CHARITY NUMBER: 1107629
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021
FOR
THE GLOBAL NATURAL HEALTH CARE TRUST
THE GLOBAL NATURAL HEALTH CARE TRUST
CONTENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021
| Page | |
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 – 2 |
| Independent Examiners’ Report | 3 |
| Receipts and Payments Accounts | 4 |
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 5 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6 |
THE GLOBAL NATURAL HEALTH CARE TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021
Reference and Administrative Details of the Charity, its Trustees and Advisers
| Trustees: | Annette Montague-Thomas (chairman) |
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| Beth Harrison (resigned 25/06/2021) | |
| Philip Proctor | |
| Diane Dyckhoff (resigned 25/06/2021) | |
| Daniella Rubio | |
| Barbara Schmid (appointed 19/06/2021) | |
| Helen Mousley (appointed 19/06/2021) | |
| Charity Correspondent: | Annette Montague-Thomas |
| Lower Penhale Farmhouse Offices | |
| Penhale Lane | |
| Fraddon | |
| Cornwall | |
| TR9 6ND | |
| Independent Examiners’: | Lang Bennetts |
| Chartered Accountants | |
| The Old Carriage Works | |
| Moresk Road | |
| Truro | |
| Cornwall | |
| TR1 1DG | |
| Bankers: | Barclays Bank plc |
| 20 Lemon Street | |
| Truro | |
| Cornwall | |
| TR1 2NB | |
| Charity No: | 1107629 |
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THE GLOBAL NATURAL HEALTH CARE TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021
Structure, Governance and Management
The charity is controlled by its governing document, and it has five trustees who are re-appointed annually at the Annual General Meeting. New trustees are appointed by existing trustees using the provisions of the governing document.
Objectives and Activities
The objectives of the charity are as follows:
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Promotion of health and relief of sick, ill and disabled people;
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Education of public on all health matters; and
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Conservation of environment where pollution has an effect on health of population.
The activity of the charity is as follows:
- Operation of free advisory clinics.
The trustees have reviewed their objectives, policies and activities to ensure they continue to reflect the charity’s aims. In carrying out this review they have considered the Charity’s Commission’s revised general guidance on public benefit.
Achievements and performance
The charity has achieved a great deal over the years by:
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Caring for those afflicted and affected by Lyme Disease in all stages;
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Creating Lyme Disease Awareness Campaigns;
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Opening a Helpline for those with Lyme Disease offering Integrated Medicine advice;
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Creating facilities in clinic for those with Neurological Conditions;
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Facilities now available for on line FREE consultations;
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Setting up organic herb growing facilities;
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Setting up endangered wild plant species facilities;
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Mental Health support and counselling; and
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Working with those in the community who need support.
Financial review
During the year, the charity had net receipts of £1,060 in the year (2020: net payments £1,865). Total receipts increased by £14,561 to £39,778, which included two loans to the charity amounting to £6,238 and a Covid-19 grant from Cornwall Council of £10,000. The total cash funds held at the year end were £1,196 (2020: £136). The charity’s policy on reserves is that where operationally possible, to hold sufficient funds either in liquid investments, cash or realisable assets to meet the immediate contractual obligations of the charity.
Risk and investments
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which this charity is exposed relating to its operations and finances and are satisfied that under the present system there is no significant exposure.
Investment policy need not be considered as the charity has no significant investments.
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Mr Philip Proctor Trustee
Dated: 24 August 2021
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THE GLOBAL NATURAL HEALTH CARE TRUST
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE GLOBAL NATURAL HEALTH CARE TRUST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021
I report to the trustees on my examination on the accounts of The Global Natural Health Care Trust (‘the charity) for the year ended 28 February 2021, which are set out on pages 4 – 6.
This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 154 of the Charities Act 2011. My independent examiner’s work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity’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 charity and the charity’s trustees as a body for my independent examiner’s work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s 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.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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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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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
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 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
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.
Colin R Truscott Lang Bennetts The Old Carriage Works Chartered Accountants Moresk Road Registered Auditors Truro Cornwall Date: 24 August 2021 TR1 1DG
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THE GLOBAL NATURAL HEALTH CARE TRUST
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021
| Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds £ £ Receipts Grants Donations and collections 13,000 17,104 - Fundraising 199 - Gift aid repayment 3,237 - Lyme Disease GNHCT Scotland - - 33,540 - Asset and investment sales Loan received – A Montague-Thomas 2,238 - Loan received – Bridget Roberts 4,000 - 6,238 - Total receipts 39,778 - Payments Patient treatment expenses 1,107 - Growing tunnels 11,410 - Fund raising expenses 480 - Trustees' expenses 156 - Motor expenses 4,380 - Travel expenses - - Office administration 419 - Rent, rates and utilities 1,064 - Bank charges and interest 5 - Accountancy 1,200 - Miscellaneous expenses 1,125 - Sister charity set up costs - - Transportation costs - - 21,346 - Assets and investment purchase Computer equipment 900 - Plant and machinery 7,808 - A Montague-Thomas loan repayment - - Bridget Roberts loan repayment 4,000 - Lyme Disease GNHCT Scotland loan 4,664 - 17,372 - Total payments 38,718 - Net receipts/(payments) for the year 1,060 - Cash funds last year 136 - Transfers to/ (from) funds - - Cash funds this year 1,196 - |
2021 Total £ 13,000 17,104 199 3,237 - 33,540 2,238 4,000 6,238 39,778 1,107 11,410 480 156 4,380 - 419 1,064 5 1,200 1,125 - - 21,346 900 7,808 - 4,000 4,664 17,372 38,718 1,060 136 - 1,196 |
2020 Total £ 4,800 14,650 1,507 3,865 395 |
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| 25,217 - - |
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| - | ||
| 25,217 | ||
| 3,729 - 1,101 400 2,870 6,316 2,288 4,362 9 1,200 1,040 976 2,183 |
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| 26,474 - - 608 - - |
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| 27,082 | ||
| 27,082 | ||
| (1,865) 2,001 - |
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| 136 |
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THE GLOBAL NATURAL HEALTH CARE TRUST
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 28 FEBRUARY 2021
| Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds £ £ Cash funds Cash at bank 1,196 - Total cash funds 1,196 - Investment assets Loan to establish sister charity – America - - Loan to establish sister charity - Scotland 4,269 - 4,269 - Assets retained for the charity’s own use - cost Computer equipment 1,105 - Fixtures and fittings - - Motor vehicles 21,000 - Plant and machinery 18,808 - 40,913 - Liabilities Loan from founder member and chairman (note 1) (4,864) - Loan from Lyme Disease GNHCT Scotland - - (4,864) - |
2021 Total 2020 Total (restated) £ £ 1,196 136 1,196 136 - 533 4,269 - 4,269 533 1,105 1,201 - - 21,000 21,000 18,808 11,000 40,913 33,201 (4,864) (2,626) - (395) (4,864) (3,021) |
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These accounts were approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
……………………………………………..
Name Ms A Montague-Thomas
Date of approval …………………
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AT 28 FEBRUARY 2021
1. TRANSACTIONS’ WITH TRUSTEE’S
Within the above payments the following were paid in respect of A Montague-Thomas who was a trustee throughout the year:
| year: | ||
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| 2021 | 2020 | |
| Office Administration and rent paid to Ms Montague-Thomas | - | 5,282 |
| Reimbursement of expenses | - | 608 |
| Trustees' expenses | 156 | - |
| Motor expenses | 3,587 | 2,870 |
| Office expenses | 190 | - |
The loan balance carried forward at the year end is £4,864 (2020: £2,626), which is repayable to Ms A Montague-Thomas on demand. The loan balance increased during the year due to expenses of the charity being paid privately by Ms A MontagueThomas.
The charity now uses Ms A Montague-Thomas’s personal vehicle for charity business and has agreed to pay her motoring costs.
2. FIXED ASSETS
Fixed assets are recorded at original cost.
3. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the year the charity made multiple payments on behalf of the sister charity Lyme Disease GNHCT Scotland. The amount due to the charity from the Scottish sister charity at the year end was £4,269 (2020: (£395)).
See also note 1 for details of Trustees expenses.
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