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2021-06-30-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1086668

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2021

for

The Williams Charitable Trust

The Williams Charitable Trust

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2021

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 2
Independent Examiner's Report 3
Statement of Financial Activities 4
Balance Sheet 5
Notes to the Financial Statements 6 to 12

The Williams Charitable Trust

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 June 2021

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 June 2021. 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).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and activities

The objects of the trust are to support education and training, the advancement of medicine and general charitable purposes.

Public benefit

The trustees confirm that they have considered the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when setting the grant making policy for the year. The trust complies with its public benefit responsibilities by making grants to individuals and institutions in support of theatrical , educational and local community activities.

Grantmaking

The trustees adopt a proactive approach in seeking worthy causes requiring support.

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

During the year, the trustees have allocated funds to financially support the theatre and various local community initiatives.

Fundraising activities

The trust is funded principally by gifts from the founder. Additionally income generated from investing the funds are used to further the charity's objectives.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

During the year under review incoming resources exceeded expended resources by £53,236 (2020: £144,190). At the end of the year the trust retained liquid unrestricted assets of £172,566 (2020: £156,679) and quoted investments with a market value of £2,349,850 (2020: £2,073,546).

Principal funding sources

The principal source of funds is investment income generated from the trust's substantial investment base.

Investment policy and objectives

In order to maintain a prudent and responsible investment policy and in view of the volatility in the investment markets the trust's investments have been split between managed cash funds, bonds and UK equities.

Reserves policy

The trustees have sought to balance grants paid with investment income generated and to maintain the capital base to generate a steady income stream. Applications for grants are considered on a regular basis and the trustees decide on awards where the criteria meet the objectives of the trust.

FUTURE PLANS

The trust plans to continue the activities outlined above in the forthcoming years.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.

The Trust is an incorporated trust, constituted under a trust deed dated 1 March 2001 as amended by later deeds of amendment the latest of which was dated 8 August 2011. The trust is a registered charity. The Charitable trust which was established by an initial gift from S. K. M. Williams has as its objectives the support education and training, the advancement of medicine and general charitable purposes.

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The Williams Charitable Trust

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 June 2021

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

Trustees will be appointed by the existing trustees and retiring trustees maybe re-elected. A maximum number of 8 trustees maybe appointed.

S K M Williams was appointed chairman of the trustees for life on 16 October 2011.

H A Williams is a trustee for life.

A M Williams, M T M Williams and K P Eyre Varnier were appointed for a further term of 3 years in May 2019.

Organisational structure

The trust is managed by the trustees who meet regularly to agree the consideration of grant making, investment, reserves and risk management policies and performance.

Induction and training of new trustees

The induction process for any newly appointed trustee comprises an initial meeting with all existing trustees. In addition the appointed trustee will be provided with a copy of the Charity's Commission guidance 'The Essential Trustee: What you need to know', a copy of the Charity's trust deed and a copy of the latest annual report and accounts.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Charity number

1086668

Principal address

85 Capital Wharf 50 Wapping High Street London London E1W 1LY

Trustees

S K M Williams Mrs H A Williams A M Williams M T M Williams K P Eyre-Varnier

Independent Examiner

A S Robinson FCA J P B Harris & Co. Chartered Accountants Harmile House 54 St Marys Lane Upminster Essex RM14 2QP

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 23 September 2021 and signed on its behalf by:

S K M Williams - Trustee

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Williams Charitable Trust

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Williams Charitable Trust

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Williams Charitable Trust (the Trust) for the year ended 30 June 2021.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust 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 Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all 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 Trust 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.

A S Robinson FCA J P B Harris & Co. Chartered Accountants Harmile House 54 St Marys Lane Upminster Essex RM14 2QP

11 October 2021

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The Williams Charitable Trust

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 June 2021

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Investment income
2
EXPENDITURE ON
Portfolio management
3
Charitable activities
4
Charitable grants
Other
Total
Net gains/(losses) on investments
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
Unrestricted
fund
£
69,123
6,610
45,300
1,326
53,236
-
15,887
305,453
321,340
Endowment
fund
£
-
-
-
-
-
501,037
501,037
1,924,772
2,425,809
30.6.21
Total
funds
£
69,123
6,610
45,300
1,326
53,236
501,037
516,924
2,230,225
2,747,149
30.6.20
Total
funds
£
93,338
963
142,259
968
144,190
(486,037)
(536,889)
2,767,114
2,230,225

The notes form part of these financial statements

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The Williams Charitable Trust

Balance Sheet 30 June 2021

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Investments
9
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
10
Cash at bank
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
11
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
12
Unrestricted funds
Endowment funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Unrestricted
fund
£
148,774
2,922
171,704
174,626
(2,060)
172,566
321,340
321,340
Endowment
fund
£
2,201,076
-
224,733
224,733
-
224,733
2,425,809
2,425,809
30.6.21
Total
funds
£
2,349,850
2,922
396,437
399,359
(2,060)
397,299
2,747,149
2,747,149
321,340
2,425,809
2,747,149
30.6.20
Total
funds
£
2,073,546
1,859
156,880
158,739
(2,060)
156,679
2,230,225
2,230,225
305,453
1,924,772
2,230,225

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 23 September 2021 and were signed on its behalf by:

S K M Williams - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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The Williams Charitable Trust

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2021

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

BASIS OF PREPARING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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, with the exception of investments which are included at market value, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets.

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.

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 cost 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.

Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.

ALLOCATION AND APPORTIONMENT OF COSTS

Resources expended are allocated directly to the fund to which they relate.

TAXATION

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

FUND ACCOUNTING

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

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

The endowment fund is restricted in that the funds were provided to provide a capital base in order to generate an income to make grants in the course of the charity's activities. The endowment is however expendable at the discretion of the trustees.

FIXED ASSETS INVESTMENTS

Fixed asset investments are stated at market value on the balance sheet. Any gains or losses arising on revaluation are included in the statement of financial resources.

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continued...

The Williams Charitable Trust

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 June 2021

2.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Other fixed asset invest - FII
Deposit account interest
3.
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COSTS
Portfolio management
4.
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Charitable grants
5.
GRANTS PAYABLE
Charitable grants
The total grants paid to institutions during the year was as follows:
Almeida Theatre - support of a Delicate Balance/Kerry Ellis
Arts Educational Schools
British Film Institute
Eastbourne Society
La Serenissima
London Firebird Orchestra
London School of Musical Theatre
Michaels Limited
Montage Theatre
Pratt Contemporary - Anne Pacheco Sculpture
RCP London - Physicians Africa
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Stage One
Towner Gallery
Union Creatives
Viva Arts and Community Group
Other grants of £1,000 or less - Nil (2020: 13) in number
30.6.21
30.6.20
£
£
69,123
92,498
-
840
69,123
93,338
30.6.21
30.6.20
£
£
6,610
963
Grant
funding of
activities
(see note
5)
£
45,300
30.6.21
30.6.20
£
£
45,300
142,259
30.6.21
30.6.20
£
£
-
5,376
-
10,000
972
3,883
1,000
-
-
5,000
10,000
10,000
2,328
-
1,000
-
8,000
5,000
-
40,000
-
10,000
12,000
-
-
2,000
-
12,500
-
10,000
10,000
15,000
-
12,500
45,300
141,259
30.6.21
30.6.20
£
£
69,123
92,498
-
840
69,123
93,338
30.6.21
30.6.20
£
£
6,610
963
Grant
funding of
activities
(see note
5)
£
45,300
30.6.21
30.6.20
£
£
45,300
142,259
30.6.21
30.6.20
£
£
-
5,376
-
10,000
972
3,883
1,000
-
-
5,000
10,000
10,000
2,328
-
1,000
-
8,000
5,000
-
40,000
-
10,000
12,000
-
-
2,000
-
12,500
-
10,000
10,000
15,000
-
12,500
45,300
141,259
30.6.20
£
5,376
10,000
3,883
-
5,000
10,000
-
-
5,000
40,000
10,000
-
2,000
12,500
10,000
15,000
12,500
141,259

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The Williams Charitable Trust

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 June 2021

5. GRANTS PAYABLE - continued

The total grants paid to individuals during the year was as follows:

6.

30.6.21 30.6.20
£ £
Grants in year - Nil (2020: 2) - 1,000
SUPPORT COSTS
Governance
Finance costs Totals
£ £ £
Other resources expended 366 960 1,326
Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:
FINANCE
30.6.21 30.6.20
Other
resources Total
expended activities
£ £
Bank charges 366 8
GOVERNANCE COSTS
30.6.21 30.6.20
Other
resources Total
expended activities
£ £
Independent examination 960 960

7. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 June 2021 nor for the year ended 30 June 2020.

TRUSTEES' EXPENSES

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 30 June 2021 nor for the year ended 30 June 2020.

8. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted Endowment Total
fund fund funds
£ £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Investment income 93,338 - 93,338
EXPENDITURE ON
Portfolio management 963 - 963
Charitable activities
Charitable grants 142,259 - 142,259
Other 968 - 968

continued...

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The Williams Charitable Trust

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 June 2021

8.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL
Total
Net gains/(losses) on investments
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
9.
FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
MARKET VALUE
At 1 July 2020
Disposals
Revaluations
At 30 June 2021
NET BOOK VALUE
At 30 June 2021
At 30 June 2020
Investments at market value comprise:-
UK Equities
UK Bonds and alternatives
Cost or valuation at 30 June 2021 is represented by:
Valuation in 2021
Cost
ACTIVITIES -
Unrestricted
fund
£
144,190
-
(50,852)
356,305
305,453
continued
Endowment
fund
£
-
(486,037)
(486,037)
2,410,809
1,924,772
continued
Endowment
fund
£
-
(486,037)
(486,037)
2,410,809
1,924,772
Total
funds
£
144,190
(486,037)
(536,889)
2,767,114
2,230,225
Listed
investments
£
2,073,546
(103,335)
379,639
2,349,850
2,349,850
2,073,546
Total
funds
£
144,190
(486,037)
(536,889)
2,767,114
2,230,225
Listed
investments
£
2,073,546
(103,335)
379,639
2,349,850
2,349,850
2,073,546
30.6.21 30.6.20
2,335,768 2,054,132
14,082 19,414
2,349,850 2,073,546
Listed
investments
£
580,097
1,769,753
2,349,850

continued...

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The Williams Charitable Trust

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 June 2021

10.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Prepayments and accrued income
Other debtors comprise accrued income.
11.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Other creditors
Other creditors comprise accrued expenses.
12.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
At 1.7.20
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
305,453
Endowment funds
Expendable Endowment
1,924,772
TOTAL FUNDS
2,230,225
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
Resources
resources
expended
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
69,123
(53,236)
Endowment funds
Expendable Endowment
-
-
TOTAL FUNDS
69,123
(53,236)
30.6.21
£
2,922
30.6.21
£
2,060
Net
movement
in funds
£
15,887
501,037
516,924
Gains and
losses
£
-
501,037
501,037
30.6.20
£
1,859
30.6.20
£
2,060
At
30.6.21
£
321,340
2,425,809
2,747,149
Movement
in funds
£
15,887
501,037
516,924

continued...

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The Williams Charitable Trust

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 June 2021

12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

At 1.7.19
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
356,305
Endowment funds
Expendable Endowment
2,410,809
TOTAL FUNDS
2,767,114
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
Resources
resources
expended
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
93,338
(144,190)
Endowment funds
Expendable Endowment
-
-
TOTAL FUNDS
93,338
(144,190)
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
At 1.7.19
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
356,305
Endowment funds
Expendable Endowment
2,410,809
TOTAL FUNDS
2,767,114
Net
movement
in funds
£
(50,852)
(486,037)
(536,889)
Gains and
losses
£
-
(486,037)
(486,037)
Net
movement
in funds
£
(34,965)
15,000
(19,965)
At
30.6.20
£
305,453
1,924,772
2,230,225
Movement
in funds
£
(50,852)
(486,037)
(536,889)
At
30.6.21
£
321,340
2,425,809
2,747,149

continued...

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The Williams Charitable Trust

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 June 2021

12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Endowment funds
Expendable Endowment
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
162,461
-
162,461
Resources
expended
£
(197,426)
-
(197,426)
Gains and
Movement
losses
in funds
£
£
-
(34,965)
15,000
15,000
15,000
(19,965)

13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 30 June 2021.

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