The turnover of the company, a non-profit limited by guarantee, is primarily derived from donations and grants. Under FRS 102 Section 1A and the Companies Act 2006, turnover is recognised when there is reasonable assurance that the economic benefits will flow to the company and the amount can be reliably measured.
Donations
Donations are recognised as income when received, unless they are subject to conditions which must be fulfilled before recognition. If a donation is designated for a future period or project, it will be recognised as deferred income until the relevant conditions or time period are met.
Grants
Grants are recognised in accordance with the specific terms and conditions of the grant agreement. If the grant is related to a specific project or activity, turnover is recognised when the conditions for the grant are met and the amount is receivable. Grants with performance conditions are recognised when the criteria for entitlement have been fulfilled.
In the case of multi-year grants, the income is recognised progressively, in line with the performance conditions or as the related expenditure is incurred. Where grants are received in advance of performance or conditions being met, such amounts are treated as deferred income until the performance conditions are satisfied.