Charity registration number 1000402
Company registration number 02548012 (England and Wales)
THE ALBRIGHTON TRUST LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
THE ALBRIGHTON TRUST LIMITED
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mr P Murray
Mr A Kaplan
Mrs L Ratcliff
(Resigned 20 October 2025)
Mr M R Berwick
Ms N E French
Charity number
1000402
Company number
02548012
Registered office
Blue House Lane
Albrighton
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
United Kingdom
WV7 3FL
Auditor
BK Plus Audit Limited
2 Highlands Court
Cranmore Avenue
Solihull
West Midlands
B90 4LE
Patron
The Right Honourable Earl of Shrewsbury
and Talbot
Founder & President
W Jukes
THE ALBRIGHTON TRUST LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Chairman's statement
1 - 2
Trustees report
3 - 4
Statement of Trustees responsibilities
5
Independent auditor's report
6 - 8
Statement of financial activities
9
Balance sheet
10
Notes to the financial statements
11 - 24
THE ALBRIGHTON TRUST LIMITED
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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Achievements & Performance

 

The past year has been one of significant achievement and progress for the charity, made possible through the continued dedication of our trustees, staff, volunteers, supporters and the local community. Together, we have continued to improve our facilities, expand opportunities for our beneficiaries and strengthen the long-term

sustainability of the organisation.

One of the most significant projects completed during the year was the resurfacing of our accessible pathways. Many of these pathways were originally installed in the 1990s when the fishing pool was first developed and, after decades of use, had deteriorated considerably. As the site expanded over the years, weather and increasing visitor numbers accelerated their decline. Following almost 16 months of fundraising, work commenced at the end of summer 2025 and was completed in just six days by contractors who showed exceptional care and respect for our gardens and natural environment. This important investment ensures that visitors, particularly those living with disabilities, can continue to access our facilities safely for many years to come.

Improving our facilities was only one of the year's highlights. We were also immensely proud to receive the prestigious King's Award for Voluntary Service, announced in November 2024. This is the highest recognition that can be awarded to a voluntary organisation in the United Kingdom and reflects the commitment, compassion and dedication shown by everyone who has supported the charity over the past 33 years. The award was formally presented in February 2025 by the Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire, Anna Turner, during a ceremony attended by trustees, staff and volunteers, with each volunteer receiving a King's Award pin badge in recognition of their contribution.


Receiving the award provided an opportunity to celebrate the people who make the charity what it is today. On 29 June, we welcomed around 200 trustees, volunteers, supporters and donors to a special celebration. The day began with an angling competition for our regular disabled anglers, followed by a barbecue lunch for participants and their families. Jenny Wynn, Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, presented the competition awards, with Harri catching an impressive 157 fish to win the event and Mark receiving recognition for the heaviest catch at 2.4 lbs. Live music, a hog roast and refreshments completed a memorable day that recognised not only this prestigious award but also the remarkable contribution our volunteers have made over the past three decades.


Alongside celebrating our volunteers, we have continued to invest in improving the experience of everyone who visits the Albrighton Trust. Throughout the year we enhanced our educational offer by installing interpretation boards identifying the fish species within our pool and the wide variety of trees across the site. Supported by funding secured in early 2025, these boards have added a valuable educational element to our coached angling sessions and nature trails. It is particularly rewarding to see young anglers catch their first fish before enthusiastically using the boards to identify their species, bringing learning and enjoyment together.


As more people discover the benefits of our outdoor activities, demand for our horticultural programmes has continued to grow. Our Garden Buddies project, originally established as part of the Me and You initiative, now operates three days each week, providing inclusive horticultural activities that improve wellbeing, confidence and social interaction. We continue to welcome new participants and receive regular enquiries, but demand now exceeds our available resources. With additional funding and volunteer support, we believe the project could successfully expand to five days each week, enabling many more people to benefit.


Meeting this growing demand would not be possible without the generous support of our volunteers and corporate partners. During the year we welcomed an increasing number of businesses, including Jaguar Land Rover, whose employees volunteered their time to improve our gardens and outdoor spaces. These volunteer days have an enormous impact, with work that would normally take our regular volunteers several weeks often being completed within a single day. Their support allows us to direct more of our own resources towards delivering services for our beneficiaries.


As Chairman, I would like to place on record my sincere appreciation to our trustees, staff, volunteers, supporters, corporate partners and the wider local community. Their generosity, commitment and willingness to give their time, often during evenings and weekends, enables the charity to continue delivering opportunities through angling,

horticulture, conservation and wellbeing activities for people of all ages and abilities. Every success achieved during the year has been possible because of their continued support, and on behalf of the Board of Trustees I thank every one of them for the difference they make.

THE ALBRIGHTON TRUST LIMITED
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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Plans for the future

Building on the achievements of the past year, the Trustees remain committed to investing in the charity's facilities while expanding opportunities for those who benefit from our services.

One of our principal priorities is to secure funding for a timber outdoor classroom to support our conservation and wildlife programme. This dedicated learning space will provide shelter during periods of poor weather, enabling environmental education activities to continue throughout the year. We hope to secure funding during 2026 and begin construction shortly afterwards.

 

As our horticultural activities continue to flourish, we also intend to expand the production of plants grown from seeds and plugs for public sale. Our existing grow houses already provide excellent year-round cultivation facilities, while the greenhouse adjacent to the main building will be developed into a small plant nursery. This initiative will not only generate valuable unrestricted income but will also create additional learning and volunteering opportunities for those participating in our horticulture project.


Following the successful resurfacing of our pathways, our next major infrastructure project will be the resurfacing of the main car park. Like the pathways, it has deteriorated over many decades and now requires significant investment. Completing this work will further improve accessibility, safety and the overall visitor experience.


Supporting these developments will require continued investment in our greatest asset, our volunteers. As a volunteer-led organisation, recruiting and retaining volunteers remains fundamental to our long-term sustainability. During the coming year we plan to increase the number of volunteer days, encouraging both local residents and corporate organisations to experience the work of the charity. We hope many will choose to become regular volunteers and continue supporting our work well into the future.


Finally, with year-round access to our overflow parking area now secured, we are well placed to expand our programme of fundraising and community events. Making greater use of our facilities will increase community engagement, attract more visitors and generate additional income, helping to strengthen the charity's financial

sustainability for many years to come.


The Trustees remain optimistic about the future. While challenges remain, we are confident that, with the continued support of our volunteers, supporters, funders and the local community, the charity will continue to grow, develop and provide lifechanging opportunities for people of all ages and abilities.

 

Paul Murray
Chairman
Date: 31 July 2026
THE ALBRIGHTON TRUST LIMITED
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2025.

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 Charity's governing document, 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)" (effective 1 January 2019).

Objectives and activities

Objectives
The Albrighton Trust Limited is a registered charitable company, founded in 1990 by Mr William Jukes. Its objectives are the provision of facilities for the recreation, entertainment, pleasure, rehabilitation or general life improvement for the infirm, disabled, sick and aged.

Principal activities

The Charity achieves its objectives through the provision of sports, arts, education and leisure facilities for people of all ages with disabilities.

Public benefit

The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims, objectives and operations. They believe the provision of the range and services listed in the report enables Albrighton trust to meet its obligation to provide public benefit.

 

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

Achievements and performance
Financial review

The financial statements have been prepared under the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice and the Charities Act 2011. The Statement of Financial Activities reveals net deficit for the year of £36,982 (2024 - net deficit £22,262).

Reserves policy

The Board continues to examine the Charity's requirement for unrestricted reserves in conjunction with the main risks associated to the Charity. The Board has established a policy to ensure the level of unrestricted funds which are not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets should be in the region of six to nine months of operating costs. This level of unrestricted fund will ensure the Charity has an appropriate level of working capital available in the unlikely event of a cessation of activities.

The Charity's designated funds relating to building and site costs total £36,519 as at 31 October 2025. The Board of Trustees has reviewed this fund and believe the designation continues to ensure the value of unrestricted funds which have been committed to the capital cost of our building and site in previous years are appropriately shown within the Charity's financial statements. Further details of the Charity's designated funds are contained in the notes to the financial statements.

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 ALBRIGHTON TRUST LIMITED
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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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:

Mr P Murray
Mr A Kaplan
Mrs L Ratcliff
(Resigned 20 October 2025)
Mr M R Berwick
Ms N E French

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

In selecting individuals for appointment as trustees, the trustees have regard to skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the charity.

 

Induction and training of new trustees

Trustees must make available to each new trustee on their first appointment: a copy of the memorandum and Articles and any amendments made to it, a copy of the Charity's latest report and statement of accounts. The should emphasise the responsibilities of the Trustees detailed in the report.

 

Organisational structure

The Operations Manager, S P Jimson, runs the day to day operations and is accountable to the Trustees.

Auditor

In accordance with the company's articles, a resolution proposing that BK Plus Audit Limited be reappointed as auditor of the company will be put at a General Meeting.

Disclosure of information to auditor

Each of the Trustees has confirmed that there is no information of which they are aware which is relevant to the audit, but of which the auditor is unaware. They have further confirmed that they have taken appropriate steps to identify such relevant information and to establish that the auditor is aware of such information.

The Trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Mr P Murray
Chairman
31 July 2026
THE ALBRIGHTON TRUST LIMITED
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES  
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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The Trustees, who are also the directors of The Albrighton Trust Limited for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

 

Company Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of The Albrighton Trust Limited the charitable company for that year.

 

In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

 

- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

 

- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;

 

- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and

 

- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the will continue in operation.

 

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

 

In so far as the trustees are aware:

 

- there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company's auditors are unaware; and

- the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information.

Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.

In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;

- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

- state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and

- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

THE ALBRIGHTON TRUST LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE ALBRIGHTON TRUST LIMITED
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Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of The Albrighton Trust Limited (the ‘charitable company’) for the year ended 31 October 2025 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion, the financial statements:

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give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 October 2025 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended;

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have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
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have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Trustees use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

 

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

 

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

Other information

The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The Trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

 

We have nothing to report in this regard.

THE ALBRIGHTON TRUST LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE ALBRIGHTON TRUST LIMITED
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Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit:

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the information given in the Trustees report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared, which includes the directors' report prepared for the purposes of company law, is consistent with the financial statements; and

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the directors' report included within the Trustees report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the directors' report included within the Trustees report.

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

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adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or

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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or

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certain disclosures of trustees' remuneration specified by law are not made; or

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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or

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the Trustees were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies regime and take advantage of the small companies' exemptions in preparing the Trustees report and from the requirement to prepare a strategic report.

Responsibilities of Trustees

As explained more fully in the statement of Trustees responsibilities, the Trustees, who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purpose of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the Trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the Trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.

- Performing audit work over the risk of management override of controls, including testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness and reviewing accounting estimates for bias.

- Performing audit work over the risk of understatement of income including substantive testing and obtaining corroborated explanations from Management.

 

Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.

THE ALBRIGHTON TRUST LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE ALBRIGHTON TRUST LIMITED
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Use of our report

This report is made solely to the charitable company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Paul Mannion FCCA, FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of BK Plus Audit Limited
31 July 2026
Chartered Certified Accountants
Statutory Auditor
2 Highlands Court
Cranmore Avenue
Solihull
West Midlands
B90 4LE
THE ALBRIGHTON TRUST LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
29,277
-
29,277
42,015
3,000
45,015
Charitable activities
4
33,893
42,365
76,258
28,921
17,774
46,695
Other trading activities
5
39,959
-
39,959
41,268
-
41,268
Investments
6
499
-
499
691
-
691
Total income
103,628
42,365
145,993
112,895
20,774
133,669
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
7
31,347
-
31,347
31,978
-
31,978
Charitable activities
8
130,376
21,162
151,538
96,408
27,545
123,953
Total expenditure
161,723
21,162
182,885
128,386
27,545
155,931
Net income/(expenditure) and movement in funds
(58,095)
21,203
(36,892)
(15,491)
(6,771)
(22,262)
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 November 2024
144,138
55,039
199,177
159,629
61,810
221,439
Fund balances at 31 October 2025
86,043
76,242
162,285
144,138
55,039
199,177

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

THE ALBRIGHTON TRUST LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2025
31 October 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
14
259,114
213,565
Current assets
Debtors
15
12,386
10,305
Cash at bank and in hand
33,236
123,197
45,622
133,502
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
16
(19,623)
(15,539)
Net current assets
25,999
117,963
Total assets less current liabilities
285,113
331,528
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
17
(122,828)
(132,351)
Net assets
162,285
199,177
Income funds
Restricted funds
19
76,242
55,039
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
20
36,519
38,511
General unrestricted funds
49,524
105,627
86,043
144,138
162,285
199,177

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 31 July 2026
Mr P Murray
Trustee
Company registration number 02548012
THE ALBRIGHTON TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Charity information

The Albrighton Trust Limited is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Blue House Lane, Albrighton, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV7 3FL, United Kingdom.

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Accounting convention

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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).

 

The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value. The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity.

 

The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applies to all years presented unless otherwise stated.

 

The charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. The members of the company are the trustees named on page one. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity.

 

The charitable company is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

 

The charitable company has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

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Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charitable company 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.

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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.

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Income
Income is recognised when the charitable company 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.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charitable company has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

THE ALBRIGHTON TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

Support costs and governance costs are allocated based on income.

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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:

Freehold land
Nil
Improvements to property
Varying rates between 2% - 33% straight line and reducing balance
Fixtures and fittings
15% straight line
Woodcraft workshop and greenhouses
20% straight line
Access and vantage points
10% straight line

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.

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Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charitable company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8
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.

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Financial instruments

The charitable company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

 

Financial instruments are recognised in the charitable company's balance sheet when the charitable company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

THE ALBRIGHTON TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

 

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charitable company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.10
Taxation

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

1.11
Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

 

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charitable company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.12
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

THE ALBRIGHTON TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 14 -
1.13

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 within the objects of the charity. 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 of the financial statements.

 

Designated funds

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes.

 

Deferred income

Capital contributions received are credited to deferred income. Capital contributions towards capital expenditure are released to the Statement of Financial Activities over the useful life of the assets.

 

Grants

Income from grants, whether 'capital' grants or 'revenue' grants, are 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.

 

Donated goods

Gifts in kind donated for resale are included at fair value, being the expected proceeds from sale less the expected costs of sale. Where estimating the fair value is practicable upon receipt it is recognised in stock and 'Income from other trading activities' and the proceeds are recognised as 'Income from other trading activities'. Where it is impracticable to fair value the items due to the volume of low value items they are not recognised in the financial statements until they are sold. This income is recognised within 'Income from other trading activities'.

2
Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the company's accounting policies, the directors 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.

Deferred Income - Management is required to disclose the nature and amount of deferred income in their financial statements. The value of this income release is to be estimated each year to ensure transparency.

 

Useful economic life of non-current assets - Management estimate the useful economic life of non-current assets based on the period over which the asset is expected to be used and provide for depreciation accordingly. Where an indication of impairment is identified the estimation of recoverable value requires estimation.

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.

THE ALBRIGHTON TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
- 15 -
3
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
Donations and gifts
26,777
-
26,777
39,265
3,000
42,265
Grants
2,500
-
2,500
2,750
-
2,750
29,277
-
29,277
42,015
3,000
45,015
Grants
Other
2,500
-
2,500
2,750
-
2,750
2,500
-
2,500
2,750
-
2,750
4
Charitable activities

Garden,

site and

angling

Garden,

site and

angling

2025
2024
£
£

Entrance Fees

33,893
28,921

Donations

5,025
-

Grants - Other

37,340
17,774
76,258
46,695
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
33,893
28,921
Restricted funds
42,365
17,774
76,258
46,695
THE ALBRIGHTON TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
- 16 -
5
Income from other trading activities
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
£
£
Non-charitable activities
15,119
11,620
Fundraising events
24,840
29,648
Other trading activities
39,959
41,268
6
Income from investments
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
£
£
Interest receivable
499
691
7

Raising funds

Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
£
£
Raising donations and legacies

Governance costs

1,527
3,584
Support costs
5,874
8,510
Raising donations and legacies
7,401
12,094
Trading costs - Fundraising

Event costs

14,445
15,489
Support costs
9,501
4,395
Trading costs -Fundraising
23,946
19,884
31,347
31,978
THE ALBRIGHTON TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
- 17 -
8
Expenditure on charitable activities
2025
2024
£
£
Direct costs
Staff costs
80,226
69,154
Depreciation and impairment
18,362
11,021

Garden,site and angling

31,650
29,042
130,238
109,217
Share of support and governance costs (see note 9)
Support
16,906
12,269
Governance
4,394
2,467
151,538
123,953
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
130,376
96,408
Restricted funds
21,162
27,545
151,538
123,953
THE ALBRIGHTON TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
- 18 -
9
Support costs
Support costs
Governance costs
2025
Support costs
Governance costs
2024
Basis of allocation
£
£
£
£
£
£

Insurance

7,544
-
7,544
7,371
-
7,371

Based on income

Light and heat

3,936
-
3,936
5,540
-
5,540

Based on income

Telephone

558
-
558
424
-
424

Based on income

Sundries

18,283
-
18,283
10,847
-
10,847

Based on income

Audit fees
-
6,900
6,900
-
6,060
6,060
Governance
Legal and professional
-
981
981
-
982
982
Governance
30,321
7,881
38,202
24,182
7,042
31,224
Analysed between
Raising donations and legacies
5,874
1,527
7,400
8,510
3,584
12,094
Trading costs-Fundraising
7,541
1,960
9,501
3,404
991
4,395
Charitable activities
16,906
4,394
21,300
12,268
2,467
14,736
30,321
7,881
38,201
24,182
7,042
31,224
THE ALBRIGHTON TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
- 19 -
10
Net movement in funds
2025
2024
£
£
Net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting)
Auditors' remuneration
6,300
5,333
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
27,885
20,544
Deferred income
(9,523)
(9,523)
11
Trustees

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 October 2025 nor for the year ended 31 October 2024.

12
Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2025
2024
Number
Number
4
4
Employment costs
2025
2024
£
£
Wages and salaries
79,608
69,224
Social security costs
-
(755)
Other pension costs
618
685
80,226
69,154

 

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
13
Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

THE ALBRIGHTON TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
- 20 -
14
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land
Improvements to property
Fixtures and fittings
Woodcraft workshop and greenhouses
Access and vantage points
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 November 2024
9,525
661,749
52,568
64,131
39,652
827,625
Additions
-
-
-
-
73,434
73,434
At 31 October 2025
9,525
661,749
52,568
64,131
113,086
901,059
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 November 2024
-
478,445
48,201
59,663
27,751
614,060
Depreciation charged in the year
-
13,885
1,577
1,115
11,308
27,885
At 31 October 2025
-
492,330
49,778
60,778
39,059
641,945
Carrying amount
At 31 October 2025
9,525
169,419
2,790
3,353
74,027
259,114
At 31 October 2024
9,525
183,304
4,367
4,468
11,901
213,565
15
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Other debtors
11,793
9,805
Prepayments and accrued income
593
500
12,386
10,305
16
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Other taxation and social security
920
661
Trade creditors
2,612
2,342
Other creditors
105
98
Accruals and deferred income
15,986
12,438
19,623
15,539
17
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
£
£
Accruals and deferred income
122,828
132,351
THE ALBRIGHTON TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
- 21 -
18
Retirement benefit schemes
2025
2024
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
618
685

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charitable company in an independently administered fund.

19
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.

At 1 November 2024
Incoming resources
Resources expended
At 31 October 2025
£
£
£
£
Woodcraft
1,134
-
(1,134)
-
Access and vantage points
35,476
29,025
(11,308)
53,193
Conservation and wildlife
6,753
6,250
(1,051)
11,952
Property, fixtures and fitting
3,674
-
(3,674)
-
Angling
-
7,090
(1,625)
5,465
Renewable Energy
8,002
-
(2,370)
5,632
55,039
42,365
(21,162)
76,242
Previous year:
At 1 November 2023
Incoming resources
Resources expended
At 31 October 2024
£
£
£
£
Woodcraft
3,525
-
(2,391)
1,134
Access and vantage points
40,866
7,894
(13,284)
35,476
Conservation and wildlife
595
6,250
(91)
6,754
Property, fixtures and fitting
6,312
-
(2,639)
3,673
Angling
-
6,630
(6,630)
-
Renewable Energy
10,512
-
(2,510)
8,002
61,810
20,774
(27,545)
55,039
THE ALBRIGHTON TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
19
Restricted funds
(Continued)
- 22 -

Property, fixtures and fittings - towards the costs of establishing and maintaining the Charity's building and associated facilities which incorporate the photographic studio, media centre, training rooms, kitchen facility and our renewable energy heating system.

 

Woodcraft - to provide a workshop, tools and equipment and training sessions for young people to develop and increase skills.

 

Access and vantage points with associated works - for the replacement and improvement of existing access points, which have rotted and for the improvement of access by enhanced pathways.

 

Conservation and Wildlife - towards the cost of repairing and improving the wildlife observation platform, equipment and facilities.

 

Angling - towards the cost of continuing to provide angling facilities and providing an angling programme for the community.

Renewable Energy - towards the cost of installing solar panels at The Albrighton Moat to provide a sustainable energy source and sustainable facilities throughout the charity.

20
Unrestricted funds

General funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives. Designated funds represent unrestricted funds which have been specifically invested in the Charity's Building and Site. The value of designated funds as at 31 October 2025 is calculated as follows:

At 1 November 2024
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Transfers
Gains and losses
At 31 October 2025
£
£
£
£
£
£
Designated Funds
Net book value of Building and site costs
170,862
-
(11,515)
-
-
159,347
Deferred Income
(132,351)
9,523
-
-
-
(122,828)
38,511
9,523
(11,515)
-
-
36,519
General funds
105,627
94,105
(150,208)
-
-
49,524
144,138
103,628
(161,723)
-
-
86,043
THE ALBRIGHTON TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
20
Unrestricted funds
(Continued)
- 23 -
Previous year:
At 1 November 2023
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Transfers
Gains and losses
At 31 October 2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
Designated Funds
Net book value of Building and site costs
182,377
-
(11,515)
-
-
170,862
Deferred Income
(141,874)
9,523
-
-
-
(132,351)
40,503
9,523
(11,515)
-
-
38,511
General funds
119,126
103,372
(116,871)
-
-
105,627
159,629
112,895
(128,386)
-
-
144,138
21
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
2025
2025
2025
£
£
£
At 31 October 2025:
Tangible assets
179,374
79,740
259,114
Current assets/(liabilities)
29,497
(3,498)
25,999
Long term liabilities
(122,828)
-
(122,828)
86,043
76,242
162,285
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
At 31 October 2024:
Tangible assets
193,416
20,149
213,565
Current assets/(liabilities)
83,073
34,890
117,963
Long term liabilities
(132,351)
-
(132,351)
144,138
55,039
199,177
THE ALBRIGHTON TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
- 24 -
22
Related party transactions
Remuneration of key management personnel

The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows:

2025
2024
£
£
Key management personnel remuneration
43,820
41,131
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