ASHRIDGE (BONAR LAW MEMORIAL) TRUST
ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 December 2023
Charity Registration Number: 311096

ASHRIDGE (BONAR LAW MEMORIAL) TRUST
CONTENTS
Page{s)
Legal and Adminlstratlve Details
Report of the Coiporate Trustee
Statement of Corporate Governance and lfftternal Control
8-10
Independent Auditorfs Report
11-13
Consolidated Ststement of Flnanclal Actlvltles
14
Balance Sheets
15
Consolidated Ststement of Cash Flows
16
Notes to the Flnancial Statements
17-30

ASHRIDGE (BONAR LAW MEMORIAL) TRUST
LEGAL ANO ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Trustees
The governance of Ashridge (Bonar Law Mernoriall Trust is managed by Ashridge cr Limited. a Corporate
Trustee.
A5hridge CT Limited director5
Mr Ulf Sandberg- Resigned on 17 of April 2023
Mr Ajay Gundecha - Resigned on 19 of December 2023
Mr Jeffrey Allen
Mr Reine Beltier- Appointed on IP of April 2023
Mr Ravindra Goonesena - Appointed on 17, of April 2023
Charlty number
311096
Registered office
Ashridge
8erkhamsted
Hertford5hire
HP4 INS
Artuary
Mercer
Tower Place West
Tower Place
London
EC3R 5BU
Independent audltors
Knox Cropper LLP
65 Leadenhall Street
London
EC3A 2AD
Banker5
Uoyds 8anking Group plc
Progression Centre
42 Mark Road
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 7DW

ASHRIDGE (BONAR LAW MEMORIAL) TRUST
Report of the Corporate Trustee for the year ended 31 December 2023
The Corporate Trustee is pleased to present the audited annual report together with the consolidated financial
Statements of Ashrid£e IBonar Law Memorial) Trust (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2023.
The Corporate Trustee's report and the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the
Charities Statement of Recommended Practice {50RPI 'Accounting and Reportin8 by Charities 2019,, Financial
Reporting Standards 102 and Charities Act 2022. Office for Students regulation5 have also been complied with
since registering during May 2021.
The alms of Ashrldge
Ashrid8e16onar Law Mernonoll Trust was constituted as a charitable trust bythe Ashridge (Bonar Law Memorial)
Trust Act 1954. a5 amended in 1983 and 2014 (the Act).
The priniipél aclivilie5 of the Trust are defined by ihe Ail-
Provide education at Ashridge
Undertake research and dissemitTrate the results to the public
E5tabli5h and continue similar institutions overseas
These activitie5 are undertaken by the Trust usin6 the name of Ashridse. The Trust also had a wholly owned
Subsidiary during the year - see notes 3 and 8 of the financial statements for details. The trading subsidiary
undertook specialist activities closely related to management education, more specifically the provision of
executive and organisation education to corporate cliènts.
In 2015, Ashridge entered into a Strategic Alliance with Hult International Business School. This alliance has
enabled the institutions to leverage the expertise of Hult in dperp.p programs and that of Ashridge in executive
education. which in turn has made both institutions more sustainable and robust. In 2023. Ashridge promoted
tts prograrns under the brand Hult Ashridge.
The Corporate Trustee referred to the guidance contained in the Chartty Commission's publicatiofts on public
benefit when reviewing aims and objectives. They then considered how to maximise the contribution of planned
activities to those aims and objectives as follows:
Provlslon of education
As a leading centre for management and Organ￿ation learning. the Ashridge vision is to make a substantial
Contribution to the development of managers. their organisations and society at large.
The activities undertaken to assist this development deliver public benefit in a variety of ways. Ashrid8e's clients
include organisations in the public sector, corporate entities. and individual private students in pursuit of a UK
degree.
Research
The purpose of research at Ashridge is to make a wider intellectual contribution to business practices overall.
and a deeper contribution to certain academic and professional fields, as well as to continuously improve
education for Students and executive5. CTrcreatin6 knowledge with leaders, manager5 and policymakers in
private, public, and volunteer organizations is a hallmark of this strategy. So is the aspiration to catalyse
innovation and be a partner in life-long learning. Ashrid2e has its root5 in management practice, applied
scholarship and social rcsponsibility, and the rcscorch is designed to leverage these roots and its vast network
of connections with private, public and volunteer organizations. The public benefit5 from Ashridge research as
it is widely distributed and freely available.

ASHRIDGE {BONAR LAW MEMORIAL) TRUST
Report of the Corporate Trustee for the year ended 310ecember 2023 lcontlnued)
Establishment of similar institutions overseas
A5hridge delivers a proportion of its services outside the UK through its corFxJrate clients. Some contrarted
faculty are based abroad.
Achlevements and perfornianee
In performing its activities Ashridge has run educational programs for 1.119 students with 256 students
graduating during the calendar year 2023.
In addition. research ar Ashridge h35 coniribuied to The academic debate throu8h publishlng 49 books, artlcles.
reports and conference papers during 2023.
Financial review
The result for the year ended 31 December 2023 wa5 a net surplus of £1.6 m12022.loss of £2.4ml for Ashridge
IBonar Law Memorial) Tnjst. This chan8e is mainly driven by the savings following the end of the contribution
plan for the U55 Pension Scheme deficit. a5 well the increased investment in research.
The net movèmÈnt in funds was £1,260k and the total reserves of theTrust on 31 DÈcembÈr 2023 wÈre £17.4m
12022: £16.2ml. The total reserves include a designated Research Fund of E8.Im12022.- £9.4ml. a re5trirted
Restoration Fund £81k12022: £81kl and unrestrirted free reserves of £9.2m {2022- £6.7ml.
During the year. the Trust has used £1.307k of the designated research fund in line with the funds intended
purpose.
Principal risks and uncertaintles
The Corporate Trustee has examined the major risks that the Trust faces and has documented these in a risk
register. which is updated on a periodic basis. The Trust has developed systems to monitor and control these
risks to mitigate any impact that they may have on the Trust in the future.
Ashridge received an ofsted monitoring visit in March 2023 for its apprenticeship programmes. The inspection
report concluded that reasonable progress had been achieved. which enabled Ashridge to respond to key RFPS
and be more attrartive to new clients and participants. The next full inspection is planned to happen between
April 2024 and March 2025.
While preparing for the next OFSTED inspettion. there has also been a focus in 2023 to improving the overall
compliance of Ehe apprenEice5hip deparrrneni.. a dedi¢ate(J compliance team was pui in place. a new specialized
system was implemented and a thorough review of the 3pprentices' onboarding and support processes was
performed. As part of this review, inaccuracies were identified in historical funding submissions to the ESF
which creates a risk of clawback of part of the fundin8 rtceived / to be r￿e1ved. The Trust actively reached out
to the ESFA to let them know about these inaccuracies and is in discussion with their team about the
regularization of its POSltion. A provisÈon of £163.500 has been accounted in the 2023 accounts to reflect this
risk. In the meantime, Ashridge continues to invest in its pr¢ydrammes to continuously improve its Apprenticeship
provision and its compliance.
regards to the other qualification degrees provided by The Trust, there is a risk of collection delays from tuition
of independent students. Collections are being monitored closely and graduation will only take place once all
fees are settled.
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is considered to be a potential risk since February 2022, this 15 being
monitored closely but so faf has not had an impact on the Trust.

ASHRIDGE (BONAR LAW MEMORIAL) TRUST
Report of the Corporate Trustee for the year ended 31 December 2023 Icontinuedl
Plans far future periods
Profitability for future periods is due to improve further due to the 8rowth in apprenticeship and degree
pro8rammes.
Golng Concern
The Trust has an excellent liquidity PM)Sition at 310ecembef 2023 with £8.7m cash available. Consequently. the
Trustee has continued to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis.
Strateglc objectfves
Ashridge has identified the following strategic aspirations in relation to its core objects. to be:
Being known as the place that I
Leading specialist in strategic organisational change and development
Compact. differentiated. hi8hly regarded apprenticeships and qualifications portfolio that makes an impart
that matters
Having a faculty noted for prarticol yet rigorous research that is widely available
Ashridge is one of lew business schools worldwide to achieve the 'triple crown, of a¢¢rpditation from the
Association to Advance Collegiate Schoo15 of Busine55 IAACSBI, the European Qualtty Improvement System
IEQUISI and the Association of MBAS IAM8AI and the objective is to retain these accreditatiolls going forward.
Governance
Ashridge (Bonar Law Memorial) Trust was constttuted as a charttabletrust by the Ashridge18onar Law Memorial)
Trust Act 1954, as amended in 1983 and 2014, and is governed bythis act.
Ashridge CT Limited acts as the goveming body of the Trust through its own board of directors which meets
regularly.
The day-to-day management of Ashridge is undertaken by the President who is appointed by Ashridge CT Ltd.
The President has delegated authority for finance. employment. and other operational matters.
Related parties
None of the directors of Ashridge cr Limited nor any persons connected with them, had at any time had any
beneficial interest in dealings with the Trust and received no remuneration from the Trust.
Ashridge has subsidiaries and other related parties during the year ended 31 December 2023 as per below..
Ashrid8e cr Llmited
Ashridge ￿ Limited was incorporated in 2015 and appointed as Corporate Trusteeof theTrust with the objertive
to comply with the Act. The director5 of Ashridge CT knmtted are indepcndcnt of the Trust in order to ensure
there are no conflicts of interest.
Ashrld8e Hlstorical Trust
The fflember of Ashridge CT Limited is the Ashridge Historical Trust. The trustees of the Ashridge Historical Trust
are independent of the Trust and Ashridge ￿ Limited in order to ensure there are no conflirts of interest.
Ashridge Educational Services Ltd
Ashridge Educational Ser¥ices Ltd is controlled through share ownership by the Trust and was incorporated on
16 December 2019.

ASHRIDGE (BONAR LAW MEMORIAL) TRusr
Report of the Corporate Tfustee for the year ended 31 December 2023 Icontinued)
The Ashridze Pefftsion Scheme
The Ashrid8e Pension Scheme is a post-employment benefrt plan for the benefit of employees of the Trust. Untll
21M)2 the Trust offered final salary pension entitlement to all Ashridge staff through rnember5hip of the Ashridge
Penslon Scheme.
Pay pollcy for senior staff
The pay of the senior staff is reviewed annually. In view of the nature of the charity salaries are benchmarked
against pay leve15 in other tomparable educational institutions.
Key management perstsnnel
President
Chicl Finance Officer
Dr Matt Lilley
Ms Emilie Mccarthy (to 191121231
Mf Joakim Banestl8 Ifrom 191121231
Mr Mark Coleman
Dr Dina Dornmett
M5 Nadine Page
Chief Operating officer
Dean of Faculty
Senior Director of Research
Disclosure of information to Auditors
The Corporate Trustee confirms that-.
there is no relevant audit information of which the Trust's auditors are unaware,. and
it has taken all the Steps that ought to be taken in order to make himselflherself aware of any relevant audit
information and to establish that the Trust's auditor5 are aware of that information.
The report of the Corporate Trustee was approved by the board of directors of Ashridge CT Limited and signed
on their behalf by-
Mr Ravindra Goonesena
Dlrector
Ashrldge CT Llmlted
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ASHRIDGE (BONAR LAW ME140RIAL) TRUST
statement of Corporate Governance and Internal Control
for the year ended 31 December 2023
This Statement ofcorporate Governance and Internal Control covers the period for the year ended 31 December
2023 and up to the date of approval of the financial statements.
Govemance
Ashridge IBonar Law Memorial) Trust was constituted as a charitable trust by the Ashridge (Bonar Law Memorial)
Trust Act 1954, as amended in 1983 and 2014. and is governed by this act.
Ashridge cr Limited acts as the governing body of the Trust through its own board of directors. Appointment to
the board are matters for conslderarlon by the board of directors a5 a whole and are based tlie expertise and
skills brought by the individuals involved. The directors receive further training in trustee meeting5 as required.
No induction training was required as there were no new directors during the year.
The member5 of the boord of directors are listed within Legal and Administrative Details. The constitution of the
board ensures that no individual dominates the decision-making process and that it can exercise its
responsibilities free from management.
The boards regulatory and stewardship responsibilities centre on its role as the ultimate legal authority and for
safeguarding the Trust'5 assets. its finantial sustainability. and receiving assuranrè that its systems comply with
the legal and regulatory obli8ations. including as a Charity. the Office for Students and OFSTED.
The board of directors schedule to meet a few times a year. Formal agenda. paper5 and report5 are supplied to
the board in a timely manner prior to the board meetings. Briefings are also provided on an ad-hoc basis. Reports
include overall financial performance of the Trust together with other relevant information such as performance
against targets. The board review and approve the financial statements and receive and consider reports from
regulators such as OFSTED and Office for Students. and monitors adherence with the regulatory reqvirements.
Minutes of board meeting5 are recorded and approved at the following meeting.
The day-to-day management of Ashrid8e is undertaken by the President who is appointed by Ashridge CT
Ltmited. The President h05 delegated authority for finance. employment. and other operational matters.
Corporate Trustee's responslbllltles
The Corporate Trustee is responsible for the preparation of annual financial statements that provide o true and
fair view of the state of affairs of Ashridge as at the end of the financial year and of the financial activities durin8
the year.
In preparing the financial statements the Corporate Trustee is required to=
Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently
Observe the method5 a￿d principle5 in the Charitie5 SORP
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
State whether appllcable UK accountlng siandard5 have been followed. 5ubjetL tu aiiy material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statement5
Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
cliarity will continue ii) busir)es5
The Corporate Trustee is responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable
accuracy of the financial position of Ashridse ¥t any time and to ensurc that the financial statements comply
with relevant statutes.
It is also responsible for safe8uardin8 the assetg of Ashridge taking reasonable steps to pr￿entIOn and detertion
of fraud and othef irregularities.

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Statement of Corporate Govemance and Internal Control (continued)
Intewnal Control
The Corporate Trustee is responsible for maintaining a sound system of intemol control that supports the
achievement of policies, aims and objectives. The 5￿tern of internal control is designed to manage, rather that
eliminate. the risk of failure to achieve policies, aims and objectives through corruption. fraud. bribery and other
irregularities. It can therefore only provide reasonable. but not absolute. assurance against rnaterial
misstatement or1055.
The system of internal control is based on a continuous process designed to Identify the principal risks to the
achievement of policies. aims and objettives- to evaluate the nature and extent of those risk5: and to manage
them efficiently. eff ectively, and economically. This process accords with rhe Office for Students guldance.
The system uses a framework of regular management information, administrative procedures Includin8
segregation of duties. and a system of delegaiion and accountabilily. li illLluKJes.
Comprehensive bud£eting systems with an annual budget which is reviewed and agreed by the board
of direttor5
Regular reviews by the board of directors of periodic and annual financial reports which indicate
financial performance against forecast
Sellirig targets to measure finaniÈal and operational performance
The Tnjst's internal control system is supported by a number of policie5. These include a Risk Register, an Anti-
Bribery and Corruption Policy. a Modern Slavery Act statement. ¢omprehensive internal financi31 policies and
regulations which detail finoncial controls and procedures.
The Corporate Trustee has the responsibility for reviewing the effertiv•np.%s of the system of internal control
and ensuring that there is a sound approach to confirm that this framework is adopted and embedded
consistently and effectively across each activity.
The review of effectiveness of the 5y5tem is infomied by:
The work of external auditors:
The work of senior rnanagers within the organisation who have responsibility for the developrnent and
Maintenance of the internal control framework,.
Comments made by the orRanisation'5 financial statefnents and regulatory inspections in their
management letters and other reports.
There are no significant internal control weaknesses reported for the period.
The board of directors has delegated its day-to4ay responsibility to the President, as Accounting Officer, for
reviewing the odequacy of the system of internal control and making ony appropriate arnendments. He is also
responsible for reportinE to the board any material weaknesses or breakdown5 in internal control. The day-to-
day responsibilrty for risk management and monitoring is assigned to the Chief Finance Officer and Chief
Operating officer.
The Trust has considered its responsibility to notify the Education and Skills Funding A8ency of material
irregularity, impropriety and non-compliance with Education Skills Funding P4ency term5 and conditior15 of
funding.
The board of direaors and rhe Accounring Officer confirrTI Illat after due enquiry and to the best of their
knowledge, it is able to identify any material irregularity or improper use of funds by the organisation, or materiol
non-compliance with terms and conditions of funding under the organisations financial regulations. We confirm
that no instances of material irregularity. impropriety or fundin8 non-compliance have been discovered to date,
if any instances are identified after the date of this statement these will be notified to the Education and Ski115
Funding Agency.

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Statement of Corpordte Go¥em*¢e and Intemal Control Icontknued)
Approved by the Corporate Trvstee and the Presbdent and signed on their behalf lry:
Iilley
r Ravlndra GooTresena
Dirertor
Ashridge ￿ Llmtted
Mr Matt Lilley
President
Ashridge (Bonaf Law Memorkl) Trust
aHpr 2
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114DEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE CORPORATE TRUSTEE OF ASHRIDGE (BONAR LAW MEMORIAL}
TRUST
Oplnion
We have audited the financial statements of Ashridge (Bonar Law Memorial) Trust 1.the Parent Charit￿) and its
subsidiary l.the Group") for the year ended 31 December 2023 which comprise the consolidated statement of
financial activities, the consolidated and Charity balance sheet. the cons01idated cash flow statement and note5
to the financial 5totements, 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 Financiol ReportingStando￿apP1iCob1e in the UKond
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 Pafent Charity's affairs as at 31 December
2023 and of the Group's incoming resources and application of resources for the year then ended,.
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice; and
have been prepored in accordance wrth the requirements of the Chariiies Act 2011.
where applicable, funds from whatever source administered by the provider for specific purposes have
been properly applied to those purposes and managed in accordante with relevant legislation,.
where appllcable. funds provided by the Of5 by Re5e%ircli Ei)8land have been applied in accordance
with the relevant terms and conditions; and
meet the requirements of the Office for Studenvs Accounts Dirertion.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matter in relation to which the Ofs Account5 Direttion
requires us to report to you if. in our opinion:
the Group's grant and fee incorne. as disclosed in note 4 to these Financtal StatemÈntg has been
materially misstated.
Bas¢s for oplnlon
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing IUKI {ISAs IUK)) and applicable
law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditorfs responsibilities for the
audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group and the Parent Charity
in accordance with the ethical requirements relevant to our audit of the fillancial statements in the UK. including
the FRC'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.
Concluslons related to going concem
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trvstees, use of the going concern basis of
accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
8ased on the V￿rk we have performed, we have not identrfied any material uncertainties relating to evenis or
conditions that. individually or collectively. may cast significant doubt on the Group and the Parent Charity,
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 trustees wtth respert to going concern are described in the
relevant seilivtb5 of this rewrt.
other Informatlon
The other information comprises the information included in the Report of the Corporate Trustee, other than
the financial staternents and our auditorfs report thereon. The Trustee is responsible for the other information.

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Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent
other￿lSe explbcitly stated in our report. we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connettion with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and.
in doing so, consider whether the other information 15 materially inconsistent with the financial statements or
our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit or otherwise appears to be materially mi55tated. If we identify
such material inconsistencies or apparent material mi55tatements, we are required to determine whether there
is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. 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 thai fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Matters on whlch we are required to report by exception
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the CharÈties Act 2011 requires
us to report to you if. in our opinion:
the information contained in the financial statements is inconsistent in any material respect with the
Report of the Corporate Trustee; or
adequate accounting records have not been kept by the Parent Charity,. or
the Parent Charity financial statements are not in aS￿ement with the accounting records and returns;
or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require lor our audit.
Responsibillties of Trustee
As explained more fully in the Corporate Tru5tee'5 re5ponsibilwties statement, the Trustee is 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 Trustee determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial Statements thèt
are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the Trustee is responsible for assessing the Group's and the Parent
CharitTrls 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 Corporate Trustee either intends to liquidate the Group
or the parent Charity or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditorfs responsibllities for the audit of the financial statements
We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charities Att 2011 and report in accordance with
the Act[sl ond relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable ossurance about whether the financial statements as a whole ore free
from material misstatement. whether due to fraud or error. anLI to issue an auditorfs report that includes our
opinton. Reasonable assurance 15 a hish level of assurance but is not a guarantcc thot an audit conducted in
accordance with ISAS IUKI 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 38greg3te, they could reasonably be
expecfed 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_ Wp dp.4lgn procpdtsrps
in line wtth our responsibilities. outlined above. to detert material misstatements in respect of irregularities.
including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is
detailed below:
TheGroup and the Parent Charity arerequiredto cornplywith charity law and certain conditions of Ofs
registration including compliance with the OFS. latest Accounts Direction and, based on our knowledge
of their activities, we identified that the legal reQui￿rnent to accurately account for restricted funds
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We gained an understandin8 of how the Group and Parent Charity complied with their legal and
regulatory framework. including the requirement to properly account for restricted funds. through
discussions with management and a review of the documented policies, procedure5 and controls.
The audit team. which is experienced in the oudit of charities, considered the Group and Parent
Charity's 5usceptibilityto material misstatement and how fraud may occur. Ourconsiderations included
the risk of mana8ernent override.
Our approach was to check that all restricted income was properly identified and separately accounted
for and to ensure that only valid and appropriate expenditure was charged to restricted funds. This
included reviewing journal adjustments and unusual tran5artions.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located at the Financial
Reporting Council's I"FRCs"I website at- https-l/www.frc.org.uklauditorsresponsibilities. This description forms
parr of our audiiorfs repon.
Use of our report
This report is made Sole￿ to the ChariWs Corporate Tnjstee. as a body. in accordance with the Charities Art
2011. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Charity's trustees those matters we
are requircd to state to them in an auditoes rcport and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent pÈrmittÈd by
law. we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's trustees as 3
body, for our audit work. for this report. or for the opinions we have formed.
29 May 2024
èx &*p&r LLP
Knox Cropper LLP, Statutory Auditor
65 Leadenhall Street
London
EC3A 2AD
Knox Cropper LLP is eligible for appointment as auditor of the charity by virtue of its eligibility for appointment
as auditor of a company under section 1212 of the Companies Act 201￿.

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Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 December 2023
2022 Total &
Unrestrirted
Funds
£'ooo
Unrestricted Designated
Funds
Funds
2023 Total
Funds
£'ooo
Note
Income:
Incomefrom charituble activities..
Fees from educational programmes
Incomefrom other troding artivities..
Commercial trading operations
Investment income
Total income
4,076
4.076
4,325
8,479
8.479
7.253
243
12,798
243
12.798
11,578
Expendlture:
Expenditure on charitable activities
Of which Pe•s￿n Scherne Eypenditure
12.4891
11.3071
13.7961
17.2901
11,6381
13
Expenditure on other trading activities
Total expendlture
(7,3661
19.855)
(7,3661
{11.162)
16,6651
{13,955)
11,307)
Net income
2,943
(1,307)
1,636
12,377)
Other recognised goins/(lossesJ.'
Actuarial gainslllossesl on APS pension
Foreign exchan8e 8ainslllosses)
Net movement in fvnds
14
1312)
1641
2,567
13121
1641
1,260
16.3741
142
18,609)
(1.307)
There wos no restricted income. expenditure or other movements infvnds in the twofinoncialperiods.
Unrestricted Designated Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
Total Funds
Reconciliation offunds..
Total funds at l January 2022
Net movement in funds
Total funds at 31 Oecember 2022
14,695
{8,0251
6,670
iO,OCK)
15841
9A16
81
24,776
18,609)
16.167
81
Net movement in funds
Total funds at 31 December 2023
2,567
9,237
{1.307)
8.109
1,260
17.427
81
All income and expenditure has arisen from continuing activities.
The notes on pages 17 to 30 form part of these financial statements.

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Balance Sheets as at 31 December 2023
Grnup
2021
Trust
Note
2023
2023
2022
fixed ossets..
Investments in subsidiaries
Total fixed assets
Current 05sets."
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Total current assets
6.399
.737
15.136
4.877
10.320
15,197
6.011
8,737
14,748
4.624
10,320
14,944
Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year
Net current assets
15,631}
9.505
13,818}
11.379
15,2431
9.505
13,565)
11.379
Total assets le￿ current
labilities
9.505
11379
9505
11379
USS defined benefit pension scheme provision
APS defined benefit pension scheme asset
Net assets
12
13
12,8701
7,658
16,167
{2.8701
7.658
16,167
7,922
17.427
7,922
17,427
Thefund5 of the chority."
Unrestrirted funds
Designated funds
Restricted funds
Total charity funds
General
Research
Restorètion
9.237
8.109
81
17.427
6,670
9.416
81
10,167
9,237
8,109
81
17,427
6,670
9,416
81
16,167
14
The notes on pa8es 17 to 30 form part of thesefinancial statements.
The financial statements were approved by the corporate trustee. Ashridge cr Limited, and the President on
25 April 2024, and signed on their behalf by=
Mr Ravindra GOONESENA
Dirertor
Ashrldge CT Limited
Mr Matt Lilley
President
AshrKlte (Bonar Law Memoflal) Trust

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ASHRIDGE (BONAR LAW MEMORIAL) TRUST
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
for the year ended 31 December 2023
Z023
ZOZ2
£'ooo
Note
Cash flows from o
eratin
artivities:
Net cash provided by (used in) operatin8 actwities
11,820)
11,317)
Cash flows from Investin
activities:
Investment income received in year
Net cash provided by (used in) from investing
artivities
243
243
Change In cash in the reporting perlod
Cash at the beginning of the reporting period
Cash at the end of the reporting period
(1.5831
10,320
8.737
11.3171
11,637
10,320
Note A: Reconcillation of net Income
ex
endituie
to net cash Ilow from o
e￿tin
artlvfties
Net intomln8 resources frorn educatlonal
and related activit*s
Adjustments for:
Investment income received in year
Decrease in debtors
Increaselldecreasel in creditors
Additional pension contribuiions
Pension costs relating to defined benefit
plans:
1.636
12.377}
(2431
11,5221
1,813
{380}
418
11381
11.0001
APS administration costs
APS finance18ainl/cost
Movement in USS
195
13911
12.8701
1641
377
12481
1,509
142
Foreign exchange gains
Net cash provlded by {used in) opetatin8
artivities
11,826)
11,3171
B: Ana
UNalents
is of cash and cath
At
01101123
£'ooo
At
31112123
£'(M)o
Cash Flow
Cash at bank and ￿ hand
10,320
11,583)
8,737
The notes on pages 17 to 30 fomi part of these financial staternents.

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ASHRIDGE (BONAR LAW MEMORIAL) TRUST
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended
31 December 2023
Statement of Ac¢ountlft8 Polldes
Basis of accounting
ThÈ<p finxnciAI *txtpment% havp. bp.Èn pr?p3rpd under the historical cost convention. in accordance with the
Statement of Recommended Practice
Accounting and Reporting by Charities 12019}. Financial Reporting
Standard applicabSe in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021, and the Charitie5 Act 2011.
The Trust registered with the Office for Students in May 2021. and as a result are required to follow the latest
Office for Students, Accounts Direction.
The GfOUP financial statements incorporate a line by line consolidation of the financial statements of the Trust
and its subsidiaries. There are vnrform accounting policies across the Group. All intra-group transartion5 and
balance5 between group entities are eliminated on consolidation.
Ashridge (Bonar Law Memorial) Trust. a public benefit entity. has taken advantage of the provision not to include
its own Statement of Financial Activities and ￿lated notes in the consolidated financial statements.
These financial statements are presented in GBP Sterling which is also the functional currency of the Group.
Monetary amounts in these f inancial statements are rounded to the nearest thousand.
Going Concern
The Corporate Trustee. after making enquiries. has a reasonable expectation that the Trust has adequate
resources to contiriue in operational existenie for the next 12 month5 and will continue to operate for the
primary purpose of the Trust.
The main risks have been assessed by the Corporate Trustee, reviewin8 the Trust's ongoing forèc3Sts and
projections to ensure that the organisation remoins financially viable. The board acknowledges the risk but does
not consider it as significant going forward. The Trust has an excellent liquidity POSltion at 31 December 2023
with £8.7 m cash available. The Corporate Trustee does not believe there are any material uncert3tnties relatin8
to its ability to continue as a 80ing concern and have therefore prepared the financial statements on that basis.
Income
Income represents revenue for programmes. consultancy, research and conference activities undertaken durin8
the year. Revenue is recognised when the programme is delivered. Deferred income repre5enfs fees invoiced in
advance.
Donations
Oonations are credited to revenue on a receivable basis.
Expenditure
Cost5 relating to the provision of core education, research and consulting services are included within the
Statement of Financial Activities.
Expenditure charged against Restricted Funds falls within the purposes outlined in note 14. All other expenses
are borne out of the Unrestricted Fund. Costs are allocated to specific departments on a project basis as
necessary.

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ASHRIDGE (BONAR LAW MEMORIAL) TRUST
Notes to the Finan¢lal Ststements for the year ended 31 De¢ember 2023 Icontir¥ued)
Statement of Accounting Policies Icontinued)
Foreign currencres
Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate of exchange at the date of the transaction. Monetary
assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the balance sheet date are reported at the rates of
exchan8e prevailing at that date. Gains and losses are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities
Flnancial instruments
Basic financial assets. including trade and other receivables. cash and bank balances and investments in
commercial paper. are initiolly recognised at transartion price. unless the arrangement constitutes a financing
transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market
rate of interest. Such assets are subsequently carried at amortised Cost using the effective interest method. At
the end of each reportin8 period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objertive vdidence
of impairment. The impairment loss is recognised in the profit or loss.
Employee benellts
The cost5 of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liabiltty and an expense.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the ernployee'5 services are
received.
Retirement benefits
The Ashridge Pension Scheme is a historical single-employer defined benefit scheme. Recognised in the Balance
Sheet i5 the value of the 5cheme'5 655et5 le55 the present value of the scheme's liabilities. The pension cost for
the scheme is analy5ed between current service cost. P35t service c05t and net return on pension scheme assets.
Current service cost is the actuarially calculated present value of the benefits earned by the active employees in
each period. Past service costs. reloting to employee Service in prior periods arising in the current per¢od as a
result of the introduction of, or improvement to, retirement benefits, are fecognised in the Statement of
Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period in which the increase in benefits vest. The net expected
return on the penston assets comprises the expected return on the pension stheme assets less interest on
scheme liabilities. The actuarial gain5 and 1055e5 which arise from updating the latest actuarial valuation to
reflect conditions at the balance sheet date are shown in the Statement of Financial Activities.
The Trust participates in the Universities Superannuation Scheme. The scheme is a hybrid pension stheme.
providing defined benefit5 (for all members). as well a5 defined contribution benefits. The èssets of the scheme
are held in a separate trustee-admini5tered fund. Because of the mutual nature of the Scheme, the assets are
not attributed to individual institutions and a scheme-wide contribution rate is set. The Trust is therefore
exposed to actuarial risk5 associated with other institutions, employees and is uriable to identify its share of the
underlying assets and liabilities of the scheme on a consistent and reasonable basis. As required by Section 28
of FRS 102 "Employee benefits" the Trust accounts for the scheme as if it were a wholly defined contribution
scheme. As a result. the amount charged to the Statement of Financial Activities represents the contributions
payable to the Scheme. Where the Trust hos entered into an agreernent (the Recovery Plan) that determines
how each employer within the scheme will fund a scheme deficit. the Trust recognises a liability for the
contributions payable that arise from the agreement (to the extent that they relate to the deficit) with related
expenses being recognised through the Statement of Financial Artivities.
FRS 102 makes the distinction between a group plan and a multi-employer scheme. A group plan consists of
collection of entities under common control typically with a sponsoring employer. A multi-employer scheme Is
a scheme for entities not under common control and represents Itypicallyl an industry-wide scheme such as
Universities Superannuation Scheme. The accounting for a multiomployer scheme where the employer has
enlefed intu all agreernent with the Scheme that determines how ihe etnployer will (und d¥ficii r¢sulis in Llie
recognition of a liability for the contributions pèyable that arise from the agreement (to the extent that they
relate to the deficit) and the resulting expense in profit or1055 in accordance with section 28 of FRS 102. The
Corporate Trustee is Satisfied that Universities Superannuation Scheme meet5 the defEnition of a multt-employer
scheme and has therefore recognised the discounted fair value of the contractual contributions under any
recovery plan in existence at the balance sheet date.

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ASHRIDGE (BONAR LAW MEMORIAL) TRUST
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 20231contInu￿)
l. Statement of Accounting Policies Icontinuedl
Taxatlon
The Trvst is a registered charity, and as such is entitled to certain tax exemptions on income and profits from
investments, and surpluses on any trading activities carried on in furtherance of the charity's primary objectives,
if these profits and surpluses are applied solely for charitable purposes.
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application on the group's accounting policies. the Trustees are required to make judgements. estimates
and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other
sources. The estimate5 and 0550Ciated ossvmptions are based on historical experience and other factor5 that
are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are revrewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates
are reco8nised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in
the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
li) Treatment of the US5 pension scheme
A multi-employer scheme is a scheme for entities not under common control and represents Itypicallvl
an Fndustrrwide Scheme such as USS. The accountin6 for a multi-employer scheme where the
employer has entered into an agreement with the scheme that determines how the employer will fund
deficit results in the recognition of a liability for the contributions payable that arise from the
a8reement Ithe recovery plan). The Trust is satisfied that USS meets the definition of a multi*mployer
scheme. The18test actuarial valuation ofthe USS dated 20 DKernber 2023 has shown the scheme was
in surplus a5 at 31 March 2023, which means a deficit recovery plan is not required and the provision
under the previous recovery plan can b@ relèasÈd_
In 2022. the Trust had applied an accounting model developed by the British Universitie5 Finance
Directorfs Group IBUFDGI in conjunction with the USS to determine the appropriate values for the USS
pension recovery plan. The use of this model enabled the Trust to reduce the level of uncertainty
regardin8 the amount of the liability and is a model which 15 used by Universities across the board.
lill Impairment of debtors
TheTrust makes an estimate of the recoverable value of trade and other debtors. When assessing the
impairment, management consider5 factors including the ageing profile of debtors and historical
experience.

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ASHRIDGE (BONAR LAW MEMORIAL) TRUST
Notes to the Flnancial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 {continued)
2. Consolidated Group Income and Expendtrtu￿ Account
The principal differences between the Income and Expenditure Account below and the Statement of Financial
Activities are the classification of the income and expenditure together with the exclusion of unrealised gains and
losses. The figures below reflect only movement of the unrestricted funds.
In the course of normal business. some costs are not directly attributable. These costs are apportioned based on
the most relevant fartor.
2023
2022
£,￿0
Income
Qualification proKrammes
Custom and consultin8
Snvestment income
4.076
8.479
243
4.325
7.253
12,798
11,578
Expenditure
Staff costs. including pension
Associates and agency staff
Other direct costs
{5,9121
{6,1131
13511
11981
13471
196
(6,0531
14.7151
11651
12401
15601
11291
11,5091
113371)
Marketing and business development
Property and other overhead cost5
APS pension administration and finance
USS pension provision movement
2.870
19.855
Net income per Statement of Financial Activitles
2,943
11.793)
3. Net Income from Trading Subsidiary
The Trust had one wholly owned trading subsidiary Inote 81 which was incorporated in the UK and donated its
trading profwfs to the Trust 5ubjett to Gift Aid.
AES Ltd
2023
202z
Income from commercial trading operations
Investment Income
Expenditure
Foreign Exchange Gains
Surplus
Donat¢on subject to gift aid
Profit on ordinary activities
8.479
18
17,3661
Iiii
1,120
11.1201
7.253
(6,6651
21
609
6091
All transactions between Ashrid8e and its subsidiary are conducted on an ami's length basis.

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ASHRIDGE (BONAR LAW MEMORIAL) TRUST
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 l¢ontlnued
4. Details of grant and fee income
Group
Trust
2023
2022
2023
2023
£,￿0
Grant income from other funding bodies
Fee income for taught awards
Total grant and fee income
2.136
2,720
2.136
2.720
1,715
1,605
1,715
1,605
3,851
4,325
3,851
4.325
5. Analysis of Total Resources EJTpended
Expenditure includes=
Group
2023
Trust
2022
2023
2022
£'(K)O
Impairment of trade receivables
Fee5 payable to Group auditors - audit services
Fees payable to Group auditors - non audit services
122
61
122
61
22
21
22
21
145
83
145
83
Direct
costs
Support Support cost
Costs
recharges
Totsl
2023
Total
2022
£'ooo
Expendlture on charitable activities
Qualification & Apprenticeships Programmes
Faculty
Research
1.452
2,367
3,228
1,307
1.112
13,0661
12621
{2,0971
3,557
1.132
1,307
866
2,834
1,159
584
Overheads & Facilitie5
16
12621
1,076
1,637
7,Z90
APS & USS Pension P&L charge
13.066)
3,796
1,469
12,6211
Expenditure on other tradins activitles
Custom & Open Programmes
Teaching costs
Overheads
4,745
4,745
2,621
3,644
2.621
21
4,745
2,621
7,366
6,665

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ASHRIDGE (BONAR LAW MEMORIAL) TRUST
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements for the yEar ended 31 Decernber 2023 Itontinued)
6. Stsff Costs IGroup and Trust)
Salaries, wa8es and related payroll costs, including subsidiary undertakinss. amounted to:
2023
2022
£'ooo
S,103
576
786
Salaries and wages
Social security costs
Pension costs
Termination payments
Defined benefit scheme administration cost5
4,838
526
796
19
195
6,374
377
The Group has given regard to the 'Guidance on decisions taken about severance payments in HEI'S, published by the
Committee of University Chairs when determining severance pay. Compensation for loss of office has been paid to one
member of staff during the year ended 31 December 2023 amounting to £1912022.. £2kl.
The majority of staff were employed bythe Trust on behalf ofthe Group. Fortheyear ended 31 December 2023 the
avera8e number of staff ernployed by the Trust was 5812022: 64).
Ashridge cr ￿mIted. the corporate trustee. received no remuneration for its service to the Trust12022: nil) and was
reimbursed travel expenses of £nil during the yeèr12022.' £nil).
The remuneration {salary including staff benefits and termination payments but excluding pension contributions) paid to
high paid members of staff falls into the following bands:
2023
Z022
£60,001- £70.000
£70,001 . £80,000
£80,001- £90,000
£90,001- £100,0
£ioo.ooi - £iio,000
£110.001 - £120.1)00
£120,001- £130.000
£130.001- £140.000
£140.001- £150,000
£160.001- £170,000
£210,LKIl - £220,(KIO
28
30
Ashridge has given regard to the 'Hi8her education senior staff remuneration code. published by the Committee of
University Chairs when determining senior staff rernuneration.
The number of senior staff expressed on a full-time equivalent basis who received basic annual salaries in the followin8
ranges at 31 December 2023 were:
Number of
staff120231
Number of
staff12022)
Basic salary per annum
£100,000 - £104,999
£105.OCKI- £109,999
£110,000- £114,999
£115.000- £119,999
£I20,￿)0- £124,999
£125,000- £129,999
E130,000- £134.999
£145,000- £149,999
£155,000 - £159.999
£200,000 - £204,999
£20s.L￿O- £209,999
12
13

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ASHRIDGE (BONAR LAW MEMORIAL) TRUST
Notes to the Fknandal Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 Icontlnued)
The President Matt Lillty's total annual rernuneration was £203.(￿ f(x the 12 months of his employment durinz the
year. This r￿eSentS the total annual remuneration pald by Ashf idge IBonar Law Memorial) Trust and Hult International
Business School Ltd for his role as President for these Office for Students registered providers Ashridge18onar Law
Memorial) Trust was reSponsi￿e for fundin8 £103,(KKI for the Veèr ended 31 December 2023. Hult Internation318usiness
School Ltd was responsible for fundin8 £I(Kl.(￿.
From Ashfid8e IBonar Law MenMNiall Trn￿t.
Base salary of £103.LKK).
No payments have been ￿ld in lieu of pension Contri1￿t￿)nS.
No payments of dividends hw4e been made.
No Performanctrrelated pay and other bonuses have been awarded.
No payment made by the provider in pension contributions beh4ff of the head of provider durin8 the year,
No payment made by the pr(r4ider in pension contribution5 a5 part of Nation)I Insurance saving5.
No other type of benrfrts and rernuneration have been paid to the head prowder.
AShn￿e￿O0￿*r Law Memorial) Trust provided private heatthcare benefff to the President for a value of
£450.
From trlult Internati(￿•1 8usiness School Ltd..
Base salary of £l(Kl,(XJ).
A total amount of £0 has been paid by the provider in pension coTrtributioDs ￿ behalf of the head of
provider durini the year.
No payments of dividend5 have been made.
No Performanctrrdate(I pay and other bonuses have been awarded.
No payment made by the provider in pension contributions on behalf of the head of providef during the year.
Plo payment made by the Pfovider in pension coniributions as part of Nati(￿al Insurance savings
o other type ol beneffts and remunerati(￿ have been paid to the head provider.
Hult IntLYnation•l 8usiness School Ltd does not provide to the President private healthcare benefit
The appointed presidents ¥oluntarity withdre4V from the Ashridge USS pensTron schttne on the date of their èPFM)intmenL
no payments have been paid in lieu of pension contributions. Ashridge provides to the President private healthcare
benefits that flow frorn bein8 an employee of Ashridee and which is available to all employees.
The Presidents salary is set ￿ Ashri<*e cr Limited. the Crnate Trustee.
Process lor pertorniance
The President has an annual pertorrnance review meeting With the Ashrid8e CT Limited board of directors to review and
assess performance agaFnsi objectives and to discuss objertives for the next year.
Approach and Justlfkatbon to the Presldents remunevailon
The President$ Salary 15 reviewed annually and reflects the followiry:
Market rare by sile and compleirty of institution
The scale and complexity of the job
Comparisons with benchmarks
Performance as measured against objectives set lry the board of directors
Pay multiple
The relationship between the Presidents Ashr?d8e remuneration and that for all other staff employed by Ashridge.
expressed as a pay multiple is as follows:
The head of the providerfs basic salary is 4.61 times the median pay of staff. where the median pay is
calculated on a full-time equivalent b￿[$ for the salaries paid by the provider to tts staff.
The head of the provider's total remuneration is 4.28 tirnes the median total remuneration of staff.

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ASHRIDGE (BONAR LAW MEMORIAL) TRUST
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 (continued)
The pay multiple repre5ent5 the PresÈdent's pay divided by the rnedian pay for all other staff at the trust. on a full-time
equivalent basis. The median pay for all other staff is calculoted using pay data for all staff who are required to be Inclu(Jed
in Real fime Information IRTII reFM)rting to HMRC. All other staff is capturing staff employed by the Trust.
7. Remuneration of key rnanagement personnel
Staff costs includes remuneration provided to key management personneF as follows:
2023
2022
£'ooo
747
98
51
896
Salarics and wages
Social security costs
Pension costs
578
74
35
8. Investments In Subsidiaries
The followin8 company. which is registered in England. was 3 wholly owned subsidiary of the Trust during the year:
Company
Ashridge Educational Services Ltd
Cotnp&iriy iiuiiiber- 12363817
Registered addre55: Ashridge, Berkhamsted. Hertfordshire. HP41NS
Share Capital
100 £1 ordinary shares
Holding
loo%
9. Debtors
Group
2023 2022
£'ooo £'i
3.829 1,779
Trust
2023 2022
£'ooo £,￿0
2,145 1,406
1.295
120
377
198
319
400
1,875 2,500
6,011 4,624
Trade debtors
Amounts due from group undertakings
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Othpr financial instruments
376
198
319
400
1,875 2,500
6.399 4.877
Trade debtofs are stated after provisions for impairment- Group.. £122k12022: £61kl. Trust £122k {2022: £61kl.
10. Creditors: amounts falllng due wlthin one year
Group
2023
2022
Trust
2023
£,￿0
1,018
2022
Trade creditors
Amounts owed to group undertakings
Payments received on account for contracts
Taxation and social securty
Other creditors
Provision fof funding clawback
Accruals and deferred income
1.406
396
143
75
636
59
579
75
636
59
579
164
3.350
5.631
164
3,350
5,243
2,783
3,818
2,783
3,565

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ASHRIDGE (BONAR LAW MEMORIAL) TRUST
Notes to the Flnanctal Statements for the year ended 31 December ZOZ3 {continued)
11. Deferred Revenue Movement
Group
2023
Trust
2022 2023
£'ooo £'ooo
2022
£'ooo
Opening balance
Amounts released from prior year
Income deferred in current year
2.2S4
18731
1.412
2,793
2.233 2,254
18761 18731
897 1.412
2.254 2.793
2.233
{8761
897
2.254
12. Provisions for IlabS1ities- Group and TNst
Obligation to fund deficit on USS Pension:
At l January 2023
Change in expected contributions
At 310ecember 2023
2,870
12,8701
The change in expected contributions arose as the USS Pension scheme is now in a surplus. hence no provision for future
contribution to the deficit is needed, based on the scheme's on the latest valuation - see note 13.
13.
Pension Commitments
Universities Superannuatlon Scheme (USS)
Ashridge is a member of the UniversFties Superannuation Scheme {USSI. a national defined benefits
scheme for university academic and acadernic-related staff.
Pension benefits for 51 members of staff at 31 December 202312022.. 551 are provided under the USS.
Amounts recognised in the Balance Sheet:
2023
£'ooo
ZOZ2
£'o
2,870
U55 Provision
The Actuarial valuation ofthe USS scheme as at 31 March 2023 was published on 20 December 2023..
The valuaiion showed that the scheme 15 Iri 5UFpIu5 su delicit recovery plan 15 required.
Thefefore the provision under the previous recovery plan has been released.
Since the Trust cannot Trdentrfy it5 share of the Scheme assets and liabilities, the followin8 disclosures
reflect those assets and liabilities as a whole-.

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ASHRIDGE (BONAR LAW MEMORIAL) TRUST
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 310ecember 2023 Iconrinued)
Unlverslties Superannuatlon Scheme {USS) (continued)
31 March 2023
£ blllions
73.1
165.71
31 March 2020
£ billions
Scheme assets
Total scheme liabilities
FRS 102 total xheme surplus
/ldeficit)
FRS 102 total funding level
66.5
18U.61
114.11
83%
iii%
The financial assumptions used in the 2023 valuation are described below. More detail is set out in
the Statement of Funding Principles. which can be found on the USS'S website
Pension increases (CPI)
Set consistently with market-based pricing for
the relevant minimum5 and maximums
Discount Rate Iforward rates)
Pensioners
Non-pensioners
4.3% pa
3.4% pa
The maln demographic assumptlon used relates io ihe morrality o5SUrnPtiOW15. These a55UrylPtron5 ére
based on analy515 of the Scheme's experience carried out as part of the 2023 actuarial valuation. The
mortality assumptions used in these figures are a5 follovts:
Mortality- base table
Males:
103% ofS2PMA L.
Females-.
97% of S3PFA.
CMI 2021 with a smoothing parameter of 7.5. Additionally it has an
initial addition of 0.4% pa and a long term improvement rate of 1.8% pa
fof males and 1.6% po forfemales.
Mortality- future
improvements
The current life expettancies on retirement at age 65 are:
31 December 2023
22.7
Males currently aged 65 (years)
Females currentfy aged 65 {yearsl
Males currently aEed 45 lyearsl
Females currently aged 45 {yearsl
24.8
25.4
Key assumptions used are:
2023
4.80%
3.05%
2.70%
2022
s.os%
3.15Y•
2.75%
Discount rate
RPI inflation rate
CPI inflation rate

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ASHRIDGE (BONAR LAW MEMORIAL) TRUST
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 Decernber 2023 (continued)
13.
Pension Commitments
Ashridge Pension Scheme (APS)
The Ashridge Pension Scheme is a funded defined benefrt pension scheme. w¢th the assets held in
separate trustee administered fund5. tt was open to full ond part-time employee5 together with those
subject to fixed term contracts until Moy 2￿2. With effect from January 2004 an occrual for future
service for Sertior Staff was transferred to the USS Although General Staff at that time continued to
accrue future service within the APS. Accrual for future Service for the great majority of those remaining
transferred to USS at the end of 21MJ8. The final active member retired in 2012. Ashridge Pension
Scheme is closed to new members.
Costs relating to APS are a55e55ed in accordance with the advice of an independent qualified actuary.
from Mercer, using the Projected Unit Method.
The most recent Scheme Funding Report of the Actuarial Valuation for the Ashridge Pension Scheme
Was undertaken as at 31 December 2022. At the date of the valuation, the value of the scheme's assets
were 80.7 million, which represented 102% of the artuarial value of the benefits that had accrued to
members.
The most recent FRS 102 Actuarial Valuation Report for Ashrid8e Pension scheme was undertaken as
at 31 December 2023.
Prlnclpal artuarial assumpt10115
The financial assumptions used to calculate scheme liabilities are=
2023
4.80%
2.65%
2022
Discount rate for scheme liabilities
Pensions in payment increase rate
Price inflation rate: CPI
5.05%
2.65%
2.75%
2.70%
Assumed life expectancy on retifement at age 65-
Retiring today Imale member age 651
Retiring in 20 year5 {male member age 45 today)
Retiring today (female member a8e 65}
Retiring in 20 years {female member age 4S today)
22.7
23.3
22.9
24.1
24.8
25.4
25.2
26.3
Contributions paid to the Scheme by the Trust in relation to past service were £380k12022: £1 million).
Contributions being paid by the Trust are in accordance with actuarial recommendation.
The Trust is committed to contribute £343k to Ashridge Pension Scheme in 2024.

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ASHRIDGE (BONAR LAW MEMORIAL) TRUST
Notes to the Flnaft¢lal Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 Icontlnued)
13.
Pension Commitments
Ashrid8e Penslon Scheme (APS) Icontinued)
Amount5 recogni5ed in the Balance Sheet:
2023
£'ooo
173,8781
81,800
7,922
2022
£'ooo
{73,3791
81.037
7,658
Defined benefit obligations at 31 Oecernber 2023
Fair value of plan assets at 31 December 2023
Net pension obligations at 31 December Z023
Changes in the present value of defined benefft oblilations
2023
£'ooo
73,379
2022
Defined benefit obligations at 31 December 2023
Movement in the ear-.
Benefit payments from plan assets
Effect of changes in 0s5umption5
Effect of experience adjustments
Interest on pension liabilities
C05l - gaÉri on curtailments/changes
Defined benefit obligations at 31 December 2023
113.816
{4,LX)81
13.7041
{41,7251
2,921
2.071
897
73.878
73,379
Changes in the fair value of plan assets
2023
£'ooo
81,037
2022
£'ooo
126.977
Fair value of plan assets at 31 December 2022
Movement in the
ar..
Employer contributions
Benefit payments from plan assets
Administrative costs paid from plan assets
Return on plan assets
Interest on pension assets
Fair value of plan assets at 31 December 2023
380
14.0081
{1951
591
1,000
13,7041
{3771
145.1781
2,319
81,037
3,995
81,800
Plan assets comprise".
2023
2022
£'ooo
27.527
37.177
3,435
3.785
18.603
19,4901
Bonds / Fixpd Inrome
Equity / Hedge Funds
Insured Annuities
Propertv
Cash
Derivatives
Others
40,037
35,730
3,260
2,375
1,989
12.8241
1.233
81,800
81,037

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ASHRIDGE (BONAR LAW MEMORIAL) TRUST
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 {contlnued)
13.
Pension Commitments
Ashrldge Penslon Scheme IAPS) (continued)
Amount recognised in the Statement of Flnanclal Activitles
2023
£'ooo
3,604
13.9951
195
2022
£'ooo
2,071
12.3191
377
Interest expense on pension liabilities
Interest income on pension assets
Administrative costs paid from plan assets
Gain on curtailments/changes
Pension chargeJ{incomel for the year
11961
129
Effect of change5 in assumptions
Return on plan assets
Effect of experience adjustments
Actuarial Igainllloss on defined benefit pension scheme
141,7251
45,178
2,921
6,374
1591)
897
312
IGainll1055 recognised in the SOFA
116
6,S03
14.
Funds
Unrestrlcted Desl8Thated
General
Research
Restrlcted
Restoration
Total
£'ooo
Total fund5 at l January 2022
14,695
11.7931
{6.3741
142
io,w)
81
24,776
{1,7931
{6,374)
142
(584)
16,167
Net income
Actuarial losses on APS pension
Foretgn exchange gains
Designated Research
Total ￿ndS at 31 December 2022
1584}
9,416
6.670
Net income
Actuarial losses on APS pension
Foreign exchange gains
Designated Research
Total funds at 31 December 2023
2,943
13121
(641
Z,943
(312)
164)
11,3071
17,427
11,3071
8,109
9237
81
Memo
APS scheme IsurplusJ/deTrcit Inote 131
USS pension provision (note 13)
Totolfvnds excluding pension scheme surplu5
(7.922J
[7.922J
1,315
8,109
8]
9,505
The unrestricted General Funds represent the cumulative total of past results generated by the Trust. The 1954
Act, as amended in 1983, stipulates that the Funds may be used solely to further the objects of the Trust.
The designated Research FuFid extsts Iv %l5sisI AsliritJg¢ to uiideriake iesearch felated to the roles of corporate
headquarters and division le¥e15 in multi-business companies and to find ways of improving the Strategic
management process with the results of such research being disseminated to the public. The funds are intended
for buildin6 research capability and Capacity #t Ashridge.
The restrirted Restoration Fund represents house and 8arden tour receipts as well as donations received to
maintain and restore the historic fabric of the estate.

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ASHRIDGE (BONAR LAW MEMORIAL) TRUST
Notes to the Financlal Statements tor the year ended 31 Oe¢ember 20231contlnued)
15. Analysis of Net Assets Between Funds
Unrestrirted
Funds
Designated
Research Fund
Restrlrted
Re5toiation Fund
Total
Total Funds at 31 December 1023:
Group
Net Current Assets
Pension Deficit - APS
Pension Provision USS
Designated Research
Total
9,416
gi
9.505
7,922
7,922
1,307
9,237
{1.3071
8,109
81
17,427
Trust
Net Current Assets
Pension Deficit - APS
Pension Provision USS
Designated Research
Total
9,416
81
9.505
7.922
7.922
1,307
9,237
11.3071
8,109
17.427
Unrestricted
Funds
Designated
Research Fund
£'ooo
Restrirted
Restoratlon Fund
Total
£'ooo
Total Funds at 31 December 2022:
Group
Net Current A55et5
Pension Deficit - APS
Pension Provision - USS
Designated Research
Total
1.298
7.658
12,8701
584
10,000
81
11,379
7.658
12,8701
15841
9A16
6.670
16,167
Trust
Net Current Assets
Pension Deficit - APS
Pension Provision USS
Designated Research
Total
1.298
7,658
12.8701
584
6,670
io,(KJo
81
11,379
7,658
12.8701
15841
9,416
81
16,167
16. DonatSons
Donations of £nil12022.. £nill were received.
17. Related Partles
Details of the balances outstanding Wlth subsidiaries owned during the year are as follows:
2023
2022
£'ooo
Debtors
Ashridge Educational Services Limited
1.295
120
Ashri¢Jge Educational services Limited donated its profits of El,120k to the Trust12022: E609kl.