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2021-04-05-accounts

Charity Registration No. 328182

THE HARDING TRUST

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

for the year ended

§ April 2021

THE HARDING TRUST

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees

Mr John Paul Claude Fowell Mr Michael Norman Lloyd Mr Geoffrey George Wall Mr Richard David Platt

Charity number

328182

Independent examiner

Jean Ellis BAFCA CTA Castle Chambers 43 Castle Street Liverpool L29TL

Accountants

DSG Chartered Accountants Castle Chambers 43 Castle Street Liverpool 12 9TL

Solicitors

Brabners LLP Horton House Exchange Flags Liverpool L2 3YL

Investment advisors

Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management Saggar House Princes Drive Worcester WR1 2PG

THE HARDING TRUST

CONTENTS

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THE HARDING TRUST

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 5 April 2021.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements.

Objectives and activities

Charitable objects

The charitable objects of the Harding Trust are to apply the funds held for the benefit of such charitable objects and purposes as the trustees may in their discretion think fit which promote, improve develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music.

The trustees may aiso, at their discretion, apply up to 20% of the income generated for the benefit of other charitable objects and purposes.

Aims of charity

The aims of the charity are to apply, at the discretion of the trustees, grants to the charitable objects, mainly but not exclusively in Staffordshire and the surrounding areas.

The trustees purchased a Steinway D Grand Piano (No. 466700) in August 2011 with the aim of further providing a way of assisting organisations to provide for concert performances.

How achievement of aims furthers objectives

The trustees, by sponsoring or by otherwise supporting public concerts, recitals and performances by amateur and professional organisations as well as piano hire to organisations have been able to achieve their charitable objects.

Strategies for achieving aims

The trustees’ main strategy to achieve their aims continues to be grant making.

Statement of compliance with Charity Commission guidance

The trustees have paid due regard ta the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in deciding the activities undertaken by the Charity during the year. The trustees are satisfied that the information provided in the report and accounts meet the public benefit reporting requirements.

Charitable activities

The only operational activities other than those involved in the operation of the investment portfolio is the provision of the Steinway D Grand Piano for hire by organisations for concert performances.

Grant making policy

The charitable trust is mainly involved in grant making in furtherance of the charity's aims. Grants made during the year are recognised in the accounts in the period in which they are due and payable.

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THE HARDING TRUST

TRUSTEES’ REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

Achievements and performance

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Charitable achievements

The trustees are happy that by applying their intended musical grants to various societies, festivals, trusts, performances and theatres they have been able to fulfil their aims in providing sponsorship and otherwise supporting various public concerts, recitals and performances by both amateur and professional organisations.

In addition to the musical grants, the trustees have also been able to make several donations to various hospices and other organisations.

The charitable trust has been able to supply the Steinway D Grand Piano it acquired to various organisations for concert performances. The trustees have appointed Stoke on Trent Festival Limited (registered charity no 500687) as agents to deal with all the practicalities of administration in dealing with the hire of the piano. They report and account to the trustees on an annual basis and their activities are contained within the body of these accounts. The piano's storage and maintenance was undertaken by Gilberts Piano Storage.

Investment performance

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Most of the trust's capital is invested on the stock market, and throughout the year the total return of the portfolio fell within the trustees acceptable variance of the performance benchmark. Ongoing investment advice is provided by Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management in conjunction with the trustees.

The market value of the portfolio on 5th April 2021 was £5,370,617 (£4,434,045 in 2020).

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THE HARDING TRUST

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

Financial review

Review of financial position

The charitable trust's overall fund balances for the year total £5,713,067 compared with £4,713,975 for 2020.

After taking into consideration total net income and expenditure, net gains on investments, commitments to charitable donations and governance costs, there was an overall increase in the net movement in funds of £999,092 compared to a decrease of £577,231 in 2020.

The trustees have also reviewed their grant making capability and are happy, going forward, that there will be sufficient income year on year to enable them to meet the financial commitments of the charitable trust.

The trustees consider their investments as expendable endowments, providing a relatively secure and predicable stream of income from which to make grants. The trustees aim to distribute as large a percentage of the income, net of expenses, as possible in each financial year and therefore do not maintain income reserves as such. However, any unrealised gains and income levels on investments held are continually reviewed by the trustees at their meetings to ensure that they have sufficient funds to meet their objectives.

Reserves policy

The policy of the charitable trust is that unrestricted funds which are of a capital nature should be maintained as far as possible to achieve future growth, whilst those of an income nature should be utilised as far as possible to meet the grant making activity and cover the annual expenditure relating to its charitable activities involved in maintaining and supplying the piano. As such, the trustees are happy that sufficient funds have been maintained to meet their charitable objectives throughout the year.

Investment policy

The trustees are responsible for the investment decision making process whilst the investment managers act in an advisory capacity. Ongoing advice is initiated by the investment managers and is also given when , requested by the trustees where issues arise.

The trustees, in conjunction with the investment managers, are to avoid exposure to investments which are deemed to be unsuitable in the context of the trust's objectives when considering the portfolio as a whole. The investment manager is also to have regard to the need for diversification and the total amount invested in a single company or security should not exceed 5% of the market value of the trust's total portfolio at the time of purchase, or 10% of the market value of the trust's total portfolio at any time.

The benchmark upon which the investment portfolio is measured is based upon the MSC] WMA Private Investor Balanced.

The investment managers will provide half year valuations and reports in April and October and will attend the trustees' AGM. Valuations are also available online to all trustees.

The trustees will inform the investment manager of any relevant changes to the trust objectives and any other developments that result in a required change of investment policy.

There are no specific restrictions of investment powers under the governing deed; the trustees have full discretion over the investments. The investment managers are employed on an advisory basis and the trustees consider proposals with a view to adherence to their investment policies. The trustees regularly review their investment policies and do not feel any amendments are necessary.

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THE HARDING TRUST

TRUSTEES’ REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

Risk management

The trustees have considered the major risks to which the charity is exposed and have established systems and procedures to manage these. This includes the appointment of solicitors to provide lega! advice, accountancy and secretarial services; investment advisors to provide continuous oversight of the trust's investment portfolio; and the trustees themselves have agreed to delegate certain functions to those with the appropriate skills to monitor the effective management of the trust and the application of funds to fulfil their charitable objectives.

The trustees consider the variability of investment returns constitute the charity's major financial risk and have put the investment policy in place to manage that risk.

Plans for the future

The trustees are satisfied that their current policies are sufficient to meet the objectives of the trust and continue to review the position.

A J Harding Will Trust

Mrs Sally Warnock, the life tenant of the A J Harding Will Trust has advised the trustees of the Will Trust that when the trust comes to an end the capital of the AJ Harding Will Trust does accrue to the Harding Trust. Mrs Warnock believes that her late husband, Mr Anthony James Harding, would have wished the income generated by his estate to be applied for the benefit of sporting charities for the young. The trustees fully understand and appreciate the sentiments expressed by Mrs Warnock in this regard. They have no hesitation in agreeing to take into account these wishes within the ambit of the Harding trust deed. It was agreed that this note will be included in the annual accounts of the Harding Trust to ensure consideration when the funds are applied to the Harding Trust.

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THE HARDING TRUST

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

Structure, governance and management

Nature of governing document and charity constitution

The charitable trust was established by deed dated 14th April 1989 by Michael Eric Harding. Subsequent to the original deed, a supplemental deed dated 4th May 2001 irrevocably amended the objects of the charity using the powers contained in clause 17 of the original deed to their present format.

The supplemental deed dated 4th May 2001 has been submitted to and approved by the Charity Commission.

The trust was originally constituted by the intraduction of cash and investments for the purposes of investment and the fulfilment of the charitable aims of the trust.

Trustees

The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Mr John Paul Claude Fowell

Mr Michael Norman Lioyd

Mr Geoffrey George Wall Mr Richard David Platt

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

The power to appoint further trustees rests with the existing trustees who continue to review the future requirements of the charitable trust and professional experience when considering the appointment of new trustees.

Organisational structure

The trust is mainly a grant making charity. In general, Geoff Wall and Richard Platt act in conjunction with the investment managers, currenty Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management, in respect of the investment portfolio whilst Mike Lloyd and John Fowell deal with the charitable donations including identifying and liaising with organisations whose activities help fulfil the objectives of the charity.

How decisions are made

The charity is run by a body of trustees who liaise regularly amongst themselves and with their professional advisors and formally review the policies and objectives of the trust once a year. The trustees act in accordance with the decisions made at these meetings with the appropriate actions minuted.

Induction and training of trustees

Incoming trustees will be made aware of their responsibilities and the trust's objectives from the existing trustees and their professional advisors at the date of their appointment.

The trustees are kept up to date on relevant matters by their professional advisors.

Operational restrictions

There are no specific restrictions imposed on the trustees by the governing document concerning the way the charity can operate.

Special investment powers

There are no specific restrictions on the trustees investment powers. The trustees have decided for the time being to impose restrictions of their own, on the fund managers as listed in the investment policy.

Asset cover for funds

The trustees are satisfied there are sufficient assets to meet the charity's obligations.

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THE HARDING TRUST

TRUSTEES’ REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

Trustee approval and signature The trustees’ report was approved by the Board ofTrustees. Oke Trustee Trustee Dated: jou] 22 Dated: 24.1 /2022

Trustee Dated: 24.1 /2022

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THE HARDING TRUST

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE HARDING TRUST

! report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Harding Trust (the charity) for the year ended 5 April 2021.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).

| report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination | have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn.

| understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

| have completed my examination. | confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

| have no concems 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.

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Jean Ellis BA FCA CTA

Independent Examiner

Dated: Z6|o1\ 2022

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THE HARDING TRUST

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

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Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted Total Total
funds funds
Revenue Capital
. 2021 2021 2021 2020
Income andendowmentsfrom: Notes £ £ £ £
Investments
Piano hire
2
3
150,352
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-
-
150,352
-
189,236
7,000
Total income 450,352 - 150,352 196,236
Expenditure
on:
Raising funds
4 - 18,335 18,335 18,022
Charitable activities 5 131,196 7,848 139,044 186,017
Total resourcesexpended 131,196 26,183 157,379 204,039
Netgains/(losses) on investments 10 - 1,006,119 1,006,119 (669,428)
Netmovement infunds 19,156 979,936 999,092 (677,231)
Fund balances at 6April 2020 229,211 4,484,764 4,713,975 5,291,206
Fundbalancesat5April2021 248,367 5,464,700 5,713,067 4,713,975

The statement of financial activities includes alt gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

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THE HARDING TRUST

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 5 APRIL 2021

2021 2021 2020 2020
Notes £ £ £ £
Fixed assets .
Tangibleassets 11 24,118 26,452
Investments 12 5,370,617 4,434,045
5,394,735 4,460,497
Currentassets
Cash atbankand in hand 345,128 273,009
Creditors: amounts falling due within
oneyear 14 (26,796) (19,531)
Netcurrentassets 318,332 253,478
Total assets less current liabilities 5,713,067 4,713,975
Unrestricted funds
Capital funds 5,464,700 4,484,764
Revenuefunds 248,367 229,211
5,713,067 4,713,975
ThefinancialstatementswereapprovedbytheTrusteeson2, [2022
MraeGeorgeWall MrRichard DavidPiatt
Trustee Trustee

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THE HARDING TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

Charity information

The Harding Trust is a charitable trust, charity registration number 328182, created by Michael Eric Harding by a deed dated 14th April 1989 and subject to a subsequent deed dated 4th May 2001.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the charity's trust deed, the Charities Act 2011 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)" (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016). 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 applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 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 accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the required revaluation of financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out

4.2 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 cantinue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

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1.3 Charitable funds The charity only consists of unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives unless the funds have been designated for other purposes.

1.4 Incoming resources 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. Apart from the receipt of capital from the A J Harding Trust it is not anticipated that any further cash donations or legacies are to be made to the charitable trust.

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Any income from the hire of the piano is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and should represent amounts receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of the charitable activity attributed to the piano. It is not anticipated that any surplus income will be receivable from this activity but one where the activity incurs an ongoing expense.

1.5 Resources expended Expenditure, including grants made, is recognisable when and to the extent that the liability is incurred.

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THE HARDING TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

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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 iosses.

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 (Piano) 5% per annum ona straight-line basis

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 net income/(expenditure) for the year.

1.7 Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price including 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.

Fair value on fixed asset investments is measured as at the balance sheet date as follows:

Unrealised gains and losses are included on the statement of financial activities.

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.

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THE HARDING TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

(Continued)

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.

| Trade creditors are in respect of the hire of the piano and Other creditors represent 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 and Other 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.

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THE HARDING TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

4 Raisingfunds
2021 2020
£ £
Investmentmanagement 18,335 18,022
18,335 18,022
5 Charitable activities
Grant Piano hire Total Total
funding 2021 2020
£ £ £ £
Depreciation and impairment - 2,334 2,334 2,334
Gilberts Piano Storage - 576 576 487
Gilberts Porterage - - - 4,200
Insurance - 33 33 33
= 2,943 2,943 7,054
Grantfunding ofactivities (see note6) 118,500 - 118,500 155,200
Shareofsupportcosts (see note 7) 3,933 - 3,933 §,079
Shareofgovernance costs (see nate 7) 13,668 - 13,668 18,684
136,101 2,943 139,044 186,017
Analysisbyfund.
Revenuefunds 128,253 2,943 131,196
Capitalfunds 7,848 - 7,848
136,101 2,943 139,044
Forthe yearended5April 2020
Revenue funds 172,279 7,054 179,333
Capitalfunds 6,684 - 6,684
178,963 7,054 186,017

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

6 Grants payable

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2021 2020
£ £
Grants to institutions:
Musical donations (see appendix) 108,000 143,700
Otherdonations (see appendix) 10,500 11,500
118,500 155,200

7 Support costs

Support costscosts
SupportGovernance Governance 2021 2020
costs costs
£ £ £ £
Secretarial support fees
Travelexpenses and casts ofmeetings
1,939
1,994
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1,939
1,994
4,059
1,020
Accountancy - 5,400 5,400 5,400
Examiner - 420 420 -
Legaland professional = 7,848 7,848 13,284
3,933 13,668 17,601 23,763
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Analysed between
Charitableactivities 3,933 13,668 17,601 23,763

| independentGovemance examinationcosts includesof thepaymentsaccounts.to the independent examiner of £420 (2020- £420) for the

8 Trustees

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theyNone ofwere the trusteesreimbursed(or anya total persons connectedof £1,994 travellingwith them)expensesreceivedandanydisbursements remuneration during the(2020they year,werebut reimbursed £1,020).

9 Employees

There were no employees during the year.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

10 Netgains/(losses) on investments
2021 2020
£ £
Revaluation ofinvestments 900,494 (552,613)
Gain/(loss) on sale ofinvestments 105,625 (16,815)
1,006,119 (569,428)
11 Tangible fixed assets
Plantandequipment(Piano)
£
Cost
At6April 2020 46,680
At 5 April 2021 46,680
Depreciationand impairment
At6April 2020 20,228
Depreciation charged in theyear 2,334
At 5 April 2021 22,562
Carrying amount
At 5April 2021 24,118
At5April2020 26,452

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

12 Fixed asset investments

Listed
investments
£
Cost or valuation
At6April 2020 4,434,045
Additions 831,803
Valuation changes 900,494
Profit/(loss) on sales 105,625
Disposals (901,350)
At 5April 2021 5,370,617
Carrying amount
At05April2021 5,370,617
At05April2020 4,434,045

13 Financial instruments

13 Financial instruments 2021 2020
£ £
Carryingamount offinancial assets
Equity instruments measured atcost less impairment 5,370,617 4,434,045 5,370,617 4,434,045
Carryingamount offinancial liabilities
Measured at fairvalue through profit or loss
Measured atamortised cost 26,796 19,531
Creditors: Creditors: amountsfallingduewithin oneyear 2021 2020
£ £
Trade creditors 5,533 4,957
Other creditors 21,263 14,574
26,796 19,531

14 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021

15 Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assetsnet assetsassets between funds
Revenue Capital Total Total
Funds Funds
2021 2021 2021 2020
£ £ £ £
Fund balances at5April 2021 are
represented by:
Tangible assets - 24,118 24,118 26,452
Investments - 5,370,617 5,370,617 4,434,045
Current assets/(liabilities) 250,338 69,932 320,270 253,478
250,338 5,464,667 5,715,005 4,713,975

16 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2020 - none).

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