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2023-01-31-accounts

Registered number: 02210675 Charity number: 298729

CASP

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

CASP

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

CONTENTS

Page
Reference and Administrative Details of the Company, its Trustees and Advisers 1 - 2
Trustees' Report 3 - 7
Trustees' Responsibilities Statement 8
Independent Examiner's Report 9
Statement of Financial Activities 10
Balance Sheet 11 - 12
Statement of Cash Flows 13
Notes to the Financial Statements 14 - 34

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

CASP

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

Trustees A Buckley, PhD (resigned 1 March 2023)
S A Gibson, PhD
J P P Hirst, PhD, Chair
J A Howell, PhD (appointed 13 June 2022)
D M D James (resigned 11 April 2022)
S J Kape, PhD
B K Levell, PhD
J E A Marshall. PhD, Secretary
S H Molyneux (appointed 11 April 2022)
G J Nichols, PhD
C A G Pickton, MA
D W Waters, PhD (appointed 11 April 2022)
M J Whiteley, PhD
Company registered
number
02210675
Charity registered
number
298729
Registered office
Raleigh House
14C Compass Point Business Park
St Ives
Cambridgeshire
PE27 5JL
Principal operating
office
West Building
Madingley Rise, Madingley Road
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB3 0UD

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CASP (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

Company secretary J E A Marshall, PhD Chairman J P P Hirst, PhD Accountants Whitings LLP Raleigh House 14C Compass Point Business Park Stocks Bridge Way St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 5JL Investment Advisors Cantab Asset Management 50 Station Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 2JH

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CASP

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of Company for the 1 February 2022 to 31 January 2023. The Annual Report serves the purposes of both a Trustees' report and a directors' report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the Annual Report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019).

Since the Company qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic Report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted.

Objectives and activities

a. Policies and objectives

CASP’s objectives are to conduct research into the geology of sedimentary basins of the world and to present and publish the results of such research for the advancement of public education.

CASP maintains on going research projects while developing new research areas and training young scientists.

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

b. Strategies for achieving objectives

To achieve objectives, it is important to maintain sufficient reserves and raise enough income to continue medium and long term research projects and open new research areas.

Subscriptions received from industry allow CASP to conduct its geological research and achieve its charitable objectives.

There are currently two types of subscriptions:

Membership Subscription: Companies need to be members of CASP to participate in any research programme and to have access to CASP research facilities (e.g. library, rock collection). This is a yearly subscription.

Project Subscription: This is paid to join a particular project and receive scientific reports on a particular area or subject.

During the reporting year, one company supported CASP‘s research.

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CASP

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

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

Objectives and activities (continued)

c. Activities undertaken to achieve objectives

Promotion

Promotional work was carried out throughout the year in order to raise money. Sixteen virtual and one in-person scientific workshops and seminars were organised to give CASP’s geologists the opportunity to present their current research to the subscribing and potentially subscribing companies. They were also able to discuss with them the funding of future research.

CASP’s research was also promoted through the following means:

The CASP Website provides an easy and fast way of searching for reports and publications by research areas. The list contains reports produced by CASP over the last 44 years. In addition, the Home page lists the three latest reports and three latest publications as a "feed" for automatic download. The Website pages describing current research and activities are updated regularly.

CASP also operates an official linkedIn and twitter account to highlight the release of latest reports, news and activities.

Publications

Every month, days are set aside to allow geologists to prepare scientific papers for publication of the results of their research. The Website search facility for publications provides a link to access the publication at the publisher’s website. Abstracts of the papers are available on the CASP Website.

Training

Conferences and meetings are good platforms for exchanging scientific ideas and for promoting CASP but they also play an important role in the training of CASP staff. Most conferences offer courses and field studies, and CASP geologists have received further training by attending them.

Opportunities are given to undergraduates, MSc and PhD students to join CASP staff in field or laboratory settings to further their research and train in field geology; CASP also provides rock samples to undergraduates to carry out analyses as part of their course projects. Geologists join University field parties to share their knowledge and expertise with students in the field.

Scholarship and grants

CASP is funding two CASE students, one at the University of Cambridge and one at the Imperial College London.

CASP awards a geological fieldwork grant, to the sum of approximately £10,000 per annum, to be shared between up to 5 recipients. The awards are made to encourage field-based research related to the low carbon energy transition. The relevance/interest is judged by a panel of Trustees.

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(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

CASP

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

Objectives and activities (continued)

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

Members of CASP as Charity Trustees are of the opinion that they have complied with their obligations in regard to the public benefit guidance as published by the Charity Commission and as required by the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005. CASP’s principal objective continues to be the advancement of geological research, and production of articles detailing their findings, which are later made available for public use for the advancement of education.

e. Risk management

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the Charity, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate our exposure to the major risks.

f. Health and safety

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which CASP's employees and associates are exposed, in particular those related to the fieldwork activities, and have reviewed the Health and Safety policy and Risk Assessment System in place.

Achievements and performance

a. Main achievements of the Company

b. Key performance indicators

Financial review

a. Going concern

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

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(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

CASP

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

b. Reserves policy

CASP aims to maintain a level of strategic reserves so as to be less dependent on the ups and downs of its income source. The level of reserves should be sufficient to allow CASP to have a three year forward plan of income and expenditure that incorporates all reasonable scenarios. In the worst case scenario of a complete or significant loss of income from sponsors, the strategic reserves may be accessed to ensure the continued functioning to the charity. Access to the strategic reserves will be by agreement of the Trustees who will advise of any further actions as a result of the reduction of the reserves. The plan should take into account adjustments to project activities and staff establishment to reflect the income stream.

Free reserves available for use by CASP are deemed to be those that are readily realisable, less funds whose uses are restricted or designated for a particular purpose. The calculation therefore excludes property and other fixed assets which CASP use in the day-to-day running of the charity.

As a matter of policy, each year CASP reviews the value of the reserves required to be held in investments, cash and cash equivalents not restricted or designated for any particular purpose.

The broad target of the Trustees is to retain sufficient free reserves to enable the charity to continue its activities for a reasonable period of time, should there ever be a significant fall in incoming resources.

c. Financial risks

The Charity's activities expose it to a number of financial risks including credit risk, cash flow risk and liquidity risk. The use of financial derivatives is governed by the charity’s policies approved by the board of trustees, which provide written principles on the use of financial derivatives to manage these risks. The charity does not use derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes.

Cash flow risk

The Charity’s activities expose it primarily to the financial risks of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. Interest bearing assets and liabilities are held at fixed rate to ensure certainty of cash flows.

Credit risk

The Charity’s principal financial assets are bank balances and cash, trade and other receivables, and investments.

The Charity’s credit risk is primarily attributable to its trade receivables. The amounts presented in the balance sheet are net of allowances for doubtful receivables. An allowance for impairment is made where there is an identified loss event which, based on previous experience, is evidence of a reduction in the recoverability of the cash flows.

The credit risk on liquid funds and derivative financial instruments is limited because the counterparties are banks with high credit-ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies.

The Charity has no significant concentration of credit risk, with exposure spread over a large number of counterparties and customers.

Liquidity risk

Further details regarding liquidity risk can be found in the Statement of accounting policies in the financial statements.

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(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

CASP

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

Structure, governance and management

a. Constitution

The Charity is incorporated under the Companies Act as a charitable company limited by guarantee and is accordingly governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association.

The members of CASP have each guaranteed liabilities of up to £1. In addition, CASP is also a registered charity and subject to the regulation of the Charity Commission.

The principal activity of the Charity during the year continued to be the advancement of education for the public benefit by conducting research into the geology of sedimentary basins of the world and the publication of the results of such research.

There have been no changes in the objectives since the last annual report.

b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees

The Committee of Management (COM) is a committee consisting of up to 12 trustees, who are each appointed as directors of the Charity for the purposes of the Companies Act. The COM elects a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from among its members. This election is by majority vote at any meeting, with nominations submitted in writing to the Company Secretary not less than 7 working days prior to that meeting. The current Chairperson holds a casting vote in the event of a tie. The appointees hold office from the date of the resolution appointing them up to the date of the first committee meeting to be held after the next Annual General Meeting (AGM).

New members of the committee are also elected by majority vote at a meeting following public advertisements. Suggestions for candidates are submitted to the Chairperson, and a brief CV of potential candidates is circulated to the current members in advance of the meeting where the vote is held.

c. Financial risk management

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Company is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the Company, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

Members' liability

The Members of the Company guarantee to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 to the assets of the Company in the event of winding up.

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

C A G Pickton

(Vice Chair of Trustees)

Date: 13 October 2023

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(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

CASP

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

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

Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law, the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

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

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

C A G Pickton

Date: 13 October 2023

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(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

CASP

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of CASP ('the Company')

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 January 2023.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the Trustees of the Company (and its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Company's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the 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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  4. the accounts 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 accounts 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 accounts to be reached.

This report is made solely to the Company's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Company's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent Examiner's Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.

Signed: Hannah Wisbey

Dated: 17 October 2023 ACA

Whitings LLP

Raleigh House 14C Compass Point Business Park Stocks Bridge Way St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 5JL

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(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

CASP

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

Note
Income from:
Charitable activities
3
Investments
4
Other income
5
Total income
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
6
Charitable activities
7
Total expenditure
Net expenditure before net (losses)/gains on
investments
Net (losses)/gains on investments
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
Total funds carried forward		 Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
16,200
99,155
-
115,355
28,994
1,285,913
1,314,907
(1,199,552)
(659,961)
(1,859,513)
7,983,666
(1,859,513)
6,124,153		 Total
funds
2023
£
16,200
99,155
-
115,355
28,994
1,285,913
1,314,907
(1,199,552)
(659,961)
(1,859,513)
7,983,666
(1,859,513)
6,124,153		 Total
funds
2022
£
307,313
88,839
8,353
404,505
41,480
1,390,030
1,431,510
(1,027,005)
123,778
(903,227)
8,886,893
(903,227)
7,983,666

The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The notes on pages 14 to 34 form part of these financial statements.

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CASP (A Company Limited by Guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 02210675

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 JANUARY 2023

Note
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
12
Tangible assets
13
Investments
14
Current assets
Debtors
15
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
16
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Net assets excluding pension asset
Total net assets
Charity funds
Restricted funds
18
Unrestricted funds
18
Total funds		 327,500
97,789
425,289
(75,118)		 2023
£
29,504
194,621
5,549,856
5,773,981
350,171
6,124,152
6,124,152
6,124,152
-
6,124,152
6,124,152		 423,535
99,974
523,509
(146,331)		 2022
£
38,504
233,222
7,334,762
7,606,488
377,178
7,983,666
7,983,666
7,983,666
-
7,983,666
7,983,666

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CASP

(A Company Limited by Guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 02210675

BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT 31 JANUARY 2023

The Company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006.

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

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

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

C A G Pickton

Date: 13 October 2023

The notes on pages 14 to 34 form part of these financial statements.

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CASP

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2023

Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash used in operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Dividends, interests and rents from investments
Purchase of intangible assets
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Proceeds from sale of investments
Purchase of investments
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Net cash provided by financing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
The notes on pages 14 to 34 form part of these financial statements		 2023
£
(1,214,273)
99,155
-
(12,012)
2,918,640
(3,108,158)
(102,375)
-
(1,316,648)
2,410,024
1,093,376		 2022
£
(1,034,210)
88,839
(4,559)
(145,432)
6,903,936
(4,098,535)
2,744,249
-
1,710,039
699,985
2,410,024

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CASP

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

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

1. General information

CASP is a private company, limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. The company registered number and registered charity number can be found on the Company Information page.

The company's registered office and trading addresses can also be found on the Company Information page.

The financial statements have been prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity.

2. Accounting policies

2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

CASP meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

2.2 Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, as deemed appropriate by the Trustees. Due to the reduction in operating income as a result of COVID-19 pandemic and therefore financial strain on customers and its diversification programme outlined in the Trustees Report , CASP is currently utilising cash reserves held in the investment portfolio to support their expenditure throughout this period. Senior management continue to keep costs under control and minimise these where possible, until such time that operational income restores to previously experienced levels.

2.3 Income

All income is recognised once the Company has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably. Due to the reduction in operating income as a result of COVID-19 pandemic and therefore financial strain on customers and its diversification programme outlined in the Trustees Report , CASP is currently utilising cash reserves held in the investment portfolio to support their expenditure throughout this period. Senior management continue to keep costs under control and minimise these where possible, until such time that operational income restores to previously achieved levels.

Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.

Other income is recognised in the period in which it is receivable and to the extent the goods have been provided or on completion of the service.

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CASP

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

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

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.4 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 allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the Company to raise funds for its charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and non-charitable trading.

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Company's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

2.5 Government grants

Government grants relating to tangible fixed assets are treated as deferred income and released to the Statement of Financial Activities over the expected useful lives of the assets concerned. Other grants are credited to the Statement of Financial Activities as the related expenditure is incurred.

2.6 Interest receivable

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

2.7 Foreign currencies

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at rates of exchange ruling at the reporting date.

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate ruling on the date of the transaction.

Exchange gains and losses are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities.

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CASP

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

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

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.8 Intangible assets and amortisation

Intangible assets costing £300 or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.

Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

Intangible assets recognised at the balance sheet date are under construction. Amortisation on fixed assets under construction is not recognised until such that that construction is complete and the asset is readily available for use.

Amortisation is provided on intangible assets at rates calculated to write off the cost of each asset on a straight-line basis over its expected useful life.

Amortisation is not provided on intangible fixed assets under construction.

Computer Software - 20 % Straight line

2.9 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets costing £300 or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.

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

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

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Plant and machinery - 20% Straight line
Plant and machinery - 33% Straight line
Improvements to property - 2% Straight line

2.10 Investments

Fixed asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction cost and subsequently measured at fair value at the Balance Sheet date, unless the value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment. Investment gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised, are combined and presented as ‘Gains/(Losses) on investments’ in the Statement of Financial Activities.

2.11 Debtors

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

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CASP

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

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

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.12 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

2.13 Liabilities and provisions

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

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Company anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

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

2.14 Financial instruments

The Company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

2.15 Pensions

The Company operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the Company to the fund in respect of the year.

2.16 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Company and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.

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(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

CASP

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

3. Income from charitable activities

Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Subscription income
16,200
Extra workshops
-
Total 2023
16,200
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Subscription income
215,464
Extra workshops
91,849
307,313
Investment income
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Income from listed investments
97,247
Investment income - local cash
1,908
99,155
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Income from listed investments
88,839		 Total
funds
2023
£
16,200
-
16,200
Total
funds
2022
£
215,464
91,849
307,313
Total
funds
2023
£
97,247
1,908
99,155
Total
funds
2022
£
88,839

4. Investment income

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CASP

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

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

5. Other incoming resources

Government grant income
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Government grant income
8,353
Investment management costs
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Portfolio management fees
28,994
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Portfolio management fees
41,480		 Total
funds
2023
£
-
Total
funds
2022
£
8,353
Total
funds
2023
£
28,994
Total
funds
2022
£
41,480

6. Investment management costs

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CASP

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

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

7. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities

Summary by fund type

Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Staff costs
915,454
Statutory accountancy fees
4,935
Exploration & fieldwork
46,210
Library services
634
Other office costs
173,050
Scientific Advisory Board expenses
3,703
Promotion & publicity
340
Staff training
16,581
Research activities
125,006
1,285,913
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Legal & professional costs
1,480
Staff costs
1,082,989
Statutory accountancy fees
5,763
Exploration & fieldwork
10,845
Library services
572
Other office costs
157,184
Promotion & publicity
6,324
Staff training
5,000
Research activities
119,873
1,390,030		 Total
2023
£
915,454
4,935
46,210
634
173,050
3,703
340
16,581
125,006
1,285,913
Total
2022
£
1,480
1,082,989
5,763
10,845
572
157,184
6,324
5,000
119,873
1,390,030

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CASP

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

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

8. Analysis of expenditure by activities

Staff costs
Accountancy & audit fees
Exploration & fieldwork
Library services
Other office costs
Scientific Advisory Board expenses
Promotion and publicity
Staff training
Research activities
Total 2023		 Activities
undertaken
directly
2023
£
488,507
4,935
46,210
634
-
-
-
16,581
125,007
681,874		 Support
costs
2023
£
426,947
-
-
-
173,050
3,703
340
-
-
604,040		 Total
funds
2023
£
915,454
4,935
46,210
634
173,050
3,703
340
16,581
125,007
1,285,913
Legal & professional costs
Staff costs
Accountancy & audit fees
Exploration & fieldwork
Library services
Other office costs
Promotion and publicity
Staff training
Research activities		 Activities
undertaken
directly
2022
£
1,480
654,649
5,763
10,845
572
-
-
5,000
119,873
798,182		 Support
costs
2022
£
-
428,340
-
-
-
157,184
6,324
-
-
591,848		 Total
funds
2022
£
1,480
1,082,989
5,763
10,845
572
157,184
6,324
5,000
119,873
1,390,030

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(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

CASP

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

9. Independent examiner's remuneration

2023 2022
£ £
Fees payable to the Company's independent examiner for the independent
examination/audit of the Company's annual accounts 2,970 4,515
Fees payable to the Company's independent examiner in respect of:
All other services not included above 690 645

10. Staff costs

Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Contribution to defined contribution pension schemes		 2023
£
666,508
60,490
188,456
915,454		 2022
£
797,268
84,250
201,471
1,082,989

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

Research services
Management and administration
Technical services		 2023
No.
9
5
2
16		 2022
No.
15
5
3
23

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

2023 2022
No. No.
In the band £60,001 - £70,000 2 2

During the year, defined pension contributions on behalf of these members of staff amounted to £46,126 (2022: £34,288). Remuneration and benefits received by key management personnel in the year were £290,562 (2022: £275,853).

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(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

CASP

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

11. Trustees' remuneration and expenses

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

During the year ended 31 January 2023, expenses totalling £ 2,285 were reimbursed or paid directly to 6 Trustees (2022 - £Nil reimbursed).

Expenses reimbursed to Trustees were in relation to COM travel expenses.

12. Intangible assets

Cost
At 1 February 2022
At 31 January 2023
Amortisation
At 1 February 2022
Charge for the year
At 31 January 2023
Net book value
At 31 January 2023
At 31 January 2022		 Computer
software
£
45,254
45,254
6,750
9,000
15,750
29,504
38,504

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CASP

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

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

13. Tangible fixed assets

Cost or valuation
At 1 February 2022
Additions
Disposals
At 31 January 2023
Depreciation
At 1 February 2022
Charge for the year
On disposals
At 31 January 2023
Net book value
At 31 January 2023
At 31 January 2022		 Plant and
machinery
£
301,058
9,046
(41,918)
268,186
137,058
46,202
(41,918)
141,342
126,844
164,000		 Fixtures and
fittings
£
118,875
2,966
-
121,841
49,653
4,411
-
54,064
67,777
69,222		 Total
£
419,933
12,012
(41,918)
390,027
186,711
50,613
(41,918)
195,406
194,621
233,222

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(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

CASP

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

14. Fixed asset investments

Cost or valuation
At 1 February 2022
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers between classes
At 31 January 2023
Net book value
At 31 January 2023
At 31 January 2022
Debtors
Due within one year
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income		 2023
£
-
14,161
313,339
327,500		 Listed
investments
£
7,334,762
3,108,156
(2,918,640)
(659,961)
(1,314,462)
5,549,856
5,549,856
7,334,762
2022
£
42,250
30,195
351,090
423,535

15. Debtors

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(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

CASP

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

16. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Taxes and social security
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income		 2023
£
17,740
6,276
11,312
39,790
75,118		 2022
£
17,017
58,672
226
70,416
146,331

17. Financial instruments

2023 2022
£ £
Financial assets
Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure 97,789 99,974

Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure comprise cash at bank and in hand and the value of the investment portfolio at the reporting date.

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CASP

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

18. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current year

Balance at 1 Balance at
February Transfers Gains/ 31 January
2022 Income Expenditure in/out (Losses) 2023
£ £ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted
funds
Designated
funds
Black Sea 162,809 - (107,717) - - 55,092
Data Collection - - (44,745) - - (44,745)
Greenland (63,455) - - - - (63,455)
NW Black Sea (1,688) - - - - (1,688)
Flood Basalt
(Volcanic
Basins) (62,776) - (52,592) - - (115,368)
South Caspian
Prov Study 2 - - (9,272) - - (9,272)
Barents Shelf (31,907) - (38,692) - - (70,599)
Paratethyan
Stratigraphy
Project 2 - - (2,434) - - (2,434)
SEM - 200 (2,798) - - (2,598)
North Atlantic
Margins - - (6,948) - - (6,948)
Bunter (12,961) - (160,229) - - (173,190)
Impact of
Volcaniclastic
rocks on CO2
stores (1,785) - (8,197) - - (9,982)
Dinarides (256,737) - (11,254) - - (267,991)
Paratethyan
Stratigraphy
Project 197,253 - (2,771) - - 194,482
Greater Caspian
Provenance
Project - - (3,190) - - (3,190)
Uralian
Provenance
project - - (13,838) - - (13,838)
Critical Minerals
project (17,204) - (15,253) - - (32,457)
Mudrock Seals
project (22,507) - (120,129) - - (142,636)

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(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

CASP

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

18. Statement of funds (continued)

Statement of funds - current year (continued)

New project
development
and charitable
expenses
Reactions and
flow project
General funds
Strategic reserve
Investment
reserve
Building
improvement
reserve
Total
Unrestricted
funds		 (39,551)
(24,654)
(175,163)
3,406,467
643,206
4,109,156
8,158,829
7,983,666		 Balance at 1
February
2022
£
-
-
200
16,000
-
99,155
115,155
115,355		 Income
£
(98,483)
(33,261)
(731,803)
(267,066)
-
(316,039)
(583,105)
(1,314,908)		 Expenditure
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Gains/
(Losses)
£
-
-
-
-
-
(659,961)
(659,961)
(659,961)		 Balance at
31 January
2023
£
(138,034)
(57,915)
(906,766)
3,155,401
643,206
3,232,311
7,030,918
6,124,152

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(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

CASP

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

18. Statement of funds (continued)

Statement of funds - prior year

Balance at Balance at
1 February Transfers Gains/ 31 January
2021 Income Expenditure in/out (Losses) 2022
£ £ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted
funds
Designated
funds
Black Sea 195,797 25,630 (58,618) - - 162,809
Data Collection - - (71,056) 71,056 - -
Greenland (35,524) - (27,931) - - (63,455)
NW Black Sea - - (1,688) - - (1,688)
Flood Basalt
(Volcanic
Basins) (20,711) 48,896 (90,961) - - (62,776)
South Caspian
Prov Study 2 - - (3,782) 3,782 - -
Barents Shelf 87,575 - (119,482) - - (31,907)
Circum Arctic 119,221 - - (119,221) - -
SEM (462,452) - (21,886) 484,338 - -
North Atlantic
Margins (461,908) - (60,714) 522,622 - -
Bunter - - (12,961) - - (12,961)
Impact of
Volcaniclastic
rocks on CO2
stores - - (1,785) - - (1,785)
Dinarides (247,314) 49,841 (59,264) - - (256,737)
Paratethyan
Stratigraphy
Project 205,560 91,848 (100,156) - - 197,252
Greater Caspian
Provenance
Project (50,700) 3,900 (78) 46,878 - -
Uralian
Provenance
project (222,879) 25,610 (49,354) 246,623 - -
Critical Minerals
project - - (17,204) - - (17,204)
Mudrock Seals
project - - (22,507) - - (22,507)

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CASP

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

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

18. Statement of funds (continued)

Statement of funds - prior year (continued)

New project
development
and charitable
expenses
Reactions and
flow project
General funds
Strategic reserve
Investment
reserve
Building
improvement
reserve
Total
Unrestricted
funds		 Balance at
1 February
2021
£
(37,335)
-
(930,670)
4,920,735
4,253,622
643,206
9,817,563
8,886,893		 Income
£
-
-
245,725
209,541
88,839
-
298,380
544,105		 Expenditure
£
(83,404)
(24,654)
(827,485)
(386,543)
(357,082)
-
(743,625)
(1,571,110)		 Transfers
in/out
£
81,188
-
1,337,266
(1,337,266)
-
-
(1,337,266)
-		 Gains/
(Losses)
£
-
-
-
-
123,778
-
123,778
123,778		 Balance at
31 January
2022
£
(39,551)
(24,654)
(175,164)
3,406,467
4,109,157
643,206
8,158,830
7,983,666

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(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

CASP

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

19. Summary of funds

Summary of funds - current year

Designated funds
General funds		 Designated funds
General funds		 Balance at 1
February
2022
£
(175,163)
8,158,829
7,983,666
Income
£
245,725
298,380
544,105		 Income
£
200
115,155
115,355
Expenditure
£
(827,485)
(743,625)
(1,571,110)		 Expenditure
£
(731,803)
(583,105)
(1,314,908)
Transfers
in/out
£
1,337,266
(1,337,266)
-		 Gains/
(Losses)
£
-
(659,961)
(659,961)
Gains/
(Losses)
£
-
123,778
123,778		 Balance at
31 January
2023
£
(906,766)
7,030,918
6,124,152
Balance at
31 January
2022
£
(175,164)
8,158,830
7,983,666
Summary of funds - prior year
Designated
funds
General funds		 Balance at
1 February
2021
£
(930,670)
9,817,563
8,886,893

20. Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds - current year

Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Tangible fixed assets
194,621
Intangible fixed assets
29,504
Fixed asset investments
5,549,856
Current assets
425,289
Creditors due within one year
(75,118)
Total
6,124,152		 Total
funds
2023
£
194,621
29,504
5,549,856
425,289
(75,118)
6,124,152

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CASP

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

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

20. Analysis of net assets between funds (continued)

Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year

Tangible fixed assets
Intangible fixed assets
Fixed asset investments
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Total		 Endowment
funds
2022
£
233,222
38,504
7,334,762
523,509
(146,331)
7,983,666		 Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total
funds
2022
£
233,222
38,504
7,334,762
523,509
(146,331)
7,983,666

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

Net expenditure for the year (as per Statement of Financial Activities)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation/amortisation charges
(Gains)/Losses on investments
Dividends, interests and rents from investments
Decrease in stocks
Decrease in debtors
Decrease in creditors
Net cash used in operating activities		 2023
£
(1,859,513)
59,613
659,961
(99,155)
-
96,035
(71,214)
(1,214,273)		 2022
£
(903,227)
45,394
(123,778)
(88,839)
2,285
268,790
(234,835)
(1,034,210)

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(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

CASP

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

22. Analysis of cash and cash equivalents

Cash in hand
Cash held in investment wrapper
Total cash and cash equivalents		 2023
£
97,789
995,587
1,093,376		 2022
£
99,974
2,310,050
2,410,024

23. Analysis of changes in net debt

At 1
February
2022
£
Cash at bank and in hand
99,974
Debt due within 1 year
(17,017)
82,957
Capital commitments
Contracted for but not provided in these financial statements
Acquisition of tangible assets		 Cash flows
£
(2,185)
(723)
(2,908)
2023
£
22,341		 At 31
January
2023
£
97,789
(17,740)
80,049
2022
£
-

24. Capital commitments

25. Pension commitments

The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Charity in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Charity to the fund and amounted to £188,456 (2022 - £201,471). Contributions of £4,175 (2022 - £12,191) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.

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CASP

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

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

26. Operating lease commitments

At 31 January 2023 the Company had commitments to make future minimum lease payments under noncancellable operating leases as follows:

Not later than 1 year
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years		 2023
£
5,640
2,820
8,460		 2022
£
2,698
-
2,698

27. Members' liability

Each member of the charitable company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company in the event of it being wound up while they are a member, or within one year after they cease to be a member, such amount as may be required, not exceeding £1 for the debts and liabilities contracted before they cease to be a member.

28. Related party transactions

The Company has not entered into any related party transaction during the year, nor are there any outstanding balances owing between related parties and the Company at 31 January 2023.

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