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2024-12-31-accounts

Clan Gregor Society SCIO

Registration number: SC050300 Annual Report and Financial Statements

31 December 2024

Clan Gregor Society SCIO

Contents

Reference and Administrative Details 1
Council's report 3
Council's responsibilities 6
Independent examiner's report 7
Statement of financial activities 8
Balance sheet 9
Notes to the financial statements 10

Clan Gregor Society SCIO

Reference and Administrative Details

Clan Gregor Society SCIO

Charity name Charity registration number SC050300 Principal office 6 The Esplanade Broughty Ferry DUNDEE DD5 2EL Registered office 6 The Esplanade Broughty Ferry DUNDEE DD5 2EL

Members of Council

Honorary Vice President

Secretary Emeritus

Vacant

Honorary Bard Vacant Honorary Chaplain Vacant

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Clan Gregor Society SCIO Reference and Administrative Details

Honorary Piper Vacant Solicitor Vacant Bankers The Royal Bank of Scotland plc 36 St Andrew Square EDINBURGH EH2 2YB Accountant Dodd & Co Limited FIFTEEN Rosehill Montgomery Way Rosehill Estate CARLISLE CA1 2RW Investment Advisor Vacant

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Clan Gregor Society SCIO

Council's Report for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Approved by the Council on 11 August 2025 and signed on their behalf by:

The Council presents its report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes to the accounts and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 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.

LEGAL FORM

On 20 July 2020, Clan Gregor Society SCIO, Scottish charity number SC 050300, was incorporated, and on 27 December 2020 all the assets and liabilities of the unincorporated charity Clan Gregor Society, Scottish charity number SC007391, were transferred to the SCIO. The unincorporated charity was subsequently wound up and ceased to exist.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES AND REVIEW OF OPERATIONS

Council met four times this past year as is its normal practice. Some of the first meeting was taken up with a debrief on the two gatherings that had taken place in the summer. There was also a discussion on possible ways forward for future gatherings, taking into consideration what had been most successful, based on feedback which had been received from participants.

In addition, Council discussed aspects of the bicentenary video which was being created by Adamedia, as well as considering what to do about the various photographs that had been uploaded by members. Council thought that some of these could be included in the film and in newsletters numbered 99 and 100. With regard to the newsletter, it was obvious, with the increasing costs of printing and postage, that a better model for distribution to members was needed. Therefore it was decided that members would be asked to opt for a digital copy or to retain hard copy delivery, and after long deliberation, a proposal was made that the cost of hard copy needed to be passed on through subscription. It was also decided to employ a different printer to help to reduce the cost of printing the newsletter.

One particular aspect which has recurred throughout the year is the topic of marketing opportunities with a view to attracting new members. A specific area which received much attention was the website and the development of a members only area, as well as some form of sales platform, in connection with which some discounts for members have been, and are being, negotiated with particular suppliers. It was also thought important to emphasise that the Society can only offer assistance in genealogy to those who are signed up members.

During the year, the President wrote to UK based members to ask if they wished to be involved at a greater level, or if they had ideas for aspects the Society could develop. A number of positive replies and suggestions were received which are being pursued.

It was noted that the Dalmally project had reached a successful conclusion with the dedication of the stones on the first full day of the gathering in July. Subsequently a memorandum regarding the future care/preservation of the stones was created which was shared with Glenorchy church and signed by the Society, Argyll and Bute Council and the appropriate Church of Scotland committee (CARTA).

With the bicentenary gatherings now completed Council also decided that it was time to start reinvesting funds in order to increase the Society’s capital. An important development during the year was the creation of a subcommittee to consider Council members roles, succession planning, and how the Society should move forward, and this work is ongoing.

It was noted by council that recipients of the Glasgow University bursary and the Royal Conservatory of Scotland piping scholarship have been identified – for the former and for the latter.

Finally, Council was given information on a possible new project at Inversnaid (where lived) which is being discussed locally with relevant parties. Since this would be an archaeology project there are a number of protocols which have to be addressed and work on this is ongoing.

REVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Total income for the year amounted to £235,118 (2023: £39,716). The total expenditure during the year was £209,180 (2023: £75,477).

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Clan Gregor Society SCIO

Council's Report for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Restricted Funds

There are four restricted funds: -

Unrestricted Funds

The balance on General Unrestricted Funds amounted to £53,849 at 31 December, 2024, compared with £27,299 at 31 December 2023. Free reserves, being total unrestricted reserves less unrestricted fixed assets, at the year end stood at £48,650 (2023: £22,032).

Investments

The whole funds of the charity have been held in cash during the year. It is the intention to invest a proportion of the unrestricted balance when an investment manager has been appointed.

CONSTITUTION AND PURPOSES OF CLAN GREGOR SOCIETY SCIO

The Clan Gregor Society was founded in 1822 and became a registered Scottish Charity in 1983 as an unincorporated association. During 2020, it transferred its whole undertaking to Clan Gregor Society SCIO, which was incorporated on 20 July 2020 and is affiliated to An Comunn Gaidhealach.

Clan Gregor Society SCIO's purposes, as set out in its constitution dated 20 July 2020, are the following:

promoting and supporting research into and the study of the origins, history and other characteristics of the Clan Gregor, other Scottish Clans and Scottish organisations; publishing the results of such research and providing information using any medium of communication;

promoting and supporting such conferences, meetings, study tours, talks, film shows, cultural and other events as will lead to the dissemination of knowledge useful for and conducive to the purposes of the SCIO;

exploring, preserving or assisting in preserving sites, buildings, monuments, memorials, articles of any kind and musical, literary and artistic traditions which are of historic interest connected with the Clan Gregor and/or with Scotland, whether vested in the SCIO or not; and

promoting and establishing a centre or centres in Scotland or elsewhere for (amongst other things) the preservation and exhibition of such articles as are specified above, including a research and study library.

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Clan Gregor Society SCIO

Council's Report for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND DECISION-MAKING

The SCIO is administered by the President, the Vice-President and the Council. The President and Vice-President are elected by the members in general meeting for a term of three years and are ex officio members of Council. The Chief of Clan Gregor, as Hereditary Patron of the Society, is also ex officio a member of Council. Up to fourteen other Council members are elected by the members in general meeting, and one-third (or as near as may be) retire at each Annual General Meeting, but they are eligible for re-election. The Council appoints annually a Chairman of Council, Vice-Chairman of Council, a Secretary, a Treasurer and a Membership Convener from among their number.

RESERVES POLICY

The SCIO has no capital endowment, but seeks to build up retained funds to support the continuation of the Society's activities. Council believes that it is prudent, when possible, to retain part of each year's income to add to the retained funds.

INVESTMENT POLICY

Funds in excess of those required for normal annual expenditure will usually be invested in Stock Exchange securities, on the advice of the Society's Professional Investment Manager.

INVESTMENT POWERS

There are no restrictions on the type or mix of investment which the Society is permitted to hold.

COUNCIL MEMBERS

The Council members who served during the year were:

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Clan Gregor Society SCIO

Council's Responsibilities in relation to the Financial Statements

The council is responsible for preparing the Council's Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards.

The law applicable to charities in Scotland requires the council to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the council is required to:

The council is responsible for keeping proper accounting records that 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 and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) and the provisions of the constitution. It is 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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Independent Examiner's Report to the Council of

Clan Gregor Society SCIO

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages 8 to 18.

Respective responsibilities of council and examiner

The Members of Council of the Charity are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). The council considers that the audit requirement under Regulation 10(1) (a) to (c) of the 2006 Accounts Regulations does not apply and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as council concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

have not been met; or

Dodd & Co Limited Chartered Accountants

FIFTEEN Rosehill Montgomery Way Rosehill Estate CARLISLE CA1 2RW

11 August 2025

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Clan Gregor Society SCIO

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Note
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
2
Trading activities
3
Investments
4
Charitable activities income
5
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
Total expenditure
Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before transfers
Transfers
Gross transfers between funds
Net movements in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
Funds
£
258
1,237
1,542
228,896
Restricted
Funds
£
3,185
-
-
-
Total Funds
2024
£
3,443
1,237
1,542
228,896
Total Funds
2023
£
23,821
81
1,331
14,483
231,933 3,185 235,118 39,716
205,383 3,797 209,180 75,477
205,383 3,797 209,180 75,477
26,550
-
(612)
-
25,938
-
(35,761)
-
26,550
27,299
(612)
22,687
25,938
49,986
(35,761)
85,747
53,849 22,075 75,924 49,986

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

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Clan Gregor Society SCIO

Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
12
Investments
Current assets
Stocks and work in progress
Debtors
14
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one
year
15
Net current assets
Net assets
The funds of the charity:
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
Unrestricted income funds
Total charity funds
2024
£
£
5,199
-
5,199
797
3,289
79,433
83,519
(12,794)
70,725
75,924
22,075
53,849
75,924
2023
£
£
5,266
1
5,267
500
18,423
196,259
215,182
(170,463)
44,719
49,986
22,687
27,299
49,986
2023
£
£
5,266
1
5,267
500
18,423
196,259
215,182
(170,463)
44,719
49,986
22,687
27,299
49,986
5,267
44,719
49,986
22,687
27,299
49,986

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

Approved by the Council on 11 August 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

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

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Clan Gregor Society SCIO

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

1 Accounting policies

Statement of compliance

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) (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended).

Basis of preparation

The charity 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 notes.

Going concern

These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

Fund accounting policy

Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the council's discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.

Restricted funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.

Further details of each fund are disclosed in note 17.

Income and endowments

Donations are recognised where there is entitlement, certainty of receipt and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Income from Government and other grants, whether ‘capital’ grants or ‘revenue’ grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.

Deferred income represents amounts received for future periods and is released to income in the period for which it has been received. Such income is only deferred when:

Shop income is recognised as earned (that is, as the related goods or services are provided).

Investment income is recognised on a receivable basis.

Membership subscriptions are accounted for in the Statement of Financial Activities on an accruals basis.

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Clan Gregor Society SCIO

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

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Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category.

Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

Grants payable are payments made to third parties in the furtherance of the charitable objectives. Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of service or output to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SoFA once the recipient of the grant has provided the specific service or output.

Grants payable without performance conditions are only recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been made and there are no conditions to be met relating to the grant which remain in the control of the charity.

Provisions for grants are made when the intention to make a grant has been communicated to the recipient but there is uncertainty about either the timing of the grant or the amount of grant payable.

Support costs

Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, for example, allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage.

Fixed assets

Individual fixed assets costing £100 or more are initially recorded at cost.

Depreciation

The life of the MacGregor Sword is considered to be so long and its residual value based on cost to be high enough to ensure that any annual depreciation is immaterial. Depreciation is accordingly not provided.

Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:

Fixtures, fittings and equipment 25% reducing balance

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

Investments

Fixed asset investments are included at market value at the balance sheet date.

Realised gains and losses on investments are calculated as the difference between sales proceeds and their market value at the start of the year, or their subsequent cost, and are charged or credited to the statement of the financial activities in the period of disposal.

Unrealised gains and losses represent the movement in market values during the year and are credited or charged to the statement of financial activities based on the market value at the year end.

Stock

Stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after due regard for obsolete and slow moving stocks. Net realisable value is based on selling price less anticipated costs to completion and selling costs. Items donated for resale or distribution are not included in the financial statements until they are sold or distributed.

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Clan Gregor Society SCIO

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

......... continued

Foreign currencies

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the exchange rate ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the closing rates at the balance sheet date and the exchange differences are included in the statement of financial activities.

2 Donations and legacies

Donations
Appeals and donations
Grants
Grants
Unrestricted
Funds
£
258
-
Restricted
Funds
£
3,185
-
Total Funds
2024
£
3,443
-
Total Funds
2023
£
21,921
1,900
258 3,185 3,443 23,821

Of the donations and legacies income in 2023 £50 related to unrestricted funds and £23,771 related to restricted funds.

3 Trading activities

Sales of merchandise Unrestricted
Funds
£
1,237
Restricted
Funds
£
-
Total Funds
2024
£
1,237
Total Funds
2023
£
81

All of the other trading income in 2023 related to unrestricted funds.

4 Investments

Investment income
Interest on cash deposits
Unrestricted
Funds
£
1,542
Restricted
Funds
£
-
Total Funds
2024
£
1,542
Total Funds
2023
£
1,331

All of the investment income in 2023 related to unrestricted funds.

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Clan Gregor Society SCIO

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

......... continued

5 Charitable activities income

Unrestricted Funds
Membership subscriptions
Gathering income tour 1
Gathering income tour 2
Unrestricted
Funds
£
11,702
171,112
46,082
Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
Total Funds
2024
£
11,702
171,112
46,082
Total Funds
2023
£
14,483
-
-
228,896 - 228,896 14,483

All of the income from charitable activities in 2023 related to unrestricted funds.

6 Charitable activities expenditure

Direct costs
Grants payable (see note 7)
Cost of merchandise
Gathering expenditure tour 1
Gathering expenditure tour 2
Dalmally project works
Advertising costs
Archaeology costs
Genealogy costs
Events
Society newsletter
Support costs
Insurance
Website expenses
Sundry expenses
Travel and subsistence
Accountancy fees
Independent examiner's fee
Bank charges
Foreign currency losses
Depreciation of fixtures and fittings
Unrestricted
Funds
£
1,118
-
153,403
33,432
-
130
-
38
-
7,530
Restricted
Funds
£
500
-
-
-
3,297
-
-
-
-
-
Total
2024
£
1,618
-
153,403
33,432
3,297
130
-
38
-
7,530
Total
2023
£
710
81
-
-
57,028
141
1,145
25
660
6,625
195,651 3,797 199,448 66,415
1,579
823
279
2,502
1,998
804
708
972
67
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,579
823
279
2,502
1,998
804
708
972
67
1,415
486
160
3,624
1,711
816
223
538
89
9,732 - 9,732 9,062
205,383 3,797 209,180 75,477

Of the expenditure in 2023 £15,785 related to unrestricted funds and £59,692 related to restricted funds.

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Clan Gregor Society SCIO

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

......... continued

7 Grant making breakdown

Grant making breakdown
Bursary Fund
The Piping Centre, Glasgow
Other grants
Other donations
Unrestricted
Funds
£
-
110
500
508
Restricted
Funds
£
500
-
-
-
Total
Funds 2024
£
500
110
500
508
Total
Funds 2023
£
500
110
-
100
1,118 500 1,618 710

8 Governance costs

Accountancy fees
Independent examiner's fee
2024
£
1,998
804
2023
£
1,711
816
2,802 2,527

9 Trustees' remuneration and expenses

The total amount of expenses reimbursed to Council members for expenses incurred during the year totalled £359 (2023 - £969).

No remuneration was paid to the Council members.

10 Net incoming/(outgoing) resources

Net incoming/(outgoing) resources is stated after charging:

2024 2023
£ £
Foreign currency losses 972 538
Depreciation of owned assets 67 89

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Clan Gregor Society SCIO

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

......... continued

11 Taxation

The registered charity is exempt from taxation on income and gains.

12 Tangible fixed assets

Cost
As at 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024
Depreciation
As at 1 January 2024
Charge for the year
As at 31 December 2024
Net book value
As at 31 December 2024
As at 31 December 2023
The
MacGregor
Sword
£
5,000
-
-
-
5,000
5,000
Fixtures,
fittings and
equipment
£
15,475
15,209
67
15,276
199
266
Total
£
20,475
15,209
67
15,276
5,199
5,266

13 Investments held as fixed assets

The unlisted investment comprises one share in 'Chasing the Deer plc' which the Council had written down from its initial cost of £1,000 to £1. During 2024, the decision was taken to write down the remaining fair value of the investment to £nil as the company was dissolved a number of years ago.

14 Debtors

Prepayments and accrued income 2024
£
3,289
2023
£
18,423

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Clan Gregor Society SCIO

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

......... continued

15 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
Creditors amounts falling due within one year includes deferred income:
As at 1 January 2024
Amount released to incoming resources
Amount deferred in the year
As at 31 December 2024
2024
£
1,250
11,544
12,794
2024
£
167,963
(167,963)
-
-
2023
£
-
170,463
170,463
2023
£
11,704
-
156,259
167,963

Deferred income brought forward of £167,963 was in relation to monies collected in advance for the International Gatherings which were held in 2024. The income has subsequently been released to income in 2024.

16 Related parties

Controlling entity

The charity is controlled by the Council.

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Clan Gregor Society SCIO

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

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17 Analysis of funds

General Funds
Unrestricted Fund
Restricted Funds
Bursary Fund
Edward Boothe Fund
Archaeology Fund
Dalmally Project Fund
At 1 January
2024
£
27,299
52
8,901
11,506
2,228
22,687
49,986
Incoming
resources
£
231,933
504
-
-
2,681
3,185
235,118
Resources
expended
£
(205,383)
(500)
-
-
(3,297)
(3,797)
(209,180)
At 31
December
2024
£
53,849
56
8,901
11,506
1,612
22,075
75,924

The Bursary Fund provides funds for scholarships or bursaries to university students who are members of Clan Gregor.

The Edward Boothe Fund was established to provide funding for fund-raising activities, particularly in the USA.

The Archaeology Fund provides funding for the Society’s archaeological projects, seeking information about the history of Clan Gregor

The Dalmally Project Fund has as its object the re-positioning and preservation of historic MacGregor gravestones in the churchyard of Glenorchy church, Dalmally, Argyll.

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Clan Gregor Society SCIO

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

......... continued

Prior period

General Funds
Unrestricted fund
Restricted Funds
Bursary Fund
Edward Boothe Fund
Archaeology Fund
Dalmally Project Fund
Glenstrae Project Fund
At 1
January
2023
£
27,139
48
8,901
10,751
21,114
17,794
58,608
85,747
Incoming
resources
£
-
15,945
504
-
1,900
21,367
-
23,771
39,716
Resources
expended
£
(15,785)
(500)
-
(1,145)
(58,047)
-
(59,692)
(75,477)
Transfers
£
-
At 31
December
2023
£
27,299
-
-
-
17,794
(17,794)
52
8,901
11,506
2,228
-
- 22,687
- 49,986

18 Net assets by fund

Tangible assets
Investments
Current assets
Creditors: Amounts falling due within
one year
Net assets
Prior period
Tangible assets
Investments
Current assets
Creditors: Amounts falling due within
one year
Net assets
Unrestricted
Funds
£
5,199
-
61,444
(12,794)
53,849
Unrestricted
Funds
£
5,266
1
192,495
(170,463)
27,299
Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
22,075
-
22,075
Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
22,687
-
22,687
Total Funds
2024
£
5,199
-
83,519
(12,794)
75,924
Total Funds
2023
£
5,266
1
215,182
(170,463)
49,986
Total Funds
2023
£
5,266
1
215,182
(170,463)
49,986
Total Funds
2022
£
5,355
1
98,639
(18,248)
85,747

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