Annual Issue 2025 Registered Charity No. 13961 ~~SE~~ fe
Presidents Address
Jacqueline thanked everyone for attending and asked all members to observe a minutes silence for those members who have passed in the last year, and also for members who are not able to attend the society through illness, or because they are caring for a loved one.
Jacqueline thanked past and present Committee members for the help and supported they have given her during the past year as President,
She gave a huge thank you to all workshop leaders, who, whatever the weather, attend their workshops faithfully. Also, she gave thanks to all of the members who have supported the society over the last year by attending events, taking part in exhibitions and generously helping the society with donations.
AGM Meeting
The meeting went smoothly and a quorum of members were present. There were no amendments to the society rules and the committee was voted in with no further nominations. The new committee can be found on your new programme card and also on the website on the members only page.
The minutes from the meeting have been emailed out, are on the website on the members only page and also on the noticeboard.
50/50 Club
The 50/50 Club has been a great success since it started in October 2024
In the first six months—October 2024 to March 2025 we took a total of £1172 which is a tremendous amount.
Of this total:
£575 has gone into the society
£575 has been given out in prizes £22 kept back towards the £40 annual charge to the council.
If anyone would like to take part or buy extra numbers then you can do that by emailing me on jill.party@outlook.com and I will come to see you at the studio.
Alcohol Ink Workshops
Suzanne York has kindly run 2 alcohol ink workshops, the first was an introduction to alcohol inks and it was so popular two sessions were held and everyone took home a lovely tile they had decorated.
The second workshop was run over three sessions with the group creating vases, reed diffuser glassware, tea light holders, magnets, key chains/bag charms, bookmarks, coasters, brooches, pendants, baubles and countless cards.
Christmas Lunch
82 people attended the Christmas lunch which was held at the Rugby Club.
It was an enjoyable afternoon with a great raffle generously donated by our members.
Grasmere Trip
We had a fabulous day trip to Grasmere even though the weather was inclement. Thanks Peter Houghton for organising the trip and thanks
The Lakes Art Society Summer Exhibition was amazing with lots of
Open Air Exhibitions
We had great time at the two outdoor exhibitions at the Lowther and the Memorial Gardens in Lytham with the latter raising a record amount for the society. Unfortunately the St Anne’s exhibition had to be cancelled because of the weather. Thanks to the exhibitors at both events and their camaraderie and banter which helped make the events an enjoyable experience. Thanks also to our members who dropped by to support us. Not to mention Lytham St Annes News for the video of us all. Last but not least thanks to Robin Theobald for organising the events and supporting the exhibitors so well.
Summer Exhibition
Wow! The walls and screens were full of amazing pictures from our talented artists and the display cabinet full of delightful crafts from our crafters, the room looked amazing. We were ready for our prestigious preview night and awards ceremony.
Our lovely President, Jacqueline King, gave her opening address to a packed studio and welcomed special guests Karen Henshaw, Mayor of the Fylde, her consort Howard Henshaw, and the independent adjudicator Julie Nash.
The Mayor gave her speech and said she was extremely impressed with all she had seen and was looking forward to a closer inspection once the all-important cups had been awarded.
The Mayor presented the cups and highly commended certificates to each artist to hearty applause from the audience.
Our President then announced the recipient of the President’s Cup, which is awarded each year in recognition of significant contributions made to the success of the Society. This year it was jointly awarded to Barbara Waite and Mary Chantler in recognition of all that they do to make the Society such a rewarding and welcoming space for local artists to thrive.
LYTHAM ST ANNES ART SOCIETY PROGRAMME OF EXHIBITIONS/EVENTS – 2025
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| Dates | Times | Event | Venue | Coordinators |
| Friday 2nd May | 7.30pm | AGM | The Studio, Haven Road |
The President 07753 417824 |
| Saturday 17th May Sunday 18th May |
10am to 4pm daily |
Spring Art and Crafts Fair | The Studio, Haven Road |
The Commit- tee |
| Saturday 14th June Sunday 15thJune |
8am to 5pm (set up from 7am) |
St Annes Open Air Exhibition | St Annes Square |
Robin Theo- bald 01772 686908 |
| Sunday 13th July Monday 14th July Friday 18th July Saturday 19th July to Friday 1st August Close Saturday 2nd August at 12 mid- day |
1pm to 3pm 9.00am on- wards 7.30pm 10am to 4pm each day 10am to 12pm 2pm to 3pm 3pm |
Summer Exhibition Handing in by artists Hanging Day Exhibition Preview & Presen- tations Exhibition (sitter sessions 10am to 1pm, 1pm to 40pm) Sitter session and collection of work by purchasers Artists to collect unsold work Move screens, etc back to storeroom and tidy studio ready for Monday workshop |
The Studio, Haven Road |
The Commit- tee Contact: The President 07753 417824 Opening/ Closing Super- visors The Commit- tee & helpers |
| Saturday 9th Au- gust Sunday 10th August |
8am to 5pm (set up from 7am) |
Lowther Gardens Open Air Exhibition |
Lowther Gar- dens |
Robin Theo- bald 01772 686908 |
| Saturday 16th Au- gust Sunday 17th August |
8am to 5pm (set up from 7am) |
Lytham Memorial Gardens Open Air Exhibition |
Lytham Me- morial Gar- dens |
Robin Theo- bald 01772 686908 |
| Sunday 21st Sep- tember Monday 22nd Sep- tember Tuesday 23rd Sep- tember to Sunday 12th October Sunday 12th Octo- ber |
4pm to 5pm 8.30am on- wards 10am to 4pm daily Except Mon- days 2pm to 3pm 4pm to 4.30m |
Autumn Exhibition Handing in by artists Hanging Day Exhibition (sitter sessions 10am to 1pm, 1pm to 4pm) Purchaser to collect Artist to collect unsold works |
Lytham Herit- age Centre |
Doreen Walsh 01253 739522 Doreen Walsh & team |
| Saturday 15th No- vember |
10am to 3pm 3.00pm on- wards |
Christmas Craft Fair Clear Studio ready for Mon- day workshop |
The Studio, Haven Road |
Barbara Waite 01253 731277 |
Christmas Gift Fair
This year we were fortunate to be able to showcase the work of incredible needlewoman, Shelagh Thornber, who lived in Lytham and was a member of the Embroiderers Guild. Her family donated dozens of pieces of her work from framed pictures to hand-made lace and tablecloths. What a generous gift this was and we are presenting some of her work to the Friends of Lytham St Annes Art Collection to enhance the textiles it holds. Some of
Shelagh’s family came on the day to see the display. Many of the pictures had been bought by members in the run-up to the Fair boosting our final total. There were lots of fabulous, affordable hand-made present ideas on show - Knitwear, jigsaws, new2U handbags and costume jewellery, home decorations, paper crafts, preserves, toys, greeting cards and art materials plua £150 hamper. All this created an appetite and visitors took the chance to buy home cooking too, from mince pies and scones, to celebration cakes, biscuits and even Guinness soda bread! It was a fantastic effort all round, but it couldn’t have happened without volunteers devoting many hours behind the scenes in the run-up to the big day, sorting and labelling donated items and preparing The Studio. More volunteers stepped up to help on the stalls, run the kitchen and generally add to the very convivial atmosphere which cranked up a gear when young pupils from St Peter’s Primary School arrived to get everyone in the Christmas spirit with some lovely carols. Thanks to everyone who played a part.
Liverpool Trip
What a fabulous day we had in Liverpool, the weather was gorgeous, the company brilliant and the places we visited just fabulous.
Library Revamp 2025
Over the years the library has proved an invaluable resource for our members providing a background for the history of art as well as books for beginners and more experienced artists on methods of working.
Many of these books in both the world art movements and the ‘How to do it’ sections are very outdated and need refreshing with more modern techniques as mediums have advanced from the basics available in the previous decades.
In addition, our comprehensive archive packed with events and photographs lovingly recorded in large portfolios is rarely used and probably the bulk of today’s membership have never even seen what they contain. It’s an amazing history of the society.
The library is small and these portfolios are impossible to display in there. It needs a dedicated place in the main Studio and we have identified a space near the main noticeboard where a table could display a regularly changing display.
Many years ago we stopped levying charges for borrowing books and having a designated librarian and it has inevitably led to fewer new books being bought though at the time it was agreed this could happen by applying to the committee for funds.
We need an overhaul of the system and more shelving to display the books. To that extent we have colour-coded all the books in the different disciplines to make browsing – and returning books – to the correct section much easier.
New shelving will mean there can be a more attractive display with space for highlighting new books, how the experts deal with the different mediums and a sale shelf for duplicate books and older editions members might like to buy. Already a dozen boxes have gone to local charity shops.
A brass plaque on the door will be ordered to show it’s the Alan Bealey LSAAS library and archive and there will be a noticeboard explaining how the library works together with a comprehensive guide to the colour-coding. A smaller table will be used to free up the floor area.
All this will add up to a revitalized and more cohesive space which will be user-friendly for years to come.
Expenditure: New shelving £105. Brackets to fix the units to the walls £20. Art book catalogues suggest approx five or six new soft-back ‘How to books’ could be purchased for £100 with larger volumes in the range of £20-£30.Gilliam has the bill for the shelving from Graham. I have ordered catalogues for new art books.
Barbara Waite
Spring Quiz & Hot Pot Supper
Our annual quiz and hot pot supper was on the 21st March at The Studio and what a good night it was.
Gorgeous food by Le Roti and excellent service, lots of laughs and a great quiz by Jacqueline. But I have to say I still think a group of Pug dogs should be called a Puggle hehe.
Apologies for the lack of pictures.
Note to self - must do better.
Lytham Hall Open Air Theatre
32 adults and 1 child attended the open air theatre at Lytham Hall and from the comments received it seemed everyone had an enjoyable time.
The shows were:
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Little Women
Romeo and Juliet, The Gondeliers. The Adventures of Dr Doolittle and the The Hound of the Baskervilles
We are booking to go again this year and the choice of shows is:
Macbeth
The Rivals
Jane Eyre
The Merry Wives of Windsor
HMS Pinafore
The Wind in the Willows
Defbrillator Fundraising
We raised the funds for a defibrillator and this is now in situ in the studio.
We have had a talk on CPR and Defibrillator from Jeff Moore
Thanks to Fylde Council for accepting our grant application of 50% of the cost of a defibrillator, wall bracket and pads.
A huge thank you to Ann and Eric Greenhalgh for their significant donation towards the cost of a defibrillator.
Lastly, thank you to all the members who donated money.
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Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
for
Lytham St Annes Arts Society
CCW Limited Chartered Accountants 295/297 Church Street Blackpool Lancashire FY1 3PJ
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Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | ||
| Independent Examiner's Report | 2 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 3 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 4 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 5 | to | 10 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 11 | to | 12 |
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Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. 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).
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
513961
Principal address
The Studio Haven Road Lytham Lancashire FY8 5EG
Trustees
M J Albion (appointed 1.6.25) G Webster (appointed 23.10.24) M Chantler J King S Worden J G Smith
Independent Examiner
Paul Ronson FCA CCW Limited Chartered Accountants 295/297 Church Street Blackpool Lancashire FY1 3PJ
14-Jan-26
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
.......................................................................... G Webster - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Lytham St Annes Arts Society
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Lytham St Annes Arts Society
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Lytham St Annes Arts Society (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
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.
Paul Ronson FCA The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
CCW Limited Chartered Accountants 295/297 Church Street Blackpool Lancashire FY1 3PJ 14-Jan-26 Date: .............................................
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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
| 31.3.25 Unrestricted funds Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 22,606 Other trading activities 2 9,421 Investment income 3 1,938 Total 33,965 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Charitable activities 20,688 Other 566 Total 21,254 NET INCOME 12,711 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 409,963 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 422,674 |
31.3.24 Total funds £ 15,476 7,372 1,234 |
|---|---|
| 24,082 | |
| 17,660 756 |
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| 18,416 | |
| 5,666 404,298 |
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| 409,964 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Balance Sheet
31 March 2025
| 31.3.25 | 31.3.24 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Total | ||
| funds | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | |||
| Tangible assets | 6 | 357,699 | 358,265 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Stocks | 7 | 566 | 566 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 67,777 | 52,595 | |
| 68,343 | 53,161 | ||
| CREDITORS | |||
| Amounts falling due within one year | 8 | (3,368) | (1,462) |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 64,975 | 51,699 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT | |||
| LIABILITIES | 422,674 | 409,964 | |
| NET ASSETS | 422,674 | 409,964 | |
| FUNDS | 9 | ||
| Unrestricted funds | 422,674 | 409,964 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 422,674 | 409,964 |
14-Jan-26
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
............................................. G Webster - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
- Fixtures and fittings - 25% on reducing balance
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.
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
3.
| OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES | ||
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| 31.3.25 | 31.3.24 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Coffee morning | 1,054 | 1,007 |
| Books | 282 | 214 |
| Demonstrations | 653 | 541 |
| Workshops | - | 247 |
| Framing | 220 | 640 |
| Cards | 80 | 95 |
| Christmas fair | 1,893 | 1,813 |
| Exhibitions | 2,556 | 1,443 |
| Socials | 1,590 | 1,344 |
| Other Income Lotto | 1,093 | 28 |
| 9,421 | 7,372 | |
| INVESTMENT INCOME | ||
| 31.3.25 | 31.3.24 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Deposit account interest | 1,938 | 1,234 |
4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.
5. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| Unrestricted | |
|---|---|
| funds | |
| £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |
| Donations and legacies | 15,476 |
| Other trading activities | 7,372 |
| Investment income | 1,234 |
| Total | 24,082 |
| EXPENDITURE ON | |
| Charitable activities | |
| Charitable activities | 17,660 |
| Other | 756 |
| Total | 18,416 |
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5. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
| NET INCOME RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 6. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS COST OR VALUATION At 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 DEPRECIATION At 1 April 2024 Charge for year At 31 March 2025 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2025 At 31 March 2024 Cost or valuation at 31 March 2025 is represented by: Valuation in 2020 Cost |
Freehold property £ 356,000 - - - 356,000 356,000 Freehold property £ 309,677 46,323 356,000 |
Unrestricted funds £ 5,666 404,298 409,964 Fixtures and fittings Totals £ £ 5,763 361,763 3,498 3,498 566 566 4,064 4,064 1,699 357,699 2,265 358,265 Fixtures and fittings Totals £ £ - 309,677 5,763 52,086 5,763 361,763 |
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| Notes to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 7. STOCKS Stocks 8. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Other creditors 9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS At 1.4.24 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 66,790 Community Art Fund 250 Building Maintenance Fund 33,246 Property Revaluation Reserve 309,677 409,963 TOTAL FUNDS 409,963 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 32,028 Building Maintenance Fund 1,937 33,965 TOTAL FUNDS 33,965 |
31.3.25 31.3.24 £ £ 566 566 31.3.25 31.3.24 £ £ 3,368 1,462 Net movement At in funds 31.3.25 £ £ 10,774 77,564 - 250 1,937 35,183 - 309,677 12,711 422,674 12,711 422,674 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (21,254) 10,774 - 1,937 (21,254) 12,711 (21,254) 12,711 |
31.3.24 £ 566 31.3.24 £ 1,462 At 31.3.25 £ 77,564 250 35,183 309,677 |
31.3.24 £ 566 31.3.24 £ 1,462 At 31.3.25 £ 77,564 250 35,183 309,677 |
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| 422,674 | |||
| 422,674 | |||
| 12,711 | |||
| 12,711 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| Net movement At 1.4.23 in funds £ £ Unrestricted funds General fund 62,358 4,620 Community Art Fund 250 - Building Maintenance Fund 32,013 1,046 Property Revaluation Reserve 309,677 - 404,298 5,666 TOTAL FUNDS 404,298 5,666 Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 23,036 Building Maintenance Fund 1,046 24,082 TOTAL FUNDS 24,082 |
Transfers between At funds 31.3.24 £ £ (187) 66,791 - 250 187 33,246 - 309,677 - 409,964 - 409,964 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (18,416) 4,620 - 1,046 (18,416) 5,666 (18,416) 5,666 |
At 31.3.24 £ 66,791 250 33,246 309,677 |
At 31.3.24 £ 66,791 250 33,246 309,677 |
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| 409,964 | |||
| 409,964 | |||
| 5,666 | |||
| 5,666 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Community Art Fund Building Maintenance Fund Property Revaluation Reserve TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.4.23 £ 62,358 250 32,013 309,677 404,298 404,298 |
Net movement in funds £ 15,394 - 2,983 - 18,377 18,377 |
Transfers between funds £ (187) - 187 - - - |
At 31.3.25 £ 77,565 250 35,183 309,677 |
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| 422,675 | ||||
| 422,675 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 55,064 | (39,670) | 15,394 |
| Building Maintenance Fund | 2,983 | - | 2,983 |
| 58,047 | (39,670) | 18,377 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 58,047 | (39,670) | 18,377 |
10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2025.
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
| 31.3.25 | 31.3.24 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Donations and legacies | ||
| Donations | 2,477 | 315 |
| Gift aid | 1,217 | 931 |
| Grants | 831 | - |
| Subscriptions | 18,081 | 14,230 |
| 22,606 | 15,476 | |
| Other trading activities | ||
| Coffee morning | 1,054 | 1,007 |
| Books | 282 | 214 |
| Demonstrations | 653 | 541 |
| Workshops | - | 247 |
| Framing | 220 | 640 |
| Cards | 80 | 95 |
| Christmas fair | 1,893 | 1,813 |
| Exhibitions | 2,556 | 1,443 |
| Socials | 1,590 | 1,344 |
| Other Income Lotto | 1,093 | 28 |
| 9,421 | 7,372 | |
| Investment income | ||
| Deposit account interest | 1,938 | 1,234 |
| Total incoming resources | 33,965 | 24,082 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Charitable activities | ||
| Energy, water & rates | 7,559 | 7,091 |
| Insurance | 1,658 | 1,882 |
| Telephone | 411 | 342 |
| Printing, stationery & sundries | 1,197 | 1,314 |
| Advertising | - | 100 |
| Website | 289 | 779 |
| Miscellaneous licences | 523 | 527 |
| Studio running costs | 7,221 | 5,625 |
| Workshop | 150 | - |
| Defibrillator | 1,680 | - |
| 20,688 | 17,660 |
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| Charitable activities Other Fixtures and fittings Total resources expended Net income |
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 31.3.25 31.3.24 £ £ 566 756 21,254 18,416 12,711 5,666 |
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 31.3.25 31.3.24 £ £ 566 756 21,254 18,416 12,711 5,666 |
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| 18,416 | ||
| 5,666 |
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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 513961
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
for
Lytham St Annes Arts Society
CCW Limited Chartered Accountants 295/297 Church Street Blackpool Lancashire FY1 3PJ
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Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | ||
| Independent Examiner's Report | 2 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 3 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 4 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 5 | to | 10 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 11 | to | 12 |
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Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. 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).
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
513961
Principal address
The Studio Haven Road Lytham Lancashire FY8 5EG
Trustees
M J Albion (appointed 1.6.25) G Webster (appointed 23.10.24) M Chantler J King S Worden J G Smith
Independent Examiner
Paul Ronson FCA CCW Limited Chartered Accountants 295/297 Church Street Blackpool Lancashire FY1 3PJ
14-Jan-26
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
.......................................................................... G Webster - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Lytham St Annes Arts Society
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Lytham St Annes Arts Society
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Lytham St Annes Arts Society (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
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.
Paul Ronson FCA The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
CCW Limited Chartered Accountants 295/297 Church Street Blackpool Lancashire FY1 3PJ 14-Jan-26 Date: .............................................
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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
| 31.3.25 Unrestricted funds Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 22,606 Other trading activities 2 9,421 Investment income 3 1,938 Total 33,965 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Charitable activities 20,688 Other 566 Total 21,254 NET INCOME 12,711 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 409,963 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 422,674 |
31.3.24 Total funds £ 15,476 7,372 1,234 |
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| 24,082 | |
| 17,660 756 |
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| 18,416 | |
| 5,666 404,298 |
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| 409,964 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Balance Sheet
31 March 2025
| 31.3.25 | 31.3.24 | ||
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| Unrestricted | Total | ||
| funds | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | |||
| Tangible assets | 6 | 357,699 | 358,265 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Stocks | 7 | 566 | 566 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 67,777 | 52,595 | |
| 68,343 | 53,161 | ||
| CREDITORS | |||
| Amounts falling due within one year | 8 | (3,368) | (1,462) |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 64,975 | 51,699 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT | |||
| LIABILITIES | 422,674 | 409,964 | |
| NET ASSETS | 422,674 | 409,964 | |
| FUNDS | 9 | ||
| Unrestricted funds | 422,674 | 409,964 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 422,674 | 409,964 |
14-Jan-26
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
............................................. G Webster - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
- Fixtures and fittings - 25% on reducing balance
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.
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
3.
| OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES | ||
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| 31.3.25 | 31.3.24 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Coffee morning | 1,054 | 1,007 |
| Books | 282 | 214 |
| Demonstrations | 653 | 541 |
| Workshops | - | 247 |
| Framing | 220 | 640 |
| Cards | 80 | 95 |
| Christmas fair | 1,893 | 1,813 |
| Exhibitions | 2,556 | 1,443 |
| Socials | 1,590 | 1,344 |
| Other Income Lotto | 1,093 | 28 |
| 9,421 | 7,372 | |
| INVESTMENT INCOME | ||
| 31.3.25 | 31.3.24 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Deposit account interest | 1,938 | 1,234 |
4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.
5. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| Unrestricted | |
|---|---|
| funds | |
| £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |
| Donations and legacies | 15,476 |
| Other trading activities | 7,372 |
| Investment income | 1,234 |
| Total | 24,082 |
| EXPENDITURE ON | |
| Charitable activities | |
| Charitable activities | 17,660 |
| Other | 756 |
| Total | 18,416 |
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5. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
| NET INCOME RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 6. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS COST OR VALUATION At 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 DEPRECIATION At 1 April 2024 Charge for year At 31 March 2025 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2025 At 31 March 2024 Cost or valuation at 31 March 2025 is represented by: Valuation in 2020 Cost |
Freehold property £ 356,000 - - - 356,000 356,000 Freehold property £ 309,677 46,323 356,000 |
Unrestricted funds £ 5,666 404,298 409,964 Fixtures and fittings Totals £ £ 5,763 361,763 3,498 3,498 566 566 4,064 4,064 1,699 357,699 2,265 358,265 Fixtures and fittings Totals £ £ - 309,677 5,763 52,086 5,763 361,763 |
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| Notes to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 7. STOCKS Stocks 8. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Other creditors 9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS At 1.4.24 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 66,790 Community Art Fund 250 Building Maintenance Fund 33,246 Property Revaluation Reserve 309,677 409,963 TOTAL FUNDS 409,963 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 32,028 Building Maintenance Fund 1,937 33,965 TOTAL FUNDS 33,965 |
31.3.25 31.3.24 £ £ 566 566 31.3.25 31.3.24 £ £ 3,368 1,462 Net movement At in funds 31.3.25 £ £ 10,774 77,564 - 250 1,937 35,183 - 309,677 12,711 422,674 12,711 422,674 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (21,254) 10,774 - 1,937 (21,254) 12,711 (21,254) 12,711 |
31.3.24 £ 566 31.3.24 £ 1,462 At 31.3.25 £ 77,564 250 35,183 309,677 |
31.3.24 £ 566 31.3.24 £ 1,462 At 31.3.25 £ 77,564 250 35,183 309,677 |
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| 422,674 | |||
| 422,674 | |||
| 12,711 | |||
| 12,711 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| Net movement At 1.4.23 in funds £ £ Unrestricted funds General fund 62,358 4,620 Community Art Fund 250 - Building Maintenance Fund 32,013 1,046 Property Revaluation Reserve 309,677 - 404,298 5,666 TOTAL FUNDS 404,298 5,666 Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 23,036 Building Maintenance Fund 1,046 24,082 TOTAL FUNDS 24,082 |
Transfers between At funds 31.3.24 £ £ (187) 66,791 - 250 187 33,246 - 309,677 - 409,964 - 409,964 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (18,416) 4,620 - 1,046 (18,416) 5,666 (18,416) 5,666 |
At 31.3.24 £ 66,791 250 33,246 309,677 |
At 31.3.24 £ 66,791 250 33,246 309,677 |
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| 409,964 | |||
| 409,964 | |||
| 5,666 | |||
| 5,666 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Community Art Fund Building Maintenance Fund Property Revaluation Reserve TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.4.23 £ 62,358 250 32,013 309,677 404,298 404,298 |
Net movement in funds £ 15,394 - 2,983 - 18,377 18,377 |
Transfers between funds £ (187) - 187 - - - |
At 31.3.25 £ 77,565 250 35,183 309,677 |
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| 422,675 | ||||
| 422,675 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
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| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 55,064 | (39,670) | 15,394 |
| Building Maintenance Fund | 2,983 | - | 2,983 |
| 58,047 | (39,670) | 18,377 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 58,047 | (39,670) | 18,377 |
10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2025.
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
| 31.3.25 | 31.3.24 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Donations and legacies | ||
| Donations | 2,477 | 315 |
| Gift aid | 1,217 | 931 |
| Grants | 831 | - |
| Subscriptions | 18,081 | 14,230 |
| 22,606 | 15,476 | |
| Other trading activities | ||
| Coffee morning | 1,054 | 1,007 |
| Books | 282 | 214 |
| Demonstrations | 653 | 541 |
| Workshops | - | 247 |
| Framing | 220 | 640 |
| Cards | 80 | 95 |
| Christmas fair | 1,893 | 1,813 |
| Exhibitions | 2,556 | 1,443 |
| Socials | 1,590 | 1,344 |
| Other Income Lotto | 1,093 | 28 |
| 9,421 | 7,372 | |
| Investment income | ||
| Deposit account interest | 1,938 | 1,234 |
| Total incoming resources | 33,965 | 24,082 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Charitable activities | ||
| Energy, water & rates | 7,559 | 7,091 |
| Insurance | 1,658 | 1,882 |
| Telephone | 411 | 342 |
| Printing, stationery & sundries | 1,197 | 1,314 |
| Advertising | - | 100 |
| Website | 289 | 779 |
| Miscellaneous licences | 523 | 527 |
| Studio running costs | 7,221 | 5,625 |
| Workshop | 150 | - |
| Defibrillator | 1,680 | - |
| 20,688 | 17,660 |
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| Charitable activities Other Fixtures and fittings Total resources expended Net income |
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 31.3.25 31.3.24 £ £ 566 756 21,254 18,416 12,711 5,666 |
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 31.3.25 31.3.24 £ £ 566 756 21,254 18,416 12,711 5,666 |
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| 18,416 | ||
| 5,666 |
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