Charlty Number: 503726
Friends of the Harris
Accounts
For The Year Ended
31 December 2022
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Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library
Market Square
Preston
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MOORE & SMALLEY

FRIENDS OF THE HARRIS
CONTENTS
Charity Details
Annual Report
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance sheet
Notes To The Accounts

FRIENDS OF THE HARRIS
MANAGEMENT COMMirrEE AND TRUSTEES
Patron
Eric Knowles
The President-
The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Preston
Chair of Trustees-
G Krypczyk-oddy
Vice Chair of Trustees-
CTumer
Hon Treasurer:
M C Turner
Hon Secretary:
D Burns
Other Trustees
l Allison
C Cullen
l Flack
A Hackett
L Henfield
S Lakeland
M S Turner
L Whalley
Charity number:
503726
Independent Examiner:
Mrs N Mason FCA, DChA
MHA Moore and Smalley
Richard House
Winckley Square
Preston
PR1 3HP

FRIENDS OF THE HARRIS
ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Structure, govemanee and management
The Friends of the Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library, Market Square, Preston, is registered with the Charity
Commission INO 5037261 and constituted by rules adopted on 16 October 1974 las amended on 10 April 20191.
The Society is administered by a Management Committee as set out on page 1.
The Trustees of the Charity shall be the President, Vice Presidents, Chairman and the committee members. A
Trustee (excluding the President and any VI￿ Presidents) must be a member of the Society during their period
of office. The society in general meeting shall elect committee members with the total number of members being
a minimum of six Ibul unless otherwise determined by a resolution) shall be a maximum of fourteen. The
Constitution of the Friends of the Harris requires that two members of the Committee retire each year.
Temporary vacancies among the Trustees can be filled by the Trustees subject to this being approved at the
Annual General Meeting following.
Objects and activities and public benefit
The objects of the Charity shall be lo advan￿ education and encourage and promote the advancement of the
arts, culture and heritage by supporting and promoting the activities of the Harris Museum, Art Gallery and
Library Preston {hereinafter called the Harris).
In furtherance of the objects bul not to otherwise the Iruslees shall have the power to..
Generate and provide financial support for the Harris at the discretion of the Trustees as may by law be
deemed lo be charitable.
Encourage and promote the offering of gifts lo the Harris.
Achievomgnts and pgrformance
Income from subscriptions generated this year was £1,765 {2021." £2,965). Total income geneoted from all
sources was £79,87612021. £263,683).
Friends of the Harris contributed £11,000 towards the Harris programmes in 2022. This helped to lever in over
£229,000 from Arts Council England as part of the National Portfolio Funding and support continued delivery of
Harris Your Place Activity Plan.
The Harris has been closed lo the public throughout 2022 to enable the Harris Your Place works to begin and
there has been a mixed focus on the preparation of the building and delivering activities and engagement with
the community.
The highlights of 2022, made possible through the generous support from the Friends of the Harris towards the
Harris Your Place project include..
Decant of the Harris collections, carefully checking, cleaning and safely packing over 100,000
collections for safe storage during the course of the works.
Appointment of Conlon Construction as the main contractor, they started work in August 2022 securing
the site with external hoarding, protecting the sensitive part of the building and starting to strip out of
internal floors and mezzanines.
Finalising exhibition layouts and displays for re-opening
Appointment of the Fit Out Contractor, BECK to lead on the install of the interior design.
A public programme of activity has continued during closure and the highlights for 2022 include..
Establishing the Harris Home from Home al the Guild Hall and continuing lo offer the library and IT learning
centre. Visits lo the library over the course of 2022, lotalled 75,977. Regular activity and school holiday
workshops ran throughout the year and the Harris library continues lo attract the highest number of visitors in
Lancashire.

FRIENDS OF THE HARRIS
ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Achievomonts and pgrformance (Continued)
Local artist Gavin Renshaw worked with Year g pupils al Penwortham Priory Academy and Christ the King
Catholic High School lo create a mural for the hoarding
The Links of Chain are of equal length.
Commemorating the history of lexlile manufacturing in the Preston area, the mural Celebrates the journeys, long
and short, that Courtaulds Ltd employees made drawing attention to the diversity of the workforce.
Harris art work has been loaned to other galleries and institutions whilst closed including..
Gallery Oldham, Patti Mayor 1 $0 exhibition continues 10 Sept 22 28 Jan 23, 5 paintings on loan. 4
paintings reglazed for exhibition in August. All Harris Patti Mayor works including a sketch book and
works on paper digilized for first time, uploaded lo Art UK and promoted on social media.
Atkinson loan dates confirmed, oilslsculpture 27 May 2023 - 2 March 2024, Watercolours, Jan-march
2024.
27 Ocl - meeting at the Atkinson to see the spaces and discuss shortlist of oil paintinglsculpture for
loan.
24 Nov- Atkinson curator visited MOL to shortlisl watercolours for loan.
Dec - finalised oil painlinglsculpture loan list and completed valuations for GIS application. 27 works in
total.
Prep 2 Maud Sullor works ready for collection in Jan, A Radical Decade.. Rochdale Art Gallery in the
1980's, 4 Feb - 7 May 2023.
Visions of Ancient Egypt touring exhibition continues, which includes Pastimes in Ancient Egypt by
Alma-Tadema. The Sainsbury Centre of Visual Arts, Sept 2022 - 1 Jan 2023. Laing Art Gallery, 22
Jan- 12 May 2023.
A series of Christmas themed workshops ran during December 2022, including fell wreath making, lino printing
and silk scarf dyeing. The workshop series attracted audiences who have not engaged wlh the Harris before.
The support provided by the Friends of the Harris during this pivotal point in the Harris, history has been
invaluable and we are grateful to the Friends of the Harris for their continued support.
Financial review
A summary of receipts and payments during the year is shown on page 5 of the accounts.
Reserves polley
It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the charity, at a level
that provides sufficient income to cover grants payable and adminislralion costs and lo respond to emergency
applications for funding by the Harris. The amount of free reserves held at the year end was £25,910 12021..
£31,922).
Risk management
The Trustees have examined the major strategic, business and operational risks which the charity faces and
confirm that systems have been established lo enable any necessary steps to be taken to lessen these risks.
Independent examination
The accounts have been independently examined by Nicola Mason, FCA, DChA of MHA Moore and Smalley,
Chartered Accountants, who has indicated her willingness to continue in office.
This report was approved for and on behalf of the Management Committee on
its behalf
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and signed on
G Krypczyk-oddy - Chair

FRIENDS OF THE HARRIS
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
I report lo the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December
2022 which are set out on pages 5 10 11.
ReBponsibilitie8 and basis of report
As the charity's Iruslees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l.
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in
carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 14515llbl of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attenti'on in connecti'on
with the examination giving Me cause to believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act,. or
the accounts do not accord with those records or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fomi and content of the
accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reportsl 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.
Date:
2910312023
Nicola Mason FCA, DChA
MHA Moore and Smalley
Chartered Accountants
Preston

FRIENDS OF THE HARRIS
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Restricted Unrestricted Total Funds
Fund
Fund
2022
Total Funds
2021
Note
Income and endowments from
Members Subscriptions
Donations- Former Members
Harris Your Place Donations
Events Donations
Garfield Weston Foundation
Marian Frake Legacy
1,765
608
1,765
608
3,000
602
2,965
770
8,516
803
250,000
3,000
602
70,398
70,398
74,000
2,373
76,373
263,054
Income from investments
Bank interest
3,503
3,503
629
TOTAL INCOME
74,000
5,876
79,876
263,683
Charitable expenditure
Contribution lo PCC IHarris Your Spa
project)
Gallery developments and exhibitions
Administration and support costs
140,000
140,000
11,000
888
70,000
11,000
335
11,000
888
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
140,000
11,888
151,888
81,335
Net lexpendlturelllncome for the year
166,0001
(6,012)
172,0121
182,348
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
416,586
346,922
763,508
581,160
Total funds carrigd forward
350.586
340.910
691.496
763,508

FRIENDS OF THE HARRIS
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022
Restricted Unrestricted Total Funds
Fund
Fund
2022
Total Funds
2021
Current assets
Debtors- Accrued income (Harris Trust)
150,000
150,000
150,000
Bank and cash balances
Bank Current account
Skipton Building Society AJC
Skipton Bond
35,489
165,097
25,910
215,000
100,000
340,910
61,399
380,097
100,000
541,496
457,312
56,196
100,000
613,508
200,586
Net assets
350,586
340,910
691,496
736,508
Funds
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Restricted funds
25,910
315,000
25,910
315,000
350,586
31,922
315,000
416,586
350,586
350,586
340,910
691,496
763,508
DECLARATION
The re￿Ipts and payments account ft)r the year ended 31 December 2022 and the slalement of assets and
liabilib'es at that dale are approved by the Committee.
Signed for and on behalf of the Committee on
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u rA(2r
C Turner- Treasurer
G Krypczyk-Oddy- Chair

FRIENDS OF THE HARRIS
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Accounting policies
The charity constitutes a public benefit enlily as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have
been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended
Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021, the Charities Act 2011
and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'lrue and fairf view and have departed from the
Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only lo the exlenl required to provide a 'lrue and fair
vieW. This departure has involved following the 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 issued in October 2019
rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice effective
from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention,
modified to include certain items at fair value. The financial statements are presented in sterling which
is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest £.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial slalements are set out
below. These policies have been consislenlly applied lo all years presented unless otherwise staled.
Funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use al the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general
objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Incoming resources
Investment income is accounted for in the period in which the charity is enlilled lo receipt and the
amount can be measured with reasonable certainly. Other income is accounted for on an accruals
basis as far as it is prudent to do so. Grant income is recognised when the charity Is entitled to it.
Resources expended
Liabilities are recognised as resources expended as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation
committing the Trust to the expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has
been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to that category.
All expenditure is directly allocated to the relevant categories and no apportionments are considered
necessary.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the category of resources expended for which it was incurred.
Trustees
No remuneration or other benefits were paid to the charity's Trustees or people connected with them.
Trustees, expenses of £3912021.. £281 were reimbursed during the year.
There were no other related party transactions in the year.

FRIENDS OF THE HARRIS
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Donations and grants
2022
2021
Restricted
Garfield Weston grant
Marion Frake Legacy
Dawson Legacy
Bridges Grant
Harris Your Place
Event Donations
250,000
70.398
1.000
2,000
8,516
803
602
74.000
259,319
Unrestricted
Other donations
608
770
608
770
Total
74.608
260,089
£315,000 of the unrestricted funds received in the year ended 31 December 2020 were designated by
the Iruslees to the Harris Your Place capital project.
Gallery development and exhibitions
2022
2021
Unrestricted
Contribution to Harris Museum & Art Gallery
11,000
11,000
Total
11,000
11,000

FRIENDS OF THE HARRIS
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Administration and support costs - Unrestrieted
2022
2021
Unrestricted
Administration expenses
Independent examination
Zolm Subscription
Subscription lo BAFM
Finance costs
39
450
120
150
129
28
150
157
888
335
Restricted
Event Expenditure
888
335
Bank interest
2022
2021
Bank interest
3,503
639

FRIENDS OF THE HARRIS
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Funds
Harris
Your
Place
Designated fund
Harrls Your
Place
General Purpose
Fund
Acqulsltlon
Fund
Event5
Dona￿0￿5
Total
2022:
Balan￿ brought forward
4,435
410,895
1,256
315,000
31,922
763.508
Re￿ipts
73,398
602
5,876
79,876
Payments
1140,0001
344,293
111,8881 {151.8881
25,910
691,496
4,435
1,858
315,000
Transfers
Balance carried forward
4,435
344,293
1,858
315,000
25,910
691,496
DeslgnAted fund
Harrls Your
Place
General Purpose
Fund
Acqulsltlon
Fund
Your
Place
E¥Ènts
Donal0Th5
Total
2021:
Balance brought forward
4,435
222,379
453
315,000
38,893
581,160
Receipts
Payments
258,516
170,0001
188,516
803
4,364
263.683
111,3351 181,3351
31,922
182.348
4,435
1,256
315,000
Transfers
Balance carried forward
4,435
410,895
1,256
315,000
31,922
763,508
Restricted fund - The Acquisitions Fund
This fund contains income which has been re￿iVed by the Friends specifically to support the
acquisition of objects by the Harris Museum & Art Gallery or income which the Trustees have
chosen lo designate for acquisitions.
Restrleted fund - Harrls Your Place
This fund contains donations and contributions from funders towards the Harris, capital
development. It incorporates the funds received from the E. C. Dickson Charitable Trust in 2017
previously held in the Re-lmagining the Harris Fund.
This year we received a large legacy from Marian Frake
£70,398
Restricted fund- Events Donations
This fund contains donations received at Harris events to support further Harris Events.
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FRIENDS OF THE HARRIS
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Designated fund Harris Your Place
£315,000 has been designated by the Trustees for use on the Harris Your Place capitsl project.
Unrestricted general-purpose fund
Unrestricted fund which can be used lo finance any of the objects of the charity.
Re$tri¢ted fund - The Acquisitions Fund
This fund contains income which has been received by the Friends specifically to support the
acquisition of objects by the Harris Museum and Art Gallery or income which the Trustees have
chosen to designate for acquisib'ons.