Charity registration number 1000227 (England and Wales)
Philip Barker Charity
Annual report and unaudited financial statements For the year ended 31 October 2025
Philip Barker Charity
Legal and administrative information
Trustees Sir Edmund Burton Mr M Burton Mrs M Burton (Appointed 11 April 2025) C Burton C Parkinson (Appointed 10 August 2025) Charity registration England and Wales 1000227 Principal address Bay Tree Cottage Barbary Close South Cheriton Somerset England BA8 0BG Independent examiner DJH Chester Limited Chester House Lloyd Drive Cheshire Oaks Business Park Ellesmere Port Cheshire CH65 9HQ Investment advisors Rathbones Investment Management Port of Liverpool Building Pier Head Liverpool L3 1NW
Philip Barker Charity
Contents
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 3 |
| Independent examiner's report | 4 |
| Statement of financial activities | 5 |
| Balance sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 7 - 12 |
Philip Barker Charity
Trustees' Report
For the year ended 31 October 2025
The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2025.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Charity's deed of trust, the Charities Act 2011 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)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016).
Objectives and aims
In keeping with the objectives of the charity, the Trustees continue to support local charities operating in Chester and the North West. Recently, funding has been provided for activities in the South West. All these grants are related to youth activities that enhance young people's safety, preparing them for future employment, enabling them to achieve their potential and, in so doing, strengthening local communities.
The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission regarding public benefit in deciding what activities the Charity should undertake.
Grant Making
Since its establishment in 1990 the Charity has made donations totalling over £2.5m, principally to local charities which have proved that they have made improvements to the life chances of their young people.
During the year, grants to charities totalled £5,000. The Charity grant-making policy is to concentrate the Charity’s limited resources, making major grants to a small number of charities, where significant and enduring benefits can be delivered. To this effect, the newly appointed Trustees used 2025 to undertake a review of the grant policy and impact to date. Following this review and due to significant family ill health late grants of £77,295 were made to the Gryphon School and £86,629 to the Youth Federation to cover activity in 2025. The payments were made in January 2026 and thus will be covered in the 25/26 accounts and annual return.
This policy has enabled substantial partnerships to be established, delivering significant benefits to young people and local communities.
General
The effectiveness of grants made by the charity has been enhanced by the establishment of enduring partnerships with primary and secondary schools, councils, police, fire and rescue, universities (including teacher training providers) and national experts. These links have been extended to include private sector employers, exemplified by the links with the Sci-Tech Daresbury Centre.
Acknowledging the success of partnering across the North West, the Trustees established an initial link in the South West with the Gryphon School in Sherborne, Dorset, with a view to developing and jointly funding an adventure training initiative drawing on best practice derived from the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
International Donations
A grant of £5,000 was made to the Disasters Emergency Committee, in support of the Myanmar Earthquake Appeal.
Financial review
Reserves policy
The trustees have reviewed the reserves of the charity and concluded that, in order to allow the charity to be managed efficiently and to provide a buffer, the unrestricted funds not invested in investments held by the charity should be maintained at a level of approximately twelve months anticipated expenditure. At the balance sheet date reserves were in excess of that amount. The trustees continue to monitor and review this policy.
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Philip Barker Charity
Trustees' Report (continued)
For the year ended 31 October 2025
Investment policy and objectives
There are no restrictions on the charity's power to invest. The investment strategy is set by the trustees, with the advice of their stockbrokers, to whom the day-to-day management of investments is delegated. The strategy is to invest in low risk investments, generating sufficient income to fund minor grants.
The results for the year show a deficit of funds of £37,926 before the unrealised gain on revaluation of listed investments. The unrestricted funds of the charity amounted to £1,900,848. This can be compared with the figures of past years: £1,767,010 at October 2024: £1,635,810 at October 2023: £1,776,554 at October 2022.
During this financial year grants totalled £5,000
The Trustees continued to exercise tight control over management and administrative costs, which totalled £2,095 (11.45% of resources expended) and investment management of the portfolio by Investec. - £11,196 (61.21% of resources expended).
Resources
The Trustees authorised the release of funds from the sale of investments in order to supplement grants for the current year. The additional funds required to meet approved grants were drawn from the unrestricted funds of the charity.
Risk management
The Trustees have examined the major strategic, business and operational risks which the charity faces and confirm that systems have been established, so that the necessary steps can be taken to lessen these risks.
Structure, governance and management
The Charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
The Philip Barker Charity is a registered charity, number 1000227. The Charity was established by a charitable trust deed on 10 August 1990.
The Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
Sir Edmund Burton Mr M Burton Mrs M Burton (Appointed 11 April 2025) C Burton C Parkinson (Appointed 10 August 2025)
Organisational structure
The trustees who served during the year and since the year end are set out on page 1. Trustees are appointed by the board of trustees following discussion of recommendations. They serve for a period of five years, after which they may put themselves forward for reappointment. Grant applications are collated and considered periodically.
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Philip Barker Charity
Trustees' Report (continued) For the year ended 31 October 2025
The Trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Mr M Burton Trustee
17 August 2026
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Philip Barker Charity
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
To the Trustees of Philip Barker Charity
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Philip Barker Charity (the Charity) for the year ended 31 October 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examiner's statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared the financial statements in accordance with the relevant version of the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn. I understand that this has been done in order for the financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
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 that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Charities Act 2011.
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of financial statements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
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 financial statements to be reached.
Mrs D D Lea FCA, FCCA DJH Chester Limited
Chester House Lloyd Drive Cheshire Oaks Business Park Ellesmere Port Cheshire CH65 9HQ
Dated: 19 August 2026
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Philip Barker Charity
Statement of financial activities
(Including income and expenditure account)
For the year ended 31 October 2025
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Income from: | |||
| Investments | 2 | 50,248 | 47,078 |
| Total income | 50,248 | 47,078 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Raising funds | 3 | 11,196 | 10,362 |
| Charitable activities | 4 | 7,095 | 122,551 |
| Total expenditure | 18,291 | 132,913 | |
| Net gains/(losses) on investments | 10 | (69,883) | 56,368 |
| Net expenditure | (37,926) | (29,467) | |
| Other recognised gains and losses: | |||
| Revaluation of fixed assets investments | 171,764 | 160,667 | |
| Net movement in funds | 5 | 133,838 | 131,200 |
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||
| Fund balances at 1 November 2024 | 1,767,010 | 1,635,810 | |
| Fund balances at 31 October 2025 | 1,900,848 | 1,767,010 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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Philip Barker Charity
Balance sheet
As at 31 October 2025
| Notes Fixed assets Investments 12 Current assets Debtors 13 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 14 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities The funds of the Charity Unrestricted funds 15 |
2025 £ £ 1,783,197 35,558 86,204 121,762 (4,111) 117,651 1,900,848 1,900,848 1,900,848 |
2024 £ £ 1,702,212 22,651 44,163 66,814 (2,016) 64,798 1,767,010 1,767,010 1,767,010 |
2024 £ £ 1,702,212 22,651 44,163 66,814 (2,016) 64,798 1,767,010 1,767,010 1,767,010 |
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| 1,767,010 | |||
| 1,767,010 | |||
| 1,767,010 |
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 17 August 2026
Mr M Burton Trustee
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Philip Barker Charity
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 October 2025
1 Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, 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 Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The Charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity 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.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the Charity 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.
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
1.5 Fixed asset investments
Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.
1.6 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.
1.7 Financial instruments
The Charity 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 Charity's balance sheet when the Charity 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.
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Philip Barker Charity
Notes to the financial statements (continued) For the year ended 31 October 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
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.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.8 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 Charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.9 Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
1.10 Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable activities at the discretion of the trustees.
2 Investment/Income
| Unrestricted funds 2025 £ Income from listed investments 44,664 Interest - UK fixed interest securities 4,588 Interest receivable 996 50,248 |
Total 2024 £ 38,400 8,218 460 |
|---|---|
| 47,078 |
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Philip Barker Charity
Notes to the financial statements (continued) For the year ended 31 October 2025
3 Raising funds
| Unrestricted funds 2025 £ Investment management 11,196 11,196 4 Charitable activities |
Total 2024 £ 10,362 |
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| 10,362 | |
| Grants paid | Grants paid | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Grant funding of activities (see note 6) | 5,000 | 120,535 | |
| Share of governance costs (see note 9) | 2,095 | 2,016 | |
| 7,095 | 122,551 | ||
| 5 | Net movement in funds | 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ | ||
| The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting): | |||
| Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial | |||
| statements | 1,086 | 1,046 | |
| 6 | Grants payable | ||
| **Grants paid ** | Grants paid | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Grants to institutions: | |||
| 5,000 | 120,535 |
Community grants
The following grants were made in the year:
£5,000 to DEC Disasters Emergency Committee - to support the Myanmar Earthquake Appeal
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Philip Barker Charity
Notes to the financial statements (continued) For the year ended 31 October 2025
7 Trustees
None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the Charity during the year.
8 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | Number | |
| Total | - | - |
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
9 Support costs
| Support costs Governance costs £ £ Independent examination fees - 1,086 Accountancy - 1,009 - 2,095 Analysed between Charitable activities - 2,095 |
2025 £ 1,086 1,009 2,095 2,095 |
2024 Basis of allocation £ 1,046 Governance 970 Governance 2,016 2,016 |
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10 Gains and losses on investments
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Gains/(losses) arising on: | £ | £ |
| Sale of investments | (69,883) | 56,368 |
11 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
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Philip Barker Charity
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 October 2025
12 Fixed asset investments
| Listed | |
|---|---|
| investments | |
| £ | |
| Cost or valuation | |
| At 1 November 2024 | 1,702,212 |
| Additions | 219,968 |
| Valuation changes | 171,764 |
| Disposals | (310,747) |
| At 31 October 2025 | 1,783,197 |
| Carrying amount | |
| At 31 October 2025 | 1,783,197 |
| At 31 October 2024 | 1,702,212 |
13 Debtors
| Amounts falling due within one year: Other debtors 14 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Other creditors |
2025 £ 35,558 2025 £ 4,111 |
2024 £ 22,651 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 £ 2,016 |
15 Unrestricted funds
The income funds of the charity include the following designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes:
| At 1 | Incoming | Resources | Gains and | At |
31 October | |
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| November | resources | expended | losses | 2025 | ||
| 2024 | ||||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| General funds | 1,592,002 | 50,248 | (18,291) | (69,883) | 1,554,076 | |
| Revaluation reserve | 175,008 | - | - | 171,764 | 346,772 |
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Philip Barker Charity
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 October 2025
| 15 | Unrestricted funds | (Continued) | ||||
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| Previous year: | At 1 | Incoming | Resources | Gains and | At 31 October |
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| November | resources | expended | losses | 2024 | ||
| 2023 | ||||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| General funds | 1,621,469 | 47,078 | (132,913) | 56,368 | 1,592,002 | |
| Revaluation reserve | 14,341 | - | - | 160,667 | 175,008 |
16 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024- none).
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