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COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 758795

THE CONWAY MERCHANT NAVY TRUST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

Charity Number 526577

EDMUND CARR LLP

Chartered Accountants 146 New London Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0AW

THE CONWAY MERCHANT NAVY TRUST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

CONTENTS PAGE
Trustees' Annual Report 1
Independent Examiner's Report 6
Statement of Financial Activities (incorporating the 7
income and expenditure account)
Balance Sheet 8
Notes to the Financial Statements 9

THE CONWAY MERCHANT NAVY TRUST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

The Trustees are pleased to present their annual directors’ report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2022 which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a directors’ report and accounts for Companies Act purposes.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered charity name The Conway Merchant Navy Trust Charity registration number 526577 Company registration number 758795 Registered office 1 The Rubicon, 51 Norman Rd, London SE10 9QB

THE TRUSTEES

The Trustees who served the charity during the period were as follows:

M B Burrow (Chairman) M W Bloy Dr S Bonsall B Burrow R S Clench N D Dowden L J Hesketh A W Hines B Kelly G Jackson D M Long R C Matthew Captain M M Reeves Captain A J Speed M D Trew D J Weight M E Winter P G Wright Independent Examiner R Crace FCA Edmund Carr LLP Chartered Accountants 146 New London Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0AW Investment Managers Quilter Cheviot One Kingsway London WC2B 6AN

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THE CONWAY MERCHANT NAVY TRUST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (continued)

YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The main objects for which the company is established are:

Individuals selected for grant assistance must be qualified for the courses they will undertake and qualified for entry to the Merchant Navy.

In carrying out the Trust’s activities, Trustees have followed Charity Commission guidance to ensure that it pays due attention to the principles of Public Benefit. Conway sponsorship is open to all in the UK, subject to satisfying both university entrance requirements and Government standards for entry to the Merchant Navy.

RISK STATEMENT

The Trustees review the Trust's exposure to risk each year. In particular they review the arrangements for the amelioration of financial risk and fraud at its Investment Managers, its Accountants and Trinity/Chiltern Maritime Ltd, its Training Managers. The Trust is content that the present arrangements are working well. The Trust is satisfied with the various procedures and protections in place.

RESTRICTION ON THE CHARITY'S OPERATIONS

The income and property shall be applied solely towards the promotion of its objects as set out in its Memorandum of Association.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES

The Trust has continued to recruit, train and support individuals who meet the entry standards for Merchant Navy Deck and Engineer Officers and the relevant academic standards for degree level education at Liverpool John Moores’s University (LJMU) and the Fleetwood Nautical Campus. Captain L Hesketh (Trustee) is the Trust’s Training Manager. This role includes recruiting and selecting candidates as well as mentoring them throughout their training. Recruitment and training management as well as costs were shared with Trinity House on a 50/50 basis until April 2022 when the joint training agreement was terminated. Cadets already in the system will continue to be sponsored half by Trinity House until their training concludes. Any new recruits taken on by CMNT will be paid for 100% by CMNT.

The 2018 intake of 3 Trainees are in the final part of their training this year at LJMU. They have completed their shipboard experience and MNTB training record books; they are awaiting appointments for their offer of the watch oral exams. Of the 2 students in the 2019 intake, one is now finishing his degree studies at LJMU and the other has completed his Foundation degree at Fleetwood (graduation 17 November) and is awaiting his NOE.

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THE CONWAY MERCHANT NAVY TRUST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (continued)

YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

Both the Cadets from the 2020 intake are at sea and generally sail on the same ships, one being an Engineer Cadet and the other Deck.

The 2021 intake of two Deck Cadets are now back studying at Fleetwood having completed their initial sea time.

Our latest recruit starts at Fleetwood in September 2022 as a Deck Cadet and will be the first 100% CMNT Cadet for many years.

During the year, Captain L. Hesketh has liaised with the various organisations concerned with the cadets training and welfare, including colleges, training providers and the Merchant Navy Training Board.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Net expenditure in the year was £23,227 (2021: £10,510). Expenditure in the year (apart from administrative expenditure) has been applied solely to the objects of the Charity. During the year there was a deficit of £165,687 (2021: surplus of £194,592) after net realised and unrealised losses on investments of £142,460 (2021: gains of £180,245). Investments have been included at market value in order to comply with the Statement of Recommended Practice for Charities.

RESERVES POLICY

It is the Trust's intention to continue to hold investments for the foreseeable future and to use the income from these to further its objectives. Charity Commission guidance defines free reserves as ‘income which becomes available to the charity and is to be expended at the trustees' discretion in furtherance of the charity's objects, but is not yet spent, committed or designated'. At the balance sheet date the charity's free reserves amounted to £118,355 (see note 16) after deducting fixed asset investments, which the Trustees regard as satisfactory in order to avoid any undue disruption to the anticipated level of sponsorship.

INVESTMENT POLICY

The Trustees use Quilter Cheviot, (see Risk Statement, p.2), as investment managers. There has been no significant change in the Trust's investment policy during the year and the Trust has remained fully invested except for the retention in cash of a small amount of capital to make up any shortfall of income over charitable expenditure. The Trust continues to endeavour to finance its education and training activities from income and from Government grants, whilst over the longer term aiming to maintain the real value of its investments.

PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS

The Trust plans to continue the objectives and activities that are currently set out on pages 2 & 3. As detailed in note 21 to the financial statements, the charity currently has commitments for funding trainees up to 2024/25.

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THE CONWAY MERCHANT NAVY TRUST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (continued)

YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

LEGAL STATUS

The Conway Merchant Navy Trust is a company limited by guarantee. It was incorporated on 25 April 1963 and is registered as a charity. The company's registration number is 758795 and its registered charity number is 526577. It is governed by the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company.

TRUSTEES

The "Committee of Management" is responsible for the management of the charity. The Trustees are appointed by the Committee of Management. The person appointed may be, but need not be, a member of the Committee of Management. Currently, each Trustee is a member of the Committee of Management. Each Trustee is also a member and Director of the Company.

Any Trustee can nominate a new Trustee. This nomination is examined by the Trust as a whole and the appointment is by a majority vote at a general meeting. There is no specific organisational structure and individual Trustees carry out particular functions voluntarily as and when required.

The day to day running of the charity is controlled by Mr M B Burrow (Chairman) Capt. M M Reeves (Trustee). Captain Leslie Hesketh (Trustee) recruits and mentors the trainees and liaises with Liverpool John Moore’s University, Fleetwood Nautical Campus, Trinity House and the Training Managers.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES

The trustees (who are also directors of The Conway Merchant Navy Trust for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for the year.

In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping 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 charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

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THE CONWAY MERCHANT NAVY TRUST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (continued)

YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

A resolution to appoint Raymond Crace FCA as Independent Examiner for the ensuing year will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting.

SMALL COMPANY PROVISIONS

This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies under Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (effective 1 January 2019) (Charities SORP FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

Approved by the board of directors on 31 January 2023 and signed on their behalf by;

Registered office:

1 The Rubicon, Norman Rd London SE10 9QB

……………………. M B Burrow Chairman

……………………

M M Reeves Director

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THE CONWAY MERCHANT NAVY TRUST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE CONWAY MERCHANT NAVY TRUST

YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 30 September 2022, which are set out on pages 7 to 15.

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 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 company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

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

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or

  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

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.

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………………………. Raymond Crace FCA 146 New London Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0AW

13 March 2023

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THE CONWAY MERCHANT NAVY TRUST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)

YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total Funds Total Funds
Funds Funds Funds 2022 2021
Note £ £ £ £ £
INCOME from:
Charitable Activities 2 32,047 - - 32,047 53,578
Investment income 3 68,492 1,667 - 70,159 69,577
Legacies - - - - -
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TOTAL INCOME 100,539 1,667 - 102,206 123,155
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EXPENDITURE on:
Charitable activities 4 (113,194) - - (113,194) (120,334)
Investment Management 6 (12,239) - - (12,239) (13,331)
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TOTAL EXPENDITURE (125,433) - - (125,433) (133,665)
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Realised gains/(losses) on
investments 49,777 661 550 50,988 24,857
Unrealised gains/(losses) on
investments (188,851) (2,510) (2,087) (193,448) 180,245
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NET INCOME/ NET
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS (163,968) (182) (1,537) (165,687) 194,592
RECONCILIATION OF
FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 2,202,223 27,896 23,189 2,253,308 2,058,716
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TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED
FORWARD 2,038,255
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27,714
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21,652
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2,087,621
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2,253,308
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The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses in the year and therefore a statement of total recognised gains and losses has not been prepared. All of the above amounts relate to continuing activities.

The notes on pages 9 to 15 form part of these financial statements.

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THE CONWAY MERCHANT NAVY TRUST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

2022 2021
Note £ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Investments 9 1,969,266 2,145,045
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 10 43,912 12,258
Cash 112,142 117,708
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156,054 129,966
CREDITORS: Amounts falling due
within one year 11 (37,699) (21,703)
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NET CURRENT ASSETS 118,355 108,263
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NET ASSETS 2,087,621 2,253,308
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FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Endowment funds 12 21,652 23,189
Restricted income funds 13 27,714 27,896
Unrestricted income funds 15 2,038,255 2,202,223
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TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS 2,087,621
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2,253,308
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For the year ended 30 September 2022 the charitable company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Trustees' responsibilities:

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies under part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.

These financial statements were approved by the members of the committee and authorised for issue on 31 January 2023 and are signed on their behalf by:

……………………………. …………………………… M M Reeves

M B Burrow (Chairman)

Company Registration Number: 758795

The notes on pages 9 to 15 part of these financial statements.

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THE CONWAY MERCHANT NAVY TRUST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of accounting

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (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 (effective 1 January 2019) (Charities SORP FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.

Legal Status

The Conway Merchant Navy Trust Company Limited is a charitable company limited by guarantee and consequently does not have share capital. It is incorporated in England and Wales and its registered office is 1 The Rubicon, 51 Norman Road, London SE10 9QB. The company is a public benefit entity.

Incoming resources

All income is accounted for on a receivable basis. Investment income is earned through holding assets for investment purposes and includes dividends and interest.

Resources Expended

Expenditure, including irrecoverable VAT as the charity is not registered for VAT, is attributed directly to the activities for which the cost is incurred.

Sponsorship is normally awarded for three or four year training periods but is conditional upon the trainee complying with obligations as set out in the sponsorship agreement. It is accounted for when paid.

Governance costs are associated with the governance arrangements of the charity.

Investments

Investments are stated at market value. Realised gains and losses on disposals and unrealised gains or losses when the investments are revalued at the year end are reflected in the Statement of Financial Activities. Dividend income and gains/losses on investments are allocated to the appropriate fund based on the percentage of opening fixed investment.

Cash

Cash comprises cash held within the charity’s bank account and by the investment manager for reinvestment. Cash is classified as a basic financial instrument and is measured at face value.

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THE CONWAY MERCHANT NAVY TRUST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

Fund accounting

Funds held by the charity are either:

Unrestricted general funds - these are funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds - these are funds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.

Endowment fund - represents assets which must be held permanently by the charity. Income arising on the endowment fund can be used within the objects of the charity and is included as restricted income. Any capital gains or losses arising on the investment form part of the fund.

Tax status

The company is a registered charity and is not subject to corporation tax on its charitable activities.

2. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds
Funds Funds 2022 2021
£ £ £ £
Grants receivable
Smart 32,047 - 32,047 53,578
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32,047 - 32,047 53,578
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2021 53,578 -
53,578

3. INVESTMENT INCOME

INVESTMENT INCOME INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds
Funds Funds 2022 2021
£ £ £ £
Income from UK listed investments 68,484 1,667 70,151 69,577
Interest receivable 8 - 8 -
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68,492 1,667 70,159 69,577
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2021 67,985 1,592 69,577

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THE CONWAY MERCHANT NAVY TRUST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

4. COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted Total Funds Total Funds
Funds 2022 2021
£ £ £
Sponsorship/training
Cadet and trainee costs 94,303 94,303 106,147
Training admin charges 11,154 11,154 7,098
105,457 105,457 113,245
Support costs
Travel and meeting expenses 526 526 341
Bank Charges 90 90 87
Insurance 435 435 412
Office and sundry expenses 1,121 1,121 589
Recruitment 480 480 480
Bookkeeping 3,000 3,000 3,000
Governance Costs(note 5) 2,085 2,085 2,180
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7,737 7,737 7,089
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113,194 113,194 120,334
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5. GOVERNANCE COSTS
Unrestricted Total Funds Total Funds
Funds 2022 2021
£ £ £
Independent examiner’s fees 2,085 2,085 2,180
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6. INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES
Unrestricted Total Funds Total Funds
Funds 2022 2021
£ £ £
Investment Management Fees 12,239 12,239 13,331
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THE CONWAY MERCHANT NAVY TRUST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

7. NET INCOME / (EXPENDITURE) FOR THE YEAR

This is stated after charging:

This is stated after charging:
2022 2021
£ £
Independent Examiner’s remuneration:
Preparation and examination of the financial statements 2,085 2,180
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8. STAFF COSTS AND EMOLUMENTS

The Charity has no employees.

9. INVESTMENTS

Movement in market value

Movement in market value
2022 2021
£ £
Market value at 1 October 2,145,045 1,912,869
Acquisitions at cost 206,152 213,922
Disposals at opening book value (182,898) (161,854)
Net gain/(losses) on revaluations at 30 September (199,033) 180,108
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Market value at 30 September 1,969,266 2,145,045
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Historical cost at 30 September 1,569,950
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1,546,696
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Included within cash balances is cash held by the broker for reinvestment at 30 September 2022 of £96,448 (2021: £102,325).

All investments held are UK listed securities.

No individual holding exceeds 5% of the total portfolio value.

10. DEBTORS
2022 2021
£ £
Trade debtors 43,388 11,747
Prepayments 524 511
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43,912 12,258
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THE CONWAY MERCHANT NAVY TRUST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

11. CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year

2022 2021
£ £
Trade creditors 32,459 16,418
Accruals 5,240 5,285
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37,699 21,703
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12. ENDOWMENT FUNDS
Balance at
Balance at
Net movement
30 September
1 October 2021 in funds 2022
£ £ £
Permanent endowments
Conway Education Endowment Fund 23,189 (1,537) 21,652
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13. RESTRICTED FUNDS
Balance at
Balance at
Net movement
30 September
1 October 2021 in funds 2022
£ £ £
Claude Walder Prize Fund 348 (12) 336
Conway Education (income) Fund 27,548 (170) 27,378
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27,896 (182) 27,714
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Prior year Balance at
Balance at
Net movement
30 September
1 October 2020 in funds 2021
£ £ £
Claude Walder Prize Fund 305 43 348
Conway Education (income) Fund 23,505 4,043 27,548
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23,810
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4,086
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27,896
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14. FUNDS

Permanent Endowment Fund

Conway Education Endowment Fund - This arose from the merger of the Conway Education Charity with the Trust.

Restricted Funds

The Claude Walder Prize Fund arose from a donation in the will of a former trustee during 1998. This fund is used to award prizes to cadets.

The interest on the Conway Education Endowment Fund is used to award prizes to trainees on completion of their training.

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THE CONWAY MERCHANT NAVY TRUST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

15. UNRESTRICTED INCOME FUNDS

Balance at Net movement Balance at
1 Oct 2021 in funds 30 Sep 2022
£ £ £
General Funds 2,202,223 (163,968) 2,038,255
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16. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

Net current
Investments assets Total
£ £ £
Restricted Income Funds:
Claude Walder Prize Fund 336 - 336
Conway Education (income) Fund 27,378 - 27,378
Endowment Funds:
Conway Education Endowment Fund 21,652 - 21,652
Unrestricted Income Funds 1,919,900 118,355 2,038,255
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Total Funds 1,969,266 118,355 2,087,621
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Prior Year Net current
Investments assets Total
£ £ £
Restricted Income Funds:
Claude Walder Prize Fund 348 - 348
Conway Education (income) Fund 27,547 - 27,547
Endowment Funds:
Conway Education Endowment Fund 23,189 - 23,189
Unrestricted Income Funds 2,093,961 108,263 2,202,224
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Total Funds 2,145,045
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108,263
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2,253,308
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17. TRANSACTIONS WITH THE TRUSTEES

One trustee incurred expenses of £526 in respect of subsistence and travelling expenses arising from the management of the Trust (2021: One trustee incurred expenses of £341). No trustee is entitled to or has received any fee or salary in the current or preceding year.

18. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

There were no related party transactions during the year.

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THE CONWAY MERCHANT NAVY TRUST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

19. COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

Every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the Company in the event of the same being wound up during the time he/she is a member, or within one year afterwards, for the payments of the debts and liabilities of the company contracted before the time at which he/she ceases to be a member and of the costs, charges and expenses of winding up the same, and for the adjustments of the rights of the contributors among themselves such amount as may be required not exceeding one pound.

20. CONTROL

The Company is controlled by its members.

21. COMMITMENTS

The level of sponsorship is set at the beginning of each year. At current levels the Trust is committed, subject to conditions as noted in the accounting policy on trainees’ sponsorship, to make total payments of £200,000 of which £70,000 is payable by the end of May 2023. In addition, the Trust also has a commitment for the associated charges relating to trainee sponsorship.

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