BADGER TRUST


BADGER TRUST

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
05460677 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 January 2022

End date: 31 December 2022

BADGER TRUST

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2022

Directors report
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes

BADGER TRUST

Directors' report period ended 31 December 2022

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 December 2022

Principal activities of the company

The principal activity of the Trust in the year under review was that of the promotion and enhancement of the welfare, conservation and protection of badgers, their setts and habitats, for the public benefit throughout England and Wales.

Political and charitable donations

Our charity raises funds in multiple ways to support our cause. We rely on donations from individuals, member groups, businesses, and partnerships with other organisations. Our social media presence has also enabled us to engage with supporters and donors online, allowing for easy and secure online donations. We are committed to transparency and accountability, ensuring that every donation received goes directly towards fulfilling our mission. Badger Trust is registered with the Fundraising Regulator which means we are committed to the Fundraising Code of Practice. We did not work with any third party fundraisers during the year, and we did not receive any fundraising complaints



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022

Peter Jackson
Rosie Wood
Georgina Cadwell
Jo Bates Keegan
Elle Bullimore
Nicola Sainsbury


The director shown below has held office during the period of
1 January 2022 to 3 September 2022

Luke Douglas


The directors shown below have held office during the period of
22 May 2022 to 31 December 2022

Sally Denbigh
Emila Hougasian
Rosie Oldham


The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006

This report was approved by the board of directors on
15 June 2023

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Peter Jackson
Status: Director

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Balance sheet

As at 31 December 2022

Notes 2022 2021


£

£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets:   0 0
Tangible assets: 3 2,334 1,844
Investments:   0 0
Total fixed assets: 2,334 1,844
Current assets
Stocks: 4 6,210 2,934
Debtors: 5 9,513 9,383
Cash at bank and in hand: 341,834 325,569
Investments:   0 0
Total current assets: 357,557 337,886
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 6 ( 11,371 ) ( 8,476 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 346,186 329,410
Total assets less current liabilities: 348,520 331,254
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year:   0 0
Provision for liabilities: 0 0
Accruals and deferred income: 0 0
Total net assets (liabilities): 348,520 331,254
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 348,520 331,254
Total members' funds: 348,520 331,254

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 December 2022 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The directors have chosen not to file a copy of the company's profit and loss account.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 15 June 2023
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Peter Jackson
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2022

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    A review for impairment of a fixed asset is carried out if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of any fixed asset may not be recoverable. Shortfalls between the carrying value of fixed assets and their recoverable amounts are recognised as impairments. Impairment losses are recognised in the Statement of financial activities incorporating income and expenditure account. Tangible fixed assets are carried at cost, net of depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:In the application of the charity's accounting policies,the Trustees are required to make judgments, estimates and assumptionsaboutthecarryingamountsofassetsandliabilitiesthatarenotreadily 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. 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 if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. There were no judgment or material estimation uncertainties affecting the reported financial performance in the current or prior year.Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the company for particular purposes.The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2022

  • 2. Employees

    2022 2021
    Average number of employees during the period 9 5

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2022

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 January 2022 17,665 17,665
Additions 1,382 1,382
Disposals 0 0
Revaluations 0 0
Transfers 0 0
At 31 December 2022 19,047 19,047
Depreciation
At 1 January 2022 15,821 15,821
Charge for year 892 892
On disposals 0 0
Other adjustments 0 0
At 31 December 2022 16,713 16,713
Net book value
At 31 December 2022 2,334 2,334
At 31 December 2021 1,844 1,844

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2022

4. Stocks

2022 2021
£ £
Stocks 6,210 2,934
Payments on account 0 0
Total 6,210 2,934

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2022

5. Debtors

2022 2021
£ £
Trade debtors 3,443 3,097
Prepayments and accrued income 4,678 1,008
Other debtors 1,392 5,278
Total 9,513 9,383
Debtors due after more than one year: 0 0

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2022

6. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2022 2021
£ £
Trade creditors 4,001 1,044
Taxation and social security 5,009 3,087
Other creditors 2,361 4,345
Total 11,371 8,476