REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 03565051 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1069681
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
FOR
BARROW FOUNDATION UK
Sheen Stickland Chartered Accountants
2 Oriel Court
Omega Park
Alton
Hampshire
GU34 2YT
BARROW FOUNDATION UK
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
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BARROW FOUNDATION UK
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
ThetrusteeswhoarealsodirectorsofthecharityforthepurposesoftheCompaniesAct2006,presenttheir report
withthefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyearended30June2024.Thetrusteeshaveadopted the
provisionsofAccountingandReportingbyCharities:StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicableto charities
preparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublic of
Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
ThetrusteeshavehaddueregardtotheCharityCommissionguidanceonpublicbenefit.Tothisend,theyensure that
the objective of the charity is to further the neurosciences.
ThetrusteesoftheBarrowFoundationUKprioritiseeducationandtraininginNeurosciences,theprovision and
promotionofresearchandeducationintoallaspectsofneuroscientificmedicine,healthcareandrehabilitation. They
areparticularlyfocussedonthebenefitsthatcanbegainedbycross-bordercooperationbetweenUK neuroscience
trainingandthatofferedbyitssisterorganisationwhichservestheBarrowNeurologicalInstituteinPhoenix, Arizona,
one of the leading neuro hospitals in the world, and its associate CommonSpirit.
Tothatend,oneoftheprimaryfunctionsistofindexceptionalindividualsintheneurosurgeryfieldfromthe UK,
offeringopportunitiestostudyattheBarrowwithanannualtravel/studybursaryforthewinnerofthe top
neurosurgicalprizeintheUKasarbitratedbytheSocietyofBritishNeurologicalSurgeons.Thereisalsoa similar
programmeaimedatspecialistneurosurgicalnurses,asselectedbytheBritishAssociationofNeurologicalNurses, as
well as one in Neuro Rehab, as selected by ACPIN.
The benefits of the Charity's work , therefore, are threefold:
the widely disseminated and published research findings of the beneficiaries of our research funds;
- the education and training of the future leaders of neurosurgery, neurosurgical research and nursing worldwide; and
the funding of education mechanisms which will undoubtedly result in better patient outcomes worldwide.
Grantmaking
TheCharityisalwaysintheprocessofrefiningitsgrant-makingpolicyandthereductionofcoststhatmayfocus grant
moneys on the recipients themselves. The charity does not accept unsolicited requests for funding.
During the year the Charity made grants totalling £12,635 (2023: £134,590).
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Investment policy and performance
TheCharityhasestablishedaninvestmentpolicywithMercerInvestmentAdvisors(formerlyPavillion)that provides
foradiversifiedportfoliowithaprimaryobjectiveofbalancinglong-termrealinvestmentreturnsand capital
preservation.Selectionofspecificinvestmentvehiclesisdonewiththesupportofourinvestmentadvisorsand a
sub-committeeoftheBoardthemselvesforfinancialoversight.TheBoardhashistoricallyoperatedaninformal policy
of paying out an absolute maximum of 60% of our investment income through any given year.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Review of the year
Asabove,themostsignificantdriveroftheCharity'sabilitytofulfillitsaimsandobjectivesistoensurethatit has
sufficientfundstomeetitsobligations..Thisisaveryconservativepolicybutithasgivenusroomformanoeuvre in
the event of significant potential investment shocks.
Oneofthekeyfeaturesoftheyearwasacontinuationofourpolicyofreviewingwherethecharityisandwhere it
shouldgo.ThustheBoardcontinuedtoconsiderwhethertheCharityshouldmovetotheUK.Thelogicof this
argument was as below, and there are significant issues to consider, which were explored throughout the period..
OngoingregistrationintheUSisputtingonerouscomplianceandreportingrequirementsontheCharityand the
trusteeshavebeenconsideringwhetherthereareanybenefitstotheCharityofhavingcharitystatusintheUS. After
someconsiderablediscussion,andadvicefromourlegaladvisorsbothintheUSandtheUK,itwasdecidedthat the
CharityshouldnolongerberecognisedasacharityintheUS.Thiswillmeanthatasuccessorcharitable company
limitedbyguaranteewillneedtobeestablished,withtheCharity'sassetstransferredtothatnewcharityonceit has
beenregisteredbytheCharityCommission.Thisprocesscontinuedintheyearunderreviewbutthe administration
ofitwilltakesometimetocomplete.ItwillnotaffecttheaimsandobjectivesoftheCharity,ortheexisting projects
to which the Charity is committed. All the Trustees will continue to serve on the board of the successor charity.
TheTrusteeswerealsopleasedtowelcomeanewBoardmember,VirginiaPrancer's,PhD,NP-C,FAAN,CNRN, of
both the BNI and CommonSpirit, for her invaluable insight in neuroscience nursing practice.
Atthesametime,oursisterorganisationintheUSBarrowFoundationUS,aUScharityestablishedbythe Barrow
NeurologicalInstitute(the'BNI'),receivedsignificantfundingin2023/4(andongoing)tocreateaproject entitled
BarrowGlobal.OurTrusteeshavespentconsiderabletimeinconsideringhowwecansupporttheirefforts and
whether the Charity should invest directly in their new initiatives in Africa and beyond.
Therehavebeenprojectsconsidered-allaligningwithouroverallmissionineducationandtraining-inEastAfrica as
well as those in Phoenix.
TheBoardalsoapprovedanewprojectinNeuro-RehabilitationtoaddtotherangeoftravellingFellowshipsin the
neurosciences.ThiswasdevelopedinconjunctionwithoneofthemainprofessionalbodiesofNeuro-Rehab specialists
in the UK and the first student will visit in the coming year.
The Board is also minded to step up its investment into Epilepsy at the BNI and a range of projects were considered.
TheCharityalsobegantheprocessofconsideringarangeofsimilartravellingfellowshipsforvariousspecialties within
neuroscienceinadditiontoourexistingstrategies.Itwasfeltthattheeducationalpieceofthesefellowships sits
perfectly within our remit.
Income and Expenditure Snapshot at 30 June 2024
Total income for the year was £110,001 of which £80,690 (2023: £73,141) was in respect of the endowment fund.
Total expenditure amounted to £59,954 of which £14,083 (2023: £236,752) was in respect of the endowment fund.
The overall surplus for the year before transfers and exchange movements was £434,276 (2023: surplus £184,243).
Totalinvestmentgainsfortheyearwere£384,229(2023:gains£273,373)andtotalexchangegainswere £16,108
(2023: losses £134,902).
Overallfundshaveincreasedto£3,679,408at30June2024comparedto£3,229,024atthepreviousbalance sheet
date.
FUTURE PLANS
Thetrustees'mainconsiderationisalwaysthattheworkoftheCharitycaninsomewayameliorateoutcomes for
patientsworldwide,inparticularthroughtheeducationandtrainingthatcanbeprovidedbytheBNI and
CommonSpirit,theUSnon-profithealthsystemwhichrunstheStJoseph'sHospitalandMedicalCenterwherethe BNI
isbased.Thetrusteescontinuetoworkonpartnershipsinternationallythatcanmoresuccessfullywiden the
knowledge and understanding of neuroscience.
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BARROW FOUNDATION UK
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
BarrowFoundation(UK)(the'Charity')isgovernedinaccordancewithitsarticlesofassociation,andconstitutes a
company - limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
Therearecurrently8trustees,includingarepresentativeofCommonSpirit,andalsoofStJoseph'sHospital and
MedicalCenterinPhoenix,Arizona,whichhousestheBNIandrunsjointresearchinitiativeswiththem.TheBoard is
made up of UK (the majority), and American nationals.
Notrusteeremunerationwaspaidintheyear(exceptinthecaseofexpenses,ifappropriate).Trusteesare required
todiscloseallrelevantinterestsandregistertheminaccordancewiththeCharity'spolicy.Thetrustees'experience is
varied and reflects medical, legal and philanthropic knowledge, both national and international.
Organisational structure
TheCharityisanEnglishregisteredcharity,number1069681,establishedbyaninitialgiftfromaUK-baseddonor, Ms
Marjorie Newsome, a supporter of Barrow Neurological Institute.
TheCharitymanagesitsfundsforeducationandresearchinglobalneuroscience,endowingsignificant international
projectsattheBarrowNeurologicalInstituteinPhoenix,Arizona,andfundingtravellingFellowshipsfor UK-based
neurosurgeonsandneurosurgicalnursestostudythere.Thecharityalsolookstobuildstrategicpartnershipson an
ad-hocbasisfortheBNIanditsparent(andourFounderMember),CommonSpirit,formerlyDignityHealth,with some
of the world's best academic institutions in the UK to further the cause of global neuroscience.
JudithBeresfordistheexecutiveconsultant,whomthetrusteesappointedtomanagetheday-to-dayadministration of
the Charity and to lead its strategic direction.
Risk management
ThetrusteesconsideronanongoingbasisthemajorriskstowhichtheCharityisexposedandreviewthem regularly.
TheCharity'smajorfinancialriskremainsthevariabilityofinvestmentreturnsandvolatilityinglobalstockand bond
markets.Fundsareawardedannuallytosupporttheworkofneuroscienceprofessionals.Theawardsaregivenas a
resultofconsiderationsbyrecognizedprofessionalbodies,suchastheRoyalCollegeofSurgeonsintheUKor the
SocietyofBritishNeurologicalSurgeons.Grantexpenditurecontinuestobelimitedbyinvestmentincomeand is
managed with prudence to counteract investment market shocks.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number
03565051 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1069681
Registered office
Third Floor
20 Old Bailey
EC4M 7AN
Trustees
Y Allalouf Managing Director
T W Bible Photojournalist
R Bowser Professor And Chair, Department Of Neuro
Ms L Hunt Hospital President
Lady P C Malloch-Brown Consultant
C S S Priestley Solicitor
A J Sheikh Nhs Hospital Doctor
Dr S Thomson Doctor
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BARROW FOUNDATION UK
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Auditors
Sheen Stickland Chartered Accountants
2 Oriel Court
Omega Park
Alton
Hampshire
GU34 2YT
Solicitors
Withers LLP
Third Floor
20 Old Bailey
London
EC4M 7AN
Investment managers
Mercer Investments LLC
21875 Network Place
Chicago, Illinois 60673-1218
USA
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
Thetrustees(whoarealsothedirectorsofBarrowFoundationUKforthepurposesofcompanylaw)are responsible
forpreparingtheReportoftheTrusteesandthefinancialstatementsinaccordancewithapplicablelawand United
Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Companylawrequiresthetrusteestopreparefinancialstatementsforeachfinancialyearwhichgiveatrueand fair
viewofthestateofaffairsofthecharitablecompanyandoftheincomingresourcesandapplicationof resources,
includingtheincomeandexpenditure,ofthecharitablecompanyforthatperiod.Inpreparingthose financial
statements, the trustees are required to
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business.
Thetrusteesareresponsibleforkeepingproperaccountingrecordswhichdisclosewithreasonableaccuracyat any
timethefinancialpositionofthecharitablecompanyandtoenablethemtoensurethatthefinancial statements
complywiththeCompaniesAct2006.Theyarealsoresponsibleforsafeguardingtheassetsofthecharitable company
and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as the trustees are aware:
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there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company's auditors are unaware; and
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the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information.
ThisreporthasbeenpreparedinaccordancewiththespecialprovisionsofPart15oftheCompaniesAct2006 relating
to small companies.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
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C S S Priestley - Trustee
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF
BARROW FOUNDATION UK
Opinion
WehaveauditedthefinancialstatementsofBarrowFoundationUK(the'charitablecompany')fortheyear ended
30June2024whichcomprisetheStatementofFinancialActivities,theBalanceSheet,theCashFlowStatement and
notestothefinancialstatements,includingasummaryofsignificantaccountingpolicies.Thefinancial reporting
frameworkthathasbeenappliedintheirpreparationisapplicablelawandUnitedKingdomAccounting Standards
(United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
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In our opinion the financial statements:
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give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 30 June 2024 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended;
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have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
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have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
WeconductedourauditinaccordancewithInternationalStandardsonAuditing(UK)(ISAs(UK))andapplicable law.
OurresponsibilitiesunderthosestandardsarefurtherdescribedintheAuditors'responsibilitiesfortheauditof the
financialstatementssectionofourreport.Weareindependentofthecharitablecompanyinaccordancewith the
ethicalrequirementsthatarerelevanttoourauditofthefinancialstatementsintheUK,includingtheFRC's Ethical
Standard,andwehavefulfilledourotherethicalresponsibilitiesinaccordancewiththeserequirements.We believe
that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
Inauditingthefinancialstatements,wehaveconcludedthatthetrustees'useofthegoingconcernbasis of
accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Basedontheworkwehaveperformed,wehavenotidentifiedanymaterialuncertaintiesrelatingtoevents or
conditionsthat,individuallyorcollectively,maycastsignificantdoubtonthecharitablecompany'sabilityto continue
as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Ourresponsibilitiesandtheresponsibilitiesofthetrusteeswithrespecttogoingconcernaredescribedinthe relevant
sections of this report.
Other information
Thetrusteesareresponsiblefortheotherinformation.Theotherinformationcomprisestheinformationincluded in
the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon.
Ouropiniononthefinancialstatementsdoesnotcovertheotherinformationand,excepttotheextent otherwise
explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
Inconnectionwithourauditofthefinancialstatements,ourresponsibilityistoreadtheotherinformationand, in
doingso,considerwhethertheotherinformationismateriallyinconsistentwiththefinancialstatementsor our
knowledgeobtainedintheauditorotherwiseappearstobemateriallymisstated.Ifweidentifysuch material
inconsistenciesorapparentmaterialmisstatements,wearerequiredtodeterminewhetherthisgivesrisetoa material
misstatementinthefinancialstatementsthemselves.If,basedontheworkwehaveperformed,weconclude that
thereisamaterialmisstatementofthisotherinformation,wearerequiredtoreportthatfact.Wehavenothing to
report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
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the information given in the Report of the Trustees for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
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the Report of the Trustees has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
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BARROW FOUNDATION UK
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
Inthelightoftheknowledgeandunderstandingofthecharitablecompanyanditsenvironmentobtainedinthe course
of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Report of the Trustees.
WehavenothingtoreportinrespectofthefollowingmatterswheretheCompaniesAct2006requiresustoreport to
you if, in our opinion:
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adequate accounting records have not been kept or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
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certain disclosures of trustees' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or
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the trustees were not entitled to take advantage of the small companies exemption from the requirement to prepare a Strategic Report or in preparing the Report of the Trustees.
Responsibilities of trustees
AsexplainedmorefullyintheStatementofTrustees'Responsibilities,thetrustees(whoarealsothedirectorsof the
charitablecompanyforthepurposesofcompanylaw)areresponsibleforthepreparationofthefinancial statements
andforbeingsatisfiedthattheygiveatrueandfairview,andforsuchinternalcontrolasthetrusteesdetermine is
necessarytoenablethepreparationoffinancialstatementsthatarefreefrommaterialmisstatement,whetherdue to
fraud or error.
Inpreparingthefinancialstatements,thetrusteesareresponsibleforassessingthecharitablecompany'sability to
continueasagoingconcern,disclosing,asapplicable,mattersrelatedtogoingconcernandusingthegoing concern
basisofaccountingunlessthetrusteeseitherintendtoliquidatethecharitablecompanyortoceaseoperations, or
have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Ourobjectivesaretoobtainreasonableassuranceaboutwhetherthefinancialstatementsasawholearefree from
materialmisstatement,whetherduetofraudorerror,andtoissueaReportoftheIndependentAuditorsthat includes
ouropinion.Reasonableassuranceisahighlevelofassurance,butisnotaguaranteethatanauditconducted in
accordancewithISAs(UK)willalwaysdetectamaterialmisstatementwhenitexists.Misstatementscanarise from
fraudorerrorandareconsideredmaterialif,individuallyorintheaggregate,theycouldreasonablybeexpected to
influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
-enquiryofmanagement,thosechargedwithgovernanceandtheentity'ssolicitorsaroundactualand potential
litigation and claims; and
-receivingfinancialstatementdisclosuresandtestingtosupportingdocumentationtoassesscompliance with
applicable laws and regulations.
Afurtherdescriptionofourresponsibilitiesfortheauditofthefinancialstatementsislocatedonthe Financial
ReportingCouncil'swebsiteatwww.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities.ThisdescriptionformspartofourReportof the
Independent Auditors.
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF
BARROW FOUNDATION UK
Use of our report
Thisreportismadesolelytothecharitablecompany'smembers,asabody,inaccordancewithChapter3ofPart 16
oftheCompaniesAct2006.Ourauditworkhasbeenundertakensothatwemightstatetothecharitable company's
membersthosematterswearerequiredtostatetotheminanauditors'reportandfornootherpurpose.To the
fullestextentpermittedbylaw,wedonotacceptorassumeresponsibilitytoanyoneotherthanthe charitable
companyandthecharitablecompany'smembersasabody,forourauditwork,forthisreport,orfortheopinions we
have formed.
Sheen Stickland Chartered Accountants
2 Oriel Court
Omega Park
Alton
Hampshire
GU34 2YT
Date: .............................................
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
FROM
Donations and legacies
2
29,311
Investment income
3
-
Total
29,311
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
4
30,767
Charitable activities
Education and research costs
15,104
Total
45,871
Net gains on investments
-
NET
INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(16,560)
Transfers between funds
11
16,560
Net movement in funds
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RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
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TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED
FORWARD
- |
Restricted
Endowment
fund
fund
£
£
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80,690
-
80,690
-
1,448
-
12,635
-
14,083
92
400,245
92
466,852
-
(16,560)
92
450,292
18,683
3,210,341
18,775
3,660,633 |
2024
Total
funds
£
29,311
80,690
110,001
32,215
27,739
59,954
400,337
450,384
-
450,384
3,229,024
3,679,408 |
2023
Total
funds
£
46,516
73,141 |
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119,657 |
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14,882
193,905 |
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208,787 |
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138,471 |
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49,341
- |
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49,341
3,179,683 |
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3,229,024 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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BARROW FOUNDATION UK
BALANCE SHEET 30 JUNE 2024
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Investments
9
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CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank
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CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one
year
10
-
NET CURRENT ASSETS
-
TOTAL ASSETS LESS
CURRENT LIABILITIES
-
NET ASSETS
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FUNDS
11
Restricted funds
Endowment funds
TOTAL FUNDS |
Restricted
Endowment
fund
fund
£
£
18,775
3,724,902
-
9,075
-
(73,344)
-
(64,269)
18,775
3,660,633
18,775
3,660,633 |
2024
Total
funds
£
3,743,677
9,075
(73,344)
(64,269)
3,679,408
3,679,408
18,775
3,660,633
3,679,408 |
2023
Total
funds
£
3,264,345
11,948
(47,269)
(35,321)
3,229,024
3,229,024
18,683
3,210,341
3,229,024 |
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Thesefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsapplicabletocharitable companies
subject to the small companies regime.
ThefinancialstatementswereapprovedbytheBoardofTrusteesandauthorisedforissue on
............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
.............................................
C S S Priestley - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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BARROW FOUNDATION UK
CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
1
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of fixed asset investments
Sale of fixed asset investments
Sale of social investments
Dividends received
Net cash provided by investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Expenditure attributable to endowment
Net cash used in financing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in
the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end
of the reporting period |
2024
£
(46,510)
(46,510)
(353,476)
330,383
123
80,690
57,720
(14,083)
(14,083)
(2,873)
11,948
9,075 |
2023
£
29,417
29,417
(100,313 )
129,058
-
73,141
101,886
(135,807 )
(135,807 )
(4,504)
16,452
11,948 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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BARROW FOUNDATION UK
NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
1. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of
Financial Activities)
Adjustments for:
Gain on investments
Dividends received
Expenditure attributable to endowment
(Gains)/losses on exchange
Decrease in debtors
Increase in creditors
Net cash (used in)/provided by operations |
2024
£
450,384
(400,337)
(80,690)
14,083
(56,025)
-
26,075
(46,510) |
2023
£
49,341
(138,471 )
(73,141)
135,807
3,261
25,415
27,205
29,417 |
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2. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
At 1/7/23
Cash flow
At
£
£
Net cash
Cash at bank
11,948
(2,873)
11,948
(2,873)
Total
11,948
(2,873) |
30/6/24
£
9,075
9,075
9,075 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
Thefinancialstatementsofthecharitablecompany,whichisapublicbenefitentityunderFRS102,have been
preparedinaccordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReportingbyCharities: Statement
ofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththe Financial
ReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland(FRS102)(effective1January 2019)',
FinancialReportingStandard102'TheFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublic of
Ireland'andtheCompaniesAct2006.Thefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedunderthehistorical cost
convention,withtheexceptionofinvestmentswhichareincludedatmarketvalue,asmodifiedby the
revaluation of certain assets.
Income
AllincomeisrecognisedintheStatementofFinancialActivitiesoncethecharityhasentitlementtothe funds,
it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructiveobligationcommitting the
charitytothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefitswillberequiredin settlement
andtheamountoftheobligationcanbemeasuredreliably.Expenditureisaccountedforonanaccruals basis
andhasbeenclassifiedunderheadingsthataggregateallcostrelatedtothecategory.Wherecostscannot be
directlyattributedtoparticularheadingstheyhavebeenallocatedtoactivitiesonabasisconsistentwith the
use of resources.
Grantsofferedsubjecttoconditionswhichhavenotbeenmetattheyearenddatearenotedasa commitment
but not accrued as expenditure.
Governance costs
Governancecostscomprisethecostsofgovernancearrangements,whichrelatetothegeneralrunningof the
Charity.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Investments
Fixedassetinvestmentsarestatedatmarketvalueatthebalancesheetdate.TheStatementof Financial
Activities includes the net gains and losses arising on revaluations and disposals throughout the year.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsofthe charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Foreign currencies
Assetsandliabilitiesinforeigncurrenciesaretranslatedintosterlingattheratesofexchangerulingat the
balancesheetdate.Transactionsinforeigncurrenciesaretranslatedintosterlingattherateof exchange
rulingatthedateoftransaction.Exchangedifferencesaretakenintoaccountinarrivingatthe operating
result.
continued...
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BARROW FOUNDATION UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
2.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Grants
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
3.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividend income
4.
RAISING FUNDS
Investment management costs
Portfolio management
5.
GRANTS PAYABLE
Education and research costs
Grants made to institutions for the furtherance of the Charity's objects were:
Institutions:
St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
6.
SUPPORT COSTS
Education and research costs |
|
|
2024
£
29,311 |
|
|
2023
£
46,516 |
|
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
|
|
£ |
|
|
£ |
|
|
|
29,311 |
|
|
46,516 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2024
£
80,690
2024
£
1,450
2024
£
12,635 |
|
2023
£
73,141
2023
£
1,217
2023
£
134,590 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
|
|
|
£ |
|
£ |
|
|
|
|
12,635 |
|
134,590 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,635 |
|
134,590 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Governance
costs
£
15,104 |
|
|
continued...
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BARROW FOUNDATION UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
7. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
|
2024 |
2023 |
|
£ |
£ |
Auditors' remuneration |
6,600 |
6,360 |
8. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Therewerenotrustees'benefitsfortheyear(2023:benefitstotalling£4,531).Therewasno trustee
remuneration for the year ended 30th June 2024 nor for the year ended 30th June 2023.
Trustees' expenses
During the year no expenses were reimbursed to trustees (2023: £13,076).
9. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS |
|
|
Listed |
|
investments |
|
£ |
MARKET VALUE |
|
At 1 July 2023 |
3,264,345 |
Additions |
353,476 |
Disposals |
(141,777) |
Revaluations |
251,538 |
Exchange gains |
16,095 |
At 30 June 2024 |
3,743,677 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
|
At 30 June 2024 |
3,743,677 |
At 30 June 2023 |
3,264,345 |
As at 30 June 2024, all investment assets were held outside the UK. |
|
As at 30 June 2024 the cost of listed investments were £2,715,963. |
|
Cost or valuation at 30 June 2024 is represented by: |
|
|
Listed |
|
investments |
|
£ |
Valuation in 2024 |
3,743,677 |
continued...
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BARROW FOUNDATION UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
11.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Split Immunity Project
Endowment funds
Expendable Endowment Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Net movement in funds, included in the above a
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Split Immunity Project
Endowment funds
Expendable Endowment Fund
TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1/7/23
£
-
18,683
3,210,341
3,229,024
re as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
29,311
-
80,690
110,001 |
Net
movement
in funds
£
(16,560)
92
466,852
450,384
Resources
expended
£
(45,871)
-
(14,083)
(59,954) |
2024
£
6,300
44,800
22,244
73,344
Transfers
between
funds
£
16,560
-
(16,560)
-
Gains and
losses
£
-
92
400,245
400,337 |
2023
£
10,599
15,095
21,575
47,269
At 30/6/24
£
-
18,775
3,660,633
3,679,408
Movement
in funds
£
(16,560)
92
466,852
450,384 |
|
|
|
|
|
continued...
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BARROW FOUNDATION UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Split Immunity Project
Endowment funds
Expendable Endowment Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Comparative net movement in funds, included in
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Split Immunity Project
Endowment funds
Expendable Endowment Fund
TOTAL FUNDS |
Net
movement
At 1/7/22
in funds
£
£
-
(26,576)
17,197
1,486
3,162,486
74,431
3,179,683
49,341
the above are as follows:
Incoming
Resources
resources
expended
£
£
46,516
(72,980)
-
-
73,141
(135,807 )
119,657
(208,787 ) |
Transfers
between
funds
At 30/6/23
£
£
26,576
-
-
18,683
(26,576)
3,210,341
-
3,229,024
Gains and
Movement
losses
in funds
£
£
(112)
(26,576)
1,486
1,486
137,097
74,431
138,471
49,341 |
|
|
|
Restricted funds
ThemoneydonatedtoBarrowFoundation(UK)isinrespectofajointventureprojectbetweenthe Barrow
NeurologicalInstituteandTelAviv'sSouraskyMedicalCenter.Thisprojectaimstodevelopavaccinefor the
treatmentofmalignantbraintumours(Glioblastonas,orGBMs),whichwilldependcruciallyon philanthropic
givingforitsadvancement.ThedonationsweresoughtasapartofaneventrunbytheTreeof Life
Foundation,whichraisesfundsintheUKforJewishcauses.Weweredelightedtobetherecipientof their
fund-raisingefforts.Wearestillintheplanningstageoftheprojectandfundshavenotyetbeendisbursed to
either institution but are expected to be in this financial year.
Transfers between funds
Thetransferfromtheexpendableendowmentfundtothegeneralfundrepresentsayearlytransferto ensure
there are sufficient general funds to cover the accrued general expenditure.
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BARROW FOUNDATION UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
Duringtheyear,therewereprofessionalfeestotalling£7,100(2023:£4,180)paidtoWithersLLP,alaw firm
of which C Priestley is a member.
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BARROW FOUNDATION UK
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
2024
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Grants
29,311
Investment income
Dividend income
80,690
Total incoming resources
110,001
EXPENDITURE
Raising donations and legacies
Consultancy fees
30,765
Investment management costs
Portfolio management
1,450
Charitable activities
Grants to institutions
12,635
Support costs
Management
Travel and subsistence
-
Governance costs
Auditors' remuneration
6,600
Professional fees
8,504
15,104
Total resources expended
59,954
Net income/(expenditure) before gains
and losses
50,047
Realised recognised gains and losses
Realised gains/(losses) on fixed asset
investments
188,606
Realised exchange gains/losses
123
Net income/(expenditure)
238,776 |
2023
£
46,516
73,141
119,657
13,665
1,217
134,590
25,154
6,360
27,801
34,161
208,787
(89,130)
18,841
-
(70,289) |
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|
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