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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 07390338 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1142201





















REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

FOR

WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING

WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING






CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024




Page

Report of the Trustees 1 to 3

Independent Examiner's Report 4

Statement of Financial Activities 5

Balance Sheet 6

Cash Flow Statement 7

Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 8

Notes to the Financial Statements 9 to 15

WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07390338)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024


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 August 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The objects are principally for the benefit of the community, they are:

- To provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances within the object of improving their conditions of life.

- To advance the education of the beneficiaries, in particular through the provision of training and experience in agriculture, horticulture and other related skills.

- To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the community in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society.

- To advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment.

- To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment and access to open space and such other charitable purposes as determined by the Board from time to time.

The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the Charity should undertake.

Significant activities
This year has seen significant growth and the continued success of Wildgoose Rural Training (WRT). Student numbers continue to grow and the range of activities to expand as the team explores ways to broaden the appeal of WRT to a more diverse range of students.

Public benefit
As a charity, WRT provides public benefit to local communities by providing education and support to those who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances.

STRATEGIC REPORT
Achievement and performance
Charitable activities
As always, the management and development of students continues to be a key priority. We are seeing an increasing trend of more one to one support for some students.

We are extremely grateful to our funders for their generous support in enabling WRT to continue to develop its facilities to accommodate more students and offer a wider range of services.

Financial review
The Statement of Financial Activities shows incoming resources of £885,358 (2023: £696,102) and outgoing resources of £850,053 (2023: £653,821) for the year. Unrestricted reserves being those not designated for any other purpose stand at £248,724 (2023: £213,419) at the year end.

Financial review
Reserves policy
It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should
be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month's expenditure. The Trustee's consider that
reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue
the Charity's current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised.
This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year. At the period end free reserves amounted to £248,724 (2023: £213,419).


WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07390338)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024


STRATEGIC REPORT
Future plans
WRT continues to experience continued demand for its services. We are close to capacity to take in more students, however, demand is still increasing and our waiting list continues to grow.

Reviewing our capacity to meet increased demand and enhancing our offer remains a priority over the next 12 months. The café and visitors centre continue to be very popular and are attracting a wider audience to the nature reserve.

We need to maximise income streams from both facilities by developing a programme of popular events and activities to encourage access and increase understanding of the 36-acre nature reserve so that it continues to flourish and provide benefit to the local community.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
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 Charity is a company limited by guarantee governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 28 September 2010. The company was then registered with the charities commission on 2 June 2011.

None of the Trustee-Directors has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the Trustee-Directors are full member of the Charitable Company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of winding up.

As set out in the Articles of Association, there must be at least two Trustee-Directors, with a maximum of ten. The eight Trustee-Directors are those people notified to Companies House as Directors of WRT.

Trustee Development
The Board continue to review the skills and expertise of the Board. We were delighted to welcome Lynn Cartwright to the Board, Lynn having previously worked as a volunteer at WRT. During the year we also said farewell and thank you to two long standing Trustee-Directors; Mark Davies who served as Chairman of the Board for 12 years and Jan Jays, a Trustee-Director for 13 years.

Geoffrey Sansome, a Trustee-Director since 2021 was elected as Chair and Brian Boswell, a Trustee-Director since 2023, was elected as Vice Chair. As we continue to develop our services we will continue to ensure the Board have the range of expertise and experience to inform and enhance the quality of our services.

Organisational structure
The Board meets on a regular basis to manage the affairs of the charity. The Board is responsible for agreeing strategic and business plans, policy setting, approval of budgets, ensuring legal compliance and risk management. The day-to-day management of the company's affairs is delegated to the Chief Executive..

Governance
The Board continue to monitor the performance quality and growth through a series of Key Performance Indicators as part of the Chief Executives Board report. Financial performance is measured through our monthly management accounts and five-year forecast, supported by a Financial Sub-Committee.

This year, the Board brought in an external facilitator to work with the Trustees to review the governance structures and processes for WRT. As a result, we will be reviewing and revising our governance documents. We continue to review and develop our Strategic Action Plan (SAP), a working document that provides a framework for our future development and growth. The SAP review is now a standing item on the Board agenda.

To observe good governance and a high standard of compliance, the Board have an Audit Sub Committee comprising three Trustees to monitor our systems and processes. Any concerns are highlighted with the CEO and a report is presented at Board meetings. We also have regular Financial Sub Committee which reports at all Board meetings.

Whilst there is not a statutory requirement, DBS checks are mandatory for all volunteers including Trustees. Our Memorandum and Articles and Standing Orders are the principle documents which determine procedures, processes, roles and responsibilities governing Trustees.

Risk management
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
07390338 (England and Wales)

WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07390338)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

Registered Charity number
1142201

Registered office
Old Quarry Drive
Main Road
Hallow
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR2 6LS

Trustees
B P Boswell Trustee
S C Brown Trustee
L Cartwright Trustee (appointed 26.6.24)
T Gatford Trustee
H Montgomery Trustee
G Sansome Trustee
D F Saunders Trustee
M Terrett Trustee
M C Davies Trustee (resigned 12.12.23)
J P Jays Trustee (resigned 12.12.23)

All the trustees are also appointed as directors.

Independent Examiner
E R Grove & Co Limited
Grove House
Coombs Wood Court
Steel Park Road
Halesowen
West Midlands
B62 8BF

Report of the trustees, incorporating a strategic report, approved by order of the board of trustees, as the company directors, on 16 December 2024 and signed on the board's behalf by:





G Sansome - Trustee

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Wildgoose Rural Training ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 August 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company 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 your charity's accounts as carried out under 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 your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, 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.








Steven Lomas FCCA

E R Grove & Co Limited
Grove House
Coombs Wood Court
Steel Park Road
Halesowen
West Midlands
B62 8BF

16 December 2024

WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

2024 2023
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
Notes £    £    £    £   
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 2 156,886 28,149 185,035 70,818

Charitable activities 4
Activities undertaken directly 699,252 - 699,252 624,357

Investment income 3 1,071 - 1,071 684
Other income - - - 243
Total 857,209 28,149 885,358 696,102

EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds 5 37,844 - 37,844 8,010

Charitable activities 6
Support costs 784,060 28,149 812,209 645,811
Total 821,904 28,149 850,053 653,821

NET INCOME 35,305 - 35,305 42,281


RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 213,419 - 213,419 171,138

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 248,724 - 248,724 213,419

WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07390338)

BALANCE SHEET
31 AUGUST 2024

2024 2023
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
Notes £    £    £    £   
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 12 402,259 - 402,259 384,311
Investments 13 1 - 1 1
402,260 - 402,260 384,312

CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 14 62,394 - 62,394 154,780
Cash at bank and in hand 26,682 166,001 192,683 119,570
89,076 166,001 255,077 274,350

CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 15 (74,088 ) (166,001 ) (240,089 ) (252,464 )

NET CURRENT ASSETS 14,988 - 14,988 21,886

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 417,248 - 417,248 406,198

CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one year 16 (168,524 ) - (168,524 ) (192,779 )

NET ASSETS 248,724 - 248,724 213,419
FUNDS 18
Unrestricted funds 248,724 213,419
TOTAL FUNDS 248,724 213,419

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 August 2024.


The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.


The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
(a)ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
(b)preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.

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


The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 16 December 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:





G Sansome - Trustee

WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING

CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

2024 2023
Notes £    £   

Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations 1 163,647 76,562
Interest paid (7,183 ) (7,594 )
Net cash provided by operating activities 156,464 68,968

Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets (35,283 ) (40,444 )
Interest received 1,071 684
Net cash used in investing activities (34,212 ) (39,760 )

Cash flows from financing activities
Loan repayments in year (49,139 ) (35,653 )
Net cash used in financing activities (49,139 ) (35,653 )

Change in cash and cash equivalents in
the reporting period

73,113

(6,445

)
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the reporting period

119,570

126,015
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of
the reporting period

192,683

119,570

WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING

NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

1. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
2024 2023
£    £   
Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of Financial
Activities)

35,305

42,281
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges 17,335 16,726
Interest received (1,071 ) (684 )
Interest paid 7,183 7,594
Decrease/(increase) in debtors 92,386 (102,814 )
Increase in creditors 12,509 113,459
Net cash provided by operations 163,647 76,562


2. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET DEBT

At 1.9.23 Cash flow At 31.8.24
£    £    £   
Net cash
Cash at bank and in hand 119,570 73,113 192,683
119,570 73,113 192,683

Debt
Debts falling due within 1 year (51,063 ) 24,884 (26,179 )
Debts falling due after 1 year (192,779 ) 24,255 (168,524 )
(243,842 ) 49,139 (194,703 )
Total (124,272 ) 122,252 (2,020 )

WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value.

Preparation of consolidated financial statements
The financial statements contain information about Wildgoose Rural Training as an individual company and do not contain consolidated financial information as the parent of a group. The charity is exempt under Section 399(2A) of the Companies Act 2006 from the requirements to prepare consolidated financial statements.

Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure
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 cost related 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 resources.

Allocation and apportionment of costs
Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity.

Governance costs are those costs incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.


Freehold property - 2% on cost
Plant and machinery - 25% on reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings - 25% on reducing balance
Motor vehicles - 25% on reducing balance

Related party exemption
The charitable company has taken advantage of exemption, under the terms of Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland', not to disclose related party transactions with wholly owned subsidiaries within the group.

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

Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

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

Grants received
Grants relating to assets are recognised in income on a systematic basis over the useful life of the asset. Where they are deferred, they are recognised as deferred income and not deducted from the carrying amount of the asset to which they relate.

WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
2024 2023
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
£    £    £    £   
Donations 6,831 - 6,831 17,390
Grants 150,007 28,149 178,156 53,428
Donated services and facilities 48 - 48 -
156,886 28,149 185,035 70,818

Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:

2024 2023
£    £   
Other grants 178,156 53,428

3. INVESTMENT INCOME
2024 2023
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
£    £    £    £   
Deposit account interest 1,071 - 1,071 684

4. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2024 2023
Activity £    £   
Contracting income Activities undertaken directly 698,493 621,319
Farming and open days Activities undertaken directly 759 3,038
699,252 624,357

5. RAISING FUNDS

Other trading activities
2024 2023
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
£    £    £    £   
Purchases 13,617 - 13,617 8,010
Students working in cafe 24,227 - 24,227 -
37,844 - 37,844 8,010


WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

6. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Direct Support
Costs (see costs (see
note 7) note 8) Totals
£    £    £   
Support costs 569,306 242,903 812,209

7. DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2024 2023
£    £   
Staff costs 567,531 464,482
Advertising and promotion 1,775 4,795
569,306 469,277

8. SUPPORT COSTS
Other
Management Finance interest
£    £    £   
Support costs 212,589 180 7,183
Governance
Depreciation costs Totals
£    £    £   
Support costs 17,335 5,616 242,903

9. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):

2024 2023
£    £   
Audit-related assurance services 5,616 4,030
Depreciation - owned assets 17,335 16,724

10. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or were reimbursed any travelling expenses during the year.

The charity paid for a Christmas meal,. The cost to the charity to cover the trustees was £240 (2022: £240).

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 August 2024 nor for the year ended 31 August 2023.



WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

11. STAFF COSTS
2024 2023
£    £   
Wages and salaries 639,097 523,430
639,097 523,430

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

2024 2023
Direct services 28 25
Accounts and administration 2 2
30 27

No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

12. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
Freehold Plant and and Motor
property machinery fittings vehicles Totals
£    £    £    £    £   
COST
At 1 September 2023 386,183 53,383 23,198 26,578 489,342
Additions 1,717 11,800 2,267 19,499 35,283
At 31 August 2024 387,900 65,183 25,465 46,077 524,625
DEPRECIATION
At 1 September 2023 31,116 43,841 16,362 13,712 105,031
Charge for year 7,010 4,216 2,163 3,946 17,335
At 31 August 2024 38,126 48,057 18,525 17,658 122,366
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 August 2024 349,774 17,126 6,940 28,419 402,259
At 31 August 2023 355,067 9,542 6,836 12,866 384,311

Included in cost or valuation of land and buildings is freehold land of £37,400 (2023 - £37,400) which is not depreciated.

Freehold property is estimated to have a useful life of 50 years.

13. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
Shares in
group
undertakings
£   
MARKET VALUE
At 1 September 2023 and 31 August 2024 1
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 August 2024 1
At 31 August 2023 1

There were no investment assets outside the UK.

The company's investments at the balance sheet date in the share capital of companies include the following:

WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

13. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS - continued

WGRT Services Ltd
Registered office:
Nature of business: Farm shop and cafe
%
Class of share: holding
Ordinary 100

14. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024 2023
£    £   
Trade debtors 50,773 103,730
Other debtors 11,608 32,514
VAT 13 18,536
62,394 154,780

15. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024 2023
£    £   
Other loans (see note 17) 26,179 51,063
Trade creditors 745 15,480
Social security and other taxes 4,262 8,317
Other creditors 4,129 3,180
Accruals and deferred income 3,300 3,200
Deferred grants 201,474 171,224
240,089 252,464

16. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
2024 2023
£    £   
Other loans (see note 17) 168,524 192,779

17. LOANS

An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:

2024 2023
£    £   
Amounts falling due within one year on demand:
Other loans 26,179 51,063
Amounts falling between one and two years:
Other loans - 1-2 years 22,965 28,915
Amounts falling due between two and five years:
Other loans - 2-5 years 73,914 71,890
Amounts falling due in more than five years:

Repayable by instalments:
Other loans more than 5 years by installments 71,645 91,974


WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

18. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement At
At 1.9.23 in funds 31.8.24
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 213,419 35,305 248,724

TOTAL FUNDS 213,419 35,305 248,724

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 857,209 (821,904 ) 35,305

Restricted funds
CLA Charitable Trust 24 (24 ) -
Eveson Charitable Trust 1,146 (1,146 ) -
Mark Benevolent Fund - Grand Lodge 705 (705 ) -
Resonance Grant 26,000 (26,000 ) -
Thursday Club Donation 90 (90 ) -
Nineveh Trust 184 (184 ) -
28,149 (28,149 ) -
TOTAL FUNDS 885,358 (850,053 ) 35,305


Comparatives for movement in funds

Net
movement At
At 1.9.22 in funds 31.8.23
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 154,667 58,752 213,419

Restricted funds
Lottery grant 16,471 (16,471 ) -

TOTAL FUNDS 171,138 42,281 213,419

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 712,573 (653,821 ) 58,752

Restricted funds
Lottery grant (16,471 ) - (16,471 )

TOTAL FUNDS 696,102 (653,821 ) 42,281

WILDGOOSE RURAL TRAINING

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

18. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Net
movement At
At 1.9.22 in funds 31.8.24
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 154,667 94,057 248,724

Restricted funds
Lottery grant 16,471 (16,471 ) -

TOTAL FUNDS 171,138 77,586 248,724

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 1,569,782 (1,475,725 ) 94,057

Restricted funds
Lottery grant (16,471 ) - (16,471 )
CLA Charitable Trust 24 (24 ) -
Eveson Charitable Trust 1,146 (1,146 ) -
Mark Benevolent Fund - Grand Lodge 705 (705 ) -
Resonance Grant 26,000 (26,000 ) -
Thursday Club Donation 90 (90 ) -
Nineveh Trust 184 (184 ) -
11,678 (28,149 ) (16,471 )
TOTAL FUNDS 1,581,460 (1,503,874 ) 77,586



19. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 August 2024.

20. MEMBERS' GUARANTEE

The company is limited by guarantee, and as a result no share are in issue.

Every company member promises, if the company is wound up whilst a company member or within one year after ceasing to be a company member, to contribute such amount as is required up to a maximum of £1 towards the cost of winding up the company and liabilities incurred whilst the contributor was a company member.