Charity Registration No. 1107895
THE TARA GETTY FOUNDATION
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
THE TARA GETTY FOUNDATION
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees Louise Creasey Patrick Maxwell Tara Getty Charity number 1107895 Address 26 Curzon Street London W1J 7TQ
THE TARA GETTY FOUNDATION
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 5 |
| Statement of trustees' responsibilities | 6 |
| Independent examiner's report | 7 |
| Statement of financial activities | 8 |
| Statement of financial position | 9 |
| Notes to the accounts | 10 - 14 |
THE TARA GETTY FOUNDATION
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2020.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Foundation 's Trust Deed and the Charities Act 2011 .
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by 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 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from 1 January 2015.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION DETAILS
Charity number 1107895 Address 26 Curzon Street, London, W1J 7TQ Trustees Patrick Maxwell Louise Creasey Tara Getty
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The Foundation is an unincorporated charity, constituted under a trust deed dated 29 November 2004.
As per the trust deed the statutory powers of appointing new and additional trustees shall apply. Trustees are selected based on their charitable, business and financial experiences and their sharing in common charitable goals. Trustees are appointed by way of a recommendation and agreement by the other trustees.
The Foundation is operated out of the offices provided by the Getty Family’s private family office and applications and correspondence are received into this office and distributed for consideration and then agreed upon.
The Foundation has no employees but benefits from the staff at the aforementioned office, where accountancy, cash management, and administrative matters are delegated by the trustees for an annual fee.
The trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the commission in exercising their power or duties.
Risk Management
The trustees have considered and reviewed the major risks to which the Foundation is exposed and have established systems which have been put in place to manage those risks.
The Foundation reviews each grant application on an individual basis, assessing the merits of each charity and considering whether they meet the Foundation’s priorities at the time of application. Subject to the funds available and any grants pledged, a shortlist of charities may be compiled following the initial review and each shortlisted charity is contacted to request more detailed information to enable the Foundation to consider their application further. We request a full breakdown of any project for which funding is requested, detailed financial statements and a breakdown of secured and projected income for the upcoming year to ensure that the charity can meet their future liabilities.
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THE TARA GETTY FOUNDATION
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
A report on each of the shortlisted charities is submitted to the trustees for review to decide which charities the Foundation would like to meet with to consider allocating a grant. The Foundation’s administrators and trustees meet with charities face to face where possible, and where geographical restrictions do not permit a meeting a conference call is conducted. Once meetings have been undertaken a follow up report with suggested donations is issued to all trustees for their agreement prior to any grants being issued and a due diligence checklist is completed before grants are made to successful charities.
The Foundation writes to all successful charities confirming details of the grant in writing, including any specific terms or restrictions of the grant and outlining any requirements for regular updates. Written agreements are put in place in respect of all grants to charities of £5,000 or more and we ask all charities to confirm their understanding by acknowledging receipt of the grant in writing. The Foundation also requests regular updates from charities we support to mitigate the risk of grants not being applied in line with the restrictions set out and accepted by the charities.
Covid-19
The Foundation has not been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic with regard to its ability to meet its obligations. The trustees regularly review the Foundation’s cashflow to ensure that it can fulfil pledged grants.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The Foundation’s original core focus was to:
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Revitalise existing charities and individual charitable projects that are failing in their objectives due to financial constraints and/or lack of exposure and publicity;
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Fund projects that will alleviate poverty and financial hardship, relieve sickness and poor health;
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Emphasise the promotion of self-help, overall community values and to assist individuals and communities in making changes themselves thereby bringing positivity in their future endeavours.
Further to a review of the above charitable objectives, the trustees have affirmed, with effect from 15th March 2019, their updated position to support and target charitable endeavours that aim to:
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Facilitate the empowerment and development of rural people living in or adjacent to conservation areas in different parts of the world, by forging unique partnerships between conservation initiatives and communities, working in the fields of education, health and income generating initiatives.
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Support environmental, educational and community projects that protect the environment and surrounding wildlife.
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Support sustainable marine conservation programs, protection of the oceans and climate change.
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Save lives, promote safety and rescue service efficiency, and provide relief from disaster at sea and on inland and flood waters, including the advancement of education in these areas.
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Support disadvantaged young people in their chance to succeed and transform their lives by developing their confidence and skills to live, learn and earn.
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Raise awareness, and distribute funding for, supporting orphaned and vulnerable children.
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Support those who are affected by poor health, both mental or physical incapacity as well as research programmes to shape policies and treatments thereof and relieve suffering.
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Make grants to the most deserving charitable causes generally, ensuring that each charitable project has a clear sense of objectives, how to achieve them, and have a good chance of making a difference in the communities that they serve.
There has been and will continue to be exceptions made by the trustees to fund other charitable endeavours they consider worthy. The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
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THE TARA GETTY FOUNDATION
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
Summary of Activity
| Summary of Activity | ||
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| 2020 | 2019 | |
| Value of grants authorized | £65,849 | £393,123 |
| Number of grants paid | 18 | 12 |
Details of Projects supported
| Categories of Grants authorised | 2020 | 2020 | 2019 | 2019 |
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| Number | Total | Number | Total | |
| Community | 9 | £41,000 | 3 | £18,000 |
| Medical | 3 | £33,510 | 1 | £4,500 |
| Education | 1 | (£39,327) | 4 | £219,320 |
| Young People | 4 | £7,705 | 3 | £18,000 |
| Marine conservation | 1 | £22,961 | 1 | £133,303 |
| Total | 18 | £65,849 | 12 | £393,123 |
During the year the Foundation has provided support to a number of charities, including those detailed below, to enable them to continue their work in areas including health, community and education.
Ocean Family Foundation (Marine conservation)
The Ocean Family Foundation is a UK registered charity that actively supports a variety of sustainable marine conservation programs.
Wellington College (Education)
Wellington College is a UK registered charity which provides world-class education and had set up a COVID-19 Financial Hardship Fund to assist pupils.
Maven Project (Medical)
The Maven Project is a US charity which uses Telehealth technology to support primary care providers in delivering comprehensive care to patients across the country.
Royal Albert Hall (Community)
The Corporation of the Hall of Arts and Sciences is a UK registered charity which maintains the Royal Albert Hall.
Wycombe Homeless Connection (Community)
Wycombe Homeless Connection is a UK registered charity which supports the homeless.
Thomas Morley Trust, Disabled Sailors Association (Community)
The Thomas Morley Trust is a UK registered charity which supports disabled people taking part in sailing activities.
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THE TARA GETTY FOUNDATION
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
The Jubilee Sailing Trust (Community)
The Jubilee Sailing Trust is a UK registered charity which enables people with mixed abilities and circumstances to have the freedom to explore their ability, potential and place in the world through inclusive adventures at sea on their specially adapted tall ship, SV Tenacious.
Fight For Sight (Medical)
The British Eye Research Foundation , operating as Fight For Sight, is a UK registered charity which provides funding for research into sight loss caused by eye conditions and diseases and a voice for people affected by sight loss.
One Can Trust (Community)
One Can Trust is a UK charity with registered c harity which operates a foodbank and provides food parcels in High Wycombe and South Buckinghamshire .
Tom's Trust (Medical)
Tom’s Trust is a UK registered charity which provides c linical p sychology for children with brain tumors within UK hospitals.
Response Organisation (Community)
Response organisation is a UK registered charity which supports individuals with mental health issues.
Leeway Domestic (Community)
Leeway Domestic is a UK registered charity which supports individuals suffering from domestic abuse.
During the year The Cambridge Trust surrendered the grant of £49,327 which was pledged to them in 2019. The grant was intended to provide a scholarship for an African citizen to attend the University of Cambridge but unfortunately The Cambridge Trust was not been able to find any suitable candidates. Therefore both restricted income and expenditure have been reduced accordingly for 2020.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
During the year, the Foundation received a total of £107,088 of voluntary income, which included £21,418 of Gift Aid, and agreed grants amounting to £65,849.
At the end of the period the Foundation had cash on hand of £76,955.
At this time, the Foundation has not yet engaged in any form of fundraising and does not consider it
necessary to do so at the current time.
The Foundation has the unique advantage of operating out of a private family office, utilising resources and staff with professional qualifications. As a consequence, the Foundation has minimal annual expenses. The benefit of this set up is that a large percentage of the donations received by the Foundation go directly to charitable causes as opposed to covering administrative expenses.
Reserves policy
The Foundation’s trustees maintain a level of reserves that is required to fund future projects that they may want to undertake where no previous commitments have been made. As at the year end there were reserves of £55,304.
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THE TARA GETTY FOUNDATION
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
Plans for Future Periods
The Foundation will continue to review and consider any UK postal applications received. The trustees also expect to make a much larger proportion of grants to charities which the Foundation has researched itself. The Foundation will also support overseas charities, in particular those working in Africa assuming they meet the charitable criteria outlined under English Law principles under Charity Commission guidelines.
The trustees' r eport was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Louise Creasey
Trustee
Dated: 14 October 2021
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THE TARA GETTY FOUNDATION
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales 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 Foundation and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the Foundation for that year.
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 judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable 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 Foundation will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. 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 TARA GETTY FOUNDATION
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE TARA GETTY FOUNDATION
I report on the financial statements of the Foundation for the year ended 31 December 2020, which are set out on pages 8 to 14.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The Foundation ’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The Foundation'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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(i) examine the financial statements under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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(ii) 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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(iii) 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 Foundation 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 next statement.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no other matter except that referred to in the previous paragraph has come to my attention:
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(a) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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(i) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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(ii) to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act;
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have not been met or
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(b) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
David Turner FCA BSc
Church Farm Elmdon Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4LT
Dated: 14 October 2021
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THE TARA GETTY FOUNDATION
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2020 2020 Notes £ £ Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 2 64,444 42,644 Other income 3 127 - Total income 64,571 42,644 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 4 33,214 42,644 Net income/(expenditure) for the year/ Net movement in funds 31,357 - Fund balances at 1 January 2020 23,947 - Fund balances at 31 December 2020 55,304 - |
TotalUnrestricted Restricted Total funds funds 2020 2019 2019 2019 £ £ £ £ 107,088 75,658 182,630 258,288 127 281 - 281 107,215 75,939 182,630 258,569 75,858 214,330 182,630 396,960 31,357 (138,391) - (138,391) 23,947 162,338 - 162,338 55,304 23,947 - 23,947 |
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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THE TARA GETTY FOUNDATION
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2020
| Notes Current assets Debtors 8 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 9 Net current assets Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 10 Net assets Income funds Unrestricted funds |
2020 £ 62,500 76,955 139,455 (84,151) |
2019 £ £ 186,659 169,521 356,180 (272,233) 55,304 - 55,304 55,304 55,304 |
£ 83,947 (60,000) 23,947 23,947 23,947 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 14 October 2021
Louise Creasey Trustee
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THE TARA GETTY FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
The Tara Getty Foundation is an unincorporated charity, constituted under a trust deed dated 29 November 2004.
1.1 Accounting convention
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Foundation's governing document and the Charities Act 2011.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by 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 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from 1 January 2015.
The Foundation is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The Foundation has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling , which is the functional currency of the Foundation . Monetary a mounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the accounts where relevant .
1.3 Incoming resources
Income is recognised when the Foundation is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Foundation has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation. Gift Aid arising on donations is unrestricted unless specified differently by a donor within a pledge agreement.
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THE TARA GETTY FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.4 Resources expended
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
1.5 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.6 Financial instruments
The Foundation has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the Foundation 's balance sheet when the Foundation becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the Foundation to pay out resources.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Foundation ’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.7 Foreign exchange
Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation are included in net income/(expenditure) for the period.
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THE TARA GETTY FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
2 Donations and legacies
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2020 2020 £ £ Donations and gifts 64,444 42,644 Other income Bank interest Charitable activities Grant funding of activities Share of governance costs (see note 5) |
TotalUnrestricted funds 2020 2019 £ £ 107,088 75,658 |
Restricted funds 2019 £ 182,630 2020 £ 127 2020 £ 65,849 10,009 75,858 |
Total 2019 £ 258,288 2019 £ 281 2019 £ 393,123 3,837 396,960 |
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3 Other income
4 Charitable activities
5 Support costs
| Support costs Governance costs £ £ Legal and professional - 4,525 Bank charges - 140 (Profit)/loss on foreign exchange - 5,344 - 10,009 Analysed between Charitable activities - 10,009 |
2020 £ 4,525 140 5,344 10,009 10,009 |
2019 Basis of allocation £ 4,540 Governance 72 Governance (775) Governance 3,837 3,837 |
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THE TARA GETTY FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
6 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the Foundation during the year.
7 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
Total 8 Debtors Amounts falling due within one year: Pledged donations Gift Aid recoverable Amounts falling due after more than one year: Pledged donations Total debtors 9 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Grants payable Accruals 10 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year Grants payable |
2020 Number - 2020 £ 50,000 12,500 62,500 2020 £ - 62,500 2020 £ 82,351 1,800 84,151 2020 £ - |
2019 Number - 2019 £ 99,327 37,332 136,659 2019 £ 50,000 186,659 2019 £ 271,033 1,200 272,233 2019 £ 60,000 |
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THE TARA GETTY FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
11 Related party transactions
During the year the Foundation received unrestricted donations of £43,026 (2019: £30,000) and restricted donations of £26,926 (2019: £205,000) from Tara Getty, a trustee. At the year end there was £50,000 due from Tara Getty in respect of pledged donations (2019: £149,327).
During the year grants were agreed to Ocean Family Foundation, a charity of which Louise Creasey, a trustee, and Jessica Getty, the wife of a trustee, are trustees amounting to £22,961.
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