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2023-10-31-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 2023

Company No: 01772423 (England and Wales)

Charity No: 514613

THE SALTISFORD CANAL TRUST LIMITED

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CONTENTS

Page
Legal and Administrative Information 3
Report of the Directors 4 - 6
Independent Examiner’s Report
7
Statement of the Financial Activities - 2023 8
Comparative Statement of the Financial Activities - 2022 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 DETAILS

Charity registration number 514613
Company registration number 01772423 (England and Wales)
Trustees and Directors M F Dutton (Chairman) (Resigned 21stJune 2024)
A Lorentzen (CEO) (Resigned 28th March 2023)
D Clarke (Resigned 23rdJune 2024)
V Harris
B I Baker
J Lodge
P H Carter
S Brittain
J Cammaerts (Appointed 17th October 2023)
Company Secretary and J M Priest
Administrator
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

DIRECTOR’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] OCTOBER 2023

The Trustees present their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31[st] October 2023. 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, who served in the reporting period are listed on page 3. 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 2023 are set out on page 8 of the attached financial statements. There was a surplus of income over expenditure in the year of £16,085 (2022: £ (9,725) deficit).

THE SALTISFORD CANAL TRUST LIMITED

DIRECTOR’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] OCTOBER 2023

Financial review

The trading situation during the period had largely stabilised, but visitor moorings were still down.

Alan Lorentzen, CEO for a number of years, resigned in March, and shortly afterwards, Ian Newman, Site Manager for many years retired. Both had made substantial contributions over the years to The Arm and our thanks are on record. However, this did obviously cause some upheaval. Moving on, the Trustees implemented a flexible management approach, which they oversee and this is working satisfactorily.

Saltisford Arm is enormously grateful for the input both by our long term volunteers and also to the ‘corporate team day’ volunteers for their hard work and commitment. This has enabled us to further improve the site.

We have continued to maintain financial stability. At 31[st] October 2023 the Trust held unrestricted general reserves of £94,200 (2022: £75,000) and designated reserves of £42,343 (2022: £45,458).

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.

THE SALTISFORD CANAL TRUST LIMITED

DIRECTOR’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] OCTOBER 2023

Director’s responsibilities

Company Law requires the Directors to prepare financial statements for each financial period that gives a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and the surplus or deficit for that period. In preparing these statements, the Directors are required to:

The Directors are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The report of the directors has been prepared having taken advantage of the small companies’ exemption in the Companies Act 2006.

Approval

This report was approved by the Trustees on ………………….and signed on their behalf.

………………………………………………. S Brittain

Director

THE SALTISFORD CANAL TRUST LIMITED Page 7

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES

I report on my examination of the accounts of the charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31[st] October 2023, which are set out on pages 8 to 17.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your company’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent Examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no 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:

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THE SALTISFORD CANAL TRUST LIMITED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] OCTOBER 2023 (INCORPORATING THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)

Unrestricted Designated Total Total
Funds Funds 2023 2022
Income from: £ £ £ £
Donations and subscriptions 2 13,483 - 13,483 1,966
Charitable activities:
Moorings 82,557 - 82,557 71,686
Saltie rent and takings - - - 7,053
Pumpout 3,854 - 3,854 2,580
Shop sales 29,704 - 29,704 25,498
Shed rental 200 - 200 200
Car parking 556 - 556 1,062
Waste contribution 450 - 450 -
Sale of engines 2,409 - 2,409 -
Other trading activities:
Shop sales 1,254 - 1,254 891
Room hire 22,866 - 22,866 18,118
Investment income 3 244 - 244 9
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Total income £157,577 - £157,577 £129,063
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Expenditure on:
Charitable Activities 4 (134,138) (3,115) (137,253) (136,278)
Other Costs 6 (4,239) - (4,239) (2,510)
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Total expenditure £ (138,377) £ (3,115) £ (141,492) £ (138,788)
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Net (expenditure) / income 19,200 (3,115) 16,085 (9,725)
Transfers between funds - - - -
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Net movement in funds 19,200 (3,115) 16,085 (9,725)
Total funds brought forward 15 75,000 45,458 120,458 130,183
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Total funds carried forward 15 £94,200 £42,343 £136,543 £120,458
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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 2022 (INCORPORATION THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)

Unrestricted Designated Total Total
Funds Funds 2022 2021
Income from: £ £ £ £
Donations and subscriptions 2 1,966 - 1,966 2,203
Charitable activities:
Moorings 71,686 - 71,686 66,874
Saltie rent and takings 7,053 - 7,053 7,914
Pumpout 2,580 - 2,580 2,310
Shop sales 25,498 - 25,498 26,942
Shed rental 200 - 200 -
Car parking 1,062 - 1,062 801
Other trading activities:
Shop sales 891 - 891 705
Cedar room hire 18,118 - 18,118 1,906
Investment income 3 9 - 9 6
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Total income £129,063 £NIL £129,063 £109,661
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Expenditure on:
Charitable Activities 4 (133,163) (3,115) (136,278) (119,485)
Other Costs 6 (2,510) - (2,510) (2,000)
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Total expenditure £ (135,673) £ (3,115) £ (138,788) £ (121,485)
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Net (expenditure) / income (6,610) (3,115) (9,725) (11,824)
Transfers between funds - - - -
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Net movement in funds (6,610) (3,115) (9,725) (11,824)
Total funds brought forward 15 81,610 48,573 130,183 142,007
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Total funds carried forward 15 £75,000 £45,458 £120,458 £130,183
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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 2023

Note Unrestricted Total Total
Funds 2023 2022
£ £ £
Fixed Assets
Tangible assets 8 82,751 82,751 65,245
Current Assets
Stock 3,104 3,104 3,166
Debtors 9 3,268 3,268 3,430
Cash at bank and in hand 62,889 62,889 64,381
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69,261 69,261 70,977
Creditors
Amounts falling due within one year 10 (15,469) (15,469) (15,764)
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Net current assets 53,792 53,792 55,213
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 136,543 136,543 120,458
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Net Assets £136,543 £136,543 £120,458
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Charity funds
Unrestricted – General fund 15 94,200 94,200 75,000
Designated fund 15 42,343 42,343 45,458
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Total Charity funds 15/16 £136,543 £136,543 £120,458
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For the year ending 31[st] October 2023 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 …………………and signed on their behalf.

……………………………… S Brittain

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

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] OCTOBER 2023

1. Accounting Policies

Charity information

The Saltisford Canal Trust Limited is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated 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 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 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

1.4 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.

THE SALTISFORD CANAL TRUST LIMITED

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] OCTOBER 2023

1.4 Expenditure recognition

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals 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.

1.5 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.

1.6 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 2023 2022
£ £
Donations 1,801 913
Trust members subscriptions 1,302 1,053
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Total donations and subscriptions from individuals £3,103 £1,966
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Severn Trent Water 9,880 -
Warwick Mayor’s Fund 500 -
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Total revenue grants £10,380 £NIL
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Total donations and subscriptions £13,483 £1,966
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THE SALTISFORD CANAL TRUST LIMITED

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] OCTOBER 2023

3.
4.
5.
Investment income
2023
2022
£
£
Bank interest
£244
£9
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Charitable activities
Unrestricted
Designated
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
Wages
42,268
-
42,268
45,547
Pension contributions
406
-
406
332
Subscriptions
58
-
58
346
Pumpout expenses
770
-
770
108
Shop purchases
22,025
-
22,025
21,181
Saltie running costs
-
-
-
3,311
Site Improvements
20,072
-
20,072
19,997
Rent, rates and water
18,425
-
18,425
17,995
Heat and light
3,148
-
3,148
3,379
Other trading costs
Shop purchases
1,202
-
1,202
1,037
Room hire expenses
2,606
-
2,606
2,610
Support costs (Note 5)
23,158
3,115
26,273
20,435
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£134,138
£3,115
£137,253
£136,278
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Support costs
Unrestricted
Designated
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
Wages
4,696
-
4,696
2,397
Pension contributions
45
-
45
17
Insurance
3,928
-
3,928
3,785
Post and stationery
1,929
-
1,929
1,451
Telephone and internet
1,138
-
1,138
1,001
Advertising
125
-
125
25
Computer and software
1,154
-
1,154
1,367
Bank charges
790
-
790
699
Miscellaneous
682
-
682
237
Travelling
847
-
847
794
Depreciation
7,824
3,115
10,939
8,612
Donation
-
-
-
50
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£23,158
£3,115
£26,273
£20,435
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THE SALTISFORD CANAL TRUST LIMITED NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] OCTOBER 2023

6. Other costs
2023 2022
£ £
Trustee Remuneration (Note 18) 1,200 -
Legal and professional fees 1,249 -
Independent Examiner’s fee 997 1,398
Accountancy fees 793 1,112
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£4,239 £2,510
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7. Staff salaries
2023 2022
£ £
Salaries 46,964 47,944
Employer’s National Insurance - -
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£46,964 £47,944
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Pension £451 £349
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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 & Fittings &
Buildings machinery Equipment Total
Cost £ £ £ £
At 1 November 2022 £57,879 £26,318 £66,123 £150,320
Additions - 26,821 1,624 28,445
Disposal - - (498) (498)
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At 31 October 2023 £57,879 £53,139 £67,249 £178,267
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Depreciation
At 1 November 2022 £17,392 £9,379 £58,304 £85,075
Written back - - (498) (498)
Charge for year 3,115 5,313 2,511 10,939
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At 31 October 2023 £20,507 £14,692 £60,317 £95,516
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Net book value
At 31 October 2022 £40,487 £16,939 £7,819 £65,245
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At 31 October 2023 £37,372 £38,447 £6,932 £82,751
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THE SALTISFORD CANAL TRUST LIMITED

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] OCTOBER 2023

9. Debtors
2023 2022
£ £
Prepayments 3,241 3,403
Other debtors 27 27
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£3,268 £3,430
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10. Creditors – Amounts falling due within one year
2023 2022
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 11,535 12,585
Taxation and social security 3,934 3,179
Other creditors - -
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£15,469 £15,764
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11. Taxation

There were no Corporation tax liabilities as at 31[st] October 2023. (2022: £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 2023 there were designated funds of £42,343 (2022: £45,458). 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 2023 (2022: £NIL).

THE SALTISFORD CANAL TRUST LIMITED

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] OCTOBER 2023

15. Funds
Designated General
Fund Fund Total
£ £ £
Balance at 1 November 2022 £45,458 £75,000 £120,458
Income in year - 157,577 157,577
Expenditure in year (3,115) (138,377) (141,492)
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Balance at 31 October 2023 £42,343 £94,200 £136,543
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Designated General
Fund Fund Total
£ £ £
Balance at 1 November 2021 £48,573 £81,610 £130,183
Income in year - 129,063 129,063
Expenditure in year (3,115) (135,673) (138,788)
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Balance at 31 October 2022 £45,458 £75,000 £120,458
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16. Analysis of net assets between funds
Designated General
Fund Fund Total
2023 2023 2023
£ £ £
Fixed assets 42,343 40,408 82,751
Current assets - 69,261 69,261
Current liabilities - (15,469) (15,469)
------------ ------------ --------------
£42,343 £94,200 £136,543
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Designated General
Fund Fund Total
2022 2022 2022
£ £ £
Fixed assets 45,458 19,787 65,245
Current assets - 70,977 70,977
Current liabilities - (15,764) (15,764)
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£45,458 £75,000 £120,458
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THE SALTISFORD CANAL TRUST LIMITED

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] OCTOBER 2023

17. Related party transactions

There were no related party transactions in the year (2022: £NIL).

18. Trustees’ remuneration and expenses

During the year, trustee Simon Brittain was paid £1,200 for work carried out to support staffing requirements, in line with the Articles of Association. There was no remuneration paid to trustees during 2022.

One trustee was reimbursed for travel expenses totalling £660 (2022: £484)