Charity registration number 1026591
JENIFFER AND JONATHAN HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUST
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 17 SEPTEMBER 2023
JENIFFER AND JONATHAN HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUST
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Trustees | J D Harris CBE D. Litt (Hon) FRICS |
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| Mrs J C Harris | |
| Charity number | 1026591 |
| Principal address | Lock Cottage |
| Ravens Lane | |
| Berkhamstead | |
| Hertfordshire | |
| HP4 2DZ | |
| Independent examiner | Marc Ian Franks |
| Silver Levene (UK) Limited | |
| Chartered Certified Accountants | |
| 37 Warren Street | |
| London | |
| W1T 6AD |
JENIFFER AND JONATHAN HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUST
CONTENTS
| Page | |
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| Trustees' report | 1 |
| Independent examiner's report | 2 |
| Statement of financial activities | 3 |
| Balance sheet | 4 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 5 - 7 |
JENIFFER AND JONATHAN HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 17 SEPTEMBER 2023
The trustees presents their report and financial statements for the year ended 17 September 2023.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with 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 (FRS102)” (effective 1 January 2019).
Objectives and activities
The trust's objects are not restricted and can be used for any general charitable purposes. The main activity is to make donations to other registered charities.
The policies adopted in furtherance of these objects are to such charities or for such charitable purposes and in such proportions and in such manner and subject to such terms and conditions as the trustees may from time to time in their absolute discretion determine.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the trust should undertake.
Achievements and performance
During the year, the trustees have examined requests from number of institutions and have made grants amounting £26,500 (2022: £33,450).
Financial review
It is a policy of the Trust that unrestricted funds are constantly held available for charitable donations of a specific nature and use subject to retaining a minimum margin of £10,000 to allow for contingencies, such as a drop in funding. This will allow for consideration of ways in which future inflows of funding can be organised. This has been applied and maintained throughout the year.
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the trust is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Structure, governance and management
The trust was established by a charitable trust deed on 17 September 1993.
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
J D Harris CBE D. Litt (Hon) FRICS Mrs J C Harris
The recruitment and appointment of new trustees is agreed by existing trustees at the Annual General Meeting.
The Trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
................................................................. J D Harris CBE D. Litt (Hon) FRICS Trustee 25/03/2024 Dated: .........................
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JENIFFER AND JONATHAN HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF JENIFFER AND JONATHAN HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUST
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Jeniffer and Jonathan Harris Charitable Trust (the trust) for the year ended 17 September 2023 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and related notes.
This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity’s trustees those matters I am required to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees as a body, for my work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the trust you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
An independent examination does not involve gathering all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently does not cover all the matters that an auditor considers in giving their opinion on the financial statements. The planning and conduct of an audit goes beyond the limited assurance that an independent examination can provide. Consequently I express no opinion as to whether the financial statements present a ‘true and fair’ view and my report is limited to those specific matters set out in the independent examiner’s statement.
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 that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the trust as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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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 accounts 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.
Marc Ian Franks
Silver Levene (UK) Limited Chartered Certified Accountants 37 Warren Street London W1T 6AD
Dated: .........................25/03/2024
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JENIFFER AND JONATHAN HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 17 SEPTEMBER 2023
| Notes Income from: Donations and legacies 2 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 3 Net income for the year/ Net movement in funds Fund balances at 18 September 2022 Fund balances at 17 September 2023 |
2023 £ 40,000 26,500 13,500 45,814 59,314 |
2022 £ 40,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 33,450 | ||
| 6,550 39,264 |
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| 45,814 |
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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JENIFFER AND JONATHAN HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUST
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 17 SEPTEMBER 2023
| 2023 Notes £ Current assets Debtors 9 42,500 Cash at bank and in hand 16,814 59,314 Net current assets Income funds Unrestricted funds The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on ......................... .............................. J D Harris CBE D. Litt (Hon) FRICS Trustee 25324 fate |
£ 59,314 59,314 59,314 |
2022 £ 34,500 11,314 45,814 |
£ 45,814 |
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| 45,814 | |||
| 45,814 | |||
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JENIFFER AND JONATHAN HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 17 SEPTEMBER 2023
1 Accounting policies
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the trust's deed dated 17 September 1993, 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 trust is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The trust 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 trust. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the trust 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 unless the funds have been designated for other purposes.
The trust's objects are not restricted and can be used for any general charitable purposes. The main activity is to make donations to other registered charities.
1.4 Incoming resources
Income is recognised when the trust 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.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the trust has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Donations and legacies are accounted for when received, as long as they are capable of financial measurement.
1.5 Resources expended
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or onstructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
All expenditure is accounted for on accruals basis. All expenses including support costs and governance costs are allocated or apportioned to the applicable expenditure.
Grants payable are recognised as expenditure when the commitment is entered into. Where such a grant is to be paid over instalments, the outstanding balance is disclosed as a liability.
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JENIFFER AND JONATHAN HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 17 SEPTEMBER 2023
| 2 Donations and legacies Donations 3 Charitable activities Grant funding of activities (see note 4) 4 Grants payable Grants to institutions: Artis Jewish Musical Institute Jewish Care Huntington's Disease Association London Philharmonic Orchestra Wendover Choral Society Berkhamsted Sinfonia Bridgewater Sinfonia LPO Gala Dinner Nightingale Hammersen Kol Nidre Appeal New Tricks UCL Development Fund Royal Free Charity Resource Chrry Lodge Cancer Care ACHC |
2023 £ 40,000 2023 £ 26,500 2023 £ - 500 15,000 1,000 1,000 1,500 1,500 1,500 3,250 - 250 1,000 - - - - - 26,500 |
2022 £ 40,000 |
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| 2022 £ 33,450 |
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| 2022 £ 14,000 - - - 3,250 - - - - 200 - - 5,000 1,000 5,000 2,500 2,500 |
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| 33,450 |
5 Support costs
There was no governance and support costs incurred during the year.
6 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year.
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JENIFFER AND JONATHAN HARRIS CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 17 SEPTEMBER 2023
7 Employees
There were no employees during the year.
8 Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxationof Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.
9 Debtors
| Debtors | ||
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| 2023 | 2022 | |
| Amounts falling due within one year: | £ | £ |
| Other debtors | 42,500 | 34,500 |
10 Related party transactions
The trust received donations totalling £32,000 (2022: £32,000) from Jonathan Harris, a trustee of the charity.
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