Company Number: 03674554
Charlty Number: 1074030
THE RALPH AND MERJEL RICHARDSON FOUNDATION
(A company limlted by guarantee
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024

THE RALPH AND MERIEL RICHARDSON FOUNDATION
(A company limlted by guarantee)
CONTENTS
Page
Reference and admlnistrative details of the charlty, Its trustees and advisers
Trustees, report
Independent examlnerfs report
Statement of flnanclal actlvities
Balance sheet
Notes to the financlal statements
9-15

THE RALPH AND MERIEL RICHARDSON FOUNDATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY. ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
Trustees/Directors
Mr Brlan Eagles. Admlnistrative Trustee
Mrs Marjorie Eagles
Ms Emllla Rose Elizabeth Fox lreslgned 21110124)
Mr Frederlck Samson Morice Fox (appolnted 21110124)
Mr Nlckolas Gra
Mr Anthony Hyams
Secretary
Mr Brlan Eagles
Charlty reglstered number
1074030
Company re£lstered number
03674554
Correspondence address
5 Stratford Place
London WIC IAX
Independent Examiners
Sterllngs Ltd
Chartered Accountants
Lawford House
Albert Place
London N3 IQA
Bankers
Arbuthnot Latham & Co. Llmlted
7 Wllson Street
London EC2M 2SN
Solicitors
Burlingtons Legal LLP
5 Stratford Place
London WIC IAX
Investment Managers
St. James's Place Wealth Management
Admlnlstration Centre PO Box 9034
Chelmsford, CM99 2XA
Hawksmoor Investment Management
2nd Floor. Stratus House, Emperors Way
Exeter Business Park
Exeter. EXI 3QS
Sarasin & Partners LLP
Juxon House, 100 St. Paul's Churchyard
London EC4M 8BU

THE RALPH AND MERIEL RICHARDSON FOUNDATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
The Trustees are pleased to present their annual trustees, report together with the financial
statements of The Ralph And Meriel Richardson Foundation for the year l May 2023 to 30 April 2024.
The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Trust Deed, and Accounting and
Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparlng thelr
accounts in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
{FRS1021 (effective l January 2019).
Objectlves and Artlvltles
Constitutlon and objects
The foundatlon is a charitable company limited by guarantee. It is entered on the Central Register of
Charities under number 1074030. The governing instrument is the Memorandum and Articles of
Association which were revised on 2 January 2010. In the event of the company being wound up
members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £10.
The objects of the charity are to relieve the need, hardship and distress of Britlsh actors and actresses
who have professionally practlced or contributed to film and/or the Theatrical Arts {on film, stage,
radio or television) and their spouses or children.
Trustees
The trustees who have served during the year and since the year end are set out on page l.
The trustees of the company are also company directors for the purposes of company law. Under the
requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association the trustees may appoint any person
who is willing to be a trustee in order to fill a casual vacancy or as an additional trustee. There is no
requirement on the trustees to retire by rotation.
Grant making policy
An applicant's request for a grant (usually with letters in support) Is as5e55ed on its merits in light of
the objects of the foundation. The application is then put to the vote of the directors and a majority
vote is required for approval.

THE RALPH AND MERIEL RICHARDSON FOUNDATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
Public Benefit
We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guldance on public
benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities. In partlcular, the
Trustee5 consider how such planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives of The Ralph
And Meriel Richard50n Foundation.
Flnanclal revlew
The income of the Foundation during the year has come from the investment portfolio and royalty
income. The surplus for the year amounted to £195,912 (2023 - £18,239 deficit).
During the year the trustees have continued to applytheirfunds in accordance with the objects clause
of the Memorandum and Articles, as amended. They have made grants of £13,712 (2023 - £19,680).
Reserves pollcy
Followin8 the Injection of majorfundsfrom the sale of the personal assets and property of Lady Merlel
Rlchardson in 2002, the initial donatlon of assets has created a reserve, held as cash at bank and
Investments, as shown in the balance sheet, which will be maintalned In order to generate future
income which will be available for distribution by grants each year. The accumulated reserrfes at the
end of the year amounted to £3,550,60812023- £3,354,696).
Investment pollcy
The directors have considered the most appropriate policy for investing funds and continue to make
the investments in a cautious way which gives protection to capital and earns a reasonable return.
Rlsk management
The trustees have conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed.
Future plans
The trustees continue to plan to increa* the awareness of the Charity amongst potential applicants
for gra nts.

THE RALPH AND MERIEL RICHARDSON FOUNDATION
{A company limited by guaranteel
TRUSTEES. REPORT {¢ontinued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
Trustees, responslbllltles statement
The Trustees (who are also directors of The Ralph And Meriel Richardson Foundation forthe purposes
of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees report and the financial statements in
accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally
Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under
company law the Trustees must not approve the financial statement5 unless they are satisfied that
they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming
resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable
company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
obser4e the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and
prepare the flnancial statements on the goin8 concern basis unle55 It is inappropriate to
presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keepin8 adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and
explain the charitable company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the
flnancial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements
comply with the Companies Act 2(X)6. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the
charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other
irregularities.
Small company provlslons
Since the company qualifies as small under section 383, the strategic report required of medium and
large companies under The Companies act 2006 (Strategic Report and Director'5 Report) Regulations
2013 is not required.
This report was approved by the Trustees on I [￿￿1￿(¥) l()IS
by:
and signed on their behalf
MrA. Hyams
Director

THE RALPH AND MERIEL RICHARDSON FOUNDATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
Independent examlner's report to the Trustees of The Ralph And Meriel Richardson Foundation
We report to the trustees (who are also Directors forthe purpose of company law} on ourexamination
of the financial statements of The Ralph And Meriel Richardson Foundation I'the charitable compan¢)
for the year ended 30 April 2024 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance
Sheet and related notes set out on pages 7 to 15.
This report is made solely to the charity's trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 145 of the
Charities Act 2011. Our work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity's trustees
those matters we are required to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest
extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitv
and the charity's trustees as a body, for our work. for this report. or for the opinions we have formed.
Responslbllltles and basls of report
As the trustees of the charitable company you are responsible for the preparation of the financial
statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061'the 2006 Act'>.
Having satisfied ourselves that the financial statements of the charitable company are not required to
be audited under Part 16 of the Act and are eligible for independent examination, we report in respect
of our examination of the charitable company's financial statements carried out under section 145 of
the Charities Act 2011 {'the 2011 Act,) and in carrying out my examination we have followed all the
applicable Directions 8iven 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 we express no opinion as to whether the
financial statements present a 'true and fairf view and our report is limited to those Specific matters
set out in the independent examinerfs Statement.
Independent examinerfs statement
We have completed our examination. We confirm that no material matters have come to our attention
in connection with the examination givin8 us cause to believe that in any material respect:
> accounting records were not kept in respect of the charitable company as required by section
386 of the 2006 Act", or
> the financial statements do not accord with those record5; or

THE RALPH AND MERIEL RICHAROSON FOUNDATION
(A cornpany limited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
> the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of
the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the financial statements give a 'true and fair
Vie￿ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
> the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and
principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by
charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
We have no concern5 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.
rl
Gary Moss FCA {Senlor Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Sterlings Ltd
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
Lawford House
Albert Place
London
N3 IQA
Date:

THE RALPH AND MERIEL RICHARDSON FOUNDATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Notes
Income from:
Donations received
Investment income
Royalties
Bank interest
94
37,148
122
64,983
37,148
122
64,983
37,383
276
28,347
Total Income
102,347
102,347
66,006
Expendlture on:
Charitable activities
Grants payable
Costs of generating funds
Investment management costs
Governance
{13,712) (13,7121 (19,680)
{7,353)
(4,764)
17,3531
14,7641
17,724)
13,814)
Total expenditure
(25.829) (25,829) (31,218)
Net Income before other
recognised gains and1055es
76,518
76,518
34,788
Net gains/(losses} on investments
Gain/(Loss) on disposal of investment assets
Gain/(Lossl on revaluation of listed investments
136)
(52,991)
119,394
119,394
Net movement In funds
195,912
195,912
118,239)
Reconciliation of funds..
Total funds brought forward
3,354,696 3,354,696 3,372,935
Total funds carried forward
3,550,608 3,550,608 3,354,696
The notes on pages 9 to 15 form part of these financial statements.

THE RALPH AND MERIEL RICHARDSON FOUNDATION
IA company limited by guarantee)
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 APRIL 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Flxed assets
I nvestments
1.989.570
1,875,214
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
2.060
1,562,218
4,570
1,478,152
1,564,278
1,482,722
Credltors: amounts falling due
within One year
13,240)
(3,240)
Net current assets
1,561,038
1,479,482
Net assets
3,550,608
3,354,696
Charlty Funds
Unrestricted fund5
li
3,550.608
3,354,696
Total lunds
3,550,608
3,354,696
The Trustees consider that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to have an
audit under the provisions of section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 {"the Act"} and members have
not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476
of the Act.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the
Companie5 Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The financial statements were approved by the members of the committee on S f £￿￿.￿y1￿3[ and
signed on their behalf by
Mr A. Hya"inr-
Director
Company number: 03674554
The notes on pages 9 to 15 form part of these financial statements.

THE RALPH AND MERIEL RICHARDSON FOUNDATION
(A company limlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
l. Accountlng pollcles
1.1 Basis of preparatlon of flnanclal statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accountlng and Reporting bv
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 1021 leffective l January 20191 issued by the Charity Commission
(Charlties SORP (FRS 1021), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic
of Ireland {FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
The Ralph And Meriel Richardson Foundatlon constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by
FRS 102, The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention. The
rinancial statements are presented in pounds sterling, which is also the functional currency of
the company. Rounding of amounts shown is to the nearest pound.
1.2 General inlormatlon
The foundation Is a charitable company operating in England and Wales. It is also registered
with the Charitles Commission. The company's registered office address is 5 Stratford Place,
London WIC IAX.
1.3 Company Status
The company is a company limited by guarantee. The members of the company are the
Directors named on page l. In the event of the company being wound up, the liability in
respect of the guarantee is limited to an amount not exceeding £10 per member of the
companv.
1.4 Going Concern
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the foundation's ability
to continue a5 a going concern.
With respect to the next reporting period, the most significant areas of uncertainty that affect
the carrying value of assets held by the foundation are the level of investment returns and the
performance of investment markets.

THE RALPH AND MERIEL RICHARDSON FOUNDATEON
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANaAL STATEMENTS (contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
l. Accounting pollcles (contlnued)
1.5 Fund accountlng
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the
Trustees In furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been
designated for other purpose5.
Unrealised gains and losses on investments are shown in the headin8 'Gains/lLossl on
revaluation of listed investments, in the Statement of Financial Activities.
1.6 Incomlng resources
All income Is recognised once the charity hasentitlement to the income, it is probable that the
income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliablv.
Investment income, donations and other incoming resources are recognised on a receivable
basis.
1.7 Expendlture
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic
benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in
settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is
classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and
shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activlty. Direct Costs
attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which
contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single
activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis con5i5tent with the use of
resources.
Investment management costs relate to the cost incurred for the administration of the
company's investment portfolio. Governance costs are those incurred in connection with
administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where
the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the condition5
attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the
year end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.
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THE RALPH AND MERIEL RICHARDSON FOUNDATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (ContSnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
l. Accounting pollcles (contlnued)
1.8 Fixed asset Investments
Listed investments are included at closing mid-market value at the balance sheet date and
unlisted investments are included at cost. Any unrealised gains or losses on revaluation are
shown separately in the Statement of Financial Activities. Realised gains or losses on disposal
of investments are included in the Statement of Financial Activities as other recognised gains
and1055es.
1.9 Interest recelvable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be
measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or
payable by the Bank.
1.10 Debtors
Other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount. Prepayments are valued at the
amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
1.11 Cash at Bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short
maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or
similar account.
1.12 Llablllt5es and provislons
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a
past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement,
and the amount of the Settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised at the
amount that the charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received
as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide. Provisions are measured at
the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligatlon. Where the effect of the
time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts,
discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The
unwinding of the discount is recognised within interest payable and similar charges.
li

THE RALPH AND MERIEL RICHARDSON FOUNDATION
IA company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
1.13 Flnancial Instruments
The charity only has financlal assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic
financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value
and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which
are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective Interest method.
1.14Judgements
In the application of the foundation's accounting policies which are described above, the
trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying
value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates
and underlyin8 assumptions are based on judgement and experience together with any other
factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Estimates and any underlying assumptions used are reviewed om a continuing basis. Revlsions
to accountin8 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
revislon affect5 both the current perlod and subsequent periods.
1.15 Key Sources of estlmatlon uncertainty
As discussed in the notes to the financial statements listed investments held as fixed assets
are stated at market value. This policy requires that a reasonable assessment of market value
is capable of being made and that market value reflects fair value. The carrying amount is
£1,989,570 {2023 - £1,875,214).
2. Income from charitable activitie5
Unrestrlcted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Donations received
Dividend income
Investment interest
Royalties
8ank interest
94
34,945
2,203
122
64,983
94
34,945
2,203
122
64,983
34,754
2,629
276
28,347
102,347
102,347
66,006
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THE RALPH AND MERIEL RICHARDSON FOUNDATION
(A company Ilmited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANaAL STATEMENTS {Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
3. Analysls of grants
The total number of grants awarded to individuals to ￿lIeVe the need, hardship and distress of British
actors was 612023- 71.
4. Governance costs
Unrestrlrted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Other office expenses
Legal and professional fees
Independent Examiner's fees
Bank charges and interest
Foreign currency (8ains)/losses
346
733
3,240
439
346
733
3,240
439
138
3,240
441
15)
4,764
4,764
3,814
5. Analysis of resour¢es expended by expendlture type
Total
2024
Total
2023
Charitable activities
Costs of generating funds
13,712
12,117
19,680
11,538
25,829
31,218
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TH£ RALPH AND MERIEL RICHARDSON FOUNDATION
(A company Ilmited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
6. Net Incomlng resources/ (resources expended)
This is stated after charging:
2024
2023
Independent examiners remuneration
3,240
3,240
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration (2023 - £NIL).
During the year, no Trustees received any benefit5 in kind {2023 - £NIL).
During the year, Trustees received reimbursement of expenses of £346 (2023- £48}.
During the year, no staff were employed apart from the Trustees and no remuneration was paid.
The Trustees are also the key management personnel of the charity.
7. Investments
2024
2023
Listed investments
Other investments
1,989,570
1.875,214
1.989,570
1,875,214
Listed investments at l May 2023
Gain/{Loss} on revaluation in the year
Additions
Disposals
1,875,214
114,356
1,933,580
{58,3661
At 30 April 2024
1,989,570
1,875,214
Other investment5
valuation at l May 2023 and 30 April 2024
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THE RALPH AND MERIEL RICHARDSON FOUNDATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {Contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
8. Debtors
2024
2023
Accrued interest & dividend income
2,060
4,570
9. Credltors: Amounts falllng due wlthln one year
2024
2023
Accruals
3,240
3,240
10. Flnanclal instruments
2024
2023
Financial assets measured at fairvalue
1,989,570
1,875,214
Financial assets measured at fair value comprise investments.
11. Summary of funds
Brought
Forward
Incomlng
Resources
Resources
Expended
Carrled
Fonvard
General funds
3,354,696
221,741
25,829
3,350,608
GENERAL FUNDS
These are investment income and royalties receivable or generated for the objects of the charity
without further specified purpose and are available as 8eneral fund5.
12. FRC Ethical Standard relevant circumstances
In common with many entities of our size and nature we use our independent examiners to assist
with the preparation of the financial statements.
13. Related party transactions
During the year, the Foundation incurred fees amounting to £73312023 £Nil} for professional
services to a connected company.
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