Charity number: 1119947
THE ADDO TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
THE ADDO TRUST
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Trustees
JW Barnett K Barnett
Charity registered number
1119947
Principal office
16 Great Queen Street London WC2B 5AH
Accountants
Blick Rothenberg Limited 16 Great Queen Street London WC2B 5AH
Bankers
HSBC Bank 69 Pall Mall London SW1Y 5EY
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THE ADDO TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the The Addo Trust for the 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024. The Trustees confirm that the Annual report and financial statements of the charity comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charity's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
Structure, governance and management Objectives and activities
a. Policies and objectives
In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the charity commission relating to public benefit.
The principal objective of the charity is to relieve poverty and distress in the UK with particular reference to caring and supporting young people in material, physical, educational or other need. The charity aims to help relieve human suffering amongst homeless people and support other charitable purposes worldwide as the trustees deem appropriate from time to time. These objectives are to be achieved from donations. The charity is governed by a Trust Deed, dated 27 March 2007.
Achievements and performance
a. Review of activities
The Trustees have taken steps during the year to publicise their proposed areas of giving to groups specified above.
Grants amounting to £49,000 (2023: £49,000) were paid by the Trustees during the year.
Net incoming resources before investment revaluations were £116,180 (2023: £108,620). The funds available at the year end and carried forward were £3,330,511 (2023: £2,830,851).
Financial review
a. Reserves policy
The Trustees establish funds for particular purposes or to maintain reserves, which are reviewed at their regular meetings.
b. Risk Policy
The Trustees have identified the risks to which the Trust is exposed and have implemented procedures to mitigate those risks.
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THE ADDO TRUST TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 c. Method of appoinlment or election of Trustees The Trustees shown on page 1 held Offi during the year. Where there are requirements for new Trustees, JW Bamett will make these appointments. The Chief Executive Officer who has been delegated day to day management is JW Bamett. Approved by o r of the members of the board of Trustees on 19 May 2025 and signed on their behalf by.. JWBa Trustee Page 3
THE ADDO TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of The Addo Trust ('the charity')
We report to the charity Trustees on our examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').
We report in respect of our examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out our examination we have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared the accounts in accordance with 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) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been withdrawn.
We understand that 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.
We have completed our examination. We confirm that no matters have come to our attention in connection with the examination giving us cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
We 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.
This report is made solely to the charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity's Trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's Trustees as a body, for our work or for this report.
Signed: Dated: 20 May 2025 Shaun Melvin FCA
Blick Rothenberg Audit LLP 16 Great Queen Street London WC2B 5AH
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THE ADDO TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Note Income from: Investments 2 Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities Total expenditure Net movement in funds before other recognised gains/(losses) Other recognised gains/(losses): Gains on revaluation of fixed assets Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 170,071 170,071 53,891 53,891 116,180 383,480 499,660 2,830,851 499,660 3,330,511 |
Total funds 2024 £ 170,071 170,071 53,891 53,891 116,180 383,480 499,660 2,830,851 499,660 3,330,511 |
Total funds 2023 £ 160,594 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160,594 | |||
| 51,974 | |||
| 51,974 | |||
| 108,620 206,627 |
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| 315,247 | |||
| 2,515,604 315,247 |
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| 2,830,851 |
The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 7 to 11 form part of these financial statements.
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THE ADDO TRUST BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Note Fixed assèts Investments Current assets 3.323,140 2,797,620 Cash at bank and in hand Current liabilities 10.731 38,601 Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year (3.360 (5,370) Net current assets 7.371 33,231 Totsl assets less current liabllities 3,330.511 2,830,851 Total net assets 3,330.511 2,830,851 Charlty funds Unrestricted funds General Funds 13,330.511) (2.830,851) Total funds 3,330,511 2,830,851 The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 19 May 2025 and signed on their behalf by- JW Bamett Trustee The notes on pages 7 to 11 form part of these financial slatements. Page 6
THE ADDO TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements 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) (effective 1 January 2015), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair' view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published on 16 July 2014 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
The Addo Trust meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
1.2 Cash flow
The financial statements do not include a statement of cash flows because the charity, as a small reporting entity, is exempt from the requirement to prepare such a statement.
1.3 Income
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.
1.4 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
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THE ADDO TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. Accounting policies (continued)
1.5 Investments
Fixed asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction cost and subsequently measured at fair value at the balance sheet date, unless the value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment. Investment gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised, are combined and presented as ‘Gains/(Losses) on investments’ in the statement of financial activities.
1.6 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and 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.
1.7 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the statement of financial activities as a finance cost.
1.8 Financial instruments
The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
1.9 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
2. Investment income
| Unrestricted | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2024 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Income from local listed investments | 170,071 | 170,071 |
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THE ADDO TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2. Investment income (continued)
| Income from local listed investments 3. Charitable activities Grants to institutions Accountancy fees Bank charges The charity had no employees in 2024 or 2023. 4. Independent examiner's remuneration Fees payable to the charity's independent examiner for the independent examination of the charity's annual accounts Fees payable to the charity's independent examiner in respect of: All other services not included above |
Unrestricted funds 2023 £ 160,594 2024 £ 49,000 4,650 241 53,891 2024 £ 2,100 850 |
Total funds 2023 £ 160,594 |
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| 2023 £ 49,000 2,750 224 |
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| 51,974 | ||
| 2023 £ 2,000 750 |
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THE ADDO TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
5. Fixed asset investments
| Cost or valuation At 1 January 2024 Additions Disposals Revaluations At 31 December 2024 Net book value At 31 December 2024 At 31 December 2023 6. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Accruals and deferred income |
Listed investments £ 2,797,620 239,598 (397,558) 383,480 3,023,140 3,023,140 2,797,620 |
Unlisted investments £ - 300,000 - - 300,000 300,000 - 2024 £ 3,360 |
Total £ 2,797,620 539,598 (397,558) 383,480 3,323,140 3,323,140 2,797,620 2023 £ 5,370 |
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THE ADDO TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
7. Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
| Balance at | |||||
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| Balance at 1 | 31 | ||||
| January | Gains/ | December | |||
| 2024 | Income | Expenditure | (Losses) | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||||
| General Funds - all funds | 2,830,851 | 170,071 | (53,891) | 383,480 | 3,330,511 |
8. Related party transactions
The Trustees received no emoluments during the year (2023: £nil) and no Trustees received any reimbursement of expenses (2023 £nil).
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