Charity Registration No. 290431
Company Registration No. 01831269 (England and Wales)
Burwell Museum Trust
Annual report and unaudited financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2023
BURWELL MUSEUM TRUST
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Trustees | Mr S Heath | |
|---|---|---|
| Ms B Wilson | ||
| Ms S J Ganiford | ||
| Mr C Leach | (Appointed 1 September 2024) | |
| Ms K Robinson | (Appointed 1 September 2024) | |
| Secretary | B Wilson | |
| Charity number (England and Wales) | 290431 | |
| Company number | 01831269 | |
| Registered office | Elstree House | |
| Watson's Yard | ||
| High Street | ||
| Cottenham | ||
| Cambridge | ||
| CB24 8RX | ||
| Independent examiner | Hayden Watson | |
| Elstree House | ||
| Watson's Yard | ||
| High Street | ||
| Cottenham | ||
| Cambridge | ||
| CB24 8RX |
BURWELL MUSEUM TRUST
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 4 |
| Independent examiner's report | 5 |
| Statement of financial activities | 6 |
| Balance sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 8 - 16 |
BURWELL MUSEUM TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 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)".
Objectives and activities
By the provision of a Museum, the objective of the company is, as previously, to promote the advancement of the education of people in the Burwell area, as well as children attending local schools. As in previous years the museum was opened to the public on selected days throughout the summer, and also opened on days when local schools or other interested societies requested. Having regard to the results for the year the directors consider the company's objectives have been satisfactorily achieved and the financial performance and year end position to be satisfactory. The policies adopted in furtherance of these objects are available at the museum and there has been no change in these during the year.
The Directors have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities Burwell Museum Trust should undertake.
The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Achievements and performance
In 2023…
During the winter of 22/23 we completed a significant switch around of our exhibitions and hub facilities, making them more accessible to our visitors. This year we opened with an intention to increase our footfall from 2022, to expand our volunteering staff and to improve our exhibits, hoping to reach more local people and schools along the way. The number of opening days remained unchanged with our offering being Thursdays and Sundays except for bank holidays, but we altered the times from 11-5pm to 10-4pm which seems to have worked well. This along with expanding our program of events and activities, enabled us to increase our visitor numbers to an est. 2,500 during the year. Again, very little formal evaluation was carried out but from reviews left on TripAdvisor, these were again overwhelmingly positive about the activities offered and the opening/event days too.
The Museum made a huge investment in early 2023 in installing a new fire alarm system which covers all the rooms and buildings across the site. This along with moving to mobile technology in their alarm monitoring systems (security alarm and fire) has brought security from any fire safety prohibitions and futureproofed us from the ‘copper switch off’ of the land line systems. We also moved internet providers which has also brought us more cost effective IT links. We started a project in 2023 to consolidate our IT equipment and systems to make them more accessible to all – this project continues in 2024. We also carried out a Fire Risk Assessment and Access Audit in accordance with regulations. There was also extensive electrical works carried out to replace the failed/unsafe distribution boards and wiring in the barn/toilet block, and install emergency lighting around the site.
In early 2023 the Museum lost Alison its Education Officer in February, as she stepped away to concentrate on her other Museum role which left the Museum operating on a completely voluntary basis, with all tasks being picked up by the existing Trustees.
The Museum has the continued challenge of finding financial support, sufficient to pay for its operational costs as well as potential projects that require completion. Budget management has improved in 2023 but further consolidation on this is required into 2024. A further review of charges ‘v’ cost in the tea room was completed with another rise taking place. A review of admission prices was also completed with no increases being made to the charges. We did bring in a booking system for the Mill Tours which has worked well. Engagement with visitors was key to the operation of the Museum and this was the over-riding focus again in 2023.
The final achievement in 2023 was to secure the use formally of the allotment space previously let to Paul Hawes at the rear of the Museum.
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BURWELL MUSEUM TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Volunteer work
Over 5000 hours of volunteering were logged in 2023, The Trustees identified key areas of change and development to be implemented by volunteers and Trustees alike, some of which were completed during the winter but lots continued once we were open, with a weekly volunteer presence on site. Volunteers are well trained at signing in and out and recording their dedication and commitment. The Trustees have also been hands on and involved with the execution of tasks. In 2023 we were also successful in engaging a blacksmith to work in our Forge, which has brought this exhibit to life. Although our volunteer hours were up on that of 2022, we lost a few volunteers and have been working through 2023 to recruit both volunteers and Trustees to bring levels up to pre-covid. This is to continue into 2024. Work done in 2023 has included:
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Mill maintenance & work on the Great Spur Wheel continued
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General site maintenance including painting buildings and doors, laying slabs under ploughs, general maintenance of lawns/hedges.
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Moving some ploughs to the new allotment space to incorporate this into our visitor areas.
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Creating more exhibition space in the old Education room.
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Re-vamping the Vintage Clothing exhibition to create more usable space to exhibit our artefacts.
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Retrieving an observatory building from Barrie Bushell and relocation to the Museum for repairs and refurbishment – works on this continued into 2024.
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Switching the Hub and the Office making the Hub more accessible
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Welcoming a new Austin 7 van to the collection – from Swaffham Prior stores
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Vintage vehicles work restoring various artefacts for display
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Exhibition on village pubs and The Barn Fire
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Welcoming and repairing for exhibit the old Reach Church organ.
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Photo digitization, collections work and cataloguing of Clunch magazines
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Checking temperature, humidity and pest levels
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Cleaning
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Front of house - kiosk and event shed with new bar facility being created.
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School, group visits and outreach events.
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Investment in replacement electrics to the barn and lighting/emergency lighting throughout the site.
Events Included
April Start of season event - Easter Themed activities on Easter Sunday May National Mills Weekend – free event June Arts and Craft Fete July Visit by Tractor & Farming Magazine & subsequent article 1940’s Day with music and dancing August Classic Car Show Children’s School Holiday craft activities ran throughout July and August September Heritage Open Day – Made in Burwell – free event December Private visit by The Culture Secretary and AIM our governing body
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BURWELL MUSEUM TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Funded projects
Burwell Carnival £370
Plans for the winter
Other than some of the works already identified in the volunteer achievements section above, there was:
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Work carried out to the toilet block to meet some of the access audit requirements. This included fitting an audible alarm, repainting, installing a new low level mirror, radiator and replacing some tiles.
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Work continued on laying slabs under ploughs, etc to make landscaping tasks easier and to help preserve them.
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Continue restoration of the sail reaper and cleaning down of the cart sheds exhibits.
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Reviewing information boards around the Forge helped by the blacksmith and sorting the equipment in the Forge making space to carry out demonstrations.
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Continue to review and replace faded signage and updating information sheets making them more visitor focused.
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Plan some volunteer recruitment days for early Spring.
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Review and clean exhibits in the ‘farming year’ display in the barn.
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Continue to review museum archive and filing cabinets to help provide better information on exhibits for
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visitors including the use of QR code information.
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Continue to re-organise on site sheds and remove unwanted shed to front of the Museum by the entrance.
Aims for the next three years (from the Forward Plan)
A. Make the Museum easier to maintain and run.
B. Bring similar items within our collections together and make the exhibits more relevant which will enable better information for visitors.
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C. Create exhibits that can be easily switched around every few years so the Museum stays relevant.
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D. Create a space large enough to host bigger groups and events.
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E. Increase visitor numbers and engage with our Village school as well as other schools and community groups.
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F. Resolve heat and space issues within the existing Tea Room/kitchen facility.
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G. Generate enough income to keep the Museum running without regular grant / donation funding.
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H. Review funding and possibilities before planning expires to extend the vintage vehicle shed.
I. Continue to record, protect and improve our collections
J. Improve our engagement with Visitors, to provide specific information about artefacts and interesting facts from the era, making their visit interesting and relevant.
K. Generate funding for the continued upkeep of the Mill as a working windmill by 2025
L. Proposed Exhibitions: Revised Pub display in Barn, better visibility/display of the existing industries of Burwell, Spinning/Weaving display.
Financial review
It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The Directors considers that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the ’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year. The Directors have assessed the major risks to which Burwell Museum Trust is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
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BURWELL MUSEUM TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The Trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year. However, the costs of the new alarm system has put a strain on reserves, the trustees outweighed the costs vs the benefit and anticipate for reserves to return to normal levels during 2024.
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Structure, governance and management
Burwell Museum Trust is a company limited by guarantee.
The Trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
Mr S Heath
Ms B Wilson Mr M Browne (Resigned 1 March 2024) Ms S J Ganiford Ms S C Phipps (Resigned 30 July 2024) Ms V L Dolphin (Resigned 1 March 2023) Mr C Leach (Appointed 1 September 2024) Ms K Robinson (Appointed 1 September 2024) Mr A White (Appointed 1 October 2023 and resigned 1 February 2024)
Trustees are recruited by advertisement around the village and on museum websites and are appointed by agreement of the existing trustees.None of the Directors has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the Directors are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.
The company's current policy concerning the payment of trade creditors is to follow the CBI's Prompt Payers Code (copies are available from the CBI, Centre Point, 103 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1DU).
The company's current policy concerning the payment of trade creditors is to:
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settle the terms of payment with suppliers when agreeing the terms of each transaction;
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ensure that suppliers are made aware of the terms of payment by inclusion of the relevant terms in contracts; and
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pay in accordance with the company's contractual and other legal obligations.
Trade creditors of the company at the year end were equivalent to 0 day's purchases, based on the average daily amount invoiced by suppliers during the year.
Burwell Museum Trust is run by the Trustees. The Trustees manage a group of 40 volunteers to ensure the day-today maintenance and running of the museum.
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BURWELL MUSEUM TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF BURWELL MUSEUM TRUST
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Burwell Museum Trust (the charity) for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
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:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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4 the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
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 financial statements to be reached.
Hayden Watson
Elstree House Watson's Yard High Street Cottenham Cambridge CB24 8RX
Dated: 25 October 2024
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BURWELL MUSEUM TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2023 2023 Notes £ £ Income from: Donations and legacies 3 1,639 - Charitable activities 4 16,553 - Investments 5 - - Total income 18,192 - Expenditure on: Charitable activities 6 43,155 14,417 Total expenditure 43,155 14,417 Net income/(expenditure) (24,963) (14,417) Transfers between funds (36,195) 36,195 Net movement in funds 8 (61,158) 21,778 Reconciliation of funds: Fund balances at 1 January 2023 63,383 446,827 Fund balances at 31 December 2023 2,225 468,605 |
Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2023 2022 2022 £ £ £ 1,639 43,519 10,000 16,553 11,392 - - 24 - 18,192 54,935 10,000 57,572 39,108 8,177 57,572 39,108 8,177 (39,380) 15,827 1,823 - - - (39,380) 15,827 1,823 510,210 47,556 445,004 470,830 63,383 446,827 |
Total 2022 £ 53,519 11,392 24 |
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| 64,935 47,285 |
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| 47,285 | ||
| 17,650 - |
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| 17,650 492,560 |
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| 510,210 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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BURWELL MUSEUM TRUST
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 12 Current assets Stocks 13 Debtors 14 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 15 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities The funds of the charity Restricted income funds 16 Unrestricted funds 17 |
2023 £ 200 843 24,938 25,981 (2,430) |
£ 447,279 23,551 470,830 468,605 2,225 470,830 |
2022 £ 200 1,419 74,132 75,751 (444) |
£ 434,903 75,307 |
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| 510,210 | ||||
| 446,827 63,383 |
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| 510,210 |
The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 December 2023.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on
Ms B Wilson Trustee
Company registration number 01831269 (England and Wales)
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BURWELL MUSEUM TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Burwell Museum Trust is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Elstree House, Watson's Yard, High Street, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8RX.
1.1 Reporting period
[ FRS 102 3.10 An entity shall present a complete set of financial statements (including comparative information as set out in paragraph 3.14) at least annually. When the end of an entity’s reporting period changes and the annual financial statements are presented for a period longer or shorter than one year, the entity shall disclose the following: (a) that fact; (b) the reason for using a longer or shorter period; and (c) the fact that comparative amounts presented in the financial statements (including the related notes) are not entirely comparable. ]
1.2 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "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)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a statement of cash flows.
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.
1.3 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.4 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors 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 the charity.
1.5 Income
Income is recognised when the 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 the 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.
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BURWELL MUSEUM TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the 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.
1.6 Expenditure
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 allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
1.7 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Freehold land and buildings 1% on cost Leasehold land and buildings 1% on cost Plant and equipment 20% reducing balance
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.8 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
1.9 Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. Items held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost.
Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.
1.10 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. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
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BURWELL MUSEUM TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.11 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.
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 the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.12 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the Trustees 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.
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BURWELL MUSEUM TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
3 Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2023 2023 £ £ Donations and gifts 1,639 - Grants - - 1,639 - |
Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2023 2022 2022 £ £ £ 1,639 38,719 10,000 - 4,800 - 1,639 43,519 10,000 |
Total 2022 £ 48,719 4,800 |
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| 53,519 |
4 Income from charitable activities
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Museum | ||
| Sale of goods | 16,553 | 11,392 |
| Income from investments | ||
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
| funds | funds | |
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Interest receivable | - | 24 |
5 Income from investments
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BURWELL MUSEUM TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
6 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Museum | Museum | ||
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| 2023 | 2022 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Direct costs | |||
| Staff costs | 1,123 | 8,288 | |
| Depreciation and impairment | 13,515 | 7,697 | |
| Purchases | 9,033 | 4,751 | |
| Event costs | 240 | 565 | |
| Water rates | 6,378 | 3,203 | |
| Insurance | 298 | 234 | |
| Light and heat | 3,947 | 2,786 | |
| Repairs and maintenance | 3,113 | 2,202 | |
| Printing, photography, postage and stationary | 12,125 | 13,427 | |
| Bank charges | 2,434 | 347 | |
| Consultancy fees | 875 | 487 | |
| General expenses | 960 | - | |
| Subscriptions | 1,352 | 1,289 | |
| Advertising and marketing | 793 | 185 | |
| Enter ac918 in database | - | 774 | |
| 56,186 | 46,235 | ||
| Share of support and governance costs (see note 7) | |||
| Governance | 1,386 | 1,050 | |
| 57,572 | 47,285 | ||
| Analysis by fund | |||
| Unrestricted funds | 43,155 | 39,108 | |
| Restricted funds | 14,417 | 8,177 | |
| 57,572 | 47,285 | ||
| 7 | Support costs allocated to activities | ||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Governance costs | 1,386 | 1,050 | |
| Analysed between: | |||
| Museum | 1,386 | 1,050 |
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BURWELL MUSEUM TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| 8 | Net movement in funds | 2023 | 2022 |
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| £ | £ | ||
| The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting): | |||
| Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial | |||
| statements | - | - | |
| Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets | 13,515 | 7,697 |
9 Trustees
None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
10 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2023 | 2022 | |
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| Number | Number | |
| - | 2 | |
| Employment costs | 2023 | 2022 |
| £ | £ | |
| Wages and salaries | 1,123 | 8,135 |
| Social security costs | - | 153 |
| 1,123 | 8,288 |
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
Remuneration of key management personnel
The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows:
11 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
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BURWELL MUSEUM TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| 12 Tangible fixed assets Freehold land and buildings Leasehold land and buildings £ £ Cost At 1 January 2023 276,723 237,150 Additions - - At 31 December 2023 276,723 237,150 Depreciation and impairment At 1 January 2023 30,803 55,759 Depreciation charged in the year 2,764 2,369 At 31 December 2023 33,567 58,128 Carrying amount At 31 December 2023 243,156 179,022 At 31 December 2022 245,920 181,391 13 Stocks Finished goods and goods for resale 14 Debtors Amounts falling due within one year: Prepayments and accrued income 15 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Other taxation and social security Trade creditors Other creditors Accruals and deferred income |
Plant and equipment £ 101,800 25,891 127,691 94,208 8,382 102,590 25,101 7,592 2023 £ 200 2023 £ 843 2023 £ - 1,230 - 1,200 2,430 |
Total £ 615,673 25,891 641,564 180,770 13,515 194,285 447,279 434,903 2022 £ 200 2022 £ 1,419 2022 £ 160 - (670) 954 444 |
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BURWELL MUSEUM TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
16 Restricted funds
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
| At | 1 January | Incoming | Resources | Transfers | At 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | resources | expended | December 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Collection fund | 22,198 | - | (902) | - | 21,296 | |
| Restoration fund | 25 | - | - | - | 25 | |
| Leasehold buildings | 181,391 | - | (2,369) | - | 179,022 | |
| Freehold buildings | 237,316 | - | (2,764) | 8,605 | 243,157 | |
| Other buildings and equipment | 5,897 | - | (8,382) | 27,590 | 25,105 | |
| 446,827 | - | (14,417) | 36,195 | 468,605 | ||
| Previous 14 Month Period: | At | 1 January | Incoming | Resources | Transfers | At 31 |
| 2022 | resources | expended | December 2022 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Collection fund | 12,678 | 10,000 | (480) | - | 22,198 | |
| Restoration fund | 25 | - | - | - | 25 | |
| Leasehold buildings | 183,760 | - | (2,369) | - | 181,391 | |
| Freehold buildings | 240,080 | - | (2,764) | - | 237,316 | |
| Other buildings and equipment | 8,461 | - | (2,564) | - | 5,897 | |
| 445,004 | 10,000 | (8,177) | - | 446,827 |
17 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
| At | 1 January | Incoming | Resources | Transfers | At 31 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | resources | expended | December 2023 | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| General | funds | 63,383 | 18,192 | (43,155) | (36,195) | 2,225 | |
| Previous | 14 Month Period: | At | 1 January | Incoming | Resources | Transfers | At 31 |
| 2022 | resources | expended | December 2022 | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| General | funds | 47,556 | 54,935 | (39,108) | - | 63,383 |
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BURWELL MUSEUM TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
18 Analysis of net assets between funds
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2023 2023 £ £ At 31 December 2023: Tangible assets - 447,279 Current assets/(liabilities) 2,225 21,326 2,225 468,605 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2022 2022 £ £ At 31 December 2022: Tangible assets - 434,903 Current assets/(liabilities) 63,383 11,924 63,383 446,827 |
Total 2023 £ 447,279 23,551 |
|---|---|
| 470,830 | |
| Total 2022 £ 434,903 75,307 |
|
| 510,210 |
19 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2022 - none).
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