2023-09-30-accounts

Charity No.1082126

THE WAVENDON FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

THE WAVENDON FOUNDATION

CONTENTS

	Page
Reference and administrative details	2
Trustees' report	3 -4
Independent examiners’ report	5
Statement of financial activities	6
Balance sheet	7
Cash flow statement	8
Notes to the financial statements	9 - 15

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THE WAVENDON FOUNDATION REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1082126

TRUSTEES	Richard Mann (Chair)
	Laurence Holden (Treasurer)
	Marcus Blake
	Kenneth Chaproniere
	Alec Dankworth
	Kevin Whately
LIFE PRESIDENT	Dame Cleo Laine DBE
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS	83 Ducie Street
	Manchester
	M1 2JQ
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER	N Boyce FCCA
	Hickeson Boyce
	68a High Street
	Stony Stratford
	Milton Keynes
	MK11 1AQ
BANKERS	National Westminster Bank Plc
	Milton Keynes (A) Branch
	501 Silbury Boulevard
	Saxon Gate East
	Milton Keynes
	MK9 3ER
	MetroBank plc
	One Southampton Row
	London
	WC1B 5HA
INVESTMENT ADVISORS	PB Financial Planning
	Tennyson House
	Cambridge Business Park
	Cambridge
	CB4 OWZ
	Rathbones incorporating Investec Wealth & Investment (UK)
	30 Gresham Street
	London
	EC2V 7QP

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THE WAVENDON FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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).

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Objects of the Foundation

The Wavendon Foundation is constituted under a Trust Deed dated 1 May 2000 (as amended by a supplemental deed dated 3 August 2000) and is a registered charity — Registration No. 1082126. The principal object of the Charity is to raise funds to benefit persons engaged in the performing arts and in the education of the public through the performing arts, whether as registered charities, corporate bodies or individuals. The principal fund-raising vehicle employed by the Charity is return from investing.

The Wavendon Foundation seeks to have regard to public benefit by making financial awards within the performing arts available to all. The Foundation carries out its activities with due regard for the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit.

Organisational structure

The trustees who have served during the year are set out under the section "Trustees" on page 2. The trustees met quarterly during 2022/23.

REVIEW OF ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

The sale of land gifted to the Foundation by Sir John and Lady Dankworth enabled the Trust to establish an investment portfolio which funds the provision of financial awards and the running of the Foundation, in support of its charitable aims.

Each quarter, the trustees review the financial position of the Foundation and consider the relative merits of the applications for support. Awards are made within the funding available in line with the Foundation’s investment policy. Whilst it is rarely possible to make awards to all applicants, the trustees endeavor to maximise the number of awards each quarter.

In the year, 37 financial awards were made. 22 were to organisations such as: National Youth Choir Scotland, Persona Arts, The National Youth Jazz Orchestra, The Musicians Company and Music at Malling. The remainder were to individuals with donations varying between £500 and £2,000 to support their studies or specific projects they were engaged in. In total, the amounts donated were £21,000 to individuals and £36,500 to organisations (2022 - £16,400 to individuals and £20,250 to organisations).

RISK MANAGEMENT

The trustees have identified the risks to which the Charity is exposed and have implemented procedures to mitigate them.

The principal risk to the Charity is considered to be volatility in the capital value of its investments and the returns therefrom. This is mitigated by diversifying the investment portfolio in a professionally managed investment portfolio on a medium risk basis. The availability of funds for grant giving is assessed against projections of annual income from the fund to support preservation of the capital.

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THE WAVENDON FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The gross income of the Foundation, including realised and unrealised investment gains for the year was £107,355 (2022 £42,071), resulting in a surplus for the year before donations made of £78,487 (2022 £13,696). The net gain on investments for the year at the Balance Sheet date was £56,534 (2022 £1,593).

Financial awards given as grants in the year were £57,500 (2022 - £36,650) resulting in a net surplus for the year of £21,037 (2022 loss £22,954).

When aggregated with unrestricted reserves brought forward of £2,249,015, unrestricted reserves carried forward are £2,270,002.

Investment Performance

Despite the volatility in inflation and interest rates during the year, the performance of the Foundation’s investment portfolio remained relatively stable. At the Balance Sheet date, the portfolio showed a net return of 3.91% over the 12 months from 30 September 2022. By comparison with the benchmarks used by the Trustees, the portfolio’s performance was more volatile than recently experienced, and the trustees will continue to monitor performance with the investment managers to ensure optimal return to fund grant applications received whilst preserving the capital of the fund.

Since then, the latest available valuation as at 31 December 2023 shows a current market value of £2,328,179, delivering a net return of 4.65% over the 12 months from 31 December 2022.

Given ongoing uncertainties with inflation, interest rates and energy costs in particular, the trustees maintain close communication with the investment managers to monitor movements in value and thus levels of income arising, and to determine the value of grants that the Foundation is able to make.

FUTURE PLANS

The Foundation intends to continue making available financial awards to engage and educate in the performing arts in accordance with its charitable purposes.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulation 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. 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.

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 16 April 2024 and signed on its behalf by:

Richard Mann – Trustee and Chair

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THE WAVENDON FOUNDATION

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS' REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE WAVENDON FOUNDATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2023 which are set out on pages 6 to 15.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 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 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

3. the accounts 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 accounts 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 accounts to be reached.

N Boyce FCCA

Hickeson Boyce 68a High Street Stony Stratford Milton Keynes MK11 1AQ

Date: 13 May 2024

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THE WAVENDON FOUNDATION

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

Note INCOME FROM: Investment income 2 Total EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds 3 Charitable activities: Grants 5/6 Other 7/8 Total NET (EXPENDITURE) BEFORE GAINS Net (losses) / gains on investments NET (EXPENDITURE) / INCOME BEING NET MOVEMENT ON FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD	unrestricted 2023 £ unrestricted 2022 £ 50,821 40,478
	50,821 40,478
	21,548 21,739 57,500 36,650 7,320 6,637
	86,368 65,026
	(35,547) (24,548)
	56,534 1,593
	20,987 (22,955)
	2,249,015 2,271,970
	2,270,002 2,249,015

All income and expenditure has arisen from continuing activities.

The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The notes to the accounts are shown on pages 9 to 15.

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THE WAVENDON FOUNDATION

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1082126

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

FIXED ASSETS Note Investments Fixed investments 10 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 11 Prepayments and accrued income 11 Cash at bank CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 12 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS Unrestricted funds TOTAL FUNDS	2023 £ 2022 £ 2,261,866 2,237,580
	2,261,866 2,237,580
	- - 734 734 9,218 13,489
	9,952 14,223
	(1,816) (2,788)
	8,136 11,435
	2,270,002 2,249,015
	2,270,002 2,249,015
	2,270,002 2,249,015
	2,270,002 2,249,015

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 16 April 2024 and signed on its behalf by:

Laurence J Holden B.Mus, MSc, CPFA Trustee and Hon.Treasurer

The notes on page 9 to 15 form part of these accounts.

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THE WAVENDON FOUNDATION

CASHFLOW STATEMENT AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

Notes Cash Flows from Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities 14 Cash Flows from Investing Activities Dividends and interest from investments Bank interest Proceeds on sale on investments Purchase of investments Net Cash Flows from Investing Activities Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year Cash and Cash equivalents brought forward Cash and cash equivalents carried forward 15 Analysis of changes in net debt: At start of the year Cashflows Cash 13,489 (4,271) Cash within the investment portfolio 128,117 (111,017) 141,606 (115,288)	Notes Cash Flows from Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities 14 Cash Flows from Investing Activities Dividends and interest from investments Bank interest Proceeds on sale on investments Purchase of investments Net Cash Flows from Investing Activities Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year Cash and Cash equivalents brought forward Cash and cash equivalents carried forward 15 Analysis of changes in net debt: At start of the year Cashflows Cash 13,489 (4,271) Cash within the investment portfolio 128,117 (111,017) 141,606 (115,288)		2023 2022 £ £ (87,340) (64,446) 50,800 40,477 21 1 607,107 1,010,714 (685,876) (874,063)
			27,948 177,129
			(115,288) 112,683 141,606 28,923
			26,318 141,606
			Other non-cash changes At end of the year - 9,218 - 17,100 - 26,318
	141,606 (115,288)

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THE WAVENDON FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:

a. Basis of preparation

The financial statements of the Charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention in pound sterling which is the functional currency of the Charity.

The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and 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 Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

b. Going concern

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. As such, they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounts in preparing the financial statements.

c. Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably.

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity, which is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank. Dividends and income from Government Securities are recognised when it is received.

d. Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, 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 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings, they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

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THE WAVENDON FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

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Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity and governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

e. Taxation

The Trust is a registered charity and is exempt from corporate taxes to the extent of operating within its charitable objectives. Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the expenditure heading for which it was incurred.

f. Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

g. Investments

Investments are a form of basic financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction value and subsequently measured at their fair value as at the balance sheet date using the bid price. The statement of financial activities includes the net gains and losses arising on revaluation and disposals throughout the year as disclosed in note 11.

The Trust does not acquire put options, derivatives or other complex financial instruments.

The main form of financial risk faced by the charity is that of volatility in equity markets and investment markets due to wider economic conditions, the attitude of investors to investment risk, and changes in sentiment concerning equities and within particular sectors or sub sectors.

h. Debtors

Sundry debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due. Prepayments are valued at the amount repaid net of any trade discounts due.

i. 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.

j. Creditors

Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for all trade discounts due.

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THE WAVENDON FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

k. Financial instruments

The charity only has financial 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. Fixed assets are recorded at depreciated historical cost and all other assets and liabilities are recorded at cost which is their fair value with the exception of investments which are recorded at their fair value based on market rate as shown in note 11.

l. Accounting estimates

There are no significant accounting estimates at the year end date (2022 none).

2. INVESTMENT INCOME

Bank account interest Interest on investments Dividend	2023 2022 £ £ 21 1 487 46 50,313 40,431
	50,821 40,478

3. RAISING FUNDS

Investment manager fees	2023 2023 £ £ 21,548 21,739
	21,548 21,739

4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

No remuneration or other benefits were paid to trustees for the year ended 30 September 2023 nor for the year ended 30 September 2022.

No expenses were paid for the year ended 30 September 2023 nor for the year ended 30 September 2022.

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THE WAVENDON FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2022

5. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Engaging and educating in performing arts Grants to individuals Grants to institutions	Direct costs 2023 £ Support costs 2023 £ (note 7) Total 2023 £ 57,500 7,320 64,820
	£ No. 21,000 14 36,500 23 57,500 37

Four grants included in the tables above, totalling £5,500, were made to institutions in Scotland, and one of £500 to an institution in Northern Ireland. The remainder were made to individuals and institutions in England.

6. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Engaging and educating in performing arts Grants to individuals Grants to institutions	Direct costs 2022 £ Support costs 2022 £ (note 7) Total 2022 £ 36,650 6,637 43,287
	£ No. 16,400 13 20,250 18 36,650 31

Three grants included in the tables above, totalling £3,500, were made to institutions in Scotland, and one of £500 to an institution in Northern Ireland. The remainder were made to individuals and institutions in England.

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THE WAVENDON FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

7. SUPPORT COSTS — CURRENT YEAR

Independent examination fees Rent Administrative assistant Office expenses Website costs Bank charges Insurance Total	Governance Other Total 2023 2023 2023 £ £ £ 1,559 1,559 0 0 3,128 3,128 445 445 1,416 1,416 - - 772 772
	1,559 5,761 7,320

8. SUPPORT COSTS — PRIOR YEAR

PPORT COSTS — PRIOR YEAR
Independent examination fees Rent Administrative assistant Office expenses Website costs Bank charges Insurance Total	Governance Other Total 2022 2022 2022 £ £ £ 1,798 1,798 0 0 2,745 2,745 800 800 90 90 - - 1,204 1,204
	1,798 4,839 6,637

9. STAFF COSTS

No wages or salaries were paid in 2023 or 2022.

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THE WAVENDON FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

10. INVESTMENTS

Investments at market value comprise: At 1 October 2022 Additions Disposal proceeds (Loss) / gain on investments Cash movement At 30 September 2023 Cost of investments Investments are allotted to each range as follows: Fixed interest Equities Other Cash 11. DEBTORS Prepayments Other debtors 12. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade creditors Other creditors Accruals		2023 2022 £ £ 2,237,580 2,264,199 685,876 874,063 (607,107) (1,010,714) (4,966) (45,357) (49,517) 155,389
		2,261,866 2,237,580
		2,227,425 2,190,446
		561,570 396,859 1,116,081 1,085,939 567,115 626,665 17,100 128,117
		2,261,866 2,237,580
		2023 2022 £ £ 734 734 -
		734 734
		2023 2022 £ £ - - - - 1,815 2,788
		1,815 2,788

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THE WAVENDON FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions in the year ended 30 September 2023, nor in the year ended 30 September 2022.

14. RECONCILIATION OF NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net Income Adjusted for: Loss / (gain) on investments (Increase) / Decrease in debtors (Decrease) / Increase in creditors Dividends and interest from investments Bank interest Net cash provided by operating activities 15. ANALYSIS OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash at bank Cash in investment portfolio (note 10) Total		2023 2022 £ £ 20,987 (22,955) (56,534) (1,593) 0 432 (972) 148 (50,800) (40,477) (21) (1)
		(87,340) (64,446)
		2023 2022 £ £ 9,218 13,489 17,100 128,117 26,318 141,606

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