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Charity Registration No. 1090708 (England and Wales)
Students’ Education Trust
Accounts
For the year ended 5 April 2024
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Students’ Education Trust
Business information
| Independent Examiner | Saffery LLP |
|---|---|
| Westpoint | |
| Peterborough Business Park | |
| Lynch Wood | |
| Peterborough | |
| PE2 6FZ | |
| Principal office | Old Village Stores |
| Dippenhall Street | |
| Crondall | |
| Farnham | |
| Surrey | |
| GU10 5NZ | |
| Bankers | Lloyds Bank Plc |
| 75 Castle Street | |
| Farnham | |
| Surrey | |
| GU9 7LT |
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Students’ Education Trust
Contents
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Report of the trustees | 1 - 3 |
| Independent examiner’s report | 4 |
| Statement of financial activities | 5 |
| Balance sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 7 - 8 |
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Students’ Education Trust
Report of the trustees For the year ended 5 April 2024
The Students’ Education Trust Charitable Settlement (SET) was created under a Deed of Settlement dated 10 September 2001 between Joanna Herbert-Stepney, Lesley Mary Blood and Janet Sparks (the “original trustees”), and is a registered charity, number 1090708. The initial trust capital was gifted by the original trustees.
The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Charities SORP (FRS 102) – Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
Trustees
The charity’s trustees during the year to 5 April 2024 were:
Joanna Herbert-Stepney Charlotte McArthur Stuart McArthur James Brodie
Objects
Under the terms of the Charitable Settlement:
1. The trustees shall hold the trust fund and its income upon trust. This should be for the benefit of such exclusively charitable objects and purposes in any part of the world as the trustees in their discretion think fit together with the provision of financial assistance (without regard to any religious denomination) to those who are in need or suffering hardship.
Public Benefit Statement
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit, ‘Charities and Public Benefit’.
Powers
Under the terms of the Charitable Settlement the trustees have the following powers:
1. To raise funds and invite and receive contributions: provided that in raising funds, the trustees shall not undertake any substantial permanent trading activity and shall conform to any relevant statutory regulations.
2. To co-operate with other charities, voluntary bodies, and statutory authorities operating in furtherance of the objectives or of similar charitable purposes and to exchange information and advice. To appoint and constitute such advisory committees as the trustees may think fit and to employ such staff (who shall not be the trustees) as are necessary for the proper pursuit of the objectives.
3. Be subject to any consents required by law, to borrow money and to charge the whole or any part of the trust fund with repayment of the money so borrowed. Also, to permit any investments comprised in the trust fund to be held in the name of any clearing bank, any trust corporation or any company which is a member of the Stock Exchange (or any subsidiary of such a stock-broking company) as nominee for the trustees to pay any such nominee reasonable and proper remuneration for acting as such.
4. To delegate to any one or more of the trustees the transaction of any business or the performance of any act required to be transacted or performed in the execution of the trusts of the charity and which is within the professional or business competence of such trustee or trustees. Provided that the trustees shall exercise reasonable supervision over any trustee or trustees acting on their behalf under this provision and shall ensure that all their acts and proceedings are fully and promptly reported to them.
Election of trustees
There shall be at least three trustees. Every future trustee shall be appointed by a resolution of the trustees passed at a special meeting.
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Students’ Education Trust
Report of the trustees For the year ended 5 April 2024
Organisational structure
The charity is to be run by the trustees, with all decisions being taken by majority vote of a quorum of trustees. A quorum being one third of the number of trustees for the time being, or two trustees, whichever is the greater.
Review of financial activities, progress and achievements
This year we continued to support The SET Foundation in Thailand, as we were set up to do, and have been able to transfer £48,628 to Thailand. Two of our trustees now collaborate with Naret, the Director of the foundation in Thailand, over the production of the annual Newsletter for supporters.
The SET Foundation is doing well and has supported more students this year than in the previous year.
We have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and believe that by supporting the education of poor students and children in Thailand we are achieving this.
Reserves policy
The trust has minimal operating expenses and distributes all net income. There is, therefore, no need to maintain any reserves for future operating expenses.
Investment policy
If the trust retains enough income to make investments, then the policy will be to maximise the return with the minimal possible risk.
Major risks
The trustees have assessed the potential risks and consider that there are no major risks affecting the charity. This will continue to be monitored on an ongoing basis.
Statement of trustees' responsibilities
The trustees 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).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that year. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
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state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statement; and
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prepare the financial statement on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in operational existence.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, (accounts and reports). 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.
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Students’ Education Trust
Report of the trustees For the year ended 5 April 2024
On behalf of the trustees
[Jnr Ceol Herbert—Stenry
Joanna Herbert-Stepney Trustee
Date: 20 January 2025
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Students’ Education Trust
Approval of the financial statements and independent examiner’s report to the trustees For the year ended 5 April 2024
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Students' Education Trust (the Trust) for the year ended 5 April 2024, which are set out on pages 5 to 8.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
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 2011 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.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
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;
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.
[sie Gareth Norris FCA 9149D03258844F3... by: Independent Examiner Saffery LLP
Date: 21 January 2025
Chartered Accountants
Westpoint Peterborough Business Park Lynch Wood Peterborough PE2 6FZ
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Students’ Education Trust
Statement of financial activities For the year ended 5 April 2024
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year ended | Year ended | ||
| 5 April 2024 | 5 April 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Income and endowments from: | Notes | ||
| Income from generated funds | |||
| - Donations and legacies | 27,419 | 59,940 | |
| - Income from investments | 17 | 69 | |
| Total income and endowments | 27,436 | 60,009 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Charitable activities | 4 | 48,665 | 35,157 |
| Total expenditure | 48,665 | 35,157 | |
| Net income/(expenditure) | (21,229) | 24,852 | |
| Net movement in funds | (21,229) | 24,852 | |
| Fund balances brought forward at 6 April 2023 | 64,457 | 39,605 | |
| Fund balances carried forward at 5 April 2024 | 43,228 | 64,457 |
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Students’ Education Trust
Balance sheet As at 5 April 2024
| As at 5 April 2024 | As at 5 April 2024 | As at 5 April 2023 | As at 5 April 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Current assets | ||||
| Debtors – income tax recoverable | 25,180 | 20,705 | ||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 18,048 | 43,752 | ||
| Net current assets | ||||
| 43,228 | 64,457 | |||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| At 6 April 2023 | 64,457 | 39,605 | ||
| Incomings/(outgoings) for the year | (21,229) | 24,852 | ||
| At 5 April 2024 | 43,228 | 64,457 |
We approve these accounts and confirm that we have made available all relevant records and information for their preparation.
| ………………………………………... JoonaDocuSignedB468EF5F707449E... by:(rol Kerburt—Stynry Joanna Herbert-Stepney Trustee
………………………………………... AOA2CAA474FC470... Charlotte McArthur Trustee
………………………………………... (<546187020F8F456... by: Stuart McArthur Trustee
(FE ………………………………………... 6103FF36A9F0421... James Brodie Trustee
Date: 20 January 2025
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Students’ Education Trust
Notes to the accounts For the year ended 5 April 2024
1. Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of accounting
These financial statements for the year ended 5 April 2024 of Students’ Education Trust are prepared in accordance with the Charity Commission Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by provisions of the Charities SORP (FRS 102) – Accounting and Reporting by Charities. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
These financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, under the historical cost convention.
The Charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
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. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The charity is reliant on donations to be able to carry out its objects. This will not affect the going concern position of the trust due to the fact there are no staff or overheads to pay, and it is run directly by the trustees for no payment. Thus, the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Incoming resources
Donations received are recognised on a receipts basis. This is on the basis that at this point the criteria of evidence of entitlement, certainty and measurability have been met.
1.4 Resources expended
Donations made are recognised on a payment’s basis.
1.5 Unrestricted funds
Funds held by the charity are:
Unrestricted funds - these are funds which can be used in accordance with the charity’s objects, at the discretion of the trustees.
2. Trustee’s expenses
During the year no trustees were reimbursed for expenses incurred (2023: £Nil).
3. Employees
There are no employees in the year (2023: None).
None of the trustees (or any person connected with them) received any remuneration during the year (2023: None).
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Students’ Education Trust
Notes to the accounts For the year ended 5 April 2024
4. Charitable activities
| Donations made Independent examination charge Bank charges |
2024 48,628 - 37 48,665 |
2023 35,000 - 157 |
|---|---|---|
| 35,157 |
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