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2022-08-31-accounts

Charity number: 800030

THE INTERNATIONAL CHURCHILL SOCIETY UK

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

THE INTERNATIONAL CHURCHILL SOCIETY UK

CONTENTS

Page
Reference and Administrative Details of the Charity, its Trustees and Advisers 1
Trustees' Report 2 - 4
Trustees' Responsibilities Statement 5
Independent Examiner's Report 6 - 7
Statement of Financial Activities 8
Balance Sheet 9
Notes to the Financial Statements 10 - 18

THE INTERNATIONAL CHURCHILL SOCIETY UK

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

Trustees L S Geller C.B.E
The Rt Hon Lord Marland
R L S Churchill
R S Rubin O.B.E
The Rt Hon Lord Roberts of Belgravia
S M Johnson
M Reiss (appointed 25 May 2023)
Charity registered
number
800030
Principal office
Churchill College
Cambridge
CB3 0DS
Secretary to the
Trustees and Executive
Director
A Smith
Treasurer
S M Johnson
Independent examiner
Haslers
Chartered Accountants
Old Station Road
Loughton
Essex
IG10 4PL

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THE INTERNATIONAL CHURCHILL SOCIETY UK

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2022. 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

a) Policies and objectives

The principal objectives of the Society as set out in the Deed of Trust, are to advance the education of the public in the life and legacy of Sir Winston Churchill for the public benefit in particular but not exclusively by:

b) Strategies and activities for achieving objectives

The Society has adopted a variety of strategies to further its objectives:

These strategies are proving successful in meeting our charitable objectives, and we intend to build on them in the future.

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THE INTERNATIONAL CHURCHILL SOCIETY UK

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

a) Review of activities

ICS International Conference 2021

The Society hosted the first ICS International Churchill Conference to take place after COVID 19 restrictions were eased. It was filmed and streamed live from The London Marriott, Grosvenor Square in October 2021. The guest speakers included among others, the Rt Hon Lord Boateng, Professor James Muller, Dan Snow and Arnold Schwarzennegger, 38th Governor of California.

The Society once again supported the English Speaking Union's 'ESU-Churchill National Public Speaking Competition' with the national final being held in May 2022.

In July 2022 the Society presented the Sir Winston Churchill Leadership Award 2022 to President Volodymyr Zelensky. The presentation and reception took place at Downing Street and was hosted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. A special edition of Finest Hour magazine was produced to celebrate the Award. There were no in-person events held during the period as a result of COVID 19 restrictions.

b. Future Developments

The following are the immediate aims of the Trustees in 2022/23:

• To continue to work with the International Churchill Society in the United States as well as the National Churchill Library and Center at George Washington University and America's National Churchill Museum in Fulton, Missouri , and affiliated organisations in Canada and the rest of the world

FINANCIAL REVIEW

c) Financial review and policy on reserves

Membership of the Society is made up of UK members, Digital only members and international affiliated members giving a combined total of 2494 active members of all types globally. As will be seen from the Accounts the Society generated a loss of £46,257 in the year, compared to a profit of £57,474 in 2021. Reserves are adequate to meet the Society's current needs.

The Society's policy on Reserves is to have plans to raise sufficient amounts to fund current projects over the next three years.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

a) Constitution

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.

The International Churchill Society (UK) is a registered charity number 800030, constituted by Deed of Trust dated 25 July 1988, as amended on 19 April 2008, as amended by deed on 10 July 2015. The Trustees have unrestricted powers to make investment.

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THE INTERNATIONAL CHURCHILL SOCIETY UK

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

Appointment of Trustees

As set out in the Deed of Trust, a new Trustee may be appointed by a resolution of the Trustees recorded in the minutes and signed by the new Trustee. The number of Trustees shall not be less than three or more than ten.

b) Organisational structure and decision making

The Trustees administer the Society and meet as necessary.

Three Trustees shall form a quorum and a meeting of Trustees at which a quorum is present shall be competent to exercise all or any of the powers and discretions vested in the Trustees. Questions arising at any meeting are decided by a majority of votes (each Trustee present having one vote) and, in the case of an equality of votes, the Chairman shall have a second or casting vote.

During the year in question, the Trustees delegated the day to day implementation and administration of their strategy and programmes to the Executive Director, Mr Andrew Smith.

c) Risk management

Risks are identified and assessed and controls are established for the Society throughout the year. A formal review of the Society's risk management processes is undertaken on an annual basis. Through the risk management processes established for the Society, the Trustees are satisfied that the major risks identified have been adequately mitigated where necessary. It is recognised that systems can only provide reasonable but not absolute assurance that major risks have been adequately managed.

d) Related party relationships

The Society continues to maintain close links with The International Churchill Society in the USA and related Churchill organisations in Canada and other countries, and has established informal links with the other Churchill sites and charities providing material for the Society's website WinstonChurchill.org.

e) Public benefit statement

In shaping the Society's objectives and planning the activities, the Trustees have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.

Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on 9 August 2023 and signed on their behalf by:

L S Geller C.B.E

(Trustee)

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THE INTERNATIONAL CHURCHILL SOCIETY UK

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

The Trustees 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).

The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

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.

Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on 9 August 2023 and signed on its behalf by:

L S Geller C.B.E

(Trustee)

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THE INTERNATIONAL CHURCHILL SOCIETY UK

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The International Churchill Society UK ('the Charity')

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 August 2022.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent Examiner's Statement

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts 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) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

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 Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 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.

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THE INTERNATIONAL CHURCHILL SOCIETY UK

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. 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 or for this report.

Signed:

Dated: 9 August 2023

P Thain

FCCA

Haslers Chartered Accountants Old Station Road Loughton Essex IG10 4PL

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THE INTERNATIONAL CHURCHILL SOCIETY UK

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
Other trading activities
4
Investments
5
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
6
Total expenditure
Net expenditure before net (losses)/gains on
investments
Net (losses)/gains on investments
Net (expenditure)/income before taxation
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
56,311
87,834
9,044
153,189
180,209
180,209
(27,020)
(19,237)
(46,257)
(46,257)
521,480
(46,257)
475,223
Total
funds
2022
£
56,311
87,834
9,044
153,189
180,209
180,209
(27,020)
(19,237)
(46,257)
(46,257)
521,480
(46,257)
475,223
Total
funds
2021
£
18,419
104,830
7,952
131,201
144,810
144,810
(13,609)
71,083
57,474
57,474
464,006
57,474
521,480

The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The notes on pages 10 to 18 form part of these financial statements.

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THE INTERNATIONAL CHURCHILL SOCIETY UK

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 AUGUST 2022

Note
Fixed assets
Investments
9
Current assets
Stocks
10
Debtors
11
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
12
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Total net assets
Charity funds
Restricted funds
13
Unrestricted funds
13
Total funds
-
7,079
62,109
69,188
(6,000)
2022
£
412,034
412,034
63,188
475,222
475,222
-
475,222
475,222
1,194
42,080
60,943
104,217
(5,051)
2021
£
422,314
422,314
99,166
521,480
521,480
-
521,480
521,480

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 09 August 2023 and signed on their behalf by:

................................................

L S Geller C.B.E

(Trustee)

The notes on pages 10 to 18 form part of these financial statements.

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THE INTERNATIONAL CHURCHILL SOCIETY UK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

1. General information

The International Churchill Society is an unincorporated charity, registered in England & Wales, with a registered number 800030. The principal office is detailed on page 2 of the financial statements.

2. Accounting policies

2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements 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), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair' view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

The International Churchill Society UK meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

The financial statements are presented in pounds sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity.

2.2 Income

All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.

Full credit is taken for membership subscriptions in the year they are receivable, except where life membership amounts are received or a member pays in advance for student subscriptions, which are credited to income over the period of expected benefit.

2.3 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

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THE INTERNATIONAL CHURCHILL SOCIETY UK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.3 Expenditure (continued)

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

2.4 Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.

2.5 Investments

Fixed asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction cost and subsequently measured at fair value at the Balance Sheet date, unless the value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment. Investment gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised, are combined and presented as ‘Gains/(Losses) on investments’ in the Statement of Financial Activities.

Investments held as fixed assets are shown at cost less provision for impairment.

2.6 Stocks

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

2.7 Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

2.8 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.

2.9 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.

2.10 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.

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THE INTERNATIONAL CHURCHILL SOCIETY UK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.11 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which 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.

Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.

3. Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Donations
56,311
Total 2021
18,419
Total
funds
2022
£
56,311
18,419
Total
funds
2021
£
18,419

4. Income from other trading activities

Income from fundraising events

Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Income from functions
82,224
Total 2021
97,111
Total
funds
2022
£
82,224
97,111
Total
funds
2021
£
97,111

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THE INTERNATIONAL CHURCHILL SOCIETY UK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

4. Income from other trading activities (continued)

Income from non charitable trading activities

Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Membership subscriptions
5,609
Total 2021
7,720
Total
funds
2022
£
5,609
7,720
Total
funds
2021
£
7,720

5. Investment income

Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Income from local listed investments
9,043
Deposit account interest
1
Total 2022
9,044
Total 2021
7,952
Total
funds
2022
£
9,043
1
9,044
7,952
Total
funds
2021
£
7,952
-
7,952

6. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities Summary by fund type

Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Charitable activities costs
180,209
Total 2021
144,810
Total
2022
£
180,209
144,810
Total
2021
£
144,810

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THE INTERNATIONAL CHURCHILL SOCIETY UK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

7. Analysis of expenditure by activities

Charitable activities costs
Total 2021
Analysis of direct costs
Donations
Function costs
Finest hour
Activities
undertaken
directly
2022
£
136,039
75,421
Support
costs
2022
£
44,170
69,389
Total
funds
2022
£
180,209
144,810
Total
funds
2022
£
20,000
111,885
4,154
136,039
Total
funds
2021
£
144,810
Total
funds
2021
£
3,815
67,747
3,859
75,421

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THE INTERNATIONAL CHURCHILL SOCIETY UK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

7. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Analysis of support costs

Printing and stationery
Telephone
Management charges
Travel & subsistence
Consultancy work
Bank charges
Independent examiner's fee
Trustees indemnity insurance
Sundries
Exchange gains and losses
Total
funds
2022
£
-
-
25,008
-
11,735
106
3,600
725
3,125
(129)
44,170
Total
funds
2021
£
73
61
23,381
123
39,921
289
2,790
588
1,994
169
69,389

8. Trustees' remuneration and expenses

During the year, one or more Trustees has been paid remuneration or has received other benefits from an employment with the Charity. Andrew Roberts received a payment of £7,500 for delivering the Annual Steven and Jane Poss Lecture. No other trustee remuneration or benefits were paid.

During the year ended 31 August 2022, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2021 - £NIL) .

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THE INTERNATIONAL CHURCHILL SOCIETY UK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

9. Fixed asset investments

Cost or valuation
At 1 September 2021
Additions
Revaluations
At 31 August 2022
Net book value
At 31 August 2022
At 31 August 2021
10.
Stocks
Bronze hand
11.
Debtors
Due within one year
Prepayments and accrued income
12.
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
Accruals and deferred income
Listed
investments
£
421,728
9,043
(19,324)
411,447
411,447
421,728
Stamp
collection
£
587
-
-
587
587
587
2022
£
-
2022
£
7,079
7,079
2022
£
6,000
6,000
Total
£
422,315
9,043
(19,324)
412,034
412,034
422,315
2021
£
1,194
2021
£
42,080
42,080
2021
£
5,051
5,051

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THE INTERNATIONAL CHURCHILL SOCIETY UK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

13. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current year

Balance at 1 Balance at
September Gains/ 31 August
2021 Income Expenditure (Losses) 2022
£ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
Reserves 521,480 153,188 (180,209) (19,237) 475,222
Statement of funds - prior year
Balance at Balance at
1 September Gains/ 31 August
2020 Income Expenditure (Losses) 2021
£ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
Reserves 464,006 131,201 (144,810) 71,083 521,480

14. Summary of funds

Summary of funds - current year


General funds
Summary of funds - prior year
General funds
Balance at 1
September
2021
£
521,480
Balance at
1 September
2020
£
464,006
Income
£
153,188
Income
£
131,201
Expenditure
£
(180,209)
Expenditure
£
(144,810)
Gains/
(Losses)
£
(19,237)
Gains/
(Losses)
£
71,083
Balance at
31 August
2022
£
475,222
Balance at
31 August
2021
£
521,480

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THE INTERNATIONAL CHURCHILL SOCIETY UK

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2022

15. Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds - current year

Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Fixed asset investments
412,034
Current assets
69,187
Creditors due within one year
(6,000)
Total
475,221
Total
funds
2022
£
412,034
69,187
(6,000)
475,221

Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year

Fixed asset investments
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Total
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
422,314
104,217
(5,051)
521,480
Total
funds
2021
£
422,314
104,217
(5,051)
521,480

16. Related party transactions

The Charity has not entered into any related party transaction during the year, nor are there any outstanding balances owing between related parties and the Charity at 31 August 2022.

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