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2020-12-31-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 519110

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

FOR

FRIENDS OF DURHAM CATHEDRAL

Ribchesters, Chartered Accountants Finchale House Belmont Business Park Durham DH1 1TW

FRIENDS OF DURHAM CATHEDRAL

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 3
Independent Examiner's Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Balance Sheet 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7 to 14
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 15 to 16

FRIENDS OF DURHAM CATHEDRAL

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2020. 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).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Friends of Durham Cathedral was founded in 1933. It was registered as a Charity, number 519110, on 24 July 1987. Its Governing Constitution, adopted by members at the Annual General Meeting held on 6 June 1987, was revised at the Annual General Meeting held on 1 June 1991, with a further minor revision that was approved at the Annual General Meeting held on 1 June 2019. The objects of the charity currently are:

As the 1991 revision of the Constitution envisaged, the greatest part of the incoming resources of the charity is generated by membership subscriptions, donations, bequests and grants from other charitable organisations. Other income results from concerts and other social occasions, and from the sale of goods.

In view of the objects of the charity its Trustees work closely with the Chapter of Durham Cathedral, and the grants proposed to an Annual General Meeting are for projects which feature in Chapter's strategic plans and which have been commended to the Trustees.

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

The dark cloud of Covid 19 has made a noticeable impact to social activities during the year in question though the substantial fall in income reflects reduction in legacies to just £5000. Encouragingly, subscription income has increased demonstrating the unstinting support of members.

The schedule of payment of Grants to the Cathedral has also experienced Covid affected lack of activity, with all those approved at 2020 AGM remaining undrawn together with several from 2019 outstanding. Over £200,000 falls into this category.

Our reserves remain comfortably in excess of commitments to these grants and financial position enables us to continue to provide additional support to the Cathedral in future.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

We still hold significant funds largely due to the monies held at M & G and sufficient to enable us to, once more, provide substantial grant monies to the Cathedral.

FUTURE PLANS

We are continuing to liaise with the Cathedral Development team to generate an increased public awareness for the Cathedral and possible involvement which we are hoping will increase our membership and we are already seeing signs of progress. Events and excursions are held throughout the year which prove very popular with members and new ideas for these functions are continually being sought.

Our grateful thanks must, once again, be given to the unstinting support received by our many volunteers without whom, we would not have the undoubted success these events have had.

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FRIENDS OF DURHAM CATHEDRAL

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Under the revision of its Constitution in June 1991 and reconfirmed at the revision in June 2019 it was determined that Friends of Durham Cathedral should be administered and managed by an Executive Council, and that the Council should consist of:

It was also agreed that to further its objectives the Council should establish such sub-committees as were felt necessary. Currently there is a Fund Raising Committee and a Programme and Public Relations Committee.

This structure serves to ensure the continued vitality of the charity, for the members of its sub-committees are drawn from those attending events and social occasions as well as from members of its Executive Council, and are the usual recruiting ground when vacancies occur on the executive Council. Thus those recruited as Trustees already have some experience of the objects and activities of the charity.

Risk Management

The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.

It is the opinion of the trustees that for the financial year ended 31 December 2020 the charity has achieved its objectives.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number

519110

Principal address

Friends' Office The College Durham DH1 3EH

Trustees

Ms M H Stamp G F Summerbell W G Bittlestone Canon Dr E D Hunt A French Dr M Galloway Dr R Wiltsher Ms M Anderson W Scott Mrs C Scott G Barber Revd Canon M Everitt (appointed 1/2/2020) Mrs M Potter R Tindle S Fitches

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FRIENDS OF DURHAM CATHEDRAL

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Independent Examiner

David Holloway FCA DChA Ribchesters, Chartered Accountants Finchale House Belmont Business Park Durham DH1 1TW

PUBLIC BENEFIT

From 1 April 2008, section 4 the Charities Act 2006 requires all charities to meet the legal requirement that its aims are for the public benefit. The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit.

The Charity Commission states that there are two principles to be met in order to show that an organisation's aims are for the public benefit: firstly there must be an identifiable benefit or benefits and secondly that the benefit must be to the public, or a section of the public.

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 4 May 2021 and signed on its behalf by:

Dr M Galloway - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF FRIENDS OF DURHAM CATHEDRAL

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Friends of Durham Cathedral

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Friends of Durham Cathedral (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2020.

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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. 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.

David Holloway FCA DChA Ribchesters, Chartered Accountants Finchale House Belmont Business Park Durham DH1 1TW

4 May 2021

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FRIENDS OF DURHAM CATHEDRAL

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
INCOME AND
ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
61,839
Other trading activities
3
6,405
Investment income
4
853
Total
69,097
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
5,589
Charitable activities
Grants to Durham Cathedral
67,111
Support costs
37,350
Total
110,050
Net gains/(losses) on
investments
(5,064)
NET
INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(46,017)
RECONCILIATION OF
FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
302,986
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED
FORWARD
256,969
Restricted
Endowment
funds
funds
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
41,364
-
-
-
41,364
-
-
1,463
(41,364)
1,463
41,364
87,403
-
88,866
2020
Total
funds
£
61,839
6,405
853
69,097
5,589
108,475
37,350
151,414
(3,601)
(85,918)
431,753
345,835
2019
Total
funds
£
162,425
49,937
2,143
214,505
36,295
37,700
42,102
116,097
16,034
114,442
317,311
431,753

The notes form part of these financial statements

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FRIENDS OF DURHAM CATHEDRAL

BALANCE SHEET 31 DECEMBER 2020

Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
7
5,272
Heritage assets
8
1,250
6,522
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
9
1,455
Debtors
10
6,353
Investments
11
34,205
Cash at bank
219,661
261,674
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one
year
12
(11,227)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
250,447
TOTAL ASSETS LESS
CURRENT LIABILITIES
256,969
NET ASSETS
256,969
FUNDS
13
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Endowment funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Restricted
Endowment
funds
funds
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
88,866
-
-
-
88,866
-
-
-
88,866
-
88,866
-
88,866
2020
Total
funds
£
5,272
1,250
6,522
1,455
6,353
123,071
219,661
350,540
(11,227)
339,313
345,835
345,835
256,969
-
88,866
345,835
2019
Total
funds
£
5,244
1,250
6,494
1,794
75
126,671
313,806
442,346
(17,087)
425,259
431,753
431,753
302,986
41,364
87,403
431,753

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 4 May 2021 and were signed on its behalf by:

M Galloway - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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FRIENDS OF DURHAM CATHEDRAL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

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.

Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.

Raising funds

The costs of generating funds comprise the costs associated with trading and events for fundraising purposes.

Charitable activities

Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

Governance costs

Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include the audit fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity.

Allocation and apportionment of costs

All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the Statement of Financial Activities on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relating to a particular activity are allocated directly, others are apportioned on the basis of time spent.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Office furniture

Heritage assets

Depreciation is provided at 0% on heritage assets as they are assumed to have an indefinite useful life. These assets are reviewed for impairment

Stocks

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.

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FRIENDS OF DURHAM CATHEDRAL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

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.

Endowment funds are those funds which the charity must hold and retain and not spend as income. The income arising is used for charitable purposes and capital gains are retained within the fund.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Donated services and facilities

Donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised as income when the charity has control over the item, any conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economic benefit from the use by the charity of the item is probable and that economic benefit can be measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), the general volunteer time is not recognised and refer to the trustees' annual report for more information about their contribution.

On receipt, donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity which is the amount the charity would have been willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market; a corresponding amount is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt.

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Donations
Tax recoverable
Legacies
Grants
Subscriptions
Donated services and facilities
2020
£
10,915
6,278
5,000
5,000
33,346
1,300
61,839
2019
£
38,325
3,670
84,282
4,000
30,898
1,250
162,425

The charity is grateful to Ribchesters Chartered Accountants for providing accountancy services to the charity to assist with the preparation of the Annual Report. The value of this service to the charity is estimated at £1,300 (2019 : £1,250). The estimated value of these services is recognised within incoming resources as a donation, and an equivalent charge included within accountancy costs.

Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:

2020 2019
£ £
Other grants 5,000 4,000

Included within grants receivable is £4,000 received from The Sir John Priestman Charity Trust.

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FRIENDS OF DURHAM CATHEDRAL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

3. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

Fundraising events
Trading income
INVESTMENT INCOME
Investment income
2020
£
652
5,753
6,405
2020
£
853
2019
£
45,107
4,830
49,937
2019
£
2,143

4. INVESTMENT INCOME

5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2020 nor for the year ended 31 December 2019.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2020 nor for the year ended 31 December 2019.

6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted
fund
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
126,541
Other trading activities
49,937
Investment income
2,143
Total
178,621
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
36,295
Charitable activities
Grants to Durham Cathedral
37,700
Support costs
42,102
Total
116,097
Net gains on investments
7,340
NET INCOME
69,864
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
233,122
Restricted
Endowment
funds
funds
£
£
35,884
-
-
-
-
-
35,884
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
8,694
35,884
8,694
5,480
78,709
Total
funds
£
162,425
49,937
2,143
214,505
36,295
37,700
42,102
116,097
16,034
114,442
317,311

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FRIENDS OF DURHAM CATHEDRAL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

6.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
Unrestricted
Restricted
Endowment
fund
funds
funds
£
£
£
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
302,986
41,364
87,403
7.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Office
Computer
furniture
equipment
£
£
COST
At 1 January 2020
18,339
-
Additions
-
945
At 31 December 2020
18,339
945
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2020
13,095
-
Charge for year
787
130
At 31 December 2020
13,882
130
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2020
4,457
815
At 31 December 2019
5,244
-
8.
HERITAGE ASSETS
MARKET VALUE
At 1 January 2020 and 31 December 2020
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2020
At 31 December 2019
9.
STOCKS
2020
£
Stocks
1,455
Total
funds
£
431,753
Totals
£
18,339
945
19,284
13,095
917
14,012
5,272
5,244
Total
£
1,250
1,250
1,250
2019
£
1,794

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FRIENDS OF DURHAM CATHEDRAL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

10.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Other debtors
11.
CURRENT ASSET INVESTMENTS
Listed investments
12.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade creditors
Other creditors
13.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
At 1.1.20
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
302,986
Restricted funds
Foundation 2020
41,364
Endowment funds
Major L and Mrs D Pattison
71,195
The Late Mrs Phyllis Mary Richardson
16,208
87,403
TOTAL FUNDS
431,753
2020
£
6,353
2020
£
123,071
2020
£
(1)
11,228
11,227
Net
movement
in funds
£
(46,017)
(41,364)
4,275
(2,812)
1,463
(85,918)
2019
£
75
2019
£
126,671
2019
£
75
2019
£
126,671
2019
£
75
2019
£
-
17,087
17,087
At
31.12.20
£
256,969
-
75,470
13,396
2019
£
-
17,087
17,087
88,866
345,835

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FRIENDS OF DURHAM CATHEDRAL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Foundation 2020
Endowment funds
Major L and Mrs D Pattison
The Late Mrs Phyllis Mary Richardson
TOTAL FUNDS
Comparatives for movement in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Foundation 2020
Endowment funds
Major L and Mrs D Pattison
The Late Mrs Phyllis Mary Richardson
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
69,097
-
-
-
-
69,097
Resources
expended
£
(110,050)
(41,364)
-
-
-
(151,414)
At 1.1.19
£
233,122
5,480
64,811
13,898
78,709
317,311
Gains and
Movement
losses
in funds
£
£
(5,064)
(46,017)
-
(41,364)
4,275
4,275
(2,812)
(2,812)
1,463
1,463
(3,601)
(85,918)
Net
movement
At
in funds
31.12.19
£
£
69,864
302,986
35,884
41,364
6,384
71,195
2,310
16,208
8,694
87,403
114,442
431,753

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FRIENDS OF DURHAM CATHEDRAL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Foundation 2020
Endowment funds
Major L and Mrs D Pattison
The Late Mrs Phyllis Mary Richardson
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
178,621
35,884
-
-
-
214,505
Resources
expended
£
(116,097)
-
-
-
-
(116,097)
Gains and
Movement
losses
in funds
£
£
7,340
69,864
-
35,884
6,384
6,384
2,310
2,310
8,694
8,694
16,034
114,442
Gains and
Movement
losses
in funds
£
£
7,340
69,864
-
35,884
6,384
6,384
2,310
2,310
8,694
8,694
16,034
114,442
8,694
114,442

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Foundation 2020
Endowment funds
Major L and Mrs D Pattison
The Late Mrs Phyllis Mary Richardson
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.1.19
£
233,122
5,480
64,811
13,898
78,709
317,311
Net
movement
in funds
£
23,847
(5,480)
10,659
(502)
10,157
28,524
At
31.12.20
£
256,969
-
75,470
13,396
88,866
345,835

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FRIENDS OF DURHAM CATHEDRAL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

13. 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:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Foundation 2020
Endowment funds
Major L and Mrs D Pattison
The Late Mrs Phyllis Mary Richardson
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
247,718
35,884
-
-
-
283,602
Resources
expended
£
(226,147)
(41,364)
-
-
-
(267,511)
Gains and
Movement
losses
in funds
£
£
2,276
23,847
-
(5,480)
10,659
10,659
(502)
(502)
10,157
10,157
12,433
28,524

Foundation 2020

The Foundation 2020 Appeal fund was created to raise money towards the ongoing remedial work to Durham Cathedral.

14. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2020.

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FRIENDS OF DURHAM CATHEDRAL

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations
Tax recoverable
Legacies
Grants
Subscriptions
Donated services and facilities
Other trading activities
Fundraising events
Trading income
Investment income
Investment income
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Other trading activities
Purchases
Fundraising events
Charitable activities
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Donations
Sundries
Contribution to salary
Depreciation
Grants to institutions
Support costs
Management
Insurance
Finance
Bank charges
2020
£
10,915
6,278
5,000
5,000
33,346
1,300
61,839
652
5,753
6,405
853
69,097
339
5,250
5,589
205
10,528
-
49
23,305
917
108,475
143,479
334
712
2019
£
38,325
3,670
84,282
4,000
30,898
1,250
162,425
45,107
4,830
49,937
2,143
214,505
149
36,146
36,295
-
15,125
600
580
22,041
925
37,700
76,971
357
1,224

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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FRIENDS OF DURHAM CATHEDRAL

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
Finance
Governance costs
Accountancy fees
Total resources expended
Net (expenditure)/income before gains and
losses
Realised recognised gains and losses
Realised gains/(losses) on programme related
investments
Net (expenditure)/income
2020
£
1,300
151,414
(82,317)
(3,601)
(85,918)
2019
£
1,250
116,097
98,408
16,034
114,442

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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