The Tanlaw Foundation Charity registration no. 1094181
Trustees' report and accounts
For the year ended 31 October 2022
The Tanlaw Foundation
Legal and administrative information
| Settlors | The Right Honourable the Lord Tanlaw |
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| The Right Honourable the Lady Tanlaw | |
| Trustees | The Right Honourable the Lord Tanlaw |
| The Right Honourable the Lady Tanlaw | |
| The Hon Asia Brooke Trotter | |
| The Hon Brooke Brooke Mackay | |
| Date of settlement | 10 July 1996 |
| Charity number | 1094181 |
| Principal address | 8 Finsbury Circus |
| London | |
| EC2M 7AZ | |
| Accountants | Evelyn Partners LLP |
| 45 Gresham Street | |
| London | |
| EC2V 7BG | |
| Independent examiner | Julie Mutton |
| Evelyn Partners LLP | |
| 4th Floor, Cumberland House | |
| Southampton | |
| SO15 2BG | |
| Investment advisors and banker | Rathbone Investment Management Ltd |
| 8 Finsbury Circus | |
| London | |
| EC2M 7AZ |
The Tanlaw Foundation
Contents
| Page | |
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 4 |
| Statement of trustees' responsibilities | 5 |
| Independent examiner's report | 6 |
| Statement of financial activities | 7 |
| Balance sheet | 8 |
| Notes to the accounts | 9 - 16 |
The Tanlaw Foundation
Trustees' report for the year ended 31 October 2022
The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and accounts for the year ended 31 October 2022.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the attached accounts and the recommendations of the 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).
Activities, specific objects and relevant policies
Objects and activities
The Trust Deed was varied on 11 September 2002 to include the following objectives:
The trustees shall hold the capital and income of the Foundation upon trust and apply the income and all or such parts of the capital to charitable purposes and in particular, but not limited to, the provision of grants to support individuals or registered charities for people with learning difficulties or other special needs in the United Kingdom.
The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Foundation's aims and objectives, managing the Foundation's assets and considering any applications for financial assistance.
Investment policy
The trustees currently hold the Foundation's funds at Rathbones Investment Management Limited. The trustees have a wide power of investment which work to achieve the charity's aims and objectives.
The Foundation's assets have been invested on a balanced approach between capital growth and income, with investments managed at the upper end of medium risk (Rathbones risk profile 4 out of 6).
The trustees regularly review the performance of all the Foundation's assets and the investment criteria will be regularly discussed by the trustees, with assistance from the investment advisors.
Achievements and performance
Grants
During the year the trustees agreed to provide funding to 19 charitable causes, both in the United Kingdom and overseas, which are detailed in note 4 to the accounts. These have been made in line with the Foundation's objectives, and with due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
Projects
The trustees continue to expand their radio telescope project, with sites now in operation in Scotland and Northumberland.
The sites are available to the scientific community. Each telescope can be independently or collectively controlled from a remote location and will have a special program related to: Astro-chronometry (time measurement by counting the oscillations of neutron (Pulsar) stars); the study of NEOs (Near Earth objects that might pose a threat to the planet including derelict satellites etc); daily imaging of the Sun and relation to Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis); SETI (Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence); and satellite communications.
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The Tanlaw Foundation
Trustees' report for the year ended 31 October 2022
The trustees are currently working to finalise the structure for the ongoing ownership and operation of the sites.
Investments
During the period the main source of funding was investment income, arising from the portfolio of investments held at Rathbones Investment Management Limited.
The trustees are satisfied with the performance of the Foundation's investments.
Financial review
Results for the year
The financial activities are summarised on page 7 of the accounts. During the year the trustees received total incoming resources of £64,023 (2021 - £50,697 excluding new endowments) and expended £458,152 (2021 - £460,456). The net outgoing resources for the year were outgoing £394,127 (2021 - outgoing £409,759 excluding new endowments).
During the year to 31 October 2021 The Right Honourable the Lord and Lady Tanlaw made gift to the Foundation, totalling £1,082,978. Of this, £586,517 was gifted by Lord Tanlaw and £496,461 was gifted by Lady Tanlaw. The full £1,082,978 is considered to be an endowment to the Foundation, held in a designated fund, and used to provide ongoing income for the Foundation.
Reserves policy
The Endowment Fund is expendable and is held to provide future income for the Unrestricted Fund for distribution by the trustees, in order to further the aims and objectives of the Foundation. The trustees have power to make transfers between the Endowment and Unrestricted Funds.
The level of free reserves at 31 October 2022 was £4,964,161 (2021 - £6,180,858), which is held on both the Unrestricted income fund and the Endowment Fund. The Foundation's assets are adequate to fufill its obligations to apply funds for charitable purposes, as defined in the Deed, in the next financial year.
Whilst the ongoing economic conditons continue to cause volatility in global markets, the trustees have considered the potential impact on the financial position of the charity over the next 12 months and have concluded that there is no reason why the charity should not continue to adopt the going concern basis in the preparation of its financial statements.
Plans for future periods
The trustees continue to work with the Strathnavar Museum and Mackay Country Community Centre to encourage the local and wider communities to visit the wind harp site. It is anticipated that the music produced by the harp will be made available online for a small charge to support of the costs of the harp.
The trustees continue to expand their radio telescope project, with sites now in operation in Scotland and Northumberland. The trustees are currently working to finalise the structure for the ongoing ownership and operation of the sites.
The trustees also hope to expand their activities in Mackay country and its history.
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The Tanlaw Foundation
Trustees' report for the year ended 31 October 2022
Governance, structure and management
Governance
The Foundation was established by a charitable trust deed on 10 July 1996 and is registered with the Charity Commission, Charity Registration number 1094181.
Settlors
The Right Honourable the Lord Tanlaw The Right Honourable the Lady Tanlaw
Trustees
The trustees who served during the year were:
The Right Honourable the Lord Tanlaw The Right Honourable the Lady Tanlaw The Hon Asia Brooke Trotter The Hon Brooke Brooke Mackay
The current settlors of the Trust Deed have the power to appoint new trustees by a resolution at a meeting. The number of serving trustees shall at no point exceed four in number.
When appointing new trustees, the settlors will give full consideration to the Foundation's purpose and aims to ensure that they appoint individuals who understand the duties expected of them, and who will act in the best interests of the Foundation.
The trustees feel that their combined skill set is sufficient to ensure the efficient performance of the Foundation at this time and feel that, given the size and nature of the Foundation, a formal programme of training is not currently necessary, but they will continue to monitor the situation and will provide suitable training where circumstances arise.
The Foundation is administered by all the trustees and they conduct the affairs of the Foundation and exercise all the powers and discretions conferred upon them by law, provided that no such power or discretion shall be exercised except in furtherance of the charitable objects. The trustees do not receive remuneration or reimbursement of expenses, nor are there any employees.
Related parties
There were no related party transactions during the year (2021 - none).
Structure and management reporting
The trustees are ultimately responsible for the policies, activities and assets of the Foundation. They are in regular and frequent contact to review the developments with regard to the Foundation, its activities and to make any important decisions. The trustees review the proposals for grants to be made and approve such grants as appropriate. When necessary, the trustees seek advice and support from the Foundation's professional advisers including investment managers and accountants.
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The Tanlaw Foundation
Trustees' report for the year ended 31 October 2022
Risk factors
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Foundation is exposed. The Foundation does not have any supplier or employment contracts and therefore it has no financial commitments other than the charitable funding commitments. A formal review of the Foundation's risk management process is undertaken on an annual basis.
Principal address
8 Finsbury Circus, London, EC2M 7AZ
Accountants
Evelyn Partners LLP, 45 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7BG
Independent examiners
Investment managers and bankers
Rathbone Investment Management Ltd, 8 Finsbury Circus, London, EC2M 7AZ
On behalf of the board of trustees
The Hon Asia Brooke Trotter Trustee
Dated: 30 August 2023
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The Tanlaw Foundation
Statement of trustees' responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the accounts in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the Foundation's financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year.
In preparing accounts giving a true and fair view, the trustees should follow best practice and:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 2019 (FRS102);
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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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 accounts; and
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prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ascertain the financial position of the Foundation and which enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the applicable law. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Foundation and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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The Tanlaw Foundation
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Tanlaw Foundation
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Tanlaw Foundation for the year ended 31 October 2022, which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and the notes to the accounts, including significant accounting policies.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner 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:
(a) accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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(b) the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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(c) 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.
Julie Mutton
Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Evelyn Partners LLP 4th Floor, Cumberland House Southampton SO15 2BG
Dated: 30 August 2023
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The Tanlaw Foundation
Statement of financial activites for the year ended 31 October 2022
| Unrestricted Endowment income funds funds Notes £ £ Income Deposit interest 1,788 - Investment income 62,235 - Donation to expendable endowment 1.5 - - Total income 64,023 - Expenditure Costs of raising funds Investment management fees 3 - (24,280) Expenditure on charitable activities Grants and support costs 4 & 5 (433,872) - Total expenditure (433,872) (24,280) Net expenditure before gains and losses on investments (369,849) (24,280) Net (loss)/gain on investment assets 8 - (822,568) (369,849) (846,848) Transfers between funds 185,000 (185,000) Net movement in funds (184,849) (1,031,848) Fund balances brought forward at 1 November 2021 420,582 5,760,276 Fund balances carried forward at 31 October 2022 235,733 4,728,428 |
Total 2022 £ 1,788 62,235 - 64,023 (24,280) (433,872) (458,152) (394,129) (822,568) (1,216,697) - (1,216,697) 6,180,858 4,964,161 |
Total 2021 £ 13 50,684 1,082,978 1,133,675 (25,498) (434,958) (460,456) 673,219 830,340 1,503,559 - 1,503,559 4,677,299 6,180,858 |
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The notes on pages 9 to 16 form part of the accounts.
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The Tanlaw Foundation
Balance sheet as at 31 October 2022
| Notes Fixed assets Quoted investments 8 Project related assets 9 Current assets Debtors 10 Cash at bank and in hand Current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 11 Net current assets Net assets Represented by: Unrestricted income funds Endowment funds |
£ - 331,005 331,005 (20,682) |
2022 £ 4,263,280 390,558 4,653,838 310,323 4,964,161 235,733 4,728,428 4,964,161 |
£ 766 683,796 684,562 (13,980) |
2021 £ 5,080,408 429,868 |
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| 5,510,276 670,582 |
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| 6,180,858 | ||||
| 420,581 5,760,277 |
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| 6,180,858 |
The accounts were approved by the trustees on 30 August 2023
The Hon Asia Brooke Trotter Trustee
The notes on pages 9 to 16 form part of the accounts.
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The Tanlaw Foundation
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 October 2022
1 Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of preparation
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as amended to include quoted investments at market value.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland ("FRS 102"), and with the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with FRS 102 effective from 1 January 2019. The accounts are also prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments, other than investments, are recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.
1.2 Exemption
The charity has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemption in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102:
- the requirements of section 7 Statement of Cash Flows.
1.3 Fund accounting
The funds held comprise an expendable endowment fund and an unrestricted income fund. The expendable endowment fund is invested and Income from the investments is available for the general purposes of the Charity. The income fund is available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objects of the trust.
1.4 Going concern
The trustees are confident that the charity will continue to be a going concern and the financial statements have been prepared on this basis.
1.5 Functional currency
The accounts are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these accounts are rounded to the nearest £.
1.6 Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the trust is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.
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The Tanlaw Foundation
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 October 2022
(Continued)
1 Accounting policies
1.7 Resources expended
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been included under expense categories that aggregate all costs for allocation to activities. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular activities they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of the resources.
1.8 Quoted investments
Investments are stated at market value at the balance sheet date. Realised gains and losses on investments, calculated on the difference between the sale proceeds and their cost are credited or charged to the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) in the year of gains or losses.
Unrealised gains and losses representing the movement in the market values during the year are credited or charged to the SOFA in the year of the gains or losses.
1.9 Project related assets
These assets are provided by the Foundation for the use and enjoyment of the scientific community and wider public.
1.10 Depreciation
Expenditure on the radio telescopes are subject to an annual depreciation charge at 10% on a reducing balance basis.
The wind harp at Dalharrold is considered to be a piece of artwork and is therefore not subject to depreciation as it is assessed to have an indefinite useful life.
1.11 Grants paid
Donations granted are recognised in the year in which the award was formally approved and communicated to the recipients, irrespective of the period covered by the donation.
1.12 Liabilities
Liabilities are recognised on the balance sheet as soon as an actual or constructive obligation resulting from a past event can be reliably measured. Current liabilities represent those liabilities which are expected to be settled within the next 12 months from the balance sheet date.
2 Legal status of the trust
The Foundation is governed by a Trust Deed dated 10 July 1996 and updated on 11 September 2002 and is constituted as a charitable trust.
3 Costs of raising funds
| Investment management fees | 2022 £ 24,280 24,280 |
2021 £ 25,498 |
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| 25,498 |
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The Tanlaw Foundation
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 October 2022
| 4 Grants Medical and disability Alzheimers Scotland Brain Tumor Charity Bude Surf Life Saving Club Cancer Research UK Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust IBS Research Appeal Insitute of Cancer Research Parkinson Disease Society Rainbow Trust Royal Marsden Cancer Starlight Children's Foundation Overseas Aid Rokpa Trust UNICEF UK Education Book Trust Crichton Foundation Doorstep Library Friends of Westfield Farr Primary School, Inverness School in a Bag Strathnaver Museum United World Schools Wildlife and environment Animal Aid Unlimited (USA) Borneo Rescue Centre Cornish Seal Sanctuary Relief of Poverty Childhood Trust Felix Project Trussel Trust |
£ 25,000 60,000 - 20,000 - 5,000 25,000 - 30,000 25,000 52,000 5,000 - 5,000 25,000 3,000 25,000 - 1,000 2,500 - - 10,000 - 10,000 10,000 40,000 |
2022 £ 242,000 5,000 61,500 10,000 60,000 378,500 |
£ - 2,500 10,000 20,000 30,000 5,000 - 2,500 30,000 - 20,000 5,000 40,000 5,000 - 3,000 - 8,000 - 2,500 100,000 10,000 - 20,000 10,000 10,000 40,000 |
2021 £ 120,000 45,000 118,500 30,000 60,000 |
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| 373,500 |
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The Tanlaw Foundation
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 October 2022
| 4 Grants Reconciliation of grants payable Commitments made in the year 378,500 Grants paid during the year (378,500) Commitments at 31 October 2022 - 5 Support costs Unrestricted Endowment income funds funds £ £ Depreciation 39,310 - Accountancy fees 14,562 - Independent examiner's fees 1,500 - Legal fees - - Bank interest and charges - - 55,372 - |
(Continued) 373,500 (373,500) - Total Total 2022 2021 £ £ 39,310 43,678 14,562 7,980 1,500 1,380 - 8,400 - 20 55,372 61,458 |
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Other than the depreciation of the project related assets, all support costs are considered to be costs of governance
For 2022, the independent examiner fees are payable to Evelyn Partners LLP, as are the accountancy fees. (The 2021 independent examiner fees were payable to Holden Granat LLP).
6 Trustees' remuneration
The trustees do not receive remuneration from the charity and are not reimbursed for any expenses.
7 Employees
There were no employees during the year (2021 - none).
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The Tanlaw Foundation
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 October 2022
| 8 Fixed asset investments Quoted investment summary Market value at 1 November 2021 Disposal proceeds Additions Net investment gains Market value at 31 October 2022 Net investment gains on quoted investments comprised: Realised gains/(losses) Unrealised (losses)/gains Investments at market value comprised: UK interest bearing securities UK equities Overseas equities Material investments (greater than 5% of portfolio) Findlay Park Funds American Fund Unhedged Janus Henderson Investments Global Tech Leaders I Acc Scottish Mortgage Inv Trust 5p Ordinary |
2022 £ 5,080,408 (522,922) 528,362 (822,568) 4,263,280 40,726 (863,294) (822,568) 216,700 2,665,402 1,381,179 4,263,281 - 366,899 - 366,899 |
2021 £ 3,718,293 (556,965) 1,088,740 830,340 5,080,408 (2,186) 832,526 830,340 371,684 3,076,306 1,632,418 5,080,408 526,527 461,305 300,300 1,288,132 |
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The Tanlaw Foundation
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 October 2022
| 9 Project related assets Radio telescope at Tanlawhill Cost value at 1 November 2021 Project expenditure Depreciation Cost value at 31 October 2022 Clan Mackay Wind Harp at Dalharrold Cost value at 1 November 2021 Project expenditure Cost value at 31 October 2022 Net book value at 31 October 2022 10 Debtors Investment income not received at year end 11 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Accountancy fees Independent examiner's fees |
2022 £ 393,101 - (39,310) 353,791 36,767 - 36,767 390,558 2022 £ - - 2022 £ 19,182 1,500 20,682 |
2021 £ 380,145 56,634 (43,678) 393,101 36,767 - 36,767 429,868 2021 £ 766 766 2021 £ 12,600 1,380 13,980 |
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The Tanlaw Foundation
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 October 2022
| 12 Analysis of funds Investments Year ended 31 October 2022 Unrestricted income fund - Expendable Endowment Fund 4,263,280 4,263,280 Year ended 31 October 2021 Unrestricted income fund - Expendable Endowment Fund 5,080,408 5,080,408 |
Project related assets 390,558 - 390,558 429,868 - 429,868 |
Debtors - - - 766 - 766 |
Cash at bank 1,066 329,939 331,005 - 683,796 683,796 |
Creditors (20,682) - (20,682) (13,980) - (13,980) |
Interfund (135,209) 135,209 - 3,927 (3,927) - |
Total 235,733 4,728,428 |
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| 4,964,161 | ||||||
| 420,581 5,760,277 |
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| 6,180,858 |
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The Tanlaw Foundation
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 October 2022
13 Related parties
There were no related party transactions during the year (2021 - none).
14 Transfer between funds
The transfer between funds arises from the trustees’ decision to expend part of the endowment fund.
15 Prior year statement of financial activities
In the prior year, the only movement on the endowment fund was the addition to the endowment of £1,082,978.
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