Charity number: 1097774 Company number: 0575567
THE EPIPHANY TRUST (TRURO) LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
THE EPIPHANY TRUST (TRURO) LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
CONTENTS
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| Legal and administrative information | 1 - 2 |
| Trustees' report | 3 - 7 |
| Independent Examiner’s report to the Trustees | 8-9 |
| Statement of financial activities | 10 |
| Balance sheet | 11 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 12 – 23 |
THE EPIPHANY TRUST (TRURO) LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Charity number 1097774
Company registration number 0575567
Registered office Epiphany House Kenwyn TRURO TR1 3DR Trustees Revd L Attwood (Chair) Dr M Tedder (Vice Chair) Mr P Berry Revd D J Collins Mrs N Husain (retired 28 February 2020) Ms C A Lidgley Mrs D A Mitchell Mr R J A Robinson Mrs J Reynolds (retired 15 September 2020) Mr A Starr Mr G Tate Revd B West (retired 15 September 2020) Mr WJC Mitchell (appointed 4 February 2021) Minute Secretary Mr D Lovelock Senior Management Revd J Mullett (House Director)| Independent Examiners Bishop Fleming LLP Chy Nyverow Newham Road TRURO TR1 2DP Bankers CAF Bank Limited 25 Kings Hill Avenue West Mailing Kent ME19 4SQ Methodist Chapel Aid 1 Telford Terrace Albermarle Road YORK YO24 1DQ
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THE EPIPHANY TRUST (TRURO) LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Investment advisors
Quilter Cheviot One Kingsway London WC2B 6AN
Solicitors
Foot Anstey LLP High Water House Malpas Road TRURO TR1 1QH
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THE EPIPHANY TRUST (TRURO) LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEE) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTORS’ REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
The Trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020.
Legal and administrative information set out on pages 1 and 2 forms part of this report. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the Charities SORP (FRS102) ‘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 (FRS102).
Structure, governance and management
Governance
The Epiphany Trust (Truro) Limited (the "Trust") is constituted as a company limited by guarantee and was registered as a charity on 2 June 2003. It is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association.
The Articles of Association provide for a minimum of 3 Trustees and an ordinary resolution passed on 4 April 2003 limited the maximum to 12. In order to strengthen the range of skills available to the charity a resolution was approved at the 2014 Annual General Meeting to increase the number of Trustees to 14. The Trustees usually meet every 6-8 weeks.
Trustees may be appointed at any general meeting if retiring by rotation, or if they are recommended by the Trustees, or if notice is given by a member between 14 and 35 days before such meeting proposing a person for appointment.
In accordance with the Articles of Association, Mr M Tedder, Mr G Tate, Mrs D Mitchell and Mr R Robinson retire by rotation. Mr WJC Mitchell who was co-opted as a trustee following the year end also retires. These individuals being eligible offer themselves for re-election at the 2021 Annual General Meeting.
As well as the full Board, Trustees served on one sub-committee during the year, the Finance and Resources Group. This has at least four Trustees, with staff attending as necessary. Other ad hoc sub committees may be formed when required, for example to appoint a senior staff member or to manage a building project.
Staff Management
Janette Mullett is the House Director and undertakes the combined role of Programme Director and House Manager. She usually works on a full-time basis and is responsible for the general operation of the House and its programme of activities. The Trustees are delighted that Janette completed her training for ministry alongside her current role and was ordained as an Anglican priest during the year.
As a result of the Covid pandemic Epiphany House was required to suspend many of its activities for a large part of 2020. It was therefore necessary to furlough most of the employees and in the case of two long-standing employees, they decided as an alternative to accept redundancy. The Board wish to thank Maria Higman and Michael Harbage for their long and loyal service. Despite the obvious difficulties, Janette and her team were still able to oversee the completion of the new extension, then clean and fit it out ready to bring this into operation when government rules allow.
The Board of Trustees is extremely grateful to all staff and volunteers for their commitment and support for the smooth running of Epiphany House. We are also very grateful to those who run and participate in the "Friends" organisation.
Risk management
The Board of Trustees annually reviews the major risks to which the Trust is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances, and is satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate the Trust's exposure to such risks and that procedures have been designed to minimise any potential impact on the Trust should any of these risks materialise.
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Risk Management(continued )
The market value of our investments can be volatile. We continue to receive good advice from Duncan Gwyther at Quilter Cheviot. In order to fund the completion of the new residential accommodation more of the charity’s investments were sold during the year.
The Covid-19 epidemic has had a major impact on the operation and finances of the charity. Advantage has been taken of government grants towards overheads and payroll costs which has reduced part of the deficit that would otherwise arise. The Trustees now await a reduction in the lockdown rules that would allow a range of charitable activities to recommence.
During this difficult period the trustees are satisfied that sufficient free reserves are available to support the period of disruption and the charity’s future activities
Objectives and activities
Charitable objects and public benefit
The objects of the Trust are described in its Memorandum of Association. They are set out below, together with a listing of typical activities taking place at the House that show a clear public benefit. The table has been compiled in response to guidance in the Charity Commission paper, The Advancement of Religion for the Public Benefit . As a result of the Covid pandemic many of the activities shown have not been able to take place in 2020 but will resume when conditions allow.
| OBJECTS OF TRUST | PUBLIC BENEFITS |
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| The advancement of the Christian faith and the promotion of its practice |
Christianity has an identifiable moral and ethical framework which impacts on society in a beneficial way. It gives meaning to followers’ lives and contributes to their spiritual well-being. This offers benefits to wider society as people of faith are motivated to assist their fellow humans. Public benefit from the activities of the Trust derives from: - provision of space and time for quiet days for contemplation, prayer and study, available to individuals and church groups; - organising and holding long or short stay retreats; - organising and holding, or hosting conferences and retreats promoting the study of religious teachings and practices, including courses for those preparing for or who are employed within Christian ministry; - facilitating the practice of spiritual direction, whereby individuals seek discernment and companionship from suitably trained others; - enabling meetings and training of ministers to benefit the working of individual or groups of local churches; - enabling inter-faith meetings to promote understanding between different religious traditions; - continuing long-established practices of being a house of prayer, notably through the activity of the Epiphany House Prayer Community. While eligibility for some activities is restricted to particular users, many are open to anyone who is interested. To ensure that income does not impede access, the Trust makes rooms available to selected church, charity and individual users at reduced rates or free of charge. |
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| The relief of those who are old or poor or sick |
The Trust is not directly involved in providing services to the old or poor or sick as distinct groups of people. However, our premises are valued and used by public bodies and other groups that are involved in the care of those less able to meet their own needs. Public benefit is provided through giving space for: - meetings of statutory bodies and charitable organisations that are health or social care providers; - individual counselling for people with disparate emotional needs; - respite stays during the day or for longer periods for groups such as family carers. |
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| The reforming of those who shall have led or be in danger of leading immoral lives |
Some users of the House are directly involved with young people and others at risk of falling into crime or leading chaotic lifestyles. We provide a sympathetic space for meetings of local authority children’s services; police, youth offending teams and drug agencies; counsellors; self-help groups. |
| The advancement of education |
The House programme offers quiet days and informal study opportunities in theological and spiritual matters. We host courses of formal theological education and training and retreats to support professional formation and spiritual growth. We host programmes of staff training and professional development for local authority agencies, health providers, Falmouth University, APAC and other public organisations. |
| The undertaking of any other project which is charitable according to the laws of England |
Other public benefits are provided through: - maintaining, with free access for the community, the attractive grounds thus preserving a green space that protects a diverse wildlife environment for bees, badgers, deer, bats and birds; - maintaining the historic listed building of Epiphany House; - allowing public access to the garden and grounds; - maintaining the graves of the Sisters of the Community of the Epiphany in Kenwyn churchyard. |
In pursuance of these aims the Trust makes rooms and facilities available to selected church, charity and individual users at reduced rates or free of charge
Achievements and performance
Income and Expenditure
The income from visitors reduced from £154,089 in 2019 to £32,035 in 2020 due to restrictions imposed by the Covid pandemic.
The total income, including investment income as well as grants and donations reduced from £296,045 in 2019 to £197,141 in 2020. Total expenditure reduced by £54,689 The overall result, therefore, was a surplus of £6,482.
The fact that there is an overall surplus after all the challenges of the last year is a considerable achievement in itself and yet, despite delays caused by the Covid pandemic, the new residential accommodation was also completed by the end of the year.
The Trustees must acknowledge the work and commitment shown by the core staff of Janette, the Director, and Jane, the Operations Manager in leading the staff team and volunteers to ensure this enviable success. The newly built bedrooms have been furnished ready for use and Martha’s transformed into an accessible bedroom. The new reception area, new office and new store rooms are ready for use and the kitchen and Refectory have been extensively remodelled. There has been substantial investment in new technology: new CCTV, new wifi equipment, Zoom-ready smart television for Godrevy. The completion of the building project is the principal achievement during the year and the property now stands ready to welcome guests and course delegates hopefully at some stage during 2021.
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Achievements and performance (continued)
Wych Elms
Wych Elms is generally let on a shorthold basis to tenants and rent was received in the year. An arrangement is in place with the St Petroc’s Society to let the property for use by some of the homeless it supports. In order to keep this property in good condition the Trustees installed replacement PVC doors and windows during the year.
Financial review
Reserves
The Board of Trustees believe that the Trust has adequate funds to fulfil its principal activities for the foreseeable future. The unrestricted free reserves at 31 December 2020 stand at £376,537. The adequacy of reserves is reviewed annually as part of the Board of Trustees' formal budgeting process, they consider it to be important to maintain a high level of reserves to ensure that funds are available to meet any costs that will arise if it becomes necessary to update facilities at the House to meet the requirements of its users. Also in view of the Trustees’ responsibility to maintain a listed building there continues to be the potential to incur significant repair costs at any time. Taking these two factors into account the Trustees have set a reduced target reserve figure of £350,000 because some of the reserves have now been used to fund the development of additional residential accommodation.
Investments
Under the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Trust has the power to make any investment which the Board of Trustees see fit. The Board engages Quilter Cheviot to manage the Trust's investment portfolio on a day to day basis. The Trust's main priority is to achieve a level of income that is consistent with preserving the real value of the capital. The market value of the investments has increased as a result of market fluctuations.
Plans for future periods
When government restrictions allow the Trustees plan to bring the additional residential accommodation fully into operation to meet the needs of the organisations we support and expand the range of activities available. Efforts will then be made to encourage the return of existing House users and to attract new guests.
Statement as to disclosure of information to Independent Examiners
In so far as the Trustees are aware:
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there is no relevant information of which the charitable company's independent examiners are unaware; and
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the Trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant financial information and to establish that the independent examiners are aware of that information.
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Statement of Trustees' responsibilities
The Trustees (who are also directors of The Epiphany Trust (Truro) Limited for the purpose of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
Company law 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 charitable company and of the income and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. 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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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Investment advisors
A resolution to re-elect Quilter Cheviot as investment advisors to the Trust will be submitted at the 2021 Annual General Meeting.
Solicitors
A resolution to re-elect Foot Anstey as solicitors of the Trust will be submitted at the 2021 Annual General Meeting.
Independent Examiner
Having resolved at the 2014 AGM that an independent examination rather than an audit is to be undertaken in relation to the company’s accounts Bishop Fleming were appointed to this role. A resolution for their re-election will be proposed at the 2021 Annual General Meeting.
Small company provisions,
In preparing this report, the Trustees have taken advantage of the small companies exemptions provided by section 415A of the Companies Act 2006.
On behalf of the board
Revd L Attwood
Chairman
Date: 27 May 2021 7
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Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees of The Epiphany Trust (Truro) Limited
I report on the financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 December 2020, which are set out on pages 10 to 23.
This report is made solely to the Trust's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 and regulations made under section 154 of that Act. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Trust's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Trust and the Trust's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing the accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued in 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been withdrawn.
This has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The Trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
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.
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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of The Epiphany Trust (Truro) Limited (continued)
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and
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to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records, Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) and in other respects comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
have not been met; or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Bishop Fleming LLP
A Oliver FCA
For and on behalf of Bishop Fleming LLP Chartered Accountants Chy Nyvernow Newham Road TRURO TR1 2DP
Date: 28 May 2021
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (incorporating Income and Expenditure Account)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
| 2020 | 2020 2020 | 2019 | |
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| Restricted | Unrestricted Total | Total | |
| Income from Notes | £ | £ £ | £ |
| Donations and legacies 2 | 2,588 | 7,294 9,882 | 58,416 |
| Income from investments 3 | - | 20,130 20,130 | 45,674 |
| Income from charitable activities 4 | 82,561 | 84,568 167,129 | 192,315 |
| ______ | __ ______ | _ | |
| Total Income | 85,149 | 111,992 197,141 | 296,405 |
| Expenditure | |||
| Expenditure on charitable activities 5 | (46,311) | (144,348) (190,659) |
(245,348) |
| **Total Expenditure ** | (46,311) | (144,348) (190,659) | (245,348) |
| Net (expenditure) / income before | |||
| **gains and losses on investments ** | 38,838 | (32,356) 6,482 | 51,057 |
Net (losses)/gains on investments 6 |
— | (53,360) (53,360) | 145,163 |
| ____ | _ ______ | ______ | |
| Net movement in funds |
38,838 | (85,716) (46,878) | 196,220 |
| Funds at 1 January 2020 | 73,882 | 3,218,057 3,291,939 | 3,095,719 |
| ______ | ___ ____ | ___ | |
| Funds at 31 December 2020 | 112,720 | 3,132,341 3,245,061 | 3,291,939 |
| _____ | __ ____ | __ |
The comparatives for each fund are shown in the notes to the accounts
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2020
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 10 Investments 11 Current assets Debtors 12 Short term deposits 13 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 14 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Liabilities due after more than one year Loan 15 - Net assets16 Restricted Funds17 Unrestricted Funds18 Property fabric fund Tangible asset reserve Revaluation reserve General funds Total funds |
£ 11,785 13,725 144,125 _ 169,635 (50,616) _ |
2020 £ £ 2,228,697 946,512 _ 3,175,209 32,165 99,818 245,161 _ 377,144 (41,225) _ 119,019 3,294,228 (49,167) _ 3,245,061 112,720 153,104 1,050,157 1,552,543 376,537 __ **3,245,061 ** |
2019 £ 1,651,700 1,304,320 _ 2,956,020 335,919 3,291,939 - _ 3,291,939 73,882 135,104 518,397 1,708,980 855,576 _ 3,291,939 |
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The Trustees consider that the Trust is entitled to exemption from the requirement to have an audit under the provisions of section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 ("the Act") and members have not required the Trust to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Act.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Trust as at 31 December 2019 and of its net resources expended for the year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 of the Act and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the Trust.
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small charitable companies.
The financial statements were approved by the board on 26 May 2021 and signed on its behalf by
Revd L Attwood
Chairman 11
THE EPIPHANY TRUST (TRURO) LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
1. Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies are summarised below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the year and the preceding year.
1.1. Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, 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 102), Financial Reporting Standard 102, ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland’ and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified for the revaluation of fixed assets and investments.
Financial reporting standard 102 – reduced disclosure exemptions
The charity has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemption in preparing these financial statements,
as permitted by FRS 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland’: - the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows.
1.2. Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the Trust's charitable objectives. Unrestricted funds include a fund designated by the Trustees, known as the Property Fabric Fund, to provide for the long term maintenance of the fabric of Epiphany House together with a fixed asset reserve representing the cost of the Charity's fixed assets and therefore funds not available to support the Charity's day to day activities.
The Revaluation Reserve represents the difference between valuation and cost of the fixed assets.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Trust for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are borne by General Funds. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
1.3. Incoming resources
All income is included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific polices are applied to particular categories of income.
Donations and legacies are received by way of general grants, donations and gifts and are included in full in the statement of financial activities when receivable. Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included. Income from visitors for the use of the premises and facilities at Epiphany House is accounted for in the period in which the service is provided.
Income from investments is included in the year in which it is receivable.
Legacies are included when the charity is advised by the personal representative of an estate that payment will be made or property transferred and the amount involved can be quantified.
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1.4. Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered. Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Epiphany House expenditure principally includes the costs of maintaining Epiphany House and providing facilities for its visitors. All expenses including support costs and governance costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure headings.
1.5. Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are held for direct charitable purposes or as an investment to secure rental income to support the Charity. Freehold land and buildings are held at valuation with any significant additions at cost. No depreciation is provided on freehold land or buildings. Building work progress is recorded under a separate heading at cost until the construction phase has been completed. The Trust has a policy and practice of regular maintenance and repair such that its buildings are kept in a continual state of sound repair. Accordingly, the Trustees consider that the useful economic lives of these assets are so long and their residual values are so high, that their depreciation would not be material. Expenditure on fixtures, fittings and equipment is charged in the year in which it is incurred.
1.6. Investments
Stock market investments held as fixed assets are revalued at mid-market value at the balance sheet date and the gain or loss taken to the statement of financial activities.
1.7.Pensions costs
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund. The amount charged against profits represents the contributions payable to the scheme in respect of the accounting year in accordance with FRS102.
1.8.Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
1.9.Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
1 . 10.Creditors and provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.
1.11. Going Concern
As referred to in the Trustees report as a result of the Covid19 epidemic the House has been closed to the public for a large part of 2020 and has yet to fully re-open. The employees continue to be either fully or partially furloughed. Uncertainty therefore remains relating to what activities will be possible in 2021.The House will start to operate again once it is allowed to by the Government. The Trustees are satisfied that the Charity has adequate reserves to enable it to meet costs until such time as the full activities of Epiphany House are able to resume. The accounts have therefore been prepared on a going concern basis
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2. Donations and legacies
Donations and Friends subscriptions(Restricted 2020-£2,5882019-£50,337) 3. Income from investments Dividends and interest from fixed asset investments 4. Income from charitable activities Grants received(£36,250restricted in 2020) (all restricted in 2019) Visitors income Other income Rental income Insurance Claim Government support relating to Covid 19(£46,311restricted in 2020) |
2020 Total £ 9,882 2020 Total £ 20,130 2020 Total £ 37,250 32,035 288 ** 10,320 ** 16,925 71,311 _ 168,129 |
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| 5. Expenditure on charitable activities 2020 Total £ Wages and salaries (£46,311restricted in 2020) 106,540 Retreat Leaders and other programme costs ( 2019 restricted £730) 25 Employer's NIC 1,745 Pension costs 4,554 Staff training, recruitment and expenses — Cleaning 662 Irrecoverable VAT 3,342 Water charges and business rates 2,028 Heat, light and power 7,104 Equipment, repairs and replacements (2019 including staff flat refurbishment £21,122) 29,849 Insurance 5,570 Advertising — Fundraising costs — Garden expenses 1,638 Telephone costs 774 Printing, postage and stationery 2,580 General expenses 940 Catering expenses 4,724 Accountancy Fees 1,573 Independent examiners remuneration 1,550 Legal and other professional fees 2,662 Investment management fees 4,879 Investment property costs-new windows and doors 7,920 _ 190,659 6. Net (losses)/ gains on investments 2020 Total £ Realised (losses) gains on disposal of investment assets(98,934) Gains on revaluation of investment assets 45,574 ( 53,360) |
2019 Total £ 117,232 2,727 2,657 3,898 1,125 2,359 7,529 4,780 9,564 40,274 5,915 90 7,739 929 659 2,305 761 20,482 2,500 1,200 1,257 9,081 285 _ 245,348 _ 2019 Total £ 24,647 120,516 145,163 |
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7. Employees
| Employment costs Wages and salaries Social security costs (net of relief) Pension costs Redundancy Costs |
2020 £ 94,881 1,745 4,554 11,659 112,839 ______ |
2019 £ 117,232 2,657 3,898 - 123,787 |
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No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 (2019: None). Pension contributions of £NIL were unpaid at the year end (2019: £772)
All Trustees and certain senior employees who have authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Charity are considered to be key management personnel. Total remuneration in respect of the employees is £29,004 (2019 £29,789). The Trustees received no remuneration or expenses during the year.
Number of employees
The average monthly head count was 8 (2019: 12)
8. Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.
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| Freehold | property | ||
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| 9. Tangible fixed assets | Building work | Epiphany | Fixtures, fittings and |
| In progress | House | equipment Total |
|
| £ | £ | £ £ | |
| Cost or valuation | |||
| At 1 January 2020 | 154,755 | 1,416,945 | 80,000 1,651,700 |
| Addition in year | 576,997 | - | - 576,997 |
| Transfer on completion | (731,752) | 731,752 | - - |
| _ | _ | _ ____ | |
| At 31 December 2020 | - | 2,148,697 | 80,000 2,228,697 |
| Net book values | |||
| At 31 December 2020 |
- |
2,148,697 _ |
80,000 2,228,697 __________ |
| At 31 December 2019 | 154,755 | 1,416,945 | 80,000 1,651,700 |
| _ | _ __ |
Epiphany House was revalued on 4 March 2010 by Vickery Holman, Chartered Surveyors, to depreciated replacement cost. As a result, the property has been disclosed in the accounts at its revalued amount together with subsequent additions at cost. The historic cost of the freehold land and buildings at 31 December 2020 is £1,091,371 (2019: £514,374). It is not possible to ascertain from the charity's records the historic cost of fixtures, fittings and equipment, therefore they have been included at a valuation provided by Vickery Holman, Chartered Surveyors, in 1992. The Trustees have considered the valuation of Epiphany House and believe this represents a reasonable representation of its current value, however a new revaluation will be commissioned once the redevelopment process has been fully completed and a normal level of House activities is able to resume. The building work in progress is valued at cost.
10. Fixed asset investments
| Listed Freehold Total |
|---|
| Investments Property |
| Valuation £ £ £ |
| At 1 January 20201,019,320 285,000 ** 1,304,320** |
| Additions26,804 - 26,804 |
| Disposals(430,186) - (430,186) |
| Revaluation 45,574 **______ 45,574 ** |
| At 31 December 2020 661,512285,000 946,512 |
Historical cost as at 31 December 2020 462,827 68,467 531,294
All fixed asset investments are held within the United Kingdom.
The freehold property Wych Elms was valued by Vickery Holman on 4 March 2010 and is shown in the accounts at this amount. The Trustees consider this figure still represents a reasonable representation of the current value.
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11. Debtors Income Tax and VAT recoverable Other debtors 12.Short term deposits Quilter Cheviot capital account Deposit with Methodist Chapel Aid 13.Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Other taxes and social security Other creditors Accruals and deferred income Loan Deferred Income included above Balance at 1 January 2020 Deferred in year Allocated to income in year Balance at 31 December 2020 |
2020 £ 2,808 8,977 __ 11,785 ____ 2020 £ 13,841 - ______ 13,841 ______ ** 2020 £ 1,190 1,159 47,434 833 50,616 1,006 - - _____ 1,006** |
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THE EPIPHANY TRUST (TRURO) LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
2020 2019 £ £ 14. Liabilities due after more than one year Bounce Back Loan 49,167 -
The Bounce Back Loan which is unsecured has been made under the government Covid Support Scheme. Repayments commence after 12 months and any interest and charges during that first period are paid by the government.
Interest is charged at 2.5% per annum after the first twelve months.
The loan is repayable as follows:
2020 2019 £ £ In one year or less 833 - Between one and two years 10,000 - Between two and five years 30,000 - In five years or more 9,167 - - 50,000
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15. Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Fund balances at 31 December 2020 are represented by:
| Restricted General Tangible asset Revaluation Property fabric Total |
|---|
| funds funds reserve reserve fund funds |
| £ £ £ £ £ £ |
| Tangible fixed assets109,681 - 981,690 1,137,326 - 2,228,697 |
| Investment assets- 462,828 68,467 415,217 - 946,512 |
| Net Current assets3,039 (37,124) - - 153,104 119,019 |
| Long term liability - (49,167) - - ______ (49,167) |
| 112,720 376,537 1,050,157 1,552,543153,104 3,245,061 |
| 16. Restricted FundsAt 1 Jan 2020 Income Expenditure At 31 Dec 2020 |
| £ £ £ £ |
| Development Fund64,443 38,838 - 103,281 |
| Covid 19 Job Retention Scheme- 46,311 (46,311) - |
| Disabled access and lift6,400 - - 6,400 |
| Defibrillator fund1,639 - - 1,639 |
| Carers Refresh days 1,400-- 1,400 |
73,882 85,149(46,311)112,720 |
The Development Fund relates to funding the current development of the House. The Covid 19 Job Retention Scheme is a temporary initiative that allows employers to access financial support to pay part of their employee’s wages to avoid their being laid off. The Disabled access and lift grants will be used in conjunction with the planned development. The funds for a defibrillator and Carers Refresh days will be utilized in 2021.
| 17. Unrestricted funds At 1 January 2020 £ General funds 855,576 Revaluation reserve 1,708,980 _ 2,564,556 |
At Income Expenditure Gains and 31 December Transfers losses 2020 £ £ £ £ £ 111,992 (144,348) (347,749) (98,934) 376,537 - - (202,011) 45,574 1,552,543 _ _ _ _ _ 111,992 (144,348) (549,760) (53,360) 1,929,080 |
|---|---|
The transfer between General funds, the Revaluation reserve and designated funds represents realised gains on disposals together with movements on the Property fabric fund.
| Unrestricted Designated funds 1 Tangible asset reserve Property fabric fund |
At January 2020 £ 518,397 135,104 653,501 |
At Transfers 31 December IN OUT 2020 £ £ £ 531,769 - 1,050,157 18,000 -_ 153,104 549,760 -1,203,269 |
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17. (continued)
Purposes of designated funds
The tangible asset reserve represents the cost of tangible fixed assets which are held for use in the ongoing operation of the Charity and cannot readily be converted into cash.
The property fabric fund has been set aside by the directors out of general funds for a designated purpose, to provide for the long term maintenance of the fabric of Epiphany House.
18. Comparatives for the statement of financial activities, analysis of net assets between funds and statement of funds
| 2019 2019 Restricted Unrestricted Income from £ £ Donations and legacies50,337 8,079 Income from investments -45,674 Income from charitable activities20,100 172,215 __ _____ Total Income ** 70,437 225,968 Expenditure Expenditure on charitable activities (730)(244,618) Total Expenditure (730) (244,618) Net income(expenditure) before gains and losses on investments 69,707 (18,650) Net losses/gains on investments -145,163 _ ____ Net movement in funds 69,707 126,513 Funds at 1 January 2019 4,175 3,091,544 __ _____ _ Funds at 31 December 201973,882 3,218,057** |
2019 Total £ 58,416 45,674 192,315 __ 296,405 (245,348) (245,348) 51,057 145,163 _ 196,220 3,095,719 ______ **3,291,939 ** |
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18. (continued)
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Fund balances at 31 December 2019 are represented by:
| Restricted General Tangible asset Revaluation Property fabric funds funds reserve reserve fund £ £ £ £ £ Tangible fixed assets64,443 ‒ 449,930 1,137,327 _ Investment assets‒ 664,200 68,467 571,653 ‒ Net Current assets9,439 191,376 ‒ -- 135,104 _ _ _ ___ 73,882855,576 518,3971,708,980 135,104 Restricted FundsAt 1 Jan 2019 Income Expenditure At 31 £ £ £ Development Fund --64,443 -- Disabled access and lift3,000 3,400 -- Defibrillator fund445 1,194 -- Carers Refresh days 7301,400 730 4,17570,437730 |
Total funds £ 1,651,700 1,304,320 335,919 _ 3,291,939 Dec 2019 £ 64,443 6,400 1,639 1,400 73,882 |
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The Development Fund relates to funding the current development of the House. The Disabled access and lift grants will be used in conjunction with the planned development. The funds for a defibrillator and Carers Refresh days will be utilized in 2020.
| Unrestricted funds At 1 January 2019 £ General funds 832,379 Revaluation reserve 1,692,853 _ 2,525,232 |
Income Expenditure £ £ 225,968 (244,618) — — _ _ 225,968 (244,618) |
At Gains and 31 December Transfers losses 2019 £ £ £ 17,200 24,647 855,576 (104,389) 120,516 1,708,980 _ _ _ (87,189) 145,163 2,564,556 |
|---|---|---|
The transfer between General funds, the Revaluation reserve and designated funds represents realised gains on disposals together with movements on the Property fabric fund
Unrestricted Designated funds
| Unrestricted Designated funds At 1 January 2019 £ Tangible asset reserve 428,086 Property fabric fund 138,226 **566,312 ** |
At Transfers 31 December IN OUT 2019 £ £ £ 90,311 ‒ 518,397 18,000 (21,222)135,104 108,311 (21,222) 653,501 |
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Purposes of designated funds
The tangible asset reserve represents the cost of tangible fixed assets which are held for use in the ongoing operation of the Charity and cannot readily be converted into cash. The property fabric fund has been set aside by the directors out of general funds for a designated purpose, to provide for the long term maintenance of the fabric of Epiphany House.
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19. General information
The Epiphany Trust (Truro) Limited is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales and accordingly does not have any share capital. It’s registered office is situated at Epiphany House, Kenwyn, Truro,TR1 3DR. Every member of the company undertakes to contribute such amount as may be required not exceeding £10 per member to the assets of the charitable company in the event of it being wound up while he or she is a member, or within one year after he or she ceases to be a member.
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