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2025-03-31-accounts

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 285972

THANET COUNTRYSIDE TRUST FUND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 MARCH 2025

STEPSTONE ACCOUNTANTS

Chartered Accountants 240 Reculver Road Herne Bay Kent CT6 6QR

THANET COUNTRYSIDE TRUST FUND

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

CONTENTS PAGE
Trustees' Annual Report 1 – 3
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Statement of Financial Position 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7 - 15
The following pages do not form part of the Financial Statements
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 17
Notes to the Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 18

THANET COUNTRYSIDE TRUST FUND

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The Trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Reference and Administrative Details

Registered Charity Name Thanet Countryside Trust Fund Charity Registration Number 285972 Principal Office Monkton Nature Reserve Canterbury Road Monkton Nr Ramsgate CT12 4LH Kent The Trustees during the period were: Ms Vivienne Rose (Appointed 24 April 2024) Mr Andrew Ogden Mr Trevor Suffield Mr Peter Sexton Mr Trevor Shonk Mr John Way Mr David Mairs Mr Les Shonk (Resigned 5 August 2024) Mr Bob Dean (Appointed 24 April 2024, Resigned 23 September 2024) Independent Examiner N Loone ACA 240 Reculver Road Herne Bay Kent CT6 6QR

Structure, Governance and Management

The organisation was set up in 1973 and registered as a Charity on 14th January 1982.

The Charity is managed by the Trustees under the terms of the governing trust deed dated 14th October 1982 and since amended by a resolution dated 24th August 2011.

Objectives and Activities

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TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Achievements and Performance

The trustees are delighted to report on another remarkable year of growth and consolidation; visitor numbers for the calendar year to 31[st] December 2024 rose to over 11,000 and we are poised to exceed this figure again in 2025. Our progress continues to be volunteer-led, and the trustees thank all those who have given time and effort during the year.

Activities in 2024-25

A momentous year in the trust’s history included the completion of our most ambitious project with the official opening of our Environmental Education Centre by our patron and local MP, Sir Roger Gale, in early August 2024. The ‘Dome’ is now in use for our educational groups and is also being used for health and well-being sessions (e.g. Tai Chi, Pilates, yoga) and has proved a popular weekend venue for children’s parties when not being used for primary educational purposes.

Continuing our strategy of rebuilding our services, we have been open to all throughout the year on Tuesdays, Thursdays and at weekends, with Friday opening during school holidays and half-term breaks. With additional organised group and school bookings on Mondays and Wednesdays, we have on occasions facilitated 7-day opening. Aside from the superb volunteer contribution, vital to our continuing growth, our educational work, our Education Officer’s achievements led to a new 30-hour per week contract with support from further grant awards supplementing revenue from school visits, group trips and other events and activities. Valuable support continued to come from ‘working’ trustees and the management of operations was overseen by a part-time Centre Manager (a position made full-time in early 2025), a Reserve Warden and a part-time Volunteer Co-Ordinator.

We have maintained strong links with local corporate partners including Cummins Power Systems, RiverOak Strategic Partners, Pfizers, Thanet Earth and Vattenfall.

Visitor numbers and education – 11,372 visitors came to the reserve in 2025 (9,697 in 2024, a 17% increase), a figure that includes nearly 1,400 school children on 70 organised educational trips. Children aged 5-18 years came from 31 schools (including 8 Special Educational Needs schools), 16 of them located in Thanet. An exciting new education initiative began in January 2025 with the launch of subsidised transport for schools; funded by GlobalGiving in partnership with Cummins Power Systems, a grant to bring 600 children to the reserve through free coach travel was promoted with visits to begin in the new financial year. We have continued relationships with many local groups e.g. RSPB, Women’s Institutes, Horticultural Societies, University of the Third Age, uniformed associations (e.g. Guides and Scouts). New user groups during the year included L’Arche Community (adults with learning difficulties) and Oasis (victims of domestic abuse). The growth in membership continued with numbers topping 1,300, mainly local adults and families in the financial year.

Widening access to nature

In conjunction with our school transport initiative, our major project during the year was the provision of accessible footpaths into the reserve that are suitable for wheelchairs, prams, buggies, etc. We received funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, Thanet Community Lotto and the Bernard Sunley Foundation to install nearly 200 metres of gravelled paths leading into the centre of the lower reserve and to the Environmental Education Centre, together with two observation decks overlooking key habitats.

Outreach – a further 498 people were engaged through outreach activities. We were the recipients of a wheelchair-adapted minibus from Kent County Council and have started to bring people without transport to the reserve and arrange days out for various groups.

Family activities – nearly 1200 children and families attended holiday/half-term sessions, ranging from guided walks and bug hunts to outdoor cooking workshops.

Volunteers – up to 64 volunteers helped each month, contributing over 14,000 hours of their time across

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TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

the calendar year. These figures include Duke of Edinburgh Award students and corporate volunteer days from Cummins Community Involvement Team, Kent Stour Countryside Partnership Pfizers, Thanet SocFam, the Port of Dover Authority and Network Rail.

Conservation

Conservation work continued throughout the period, adhering to the 2021-26 Management Plan for the reserve. Management of a relatively small site to cope with increasing ‘traffic’ remains a challenge and our warden and his team have worked extremely hard throughout the year to keep the reserve in superb condition. Funding for some conservation work from the Countryside Stewardship Scheme enabled hedge-laying to be completed in over winter of 2024-25. Generous funding to carry out essential conservation tasks relating to habitat management for orchids and chalk grassland has been provided by the Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust and is scheduled to take place in winter 2025-26. Urgent work to deal with the effects of Ash Dieback Disease in Sparrowhawk Wood took place early in 2025.

Financial review

A healthy combination of revenue sources has enabled the trust to work towards financial stability in challenging circumstances; the ‘cost of living crisis’ has been managed through careful cost-cutting where possible and increased profitability per visitor. Membership subscriptions and entrance fees were held at previous levels and all retail operations continue to run at ‘pocket money’ prices in recognition of the difficulties experienced in the local area.

Any surplus brought forward from the previous financial year was used on agreed charitable expenditure and specific projects and new grant applications were focused on core costs, including salary support. Repeat core funding has now been secured from the Colyer-Fergusson, Garfield Weston and Swire charitable trusts. It remains our intention to grow income from all operations to the point where financial stability is achieved and all overhead can be covered without grant support.

In real terms, our operating income from activities at the reserve grew from £62k in 2023-24 to over £87k this financial year and the balance of overall income comprised £105k from donors and further competitive grant applications for core costs and/or specific projects (including the completion of the Environmental Education Centre). New funding was gained for a wheelchair accessibility project and winter conservation work (see below). Our sources of operating income were from second-hand book sales (all donated), membership subscriptions, entrance fees (including school groups and organised visits) and café/gift shop sales. All areas of retail activity showed impressive growth and is testament to the commitment and hard work of volunteers and staff.

Further thanks are offered to our Treasurer, Sharon Wilkins, for her work on accounts and, Nicole Loone, our Independent Examiner.

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Donors and supporters – we are indebted to all donors and grant-makers that supported us in the financial year. In addition to monies raised from local communities, members and visitors via our collection boxes, we received grant awards, funding and donations from the following: -

Expenditure continues to be carefully managed in accordance with our charitable objects.

Plans for Future Periods

Our main project for 2025-26 – subject to successful fundraising – is the construction of a new craft workshop behind the Cabin Café; the ‘Crafty Cabin’ will accommodate our growing group of crafters who use donated materials to produce gifts for sale in our shop and at external events e.g. fetes and fayres. Funding is also being sought for major habitat conservation and extension works to improve our chalk grasslands. Further urgent work is required to carry on with task of dealing with Ash Dieback Disease.

We have continued to work on completing all projects for which unrestricted funds are held. We continue to seek new funding and alternative income sources to carry on activities, with a focus on educational work and encouraging access to the reserve. The Thanet district remains amongst the most deprived communities nationally and we are committed to providing educational opportunities for local children. The authority is on the cusp of the lowest decile nationally on measures of deprivation (with updated government figures expected in October 2025), with Kent’s highest figures for children eligible for free school meals and high levels of adult unemployment.

We remain committed to providing access for all to the nature reserve and, as part of future consideration,

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THANET COUNrRYs￿E TRUST FUND TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 we will continue to addrw methods of facilitating wheelchair access into the reserve. Any requirèj alterations will take into acwunt issues of disturbance of nature and encrothent onto key habitats. We will continue lo grow our main sourees of retail income gnd will roc￿8 on increasing our school and group visits as these repTes¢nt vital wenue streams going forward. We will endeavour to develop new income-generating a¢tiviti¢& while at the same time being mindfvl of our expenditure in doing so. We are committed that any future surplus income will be ￿inVested into the work of the TTUSt and the upkeep of Monkion Nature R¢s¢rve, to tnainlain its viability for present and future geneT&tions. Our financial position remains stron& In addition to the conservation value of Monktffl Nature Reserv< we ¢ontinue to focus on the health and welfare ixnefits of visits to the reserve, particularly for vulnerable people and those with mentyl health problems. We re¢ognise that close a550ciation with nature is essential for well-being" and that these benefits are gained not only by our visitors 8iso by our numernus volunteers. The reserve is. and will continue to our major &85¢1. While oursuccessful operation continues to rely on attraetingvisitoys and crealing in¢ine potential. our chief objective remains the husbaTbty of ihe reserve for the enjoyment of local commlmities. We are therefore cognisant not to damage or detr￿ from the appeal of the reserve as a wildlif¢ haven and 8re rigorous in protecting the sile. Development will ¢ontinue to be Testricted io a limited area surrounding the Field Snjdy Centre. which is more than adequate forcurr¢nt and predicted needs enabling the habitats to grow and evolve naturally in combination with necessary managemem of sensitive habitsts and species. An i55ue of increasing concern will k the long-terni effects of climate change and how this might affect our flora and fauna on the reserve. as part of our Management Plans for the reserve. care￿1 husbandry of vegetslion will become ever more critical, and the trust is aware that irKreaseAJ expenses through p•Aditional mainienance ￿Uld result. Our ¢urrent MP Thkns to the end of 2025. and our Reserve Warden is working on the next version (2026-30) and sceTJari0s for longer peri￿$ than the current 5.year terni. In summary> we will continue to #ny resthyes judiciously in uncertain circumstances. eS￿l811Y in the ongoing impa¢1 of the 'cost of living crisis,. The thJ$tee5 continue to rne￿ quarterly for general business and to wess our wsition. We slill aim to achieve self-reliancc lo wver all overheads and look forward to finding parthers for further project developm¢n( especially in our edu¢ati(fftal offerin8. Governanee Th¢ decision was taken to convert the existing Charity into a Ch8ritsble Incorprated Or8anis8tion (CIO) to reflect the growth of the tnLSt and ensure ￿)th greater flexibility for our OFerntions and reduced liability for the trustees. The new CIO w&$ Tegistered with the Charity Commi&sion of Engiand and Wale5 on 2411112024 wilh the intenlion of dissolving the Curre￿ trust in du¢ cout5e. Indeptttdertt ExAmkner Ms. Nicole Loone (Stepstone Accountants) as Independent Examiner was engaged as our Ind¢p¢nd¢nt Examiner for the year. Th¢ Trusttts, annual report W05 approved onlljanuary 2026 and signed on behalf of the board of TnWees by: Vlvlenne Rose, Tn￿tse

THANET COUNTRYSIDE TRUST FUND

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2025 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds Funds Total Funds Total Funds
Note £ £ £ £
Income and Endowments
Donations and legacies 4 98,296 84,360 182,656 181,483
Other trading activities 5 10,555 -- 10,555 9,908
Investment income 6 587 880 1,467
1,655
Total Income 109,438 85,240
194,678		 193,046
Expenditure
Expenditure on charitable activities 7,8 136,007 77,860 213,867 144,566
Total Expenditure 136,007 77,860 213,867 144,566
Net Income/(Expenditure) and Net
Movement in Funds (26,569) 7,380 (19,189) 48,480
Reconciliation of Funds
Total funds brought forward 124,205 243,975 368,180 319,700
Total Funds Carried Forward 97,636 251,355 348,991 368,180

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 7 to 14 form part of these financial statements. - 5 -

THAIYET couNfRYSIDE TRUST FUND STATEMKNT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 21Tr25 Not¢ FIXED A&SEIS Tangible fixed assets 13 227J32 247, 109 CURRENT ASSETS 14 2J117 120285 856 129.514 Cash at bank and in 122J92 130.370 CREDITORS: amou•ts falllng due vAthlll o#e year 15 933 9,302 NET CURRENT A&SETS 121hS9 121,1168 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABIUTIES 991 NET ASSETS FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Restricted funds Unrestri¢t¢d ￿[KIS 97h36 J24,205 243,975 TOTAL CHAIUTY FUNDS 17 348991 308.180 Th¢s¢ financi￿ statements wtt¢ approv¢d by the Board ofTrusws authorised for i8sue on 11 January 2026, and are signed on behalf of the board ty." ivienfte Rose. Trwstse The llt)¢es pgt$ 7 to 14 fvrni pArt ot these fiDmcl*l ststemenl

THANET COUNTRYSIDE TRUST FUND

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

The Charity is a public benefit entity and a registered Charity in England and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal office is Monkton Nature Reserve, Canterbury Road, Monkton, Nr Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 4LH.

2. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the 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) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Charities Act 2011.

3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through income or expenditure.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.

Going Concern

There are no material uncertainties about the Charity's ability to continue.

Judgements and Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Fund Accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees to further any of the Charity's purposes.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the Trustees for particular future project or commitment.

Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal and fall into one of two sub-classes: restricted income funds or endowment funds.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Incoming Resources

All income is included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the Charity, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income: - income from donations or grants is recognised when there is evidence of entitlement to the gift, receipt is probable and its amount can be measured reliably.income from donated goods is measured at the fair value of the goods unless this is impractical to measure reliably, in which case the value is derived from the cost to the donor or the estimated resale value. Donated facilities and services are recognised in the accounts when received if the value can be reliably measured. No amounts are included for the contribution of general volunteers.

Resources Expended

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:

All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.

Tangible Assets

All fixed assets are initially recorded at cost.

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:

Fixtures and fittings - 20% straight line

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Impairment of Fixed Assets

A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date.

For the purposes of impairment testing, when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that includes the asset and generates cash inflows that largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets.

For impairment testing of goodwill, the goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the Charity are assigned to those units.

Government Grants

Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable. Grants are not recognised until there is reasonable assurance that the Charity will comply with the conditions attaching to them and the grants will be received.

Where the grant does not impose specified future performance-related conditions on the recipient, it is recognised in income when the grant proceeds are received or receivable. Where the grant does impose specified future performance-related conditions on the recipient, it is recognised in income only when the performance-related conditions have been met. Where grants received are prior to satisfying the revenue recognition criteria, they are recognised as a liability.

Financial Instruments

A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the Charity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the amount receivable or payable including any related transaction costs.

Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received and not discounted.

Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost.

Where investments in shares are publicly traded or their fair value can otherwise be measured reliably, the investment is subsequently measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in income and expenditure. All other such investments are subsequently measured at cost less impairment.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Financial Instruments (continued)

Other financial instruments, including derivatives, are initially recognised at fair value, unless payment for an asset is deferred beyond normal business terms or financed at a rate of interest that is not a market rate, in which case the asset is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.

Other financial instruments are subsequently measured at fair value, with any changes recognised in the statement of financial activities, with the exception of hedging instruments in a designated hedging relationship.

Financial assets that are measured at cost or amortised cost are reviewed for objective evidence of impairment at the end of each reporting date. If there is objective evidence of impairment, an impairment loss is recognised under the appropriate heading in the statement of financial activities in which the initial gain was recognised.

For all equity instruments regardless of significance, and other financial assets that are individually significant, these are assessed individually for impairment. Other financial assets are either assessed individually or grouped on the basis of similar credit risk characteristics.

Any reversals of impairment are recognised immediately, to the extent that the reversal does not result in a carrying amount of the financial asset that exceeds what the carrying amount would have been had the impairment not previously been recognised.

4. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
DONATIONS
Donations
GRANTS
Grants receivable
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Membership Fees
OTHER DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Entrance fees
Books
Talks and visits
Café Sales & other income		 Unrestricted
RestrictedTotal Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
£
£
£
11,622
–
11,622
10,000
84,360
94,360
12,744
–
12,744
21,800
–
21,800
15,516
–
15,516
6,029
–
6,029
20,585
–
20,585
98,296
84,360
182,656

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

4.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES(continued)
DONATIONS
Bank interest receivable
Donations
GRANTS
Grants receivable
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Membership Fees
OTHER DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Entrance fees
Books
Talks and visits
Café sales & other Income
5.
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Fundraising
154
Items sold, shop items/plants
10,401
10,555
6.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Bank interest receivable		 4.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES(continued)
DONATIONS
Bank interest receivable
Donations
GRANTS
Grants receivable
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Membership Fees
OTHER DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Entrance fees
Books
Talks and visits
Café sales & other Income
5.
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Fundraising
154
Items sold, shop items/plants
10,401
10,555
6.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Bank interest receivable		 Unrestricted
Restricted Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
£
£
£
9,761
–
9,761
18,000
100,735
118,735
10,190
–
10,190
11,758
–
11,758
13,125
–
13,125
5,563
–
5,563
12,351
–
12,351
80,748
100,735
181,483


Total Funds
2025
Unrestricted
Funds
Total Funds
2024
£
£
£

154
220
220

10,401
9,688
9,688
10,555
10,555
9,908
9.908
662
993
1,655
Unrestricted
RestrictedTotal Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
£
587
£
880
£
1,467
Unrestricted
Restricted Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
£
£
£

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

7. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY FUND TYPE

7. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY FUND TYPE
8.
9.
10.
11.		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
£
£
£
Nature Reserve
136,007
77,860
213,867
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
Nature Reserve
£
127,177
£
17,389
£
144,566
EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY ACTIVITY TYPE
Activities
UndertakenTotal Funds
Total Fund
Directly
2024
2024
£
£
£
Nature Reserve
213,867
213,867
144,566
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
2024
2024
£
£
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
19,777
2,035
INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION FEES
2025
2024
£
£
Fees payable to the Independent Examiner for:
Independent examination of the financial statements
750
750
STAFF COSTS
The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analyzed as follows:
2025
2024
£
£
Wages and salaries
56,852
32,821
Pension costs
631
400
57,483
33,221
2025 2024
£ £
Wages and salaries 56,852 32,821
Pension costs 631 400
57,483 33,221

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

11. STAFF COSTS (Continued)

The average head count of employees during the year was 5 (2024: 3).

No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2024: Nil).

12. TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES

No remuneration or other benefits from employment with the Charity or a related entity were received by the Trustees.

13. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Cost
At 1 April 2024
Additions
At 31 March 2025
Depreciation
At 1 April 2024
Charge for the year
At 31 March 2025
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024
14. DEBTORS
Trade Debtors
15. CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year
Trade Creditors
Accruals		 Land and
Buildings
Fixtures and
Fittings
£
£
150,260
136,759
–
–		 Land and
Buildings
Fixtures and
Fittings
£
£
150,260
136,759
–
–
150,260 136,759
–
–		 39,910
19,777
– 59,687
150,260 77,072
150,260 96,849
2025
£
183
750
933

16. GOVERNMENT GRANTS

No Government grants were received in the period (2024 nil)

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

At
**17. ** ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS At 31 March
Unrestricted Funds
1 April 2024 Income Expenditure 2025
£ £ £ £
General Fund 124,205 109,438
(136,007)		 97,636
At At 31 March
1 April 2023 Income Expenditure 2024
£ £ £ £
General Fund 160,064 91,318 (127,177) 124,205
Restricted Funds
At
At 31 March
1 April 2024 Income Expenditure 2025
£ £ £ £
Building Fund 228,389 37,450 (59,678) 206,161
Wages Fund 15,586 47,790 (18,182) 45,194
234,975 85,240 (77,860) 251,355
At At 31 March
1 April 2023 Income Expenditure 2024
£ £ £ £
Building Fund 145,021 90,275 (6,907) 228,389
Wages Fund 14,615 11,453 (10,482) 15,586
159,636 101,728
(17,389)		 243,975

18. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors less than 1 year
Net Assets
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors less than 1 year
Net Assets		 Unrestricted
RestrictedTotal Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
£
£
£
-
227,332
227,332
98,569
24,023
122,592
(933)
-
(933)
97,636
251,355
348,991
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total Funds
2024
£
£
£
–
247,109
247,109
127,055
3,318
130,373
(2,850)
(6,452)
(9,302)
124,205
243,975
368,180

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

19. ANALYSIS OF UNSPENT GRANTS
RESTRICTED GRANTS
Coyler-Fergusson
Kent Community Foundation
Cummins Global Giving
Cummins Observatory Project
Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust
Others
TOTAL
UNRESTRICTED GRANTS
Swire Charitable Trust
Garfield Weston
TOTAL		 2025
£
2024
£
15,000
3,742
3,125
3,476
14,345
-
2,735
4,000
-
240
36,470
10,193
---------
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7,501
7,501
-
8,000
7,501
---------
15,501
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THANET COUNTRYSIDE TRUST FUND

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The following pages do not form part of the Financial Statements.

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THANET COUNTRYSIDE TRUST FUND

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

INCOME
Income and Endowments
Donations and Legacies
Donations
Grants receivable
Membership Fees
Entrance fees
Books
Talks and visits
Café and Sundry income
Other Trading Activities
Fundraising
Items sold, shop items/plants
Investment Income
Bank interest receivable
TOTAL INCOME		 2025
£
2024
£
11,622
9,761
94,360
118,735
12,744
10,190
21,800
11,758
15,516
13,125
6,029
5,563
20,585
12,351
182,656
181,483
154
220
10,401
9,688
10,555
9,908
1,467
1,655
194,678
193,046

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THANET COUNTRYSIDE TRUST FUND

NOTES TO THE DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

EXPENDITURE
Nature Reserve
Activities Undertaken Directly
Wages and salaries
Rates and water
Pensions
Light and heat
Repairs and maintenance
Insurance
Reserve equipment
Legal and professional fees
Telephone and postage
Other office costs
Depreciation
Other interest payable and similar charges
Reserve bird food and Habitat support
Advertising and website
Travel
IT Support & Equipment
Fundraising expenses
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)		 2025
£
2024
£
56,852
32,821
815
361
631
400
4,638
6,359
81,014
45,249
2,076
1,943
1,041
18,458
912
966
688
931
21,451
17,124
19,777
2,035
680
470
3,456
1,874
1,892
1,224
4,600
2,708
1,625
4,720
11,719
6,923
213,867
144,566
(19,189)
48,480

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