The A J Bennewith Charitable Trust Report and Financial Statements Year ended 5 April 2024 Charity no.. 1086826
The A J Bennewith Charitable Trust Content3 Page Charity Information Report of the Trustees Report of tha Independent Examiner Slatement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements
The A J Bennewlth Charitable Trust Reference and Admlnistratlon Informatlon Trustees A J Bennewith L M Bennewith CMRDSS C Bacon Chairman Reglstered offlce Upper Ground Floor 18 Farnham Road Guildford Surrèy GU14XA Charlty number 1086826 Page I
The A J Bennewith Charitable Trust Re ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 5 A ril 2024 The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 5 April 2024. Reference and Administratlon All general information relating to the A J Bennewith Charitable Trust can be found on page 1. structure, Governance and Management The ch8rity is governed by Its trust deed and is an unincorporated charity. It is controlled by the trustees who are appointed when necessary by the existing trustees and are given sufficient training upon appointment. Objectlves and Actlvitles The charity's objective is to apply the trust income for the benefit of such exclusively charitable purposes as the trustees in their discretion may think fit, The trustees have had due regard to the guidance on public benefit publislied by the Ch8rity Commission. The main activity undertaken to further the chariws purpose for the public benefit is the making of grants to other charitable organisations. Achlevèments and Perfonnance During the year the charity was able to use its resources to support 42 different charities. Flnanclal Revlew The charity's net assets stood at £13,314 at the end of this reporting period {£3,655 . 2023). The trust&es are satisfied that the charity has both a sufficient level of reserves and regular donors to support its ongoing work. Plans for Future Perlods In the future the charity plans to continue to carry out its current objects and activities and continue to support other charities, particularly those who share the Christian gospel. statement of trust8es' responslbllitles Charity law requires the trustees to prepare in respect of each financial year of the charity a st8temenl of 8ccounts complying with such requirements as to its form and contents as may be prescribed by regulations made by the secretary of state. In preparing those financial statements, the truslees are required to; select suitablè accounting policies and then apply them consistently; make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent", prepare th8 financial statements on the going concern basis unless it Is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business 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. 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. On behalf of the trustees: A J Bennewith Trustee Dated: Page 2
The A J Bennewith Charitablè Trust Inde endent Examlner's Re ort to the Trustees of The A J Bennewith Charltable Trust I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the A J Bennewith Charitable Trust (th8 Trust) for the year ended 5 April 2024. Responsibllltie5 and basls 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(51(bl of the Act. Independent Examlner's statement I hav8 completed my examination. I confirm that no materi81 matters have come to my attention in conn8Ction with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect., accounting records wera not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act., or the accounts do not accord with those records., or the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulallons 2008 other than any rèquirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I confirm that there are no olher matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of Ihe accounts to bè reach8d. G Smith Esq 12 Surrey House New Road Chilworth Guildford Surrey GU4 8LP 4rvL,LQ sthl . Date:. Pag¢ 3
The A J Bennewith Charltable Trust Statement of Flnanclal Actlvities for the Year Ended 5 A ril 2024 Total Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Notes Income from Donalions and gifts Tax recover8ble 43,200 10,800 43,200 10,800 43,200 10,800 Total 54,000 54,000 54,000 Expendlture on Charitable activities., Donations paid other expenditure 44,341 44,341 44,144 Total 44,341 44,341 44,144 Net Incomel(expendltura) 9,659 9,659 9,856 Total funds brought forward 3,655 3,655 16,201) Total funds carrled forward 13,314 13,314 3,655 Continulng operations All income and expendilure has arisen from continuing activities. Page 4
The A J Bennewith Charitable Trust Balance Sheet asat5A ril 2024 2024 2023 Notes Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Debtors and prepayments Charitable loan 9,066 10,800 13,448 9,407 10,800 13,448 Credltors: amounts falllng due after one year (20,000) (30,0001 Net assèts 13,314 3,655 Funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 13,314 3,655 Total funds 13,314 3,655 Slgned on behalf of the trustees: A J Bennewith Trustee Date: P&ge 5
The A J Bennewith Charltable Trust Notes Formin Part of the Flnancial Statements Year Ended 5 A ril 2024 Princi al accountin olicies Basls of preparatlon 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 1021 (effective 1 January 2015),, 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. b. Income recognltlon 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. Tax r&claimable in respect of covenants and gift aid is credited in the same period as the underlying donation. Resources expended 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 amounl can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. d. Fund accountlng 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. Restrictlons arlse wh8n sp8cified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explan8tion of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes lo the financial statements. Debtors and re ments 2024 2023 Tax reclaimable £10,800 £10,800 Creditors: amounts fallln due after one ear 2024 2023 Loan from Trustee £ 20,000 £ 30,000 Page 6
The A J Bennewith Charltable Trust Notes Formin Part of the Financial Statements Year Ended 5 A rll 2024 Trustees. ex enses No expense payments were made to the trustees during the year. Funds Brought forward Incoming resources Resourcès expended Carried forward Unrestrlcted funds General fund 3,655 54,000 (44,3411 13,314 Re6trlctèd funds £3,655 £54,000 44,341) £13,314 The unrestricted general fund is available to be used in accordance with the charitable objectives the discretion of the trustees. Com aratlves for the Statement of Flnanclal Actlvltles Total Funds 2023 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Income from Donations and gifts Tax recoverable 43,200 10,800 43,200 10,800 Total 54,000 54,000 Expendlture on Donations paid Olher expenditure 44,144 44.144 Total 44,144 44,144 Net Incomel{expendlture) 9,856 9,856 Total funds brought forward (6,201) (6,201) Total funds carried fonvard 3,655 3,655 Pag¢ 7
The A J Bennewith Charitable Trust Notes Formln Part of the Flnancial Statements Year Ended 5 A ril 2024 Donatlons ald 2024 2023 Donations to individuals Donations to institutions (see below) 600 43,741 720 43,424 £ 44,341 £ 44,144 Donations to institutions are made up as follows.. Queen Street Baptist Church Arthouse Unlimited Bishop Luffa Trinity Trust Team Christian Youth Enterprises Bear Trust Earthworks Trust Middle East Media International Chiddingfold Baptist Church Wellingborough District Scout Council Other donations less than £2,000 5,785 3,600 2,862 2,500 2,475 2,097 2,000 1,000 1,400 501 19,521 9,760 2,750 2,500 500 2,640 2,000 2,000 21,274 £ 43,741 £ 43,424 Pag¢ 8