Charity Registration No. 1077640
DR. VIVIAN CHILD CHARITABLE TRUST
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
DR. VIVIAN CHILD CHARITABLE TRUST
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees Mr R D Tyler Ms M Thompson-Schwab Managing Executive Mr R D Tyler Charity number 1077640 Principal address C/o Brewin Dolphin Securities Ltd 12 Smithfield Street London EC1A 9BD Independent examiner Affinia (Orpington) Lynwood House Crofton Road Orpington Kent BR6 8QE
DR. VIVIAN CHILD CHARITABLE TRUST
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 8 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 5 - 12 |
DR. VIVIAN CHILD CHARITABLE TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 5 April 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 trust deed dated 20 July 1998, 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 activities
The trust's objects are to provide funding for the purposes of any charitable organisation or charitable institution which the trustees, at their discretion, decide to support as a charitable donation. There are no restricted funds or endowment funds in this trust. The policies adopted in furtherance of these objects are to ensure the careful application of its income and capital for the benefit of the charitable objects and purposes according to the trustees' discretion and there has been no change in these during the year.
They will continue to donate the income raised via the investments and will maintain the capital to enable it to carry on creating investment income for future donations.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the trust should undertake.
Financial review
During the year, the trust made charitable donations of £47,000 (2024 : £40,000) to charitable organisations.
The trust received a legacy during the year to 5 April 2017 of £1,843,561 from Vivian Mary Noel Child to hold in the trust and be used in line with the charitable purposes as detailed in the trust deed.
Investments are held by the trustees to produce investment income to enable payment of donations on an ongoing basis. In the year to 5 April 2025 gross investment income totalled £51,082 (2024: £47,495).
Reserves policy
It is the policy of the trust that reserves be maintained to ensure that there are sufficient funds available to cover support and governance costs for the next year.
Risk Management
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 it has assessed that the charity is exposed to.
Capital fund
The capital fund represents the values of the investment together with adjustments for realised and unrealised gains and losses.
Plans for future periods
The settlor had not made the trustees aware that there would be a substantial donation to the trust in the form of a legacy from her estate; for the moment they intend to continue to aim for preservation in real terms of the capital sum and intend to distribute the income on an annual basis adhering to the settlor's original wishes.
The trustees have no expectation of further donations.
Structure, governance and management
The trust was set up by Deed of Settlement in 1998 under charity number 1077640 and governed by Declaration of Trust dated 20 July 1998 when Dr Child paid the sum of £158,620 to the trustees. The trust does not actively fundraise and seeks to continue the philanthropic work through careful application of its income and capital.
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DR. VIVIAN CHILD CHARITABLE TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Mr R D Tyler
Ms M Thompson-Schwab
The trust operates through the Board of Trustees with the assistance of the Managing Executive. New trustees may be appointed by the board of trustees, so that the total number of trustees shall at no time exceed five.
The officers and advisers of the trust are detailed on legal and administrative page in these financial statements and may be contacted through the offices of the trust as detailed below:
Mr Rupert Tyler Brewin Dolphin Ltd 12 Smithfield Street London, EC1A 9BD
The trustees discuss and agree on all decisions in regards to the trust and ensure that the settlor's original intentions are being maintained.
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Mr R D Tyler Trustee
29 January 2026
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DR. VIVIAN CHILD CHARITABLE TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF DR. VIVIAN CHILD CHARITABLE TRUST
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Dr. Vivian Child Charitable Trust (the trust) for the year ended 5 April 2025.
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.
I report in respect of my examination of the trust’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 trust 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.
Andrew M Meredith BA(Hons) FCCA Lynwood House Crofton Road Orpington Kent BR6 8QE
Dated: 29 January 2026
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DR. VIVIAN CHILD CHARITABLE TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
| Unrestricted funds Notes £ Income from: Investments 3 51,082 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 4 66,242 Net gains/(losses) on investments 10 - Net movement in funds (15,160) Fund balances at 6 April 2024 44,054 Fund balances at 5 April 2025 28,894 |
Capital fund £ - - (57,211) (57,211) 2,317,743 2,260,532 |
Total 2025 £ 51,082 66,242 (57,211) (72,371) 2,361,797 2,289,426 |
Total 2024 £ 47,495 |
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| 54,113 | |||
| 208,929 | |||
| 202,311 2,159,486 |
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| 2,361,797 |
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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DR. VIVIAN CHILD CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Dr. Vivian Child Charitable Trust is an unincorporated charity governed by its Trust deed dated 20 July 1998.
1.1 Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the charity's trust deed, 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). 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 applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.
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.
The capital fund represents the value of investments at market value, including any realised and unrealised gains/losses.
The funds of this trust are all unrestricted.
1.4 Income
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.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the trust has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
1.5 Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as resources expended as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category.
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DR. VIVIAN CHILD CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.6 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.
1.7 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.
1.8 Financial instruments
The trust 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 trust's balance sheet when the trust 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.
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.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the trust’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.9 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 trust is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
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DR. VIVIAN CHILD CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the trust’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
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DR. VIVIAN CHILD CHARITABLE TRUST
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 5 APRIL 2025
| Notes Fixed assets Investments 11 Current assets Debtors 12 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 13 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Income funds Capital fund 14 Unrestricted funds |
2025 £ £ 2,239,596 14,126 37,027 51,153 (1,323) 49,830 2,289,426 2,260,532 28,894 2,289,426 |
2024 £ £ 2,331,669 14,698 18,076 32,774 (2,646) 30,128 2,361,797 2,317,743 44,054 2,361,797 |
2024 £ £ 2,331,669 14,698 18,076 32,774 (2,646) 30,128 2,361,797 2,317,743 44,054 2,361,797 |
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| 2,361,797 | |||
| 2,317,743 44,054 |
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| 2,361,797 |
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 29 January 2026
Mr R D Tyler Trustee
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DR. VIVIAN CHILD CHARITABLE TRUST
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 5 APRIL 2025
3 Investments
| Dividends received Interest receivable Real estate investment trusts |
2025 £ 30,911 19,718 453 51,082 |
2024 £ 32,986 14,509 - |
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| 47,495 |
4 Charitable activities
| Blue Cross Samaritans PDSA St Mungo's Medecins Sans Frontieres National Garden Scheme Centenary Circle The Garden Museum Share of governance costs (see note 6) 5 Net movement in funds The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting): Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial statements 6 Support costs allocated to activities Governance |
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DR. VIVIAN CHILD CHARITABLE TRUST
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 5 APRIL 2025
| 6 Support costs allocated to activities Governance costs comprise: Independent examiner's fees Share of support costs |
(Continued) 2025 2024 £ £ 1,323 1,323 17,919 12,790 19,242 14,113 |
(Continued) 2025 2024 £ £ 1,323 1,323 17,919 12,790 19,242 14,113 |
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| 14,113 |
7 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the trust during the year.
8 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was (excluding trustees):
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| Total | - | - |
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
9 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
10 Net gains/(losses) on investments
| Revaluation of investments Gain/(loss) on sale of investments |
Total 2025 £ (38,053) (19,158) (57,211) |
Total 2024 £ 238,503 (29,574 |
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| 208,929 |
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DR. VIVIAN CHILD CHARITABLE TRUST
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 5 APRIL 2025
11 Fixed asset investments
| Cost or valuation At 6 April 2024 & 5 April 2025 Carrying amount At 05 April 2025 At 05 April 2024 12 Debtors Amounts falling due within one year: Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income 13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Accruals and deferred income |
Listed investments £ 2,331,669 2,331,669 2,331,669 2025 2024 £ £ 13,060 13,682 1,066 1,016 14,126 14,698 2025 2024 £ £ 1,323 2,646 |
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14 Endowment funds -
These are endowment funds funds which are material to the trust's activities.
| Previous year: | At 6 April 2024 Gains and losses £ £ 2,317,743 (57,211) At 6 April 2023 Gains and losses £ £ 2,108,814 208,929 |
At 5 April 2025 £ 2,260,532 At 5 April 2024 £ 2,317,743 |
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DR. VIVIAN CHILD CHARITABLE TRUST
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT 5 APRIL 2025
15 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
| General funds Previous year: General funds Analysis of net assets between funds Fund balances at 5 April 2025 are represented by: Investments Current assets/(liabilities) |
At 6 April 2024 Incoming resources Resources expended At 5 April 2025 £ £ £ £ 44,054 51,082 (66,242) 28,894 At 6 April 2023 Incoming resources Resources expended At 5 April 2024 £ £ £ £ 50,672 47,495 (54,113) 44,054 Unrestricted funds £ 2,239,596 49,830 2,289,426 |
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16 Analysis of net assets between funds
17 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).
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