Charity Registration No. 1102855
Company Registration No. 05051071 (England and Wales)
TABOR CENTRE
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
11 De Grey Square
De Grey Road
Colchester
Essex
CO4 5YQ
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CONTENTS
Page
Company information
1
Trustees' report
2 - 5
Independent examiner's report
6
Statement of financial activities
7
Balance sheet
8
Notes to the financial statements
9 - 17
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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
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Trustees
G D Green
V J Zammit
D F Mann
P H Whitehead
Secretary
D F Mann
Charity number
1102855
Company number
05051071
Registered office
Weavers Park
Courtauld Road
Braintree
Essex
England
CM7 9BT
Independent examiner
TC Group
11 De Grey Square
De Grey Road
Colchester
Essex
CO4 5YQ
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TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT AND STRATEGIC REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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The trustees who are also directors of the Charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2024.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Companies Act 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 (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016).

Objectives and activities

The charity is a day centre for adults with physical disabilities. The charity provides support, care and activities which assist with independent living. It operates in the Braintree District and is available to members five days a week throughout the year. The charity aims to assist and enable its members by:

Public benefit

The Tabor Centre provides a diverse comprehensive support service for those vulnerable residents in the local community and their family members who are often 24 hour carers. It's ethos centres around supporting adults and older people whatever their disability to live independently and with dignity.

In setting objectives, developing strategies and undertaking activities, the Trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT AND STRATEGIC REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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Achievements and performance

The aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic continues to have an impact on the Centre with reduced members, activities, and funding.

 

Numbers attending have still not recovered to pre-pandemic levels which impacts on our ability to run full classes and the variety of activities we would like to achieve. We are pleased however that the weekly Boccia session continues to prove popular.

 

Our physiotherapist provides weekly services which include, as well as access to our specialist equipment, a weekly fitness class, one-to-one consultations, and individual fitness programmes towards rehabilitation. The members also have access to a chiropodist and this is well received.

 

The further reduction in staff hours have produced additional savings to core costs and we are continuing to manage to operate with only one bus for the time being. We review this situation at regular intervals.

 

We have had a number of new referrals both from the local authority and walk-ins.

 

Financial review

The financial outcome for the year reflects the position outlined above. The year-end financial accounts show a deficit of £44,743.

 

Unrestricted Funds

 

Income of £133,781 was mainly sourced by members' attendance payments and Essex County Council.

 

Charitable expenditure was £178,524.

 

Restricted Funds

 

The charity received restricted funds of £5,379 and spent £22,499, reducing by £17,120 the restricted funds at the year-end as detailed in note 15.

 

Reserves policy

Other than members contributions, funding for the Charity arises principally from one-off donations with little income committed beyond the current year. In view of the short term nature of the funding and uncertainty arising from economic pressures on even long term supporters. the trustees felt it is important to ensure stability' of the Charity in the near to medium term. For this purpose it was resolved some time ago to establish and hold reserves equivalent to at least one year's anticipated expenditure.

 

The reserves set aside previously have both been written back and the current free reserve of £60,000 does not fulfil the Trustees objective and the target is to re-establish this level of reserves over the next few years if this is at all possible.

 

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT AND STRATEGIC REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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Investment policy and objectives

 

The trustees have continued to adopt a cautious approach and most funds not immediately required are placed on deposit account with access available if needed. However, a proportion of the funds are held on a fixed deposit to take advantage of the higher interest rates available to charities. This fixed rate deposit will be renewed on maturity to take advantage of the best rates of interest available.

 

Financial and risk management objectives and policies

The trustees review the risks to which the Charity may be exposed in particular those relating to the operations and funding of the Centre, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

 

The major financial risk exemplified by Covid-19 is that of continued funding to cover the annual expenditure. The trustees recognise this will always be a risk with many organisations chasing limited funds and policy of retaining reserves to cover one years anticipated expenditure has proved a sound one but is no longer possible in the short term.

 

The lasting effects of a pandemic such as Covid-19 are an ongoing concern and will continue to challenge the Centre's financial position into 2024/25 and beyond.

 

Future plans

The Centre is keen to continue to attract new members so that the facilities offered are used to capacity. The exercise cycles continue to benefit those who have been able to return to the Centre and use them. This is also true of the balancing/standing frame. We are looking at ways to increase access to these facilities and indeed a third exercise cycle has just been obtained through a generous donation. Additional funding for the physiotherapist has ensured that her services will continue to be available for one day a week in the short term and further funding has been applied for.

Structure, governance and management

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

 

G D Green
V J Zammit
D F Mann
P H Whitehead

New trustees are recruited and appointed by the board of trustees. The board have been attempting to recruit new trustees for some time, but have been unable to find suitable candidates. .

 

None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT AND STRATEGIC REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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The trustees' report, including the strategic report, was approved by the Board of Trustees.

D F Mann
Dated: 8 October 2024
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF TABOR CENTRE
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Tabor Centre (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

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 386 of the 2006 Act; or

2

the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

3

the financial statements 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 financial statements 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 financial statements to be reached.

Jacqueline Frost ACA
Independent Examiner
TC Group
11 De Grey Square
De Grey Road
Colchester
Essex
CO4 5YQ
Dated: 28 October 2024
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
19,266
5,379
24,645
26,543
1,192
27,735
Charitable activities
4
109,058
-
109,058
119,576
-
119,576
Other trading activities
5
4,258
-
4,258
3,470
-
3,470
Investments
6
1,199
-
1,199
1,027
-
1,027
Total income
133,781
5,379
139,160
150,616
1,192
151,808
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
7
61
-
61
61
-
61
Charitable activities
8
178,463
22,499
200,962
188,384
20,557
208,941
Total expenditure
178,524
22,499
201,023
188,445
20,557
209,002
Net expenditure
(44,743)
(17,120)
(61,863)
(37,829)
(19,365)
(57,194)
Transfers between funds
-
-
-
1,066
(1,066)
-
Net movement in funds
(44,743)
(17,120)
(61,863)
(36,763)
(20,431)
(57,194)
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 April 2023
214,859
154,676
369,535
251,623
175,106
426,729
Fund balances at 31 March 2024
170,116
137,556
307,672
214,860
154,675
369,535

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

 

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

 

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.

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BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 MARCH 2024
31 March 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
12
181,088
211,268
Current assets
Debtors
13
16,134
13,485
Cash at bank and in hand
116,724
151,569
132,858
165,054
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
14
(6,274)
(6,787)
Net current assets
126,584
158,267
Total assets less current liabilities
307,672
369,535
Income funds
Restricted funds
15
137,556
154,675
Unrestricted funds
170,116
214,860
307,672
369,535

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2024.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 8 October 2024
G D Green
D F Mann
Trustee
Trustee
Company Registration No. 05051071
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NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Charity information

Tabor Centre is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Weavers Park, Courtauld Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9BT, England.

1.1
Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's SORP (FRS 102), the Companies Act 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 (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

 

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

Public benefit entity

The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102 as its primary purpose is for social benefit.

1.2
Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3
Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4
Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received:

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NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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No amounts are included in the financial statements for services donated by volunteers.

1.5
Resources expended

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, 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 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to a particular heading they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

 

Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.

The company has one activity, so all costs relate to that activity. No apportionment of costs is required.

1.6
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Short leasehold
straight line over the period of the 30 year lease
Physio equipment
33% reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings
10% reducing balance
Motor vehicles
25% reducing balance

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.8
Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

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NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.9
Pension costs and retirement benefits

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement to the Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

2
Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3
Donations and legacies
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
Donations and gifts
19,266
5,379
24,645
For the year ended 31 March 2023
26,543
1,192
27,735
4
Charitable activities
Unrestricted funds
Total
2024
2023
£
£

Attendance

102,711
113,496

Lunch

4,231
4,044

Boccia

2,116
2,036
109,058
119,576
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NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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5
Income from other trading activities
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
£
£
Fundraising events
4,258
3,470
6
Income from investments
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
£
£
Other income
1,199
1,027
7

Raising funds

Unrestricted
Total
funds
2024
2023
£
£
Sundries
61
61
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NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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8
Charitable activities

Day Care Centre

Day Care Centre

2024
2023
£
£
Staff costs
126,267
125,636

Premises

16,023
19,659

Transport

9,549
10,204

Catering

3,616
4,027

Activity and project costs

8,966
6,770

Boccia

1,203
999

Sundries

2,968
2,349

Depreciation of tangible assets

30,179
34,909
198,771
204,553
Share of support costs (see note 9)
150
629
Share of governance costs (see note 9)
2,041
3,759
200,962
208,941
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
178,463
188,384
Restricted funds
22,499
20,557
200,962
208,941
For the year ended 31 March 2023
Unrestricted funds
188,384
Restricted funds
20,557
208,941
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NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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9
Support costs
Support costs
Governance costs
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Computer costs

150
-
150
629

Accountancy and legal fees

-
2,041
2,041
3,759
150
2,041
2,191
4,388
Analysed between
Charitable activities
150
2,041
2,191
4,388

Included in governance costs are Independent Examiner's fees of £1,800 (2023: £1,500).

10
Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration, expenses or other benefits from the charity during the year.

11
Employees
Number of employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2024
2023
Number
Number
Carers
9
9
Employment costs
2024
2023
£
£
Wages and salaries
122,999
121,506
Social security costs
1,491
2,158
Other pension costs
1,777
1,972
126,267
125,636
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more.
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NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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12
Tangible fixed assets
Short leasehold
Physio equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2023
424,027
7,203
48,990
127,498
607,718
At 31 March 2024
424,027
7,203
48,990
127,498
607,718
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2023
283,517
5,376
30,488
77,070
396,451
Depreciation charged in the year
15,054
603
1,915
12,607
30,179
At 31 March 2024
298,571
5,979
32,403
89,677
426,630
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2024
125,456
1,224
16,587
37,821
181,088
At 31 March 2023
140,510
1,827
18,503
50,428
211,268

Leasehold premises costs relate to the cost of refurbishing and enlarging the premises owned by the local authority. The costs were funded by a grant from the Big Lottery Fund, and cannot be sold without the permission of the fund.

13
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Prepayments and accrued income
16,134
13,485
14
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
£
£
Other creditors
1,309
1,502
Accruals and deferred income
4,965
5,285
6,274
6,787
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NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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15
Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

Balance at
1 April 2023
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Balance at
31 March 2024
£
£
£
£
Other
8,695
5,379
(2,998)
11,076
Big Lottery
140,510
-
(15,054)
125,456
Mid Essex PCT
57
-
-
57
Physio Equipment
1,740
-
(788)
952
ECF Furniture
66
-
(66)
-
Physio
2,951
-
(2,951)
-
ECC Covid Infection Control
657
-
(642)
15
154,676
5,379
(22,499)
137,556

Big Lottery - Property

Represents funding received in 2004 to help fund the refurbishment and enlargement of the leasehold premises. The building is depreciated over the term of the lease of 30 years and the relevant proportion is charged to the fund each year.

 

ECF Furniture

Funding was received to buy office equipment.

 

Physio

Funding received from various grants to enable continued weekly sessions from Physiotherapist for 2022 and 2023.

 

ECC Covid Infection Control

Funds received from local authority in 2020/21 to purchase specific Covid control items and cover overtime necessitated by Covid. The majority of the funds were unused and, with the agreement of the local authority, were retained as payment for unrestricted monthly attendance fees. This arrangement was treated in the 2021/22 accounts as a repayment of the original restricted grants and the receipt of unrestricted attendance fees. A small balance remains on the fund to cover other Covid expenses.

 

Other funds

Represents smaller funds where money has been collected for specific purposes and the money collected has not yet been spent.

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NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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16
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
At 31 March 2024:
Tangible assets
55,632
125,456
181,088
Current assets/(liabilities)
114,484
12,100
126,584
170,116
137,556
307,672
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
2023
2023
2023
£
£
£
At 31 March 2023:
Tangible assets
70,758
140,510
211,268
Current assets/(liabilities)
144,102
14,165
158,267
214,860
154,675
369,535
17
Financial commitments, guarantees and contingent liabilities

The charity has a 30 year lease for the land and premises it occupies. The least provides for an annual peppercorn rent of £1. The premises are required to be maintained in good repairs both internally and externally and decorated as often as necessary. The landlord inspects the property annually. No liability is included in the accounts for the rent or repairs obligations.

18
Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023 - none).

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