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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND |
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND |
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR |
ENDED 30 APRIL 2019 |
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THE LYNCHMERE SOCIETY |
THE LYNCHMERE SOCIETY |
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 April 2019 |
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Report of the Trustees | 1 to 4 |
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Independent Examiner's Report | 5 |
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Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
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Balance Sheet | 7 to 8 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements | 9 to 15 |
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THE LYNCHMERE SOCIETY |
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 April 2019 |
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 30 April 2019. 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 2015). |
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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES |
The Charity's objects and principal activities are to:- |
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1) Promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting the area of benefit, which is the Lynchmere Civic |
Parish and some neighbouring areas. |
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2) Educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the area of benefit. |
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3) Secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic, environmental and public |
interest in the area of benefit. |
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The main activities for the year continued to be educating the public in the geography, history, natural history and |
architecture of the area of benefit, and securing the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features |
of historic or public interest and through the restoration of the heathland of Lynchmere, Stanley and part of Marley |
Common (this being part of a much wider project across several counties supported and encouraged by Natural England |
and The South Downs National Park). |
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE |
Educating the Public |
Local schools, societies and youth organisations benefit from the Commons with their network of footpaths and |
bridleways, as well as the circular "easy access" path for wheelchair users. We have two formal talks each year on |
subjects of local interest, and in May 2018 we filled a coach for a day's outing to Kew Gardens to be shown round by |
their interesting and knowledgeable guides. |
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Securing Features of Interest |
Lowland Heath is one of the most endangered habitats in Europe, and the Commons owned and managed by the Society |
is the 6th largest area of such habitat in Sussex, and an important link in the South Downs National Park's "Heathlands |
Re-United" scheme. |
Each year our restored areas are enlarged, with work being done on scrub clearance in winter and bracken control in late |
summer - done by cutting and pulling, and scything where possible. Our meadows are also of special interest, never |
having been ploughed, fertilised or sprayed within living memory, and so of special importance to butterflies, bees, and |
other insects. |
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The Commons, the fields and the barn |
The Society had fourteen volunteer days for scrub clearance between early September and the end of February, when |
work stops for the nesting season, and again included one candidate for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. We |
had several days help from the South Downs National Park Volunteers and a two-day weekend visit from the |
Southampton University Volunteers. The Belted Galloway cattle (a rare breed) do valuable conservation work, but due |
to the tragic fatal accident in January 2019, were moved from the Commons to the Fields. (An inquest was held in |
September, resulting in a verdict of Accidental Death and we are hoping to graze the Commons again in the near future.) |
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THE LYNCHMERE SOCIETY |
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 April 2019 |
FINANCIAL REVIEW |
Principal funding sources |
The principal Funding sources of the Charity are:- |
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1) Natural England and The Rural Payments Agency, through the Higher Level Stewardship and Basic Payments |
Scheme. |
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2) Subscriptions, donations and bequests. |
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3) SSE through wayleaves. |
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4) Sales of hay bales to cover harvesting costs. |
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The 2018-19 year |
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The Society recorded a surplus of £23,555 on a total income of £57,513 for the year to 30th April 2019 (excluding the |
£14,900 proceeds of the sale of cattle to the South Downs National Park Authority) compared to an income of £71,441 |
and surplus of £31,164 in the previous year. Although the grants from the Rural Payments Agency under the Higher |
Level Stewardship and Basic Payment Schemes were again the dominant feature of the Society's income, amounting to |
£48,728 or 67% of the total income for the 2018-19 year, the total was £9,569 lower following the end of the catch up in |
payments which had boosted income in recent years. These grants are for our heathland restoration and maintenance |
work, to support grazing on the commons and for other environmental work. |
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The total spending on grazing and the commons amounted to £33,328 which was slightly down on the amount spent in |
the previous year (£35,691) The Society continued to support Lynchmere Community Grazing, the Community Interest |
Company established to manage grazing on the Society's commons and elsewhere. |
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After last January's tragic accident, when the cattle herd was immediately removed from the commons to one of the |
Society's fields, which has no public access, some of the Society's hay was kept back to be used to feed the herd. This |
has also meant that hay could not be harvested from the field in 2019 and hay sales have been affected. It has not yet |
been possible to reintroduce the cattle to the commons but the Trustees believe that conservation grazing is an important |
aspect of commons management and the herd needs to be kept intact so that this resource is available to the Society at |
the appropriate time. There are, however, some costs associated with this approach. |
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The strategy for the maintenance of the commons has been to use a small team of individual woodsmen who know the |
commons well and are much more flexible and cost effective than the larger contractors used by other charities |
undertaking similar work. The Society is also fortunate to have a loyal band of volunteers who give their time, as well as |
several other sources of volunteer labour. |
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The Society remains heavily dependent on government grants, and we were delighted that Natural England agreed to |
extend the HLS grant for a further year last year. We have applied for another extension to this grant. Brexit is creating |
great uncertainties over long term grant funding, much of which has come from EU sources in the past. However, the |
Commons are both an important environmental project and an amenity used by many local people, who have supported |
the Society for many years. The excellent work done by the team has taken on board the needs of different stakeholder |
groups, so that the ecological benefits and maintenance of this beautiful area that so many enjoy can be sustained into |
the future. The current momentum at national and international levels behind environmental and climate change |
initiatives should be helpful to the Society and the Government's declared intention to encourage the countryside to be |
used for the public good also fits well with the strategy outlined above. |
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Other sources of income are also very important for the Society. We were delighted to receive another donation of |
£3,000 from the Hilary Tangye Trust and of £400 from Jenny Radford's family to celebrate her 80th Birthday. The |
Society also received a kind donation of £141 from the collection at Hilary Adarir's memorial service. Both Jenny |
Radford and Sue Berrisford have been given life memberships. We have a loyal base of members and supporters who |
continue to provide valuable income from subscriptions and donations. Hay and wood sales were lower than the |
previous year at £1,029. |
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THE LYNCHMERE SOCIETY |
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 April 2019 |
FINANCIAL REVIEW |
Investment policy and objectives |
A significant proportion of the Society's funds are grants received in advance and having considered the options |
available, the Trustees invest those funds which are in excess of its immediate needs in a Lloyds Bank deposit account, a |
Scottish Widows 60 Day Notice account and a Natwest deposit account. Although interest rates are woefully low in the |
current environment, the Trustees consider the return to be satisfactory given the flexibility and security that this offers. |
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Reserves Policy |
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The trustees monitor the Society's requirements for reserves to ensure sufficient funds are available to provide for any |
sudden emergencies and to meet longer term commitments, such as the need to replace the fencing and machinery when |
this becomes necessary. This gives the trustees confidence that the Society's work can continue unimpeded and it has |
fully adequate reserves to meet its objects. |
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FUTURE PLANS |
The Charity plans to continue the activities outlined above in forthcoming years. |
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT |
Governing document |
The Lynchmere Society is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 26th September 2003 and |
registered as a charity on 7th April 2004. The company was established under a Memorandum and Articles of |
Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of |
Association. In the event of the company being wound up, members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding |
£10. |
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Recruitment and appointment of new trustees |
The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purpose of charity law. One third of the trustees are elected |
each year and serve for a term of three years, and can be re-elected on the end of this term. |
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Organisational structure |
The Lynchmere Society has a Trustees / Management committee which met six times during the year and is responsible |
for the strategic direction and operational activities of the Charity. The Committee has members from a variety of |
backgrounds and experience. |
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Induction and training of new trustees |
All trustees are already familiar with the practical work of the charity having been members. New trustees are given |
guidance regarding their responsibilities. The guidance is based on Charity Commission publications. |
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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS |
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THE LYNCHMERE SOCIETY |
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 April 2019 |
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS |
Trustees |
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Company Secretary |
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Independent examiner |
M J Traviss FCA |
Traviss & Co Ltd |
Chartered Accountants |
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38 Newtown Road |
Liphook |
Hampshire |
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This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating |
to small companies. |
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Approved by order of the board of
trustees
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF |
THE LYNCHMERE SOCIETY |
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Lynchmere Society ('the Company') |
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 30 April 2019. |
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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'). |
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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. |
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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: |
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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)]. |
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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 |
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M J Traviss FCA |
Traviss & Co Ltd |
Chartered Accountants |
Newtown House |
38 Newtown Road |
Liphook |
Hampshire |
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THE LYNCHMERE SOCIETY |
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 April 2019 |
2019 | 2018 |
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Unrestricted
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Restricted
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Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM |
Donations and legacies | 2 |
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Other trading activities | 3 |
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Investment income | 4 |
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Total |
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EXPENDITURE ON |
Raising funds |
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Charitable activities | 5 |
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Other |
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NET INCOME |
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Transfers between funds | 13 | 2,042 | (2,042 | ) | - | - |
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Net movement in funds |
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RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS |
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Total funds brought forward |
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TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
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THE LYNCHMERE SOCIETY |
BALANCE SHEET |
At 30 April 2019 |
2019 | 2018 |
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Unrestricted
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Restricted
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Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
FIXED ASSETS |
Tangible assets | 9 |
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CURRENT ASSETS |
Stocks | 10 |
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Debtors | 11 |
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CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due within one year | 12 |
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NET CURRENT ASSETS |
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TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
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NET ASSETS |
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FUNDS | 13 |
Unrestricted funds | 641,353 | 615,756 |
Restricted funds |
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TOTAL FUNDS |
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632,396 |
THE LYNCHMERE SOCIETY |
BALANCE SHEET - CONTINUED |
At 30 April 2019 |
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under |
Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 30 April 2019. |
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The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended |
30 April 2019 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. |
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The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for |
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ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the
Companies Act 2006 and |
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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. |
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These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies |
subject to the small companies regime. |
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The financial statements were approved by
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THE LYNCHMERE SOCIETY |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 April 2019 |
1. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
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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 2015)', |
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Raising funds |
Raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the charity to raise funds for its charitable purposes and |
includes costs of all fundraising activities, events and non-charitable trading. |
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Charitable activities |
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services |
for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an |
indirect nature necessary to support them. |
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Governance costs |
Governance costs include costs of the preparation and examination of the statutory accounts and the cost of any |
legal advice to trustees on governance or constitutional matters. |
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Tangible fixed assets |
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful |
life. |
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Land & Buildings |
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Plant and machinery |
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The trustees have adopted a policy of not depreciating the freehold land buildings. These are stated at historical |
cost rather than regular revaluations. |
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Stocks |
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow |
moving items. |
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Taxation |
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. |
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THE LYNCHMERE SOCIETY |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 April 2019 |
1. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued |
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Fund accounting |
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. |
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Designated funds are unrestricted funds set aside at the discretion of the Trustees for specific purposes. |
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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. |
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Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. |
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Hire purchase and leasing commitments |
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis |
over the period of the lease. |
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2. | DONATIONS AND LEGACIES |
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2019 | 2018 |
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Donations and subscriptions |
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Grants |
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Grants received, included in the above, are as follows: |
2019 | 2018 |
£ | £ |
Natural England grants | 48,728 | 58,297 |
Lynchmere Parish Council | - | 350 |
48,728 | 58,647 |
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3. | OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES |
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2019 | 2018 |
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Hay and wood sales | 1,029 | 2,981 |
Other income | 62 | 1,500 |
Sale of cattle herd | 14,900 | - |
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4. | INVESTMENT INCOME |
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2019 | 2018 |
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Rents received |
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Deposit account interest |
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THE LYNCHMERE SOCIETY |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 April 2019 |
5. | CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS |
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Direct costs | Support costs | Totals |
£ | £ | £ |
Restoration and maintenance of commons, fields and hay meadows |
33,298 |
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33,328 |
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6. | NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) |
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Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting): |
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2019 | 2018 |
£ | £ |
Independent examiner's fee | 660 | 600 |
Depreciation - owned assets |
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Hire of plant and machinery | - | 346 |
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7. | TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS |
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There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 April 2019 nor for the year ended |
30 April 2018 . |
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Trustees' expenses |
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 30 April 2019 nor for the year ended 30 April 2018 . |
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8. | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES |
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Restricted
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Total
funds |
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INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM |
Donations and legacies |
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Other trading activities |
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Investment income |
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Total |
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EXPENDITURE ON |
Charitable activities |
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Other |
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Total |
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NET INCOME |
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Transfers between funds | 500 | (500 | ) | - |
THE LYNCHMERE SOCIETY |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 April 2019 |
8. | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued |
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Unrestricted
funds |
Restricted
funds |
Total
funds |
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Net movement in funds |
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RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS |
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Total funds brought forward | 584,092 | 17,140 | 601,232 |
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 615,756 | 16,640 | 632,396 |
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9. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
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Land &
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Plant and
machinery |
Totals |
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COST |
At 1 May 2018 and 30 April 2019 |
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DEPRECIATION |
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Charge for year |
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NET BOOK VALUE |
At 30 April 2019 |
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10. | STOCKS |
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2019 | 2018 |
£ | £ |
Stock of cattle |
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11. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
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2019 | 2018 |
£ | £ |
Trade debtors |
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Other debtors |
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Prepayments |
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THE LYNCHMERE SOCIETY |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 April 2019 |
12. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
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2019 | 2018 |
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Other creditors |
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13. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS |
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Net movement
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Transfers
between funds |
At 30.4.19 |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
Unrestricted funds |
General fund | 181,905 | 24,442 | 2,042 | 208,389 |
Commons fund | 431,000 | - | - | 431,000 |
Equipment and capital works fund | 2,851 | (887 | ) | - | 1,964 |
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Restricted funds |
Reptile Habitat Fund | 16,640 | - | (2,042 | ) | 14,598 |
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TOTAL FUNDS |
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Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: |
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Incoming
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Resources
expended |
Movement in
funds |
£ | £ | £ |
Unrestricted funds |
General fund | 72,413 | (47,971 | ) | 24,442 |
Equipment and capital works fund | - | (887 | ) | (887 | ) |
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TOTAL FUNDS |
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THE LYNCHMERE SOCIETY |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 April 2019 |
13. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued |
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Comparatives for movement in funds |
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At 1.5.17 |
Net movement
in funds |
Transfers
between funds |
At 30.4.18 |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
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Unrestricted Funds |
General fund | 150,024 | 31,381 | 500 | 181,905 |
Commons fund | 431,000 | - | - | 431,000 |
Equipment and capital works fund | 3,068 | (217 | ) | - | 2,851 |
584,092 | 31,164 | 500 | 615,756 |
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Restricted Funds |
Reptile Habitat Fund | 17,140 | - | (500 | ) | 16,640 |
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TOTAL FUNDS | 601,232 | 31,164 | - | 632,396 |
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: |
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Incoming
resources |
Resources
expended |
Movement in
funds |
£ | £ | £ |
Unrestricted funds |
General fund | 71,441 | (40,060 | ) | 31,381 |
Equipment and capital works fund | - | (217 | ) | (217 | ) |
71,441 | (40,277 | ) | 31,164 |
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TOTAL FUNDS | 71,441 | (40,277 | ) | 31,164 |
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A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: |
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At 1.5.17 |
Net movement
in funds |
Transfers
between funds |
At 30.4.19 |
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Unrestricted funds |
General fund | 150,024 | 55,823 | 2,542 | 208,389 |
Commons fund | 431,000 | - | - | 431,000 |
Equipment and capital works fund | 3,068 | (1,104 | ) | - | 1,964 |
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Restricted funds |
Reptile Habitat Fund | 17,140 | - | (2,542 | ) | 14,598 |
TOTAL FUNDS | 601,232 | 54,719 | - | 655,951 |
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THE LYNCHMERE SOCIETY |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 April 2019 |
13. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued |
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A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: |
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Incoming
resources |
Resources
expended |
Movement in
funds |
£ | £ | £ |
Unrestricted funds |
General fund | 143,854 | (88,031 | ) | 55,823 |
Equipment and capital works fund | - | (1,104 | ) | (1,104 | ) |
|
143,854 | (89,135 | ) | 54,719 |
TOTAL FUNDS | 143,854 | (89,135 | ) | 54,719 |
Unrestricted Funds |
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Commons Fund |
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The Commons Fund represents the original cost of land under the Charity's management. |
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Equipment and capital works fund |
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This represents the cost and depreciation of capital equipment and works of a capital nature. |
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Restricted Funds |
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Mare Barn Phase 1 |
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This represents costs of assessing the state of Mare Barn and to provide options for its long term restoration and |
repair. The Mare Barn was originally left to the Charity in a legacy. 80% of the cost was met through a project |
grant from Natural England. |
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Reptile Habitat Fund |
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This represents £10,000 given by Taylor Wimpey UK Limited for the future maintenance of the Lynchmere |
Land and the welfare of reptiles relocated from one of their building sites. |
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It also includes an additional payment of £10,000 to be used by the Lynchmere Society for the purpose of |
improving visitor education at the common and associated habitat management. |
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14. | RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES |
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There were no related party transactions for the year ended 30 April 2019. |
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