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2022-12-31-accounts

Charity registration number 284718

BRITISH CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

BRITISH CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Council Professor R Cooper, President
Professor S Phillips, Immediate past President
Dr S Ward, Vice-president
Dr C Naylor, Treasurer
Dr L Hatcher, Secretary
Dr L Saunders, Ordinary Member
Dr C Doherty, Ordinary Member and Bursaries Coordinator
Dr H Sparkes, Ordinary Member
Dr M Roe, Biological Structures Group Representative
Dr G Nichol, Chemical Crystallography Group Representative
Dr H Blade, Industrial Group Representative
Dr H Playford, Physical Crystallography Group Representative and Spring
Meeting Programme Chair
Dr C Beavers, Education and Outreach Coordinator
N Hardaker, Ex-Officio Administration Officer
Dr C Hobday, Ex-Officio Webmaster
Dr J Finney, Ex-officio and Crystallography News Editor
Dr A Carter, Young Crystallographers Group Representative
Special Interest Group Chairs Dr K Brown, Biological Structures
Dr M Probert, Chemical Crystallography
Dr A Gibbs, Physical Crystallography
Dr L Russo, Industrial
Dr A Carter, Young Crystallographers
Charity number 284718
Principal address C/O HG3 Conferences
4 Dragon Road
Harrogate
HG1 5DF
Independent examiner UHY Hacker Young (East) Limited
2B Vantage Park
Washingley Road
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE29 6SR
Bankers CAF Bank Limited
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent
ME19 4JQ

BRITISH CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION

CONTENTS

Page
Council's report 1 - 2
Independent examiner's report 3
Statement of financial activities 4
Balance sheet 5
Statement of cash flows 6
Notes to the financial statements 7 - 15

BRITISH CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION

COUNCIL'S REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

The Council present their annual report, together with the financial statements of The British Crystallographic Association (the Charity) for the year ended 31 December 2022. The Council confirm that the annual report and financial statements of the Charity comply with current statutory requirements, the requirements of the Charity's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2015) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities".

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Policies and objectives

The Council confirm that they have complied with their duty in section 17(5) of the 2011 Charities Act to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission in exercising their powers or duties and in setting the policies and objectives of the Charity. The Objectives of the Charity are to advance the education of the public in the science of crystallography and to promote its teaching and applications, in academia and industry, particularly within the British Isles. There have been no changes in the objectives since the last annual report.

Main activities undertaken to further the Charity's purposes for the public benefit

The Charity provides information and learning material tailored to different interested parties through the pages of its website. The pages are aimed as resources to aid both students and teachers. In addition, the Charity has organised and participated in public engagement activities to promote crystallographic sciences.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Summary of main achievements

The charity was delighted to return to live events following the lifting of restrictions imposed by the Covid pandemic. A forums for disscussion and dissemination of scientific research and breakthroughs that relate to the field of crystallography and its impact across a wide range of disciplines including chemistry, physics, biology, medicine, earth sciences and mathematical and computer sciences were provided via a range of in person and virtual meetings. These included an in person 4-day Spring meeting and 2 in person group meetings, in addition to 2 virtual group meetings. The charity was also able to provide training in crystallographic methods via a summer school. Finally, it has supported (and funded) outreach activities to engage the public in scientific activities and spread scientific knowledge via participation of its members in a number of events (large and small) across the UK.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Review of the financial position of the Charity

During the year the Charity had a surplus on a restricted funds of £12,270 and a surplus on unrestricted funds of £745. At the balance sheet date restricted funds totalled £143,614 and unrestricted funds £146,893. These funds are sufficient to meet currently anticipated requirements for future activity of the Charity.

Reserves policy

The Council members have conducted their own review of the reserves that the Charity requires for sustaining its objectives. The major considerations are with regard to the long term funding of meetings and bursaries and funding projected deficits from reduced investment income and rising administration expenses. Existing fund balances are considered adequate to meet these needs. In addition the Council periodically review this area in conjunction with financial planning information.

The Charity does not have any material commitments or guarantees which could affect its future solvency.

BRITISH CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION

COUNCIL'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Plans for future periods

The Charity plans to continue the activities that have made a difference to the circumstances of its beneficiaries, both in the scientific community and among the wider public. The Charity will be active in encouraging young people to pursue careers in science.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Constitution

The Charity is constituted as an Unincorporated Association under a Trust deed dated 6 April 1982 and is a registered charity in England and Wales number 284718 and in Scotland number SC042263.

Method of appointment or election of Council

The management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Council who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Statutes and Bye Laws. The Council officers and three further Council members are elected by the members of the Charity at Annual General Meetings. Each group also nominates a Council member, and the Council may co-opt up to four further Council members. Elected Council members serve from the end of the Annual General Meeting at which the election took place until the third Annual General Meeting following the election. No person may serve more than two consecutive terms in the same office, nor more than three consecutive three-year terms in any elected capacity, and may not accept nomination for a further elected office during the last two years of this nine-year period. The President shall normally serve for one three-year term only and then serve for one more year as immediate Past President. Co-Opted Members of the Council shall serve for a fixed period not exceeding three years to be determined by Council at the time of the co-option. No person may be co-opted for more than nine consecutive years. No person may be both an officer and a group representative.

Organisational structure and decision making

The Charity is run by a Council which includes the four trustees - President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. Separate responsibility is given for organising events such as the Annual Spring Meeting. In addition, there are special interest groups within the Charity which cater for specialist minority needs and a quarterly Newsletter. The Biological Structures Group, the Chemical Crystallography Group, the Industrial Group and Young Crystallographers Group, whilst being part of the Charity, run their own affairs completely separately and are not answerable to the BCA Council. The Physical Crystallography Group is also part of the Charity but its financial affairs are run by the Institute of Physics.

Risk management

The Council members have conducted their own review of the major risks to which the Charity is exposed. The only consideration is with regard to its investments and to mitigate those risks, the Charity has all its investments placed with an independent professional management company. In addition, the Council periodically review this area in conjunction with interim investment portfolio information. The Charity's powers of investment are determined under the Trustee Act 2000.

This report was approved by the Council on ........... and signed on their behalf by:

Professor Richard Cooper, President

BRITISH CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE COUNCIL OF BRITISH CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION

I report to the Council on my examination of the financial statements of British Crystallographic Association (the charity) for the year ended 31 December 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Council of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Scott Rouse FCA UHY Hacker Young (East) Limited

2B Vantage Park Washingley Road Huntingdon Cambs PE29 6SR

Dated: 20 April 2023

BRITISH CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
9,516
15,681
Charitable activities
4
101,055
699
Investments
5
6,925
26
Total income
117,496
16,406
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
6
91,889
3,950
Costs of raising funds
7
16,845
186
Total expenditure
108,734
4,136
Net gains/(losses) on investments
9
(8,017)
-
Net movement in funds
745
12,270
Fund balances at 1 January 2022
146,148
131,344
Fund balances at 31 December 2022
146,893
143,614
Total
2022
£
25,197
101,754
6,951
133,902
95,839
17,031
112,870
(8,017)
13,015
277,492
290,507
Total
2021
£
7,195
98,273
6,325
111,793
95,982
12,867
108,849
17,932
20,876
256,616
277,492

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

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

BRITISH CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022

Notes
Fixed assets
Investments
11
Current assets
Debtors
12
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
13
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Income funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
2022
£
36,593
99,328
135,921
(7,922)
£
162,508
127,999
290,507
143,614
146,893
290,507
2021
£
6,677
108,468
115,145
(8,178)
£
170,525
106,967
277,492
131,344
146,148
277,492

The financial statements were approved by the Council on 5 April 2023

Dr C Naylor

BRITISH CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash absorbed by operations
16
Investing activities
Purchase of investments
Proceeds on disposal of investments
Investment income received
Net cash generated from investing
activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
2022
£
-
-
6,951
£
(16,091)
6,951
-
(9,140)
108,468
99,328
2021
£
£
(24,943)
(10,723)
24,505
6,325
20,107
-
(4,836)
113,304
108,468

BRITISH CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

The British Crystallographic Association is an unincorporated registered charity in England and Wales number 284718 and in Scotland number SC042263.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Trust deed dated 6 April 1982, the Charities Act 2011 and "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 charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.

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

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the Council have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. This has included consideration of the Covid-19 pandemic and it's effects on the charity as outlined in the Council's Report. Thus the Council continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Council in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by charity.

1.4 Incoming resources

Income is recognised when charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

BRITISH CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Fundraising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of disseminating information in support of the charitable activities. Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the Charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

Costs of generating funds are costs incurred in attracting voluntary income and those incurred in trading activities that raise funds.

Charitable activities and Governance costs are costs incurred on the Charity's educational operations, including support costs and costs relating to the governance of the Charity apportioned to charitable activities.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

1.6 Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.

1.7 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts.

1.8 Financial instruments

The Charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments' and Section 12 'Other Financial Instruments Issues' of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Charity's balance sheet when the Charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

BRITISH CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of charity’s accounting policies, the Council are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3 Donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2022
£
£
Donations and gifts
9,516
15,681
For the year ended 31 December 2021
5,795
1,400
Total
2022
£
25,197
Total
2021
£
7,195
7,195

BRITISH CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

4 Charitable activities

Other income
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
For the year ended 31 December 2021
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
2022
£
101,754
101,055
699
101,754
2021
£
98,273
84,251
14,022
98,273

5 Investments

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2022
£
£
Income from listed investments
6,875
-
Interest receivable
50
26
6,925
26
For the year ended 31 December 2021
6,325
-
Total
2022
£
6,875
76
6,951
Total
2021
£
6,325
-
6,325
6,325

BRITISH CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

6 Charitable activities

Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
£
£
Subscription to International bodies
12,282
Annual conference
71,296
-
Newsletters
7,611
-
Course fees and accommodation
850
Grants and sponsorship to individuals
-
1,000
Awards and bursaries
-
2,100
Animation outreach costs
700
-
91,889
3,950
2022
£
12,282
71,296
7,611
850
1,000
2,100
700
95,839
2021
£
12,556
59,929
9,711
5,726
4,960
100
3,000
95,982

BRITISH CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

7 Costs of raising funds

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
£
£
Accountancy fees
5,580
-
Insurance
1,344
-
Bank and security charges
136
186
Administration fees and expenses
9,785
-
16,845
186
For the year ended 31 December 2021
Costs of raising funds
12,775
92
Total
2022
£
5,580
1,344
322
9,785
17,031
Total
2021
£
5,400
1,120
261
6,086
12,867
12,867

8 Council

One Council member received reimbursement of expenses amounting to £257 in the current year (2021: £359).

9 Net gains/(losses) on investments

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2022 2021
£ £
Revaluation of investments (8,017) 17,932

10 Taxation

The Charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within s524 of the Income Tax Act 2007 and s256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objectives. No tax charges have arisen in the Charity.

BRITISH CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

11 Fixed asset investments

Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2022
Valuation changes
At 31 December 2022
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2022
At 31 December 2021
12
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Prepayments and accrued income
13
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Accruals and deferred income
14
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2022
2022
£
£
Fund balances at 31
December 2022 are
represented by:
Investments
104,437
58,071
Current assets/(liabilities)
42,456
85,543
146,893
143,614
Total
Unrestricted
funds
2022
2021
£
£
162,508
130,612
127,999
15,536
290,507
146,148
Listed
investments
£
170,525
(8,017)
162,508
162,508
170,525
2022
2021
£
£
36,593
6,677
2022
2021
£
£
7,922
8,178
Restricted
funds
Total
2021
2021
£
£
39,913
170,525
91,431
106,967
131,344
277,492

15 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2021 - none).

BRITISH CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

16
Cash generated from operations
Surplus for the year
Adjustments for:
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities
Fair value gains and losses on investments
Movements in working capital:
(Increase) in debtors
(Decrease) in creditors
Cash absorbed by operations
2022
£
13,015
(6,951)
8,017
(29,916)
(256)
(16,091)
2021
£
20,876
(6,325)
(17,932)
(2,028)
(19,534)
(24,943)

17 Analysis of changes in net funds The charity had no debt during the year.

18 Statement of Funds

Balance at 1 Balance at 31
January Incoming Transfers Gains/ December
2022 Resources Expenditure in/(out) (Losses) 2022
Current year £ £ £ £ £ £
Restricted funds
Arnold Beevers Bursary
Fund 2,496 10,988 (2,000) 5,000 - 16,484
IUCr Bursary Fund 27,431 - - - - 27,431
IG Bursary Fund - - (600) 5,000 - 4,400
Dorothy Hodgkin Prize
Fund 8,705 20 - - - 8,725
Chemical Group Teaching
School 46,002 4,379 - - - 50,381
Chemical Group Fund 7,508 1,001 (75) - - 8,434
Industrial Group Fund 32,144 - (1,100) (10,000) - 21,044
Biological Structures
Group Fund 5,240 18 (111) 5,147
Durward Cruikshank Fund 1,281 - (250) - - 1,031
Young Crystallographers
Group Fund 537 - - - - 537
Physical Crystallography
Group - - - - - -
131,344 16,406 (4,136) - - 143,614
Unrestricted funds
General Fund 146,148 117,496 (108,734) - (8,017) 146,893
Total of funds 277,492 133,902 (112,870) - (8,017) 290,507

BRITISH CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Balance at 1 Balance at 31
January Incoming Transfers Gains/ December
2021 Resources Expenditure in/(out) (Losses) 2021
Prior year £ £ £ £ £ £
Restricted funds
Arnold Beevers Bursary
Fund 2,596 - (100) - - 2,496
IUCr Bursary Fund 27,431 - - - - 27,431
Dorothy Hodgkin Prize
Fund 8,705 - - - - 8,705
Chemical Group Teaching
School 38,632 13,096 (5,726) - - 46,002
Chemical Group Fund 7,604 - (96) - - 7,508
Industrial Group Fund 34,971 2,033 (4,860) - - 32,144
Biological Structures
Group Fund 5,043 293 (96) - - 5,240
Durward Cruikshank Fund 1,281 - - - - 1,281
Young Crystallographers
Group Fund 537 - - - - 537
Physical Crystallography
Group - - - - - -
126,800 15,422 (10,878) - - 131,344
Unrestricted funds
General Fund 129,816 96,371 (97,971) - 17,932 146,148
Total of funds 256,616 111,793 (108,849) - 17,932 277,492