Wates Family
ENTERPRISE TRUST
WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST LIMITED
Report and Flnanclal Statements
Year endèd 310ocombar 2023
Charlty no.. 1126007
Company no: 06648896

Oiieuors ofthe Company
Mr A E P Wales (Chairman)
MrA T Awales
MrCWR Wates
Sir James Wates
MrJGMWates
MrPCRWates
MrTAdeBWates
Trustees
Mr A E P Wates (Chairman)
MIATAWales
MrCWRWates
Sir James Wales
MrJGMWates
Mr M E Wales
MrPCR Wates
MrTAde8Wales
Company Secretary
Mib F Mdlldiri IliorTI 25- Apfll 20231
Mr T Sherwani Iresigned 25" April 20231
Company Number.. 06648896
Charity Number.. 1126007
Regislered Office
Wales Huui
Slalion Approach
LEATHERHEAD
Surrey KT22 7SW
Auditors
Crowe U.K. LLP
Black Country House
Rounds Green Road
Oldbury. West Midlands
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eankers
Cliaillles Al(J Founoaiion Bank Limiieo
25 King s Hill Avenue
King's Hill, West Malling
Kent
ME19 4JQ
Sollcltors
Bates Wells
10 Queen Street Place
London EC4R 1BE
MembefshSps
The Woles Family Enterprise Trust Limited is a subscribing member of the Association of
Charitable Foundations. London Funders and the Enwronmental Funders Ne￿ork.
Contact Informatlon
E-mail..
Web..
director
atesfoundation.or
www.wfel.or .uk

Message from Ine Chair
2023 was a year of consolidation for the Wates Fafflily Enterprise Trusl as we look the time to
create clear, strategic programmes of funding with the aim of supporting more syslemalic
change in certain areas.
Tliv Trust lid5 lufig value(J Ihe relatlonshlp we hola ￿[n our suategic partners- we learn trom
them. from their expertise and from their experience of the challenges. By ifivesting in a small
number of strategic partners we hope lo support others in their development. experimentation
and evaluation ol alternative approaches and solutions lo environmental and social issues.
This year the Trust was invited to take a more critical role in ihe support of Inle
ralED, a six
yvèi yd(Li ieisliiv viuyrdllllliv fuiusvLI vri tvJ¢Jre551ng school exclusion In Ine UK an(J Increasing
the qLJality of education offered through Altemative Provisions. Several ol our currently funded
partners sil within this partnership and we look fo￿ard lo learning how a partnership ol seven
specialist organisalions and Ihiee lunders can help to prompt. move and evidence a need lor
change in provision to ensure all children and young people have access lo all education that
is supportive and considerate of Ihem as indiwduals. This woik complements the funding we
offer to others working witli Ihe soiii¥ oiiilJiLivi i Tl ie Diif¥iviiLg. Gei Fuiiiier ariij Ihrough the
research funded al the Centre for Research into the Educatson of Marginalised Children and
Young Adults.
After three years ol supportlng grass roots, cornmunity organlsalions across Manchester, the
Trust's funding, under our Iheme of Sustainability. is being iefined. Our focus In 2020, allowed
U3 to explore how Involvement with green or nature-basè¢J ¢JLlivilie¥ Ldl l li InueiiL¥ li Idlvlllual
agency around climate change. Taking a place-based approach in Manchester allowed us to
explore and learn from the work managed by Hubbub and Sow the City and the evaluation
conducted by Chrysalis. In 2022. the Trust made a furthei commitrnent lo understand how we
could offer our funding in a more innovative and supportive way with both OLtr Direclor and
lead Iruslee lor Suslainabililyjoining a handlvl of donors in a 12-18 monlh Philanthropy Lab
expcriment hosted by the Environrnenlal Funders Network. This has helped cvlminate in
refined programme of Nalure Based Nei
hbourh(K)ds where the Trust wll work in collaboration
with funders, organisalions, financial institulions, academia and the commercial sector to pul
nature first in the places we live, work. study and play. This is a long-lerm commitment an(J we
are extremely excited by the enthusiasm many have shared to work together.
Our third Strategic funding focus sees Homes as a foundation to a decent life. As such. we
have shifted our narralive away from talking about'Housing' lo one of recognising the value
nd importance of'Homes'_ which have a value. complexity and influence far beyond the
dimensions of four walls and 3 roof. With over five years. of funding and learning from our
partners in this area, 2024 offers the Tru51 the opportunity to refine and articulate a clear focu5
for our investrnenl lo ensure everyone has access lo decent homes as a critical foundation lo
Lastly, I know my fellow trustees are as delighted as l am to see such an increase in
engagement from Wates employees. The Trust has a dual purpose of supporting the Wates
family philanthropy but also the aclive citizenship of Wates Group employees. We are
incredibly humbled by the level of Wales Group staff volunteering and supportive ol their local
communities. This year the Trust awarded 259 grants lotalling £194,947 which is almost a 140%
increase on the previous year.
So much more has happened in the yeai. I hope this annual report gives an indication of the
breadth and commitment the Trust offers through ifs funding support to trial rbew ideas.
evidence those already working and support those trying to influence $￿stem1C change.
Andy Wates. Chairman. Wates Family Enterprise Trust

Introductlon
The Trustees. Y4ho are olso the Directors of the incorpoiated company, have pleasure in
presenting their Report together wth the financial statements of Wates Family Enterprise Trust
Limited for the year ended 31st December 2023.
Legal and aominisiraiive Information iorms part ol Ihis Report. I he h"nanclal statements comply
with current statutory iequirements. the Trust Deed. applicable law and Charities Slatemeni of
RecommendedPractice {FRS 102).
Grant Maklng
The Trust's grant making is allocated across four key legacy outcomes:
Bulldlng
Reslllence
Using the Trusys
knowledge and
Insight to address
xKial needs and
Improve14ves
En9a9lng the
Dlsen9ag¢d
Providing
Influendng the
System
Shining a Ioght on
pressing issues
and convenino
stakeholders to
eate 501uUons
Fosterlng Artlve
Cltlzenshlp
Providing
optM)rtunitles for
WatpE pmplnyppq tr)
erwjage with and
SUp[￿rt local
communitÈs
create sustainable
d￿l¥Je withln
Commun￿￿$
Three key strategic areas of Homes as 8 Foundalion for Life. Life Opportunllies for Young People
and Sustainability - INature based Neighbourhoodsl guide Ihe majority of the Trust's funding.
Each theme is developing into a specific programme and is led by a nominated Iruslee with the
Director of the Trust. Wheiever p055ible, Ihe Iruslees seek to explore connection between the
programmes and the Trust's funding. thereby increasing a more holistic approach and
understanding of challenges faced.
The fourth area ol funding, Fostering Active Cilizenship. has been designed lo support and
encourage Wales Group employees in their fundraising and support ol charities local to them
and in which they volunleer. Group and Employee awards sil under rhi5 are8 of funding.
Outside the theme areas, funding available for each year is allocated on a proportlonal basis to..
Employee awards.. in support of initiatives ol employees of the Wates businesses acting in a
private capacity. The latter includes.. personal fundraising for local charitable and community
causes,. Give As You Earn donabons through payroll.. engagement with community organisations
as volunteers, trustees, governors. sports coaches oi other roles.. participation of immediate
family members in sport at national and international levels.
Group awards. in support of bids originating from initiatives of the Wales Group and ils business
units.
Familyowards.-in 5UPPOrt of bids which are the initialive of the Wales Family.

Gr•nts Awarded 2022-2023
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The Trust does not accept unsolicrted applications for grant funding.
Achlevements & Performance
Fundlng Summary
In 2023, the Trust made 338 new award5 in the peflod lo the volue of £1,265.978 12022..
£919,368). A full list of awards. given and rescinde(J in the year. is lo be foun(J in the Notes lo the
Accounts.
The following piovides a brief look 81 some of Ihe new awards from the Trust's core slialegic
progfammes in 2023. slarting wlh the initial awards made under the Thematic programmes.
Life O
ortunities for Youn
Peo
As part ol a stronger programmotic focus In LOYP. the Trust continued its support to.. The
Dilference1£100.0001 lo supporl ils work around the prevenlion of school exclusions in the UK,.
awarded two small grants lo Gel Further1£9,306. £24,036) io pilol a luloring programme lor
English and Malhs GCSE lo support entry lo Level 3 apprenliceships fun al London South Bank
University College: and lo Social Finance1 £120.0001 for their Maximising Access lo Education
pilot working with A Cheshire MAT and Gloucester County Council lo prevent exclusions from
schools. Togelher, with the lunder Portlcus, WFET commissioned the Centie of Research in
Education lor Marginalised Children and Young Adults ICREMCYAI al Si Mary's University
Twickenham to survey and map ihe ways schools. NGOS. policy adwsors and those working
cross sectors lo prevent school exclusions leam and share inlormaiion and experience wilh
each othef.
WFET stepped up. with lellow funder Mission 44. to co-manage the remaining three years of a
six year partnership programme as initiated by Porticus. The IntegralED Programme was
created lo support those excluded from school and Ihose In 'alternative provision,.
representing some ol Ihe most disadvantaged and vulnerable children and young people in
the country.

CkiOOL AtrID CLA:
2. Homes a5 a Foundation for Life
In the year, the last five years of Twsl 'Housing' fundlng was reviewed and an Impact Report
wi11 be published in 2024. We are proud lo reflect on the work the Trust has supported over
Ilig yasl Ilve yedis aiid 11 lids been encouraging io see now so mucn ol ine research, and
subseguent reports. have lealured in policy considerations and practical implemenlalion. Thls
has been an invaluable period ol learning for Ihe Trust. enabling us lo refine our understanding
ol some ol the key challenges those in society face In attempting to achieve an affordable,
quality, secure home of their own.
Over the coming years, the Wales Family Enterprise Trust vlll continue in its commitrnent to
'Homes as a foundation for life,, Ihrough supporting practical innovation and thought
leadership and research. This will replace our collective Ihemalic lille ol'Housing'. The work
emerging suggests that pool housing is not a root into poverty but. in reality, acts as a ceiling
preventing people escaping poverty.
We will look to those most vulnerable members of society. in particular families with children
living without a home and those liwng with complex needs. Collaborating wilh the Trust's two
other funding programmes - Life Opportunities for Young People and Sustainability.. Nature
based Neighbourhoods - will bring a depth ol perspective and Strengih to working ¥Mlh new
partners lo exploring multsdisciplinary solulions.
Our homes may well be our foundation for a decent life. bul they ale rooted In the places and
communities we live, work and resi In. Our homes and the promsion ol them cannot be seen in
solalion. As part of this emerging focus the Trust awarded £40.000 lo More In Common lo
survey and research public opinion on affordable housing and housebuilding. A Joint grant of
£140,000 over 2 years was awarded. between Life Opportunities lor Young People and
Homes, lo Shared Health. This grant will fund half of a 'Crib' in the Greater Manchester area. A
Shared Health Crib is a sustainable model of care for families experiencing homelessness, that
wraps around support in a practical and ongoing way. This gives the family the best stjpport
possible to help them stabilise the children's wellbeing througlKput a stressful and difficult time.
associated with Adverse Childhood Experiences that can lead to poorer outcomes throughout
life. Experiencing homelessness as child has been shown to significantly decrease the life chances
of children. seen most starkly through an increase in childhood mortality experienced by children
iwi telT)PUf¢lry aciorntnodation ￿A), and then carried through all the way along Ihe Ilfe course.

3. Suslainabilit
The Trust has articulated some key outcomes as il adopts a Nature Based Neighbourhoods
approach under its Sustainability programmatic funding.
Support the development of thought leadership in the development and scale of NBN.
Support and engage with community-based projects to feed into the thought leadership
and sector learning.
8ecome a knowledge hublreposilory for NBN and facilitate a collertive Ihoughl leadership.
Convene a wide group of expertsladwsoTS- using the premise ol unusual collaborations
lo bring a mulli-laceled NBN approach lo communities - lo build connectiwty in the
rsrjrnarh *rrnsg thp rcbLintry
Use advisors, experts. community-based knowledge, academics. and the collective
leadership lo influence policy frarneworks and identify opportunities to contribute lo and
support government ambitions around.. net zero neighbourhoodAiwng, regeneration.
environmental and economic laiget5.
Nature Based
Neighbourhoods
A5 part of the initial development of this programme. the Trust awarded £20,000 to Our Future.
Grimsby." £20.000 to Sow the City. Manchester," £25.000 io Down to Earth. Derby, £30,000 to
the Nalure Connectedness Reseaich Group. University of Deiby and advertised a new role in
the Secretariat as Nalure based Neighboufhoods Projeth Lead for 2024.
Group Awards 2023
The Trust contribules lo communrties in which the Group works. In 2023. it made 24 grants
totalling £235,136.
The awafds made in the year. mel only two of the Trust's three legacy outcomes ¥Mlh 47% of all
grants meeting Engaged the Disengagod and 53% sitting under 8uilding Retilien¢e. Thi= not
unsurprising given the ongoing impacl of covid and this dislributson is an illustratson of how much

the I rust was asked lo respond lo community groups and charities supporting their communities
in the face of so many social. health. isolation and basic poverty needs.
Allocation of Group Grants by strategic objective,
2023
54.490
. ETh8a8e the (hsengayd
Build Res41*￿¢
Influendn8 the system
Summary focus of grants
Thpmatir grant making romained the highest focus ol awards at S4%12022.. 48%) of total giwng.
Thi5 was followed by Group Awards al 19% 12022.. 28%) and Employee led giving al 15%
12022.'17%1.
Grants awarded by type, 2023
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Famlly Award5
In 2023. the Wates Family members. who are the Tiustees, made 30 awards valued at
£153,33012022." £62,5301 lo causes and initsatives in which they have a personal interest or in
support of causes in Surrey. London and Ihe Soulh-East in particular. One specific award,
sponsored by Tim Wales, was made to Police Cale UK lo undertake specific research with
Surrey Police. 'Under5tandin
the im
ct of olice as first fes
ntjers to mental health crisis
cases.. A case stud
in Surre 2023. brings together the Wates Family Enterprise Tiust. Police
Care UK and Surrey Police with local semces and researchers to ascertain what the most
pressing iSSLses ale that Surrey faces and what this might mean for the nation.
By establishing a collective conversalion to identify pressure points. unpack perceptions land
misperceptions) and acknowledge some immediate opportunities for change. this report brings
tn thp nAfinnAI 8 I￿31 Fhxample of why policing montal health crisèg nèèds to land can)
change.

Employee Awards
The Trust makes awards in support of philanthropic initiatives of employees of the Wates.
businesses. The latter includes.. pe¥sonal fund¥aising for local cttarilable and cofflmunity caLJses-
Give as You Earn IGAYE) donations through payroll". engagement with community organisations.
participation in sport at national and international level&
2023 saw 259 grants tolalling £194.947 awarded foi Trust's support lo the personal causes of
Wales employees. This is a si9nificant increase on Ihe 96 grants totalling £82,324 awarded in
2022 and is a reflection of the concerted, largeled promotion ol the awaid opportunity'es with
Wales Group employees. £25.60212022". £3.0001 went lo support Wales employees working
on behalf of their local comfflunities and charities as Iruslees. governors or in other volunteer
rules bULI? fuiiLjrds￿rS. ¥yurls LU(ILli¥s ui yeiieiol helper5.
The Trust ran ils campaign 'Lei's get Giving.. 100 for 500, for a fourth year, specifically io enable
Wates employees to ensure the small local causes they support could receive fLJnding. 107
awards of £500 were distrlbuled during December 2023. all of which had been chosen and
assessed by Wales
employees.
The Trust rnade a grant lo match the GlveAs You Earn {GA YEJdonations made by Wales Group
employees, which lolalled £18.497 in 2023. This was consistent ¥Mlh the prewous year.
Finally. we make mention of the Trust's support lo individual Wales employees who fundraise for
a wide range ol charities by undertaking maralhons. parachute jumps, wing-walking, Dragon Boat
racing, long distance bike rides. hikes. baking, sleeping rough ovefnighl and growing beards
and mouslaches or, even. in shaving them off. The list of organisalions in receipt ol these awards
is included al the end of the notes lo the accounts. Its length and variety are resounding
testaments to the interests and passions ol the Wales employee Sponsors.
Siiucture. Govemance & Managemenl
Wales Family Enterprise Trust Limiled is an incorporated charity. registered with the Charity
Commission No. 1126007 on 23 September 2008 and al Companies House No. 06648896 on
16 July 2008. The Trust is a granl-making charity run by Iru51ees. is independent ol the Wales
Group ol companies. and 15 incorporaled in England and Wales. The funding made available for
Ihe charity is agreed on an annual basis by the Family members who ale shareholders ol the
Wales Group.
The Trust has eight trustees. Seven of these are also the Directors of Wales Family Enterprise
Trust Limited. The Annual General Meeting IAGMI of the company is held in JunelJuly each year.
Directors retire and are elected at the AGM under the terms of the companqs Articles of
Association. Mr Andy Wates is Chairman of the Board of Directors and of the Trustees.
The Trust shares a Secrelafiat that operales as Wales Family Charities, with the Wates
Foundation, an unincorporaled registered chaiity no 247941. The day-twlay adminislralion of
the Trust's grants and the processing and handling of applicalions is carried out by the
Secretariat. Costs are apportioned on an agreed percentage basis between the two charities
These include rent for office space located wthin premises occupied by a company owned by
the Trustees. as well as charges for use of the companys IT, HR and other adminislralive
systems. During the year. rent was charged proportionally between the Trust and Foundation at
100% of the passing rate. The agreed basis of the cost allocation was a split of 80% to the Trust
and 20% to the Foundation throughout the entire yeai_ One new role of Adminislralor was split
equally between both organisations. This reflects the best wev4 of the diwsion of the time spent
by the Secretariat between Ihe two organisalions.

For all legal and operational purposes, the Trust and the Foundalion are totally separate and
independent enlilies.
The Trustees agreed. in March 2019. to formally adopl the ChaTity Governance Code. The
Trustees are satisfied that the Tfusl complies with the vasl majority of the Code's provisions, ¥Mlh
the following exceptions..
Trustees fixed terms of office. because of the precise nature of the link between
ownership of the Wales Group. the financing ol the Tiust and Trusteeship of the Trust.
the Trustees have resolved that Trustee temis of office should remain unlimited.
Appointment of independent Trustees from outside the Familylin the interests of diversity
and transparency).. for the same feason. The Trustees have resolved rTrot to make any
immediate appointments of new. non-Family Trustees bul to keep the matter under
regular review. The Trustees also believe that involvement ol many employees ol the
Wates Gioup and of external experts in the Trust's deliberations, offered the opportunity
lo ensure a wide variety of viewpoints and experience were represented in the grant
making.
Trustees In the year were:
Andy IAEPW Wales Ichairman of Tiuslees & Gfanls Panel Committeel
Andrew IATAW) Wales
Michael Wales
Charles Wales
Paul Wates
James Wales
Tim Wales
Jonathan Wales
A Grants Panel Meeling. which is held approximately tw'ce a year, Is requested by the Trustees
lo assess applications under Ihe Group Grants and Thinking Differently funding streams. Group
Grants are made lo support small o¥ganisations. with an income ol under £1million, operational
in Ihe wcinity ol Wales Group 5 aclivity. Thinking Differently Is a fund which offers £80,000 over
Iwu yvdl s lu Iwu viydiiisdliuiib dlui iu willi slyiilnLdiii d¢J¢JlLlviial asseis Iruiii ilie Group Iri itie form
ol resource, staff expertise, volunteering and strategic support. The lund 15 aimed al supporting
charities or social enterp¥ises at rhe poinl of strategic change. This is a pilot fund, in ils third year.
with live live grants. A re￿eW will lake place in 2024.
Term5 of Reference for the Grants Panel Meeting define its current membership al the year-end
as..
Andy Wales. Chairman of the Grants Committee-,
Andrew Wates and the Director of Wates Family Charities and Trust Secretary.
Su Pickerill. Group Community Investmenl Monagemenl
Andrew Riggs. Head of Government Sectoi. Wales Group
Ben Williams, Living Space Nationél Strategic. Wales Group
Deep Mahinda. Key Account Director. Wates Group
Holly Gardiner, Senior Land and Planning Manager. Wales Group
Rachel Schofield. Proposals Manager. SES North. Wates Group
Lisa Cunningham, Pre-construction Direclor. Wates G¥oup
Eeva Paasiaro, Regional Developmeni Director. Woles Residential. Wates Group
Felicity Mallam. Director, Wales Family EnleTprise Trust
Other than the TrusteeslDirectois. INho all give their lime freely both for meetings and for visits,
the Trust has no dependence on volunleers. donated facilities, donated serwces, or other
donalion5 in kind or other intangibles.
As a commitment to transparency. the Trust publishes all its grant award data to the 360 Giving
website. where il can be seen and analysed by other funders and charities seeking funding. It

alsojoined Grant Advisoi UK. an online platfomi that all￿ grant seekers to share their feedback
on funders an0￿ymouS1y.
Recruitment & Training of Trustees and Staff
Under Article 212Xbl ol the Articles ol Association of The Wates Family Enterprise Trust Limited
membership of the Association. and eligibility for election as Directors and Trustees. is limited to
members of the Wates Family. who ale descendants of Sir Ronald Wates and who are
sh6reholders in the Wales Group.
The Trustees have identified training and development as a key area within the Trust's strategic
planning lo ensure that members ofthe Wates Family associated with the work of the charity and
th0 Staff ol the Secretariat have th& rolovant skills. competences. knovhedge and LInde￿tanding
that they need to deliver the Trust's mission effectively. sustaining and improwng the overall
performance of the Trust and ils grant making.
Trustees gain experience taking part in the grant a55essmenl process and related wsils, and in
a programme of visits to relevant organisalions and inslilutions. Where relevant. Trustees also
undertake formal training conducted by bodies such as the Association ol Charitable
Foundations. All the staff membe15 of the Secretarial have an annual performance and
development review IPDRI. as part ol which. training needs awe identified, and plans pul in place
for the year ahead by agreement with the Chairinan of Tiuslees. Progress against objectives lor
the year, and the agreed developmenl plans, is Ihen reviewed in the mid-year. A register of
training undertaken is maintained by Ihe Secretarial and reviewed annually by the Trustees.
Object of the Trust
The Wales Family Enlerplise Trust Limited supports the philanthropic aims ol the Wates Family
owners of the Wales Group and its associated enterprises. Under the Trust Deed, the charitable
purposes or activilie5 lor which Ihe Trust Fund may be used. together wlh the income that
derives from it. are those that the Twsiees may direct for the public benefit al their discretion.
Oblectlves and aCtI￿tIeS for the publlc benefit
The general chaTilable purposes. aims and policies ol The Trust, Including considerotion of grant-
making, policies and perfoimance relating lo social finance. ieserves. staff remuneratson and risk
management are reviewed regularly by the Truslees.
When reviewing the Trust's aims and objectives. devising the new programmes and setting their
grant making policy for the year, the Trustees confirm that they have referred lo the 18lesl
Information contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit and
complied with their duty under Section 4 of the Charities Acls 2006 and 2011.
The pu¥pose ofwates Family Enterprise Trust Limiled 15 to pro)ride 8 means for the Wates Family
lo be engaged stewards of the Family business, blending wealth crealion ¥Mlh social
responsibility. The Trust provides funding for specific stralegic issues which address social,
environmental and human inequality alongside supporting communities where Wales
employees work and live. Since launching the Trust in 2008. the Trust has invested £18.45M in
charitable actimlies.
Current Strategy 2021-2025
The main goals ol the current slraiegy are..
To continue Ihe Family vision to be a 'force for good.
To grow Family (especially the younger generation's) engagement in philanthropy
To build greater Family involvement and leadership for key inilialives
To look over time to create a clearer legacy lor future generations
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As part of the longer-lemi plan, the Trustees set a medium-temi ambition to build over811 funding
from £1.25m in 2017 iowards £2m over lime as the Wales Group glows in size and profilabilily.
(The'rule of thumb. remains that the Tiust should receive up to 5% ofthe Group's pie-tax profits).
The key elements of the slralegy remain to-.
Look to focus new funds behind a few more f(Kused themes. initially three
Airn to commit funding for organisalions and programmes over 3+ years
Ensure clear Family leadership of the thematic programffles
Retain a level of funds lor Family personal interests but reduced in scale
Ensure future funding gro￿ for Employee's indiwdual philanthropic efforts
Continue to support Wates Group's engagement in local comfflunities
More clearly focus the Trust's support of other projects put forward by the Wales Group
behind established beneficiary-locused programmes, R&D le.g. the ground-breaking
Sustainability Knowledge Transfer Partnership) and innovation.
Three strategic funding priorities exist through,. Life Opportunities for Young People, Homes as
a Foundation lor Life and Sustainability. Relationships with grantees are seen as partnerships.
with a longer commitment to funding and a collaboration rooted in discussion, sharing and
learning together. Rather than perceiving our 5UPPOrt os merely a grant, the Trust considers how
11 can best invesl in an orgainsalion. ils people and support Ihe overall ambition.
2023 was the third year of ihe slrategy. Life Opportunities lor Young People (champion Andy
Wales) ènd Homes a5 a Foundation lor Life (champion Tim Watesl continued lo build on work
commenced in 2018. In addition. the Su51ainabilily Iheme Ichampion Jonny Watesl continued its
strategic funding to Hubbub as part ol the wider Manchester City response lo climate change.
The actual grant ollocalion in 2023 lor ihe themes. was £682.56512022.' £441,990). Further detail
of the individual grants made. and ￿ganIsatIOnS supported is given below.
R¢l#LeLI Pdi ly TidllSOLIIuiis
11 is the Trustees, policy to encourage aclive involvement in the voluntary seclor by their peers
and the Wales Family generally. Where a Tfuslee has an interest in any capacity with an external
body applying lor funds from the Trust. then Ihal Iruslee rs excluded from the decision-making
process. This and other potential conflicts of interest are covered by a forrnally adopted policy,
which extends lo members ol the Secretariat and other persons allending meetings at which
granl-making decisions ale taken. Such potential conflicts will be noted in the minutes of the
relevant meelings.
The Trust maintains an annually updated register of the business intere5t5 of members ol the
Wales Family and staff that lake an active part in the Trusl's philanthropic activities.
A list of awards where related party interests occur is in the Notes lo the Accounts.
Evaluatlon of Governance
The Trustees recognise that there is a potential for additional conflicts of interest in their
re5ponsibililies as trustees of the Trust and owneis of the Wales Group of b(Jsinesses with which
the Trust has a close working relationship. Diligent cafe is taken to ensure the separateness and
independence of both organisations from each other. A Memorandum of Understanding was
agfeed and adopted in 2021. between the Wates Family Enterprise Trust. the Wales Foundation
and the Wales Group. recognising the independence of each orgonisalion and the areas where
they collaborate.
The Trustees regularly review a register of gifts and hospitality offered and received by Trustees
and the Secretariat to ensure compliance with the Tiust's poliry in this matter.

Flnancial review
Financial Slalemenls and Notes on actiwties for the year fomi part of this Annual Report. Full
accounts have been lodged wlh the Charity Commission and Companies House.
The Trust's income arises from a formal agreement with the Wates Group in accordance with the
wishes of the Wate= Family owner-
and -horcholders of the Wotes bu3inesses. In 2023. income
nel of inveslrnent interest and loan repayments was £1,500.00012022'. £1.500,0001.
Expenditure for the year was £1,552.497 (2022.. £1,165.277) on charitsble activib"es. support costs
and governance. Support costs including salaries was £284,26212022.. £239.0121 and included
communications and marketing expenses of £19.55012022'. £12.0701. Governance costs were
£8,75812022.. £8.1981.
Al the end of ils full year ol operations. the Tiusi Fund had an end of year surplus of £774.387
12022.. £815.5021 when accounting for scheduled commitments out lo 2023. Provision has been
made in the budgel for mults-yeor awaids in Ivlure years.
Actual expenditure in 2023 and 2022 was contained within bUdgetr￿ and the overall iurplus
increased by 31" December 2023. On this basis the Trustees confirm that the Trust has adequate
resources lo make it a going concern for the future.
Rg¢•rves and Investmentpolicy
Ai 3151 December 2023, the Trust'5 lotsl feserves were £774.387. The pollcy of limiting levels of
lorw8rd commitments for new awards remains at 30% of the cuNent year's grant budget.
There are cash reserves of £300,000 that wll meeL if necessary. scheduled payments on extant
awards and will make funds available for support and governance costs. No reserve funds are
re5tricled and not available lof the general purposes ol ihe Trusl at the end of the reporting
period. The Trustees have agreed lo hold these funds in short-term notice bank accounts. in
order lo ensure Ihe lunds are readily available and lo avoid any of the risk ol volatility that other
types of investment holding mighl bring.
Soc/81 Inveslmenl Pollcy
The Trustees have determined that promding granl support lo social enterprises and social
businesses is an irnportanl element in developing the capacity and sustainability ol the charity,
comrnunity and enterprise sectors. The Trustees believe thal soci31 investment has a role lo play
in this development by promding funding ihal mighl not be available from traditional sources to
address social issues in line ￿th the Trust's cha¥ilable objeclives. 11 is not, hovlever. parl of the
current policy lo use Ihe Trusl's funds or reserves lor further loans or equity investment in Social
enterprises based on the need lor funds lo be readily available (see Reserves Policy above).
Sust8/ntgblllty PolityandFunder Commilmenf to combat Cllmate Change
As a Trust, we are committed lo better understanding how our operalions. granl-making. and our
knowledge can develop to ensure risks lo climate change are mitigated. As part oflhis we joined
olhei funders in early 2020, in their pledge lo make a covnfflitmenl lo climate change. We
recognise we can play a part in addressing the causes of climate change. supporting adaptation5
lo its effecls and reporting on our progress.
sjllundercommittfflentclimalechan
e.of
The trustees approved a Sustainability Policy in 2020 which sets out the Trust's commitment lo
address the effects of climate change through its operations and grant making. This is in addib'on
lo the Trust's commTrlmenl of a third of its slralegic, themalic funding to sustainability.
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Diverslty. Equ8lltyand Inclu&on
As parl of its general Governance management. The Trusl undertook an audit of its tK)licies.
procedures and granl making ￿th regard to Diversity. Equality and Inclusion. This will now form
the basis for work lo be undertaken. The Truslees recognise that the Trust's Board membership
is limited in its diversity as this is made up of family members are typically also shareholders
ol the Wates Group. With this in fflind. the Trust will endeavour to find ways lo ensure other
voices. perspectives and experiences are fed into and becorne part of the Trust's operational
and decision-making fabric.
Remuneration Policy
The review ol slalf remuneratlon 15 conducted in December each year to sel rates for the coming
yPAr whirh Hrp imr)Ipmentpd from 1st April onwards. This is done as a joint exercise with the
Wales Foundation with which the Trust divides the cost of the Secretarial. The review takes into
accoLJnt the rate of inflation and benchmarks pay scales against rates of remuneration set by a
small group ofolher similar grant-making Irusls and loundations and ACF'S annual benchmarking
report. Decisions arising from the rewew are agreed by Ihe Chairman ofthe Trusl and Foundation
and conveyed lo staff in writing.
Details ol the remuneration received by the Trust's highest paid member of staff are in the Notes
lo the Accounls. The stated amounls lake account ol diwsion belween Ihe Trust and the Wates
Foundation in accordance with the agreed schedule.
In accordance with FRS 102 SORP. the Trustees have reviewed the Trust's liability for untaken
paid leave. They have concluded that this does not consts.lule a malerial component of total
expenditure and is not further recognised in the accounts.
Rlsk management
The Trustees undertake a full risk audit every two years with an assurance audit in the intervening
years. An assurance audit was conducted in February 2024.
The Trustees have considered the major iisks and uncertainties lo which the charity Is presently
exposed and the systems and procedures to manage those risks. The Truslees identity risk lo
reputation and uncertainty ol income as the two key issues facing the Tiusl In the short lo middle
term.
Rlsk."Severely reduced Income
Keymitigating controls alreatyin pl¢9￿."
Scheduled payTnents covered by Trustees, policy on increased reserves
Limit on the scale of future yeafs. grant commilmenis
Terms & Conditions limit liability on payments over more than one year
Engagement with Wates Group Board allows mitigation policy in adequate time frame
Risk. Repulatlon".
Polenlial and actual conflicts of interests
Support to illegal oi controversial causes
Charges ol discrimination. unfairness and breach of trust
Keymitigating controls alreadyinplace."
Formal Conflict ol Interests policy
Meeting declarabons by attendees
Media defensive statement policy
Statemenl ol themes and guidelines
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Review ofstrètegy carried out in 2018 with wide consultstion amongst Trustees and other
interested parties
External, independent rewew of Trust governance and ethics in QI 2018
Due diligence by Wates Family Charib'es Secretariat
Formal policies covering complaints. confidentiality and equal opportunities
S8fegu8rdlng Pollcy
Although the Trust does not work directly with children and vulnerable young adults, it
recognises Ihal il has a responsibility lo bolh the staff it employ5 and those 1nlended lo be the
beneficiaries ol the grants it makes. A renewed Safeguarding policy sets out the commitment to
ensure all Secretariat staff receive external safeguarding training every three years.
The Trust's account5 for 2023 were filed followng the Annual General Meeting ol the Trustee
Board on 25th June 2024. A slalemenl has been included selling out the Trustees, responsibility
in respect of the accounts and the Annual Report_
In the case of each person who was a Iruslee at the tsme this report was approved..
so lar as each Iruslee was aware there was no relevant available information ol which
the Trust's auditors were unaware. and
that each Irustee had taken all sleps that the trustee ought to have taken. as a Iruslee, lo
make himself aware ol any relevant audit inlormalion and lo establish that the Trust's
auditors were aware ol Ihol information.
A resolutbon was passed ai the AGM on 25th June 2024 to appoint Crowe UK LLP as auditors
for 2025.
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Trustees. responslbllities in relation to the financlal statements
The Trustees Iwho are also Directors of Wates Family Efiterprise Trust Limited for the purtx)ses
of Company lawl are responsible for pieparing the Trustees, Report and financial statements In
accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial slalement5 for each financial year in
ccordance wilh United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom
Accounting Standards and applicable lawl. Under company law the trustees fflLJSt not approve
the financial statements unless they are satisfied Ihal they give a true and lair view of the slate
ol affairs of the charitable company. including the incoming resources and the application of
resources, including income and expenditure. of the charitable company for that period. In
preparing these financial statements. the Iruslees are required to..
Select suitable accounting policies and Ihen apply them consislenlly.
Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
Prepare the financial slalemenls on the going concern basis unless it 15 inappropriate to
presume that the charity will conlinue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible lor keeping adequale accounting records that are sufficient to
show and explain the charitable companrfs transactions and disclose wilh reasonable accuracy
al any time the financial position of the charitable company and which enable them lo ensure
that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible
lor safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for
the prevention and detection ol fraud and other irregulaiilies.
This report has been prepared in accordance wlh the special provisions of Part 15 01 the
Companies Act 2006 Telating to small enlilies.
Approved by the Board on 25th June 2024 and signed on its behalf..
6L-f.
AEP Wales
CHAIRMAN ol TRUSTEES
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Independent Audltor's Report to the Members of Wates Family Enterprise Trust
Limited
Oplnlon
We have audited the financial statements of Wates Family Enlerpiise Trust Limited I'the
charitable company'l for the year ended 31 December 2023 which comprise the slalemenl of
financial activities. the balance sheet, the siatement ol cashflows and notes lo the financial
statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial feporting framework that has
been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards.
including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the
UK and Republic of Ireland Iunited Kingdom Generalty Accepted Accounting Praclicel.
In our opinion Ihe financial statements..
give a true and lair VI￿ ol the stole ofthe charitsble company's affairs as at 31 Decernber 2023 and
of its incorne and expenditure. for the year ihen Ènded."
h8ve been pfoperty wepared in accordance with Uniied Kingdom Generally Accepted Accountlng
Practice. and
hove been prepared In accordance with the iequirements of the Companies Act 2006.
88515 for oplnlon
We conducted our audit in accordance wlh International Standards on Auditing IUKI IISAS IUKII
and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards ale further described in the
Audilor's responsibilities lor the avdil of the financial statements section of our report. We are
ndependent ol the charitable company In accoidance with the ethical requirements thai are
relevanl lo our audit ol the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Eihical Standard.
and we have fulfilled our olher ethical responsibilits.es in accordance with these requirements.
We believe (hal the audit evtdence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate lo proMde a
basis lor our opinion.
Concluslons rel8tlng lo golng concern
In auditing the financial stalements. we have concluded ihai the Iruslee's use of the golng
concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appfopriale.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not Identified any material uncertainties
relating to events or conditions that. indiwdually or collectively. may cast signilicani doubl on
the charitable companrfs ability lo continue as a going concern lor a period of al least twelve
months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibililies and the responsibilities of ihe Irustees with respect to going concern are
described in the relevant sections of Ihis report.
Other Informatlon
The trustees are respon%ble for the other information contained within the annual report. The
other Information comprises the inlormolion included in the annual report. other than the
financial statements and our auditor's ieport thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements
does not cover the other information and. except lo the ertent otherwse explicitly slated in our
report. we do nor express any lorm ol assurance conclusion thereon.
Our responsibility is lo read the other informalion and. in doing so, consider whether the other
information is materially inconsistent wilh the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in
the audit or otherwise appears to be malerially misslaled. If we identify such material
inconsistencies or apparent molerial misstatements, we are required lo delerm1ne whether this
gives rise to a malerial mssslatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the
work we have performed, we conclude that Ihere is a malerial misstatement of this other
information, we are required lo report that facL
We have rbothing to report in this regard.

Oplnlons on oth•r m8tt•rs pr￿Cl￿b4￿ by th• Cornpanlos Act 2006
In our opinion based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit
the information gwen in the trusiees. report. which includes the directors. report prepafed for the
purposés of company law. for the financial yeaf which the financial statements are prepared is
consistent with thè financial statements.. and
the diroctors, rgr>nrt inr.Iiirtpd within thp trLJ£tpx' rpr￿rt h8vo b@Étn prÉtparÈd in accordance with
8pplicable legal requirements.
Matters on whlch we are required to leport by eXCep￿On
In light of the knowledge and vnderslanding of the charilable company and their environment
obtained in the course ol the audit, we have not identified material misstalements in the
directors. report included wlhin the irustees. report.
We have nothing lo report In respect ol the following matters in relatlon lo which the
Companies Act 2006 requires us lo report lo you if. in our opinion..
adequate and proper accountlng records hève not been kept.. or
the financial statements are not in agreemerbt wilh the accounting records an(J returns." or
certain disclosures ol trusiees, remuneration soecified bv law are noi made." or
we have not recewed all the inlormobon and explanations we require for our audil", or
the trustees were not entitled lo prepare the financial 51aternents In accordance with the sm811
companies regirne and take advantage ol the small comoanies. exernplions in preparSng the
trustèes. dirÈciors' report and liorn the requirement io prepare 8 strategic report.
R8sponslbllltle$ of trustees
As explained more fully in the liuslees, responsibilities stolement set out on page 15. the
Iruslees (who are also the direclois ol the charitable company for the purposes of company
lawl are responsible lor the preparation of the financial slalements end for being satisfied th81
they give a true and lair view. and for such internal control as the irustees determine is
necessary to enable the preparation of financial statemenls Ihal are free from material
misslalemenl. whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financlal slalements. the Irustees are responsible for assessing the charitable
company's abilily lo continue as a going concern. disclosing, as applicable. mallers related lo
going concern and using the going concern basis of Occounling unless the trustees either
Intend to liquidaie the charitable company or lo cease operaiions. or have no realistic
alternative bul lo do so.
Audltor's responslbllllles for the audrt of the finonclal statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a
whole are free from maleri31 misslalemeni. whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an
audilor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance,
bul is not a gLJarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS IUKI wll always detect a
material misslalemenl when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are
considered material if, indiwdually or in the aggregate. they could ieasonably be expected lo
influence the economic decisions ol users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Details of the extent lo which the audit was considered capable of delecling ifregularities,
including fraud and non<ompliance with laws and regulations are set out below.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audil of the financial slalemenls is located on
the Financial Reporting Council's website at". www.fic.or
-uklaudilorsres
nsibilities. This
description forms part ol our auditor's report.
Extenl to whlch the audfjt was considered capable of detectlng IrregUlari￿e$. Including fraud
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and Tegulations. We
idenlilied and assessed the risks ol material misslalement of the financial stalements from
irregularities, whelhei due to flaud or error. and discussed these between our audit team
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momb@rs. Wè then designed and perfomiod audit proceduies responsive to those ri=
including oblèining audit ewdence sufficient and appropriate to prowde a basis for our opinion.
We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks within which the
charit8ble company operates, focusing on Ihose laws and regulations that have a direct effect
on the determination ol material amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The laws
and regulations we considered in this context were the Companies Act 2006. the Charities Act
2011 together wllh Ihe Charities SORP IFR510212019. We assessed the required compliance
with these laws and regulalions as part of our audit procedures on the related financial
statement items.
In addition, we considered provisions of other laws and regulations that do not have a direct
effect on the financial slalemenls but compliance with which might be fundamental lo the
charitable company's ability to operate or lo avoid a material penalty Wè also eonsidp.rpd thp
opportunities and incentives that may exist within the charitsble company lor fraud. The laws
and regulations we considered in this context for the UK operations were General Data
Protection Regulation IGDPRI.
Auditing standards limit the required audit procedures lo Identify non-cornpliance with these
aws and regulations lo enquiry ol the Trustees and other management and Inspects'on of
regulatory and legal correspondence, if ony.
We Identified the grealesl risk of maleiial impart on the financial slalements from irregularities.
including fraud. lo be within the timing ol recognition of donation income and the override of
controls by management. Our audit procedures lo respond to these risks included enquiries of
management and the Board of Trustees about their own idenlificalion and assessment ol the
risks of irregularities, audit procedures on income recognition, sample testing on the posting of
journals. reviewing accounting estimales for biases. reviewing regulalory correspondence with
the Charity Commission and reading mlnuies of meeting5 of those charged with governance.
Owing to Ihe inherenl limitations ol an audit. Ihere is an unavoidable risk Ihal we may not have
detected some material rnisstalemenls in the financial stalemenls. even though we have
properly planned and performed our audil in accordance with auditing slandards. For example.
the further removèd non•compliancg with laws and re9ulationr lirr0gularitlc￿I j• from thc cvcntJ
and transaction5 rellecled in the financial 51alements. the less likely the inherently limited
procedures required by auditing standards would idenlify il. In addition. as wlh any audit. there
remained a higher risk ol non-detection of irregularities, as these may involve collusion.
forgery. inlenlional omissions, misrepreseniaiions. or the override of internal controls. We are
not responsible for preventing non-compliance and cannot be expected lo detect non-
rnmplianrp with all laws and règulations.
Use of our report
Thls report is made solely lo the charitable cofflpany'5 members. as a body. in accordance with
Chapter 3 of Part 16 01 the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that
we might slate to ihe charitable compan￿5 members those matters we are required lo slate lo
them in an auditor's report and for no other puipose. To Ihe lullest exlenl permilled by law. wp
do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the
charilable company's members as a body. foi our audit Wofk. for this report, or for the opinions
we have formed.
Helen Blundell LLB FCA FCIE DChA
Senior Slalulory Audiloi
For and on behalf of
Crowe U.K. LLP
Stalulory Auditor
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Rounds Green Road
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 2DG
27 September 2024

WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Total
2023
Total
2022
Notes
Income and endowments from..
Grants and donations
Investments
1.500,000
11.382
1.500.000
2.283
Tot81
1.511.382
1.502.283
Expendilure on..
Charitable aclivilie5
11,552.497)
11,165,277)
Net movement In funds
141,1151
337,006
Reconclllatlon of funds:
Total funds brought forward
815.502
478,496
Tot81 funds carrled forward
774.387
815.502
All activilles are classified 05 conlinuinq.
There are no recognised galns of losses other than tho* dealt with in the Statement of
Financial Aclivilies.
The accompanOng notes form part ol these financial stslements.
All funds were unrestrlcled In 2023 and 2022.

WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
Cornpany number: 06648896
2023
2022
Notes
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
382.682
n9.268
750,000
502,792
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
.101.949
1.252.792
CREDITORS.. amounts falling due
w5lhSn one year
1327.5621
1437,2901
NET CURRENT ASSETS
774,387
815,502
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
774.387
815.502
CREDITORS.. amounts lalling due
after more than one year
TOTAL NET ASSETS
774.387
815,502
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
774,387
815.502
The financial statements were approved and aulhorised for issue by the Iru5tees and signed
on their behalf by..
-r. LJJ*
AEPWates
Chairman ol Trustees
The accompanwng notes form part of these financial statements.
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WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENOED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2023
2022
Notes
Net Cash (u5edinJ operating actiwlles
10
205,093
199,1371
Cash flows from investing acliwties-
Interest from investments
11,382
2.283
Net cash provlded by Investlng actlvltles
11.382
2,283
Change In cash and cash equivalents In the year
216,475
196,8541
Cash and cash equivalenis al the beginning of the year
502,792
599.646
Cash and cash equlv8lents at the end of b¥e
year
719.268
502,792
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET CASH FUNDS
At 1 January
2023
At 31 December
2023
Cashflov
Cash al bank and in hand
502.792
216,475
719,268
Total cash and cash equivalents
502,792
216.475
719.268

WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Statement of compllance
The accounts lfinancial slatementsl have been prepared undei the historical cost
convention with items recognised al cost of transaction value unless otherwise stated in
the relevant nolelsl lo these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with the Statemenl of Recommended Practice lor Charities ISORP 20151
1Second Edition. effective 1 January 20191 applicable to charities preparing accounts in
¥LrrnrrtAnr> with Ihp Finxnrial Pppnrtinfj Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland IFRS1021 and the Charitses Act 2011.
The trust constilules a public benefit entity a5 defined by FRS 102.
General informatlon
The Charity Is an incoiporated private company limited by guarantee wilhoul share
Capital in England and Wales (company registration number". 066488961 and a charity
registered in England and Wales (charity number.. 1126007). The Charity s registered
office is '. Wales House. Station Approach, Lealherhead. Surrey. KT22 7SW.
Preparation of accounts on a going concern basls
After the inclusion ol grant commitments there is a surplus of £774,387 on unreslricled
funds as a131 December 2023. The Trustees have considered the ability ol the Trust lo
meet I￿ giant commitments and its ongoing overhead costs in ihe light ol ènlicipated
lulure awards from The Wales Group and believe that il is appropriale to adopt the going
concern basis of accounting.
Slqnlficant ludgements and estlmatlon uncertalnty
The preparation ol financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 required the use of
certain critical accounting estimates. 11 also requires management lo exercise judgement
in applying the Charity's accounting policies. There are no significant areas where
ludgemenl was needed other than on those already included in the accounting policies.
Funds structure
Unrestricled income lunds comprise those funds which the trustees are free lo use lor
any purpose in furtherance ol the charitable objects. Unreslricled funds include designated
funds where the trustees, at their discretion. have created a fund for a specific purpose.
Income recognition
Voluntary income compfises donations from The Wates Group. Donations are credited
lo the Statement ol Financial Activities when the criteria for income recognition of
certainly, measurement and enlillement are mel.
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WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Expenditure recognfrtlon
Single or mulli-yeaT grants are accounted for when eithei the recipient has a reasonable
expectation that they will receive a granl and ihe Ifustees have agreed to pay the grant
without condition, or the recipient has a reasonable expectation that théy will receive a
gfanl and any condition attaching to the grant is outside of the control of the Trust.
Expenditure includÉhs any VAT which cannot be r•cov•rod. and is roportod as part of the
expenditure to which it relates.
Allocatlon of support and governance costs
Support costs are allocated lo either charitable actiwties. when applied in order lo meet
ils charitable objectives or lo governance costs when costs are incurred in relation lo the
conslilulional and statutory requirements of the Trusl. Governance costs comprise all
costs involving the public accountability of Ihe charity and its cofflpliance with regulation
and good practice. These costs include costs relaled to stalutory audit and profession81
fees.
Charllable actithties
These comprise gloss grants payable, plus an apportionment o15UPPOrt and governance
costs for the year.
1.10
Flnanclal Instruments
Basic financial instrumenls transactions that result in the recognition of financial as5els
and liabilitie5 like trade and olhef accounts receivable and payable are accounted for on
the followinq basis..
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents includes cash in hand. dep05ils held at banks, other short-
term highly liquid inveslments with original mèlurilies of three months or less and bank
overdrarts. Bank overdrafts. when applicable. are shown within current liabilities.
Debiofs and creditors
Debtors and creditors are measured al Ihe transaction price less any provision for
Impairment. Any losses arising from impairment are recognized as expenditure.
Operating leases
Costs in respect of operating leases ale charged in ihe slatemenl of financial activities
on a slraighl line basis over the term of the lease.
1.12
Employee benefits
Pensions
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The payments are charged
to the slalemenl of financial activities in the year they become payable.
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WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Total
2023
Tolal
2022
GRANTS AND DONATIONS
Donations
1,500.000 1.500,000
1.500,000 1.500,000
ANAI YSIS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Support
Costs
Governance
Costs
Total
2023
Total
2022
Grants
Grants to institutions..
Group projects
Themed Projects
Family projects
Community projects
GAYE
Matched funding -
Individual
Matched funding - team
100 lor 500
Sports sponsorship
Repaid grants
235.136
682.565
153.330
25,602
18.497
52.797
153.263
34.428
5.749
4,153
1,627
4,722
1.061
177
128
289,560
840,550
188,819
31,528
22,778
329.911
560,837
79.343
3.807
22,871
48.064
41.989
53.500
7,295
16,5001
10.792
9,428
12.013
1.638
333
290
370
50
59,189
51,707
65,883
8.983
16,5001
45,120
5S,533
63.445
5,710
11.3001
1.259.478
284.261
8.758
1.552,497
1,165,277
Inole 61 Inole 3b}
Inote 3cl
ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES- 2022
Support
Costs
Govemance
Costs
Total
2022
Tolel
2021
Grants
Grants to insiitulions=
Group projects
Themed Projects
Family projecls
Community projects
GAYE
Matched funding -
Individual
260,000
441,990
62,529
3,000
18.024
67.593
114.906
16,256
780
4.686
2.318
3.941
558
27
329,911
560,837
79.343
3.807
22,871
199,716
245.870
55,214
31,890
25,985
35.559
35,794
9,244
11.378
12.999
1,170
317
390
446
40
45,120
55,533
63,445
5.710
11,3001
Matched funding - team
100 for 500
Sports sponsorship
Repaid grants
43,765
50.000
4.500
11.3001
36.785
68,730
116,6001
918.067
239.012
8,198
1.165.277
683,384
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
3b. SUPPORT COSTS
2023
2022
Salaries
Rent
Tiavelling expenses
Subscriptions
MArkpling And
communications
Office expenses
INole 3d)
191,137
16.000
5,962
871
19.550
50,741
175,616
16,000
1,601
638
12,070
33.087
284.261
239,012
GOVERNANCE COSTS
2023
2022
Professional fees
Audit lees
48
8,710
48
8.150
8.758
8,198
Governance costs Include auditor's remuneratson of £8,71012022'. £8.1501.
3d. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS
2023
2022
Staff costs were as follo
Salaries and wages
Social securily c0515
Pension costs
Staff benefits
157,232
18,070
13.227
2,608
142.711
17.961
12,553
2.391
191,137
175.616
The Wales Family Enterprise Trust Limited shares a Secretariat with the Wates
Foundation. The above staff costs represent the Trust'5 80% allocation of the total
Secretariat cost.
The charity's share of remuneration costs including employment benefits, paid lo key
management personnel ol the charity during the year was £112,50712022.. £97.6731.
£Nil remuneration or expense5 have been paid lo the Truslees12022.. £nill.
In the period, one employee received remuneration above £60,000 12022.. 11 in the
bracket 01 £90,000 to £l00.000.
2023
Number
2022
Number
Staff numbers
Administration staff - Headcount

WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontinued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
CREDITORS.. amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
Accruals
Scheduled grant payments
71,918
255,644
67.492
369,798
327,562
437,290
CREDITORS: amounts falling after moTe than one year
2023
2022
Scheduled grani paymenls
GRANT COMMITMENTS
2023
2022
Grant commitments at1 January 2023
Grants aY4arded
369,798
57,572
1.265,978
919,367
Grants rescinded
16.5001
11,3001
Grant commitments charged to the
SOFA In the period (note 31
1.259.478
918,067
Grants paid in year
11.373.633)
1605.8411
Total grant commitments
255,644
369,798
Grant commitments at 310ecember
2023
Due within one year
Due after more than oneyear
255.644
369,798
255.644
369,798
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the year grants were made to organisalions with a relationship lo our trustees as follows.-
£10,00012022.. £10.0001 lo Forum for the Fulure of which Jonalhan Wales is a Iruslee.
£15.00012022". nil) to Emanuel School of which Chorles Wales is a governor.
£23.00012022'. nil) to IFB Research of which James Wates is a Irustee_
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WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontinuedl
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
FUNDS
At
1 January
2023
At
31 December
2023
(Lossl
for the period
Transfer
Unrestricted general
fiinrlq
515.502
141.1151
474.387
Designated funds
300.000
300.000
Al 31 December 2023
815.502
141.1151
774,387
Designated funds of £300,000 have been set aside by the trustees as reserves in order lo
respond lo scheduled grant payments and lo cover support and governance costs.
PRIOR YEAR FUNDS
At
1 January
2022
At
31 December
2023
Sufplus
for the perlod
Transfer
Unrestricted general
funds
Designated funds
328.496
337.006
1150.0001
515.502
150.000
150,000
300,000
Al 31 Oecember 2021
478.496
337.006
815.502
TAXATION
The Trust is exempt from corporation lax under currenl lax legislation as all ils income is applied
for charitable purposes.
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WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Iconlinuedl
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
10.
RECONCILIATION OF NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS TO
NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
2023
2022
Net movement In funds
141.1151
337,006
Adjustments for..
lincreaseyDecrease in debtors
IncreasellDecreasel in creditors
Interest from investments
367,319
1109,7291
111.3821
1750,0001
316,140
12,2831
Nel cash lused In) operallng actlvltles
205.093
199,13
11.
ANALYSIS OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
2023
2022
Cash in hand
719,268
502.792
Tolal cash and cash equlvalents
719,268
502,792
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WATES FAIAILY ENTERPRISE TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
12.
NEW AWARDS 2023
Group Awards
Abb
s Heroes
Be Free Youn
Cafers
Ben Kinsella Trust
8obb Colleran
Co
enha
en Youth Pro
Cvv¢i Ill
6.000
s,000
5,000
6.000
5.000
2,500
6,000
6.500
6.136
4.990
5.960
5,000
2,500
5,000
5,000
6,500
3,4 54
6,136
4,960
6,500
5,000
6,000
ect
D HU8 67 CIC
Doorwa
hlin
All Cancers
have a heart
First Da
s Childrens Charil
Harin
Shed
Refu
ee Women's Connect
Rubies
Sandwell Parents for Disabled Children
Sandwell Visuall lrn
aired
Sunderland Communil Sou
Siindprland MINfJ
Tamworth have a Heart
The Box Youth Communi
The Link Charitable Trust
Wormwood Scrubs Pon Centre
Yellow Submarine Holida
Kitchen
Pro
ect
Total Grou
Grants
22
Total Award Amount
£115 136
GroupAwards- Thinking Dlfferently
Down lo Earth Derb
Moxie Foundation
£80 000
£40.000
Total Grou
Grants
Total Award Amount
£120 000

WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontlnuedl
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 310ECEMBER 2023
12.
NEW AWARDS 2023 (continued)
FamllyAw8rds
Bab 8asics
Band of Builders
Biscard du 8ois
Cancer United
Canccr Vaccin¢ In￿tItUte
250
2.000
3,480
3.000
Police Care re
ortde
Carl Linlord
Create Streets
CRUK
DEC Earth
EFN
Emanuel School
Forum for the Fulure
Francisco Architecls
Fulurein
Girls Out Loud
GOSH Gen 5
IFB
IFB Research
IN2drama
Institute ol En
ineerin
Juvenile Diabetes Research
Kim Hoar• Momorial
ner Foundalion
No Goin
Back
No Goin
Back
Police Care UK
Police Care UK
Molhwood
Restore Cornmunil
erkind
The Bobb Colleran Trust
500
5,000
250
10,000
5,000
15.000
10.000
500
2,500
250
250
5,000
18,000
5,000
10,000
250
uake
eal
1,000
10.000
10,000
24,000
600
750
3,000
2,500
Total Famil Awards
30
Total Award Amount
£153 330
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Iconlinuedl
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
12.
NEW AWARDS 2023 Icontlnued)
ThemedAw8rds
The Difference
Social Finance
Get Furthe
SIMa
's Universi
LOYP
Shared Health Foundation
Look Ahead
Housin
More In Common
Housin
Environmental Fundefs Network
Our Future
Suslainabilil
Sow the Cil
Sustainabili
Green Inlraslructure
Sustainabilil
Universit ol Derb
Suslainabilit
Nature Based Nei
hbourhoods
Tot81 Themed Awards
10
LOYP
LOYP
LOYP
£100.000
£120.000
£33,342
£10,000
£1fj0,000
£130,000
£40.000
£31.540
£20,000
£20,000
£6,000
£30.000
£1.683
£682 565
LOYP & Housin
Svstainabili
Sustainabilit
Total Award Amount
Employee FundAwards
CommunllyAwaftls
Academ kick5
Chi
shead FC
Cleve RC Minis
Crosslields Junior Football
Dance Action Zone
Easin
wold Cricket Club
Firsl Bwich
n Grou
Leeds Underdo
Llanlwil Ma
or Junior
Mossle Ma
em Softball
Needh8m Market Youth
North Shield Juniors
Pro Soccer Youth
Rainhill For
RCHC Hocke
Sale Harriers
SIMa
's & All Saints PTA
Teddin
ton Theatre Club
The Roundhe
ians
Um5lon Town JFC
1.493
1,495
750
750
200
1.500
1.500
750
750
750
750
750
1,500
1.452
1,500
1,000
1,500
5,000
776
1.436
Total Communi
Awards
20
Total Award Amount
£25.602

WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontinuedl
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
12.
NEW AWARDS 2023 {contlnuedl
Match Fundlng
Individual Match Fundln
115
Total Award Amount
£48 064
ream Match Fundlng
Barnsel Hos
ice
Barnsle 81ind & Partiall Si
Brain Tumour Charil
s Trust
Garden House Hos
ice
James Bul
er Memorial
Jason Roberts Foundation
Kin
swood Trust
Ma
ie Keswick Jencks
Neuroendocrine
Pa
rus
Pa
rus
Save the Children
Surfers A
ainsl Sewa
The Aho Centre
UK Black Prbde
YWCA
Total Team Match
1,908
1,908
1,060
520
9,500
2,797
1,754
1.500
2,000
3,682
6,021
2,024
100
1,165
1,600
768
3,682
£41989
hled
17
Total Award Amount
100 for 500
Total Award5
107
Total Award Amount
£53 500
Give As You E¢gm
All Matched contrlbutlons for 2023
£18 497
Sports Sponsorshlp
AIIS ortss
onsorshl
Award amount

WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontinuedl
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
12.
NEW AWARDS 2023 {conUnued)
Total WFEfAwards
Award T
Giou
Awards
rnij
Awards- Thinkin
Famil Awards
Themed Awards
Communil Awards
Match Fundin
individual
Match Fundin
- team
ortss
onsorshi
100 for 500
Give as ou earn
Total Awards 2023
No of Awards
22
Awaid Amount
£115.136
120.000
£153.330
£682.565
£25,602
£48,064
£41.989
£7,295
£53,500
niffprpnll
30
20
20
115
17
107
[,]
£18,497
£1265 978
338

WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontinuedl
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
12.
NEW AWARDS 2023 Icontinuedl
100 for 500
126th Bristol Scout Grou
13th Wimbledon Scout Giou
1st Cholse Scout Grou
1st Wickham Scout Grou
?4th Wallase
8rownies
3rd Wedneslield Scout Grou
6 Harrow Scouts
Abbott Lod
Albanian FC
Am
thill Communit Ru
And 8iddle Youth S
ort Foundation
Basin
stoke and Mid Hants Athletscs Club
Belt Ennis Foundalion
Bexle 8eavers
8irmin
ham Rover5 Basketball team
8isho
s Wallham Cricket Club
Bisho
thor
e While Rose FC
Blackrod Cricket Club
Brewood Junior Football Club- U10 Colts
hler Beller Orrell
BBO
Carries ol Ho
Calhpclral Arrhprq Prn grt
Centre lor Enwronmental Inilialives
Cil ol Newcastle G
mna51ics Academ
Colchesler Canoe Club
Do
s First
Dover Ran
ers FC
Dudle
Kidne Patients Association
D lexia Research Trusl
Hol Trini
CE School
Hub for Gfub
Ima
o Dei Prison Minist
Intensi
Cheer and Dance
cn Prima
School PTA
ton Foodbank
Kesleven Ru
Leckham ton Rovers Football Club
Little Fishes Preschool
Luc
Gloves School ol Boxin
MRFC
Mindworks UK
Mitchells Miracles
New Ash Green & Hartle
North Shields Juniors AFC
ORCA Swim Cltlb
Oitershaw Parent leachei aSSOCialion
Pe
ers Pei Rescue
Pelerborou
h Cit Ro¥Mn
PFCC Food 8ank
in Pre-school
Positivè Bones
cc
Club
Proud 2B Parents
Reuben's Relreat
Riverside Juniors Whites FC
Roundhe
ians RFC
Show lane foundation
She
shed Crickei Club
SKLPCC Cricket Club - Juniors
So hie's Le
ac
Sl Ma and All Sainls CE Prima School PTA
Slaffordshiie Re
imenl Association
Siamlord Biid e Junior Football Club
Stamford Ru
b Football Club
Siokenchurch Do
Rescue
Swin
s & Smiles
Teddin
ton Theatre Club
The Albri
hlon Trust
The Children's Worksho
The Cra
Gardener
The Friends of Eastwick Schools
The Greville Prima School Forest School
The Ja
Trust
The Millie Wri
ht Childrens Chari
The Monda Giou
Emil Harris Foundation
Enli
Morris Dancers
som Wells Cornmunil Association
Fairfield Church
FC Aztec U13 Braves
Feniscowles Cricket Club
Fletchermoss Ran
ers FC
Flilwick Scout Grou
Friends of Belmont, Guisborou
Friends of Lud
ershall
Friends of R hall Academ
Friends of Sl. Clements's
Friends of St. Dunslan's School
Friends ol Thornden School
FOTS
Friends ol Victoria Park
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Herts Phoenix Athletic Club
TIBS
Girls U15 Football Team
Tomorrow's women Wirral
Trini
Tots
West Lod e Prim
School
West Midlands Anti-slave
Nelwork
Wimbledon Gre
ound Welfare
ein FC
Youth Ink
ort
Mlnor Awards
8enefjclary organls8tlons ofmatch Funding not othenwse Ils¢ed 8bove.
AADC Research
Acorn Children's Hos
Alzheimers Societ
And Biddle Youth
Barts
British Heart Foundation Wesi
Birmin
ham Childrens Hos
Birmin
ham Women's and Childrens
Bloodrun EVS
Brake
Breast Cance( Now
CALM
Cancer Research
Care lo Dance
Children Hos
ital Chari
Ccincer Research UK
DEC Earth
uakre
Dementia UK
Diabete5 UK
Doorwa
Dr Kershaw
East Lancashire Hos
Friends of St Clements
Green
eace
Harbour Su
ort
Holl
mount PTA
ir.e in the Weald
Juvenile Diabetes Research
Katherine House Hos
ice
Leeds Hos ital
Leisure United
Leukemia UK
Little Lad Lviks
Macmillan Cancer
Marie Curie
MIND
Moor Nook
Movember
North East Children
Norwood & Brixlon
Oasis Aquila Housing
One Nation
One Step Ahead
Pancreatic Cancer
Papyrus UK
Parents Supporting Downs
Portsmouth Down Syndrome Assoc
Proslale Cancer
Queen Eleanorfs School
Retina UK
Royal Free Charity
Sacred Heart
Sargent Cancer
Save the Children
Shelter
Solihull North International
St Mungo's
Starlight Chilren's Foundalion
Slillbirth & Neonatal
Stroke Association
Sundetland Community Kitchen
Teddington Theatre Club
The Children's Adventure Farm
The Childien's Workshop
The Christie Charity
The Hope Charity
Tlie T(Ileiil Fuuiitjwy
Ummah Welfare
William Wates Memorial Trust
ice