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2021-10-31-accounts

THE SALTISFORD CANAL TRUST LIMITED (ALSO KNOWN AS THE SALTISFORD CANAL CENTRE)

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] OCTOBER 2021

Company No: 01772423 (England and Wales)

Charity No: 514613

THE SALTISFORD CANAL TRUST LIMITED

CONTENTS

Page
Legal and Administrative Information 3
Report of the Directors 4 - 6
Independent Examiner’s Report
7
Statement of the Financial Activities - 2021 8
Comparative Statement of the Financial Activities - 2020 9
Balance Sheet 10
Notes forming part of the Financial Statements 11 – 17

THE SALTISFORD CANAL TRUST LIMITED

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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Registered Numbers:

Charity Company

514613 01772423 (England and Wales)

Trustees

M F Dutton (Chairman) A Lorentzen (CEO) D Clarke V Harris B I Baker J Lodge P H Carter A J McGurk

Company Secretary and Administrator J M Priest

Site Manager I Newman Principal and Registered Office Budbrooke Road Warwick CV34 5RJ

Independent Examiner Steven Mugglestone BA (Hons) FCA Michael Harwood & Co Chartered Accountants Greville House 10 Jury Street Warwick Warwickshire Bankers Lloyds Bank plc. 12 Swan Street Warwick Warwickshire CV34 4BJ

THE SALTISFORD CANAL TRUST LIMITED

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Director’s Report for the year ended 31[st] October 2021

The Trustees present their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31[st] October 2021. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” (FRS 102) in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.

Structure, governance and management

The charity has an executive committee of 9 Trustees who meet about every 6/8 weeks throughout the year and are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the charity.

The Trustees have delegated day to day responsibility for administration of the charity with the Company Secretary.

The Saltisford Canal Trust Limited is a charitable company limited by guarantee and without a share capital. The governing documents are the Memorandum and Articles of Association. The company was incorporated on 23[rd] November 1983.

The Directors, who are also the Trustees of the charitable company, as named on page 3 have served throughout the period. Appointment of Trustees is governed by the Articles of Association of the charitable company. The Board of Trustees is authorised to appoint new Trustees to fill vacancies arising through resignation or death of an existing Director. Only members of the charitable company are eligible for appointment as Director. The induction of a new Trustee involves being made aware of a Trustee’s responsibilities, the governing document, the administrative procedures, the history and philosophical approach of the charity.

Objective and activities

The object of the Trust is the promotion of the use by the public of the Satisford Canal arm of the Grand Union Canal at Warwick. This includes the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation at or near to the Satisford canal by promoting the restoration and improvement of the Saltisford canal and its use by all appropriate forms of waterborne traffic through the provision of moorings and, to safeguard and improve the navigation and canal heritage for all visitors by providing facilities for boaters and visitors of the waterside gardens.

To advance education of adults and children about the heritage and environment of canals through the provision of a range of media and resources.

Achievements and performance

The results of the Trust for the year ended 31[st] October 2021 are set out on page 8 of the attached financial statements. There was a deficit of expenditure over income on unrestricted funds of £ (11,824) (2020: £17,921 surplus).

The Pandemic is having such an effect on business in general, the Directors are looking for a different income stream to enhance our finances.

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THE SALTISFORD CANAL TRUST LIMITED

Director’s Report for the year ended 31[st] October 2021

Financial review

The covid 19 pandemic continued to influence the performance of the Trust throughout the financial year. However, the Trust saw mooring income sustained by winter moorers extending their stay because of boat movement restrictions. Despite this, the accounts show a deficit of £ (11,824) in the year (2020: £17,921 surplus).

With restrictions lifted, the Arm opened for business from 1 June and saw a surge of Saltie II day hire boat bookings. The Cedar Room has slowly recovered, however, booking levels remained low. During this period, we have managed to carry out major site repairs and absorb a significant rent increase from Canal and River Trust. The Directors remain confident for the future having successfully managed the effects on business of the pandemic.

At 31[st] October 2021 the Trust held unrestricted general reserves of £81,610 (2020: £90,319) and designated reserves of £48,573 (2020: £51,688).

The Trust aims to hold at least £45,000 in general reserves to cover the operating costs should any catastrophic events cause the Trust to have reduced income for a period of time.

Reserves Policy

It is the policy of the charitable company to maintain unrestricted funds at a level which equate to approximately 9 months unrestricted expenditure. This provides sufficient funds to cover management and administration and support costs. Unrestricted funds are maintained at least at this level throughout the year.

Risk Review

The Directors actively review the major risk which the Charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining reserves at current levels, combined with an annual review of the controls over key financial systems, will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The Directors have also examined other operational and business risks faced by the Charity and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.

Public benefit

The Trustees have applied the guidance from the Charities Commission relating to the public benefit. Public benefit is inherent in the objectives of the Trust.

Future Plans

The trustees will continue to develop the site to provide facilities to educate adults and children about the heritage and development of canals.

Trustees’ responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records with respect to the Trust’s transactions and its assets and liabilities which disclose, with reasonable accuracy at any time, the financial position of the Trust. The Trustees are also responsible for the establishment and maintenance of a satisfactory system of control of its books of account, its cash holdings and

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THE SALTISFORD CANAL TRUST LIMITED

Director’s Report for the year ended 31[st] October 2021

all its receipts and remittances to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the schemes.

The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Trust and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud.

The Trustees have fulfilled these responsibilities to the best of their ability.

Approval

This report was approved by the Trustees on 17[th] May 2022 and signed on their behalf.

……………………………………………….

M F Dutton

Trustee

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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Saltisford Canal Trust Limited

I report on my examination of the accounts of the charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31[st] October 2021, which are set out on pages 8 to 17.

Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the 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 which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

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.

Steven Mugglestone BA (Hons) FCA Michael Harwood & Co Chartered Accountants Greville House 10 Jury Street Warwick CV34 4EW

Date:

THE SALTISFORD CANAL TRUST LIMITED Page 8

Statement of financial activities for the year ended 31[st] October 2021

Unrestricted Restricted Designated Total Total
Funds Funds Funds 2021 2020
Income from: £ £ £ £ £
Donations and subscriptions 2 2,203 - - 2,203 1,354
Government Grant - - - - 25,000
Charitable activities:
Moorings 66,874 - - 66,874 64,538
Saltie rent and takings 7,914 - - 7,914 116
Pumpout 2,310 - - 2,310 1,180
Shop sales 26,942 - - 26,942 20,435
Franchise rent - - - - 400
Car parking 801 - - 801 195
Other trading activities:
Shop sales 705 - - 705 97
Cedar room hire 1,906 - - 1,906 8,424
Investment income 3 6 - - 6 25
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Total income £109,661 £NIL £NIL £109,661 £121,764
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Expenditure on:
Charitable Activities 4 (116,370) - (3,115) (119,485) (101,409)
Other Costs 6 (2,000) - - (2,000) (2,434)
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Total expenditure £ (118,370) £NIL £ (3,115) £ (121,485) £ (103,843)
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Net (expenditure) / income (8,709) - (3,115) (11,824) 17,921
Transfers between funds - - - - -
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Net movement in funds (8,709) - (3,115) (11,824) 17,921
Total funds brought forward 15 90,319 - 51,688 142,007 124,086
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Total funds at carried forward 15 £81,610 £NIL £48,573 £130,183 £142,007
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All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 11 to 17 form part of these financial statements Company registration number: 01772423 (England and Wales)

THE SALTISFORD CANAL TRUST LIMITED

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Statement of financial activities for the year ended 31[st] October 2020

Unrestricted Restricted Designated Total
Funds Funds Funds 2020
Income from: £ £ £ £
Donations and subscriptions 2 1,354 - - 1,354
Government Grant 25,000 - - 25,000
Charitable activities:
Moorings 64,538 - - 64,538
Saltie rent and takings 116 - - 116
Pumpout 1,180 - - 1,180
Shop sales 20,435 - - 20,435
Franchise rent 400 - - 400
Heritage event - - - -
Car parking 195 - - 195
Other trading activities:
Shop sales 97 - - 97
Cedar room hire 8,424 - - 8,424
Investment income 3 25 - - 25
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Total income £121,764 £NIL £NIL £121,764
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Expenditure on:
Charitable Activities 4 (98,294) - (3,115) (101,409)
Other Costs 6 (2,434) - - (2,434)
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Total expenditure £ (100,728) £NIL £ (3,115) £ (103,843)
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Net income / (expenditure) 21,036 - (3,115) 17,921
Transfers between funds - - - -
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Net movement in funds 21,036 - (3,115) 17,921
Total funds brought forward 15 69,283 - 54,803 124,086
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Total funds at carried forward 15 £90,319 £NIL £51,688 £142,007
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All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 11 to 17 form part of these financial statements Company registration number: 01772423 (England and Wales)

THE SALTISFORD CANAL TRUST LIMITED

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Balance Sheet as at 31[st] October 2021

Notes Unrestricted Total Total
Funds 2021 2020
£ £ £
Fixed Assets
Tangible assets 8 70,418 70,418 69,078
Current Assets
Stock 3,060 3,060 2,680
Debtors 9 3,586 3,586 3,300
Cash at bank and in hand 67,341 67,341 78,657
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73,987 73,987 84,637
Creditors: amount falling
due within one year 10 (14,222) (14,222) (11,708)
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Net current assets 59,765 59,765 72,929
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 130,183 130,183 142,007
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Net Assets £130,183 £130,183 £142,007
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Charity funds
Unrestricted – General fund 15 81,610 81,610 90,319
Designated fund 15 48,573 48,573 51,688
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Total Charity funds 15/16 £130,183 £130,183 £142,007
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For the year ending 31[st] October 2021 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors’ responsibilities:

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies’ subject to the small companies’ regime.

Approved by the Trustees on 17[th] May 2022 and signed on their behalf.

……………………………… M F Dutton

Trustee

The notes on pages 11 to 17 form part of these financial statements Company registration number: 01772423 (England and Wales)

THE SALTISFORD CANAL TRUST LIMITED

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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31[st] October 2021

1. Accounting Policies

Charity information

The Saltisford Canal Trust Limited is a private company limited by guarantee incorporation in England and Wales and a registered charity. The registered office is Budbrooke Road, Warwick, CV34 5RJ.

1.1 Account Convention

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011, the Companies 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

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 £.

1.2 Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that, despite the Covid-19 pandemic, no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.

1.3 Government Grants

Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received.

A grant that specifies performance conditions is recognised in income when the performance conditions are met. Where a grant does not specify performance conditions it is recognised in income when the proceeds are received or receivable. A grant received before the recognition criteria are satisfied is recognised as a liability.

1.4 Depreciation of tangible fixed assets

Depreciation has been computed to write off the costs of tangible fixed assets over their expected lives using the following rates on a straight-line basis:

Plant and machinery – 10% Equipment – depreciated at 10% or 33.33% Fixture & Fittings – depreciated at 20% Buildings – depreciated over 21 years

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1.5 Income recognition

Donations are recognised on receipt. Other incoming resources are recognised when the charity is legally entitled to if after any performance condition have been met, the amounts can be measured reliable, and it is probable that the income will be received.

1.6 Expenditure recognition

All expenditure is accounted for on an accrual’s basis. Charitable grants made to organisations for improvements and maintenance of the canal and moorings are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the year in which the Expenditure is incurred. Resources expended include VAT in the instances that it cannot be recovered.

Support costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the Statement of Financial Activities on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resources. Costs relating to a particular activity are allocated directly.

1.7 Stock

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and those overheads in that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. Net realisable values are the estimated selling price less all estimated costs to completion.

1.8 Funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Restricted funds comprise of donations given for a specific purpose.

2. Donations and subscriptions 2021 2020
£ £
Donations 1,353 297
Trust members subscriptions 850 1,057
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£2,203 £1,354
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3. Investment income 2021 2020
£ £
Bank interest £6 £25
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THE SALTISFORD CANAL TRUST LIMITED Page 13 Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31[st] October 2021

4.
5.
Charitable activities
Unrestricted
Restricted
Designated
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
2021
2020
£
£
£
£
£
Wages
41,146
-
-
41,146
31,568
Social security
-
-
-
-
-
Pension contributions
265
-
-
265
265
Subscriptions
431
-
-
431
412
Pumpout expenses
246
-
-
246
101
Shop purchases
20,524
-
-
20,524
16,120
Saltie running costs
1,840
-
-
1,840
1,073
Site Improvements
16,121
-
-
16,121
14,666
Rent, rates and water
17,946
-
-
17,946
16,694
Heat and light
2,859
-
-
2,859
1,941
Other trading costs
Shop purchases
157
-
-
157
263
Cedar room expenses
695
-
-
695
1,923
Support costs (Note 5)
17,255
-
-
17,255
16,383
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£119,485
£NIL
£NIL £119,485 £101,409
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Support costs
Unrestricted
Restricted
Designated
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
2021
2020
£
£
£
£
£
Wages
2,166
-
-
2,166
1,659
Social security
-
-
-
-
2
Insurance
3,576
-
-
3,576
3,316
Post and stationery
744
-
-
744
1,401
Telephone and internet
1,197
-
-
1,197
1,091
Computer and software
760
-
-
760
822
Bank charges
540
-
-
540
382
Miscellaneous
123
-
-
123
112
Travelling
102
-
-
102
88
Depreciation
8,045
-
-
8,045
7,410
Donation
-
-
-
-
100
Interest on late payment of tax
2
-
-
2
-
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£17,255
£NIL
£NIL
£17,255
£16,383
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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31[st] October 2021

6. Other costs
2021 2020
£ £
Legal and professional fees - 234
Independent Examiner’s fee 1,114 1,225
Accountancy fees 886 975
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£2,000 £ 2,434
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7. Staff salaries
2021 2020
£ £
Salaries 43,312 33,179
Employer’s National Insurance - 50
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£43,312 £33,229
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Pension £265 £265
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The number of full and part-time employees was as follows:
Administration 2 2
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No employee received emoluments over £60,000 in the year
8. Tangible fixed assets
Fixture &
Plant and fittings and
Buildings machinery Equipment Total
Cost £ £ £ £
At 1 November 2020 57,879 22,134 57,483 137,496
Additions - 1,063 8,322 9,385
Disposal - - - -
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At 31 October 2021 £57,879 £23,197 £65,805 £146,881
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Depreciation
At 1 November 2020 11,162 4,427 52,829 68,418
Written back - - - -
Charge for year 3,115 2,320 2,610 8,045
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At 31 October 2021 £14,277 £6,747 £55,439 £76,463
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Net book value
At 31 October 2020 £46,717 £17,707 £4,654 £69,078
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At 31 October 2021 £43,602 £16,450 £10,366 £70,418
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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31[st] October 2021

9. Debtors

9. Debtors
2021 2020
£ £
Prepayments £3,586 £3,300
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10. Creditors – Amounts falling due within one year
2021 2020
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 11,012 11,053
Taxation and social security 3,179 637
Other creditors 31 18
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£14,222 £11,708
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11. Taxation

There were no Corporation tax liabilities as at 31[st] October 2021. (2020: £NIL)

12. Share Capital

The Trust is a charitable company, limited by guarantee with no share capital. The Trustees/Directors of the company may register such persons as they agree as members of the company and the liability of each member on a winding up towards the liability of the company is limited to £1.

13. Designated funds

At 31[st] October 2021 there were designated funds of £48,573 (2020: £51,688). These funds relate to the recognition of the deferred capital grant income, which had been transferred from Saltisford Canal Trading to Trust. The capitals grant was used to construct the Pod building and its contents, which were also transferred from Saltisford Canal Trading to Trust. The depreciation charged each year on the Pod building and its contents will be set against the designated funds to reflect the net book value of the assets.

14. Restricted funds

There were no restricted funds in 2021 (2020: £NIL).

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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31[st] October 2021

15. Funds
Designated General
Fund Fund Total
£ £ £
Balance at 1 November 2020 51,688 90,319 142,007
Income in year - 109,661 109,661
Expenditure in year (3,115) (118,370) (121,485)
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Balance at 31 October 2021 £48,573 £81,610 £130,183
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Designated General
Fund Fund Total
£ £ £
Balance at 1 November 2019 54,803 69,283 124,086
Income in year - 121,764 121,764
Expenditure in year (3,115) (100,728) (103,843)
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Balance at 31 October 2020 £51,688 £90,319 £142,007
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16. Analysis of net assets between funds
Designated General
Fund Fund Total
2021 2021 2021
£ £ £
Fixed assets 48,573 21,845 70,418
Cash and current investments - 73,987 73,987
Other current assets/liabilities - (14,222) (14,222)
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£48,573 £81,610 £130,183
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Designated General
Fund Fund Total
2020 2020 2020
£ £ £
Fixed assets 51,688 17,390 69,078
Cash and current investments - 84,637 84,637
Other current assets/liabilities - (11,708) (11,708)
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£51,688 £90,319 £142,007
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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31[st] October 2021

17. Related party transactions

There were no related party transactions in the year (2020: £NIL).

Saltisford Canal Trading Limited was transferred to the trust in the previous year and the comparative figures reflect this.

18. Trustees’ remuneration and expenses

There was no remuneration or expenses paid to the Trustees during the year (2020: £NIL).