Registered number: 00803309
Charity number: 307035
Bury Manor School Trust Limited
(A company limited by guarantee)
Dlrectors, report and consolidated flnancial statements
For the year ended 31 August 2024

Bury Manor School Trust Limited
{A company limited by guarantee)
Contents
Page
Reference and administrative details of the Company, its Directors and advisers
Directors, report
Independent audltor's report on the financlal statements
Consolidated statement of financial activities
9-13
14
Consolidated balance sheet
15-16
Company balance sheet
Consolidaled statement of cash flows
17-18
19
Notes to the financlal stalements
20-37

Bury Manor School Trust Limited
(A company Ilmited by guarantee)
Reference and administratlve detalls of the Company. its Directors and advisers
For the year ended 31 August 2024
Dlrectors
R D Agulter FCA JP. Trustee1
H R Dugdalo MA Icanlab) PGCE, Trustee2
M J Higham BA Cert, Ed, Chairmanl,2
A Meyrick, Trusteel
N A Parsons, Trustee1
D W Mott MA (Canlab), Trustee2
A P Williamson BA {Hons) ACA. Trustee (resigned 4 March 2024)1
A H Windle. Trustee (resigned 4 March 2024)2
O Marshall. Trustee
J L Hamblett-Jahn, Trustee2
T C Alhron, Trustee1
K J Smith, Trustee {appointed 4 March 2024)
1 Member of the Estates and Financ8 Committee
2 Members ofthe Academic Committee
Company reglstered number
00803309
Charlty reglstered number
307035
Registerad offlce
9 Donnlnglon Park. 85 Birdham Road. Chichester, West Sussex. P020 7AJ
Principal operatlng office
Dorset House School, Bury, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1PB
Company secretary
A C Owens Msc ACMA
Independent audltor
Kreston Reeves LLP. Statutory Auditor, 9 Donnington Park. 85 Birdham Road. Chichester. Wesl Sussex,
P020 7AJ
Bankers
Natwest, 2nd lloor Turnpike House, 123 High Slreel. Crawley. West Sussex, RH10 1 DQ
Sollcitors
Anderson Longmore & Higham, Wisteria House, Market Square. Petworlh, West Sussex, GU28 OAJ
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Bury Manor School Trust Limited
(A company limited by guarantee)
Directors, report
For the year ended 31 August 2024
The Board of Directors present their annual report for the year ended 31 August 2024 under the Companies Act
2006 and the Charilies Act 2011, together with the financial statements for the year, and confinn that the latter
comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006, the Gompany's Memorandum and Articles of
Association and Ihe Charlties Stalement of Recommended Practice {SORP) FRS102. The directors are also
trustees of the company for the purposes of company law and its trustees (governers) for the purposes of charity
law. The report makes references to both directors and trustees. although they are both the same roles held.
These terms are used interchangeably within the report.
Bury Manor School Trust Limited (Dorset House School) is a charitable company founded in 1964, charity
regislralion number 307035, company registration number 803309, wilh liability of ils members limited to £1 each
by gLJarantee. The registered office of Ihe company is 9 Donnington Park. 85 Birdham Road, Chichester, West
Sussex, P020 7AJ.
A subsidiary company, Bury Manor Barn Limited. Gompany registration number 13490783, was incorporated in
July 2021 in order to operate the school's venue hir8 business. This company is 100 % owned by th8 parent
charlly and has the same registered office. All net Income is donated to the school In furtherance to our
charitable objectives.
Objectives and actlvities
a. Policies and objectlves
The object of the company. in accordance wilh ils Memorandum and Articles of Association, is the education of
children up to age 13.
In s811ing objectives and planning for activities, the Directors have given due consideratlon to general guidance
published by the Charity Commission relats'ng to public benefit. including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a
charity {PB2)'.
b. Strategles for achleving objectives
Dorsel House Is a happy. friendly, caring school for girls and boys, aged between 4 and 13, based on Christl8n
principles with a family-Gentred ethos. It is a structured but loving environment wth a fine reputation for givlng the
individual the opportunity to experience and explore all areas of the curriculum. The school h8s a rigorous
approach to academic achievement whilst maintaining its reputation for sporting, musical and artistic endeavour,
Dors8t Hous8 aims lo answer individual educational needs and to inspire puplls wth a desire to learn. These
aims are achieved through our slimuSating, varied and balanced curriculum in which independent learning skills
are developod and where children are given the confidence to achleve their potenlial. We have adopted Ihe over-
arching principle of'Be the Best You Can Be,.
We believe that the challenges offered by Dorset House enable our children to embrace the opportunities that lie
ahead and will prepare them for a demanding fulure.
The key qualities of a Dorset House education are:
inspired teaGhing by an enthusiaslic staff.
a 'can do, ethos that pervades the School community at all levels.
a rich extra-curricular provision, giving opportunitles for every child to find their niche, experience
success and develop self-confiden￿.
a pastoral care programme that ensures thal every child's social and academic progress is supported.
a valued partnership between home and school.
Whilst predominately a day schcol, we also offer flexi boarding to pupils in years 5 to 8.
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Bury Manor School Trust Limited
<A company limited by guarantee)
Dlrectors. report {continued)
For the year ended 31 August 2024
Objectlves and activltles (contlnued)
c. Objectives for the year
The board's main objective continued to be to educate all the school's pupils to at least Ihe same high standard
achieved by the school in previous years, so Ih8t they will be fu51y able lo benefil from Iheir chosen senior school
for the completion of Iheir education in due course. Our strategy for achieving this is to maintain a high te8cher-.
pupil ratio and to tsilor our seNices, as appropriate in aach cas8. to suit the individual child.
d. Main actlvities undertaken to further the Company's purposes for the publlc beneflt
Princi
al activit
Dorsel House School's principal aclivity is the provision of a day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 4 to
13. The school roll stood 21133 al the end of Ihe summer term 2024.
Public benefit
Governors lake their role of providing public benèfit very seriously and consider they have complied wilh their
duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the
Charity Commission.
Bursaries
We are able to support pupils through our Bursary Scheme. This scheme. which is available on a means-tested
basis assessed by the Bursar against Griteria agfeed by Ihe directors, provided support for 25 children in 2023-24
and reduced annual gross fee income by 6.50/0. All applications for an award are Considered by the Eslates and
Finance sub-committee. Awards are granted for a maximum period of 1 year and are subject to annual review.
The school and Ihe communil
Dorset Housc School is an integral part of Ihe local community. employing several staff members from th8
village in both leaching 8nd non-te8ching posts, as well as hosling the annual Village Féte in the school grounds
wilhoul charge. Dorset Hous8 regularly worships as a school in the adjacent parish church of Saint John the
EvangeSlst,
The school provides a space for a local nursery lo use at no charge. The school is licensed as a venue for civll
ceremonles and regularly hosts weddings and receptions throughout school holidays. The scliool often supports
PGCE student training placements and teachers with Iheir NQT year.
Charit
work
During the year to 31 August 2024 the school raised £6,273 for ch8rity. This included £1,000 for Canine Partners
and the RNLI as part of our Year 7 business enterprise project al Arundel Farmers, Market. and £935 for FEAST.
an aid charity in Southern India. Smaller sums were spread across several charities including Ihe Royal British
Legion, Young Minds, Children in Need, Rod Cross and Comic Relief.
The Parents, Association held a number of fundraising events including a Christmas party, a Fesllval 60 event to
celebrate the school being on the current site for 60 years, 8nd dads. camping.
e. Volunteers
From monies raised in previous years, the Parents. Associalion kindly donated £31.000 in August 2024 towards
resurfacing of the all-weather pitch. Further fundraising for this work is ongoing. The Parents, Association also
contributed towards our annual bonfirelfireworks night and provided funding for science equipment and a mud
kitchen for the woods.
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Bury Manor School Trust Limited
(A company limited by guaranteel
Dlrectors. report (continued)
For the year ended 31 August 2024
Strategic report
Achievements and performance
Financial review
The school achieved an unrestrictad fund deficit of £565 in comparison to 8n unrestricted fund surplus of
£54,779 in 2022-2023. Th6 school also holds £31,877 of restricted funds (2023.. £935).
In 2023-24. we have started with 123 pupils in Reception to Year 8. There are healthy numbers in the Pre-Prep
and in Years 4 to 6. Despite the imposition of VAT on school f68s In January 2025, there continues to be
considerable interesl from prospeGlive parents.
The school has made significanl Investmenls and improvements lo its facilities during recent years including
construction of a new Pre-Prep assembly hall and school office and signrficanl refurbishmenl of the medieval
barn, kilchenldining areas and the Pre-Prep classrooms.
Only limited c8PIt81 expenditure was carried out in 2023-24 including refurbishment of the ArtIDT room,
installation of a fire suppression system in the kitchen, replacement of a number of fire doors, and carpeting of
the corridors in boarding. The main server was also replaced along with 20 wortistatlons in the IT suite.
The school continues lo work to a business plan that provides for a gr0￿h in pupil numbers whllst malntaining
the ethos and culture ol the school.
b. Review of actlvities
erational erformance of the school
In 2024 all seventeen Year 8 pupils went to a senior school of their choice. 8 with scholarship awards - to Hurst
College, Lanclng College, and Seaford College. This was the third year in whlch most pupils did not sSt Common
Entrance examinatlons. In place of thls. a bespoke Y718 curriculum was followed which allowed more flexlbillty
and challenge and tha incluslon of leadership and enterprise inilialives while maintainlng th6 highest academiG
standards.
These resulls indicate that the board's primary objeclive of maintaining high academic standards is belng met.
The staff.. pupil ratio remained high so that individual educational, extra-curricular and pastoral needs were mel.
The school continues to work to a business plan that provides for a growth in pupil numbers whilst mainlaining
the ethos and culture of the school:
To ensur8 the m8intenance of high educational standards.
Provision of a rich programme of extra-curricular activtties and a happy. caring environment.
Fulfilmenl of public benefit requirements.
A modest financial surplus was achieved which has enabled re-inveslment in the school premises and
facilities.
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Bury Manor School Trust Limited
(A company limited by guarantee)
Dlrectors. report {continued)
For the year ended 31 August 2024
strategic report (continued)
Achievements and performance {continued
Fundraising activities and income generation
Bury Manor School Trust Ltd recognises the vital contribution made by ils supporters. We believe that giving to
charity should be a positive experienc8. and to help ensure that Ihis is the case we acknowledge the damaging
impact an excessively aggressive approach to fundraising can have on vulnerable people, whether from
unreasonably persistent approaGhes being made or undue pressure to give being applied, and groat care Is
undertaken to ensure that such practices are not adopted by the Trust. To this end, all fundraising aclivily IS
¢arr(ed oul by our Parent Association DHPA. This group raises money for the school through regular activlties
such as quiz nighl, bonfire night. and parent, pupil and community social events. All of Ihese events are voluntary
and advertised in a non-intrusiv8 manner.
The school does not ulilise the services of any extemal commercial fundraisers. At this point. given Ihat the
majority of the school's donations are from pupils, parents, Ihe trustees do nol consider it necessary lo subscribe
lo the Fundraising Regulator,
The school welcomes f88dback on its fundraislng approach and seeks to mak8 improvements wherever it can.
Any complalnls received in respe¢t of our fundraising activilles are taken vary seriously and are acted upon
Immediately. We are pleased to r8POrt that during the year no complaints wer8 received in respect of our
fundraising acllvily.
d. Investment policy and performance
The school has no investments other Ihan in its estate. the use of which is maximise(I for the benefit of the
school. The letting of the school for marriages and wedding receplions and for summer activities conlinues to be
bolh popular and profitable.
e. Golng concern
After maklng appropriate enqL6lries, the trustees are confident that the School has sufficlent resources to
conlinue its activities for the foreseeable fulure. For Ihis reason. they continue to adopt the going concern basis
in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concem basis can be
found in the Accounting Policies.
f. Reserves policy
Total consolidated funds at 31 August 2024 ware £2,840,88g (2023.. £2,810,502). This Is made up of restiict8d
funds tolalling £31,887 (2023.. £935) and unrestricled funds totalling £2,809,002 (2023: £2,809,567). £3,028,808
(2023.. £3,025.6841 was invested in tangible fixed assets for use by the charity. The charity therefore had a deficit
of free reserves at 31 Augusl 2024 of £219,806 (2023.. £216,117) mainly represented by a bank loan secured on
Ihe charity's freehold property. The bank loan has been substantially reduced in recent years.
The governors have determined that their first priority is the creation of an attractive educational and pastor81
environment which is responsive to the needs of parents, children and leachers SLAch thal Ihe school will
maintain its strong repulation as a unique small preparalory norlh of the South Downs in West Sussex. It must
have a strong marketing focus to grow pupil numbers. Surpluses will be devoted in the short term to reducing
debt levels. Only when debt has been reduced. can reserves be built up.
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Bury Manor School Trust Llmited
(A company limited by guarantee)
Dlrectors. report (contlnued)
For the year ended 31 August 2024
Structure, governance and management
a. Constitution
The company is govemed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. last amended on 14 November 2000.
b. Methods of appointrnent or electlon of Dlrectors
The directors, who aré also required under th6 Articles to serve as members of the eompany, are elected at a full
dlreclors, meeting on the basis of nominations received from the Chairman or the Head based on eligibility,
personal compet8nce. relevant experience and availability. Three directors are drawn from senior teaGhing posts
in secondary schools in Sussex (Hurst College. Brighlon College arKJ Lancing College). Directors serve for a
term of seven years and are eligible for reelection.
Organisational structure and declsion.maklng pollcies
The directors meet as a board at least three limes a year to delermine the general policy of Ihe company and
review its ovarall management and control for which they are legally responsible. The Estates and Finance sub-
committee meets foTmally before each maln meeting and undertakes a detailed review of the budgets, annual
reports and accounts.
The day-lo-day runnlng of the school is delegated to the Head and the Bursar, supported by th8 Senior
Management Team and other members of staff. An Academic subcornmittee, comprising the Head and
Governors with firsthand experience of education, gives advice on the school's Curriculum and other academic
matters. The Health & Safety subcommiltee. Comprising the Head, the Bursar, slaff representatives and
Governors with experience of Health & Safely management, meet termly and ￿port lo the full board. Olher
Governors are given specifiG responsibility for Boarding, Safeguarding (including the Single Central Register of
Appointments), and the Pre-Prep.
d. PollGles adopted for the Induction and tralnlng of Dlrectors
New directors are inducted into Ihe workings of Ihe school. and also of the company as a registered charily,
including board policy and procedures, at a series of induction meetings with the Head and the Bursar. Directors
also attend courses run by the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS), the Associalion of
Governing Bodies of Independenl Schools IAGBIS) and the Independent Schools Bursars Association IISBA).
e. Pay pollcy for key management personnel
Salarles for all staff including senior staff are benchmarked against other IAPS Independent schools to allow us
to remain an attractive employer in the seGtor.
Salaries are reviewed annually and generally an inflationary increase is applied. This is dependent on the
financial sucGess of the school and also increases being offered in similar schools. Specific salaries may be
adjusted on Ihe basis of annual performance appraisals.
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Bury Manor School Trust Limited
{A company limited by guarantee)
Directors. roport {contlnued)
For the year ended 31 August 2024
StruGture, governance and management (Gontinued)
f. Related party relationships
Dorset House School is an active member of the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools, the
Independenl Schools Bursars Association, and the Association of Goveming Bodies of Independent Schools for
the maintenance of preparatory schools, standards generally.
We co-operate with as many local charities as we can. to widen public access to the schooling we can provide,
to Oplimise the use of our cultural and sporting facilities and to awaken in our pupils an awareness of the social
context of the education they receive at th8 school.
Dorset House School also benefits from the generosity of a thriving Parents, Association whose continuing
support we greatly appreciate and gladly acknowledge.
g. Rlsk management
The Board continues to keep the school's acb'vities under review wilh regard to the major risks thal may arise.
The principal rlsks and uncertalntles facing Ihe school are as follows:
External economic factors and the suslainabilil of fee increases
The School relies on parents, ability lo pay fees as its main source of income. There is a risk that extemal
economic factors reduGe parents, ability to pay fees or result in parents withdrawing pupils due lo fee levels.
act of
overnment le
islalion
Changes in government legislation. for example Ihe planned imposition of VAT on independent school fees from
1 January 2025, may impact the School's status and operation. The School must be 8ble lo adapt to such
changes practically and efficiently.
Re
utatlonal risk and com
etltlon from nearb
schools
The continuing success of the School is dependent on conilnuing to altract applicants by malnlaining high
academic standards, an extensive range of extra-curricular and sporting activities, and excellent facilities. The
School operates In a competltive local market.
Risk Mana
ement
The Board and Senior Management Team ¢onlinue lo keep the School's activities under review, particularly with
regard to any major risks that may arise from lime lo time. Internal and external factors thal influence the school
performance including Govemance and Management. Competition, Compliance and Systems are reviewed
regularly.
The School continues to work wilh its exlernal Heallh & Safety advisors carrying out rolling reviews of procedures
to ensure compliance wth legislation and thal major risks identified by thls process havo been mitigated lo an
acceptable level. The school Health & Safety Committee meet three times a year and reports to the full
Governing Body.
Plans for future periods
Growing pupil numbers in the Pre-Prep and increasing boarding numbers remain a focus.
Areas for development are as fo51ows".
ContinLted development of the bespoke Y718 curriculum and leadership and enterprise initiatives.
Refurbishment of the Car park and drive.
Further refurbishment of the boarding accomodation.
To continue the improvement of ICT infrastruclure and teaching within the school.
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Bury Manor School Trust Llmitod
(A Company limited by guarantee)
Directors. r8POrt (contlnued)
For the year ended 31 August 2024
ststement of Dlrectors. responsiblllties
The Directors (who are also the trustees of the charitable Company for the purposès of charity law) are
responsible for preparing the Directors. report including the Strategic report and the financial stalements in
accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Practice)-
Company law requires the Diréctors to prepare financial statements for each financial year, Under company law,
the Directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a trijp. and fair
view of the state of affairs of the Group and the Company and of their incoming resources and application of
resources, including Ihelr income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, Ihe
Directors are required lo:
select suitable accounling policies and then apply them consislently-
observe the methods and principles of the Charilies SORP (FRS 102).
make judgments and accounting estimates Ihat are reasonable and prudent.,
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
prepare the financial statemenls on lh8 golng concem basis unless it is Inapproprlat8 to presume that the
Group will continue in business.
The Dlrectors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficienl to show and explain
the Group and the Companvs transactions and disclose wilh reasonable accuracy at any tlme the flnanclal
posllion of the Group and the Company and enable them lo ensure that Ihe financial stalemenls comply with the
Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of Ihe Group and the Company and
hence for18king reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Disclosure of Informatlon to auditor
So far as each director at the date of approval of this report is aware:
th8re is no relevant audit Informalion of which the charitable group's auditor is unaware, and
that Dir8Ctor has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a Director in order lo be aware of
any relevant audil informalion and lo establish that the charilable group's auditor is aware of that
information.
Audltor
The auditor, Kreston Reeves LLP, has indicated their willingness lo continue in office. The designated Directors
will propose a molion reappoinling the audilor at a meeting of the Directors.
Small companles speclal provislons
The report of the directors has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of section 415A of th8
Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Directors and signed on their behalf by:
M J Hlgham
Chairman
Date..
S.2.IOLg
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**Bury Manor School Trust Limited (A company limited by guarantee)** 

## **Independent auditor's report to the Members of Bury Manor School Trust Limited** 

## **Opinion** 

We have audited the financial statements of Bury Manor School Trust Limited (the 'parent charitable company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the Year ended 31 August 2024 which comprise the Consolidated statement of financial activities, the Consolidated balance sheet, the Company balance sheet, the Consolidated statement of cash flows and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). 

In our opinion the financial statements: 

- give a true and fair view of the state of the Group's and of the parent charitable company's affairs as at 31 August 2024 and of the Group's incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure for the Year then ended; 

- have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and 

- have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. 

## **Basis for opinion** 

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. 

## **Conclusions relating to going concern** 

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. 

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group's or the parent charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. 

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. 

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**Bury Manor School Trust Limited (A company limited by guarantee)** 

## **Independent auditor's report to the Members of Bury Manor School Trust Limited (continued)** 

## **Other information** 

The other information comprises the information included in the Annual report other than the financial statements and our Auditor's report thereon. The Directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. 

We have nothing to report in this regard. 

## **Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006** 

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: 

- the information given in the Directors' report including the Strategic report for the financial Year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements. 

- the Directors' report and the Strategic report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. 

## **Matters on which we are required to report by exception** 

In the light of our knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Directors' report including the Strategic report. 

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: 

- the parent charitable company has not kept adequate and sufficient accounting records, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or 

- the parent charitable company financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or 

- certain disclosures of Directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or 

- we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or 

- the Directors were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies regime and take advantage of the small companies' exemptions in preparing the Directors' report. 

## **Responsibilities of Directors** 

As explained more fully in the Directors' responsibilities statement, the Directors (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the Directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 

In preparing the financial statements, the Directors are responsible for assessing the Group's and the parent charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Directors either intend to liquidate the Group or the parent charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. 

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**Bury Manor School Trust Limited** 

**(A company limited by guarantee)** 

## **Independent auditor's report to the Members of Bury Manor School Trust Limited (continued)** 

## **Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements** 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. 

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: 

## _Capability of the audit in detecting irregularities, including fraud_ 

Based on our understanding of the charity and in charity and in the sector as a whole, and through discussion with the Trustees and other management (as required by auditing standards), we identified that the principal risks of non-compliance with laws and regulations related to child protection and safeguarding, health and safety, anti-bribery and employment law. We considered the extent to which non-compliance might have a material effect on the financial statements. We also considered those laws and regulations that have a direct impact on the preparation of the financial statements such as the Charities SORP (FRS 102) Second Edition (released October 2019), the Companies Act 2006 and other relevant charity legislation. We communicated identified laws and regulations throughout our team and remained alert to any indications of non-compliance throughout the audit. We evaluated Trustees’ and management’s incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial statements (including the risk of override of controls), and determined that the principal risks were related to posting inappropriate journal entries to increase revenue or reduce expenditure and management bias in accounting estimates and judgemental areas of the financial statements. Audit procedures performed by the engagement team included: 

- Discussions with management and assessment of known or suspected instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations (including health and safety) and fraud, and review of the reports made by management; and 

- Assessment of identified fraud risk factors; and 

- Challenging assumptions and judgements made by management in its significant accounting estimates; and 

- Checking and reperforming the reconciliation of key control accounts; and 

- Performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships, including related party transactions, that may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud; and 

- Confirmation of related parties with management, and review of transactions throughout the period to identify any previously undisclosed transactions with related parties outside the normal course of business; and 

- Reading minutes of meetings of those charged with governance, and reviewing correspondence with relevant tax and regulatory authorities; and 

- Review of significant and unusual transactions using data analytics and evaluation of the underlying financial rationale supporting the transactions; and 

- Identifying and testing journal entries, in particular any manual entries made at the year end for financial statement preparation; and 

- Physical inspection of tangible assets susceptible to fraud or irregularity; and 

- Existence testing of trade debtor balances by agreeing post year-end receipts and 

- Challenging assumptions and judgements made by management in its significant accounting estimates 

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**Bury Manor School Trust Limited** 

**(A company limited by guarantee)** 

## **Independent auditor's report to the Members of Bury Manor School Trust Limited (continued)** 

Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation. 

As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs (UK), we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: 

- Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. 

- Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion of the effectiveness of the charitable company's internal control. 

- Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the Directors. 

- Conclude on the appropriateness of the Directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in my Auditor's report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of my Auditor's report. However, future events or conditions may cause the charitable company to cease to continue as a going concern. 

- Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. 

- Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the Group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion. 

We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. 

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**Bury Manor School Trust Limited** 

**(A company limited by guarantee)** 

## **Independent auditor's report to the Members of Bury Manor School Trust Limited (continued)** 

## **Use of our report** 

This report is made solely to the charitable company's trustees, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006, and to the charitable company's trustees, as a body, Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and its members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. 

## **Lucy Hammond BSc FCA (Senior statutory auditor)** 

for and on behalf of **Kreston Reeves LLP** 

Chartered Accountants 

Chichester 

5 March 2025 

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Bury Manor School Trust Limited
(A company limited by guarantee)
Consolldated Statement of financial a¢tivities {Incorporating income and expenditure account)
For the year ended 31 August 2024
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Note
Income fram:
Donations and legacies
Charilable activities
Other trading activities
Other Income
46,983
2.261,619
136,545
32,010
35,335
82,318
2,261,619
136,545
32,010
32,416
2,215,428
142,192
29,777
Total Income
2,477,157
35,335
2,512,492
2,419,813
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable aclivities
66,902
2,410.300
66,902
2,414,683
67,771
2,306,000
4,383
Total èxpenditure
2,477,202
4,383
2,481,585
2,373,771
Net (expenditure>lincome before
taxatlon
145)
{520)
30,952
30,907
{520)
46,042
Taxalion
13
Net movement In funds
{5651
30,952
30,387
46,042
Reconciliatlon of funds:
Tolal funds brought forward
Net movemenl in funds
20
2,809,567
(565)
935
30,952
2,810,502
30,387
2, 164, 460
46,042
Total funds Carried forward
2.809.002
31,887
2,840,889
2,810,502
The Consolidaled statement of financial activities includes all gains and1055es recognised in the Year.
The notes on pages 20 to 37 form part of these financial statements.
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Bury Manor School Trust Llmited
(A Company limited by guarantee)
Registered number: 00803309
Consolidated balance sheet
As at 31 August 2024
2024
2023
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
14
3,028.808
3,025,684
3,028,808
3,025.684
Current assets
Stocks
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
16
17
1.500
514,888
933,831
1,500
713,896
345,513
1,450,219
1,060,909
Creditors.. amounts falling due wilhln one
year
18
(1,047,793)
(984,474)
Net current assets
402,426
78,435
Total assets less current liabllltles
3.431,234
3,702,119
Creditors.. amounts falling due after more
than one year
19
{590,345)
(291,617)
Total net assets
2,840,889
2,810,502
Charlty funds
Restrictad funds
Unrestricted funds
20
20
31,887
2,809,002
935
2,809,567
Total funds
2,840,889
2,810,502
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Bury manor School Trust Limited
{A company limited by guarantee)
Régistered number: 00803309
Consolidated balance sheet (continued)
As at 31 August 2024
The Company was entitled lo exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Ad 2006.
The members have not requlred the enlity to obtain an audit for the Year in questlon in accordance with section
476 of the Companies Act 2006.
However, an audit is required in accordance with section 151 of the Charities Act 2011.
The Directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requiremenls 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 subjecl to
the small companies regime.
The financi81 statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Directors and signed on their behalf by:
M J Higham BA C
Chairman
Date..
The notes on pages 20 to 37 form part of these financlal slatements.
Paga 16

Bury Manor School Trust Limited
(A company limited by guarantee)
Registered number." 00803309
Company balance sheet
As at 31 August 2024
2024
2023
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Investments
14
3,028.808
100
3,025,684
too
15
3,028,908
3,025, 784
Current assets
Stocks
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
16
1,500
514,788
854,039
1,500
773,896
334,944
17
1,370,327
1,050,340
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
18
(1,026,233)
(979,343)
Net Curront assets
344,094
70,997
Total assets less current Ilabllltles
3,373,002
3,096, 781
Credilors.. 8mounls falling due after more
than one year
19
{590,345)
(291,617)
Total net assets
2,782,657
2,805, 164
Charlty funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
20
20
31,887
2,750,770
935
2,804,229
Total funds
2,782.657
2,805, 164
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Bury Manor School Trust Limlted
(A company limited by guarantee)
Registered number: 00803309
Company balanGe sheet (continued)
As at 31 August 2024
The Company's net movement in funds for the Year was £(22,507) (2023 - £43,373J.
The Company was entitled lo exemption from audit under sectlon 477 of the Companles Act 2006.
The members have not required the entity to obtain an audit for the Year in question in accordance Wlth section
476 of the Companie5 Act 2006.
However, an audit is required in accordance with section 151 of Ihe Charities Act 2011.
The DireGlors acknowlcdge their responsibilities for complying wilh the requirements of the Act with respect to
aGcounting records and preparation of financial stalements.
Tha financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to
the small companies regime.
The flnancial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Directors and slgned on their behalf by:
M J Higham BA Cert.
Chairman
Date,.
The notes on pages 20 10 37 form part of these finanGial statements.
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Bury Manor School Trust Limited
(A company limited by guarantee)
Consolidated statement of cash flows
For the year ended 31 August 2024
2024
2023
Note
Cash flows from operating activitiès
Nét cash used in operaling activities
22
670,456
97,396
Cash flows from investing activitles
Purchase of langible fixed assets
{59,706}
(91,557)
Net cash used in Investlng actlvities
{59,706)
{91,557)
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayments of borrowing
{22,432)
(22.432)
Net cash used in flnanclng actlvities
(22,432)
(22,4321
Change In cash and cash equivalents In the Year
Cash and cash equlvalents at th8 beginning of the Year
588.318
(16,5931
362,106
345,513
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the Year
23
933,831
345,513
The notes on pages 20 10 37 form part of Ihese financial stalements
Page 19

Bury Manor School Trust Limited
(A company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 August 2024
General informatlon
Bury Manor School Trust Limited is a Public Benefil Entity, a company limited by guarante8, registered in
England and Wales (Company Number: 00803309), and a registered charity (Charity Number.. 307035).
The registered office is g Donnington Park. 85 Birdham Road, Chichester, West Sussex, P020 7AJ. The
princlpal office is Dorset House School, Bury. Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1 PB.
All funds are used in furtherance of ils education objectives. The School's activities are not subjeGt to
income or corporation tax under Ihe provisions of S478 of the Corporation Tax Act 201 O as the school is a
registered charity.
The charitable CoMpan￿S Memorandum and Articles af Association are the primary governing documents
of the school and Govemors are appoinled in accordance with these.
The financial statements have been presented in sterling and rounded to the nearest £1.
Accounting policies
2.1 Basls of preparation of flnanclal slatemenls
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 1021
AcGounling and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with Ihe Financial Reporting Slandard 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 Acl 2006.
8ury Manor School Trusl Limited meets lh8 definilion of a public benefil entity under FRS 102,
Assets and liabilities are inlllally recognised at historical cosl or transaction valu8 unless olheiwise
stated in the relevant accounting policy.
The Consolidaled statement of financial activities (SOFA) and Consolidated balance sheet
consolidate the financial stalemenls of the Group and its subsidiary undertaking. The results of the
subsidiary are consolidated on a line by line basis.
The Group has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Acl
2006 and has not presented ils own Stalement of financial aGlivities in these financial slalements.
2.2 Going concern
Th8 Direclors assess whether the use of going conc8m is appropriale and whether Ih8re are any
material unGertainlles relaled to events or conditions thal may cast significant doubt on the ability of
the School to continue as a going concern. Having reviewed the funding facilities available to the
School together with the expecled ongoing demand for places and the its future projected cash flows,
the Directors are confident thal the school has sufficient resources to continue its activities for the
foreseeable future. The Directors have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of
income and expendilure for a period of twe5ve monlhs from finalisation of these flnancial statements
together with the support provided by the bank and have concluded that il is appropriate to continue
to adopt the going concern basis in preparing Ihe financial statements as outlined in Ihe Statement of
Directors, responsibilities.
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Bury Manor School Trust Limlted
(A company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 August 2024
Accounting policies (continued)
2.3 Income
All income is recognised once the Company has enlillement to the income, il is probable that the
income will be received and the amount of income receivable can b8 measured reliably.
The school provides educational services lo fee-paying students ranging from reception to year 8.
Fees receivable are stated after deducting allowances. bursaries and other remissions granted by the
school. Fees received in advance of educalion being provided in future years are held as liabilities
until either taken into income in the term when used or else refunded.
Donations receivable for the general purposes of the charilable company are credited lo unrestricted
funds. Donations for purposes restricted by the wishes of the donor are taken lo restrlcted funds.
Legacles ar8 recognised on receipt or otherwise If the charilable company has been notlfied of an
irnpending dlstributlon, the amounl is known, and the receipt is exp8cled. If the amount is not known,
the legacy is treated as a contingenl assel.
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 servi￿.
2.4 Expenditurè
Expenditure is recognlsed once there is a legal or Gonstruclive obllgation lo transfer economlc benefit
lo a third party. it is probable that a Iransfer of economic beneflts will be requlred 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 support costs Involved in undertaking
each aclivily. Direct costs allributable lo a single activity are allocated directly lo that activity. Support
costs which are not attributable to a single activily are apportioned between those activities on a basis
that is consistent with the use of resourGes. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of lime
spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the assel's use.
Expenditure on charilable activities is incurred on d1￿CtlY undertaking Ihe activilies which further the
Group's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
2.5 Taxatlon
The Company is considered lo pass the tests sel out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of Ihe Finance Act
2010 and therefore it meels the definilion of a charitable company for UK corporation lax purposes.
Accordingly. the Company is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of inGome or capital gains
received within categories covered by Ch2Pter 3 P8rt 11 of the Corporation T8x Act 2010 or Section
256 of the Taxalion of Chargeable Gains Acl 1992. lo the extenl that such inGome or gains are
applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
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Bury Manor School Trust Limited
(A company lirnited by guarantee)
Notes to the financlal statements
For the year ended 31 August 2024
Accounting policies (continued)
2.6 Tanglble fsxed assets and depreclation
The schools, freehold land and buildings were professionally revalued by Messrs Guy Leonard and
Company al 31 August 1995 al £980.000. This valuation has been adopted as the historical cost.
Subsequent building work and improvements costing more than £2.500 are capitalised and carried in
the balance sheet at historical cost.
All other tangible fixed assets costing more than £1,000 are capitalised and carried in the balance
sheet al historical cost. Depreciation is calculated on all assels. other than freehold land. to write
down the cost less estimated residual value by reducing balance method over Iheir expected useful
lives.
Donated assets are ￿pItalISed at a reasonable estimate of their value to the charity.
Impalrment reviews ar8 carried out where there Is some indicatlon that the recoverable amount of a
funclional asset is below its net book value.
Tangible fixed assels are initially recognised at Gosl. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible
fixp.d assets are measured at cost less accumulated deprecialion and any accumulated impairmenl
losses, All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed assel into its intended working condition should be
Included in the measurement of cosl.
Depreclation is charged so as lo allocate Ihe cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value
over th8ir estlmated useful Iiv8s, on a reduclng balance basls.
Depreciation is provided on the following bases:
OOA per annum
Freehold property
Fixtures and fittings and motor
vehicles including..
Fixlures and fittings
Computer equipment
Motor vehicles
Sports property
100h per annum
25010 per annum
25Vo per annum
50kn per annum
2.7 Investments
Fixed asset inveslments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised at Iheir
Iransaclion cost and subsequenlly moasured at fair value al the BalanGe sheet date, unless the value
cannot be measured reliably in which case il is measured al cost less impairment. Investment gains
and losses, whelher realised or unrealised, are combined and presented as 'Gainsl(Losses) on
investments. in the Consolidated statement of financial activities.
Investments in subsidiaries are valued al cost less provision for impaimient.
2.8 stocks
Stocks are valued al the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for
obsolate and slow-moving stocks. Cost includes all direGt costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed
and variable overheads.
2.9 Debtors
Trade and olher debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered.
Prepaymenls are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
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Bury Manor School Trust Limited
{A company Ilmited by guarantee)
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 August 2024
Accountlng polScies (continued)
2.10 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments wllh a short malurity
of Ihree months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar aGcounl.
2.11 Liabilities and provlsions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation al Ihe Balance sheet dale as a result of a past
evenl. it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and Ihe amount
of the settlemenl can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount Ihat the Company anticipates it will pay to sÈltl8 the debt or
the amount it has received as advanced payments for Ihe goods or services it must provide.
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle th8 obllgallon. Where
the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the presenl value of those
amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate Ihat reflects the risks specific to the liability. The
unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Consolidated statement of financial activities as a
finance cost.
2.12 Flnancial instruments
The Group only has financial assets and financial Ilabilities of a klnd that qualify as basic financlal
Instruments. Basic financial instrumenls are initially recognised al transaction value and subsequently
measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently
measured at amortlsed cosl using the effeclive interest method.
2.13 Operating leases
Rentals p8id under operating leases are charged to the Consolidated statemenl of f inanclal activities
on a straight line basis over the lease lenn.
2.14 Penslons
The Group operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the penslon charge r8presents the
amounts payable by the Group to the fund in respoct of the Year.
2.15 Fund accounting
General funds are unreslricted funds which are available for use at the discrelion of the Directors in
furtherance of the general objectives of the Group and which have not been designated for other
purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by
donors or which havè been raised by the Group for particular purposes. The costs of raising and
administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each r8Stricled
fund is set out In the notes to the financial statements.
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Bury Manor School Trust Limited
(A company limited by guarantee)
Notas to the finan¢lal statements
For the year ended 31 August 2024
Critical a¢countlng estimates and areas of judgment
Estimates and judgments ara continually evaluated and are bas8d on historical experience and other
factors, including expactations of future events that are believ8d to be reasonable under the
circumstances.
Critical accounling estimates and assumptions:
The company makes estimates and assumptions concerning Ihe future. The resulting accounting
eslimales and assumptions will. by definition, seldom equal Ihe related actual results. The estimates and
assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a malerial adjustment to the carrying amounts of
assets and liabilities within thc next financial year are discussed below.
Tangible fixed assets The School's tangible fixed assets are staled at their cost less provision for
depreciation and impalrment. The school's accounting policy sets out the approach to calGulaling
deprecialion for immaterial assets acquired. For material assets such as land and buildings the school
delermines at acquisition the reliable estimates for Ihe useful life of the asset and its residual value. These
estimates are based upon factors such as the exp8Cted use of the acquired asset and market conditions.
At subsequent reporting dates the directors consider whether there are any factors that indicate that there
would be a need to reconsider the eslimales used.
Critical areas of judgmenl..
Lease commitments - The school has entered inlo lease commitments in respect of plant and 8quipment.
The classification of these leas8s as operating leases requir8S the trustees lo consider whether the terms
and conditions of each lease are such thal Ihe school has acquired the risks and rewards assoclaled with
the ownershlp of the underlying assets.
Income from donatlons and legacies
UnreslriGted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Donations
Other income
380
46.603
35,335
35,715
46,603
13,741
18,675
46,983
35,335
82,318
32,416
Total 2023
19,030
13,386
32,416
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Bury Manor School Trust Limited
{A company Ilmited by guarantee)
Notes to the flnancial ststements
For the year ended 31 August 2024
Income from charitable activitles
Unrestricted
fvnds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Fees
2.118,763
142,856
2,118,763
142,856
2,072,276
743, 152
Extras
Total 2024
2,261.619
2,261,619
2,215,428
Tolal 2023
2,215,428
2,215,428
Income from other trading activities
Income from non charitable tradlng aGtlvitie$
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Tolal
funds
2023
S81es
136,545
136,545
142,192
Total 2023
142.192
142, 192
Tolal trading Income of £133,876 (2023: £139.523) has been generated through events hlre in Bury
Manor Barn Ltd.
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Bury Manor School Trust Limited
(A company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the flnancial ststements
For the year ended 31 August 2024
Other Income
Unrestrictèd
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Holiday letlings
Other letlings
Miscellaneous Income
14.957
13,698
3.355
14,957
13,698
3,355
13,047
13,390
3,340
32,010
32,010
29, 777
Total 2023
29,777
29,777
Expenditure on charltable activltles
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Charitable aclivities
2,410,300
4,383
2,414,683
2,306,000
To1812023
2,291,250
14,750
2,306,000
Analysis of expendlture by activltles
Activities
undertaken
directly
2024
Support
costs
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
lunds
2023
Provision of education
2,388,291
26,392
2,414,683
2,306,000
Total 2023
2,283,836
22,164
2,306,000
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Bury Manor School Trust Limited
(A company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the financlal statements
For the year ended 31 August 2024
Analysls of expenditure by actlvities {continued}
Analysis of dlrect costs
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Staff costs
Inspection fees
Recruitment and training
Food costs
Laundry and cleaning
Field and garden expenses
Rates and water
Insurance
Swimming pool mainlenance
Light and heat
Repairs and renewals
Curriculum expenses
Repairs to property
Motor and travel expenses
Subscriptions and donations
Cost of activities and exlras
Telephone and postage
Printlng, slationery and advertlsing
Bank charges
Miscellaneous expenses
Bad debts
Computer mainlenance costs
Depreciation
Bank interest payable
Venue hlre
1,639,268
3,706
5,146
96,603
22,262
14,422
27,446
37,687
2,044
57,788
4,806
47,125
33,719
56,053
13,876
101,538
5,335
41,429
3,001
12,982
5,088
59,164
56,582
22,954
18,267
1,518,028
1,808
5,996
93,069
24,072
23,682
25,619
29,861
1,909
82,394
37,431
48,189
35,226
36,228
14,173
100,767
6, 154
39,922
2, 723
tO,940
53,533
55,268
20,126
16,718
Total 2024
2,388,291
2.283,836
During the year ended 31 August 2024, Bury Manor School Trust Limited had £4,383 of restricted
expenditure direct costs. In Ihe year ended 31 August 2023 reslricted expenditure direct costs was
£14.750.
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Bury Manor School Trust Limited
(A company lirnlted by guarantee)
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 August 2024
Analysls of éxpenditure by activitles (continued)
Analysls of support costs
Total
funds
2024
Tolal
funds
2023
Legal and professional
Audit and accountancy
8,853
17,539
7,570
14,594
26,392
22,164
During the year ended 31 August 2024. all support cost 8xpenditure was unrestricted. For the year ended
31 Augusl 2023 all supporl 8xpenditure was unrestricted.
10. Audltor's remuneratlon
The auditor's remuneration amounts to an auditor fee of £11,500 (2023- £11,000), and other seNices of
£5,816 (2023- £5,780).
11. Staff costs
Group
2024
Group
2023
Company
2024
Company
2023
Wages and salaries
Social security Gosts
Pension costs
1.410,682
106,985
169,388
1,281,056
94,365
190, 896
1,362,895
106,985
169,388
1,232,767
94,365
190,896
1,687,055
1,566,317
1,639,268
1,518,028
The average number of persons employed by the Company during the Year was as follows..
Group
2024
Group
2023
No.
Company
2024
Company
2023
Teaching staff
Others
28
18
28
18
28
18
28
18
46
46
46
46
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Bury Manor School Trust Llmited
(A Gompany Ilmited by guarantee)
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 August 2024
11. Staff costs (continued)
The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer penslon costs) exceeded
£60,000 was:
Group
2024
Group
2023
In the band £60,001- £70,000
In the band £80.001- £90,000
In the band £90,001- £100,000
The school considers ils key management personnel comprise of the Headteacher, Deputy Headleacher,
He8d of Pre-Prep, temporary Head of Pre-Prep. Bursar. Registrar and Housemaster. The lotal amount of
employee benefits {inclL6ding employer national insurance and pension contributions) received by key
management parsonnel for the seNices to the Trust were: £451,655 (2023.. £446,571 ).
12. Dlrectors. remuneratlon and expenses
During the year, no Directors received any remuneration or other benefits (2023 - £NIL).
Dufing the Year ended 31 August 2024, expenses tolalling £NIL were reimbursed or paid directly lo the
Directors (2023 £29 10 l Director). Expenses incurred relate lo travel costs for a school trip.
13. Taxatlon
2024
2023
CorporatSon tax
Current tax on net income for the Year
520
Taxation on net income
520
The tax assessed for the Year is the same as {2023 - Ihe same as) the standard rate of corporation tax in
the UK of 25/. {2023- 19/0). The differences are explained below:
2024
2023
Nel (expenditure)lincome before tax
30,907
46, 042
Net (expendilure)lincome multiplied by the standard rate of corporation tax
in the UK of 25.kn (2023_ 19%
Effects of:
7,727
8, 748
Taxable profits adjustment
Historic corporation taxation charge in subsidiary
{7,727)
520
(8, 748J
Total lax charge for the Year
520
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Bury Manor School Trust Limited
(A company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 August 2024
14. Tangible fixed assets
Group and Company
Freehold Fixtures and
property
flttings
Total
Cost or valuation
At 1 September 2023
Addltions
2.926,955
964.556
59,706
3,891,511
59,706
At 31 Augusl 2024
2,926,955
1,024,262
3,951,217
Depreclation
At 1 September 2023
Charge for the Year
288,210
10,141
577,617
46,441
865,827
56,582
At 31 August 2024
298.351
624,058
922,409
Net book value
At 31 August 2024
2,628,604
400,204
3,028,808
Al 31 August 2023
2,638,745
386, 939
3,025,684
Based on indicative valuation the Trustees believe the open market value of freehold land and buildings
is substantially in excess of the carrwng value. The insured value of the buildings is £17,390,000
exclusive of VAT as professionally valued in October 2022.
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Bury Manor School Trust Limited
(A Gompany Ilmited by guarantee)
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 August 2024
15. Flxed asset investments
Investmenls
in
subsldiary
companies
Company
Cost or valuatlon
At 1 September 2023
100
At 31 August 2024
100
Net book value
At 31 August 2024
100
At 31 August 2023
loo
Prlncipal subsldlarles
The following was a subsidiary undertaking of the Company-
Company
Registered office or prln¢lpal Prlnclpal actlvlty
number
place of buslness
Name
8ury Manor Bain Ltd
13490783
9 Donnington Park, 85 Birdham Event hire
Road, Chichester, Wesl Sussex,
P020 7AJ
Class of
shares
Holding
Ordinary
100%
The financial results of the subsidiary for the year were:
Name
Incomo
Expenditure
Profitl(Loss)
I Surplusl
{Deflcit) for
the year
Bury Manor Barn Ltd
139,214
83,651
55,563
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Bury Manor School Trust Limited
(A company Ilmited by guarantee)
Notes to the financlal statements
For the year ended 31 August 2024
16. Stocks
Group
2024
Group
2023
Company
2024
Company
2023
Finished goods and goods for resale
1.500
1,500
1,500
1,500
17. Debtors
Group
2024
Group
2023
Company
2024
Company
2023
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
495,621
146
691,657
38
495,621
46
691,657
38
22,201
19,121
22,201
19,121
514,888
713,896
514,788
713,896
18.
Credltors: Amounts falllng due within one year
Group
2024
Group
2023
Company
2024
Company
2023
Bank loans
Trade creditors
Arnounls owed to group undertakings
other taxation and social security
Other crèditors
Accruals and deferred income
22,433
33,505
22,433
44,732
22,433
17,745
22,433
30,029
11,772
26,171
86,125
802,813
20,095
87,625
884,135
26.171
86.625
804.513
20,095
83,625
882,335
1,047,793
984,474
1,026,233
979,343
Group
2024
Group
2023
Company
2024
Company
2023
Deferred income at 1 September 2023
Resources deferred during the year
Amounts released from previous persods
718,086
1,169,613
(718,0861
730,444
718,086
718.086
1,169,613
(730,444) {718,086)
730,444
718,086
(730,444)
Deferred income at 31 August 2024
1,169,613
718,086
1,169,613
718,086
Deferred income at the year end represents fees paid in advance. This includes amounts fa51ing due
within one year and amounls due after more than one year.
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Bury Manor School Trust Limited
IA company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the financial ststements
For the year ended 31 August 2024
19.
Credltors: Amounts falling due after more than one year
Group
2024
Group
2023
Company
2024
Company
2023
88nk loans
Accruals and deferred income
269,185
321,160
291,617
269,185
321,160
291,617
590,345
291,617
590,345
291,617
The Trusl has a bank loan wilh £336,482 repayable in termly inslalments of £7.477, exclusive of interest,
which is payable at 2.45Vo over National Westminster Bank PIC base rate. The loan is payablo by Ihree
Instalments per annum for 15 years.
The bank loan is secured by a first legal charge on all lh8 Trust's freehold property at Bury Manor, Bury,
Pulborough, and a fixed and floating charge on all the Trust's oth8r assets, both present and futtjre. Th8
loan represents 1 O0A of the net book value of Ihe freehold property at 31 August 2024 (2023: 110/0).
20.
Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
Balance al 1
September
2023
Balance at
31 August
2024
Income Expendlture
Unrestricted funds
UnrestriGled accumulated fund
Revaluation reserve
2.097,646
711,921
2,477,157 (2,477,722> 2,097,081
711,921
2,809,567
2,477,157 (2,477,722) 2.809,002
Restrlcted funds
PA donations
FEAST donations
35,335
{3.448)
1935)
31,887
935
935
35,335
{4,383)
31,887
Total of funds
2,810,502
2,512.492
{2,482,105)
2,840,889
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Bury Manor School Trust Lsmited
(A company Ilmited by guarantee)
Notes to the financial Statements
For the yèar ended 31 August 2024
20. Statement of funds (continued)
PA Donations
These donations are made from the Parents Associatlon to go towards improvements to Iha school and
the annual firework display.
FEAST Donations
FEAST is a charity that the school raises money for throughout Ihe year. The money is used to provide
education to children in India to open the dooTh¥ay to a better future.
Statement of funds - prior year
Balance al
I September
2022
Balance al
31 Augusl
2023
Tr8nsfers
in/oul
Incom8 Expénditure
Unrestricted funds
Unrestricted accumulated fund
Revalualion reserve
2,042.867
711,921
2,406,427 (2,359,021J
7,373
2,097,646
711,921
2, 754. 788
2,406,427 (2,359.021)
7,373
2,809,567
Restricted funds
PA donations
FEAST donatlons
7,634
2.038
13.386
(13,710)
(1,040)
(T,310)
(63)
935
9,672
13,386
(14, 750)
(7,373)
935
Total of funds
2. 764,460
2.419,813 (2,373, 771)
2,810,502
21.
Analysls of net assets between funds
Analysls of net assets between funds - current period
Unrestrlcted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Creditors due in more than one year
3.028,808
1.418.332
{1,047,793}
(590,345)
3,028,808
1.450,219
{1,047.793)
(590,345)
31,887
Total
2,809.002
31,887
2,840.889
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Bury Manor Sch¢)ol Trust Limited
{A company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 August 2024
Analysis of net assets between funds {contlnued)
21.
Analysis of net assets between funds - prior period
Unrestricled
funds
2023
Restricted
funds
2023
Tolal
funds
2023
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Creditors due in more Ihan one year
3,025,684
1,059,974
(984,474)
(291,617)
3,025,684
t,060,909
{984,474)
(291,617)
935
2,809, 567
935
2,810,502
Total
22.
Reconcillatlon of net movement In funds to n8t cash flow from operating activities
Group
2024
Gmup
2023
Net income for th8 period {8s per Stalement of Financial Activities)
30,387
46,042
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Decreasel{increase) in debtors
Increase in creditors
56,582
199,008
384,479
55,268
(77,401)
73,487
Net cash provided by operating activltles
670,456
97,396
23. Analysls of Gash and cash oquivalents
Group
2024
Group
2023
Cash in hand
933,831
345,513
Total cash and cash equSvalents
933.831
345,513
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Bury Manor School Trust Limited
{A Company limited by guarantee)
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 August 2024
24. Analysis of changes in net debt
At1
September
At31
2023 Cash flows August 2024
Cash at bank and in hand
Debt due within 1 year
Debt due after 1 year
345,513
(22,4331
(291,617)
588,318
933,831
(22,4331
{269,185)
22,432
31,463
610,750
642,213
25.
Pension commltments
The Trust opera18s a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately
from those of the Trust in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents
conlributlons payable by the Trust to the fund. During the year the lotal penslon cost was £169.388 {2023:
£190.896) At the balance shoet dale £Nil {2023 £Nil) was payable lo the fund and Is included in
creditors,
26.
Operating lease commitments
At 31 August 2024 the Group and the Company had commitmenls to make future minimum lease
payments under non<ancellable opcr8ting leases as follows..
Group
2024
Group
2023
Company
2024
Company
2023
Othèr:
Not later than 1 year
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
63,092
109,337
34, 128
67,639
63,092
109,337
34.128
67,639
172,429
101,767
172,429
701,767
The following lease payments and changes in lease paymenls have been recognised in the Stalemenl of
financial activities..
Group
2024
Group
2023
Company
2024
Company
2023
Operating lease rentals
71,659
50, 725
71,659
50, 725
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Bury Manor School Trust Llmited
(A company limitèd by guarantee)
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 August 2024
27.
Constitution
The Trust Is limited by guaranlee and has no share capital. Every member of the Trust undertakes to
contribute lo the assets of the Trust in the event of it being wound up while he is a m8mber or within one
year after he ￿aSeS to b8 a member, SUGh amounl as may be required not exceeding £1.
28.
Related party transactions
As is customary with Ihe position at the school, the Bursar and Housemaster receive bursaries in respect
of their children allending the school. Bursaries are received and approved annually by the trustees.
Skern Lod e Limited - for which A P Williamson is a director
During the year, 18 pupils went on a 18adership trip to Skem Lodge and paid £5.753 (2023: total cost
£7,369). There were no amounts outstanding at 31 August 2024 (2023'.Nil). This transaction was carrled
out under normal business temis.
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