REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 327030
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
FOR
COUNCIL FOR AWARDS OF ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES
Barretts Chartered Accountants & Chartered Tax Advisers
22 Union Street Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2JS
COUNCIL FOR AWARDS OF ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 2 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 3 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 5 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6 | to | 8 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 9 | to | 10 |
COUNCIL FOR AWARDS OF ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
CARAS exists to recognise the outstanding contributions that individuals have given to agriculture by making peer reviewed awards of Associateship and Fellowship.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
Mr R Cooksley holds the position as Secretary and the council has met formally twice during the year and also conversed by email conducting the affairs of the organisation in a careful and proper manner. Council has been supported during the year by those sponsoring applicants and those who have diligently carried out the associated assessments. The moderator and his panel are key to the review of the applications and subsequent assessment which have been carried out according to the associated procedures in a timely and proper manner. All four National Panels are very active organising events, identifying potential recipients of awards and arranging the associated award ceremonies.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document
CARAS is governed by a Constitution and a Council whose members include the trustees. The Trustees and Council members are elected at the AGM. New Trustees are made aware of the role and responsibility they hold.
The Trustees/Council have examined the strategic and operational risks which the charity faces and confirm that controls are in place with regular meetings and reports produced so the necessary steps can be taken to lessen these risks.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number
327030
Principal address
Portbury House Sheepway Portbury Bristol BS20 7TE
Trustees
Prof E Wynne Jones OBE (resigned 23.4.24) C J Henning OBE Prof W A C McKelvey OBE Chair N M Green Ms J Phillips P J Fitzpatrick OBE (appointed 23.4.24)
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COUNCIL FOR AWARDS OF ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Independent Examiner Ian Barrett Barretts Chartered Accountants & Chartered Tax Advisers 22 Union Street Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2JS
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 24 April 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
Prof W A C McKelvey OBE - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF COUNCIL FOR AWARDS OF ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Council for Awards of Royal Agricultural Societies
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Council for Awards of Royal Agricultural Societies (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Ian Barrett
Barretts Chartered Accountants & Chartered Tax Advisers 22 Union Street Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2JS
30 June 2025
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COUNCIL FOR AWARDS OF ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
| 2024 Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 400 Charitable activities Charitable income 87,223 Investment income 2 2,490 Total 90,113 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Charitable expenditure 85,770 NET INCOME 4,343 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 161,558 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 165,901 |
2023 Total funds £ 347 |
|---|---|
| 87,989 | |
| 596 | |
| 88,932 | |
| 85,837 | |
| 3,095 | |
| 158,463 | |
| 161,558 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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COUNCIL FOR AWARDS OF ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES
BALANCE SHEET
31 December 2024
| 2024 Unrestricted fund Notes £ CURRENT ASSETS Stocks 6 2,012 Debtors 7 10,475 Investments 8 - Cash at bank 162,020 174,507 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 9 (8,606) NET CURRENT ASSETS 165,901 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 165,901 NET ASSETS 165,901 FUNDS Unrestricted funds 165,901 TOTAL FUNDS 165,901 |
2023 Total funds £ 2,460 11,080 77,520 77,506 |
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| 168,566 | |
| (7,008) 161,558 161,558 |
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| 161,558 | |
| 161,558 161,558 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 24 April 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:
W A C McKelvey OBE - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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COUNCIL FOR AWARDS OF ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it 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 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
2. INVESTMENT INCOME
| INVESTMENT INCOME | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Bank account interest | 2,490 | 596 |
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COUNCIL FOR AWARDS OF ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
3. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023.
| Trustees' expenses 2024 2023 £ £ Trustees' expenses 1,635 2,845 4. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted fund £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 347 Charitable activities Charitable income 87,989 Investment income 596 Total 88,932 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Charitable expenditure 85,837 NET INCOME 3,095 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 158,463 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 161,558 5. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S FEES 2022 2021 Independent Examiner's fee 660 660 |
Trustees' expenses 2024 2023 £ £ Trustees' expenses 1,635 2,845 4. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted fund £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 347 Charitable activities Charitable income 87,989 Investment income 596 Total 88,932 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Charitable expenditure 85,837 NET INCOME 3,095 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 158,463 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 161,558 5. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S FEES 2022 2021 Independent Examiner's fee 660 660 |
Trustees' expenses 2024 2023 £ £ Trustees' expenses 1,635 2,845 4. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted fund £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 347 Charitable activities Charitable income 87,989 Investment income 596 Total 88,932 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Charitable expenditure 85,837 NET INCOME 3,095 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 158,463 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 161,558 5. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S FEES 2022 2021 Independent Examiner's fee 660 660 |
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| 88,932 | ||
| 85,837 | ||
| 3,095 158,463 |
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| 161,558 | ||
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| 660 | 660 | |
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COUNCIL FOR AWARDS OF ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
| 6. STOCKS Insignia stock 7. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Other debtors The other debtors figure relates to the gift aid claim for 2024. 8. CURRENT ASSET INVESTMENTS N S & I Investment account 9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade creditors Other creditors 10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES |
2024 £ 2,012 2024 £ 10,475 2024 £ - 2024 £ 2,040 6,566 8,606 |
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| 2023 £ |
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| 2,460 | |||||
| 2023 £ |
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| 11,080 | |||||
| 2023 £ |
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| 77,520 | |||||
| 2023 £ |
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| - | |||||
| 7,008 7,008 |
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There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2024.
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COUNCIL FOR AWARDS OF ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
| DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 |
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| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Donations and legacies | ||
| Donations | - | 347 |
| Candidature fees | 400 | - |
| 400 | 347 | |
| Investment income | ||
| Bank account interest | 2,490 | 596 |
| Charitable activities | ||
| Members fees | 70,745 | 71,533 |
| Tax recovered on Gift Aid | 11,098 | 10,991 |
| Candidature fees | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Sale of insignia | 380 | 465 |
| 87,223 | 87,989 | |
| Total incoming resources | 90,113 | 88,932 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Charitable activities | ||
| Trustees' and Council expenses | 1,635 | 2,845 |
| Insurance | 819 | 848 |
| Insignia expenses | 635 | 797 |
| Assessors expenses | 365 | 175 |
| Subvention to National Panels | 42,447 | 42,919 |
| Secretary's fees | 28,886 | 28,150 |
| Secretary's expenses | 43 | - |
| Printing | 176 | 612 |
| Postage | 391 | 600 |
| Stationery | 1,505 | 753 |
| Telephone | 1,611 | 1,421 |
| Miscellaneous | 214 | 227 |
| Networking - CARAS website | 6,222 | 4,168 |
| Stock write down | - | 1,500 |
| 84,949 | 85,015 | |
| Support costs | ||
| Finance | ||
| Independent Examiner's fee | 690 | 690 |
| Bank charges | 131 | 132 |
| 821 | 822 |
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COUNCIL FOR AWARDS OF ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
| DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 |
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| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Total resources expended | 85,770 | 85,837 |
| Net income | 4,343 | 3,095 |
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