THE BLOSS FAMILY FOUNDATION
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
5 APRIL 2024
Charity Number 1127304
THE BLOSS FAMILY FOUNDATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
| Contents | Pages |
|---|---|
| Trustees’ Annual Report | 1 - 2 |
| Reference and Administrative Information | 2 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 4 |
| Donations | 3 |
| Receipts and payments account | 5 |
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 6 |
THE BLOSS FAMILY FOUNDATION TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 5 April 2024.
Objects of the Charity
The objects of the Charity are: To help children and young people from deprived backgrounds who are mentally or physically disabled to enjoy a better quality of life by distributing money to provide equipment, services or facilities
The charity achieves this by: making grants to various organisations and other charities who relate directly to young people. Grants may be for specific purposes like equipment or facilities or for general financial support of the organisation. We like to support organisations which also promote participation in recreation and sport and promote and provide education and training for the people described in their objectives.
Achievements and performance
During the year, the charity met regularly to consider the grant applications received. We distribute the funds across a wide variety of causes. For example to ‘Orpheus’ who provide musical education to the disabled and helped them put on a concert this year. Julia’s house and Cherry trees are specialist organisations that provide care for families who are affected by having a child with a life limiting condition. A £500 grant can support a nurse care for a child giving the family a break and play tailored to the child. £1000 was given as a contribution towards setting up a sensory area for very disabled children as part o The Grand Appeal Bristol. £1000 was given to Burton camp , part of the Bristol Children’s Help society which was towards adventure camps in a facility in the Mendips provided to children who have very deprived backgrounds and who often have not left their city. £500 was given to custom eyes to help provide books for blind children. £1000 was given to Liquid vibration a service for the deaf. £1200 went to Cerebral Palsy Trust to help children with this condition. That charity also provide support to their families. £1539 went to Sir Francis Chichester Trust specifically for some sailing equipment they needed to help children from deprived backgrounds learn resilience and skills and have fun whilst learning to sail .We gave £1000 to a new charity that makes wizzybugs for disabled children . £1300 was given to Wellspring a charity providing counselling services. This money was given to fund sessions for those who cannot effort to pay and where there is a shortfall in NHS services. Some of these charities we support most years and they have come to depend on our support ; others are new . In all we supported 25 charities donating a total of £29,529.
See Table page 5
Financial review
Income received during the year was £32,184. The charity made grants totalling £29,529.00 and did not claim any fees during this financial year. Investments increased in value by £159,256, meaning that at the year end the charity’s investments were worth £1,105,177
Free reserves at the end of the year were £54,698. The endowment fund value at the year end was £1,050,479. The charity is happy with the reserves held and will not make grants if it does not have adequate reserves.
Structure, governance and management
The charity is governed by its trust deed, dated 01/12/2008
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THE BLOSS FAMILY FOUNDATION TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
The Charity is governed by a Board of Trustees who are responsible for setting the strategic direction of the organisation and for establishing policy. The Board of Trustees meets regularly to discuss grant applications received and distribution of funds. We review the investment portfolio which is managed by the stockbrokers EFG Harris Allday.
New trustees are recruited by recommendations from the trustees. A new trustee has been found for next year as we like to have four.
Statement of trustees’ responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Signed by order of the trustees
Diana Bloss
Chair of Trustees
Date: …23.01.2025……………
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THE BLOSS FAMILY FOUNDATION TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
THE BLOSS FAMILY FOUNDATION TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
THE BLOSS FAMILY FOUNDATION INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
THE BLOSS FAMILY FOUNDATION INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
Ed Marsh FCA, DChA Burton Sweet Limited, The Clock Tower, 5 Farleigh Court, Old Weston Road, Flax Bourton, Bristol, BS48 1UR
Bankers. CAF Bank
Investment managers EFG Harris Allday. 5th floor 103 Colmore Row. Birmingham B3 3AG
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Bloss Family Foundation
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 5 April 2004.
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Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records;.
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THE BLOSS FAMILY FOUNDATION INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
I 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.
Ed Marsh FCA, DChA
Burton Sweet Limited The Clock Tower 5 Farleigh Court Old Weston Road Flax Bourton Bristol BS48 1UR
Date: 21/02/2025
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BLOSS FAMILY FOUNDATION
YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
| RECEIPTS Dividends and interest received Interest received Donations Sales of investments TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS Grants made Investment management fees Bank charges Purchase of investments TOTAL PAYMENTS NET RECEIPTS/(PAYMENTS) Transfers between funds Cash funds 6 April 2023 Cash funds 5 April 2024 |
£ 28,329 1,572 2,283 - Unrestricted Funds |
£ - - - 73,162 Endowment Funds |
£ 28,329 1,572 2,283 73,162 Total Funds 2024 |
£ 24,621 115 - - Total Funds 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32,184 | 73,162 | 105,346 | 24,736 | |
| 29,529 7,295 77 - |
- - - 70,554 |
29,529 7,295 77 70,554 |
23,550 6,790 90 - |
|
| 36,901 | 70,554 | 107,455 | 30,430 | |
| (4,717) 14,435 |
2,608 - 38,770 |
(2,109) - 53,205 |
(5,694) - 58,899 |
|
| 9,718 | 41,378 | 51,096 | 53,205 |
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BLOSS FAMILY FOUNDATION
YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
| Investments Cash funds Bank and cash balances Current Assets Debtors Liabilities Accruals |
£ - 9,718 Unrestricted Funds |
£ 1,051,474 41,378 Endowment Funds |
£ 1,051,474 51,096 Total Funds 2024 |
£ 894,826 53,205 Total Funds 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,875 | - | 2,875 | 2,875 | |
| 2,875 | - | 2,875 | 2,875 | |
| 1,560 | - | 1,560 | - | |
| 1,560 | - | 1,560 | - |
Fund balances at 5 April 2024 including investments
| Unrestricted funds General fund Endowment Fund Total |
Balance 6 April 2023 59,415 |
Receipts 32,184 |
Payments (36,901) |
Investment gains - |
Balance 5 April 2024 54,698 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59,415 888,615 |
32,184 73,162 |
(36,901) (70,554) |
- 159,256 |
54,698 1,050,479 |
|
| 888,615 | 73,162 | (70,554) | 159,256 | 1,050,479 | |
| 948,030 | 105,346 | (107,455) | 159,256 | 1,105,177 |
These financial statements were approved by the trustees on …........................................ and are signed on their behalf by:
……………………………....
Trustee
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THE BLOSS FAMILY FOUNDATION
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
5 APRIL 2024
Charity Number 1127304
THE BLOSS FAMILY FOUNDATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
| Contents | Pages |
|---|---|
| Trustees’ Annual Report | 1 - 2 |
| Reference and Administrative Information | 2 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 4 |
| Donations | 3 |
| Receipts and payments account | 5 |
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 6 |
THE BLOSS FAMILY FOUNDATION TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 5 April 2024.
Objects of the Charity
The objects of the Charity are: To help children and young people from deprived backgrounds who are mentally or physically disabled to enjoy a better quality of life by distributing money to provide equipment, services or facilities
The charity achieves this by: making grants to various organisations and other charities who relate directly to young people. Grants may be for specific purposes like equipment or facilities or for general financial support of the organisation. We like to support organisations which also promote participation in recreation and sport and promote and provide education and training for the people described in their objectives.
Achievements and performance
During the year, the charity met regularly to consider the grant applications received. We distribute the funds across a wide variety of causes. For example to ‘Orpheus’ who provide musical education to the disabled and helped them put on a concert this year. Julia’s house and Cherry trees are specialist organisations that provide care for families who are affected by having a child with a life limiting condition. A £500 grant can support a nurse care for a child giving the family a break and play tailored to the child. £1000 was given as a contribution towards setting up a sensory area for very disabled children as part o The Grand Appeal Bristol. £1000 was given to Burton camp , part of the Bristol Children’s Help society which was towards adventure camps in a facility in the Mendips provided to children who have very deprived backgrounds and who often have not left their city. £500 was given to custom eyes to help provide books for blind children. £1000 was given to Liquid vibration a service for the deaf. £1200 went to Cerebral Palsy Trust to help children with this condition. That charity also provide support to their families. £1539 went to Sir Francis Chichester Trust specifically for some sailing equipment they needed to help children from deprived backgrounds learn resilience and skills and have fun whilst learning to sail .We gave £1000 to a new charity that makes wizzybugs for disabled children . £1300 was given to Wellspring a charity providing counselling services. This money was given to fund sessions for those who cannot effort to pay and where there is a shortfall in NHS services. Some of these charities we support most years and they have come to depend on our support ; others are new . In all we supported 25 charities donating a total of £29,529.
See Table page 5
Financial review
Income received during the year was £32,184. The charity made grants totalling £29,529.00 and did not claim any fees during this financial year. Investments increased in value by £159,256, meaning that at the year end the charity’s investments were worth £1,105,177
Free reserves at the end of the year were £54,698. The endowment fund value at the year end was £1,050,479. The charity is happy with the reserves held and will not make grants if it does not have adequate reserves.
Structure, governance and management
The charity is governed by its trust deed, dated 01/12/2008
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THE BLOSS FAMILY FOUNDATION TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
The Charity is governed by a Board of Trustees who are responsible for setting the strategic direction of the organisation and for establishing policy. The Board of Trustees meets regularly to discuss grant applications received and distribution of funds. We review the investment portfolio which is managed by the stockbrokers EFG Harris Allday.
New trustees are recruited by recommendations from the trustees. A new trustee has been found for next year as we like to have four.
Statement of trustees’ responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Signed by order of the trustees
Diana Bloss
Chair of Trustees
Date: …23.01.2025……………
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THE BLOSS FAMILY FOUNDATION TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
THE BLOSS FAMILY FOUNDATION TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
THE BLOSS FAMILY FOUNDATION INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
THE BLOSS FAMILY FOUNDATION INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
Ed Marsh FCA, DChA Burton Sweet Limited, The Clock Tower, 5 Farleigh Court, Old Weston Road, Flax Bourton, Bristol, BS48 1UR
Bankers. CAF Bank
Investment managers EFG Harris Allday. 5th floor 103 Colmore Row. Birmingham B3 3AG
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Bloss Family Foundation
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 5 April 2004.
.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
-
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
-
the accounts do not accord with those records;.
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THE BLOSS FAMILY FOUNDATION INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
I 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.
Ed Marsh FCA, DChA
Burton Sweet Limited The Clock Tower 5 Farleigh Court Old Weston Road Flax Bourton Bristol BS48 1UR
Date: 21/02/2025
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