REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: |
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: |
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND |
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 |
FOR |
MONMOUTHSHIRE SHOW SOCIETY LIMITED |
REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: |
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: |
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND |
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 |
FOR |
MONMOUTHSHIRE SHOW SOCIETY LIMITED |
MONMOUTHSHIRE SHOW SOCIETY LIMITED |
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 |
Page |
Report of the Trustees | 1 |
Independent Examiner's Report | 5 |
Statement of Financial Activities | 7 |
Balance Sheet | 8 |
Notes to the Financial Statements | 10 |
MONMOUTHSHIRE SHOW SOCIETY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01288824) |
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST 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 31st 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 of the Society |
The main objectives of the Society are the advancement of agriculture, horticulture, forestry and conservation in Wales. More specifically: |
i) To promote agriculture, horticulture, forestry and conservation particularly in Wales. |
ii) To advance science, research and education in connection with agriculture, horticulture, forestry and |
conservation. |
iii) To promote the improvement of livestock and the prevention and eradication of diseases in animals |
harmful to humans. |
iv) To hold demonstrations of modern agricultural practices. |
v) To hold shows for the exhibition of livestock, poultry, farm and horticultural produce and forestry, and for |
the demonstration of agricultural machinery, and their methods. |
The strategy underpinning these objectives is to encourage attendance, involvement and competitive participation at the Monmouthshire Show. This is a one day agricultural event, currently held on the third Sunday in August each year. The Show acts as a "local shop window" for farming and the countryside community to come together, and broaden the understanding of the public attending. |
The Society is able to achieve its objectives with the aid of voluntary persons who assist in organising the running of the show. |
MONMOUTHSHIRE SHOW SOCIETY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01288824) |
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 |
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE |
Review of activities and future developments |
The statement of financial activities for the year are set out on page 17 and 18. |
The Society has applied all its funds for the year in the furtherance of its objectives. The net incoming resources over expenditure for the year ended 31st August 2024 amounted to a surplus of £46,397 compared with a surplus of £28,527 in 2023. |
The net assets of the Society as at 31st August 2024 have increased to £554,736 from £508,339 as at 31st August 2023. |
The Monmouthshire Show Society built on the success of 2023, with an estimated 40% increase in show attendance for 2024, and overwhelmingly positive feedback from the local community. |
Finances continued to be carefully managed throughout the year, though costs were subject to acute inflationary pressures (experienced globally) as a result of the War in Ukraine. |
The Show stayed true to its charitable objectives, with significant focus on promoting awareness of agricultural practices to visitors. A new 'Young Handlers' competition was introduced, where children demonstrated the skills required in traditional livestock shows, following guidance from a local expert. It was a huge success, and represented another step towards increased interaction with the public. |
This year's charity sponsorship went to Wyesham Hive, who were also present at the show to continue their engagement with the community. Their 'Hive Community Cafe' will provide a place to meet friends, attend workshops, meetings & events, and will actively reach out to locals who may feel isolated or lonely. This is a great opportunity to improve the wellbeing of those who live in and around Wyesham, and a thoroughly deserving initiative. |
The showground remains available for the use of local walkers and other recreational pursuits, providing both physical and mental health benefits to many. One such example being the Rotary's 'Walk the Wye', where free access was provided to the showground. |
Investment powers |
A further objective is to invest the monies of the Society not immediately required for its main purpose in investments, securities or property as may be thought fit subject to conditions of the law. |
As stated in the charitable company's memorandum and articles of association, the income and property of the Society shall only be applied towards the promotion of the objectives of the Society and no portion shall be paid or transferred directly or indirectly by way of dividend, bonus or otherwise by way of profit to the members of the Society. |
All the Society's fixed assets are solely for the Society's use. The cups and trophies are valued significantly higher than their original cost which is reflected in the balance sheet as indicated by the Revaluation reserve. The location of the cups and trophies are accurately recorded when prizes are issued and collection of them each year prior to the show day is strictly monitored. They are also adequately insured. |
MONMOUTHSHIRE SHOW SOCIETY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01288824) |
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 |
FINANCIAL REVIEW |
Reserves policy |
It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds (currently £554,736) which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. The liquid reserves are maintained at a level sufficient for any or all of the charity's purposes, once it has met its commitments and other planned expenditure ensuring that funds are available to cover management and administration and support costs and to respond to emergency requirements which arise from time to time. |
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT |
Governing document |
Monmouth Show Society Limited is a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated on 1 December 1976 and is governed by its memorandum and articles of association. |
The liability of members upon liquidation is limited to £2 each and any surplus remaining after the realisation of assets shall not be distributed to the members but shall be transferred to some charitable institution, having objectives similar to that of the Society. |
Directors and trustees |
The directors of the charitable company are its trustees for the purpose of charity law and throughout this report are collectively referred to as the trustees. The Chairman, Treasurer and other members are the trustees. The trustees administer the charity and meet with the remainder of the Management Committee on a monthly basis receiving no remuneration for acting in that capacity. In order to be elected as a trustee of the Management Committee, the named person must be a member of the Society. |
At each Annual General Meeting of the Society, the President, Chairman and Treasurer retire from office but are all eligible for re-election. |
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS |
Registered Company number |
Registered Charity number |
Registered office |
MONMOUTHSHIRE SHOW SOCIETY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01288824) |
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 |
Trustees |
The trustees at year end under review were: |
M Herbert Chairman (From 22nd November 2021) |
J Durrant Vice Chairman (From 9th January 2024) |
R Webb Treasurer and Showground Administrator |
The Trustees neither received nor waived any emoluments or expenses during the year (2023 - £Nil). |
Independent Examiner |
Nicholas Park |
Green & Co |
Chartered Certified Accountants |
Pembroke House |
Llantarnam Park Way |
Cwmbran |
Torfaen |
NP44 3AU |
Approved by order of the board of trustees on |
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF |
MONMOUTHSHIRE SHOW SOCIETY LIMITED |
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Monmouthshire Show Society Limited ('the Company') |
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st 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 REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF |
MONMOUTHSHIRE SHOW SOCIETY LIMITED |
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: |
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. |
Nicholas Park |
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants |
Green & Co |
Chartered Certified Accountants |
Pembroke House |
Llantarnam Park Way |
Cwmbran |
Torfaen |
NP44 3AU |
27th January 2025 |
MONMOUTHSHIRE SHOW SOCIETY LIMITED |
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 |
2024 | 2023 |
Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
funds | fund | funds | funds |
Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM |
Donations and legacies |
Charitable activities |
Investment income | 2 |
Other income |
Total |
EXPENDITURE ON |
Charitable activities |
Other |
Total |
NET INCOME |
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS |
Total funds brought forward |
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 508,339 |
MONMOUTHSHIRE SHOW SOCIETY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01288824) |
BALANCE SHEET |
31ST AUGUST 2024 |
2024 | 2023 |
Notes | £ | £ |
FIXED ASSETS |
Tangible assets | 5 |
CURRENT ASSETS |
Debtors | 6 |
Cash at bank | 7 |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due within one year | 8 | ( |
) | ( |
) |
NET CURRENT ASSETS |
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due after more than one year | 9 | ( |
) |
NET ASSETS |
FUNDS | 13 |
Unrestricted funds | 508,339 |
TOTAL FUNDS | 508,339 |
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31st August 2024. |
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31st August 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. |
MONMOUTHSHIRE SHOW SOCIETY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01288824) |
BALANCE SHEET - continued |
31ST AUGUST 2024 |
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 |
MONMOUTHSHIRE SHOW SOCIETY LIMITED |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST 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. |
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. |
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. |
Tangible fixed assets |
Tangible fixed assets costing more than £250 are capitalised and included at cost including any incidental expenses of acquisition. |
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its expected useful economic life: |
Freehold property Nil |
Improvements to property 10% of cost |
Cups and trophies Nil |
Office equipment 25% of the reducing balance |
Showground Equipment 25% of the reducing balance |
Taxation |
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. |
Fund accounting |
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the Society's objectives and which have not been designated for other purposes. |
MONMOUTHSHIRE SHOW SOCIETY LIMITED |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 |
1. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
Fund accounting |
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors which have been raised by the Society for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. There are not currently any restricted funds. |
2. | INVESTMENT INCOME |
2024 | 2023 |
£ | £ |
Deposit account interest |
3. | NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) |
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting): |
2024 | 2023 |
£ | £ |
Depreciation - owned assets |
Surplus on disposal of fixed assets | ( |
) |
4. | TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS |
There were no trustee's remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31st August 2024 nor for the year ended 31st August 2023. |
Trustees' expenses |
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31st August 2024 nor for the year ended 31st August 2023. |
MONMOUTHSHIRE SHOW SOCIETY LIMITED |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 |
5. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
Improvements |
Freehold | to |
property | property |
up to | from | Showground |
31/12/08 | 01/01/09 | equipment |
£ | £ | £ |
COST |
At 1st September 2023 and 31st August 2024 |
DEPRECIATION |
At 1st September 2023 |
Charge for year |
At 31st August 2024 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31st August 2024 |
At 31st August 2023 |
Cups and | Office |
trophies | equipment | Totals |
£ | £ | £ |
COST |
At 1st September 2023 and 31st August 2024 |
DEPRECIATION |
At 1st September 2023 |
Charge for year |
At 31st August 2024 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31st August 2024 |
At 31st August 2023 |
MONMOUTHSHIRE SHOW SOCIETY LIMITED |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 |
6. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
2024 | 2023 |
£ | £ |
Trade debtors |
Prepayments |
7. | CASH AT BANK |
2024 | 2023 |
Total | Total |
funds | funds |
£ | £ |
Nat West Current account | 38,316 | 11,980 |
Nat West Deposit account | 6,670 | 107,183 |
Nat West High Interest account | 102,550 | - |
Total |
8. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
2024 | 2023 |
£ | £ |
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 10) |
Trade creditors |
Accruals and deferred income |
MONMOUTHSHIRE SHOW SOCIETY LIMITED |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 |
9. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR |
2024 | 2023 |
£ | £ |
Bank loans (see note 10) |
10. | LOANS |
An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below: |
2024 | 2023 |
£ | £ |
Amounts falling due within one year on demand: |
Bank loans |
Amounts falling between one and two years: |
Bank loans |
Amounts falling due between two and five years: |
Bank loans - 2-5 years |
Amounts falling due in more than five years: |
Repayable by instalments: |
Bank loans more 5 years | - | 2,400 |
11. | SECURED DEBTS |
The bank loan is secured by a charge over the company's freehold land. |
This loan was fully repaid on 17/10/2023. |
12. | ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS |
2024 | 2023 |
Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
funds | fund | funds | funds |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
Fixed assets | 406,771 | - | 406,771 | 407,516 |
Current assets |
Current liabilities | ( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
) |
Long term liabilities | - | - | - | (7,200 | ) |
554,736 | - | 554,736 | 508,339 |
MONMOUTHSHIRE SHOW SOCIETY LIMITED |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 |
13. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS |
Net |
movement | At |
At 1.9.23 | in funds | 31.8.24 |
£ | £ | £ |
Unrestricted funds |
General fund | 496,646 | 46,397 | 543,043 |
Revaluation Fund | 11,693 | - | 11,693 |
46,397 |
TOTAL FUNDS | 46,397 | 554,736 |
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: |
Incoming | Resources | Movement |
resources | expended | in funds |
£ | £ | £ |
Unrestricted funds |
General fund | 146,045 | (99,648 | ) | 46,397 |
TOTAL FUNDS | ( |
) | 46,397 |
Comparatives for movement in funds |
Net |
movement | At |
At 1.9.22 | in funds | 31.8.23 |
£ | £ | £ |
Unrestricted funds |
General fund | 468,119 | 28,527 | 496,646 |
Revaluation Fund | 11,693 | - | 11,693 |
479,812 | 28,527 | 508,339 |
TOTAL FUNDS | 479,812 | 28,527 | 508,339 |
MONMOUTHSHIRE SHOW SOCIETY LIMITED |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 |
13. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued |
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: |
Incoming | Resources | Movement |
resources | expended | in funds |
£ | £ | £ |
Unrestricted funds |
General fund | 122,080 | (93,553 | ) | 28,527 |
TOTAL FUNDS | 122,080 | (93,553 | ) | 28,527 |
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 | 468,119 | 74,924 | 543,043 |
Revaluation Fund | 11,693 | - | 11,693 |
479,812 | 74,924 | 554,736 |
TOTAL FUNDS | 479,812 | 74,924 | 554,736 |
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 | 268,125 | (193,201 | ) | 74,924 |
TOTAL FUNDS | 268,125 | (193,201 | ) | 74,924 |
The unrestricted funds represent the free funds of the charity which are not designated for particular purposes. |
MONMOUTHSHIRE SHOW SOCIETY LIMITED |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 |
14. | RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES |
15. | ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY |
The company is controlled by the Trustees - Mr M Herbert (Chair), Ms R Webb (Treasurer) and the remaining members of the Management Committee. |