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The Annual Report for Year End 31st March 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DERWENT VALLEY TRUST

 

A Company Limited by Guarantee
and not having a Share Capital
under the Companies Act 1985.

 

Registered No: 3182660

Registered Charity No: 1058609

 

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

– year ended –

 

31st MARCH 2009

 



Company number:                                           3182660

 

 

Registered charity number:                             1058609

 

 

Registered:                                                      3 April 1996 in England and Wales

 

 

Registered Office:                                            10-11 St James Court

                                                                        Friar Gate

                                                                        Derby

                                                                        DE1 1BT

 

 

Directors:                                                         B D Waters – Chairman

                                                                                    M Benten

R M Faithorn

G L Knight

Councillor J M Sanders

M A Shuttleworth

 

 

Joint Secretaries:                                             C A Hallam F.C.I.S.

                                                                        S F Marshall

 

 

Treasurer:                                                        J R Marjoram

 

 

Bankers:                                                          National Westminster Bank plc, Derby

 

 

Solicitors and Company Secretariat:               Robinsons, Derby

 

 

Accountants:                                                    Smith Cooper, Derby

 

 

Members:                                                         G L Knight

                                                                        S F Marshall

                                                                        B D Waters

 

The liability of the members is limited to £1

 

 

            Website:                                                          www.nationalheritagecorridor.org.uk

 


DERWENT VALLEY TRUST

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2009

 

 

REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS

 

 

Directors’ report

 

The directors present their annual report and the unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2009.

 

Objects

 

The objects of the Trust are, among other things, to identify, preserve and enhance for the public benefit the area comprised in the Derwent Valley in Derbyshire and abutment area and whatever natural, historical, cultural, geological, architectural and constructional heritage may exist in the area of benefit.

 

Public Benefit

 

The Heritage Way enables the public to benefit from the environment experienced on the walk and to have the exercise.  Also the Trust places information boards from which the public can more beneficially appreciate their environment.  There are no admission fees to walk the Heritage Way.  The route follows public footpaths and concessionary rights of way.

 

Principal activities

 

The Trust has continued to develop the Derwent Valley Heritage Way by means of promotion and supporting interpretation.  The Way is described on the Trust’s web site and in a guide book published by Jarrold.

 

The Directors appreciate:

·         the original financial support for the Way from EMDA, Environment Agency, Lafarge Cement UK and WREN

·         financial support in kind by the county, local and parish councils within the area of the Trust

·         the substantial contribution in kind by Robinsons Solicitors for legal advice, company secretarial and ongoing services

·         the ongoing services of Edward Hallam and David Higley in relation to the Trust’s web site www.nationalheritagecorridor.org.uk.

 
The Trust’s achievements since April 2008 to March 2009 are:
  • liaise with the Derwent Valley Cycle Group over the development of a cycle way and offer to help manage the financing
  • maintain contact with Derbyshire County Council over its Greenways Strategy.

 

 

The Trust’s targets for 2009/2010 are:

 

  • Improvement works as necessary along the route of the Derwent Valley Heritage Way.
  • Support for a pedestrian counter at the Cromford canal.
  • Continue to interpret the Derwent Valley along the Heritage Way.
  • Continue support to the World Heritage Site and the Rural Transport Partnership.
  • Continue to investigate the possibility of a cycle and bridle way along the Derwent Valley.

 

Reserves policy

 

The charity maintains the level of reserves required to fulfill its objectives.  The Board of Trustees monitors reserves at regular board meetings.

 

 

 

 

 

DERWENT VALLEY TRUST

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2009

 

 

REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS

 

Directors

 

The following were both directors and charity trustees of the Company during the year:

 

B D Waters

M Benten

R M Faithorn

G L Knight

Councillor J M Sanders

M A Shuttleworth

 

Statement of trustees' responsibilities

 

The trustees (who are also directors of Derwent Valley Trust for the purposes 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 charitable company for the 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;

·               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 proper 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 1985. 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 trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company’s website.  Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                   

B D Waters - Chairman                                                M Benten - Director

 


 

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF DERWENT VALLEY TRUST

 

 

I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2009 which are set out on pages 5 to 7.

 

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

 

The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts.  The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

 

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to an audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

 

·               examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act;

 

·               follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the Act, as amended); and

 

·               state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

 

Basis of independent examiner's statement

 

My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission.  An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records.  It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters.  The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

 

Independent examiner's statement

 

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

 

1       which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:

 

·               to keep accounting records in accordance with section 221 of the Companies Act 1985, and

 

·               to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 226A of the Companies Act 1985 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities

 

have not been met; or

 

2       to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

 

 

 

Janet Morgan 

Chartered Accountant

 

Smith Cooper

Derby


DERWENT VALLEY TRUST

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2009

 

 

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2009

 

 

 

 

 

                                                         Unrestricted        Restricted                Total                   Total       Funds   Funds                                                                  Funds               Funds

                                                                     2009                 2009                 2009                   2008

                                                                                     (General)                       

 

                                                                          £                      £                      £                        £    

Incoming Resources

 

Deposit interest                                                646                       -                  646                     774    

HW Certificates etc.                                         100                       -                  100                       50    

                                                                                                                      ___                              

 

Total Incoming Resources                             746                       -                  746                     824    

                                                                                                                      ___                              

 

Resources Expended

 

Costs of charitable activities

Website cost                                               30                       -                    30                       23    

Insurance                                                  204                       -                  204                    235    

                                                                                                               ____                              

 

                                                                234                       -                  234                     258    

 

Other resources expended

Administration                                             15                       -                    15                       15    

                                                                                                                     ____                              

 

Total Resources Expended                            249                       -                  249                     273    

                                                                                                                      ___                              

 

Net incoming resources                                 497                       -                  497                     551    

 

Fund balances brought forward                       6,319                7,889              14,208                13,657    

                                                                                                                   _____                              

Fund Balances Carried Forward                 6,816                7,889              14,705                14,208    

                                                                    ____                ____              _____                _____    


DERWENT VALLEY TRUST

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2009

 

 

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2009

 

 

 

                                                                                               2009                                         2008

CURRENT ASSETS                                                                       £                                              £

 

Balances at Bank:

  Deposit account                                                                   14,632                                      14,185

  Current account                                                                          73                                             23

                                                                                            ______                                      ______

                                                                                                                                                                        14,705                                                                      14,208

                                                                                            ______                                      ______

CURRENT LIABILITIES

  Creditors                                                                                      -                                             -

 

NET CURRENT ASSETS                                                        14,705                                      14,208

 

                                                                                                                                                      

 

NET ASSETS                                                                        14,705                                      14,208                  _____                                                                        _____

 

REPRESENTED BY:

  Unrestricted funds                                                                  6,816                                        6,319

  Restricted funds (Note 3)                                                        7,889                                        7,889

                                                                                                                                                      

 

                                                                                            14,705                                      14,208

                                                                                             _____                                       _____

 

 

The directors are satisfied that the company was entitled to exemption under subsection (1) of section 249A of the Companies Act 1985 and that members have not required an audit in accordance with subsection (2) of section 249B.

 

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for:

 

¨       ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with section 221; and

 

¨       preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its profit or loss for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of section 226 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of this Act relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the company.

 

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to Small companies within Part VII of the Companies Act 1985 and with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective January 2007).

 

These accounts were approved by the board of directors on                                            and were signed on its behalf by:

 

 

 

B. D. Waters

Director


DERWENT VALLEY TRUST

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2009

 

 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

 

 

1.       ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the company’s accounts.

 

          Basis of Preparation

 

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Companies Act 1985 and the Statement of Recommended Practice, “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” published in 2005.

 

          Income & Expenditure

 

Income and expenditure are recognised on an accruals basis other than donations which are recognised when they are received.

 

          Cashflow Statement

 

The company is exempt from the requirement of Financial Reporting Standard No 1 to prepare a cashflow statement on the grounds of its size.

 

          Reserves

 

Donations received for the general purposes of the Charity are included as unrestricted funds. Donations for activities restricted by the wishes of the donor are taken to “restricted funds” where these wishes are legally binding on the Charity Trustees.

 

2.       DIRECTORS’ EXPENSES

 

No members of the Board of Directors nor any person connected with them has received or is due to receive any remuneration or expenses for the period directly or indirectly from the Charity’s funds.

 

3.       RESTRICTED FUNDS

 

         The funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following balance of donations             held:

                                                Balance at                Additions to         Resources             Balance at

                                              1 April 2008           restricted funds          expended        31 March 2009

                                                             £                               £                      £                            £

 

         Restricted funds                       7,889                                -                       -                      7,889

                                                                                                                                                      

 

         Total                                       7,889                                -                       -                      7,889

                                                      _____                        _____               _____                       ____