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

community activities as well as income generating events engaged a broader audience and the street art theme noticeably attracted more teenagers to the museum. The related publicity raised the museum’s profile significantly with numerous press features including extensive coverage by five national newspapers.

The opening of a semi-permanent Hall of Fame exhibition created a new income generating gallery as well as cementing the museum as being at the heart of horseracing.

b. Key performance indicators

Increased number of visitors

Increased number of education/community engagement

Reduction in expenditure

Balanced budget

c . Review of activities

The new team were able to deliver a high volume of activities during 2023. Covering a broad range of topics but still connecting with the overarching theme of the museum.

The range of activities attracted a diverse audience and the associated publicity ensured that the profile of the museum was raised.

Moving forward, longer lead times and more cohesiveness across the museum will assist in maximising the commercial opportunities and improving reach.

d. Factors relevant to achieve objectives

A change in leadership and a full financial review has led to a streamlined workforce and a focus on commercial activities.

There is now a better understanding of how the museum needs to operate in order to work towards being financially independent and raising its profile as the epicentre for the history of horseracing.

e. Fundraising activities and income generation

The Museum was extremely grateful to Charlie Langton who donated £50,000 during 2023.

A Private Fundraiser who was engaged in 2022 secured a number of new benefactors and a two year £25,000 per year donation from the Cadogan Charity.

Christopher Tregoning, who heads up our fundraising committee, secured several donations during the year. Elizabeth Jackson, Harris F.C Trust and Frank Litchfield Trust being but a few.

f. Investment policy and performance

Management of the Charitable Company’s investment portfolio is delegated by the Trustees to Evelyn Partners, who advise the Trustees on investment performance. The investment advisors are given the freedom they need to achieve the best results practicable without specific constraints on such matters as social, ethical, or environmental considerations.

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Financial review

a. Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.

b. Reserves policy

In line with guidance published by the Charities Commission, the Trustees are concerned to establish an adequate level of unrestricted reserves to enable the organisation to carry out its charitable objectives and to safeguard its activities in the event of unplanned financial challenges. The Trustees' policy is to build the endowment fund to such a level that the income from it will be sufficient to cover the core operating costs. The Trustees' policy with regard to free reserves (funds not tied to fixed assets, designated, or restricted funds) is to maintain sufficient resources to meet its obligations as they fall due. Mindful of the need to protect the organisation against future financial challenges through either unplanned operational costs, loss of grant income or unexpected reductions in commercial income.

The free reserves target level of £350,000, which equates to approximately four months of operational costs based on the annual operating cost budget, would have been met if not for the transfer to designated funds this year. This transfer has been made to ensure that the designated Fixed Asset fund equals the total of the net book value of tangible fixed assets plus heritage assets. The shortfall on target is £78,145.

At the year end, the Group’s total funds amounted £17,862,376 (2022: £18,020,347) of which £342,657 (2022: £269,080) were restricted funds and £4,074,601 (2022: £3,926,171) were endowment funds. The Group’s unrestricted reserves were £13,445,118 (2022: £13,825,096) including £13,223,263 (2022: £13,055,070) of designated funds. Free reserves were £221,855 (2022: £770,026). The reduction in free reserves is largely driven by the transfer to designated funds, to ensure that the designated Fixed Asset fund equals the total of the net book value of tangible fixed assets plus heritage assets.

Structure, governance and management

a. Constitution

The National Horseracing Museum is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Trust deed, for the public benefit to promote public interest in the preservation of all activities which are of historical or scientific interest in connection with racehorses and persons and places connected with racehorses and the art of other sports generally, principally through the running of the National Heritage Centre for Horseracing and Sporting Art at Palace House, and to preserve and care for the heritage and buildings making up the Palace House complex and in furtherance of this object.

b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees

The management of the Group and the Company is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and coopted under the terms of the Trust deed.

In the Museum's Memorandum and Articles it is agreed that:

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

• The Chair reviews the membership of those Trustees who have served more than six years, with a view to effecting an orderly transition from existing to new members.

• The Chair and Board will invite suggestions for new Trustees who can enhance the Board’s diversity in terms of age, professional expertise, and socio-economic background.

• The Museum will encourage applications for the Board by qualified candidates from visible and invisible minority group members, persons with disabilities, persons across the spectrum of sexual and gender identities, and others with the skill and knowledge to engage with diverse communities.

The Trustees will be asked (i) to ensure that the Museum runs smoothly and effectively by supervising and monitoring the performance of the Museum’s operation in accordance with the sector’s standards of good practice and the principles of transparency, diversity, equality, and fiscal sustainability and (ii) to assist the Executive to identify, cultivate and harness potential sources of external funding for core projects.

The appointment of Trustees is by proposal according to the skills requirements of the Charitable Company and requires a unanimous positive vote. The recruitment process focussing on the need for all Trustees to come from a variety of backgrounds, personal & experiential; ideally bringing experience in Finance; Higher Education; Museums (Policy/Operations and Collections); Events/Catering; Marketing and the Voluntary Sector.

Representation at Board meetings includes members of the Local Authorities (specifically one observer/attendee each from Suffolk County Council and West Suffolk District Council). To date, there has never been the need to remove a Trustee from office.

c. Organisational structure and decision-making policies

The Trustees determine the general policy of the Charitable Company and are elected in accordance with the Memorandum and Articles of Association. The day-to-day management of The National Horseracing Museum (the Museum) is delegated to the Museum senior staff and Discover Newmarket (collectively referred to as the Executive). The National Horseracing Museum is the legal entity responsible for running the Museum at Palace House, Newmarket.

The Trustees delegate authority on all strategic and day-to-day matters to the Executive. However, the following reserved matters require Trustee approval:

While new Trustees will be asked to respect the Executive’s responsibility for the operation of the Museum, Trustees may also be asked to mentor a senior member of the Museum staff working in an area which corresponds to their own professional expertise.

d. Policies adopted for the induction and training of Trustees

Upon appointment, Trustees are given advice outlining their role and responsibilities to the Charitable Company and its structure and governance. Provision is made for external training of Trustees as necessary.

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

e. Pay policy for key management personnel

The Trustees consider the senior staff and Discover Newmarket, comprise the key management personnel in charge of directing and controlling, running, and operating the Charitable Company on a day-to-day basis. All Trustees give of their time freely, and no Trustee received remuneration in the year.

The pay of senior staff is reviewed annually, and The Trustees benchmark pay against levels in other provincial museums of a similar size. We follow Museums Association “Pay in Museums” guidance to ensure fair pay for all. Executive salaries are set by recommendation of the Audit & Performance Committee to the Chair of the Board.

f. Related party relationships

The Charitable Company is a member of Discover Newmarket, a community interest company (registration number 09362242).

The National Horseracing Museum holds 100% of the issued share capital of Palace House Trading Limited, a company registered in England and Wales.

With the consent of the Charitable Company, Trustees indemnity insurance has been purchased as a part of the insurance cover of the Charitable Company as a whole and is not separately identified within total insurance costs of £30,367 (2022: £23,956) .It is understood and agreed that the policy is extended to include Trustees’ indemnity for a limit of indemnity up to GBP 250,000 in the annual aggregate. The insurance covers claims made against any Trustees in the event of their negligence in any aspect of the administration of the Charity including all costs and expenses.

Plans for future periods

Following a period of change in leadership and staffing, the Museum's forward focus will be centred around the following areas:

Undertaking a wayfinding exercise to improve visitor movement around the Museum and improving connectivity across the site with a view to enhance visitor experience and increase footfall.

Undertaking a master plan exercise to review all areas of the site and introduce new permanent exhibitions to complete the galleries not finalised in the original build. This will add value to the visitor experience, increasing dwell time and increasing footfall.

Establish an exciting, engaging and cohesive programme of exhibitions, events and activities to draw in new audiences and maximise all income opportunities.

To carry out a full maintenance review across the site to ensure that the Museum is structurally and operational compliant and establish an ongoing maintenance programme to preserve the Museum and ensure it is presented to a high standard at all times.

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM (A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Statement of Trustees' responsibilities

The Trustees (who are also the directors of the Company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The Charitable Company has no share capital and is limited by guarantee. Each Trustee is a member of the Charitable Company and is a guarantor who undertakes to contribute to the assets of the Charitable Company, in the event of it being wound up, such amount as may be required, not exceeding £1.

Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. 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 Group and the Company and of their incoming resources and application of resources, including their income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

• select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.

• observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102).

• make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent.

• state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.

• prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Group will continue in business.

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Group and the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Group and 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 Group and the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Disclosure of information to auditors

Each of the persons who are Trustees at the time when this Trustees' report is approved has confirmed that:

• so far as that Trustee is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable group's auditors are unaware, and

• that Trustee has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a Trustee in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the charitable group's auditors are aware of that information.

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Auditors

The auditors, Larking Gowen LLP, have indicated their willingness to continue in office. The designated Trustees will propose a motion reappointing the auditors at a meeting of the Trustees.

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

................................................ Hon. Frances Caroline Stanley (Chair of Trustees)

Date:

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(A company limited by guarantee)

THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS AND TRUSTEES OF THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of The National Horseracing Museum (the 'parent charitable company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the year ended 31 December 2023 which comprise the Consolidated statement of financial activities, the Consolidated balance sheet, the Company balance sheet, the Consolidated statement of cash flows and the related notes, including a summary of 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 Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council'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 Group's or the parent 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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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee)

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS AND TRUSTEES OF THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM (CONTINUED)

Other information

The other information comprises the information included in the Annual report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' 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.

Opinion 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 our 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 Trustees' report.

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee)

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS AND TRUSTEES OF THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM (CONTINUED)

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 Group's and the parent 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 Group or the parent charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee)

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS AND TRUSTEES OF THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM (CONTINUED)

Auditors' 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 Auditors' 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:

The specific procedures for this engagement and the extent to which these are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below:

There are inherent limitations in our audit procedures described above. The more removed that laws and regulations are from financial transactions, the less likely it is that we would become aware of noncompliance. Auditing standards also limit the audit procedures required to identify non-compliance with laws and regulations to enquiry of the directors and other management and the inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any.

Material misstatements that arise due to fraud can be harder to detect than those that arise from error as they may involve deliberate concealment or collusion

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditors' report.

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee)

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS AND TRUSTEES OF THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM (CONTINUED)

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, and to the charitable company's trustees, as a body, Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. 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 Auditors' 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 its members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Giles Kerkham (Senior statutory auditor)

for and on behalf of Larking Gowen LLP

Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditors 1 Claydon Business Park

Great Blakenham

Ipswich

IP6 0NL

Date: 24/9/2024

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Note
Income and
endowments from:
Donations and legacies
4
Charitable activities
5
Other trading activities
6
Investments
7
Other income
8
Total income and
endowments
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
9
Charitable activities
Total expenditure
Net
(expenditure)/income
before net
gains/(losses) on
investments
Net gains/(losses) on
investments
Net
(expenditure)/income
Transfers between
funds
21
Net movement in
funds
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
324,944
203,145
205,235
144,424
-
877,748
172,583
1,108,192
1,280,775
(403,027)
-
(403,027)
23,049
(379,978)
Restricted
funds
2023
£
280,059
-
-
-
-
280,059
-
183,433
183,433
96,626
-
96,626
(23,049)
73,577
Endowment
funds
2023
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
148,430
148,430
-
148,430
Total
funds
2023
£
605,003
203,145
205,235
144,424
-
1,157,807
172,583
1,291,625
1,464,208
(306,401)
148,430
(157,971)
-
(157,971)
As restated
Total
funds
2022
£
1,134,016
179,356
181,696
111,528
12,000
1,618,596
197,532
1,413,170
1,610,702
7,894
(275,853)
(267,959)
-
(267,959)

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Note
Reconciliation of
funds:
Total funds brought
forward
Net movement in funds
Total funds carried
forward
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
13,825,096
(379,978)
13,445,118
Restricted
funds
2023
£
269,080
73,577
342,657
Endowment
funds
2023
£
3,926,171
148,430
4,074,601
Total
funds
2023
£
18,020,347
(157,971)
17,862,376
As restated
Total
funds
2022
£
18,288,306
(267,959)
18,020,347

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

The notes on pages 22 to 50 form part of these financial statements.

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 01592031

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
14
Heritage assets
15
Investments
16
Current assets
Stocks
17
Debtors
18
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
19
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Total net assets
Charity funds
Endowment funds
21
Restricted funds
21
Unrestricted funds
Designated Funds
21
General funds
21
Total unrestricted funds
21
Total funds
32,728
95,663
633,910
762,301
(280,831)
13,223,263
221,855
2023
£
12,944,596
278,667
4,157,643
17,380,906
481,470
17,862,376
17,862,376
4,074,601
342,657
13,445,118
17,862,376
30,712
111,380
698,413
840,505
(220,460)
13,055,070
770,026
As restated
2022
£
13,112,422
278,667
4,009,213
17,400,302
620,045
18,020,347
18,020,347
3,926,171
269,080
13,825,096
18,020,347

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 01592031

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime.

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

................................................

Hon. Frances Caroline Stanley (Chair of Trustees)

Date:

The notes on pages 22 to 50 form part of these financial statements.

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 01592031

COMPANY BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
14
Heritage assets
15
Investments
16
Current assets
Debtors
18
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
19
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Total net assets
Charity funds
Endowment funds
21
Restricted funds
21
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
21
General funds
21
Total unrestricted funds
21
Total funds
117,283
533,910
651,193
(252,528)
13,209,237
139,051
2023
£
12,930,570
278,667
4,157,644
17,366,881
398,665
17,765,546
17,765,546
4,074,601
342,657
13,348,288
17,765,546
216,884
515,656
732,540
(196,391)
13,055,070
674,663
As restated
2022
£
13,100,954
278,667
4,009,214
17,388,835
536,149
17,924,984
17,924,984
3,926,171
269,080
13,729,733
17,924,984

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 01592031

COMPANY BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

The Company's net movement in funds for the year was £ (159,438) (2022 - £(226,095)) .

The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime.

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

................................................

Hon. Frances Caroline Stanley

(Chair of Trustees)

Date:

The notes on pages 22 to 50 form part of these financial statements.

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash used in operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Investment income
Movement in investment cash
Purchase of investments
Purchase of intangible fixed assets
Proceeds from sale of investments
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Net cash provided by financing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
The notes on pages 22 to 50 form part of these financial statements
2023
£
(193,096)
144,424
-
-
(15,831)
-
128,593
-
(64,503)
698,413
633,910
As restated
2022
£
409,688
111,528
(30,066)
(2,334,629)
(35,702)
1,015,101
(1,273,768)
-
(864,080)
1,562,493
698,413

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM (A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1. General information

The National Horseracing Museum is a registered company, limited by guarantee, and a charity registered with the Charity Commission. The National Horseracing Museum is incorporated in England and Wales, company registration number 01592031 and charity registration number 283656. The registered office is Palace House, Palace Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8EP.

2. Accounting policies

2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - 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 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

The National Horseracing Museum is a Charitable Company limited by guarantee, incorporated in England and Wales which 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.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Charitable Company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own Statement of financial activities in these financial statements.

2.2 Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the accounts of the Charitable Company and those of its trading subsidiary, Palace House Trading Ltd, for the year ended 31 December 2023 on a Iine-by-line basis. A Separate Statement of Financial Activity (SOFA) is not presented because the Charitable Company has taken advantage of the exemptions afforded by Section 408 of the Companies Act 2006.

The Charitable Company is a qualifying entity for the purposes of FRS 102, being a member of a group where the parent of that group prepares publicly available consolidated financial statements, including this Charitable Company, which are intended to give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the group. The Charitable Company has therefore taken advantage of exemptions from the following disclosure requirements for parent company information presented within the consolidated financial statements:

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM (A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.3 Going concern

The group finances its day-to-day operations primarily from grants and donations the Trustees have prepared forecasts and projections through to 31 December 2025 based on a number of potential scenarios. And after reviewing these forecasts and projections, with the back-up of an expendable endowment, which can be utilised to meet any shortfall in forecast income, at the time of approving these financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least the next 12 months. The Trustees therefore consider it appropriate to continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the group's financial statements.

2.4 Income

All grants, donations and income from charitable activities are recognised when the Charitable Company is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable probability. Income is only deferred when admission fees or other income are received in advance.

Income from other trading activities is recognised as earned when the related goods and services are provided.

Investment income is recognised on a receivable basis.

2.5 Volunteers and donated services facilities

The value of services provided by volunteers is not incorporated in these financial statements. Their valuable contribution is recognised in the Report of the Trustees.

There are no donated services or facilities to recognise in these financial statements, if services are provided to the Charitable Company as a donation that would normally be purchased from suppliers, these will be included in the financial statements at an estimate of the value of the contribution to the Charitable Company.

2.6 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised when a liability is incurred. Contractual arrangements are recognised as goods and services when supplied or when a constructive obligation arises which results in the payment being unavoidable.

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.7 Irrecoverable VAT

All resources expended are classified under activity headings that aggregate all costs related to that category. The Charitable Company is partially culturally exempt. and irrecoverable VAT is charged against the category of resources expended for which it was incurred.

2.8 Museum collections heritage assets

The collection consists of historic assets associated with horseracing. The value shown in the accounts is that of purchases added to the collection over a period of years. No value has been attributed to donated items added to the collection prior to 2005.

The Trustees consider that the historic nature of the collections, which is displayed in the National Horseracing Museum in furtherance of the Charitable Company's objects, is such that it is not appropriate to place a value on the entire collection, as the significant cost involved would be onerous compared with the additional benefit derived by the users of the financial statements.

No provision is made for diminution in value of the Museum collections, as in the opinion of the Trustees its value is maintained.

2.9 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets costing £350 or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.

Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

Depreciation is provided on the following bases:

2.10 Investments

Listed fixed asset investments are included in the balance sheet at their bid valuation, as advised by the Investment Managers, adjusted for impairment in value. Realised and unrealised gains or losses from the respective sale and revaluation of investments are separately identified in the Statement of Financial Activities.

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.11 Investment in subsidiary

In the separate accounts of the Charitable Company, the interest in the subsidiary is initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.

The interest in the subsidiary is assessed for impairment at each reporting date. Any impairment loss or reversal of impairment losses are recognised immediately in the net movement in funds.

2.12 Stocks

Stock, being goods held for resale, is stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in first out basis. Net realisable value is based on estimated selling price.

At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss.

2.13 Operating leases

Rental expenditure applicable to operating leases where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership remain with the lessor are charged against profits on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.

2.14 Financial instruments

The Charitable Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102, in full, to all of its financial instruments. Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the Charitable Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets

Basic financial assets including trade and other receivables are initially measured at transaction price (including transaction costs) and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Financial instruments at fair value

I nvestments

Investments are equity investments over which the Charitable Company has no significant influence, joint control or control and are initially measured at transaction price. Transaction price includes transaction costs, except where trade investments are measured at fair value through profit or loss when transaction costs are expensed to profit or loss as incurred. Investments are measured at fair value through profit or loss or cost less impairment if fair value cannot be measured reliably.

The fair value of investments quoted on a recognised stock exchange is the quoted bid price.

Financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other payables are recognised at transaction price. Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities where payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as creditors due after more than one year. Trade and other payables are subsequently measured at amortised cost.

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.15 Pensions

The Charitable Company contributes to the personal pension plans of certain employees. The cost is charged to the income and expenditure account as contributions fall due.

For defined contribution schemes the amount charged to profit or loss is the contributions payable in the year. Differences between contributions payable in the year and contributions actually paid are shown as either accruals or prepayments.

2.16 Taxation

The Charitable Company is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.

2.17 Government grants

Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met, and the grants will be received.

A grant that specifies performance conditions is recognised in income when the performance conditions are met. Where a grant does not specify performance conditions it is recognised in income when the proceeds are received or receivable. A grant received before the recognition criteria are satisfied is recognised as a liability.

2.18 Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Group; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.

2.19 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.

2.20 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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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.21 Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the 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.

Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Consolidated statement of financial activities as a finance cost.

2.22 Fund accounting

The Charitable Company maintains various types of funds as follows:

Endowment funds

The HLF Catalyst endowment fund represents monies raised to establish a permanent endowment fund which will continue in perpetuity and only investment income from the endowment fund may be drawn upon for transfer to the General Fund. The expendable endowment fund relates to funds received to support any shortfall in income or exceptional costs.

Restricted funds

The restricted funds represent monies received to fund specific activities and to purchase certain items for the collection as set out in note 25 of the financial statements.

Unrestricted funds

General unrestricted funds represent monies which are expendable at the discretion of the Trustees in the furtherance of the objects of the Charitable Company. Such funds may be held in order to finance both working capital and capital investment.

Designated funds

The designated funds represent amounts which have been put aside out of unrestricted funds at the discretion of the Trustees. The fund reflects the unrestricted fixed assets.

2.23 Legal status of the Charitable Company

The Charitable Company has no share capital but is limited by guarantee. Every member of the Charitable Company is a guarantor and undertakes to contribute such amounts as may be required to the assets of the Charitable Company in the event of it being wound up. Each guarantor’s liability is limited to £1.

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

3. Critical accounting estimates and areas of judgment

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstance.

Critical accounting estimates and assumptions

The Charitable Company makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates and assumptions will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results.

The carrying value of the Museum’s collection of heritage assets is held at cost and not depreciated. In concluding that these assets are not impaired management makes estimates as to the current value of the assets and their value in use.

Critical areas of judgement

In categorising leases as finance leases or operating leases, management makes judgements as to whether significant risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to the Charitable Company as lessee.

The Charitable Company accounts for depreciation on leasehold property in accordance with FRS 102. Properties are depreciated over their estimated useful life, taking into account any residual value. Judgements are made on the residual values and estimated useful live of the assets which are regularly reviewed. The Trustees have taken the decision to hold the leasehold property in a separate designated fixed asset fund.

4. Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Donations
190,404
Grants
134,540
Government grants
-
324,944
Total 2022
608,171
Restricted
funds
2023
£
-
280,059
-
280,059
284,862
Endowment
funds
2023
£
-
-
-
-
240,983
Total
funds
2023
£
190,404
414,599
-
605,003
1,134,016
Restated
Total funds
2022
£
594,771
515,618
23,627
1,134,016

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

5. Income from charitable activities

Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Admissions
198,292
Other income
4,853
203,145
Total 2022
179,356
6.
Income from other trading activities
Income from fundraising events
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Fundraising activities
6,064
Total 2022
30,222
Total
funds
2023
£
198,292
4,853
203,145
179,356
Total
funds
2023
£
6,064
30,222
Total
funds
2022
£
154,869
24,487
179,356
Total
funds
2022
£
30,222

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(A company limited by guarantee)

THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

6. Income from other trading activities (continued)

Income from non charitable trading activities

Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Sales
176,925
Rent receivable
22,200
Other income
46
199,171
Total 2022
151,474
Total
funds
2023
£
176,925
22,200
46
199,171
151,474
Total
funds
2022
£
133,114
17,800
560
151,474

7. Investment income

Unrestricted
funds
2023
Endowment
funds
2023
£
£
Income from listed investments
143,837
-
Bank deposits
587
-
144,424
-
Total 2022
89
111,439
Other incoming resources
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Government Local Restrictions Support Scheme
-
Total
funds
2023
£
143,837
587
144,424
111,528
Total
funds
2023
£
-
Total
funds
2022
£
111,439
89
111,528
Total
funds
2022
£
12,000

8. Other incoming resources

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

9. Expenditure on raising funds

Fundraising trading expenses

Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Fundraising costs
171,001
Other trading expenses
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Administration expenses
1,200
Administration staff costs
382
1,582
Total
funds
2023
£
171,001
Total
funds
2023
£
1,200
382
1,582
Total
funds
2022
£
191,281
Total
funds
2022
£
4,865
1,386
6,251

10. Analysis of expenditure by activities

Operating the Museum
Total 2022
Activities
undertaken
directly
2023
£
130,285
64,697
Support
costs
2023
£
1,161,340
1,348,473
Total
funds
2023
£
1,291,625
1,413,170
Total
funds
2022
£
1,413,170

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(A company limited by guarantee)

THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

10. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Analysis of direct costs

11.

Practical gallery wages
Exhibition and conservation
Analysis of support costs
Staff costs
Depreciation and loss on disposal
Property costs
Administration costs
Advertising and publicity costs
Auditors' remuneration
Fees payable to the Group's auditor for the audit of the Group's annual
accounts
Accountancy services
Tax advisory
Total
funds
2023
£
30,537
99,748
130,285
Total
funds
2023
£
425,305
179,686
250,478
227,881
77,990
1,161,340
2023
£
16,000
3,300
2,350
Total
funds
2022
£
18,970
45,727
64,697
Total
funds
2022
£
559,954
309,621
223,373
216,106
39,419
1,348,473
2022
£
22,500
4,525
1,735

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

12. Staff costs

Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Contribution to defined contribution pension
schemes
Group
2023
£
428,954
28,933
14,870
472,757
Group
2022
£
561,949
39,476
21,544
622,969
Company
2023
£
412,436
28,918
14,488
455,842
Company
2022
£
522,080
36,686
20,158
578,924

The average number of persons employed by the Company during the year was as follows:

Administration
Visitor Services/retail
Group
2023
No.
9
18
27
Group
2022
No.
14
21
35
Company
2023
No.
9
18
27
Company
2022
No.
14
21
35

The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was:

Group Group
2023 2022
No. No.
In the band £70,001 - £80,000 - 1

13. Trustees' remuneration and expenses

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

During the year ended 31 December 2023, expenses totalling £ 323 in respect of consumables and guest entertainment were reimbursed or paid directly to 1 Trustee (2022 - £377 to 1 Trustee) .

The key management personnel of the Museum comprise the Museum Director and the Packard Curator. The total employee remuneration, benefits, and employer costs of the key management personnel of the Charitable Group were £98,829 (2022: £135,241) .

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(A company limited by guarantee)

THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

14. Tangible fixed assets

Group

Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2023
Additions
At 31 December 2023
Depreciation
At 1 January 2023
Charge for the year
At 31 December 2023
Net book value
At 31 December 2023
At 31 December 2022
Company
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2023
Additions
At 31 December 2023
Long-term
leasehold
property
£
14,747,020
9,303
14,756,323
1,720,161
141,846
1,862,007
12,894,316
13,026,859
Long-term
leasehold
property
£
14,747,020
9,303
14,756,323
Motor
vehicles
£
20,733
-
20,733
20,733
-
20,733
-
-
Motor
vehicles
£
20,734
-
20,734
Fixtures and
fittings
£
250,887
6,528
257,415
165,324
41,811
207,135
50,280
85,563
Fixtures and
fittings
£
221,804
-
221,804
Total
£
15,018,640
15,831
15,034,471
1,906,218
183,657
2,089,875
12,944,596
13,112,422
Total
£
14,989,558
9,303
14,998,861

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

14. Tangible fixed assets (continued)

Company (continued)

Depreciation
At 1 January 2023
Charge for the year
At 31 December 2023
Net book value
At 31 December 2023
At 31 December 2022
15.
Heritage assets
Group and Company
Assets recognised at cost
Long-term
leasehold
property
£
1,720,161
141,846
1,862,007
12,894,316
13,026,859
Motor
vehicles
£
20,734
-
20,734
-
-
Fixtures and
fittings
£
147,709
37,841
185,550
36,254
74,095
Total
£
1,888,604
179,687
2,068,291
12,930,570
13,100,954
Carrying value at 1 January 2023 Heritage
Assets
£
278,667
278,667

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM (A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

15. Heritage assets (continued)

Group and Company (continued)

The museum collection of over 10,000 objects including paintings, decorative art objects, silks, trophies, racing and betting equipment, racing memorabilia and an extensive documentary and photographic archive tells the story of the development of thoroughbred racing from the early 17th century to the present day. It also holds many reference books and materials in the library and archives.

The Museum’s collections are an important record of horseracing from the seventeenth century to the current day and are a source of information for researchers from all over the world.

The collections are stored in the Collections Store, the Archive, the Library and in the galleries in Palace House and Trainers House.

The collection is managed by the Collections Manager and Collections Team (Graduate Trainee and Project Officer).

The public has access to the gallery spaces. Storage spaces (library, archive and store) are not accessible to the public, and the collection database is partially accessible online.

Analysis of heritage asset transactions

Group and Company

Donations
Additions
Total additions
2023
£
-
-
2022
£
-
-
2021
£
6,225
6,225
2020
£
5,000
5,000
2019
£
25
25

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

16. Fixed asset investments

Group
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2023
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
At 31 December 2023
Net book value
At 31 December 2023
At 31 December 2022
Listed
investments
£
4,009,213
48,791
(48,360)
147,999
4,157,643
4,157,643
4,009,213

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(A company limited by guarantee)

THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

16. Fixed asset investments (continued)

Investments

Company
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2023
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
At 31 December 2023
Net book value
At 31 December 2023
At 31 December 2022
in
subsidiary
companies
£
1
-
-
-
1
1
1
Listed
investments
£
4,009,213
48,791
(48,360)
147,999
4,157,643
4,157,643
4,009,213
Total
£
4,009,214
48,791
(48,360)
147,999
4,157,644
4,157,644
4,009,214

Principal subsidiaries

The following was a subsidiary undertaking of the Company:

Name Company Registered office or principal Principal activity
number place of business
Palace House Trading Limited 10343747 Palace House, Palace Street, Retail, restaurant,
Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8EP cafe, and event

Retail, restaurant, cafe, and event catering services

Class of Holding Included in shares consolidation Ordinary 100% Yes

The financial results of the subsidiary for the year were:

Name Income Expenditure Profit Net assets
£ £ £ £
Palace House Trading Limited 199,171 198,007 1,164 297,085

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17. Stocks

Raw materials and consumables
Finished goods and goods for resale
Group
2023
£
349
32,379
32,728
Group
2022
£
-
30,712
30,712

18. Debtors

Due within one year
Trade debtors
Amounts owed by group undertakings
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Group
2023
£
8,113
-
20,430
67,120
95,663
Group
As restated
2022
£
35,762
-
19,901
55,717
111,380
Company
2023
£
2,445
19,787
28,609
66,442
117,283
Company
As restated
2022
£
32,317
106,453
23,665
54,449
216,884

19.

Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Trade creditors
Other taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
Group
2023
£
44,812
4,400
152,212
79,407
280,831
Group
2022
£
51,871
12,628
114,006
41,955
220,460
Company
2023
£
36,512
3,914
152,055
60,047
252,528
Company
2022
£
40,295
11,784
114,164
30,148
196,391

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

20. Prior year adjustments

In the prior year Racing Foundation grant income of £37,500 was accrued. This income related to the year ended 31 December 2023 year and was therefore recognised prematurely. A prior year adjustment has been made to remove this income from the year ended 31 December 2022, and correctly recognise it in the current year.

The impact of this adjustment is a reduction of income and accrued income in 2022 of £37,500, and an equal reduction in restricted funds carried forward.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

21. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current year

As restated
Balance at 1
January
2023
£
Unrestricted
funds
Designated funds
Mews Project Fund
512,393
Palace House
Fund
12,542,677
Fixed Asset Fund
-
13,055,070
General funds
General Funds
770,026
Total Unrestricted
funds
13,825,096
Endowment
funds
HLF Catalyst
Endowment
Permanent Fund
2,181,047
The Hon John
Lambton Voluntary
Settlement
Permanent Fund
680,485
Jim Joel Legacy
Scheme
Expendable Fund
29,596
Thompson Family
Charitable Trust
Expendable Fund
477,358
The Hon John
Lambton Voluntary
Settlement
Expendable Fund
557,685
Income
£
Expenditure
£
-
(11,586)
-
(283,604)
-
-
-
(295,190)
877,748
(985,585)
877,748
(1,280,775)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Transfers
in/out
£
(500,807)
(12,259,073)
13,223,263
463,383
(440,334)
23,049
-
-
-
-
-
Gains/
(Losses)
£
Balance at
31
December
2023
£
-
-
-
-
-
13,223,263
-
13,223,263
-
221,855
-
13,445,118
82,455
2,263,502
25,726
706,211
1,119
30,715
18,047
495,405
21,083
578,768
Gains/
(Losses)
£
Balance at
31
December
2023
£
-
-
-
-
-
13,223,263
-
13,223,263
-
221,855
-
13,445,118
82,455
2,263,502
25,726
706,211
1,119
30,715
18,047
495,405
21,083
578,768
13,223,263
221,855
13,445,118
2,263,502
706,211
30,715
495,405
578,768

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

21. Statement of funds (continued)

Statement of funds - current year (continued)

Balance at 1
January
2023
£
3,926,171
Restricted funds
Museum Collection
Purchases
136,689
Exhibition
Donations
27,587
Project Posts
Funding
16,630
Education Funds
8,174
Completion of
Permanent
Galleries
46,928
National Hunt
scheme
5,000
Racing Foundation
12,330
NLHF
15,742
Retraining of
Racehorses
-
269,080
Total of funds
18,020,347
Income
£
Expenditure
£
-
-
-
-
25,127
(15,301)
82,080
(51,897)
42,352
(15,533)
25,000
(2,267)
-
-
90,500
(67,693)
-
(15,742)
15,000
(15,000)
280,059
(183,433)
1,157,807
(1,464,208)
Transfers
in/out
£
-
-
-
-
-
(10,468)
-
(12,581)
-
-
(23,049)
-
Gains/
(Losses)
£
Balance at
31
December
2023
£
148,430
4,074,601
-
136,689
-
37,413
-
46,813
-
34,993
-
59,193
-
5,000
-
22,556
-
-
-
-
-
342,657
148,430
17,862,376
Gains/
(Losses)
£
Balance at
31
December
2023
£
148,430
4,074,601
-
136,689
-
37,413
-
46,813
-
34,993
-
59,193
-
5,000
-
22,556
-
-
-
-
-
342,657
148,430
17,862,376
4,074,601
136,689
37,413
46,813
34,993
59,193
5,000
22,556
-
-
342,657
17,862,376

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(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

21. Statement of funds (continued)

Designated funds

The designated Palace House and Mews Project funds have historically reflected the net book values of those assets at the reporting date. Expenditure on the Palace House and Mews Projects funds reflects depreciation charged on these assets in the year.

During the year this fund was released and the funds were transferred to a new designated fund, Fixed Asset fund.

The Fixed Asset fund reflects the total net book value of all fixed assets at the reporting date, including heritage assets.

Endowment funds

All capital raised for the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF Catalyst Endowment Fund) will form a permanent fund.

The Jim Joel Legacy Scheme is an expendable fund relating to endowed income received in 2020 in recognition of Mr Joel's contribution to UK racing. This scheme is sponsored by the Childwick Trust who gave £31,000 to set up the scheme to encourage legacy giving.

The Hon John Lambton Voluntary Settlement Fund and The Thompson Family Charitable Trust Fund are for the long term support of the operation of the Charity.

Income from endowments is recognised within income funds.

Restricted funds

Museum Collection Purchases

Represents amounts received from the Friends of the National Horseracing Museum for the purpose of acquiring items for the permanent collection. £136,689 is represented by heritage assets and is considered to have been fully spent in accordance with the terms of the original restriction.

Exhibition Donations

This fund is for amounts received for expenditure relating to specific exhibitions.

Project Posts Funding

Represents income which has been acquired for a fixed period for the purpose of project development and funding additional employee costs in relation to the project.

Education Funds

Represents monies received to facilitate continued employment of Education Officer, education activities and marketing of the education function.

Completion of Permanent Galleries

Funds received to facilitate works to complete and improve the galleries and visitor experience.

National Hunt Scheme

Grant awarded to help sustain the core activities of the National Hunt gallery.

Racing Foundation

This grant is restricted for use towards the activities and associated costs to deliver the Creative Programme.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

21. Statement of funds (continued)

NLHF

Grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to develop new commercial income.

Retaining of racehorses

Grant monies receivable from Retraining of Racehorses for retaining racehorses' onsite.

Transfers

The BSAT grant carried forward of £10,468 was previously recorded as restricted, however given there are no restrictions in the grant documentation this has been transferred to General Funds.

In 2022, £12,581 of expenditure relating to the creative programme managers salary was incorrectly recorded against General Funds rather than the restricted Racing Foundation grant. A transfer to the General Fund for this amount has been made to correct this.

The Mews Project Fund balance of £500,807 and Palace House Fund balance of £12,259,073 have been transferred to Fixed Asset funds. £278,667 was transferred from unrestricted funds to the Fixed Asset fund representing the heritage assets balance. An additional amount of £184,716 was transferred from unrestricted funds to Fixed Asset fund to agree to the tangible fixed asset fund carried forward. Statement of funds - prior year

Unrestricted
funds
Designated
funds
Palace House
Fund
Mews Project
Fund
General funds
General Funds
Total
Unrestricted
funds
Balance at
1 January
2022
£
12,828,011
514,511
13,342,522
601,108
13,943,630
As restated
Income
£
-
-
-
981,312
981,312
Expenditure
£
(285,334)
(9,492)
(294,826)
(1,066,979)
(1,361,805)
Transfers
in/out
£
-
7,374
7,374
265,175
272,549
Gains/
(Losses)
£
-
-
-
(10,590)
(10,590)
As restated
Balance at
31
December
2022
£
12,542,677
512,393
13,055,070
770,026
13,825,096

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

21. Statement of funds (continued)

Endowment funds

HLF Catalyst
Endowment
Permanent Fund
The Hon John
Lambton
Voluntary
Settlement
Permanent Fund
Jim Joel Legacy
Scheme
Expendable
Fund
Thompson
Family
Charitable Trust
Expendable
Fund
The Hon John
Lambton
Voluntary
Settlement
Expendable
Fund
Restricted
funds
Museum
Collection
Purchases
Exhibition
Donations
Project Posts
Funding
Education Funds
Completion of
Permanent
Galleries
National Hunt
scheme
2,365,797
-
31,000
500,000
500,000
3,396,797
136,689
13,439
25,938
30,766
181,000
-
77,615
160,655
1,017
16,404
96,731
352,422
-
36,750
94,857
35,414
-
5,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(17,790)
(90,490)
(35,443)
(14,431)
-
(77,615)
519,830
-
-
-
442,215
-
(4,812)
(13,675)
(22,563)
(119,641)
-
(184,750)
-
(2,421)
(39,046)
(39,046)
(265,263)
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,181,047
680,485
29,596
477,358
557,685
3,926,171
136,689
27,587
16,630
8,174
46,928
5,000

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

21. Statement of funds (continued)

Statement of funds - prior year (continued)

Racing
Foundation
NLHF
Other
The Hon John
Lambton
Covid continuity
Mews car park -
ENTRAST
Kickstart
Retraining of
Racehorses
Total of funds
Balance at
1 January
2022
£
-
-
7,668
534,755
17,789
-
-
-
948,044
18,288,471
As restated
Income
£
37,500
15,742
-
-
-
5,972
23,627
30,000
284,862
1,618,596
Expenditure
£
(25,170)
-
(2,324)
-
(2,324)
(7,298)
(23,627)
(30,000)
(248,897)
(1,610,702)
Transfers
in/out
£
-
-
(5,344)
(534,755)
(15,465)
1,326
-
-
(714,929)
(165)
Gains/
(Losses)
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(275,853)
Balance at
31
December
2022
£
12,330
15,742
-
-
-
-
-
-
269,080
18,020,347

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

22. Summary of funds

Summary of funds - current year

As restated
Balance at 1
January
2023
£
Designated
funds
13,055,070
General funds
770,026
Endowment
funds
3,926,171
Restricted funds
269,080
18,020,347
As restated
Balance at 1
January
2023
£
Designated
funds
13,055,070
General funds
770,026
Endowment
funds
3,926,171
Restricted funds
269,080
18,020,347
Income
£
Expenditure
£
-
(295,190)
877,748
(985,585)
-
-
280,059
(183,433)
1,157,807
(1,464,208)
As restated
Income
£
Expenditure
£
-
(294,826)
981,312
(1,066,979)
352,422
-
284,862
(248,897)
1,618,596
(1,610,702)
Transfers
in/out
£
463,383
(440,334)
-
(23,049)
-
Transfers
in/out
£
7,374
265,175
442,215
(714,929)
(165)
Gains/
(Losses)
£
-
-
148,430
-
148,430
Gains/
(Losses)
£
-
(10,590)
(265,263)
-
(275,853)
Balance at
31
December
2023
£
13,223,263
221,855
4,074,601
342,657
17,862,376
Balance at
31
December
2022
£
13,055,070
770,026
3,926,171
269,080
Summary of funds - prior year
Designated
funds
General funds
Endowment
funds
Restricted funds
Balance at
1 January
2022
£
13,342,522
601,108
3,396,797
948,044
18,288,471
18,020,347

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THE NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

23. Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds - current year

Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Tangible fixed assets
12,944,596
Fixed asset investments
83,042
Heritage assets
141,978
Current assets
556,333
Creditors due within one year
(280,831)
Total
13,445,118
Restricted
funds
2023
£
-
-
136,689
205,968
-
342,657
Endowment
funds
2023
£
-
4,074,601
-
-
-
4,074,601
Total
funds
2023
£
12,944,596
4,157,643
278,667
762,301
(280,831)
17,862,376

Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year

Tangible fixed assets
Fixed asset investments
Heritage assets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Total
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
13,112,422
83,042
141,978
708,114
(220,460)
13,825,096
As restated
Restricted
funds
2022
£
-
-
136,689
132,391
-
269,080
Endowment
funds
2022
£
-
3,926,171
-
-
-
3,926,171
Total
funds
2022
£
13,112,422
4,009,213
278,667
840,505
(220,460)
18,020,347

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

24. Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities

Net expenditure for the year (as per Statement of Financial Activities)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
(Gains)/losses on investments
Investment income
Decrease/(increase) in stocks
Decrease in debtors
Increase in creditors
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
25.
Analysis of cash and cash equivalents
Cash at bank and in hand
Total cash and cash equivalents
26.
Analysis of changes in net debt
At 1
January
2023
£
Cash at bank and in hand
698,413
698,413
Group
2023
£
(157,971)
183,657
(148,430)
(144,424)
(2,016)
15,717
60,371
(193,096)
Group
2023
£
633,910
633,910
Cash flows
£
(64,503)
(64,503)
Group
As restated
2022
£
(267,959)
317,280
275,853
(111,528)
617
78,224
117,201
409,688
Group
2022
£
698,413
698,413
At 31
December
2023
£
633,910
633,910

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

27. Pension commitments

The group operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the group in an independently administered fund. The contributions payable by the group at year end are £2,454 ( 2022: £3,424 ), which is shown in other creditors.

28. Related party transactions

An independent and separately registered charity exists in connection with the National Horseracing Museum in the name of The Friends of the National Horseracing Museum, (charity registration number 291154). Given its independence the Friends' results are not incorporated within these financial statements.

During the year donations were made by the Friends of the National Horseracing Museum of £Nil (2022: £995) .

The Charitable Company is a member of Discover Newmarket, a community interest company (registration number 09362242). During the year income of £17,048 (2022: £12,369) was delivered from this association in the form of admissions and cafe revenue and purchases in the year totalled £36,974 (2022: £Nil) . At the year end, a balance of £4,884 ( 2022: £400) was owed by the group.

With the consent of the Charitable Company, Trustees indemnity insurance has been purchased as a part of the insurance cover of the Charitable Company as a whole and is not separately identified within total insurance costs of £30,367 (2022: £23,956) .

During the year the Charitable Company recharged costs of £79,150 (2022: £36,061) to its subsidiary Palace House Trading Ltd. At the year end, a balance of £19,787 (2022: £106,453) owed by the subsidiary was recognised in debtors of the Charitable Company. A further balance of £393,916 (2022: £393,610) owed by the subsidiary has been provided against and has not been recognised in the Charitable Company's debtor balance. During the year there was a management charge totalling £52,270 (2022: £27,300) between the Charitable Company and its subsidiary Palace House Trading Ltd.

Donations from trustees in the year totalled £Nil (2022: £7,450) of which £Nil (2022: £Nil) is within accrued income at the year end.

29. Funds held for third parties

During the year the Group and the Charity received cash of £126,449 (2022: £93,922) on behalf of Presents Galore which is held within the group and the Charity's bank account. Presents Galore is a fundraising event which raises money via a Christmas fair, all proceeds of which are split between the Charity and Cambridge Children's Hospital. At the year end £126,449 (2022: £93,922) was owed to Presents Galore and is included within other creditors in the financial statements.

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