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Charity number: 529915
THOMAS RYDER WILTON BEQUEST
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEE’S REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
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CONTENTS
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| Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and advisers | 1 |
| Trustee’s report | 2-5 |
| Independent examiner's report | 6-7 |
| Statement of financial activities | 8 |
| Balance sheet | 9 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 10-16 |
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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
| Trustee | The Liverpool College Foundation |
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| Charity registered number | 529915 |
| Trustee’s address | The Liverpool College Foundation |
| Queen’s Drive | |
| Mossley Hill | |
| Liverpool | |
| L18 8BG | |
| Correspondence address | Mrs A Gemmell |
| 28 Sinclair Drive | |
| Liverpool | |
| L18 0HW | |
| Accountants | Grant Thornton UK LLP |
| Chartered Accountants | |
| Royal Liver Building | |
| Liverpool | |
| L3 1PS | |
| Bankers | Barclays Bank plc |
| 48b and 50 Lord Street | |
| Liverpool | |
| L2 1TD | |
| Solicitors | Brabners LLP |
| Horton House, Exchange Flags | |
| Liverpool | |
| L2 3YL |
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TRUSTEE’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
The Trustees present their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 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.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and 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) issued in October 2019.
Trust deed and objectives
The Thomas Ryder Wilton Bequest “the Charity” or “the Trust”) was established by a Will proved 13 October 1965, as varied by Chancery Court Schemes of 12 December 1966, 9 March 1970 and 18 April 1984.
The Trust, being a perpetual endowment in trust, has the objective of utilising its income in:
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promoting or furthering the education of, or affording educational benefit to, male or female persons who are being educated at Liverpool College.
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or who, having been educated at Liverpool College, are registered students as under-graduates or post-graduates of The University of Cambridge or The University of Oxford.
The Trust was registered as a charity, number 529915, on 5 June 1970.
On 1 September 2013, Liverpool College became an Academy known as Liverpool College Independent School Trust. In these financial statements both Liverpool College and Liverpool College Independent School Trust will be referred to as “Liverpool College”.
The Trust was further altered and/or affected by a Scheme approved by the Charity Commission for England and Wales under the power given in the Charities Act 2011 from 18 November 2013, with the prime aim of providing benefit to pupils and past pupils of Liverpool College.
When Liverpool College converted to Academy status in 2013 and moved from being a fee-paying school, the previous focus, which had for some years been supporting parent and pupils with special financial needs, was replaced by the Trust supporting an initiative from the Principal to establish a "Gifted and Talented Programme" through a package funded from income generated from the Trust’s investments. This programme comprises a comprehensive and outstanding range of activities and events on a daily basis which provide opportunities for a significant number of students to enrich their education outside the main curriculum. The Trustees considered that the proposal fitted well with TR Wilton's original aspirations and determined to allocate the Trust's annual grant in support of this.
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TRUSTEE’S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
The Liverpool College Foundation
The Academy is supported in certain of its activities by The Liverpool College Foundation (“LCF”), a separate company number 00004466 and Registered Charity number 526682.
On 1 September 2018 the Trust appointed LCF as sole Corporate Trustee to take over wholly the management of the affairs of the Trust, and on this date all the Trustees retired. This process was described in detail in a prior year’s Trustee’s Report.
Charles Hubbard and Howard Hackney, former Trustees, are also LCF Trustees and help to ensure continuity in the ongoing management of the Trust funds and in its meeting its objectives. The Trust continues as a separate charity under the operational umbrella of LCF and to continue to support Liverpool College's Gifted and Talented programme while that is performing well and meeting expectations.
Trustees' responsibility for the financial statements
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
The Charities Act 2011 requires the trustees to prepare the financial statements for each financial year. The trustees have to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law), including FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
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make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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Development of the Charity
The Trustees obtained a variation of the Trust from the Charity Commission from 18 November 2013 to enable benefit to be provided for pupils and certain former pupils of Liverpool College.
School fees are not charged to pupils for education at Liverpool College, and the Trustees agreed to provide benefits to pupils by funding the Gifted & Talented programme launched at the school from September 2013. These accounts reflect a cost of £28,000 for this programme, which represents the funding granted for the academic year to August 2021.
The Trustees have had due regard to the guidance published by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
Financial review
Income for the year ended 31 August 2021 amounted to £28,999 (2020: £33,006). After providing for grants payable to Liverpool College in respect of the Gifted & Talented programme of £28,000 (2020: £34,891) there was a net profit for the year of £999 (2020: £1,885 loss), as set out in the statement of financial activities.
Following the significant falls in value suffered by the financial markets during the first six months of 2020 due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the markets have recovered with substantial increases in value. Accordingly, the investment fund valuation increased during the year by £102,349 (2020: decrease £97,889), representing 15% of the fund valuation at 31 August 2020, and increasing the valuation from £696,152 to £798,501 at 31 August 2021.
Accordingly, the net profit for the year was £103,348 (2020: £99,774 loss), which has been carried forward to the General Fund.
Investment Policy (and review)
The Trustees consider the most appropriate policy for investing the Charity’s funds. A number of years ago the funds were invested with M&G in specialised unit trusts, designed for the charity sector, which met the Trustees’ requirements to generate both income and capital growth. The investment comprises two underlying funds, the Equities Investment Fund for Charities (Charifund), which is primarily invested in UK equities, and the Charibond Charities Fixed Interest Fund (Charibond), a portfolio of gilt edged and other fixed interest stocks and deposits designed to produce a high income whilst preserving capital value.
The Trustees carry out a review of the investment fund at least annually and to date have concluded that no amendments should be made to the investments held. However, following the most recent review, it was agreed that alternative funds would be considered and the Trustees are currently undertaking a process to assess a range of options.
The Trustees consider that the overall return for the year is satisfactory compared with the investment returns experienced on general portfolios and in light of the market conditions experienced during the period.
Reserves Policy
The Trustees aim to have sufficient funds available to meet the educational benefits to which they commit, and to reinvest any additional funds that accumulate. The charity's income is derived solely from the investment portfolio, and accordingly reserves are represented almost entirely by investments.
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Risks
The Trustees have considered the major risks to which the Charity may be exposed and are satisfied that there are procedures in place to mitigate the effect of these risks.
Approved on behalf of the Corporate Trustee on and signed on their behalf by
Howard S Hackney
Trustee of The Liverpool College Foundation
20/1/2022
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustee of Thomas Ryder Wilton Bequest (“the Charity”)
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2021.
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity's trustees have prepared the charity's accounts in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice '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) issued in October 2019 in preference to the Statement of Recommended Practice 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (revised 2005)' issued in April 2005 which is referred to in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 but has been withdrawn. I understand that the charity's trustees have done this in order for the charity's accounts to give a true and fair view in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019.
This report is made solely to the charity's trustees, as a body, in accordance with the regulations made under section 154 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's trustees as a body, for my work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011;
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011; and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a comparison of the accounts with the accounting records kept by the charity. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair' view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matters have come to my attention:
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act 2011;
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records; and
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to comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008
have not been met; or
- to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
7/2/2022 Dated:
Michael J Delf FCA
Grant Thornton UK LLP Chartered Accountants Liverpool
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
| Note Income from: Income from investments 2 Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities 4 Total expenditure Net gains / (losses) on investments Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds 2021 £ 28,999 28,999 28,000 28,000 102,349 103,348 708,910 103,348 812,258 |
Total funds 2021 £ 28,999 28,999 28,000 28,000 102,349 103,348 708,910 103,348 812,258 |
Total funds 2020 £ 33,006 |
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| 33,006 | |||
| 34,891 | |||
| 34,891 | |||
| (97,889) | |||
| (99,774) | |||
| 808,684 (99,774) 708,910 |
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. The notes on pages 10 to 16 form part of these financial statements
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BALANCE SHEET AT 31 AUGUST 2021
| Note Fixed asset investments 7 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 8 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Total net assets Charity funds Unrestricted funds 10 Total funds |
2021 £ 798,501 27,930 27,930 (14,173) 13,757 812,258 812,258 812,258 812,258 |
2020 £ 696,152 |
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| 29,649 | ||
| 29,649 (16,891) |
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| 12,758 | ||
| 708,910 | ||
| 708,910 | ||
| 708,910 708,910 |
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue on behalf of the Corporate Trustee on and signed on their behalf by: 20/1/2022
…………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………… Howard S Hackney Nigel A Moss Trustee of The Liverpool College Foundation Trustee of The Liverpool College Foundation
The notes on pages 10 to 16 form part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
1. Accounting policies
- i. General information and basis of preparation of financial statements
The Thomas Ryder William Bequest is a charitable trust registered in England and Wales. The correspondence address is given in the charity information on page 1 of these accounts. The nature of the charity's operations and principal activities are set out in the Trustees' Report on pages 2-5.
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 (FRS 102) (2nd edition) issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments that are included at fair value. The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest £1.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.
ii. Investment income
Bank interest and dividends are included in the statement of financial activities when receivable.
iii. Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of that obligation can be measured reliably.
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis.
Grants payable are payments made to Liverpool College Independent School Trust and are recognised on an annual basis at the agreed level of support for the Gifted and Talented programme for the current academic year and as soon as the amount is notified to the school.
iv. investments
In accordance with the requirements of the SORP, investments are stated at market value. The unrealised revaluation gain/loss is included in the statement of financial activities.
v. Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
vi. Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
vii. Financial instruments
The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
viii. Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustee in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
ix. Taxation
The Trust is a registered Charity and is not liable to UK taxation.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
2. Income from investments
| 2. Income from investments | ||
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| Dividends Dividends 3. Analysis of grants Liverpool College Foundation – Gifted & Talented Programme Liverpool College Foundation – Gifted & Talented Programme 4. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities Summary by fund type Direct costs Direct costs |
Unrestricted funds 2021 £ 28,999 Unrestricted funds 2020 £ 33,006 Grants to Individuals 2021 £ 28,000 Grants to Individuals 2020 £ 34,891 Unrestricted funds 2021 £ 28,000 Unrestricted funds 2020 £ 34,891 |
Total funds 2021 £ 28,999 |
| Total funds 2020 £ 33,006 |
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| Total funds 2021 £ 28,000 |
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| Total funds 2020 £ 34,891 |
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| Total funds 2021 £ 28,000 |
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| Total funds 2020 £ 34,891 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
5. Analysis of expenditure by activities
| . Analysis of expenditure by activities | ||
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| Direct costs Direct costs |
Grant funding of activities 2021 £ 28,000 Grant funding of activities 2020 £ 34,891 |
Total funds 2021 £ 28,000 |
| Total funds 2020 £ 34,891 |
6. Governance costs – Employees and Trustees
The trust has no employees. None of the Trustees received any remuneration. All administrative expenses are borne by The Liverpool College Foundation.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
7. Fixed asset investments
| Cost or valuation At 1 September 2020 Unrealised revaluation increase At 31 August 2021 Net book value At 31 August 2021 At 31 August 2020 |
Listed investments £ 696,152 102,349 798,501 798,501 |
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| 696,152 |
lncluded in the above are the following investments that constitute more than 5% of the portfolio value:
| 2021 | 2020 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Market value | ||
| M&G Charifund Units – | 515,069 | 408,298 |
| Equity Investment Fund for Charities | ||
| M&G Charibond Units – | 283,432 | 287,854 |
| Charities Fixed Interest Common Investment Fund |
The Wilton Trust Fund comprises two underlying funds invested with M&G, designated for charities. These comprise the Equities Investment Fund for Charities (Charifund), which is primarily invested in UK equities, and the Charibond Charities Fixed Interest Fund (Charibond), a portfolio of gilt edged and other fixed interest stocks and deposits designed to produce a high income whilst preserving capital value. As at 31 August 2021 the valuation of The Wilton Trust Fund comprised approximately 65% in the Charifund (2020: 59%) and 35% in the Charibond (2020: 41%).
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
| 8. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Grants payable 9. Financial instruments Financial assets Debt instruments at amortised cost Equity instruments measured at fair value through net income/expenditure Financial liabilities Measured at amortised cost |
2021 £ 14,173 2021 £ 27,930 798,501 826,431 2021 £ (14,173) |
2020 £ 16,891 |
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| 2020 £ 29,649 696,152 725,801 2020 £ (16,891) |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2021
10. Statement of funds
Statement of funds
– current year
| Statement of funds – current year |
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| Balance at 1 September 2020 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 708,910 Statement of funds – prior year Balance at 6 April 2019 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 808,684 1. Analysis of net assets between funds Analysis of net assets between funds – current period Fixed asset investments Current assets Creditors due within one year Total Analysis of net assets between funds – prior period Fixed asset investments Current assets Creditors due within one year Total |
Income £ 28,998 Income £ 33,006 |
Expenditure £ (28,000) |
Gains / Balance at (Losses) 31 August 2021 £ £ 102,349 812,258 Gains / Balance at (Losses) 31 August 2020 £ £ (97,889) 708,910 Total funds 2021 £ 798,501 27,930 (14,173) 812,258 Total funds 2020 £ 696,152 29,649 (16,891) 708,910 |
Balance at 31 August 2021 £ 812,258 Balance at 31 August 2020 £ 708,910 |
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| Expenditure £ (34,891) General funds 2021 £ 798,501 27,930 (14,173) |
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| 812,258 | ||||||||
| General funds 2020 £ 696,152 29,649 (16,891) 708,910 |
11. Analysis of net assets between funds
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