Registered number: 00908266
Charity number: 311274
BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
(A company limlted by guarantee)
CONTENTS
Page
Reference and administratlve dotails of the company• its Trustees and advisers
Trustees, report
Independent audltor5' report on the financial statements
Statement of financlal activities
2-13
14-18
19
Balance Sheet
20-21
Statement of cash flows
22
Notes to the flnancial statements
23-42

BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
IA company limited by guarantee)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
Trustees
G G Able, Vice Chair {resigned Ihrough retiremenl 9 July 20221
D E Brown
The Eart Of Leicester. Chair (resigned through retirement 9 July 20221
JEJNGiles
K Goodley
H Hammond. Vice Chair
H M Lindsell, Chair
C Newbury
J F T Pallisler
P D Ripley
G S Webster (resigned through retirement 26 November 20211
l Barber
J Hammond - Chambers {appoinled 26 November 20211
C A Webster (appointed 26 November 20211
W Fox lappointed 26 February 2022)
Company registered
number
00908266
Charity registered
number
311274
Registered office
Beeston Hall, Wesl Runton
Cromer
Norfolk
NR27 9NQ
Company $¢¢retary
S K Lubbock
Chalr
Henrietta Lindsell
Independent auditors
Larking Gowen LLP
Chartered Accountants
1st Floor
Prospect House
Rouen Road
Norwich
NR1 1RE
8ankers
Lloyds Bank PIC
Wesl Street
Cromer
NR27 9HZ
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
IA company limlted by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
The Trustees present their annual report together wrth the audited financial slaternents of the company for the
year 1 September 2021 10 31 August 2022 The Annual report serves the purposes of both a Trustees, report and
a directors. report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the Annual report and financial slalemenls of
the charitable company comply with the (￿rrent statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable
company's goveming document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Pracli¢e ISORP}
applicable lo charities PTeparing their accounts in accordance with the provisions of the Statement of
Recommendee Practice IFRS1021 'Accounting and Reporting by ChaTiti"es' ISORP IFRS1021}.
Since the company qualifies as small under sectK)n 382 of the Companies Act 2006. the Strategic report
required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 Islralegic Report and Directors,
Report} Regulations 2013 has been omitted.
Structure. governance and management
Beeslon Hall School was founded in 1948 and registered as a charity in 1968. The Articles of Asso¢iètion
provide that there should be a minimum of seven and a maximum of fifteen governors, who also act as Iruslees
of the charity. Governors are appointed for 8 te(m of five years. bul may be re-elected subject lo a maximum of
three terms ol office. The governors have identified that, in order lo carry out their duties effectively and
efficiently, the board requires a range of skills and breadlh of experience. Suitable candidates are identified by
the board, from past p8rents of pupils, from Old Beeslonians and from the business and professional
community. The following skills and experience. amongst others, ale idenlrfied as being important and are
represented on the current board". education, pastoral care. the law, finance and 8￿untancY. business
man2gement and 8dministralion, property management and development. marketing and boarding. Al least one
parent governor is appointed. New governors are provided with an induction pack and have special
responsibilities in the following areas. attending meetings or sub-committees in these areas.. finance. education,
safeguarding, health and safety, bursaries, boar(Jing and development.
The governing board meet formally al least once a temi, as well as a undertaking a range of visits and attending
committee meetings throughout the year.
The day to day management of the school is delegated to the Headmaster and the Bursar, abng5ide the senior
leadership team. The Headmaster and Bursar attend all goveming board meetings and appropriate commillees.
Rlsk management
The governing board is responsible for management of the risks f8¢ed by the school. A system is in place which
enables the governors lo identify the major risks, lo lormalise and record the conlrols in place, lo minimise each
risk and lo identify and record the person primarily responsible for controlling each risk, and for monitoring the
controls on a regular basis. All this information is recorded in the school's Risk Register which is approved by the
board of governors and regularly updated. Examples of entries in the risk register are..
we monitor feedback from parents in order lo meet their needs and remain competitive
we monitor cash flow on a monthly basis lo ensure the appropriate level ol liquidity is maintained
our governing body regularly tjndertakes self-assessment lo ensure that the individual governors have
appropriate knowledge and the governing body is operating effectively
we remain alert lo the effects of the counlrls recent dep8rtiJre from the EU
we have sel in place plans lo consider and mrtigate the political risks associated with current Labour
government policy.
The governors are satisfied that through the risk management system, the major identified risks have been at
adequately miligaled. However, il is recognised that risk management systems can only provide ieasonable, bul
not absolute, assurance that the major risks facing the school have been, and are, adequately managed.
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
IA company Ilmited by guaianteel
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
Objectlves and activitle$
a. Pollcles and objective$
The School's objects are the advancement of education. indudin9 the provision of boarding andlor day schooling
for boys and girls between the ages of tour and thirteen years.
The Governors have agreed to provide means-tesled bursaries. as assessed by the School in line with ils policy
to assist children, over potentially a nine-year period, who would not otherwise be able lo attend the School. The
Governors agreed lo offer limited scholarships lo children on entry lo the School al Year 3 and are continuing to
offer them at Year 6.
The School is also responsible to this and future generations for the maintenance and upkeep of all land and
buildings owned and used by the School.
In setting objectsves and planning ft)r activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance
published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit.. running a
charity IPB2)'.
b. Strategies for achlevlng objectives
Academic achievement, balanced by a stror¥J emphasis on alkround education and the recognition that
suc￿sSful personal development comes about as a result of a wider Tange of aelivilies Ihan those
included in the conventional curriculum
Means-lesled bursaries continue lo be offered subject lo a Declaration of Means being completed and
nee(J identified by the Bulsary Committee
The establishment of the Beeslon Foundation for the purpose of raising funds for capital projects and
funding of means-lested bursaries
The completion of a development plan lo given stfale9ic direction lo the next 20+ years of investment
and development to enable the School to kst meet ils vision, aims and objectives
Development of outreach, with the forging of dose links with sporting dubs and local maintained schools
who share the school's facilities on ￿cas￿nS in term lime and within holiday periods, including the
inclusion of local primary school children in schcrt)l activities and off-site visits. multi-sports camps and
hockey and ericket clubs.
Continuing lo develop effective and close communication Ihrough the obtaining of regular paTenlal and
pupil feedback, regularly reviewing educational and pastoral policies and fostering ￿0-WaY
communieation.
Effective links with various local religious denominations and chartlies, with particular support given to
local and international charities and the involving of ehildien in fund- raising
Continue with a pay and Pfogression policy for teaching 51aff logelhef with the selling up of a robust
appraisal system to ensufe a balance of high expectations (from ￿th School and staff) and a culture of
good workllife balance
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
IA company Ilmlted by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
Objeetlves and activitles (contlnued}
c. Actlvltle$ undertaken to achleve objèctives
The school has continued lo provide a broad. alkround education. through a welkplanned curriculum balanced
between academic. music. drama and sports and a wide variety of learning opportunities, lo girls and boys aged
between 4 and 13 years old. The aims and ethos of the school are rooted in activities designed lo develop
confidence in each child, within 8 Christian context, so that they are all well-prepared ft)r the next stage of their
education
predominately major senor schools in the country. such as Ampleforth, Bedales, Eton, Downe
House, Fr8mlingham, Gresham's, Harrow, Norwich School, Ounijle. Royal Hospital School Ipswich, Rugby,
Slowe, Shrewsbury, Tudor Hall, Uppingham and Wycombe Abbey.
d. Soclal Investment pollcles
The School's policy of ensu¥ing il is embedded into the commLFnity continues. wth a range of local aclivilies.
involving local people, charities and institutions (examples below).
The School's policy of inclusion and dNersity is explicit in the broad variety of pupils on the roll, and implicit in
marketing and Open Days. admissions policy and procedures. prospective parent meetings. The Foundation and
the Whitaker Trust were established lo fund children otherwise unable lo attend the school, the former {sel up in
20171 has funded one child throughout his Beeston schooling and conlinLFes lo fund three others on 80%
bursarial assistsnce.
The School has a policy of expanding ils reach by appealing to non-local families through rts academic offering
alongside the outstanding location. To that effect. further families from Hong Kong has joined with ¢onlinued
enquiries from that location and from Spain.
The School continues, with a Head of Outreach, extending strong links with local schools and clubs, providing
transport to swimming lessons given by the schwl. as well as the facilities for music days and sports
lournamenls for local children, a$ sel out in the ISC'S Schools Together survey document.
The impact of these policies is".
il th81 there is greater awareness of the school and ils facilities".
ill children from other schools discover and leam through opportunilies not otherwise open to them..
iiil the local leaching bodies have access to and share professional advice and experience al Beeston.,
iv) sports and health benefits are shared amongst the local community, at no cost.,
vl the pupils of Beeslon enjoy a wider frame of reference and more inlegialion with the local schools and
understand the value of these partnerships.
e. Grant-making policies
The school is intent on offering the benefit of Beeston's education 8$ fai as possible through the following
awards at Year 6.. Academic scholarships", All Rounder awards", Art. Music, DT and Sport 5cholafships.' Clergy
discounts., H M Forces discounts", Sibling discounts. means-tested bursaries to those meeting Bursary
Committee criteria. Hardship awards for existing pupils.
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IA company Ilmited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
Objectives and actlvltle$ lcontinuedl
f. Volunteers
The school is greatly appEcialive and very much values the input of our volunteers who give up their time lo
come and help the school. This can often be from something as simple as listening lo young pupils read,
assisting in art scholar workshops. providing support al sporting fixtures etc, to the committee of the Friends of
Beeslon IFoB'sl who help to organize social events for parents and children, as well as supporting the school
with ils fundraising activities and running a Food FoTum. The sch(#￿ lakes ils responsibilities lo volunteers very
seriously and all receive the appropriate training and induction. The school also ensures that the necessary
safeguarding procedures are put in place and all volunteers have an enhanced Disclosure and Baring Service
IDBS) check.
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
(A company limlted by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUEO)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
Object•ves and activltles {continued
g. Maln actlvltios undertaken to further the company's purposes for the publlc bgneflt
We have built considerably on the continued links and relationships with local schools and Communities, which
remains a central commitment lo the school's aims and ethos. Our involvement with the Cromer and
Sheringham Sch¢)ols Sports Partnership {for about a decade) has increased and been added to, with addition of
events with the North Nortolk Schools Sports Partnership. We appointed a new Head of Outfeach who has close
links with Ioc81 maintained schools, having worked with them prior lo joining Beeston, as well as a key local
provider, Active Education. There are about len separate events over the school year, wherein local team5 and
clubs make use ol the Beeston Hall sports facilities and hospitality, the largest of which is the annual cross
¢ountry. which numbers 350 children on a single day. plus leachers and parents. Between April and October, the
school has an arrangement lo transport local primary children to Beeston's swimming pool for specialist
swimming lessons that we provide. French lessons provided for a k)cal piimary school and a joint music-making
day al Beeslon, comprising six schools. are reeenl additions to the provision of such opportunities.
Our Head of Pre-Prep has made visits lo local nursery sellings and organised lermly Go Wild events for local
children lo attend Beeston Forest School events, with an EYFS focus. Beeston was once again the finishing p051
land gathering point} for the Positive Steps Norfolk 100km run in June. Finally, the sehool provides bursari81
support for 200A of the children on the school roll and has provided a fully funded place for a Ukrainian refugee,
as well as Ifaining and employment for his mother.
The impact of these actions are..
il children have access lo an all-round education which would be otheThvise not open lo them
ill children from other schools have learning opportunities in sports not possible on their own school sites
iiil increased access to eompelilive events and competitions
iv) increased access lo activities dedicated lo promoting health and wellbeing le.g. music ensembles and Forest
School outdoor aclivityl
vl the local teaching bodies have a￿sS lo and share professH)nal advice and experience
vil sports and health t*nefils are shared amongst the local community, at no cost."
vill the pupils of Beeslon enjoy a wider frame of reference and more local integration
viiil both Beeslonians and local $ch￿lS and understand the value of these partnerships.
Fundraising for local and inlemational tharilies is carried out by way of collections al school events such
as music concerts, carol services and performances, alongside focused fund-raising activities such as dog walks
and dressing up days are self-direcled for the purpose of awareness-raising, as well as fund-raising.
The school continues lo be part ol the Assisted Boarding Scheme (fOr￿ETty known as the Boarding
Pathfinder Initialivel which provides support and stability for children and young people by placing them in
boarding schools, thus preventing the need for them to be taken into Care. In this way these young people
Can continue their eduCat￿n whilst maintaining contact with their families.
The school is working in partnership with Norfolk County Council lor the shared support of adopted children al
the school who have in pla￿ Educalion arsd Health Care Plans.
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
IA ¢ompany limlted by guaranleel
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
Achievements and perfomiance
a. Main achlevements of the Company
The school successfully prepared pupils for their first Choi￿ of senior ￿0015 as follows: Elon, Framlingham,
Gre5ham's. Oundle, Slowe and Uppingham, with 61 % of 2022 leavers achieving a scholarship or award.
The school roll began in September 2021 wilh 151 pupils. rising lo 160 by the start of the summer term 2022,
building purposefully on the growing repulats'on of the school as a result of its perfomiance during the pandemic
and emerging from it.
This, with the increasing Size and success of the pre-prep and recruiting of new Staff. means all bodes well for
the future.
b. Key performance Indi¢ators
The financial statements show that the school had an operats'ng surplus of £29.762 after charging depreciation of
£107,083. {Deficil in 2021>21 was £85,102 aftei charging deprecialionl. The School has a clear goal to operate
al a surplus, and the Governors see their confidence in the continued growth of Ihe school's roll, and the
strategic plans in place. being realvzed as the school returns lo surplus. The school's cash reserves, and lack of
material bank debt {almosl uniquely amongst its peers) means, with unrestricted reserves of £1,988,528, ils
position has slrenglhened considerably. The surplus has arisen from an increase in nel fees arising from
additional pupil numbers, together with an increase in other income. being principalty fees for additional boarding
nights and Learning Support. Overall costs were telow budgeted expendilufe by approximately £40,000,
demonstrating the continued caution in the financial management of the School.
The success of the year mean that svpport staff enjoyed mid-year pay rises, in accordance with the support staff
pay policy, and there was sufficient strength to plan for all leaching staff being able lo move up one point on the
pay and progression policy linl10du￿d ft)r all leaching staff from 1 September 20191, alongside the possibility of
across-lhe-board salary increases for Ihe year 2022-23.
Additions lo the infraslruclure of the school have generally been funded out of retsined surpluses and reserves,
includin9 the replaeemenl of a main boiler and electronic pool cover.
Reslricled funds relate to the Whitaker Trust and the Beeston F(MJndalion, established lo fund both bursaries
and other general needs of the school. The Trustees. policy in relation lo the funds Is lo release a proportion of
the income generated by these funds each year to fund bursaries as applied for by families and then approved
by the Iruslees.
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(A company Ilmited by guarnntee
TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
Achlevements and perft>rmance (continued}
c. Revlew of actlvitie8
Drama. art, sport an¢J music have continued to fiourish. and opportunrties alongside the continued commitment
to academic Prog￿$$ and excellence. reflecting the school's aim to provide an all-rounder education and
enabling all children to win places al their first Choi￿ of senior school, 15 different ones in this year. To this
effect 13 scholarships and exhibitions were awarded lo ehildren (six sport. tsvo academic. music, and one 811-
rounder, one drama and one art.)
Opportunities in all these areas have been provided for all. with a particular focus- posl-pandemic- on childfen
spending lime outside, in new places and leaming together. More than fvlenty-five different school trips were
organized over the year, including a whole school trip lo see Dippy the Dinosaur, and countless visits lo Wesl
Runlon beach. There were four drama produclions acfOSS Ihe age groups, one I'matilda Jnr,) including all
members of the prep school. However Su￿ssful Beeston's response to the pandemic was, the absence of
opportunities for person81 development (during remote learning} has been mel head on, wilh a greater than
usual number of opportunities to enable pupils to work and socialize together. Together with a number of music
concerts and recitals, both formal and Infom￿1, the particular emphasis has been on togetherness in fulfilling the
motto lo'lel confidence flourish..
The range of activities continues to buikl. with melal-detecting being added lo surfing Ilwrce a week}, sailin9,
street dance, roller-skating, coding, scuba diving IPADI qualification) and poweT-boaling options, lo add lo the
exlr3<urricular programme. which included bushcraft, orienteering, kayaking, the 'Clolhes Show,
BBC News
reporting and filming, the Beeston Apprentice. community service and the Leavers. Ball. A further camping
weekend foi Year 7s, to enhance te8nFbuilding has become a regular feature of the calendar.
On the same basis, 13 different speakers came lo address children and parents in church and representslives
from 11 different schools have visited on other occasions. In addition. children enjoyed a diverse range of
lectures, ranging from a young man's joumey from Afghan refugee slalus lo Shrewsbury School, lo ones on
sustainable farming and swimming the English Channel.
Competition in wider arenas to place. with 19 children finishing the UKMT Maths Challenge, including 8 golds,
the school hosting an inter-school general knowledge competition and children becoming finalists in the regional
cohort of this national competition. Pupils corn￿1ed. onee again, in the Townsend-W8rner History compelilion,
with one pupil being placed 79th in a field of mre than 1000 nationally_
Musical events. helped by our expert peripatetic teachers. have increased in number and ambition. With 'Meel
the Instruments. taking pkce each term Ilo help enroll pupils in individual music lessons at Beeslonl. inform81
concerts and a house music competition, as well as events elsewhere. such as mass oreheslra days at nearby
senior schools or the choir singing in local churches or hosting other schools, 152 01 the ehildren are involved in
music outside the core lessons. 39 look and passed music exams arbd 75 were involved in orchestral groups.
The flexibility and willingness to pro￿ed with these, despile the constraints of a remote learning episode and -
until March 2022 - continual disruption lo the pupils. schedules because of covid-related matters, is a leslament
lo the commitment and loyalty of these staff.
Sport has remained at the centre of Beeslon's provision with a steady run of iesults occurring alongside the
philosophy of 'sport for all,. The senior boys, rugby had the best season for a decade and the same cohort in
hockey finished fourth in the East Region IAPS championships and runners-up in the Norfolk Schools
championships. The four U13 boys, teams played 34 games and only lost 6. Nine boys and three girls have
been selected for eounty cricket this year wilh our U12 boys crowned Norfolk county cricket champions. Our
alhlelics this year saw 9 new school records ￿Ing broken, some of which were over 20 years old and three
entries into the National Athletics Finals. Swimming continues to strengthen, with a large number of school
records broken and boys swimming at the National Finals finishing 13th and 15th in their respective races in
the country.
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
Achlevements and perfom7ance {continuedl
Most impOrtan￿Y, though, as we have emerged from the pandemic, has been the expansion of. and detail
attached to, the pastoral care over this yeai, with the emphasis on responding lo, and meeting, the individual
needs of children, and the monitoring thereof_ While the continued focus on wellbeing, through the application of
the RULER scheme, has been one feature, the work of the Head of Leaming Support, a qualified - and widely
experienced educational psychologist. has meant the expansion of this department wherein a 38% increase in
children requiring extra help has been measured over the year.
Another post-panéemic development has been the increase in CPD Islaff developmenll, for example training in
the Sounds and Syllables literacy programme and the involvement of staff in local meetings and contact with
8ssocialions. The continued subscriptions lo GL Assessmer¢l {CAT4 teslingl. to Planet BOFA, lo the Malhletics
and Spellodrome pr¢￿TammeS as well as Century Tech softhre. have been joined by Atom Leaming and the
CEM Pre-lesl packages whioh have been usefu5 additions in Ihe wide-ranging armory devoted to the
development of children's skills. particularfy Tegarding the coMr￿n Pre-test in year 6, now adopted by the
majority of senior schools as a precursor to Common Entrance.
The school's marketing activity once again included events in the county and in London, with regular well
allended Open Mornings and regular articles published regionally, and plans in place lo celebrate the coming
75th anniveisary of the school's foundation. Not wilhslanding. the main Ihrusl of the year's activity has been
fostering children's positive attitudes and their development, as confident young people who understand and
enjoy the opportunities they have, in the oulslanding location il occupies and the benefit of contributing lo their
community, which has meant the school's best 'marketing tools, (satisfied parents) continue lo have a material
differen￿ on the outlook and the success of the school.
d. Factors relevant to achleve oblectSYes
Please see all of the school's activities detailed above.
e. Fundrai$ing activities and income gengration
The s¢hool eonlinued with ils fund-raising for charities, with over £3,029 was raised and shared between a local
charity INorfolk Rivers Trust) and the global Water Aid throu9h a range of activrties such as school productions,
school eoncerts, school fetes, dog shows and 'dress up days.. as well as bespoke evenls such as cakes sales-
one of which, organised by a Year 6 child. Taised over £400 in an hour in support of Ukraine {in total £2,584 went
lo the Kampa Community Centre in the Czech Republic providing for Ukrainian fefugee children).
Non-core income rose sharply on the previous year through further rentals of the sile during holiday lime in the
summer of 2021. An arrangement wlh the local council lo provide park and ride faeilib'es in the summer holiday
provided modest further income. The school acknowtedges that whilst the provision of education is its core
business, 8ltern81ives streams of income should be pursued in order lo improve the business outcome and
further lo this a neighbouring caravanning and camping facility is wishing lo lease playing fields for these
purposes.
The planned round of friend-raising has conlj.nued with events taking place in support of the Beeslon Foundation
leading lo donations of over £50,000 in cash and shares.
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TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
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A¢higVgmgnts and pgrfom)ance {contlnuedl
f. Investmont policy and performance
The restricted funds held by the Whitsker Trust are managed within the Barratt 8 CcK)ke Fund Portfolio Service.
The value of these investments has dipped slightly during the year. very much in-line ￿th the vagaries of the
slo¢k market as a whole. Some capitsl has also been released lo C￿Ver the increasing number and value of
support offered lo students during the year. This was particularty ielevanl during the summer term when The
Whitaker Trust stepped in lo sUp￿rt a number of parents who were suffering financial hardship because of the
pandemic reslriclions.
Flnancial revigw
a. Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries. the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate
resources lo continue in operational existence fof the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue lo adopt
the going Concern basis in preparing the financial stslements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going
concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.
b. Reserves policy
At present the school has free rese￿eS of £197,400. which has increased from £190, 195 in 2020121. The level
of reslricled funds is £246,306 an increase from 2020121 figure of £199,490. It is the Govemors, intention to build
reserves wherever possible over the next few years.
c. Materlal Investments pollcy
The school's principal investment is in its land and buildings and other educational facilities. These are used lo
promote and implement the primary objeclNes of the company. The school continues lo hold a small amount of
cash reserves which are lodged with Lloyds Bank Plc.
d. Principal risks and uncertalntles
The school has shown itself lo be exiraordinarily resilient in the face of the pandemic-based risks and
uncertainties that continued lo bedevil schools. This included managing a Ibaselessl rumour that the school was
a source of the Omicron Vifus, the flipping lo remote learnin9 for a four-day period {in November 2021) and then
the continued of on-site learning in January 2022, when neady half the school were obli9ed lo self-isolate. In all
these situations confidence was maintained and the school's parent questionnaires saw a 980/0 retum rale and
voiced the unanimous support of parents.
The school continues lo be aware of ils relative vulnerability as a stand-alone 13+ boarding prep school, bul ils
small syze, and capacity lo be flexible, make decisions and change nimbly have increasingly been regarded by
bgth parents and the governors, as strengths. Notwithstanding, it has remained commilled lo a cautious
approach to spending and capilalized on the core principle5 of the school.. children enjoying childhood, with
purpose, in an atmosphere conducive to learning, through a wide Tange of aclivilies, led by a staff whose
wellbeing is cnjcial to the success of these aims.
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g. Financial risk management objectlves ond policies
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the company is exposed. in particular those related lo the
operations and finances of the r￿mpanY. and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to miligale
our exposure lo the major risks.
f. Principal funding
Through fee income artrd sile rental.
Structure. governance and management
a. Constitution
Beeston Hall School Trust Limited is registered as a ¢harilabJe company limited by guarantee and was set up by
a Memorandum of Association.
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
The management of the company is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the
terms ol the Trust deed.
c. Organlsatlonal struetur¢ and decision4naking pollcles
A reorganisation of the timetable (to ensure longer lessons meant a less rushed school routine) has proven
successful and been maintained. The appointment of a Head of Co-curricular has given rise lo considerable
improvements in the delivery and organization of the activities programme, with more plannin9 and forethought.
The management structure has undergone streamlining and change, wtth strategic aims of the school being
undertaken by a Senior Leadership Team. (r)mprising the Head, hvo Deputies and the Bursar. The division of
responsibility between Deputy Head Pastor81 and Deputy Head Academic for day-lo-day running of the school
has proven highly successful. with improved communicabon betsveen all staff lo ensure effective and imaginative
use of all the school's fesources. to best benefit the children.
d. Policies adopted for the Inductlon and tralnlng of Trusteos
Two additional Iruslees were appointed during the year bringing our number of Iruslees up to our usu81 level.
The Chair of Governors works dosely with the Association of Governing Bodies of Independent Schools IAGBISI
regarding induction training and all Govemors are issued wth a copy of the AGBIS "Guidelines for Governors."
Formal training sessions for Governors lake place alongside regular Governors, meetings and regLslar visits lo
the school are made by individual governors.
Pay policy fol key management personnel
The success of the year meant that teaching staff enjoyed a 2% rise in salary, with some support stsff receiving
a 6.6Qk rise. The position has looked sufficiently strong for the govemors to consider a more generous inciease
for the year ahead 2022-2023.
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
A company Ilmlted by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
Structure, governance and managemgnt Icontlnuedl
f. Related party relationshlps
During the year there were a number of transactions wilh an accountancy practice whi¢h employs one of the
Tiuslees. The Trustee was not involved in this transaction, whKh was in the normal COUTse of business lo
support the preparation of management accounts. In addition a number of events were held by the school al a
business owned by a Trustee. This transaction did not involve the Iruslee in any capacity. All works were
earried out al market rates. A number of trustees are also parents at the school.
Plans for future periods
In line w7th the governors. commitment to long temi planning, a whole day of consultation has been arranged lo
consider the medium- and long-term strategy, in the li9ht of the school's recent successes. A governor's
development sub-committee has been formed lo oversee the plans for a remodeling of the music school ovei
the next two years. Continued staff training wth the school management system IISAMSI will ensure giealei
efficacy of the technology and its users.
Marketing and PR have become a focus. on the back of a flourishing social media presence that has built on the
reputation grown over lockdown. Regular articles by the headmaster were seen in regional magazines and
Further links with mainland China agents and school groups have been made. ensurin9 the enrolment of a sm811
number of overseas boarders. Slrenglhened links with nurseries made by the new Head of Pre-Prep have led to
outside visitors enpying the Go Wild programme, making the mosl of the school's woodland and Forest School
facilities. The cricket academy and a tennis academy within the school Ibased on the expertise within the school
staff) have continued to build a kjcal profile through events and su￿sS in lournamenls, bul the main source of
positive marketsn9 has in¢reasingly been Ihfough parent le￿M￿ndatiOn.
Statement of Trustees. responsibilities
The Trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for
preparing the Trustees, report and the financial statements in accordance with applKable law and United
Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Aceepled Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the Trustees lo prepare financial State￿￿ntS for each financial . Under company law, the
Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they gNe a true and fair view of
the state of affairs of the company and of ils incoming resources and application of resources, including ils
ineome and expenditure. for that period. In preparing these financial stalemenls, the Trustees are required lo..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently-
observe the methods and prineiples of the Charities SORP IFRS 1021".
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards {FRS 1021 have been followed, subje¢l to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial stalemenls.,
prepare the financial statements on the going con￿rn basis ￿n￿sS il is inappropriate to presume that the
company will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting recor(Is that are sufficient lo show and explain
the company's liansaclions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any lime the financial position of the
company and enable them to ensure that the financial 51alements comply wth the Companies Act 2006. They
are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
{A company Ilmlted by guarantee)
TRUSTEES, REPORT {CONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
Disclosure of Information lo audllors
Each of the persons who are Trustees al the lime when this Ttustees. reFQrt is approved ha$ confirmed that..
so far as that Trustee is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the charity's auditors are
unaware, and
that Trustee has taken all the steps that ought to have been tsken as a Trustee in order lo be aware of
any relevant audit infomialion and lo estsblish that the charity's auditors are aware of that information.
Auditors
The auditors. Larking Gowen LLP. have indicated their willingness lo continue in offi￿. The designated Tnjstees
will propose a motion re8ppoinb.ng the auditors at a meeting of the Ttuslees.
Approved by order of the members of the trf)ard of Twstees and signed on their behalf by..
Henrletta Lindsell
Chair
Date.. 13 March 2023
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. REPORTTO THE MEMBERS OF BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
Opinlon
We have audited the financial stalemertls of Beeston Hall School Trust Limited Ilhe 'charilable company,) for the
year ended 31 August 2022 which comprise the Statement of financial activities, the Balance sheet, the
Sialemenl of Cash flows and the related notes, induding a summary of significant accounting policies. The
financial reFK)rtsng framework that h85 been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom
Accounting Standards, inciuding Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable
in the UK and Republic of Ireland, Iunited Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements".
give 8 true and fair view of the slate of the charitable company's affairs as al 31 August 2022 and ol ils
incoming resources and application of resources. induding ils income and expenditure for the year then
ended..
have been properfy prepared in accordan￿ with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice.. and
have been piepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20C6.
Basis for oplnlon
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Stsndards on Auditing IUKI IISAS IUKII and applicable
law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors, responsibilities for the audit
of the financ*al slalements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance
with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial slalemenls in the United Kirigdom,
including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Stsndard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical
responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is
suffi'cient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Concluslons relating to golng Concern
In auditing the financial slalements, we have concluded that the Tnjslees, use of the going Con￿rn basis of
accounting in the preparation of the financial slalemenls is appropriate.
Based on the work we have perf0M￿d, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating lo events or
conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubl on the charitable company's ability to
continue as a going concem for a period of at least ￿e1ve months from when the financial 51alemenls are
aulhorised for issue.
Our iesponsibililies and the responsibilities of the Trustees with respect lo going concem are described in the
relevant sections of this report.
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
IA company limited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
(CONTINUEDI
Oth¢r informatlon
The other information comprises the informats.on included in the Annual report other than the financial statements
and our Auditors, report Ihereon. The Truslees are responsible for the other information contained within the
Annual report. Our opinion on the financial slalements does not cover the other information and, except lo the
extent otherwise explicitly slated in our report. we do not express any fomi of assurance conclusion thereon. Our
responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so. consider whether the other information is
materially inconsislenl with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or
otherwise appears lo be materially misslaled. If we identify suth material incon51Stencies or apparent material
misstatements. we are required lo determine whether this gives rise lo a material misslalemenl in the financial
statements themselves. If, based on the wotk we have perf0M￿d. V￿ conclude that the￿ is a material
misstalemenl of this other infomialion, we are iequired to report that fact.
We have nothing lo reF)Ort in this regard.
Oplnlon on other mattels prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit..
the information given in the Trustees, report for the financial year for which the financ￿1 slalemenls are
prepared is consistent with the financial statements.
the Trustees. report has been prepared in 8eeordance with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on which we are requlied to report by exception
In the light of our knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and ils environment obtained in the
course of the audit. we have not idenb.fied maleiial misslatemenls in the Ttuslees, ieport.
We have nothing lo report in respect of the following matters in relation to which Companies Act 2006 requiies
us to report lo you if, in our opinion..
adequate accounting records have not been kept, or relums adequate for our audit have not been
received from branches not visited by us., or
the finanual statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns,. or
certain disclosures of Trustees. remuneration specified by law are not made." or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require lor our audit., or
the TTuslees were not entitled lo prepare the financial slalements in accordance with the small companies
regime and lake advantage of the small companies. exemptions in prepanng the Trustees, report and
from the requirement to prepare a Sirale9ic report.
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
IA company limitgd by guarantee
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
(CONTINUED)
Responslbllities of trustees
As explained more fully in the Trustees, responsibilities statement. the Trustees (who are also the directors of the
charitable company for the Pltrposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial
slalements and for being satisfied that they give a Inje and fair view, and for such inlemal control as the
Trustees determine is necessary lo enalAe the preparation of finanual statements that are free from material
misslalement, whether due lo fraud or error.
In preparing the financial slatemenls, the Tru51ees are responsible for assessing the charitsble company's ability
lo continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable. matters related lo going concem and using the going
concern basis of accounting unless the Trustees erther intend to I￿Uldate the charitsble company or lo cease
operations. or have no realistic alternative but lo do so.
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TrLIST LIMITED
IA company limfted by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
(CONTINUED}
Auditors. responsibi1Stles for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are lo obtain reasonable assuran￿ about whether the financial slalemenls as a whole are free
from material misstatement. whether due to fraud or error. and to issue an Auditors, report that includes our
opin¢on. Reasonable assurance is a h￿h level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in
accordance with ISAS (UK) will a￿vayS delecl a material misslalement when il exists. Misstalemenls can arise
from fraud or erfor and are considered material if. individually or in the aggregate. they could reasonably be
expected lo influence the econom￿ decisions of usets taken on Ihe basis of these financial stalemenls.
Irregularities. including fraud. are instances of non•compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures
in line with our responsibilities, outlined above. to detect malerial misstatements in respect of irregularities.
including fraud. The extent lo which our procedures aTe capable of delecling irregularits"es. including frauol is
detailed below..
Due lo the field in which the Company operates, we identified the areas most likely to have a direct material
impact on the financial statements as compliance with tax legislation, accounting standards and requirements,
including Charities SORP IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act 20C6 and charity law. In addition. we considered
the provisions of other laws and regulations which whilst not having a direct impact on the financial slalemenls,
are fundamental to the Company's ability lo operate. funding agreements, safeguarding requirements, health
and safely,. employment law, data Pfoleclion and compliance w*th various other regulations relevant lo the
conduct of the Company's operations.
Our appioach lo idenlifying and assessing the risk of material misstslement in respect of iiregularities.
including fraud and non4ompliance with laws and regulations. included the following..
Enquiries with man8gemenL the accounting officer and the trustees about any known or su$pecled
instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. accidents in the workplace. safeguarding
breaches,dala breaches, potential lilFgalion or claims and fraLId'.
Reviewing legal and professional fees to confirm mallefs where the Company engaged lawyers during
the year.,
Reviewing financial statemenl disclosures and testsng lo supporting documentation lo assess compliance
with applicable laws and Tegulalions"
Reviewing board and finance committee minutes and any relevant correspondence with external
authorities, including regulators",
Auditing the risk of management overrKle of conlTols, induding through lesling journal entries and other
adjustments for appropriateness, and evaluating the bu&ness rab'onale of any $ignificanl transactions
outside the normal course of business.
A further description of our responsibiltlies for the audTt of the financial statements is located on the Financial
Reporting Council's website at". wMv.frc.or
.ukJaudilorsres
nsibililies. This description forms part of our
Auditors. report.
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
IA company Ilmfted by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
ICONTINUEDI
Use of our report
This report is made solely lo Ihe charitable comp8nls members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part
16 of the Companies A¢t 20CkS. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might slate lo the charitable
company's members those matters we are required to slate to them in an Auditors. report and for no other
purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility lo anyone other than
the ch8ritsble company and ils members. as a body, for our audit work, for this report. or for the opinions we
have formed.
LLP
Julle Grlmmer FCA DChA {Senior statutory audltor)
for and on behalf of
Larklng Gowen LLP
Chartered Accountants
Slalulory Auditors
1st Floor
Rouen Road
Norwich
NR1 1RE
3 April 2023
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
IA company limited by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
Unrestricted
funds
2022
Restricted
funds
2022
Total
funds
2022
Total
funds
2021
Not8
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable aelivilies
Other trading activities
Investments
Other income
4,029
2,435.021
35.214
53,741
128.512)
57.770
2.406,509
35,214
4,834
96,932
2,029, 799
36,055
2, 783
41,721
4,826
Total Income
2,474,272
30.055
2,504,327
2,206, 690
Expenditurg on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
17.862
2.469,564
17,862
2,469,564
14,256
2.288,235
Total expenditure
2.487.426
2,487,426
2,302,491
Net {expenditureyincome before net
galns on Investments
Net gains111055es} on investments
(13,1541
30,055
12,861
16.901
12.861
(95,801)
10,699
Net lexpenditure}lincome
Transfers bel￿een funds
113,154)
(3.900
42.916
3.900
29.762
(85,102)
17
Net movemgnt in funds
117,0541
46.816
29.762
(85, 102)
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought ft)rward
Net movement in fvnds
1.986,226
(17,0541
199,490
46.816
2,185,716
29.762
2.270,818
(85, 102)
Total funds carried fonvard
1.969,172
246,306
2,215.478
2, 185. 776
The Stslemenl of financial adivilies includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 23 10 42 fofm part of these financial statements.
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8EESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
IA company limited by guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER: 00908266
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2022
2022
2021
Note
Flxed a$¥ets
Tangible assets
Investments
12
13
1,791,128
143,532
1, 796,031
130,671
1,934,660
1,926, 702
Current assets
Slwks
Debtors
14
21.630
144.719
543.996
21,261
74.757
593,261
15
Cash al bank and in hand
710.345
689,279
Creditors." amounts falling due within one
year
16
1429.5271
(430,265)
Net current assets
280.818
259,014
Totsl net assets
2,215,478
2, 185, 716
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
IA company limited by guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER: 0090B266
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2022
2022
2021
Note
CharFty funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
17
246.306
1,969.172
799,490
1.986,226
17
Totsl funds
2,215,478
2, 185, 716
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Ael with respecl lo
accounting records and preparation of financial slatemenls.
The financial slalemer>ls have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable lo entities subject to
the small companies regime.
The financial statements wefe approved and authorised for issue by the Twslees and signed on their behalf by..
Henriotta Llndsell
Chaii
Date.13 March 2023
The notes on pages 23 to 42 fomi part of these financial statements.
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarnntoe)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
2022
2021
Cash flows from operatlng atti¥itio$
Net cash used in operating activib'es
48,081
(15,695)
Cash flows from investing aclivltles
Dividends, interests and rents from Invest￿￿nts
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Purchase of irbveslmenls
Proceeds from sale of investment property
4,834
1102,1801
2, 783
(60,303)
(48, 189)
435,000
Net cash (used inllprovided by investing actlvltles
197,346)
329.291
Cash flows from financlng •divities
Ngt cash provlded by flnanclng activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents In the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
149,2651
593.261
313.596
279,665
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
543,996
593,261
The notes on pages 23 10 42 form part of these financial statements
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
IA Com￿nY limited by guarantee}
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
General informatlon
The company is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated in England and Wales, registration numbei
OD908266. The registered office is Beeslon Hall. Wesl Runlon, Cromer. Norfolk, NR27 9NQ. The
members of the company are the Trustees named on page 1. In the event of the company being w()und
up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the company.
Accounting pollcles
2.1 Ba$is of preparation of Ilnaneial ststements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance the Charities SORP IFRS 1021-
Accounting and Reporting by Charities." Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with Ihe Financial Re￿￿'n9 St8ndard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ifeland IFRS 1021 leffeelive 1 January 2019}, the Financial Reporting Standard
8ppIic8ble in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Beeston Hall School Trust Limrted meets the definition of a public benefit enlily under FRS 102.
Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or Iransaclbon value unless otherwise
staled in the relevant accounting policy.
2.2 Golng concern
The Trustees have Considered the charivs financial position including the current level of pupils on
the role and new enquiries foi places. With the sale of the investment properties after the balance
sheet date and the on going support offered by the UK Govemmenl the Trustees have coneluded
that they have 8 ￿agonable expeCtat￿n that the charity has adequate recourees lo continue in
operational existence for the forseeable future namely at least 12 months from the dale ol formal
approval of these financial slalements and Ihe¥efore the Trustees Conclude il remains appropriate lo
continue lo support the going Con￿rn basis of accounting in preparing these financial statements.
2.3 Incomg
All income is recognised once the company has enlitlemenl lo the income, il is probable that the
income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Income lax recoverable in relation lo donalK)ns received under Gift or deeds of covenant is
recognised al the lime of the donation.
Income lax recoverable in relation lo investment income is recognised al the lime the investment
income is receivable.
Other income is recognised in the pertod in which it is receivable and lo the extent the goods have
been provided or on completion of the servKe.
Fee income is recognised on tuition fees invoiced for the period. Fee in¢ome is staled after deducting
scholarships, bursaries and sibling discount5.
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
IA company limlled by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
Accounting pollcles (continued
2.4 Expendltuie
Expenditure is recognise(l once there is a legal or conslwctive obligation lo transfer economic benefit
to a Ihird party, il is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs
of each activity are made up of the lolal of direct cosls and shared costs, including support costs
involved in undertaking each activity. Direct (x)sls attfibutable lo a single activity are allocated directly
to that activity- Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are
not allribulable lo a single activity are apportioned betsveen those activities on a basis consislenl with
the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basts of lime spent, and depreciation
charges allocated on the portion of the asset's use_
Governance costs are those incuried in connection wlh administration of the company and
compliance with consb.lulional and stalulory requirements.
Costs of generating funds are costs Ir￿urred in attracting voluntary income. and those incurred in
trading activities that raise funds.
Charitable activities and Governarbce costs are costs incurre(l on the company's educational
operations, including support costs and costs relating lo the governance of the company apportioned
lo charitable activities
Expenditure on charrtable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the aelivities which further the
company's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
2.5 Governm¢nt grants
Grants of a revenue nature are recognised in the Statement of income and retained earnings in the
same period as the related expenditure.
2.6 Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured
reliably by the company.. this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the
inslilulion with whom the funds are deposited.
2.7 Tanglble flxed assets and depreciation
Tangibie fixed assels are initially recognised al cost. After recognilion, under the cost model, 18ngible
fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment
losses. All costs incurred lo bllng a tangible fixed asset inlo ils intended working condition should be
induded in the measurement of cost.
At each reporting dale the company assesses whether there is any indication of impairment. If stJ¢h
indtcation exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined to be the higher of ils fair value
less costs to sell and ils value in use. An imp8irmenl loss is recogni*d where the carrying amount
exceeds the recoverable arrN)unt.
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
IA company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
Accountlng policies (continued)
2.7 Tanglble fixed assets and depreciation {continuedl
Depre￿atIon is charged so as lo allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value
over their eslimaled useful lives.
Depreciation is provided on the following bases=
Freehold property
Hockey pitch
Swimming pool
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipnEnl
Freehold land
50 years slraighl line
15 years straight line
10 years straight line
25% reducing balance
15% feducing balance
3 years straight line
Not depreciated
2.8 Investments
Fixed asset inveslmenls are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised al their
transaction cost and subsequently measured at fair value al the Balance sheet dale, unless the value
cannot be measured reliably in which case il is measuied al cost less impairment. Investment gains
and losses. whether realised or unrealised, are combined and presented as 'GainsllLossesl on
investments. in the Slalemenl of financial aclivilies.
2.9 Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and nel realisable value after making due allowance lor
obsolete and slow-moving stocks. Cost includes all direct costs and an appropriate proportion ol fixed
and vaiiable overheads.
2.10 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are iecognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered.
Prepayments are valued al the amount prepaid net of any Iiade discounts due.
2.11 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash al bank and in hand includes cash and short-temi h￿hty liquid investments with a short maturity
of three months or less from the date of acquisition 01 opening of the deposit or similar account.
2.12 Liabllltles and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when Iheie is an obligation al the Balance sheet dale as a result of 8 past
event, il is probable that a transfer of economic benefrt will be required in setllement, and the amount
of the settlement can ￿ estimated reliably.
Liabilities aTe recognised al the amount that the company anticipates il will pay to sellle the debt or
the amunl it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services il musl provide.
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TrUST LIMITED
IA company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
Accountlng policies (contlnued)
2.13 Flnanclal In$truments
The company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial
inslrumenls. Basic financial instruments are inrtially iecoJnised al transaction value and subsequently
measured at Iheir settlement value with the exceplvn of bank loans which are subsequently
measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
2.14 Operatlng leases
Rentals paid under operating leases are Charged to the Statement of financial activities on a slraighl
line basis over Ihe lease term.
2.15 Penslon8
The company is a member of Teachers Pension scheme, a defined benefit pension Scheme. The
scheme is a multiemployer scheme where it is not FK)ssible, in the normal course of events, to
identify on a consistent and reasonable basis, the share of underlying assets and liabilities belonging
lo individual participating employers. Thefefore. as required by FRS 102, the company accounts for
this scheme as rf il was a defined contribution scheme. The amount charged lo the Slalemenl of
financial activities incorporating income and expenditure aceount representts contributions payable to
the scheme in respect of the accounting perM)d.
The company operates a defined contribution Fension scheme and the pension charge represents
the amunls payable by the company lo the fund in respect of the year.
2.16 Fund accountlng
General funds are unreslrieted funds which are availab￿ for use al the discrelion of the Trustees in
furtherance of the genefal objectives of the company and which have not been designated for olhef
purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to ￿ used in accordance with specffic restrictions imposed by
donors or which have been raised by the company for particular purposes. The costs of raising and
administering such funds are Charged against the specffic fvnd. The aim and use of each restricted
fund is set out in the notes lo the financial slatemenls.
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
(A company limlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
Income from donation¥ and legacles
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2022
Totsl
funds
2022
Donations
4,029
53,741
57,770
Unresfri¢led
funds
2021
Restricted
funds
2021
To181
funds
2021
Donations
881
96,051
96,932
Income from charitable aclivltles
Unrestricted Restricted
lunds
funds
2022
2022
Total
ftsnds
2022
Net school fees (see below)
Registration fees
Other fee income
Hire of premises
2.292.604
7,950
100.367
34.100
(28,5121 2,264.092
7,950
100,367
34,100
Total 2022
2.435,021
128,5121 2,406,509
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
IA company Ilmlted by guarnnteel
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
Income from charltable actlvlties {contiDued)
Unr8St17Cted
funds
2021
Restricted
funds
2021
Total
funds
2021
Net school fees (see below)
Registration fees
Olhei fee income
Hire of prernises
1.975, 748
7.200
67.587
8,985
(29, 721)
1,946,027
T,200
67.587
8,985
Total 2021
2.059,520
(29. 721) 2,029, 799
Income from other trading activities
Income from fundraising events
Unrestrlcted
funds
2022
Total
funds
2022
Shop income
35,214
35,214
Unreslricled
funds
2021
Total
funds
2021
Shop income
36,055
36,055
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
IA company limited by guaMnte¢)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2022
2022
Total
funds
2022
Income from school fees
Gross school fees
Less bursaries. scholarships and discounts
3.019,421
1726.817)
3,019,421
1755,329)
128.5121
Total 2022
2,292,604
{28,5121 2,264,092
Unreslricled Restricted
funds
funds
2021
2021
Total
funds
2027
Gross school fees
Less bursaries, scholarships and discounts
2. 711,439
(T35,691)
2, 711,439
(765,412)
(29, 721)
Total 2021
1.975,748
(29. 721)
1,946,027
Inv95tmont income
UnrestTlct¢d Restrlcted
funds
fund$
2022
2022
Total
funds
2022
Interest and investment dividends
Bank interest re￿Ivable
4,826
4,826
4,826
4.834
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
IA company Ilmlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEIAENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
Investment Income Icontinuedl
Unrestiicted
funds
2021
Restricted
funds
2021
Tot81
funds
2021
Inleiesl and investment dividends
Bank interest receivable
2. 778
2,TT8
2, 778
2, 783
Other Incomlng rgsources
During 2021 the School received exceptional government funding as part of the Coronavirus Job
Retention Seheme_ Funding represents the costs of employing certain staff unable lo carry out their
duties as a ￿sUIt of the coronavirus crisis. Funding received in 2022 was £Nil.
Unrestricted
funds
2021
To181
funds
2021
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme income
41,121
41, 121
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
IA comp•ny limlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO ThE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
Analysls ol expendlture by expenditure type
Total
funds
2022
Staff costs Depreciation Othor costs
2022
2022
2022
Shop costs
17.862
17,862
Costs of raising funds
Teaching
Welfare
Eslablishmenl
Support costs
17,862
79,688
139.025
215,624
154,228
17,862
1,206,950
382,136
298.820
528,283
1.127,262
243.111
83,196
266.973
107,082
Charltable activities
Expenditure on governance
1,720.542
41.537
107,082
588,565
11.838
2.416,189
53,375
1,762,079
107,082
618,265
2.487,426
Total
funds
2021
Staff costs Depre¢ialion Other costs
2021
2021
2021
Shop costs
14,256
14.256
Cost$ of raising funds
Teaching
Welfare
14,256
44,200
109,984
182.130
117.034
14,256
1. 149,275
321,251
260,966
505, 773
1. 105,075
211,267
78.836
251,081
Establishment
Support costs
137,658
Charitable actiyltles
Expenditure on governance
1.646,259
40.498
137,658
453,348
10,472
2.237,265
50,970
1,686, 757
137.658
478,076
2,302,491
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
IA company limited by guarant¢g1
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
Governance costs
Unrestri¢ttd
funds
2022
Total
fund$
2022
Auditors, remuneration
Wages and salaries
Social security
Pension costs
11.838
32,989
4,019
4,529
11,838
32,989
4,019
4.529
Total 2022
53,375
53,375
Unrestricled
runds
2021
rotal
fufFds
2021
Auditors. reMUneral￿n
Wages and salaries
Social security
Pension ¢osts
10,472
32,342
3, 799
4,357
10,472
32,342
3, 799
4,357
To1812021
50,970
50,970
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
(A company Ilmhed by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
10. Ngt incomel {expendlturel
This is slated after charging_.
2022
2021
Depreciation of tsngible fixed assets".
- owned by the charity
Auditors, remuneration
107.083
10,000
137,658
10,472
117.083
148,130
During the year, no Trustees recieved any remuneration {2021- £NIL}.
During the year, no Trustees received any knefils in kind12021- £NILI.
During the year, no Trustees received any feimbursement of expenses12021 - £NILI.
11. Staff costs
Staff costs We￿ as follows..
2022
2021
Wages and salaries
Social security eosls
Pension contributions
1,482,303
127.403
152.373
1,412,992
120.677
153,088
1,762,079
1,686,757
The average number of pe¥sons employed by the company during the year was as follows..
2022
No.
2021
No.
67
64
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
IA company limited by guarantee
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
11. Staff costs Icontlnuedl
The number of employees whose employee benefits lexduding employer pension costs) exceeded
£60.000 was..
2022
No.
2021
No.
In the band £80,001- £90.000
Total emoluments lo key management personnel tolalled £251.65212021- £295.6401. Key management
personnel included 3 members of staff in 2021 and 4 in 2021, as well as Trustees who are not
remunerated.
12. Tangiblg fixgd assets
Freehold
property
Sports Flxtures and
facllitiès
fittlngs
Plant &
equipment
Toial
Cost or valuation
At 1 September 2021
Additions
2.533.211
545.938
976.359
93,889
326.559
8.291
4,382.067
102,180
At 31 August 2022
2,533,211
545.938
1.070.248
334,850
4,484.247
Depreclatlon
Al 1 September 2021
Charge ft)r the year
1.008A48
46,474
$30,128
1,116
732,980
48,263
314,480
11,230
2.586,036
107,083
AI 31 Au9usI 2022
1.054.922
531,244
781,243
325,710
2.693,119
Net book value
At 31 August 2022
1.478,289
14,694
289,005
9,140
1.791,128
Al 31 Augusl 2021
1.524, 763
15.810
243,379
12,079
1,796,031
Included in freehold pru￿rtY 15 land of £163.839 {2021- £163.839) which is nol depreciated.
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
IA company Ilmlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
13.
Flxed asset investments
Listed
Investmgnts
Cost or valuatlon
Al 1 September 2021
Revaluations
130.671
12.861
At 31 August2022
143,532
Net book value
At 31 August 2022
143,532
At 31 August 2021
130,671
At the financial reporting dale, the historical cost amounted to £122,189 {20214122.1891.
14. Stocks
2022
2021
Unifofms and resources
21.630
21,261
15. Debtors
2022
2021
Due wlthln ono year
Trade deblois
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
122.049
4,904
17,766
51,540
4,904
18,313
144,719
74,757
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
IA Company Ilmlted by guarantee
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
16. Creditors: Amounts falling due wlthln one year
2022
2021
Trade creditors
Other taxation and social security
Acciuals and deferred income
40.853
40,539
19,884
369,842
388,674
429,527
430,265
2022
Deferred Incomg
Deferred income al 1 September 2021
Amounts released from previous periods
357,886
16,3981
351,488
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
IA company Ilmited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
17. St•t¢m¢nt offunds
Statement of funds- cuttent year
Balance at 1
September
2021
Balance at
Gainsl 31 August
(Losses)
2022
Transfgrs
inlout
Income Expendlture
Unrestrlcted
funds
General Funds
1.986.226
2,474.272
12.487.426)
13,900)
1.969.172
Restricted
funds
Whitaker Trust
Beeston
Foundation
138.950
{18,027)
3.900
12.861
137,684
50,987
9.553
48,082
99,069
9.553
Ampitheatre
199.490
30,055
3.900
12.861
246.306
Total of funds
2,185,716
2.504.327
12,487,426>
12,861
2.215,478
The transfer of £3,9CM) {2021'. £3.900) from genetal fvnds to the Whilaker Trust reslricled fund reflecls
the interest payable on the loan betsveen the funds.
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
17. Statement of funds (continued)
Statement of funds - prlor year
8818nce al
I September
2020
Balance al
31 Augusl
2021
Transfers
in/oul
G&in&v
(Losses)
Income Expenditure
Unrestrlcted
funds
General Funds
2. 135,284
2, 137.582 P,282, 740)
(3,900)
1.986,226
R¢$trictod
funds
Whitaker Trust
Beeston
Foundation
103,105
21.246
3.900
10,699
138,950
25,379
7,050
45.359
2,503
(19.751)
50,987
9,553
Ampitheatre
135.534
69.108
(19,751)
3,900
10.699
199,490
Total of funds
2,270.818
2.206.690 (2,302,491)
10,699
2, 185, 716
The Whitaker Tiusl is under the control of the school and hence income and expenditure, assets and
liabilities are consolidated las a restricted fund) with the reserves, assets, and liabilities of the school. The
objects of the Whitaker fund are to apply rts capital and income for any purposes connected with or
relating lo Beeslon Hall School. Funds are applwl al the discretion of the Whitaker Trust twslees.
The Beeslon Foundation is a restricted fund comprising of donations and related expenditure. The
purpose of the ftind are to raise money for future projects. to enable the growth of the school. and lo lund
bursaries for children attending the school.
The Amphilhealre re$lricled fund for the purpose of redeveloping the old swimming pool into an
amphilheatre for musical and theatre productions.
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
IA company limlted by guarantee
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
18. Anatysls of net assets between funds
Analysls of net assets between funds - current year
Unrestrlcted Restrlcled
fund$
funds
2022
2022
Total
fund5
2022
Tangible fixed assets
Fixed asset investments
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
1.791,128
1,791,128
143.532
710,345
1429,5271
143,532
110,368
17.5941
599,977
{421,933}
Total
1,969,172
246.306
2.215.478
Analysls of net assets between funds - prfor year
Unrestricted
fvnds
2021
Reslricled
funds
2021
Total
funds
2021
Tangible fixed assets
Fixed asset investrnents
Current asset5
Creditor$ due within one year
1,796.031
1, 796,031
130.671
689,279
(430,265)
130.671
68,819
620,460
{430.265)
Total
1.986.226
199,490
2. 185, 716
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
IA company Ilmited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
19.
Reconclllation of not movement In funds to net cash flow from operatlng activltles
2022
2021
Net incornelexpendilure for the year las per Ststemenl of Financial
Activities)
29.762
(85, 102)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation Charges
IGainsllLosses on investments
Dividends, interests and rents from investments
Profit on the sale of investment property
Decreasel lincreasel in slocks
Decreasel lin¢rease) in debtors
(Decreasell increase in creditors
107,083
112,8611
{4,834)
137,658
(10,699)
(2, 783)
(8,000)
3,695
(18,851)
{31,613J
13691
(69,9621
(7381
Net cash provided byl{used in} operating activities
48.081
(15,695)
20. Analysls of cash and cash equlvalents
2022
202t
Cash in hand
543,996
593,261
Total cash and cash equivalents
543.996
593,261
21. Analysis of changes Sn net debt
September
At31
2021 Cash flows August 2022
Cash at bank and in hand
593,261
{49,26SI
543.996
593,261
{49,2651
543,996
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
A company lirnited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
22.
Pension commitments
Teachers, Pension Scheme
The Tea¢hers' Pension Scheme ITPSI is a statutory, conlribulory. defined benefit scheme, governed by
the Teachers, Pension Scheme Regulations 2014. Membership is automatic for teachers. All teachers
have the option lo opt-out of the TPS following enrolmenl.
The TPS is an unfunded scheme to which both the member and employer makes conlribulions. as a
percentage of salary - these contributions are credited lo the Exchequer. Retirement and other pension
benefits are paiij by public funds provided by Parfiament.
Valuation of the Teachers. Pension Scheme
The Govemmenl Actuary. using normal actuarial principles, conducts a form81 actuarial reV￿W of the TPS
in accordan￿ with the Public Service Pensions (ValuatK)ns and Employer Cost Capl Directions 2014
published by HM Treasury every 4 years_ The aim of the review is to specify the level of future
conlribulions. Actuarial scheme valuation5 are dependent on assumptions about the value of futufe costs.
deS￿n of benefits and many other factors.
The latest actuarial valuation of the TPS was carried out as al 31 March 2016. The valuation report was
published by the Department for Education on 5 March 2019. The key elemenls of the valuation and
subsequent consultation ale..
employer contribution rates set at 23.68% of pensionable pay lin¢luding a 0.08% administration
levyl
lolal scheme liabilities Ipensions currenlly in payment and the estimated cost of future benefits) for
service lo the effective dale of £218,100 million and nol*)nal assets leslimaled future
contributions together with the notional investments held al the valuation dale) of £196,100 million,
giving a notional past service deficit of £22,000 million
the SCAPE rate, set by HMT, is used to determine the notional investment retum. The current
SCAPE rate is 2.4.10 above the rate of CPI. assumed real rale of return is 2.4QA in eX￿sS of prices
and 20/0 in eX￿sS of eamings. The rate of real earnings growih is assumed lo be 2.2%. The
assumed nominal rale of return indudin9 eamings growth is 4.450A.
The next valuation result is due to be implemenled from 1 April 2023.
The employei's pension costs paid lo TPS in the year amounted lo £102.7k12021 £91.6kl. A copy of the
latest valuation report can be found on the Teachers, Pension Scheme website.
Defingd contribution pension scheme:
The Company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held
separately from those of the Company in an independently administered lund. The pension c05t charge
represents contributions payable by the Company lo the fund and amounted to £49,65012021 - £61,480).
Conlribulions lotalling £Nil12021 - £Nil} weTe payable to the fund al the balance Sheet éale and are
included in creditors.
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BEESTON HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
IA company Ilmited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022
23. Operating lease commitments
Al 31 August 2022 the company had commitments to make fvlure minimum lease payments under non-
Can￿118ble operatsng leases as follows..
2022
2021
Amounts payable:
Within 1 year
Between 1 and 5 years
9,297
7.563
11.784
f 1,345
16,860
23,129
24. Rel•tod party transactions
2 Trustees had chiklren at the school in the year (2021 - 3). All fees were paid under the stsndard teims
of the school.
During the year c051s of £Nil12021 - £7501 were incurred from Gresham's School whom Graham Able is
a trustee. £Nil balance was oulslanding at the year end.
During the year costs of £1,272 (2021 £456} were incurred from The Holkham Eststes Company
Limited of whom The Earl of Lei￿ster is a director of. £Nil balanee was outstanding al the year end.
Fees incurred from Hayes & Slorr Limited of £Nil12021- £2.5461 of whom James Palli51er is a director of.
£Nil balance was outstanding at the year end.
Fees incurred fiom M+A Partners of £1.260 12021 £1.8001 of whom lan Barber is a director of. £600
balance was outstanding at the year end.
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