2022-11-30-accounts - The Battle Of Britain Locomotive Society

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THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN LOCOMOTIVE SOCIETY

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Status

The company is limited by guarantee. The company is a registered charity under the Charities Act 1960. The trustees act as directors of the company for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006 and as a Management Committee.

Management Committee

I.T. Bowskill K.B. Harris A.D. Whenman J.W. Arthur K. Wilkins S. Dando

Secretary

L. Dessent

Chairman

I.T. Bowskill

Registered Office

17, Whitecrofts Stotfold Hitchin Herts SG5 4EB

Operation address

17, Whitecrofts Stotfold Hitchin Herts SG5 4EB

Accountants

Baldwin & Co. 21, London Road, Biggleswade Beds SG18 8ED

Bankers

HSBC Banco Santander

THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN LOCOMOTIVE SOCIETY

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

REPORT OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

The management committee present their annual report together with the financial statements for the year ended 30th November 2022. The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the provision of the SORP FRS102 together with update Bulletin 1 “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” issued in July 2014.

Activities

The company is a charity and exists to promote, preserve, maintain, operate and exhibit railway locomotives and rolling stock.

Results

Net incoming resources for the year amounted to £34,817 all of which related to unrestricted funds. General reserves stood at £311,271 at the end of the year.

Advice and information

The charity has completed the total restoration of steam locomotive no. 34081. The charity is operated by a management committee duly elected annually. Funds are raised entirely by the charity itself to further the objects.

Review

Following the easing of covid restrictions steaming fee income from the Nene Valley Railway has begun to revert to the pre pandemic levels. No significant maintenance was required in the year with the main outlay being the payment of a deposit on the purchase of tooling for the production of new couplings, a scheme that will also enable other locomotive owners to procure replacements and potentially provide some financial benefit to the Society .

Volunteers

The committee are very grateful to those volunteers who give their assistance in the running of the charity as well as the day to day maintenance and repair of the locomotive.

Fund raising

As mentioned above steaming fees were much increased and the committee had another relatively quiet year with other fund raising principally through the 100 club and sales of merchandise.

Investment policy

The committee has considered the most appropriate policy for investing funds and has decided that despite the current very low interest rates being offered, security of funds is paramount and so the existing bank deposit and current accounts are the most suitable for its purposes and meet the requirement for security of investment as well as providing an element of investment income as interest.

Risk review

The management committee has conducted its own review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed and systems have been established to mitigate these risks. Internal cost risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisation of all transactions and projects and to ensure consistent quality of delivery for all operational aspects of the charitable company. These procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they still

meet the needs of the charity. Where appropriate all work is carried out within a covid secure environment.

THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN LOCOMOTIVE SOCIETY

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

REPORT OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (Continued)

Responsibilities of the Management Committee

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the balance sheet date and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including income and expenditure, for the financial year. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees should follow best practice and :

(i) Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
and
(ii) Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent: and
(iii) Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that the company will continue on that basis.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to 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.

Members of the Management Committee

Members of the management committee, who are directors for the purposes of company law and trustees for the purposes of charity law, who have served during the year and up to the date of this report are set out on page 1.

Members of the charitable company guarantee to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 to the assets of the charitable company in the event of winding up. The total number of such guarantees at 30th November 2022 was 191 (2021 - 193).

Accountants

A resolution for the reappointment of Baldwin & Co. as accountants of the company is to be proposed at the forthcoming annual general meeting.

Small Company Rules

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice – Accounting and Reporting by Charities and in accordance with the special provisions relating to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.

By order of the board l.T. Bowskill Trustee

THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN LOCOMOTIVE SOCIETY

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NUMBER OF COMPANY - 2228567

YEAR ENDED 30TH NOVEMBER 2022

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN LOCOMOTIVE SOCIETY

I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 30th November 2022, which are set out on pages 6 to 10.

Respective responsibilities of management committee and examiner

As described on page 3 the members of the management committee, who are directors for the purpose of company law and trustees for the purpose of charity law, are responsible for the preparation of financial statements. The management committee consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Charities Act”) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Examine the accounts (under section 145 of the Charities Act);
To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act); and
To state whether particular matters have come to our attention.

Basis of independent examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as directors concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair” view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN LOCOMOTIVE SOCIETY

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NUMBER OF COMPANY - 2228567

YEAR ENDED 30TH NOVEMBER 2022

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN LOCOMOTIVE SOCIETY (continued)

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which give me cause to believe that, in any material respect:

accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; or
the accounts do not accord with such records; or
the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 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
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102).

I 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.

J.M. BALDWIN FCCA CTA BALDWIN & CO. 21, LONDON ROAD ACCOUNTANT BIGGLESWADE BEDFORDSHIRE SG18 8ED JANUARY 2023

CHARTERED CERTIFIED

DATE: 26TH

THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN LOCOMOTIVE SOCIETY

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)

YEAR ENDED 30TH NOVEMBER 2022

Unrestricted Total Funds Funds Notes 2022 Incoming resources Donations 1 4,671 4,671 Activities to generate funds 49,427 49,427 Investment income and interest 17 5 Total incoming resources 54,115 54,115 Resources expended Cost of generating funds Fund raising 783 783 Charitable expenditure Loco repairs and running 3,737 3,737 Management and administration Operating costs 4,431 4,431 Depreciation 10,347 10,347 Total resources expended 19,298 19,298 Net incoming resources -Net surplus for the year 2 34,817 34,817 Net movement in funds 34,817 34,817 Total funds 1st December 2021 276,454 288,522 Total funds 30th November 2022 311,271 276,454	Unrestricted Total Funds Funds Notes 2022 Incoming resources Donations 1 4,671 4,671 Activities to generate funds 49,427 49,427 Investment income and interest 17 5 Total incoming resources 54,115 54,115 Resources expended Cost of generating funds Fund raising 783 783 Charitable expenditure Loco repairs and running 3,737 3,737 Management and administration Operating costs 4,431 4,431 Depreciation 10,347 10,347 Total resources expended 19,298 19,298 Net incoming resources -Net surplus for the year 2 34,817 34,817 Net movement in funds 34,817 34,817 Total funds 1st December 2021 276,454 288,522 Total funds 30th November 2022 311,271 276,454	Total Funds 2021 23,741 14,924 17 38,670 888 34,874 3,768 11,208 50,738 (12,068) (12,068) 276,454	Total Funds 2021 23,741 14,924 17
			38,670
			888 34,874 3,768 11,208
			50,738
		311,271

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

The notes on page 8 to 10 form a part of these financial statements

THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN LOCOMOTIVE SOCIETY

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 30TH NOVEMBER 2022

Notes 2022 FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 4 57,627 CURRENT ASSETS Stocks 252 Debtors 5 12,614 Cash at bank and in hand 243,118 255,984 CURRENT LIABILITIES Amounts falling due within one year 6 2,340 NET CURRENT ASSETS 253,644 214,280 NET ASSETS 7 311,271 276,454 UNRESTRICTED FUNDS General fund 8 311,271 276,454	2021 62,174 555 8,433 207,645 216,633 2,353	2021 62,174 555 8,433 207,645 216,633 2,353

For the year ended 30 November 2022 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors’ responsibilities

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime.

I.T. Bowskill

K. Wilkins Directors

Approved by the board on 26th January 2023. The notes appearing on pages 8 to 10 form part of these financial statements.

THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN LOC

`OMOTIVE SOCIETY

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in dealing with items that are considered to be material in relation to the company’s accounts:-

Basis of accounting

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the FRS 102 Section 1A Small Entities - The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006 and follow the recommendations in Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (FRS 102) together with Update Bulletin 1.

The Battle of Britain Locomotive Society 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 note(s).

Reconciliation with previous Generally Accepted Accounting Practice

In preparing the accounts, the trustees have considered whether in applying the accounting policies required by FRS 102 and the Charities SORP FRS 102 the restatement of comparative items was required.

Donations

Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gifts and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. The values of services provided by volunteers has not been included. Donations received were all general donations.

Income

Incoming resources from fund raising activities and sales and from investments are included when receivable.

Expenditure

Resources expended are recognised in the period in which they are incurred.

Depreciation

Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less their anticipated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis:

Locomotive 15% reducing balance Storage and Office Equipment 25% reducing balance

THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN LOCOMOTIVE SOCIETY

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

Funds

Unrestricted funds are donations and other incoming resources receivable or generated for the objects of the charity without further specified purpose and are available as general funds.

Stocks

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving stocks.

2. NET INCOMING RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR

This is stated after charging:
	2022	2021
Depreciation	10,347	11,208
	____	____

3. TAXATION

The charitable company is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

4. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Locomotive Store Total Equipment Cost At 1st December 2021 351,035 4,782 355,817 Additions in year 5,800 - 5,800 At 30th November 2022 356,835 4,782 361,617 Accumulated Depreciation At 1st December 2021 290,368 3,275 293,643 Charge in year 9,970 377 10,347 At 30th November 2022 300,338 3,652 303,990 Net Book Value At 30th November 2022 56,497 1,130 57,627	Locomotive Store Total Equipment Cost At 1st December 2021 351,035 4,782 355,817 Additions in year 5,800 - 5,800 At 30th November 2022 356,835 4,782 361,617 Accumulated Depreciation At 1st December 2021 290,368 3,275 293,643 Charge in year 9,970 377 10,347 At 30th November 2022 300,338 3,652 303,990 Net Book Value At 30th November 2022 56,497 1,130 57,627	Locomotive Store Total Equipment Cost At 1st December 2021 351,035 4,782 355,817 Additions in year 5,800 - 5,800 At 30th November 2022 356,835 4,782 361,617 Accumulated Depreciation At 1st December 2021 290,368 3,275 293,643 Charge in year 9,970 377 10,347 At 30th November 2022 300,338 3,652 303,990 Net Book Value At 30th November 2022 56,497 1,130 57,627
	361,617
	293,643 10,347 303,990
		57,627

15 At 30th November 2021 60 667 1 507

THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN LOCOMOTIVE SOCIETY

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

5. DEBTORS

Trade debtors Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income 962	2022 8,134 3,403 12,614	1,077	2021 2,696 4,775 8,433

All debtors fall due within one year.

6. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Accruals and deferred income	2022 2,340	2021 2,353

7. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

All assets and liabilities relate to the General Funds. The charitable company has no Designated Funds nor Restricted Funds.

8. MOVEMENT OF FUNDS

At 1st December 2021 Incoming Resources Outgoing Resources At 30th November 2022	UnrestrictedTotal Funds Funds 276,454 276,454 54,115 54,115 (19,298) (19,298) 311,271 311,271