Docusign Enveltspe ID.. 62F5C324-FB5245AF-A4A7-551E89539822 THE ANBER FUND UNAUDITED ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2024 CHARITY NUMBER 1135643 Docusign Envelope ID.. 62F5C324-FB5245AF-A4A7-551EB95398Z2 THE ANBER FUND TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2024 The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30th June 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's trust deed, the Charities Act 2011 and 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 1st January 2019). OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES The Trust Fund has been established to make grants for charitable purposes. Public benefit: In planning the Trust's grant making the trustees have given consideration to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit. Achievements and Perfonnance Performance of investments is managed by the Investment Managers and is monitored by the trustees. Financial Review Income totalling £33,738 (2023: £29,616) was received in the year, of which £29,238 (2023.. £25,116) was from investments. Grants of £21,600 (2023: £22,040) were made to organisations in the year. Capital investments were valued at £1.012,082 (2023.. £928,719) at the year end. Investment Policy and Powers The Trustee has the power of investment conferred by the Trustees Act 2000. The investment strategy is set by the trustees and takes account of re￿nt demands for funds and an assessment of expected future needs (see Reserves Policy). The investment policy and strategy are reviewed with the investment manager at regular intervals. The investment objective is to maintain, overall, the real value of capital and income. Risk Management The main risks to which the charity is exposed as identified by the trustees have been considered and systems have been established to mitigate those risks. Reserves Policy The trustee is managing the reserves to balance the needs of current and future beneficiaries. It is not anticipated that the needs of beneficiaries will diminish over time. Plans for the Future The intention is for continued investment management on a consistent basis and distributed of income to charitable organisations tk)cusign Enveky ID". 62F5C324-FB5245AF-A4A7-551EB9539822 THE ANBER FUND TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2024 Structure, Governance and Management The Anber Fund is a registered charity. number 1135643 and is constituted under a Trust Deed dated 23rd March 2010. The Trustees, in their power, have delegated the management of the investments and the administration of the charity, including administration of grant-making and accountancy, to LCVS. The Trust Deed permits the spending of capital., the trustees have, however, agreed to retain the capital for the time being and to invest it to produce income to make grants. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Name The Anber Fund Charity number Principal Office 1135643 LCVS 151 Dale Street. Liverpool L2 2AH During the year under review, the trustees were as follow A Behrend Trustees Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Services (LCVS), a corporate trustee, which is incorporated under the Companies Act as a company limited by guarantee without share capital as company number 181759, a registered charity, number 223485, and a charitable Trust Corporation. LCVS trustees, who are also its directors, were as follows during the year. Sonia Bassey MBE Mike Thomas LCVS Chair LCVS Treasurer Dorcas Akeju Sonia Bassey MBE Maxine Ennis Anna James (Appointed 17tt1 October 2024) Dr Hardamanjit R Kaur (Appointed 17th October 2024) Ken Perry (Resigned 2nd September 2024) John Price (Resigned 4th November 2024) Anne Reading (Appointed 17th October 2024) Michael Salla Louise Scholes Gemma Shone James A Sloan Neil John Stumiey Mike Thomas (Resigned 301h June 2024) Secretary Helen Rotheram Docusign Envelope ID- 62F5C324-FB5245AF-A4A7-551EB9539822 THE ANBER FUND TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2024 Accountants LCVS 151 Dale Street Liverpool, L2 2AH Paula Sanchez ACCA Score Lane Liverpool, L16 5EF Investec Wealth and Investment The Plaza 100 Old Hall Street Liverpool, L3 9AB Independent Examiner Investment Manager TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trustees, annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the chartty and of the incoming resources and application of resources. of the charity forthat period. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently" observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP,. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent., state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures that must be disclosed and explained in the financial statements., prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Chartties Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Signed on behalf of the Trustee, Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Services. DO¢￿$￿)hed by_ Mike T 9BBB3551D11 omas- levs Trustse 03/0312025 Date . INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE ANBER FUND I report to the trustee on my examination of the accounts of The Anber Fund ('the charity,) for the year to 30th June 2024, which are set out on pages 7 to 13. Responsibilities and basis of report As the trustee of the charity, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145 {5)(b) of the 2011 Act. An independent examination does not involve gathering all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently does not cover all the matters that an auditor considers in giving their opinion on the accounts. The planning and conduct of an audit goes beyond the limited assurance that an independent examination can provide. Consequently, l express no opinion as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view and my report is limited to those specific matters set out in the independent examiner's statement. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect: accounting records were not kept in respect of the charty as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act", or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records" or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. 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. Name: Paula Sanchez l G4J Name of applicable listed body: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Relevant professional qualification or body: ACCA Date: 241312025 D(￿￿9n Envelope ID.. 62F5C324-FB5245AF-PAA7-551E89539822 THE ANBER FUND STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2024 Unrestricted Funds Capital Funds 2024 Income Funds 2024 Total 2024 Totsl 2023 Notes Income from: Donations Investments 4.500 29,238 4,500 29,238 4,500 25,116 Total income 33,738 33,738 29,6q6 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 22.557 22,557 22,924 Total expenditure 22,557 22,557 22,924 Net income 11,181 11,181 6,692 Net gains on investment assets 83,363 83,363 6,415 Net movement in funds 11,181 83,363 94,544 13,107 Reconciliation of funds.. Total funds brought fO￿ard 6,812 928,719 935,531 922,424 Total funds carried forward 17,993 1,012,082 1,030,075 935,531 The notes on pages 9 to 13 fomi part of these accounts. The net movement in the funds in the year is derived from the continuing activity of the charity. All of the charity's funds are unrestricted for years ended 30th June 2024 and 30th June 2023. D￿U$l￿n Envelope ID.. 62F5C324-FB5245AF-A4A7-551EB9539822 THE ANBER FUND BALANCE SHEET AS AT 5TH APRIL 2024 30TH JUNE 2024 30TH JUNE 2023 Fixed assets Investments Notes 1,012,082 928,719 Current assets Debtors Bank & Cash balances 18,950 7,696 18,950 7,696 Current liabilities Creditors (957) (884) Net current assets 17,993 6,812 Net assets 1,030,075 935,531 The funds of the charity: Income funds Capital funds 17,993 1,012,082 6,812 928,719 1,030,075 935,531 Approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by AS ' >ÈAègsJDITg