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2023-12-31-accounts

Charity no 1097712

THE ST PAUL’S KNIGHTSBRIDGE FOUNDATION

ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

THE ST PAUL'S KNIGHTSBRIDGE FOUNDATION TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

History, objectives and activities furthering the public benefit

The St Paul’s Knightsbridge Foundation is a charity formed under a Declaration of Trust dated 31[st] October 2002. Its objects are to maintain and support in office a person who is appointed as or performs the function of a curate to the Vicar of St Paul’s Knightsbridge, London SW1 and to contribute towards the maintenance of the fabric, furnishings and equipment of the church and support worship, including performance of the choir and musical or artistic activities intended to encourage worship in St Paul’s Church.

There are three expendable endowment funds. The first was created in 2006 from the legacy of the Reverend GRJ Shea and comprised a leasehold property in Knightsbridge and a cash sum which has now been expended. The trustees have the power to spend the capital, but both the capital and any income are restricted to the provision of remuneration, accommodation or expenses of a curate or assistant clergy for the parish of St Paul’s Knightsbridge. The leasehold flat continues to be occupied by a retired clergyman who is an Honorary Assistant Priest at St Paul’s Church.

The second, The Richard Thornton Ministry Fund, was created from a £1,000,000 cash donation pledged during 2019 by the trustees of the Thornton Foundation to be used in support of the clergy and ministry of the parish of St Paul's Knightsbridge.

The third was formed in 2022 from the appointment of two-thirds of the residue of the Virginia Susan Johnstone's Will Trust to the Foundation. £270,000 (2022: £240,000) is included in accrued income reflecting an estimate of the final cash distribution still yet to be finalised. The increase from 2022 results in legacy income for the year of £30,000.

In 2017 the Foundation acquired a copy of a cello owned by the famous cellist Rostropovich. The Foundation has undertaken to provide and insure the instrument for use by the current music scholar of St Paul's Church.

The Capital Appeal, to raise funds for the redevelopment of the St Paul's Knightsbridge church site and restoration of the chancel, continues.

The charity makes regular donations to the Parochial Church Council.

The charity's trustees have complied with their duty in section 17(5) of the 2011 Charities Act to have due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission.

Financial review and achievements

During the year, the Foundation received total income of £175,279 including legacy income of £30,000 (2022: £127,441 excluding legacy income).

The Foundation Carol Service generated income after costs of £34,209 (2022: £46,679) and drove a substantial proportion of the £4,610 donations to the Foundation.

The Trustees have invested reserves in The Richard Thornton Ministry Fund in a specialist charity investment fund and legacy income received from the Virginia Susan Johnstone's Will Trust in long term deposits. Total investment income for the year was £71,095 (2022: £27,019) and has been received into the unrestricted fund. The net gain on investments was £19,829 (2022: net loss of £68,026).

Donations to the Parochial Church Council of St Paul's Knightsbridge totalled £150,410 (2022: £64,356) of which £71,000 (2022: £26,666) was funded from the Richard Thornton Ministry Fund.

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THE ST PAUL'S KNIGHTSBRIDGE FOUNDATION TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

Reserves policy and plans for future periods

At the year-end, the unrestricted reserves were £282,859. The restricted fund balances totalled £156,195 and the expendable endowment funds, £3,623,605. The Trustees maintain a level of reserves sufficient to cover future service charges pertaining to Flat 7 Wellington Court. It is also the Trustees’ policy to build up reserves in order to meet the needs of St Paul’s Church in years to come. They have the power to invest surplus funds as they see fit.

Risk management

The Trustees have considered the major risks to which the Foundation is exposed and have reviewed those risks and established systems and procedures to manage those risks.

Governance and management

The charity is governed by the trustees.

The Declaration of Trust states that a majority of the Trustees shall have power from time to time to appoint a new or additional trustee or trustees provided that:

Administrative details

The address of the charity is St Paul's Church, 32A Wilton Place, London SW1X 8SH.

The Trustees of the charity are:

Mr John Sunderland - Chairman

The Reverend Canon Alan Gyle - Vicar of St Paul’s Mrs Susan Thornton

Ms Lorna Gradden - Churchwarden of St Paul’s

The leasehold property in Knightsbridge is held in the names of all the current trustees.

Bankers: Messrs C Hoare & Co 32 Lowndes Street London SW1 Accountants: Begbies Chartered Accountants Unit 14, Park Barn Evegate Business Park Smeeth Ashford Kent TN25 6SX

The Trustees have appointed Mr Daniel Valentine ACA to act as Independent Examiner for the Foundation.

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THE ST PAUL'S KNIGHTSBRIDGE FOUNDATION TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

Trustees’ responsibilities in relation to the financial statements

Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which Report give a true and fair view of the charity’s financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

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 accounts 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.

This report has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice for Charities (SORP 2015) (Second Edition, effective 1 January 2019) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)

JOHN SUNDERLAND CHAIRMAN

13 September 2024

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE ST PAUL’S KNIGHTSBRIDGE FOUNDATION

Charity no 1097712

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the St Paul's Knightbridge Foundation ('the Foundation') for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are set out on pages 5 to 13.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the Foundation 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 Foundation’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 2011 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:

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.

Daniel Valentine ACA

Begbies Chartered Accountants Unit 14, Park Barn Evegate Business Park Smeeth Ashford Kent TN25 6SX

24 September 2024

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THE ST PAUL’S KNIGHTSBRIDGE FOUNDATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Charity no 1097712

Note
Income:
Donations and legacies
Donations
Legacies
12
Other trading activities
Fundraising events
2
Investment income
Total income
Expenditure:
Raising funds
3
Charitable activities
Grants and donations
4
Property management costs
Insurance and legal costs
Governance costs
5
Staff costs
11
Total expenditure
Net gains/(losses) on investments
Transfers between funds
8
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
Net (expenditure)/income
Expendable
Total
Endowment
2023
Funds
£
£
£
£
Note 8
Note 8
4,610
-
-
4,610
-
-
30,000
30,000
4,610
-
30,000
34,610
69,574
-
-
69,574
71,095
-
-
71,095
145,279
-
30,000
175,279
47,365
-
2,219
49,584
150,410
-
-
150,410
18,744
-
-
18,744
-
378
-
378
7,469
-
-
7,469
3,000
-
-
3,000
179,623
378
-
180,001
226,988
378
2,219
229,585
-
-
19,829
19,829
(81,709)
(378)
47,610
(34,477)
89,744
-
(89,744)
-
8,035
(378)
(42,134)
(34,477)
274,824
156,573
3,665,739
4,097,136
282,859
156,195
3,623,605
4,062,659
Unrestricted
Fund
Restricted
Funds
Total
2022
£
Page 6
24,706
1,727,600
1,752,306
75,716
27,019
1,855,041
43,011
64,356
21,187
571
5,386
3,000
94,500
137,511
(68,026)
1,649,504
-
1,649,504
2,447,632
4,097,136

The charity has no permanent endowment funds.

The notes on pages 8 to 13 form part of these accounts

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THE ST PAUL’S KNIGHTSBRIDGE FOUNDATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

COMPARATIVE INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Donations
Legacies
Other trading activities
Fundraising events
2
Investment income
Total income
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
3
Charitable activities
Grants and donations
4
Property management costs
Insurance and legal costs
Governance costs
5
Staff costs
Total expenditure
Net gains/(losses) on investments
Net (expenditure)/income
Transfers between funds
8
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
Restricted
Expendable
Total
Fund
Funds
Endowment
2022
Funds
£
£
£
£
Note 8
Note 8
16,416
8,290
-
24,706
-
-
1,727,600
1,727,600
16,416
8,290
1,727,600
1,752,306
75,716
-
-
75,716
27,019
-
-
27,019
119,151
8,290
1,727,600
1,855,041
41,037
-
1,974
43,011
56,066
8,290
-
64,356
21,187
-
-
21,187
-
571
-
571
5,386
-
-
5,386
3,000
-
-
3,000
85,639
8,861
-
94,500
126,676
8,861
1,974
137,511
-
-
(68,026)
(68,026)
(7,525)
(571)
1,657,600
1,649,504
47,853
-
(47,853)
-
40,328
(571)
1,609,747
1,649,504
234,496
157,144
2,055,992
2,447,632
274,824
156,573
3,665,739
4,097,136

The charity has no permanent endowment funds.

The notes on pages 8 to 13 form part of these accounts

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THE ST PAUL’S KNIGHTSBRIDGE FOUNDATION BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

Charity no 1097712

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
6
Investments
7
Current assets
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued
income
12
Investment properties held
for sale
13
Cash at bank
Liabilities
Accrued grants payable
Trade creditors
Other accruals
Net assets
Represented by:
Unrestricted fund
Restricted funds
8
8
Expendable endowment
funds
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
Unrestricted
Expendable
Total
Fund
Endowment
2023
Funds
£
£
£
£
-
47,000
1,200,000
1,247,000
-
-
754,478
754,478
5,600
-
-
5,600
30,429
-
270,000
300,429
-
-
-
-
304,697
109,195
1,399,127
1,813,019
340,726
109,195
1,669,127
2,119,048
47,000
-
-
47,000
767
-
-
767
10,100
-
-
10,100
57,867
-
-
57,867
282,859
156,195
3,623,605
4,062,659
282,859
-
-
282,859
-
156,195
-
156,195
-
-
3,623,605
3,623,605
282,859
156,195
3,623,605
4,062,659
Restricted
Funds
Total
2022
£
1,247,000
736,911
1,400
1,383,095
354,300
385,720
2,124,515
8,290
-
3,000
11,290
4,097,136
274,824
156,573
3,665,739
4,097,136

These accounts were approved by the trustees on 13 September 2024 and signed on their behalf by:

JOHN SUNDERLAND

CHAIRMAN

The notes on pages 8 to 13 form part of these accounts

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THE ST PAUL'S KNIGHTSBRIDGE FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Charity no 1097712

1 Accounting policies

The following policies have been used in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the charity's accounts.

a) Basis of accounting and assessment of going concern

The accounts have been prepared under the historic cost convention. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice for Charities (SORP 2015) (Second Edition, effective 1 January 2019) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), and UK Generally Accepted Practice.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

b) Funds structure

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the donor. Details of the restricted funds are disclosed in note 8.

There is no requirement to spend the capital of an expendable endowment fund, however the Trustees are in their power to do so if they so decide. The capital and income from the fund is restricted to the use as specified by the donor. Details of the funds can be found in note 8.

Unrestricted income funds comprise those funds which the Trustees are free to use for any purpose in furtherance of the charitable objects.

c) Income

All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the resources, it is probable that the resources will be received and the monetary value of income can be measured with sufficient reliability.

d) Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as resources as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis with the irrecoverable element of VAT included within the category of expense to which it relates.

Expenditure on raising funds includes direct costs of events and other fundraising expenditure and is detailed in the notes. Expenditure on charitable activities are direct costs of the charity in undertaking its work to meet its charitable objectives and consists of grants to St Paul’s Knightsbridge PCC, property expenses and governance costs. Governance costs includes those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and are detailed in note 5.

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THE ST PAUL'S KNIGHTSBRIDGE FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

e) Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

The long leasehold property is stated as the probate value as at 1 January 2005 less any provisions for impairment. No depreciation is provided.

The cello is stated at cost and no depreciation is provided because in the opinion of the trustees any charge would be immaterial due to a high residual value.

f) Fixed asset investments

Listed investments are initially recognised at their transactions value and subsequently measured at their fair value as at the balance sheet date using the closing quoted market value. Net gains and losses arising on revaluation and disposals are combined in the Statement of Financial Activities.

g) Current asset investments

Investment properties held for sale are valued at fair value less future costs of disposal. Net gains and losses arising on revaluation and disposals are shown in the Statement of Financial Activities.

h) Other financial instruments

All other financial assets and financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.

2
Other trading activities - fundraising events
Unrestricted Fund
Carol Service
3
Fundraising costs
Unrestricted Fund
Carol Service
Staff costs - see note 11
R Thornton Ministry Fund (expendable endowment)
Investment charges
Total
2023
2022
£
£
69,574
75,716
2023
2022
£
£
35,365
29,037
12,000
12,000
47,365
41,037
2,219
1,974
49,584
43,011

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THE ST PAUL'S KNIGHTSBRIDGE FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

4
Grants and donations payable
Unrestricted Fund:
Grants to St Paul's Knightsbridge PCC
Professional fees paid on behalf of St Paul's Knightsbridge PCC
Restricted Vestments Fund - grant to St Paul's Knightsbridge PCC
5
Governance costs
Accountancy and independent examination charges
- prior year (over)/under provision
Bank charges
- Unrestricted Fund
6
Tangible fixed assets
Cost
Balance brought forward and carried forward
Net book value
Balance brought forward and carried forward
7 Listed investments
Market value brought forward
Additions
Disposals
Net unrealised investment gains/(losses)
Market value carried forward
Historical cost carried forward
2023
2022
£
£
136,010
41,666
14,400
14,400
150,410
56,066
-
8,290
150,410
64,356
2023
2022
£
£
5,000
3,000
2,100
1,670
369
716
7,469
5,386
Long
leasehold
Cello
property
Total
£
£
£
47,000
1,200,000
1,247,000
2023
2022
£
£
136,010
41,666
14,400
14,400
150,410
56,066
-
8,290
150,410
64,356
2023
2022
£
£
5,000
3,000
2,100
1,670
369
716
7,469
5,386
47,000 1,200,000
1,247,000
2023
2022
£
£
736,911
406,269
-
399,592
(2,291)
(1,001)
19,858
(67,949)
754,478
736,911
795,390
797,870

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THE ST PAUL'S KNIGHTSBRIDGE FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

8 Analysis of movement in funds

Unrestricted fund
Restricted funds:
Capital Appeal
Cello Fund
Vestments Fund
Reverend GRJ Shea
Total
Prior year information
Unrestricted fund
Restricted funds:
Capital Appeal
Cello Fund
Vestments Fund
Reverend GRJ Shea
Total
Capital Appeal -
external works
Expendable endowment
funds:
Expendable endowment
funds:
Virginia Susan
Johnstone's Will Trust
R Thornton Ministry
Capital Appeal -
external works
Virginia Susan
Johnstone's Will Trust
R Thornton Ministry
Balance at
Transfers
Funds
1 January
Gains and
between 31 December
2023
Income Expenditure
losses
funds
2023
£
£
£
£
£
£
274,824
145,279
(226,988)
-
89,744
282,859
59,958
-
-
-
-
59,958
50,000
-
-
-
-
50,000
46,615
-
(378)
-
-
46,237
-
-
-
-
-
-
156,573
-
(378)
-
-
156,195
1,072,789
-
-
-
(18,744)
1,054,045
865,350
-
(2,219)
19,829
(71,000)
811,960
1,727,600
30,000
-
-
-
1,757,600
3,665,739
30,000
(2,219)
19,829
(89,744)
3,623,605
4,097,136
175,279
(229,585)
19,829
-
4,062,659
Balance at
Transfers
Funds
1 January
Gains and
between 31 December
2022
Income
Expenditure
losses
funds
2022
£
£
£
£
£
£
234,496
119,151
(126,676)
-
47,853
274,824
59,958
-
-
-
-
59,958
50,000
-
-
-
-
50,000
47,186
-
(571)
-
-
46,615
-
8,290
(8,290)
-
-
-
157,144
8,290
(8,861)
-
-
156,573
1,093,976
-
-
-
(21,187)
1,072,789
962,016
-
(1,974)
(68,026)
(26,666)
865,350
-
1,727,600
-
-
-
1,727,600
2,055,992
1,727,600
(1,974)
(68,026)
(47,853)
3,665,739
2,447,632
1,855,041
(137,511)
(68,026)
-
4,097,136

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THE ST PAUL'S KNIGHTSBRIDGE FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

8 Analysis of movement in funds (continued)

Capital Appeal Raising funds for the redevelopment of the St Paul's Knightsbridge church site and restoration of the chancel.

A donation to the Capital Appeal to be directed to external works.

Cello Fund The provision and maintenance of the cello purchased for use by the current music scholar of St Paul's Church.

Vestments Fund The provision of vestments for St Paul's Church with the balance for general use at the church.

9 Analysis of net assets between funds
(comparative information)
Tangible fixed assets
Investments
Prepayments and accrued income
Investment properties held for sale
Cash at bank
Other net current assets
2022
Unrestricted
Expendable
Total
Fund
Endowment
Funds
£
£
£
£
-
47,000
1,200,000
1,247,000
-
-
736,911
736,911
-
-
1,383,095
1,383,095
-
-
354,300
354,300
276,424
117,863
(8,567)
385,720
(1,600)
(8,290)
-
(9,890)
Restricted
Funds
274,824
156,573
3,665,739
4,097,136

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THE ST PAUL'S KNIGHTSBRIDGE FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

10 Related party transactions

The Reverend Alan Gyle and Ms Lorna Gradden are respectively Vicar and Churchwarden of St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge which benefits from the activities of the Foundation. Both the Reverend Alan Gyle and Ms Gradden are trustees of the PCC.

During the year, the Foundation reimbursed the PCC for the cost of a members of staff employed by the PCC but engaged on activities of the Foundation as disclosed in note 11. Costs were apportioned on a time incurred basis.

There were no other related party transactions.

11 Trustees remuneration and staff costs

There were no direct employees during the year (2022: nil) however the Foundation reimbursed the Parochial Church Council of St Paul's Knightsbridge for the costs of one member (2022: one member) of staff as follows:

Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
2023
2022
£
£
13,290
12,588
1,563
1,531
147
881
15,000
15,000

Staff costs are allocated to raising funds and charitable activities on a time incurred basis.

Raising funds - unrestricted
Charitable activities - unrestricted
12,000
12,000
3,000
3,000
15,000
15,000

No trustee, or other connected persons, received any remuneration, benefit in kind or reimbursement of expenses.

12 Prepayments and accrued income

Included in prepayments and accrued income is a balance of £270,000 (2022: £240,000) which is the latest estimate, as notified to the Foundation, of a final cash distribution of the legacy from the Virginia Susan Johnstone's Will Trust, initially recognised in 2022. The increase from 2022 results in legacy income for the year of £30,000.

13 Current asset investment

During 2022, a share of investment property, valued at £354,300, was appointed to the Foundation by the Virginia Susan Johnstone's Will Trust and formed part of the legacy income for that year. The property was disposed of during 2023 for no gain or loss.

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