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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 307856

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2020 FOR

THE CORPORATION OF DOVER COLLEGE
Spain Brothers & Co
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors
Westgate House
87 St Dunstans Street
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 8AE
THE CORPORATION OF DOVER COLLEGE
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2020
Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 16
Report of the Independent Auditors 17 to 18
Statement of Financial Activities 19
Balance Sheet 20
Cash Flow Statement 21
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 22
Notes to the Financial Statements 23 to 42
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TheTrusteespresenttheirreportandtheauditedfinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyearended31st August
2020.TheTrusteeshaveadoptedtheprovisionsof theStatementof RecommendedPractice(SORP)"Accounting and
Reporting by Charities" in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.
Thefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeaccountingpoliciessetoutinnotesto the
accountsandcomplywiththe charity'sgoverningdocument,the CharitiesAct 2011 andAccountingandReporting by
Charities:Statementof RecommendedPracticeapplicableto charitiespreparingtheir accountsin accordancewith the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published in October 2019

Members of Council, Governors and Trustees

M.R. Goodridge MBE Chairman of Council and member ofCompliance and Risk
Committee
A. Baker Member of Finance and General Purpose Committee
T. Cathcart Member of Finance and General Purpose Committee
D. Gispan Member of Finance and General Purpose Committee
N. Harris Chairman of Finance and General Purpose Committee
Scholarship and Prize Fund Trustee
A.P.D. Lancaster (resigned 3 June 2020) Member of Nominations Committee
K. Rogers Member of Finance and General Purpose Committee,
Nominations Committee
D. Rolls Member of Nominations Committee
J.G. Ryeland Chairman of Compliance and Risk Committee
Vice Chairman of Governors
Scholarship and Prize Fund Trustee
Dr. C. Scholfield-Myers Member of Compliance and Risk Committee
D.C. Spencer Member of Education Committee
P.R. Tapsell Member of Education Committee
A. Walliker Chairman of Education Committee
I. Wright Member of Compliance and Risk Committee

Other Governors and Trustees

P. Brown (Appointed on resignation from Council, 1 January 2020) P. Brown (Appointed on resignation from Council, 1 January 2020)
R.D.S. Foxwell
J.P.W. Gatehouse Chairman of the Dover College TrustChairman of the
Scholarship and Prize Fund
R.L. Kagan
J.C.H.H. Sinclair
Bishop T. Willmott Praeceptor and Chairman of Nominations Committee
Officers
The Headmaster G.E. Doodes (until 31 August 2020)
S.M. Fisher (from 1 September 2020)
Bursar and Clerk to the Governors S.J. Greig

Address

Dover College
Effingham Crescent
DOVER, CT17 9RH
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Bankers

National Westminster Bank plc
25 Market Square
DOVER, CT16 1NQ

Auditors

Spain Brothers & Co
Westgate House
87 St Dunstan's Street
CANTERBURY
CT2 8AE

Solicitors

Wilsons Solicitors LLP
4 Lincoln's Inn Fields
LONDON
WC2A 3AA

Veale-Wasbrough Vizard

Orchard Court
Orchard Lane
BRISTOL
BS1 5WS

Insurance Brokers

Marsh Insurance Brokers
Capital House
1-5 Perrymount Road
HAYWARDS HEATH
West Sussex
RH16 3SY

Architects

Clague LLP
62 Burgate
CANTERBURY
Kent
CT1 2BH

Investment Advisers

Rathbones
1 Curzon Street
LONDON
W1J 5FB
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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

OUR ETHOS AND AIMS

DoverCollegewasfoundedin1871andissituatedonthehistoricsiteofthe12thCenturyPrioryofStMartinin the
centreof Dover.It wasgranteda RoyalCharterbyHisMajesty,KingGeorgeV in1923anda furtherRoyalCharter in
1975 by Her Majesty, Queen ElizabethII which extended the originalCharterto includegirls. The Corporationof Dover
College is a registered charity, number 307856.
The objects of the College are set out in full in the Charter. In summary the main objects are:
-TheconductofacollegeforBoysandGirlsinwhichtheymayreceiveasoundreligious,classical, mathematical,
scientific and general education.
-Tocreateandadministerandtoassistinthecreationandadministeringofscholarships,exhibitionsandprizes for
the encouragement of study and learning.
- To supportand subscribeto any charitableor publicobjectand any institution,societyor clubwhichmay be for the
benefit of the College.
ThePatronoftheCollegeistheLordWardenoftheCinquePorts.TheHeadmasterisamemberoftheSociety of
Heads.The Collegeis a member of the BoardingSchoolsAssociation(BSA) andthe IndependentSchoolsCouncil (ISC).
ItisalsoanassociatememberoftheRoundSquare.DoverCollegemaintainstheoriginalcharacteristicsof its
inception- a school which caters not only for a broadrange (both academicallyand socially)of local pupils,keeping its
fees affordableto achievethis,but also catersfor a significantminorityof pupilsfrom overseas.It is a Collegewith an
ethosbasedinregularworshipinChapelintheChurchofEnglandtraditionsandthisreinforcestheethos of
friendliness and openness that is now well established - it is very much part of the value of a Dover College education.
Dover College is an academicallynon-selective,co-educationalboardingand day school.It provideseducationto some
300pupils,boardingandday,fromtheagesof3-18.TheCollegealsorunsanInternationalStudyCentreto support
the integrationof overseas studentsinto the College.Entryinto the schoolis generallyat pre-reception,reception, 7+,
11+, 13+ or 16+. However, pupils are welcome to join the College at any age.
We believe wholeheartedlyin developingconfidencein youngmen and women, givingthem opportunitieswhich they
perhapswouldhaveneverexperiencedandencouragingthemtoexceedtheirownexpectations.We'reproud of
beinga familyschoolwherepupilsareknownindividually.Ourcommunityspiritis centraltothis;we havea number
offamiliesofmembersofstafflivingonsiteandtheirwarmthofwelcomeandinclusivityencouragesahome from
home for boarders and day pupils alike.
OurPrepSchoolisabeaconofexcellenceandhasawarmandwelcomingatmosphere.Thehighlytrained and
motivatedstaffarefocusedontheneedsof theindividualchild.The SeniorSchoolis staffedbysuperbteachers who
consistentlydeliverexcellentresultsin the classroom,placingan emphasison academicrigouralongsidedeveloping a
loveoflearning.Ontopofthis,ourwideandvariedactivitiesprogrammeisdesignedtoencourageteamwork and
develop stamina and provide a healthy body alongside an inquiring mind.
DoverCollegeis proudlyInternational,representinga sliceof ourinter-connectedanddiversesociety.Day pupils live
alongside boarders in our houses and benefit from the opportunities and facilities of a 24/7 boarding environment.
We are an equalopportunityorganisationand are committedto a workingenvironmentthatis free from any form of
discriminationonthegroundsofcolour,race,ethnicity,religion,sex,sexualorientationordisability.We make
reasonable adjustments to meet the needs of staff or pupils who are or become disabled.
TheCollegetakesitsresponsibilityforsafeguardingveryseriouslyandiscommittedtoprovidingasafeand secure
environment for our pupils to flourish.
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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES OUR ETHOS AND AIMS

Our aims are:
-Toprovideademandingbutflexibleacademiccurriculumthatischallengingforpupilsofawiderangeof ability
leading to good academic qualifications on departure.
- To enablepupilsto achieve better examinationgrades than those achievednationallyby pupilsof similar intellectual
capacity.
-Toconcentrateonleadershipandpersonaldevelopmentthroughawell-structuredextra-curricularprogramme of
activitiessuchasmusic,sportsanddrama,whichpromotesdevelopmentoftheindividualandengagementwith the
wider world.

OUR OBJECTIVES

The College'sobjectivesare set out in the Project 150 DevelopmentPlan adoptedby Councilin November2015 and as
developedover the last five years. The Plan initiallyset out a 10-year programmefor the developmentof all aspects of
the College; with many areas of development within the College already achieved.
OurmissionistobeaschoolofexceptionalacademicachievementattheheartoftheDovercommunity where
confidenceis nurtured,innovationis celebrated,inquisitivenessis encouraged,individualityis embraced and  creativity
is fostered.
Specifically, the Project 150 Development Plan outlines development objectives in each of the following areas:

COVID-19

In January2020, the schoolidentifiedCovid-19as a potentialpandemicrisk and immediatelytook steps to  implement
protectivemeasuresacrosstheCollegesite.Handwashingandsanitisingfacilitieswereimprovedandadded where
necessary.Additionalcleaningwas introducedfor hightouchpointareasaroundthe schoolandsocialdistancing was
encouraged. Access to the site was limited to all but essential contractors and visitors.
AscommunitytransmissionwithintheUKaccelerated,theschooltookthedecisionon17Marchtoencourage the
boardingcommunitytotravelhomewhiletravelcorridorswereinplace.TheCollegethenpreparedtomoveto a
distancelearningmodel.FullschoolbuildingclosurefollowedfromtheafternoonofFriday20Marchafter the
Secretary of State for Education's announcement on 18 March.
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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES OUR ETHOS AND AIMS

Allteachersandalmostallnon-teachingstaffmovedtoamodelofworkingfromhomefrom20March.The school
carefullyfolloweditspastoralpoliciesandallrelevantUK Governmentguidanceandadviceto protectthesafety and
wellbeing of students and staff during the unprecedented times.
Non-teachingstaffwhocouldnotworkfromhomewerefurloughed.Therewasasignificantreductionin expected
incomefromEaster2020onwardsduetoseveralshorttermpupilsbeingunabletotakeupplacesorcontinue their
studies at the College and also due to the cancellationof summer lets and other income generationactivities. Summer
fee invoices were re-issued on the basis of distance learning.
The loss of incomewas mitigatedas far as possibleby furloughingstaff,freezingrecruitmentactivity,the cessation of
all non-essentialexpenditureand the pausingof capitaldevelopmentand significantmaintenanceworks. One building
projectthatwasnearcompletionwaspermittedtocontinuebecausethefinancialpenaltiesforceasingwork would
haveoutweighedanypotentialsavings.Thebuildingextensionwasalsorequiredforteachingprovision from
September 2020.
TheFinanceandGeneralPurposeCommitteemetwiththeHeadmasterandBursaronaweeklybasisto monitor
emergingissuesandthe College'sresponse,andto developactionplansto continueoperations.This included testing
arangeofpotentialfuturescenariosagainsttheschool'sfinancialmodelandconsideringmitigatingactionsfor each
scenario. Necessary actions were taken based on these discussions.
Significantwork was conductedover Summer 2020 to ensure the College was fully preparedfor the returnof pupils in
September2020.ProgressofthepandemiccontinuestobemonitoredandtheCollegewilladaptitsresponsesin a
considered and flexible manner.

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Pupil Numbers and Fees

The College educatedan average of 295 pupilsover the year, 79 in the Prep Schooland 216 in the Senior School.61 of
thesepupilswereinthe6thForm.Thesefiguresincludeanumberofshortstaypupils,withwhomthepopularity of
the school has been increasing in recent years.
Feesfortheyear2019-2020wereincreasedbyanaverageof3%(dayfees)and4%(boardingfees)onthose from
2018-2019,withthelowestincreaseforseniordaypupilsof2.8%andthehighestincreasetofullboardersof 4.6%,
whichisindicativeofcostslyingwheretheyfall.Despitethisincrease,DoverCollegecontinuestoachieveitsaim of
chargingfees whichare amongthe lowest offeredby independentschoolsin East Kent. This supportsour objective of
offeringan affordableindependenteducationfor boysandgirlsfrom Doverandthe surroundingareas,supported by
generous bursary and scholarship grants from the Dover College Trust.

Academic

2020resultsmustbeconsideredinthecontextofthelockdownduetotheCovid-19pandemicwhichresulted in
CentreAssessedGradesbeingissued.These were issuedtakingintoaccountthe resultsof mockexams in November,
intheLentandSummerTerms,ongoingtesting/assessmentandcoursework.Arigorousinternalquality assurance
ensuredthat there was no gradeinflationand on the whole,the finalCAGs were in line with the teachers' predictions
on our ongoing tracking.
AtGCSE,theoverallpassrateandpercentageof5-9hasdrasticallyincreasedcomparedto2019(94.5%and 74.4%
respectively compared to 64.3% and 47.8% in 2019) with a substantial increase in value added in most departments.
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AtAlevelandBTEC,thepassratewas100%with35.5%A*-A,54.7%A*-Band81.1%A*-C.TheAlevelresults were
particularlyexcellent,with40%A*-A.However,fewerstudentsgainedthehighestgradesinBTEC(53%Merits and
only1Distinctionand2Distinctions*).BTECstudentscontinuetostrugglewiththelevelrequiredinthe exam
modulesinordertoachievethehighestgrades.WearelookingatmovingtoTechLevels(level3)whichoffer more
practical elements. This should help us increase our value added at BTEC.
15studentsoutof19appliedforUniversityandallwereofferedaplace,with10/19accessingtheir1st choice,
includingCambridge,St Andrews,Edinburgh,Liverpool,King'sCollegeLondon,UEL,Staffordshire,Winchester, Derby,
Bangor and Canterbury Christ Church University.

Extra-Curricular Activities

2019-20continuedtoseetheriseinpopularityofthedramaandthenewlylaunchedCreativeDigital Media
department.Numerousextra-curricularclubswereofferedinboththePrepandSeniorSchoolincluding: animation,
film, technicaltheatreenrichmentand dramato name a few. The Collegecontinuesto buildits reputationas a  centre
of excellencefor creativearts.At the startof the year tripsto see a wide varietyof theatrein bothLondonand closer
to home were undertakenmuch to the enjoymentof pupilsand staff. The drama departmentalso subscribedto  digital
theatreduringtheperiod,givingthedramapupilsofallkeystagesaccesstovitalresearchmaterialandexamples of
live performance.
A highlightof the MichaelmasTerm was a touringproductionof Macbethvisitingthe school.This event was designed
tosupporttheEnglishandDramasyllabiandwasofferedtoallpupilsin3rdFormtoUpperSixth.Onthestage a
full-scaleproductionof'Chicago'wasdeliveredtoaliveaudienceinearlyspring,with40pupilsperforming and
technicalsupportfromacrewof8pupils.2020wasduetoseethefirstinternationaldramaresidentialtrip, with
pupilstravellingtoaFrenchTheatreinstitutetocreateanoriginalpieceoftheatretobeperformedinboth French
andEnglish.Thiswastobe presentedtolocalprimaryschoolchildrenontheirreturnfromFrancebutwassadly this
was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It is hoped that something similar will be run in future.
TheCollegecontinuestorunasuccessfulLAMDAprogramacrossboththePrepandSeniorSchools,withthe first
cohortof5thFormhavingcompletedtheirexaminationspriortoschoolclosure.Fortunately,thisactivityhas been
able to continue 'virtually' throughout the pandemic and lockdowns, including examinations.

Games

Althougha disruptedyear,we stillmanagedtocomplete2 termsoffixtureswithminimaldisruption,engaged pupils
withourextensivegamesprogrammeandencouragedacademicprogressthroughouttheyear.Inthe Michaelmas
term our full rangeof sportsprovisionwas on offer, with pupilstakingpart in sailing,horse riding,cross country, Eton
fives,badminton,basketballandgym,alongsidethe mainsportsof the term,footballforboysandhockeyforgirls. A
rangeoffixtureswerecompletedforboththemajorgamesoptionsacrossallyeargroupswithintheschool. Our
seniorboys had their most successfulseason in recent years. In a busy Michaelmasterm we even managedto embark
on our first joint football and hockey tour to San Sebastian, which was a wonderful experience for all.
Thiswasalsoanincredibleopportunityforallofthosewhotookparttoplaysomeinternationalfixturesand enjoy
their first experience of a sports tour.
OurfantasticsportprovisioncontinuedintheLentterm,withtheonlydifferencebeingthatthemajorsports had
changedforboysandgirls,withthefocusnowbeingonrugbyandnetball.Despitea prematureendtotheterm, all
pupilshadthe opportunityto competeagainstotherschoolsandourinclusiveapproachgave the opportunityfor the
majorityofpupilstotakepartinfixtures.Ouracademicsportpupilshadbeenworkinghardallyearandroseto the
challengeof remote learningby takingpart in remote practicalsessions and workinghard to complete the  coursework
units.Weareproudtosaythatweachieved100%passrateforboththelevel2and3BTECsportcourseswith a
significant number of distinctions and distinction* being awarded to our pupils.
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ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Adventurous Activities

TheCollegecontinuestobearegisteredindependentcentrefortheDukeofEdinburgh'sawardscheme. This
academicyearsawasignificantnumberofnewparticipantsrecruitedtoembarkontheBronze,Silverand Gold
awards.Their expeditiontrainingbeganin preparationfor the expeditionsin the Summer term of 2020, although was
sadly postponed until Summer 2021 as a result of Covid-19 limitations.
On 4th March 2020, a groupof Dover CollegeDofE participantswere presentedto HRH PrinceEdward;this included 4
successfulGold participantsfrom the previousyear who were also due to collect their Gold Award from Prince Edward
at St. James Palace on 11 May 2020 but this had to be cancelleddue to the lockdown.Despite the lockdown,2  further
Gold participants completed their Gold Award by August 2020.
TheDofEcomponentsof:Residential,Physical,SkillsandVolunteeringareallrecordedremotelyona secure
e-platformbyeachparticipantso,despitethelimitationsoflockdown,mostparticipantshavebeenableto continue
to record their achievements.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

TosupportourcharitableobjectivesandprovidewideraccesstoaDoverCollegeeducationwehavearange of
policiesandfinancialassistanceprogrammesdesignedtohelpabroadrangeofparents.Thesearedetailedin our
Scholarship and Bursary Policy and are outlined below.

Scholarship Policy

ScholarshipsaregenerallyawardedforentryinShell(year7),3rdForm(year9)and5thForm(year11) although
individual awards may be made outside of these entry points at the Headmaster's discretion.
Scholarshipsareawardedstrictlyinaccordancewiththeresultsoftestsandevaluationsdesignedtorecognise high
academic potential or the ability to make a significant contribution to the College in one or more areas.
These take place in the Lent term and are advertised locally and on our website.
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of a percentage of gross fees and are generally in the order of 10%.

Bursary Policy

Bursariesaremeanstestedfinancialawards,thepurposeofwhichistoprovideaDoverCollegeeducationto able
childrenwhoseparentsorguardianswouldnototherwisebeabletoaffordit.Bursariesareamajorpartof our
charitable objective and are of significant public benefit.
BursariesaretargetedatpupilswhowillmakeapositivecontributiontothelifeoftheCollege,bethat through
academicachievementorbyexcellingatotherschoolactivities.Therefore,otherthaninexceptional circumstances,
bursaries are only available as top-up funding for pupils who have been awarded a Scholarship.
TheCollegealsooffersfinancialassistanceincasesofunforeseenhardship,particularlywherepupilsareata critical
stageintheireducation.WhilsttheCollegedoesbenefitfromsometrustsandbequeaths,themajorityof bursaries
arefundedbytheCollegeoutoffeeincome.Inmakingawardswearethereforeconsciousofthecircumstances of
bursaryapplicantsinrelationtofullfeepayingparents,manyofwhommakesignificantsacrificesinorderto send
their children to Dover College.

Military Parents

WheremilitaryparentsareinreceiptoftheContinuityofEducationAllowance(CEA)welimitthe parental
contribution to 10% and give fee remission for any amount between that and the amount received from the CEA.
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Sibling Discounts

To assistparentswhowishto sendmore thanonechildto DoverCollegewe offera 5% discountforthe second child
and a 10% discount for the third and any further siblings who attend the College at the same time.

Assistance for Staff

To attractand retain high calibre staff, both teachingand support,we offer fee remissionfor pupilsof staff in both the
Prep School and Senior School, to enable them to educate their children at Dover College.

Payment by instalments

Many of our parentsbenefit from our termly or monthly(three instalmentsper term) Direct Debit facility,which is the
College's preferred method of payment of fees.

Bursary and Scholarship Awards 2019-20

Duringthe currentyear,63 (2019:49) pupilswere in receiptof a means testedbursarywitha totalvalueof £331,851
(2019:£247,520).Theaverageawardwas£1,894(2019:£1,661)and3 (2019:3) pupilshadtotalfee remission worth
75%ormore.TheCollegecontinuedtosupportmilitaryandFCOparentsinreceiptoftheContinuityof Education
Allowance(CEA)overthelastyear,withadditionalbursarysupportinadditiontotheCEAtoensure parental
contribution did not exceed 10%.
Scholarshipswereawardedto87pupils(2019:79)amountingto£181,128(2019:£151,648).Inaddition,the two
pupilsnominatedinthepreviousyearfortheBostock-Wheelerscholarshipbenefittedfrom£26,550(2019: £16,050
for one pupil) of their fees being met by the Bostock-Wheeler Trust.
IntotaltheCollegegrantedfeeremissionsto150(2019:157)pupilsamountingto£765,157(2019:157 pupils
amounting to £645,654). This represents 11.5% of Gross School Fees (2019: 11.5%).

Friends of Dover College and Old Dovorians

TheFriendsofDoverCollegeranuntilJuly2020asaseparatecharity,comprisedofcurrentparents broadly
correspondingtoaParentTeacherAssociation.ThecharitywoundupinJuly2020havingdonatedgenerous sums
towards the development of music and pupil wellbeing facilities within the College during the 2019/20 year.
The Councilwouldlike to acknowledgethe invaluablecontributionto Dover Collegemade by the Friends, particularly
theirgenerosityinthesespecificprojects,andlookforwardtothedevelopmentofanewparentorganisationin the
future.
Past pupilsof Dover College are knownas Old Dovorians,many of whom continueto play an active part in the success
oftheCollege.WhilstcontinuingtoworkinpartnershipwiththeOldDovorianClub,theCollegealsohasan Alumni
Societytokeepallpastpupils,parentsandstaffinformedofdevelopmentsattheCollege.Thisinitiativehasseen a
goodresponsebringinganumberbackintouchwiththeCollegeandwithAlumnieventstakingplaceon a
re-invigorated basis, both domestically and internationally.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The financialstatementsshow thattotalincomefor the year was £5,452,633(2019:£5,674,136).The principle source
ofincomeisfees,whichaccountedfor85.9%(2019,87%)ofthetotalincome.Asaneducationalcharitythese funds
are used exclusively for the advancement of our educational objectives.
As a charitywe also benefit from certain tax exemptionsand a reductionin business rates, the benefits from which  are
alsouseddirectlytosupportoureducationalpurposes.Withoutthese,feeswouldbecomeunaffordablefor many
parents.
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Thedecreaseinincomein2020,comparedto2019,isaccountedforbyadecreaseinfeesreceivableof5.3% (2019:
inc.6.2%),mostnotablyduringtheclosureoftheschoolduetotheCovid-19pandemicinSummer2020.There was
alsoadecreaseinDonationsandLegaciesof55.6%(2019:inc.120%),adecreaseinAncillaryTradingincomeof 74%
(2019: inc. 10%), and an increase in other income of 490% (2019: inc. 13%.). The increase in other income is due to  the
receipt of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Grant which helped offset losses during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Theaccountsshowanoverallsurplusfortheyearof£96,357(2019:deficitof£252,345)whichisinlinewith the
Council aim of a financial break-even.
Current Assets ended the year at £2,049,379 (2019: £1,575,459).
Followinganadvanceof£200,000inrelationtothepurchaseof1PrioryHill,theoutstandingbalanceofthe loan
payabletotheDoverCollegeTrustis£300,000(2019:£100,000).Theloanwillberepaidinfullonthedisposalof 8
EffinghamCrescent,which is a propertyno longerrequiredby the College.Duringthe periodthe College also took  out
a Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan of £700,000. There are currently no other borrowings.
Until30April2020,teacherswereauto-enrolledasmembersoftheTeachers'PensionScheme.TheTPSis an
unfunded multi-employer defined benefits pension scheme governed by the Teachers' Pensions Regulations 2014.
Memberscontributeatalevelaccordingtotheirmonthlysalaryandrespectivecontributionbandssetbythe TPS,
withcontributionsfrommembersandtheemployerbeingcreditedtotheExchequer.Retirementandother pension
benefitsarepaidbypublicfundsprovidedbyParliament.TheemployercontributionrateissetbytheSecretary of
StatefollowingschemevaluationsundertakenbytheGovernmentActuary'sDepartment.Themostrecent actuarial
valuationof the TPS was preparedas at 31 March 2016 and the ValuationReport,which was publishedin March 2019,
confirmedthattheemployercontributionratefortheTPSwouldincreasefrom16.4%to23.6%from1 September
2019.
Employersare also requiredto pay a scheme administrationlevy of 0.08% givinga totalemployercontributionrate  of
23.68%.The31March2016ValuationReportwaspreparedinaccordancewiththebenefitssetoutinthe scheme
regulationsandundertheapproachspecifiedintheDirections,astheyappliedat5March2019.However, the
assumptionswereconsideredandsetbytheDepartmentforEducationpriortotherulinginthe 'McCloud/Sargeant
case'.This case has requiredthe courtsto considercases regardingthe implementationof the 2015reformsto  Public
ServicePensionsincludingtheTeachers'Pensions.On27June2019theSupremeCourtdeniedthe government
permissionto appealthe Courtof Appeal'sjudgmentthattransitionalprovisionsintroducedto the reformed pension
schemesin2015gaverisetounlawfulagediscrimination.Thegovernmentis respectingtheCourt'sdecisionand has
saidit willengagefullywiththe EmploymentTribunalas well as employerandmember representativesto agree how
the discriminations will be remedied.
The TPS is subjectto a cost cap mechanismwhich was put in place to protecttaxpayersagainstunforeseenchanges in
scheme costs. The Chief Secretaryto the Treasury,havingin 2018 announcedthat there would be a review of this cost
cap mechanism,in January2019 announceda pause to the cost cap mechanismfollowingthe Courtof Appeal's ruling
intheMcCloud/SargeantcaseanduntilthereiscertaintyaboutthevalueofpensionstoemployeesfromApril 2015
onwards.Inviewoftheaboverulingsanddecisionstheassumptionsusedinthe31March2016Actuarial Valuation
maybecomeinappropriate.Inthisscenario,avaluationpreparedinaccordancewithrevisedbenefitsand suitably
revisedassumptionswouldyielddifferentresultsthanthosecontainedintheActuarialValuation.Untilaremedy to
thediscriminationconclusionhasbeendeterminedbytheEmploymentTribunalit is notpossibleto concludeon any
financial impact or future changes to the contribution rates.
Followinga thoroughreviewby Council,andfullperiodof consultationwithteachingstaff,the decisionwas taken to
exittheTPS andjointheAvivaAPTIS(AvivaPensionTrustforIndependentSchools)masterpensiontrustfrom1  May
2020.Staffareableto choosetheircontributionrate,withemployercontributionsona matchingbasisbetween10 -
16%. Teachingstaff death in service benefitspreviouslycovered by the TPS are now under a separateAviva Group Life
policy.
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FINANCIAL REVIEW

Support staff are invited to join a defined contribution scheme operated by Royal London.
TheCollegethereforehasnopensionliabilitiesotherthantheregularpaymentofemployercontributionsinto these
schemes.

Reserves & Financial Health

ThefinancesofDoverCollegearemanagedbytheBursarandmonitoredbytheFinanceandGeneral Purpose
Committee.TheFinanceandGeneralPurposeCommitteereceivesmonthlymanagementaccountsand cashflow
forecasts, and termly broader financial updates.
In line with its CharitableObjectivesthe College'spolicyis to maximise the use of income for the deliveryof  education
tocurrentpupilswhilstprovidingforcapitalprojectstoenhancethefacilities.Asapopularschoolwithgood cost
controls,access to bankingfacilitiesif requiredand a clear developmentplanfor the future,Governorsdo not believe
it necessary to build up free reserves.
Asdetailedinnote23totheaccountsthegeneralreserveamountedto£2,340,740(2019:£1,760,825)at the
year-end.Restrictedfundscarriedforwardtotalled£111,300(2019:£108,941).Theclosingbalanceofnetassets was
£2,452,040(2019: £2,355,683).The net currentassets of the charityat the year-endwas £204,267(2019: Net current
Liabilityof£329,550).Note17oftheaccountsshowsthisisduetotheadditionoftheamountofCBILS loan
repayablebetween2-5years.TheBursarandtheF&GPcommitteeregularlyreviewthisinordertominimise the
financial risk and exposure of the charity.
A FoundationFund was previouslyestablishedto providecapitalfunds for major futuredevelopments.Note 24 shows
thattogetherwiththedesignatedfundheldbytheDoverCollegeTrustthecombinedvalueofFoundationFunds is
£Nil (2019: £618,289).These funds were used in year to buildan ICT and learningsupportfacilityextensionto the Leo
WrightbuildingaspartofProject150developments,aswellastherefurbishmentofthemainbuilding.Prior to
liquidation,investmentofthesefundswasmanagedbyRathbonesunderthecontroloftheFinance& General
Purpose Committee in line with the requirements of the Trustee Act 2000.
The Collegeis fortunatein being the principlebeneficiaryof a numberof separatecharities,the largestof which is  the
DoverCollegeTrust.DuringtheperiodtheCollegewasextremelyfortunatetoreceive£110,000fromthe Dover
CollegeTrusttowardsscholarshipsand bursariesin additionto the foundationfundsused for the Leo Wright building
project.

Arrangements for setting pay and remuneration of key management personnel

The key managementpersonnelof thecharitycomprisetheboardof GovernorsandtheHeadsupportedbya Senior
ManagementTeam, whichincludesthe BursarandDeputyHeadsof the SeniorandPrepSchoolsandother members
who are invited to join as appropriate from time to time.
TheremunerationoftheHeadandBursararesetbyGovernorsfollowingdiscussionsatcommitteelevel including
F&GPandEducationcommittees.TheBoardandsub-committeeslookatsuccessofExecutivegoals,SMART targets
and external benchmarking in making their awards to key personnel.

Fundraising Policy

Thecharity'sapproachtofundraisingisinternallymanagedandensuresthatrecognisedstandardsareupheld, any
complaintsare dealtwithpromptlyandthatcampaignsare notpersistentwithan emphasison protecting vulnerable
people.  The charity reviews Fundraising regularly and is committed to follow best practice wherever possible.
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FUTURE PLANS

As partof the Project150 DevelopmentPlanthe Collegeis embarkingon an ambitiousandextensive re-development
programmefortheCampus.SignificancemaintenanceworkhasbeencarriedoutwithintheRefectory,a twelfth
centurybuildingwhich was originallya refectoryfor the Dover Priory.The Refectoryis a scheduledancient monument
and thereforediscussionshave taken place with HistoricEnglandon the plannedwork. All work is completedwith the
specialist oversight of Clague Architects.
DuetotheshorttomediumtermfinancialconstraintsimposedbytheCovid-19pandemic,futureplansand the
College'sdevelopmentstrategywillbethoroughlyreviewedbythemanagementteamandCouncilinthe coming
twelve months. This will ensure there is no long term detriment to or impact upon the fabric of the College.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

TheGoverningbodyisconstitutedundertheCollege'sRoyalCharter.GovernorsareelectedattheAnnual General
MeetingheldinMarcheachyear.Upto15Governors(inadditiontotheChairman)areelectedtotheCouncil of
Governors,whichis responsiblefor settingthe strategyandoverseeingthe managementof the College,Including the
approval of policies and monitoring of the College's Development Plan. All Governors are also Trustees of the Charity.
TheCouncilofGovernorsis responsibleforsettingthesalariesoftheHeadmasterandtheBursar.Theyalso approve
the annualpayincreaselevel forallotherstaff.The policyon remunerationis to paysalariesin keepingwiththe size
oftheCollegeandthefinancialresourcesavailable.Thepolicyonannualpayincreasesreflectsthe financial
performanceoftheCollegeaswellaseconomicfactorsandforecasts.Forthe2019-20financialyearGovernors did
notagreetoanoverallsalaryincrease.Teachingstaffwereawardedincrementleveladvancementwhere applicable.
This was an extraordinary measure to ensure staff costs were maintained at an affordable level.
ThestructureofGovernanceissuchthatfourCommitteesoperatewithinTermsofReferenceanddelegated powers
agreed by Council:
TheFinanceandGeneralPurposeCommittee:TomonitorthefinancialpositionoftheCollegeandits onward
planning;tomonitormarketingactivityanditsonwardstrategy;tooverseetheinvestmentofFoundationFunds, to
monitor the College's building programmes.
TheEducationCommittee:ToprovidestrategicinputtotheeducationprovidedbyDoverCollegemonitoring all
aspectsofthateducation,includingpastoral,extra-curricularandstaffdevelopmentmatters.The Education
Committee Is also responsible for Governor training.
TheComplianceandRiskCommittee:TomonitortheCollege'spoliciesrelatingtoEducation,National Minimum
Standards, Self-Evaluation Forms, Health & Safety, Employment and other such sundry matters; to monitor risk.
TheNominationsCommittee.ToensuretheeffectiveGovernanceofDoverCollegebyoverseeingthe selection,
appointment and monitoring of Governors and the overall governance procedures.
TheCouncilofGovernorsmeetsfourtimesayear.AllCommitteesmeetonaregularbasisthroughouttheyear. An
annualGeneralmeetingisheldinMarchforallGovernors.Variousmembersofstaffareinvitedtoattend the
Committees to present. The Headmaster and the Bursar are invited to attend Governors' meetings.
The Governors operate under an agreed voluntary code of practice, which builds upon the Bye Laws detailed in the
RoyalCharter.ThiscodeofpracticehasestablishedguidelinesforGovernortermsofofficeandprovidesa structure
for the regular review of the effectiveness of governance.
All Governorsgive freely of theirtime and no remunerationwas paidto Governorsin the year. Governorsare entitled
to claim reasonable travelling expenses to attend meetings.
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Governor Recruitment and Training

TheNominationsCommitteeoverseestherecruitmentof Governors.TheEducationCommitteeis responsiblefor the
training of Governors.
Onbeinginvitedtojointhegoverningbody,newGovernorsareprovidedwithanextensiveInformationpack, which
includesinformationabouttheCollegeanditsoperationaswellasthefunctionsandresponsibilitiesofbeing a
Governor.TheyalsoundergoallnecessarySaferRecruitingprocedures.Oncethoseproceduresarecompleted, they
formally join the Governing Body.

Management

DaytodaymanagementoftheCollegeisdelegatedtotheHeadmaster,whoisresponsibleforallaspectsof the
College'soperation.InNovember2019itwasannouncedthatGarethDoodeshadbeenappointedasHeadmaster of
theKing'sSchoolWorcesterfromSeptember2020.TheCouncilretainedtheservicesofOdgersBerndstonfor the
recruitmentof hissuccessorandinMarch2020announcedthatMr SimonFisher,DeputyHeadatWorthSchool had
beenappointedtoleadtheCollegeintoitsnextchapter.Simon'sbackgroundinboarding,academicsuccess and
leadershipmadehimthestandoutcandidatefortheGovernorappointmentpanel.NotablyatWorthSchool, during
Simon'stenureinthisrole,theschoolachieveditsbesteversetofGCSEresultsandreceivedthehighestpossible ISI
grading for academic standards.
TofacilitategoodcommunicationandeffectivemanagementthroughouttheCollegethefollowingstructure for
management committees is in place:

Inspection

In January2020 the Collegewas inspectedby the IndependentSchoolsInspectorate.A glowingreportwas received in
respectoftheEducationQualityInspectionandfullcompliancerecordedintheFocusedCompliance Inspection,
withinwhichallstandardsweremet.Thefullreportcanberead here:
https://www.dovercollege.org.uk/about-us/inspection-reports/

Risk Management

DoverCollegehasimplementeda comprehensiverangeof riskmanagementinordertoprotectboththeCollege and
itspupilsandstaff.TheCollegeissecureandcompliantwithallregulationsasdemonstratedthroughthe College
successfully passing the ISI Focused Compliance Inspection in January 2020.
TheGovernorsareresponsibleforoverseeingtherisksfacedbytheCollege.TheGovernorComplianceand Risk
CommitteehasbeenactiveinreviewingtheCollege'scompliancewithallregulationsandcarefulmonitoringof risk
factors.Throughthe risk managementprocesses establishedfor the School,the Governorsare satisfiedthat the major
risksidentifiedhavebeenadequatelymitigatedwherenecessary.Itisrecognisedthatsystemscanonly provide
reasonable but not absolute assurance that major risks have been adequately managed.
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

ApublishedRiskAssessmentPolicydetailshowtheCollegeapproachestheassessmentandrecordingofriskfor all
aspectsoftheCollege.Theserangefromtheinherentrisksofourcampusbuildingsthroughtoschoolactivities and
trips. Risks Assessments are centrally published, to enable easy access and reference by all members of staff.
AdetailedRiskRegisterismaintainedwhichdescribeseachoftherisksfacedbytheCollege,dividedinto clear
categories(Governance,Management,Finance,Employment,Teachingand Physical).Risk levels are ascribed together
with the controlsand mitigationswe have put in placeto reduceeitherthe incidenceor the potentialimpactof  these
risks.
The main risks faced by the College are:
- A significantreductionin pupilnumbers,whichresultin a substantialreductionin Incomethatcouldjeopardise the
financialviabilityof the College.The Collegecontrolsthis risk by ensuringthatwe offer an educationthatis attractive
toprospectivepupilsandparents,byensuringtheCollegehasaneffectiverecruitmentstrategy,including the
resourcingoftheAdmissionsandmarketingdepartment;ensuringthattheCollegehasaneffectivepupil retention
strategy; investing in the facilities of the College; and preserving and developing the good reputation of the College.
-TheCollegefailstomaintainsufficientfinancialsolvencyandisdeemedtonolongerbeaviablegoingconcern by
auditors.TheCollegeaddressesthisriskbysettingannualbudgetswithpositivecashflowtargetsand careful
monitoring of net cash reserves by the Finance & General Purpose Committee.
-LossofTrustedStatusfortheissuingofCASformsresultinginusbeingunabletosponsorandtherefore recruit
pupilsfromoutsideoftheEU(andfollowingBREXITfromoutsideoftheUK).Thisriskiscontrolledthrough the
detailedreviewofindividualapplications,requiringpaymentofayear'sfeesinadvanceandensuringthe timely
renewal of the facility.
- Failureto arrangeadequateinsurance,which leaves the Collegeexposedto significantfinancialloss in the event of a
majoraccidentor incident.The Collegecontrolsthis risk throughthe use of professionaladvisers,includingan annual
review of coverage, and an annual review of the insurance renewal by the Compliance & Risk Committee.
-AseriousbreachoftheCollege'sSafeguardingPolicy,whichcouldleadtosignificantreputationaldamage. The
Collegecontrolsthisriskthroughannualsafeguardingtrainingforallstaff,ensuringstaffareawareof their
responsibilityto reportany concerns;strictadherenceto proceduresset out in the SafeguardingPolicyin the event of
an incident; and strict adherence to the Safer Recruitment Policy.
-TheCollegeissubjecttoasecuritybreachbyanindividualorindividualswhoareintentuponcausingdamage or
injury.TheCollegecontrolsthisriskthroughphysicalbarrierssuchasfencing,railingsandgates;electronic access
controlstoexternalentrancesandmaindoorstoBoardingHouses;CCTV;andbyfollowingprotocolssetoutin the
CrisisManagementPlan.Thereis a termlyauditprogrammeinordertocheckthattheHealthandSafetyPolicies are
being followed. The reports of these audits are scrutinised by the Compliance & Risk Committee.
-TheGoverningBodyhaveassessedtherisksthatthecollegemayfacefollowingBREXIT.TheBoardhave assessed
these risks and have mitigated against any identifiable risks to minimise adverse impact on the college.
- The GoverningBodycontinueto carefullymonitorandaddresstheimpactof Covid-19globallyandthe implications
for the Collegeand significantlevel of risk posed.Proofingschoolstrategyand operationsfor the lastingeffects of  the
Covid-19 pandemic, and in the event of future pandemics, are high on the agendas for all committees.
WerigorouslyadheretothereportingrequirementsofRIDDORandtakeactionwheresuchreports indicate
improvements in our processes or infrastructure is required.
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Environmental Responsibility

The Collegehas a policyof purchasingfoodfrom localsuppliers,providinglocalemploymentand reducingthe impact
on the environment of transporting food long distances.
Wecontinuewithaprogrammeofreplacingoldwindowswithnewdoubleglazedunitstoimproveinsulation and
reducetheuseofheatingfuels.Wealsomakeextensiveuseofrecyclingprogrammesincludingcard,paper waste,
food and electricalitems. A full-siteenergyauditis plannedfor the near futureto renew the College'scommitment to
reducing the impact of its operations on the environment.
TheCollege'sdailyminibusrunsprovidevaluableserviceforparentswholiveatthefurthestextentofthe day
footprintandalsohelpsreducetheCollege'secologicalfootprintcausedbydaypupilsbeingdriventoschool. It
providesaparticularbenefitforthosepupilswhoaretooyoungtousepublictransport.Parentsareencouraged to
considerusingtheservice,totakeadvantageofpublictransportortopromotebicyclingandwalkingsothat the
volume of car journeys to and from school are reduced.
The College actively promotes waste recycling and domestic fuel economy.

Community Service

TheCollegehasaveryactivecharitycommittee,whichsupportsaspecificcharityeachyear.Thisyearthe chosen
Charity was Porchlight.
PorchlightisKent'slargestcharityforhomelessandvulnerablepeople.Theystriveforafairersociety where
vulnerablepeoplefindstability,themostexcludedareincluded,andwherehomelessnessandpovertyarethings of
the past.
ThePorchlightmissionistochangelivesforthebetterby:Preventingpeoplefrombecominghomelessthrough the
provisionoftimelyandpersonalisedsupportservices,providinghousing,education,employabilityand personal
developmentsupporttothemostvulnerableandisolatedpeopleinourcommunities,challengingnegative attitudes
towards people who are homeless, living with mental ill health, or living in poverty.
Althoughphysicalfundraisingactivitieswerecurtailedforpartoftheyear,effortsweremadetoraiseasmuch as
possiblefor this worthylocal communitycause and the pupilsand staff raised in excess of £2,000 duringthe  academic
year.

Links with the Community

The Collegetakes its role in the localcommunityvery seriouslyand where academiccommitmentsallowwe make  our
historicsite and its facilitiesavailablefree of chargeor at cost. Duringthe year we have providedheritagetoursof  our
historic site.
Anumberoflocalgroupsuseourhalls,ourfacilitiesareusedbythePolicefortheirgraduationceremoniesand our
sportsfacilitiesaremadeavailabletolocaldisabledsportsclubs.Ourminibusesarealsomadeavailableto local
groups.We offer a range of supportactivitiesfor pupilsattendinglocal state schoolsincludingfree entranceto school
productions and hosting annual sporting tournaments to which local primary schools are invited.
We have also arrangeda numberof activitieson our site and invitedotherlocalschoolsto joinus such as chances for
pupilsto meet authorsor be educatedon PHSE matters.Two members of the managementteam upheldroleson  the
Governing Bodies of local schools.
Other links with and support for local state schools include:
-  Providing use of our minibuses free of charge for local schools
-
Workingin partnershipwith the Dover Grammar School for Boys and the Dover Grammar School for Girls on Duke  of
Edinburgh expeditions
-Providingfree use of our sports facilitiesto a numberof Pre-Schoolsand PrimarySchoolsin the area to enable them
to hold sports days
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Please see details on pages 1 and 2.

EVENTS SINCE THE END OF THE YEAR

Information relating to events since the end of the year is given in the notes to the financial statements.

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES

ThetrusteesareresponsibleforpreparingtheTrustees'AnnualReportandthefinancialstatementsin accordance
withapplicablelawandUnitedKingdomAccountingStandards(UnitedKingdomGenerallyAccepted Accounting
Practice).The law applicableto charitiesin England& Walesrequiresthe trusteesto preparefinancialstatements for
eachfinancialyearwhichgivea trueandfairview of thestateof affairsof thecharityandof theincoming resources
and application of resources of the charity for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
-Statewhetherapplicableaccountingstandardshavebeenfollowed,subjecttoanymaterialdepartures disclosed
and explained in the financial statements; and
-Preparethefinancialstatementsonthegoingconcernbasisunlessitisinappropriatetopresumethatthe charity
will continue in operation.
The trusteesare responsiblefor keepingproperaccountingrecordsthat disclosewith reasonableaccuracyat any  time
the financialpositionof the charityand enable them to ensure that the financialstatementscomplywith the Charities
Act 2011, the Charities(Accountsand Reports)Regulations2008 and the provisionsof the Royal Charter.They are also
responsibleforsafeguardingtheassetsofthecharityandhencefortakingreasonablestepsfortheprevention and
detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Thefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedtogivea'trueandfair'viewandhavedepartedfromthe Charities
(AccountsandReports)Regulations2008onlytotheextentrequiredto providea 'trueandfairview'.This departure
hasinvolvedfollowingtheAccountingandReportingbyCharities:Statementof RecommendedPracticeapplicable to
charitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUK and
RepublicofIrelandissuedinOctober2019ratherthantheAccountingandReportingbyCharities;Statement of
Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
The trusteesare responsibleforthe maintenanceandintegrityof the charityandfinancialinformationwhichmay be
includedonthecharity'swebsite.LegislationintheUnitedKingdomgoverningthepreparationanddissemination of
financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
ApprovedbytheCouncilofGovernorsofDoverCollegeon20March2021.AdoptedbytheTrusteesatthe Annual
General Meeting on 20 March 2021.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2020
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
.............................................
M Goodridge MBE  - Trustee
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE TRUSTEES OF
THE CORPORATION OF DOVER COLLEGE

Opinion

WehaveauditedthefinancialstatementsofTheCorporationofDoverCollege(the'charity')fortheyear ended
31stAugust2020whichcomprisetheStatementofFinancialActivities,theBalanceSheet,theCashFlow Statement
andnotestothefinancialstatements,includingasummaryofsignificantaccountingpolicies.Thefinancial reporting
frameworkthathasbeenappliedintheirpreparationisapplicablelawandUnitedKingdomAccounting Standards
(UnitedKingdomGenerallyAcceptedAccountingPractice),includingFinancialReportingStandard102'The Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'.

In our opinion the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

WeconductedourauditinaccordancewithInternationalStandardsonAuditing(UK)(ISAs(UK))andapplicable law.
OurresponsibilitiesunderthosestandardsarefurtherdescribedintheAuditorsresponsibilitiesfortheauditof the
financialstatementssectionofourreport.Weareindependentofthecharityinaccordancewiththe ethical
requirementsthat are relevantto our auditof the financialstatementsin the UK, includingthe FRC's Ethical Standard,
andwehavefulfilledourotherethicalresponsibilitiesinaccordancewiththeserequirements.Webelievethat the
audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

We have nothingto reportin respect of the followingmatters in relationto which the ISAs (UK) requireus to report to
you where:

Other information

Thetrusteesareresponsiblefortheotherinformation.Theotherinformationcomprisestheinformationincluded in
the annual report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon.
Ouropiniononthefinancialstatementsdoesnotcovertheotherinformationand,excepttotheextent otherwise
explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
Inconnectionwithourauditofthefinancialstatements,ourresponsibilityistoreadtheotherinformationand, in
doingso,considerwhethertheotherinformationismateriallyinconsistentwiththefinancialstatementsor our
knowledgeobtainedintheauditorotherwiseappearstobemateriallymisstated.Ifweidentifysuch material
inconsistenciesorapparentmaterialmisstatements,wearerequiredtodeterminewhetherthereisa material
misstatementinthefinancialstatementsoramaterialmisstatementoftheotherinformation.If,basedonthe work
we haveperformed,we concludethatthereis a materialmisstatementof thisotherinformation,we arerequired to
report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

WehavenothingtoreportinrespectofthefollowingmatterswheretheCharitiesAct2011requiresustoreport to
you if, in our opinion:
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THE CORPORATION OF DOVER COLLEGE

Responsibilities of trustees

As explainedmore fullyin the Statementof TrusteesResponsibilities,the trusteesare responsiblefor the preparation
ofthefinancialstatementswhichgivea trueandfairview,andforsuchinternalcontrolasthetrusteesdetermine is
necessaryto enablethe preparationof financialstatementsthat are free from materialmisstatement,whetherdue  to
fraud or error.
Inpreparingthefinancialstatements,thetrusteesareresponsibleforassessingthecharity'sabilitytocontinueas a
goingconcern,disclosing,asapplicable,mattersrelatedtogoingconcernandusingthegoingconcernbasis of
accountingunlessthetrusteeseitherintendtoliquidatethecharityortoceaseoperations,orhaveno realistic
alternative but to do so.

Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

Ourobjectivesaretoobtainreasonableassuranceaboutwhetherthefinancialstatementsasawholearefree from
materialmisstatement,whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the IndependentAuditorsthat includes
ouropinion.Reasonableassuranceisahighlevelofassurance,butisnotaguaranteethatanauditconducted in
accordancewithISAs(UK)willalwaysdetectamaterialmisstatementwhenitexists.Misstatementscanarise from
fraudorerrorandareconsideredmaterialif,individuallyorintheaggregate,theycouldreasonablybeexpected to
influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Afurtherdescriptionofourresponsibilitiesfortheauditofthefinancialstatementsislocatedonthe Financial
ReportingCouncil'swebsiteatwww.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities.ThisdescriptionformspartofourReport of
the Independent Auditors.

Use of our report

This reportis made solely to the charity'strustees,as a body,in accordancewith Section144 of the CharitiesAct  2011
andregulationsmadeunderSection154ofthatAct.Ourauditworkhasbeenundertakensothatwemightstate to
the charity'strusteesthosematterswe are requiredto state to them in an auditors'reportandfor no other purpose.
To the fullest extent permittedby law, we do not accept or assume responsibilityto anyone other than the charity and
the charity's trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Spain Brothers & Co
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors
Eligible to act as an auditor in terms of Section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006
Westgate House
87 St Dunstans Street
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 8AE
Date: .............................................
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THE CORPORATION OF DOVER COLLEGE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2020

Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
3
2,615
Charitable activities
6
Fees Receivable
4,684,009
Ancillary trading income
53,724
Other trading activities
4
5,184
Investment income
5
2,702
Other income
7
531,347
Total
5,279,581
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
216,482
Charitable activities
8
Teaching
2,792,135
Welfare
586,308
Premises
662,966
Support Costs and governance
950,754
Grants, Awards and Prizes
-
Total
5,208,645
Net gains/(losses) on investments
-
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
70,936
Transfers between funds
20
23,062
Net movement in funds
93,998
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
2,246,742
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
2,340,740
Year Ended
31.8.20
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
£
£
173,052
175,667
-
4,684,009
-
53,724
-
5,184
-
2,702
-
531,347
173,052
5,452,633
10,667
227,149
5,556
2,797,691
-
586,308
-
662,966
1,500
952,254
129,908
129,908
147,631
5,356,276
-
-
25,421
96,357
(23,062)
-
2,359
96,357
108,941
2,355,683
111,300
2,452,040
Period
1.7.18
to
31.8.19
Total
funds
£
395,651
4,946,439
208,965
19,447
13,590
90,044
5,674,136
151,910
2,953,554
747,664
1,005,220
1,082,680
-
5,941,028
14,547
(252,345)
-
(252,345)
2,608,028
2,355,683
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE CORPORATION OF DOVER COLLEGE

BALANCE SHEET

AT 31ST AUGUST 2020

Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
12
3,279,996
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
13
-
Debtors
14
200,393
Cash at bank and in hand
1,805,267
2,005,660
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
15
(1,845,112)
NET CURRENT ASSETS/(LIABILITIES)
160,548
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
3,440,544
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one year
16
(1,099,804)
NET ASSETS
2,340,740
FUNDS
20
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Restricted
funds
£
67,581
-
-
43,719
43,719
-
43,719
111,300
-
111,300
2020
Total
funds
£
3,347,577
-
200,393
1,848,986
2,049,379
(1,845,112)
204,267
3,551,844
(1,099,804)
2,452,040
2,340,740
111,300
2,452,040
2019
Total
funds
£
2,967,188
3,771
311,668
1,260,020
1,575,459
(1,905,009)
(329,550)
2,637,638
(281,955)
2,355,683
2,246,742
108,941
2,355,683
The financialstatementswere approvedbytheBoardof Trusteeson.............................................andwere signed on
its behalf by:
.............................................
M Goodridge MBE -Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE CORPORATION OF DOVER COLLEGE

CASH FLOW STATEMENT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2020

Year Ended
31.8.20
Notes
£
Cash flows from operating activities:
Cash generated from operations
1
302,779
Interest paid
(12,073)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
290,706
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(604,442)
Purchase of fixed asset investments
-
Sale of tangible fixed assets
-
Sale of fixed asset investments
-
Interest received
2,702
Dividends received
-
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
(601,740)
Cash flows from financing activities:
New loans in year
900,000
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
900,000
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the
reporting period
588,966
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the
reporting period
1,260,020
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the
reporting period
1,848,986
Period
1.7.18
to
31.8.19
£
444,449
(6,417)
438,032
(707,342)
(96,557)
45,082
564,164
1,455
12,135
(181,063)
-
-
256,969
1,003,051
1,260,020
The notes form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2020

1. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Year Ended
31.8.20
£
Net income/(expenditure) for the reporting period (as per the statement
of financial activities)
96,357
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
224,053
Gain on investments
-
Profit on disposal of fixed assets
-
Interest received
(2,702)
Interest paid
12,073
Dividends received
-
Decrease in stocks
3,771
Decrease in debtors
111,275
(Decrease)/increase in creditors
(142,048)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
302,779
2.
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
At 1.9.19
Cash flow
£
£
Net cash
Cash at bank and in hand
1,260,020
588,966
Debt
Debts falling due after one year
(100,000)
(900,000)
Total
1,160,020
(311,034)
Period
1.7.18
to
31.8.19
£
(252,345)
240,329
(14,547)
(45,082)
(1,455)
6,417
(12,135)
5,903
194,340
323,024
444,449
At 31.8.20
£
1,848,986
(1,000,000)
848,986
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1. LEGAL STATUS

TheCorporationofDoverCollegeisregisteredasaCharityinEngland&Wales(RegisteredCharity Number
307856).
The principal address is Effingham Crescent, Dover, Kent, CT17 9RH.
The nature of the Charity operations are set out in the Trustee's Report.
The Charityextendedits financialperiodfor the periodendedto the 31st August2019to come intoline with
similar charities in the education sector. As a result, the comparatives are not entirely comparable.
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2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

ThecharityconstitutesapublicbenefitentityasdefinedbyFRS102.Thefinancialstatementshave been
preparedinaccordancewithAccountingandReportingbyCharities:StatementofRecommended Practice
applicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReporting Standard
applicableintheUKandRepublicofIrelandissuedinOctober2019,theFinancialReporting Standard
applicableintheUnitedKingdomandRepublicofIreland(FRS102),theCharitiesAct2011andUK Generally
Accepted Accounting Practice.
Thefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedtogivea'trueandfair'viewandhavedepartedfrom the
Charities(Accountsand Reports)Regulations2008 only to the extent requiredto providea 'true and fair view'.
This departurehas involvedfollowingthe AccountingandReportingby Charities:Statementof Recommended
PracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReporting Standard
applicablein the UK andRepublicof Irelandissuedin October2019ratherthanthe Accountingand Reporting
by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
The financialstatementsare preparedon a goingconcernbasisunderthe historicalcost convention, modified
to includecertainitems at fair value.The financialstatementsare presentedin sterlingwhich is the functional
currency of the charity.
The significantaccountingpoliciesappliedin the preparationof thesefinancialstatementsare set out below.
These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.

Going concern

Thestatementoffinancialactivitiesfortheyearended31stAugust2020showsanoverallsurplusof £96,357
(periodended31stAugust2019deficitof£252,345),andshowsnetcurrentassetsof£204,267(2019 net
current liabilities of £329,550) at the end of the financial period.
FortheCharity's31stAugust2020financialstatements,whiletheCoronavirusoutbreakandthe related
impactsareconsideredadjustingevents,andtherehasbeennoimpactontherecognitionand measurement
of assets and liabilities.
TheCharity'soperationshavebeenimpactedbytheCovid-19pandemic,withreducedfeeincome and
increasedbursaries.Pupilnumbershavealsofallen,withanumberofunexpectedleaversdueto the
pandemic.
Pupilnumbersfor the comingyear are lower than at the same time last year, but the schoolcontinuesto push
recruitment in an effort to increase them.
DuringtheyeartheCharityhasreliedongovernmentgrants,intheformoftheCoronavirusJob Retention
Scheme,fromwhich£500,962wasreceivedintheyear,andaCoronavirusBusinessInterruptionLoan of
£700,000 was taken out shortly before the year-end.
The Trusteesaretakingallpossiblestepsto safeguardstaffinaccordancewithgovernmentguidelines,and to
alleviateanyimpactontheCharity'soperationsasfaraspossible.Duetotheuncertaintyoftheoutcome of
the currentevents, the Trustees cannotreasonablyestimate the impactthese events will have on the Charity's
financial position, results of operations, or cash flows in the future.
Basedontheirreviewofthefinancialposition,reserveslevelsandfutureplansthetrusteeshave confidence
that the Charity remains a going concern for the foreseeable future.
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2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Income

Fees and similar earned income

Feesreceivableandchargesforservicesanduseofthepremises,lessanyallowances,scholarships, bursaries
grantedbytheCollegeagainstthosefees,butincludingcontributionsreceivedfromrestrictedfunds, are
accounted for in the period in which the service is provided.

Investment income

Investmentincomefrom dividends,bankbalancesandfixedinterestsecuritiesis accountedfor on an accruals
basis.

Donations and legacies

Voluntaryincomingresourcesareaccountedforasandwhenentitlementarises,theamountcanbe reliably
quantified and the economic benefit to the College is considered probable.
Voluntaryincome for the College'sgeneralpurposesis accountedfor as unrestrictedand is creditedto general
reserves.Wherethe donoror an appealhas imposedrestrictions,voluntaryincomeis creditedto the relevant
restrictedfund. Gifts in kind are valued at an estimatedopen market value at the date of the gift, in the case  of
asses for retention or consumption, or at the value to the College in the case of donated services or facilities.

Government grants

GovernmentgrantsundertheCoronavirusJobRetentionSchemehavebeenreceived.Theincomeis shown
underotherincome-CoronavirusJRSgrant,andiscreditedtothestatementoffinancialactivitieswhenit is
receivable.

Expenditure

Expenditureis accruedas soon as a liabilityis consideredprobable.Expenditureattributableto more than one
costcategoryontheStatementofFinancialActivitiesisapportionedtothemonthebasisofthe estimated
amountattributabletoeachactivityintheyear,eitherbyreferencetostafftimeortheusemadeof the
underlyingassets,asappropriate.IrrecoverableVATisincludedwiththeitemofexpendituretowhich it
relates.
Supportcostsarethosethatassisttheworkofthecharitybutdonotdirectlyrepresentcharitable activities
and includeoffice costs, governancecosts, administrativepayrollcosts. They are incurreddirectlyin support of
expenditureontheobjectsofthecharity.Wheresupportcostscannotbedirectlyattributedto particular
headingstheyhavebeenallocatedtocostofraisingfundsandexpenditureoncharitableactivitiesona basis
consistent with use of the resources.
Governance costs comprise the costs of complying with constitutional and statutory requirements.
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2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Tangible fixed assets

Tangiblefixedassetsarestatedatcost(ordeemedcost)orvaluationlessaccumulateddepreciation and
accumulatedimpairmentlosses.Costincludescostsdirectlyattributabletomakingtheassetcapable of
operating as intended.
Depreciationis providedat the followingannualrates in orderto write off each asset over its estimated useful
life.
Freehold property                          - 2% on cost
Improvements to property              - 6.67% on cost (10% for astroturf carpet)
Furniture, equipment and vehicles - 33 1/3% on cost, 20% on cost and 12.5% on cost
2)Freehold property is depreciated over an estimated useful life of 50 years. However, as the
residual value of the freehold property exceeds the carrying amount shown in the financial
statements no depreciation charge has been provided.

Heritage assets

Heritageassetsarerecognisedonthebalancesheetandinitiallymeasuredatcostwhenpurchasedor if
donated,theirvaluation.Assetsaresubsequentlystatedatcostorvaluationlessaccumulated depreciation
andaccumulatedimpairmentlosses.Fairvaluesfordonatedassetsareestimatedbyreferenceto market
prices.
Whereinformationonthecostorvaluationofheritageassetsisnotavailableorthecostofproviding such
informationsignificantlyoutweighsanybenefittotheusersoftheaccountsthenheritageassetsare not
recognised on the balance sheet.
Acquisitionsonlyarisewhendonatedtothecharityorifitisbelievedthattheywillfurtherthe charity's
objectives.Onceacquiredtheywillbepreservedbythecharityinordertokeeptheirhistorical, artistic,
scientific,technological,geophysicalorenvironmentalqualitiestosuchahighlevelastocontribute to
knowledgeandculture.Aregisterofallassetsheldbythecharityisavailableandtheassetsthemselves are
accessible to the public with prior agreement. Heritage assets are to be held for the foreseeable future.

Stocks

Stocksare statedat the lower of cost and estimatedsellingprice less costs to completeand sell.Cost includes
all costsof purchase,costsof conversionandothercostsincurredin bringingstockto its presentlocation and
condition.Cost is calculatedusingthe first-in,first-outformula.Provisionis made for damaged,obsolete and
slow-moving stock where appropriate.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
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2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsofthe charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Furtherexplanationofthenatureandpurposeofeachfundisincludedinthenotestothe financial
statements.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2020

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Debtors and creditors receivable/ payable within one year

Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at
transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in the statement of financial activities in
support costs and governance.

Loans and borrowings

Loans and borrowings are initially recognised at the transaction price including transaction costs.
Subsequently, they are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, less impairment.
If an arrangement constitutes a finance transaction it is measured at present value.

Pension Costs

RetirementbenefitstoemployeesoftheCollegeareprovidedthroughtwodefinedcontribution pension
schemes.

Investments

Listed investments are valued at market value at the balance sheet date. Unrealised gains and losses arising
 on the revaluation of investments are credited or charged to the Statement of Financial Activities and are
allocated to the appropriate Fund according to the "ownership" of the underlying assets.

Bad debts

Provision is made on specific bad debts identified on regular review. Subsequent recoveries
are written back against the provision.

Leased assets

Rentals payable under operating leases are charged on a time basis over the lease term.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cashandcashequivalentsincludedcashinhand,depositsheldatcallwithbanksanddepositsin trading
accounts held by investment managers.

Significant judgements and estimates

In the applicationof the Charity'saccountingpolicies,the trustees are requiredto make judgements, estimates
andassumptionsaboutthecarryingamountofassetsandliabilitiesthatarenotreadilyapparentfrom other
sources.Theestimatesandassociatedjudgementsarebasedonhistoricalexperienceandotherfactors that
are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Thetrusteesdonotconsideranyofthesejudgementsorestimationstohaveanysignificanteffecton the
financial statements.
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3. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Period
Year 1/7/18
ended to
Unrestricted Restricted 31/8/20 30/6/19
£ £ £ £
Donations-
Dover College Trust - 102,815 102,815 367,607
Old Dovorian Trust - 6,500 6,500 22,000
The Friends of
Dover College - 23,620 23,620 -
Other Donations 2,615 40,117 42,732 6,044
2,615 173,052 175,667 395,651

4. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

Period Period
Year
1/7/18
ended
to
31/8/19
30/6/19
£
£
Turnover 5,184 19,447
Cost of sales (3,323) (9,782)
Gross profit 1,861 9,665
Administration (3,219) (6,285)
Net (deficit)/surplus (1,358) 3,380
INVESTMENT INCOME
Year Ended
31.8.20
£
Investment income
-
Bank interest received
2,702
2,702
Period
1.7.18
to
31.8.19
£
12,135
1,455
13,590

5. INVESTMENT INCOME

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2020

6. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Period
Year 1/7/18
ended to
31/8/20 31/8/19
£ £
(a) Fees receivable consist of :
School fees 5,319,258 5,592,093
Less: total scholarships and bursaries (765,157) (645,654)
4,554,101 4,946,439
Add back: Bursaries and other awards paid for by restricted funds received from
Dover College Trust & Dover College Scholarship and Prize Fund
129,908 -
4,684,009 4,946,439
(b) Ancillary trading income
Period
Year 1/17/18
ended to
31/8/20 30/8/19
£ £
Letting income (educational) 11,981 146,281
Registration fees 9,787 16,149
School bus service 31,956 46,535
53,724 208,965

7. OTHER INCOME

Year Ended
31.8.20
£
Gain on sale of tangible fixed assets
-
Interest on overdue accounts
8,240
Sundry income
22,145
Coronavirus JRS grant
500,962
531,347
Period
1.7.18
to
31.8.19
£
45,082
10,215
34,747
-
90,044
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2020

8. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE

(a) Total Expenditure Staff Costs Depreciat-
Other
ion
Depreciat-
Other
ion
Total 2019
£ £ £ £ £
Cost of generating funds:
Financing costs (see note d) - 177,997 - 177,997 52,181
Costs of generating othereducational
income
- 42,610 - 42,610 83,662
- 220,607 - 220,607 135,843
Trading costs 3,219 3,323 - 6,542 16,067
3,219 223,930 - 227,149 151,910
Charitable activities:
Teaching 2,566,746 127,859 103,086 2,797,691 2,953,554
Welfare 444,821 141,487 - 586,308 747,664
Premises 209,899 332,100 120,967 662,966 1,005,220
Support costs of schooling (see note c) 507,983 444,271 - 952,254 1,082,680
Grants, awards and prizes - 129,908 - 129,908 -
3,729,449 1,175,625 224,053 5,129,127 5,789,118
Total resources expended 3,732,668 1,399,555 224,053 5,356,276 5,941,028

(b) Grants, awards and prizes

Period
From restricted funds: Year 1/7/18
ended to
31/8/20 30/6/19
£ £
Bursaries, grants and allowances 129,908 -
(c) Governance included in support costs:
Remuneration paid to auditor for audit services 12,300 13,500
Remuneration paid to auditor for non audit services 4,134 9,500
Other governance costs 14,717 16,058
31,151 39,058
(d) Finance Costs
Bad Debts 161,321 35,000
Bank charges and management fees 4,603 10,764
Interest payable and similar charges 10,667 6,417
HMRC late payment interest 1,406 -
177,997 52,181
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9. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

Therewerenotrustees'remunerationorotherbenefitsfortheyearended31stAugust2020norfor the
period ended 31st August 2019.

Trustees' expenses

Therewerenotrustees'expensespaidfortheyearended31stAugust2020norfortheperiod ended
31st August 2019 .

10. STAFF COSTS

Total staff costs comprised:

Total staff costs comprised:
Period
1/7/18
Year ended to
31/8/20 31/8/19
£ £
Wages and salaries 3,030,089 3,290,320
Social security costs 272,750 322,029
Pension contributions - Teaching 378,612 355,435
Pension contributions - Non Teaching 51,217 49,674
3,732,668 4,017,458
Theaveragenumberofemployees(full-timeandpart-timecombined)intheperiodwas140(2019-157) of
which 61 (2019 - 66) were teaching/academic staff.

Higher paid employees:

Higher paid employees:
Period
Year 1/7/18
ended to
31/8/20 30/8/19
Taxable Emoluments Band:
£60,001 - £70,000 1 2
£90,001 - £100,000 1 -
£100,001 - £110,000 - 1
Total key management personnel remuneration benefits excluding employer National Insurance
Contributions and employer pension contributions were £159,502 (2019 £171,397).
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11. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted
funds
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2,545
Charitable activities
Fees Receivable
4,946,439
Ancillary trading income
208,965
Other trading activities
19,447
Investment income
13,590
Other income
90,044
Total
5,281,030
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
145,493
Charitable activities
Teaching
2,953,554
Welfare
747,664
Premises
965,220
Support Costs and governance
1,079,119
Total
5,891,050
Net gains/(losses) on investments
14,547
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(595,473)
Transfers between funds
419,554
Net movement in funds
(175,919)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
2,422,661
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
2,246,742
Restricted
funds
£
393,106
-
-
-
-
-
393,106
6,417
-
-
40,000
3,561
49,978
-
343,128
(419,554)
(76,426)
185,367
108,941
Total
funds
£
395,651
4,946,439
208,965
19,447
13,590
90,044
5,674,136
151,910
2,953,554
747,664
1,005,220
1,082,680
5,941,028
14,547
(252,345)
-
(252,345)
2,608,028
2,355,683
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12. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

COST
At 1st September 2019
Additions
Disposals
At 31st August 2020
DEPRECIATION
At 1st September 2019
Charge for year
Eliminated on disposal
At 31st August 2020
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31st August 2020
At 31st August 2019
Furniture,
Freehold Improvements
I.C.T. centre
equipment
property
to property
building
and vehicles
£
£
£
£
1,598,844
3,208,608
84,044
1,247,735
-
562,872
-
41,570
-
-
-
(140,451)
1,598,844
3,771,480
84,044
1,148,854
-
2,159,088
84,044
928,911
-
120,967
-
103,086
-
-
-
(140,451)
-
2,280,055
84,044
891,546
1,598,844
1,491,425
-
257,308
1,598,844
1,049,520
-
318,824
Totals
£
6,139,231
604,442
(140,451)
6,603,222
3,172,043
224,053
(140,451)
3,255,645
3,347,577
2,967,188

Heritage Assets (College Treasures)

InadditiontothecapitalisedfixedassetsheldfortheCharity's'ownuse,theCollegealsohasseveral assets
which act as a permanent record of the College's history. These comprise of a unique collection of paintings,
depictingtheCollege'sHeadsovertheyears,togetherwithmanyotherartefactswhoseintrinsicvalueis also
boundup with the College'shistory.Most of these are irreplaceableoriginalsto which no reliablevalue can be
attributedandaccordinglythesehavenotbeencapitalisedintheaccounts.TheGovernorstaketheview that
disclosureof these assets would prejudicethe efficientworkingof the Charity,and have thereforedecided that
such details should not be provided here.

13. STOCKS

14.

Stocks
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade debtors
Other debtors
2020
£
-
2020
£
66,495
133,898
200,393
2019
£
3,771
2019
£
159,133
152,535
2019
£
3,771
311,668
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15. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Fees received in advance
Trade creditors
Taxation and social security
Other creditors
16.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
Other creditors
2020
£
1,055,526
52,064
242,143
495,379
1,845,112
2020
£
1,099,804
2019
£
1,242,898
53,451
68,909
539,751
1,905,009
2019
£
281,955

Deferred Income

Undercertaincircumstances,thecontractwithparentsprovidesforthepaymentofanadditionalterm's fees
in advance(beyondthe currentterm) to ensure the fees payablein lieu of noticecan be collected.These  sums
are normally applied in satisfaction of the final term's fees when leaving the College.

17. LOANS

An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
Amounts falling due between two and five years:
Other loans - 2-5 years
Loan from Dover College Trust
Amounts falling due in more than five years:
Repayable by instalments:
Other loans more 5yrs instal
Repayable otherwise then by instalments:
Loan from Dover College Trust
2020
£
559,996
-
559,996
140,004
300,000
2019
£
-
-
-
-
100,000
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18. LEASING AGREEMENTS

Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows:
Within one year
Between one and five years
2020
£
52,964
91,636
144,600
2019
£
49,897
124,417
174,314
Lease payments made in the year and recognised as an expense totalled £48,036 (2019 £56,037).

19. SECURED DEBTS

The following secured debts are included within creditors:
Other loans
Dover College Trust Loan
2020
£
700,000
300,000
1,000,000
2019
£
-
100,000
100,000

Loans

TheloanfromtheDoverCollegeTrustissecuredbyaLegalChargeoveroneofthefreeholdproperties, with
the condition that if the property is sold, then the loan must be repaid in full within two weeks of completion.
Otherwise,theloanistoberepaidinfullafter20yearsfromthedateoftheloan.Interestistobe paid
annually in arrears at a rate of 4%.
Includedin otherloansis the CoronavirusBusinessInterruptionLoan,whichis backedby the UK Government,
who have guaranteed 80% of the loan balance directly with the lender.
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20. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Dover College Foundation
Restricted funds
Fives court
Leamington lecture theatre
Lecture theatre seating
Music school
Other restricted funds
Cobb Centre
TOTAL FUNDS
Net movement in funds, included in the above are
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Dover College Foundation
Restricted funds
Other restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Net
movement in
At 1.9.19
funds
£
£
1,760,825
71,290
485,917
(354)
2,246,742
70,936
2,200
-
9,217
-
10,669
-
61,200
-
1,235
25,421
24,420
-
108,941
25,421
2,355,683
96,357
as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
5,278,457
1,124
5,279,581
173,052
5,452,633
Transfers
between
funds
At 31.8.20
£
£
508,625
2,340,740
(485,563)
-
23,062
2,340,740
(1,100)
1,100
(3,072)
6,145
(1,333)
9,336
(10,200)
51,000
(7,357)
19,299
-
24,420
(23,062)
111,300
-
2,452,040
Resources
Movement in
expended
funds
£
£
(5,207,167)
71,290
(1,478)
(354)
(5,208,645)
70,936
(147,631)
25,421
(5,356,276)
96,357
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20. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

Net
movement in
At 1.7.18
funds
£
£
Unrestricted Funds
General fund
1,960,084
(618,813)
Dover College Foundation
462,577
23,340
2,422,661
(595,473)
Restricted Funds
Fives court
3,300
-
Leamington lecture theatre
12,289
-
Lecture theatre seating
12,002
-
Music school
71,400
-
Other restricted funds
7,056
53,211
Cobb Centre
35,820
-
Kent Block
23,500
309,917
Old Dovorian Chapel
20,000
(20,000)
185,367
343,128
TOTAL FUNDS
2,608,028
(252,345)
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
Resources
resources
expended
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
5,268,753
(5,887,566)
Dover College Foundation
12,277
(3,484)
5,281,030
(5,891,050)
Restricted funds
Other restricted funds
63,189
(9,978)
Kent Block
309,917
-
Old Dovorian Chapel
20,000
(40,000)
393,106
(49,978)
TOTAL FUNDS
5,674,136
(5,941,028)
Transfers
between
funds
At 31.8.19
£
£
419,554
1,760,825
-
485,917
419,554
2,246,742
(1,100)
2,200
(3,072)
9,217
(1,333)
10,669
(10,200)
61,200
(59,032)
1,235
(11,400)
24,420
(333,417)
-
-
-
(419,554)
108,941
-
2,355,683
Gains and
Movement in
losses
funds
£
£
-
(618,813)
14,547
23,340
14,547
(595,473)
-
53,211
-
309,917
-
(20,000)
-
343,128
14,547
(252,345)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2020

20. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Restricted Funds:

Individual funds represent fixed asset additions financed by donations for their specific purpose.
Theannualdepreciationchargerelatingtothesefixedassetsistransferredfromthegeneralfund,and offset
against the balance carried forward in restricted funds.
The CobbCentrerepresentsdonationsreceivedfor a specifiedproject.The projectfor the CobbCentrewas in
progressattheyearendandthebalanceofunspentfundswillbecarriedforwardandoffsetagainst future
expenditure.
Other restrictedfunds representgifts received from externaldonorsfor specificpurposes.Expenditure directly
financed by such gifts is shown under restricted funds.

Unrestricted Funds:

ThegeneralfundrepresentsaccumulatedincomefromtheCollege'sactivitiesandothersourcesthat are
available for the general purposes of the College.
Dover College Foundation - please see note 23.

21. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

MrGDoodes,Headmaster,paidschoolfeesfortheyeartotalling£5,113(2019£4,978).Attheyearend £nil
(2019 £nil) was outstanding. Mr G Doodes received a discount on the school fees paid.
Dr C Scholfield-Myers,ParentGovernor,paidschoolfees fortheyeartotalling£16,278(2019£16,050).At the
yearend£nil(2018£nil)wasoutstanding.NodiscountwasreceivedontheschoolfeespaidbyDr C
Scholfield-Myers.
Contributionstowardsthefeesamountingto£26,550(2019£16,050)foreligiblepupilsweremadeby the
charity,theDoverCollegeScholarshipandPrizeFund.SeveraloftheTrusteesofDoverCollegeare also
Trustees of this charity.Theobjectivesof this charityare to furtherthe educationof the pupilsattending Dover
College.

22. POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS

The freeholdpropertyonwhichtheloanof £300,000fromThe DoverCollegeTrustis securedwas puton the
marketforsalefollowingtheyearend.Aspertheloanagreement,ifthepropertyissold,theloanisto be
repaidinfullwithintwoweeksofcompletion.TheloanfromDoverCollegeTrustmaythereforebe repaid
within one year.
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23. NET ASSETS OF THE FUNDS OF THE CHARITY

Net Current
Assets /
Net assets belong to the various funds as
(CurrentLiabili )
follows:
Fixed Assets
ties
Net Current
Assets /
Net assets belong to the various funds as
(CurrentLiabili )
follows:
Fixed Assets
ties
Net Current
Assets /
Net assets belong to the various funds as
(CurrentLiabili )
follows:
Fixed Assets
ties
Long-term
Liabilities
Fund Balance
Long-term
Liabilities
Fund Balance
£ £ £ £
Restricted funds 67,581 43,719 - 111,300
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds:
Dover College Foundation - - - -
Other unrestricted funds:
General reserve 3,279,996 160,548 (1,099,804) 2,340,740
3,347,577 204,267 (1,099,804) 2,452,040
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24. THE DOVER COLLEGE FOUNDATION

TheDoverCollegeFoundationisacombinedoperationbyTheCorporationofDoverCollegeandthe Dover
CollegeTrust(whichisaseparateregisteredcharity)toprovidefundsformajorcapitalprojects.The funds
allocatedout of unrestrictedincomeof the Collegeare classifiedas 'Designated',but not restricted.Sums held
as'DesignatedFunds'fortheFoundationintheDoverCollegeTrustbecomeFoundationRestrictedFunds at
the point when they are paid by the Trust to the College for a specific project.
ThesummarybelowshowstheFoundationfundswithinDoverCollegewhicharepartofthefundsshown in
the SOFA on Page 12 and the movements in the funds in Note 19. The Foundation funds designated and
heldbytheDoverCollegeTrustareconsolidatedintothissummaryinordertoprovideanoverviewof the
scope of the Foundation.
The Corporation
Combined
Fund balances at 31st August 2020
of Dover College
Dover College Trust
Foundation
are as follows:
Designated Funds
Designated Funds
Funds
The Corporation
Combined
Fund balances at 31st August 2020
of Dover College
Dover College Trust
Foundation
are as follows:
Designated Funds
Designated Funds
Funds
The Corporation
Combined
Fund balances at 31st August 2020
of Dover College
Dover College Trust
Foundation
are as follows:
Designated Funds
Designated Funds
Funds
The Corporation
Combined
Fund balances at 31st August 2020
of Dover College
Dover College Trust
Foundation
are as follows:
Designated Funds
Designated Funds
Funds
Balance brought forward £ £
£
1st September 2019 485,917 132,372
618,289
Donations and interest received - -
-
Allocation from unrestricted funds
surplus for the year
- -
-
Distributions to Dover College (485,563) (137,918)
(623,481)
Dividends and interest thereon 1,124 728
1,852
Less: Share of management fees (1,478) (622)
(2,100)
Realised surpluses/(losses) on
investments
- 5,440 5,440
Unrealised surpluses on investments - - -
Foundation funds at 31st August 2020 - - -

25. PENSION SCHEMES

The College participatesin the Teachers'PensionScheme (Englandand Wales) ("the TPS") for its teaching staff.
The pensionchargefor the year includescontributionspayableto the TPS of £295,651(2019 £355,435)and at
the year-end £nil (2019 £40,832) was accrued in respect of contributions to this scheme.
During the year, following consultation with the teachers, the College left the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
The teachers entered in to a new pension scheme after leaving the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
Theschool'scontributionstothenewschemewere£82,961(2019£nil).Atthebalancesheet date
contributions totalling £32,008 (2019 £nil) were outstanding.
Total contributions to all schemes in respect of teachers were £378,612 (2019 £355,435).
At the balance sheet date contributions totalling £32,008 (2019 £40,832) were outstanding.
Regardingthe Non-Teachingpension,the cost for the year representsthe school'scontributionsto the scheme
of£51,217(2019£49,674).Atthebalancesheetdatecontributionstotalling£6,652(2019£6,333) were
outstanding.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2020

26. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

31/8/20 31/8/19
£ £
Carrying amount of financial assets
Debt instruments measured at amortised cost 149,557 268,134
Instruments measured at fair value through surplus - 485,917
Carrying amount of financial liabilities
Measured at amortised cost 1,889,390 944,065
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