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2022-03-31-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 299250

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 FOR BEDFORD HOSPITAL CHARITY AND FRIENDS

BEDFORD HOSPITAL CHARITY AND FRIENDS

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Page
Trustees, Officers and Committee members 1
Administrative details 2
Report of the Trustees 3 to 5
Report of the Independent Examiner 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7
Balance Sheet 8
Notes to the Financial Statements 9-14

BEDFORD HOSPITAL CHARITY AND FRIENDS

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

CHARITY NUMBER: 299250

TRUSTEES

Gordon Beeden Jacqui Goulding Deborah Inskip OBE DL Timothy Morley Helen Nellis LL Dr Robert Oakley OBE DL Simon Sadler TD DL Dr Vaughan Southgate OBE DL

OFFICERS OF THE CHARITY AT 31 MARCH 2022

PRESIDENT: Charles Whitbread DL CHAIRMAN: Deborah Inskip OBE DL VICE CHAIRMAN: Dr Robert Oakley OBE DL TREASURER: Simon Sadler TD DL SECRETARY: Jacqui Goulding

MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AT 31 MARCH 2022

Mandy Brookes Jude Cottam MBE Penny Flack Jacqui Goulding Judy Greevy Deborah Inskip OBE DL Peter Marks Eamon McDonnell Dr Robert Oakley OBE DL Simon Sadler TD DL Molly Taylor MBE Michelle Wilde Jenny Williams Ken Williams

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BEDFORD HOSPITAL CHARITY AND FRIENDS

ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

PRINCIPAL ADDRESS: Orchard House High Street Flitton Bedfordshire MK45 5DU

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER: Matthew Taylor FCA
14 Woodcote Valley Road
Purley
Surrey
CR8 3AG
PRINCIPAL BANKERS: Barclays Bank plc
Bedford Branch
111 High Street
Bedford
MK40 1NJ

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BEDFORD HOSPITAL CHARITY AND FRIENDS

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

The Trustees present their report with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2022. The financial statements comply with the Charity’s constitution, the Charities Act 2011 and the provisions of the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective I January 2015) - Charities SORP (FRS 102).

Trustees

As will be obvious from the report Covid-19 had much less of an impact on Bedford Hospital Charity and Friends than the previous year and much has been achieved.

It is with regret that Gordon Beeden, former Medical Director of Bedford Hospital, and a stalwart of the Charity since 1988 announced during the year that he will be formally be retiring from the work of the Charity at this AGM. In addition to being a Trustee Gordon has been Vice Chair and Acting Chair of the Executive Committee, and his various roles, key to the work of the Charity, are far too numerous to list. Gordon will be sorely missed and we all wish him and Denise well for a long, happy retirement in their new home in Turvey. It is a pleasure that Mrs Helen Nellis, having announced that she will be retiring as H M Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire in September 2022, will remain as a non-Executive Trustee, as does Tim Morley, Deputy Bursar at Bedford Modern School.

The Executive Trustees, in essence the leadership team of the Charity, are very effectively led by Mrs Debbie Inskip OBE DL (Chairman), ably supported by Dr Rob Oakley OBE DL (Vice-Chairman), a former consultant at Bedford Hospital, Mr Simon Sadler TD DL as Treasurer and Mrs Jacqui Goulding as Secretary. All members of the Executive Committee have been carrying out their duties to a high standard and their work has been of enormous benefit to the Charity. Sadly Steve Morgan, a member of the Executive Committee for 24 years retired from both his role at Bedford Hospital and the Executive Committee. He will be much missed and we thank him most sincerely for his huge input into the work of the Charity. We wish him and Nina well for a long, happy retirement.

Constitution, Objects and Policies

The Charity is constituted as a charitable trust. The Charity is managed by an unpaid Executive Committee, which includes four of the Trustees. The day to day activities of the Charity are organised through the executive committee and the subcommittees, which involve both the Trustees and other committee members. The Charity is a public benefit entity.

The objects and policies of the Charity comprise:

Our Achievements and Performance

Some events, such as the Supper Club at McDonalds, Goldington Road and ‘Over the Rainbow Ball’ at Shuttleworth were postponed because of the likelihood of Covid-19 infections. Nevertheless, numerous events organised by members of the Executive Committee or other organisations to benefit the Charity did go ahead.

Importantly, a Memorandum of Understanding was agreed between the Harpur Trust and the Charity in a match funding partnership to match fund donations to the ‘BHC &F 1£m for Bedford A &E’ appeal pound for pound up to a figure of £30,000. The partnership aimed to encourage the local community to give to the A & E appeal by offering a chance to double their donations. The Harpur Trust, and indeed the Charity, believe that everyone in Bedford has a part to play in improving life for all residents.

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With regard to activities the year was focussed in raising the £1m for a new and dedicated A & E for children plus a new state of the art CT scanner within the A & E department. This will improve the immediate management of eg stroke and head injury patients, release A & E staff to care for other patients and provide additional CT capacity for in patients from the wards. The Charity received a pledge for the incredible sum of £800,000 from the Bedford Charitable Trust towards the A & E appeal. As a result of this magnificent donation, the new unit will be named The Clifton Ibbett Suite. It is anticipated that the CT scanner will be installed in early 2023, after which the Charity in liaison with Bedford Hospital will identify a new project to benefit Bedford Hospital.

Mandy Brookes and her team from the Executive Committee hired the basement of the Bunyan Meeting for a week for an ‘Art for A &E’ sale. Well over 100 items of art were donated and other items were sold on a commission basis. It proved to be such a success that Mandy is organising another event, ‘Art for All’ for October 2022.

Ismail Anilmis formulated a ‘One Million Mile challenge’, encouraging members of the community to register, to set their own targets, and then asking friends, family and co-workers to sponsor. This proved to be popular and helped raise much needed funds.

The Christmas Tree Festival in St Paul’s Church, Bedford, with the theme of Pantomime, was superbly organised by Margaret Oakley and her team. Penny Flack organised a splendid concert in St Paul’s Church during the Christmas Tree Festival.

The Charity supported the staff at the hospital and the Vaccination Centres with a regular supply of cakes produced by La Rondine and bottled water.

Bedford Tangent Club held a supper in Biddenham Village Hall with an auction of Promises. It proved to be a thoroughly enjoyable evening, and auctioneer Nick Willis did a brilliant job by keeping everybody entertained and selling all lots.

The Rotary Club of Bedford Castle hosted a dinner event ‘The Two Charlies: Fine Art, Ferraris and Fun’ in the Marquee at Bedford Rugby Club. The two Charlies, TV personalities Charlie Ross and Charles Hanson, kept everyone amused with tales and reminiscences of their remarkable lives in the fascinating world of antiques. Towards the end of the evening numerous lots, all kindly donated, were auctioned by the two Charlies. The matched funding from The Harpur Trust certainly seemed to encourage peoples’ generosity. We are most grateful to David Fletcher, Michael Liddle and their team from Bedford Castle Rotary Club, to Amy Keech of Bedford Rugby Club, and to Bedford Castle Rotarian Chris Kilroy of Old Securities Ltd who was the main sponsor.

The Primrose Car Service, managed by Ken Williams, Peter Marks and Delphi Ellis continues to provide an excellent service transporting patients to and from Addenbrookes Hospital for radiotherapy. However, some problems have been experienced; primarily communication difficulties with the East of England Ambulance (EEAS) service, delays in new drivers being signed off by the EEAS, and limits on the number of patients in a car following the protocol of EEAS minimising covid-19 infections.

The Trustees of the Charity are mindful of their responsibility to have in place robust governance systems to ensure the responsible conduct of the Charity's business. To this end they are in contact with Cranfield Trust to gain support for continuous improvement.

The Charity is always most grateful for gifts, legacies and support from other Charitable trusts and details of these donors can be seen in the financial report.

It is a pleasure to thank our Patron, The Duchess of Bedford DL, our President Mr Charles Whitbread DL, and all our Vice-Presidents.

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BEDFORD HOSPITAL CHARITY AND FRIENDS

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Related Parties

Bedford Hospital Charity and Friends works closely with and provides most of its charitable expenditure to our main beneficiary, the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Risk Management

The Trustees actively review the major risks which the Charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining reserves at current levels, combined with an annual review of the controls over key financial systems, will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The Trustees have also examined other operational and business risks faced by the Charity and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.

Investment Policy

The Trustees consider that deposit accounts are the most appropriate vehicle for investing funds as they meet the requirements to maintain access and generate income. Where surplus cash is placed on deposit the Trustees consider that the accounts used for this purpose must ensure the best returns relative to retaining access to the funds.

Reserves Policy

It is the policy of the Charity to maintain unrestricted funds at a level which at least equates to approximately twelve months’ unrestricted expenditure to cover management, administration and governance costs, namely £4,000. Since unrestricted funds were maintained well in excess of this level throughout the year, no unrestricted funds have been designated.

Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities

Law applicable to Charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the Charity’s financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing those financial statements the Trustees are required to: -

The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and which enable them to ascertain the financial position of the Charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with The Charities Act 2011, applicable regulations and the Charity’s Trust Deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approval

This report was approved by the Trustees on 15[th] November 2022 and signed on their behalf by:

Dr Vaughan Southgate OBE DL – Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF

BEDFORD HOSPITAL CHARITY AND FRIENDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 March 2022.

As the Charity's Trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

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

The Charity’s gross income exceeded £449,000 in the prior year and amounted to £ 247,000 in the current year. I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales.

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

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

Matthew Taylor FCA 14 Woodcote Valley Road Purley Surrey CR8 3AG

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BEDFORD HOSPITAL CHARITY AND FRIENDS

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
Notes
£
£
INCOMING RESOURCES
Income from donations & legacies
2
184,531
11,378
Income from charitable activities
3
48,620
0
Income from other trading activities
4
3,099
0
Investment income
5
0
0
_
_
Total incoming resources
236,250
11,378
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Costs of generating funds
Expenditure on raising funds
6
29,336
0
Charitable activities
Charitable distributions
7
37,341
20,236
Governance costs
8
2,902
0
_
_
Total resources expended
69,579
20,236
_
_
NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES
166,671
(8,858)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
446,537
46,683
_
_
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
613,208
37,825
_
_		 2022
Total
Funds
£
195,909
48,620
3,099
0
_
247,628
29,336
57,577
2,902
_
89,815
_
157,813
493,220
_
651,033
_		 2021
Total
Funds
£
429,345
17,680
2,429
0
_
449,454
10,826
363,607
3,877
_
378,310
_
71,144
422,076
_
493,220
_

The notes form part of these financial statements

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BEDFORD HOSPITAL CHARITY AND FRIENDS

BALANCE SHEET AT 31 MARCH 2022

Notes
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
12
Cash at bank and in transit
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
13
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
14
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS		 2022
Total
funds
£
5,940
645,093
_
651,033
0
_
651,033
_
651,033
_
613,208
37,825
_
651,033
_		 2021
Total
funds
£
5,940
487,280
_
493,220
0
_
493,220
_
493,220
_
446,537
46,683
_
493,220
_

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 15[th] November 2022 and were signed on their behalf by:

Dr Vaughan Southgate OBE DL-Trustee

Simon Sadler TD DL–Trustee and Treasurer

The notes form part of these financial statements

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BEDFORD HOSPITAL CHARITY AND FRIENDS

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

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparation of the financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the Charity and under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value, where applicable. In preparing the financial statements the Charity follows best practice in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015) – Charities SORP (FRS 102).

The Charity is a public benefit charity as defined under FRS 102.

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the resources, it is probable that the resources will be received and the monetary value of incoming resources can be measured with reliability. The income from fundraising ventures is shown before deducting the associated costs, which are included in fundraising costs.

Legacies are accounted for as incoming resources either upon receipt or where the receipt of the legacy is virtually certain; this will be once confirmation has been received from the representatives of the estate(s) that payment of the legacy will be made or property transferred and once all conditions attached to the legacy have been fulfilled and the amount of the incoming resources can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Resources expended and irrecoverable VAT

Resources expended are recognised under the accruals basis and are classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the Charity to the expenditure. Value Added Tax is not generally recoverable by the Charity, and as such is included in the relevant costs in the Statement of Financial Activities. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year-end date are noted as a commitment.

Cost of generating funds

The cost of generating funds are those costs attributable to generating income for the Charity, other than those costs incurred in undertaking charitable activities or the costs incurred in undertaking trading activities in furtherance of the Charity's objects. The cost of generating funds represents fundraising costs. Fundraising expenditure comprises costs incurred in inducing people and organisations to contribute financially to the Charity's work. This includes the cost of advertising for donations and the staging of special fundraising events.

Charitable activities

Costs of charitable activities comprise all costs incurred in the pursuit of the charitable objects of the Charity. These costs, where not wholly attributable, are apportioned between the categories of charitable expenditure in addition to the direct costs.

Governance costs

Governance costs comprise all costs attributable to ensuring the public accountability of the Charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. It includes expenditure on the management and administration of the Charity and includes all expenditure not directly related to the charitable activities or fundraising ventures.

Funds structure

Where there is a legal restriction on the purpose to which a fund may be put, the fund is classified either as an endowment fund, where the donor has expressly provided that only the income of the fund may be applied, or as a restricted income fund where the donor has provided for the donation to be spent in furtherance of a specified charitable purpose. The Charity currently has neither permanent endowment nor expendable endowment funds.

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BEDFORD HOSPITAL CHARITY AND FRIENDS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES – continued

Investment income

Investment income is derived from interest bearing cash deposits only, and arises wholly in the United Kingdom.

2.
INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Donations and gifts
Legacies
Grants
Membership subscriptions
3.
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Fundraising events
Collection boxes
4.
INCOME FROM OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Hospital stall
Other
5.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Interest receivable on cash deposits
6.
EXPENDITURE ON RAISING FUNDS
Event expenses
Cost of publicity
Materials and goods for resale		 2022
£
104,632
66,767
23,000
1,510
_
195,909
_
2022
£
47,861
759
_
48,620
_
2022
£
540
2,559
_
3,099
_
2022
£
0
_
2022
£
28,580
216
540
_
29,336
_		 2021
£
177,821
177,026
73,000
1,498
_
429,345
_		 2021
£
177,821
177,026
73,000
1,498
_
429,345
_		 2021
£
177,821
177,026
73,000
1,498
_
429,345
_
2021
£
17,088
592
__
17,680
____
2021
£
259
2,170
_
2,429

2021
£
0
__
2021
£
8,791
775
1,260
__
10,826
____		 2021
£
259
2,170
_
2,429
___
2021
£
0
_____

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BEDFORD HOSPITAL CHARITY AND FRIENDS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

7. CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS

The Charity made the following donations to the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust during the year: the amounts paid in respect of Primrose and the BBTY included items purchased by the Charity and then donated.

MRI Scanner
Sonosite Echo machine
Primrose
Billisoft blankets
The Bedford Big Thank You (“BBTY”)
Readybed chairs
Victoria Ward tiles
Paediatric A&E
Staff awards
Project Listen
Blood sampling chair
Project Blossom
GOVERNANCE COSTS
AGM administration
Printing, postage and stationery
Insurance
Bank charges
Licences
Sundry		 2022
£
0
0
20,236
0
16,387
0
0
20,954
0
0
0
0
_
57,577
_
2022
£
0
655
627
587
299
734
_
2,902
_		 2021
£
0
0
24,991
6,968
70,248
0
400
250,000
0
11,000
0
0
_
363,607
_
2021
£
33
1,866
627
403
154
794
_
3,877
___

8. GOVERNANCE COSTS

9. TRUSTEES’ REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no Trustees' remuneration, other benefits or expenses in the year ended 31 March 2022 nor for the year ended 31 March 2021.

10. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REMUNERATION

No remuneration was paid or is payable to the Independent Examiner.

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BEDFORD HOSPITAL CHARITY AND FRIENDS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

11. RESTRICTED FUNDS

RESTRICTED FUNDS
Transfer
Balance at from Balance at
01 April General 31 March
2021 Incoming funds Outgoing 2022
£ £ £ £ £
Primrose & Primrose Cars 46,683
______		 11,378
_____		 0
_		 20,236
_		 37,825
_

The Primrose Appeal was originally started in January 2000 to provide a top-quality cancer treatment unit at Bedford Hospital, the building of which was completed and opened in 2003. Since then, income received has been applied to the Primrose Fund to improve and develop cancer services at Bedford Hospital and to support the transport service run by the charity to Addenbrooke’s hospital in Cambridge for patients receiving radiotherapy.

RESTRICTED FUNDS - PRIOR YEAR

Transfer
Balance at from Balance at
01 April General 31 March
2020 Incoming funds Outgoing 2021
£ £ £ £ £
Primrose & Primrose Cars 52,863 18,811 0 24,991 46,683
______ ______ _ ______ ______
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2022 2021
£ £
Other debtors 5,940 5,940
_ _____
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2022 2021
£ £
Other creditors 0
_____		 0
_____

12. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

13. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

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BEDFORD HOSPITAL CHARITY AND FRIENDS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Balance at Net Balance at
01 April movement in 31 March
2021 funds 2022
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 446,537 166,671 613,208
Restricted funds
General fund 46,683 (8,858) 37,825
_ _ _
TOTAL FUNDS 493,220 157,813 651,033
_ _ _
Net movement in funds, included in the above, are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 236,250 69,579 166,671
Restricted funds
General fund 11,378 20,236 (8,858)
_ _ _
TOTAL FUNDS 247,628 89,815 157,813
_ _ _
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - PRIOR YEAR
Balance at Net Balance at
01 April movement in 31 March
2020 funds 2021
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 369,213 77,324 446,537
Restricted funds
General fund 52,863 (6180) 46,683
_ _ _
TOTAL FUNDS 422,076 71,144 493,220
_ _ _
Net movement in funds, included in the above, are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 430,643 353,319 77,324
Restricted funds
General fund 18,811 24,991 (6,180)
_ _ _
TOTAL FUNDS 449,454
_		 378,310
_		 71,144
_

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BEDFORD HOSPITAL CHARITY AND FRIENDS

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

INCOMING RESOURCES
Voluntary income
Donations and gifts
Grants
Legacies
Membership subscriptions
_
Activities from charitable activities
Fundraising events
Investment income
Interest receivable on cash deposits
Incoming resources from other trading activities
Hospital stall and other miscellaneous
Total incoming resources
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Costs of generating voluntary income
Event expenses
Cost of publicity
Fundraising trading: cost of goods sold and other costs
Materials and goods for re-sale
Charitable activities
Distributions
Governance costs
AGM administration
Printing, postage and stationery
Insurance
Bank charges
Licences
Sundry
Total resources expended
Net income		 2022
£
104,632
23,000
66,767
1,510
_
195,909
48,620
0
3,099
_
247,628
28,580
216
_
28,796
540
57,577
0
655
627
587
299
734
_
2,902
89,815
_
157,813
_		 2021
£
177,821
73,000
177,026
1,498
_
429,345
17,680
0
2,429
_
449,454
8,791
775
_
9,566
1,260
363,607
33
1,866
627
403
154
794
_
3,877
378,310
_
71,144
_

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