18. Inventories - Notes to the core accounting statements
| 31 March 2020 £000 | 31 March 2021 £000 | |
|---|---|---|
| 279 | Balance Outstanding at start of | 293 |
| 445 | Purchases | 577 |
| (487) | Recognised as an expense in year | (449) |
| 56 | Written off balances | 6 |
| 293 | Balance outstanding at year end | 427 |