REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 06972470 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1132363
MAECENAS
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
Berringers LLP Chartered Accountants Lygon House 50 London Road Bromley Kent BR1 3RA
MAECENAS
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 July 2025
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| Report of the trustees | 1 | to | 3 |
| Independent examiner's report | 4 | ||
| Statement of financial activities | 5 | ||
| Balance sheet | 6 | to | 7 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 8 | to | 13 |
| Detailed statement of financial activities | 14 |
MAECENAS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the year ended 31 July 2025
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The objects of the Charity are to apply the funds of the Charity for the public benefit by making grants to registered charities as the Trustees in their absolute discretion think fit for the:
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advancement of environmental protection and improvement;
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prevention or relief of poverty, distress or suffering by appropriate charitable assistance;
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advancement of education;
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advancement of the arts, culture and heritage and,
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any other exclusively charitable objects and purposes in any part of the world.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Details in respect of each of the Charity's funds are as follows:
Faith Foundation
This fund was continued during the year; £6,312 (2024: £31,913) was received and payments of £28,820 (2024. £20,375) have been made to the Faith Foundation Charity in Rwanda.
Unrestricted Fund
Donations of £119,837 (2024: £62,500) including £66,500 personally from the trustee SP Weil were received during the year. The unrestricted fund made payments to The Handel House Trust Limited (a charity of which SP Weil is also a trustee) and New English Ballet Theatre (SP Weil also a Trustee).
Plans for the future
The Trustees envisage continuing support to the Continuo Foundation, Handel House Trust and the New English Ballet Theatre going forward.
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MAECENAS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 July 2025
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Total income of £126,149 (2024: £94,413) was received during the year.
Charitable grants of £114,120 (2024: £60,875) were made by the Charity.
Expenditure (other than grants) was £10,177 (2024: £11,622).
The Trustees are satisfied with the financial position of the Charity and confirm that they have adequate assets available to meet the Charity's obligations.
Reserves Policy
The Trustees have established a Reserves Policy with reference to Charity Commission guidance (CC1 9) and accounting standards (FRS102). The Trustees believe that no formal reserves policy is necessary as there are no on-going running costs. The Charity's policy is to distribute funds to recipient charities when income is received. Cash flow is carefully monitored to match income receipts with operating expenditure. Subject to this, the Trustees aim to apply all income to direct charitable purposes. As at 31 July 2025 there were reserves of £27,622 (2024:£25,770 ) to be used for charitable purposes in the future. As at 31 July 2025, these were restricted funds held of £3,875 (2024: £15,063).
Public Benefit Statement
The Trustees are aware of the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. The Charity's objects are far-reaching and for the public benefit. By making grants to other charities which advance purposes falling within the Charity's objects, the Trustees are confident that their public benefit duty is fulfilled. The Trustees have not placed any restriction limiting the class of those capable of benefit. Finally, the Trustees are satisfied that there is no detriment, harm or undue private benefit that arises from carrying out the Charity's objects.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The Charity is a company limited by guarantee incorporated on 25 July 2009. It is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association and was registered as a charity with the Charity Commission on 28 October 2009.
The Trustees of the Charity, who are also directors, and those who served during the year were:
Mr S P Weil Mr J F Weil
Appointment of Trustees
Trustees are appointed by deed, the statutory powers of appointing new Trustees apply.
Trustee Induction and Training
All new Trustees are given, in the view of the Board, sufficient training and have enough knowledge of their specific field to understand the nature of the Charity and fully comply with the Charity's views of its mission.
Organisational Structure
The Trustees comprise the key management personnel of the Charity in charge of directing and controlling, running and operating the Charity on a day-to-day basis. The Board meets regularly to conduct the business of the Charity and is supported by the Administrators.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
06972470 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1132363
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MAECENAS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 July 2025
Registered office
Charles Russell Speechlys LLP 5 Fleet Place Farringdon London EC4M 7RD
Trustees
S P Weil Solicitor J F Weil Author
Independent Examiner
Berringers LLP Chartered Accountants Lygon House 50 London Road Bromley Kent BR1 3RA
10 May 2026 Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
.......................................................................... S P Weil - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF MAECENAS
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Maecenas ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 July 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, 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 Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
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.
Paul Allan BSocSc FCA The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Berringers LLP Chartered Accountants Lygon House 50 London Road Bromley Kent BR1 3RA
Date: .............................................
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MAECENAS
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31 July 2025
| Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 119,837 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Grant funding 85,480 Other 9,997 Total 95,477 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 24,360 Transfers between funds 8 (11,320) Net movement in funds 13,040 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 10,707 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 23,747 |
Restricted funds £ 6,312 28,640 180 28,820 (22,508) 11,320 (11,188) 15,063 3,875 |
2025 Total funds £ 126,149 114,120 10,177 124,297 1,852 - 1,852 25,770 27,622 |
2024 Total funds £ 94,413 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61,481 11,016 |
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| 72,497 | |||
| 21,916 - |
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| 21,916 3,854 |
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| 25,770 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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MAECENAS
BALANCE SHEET 31 July 2025
| Unrestricted Restricted fund funds Notes £ £ CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 6 16,625 3,875 Cash at bank 12,462 - 29,087 3,875 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 7 (5,340) - NET CURRENT ASSETS 23,747 3,875 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 23,747 3,875 NET ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) 23,747 3,875 FUNDS 8 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
2025 Total funds £ 20,500 12,462 32,962 (5,340) 27,622 27,622 27,622 23,747 3,875 27,622 |
2024 Total funds £ 36,288 1,706 37,994 (12,224) 25,770 25,770 25,770 10,707 15,063 25,770 |
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The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 July 2025.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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MAECENAS
BALANCE SHEET - continued 31 July 2025
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
10 May 2026 The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
.............................................
S P Weil - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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MAECENAS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 July 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, 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 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
There are no significant estimates or judgements used.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the Charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, 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 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
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MAECENAS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 July 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Going concern
The Trustees have considered the effect of the Covid-19 outbreak. As Maecenas has no employees, and the administrative function can all be completed remotely, there has been minimal disruption to operations caused by the lockdown. Donations can also be made online, via phone, or via cheque, and therefore the pandemic is unlikely to prevent donations being received. The trustees consider it unlikely that the prolonged outbreak will cause significant disruption. The Trustees believe that no formal reserves policy is necessary as there are no on-going running costs. The Charity's policy is to distribute funds to recipient charities when income is received. Accordingly, at the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
Financial instruments
The Charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments' and Section 12 'Other Financial Instruments Issues' of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the Charity's balance sheet when the Charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried out at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constituted a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operation from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Charity's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
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MAECENAS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 July 2025
2. GRANTS PAYABLE
| GRANTS PAYABLE | GRANTS PAYABLE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant funding The total grants paid to institutions during the year was as follows: |
2025 £ 114,120 |
2024 £ 60,875 |
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2025 |
2024 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| New English Ballet Theatre | 10,000 | 25,000 | ||
| Garsington Festival Opera | - | 5,000 | ||
| Philanthropy Impact | - | 2,000 | ||
| Continuo | 12,500 | - | ||
| HRP | 3,980 | - | ||
| Handel House ARC | 4,000 | - | ||
| Handel Society | 50,000 | 3,500 | ||
| Zita Memorial Foundation | 5,000 | - | ||
| Faith Foundation | 28,640 | 25,981 | ||
| 114,120 | 61,481 | |||
3. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Independent examiner's fee | 6,522 | 5,340 |
4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 July 2025 nor for the year ended 31 July 2024.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 July 2025 nor for the year ended 31 July 2024.
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MAECENAS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 July 2025
| 5. | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | ||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |||
| fund | funds | funds | |||
| £ | £ | £ | |||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |||||
| Donations and legacies | 62,500 | 31,913 | 94,413 | ||
| EXPENDITURE ON | |||||
| Charitable activities | |||||
| Grant funding | 40,866 | 20,615 | 61,481 | ||
| Other | 11,016 | - | 11,016 | ||
| Total | 51,882 | 20,615 | 72,497 | ||
| NET INCOME | 10,618 | 11,298 | 21,916 | ||
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||||
| Total funds brought forward | 89 | 3,765 | 3,854 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 10,707 | 15,063 | 25,770 | ||
| 6. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | ||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Other debtors | 20,500 | 36,288 | |||
| 7. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | ||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Accrued expenses | 5,340 | 12,224 | |||
| 8. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | ||||
| Net | Transfers | ||||
| movement | between | At | |||
| At 1.8.24 | in funds | funds | 31.7.25 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | |||||
| General fund | 10,707 | 24,360 | (11,320) | 23,747 | |
| Restricted funds | |||||
| Faith Foundation | 15,063 | (22,508) | 11,320 | 3,875 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 25,770 | 1,852 | - | 27,622 |
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MAECENAS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 July 2025
8. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 119,837 Restricted funds Faith Foundation 6,312 TOTAL FUNDS 126,149 Comparatives for movement in funds At 1.8.23 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 89 Restricted funds Faith Foundation 3,765 TOTAL FUNDS 3,854 Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 62,500 Restricted funds Faith Foundation 31,913 TOTAL FUNDS 94,413 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (95,477) 24,360 (28,820) (22,508) (124,297) 1,852 Net movement At in funds 31.7.24 £ £ 10,618 10,707 11,298 15,063 21,916 25,770 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (51,882) 10,618 (20,615) 11,298 (72,497) 21,916 |
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MAECENAS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 July 2025
9. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
During the year £3,030 (2024: £5,676) was paid to Charles Russell Speechlys where SP Weil is a current partner.
Donations from the unrestricted fund were made to The Handel House Trust Limited of £4,000 (2024 £3,500) and the New English Ballet Theatre of £10,000 (2024: £25,000), all of which SP Weil is a trustee
Donations of £66,500 (2024: £45,000) were received from SP Weil in the unrestricted fund,
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MAECENAS
| DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31 July 2025 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Donations Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Charitable activities Grants to institutions Support costs Finance Bank charges Governance costs Auditors' remuneration Legal fees Total resources expended Net income |
2025 £ 126,149 126,149 114,120 625 6,522 3,030 9,552 124,297 1,852 |
2024 £ 94,413 |
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| 94,413 60,875 606 5,340 5,676 |
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| 11,016 | ||
| 72,497 | ||
| 21,916 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 06972470 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1132363
MAECENAS
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
Berringers LLP Chartered Accountants Lygon House 50 London Road Bromley Kent BR1 3RA
MAECENAS
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 July 2025
| Page | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Report of the trustees | 1 | to | 3 |
| Independent examiner's report | 4 | ||
| Statement of financial activities | 5 | ||
| Balance sheet | 6 | to | 7 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 8 | to | 13 |
| Detailed statement of financial activities | 14 |
MAECENAS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the year ended 31 July 2025
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The objects of the Charity are to apply the funds of the Charity for the public benefit by making grants to registered charities as the Trustees in their absolute discretion think fit for the:
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advancement of environmental protection and improvement;
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prevention or relief of poverty, distress or suffering by appropriate charitable assistance;
-
advancement of education;
-
advancement of the arts, culture and heritage and,
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any other exclusively charitable objects and purposes in any part of the world.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Details in respect of each of the Charity's funds are as follows:
Faith Foundation
This fund was continued during the year; £6,312 (2024: £31,913) was received and payments of £28,820 (2024. £20,375) have been made to the Faith Foundation Charity in Rwanda.
Unrestricted Fund
Donations of £119,837 (2024: £62,500) including £66,500 personally from the trustee SP Weil were received during the year. The unrestricted fund made payments to The Handel House Trust Limited (a charity of which SP Weil is also a trustee) and New English Ballet Theatre (SP Weil also a Trustee).
Plans for the future
The Trustees envisage continuing support to the Continuo Foundation, Handel House Trust and the New English Ballet Theatre going forward.
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MAECENAS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 July 2025
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Total income of £126,149 (2024: £94,413) was received during the year.
Charitable grants of £114,120 (2024: £60,875) were made by the Charity.
Expenditure (other than grants) was £10,177 (2024: £11,622).
The Trustees are satisfied with the financial position of the Charity and confirm that they have adequate assets available to meet the Charity's obligations.
Reserves Policy
The Trustees have established a Reserves Policy with reference to Charity Commission guidance (CC1 9) and accounting standards (FRS102). The Trustees believe that no formal reserves policy is necessary as there are no on-going running costs. The Charity's policy is to distribute funds to recipient charities when income is received. Cash flow is carefully monitored to match income receipts with operating expenditure. Subject to this, the Trustees aim to apply all income to direct charitable purposes. As at 31 July 2025 there were reserves of £27,622 (2024:£25,770 ) to be used for charitable purposes in the future. As at 31 July 2025, these were restricted funds held of £3,875 (2024: £15,063).
Public Benefit Statement
The Trustees are aware of the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. The Charity's objects are far-reaching and for the public benefit. By making grants to other charities which advance purposes falling within the Charity's objects, the Trustees are confident that their public benefit duty is fulfilled. The Trustees have not placed any restriction limiting the class of those capable of benefit. Finally, the Trustees are satisfied that there is no detriment, harm or undue private benefit that arises from carrying out the Charity's objects.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The Charity is a company limited by guarantee incorporated on 25 July 2009. It is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association and was registered as a charity with the Charity Commission on 28 October 2009.
The Trustees of the Charity, who are also directors, and those who served during the year were:
Mr S P Weil Mr J F Weil
Appointment of Trustees
Trustees are appointed by deed, the statutory powers of appointing new Trustees apply.
Trustee Induction and Training
All new Trustees are given, in the view of the Board, sufficient training and have enough knowledge of their specific field to understand the nature of the Charity and fully comply with the Charity's views of its mission.
Organisational Structure
The Trustees comprise the key management personnel of the Charity in charge of directing and controlling, running and operating the Charity on a day-to-day basis. The Board meets regularly to conduct the business of the Charity and is supported by the Administrators.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
06972470 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1132363
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MAECENAS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 July 2025
Registered office
Charles Russell Speechlys LLP 5 Fleet Place Farringdon London EC4M 7RD
Trustees
S P Weil Solicitor J F Weil Author
Independent Examiner
Berringers LLP Chartered Accountants Lygon House 50 London Road Bromley Kent BR1 3RA
10 May 2026 Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
.......................................................................... S P Weil - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF MAECENAS
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Maecenas ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 July 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, 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 Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
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.
Paul Allan BSocSc FCA The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Berringers LLP Chartered Accountants Lygon House 50 London Road Bromley Kent BR1 3RA
Date: .............................................
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MAECENAS
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31 July 2025
| Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 119,837 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Grant funding 85,480 Other 9,997 Total 95,477 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 24,360 Transfers between funds 8 (11,320) Net movement in funds 13,040 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 10,707 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 23,747 |
Restricted funds £ 6,312 28,640 180 28,820 (22,508) 11,320 (11,188) 15,063 3,875 |
2025 Total funds £ 126,149 114,120 10,177 124,297 1,852 - 1,852 25,770 27,622 |
2024 Total funds £ 94,413 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61,481 11,016 |
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| 72,497 | |||
| 21,916 - |
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| 21,916 3,854 |
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| 25,770 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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MAECENAS
BALANCE SHEET 31 July 2025
| Unrestricted Restricted fund funds Notes £ £ CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 6 16,625 3,875 Cash at bank 12,462 - 29,087 3,875 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 7 (5,340) - NET CURRENT ASSETS 23,747 3,875 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 23,747 3,875 NET ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) 23,747 3,875 FUNDS 8 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
2025 Total funds £ 20,500 12,462 32,962 (5,340) 27,622 27,622 27,622 23,747 3,875 27,622 |
2024 Total funds £ 36,288 1,706 37,994 (12,224) 25,770 25,770 25,770 10,707 15,063 25,770 |
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The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 July 2025.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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MAECENAS
BALANCE SHEET - continued 31 July 2025
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
10 May 2026 The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
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S P Weil - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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MAECENAS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 July 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, 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 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
There are no significant estimates or judgements used.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the Charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, 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 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
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MAECENAS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 July 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Going concern
The Trustees have considered the effect of the Covid-19 outbreak. As Maecenas has no employees, and the administrative function can all be completed remotely, there has been minimal disruption to operations caused by the lockdown. Donations can also be made online, via phone, or via cheque, and therefore the pandemic is unlikely to prevent donations being received. The trustees consider it unlikely that the prolonged outbreak will cause significant disruption. The Trustees believe that no formal reserves policy is necessary as there are no on-going running costs. The Charity's policy is to distribute funds to recipient charities when income is received. Accordingly, at the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
Financial instruments
The Charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments' and Section 12 'Other Financial Instruments Issues' of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the Charity's balance sheet when the Charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried out at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constituted a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operation from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Charity's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
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MAECENAS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 July 2025
2. GRANTS PAYABLE
| GRANTS PAYABLE | GRANTS PAYABLE | |||
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| Grant funding The total grants paid to institutions during the year was as follows: |
2025 £ 114,120 |
2024 £ 60,875 |
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2025 |
2024 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| New English Ballet Theatre | 10,000 | 25,000 | ||
| Garsington Festival Opera | - | 5,000 | ||
| Philanthropy Impact | - | 2,000 | ||
| Continuo | 12,500 | - | ||
| HRP | 3,980 | - | ||
| Handel House ARC | 4,000 | - | ||
| Handel Society | 50,000 | 3,500 | ||
| Zita Memorial Foundation | 5,000 | - | ||
| Faith Foundation | 28,640 | 25,981 | ||
| 114,120 | 61,481 | |||
3. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Independent examiner's fee | 6,522 | 5,340 |
4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 July 2025 nor for the year ended 31 July 2024.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 July 2025 nor for the year ended 31 July 2024.
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MAECENAS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 July 2025
| 5. | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | ||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |||
| fund | funds | funds | |||
| £ | £ | £ | |||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | |||||
| Donations and legacies | 62,500 | 31,913 | 94,413 | ||
| EXPENDITURE ON | |||||
| Charitable activities | |||||
| Grant funding | 40,866 | 20,615 | 61,481 | ||
| Other | 11,016 | - | 11,016 | ||
| Total | 51,882 | 20,615 | 72,497 | ||
| NET INCOME | 10,618 | 11,298 | 21,916 | ||
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||||
| Total funds brought forward | 89 | 3,765 | 3,854 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 10,707 | 15,063 | 25,770 | ||
| 6. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | ||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Other debtors | 20,500 | 36,288 | |||
| 7. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | ||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Accrued expenses | 5,340 | 12,224 | |||
| 8. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | ||||
| Net | Transfers | ||||
| movement | between | At | |||
| At 1.8.24 | in funds | funds | 31.7.25 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | |||||
| General fund | 10,707 | 24,360 | (11,320) | 23,747 | |
| Restricted funds | |||||
| Faith Foundation | 15,063 | (22,508) | 11,320 | 3,875 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 25,770 | 1,852 | - | 27,622 |
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MAECENAS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 July 2025
8. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 119,837 Restricted funds Faith Foundation 6,312 TOTAL FUNDS 126,149 Comparatives for movement in funds At 1.8.23 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 89 Restricted funds Faith Foundation 3,765 TOTAL FUNDS 3,854 Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 62,500 Restricted funds Faith Foundation 31,913 TOTAL FUNDS 94,413 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (95,477) 24,360 (28,820) (22,508) (124,297) 1,852 Net movement At in funds 31.7.24 £ £ 10,618 10,707 11,298 15,063 21,916 25,770 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (51,882) 10,618 (20,615) 11,298 (72,497) 21,916 |
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MAECENAS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 July 2025
9. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
During the year £3,030 (2024: £5,676) was paid to Charles Russell Speechlys where SP Weil is a current partner.
Donations from the unrestricted fund were made to The Handel House Trust Limited of £4,000 (2024 £3,500) and the New English Ballet Theatre of £10,000 (2024: £25,000), all of which SP Weil is a trustee
Donations of £66,500 (2024: £45,000) were received from SP Weil in the unrestricted fund,
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MAECENAS
| DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31 July 2025 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Donations Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Charitable activities Grants to institutions Support costs Finance Bank charges Governance costs Auditors' remuneration Legal fees Total resources expended Net income |
2025 £ 126,149 126,149 114,120 625 6,522 3,030 9,552 124,297 1,852 |
2024 £ 94,413 |
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| 94,413 60,875 606 5,340 5,676 |
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| 11,016 | ||
| 72,497 | ||
| 21,916 |
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