Charity registration number 1091991 (England and Wales) Company registration number 04389305
THE BORZELLO TRUST
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
THE BORZELLO TRUST
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Trustees | R A Borzello |
|---|---|
| A Borzello | |
| N Borzello | |
| Secretary | R A Borzello |
| Charity number | 1091991 |
| Company number | 04389305 |
| Principal address | 18a Camden Passage |
| London | |
| United Kingdom | |
| N1 8ED | |
| Registered office | 18a Camden Passage |
| London | |
| United Kingdom | |
| N1 8ED | |
| Independent examiner | Azets Audit Services Limited |
| Ashcombe Court | |
| Woolsack Way | |
| Godalming | |
| Surrey | |
| United Kingdom | |
| GU7 1LQ |
THE BORZELLO TRUST
CONTENTS
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Trustees report | 1 - 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 - 13 |
THE BORZELLO TRUST
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees, who are directors for the purposes of company law, present the annual report together with the financial statements and examiners' report of the charitable company for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 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)" (effective 1 January 2019).
Objectives and activities
The charity exists to make grants and donations and initiate and fund cultural projects. The charity normally requires institutions and individuals to submit a request saying how the funds could be used and what would be achieved. The charity then monitors feedback received.
During the year the charity received income of £349,584 (2024: £21,716) and incurred total expenditure of £79,788 (2024: £77,710) together with a loss on the revaluation of investments of £26,335 (2024: £2,670 gain). The net movement in funds was a surplus of £243,461 (2024: £53,324 deficit).
The charity has supported a wide range of institutions and individuals during the year.
The reserves held by the charity at 31 March 2025 were £1,534,228 (2024: £1,290,767). The reserves are unrestricted and comprise fixed asset investments along with current assets less current liabilities. The charity expects to expense grants received within a reasonable period from receipt and consequently the charity's assets are held both in cash, pending distribution and in investments.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Achievements and performance
Financial review
It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Structure, governance and management
The charity is a charitable company limited by guarantee and its governing document is its memorandum and articles of association.
On 5 March 2018 a special resolution was passed to change the charitable company's name from The Camden Trust to The Borzello Trust.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
R A Borzello A Borzello N Borzello
The names of the current trustees who served throughout the year are stated on page 1. The trustees are reappointed by the members at the Annual General Meeting.
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THE BORZELLO TRUST
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Responsibility for the induction of new trustees rests with the existing trustees. This would involve an awareness of the traditions of the charity in its grant making process and an understanding of the duties of a trustee.
Risk management
The trustees actively review the major risks that face the charity. They believe that key financial systems are in place and that appropriate internal control is maintained for an organisation of its size and complexity.
Disclosure of information to independent examiner
Each trustee has taken steps that they ought to have taken as a trustee in order to make themselves aware of any relevant information and to establish that the charity's independent examiner is aware of that information. The trustees confirm that there is no relevant information that they know of and of which they know the independent examiner is unaware.
The trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
R A Borzello
Trustee Dated: 22 December 2025
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THE BORZELLO TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE BORZELLO TRUST
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Borzello Trust (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 4 to 13.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’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
Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000, the independent examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies.
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 charity as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.
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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 accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 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; or
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4 the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
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.
Jonathan Vickery BA FCA Azets Audit Services Ashcombe Court Woolsack Way Godalming Surrey GU7 1LQ United Kingdom
Dated: 23 December 2025
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THE BORZELLO TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Income from: | |||
| Donations and legacies | 3 | 313,547 | 175 |
| Investments | 4 | 36,037 | 21,541 |
| Total income | 349,584 | 21,716 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Charitable activities | 5 | 44,226 | 69,828 |
| Other expenditure | 9 | 35,562 | 7,882 |
| Total expenditure | 79,788 | 77,710 | |
| Net gains/(losses) on investments | 10 | (26,335) | 2,670 |
| Net income/(expenditure) and movement in funds | 243,461 | (53,324) | |
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||
| Fund balances at 1 April 2024 | 1,290,767 | 1,344,091 | |
| Fund balances at 31 March 2025 | 1,534,228 | 1,290,767 |
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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THE BORZELLO TRUST
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
| Notes Fixed assets Investments 12 Current assets Debtors 13 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 15 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Income funds Unrestricted funds General unrestricted funds 16 |
2025 £ £ 480,612 8,333 1,074,153 1,082,486 (28,870) 1,053,616 1,534,228 1,534,228 1,534,228 1,534,228 |
2024 £ £ 385,325 8,333 925,433 933,766 (28,324) 905,442 1,290,767 2,581,534 1,290,767 1,290,767 |
2024 £ £ 385,325 8,333 925,433 933,766 (28,324) 905,442 1,290,767 2,581,534 1,290,767 1,290,767 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,290,767 | |||
| 1,290,767 | |||
| 1,290,767 |
The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 22 December 2025
R A Borzello Trustee
Company Registration No. 04389305
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THE BORZELLO TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
The Borzello Trust is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 18a Camden Passage, London, N1 8ED, United Kingdom.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "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)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a statement of cash flows.
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 £.
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 charity 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.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity 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.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity 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.
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THE BORZELLO TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
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 charity 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 charity's balance sheet when the charity 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.
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THE BORZELLO TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’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 charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity’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.
3 Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations and gifts | 191,047 | 175 |
| Gift aid | 122,500 | - |
| 313,547 | 175 | |
| Income from investments | ||
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Income from listed investments | 19,374 | 16,337 |
| Interest receivable | 16,663 | 5,204 |
| 36,037 | 21,541 |
4 Income from investments
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THE BORZELLO TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
5 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Grants to institutions Grants to institutions 2025 2025 £ £ Direct costs Educational purposes 13,090 26,091 Financial hardship - 3,435 Other 1,610 - 14,700 29,526 Analysis by fund Unrestricted funds 14,700 29,526 Grants payable Grants to institutions: Knox College Institution for Optimum Nutrition Imperial war |
Total Grants to institutions Grants to institutions 2025 2024 2024 £ £ £ 39,181 38,360 28,037 3,435 - 875 1,610 2,556 - 44,226 40,916 28,912 44,226 40,916 28,912 2025 £ - 5,250 5,985 11,235 |
Total 2024 £ 66,397 875 2,556 |
|---|---|---|
| 69,828 | ||
| 69,828 | ||
| 2024 £ 32,421 - - |
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| 32,421 |
6 Grants payable
There were 24 (2024: 23) other institutions who received donations below £1,000. These donations totalled £1,855 (2024: £8,495).
7 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
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THE BORZELLO TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
8 Employees
| The average monthly number of employees during the year was: | The average monthly number of employees during the year was: | The average monthly number of employees during the year was: |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 2024 Number Number 3 4 |
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| No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year. | ||
| There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000. |
9 Other
| **Unrestricted ** | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Rent | 25,000 | - |
| Fines | 100 | - |
| Rates | - | 2,320 |
| Independent examiners fees | 4,775 | 2,784 |
| Portfolio management costs | 3,083 | 660 |
| Legal & profesional fees | - | 937 |
| Sundry expenses | 2,604 | 1,181 |
| 35,562 | 7,882 |
10 Gains and losses on investments
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Gains/(losses) arising on: | £ | £ | |
| Revaluation of investments | (11,195) | 4,087 | |
| Sale of investments | (15,140) | (1,417) | |
| (26,335) | 2,670 | ||
| 11 | Taxation |
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
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THE BORZELLO TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| 12 Fixed asset investments Cost or valuation At 1 April 2024 Additions Valuation changes At 31 March 2025 Carrying amount At 31 March 2025 At 31 March 2024 13 Debtors Amounts falling due within one year: Prepayments and accrued income 14 Taxation The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation. 15 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Accruals and deferred income |
Listed investments £ 385,325 121,621 (26,334) 480,612 480,612 385,325 2025 2024 £ £ 8,333 8,333 2025 2024 £ £ 28,870 28,324 |
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| 2025 £ 28,870 |
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| Gains and Balance at |
losses 31 March 2025 |
£ £ |
(26,335) 1,534,228 |
(26,335) 1,534,228 |
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| Movement in funds | Incoming Resources |
resources expended |
£ £ |
349,584 (79,788) |
349,584 (79,788) |
| Balance at | 1 April 2024 | £ | 1,290,767 | 1,290,767 | |
| Gains and | losses | £ | 2,670 | 2,670 | |
| Movement in funds | Incoming Resources |
resources expended |
£ £ |
21,716 (77,710) |
21,716 (77,710) |
| Balance at | 1 April 2023 | £ | 1,344,091 | 1,344,091 |
THE BORZELLO TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
17 Analysis of net assets between funds
| Analysis of net assets between funds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted funds 2025 £ Fund balances at 31 March 2025 are represented by: Investments 480,612 Current assets/(liabilities) 1,053,616 1,534,228 |
Total 2025 £ 480,612 1,053,616 1,534,228 |
Total 2024 £ 385,325 905,442 |
| 1,290,767 |
18 Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the charity had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:
| Within one year Between two and five years |
2025 £ 16,667 50,000 66,667 |
2024 £ 16,667 - |
|---|---|---|
| 16,667 |
19 Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties
During the year the charity entered into the following transactions with related parties:
During the year the Charity received donations totalling £189,724 (2024: £nil) from Mr R Borzello, a trustee of the Charity.
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