The Percy French Society Accounts For the year ended 30th September 2025
The Percy French Society Independent Examiner's Report For the year ended 30th September 2025 Indendent Examiner's Re ort to the Trustees of The Per French Socie I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 30th September 2025, which are set out on pages I to 5. Res ctive Res nsibilitie5 of chari trustees and examiner As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Commission under section 6519llbl of the Charities Act State whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of inde endent examiner's re I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 6519llbl of the Charities Act. My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a tomparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the account5. and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters. My role is to state whether any material matter5 have come to my attention giving me cause to believe= l That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act 2 That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records 3 That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 4 That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the acrnunts to be reached. Inde ndent examiner'5 Statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters111 to141 listed above and, in connection with following the directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. Name: Qualification: Address.. Date- Elise Richardson Chartered Accountant IFCAI - Membership No. 09c0743 25 Ardvanagh Avenue, Conlig, Newtownards. BT23 7XE 12th May 2026
The Percy French Society Statement of Financial Activities th For the year ended 30 September 2025 Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds 2025 GBP 2024 GBP COME Mernbers Events Subscriptions Bank interest Notelets and books Sale of prints 9110 2270 88 10,880 1,446 179 70 180 Total Income EXPENDITURE Members Events Entertainment Donation for use of room Printing the Jarvey Purchase of prints Postage and Stationary Independent examination fee Insurance Bank fees Purchase of organ 7722 600 9,957 640 100 480 360 I,l55 150 108 222 604 925 150 108 155 1,000 Total Expenditure 11264 13.172 Net Deficitlsurplus in funds 204 -417 Reconcillation of funds Total funds brought forward 18 3 72 Total funds carried forward 8,789
The Percy French Society Statement of Financial Position th As at 30 September 2025 2025 Currenl Assets Cash at bank 18,576 18,372 Current Liabililies Accrued Income Jvet Current Assets 18,576 18,372 Long term liabilities Nei Current Assets .372 Funds of the charity Unrestricted fimds These accounts were approved at the committee meeting on: Signed by.. mmittee Member ,ite Member Print Name ALI J Date z(
The Percy French Society Notes to the Accounts For the year ended 30th September 2025 Accountin Policies ststement of Compliance The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the 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 (FR5 1021 leffertive l January 20151- (Charities SORP IFRS 10211, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. Basis of preparatlon The accounts are prepared under the historical costs convention on a receipts and payments basis. Exemption from preparing a cash flow statement The charity opted to early adopt Bulletin I published on 2 February 2016 and have therefore not included a cash flow statement in these financial statement5. Revenue recognition Revenue is recognised upon receipt and the main activities of the society include: Subscription5. ticket sales for member's evening and book sales. Nature and purpose of Funds Unrestricted funds are available for general purposes in accordance with the the charity'5 purposes. There are no restricted fund5 or endowments. Fixed A55ets Herito e Assets On the 9th March 2023 the'Percy French Collection, was handed overto Ards and North Down Borovgh Council, to be kept in perpetuity in the North Down Museum and exhibit it to the public. Going Conrn The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertaintie5 about the charity's ability to continue as a goin8 concern. Taxation The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation. Trustee remuneration, benefits and expenses No trustees are paid any remuneration or receive any other beneflts from the charity. Expenses are only paid to refund expenditure in relation to charity business.