Company registration number: 02313579 Charity registration number: 800655 THE RAILWAY LAND WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED TRUSTEES' REPORT AND NAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT OR THE YEAR FNDED 31 MARCH 202
The Railway Land Wildlife Trust Limited Contents Trustees' Report Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) Comparative Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements Page 1-5 6 7 8 10-16
The Railway Land Wildlife Trust Limited Company No. 02313579 Trustees' Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. Objectives and Activities Aims and Objectives The Trust is a company limited by guarantee (Company registration number 02313579) and a registered charity (Charity registration number 8006550). It is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 25th November 2019. The Trust is governed by a Board of Trustees who are responsible for setting policies and ensuring legality and good practice in accordance with the Articles of Association of the Trust, the Companies Act 2006 and the Charities Act 2011. Trustees are elected every two years at the Annual General Meeting of the Trust. The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. The Trust's mission is to inspire environmental sustainability by bringing nature to the heart of Lewes and surrounding areas. To do so it currently has four key strategic aims: • Strategic Aim 1: Increase our influence with key stakeholders Strategic Aim 2: Get more local people involved with the Trust Strategic Aim 3: Provide inspirational and innovative learning activities and events • Strategic Aim 4: Improve our infrastructure and resources. Achievements and Performance Main Achievements Activities in the period have enabled us to progress these aims: Strategic Aim 1: Increase our influence with key stakeholders With the majority of our main projects being delivered in partnerships, the network of organisations that we work with and who we influence has grown and strengthened. Some partnerships are made up of larger environmental organisations and statutory bodies, while others are more grassroots focused. This reflects the position that RLWT occupies within these networks, as very much rooted in the community and with the ability to work with and influence larger organisations. Our key relationship with Lewes District Council has been further strengthened during this period. As well as running volunteer sessions at the Railway Land and on the Cockshut Stream, we continue to work together to apply for funds to improve access and visitor experience on the Railway Land, for example by securing Community Infrastructure Levy funds for a viewing platform over the recently restored Winterbourne Stream. We are working with LDC Officers on a new 10-year management plan for the Railway Land, embedding a joint approach to nature recovery on the site. The Changing Chalk project moved into its third year, led by the National Trust and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Made up of 18 projects being delivered by the ten partners that include both statutory and third sector organisations, Changing Chalk aims to create multiple connections across the urban and rural areas of the Downs, and restore and reconnect the fragmented areas of remaining chalk grassland. RLWT's work in engaging diverse communities and delivering practical conservation sessions at three additional sites has extended our reach and enabled the Trust to develop new, exciting partnerships, for example in working with the University of Brighton to develop ways to explore the relationships between young people, technology and the natural world. The Ouse Valley Climate Action project also entered its third year, led by South Downs National Park Authority and in partnership with Lewes District Council, Railway Land Wildlife Trust, Transition Town Lewes, Seaford Community Partnership, Community Energy South, OVESCO, 3VA and Sussex Community Development Association. The Rewilding Trail that the Trust delivered as part of this project received international recognition, with at least 35 press reports, both within the UK for example, by the Guardian newspaper, and internationally in Europe, North America and Japan. We estimate that the combined press articles, TV and radio interviews and online blogs and vlogs reached a readership / viewership of over 2 million people. The Lewes Mosaic Project continued this year. A partnership with Common Cause Co-operative and involves Wildflower Lewes, Lewes Urban Arboretum and Lewes Swift Supporters. Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the project focuses on Lewes Town and aims to develop more opportunities for nature-based wellbeing activities and to grow a mosaic of wildlife habitats across the town that everyone can get involved with. Strategic Aim 2: Get more local people involved with the Trust Our programme of school visits is now well known and very well regarded, and we have welcomed more than 2000 school children to the Railway Land, both from local schools and those further afield. We have an excellent cohort of freelance educators and volunteers who support school visits, and feedback from visiting schools is overwhelmingly positive. ...CONTINUED Page 1
The Railway Land Wildlife Trust Limited Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Main Achievements - continued This has been another incredibly busy year for NatureLinks, our Youth Action Project, and we were very happy to be awarded funding for a further four years of the project from the Reaching Communities fund. The award will enable us to continue our work with young people, providing them with opportunities to participate meaningfully in nature recovery work, learn new skills and make social connections. Each year we have four 'backbone projects' for young people to get involved with, all of which involve practical skills, scientific discovery, creative elements and media focused activities. We provide work and university placements and youth volunteering opportunities. In addition, we are now running a Junior Rangers scheme for 10-14-year-olds in response to the gap in provision for this age group and to support their transition from primary to secondary school. We have delivered projects to improve habitats on school grounds at 3 secondary schools, which has enabled us to work with Young People who might otherwise struggle Our mental health project, Wellbeing in Nature, has continued to provide vital support to people who are struggling with their mental health. It has been delivered this year as part of the Lewes Mosaic Project, which has also enabled us to develop more volunteering roles for people wanting to get involved in the 'green life' of the Town. Wellbeing walks enable participants to deepen their connection to the natural world and to build social connections. Volunteers provide support to the sessions, with many volunteers sharing their own areas of expertise, such as bird watching, floral identification and creative writing. An important element of the Mosaic Project is to work more closely with the Social Prescribers at the GP surgeries, so that they can make more effective referrals to us and our partners. We have a vibrant volunteering programme, with over 70 active volunteers. Opportunities range from supporting school visits and wellbeing walks to practical conservation, helping with marketing and promotion and maintaining the building. The Board took the decision to invest in a Digital Communications Lead, who works for the Trust one day a week. This has improved our social media presence immensely and enabled us to run more effective digital campaigns. Our Instagram following, for example, has increased by over 50%, many of our reels are watched thousands of times, with our most popular reel being watched over 14,500 times. Strategic Aim 3: Provide inspirational and innovative learning activities and events We take a lifelong approach to learning, and acknowledge that there is formal and informal learning, as well as different learning styles. Our programme of school visits provides curriculum based experiential learning that is imaginatively delivered; our Wellbeing in Nature project is underpinned by the Five Ways to Wellbeing, one of which is 'Learn'; our projects such as Changing Chalk, Ouse Valley Climate Action and NatureLinks all provide opportunities for people to learn more about the natural world and how to support it to thrive; our volunteering programme provides opportunities for This year also saw our Head of Learning work with local experts to deliver on a series of Adult Courses. These have focused on bringing to life ancient skills and have involved sessions on fire lighting and lamp making; flint knapping; pottery; and ancient cookery skills. The one-day courses provide experiential learning for adults that reconnects them with the landscape through a combination of history, science and culture. Strategic Aim 4: Improve our infrastructure and resources We continue to manage the Linklater Pavilion as a hub for environmental learning. We were very fortunate this year to receive a significant donation that enabled us to upgrade the ground floor of the building, the Jolly Room. We have installed infra-red heating panels and replaced metal grills with glazing units, making the room usable all year round. We have had bespoke full length storage units installed, the floor replaced, and LED lights installed. We have also upgraded the toilets, increasing the number of toilets from 3 to 5, and installed hot air hand dryers to reduce the use of paper towels. Overall, we are delighted with the improvements and extremely grateful for the generosity of the donor. Next year will see us get a full colour frieze created to decorate the storage units, celebrating many of the species found on the Railway Land. As well as holding our own events and activities, we hire out the building to other local groups and organisations which rovides essential income for the charity. We also generate income for the charity through our 'Friends of the Railway Land scheme, and are lucky to benefit from donations and legacies. The signal box has been revamped by the participants of our NatureLinks Youth Action project. It now provides a beautiful, peaceful spot to watch the nature on the water meadows and the nesting peregrine falcons beyond. The Young People also decorated the exterior of the Signal Box with a mural recreating the view from the signal box of the cliffs. Since this has been completed there has been no more graffiti. As part of this next year's NatureLinks courses, we will run a free Art and Wellbeing course there for 14-25 year olds there. 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The Railway Land Wildlife Trust Limited Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Financial Position During the year ended 31 March 2025, the Trust generated total income of £348,464 (2024: £553,032). The reduction in income compared to the prior year primarily reflects the timing and scale of grant awards received. Of the 2024-25 revenue, £252,152 (72%) related to restricted funds (2024: £421,672, 76%). Restricted income in the year comprised a combination of grant funding and a £90,437 restricted donation, reflecting continued reliance on restricted funding to support defined charitable activities. Charitable activity income was £55,663 (2024: £86,734) and nvestment income (bank interest was £5,884 (2024: £2,852) Total expenditure for the year amounted to £382,405 (2024: £630,462). This resulted in a net expenditure of £33,941 for the year (2024: £77,430). Trustees note that this deficit was anticipated and largely reflects the planned utilisation of restricted funds brought forward from prior years to deliver agreed projects and activities. At 31 March 2025, the Trust held total funds of £842,134 (2024: £876,075). This comprised £723,391 of unrestricted funds and £118,743 of restricted funds (2024: £141,851). Restricted funds reduced during the year as projects were delivered, with restricted expenditure (£275,260) exceeding restricted income (£252,152) by £23,108. Unrestricted funds remain at a level the Trustees consider appropriate to support the ongoing operations of the Trust and to manage financial risk. Cash at bank and in hand at the year-end totalled £256,090 (2024: £260,029). The Trustees are satisfied that the Trust continues to maintain adequate liquidity to meet its short-term obligations. The Trustees continue to keep the Trust's financial position under regular review, with particular focus on the sustainability of income, effective use of restricted funds, and the maintenance of appropriate unrestricted reserves. The Trust enters the 2025-26 financial year in a stable financial position, with a clear understanding of the funding environment and associated risks. Structure, Governance and Management Governing Document As with many Charities, The Railway Land Wildlife Trust Limited (RLWT) is a company limited by guarantee (Company registration number 02313579) and is registered as a charity (Charity registration number 800655). It is governed by its Memorandum and Articles dated 19th April 1999 and updated 16th October 2019. The financial statements comply with current statutory requirements, the Memorandum and Articles of Association and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice" applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1st January 2019). Trustee Selection Methods Trustees are elected in accordance with the Articles of Association Trustees. Half of the Trustees are required to retire annually by rotation and may offer themselves for re-election. Any Trustee co-opted by the Trustee Board during the year are required to stand for re-election at the next Annual General Meeting (AGM). When considering co-opting, the Trustee Board has regard to the requirements of any specialist skills needed. Risk management The Trustees acknowledge their responsibility to manage risk and have a risk strategy in place which comprises:- • The maintenance of a risk register; • An annual review of the risks the charity may face; • The establishment of systems and procedures to mitigate against those risks identified in each review; and • The implementation of procedures designed to prevent and potential impact on the charity should those risks materialise. Reference and Administrative Details Trustees Mr Andrew Saunders Mr Stephen Bright (appointed 05/03/2025) Mr Istvan Haasz (appointed 17/01/2025) Mr Barry McNulty Mr Ryan Myint Antonia Scarr Mr James Hillage (resigned 29/10/2025) Sandra Llewellyn (resigned 09/07/2025) Ms Anne Robertson (appointed 28/05/2025) Page 3
The Railway Land Wildlife Trust Limited Trustees' Report (continued or The Year Ended 31 March 202 Ms Ruth Rudwick (appointed 18/06/2025) Ms Sarah Rideout (resigned 25/02/2025) Ms Julie Lloyd (resigned 22/01/2025) Charity Number 800655 Company Number 02313579 Principal Address Linklater Pavilion Railway Lane Lewes East Sussex BN7 2FG Registered Office Linklater Pavilion Railway Lane Lewes East Sussex BN7 2FG Independent Examiner Caroline Clarke ACA Clarke + Wells Ground Floor 66 High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 1XG Page 4
The Railway Land Wildlife Trust Limited Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities The trustees (who are also the directors of The Railway Land Wildlife Trust Limited 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. Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statement unless they are satisfied that they 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 that period. In preparing the financial statements the trustees are required to: • select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; • observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP; • make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and • prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at anytime the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financia statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. Small Company Rules This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees' report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by: Mr Istvan Haasz Trustee 22nd December 2025 Page 5
The Railway Land Wildlife Trust Limited Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Railway Land Wildlife Trust Limited For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and Basis of Report re eligible for independent examination, 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 Since the Company's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies. 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: 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. Caroline Clarke ACA 22nd December 2025 Clarke + Wells Ground Floor 66 High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 1XG Page 6
The Railway Land Wildlife Trust Limited Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies Charitable activities: The Railway Land Wildlife Trust Limited Other trading activities Investments Notes 3 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds € 252,152 2025 Total funds 2024 Total funds EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds Charitable activities: The Railway Land Wildlife Trust Limited 5 7 7 NET EXPENDITURE NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 16 33,999 55,663 766 5,884 96,312 252,152 286,151 55,663 766 5,884 348,464 460,006 86,734 3,440 2,852 553,032 (2,223) - (2,223) (1,156) (104,922) (275,260) (380,182) (629,306) (107,145) (275,260) (382,405) (630,462) (10,833) (23,108) (33,941) (77,430) (10,833) (23,108) (33,941) (77,430) 734,224 723,391 141,851 118,743 876,075 842,134 953,505 876,075 The notes on pages 10 to 16 form part of these financial statements. Page 7
Comparative statement of rival al tile indig income and Expenditure Account) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies Charitable activities: The Railway Land Wildlife Trust Limited Other trading activities Investments EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds Charitable activities: The Railway Land Wildlife Trust Limited NET EXPENDITURE NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD Notes 3 4 5 7 16 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds € 2024 Total funds 38,334 421,672 460,006 86,734 3,440 2,852 131,360 - 421,672 86,734 3,440 2,852 553,032 (1,156) - (1,156) (105,886) (523,420) (629,306) (107,042) (523,420) (630,462) 24,318 (101,748) (77,430) 24,318 (101,748) (77,430) 709,906 734,224 243,599 953,505 141,851 876,075 The notes on pages 10 to 16 form part of these financial statements. Page 8
The Railway Land Wildlife Trust Limited Balance Sheet As At 31 March 2025 FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds TOTAL FUNDS Unrestricted Restricted funds funds € 2025 Total funds Notes 2024 Total funds € 12 13 14 598,777 598,777 3,628 137,347 140,975 (16,361) - - 118,743 118,743 598,777 598,777 3,628 256,090 259,718 598,896 598,896 33,864 260,029 293,893 - (16,361) (16,714) 124,614 118,743 243,357 277,179 723,391 118,743 842,134 876,075 723,391 118,743 842,134 876,075 16 118,743 723,391 842,134 141,851 734,224 876,075 For the year ending 31 March 2025 the charitable company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Act members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies le trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounti cords and the preparation of account regise accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies On behalf of the board Mr Istvan Haasz Trustee 22nd December 2025 The notes on pages 10 to 16 form part of these financial statements. Page 9
The Railway Land Wildlife Trust Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 1. General Information The Railway Land Wildlife Trust Limited is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 02313579 and registered charity number 800655. The registered office is Linklater Pavilion, Railway Lane, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2FG. 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 of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006. The charitable company is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. 2.2. Going Concern Disclosure The trustees have not identified any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt about the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern. 2.3. Fund Accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. 2.4. Incoming Resources All income is included in the SOFA when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. For legacies, entitlement is the earlier of the charity being notified of an impending distribution or the legacy being received. 2.5. Resources Expended All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs relating 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 the resources. Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred. 2.6. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses Tangible fixed assets costing more than £500 are capitalised and included at cost including any incidental expenses of acquisition. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases: Freehold Leasehold Fixtures & Fittings nil over the length of the lease 5 years straight line 2.7. Cash and Cash Equivalents 2.8. Pensions 3. Income from Donations and Legacies Page 10
The Railway Land Wildlife Trust Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Donations and gifts Member subscriptions and sponsorships Grants Donations and gifts Member subscriptions and sponsorships Grants 4. Income from Other Trading Activities Fundraising events Electricity feed in tariff 5. Investment Income Unrestricted Restricted funds funds € € 3,406 90,437 5,886 - 24,707 161,715 33,999 252,152 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds € 32,605 5,729 38,334 : 421,672 421,672 2025 Total funds € 93,843 5,886 186,422 286,151 2024 Total funds € 32,605 5,729 421,672 460,006 2025 2024 Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds 766 766 1,194 2,246 3,440 2025 2024 Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds 5,884 2,852 Bank interest receivable 6. Net Income/ (Expenditure) The net expenditure is stated after charging/(crediting): Depreciation of tangible fixed assets - owned 2025 € 16,437 2024 € 13,352 Page 11
The Railway Land Wildlife Trust Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 7. Analysis of Expenditure Raising funds The Railway Land Wildlife Trust Limited Activities undertaken directly 2,223 219,865 222,088 Support costs (see note 8) - 160,317 160,317 Raising funds The Railway Land Wildlife Trust Limited Activities undertaken directly € 1,156 518,362 519,518 Support costs (see note 8) 110,944 110,944 2025 Total € 2,223 380,182 382,405 2024 Total € 1,156 629,306 630,462 8. Support Costs Employee costs: Wages and salaries Employers NI Employers pensions - defined contributions scheme Premises expenses: Property Costs General administration: Insurance Advertising and marketing costs Administration costs Depreciation: Depreciation Governance costs: Independent examiner's fees 2025 The Railway Land Wildlife Trust Limited € 42,401 3,660 2,475 85,777 3,556 39 3,905 16,437 2,067 160,317 Page 12
The Railway Land Wildlife Trust Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Employee costs: Wages and salaries Employers NI Employers pensions - defined contributions scheme Premises expenses: Property Costs Light and heat General administration: Insurance Advertising and marketing costs Administration costs Depreciation: Depreciation Governance costs: Independent examiner's fees 2024 The Railway Land Wildlife Trust Limited € 8,624 5,940 8,586 56,165 5,771 3,704 1,420 4,514 13,352 2,868 110,944 9. Independent Examiner's Remuneration 2025 € 2,067 2024 € 2,868 Independent examination of the financial statements 10. Staff Costs Staff costs were as follows: Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs 2025 € 143,544 6,657 8,424 158,625 2024 € 144,862 5,940 8,586 159,388 No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period of more than £60,000. 11. Average Number of Employees Average number of employees during the year was: 7 (2024: 6) Page 13
The Railway Land Wildlife Trust Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 12. Tangible Assets Cost As at 1 April 2024 Additions As at 31 March 2025 Depreciation As at 1 April 2024 Provided during the period As at 31 March 2025 Net Book Value As at 31 March 2025 As at 1 April 2024 Land & Property Freehold Leasehold € € 3,530 3,530 : 3,530 3,530 763,125 763,125 168,760 12,752 181,512 581,613 594,365 Fixtures & Fittings € 38,166 16,318 54,484 37,165 3,685 40,850 13,634 1,001 Total € 804,821 16,318 821,139 205,925 16,437 222,362 598,777 598,896 13. Debtors Due within one year Trade debtors Other debtors 14. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year Trade creditors Other creditors Taxation and social security Accruals and deferred income 2025 1,898 1,730 3,628 2025 14,394 87 35 1,845 16,361 2024 € 6,071 27,793 33,864 2024 10,402 1,337 2,257 2,718 16,714 15. Pension Commitments "he charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately fror hose of the charitable company in an independently administered fund (2024: te, a) the charge to the statement of financial activities in respect of defined contribution schemes was £8,424 At the balance sheet date contributions of ENIL were due to the fund and are included in creditors. Page 14
The Railway Land Wildlife Trust Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 16. Movement in Funds Unrestricted funds General: General unrestricted fund Restricted funds CIL NLHF Changing Chalk OVCA Reaching Communities NLHF Mosaic Cockshut Stream Sussex Community Foundation Wellbeing Jolly Room Refurbishment Total restricted funds Total funds As at 2 APril € 734,224 1,640 - 26,085 78,011 36,115 Unrestricted funds General: General unrestricted fund Restricted funds Chalk Cliff Trust Southover Manor General CIL Youth Action Fund NLHF Changing Chalk OVCA HAF Reaching Communities LDC Community Grant Grants for Wellbeing Scythes NLHF Mosaic Veolia 141,851 876,075 As at 1 April 2023 709,906 42 1,929 3,903 57 (7,405) (1,055) 631 72,290 6,962 (659) (3,096) 140,000 Income € 96,312 27,089 30,811 10,521 32,134 51,415 (935) 7,080 3,600 90,437 252,152 348,464 Income € 131,360 10,000 45,732 45,330 78,356 3,600 659 58,622 140,000 As at 31 Expenditure March 2025 € € (107,145) (28,301) (36,160) (17,328) (79,484) (44,762) (7,787) (2,122) (3,600) (55,716) 723,391 428 (5,349) 19,278 30,661 6,653 27,393 4,958 34,721 (275,260) 118,743 (382,405) 842,134 Expenditure As at 31 March 2024 € € (107,042) (42) (1,929) (12,263) (57) (38,327) (18,190) (631) (72,635) (3,600) (6,962) 734,224 26,085 78,011 (55,526) (280,000) ...CONTINUED Page 15
The Railway Land Wildlife Trust Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Crucible Cockshut Stream Total restricted funds 30,000 243,599 39,373 421,672 (30,000) (3,258) (523,420) 36,115 141,851 Total funds 953,505 553,032 (630,462) 876,075 17. Transactions with Trustees durin of the curse preyes ye remuneration or any other benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity No trustee expenses have been incurred. 18. Related Party Disclosures Key management personnel (including directors) received compensation of £70,799 (2024: £68,448) 19. Company limited by guarantee The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital. very member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company, in the event of a winding up, such al mount as may be required not exceeding £1 Page 16