Charity registration number 328091
Company registration number 02274855 (England and Wales)
CHALLENGER SOCIETY FOR MARINE SCIENCE
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
CHALLENGER SOCIETY FOR MARINE SCIENCE
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Secretary
Dr Edward Mawji Prof. Michael Meredith
Dr. Katharine R Hendry
(Appointed 15 September 2022)
Charity number 328091 Company number 02274855
Independent examiner
Argents Accountants Limited 15 Palace Street NORWICH Norfolk United Kingdom NR3 1RT
CHALLENGER SOCIETY FOR MARINE SCIENCE
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 4 |
| Independent examiner's report | 5 |
| Statement of financial activities | 6 |
| Balance sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 8 - 15 |
CHALLENGER SOCIETY FOR MARINE SCIENCE
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's [governing document], the Companies Act 2006 and "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
The charity's objects are to advance the study and application of marine science in all its disciplines though research and education.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Achievements and performance
The 2022 Challenger Society Conference took place in September, hosted by the Natural History Museum (NHM) and Imperial College London. This event marked the 150[th] anniversary of the sailing of HMS Challenger on its circumnavigation of the ocean and the landmark scientific discoveries and measurements that were made. The conference attracted approximately 500 participants, with a blend of keynote talks, specialist sessions, poster sessions and networking events. The locations of the meeting were especially noteworthy, including plenaries in the Royal Geographical Society, and the conference banquet in the Hintze Hall at the NHM. This meeting marked the handover of the Presidency of the Challenger Society from Prof. Ros Rickaby (Oxford) to Prof. Mike Meredith (British Antarctic Survey), and Ros is thanked sincerely for all she contributed in her time as President. We look forward to other events in 2023 to mark the 150[th] anniversary of the sailing of HMS Challenger.
Four Challenger fellowships were awarded in 2022, to exceptional early career scientists who have already made significant contributions to the field, including one Woodward-Challenger Fellowship for Marine Biogeochemistry. The recipients were Drs. Alice Marzocchi, Antony Birchill, Emma Cavan, and Felipe Sales de Freitas (Woodward). The Challenger Medal was presented to Prof. Alberto Naveira Garabato (National Oceanography Centre Southampton), and to Prof. Carol Robinson (University of East Anglia). The award to the latter was made during the pandemic, and the 2022 Conference represented the earliest opportunity to present the medal in person.
Planning is well underway for the next Challenger Society Conference, which will be hosted by the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) in Oban in September 2024. This was the appropriate venue given that the Conference had been planned to take place there in 2020 but had to be cancelled because of the pandemic. Prof. Nick Owens and the team from SAMS are thanked for their ongoing willingness to host the Conference, and the marine science community is looking forward greatly to gathering in Oban in 2024.
Numerous community activities have been undertaken by the Society throughout the year. These include the Upscaling of Autonomy Working Group (UAWG), which Mike Meredith co-convened alongside Prof. Mark Inall (Chair of the NOC Association, and a Challenger Council member), and Prof. Carol Robinson (Marine Facilities Advisory Board). This group led a community consultation and prioritisation exercise to better determine the pathway by which enhancing the scale and scope of marine robotics and autonomous systems in the UK might be managed, to optimally serve the community and the relevant disciplines. The report drafting is now nearing completion, and the findings and recommendations will feed into planning via the Future Marine Research Infrastructure (FMRI) activity, amongst others. Mike Meredith has been appointed to the Board of FMRI, and will play a role in steering this activity going forward.
Challenger engaged with the recently-formed All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the Ocean, attending events at the Palace of Westminster and representing the academic community voice at these. These were successful, and there is a perceived need to evolve further the connection between Challenger and policymakers, and other key stakeholders from the non-academic community. Discussions are underway concerning how best to achieve this, as part of developing an overall new strategy for the Society.
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CHALLENGER SOCIETY FOR MARINE SCIENCE
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
The Challenger Society continues to contribute strongly to the Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR), for which it serves as the UK affiliate body alongside the Royal Society. Prof. Alessandro Tagliabue (University of Liverpool) leads this engagement for Challenger, including chairing the working group that contributes to the selection of international programmes and ensures the linkages between the UK marine science community and the international SCOR community.
Communications with Challenger Society members include the Ocean Challenger magazine and the monthly Challenger Wave newsletter. Production of the these is enthusiastically led by Dr. Angela Colling and Dr. John Allen respectively. Digital communications are now led by Dr. Anna McGregor, who oversees the growing online and social media presence that the Society has; this continues to increase in importance in terms of reaching key demographics with messages about the importance of marine science and the role of the Society.
The Early Career Researcher portfolio is now led by Dr. Siddhi Joshi, who has brought enormous energy to the role and established a range of webinars and discussion forums, all of which are greatly appreciated by the ECRs engaged. Siddhi organised a very well attended and successful networking event for ECRs at the Challenger 150 conference. Relatedly, the Challenger EDI portfolio was transferred this year from Prof Kate Hendry (who became Challenger Secretary in September 2022) to Ben Fisher and Dr Gillian Damerell, who are already engaging strongly and pushing forward EDI initiatives on behalf of the Society. Key examples including the EDI plenary session at the Challenger150 meeting, and support of a funded project, led by Anna and Ben, on improving accessibility of sea-going science (“Find A Science Berth”).
The awarding of Travel Grants and Stepping Stones Awards was administered excellently by Dr Sophie Berenice Williams, who ensures that all applications are assessed in a fair and balanced way so that the most deserving cases are supported. Dr Cecilia Liszka now oversees the Special Interest Groups (SIGs), and has been leading a process to reinvigorate these and support them to develop and evolve. The Challenger 150 meeting also provided an opportunity for side meetings of the SIGs, including a townhall meetings of the Advances in Marine Biogeochemistry SIG, the Deep-Sea Ecosystems SIG, the Wind and Waves SIG, and the Ocean Modelling SIG. Judith Wolf continued to work in the role of Education and Outreach officer, and contributed significantly to the promotion of the Society through the production of Challenger150 anniversary merchandise, including mugs and t-shirts.
Dr Chelsey Baker continues to lead the Membership Portfolio in exemplary fashion, and has been actively engaged in discussions concerning how to increase membership numbers in future, especially via leveraging the Conference attendance. Terry Sloane has worked enthusiastically to link Challenger with wider marine science and technology industries, and has been key in helping raise industrial sponsorship for conferences. He is also thanked for allowing Council to use meeting room space at SUT in London.
Dr Edward Mawji announced a desire to stand aside as Treasurer in 2023, following a lengthy period of outstanding service in this role; he is thanked profusely for all he has done for the Society. Recruitment of a replacement is underway, with their election due at the AGM in September 2023.
Overall it has been an exciting year for the Society, including the landmark 150[th] anniversary Conference, and I offer my sincere thanks to all on Challenger Council and beyond who volunteer their time as service for the Society and the marine science community in the UK. Their efforts are exceptional and should be hugely appreciated by all with an interest in the ocean.
Financial review
The results for the year are shown in the attached financial statements.
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CHALLENGER SOCIETY FOR MARINE SCIENCE
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Reserve policy
The society's reserves policy has been prepared through consultation of the Charities Commission Guidance on Reserves Policies for Small Charities and has been agreed by council and will be reviewed and ratified annually at the AGM.
We hold aside:
1) an amount of £15k to cover unforeseen emergencies, including the potential failure of a prospectus meeting, 2) a sum equivalent to any potential uncertainties in future income over 3 years, estimated according to the £10k per annum difference between membership income and typical overall annual income,
3) a further contingency of £20k to meet unforeseen needs, including unexpected opportunities which might arise for the society to further it's objectives, alongside any additional unforeseen changes in operational costs.
Investment policy
The company can invest moneys not immediately required for its purposes in or upon such investments, securities or property as may be thought fit subject to conditions or consents as may for the time being be imposed by law.
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Structure, governance and management
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a company limited by guarantee as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
Prof. Johan Mattias Green (Resigned 15 September 2022) Dr Edward Mawji Prof. R E Mayors Rickaby (Resigned 15 September 2022) Prof. Michael Meredith (Appointed 15 September 2022)
The President is elected for a two-year term and Ordinary Members usually serve for three years. The Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer each serve for four years and the Honorary Secretary is the principal point of contact with the Society. The trustees meet at quarterly Council meetings. The Annual General Meeting is the opportunity for the full membership to debate and reach consensus on key decisions about the Society.
The charity has no salaried employees. In order to achieve its objectives, the Challenger Society relies on the efforts of unpaid volunteers, both on its Council and in the day-to-day operations of its Editorial Board, Special Interest Group meetings, and other networking and scientific activities.
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CHALLENGER SOCIETY FOR MARINE SCIENCE
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
The strategic direction and management of the Challenger Society is the responsibility of its Council, which ordinarily consists of twelve elected members plus ex officio representatives of the principal committees involved in running the activities of the charity (in particular, the journal 'Ocean Challenge', and the biennial UK Marine Sciences conference). The officers and ordinary members of Council are elected by the membership of the society, which currently stands at around 555 subscribing members, at the Annual General Meeting.
Since 2019 the trustees and directors of the Challenger Society are: President; Past President/President Elect; Honorary Treasurer; Honorary Secretary.
Officers of the Society
Ros Rickaby President (until September, then Past President) Mike Meredith President Elect (until September, then President) Ed Mawji Treasurer Mattias Green Secretary (until September) Kate Hendry Secretary (from September)
Council Members
John Allen Editor Challenger Wave Cecilia Liszka Special Interest Groups Chelsey Baker Membership and GDPR Siddhi Joshi Early Career Kate Hendry Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (until September) Gillian Damerell Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (from September) Anna McGregor Comms and social media Rachel Mills Challenger 150 (until September) Terry Sloane Industry liaison Alessandro Tagliabue SCOR Mark Inall NOC Association Sophie Wilmes Travel Award and Stepping Stone Bursaries Judith Wolf Education and Outreach
Co-opted Council Members
John Bacon Web page development Angela Colling Editor Ocean Challenge Stephen Dye Chair, Ocean Challenge Editorial Board Richard Herrington Organiser Challenger Conference 2022 (until September) Kerry Howell Challenger 150 Nick Owens Challenger conference chair, Oban (from September)
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Dr Edward Mawji
Trustee Dated: 28 September 2023
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CHALLENGER SOCIETY FOR MARINE SCIENCE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF CHALLENGER SOCIETY FOR MARINE SCIENCE
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Challenger Society for Marine Science (the charity) for the year ended 31 December 2022.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no 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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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or
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4 the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
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 financial statements to be reached.
Mark Johnstone FCA
Argents Accountants Limited 15 Palace Street NORWICH Norfolk NR3 1RT United Kingdom
Dated: 28 September 2023
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CHALLENGER SOCIETY FOR MARINE SCIENCE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2022 2022 Notes £ £ Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 3 24,316 2,000 Investments 4 1,855 - Other income 5 - - Total income 26,171 2,000 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 6 32,442 3,961 Net gains/(losses) on investments 12 (7,974) - Net movement in funds (14,245) (1,961) Fund balances at 1 January 2022 111,492 15,338 Fund balances at 31 December 2022 97,247 13,377 |
Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2022 2021 2021 £ £ £ 26,316 17,891 - 1,855 1,785 - - 1,189 - 28,171 20,865 - 36,403 22,926 8,386 (7,974) 8,646 - (16,206) 6,585 (8,386) 126,830 104,907 23,724 110,624 111,492 15,338 |
Total 2021 £ 17,891 1,785 1,189 20,865 31,312 8,646 (1,801) 128,631 126,830 |
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| Donations and legacies 3 Investments 4 Other income 5 Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities 6 Net gains/(losses) on investments 12 Net movement in funds Fund balances at 1 January 2022 Fund balances at 31 December 2022 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.
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CHALLENGER SOCIETY FOR MARINE SCIENCE
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 14 Investments 15 Current assets Debtors 16 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 17 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Income funds Restricted funds 18 Unrestricted funds |
2022 £ 3,007 47,545 50,552 (1,337) |
£ 54 61,355 61,409 49,215 110,624 13,377 97,247 110,624 |
2021 £ 2,336 57,121 59,457 (2,028) |
£ 72 69,329 |
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| 69,401 57,429 |
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| 126,830 | ||||
| 15,338 111,492 |
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| 126,830 |
The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 December 2022.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 28 September 2023
Dr Edward Mawji
Trustee
Company registration number 02274855
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CHALLENGER SOCIETY FOR MARINE SCIENCE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Challenger Society for Marine Science is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is .
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's [governing document], the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
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CHALLENGER SOCIETY FOR MARINE SCIENCE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.5 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.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Plant and equipment
25% on reducing balance
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Fixed asset investments
Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.
1.8 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
1.9 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.10 Financial instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
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CHALLENGER SOCIETY FOR MARINE SCIENCE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.11 Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
1.12 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
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CHALLENGER SOCIETY FOR MARINE SCIENCE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
3 Donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Restricted | **Total ** | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | funds | ||
| 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Donations and gifts | 7,450 | 2,000 | 9,450 | 5,000 |
| Membership subscription | 16,866 | - | 16,866 | 12,891 |
4 Investments
| **Unrestricted ** | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Dividends received | 1,832 | 1,785 |
| Interest receivable | 23 | - |
| 1,855 | 1,785 | |
| Other income | ||
| **Total ** | Unrestricted | |
| funds | ||
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Royalties | - | 1,189 |
5 Other income
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CHALLENGER SOCIETY FOR MARINE SCIENCE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
6 Charitable activities
| Advancement | Advancement | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Depreciation and impairment | 18 | 25 |
| Journals | 5,469 | 3,077 |
| Prizes and awards | 3,991 | 500 |
| Professional subscriptions | 10,798 | 9,462 |
| Sponsorship, events and SIG | 2,098 | - |
| Travel and subsistence | 497 | - |
| Meeting expenses | 41 | 523 |
| UKPN costs | 1,961 | 8,386 |
| 24,873 | 21,973 | |
| Grant funding of activities (see note 8) | 9,456 | 5,500 |
| Share of support costs (see note 9) | 910 | 2,734 |
| Share of governance costs (see note 9) | 1,164 | 1,105 |
| 36,403 | 31,312 | |
| Analysis by fund | ||
| Unrestricted funds | 32,442 | 22,926 |
| Restricted funds | 3,961 | 8,386 |
| 36,403 | 31,312 |
7 Description of charitable activities
Advancement
Advancing the study and application of Marine Science
8 Grants payable
| AdvancementAdvancement | AdvancementAdvancement | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Grants to institutions: | ||
| Grants to individuals | 9,456 | 5,500 |
| 9,456 | 5,500 |
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CHALLENGER SOCIETY FOR MARINE SCIENCE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
9 Support costs
| Support costs Governance costs £ £ Administration and insurance 591 - Website costs 155 - Publicity 164 - Accountancy - 1,164 910 1,164 Analysed between Charitable activities 910 1,164 |
2022 Support costs Governance costs £ £ £ 591 1,274 - 155 1,460 - 164 - - 1,164 - 1,105 2,074 2,734 1,105 2,074 2,734 1,105 |
2021 £ 1,274 1,460 - 1,105 |
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| 3,839 | ||
| 3,839 |
10 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year, but 2 of them were reimbursed a total of £171 travelling expenses (2021- none were reimbursed £nil).
11 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | Number | |
| Total | - | - |
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
12 Net gains/(losses) on investments
| Unrestricted Unrestricted | Unrestricted Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Revaluation of investments | (7,974) | 8,646 |
13 Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxationof Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.
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CHALLENGER SOCIETY FOR MARINE SCIENCE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
| 14 Tangible fixed assets Cost At 1 January 2022 At 31 December 2022 Depreciation and impairment At 1 January 2022 Depreciation charged in the year At 31 December 2022 Carrying amount At 31 December 2022 At 31 December 2021 15 Fixed asset investments Cost or valuation At 1 January 2022 Valuation changes At 31 December 2022 Carrying amount At 31 December 2022 At 31 December 2021 16 Debtors Amounts falling due within one year: Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income |
Plant and equipment £ 10,909 10,909 10,837 18 10,855 54 72 Listed investments £ 69,329 (7,974) 61,355 61,355 69,329 2022 2021 £ £ 1,980 1,980 1,027 356 3,007 2,336 |
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CHALLENGER SOCIETY FOR MARINE SCIENCE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
17 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Trade creditors Accruals and deferred income |
2022 £ 245 1,092 1,337 |
2021 £ - 2,028 |
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| 2,028 |
18 Restricted funds
The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:
| Movement | in funds | ||||||
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| Balance at | Resources | Balance at | Incoming | Resources | Balance at | ||
| 1 January 2021 | expended | 1 | January 2022 | resources | expended | 31 December | |
| 2022 | |||||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| SCOR Activities | 176 | - | 176 | - | - | 176 | |
| UKPN Activities | 21,548 | (8,386) | 13,162 | - | (1,961) | 11,201 | |
| Conference award | 2,000 | - | 2,000 | 2,000 | (2,000) | 2,000 | |
| 23,724 | (8,386) | 15,338 | 2,000 | (3,961) | 13,377 | ||
| Analysis of net assets between funds | |||||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |||
| funds | funds | funds | funds | ||||
| 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Fund balances at 31 | |||||||
| December 2022 are | |||||||
| represented by: | |||||||
| Tangible assets | 54 | - | 54 | 72 | - | 72 | |
| Investments | 61,355 | - | 61,355 | 69,329 | - | 69,329 | |
| Current assets/(liabilities) | 35,838 | 13,377 | 49,215 | 42,230 | 15,199 | 57,429 | |
| 97,247 | 13,377 | 110,624 | 111,631 | 15,199 | 126,830 |
19 Analysis of net assets between funds
20 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year as those previously on the committee of SCOR UK are no longer trustees of The Challenger Society (2021 - The Challenger Society was and remains the UK affiliate body responsible for part payment of £10,720 in 2022 in respect of the UK's subscription to the Scientific Committee for Oceanic Research (SCOR) at this point none of the trustees of this charity were also on the committee of SCOR UK.)
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