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2024-03-31-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1141661

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

for

Cantiacorum Foundation

Wright Vigar Limited Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers 15 Newland Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1XG

Cantiacorum Foundation

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 3
Independent Examiner's Report 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Balance Sheet 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7 to 14

Cantiacorum Foundation

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. 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

To apply the net income of the Trust Fund and any part of the capital to or towards the benefit or in furtherance of such Charitable purposes or Charitable institutions in such proportion and manner as the Trustees in their absolute discretion from time to time think fit.

The Charity will only operate within the historic county of Kent.

Public benefit

In deciding on how to direct the grant-making activities of the Charity, the Trustees have regard to the guidance of the Charity Commission on public benefit.

Grantmaking

Applications are received either online (our website includes online application forms for completion) or via the post. Applications are circulated to all Trustees upon receipt in order that they may be considered in detail before the quarterly meetings. Urgent applications are treated as such. Further information may be requested or checks carried out, for example on the Charity Commission website, as necessary. Applications are fully discussed at the quarterly meetings and applicants are contacted as soon as possible after the meeting in order to let them know if a grant is to be made. We try to support the widest possible range of causes. We ask those we support to let us know when the funding has been used and often receive very detailed feedback which we share on our website, subject to the appropriate consents.

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

The Trustees have provided financial assistance to organisations previously supported and also to organisations new to Cantiacorum Foundation. It remains the aim of the Trustees to provide support to the widest possible range of organisations to ensure that grants benefit the widest range of causes in terms of age, needs and conditions. The website has been redesigned and it is hoped that this will assist in raising awareness of the support we can provide.

The Trustees continued to meet quarterly in order to assess applications received, and to consider whether we are aware of any organisations we should approach to see if we can assist. We continue to recognise the need to be pro-active in order to grow our network of contacts. Urgent applications are considered immediately upon receipt.

During the period 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024 grants in the sum of £79,829 were awarded to 36 charities and 2 individuals which provide assistance to a wide number of causes to include hospice care, community projects, respite breaks, support for those with sight and hearing loss, aids and equipment for those suffering from illnesses such as respiratory disease, multiple sclerosis, cancer and motor neurone disease. The number of applications received continues to grow.

The Charity will only operate within the historic County of Kent.

Investment performance

Two new properties have been acquired in the year taking the total property investment value to £681,000.

The investment portfolio generated income of £3,810 (2023: £2,837) in the period. The capital value of the portfolio rose by £7,429 (2023: fell by £10,714)

Given the current economic circumstances, the trustee's expected a slight reduction in the valuation of their investments however, they do believe that the performance will improve in years to come.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Principal funding sources

The Charity's income currently derives solely from gifts from the Founder, gift aid rebate, rental income and interest from cash reserves. It is likely that a further property will be received by the charity, and the rentals from this will be an additional income stream which will assist the charity in funding its charitable activities.

Considerations will always be given to the partial use of ethical funds as requested by the Founders.

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Cantiacorum Foundation

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Reserves policy

At the end of the year the total reserves were £1,022,336 (2023: £816,616), £133,118 (2023: £371,434) of which is in the form of cash.

Total unrestricted free reserves were £326,179 (2023: £379,929).

When making decisions regarding grants, the Trustees will ensure that they retain adequate cash resources to meet the maintenance costs of the properties and a reserve for unforeseen costs. The grants paid in 2024 were approximately £80,000, maintenance and other costs were £25,000 totalling £105,000. The trustees therefore feel that reserves of around £150,000 will allow them to be reactive to grants and cover the costs of the charity.

The current free reserves are above the policy due to the charity changing its investment property.

The Trustees continue in their view that as the Charity has no-ongoing commitments such as contracted expenditure and there are no restrictions on the spending of capital, there is no requirement to provide a contingency reserve. Should circumstances materially change i.e. the receipt of further properties, the Trustees will review the reserves policy seeking professional advice.

FUTURE PLANS

The charity aims to complete the sale of their remaining property in Canterbury with the aim of reinvesting in properties within Lincolnshire. The rental income generated from these properties will enable grants to be made as per the trust deed.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

Trustees are appointed by resolution of the Trustees or by deed.

Risk management

The Trustees regularly review the risks of the charity and ensure that there are sufficient safeguards in place.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number

1141661

Principal address

PO Box 1255 Lincoln LN5 5PP

Trustees

C H Kemp Ex Officio P E Kemp Ex Officio A N Hurton N J Hurton C J Hurton A R Hurton F J McBarron (resigned 27.5.23) J McCarter

Independent Examiner

Paul Colcomb FCCA Wright Vigar Limited Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers 15 Newland Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1XG

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Cantiacorum Foundation

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Solicitors

Sills & Betteridge Silver Street Lincoln LN2 1ED

Bankers

HSBC Stonebow Branch Lincoln LN1 1TS

Charity website

www.cantiacorumfoundation.org.uk

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 20 November 2024 and signed on its behalf by:

Alison N Hurton

Alison N Hurton (Nov 29, 2024 15:21 GMT)

A N Hurton - Trustee

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Cantiacorum Foundation

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Cantiacorum Foundation

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Cantiacorum Foundation (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust 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 the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  2. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

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 Colcomb

Paul Colcomb (Nov 30, 2024 09:01 GMT)

Paul Colcomb FCCA

Wright Vigar Limited Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers 15 Newland Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1XG

20 November 2024

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Cantiacorum Foundation

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Investment income
3
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
4
Charitable activities
5
Grant
Total
Net gains/(losses) on investments
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
Unrestricted
fund
£
282,500
27,265
309,765
31,644
79,829
111,473
7,428
205,720
816,616
1,022,336
Restricted
fund
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2024
Total
funds
£
282,500
27,265
309,765
31,644
79,829
111,473
7,428
205,720
816,616
1,022,336
2023
Total
funds
£
75,100
24,234
99,334
21,471
84,145
105,616
(10,714)
(16,996)
833,612
816,616

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Cantiacorum Foundation

Balance Sheet 31 March 2024

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Intangible assets
10
Tangible assets
11
Investments
Investments
12
Investment property
13
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
14
Cash at bank
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
15
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
16
Unrestricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Unrestricted
fund
£
4,394
1,003
9,760
681,000
696,157
206,343
124,118
330,461
(4,282)
326,179
1,022,336
1,022,336
Restricted
fund
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
9,000
9,000
(9,000)
-
-
-
2024
Total
funds
£
4,394
1,003
9,760
681,000
696,157
206,343
133,118
339,461
(13,282)
326,179
1,022,336
1,022,336
1,022,336
1,022,336
2023
Total
funds
£
5,149
667
160,871
270,000
436,687
20,468
371,434
391,902
(11,973)
379,929
816,616
816,616
816,616
816,616

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 20 November 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:

Alison N Hurton

Alison N Hurton (Nov 29, 2024 15:21 GMT)

A N Hurton - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Cantiacorum Foundation

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

1. STATUTORY INFORMATION

Cantiacorum Foundation is an unincorporated Charity, registered in England and Wales. The charities registered number and registered office can be found on the Report of the Trustees.

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. 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 Standards applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with the exception of investments which are included at market value, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets.

The presentational currency of the Charity is Sterling.

Financial reporting standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions

The charity has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemption in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland':

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.

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.

Intangible fixed assets

Website costs are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. These costs are amortised to the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives of ten years.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rate in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Computer equipment - 25% on cost Fixtures and fittings - 25% on cost

Investment property

Investment property is shown at most recent valuation. Any aggregate surplus or deficit arising from changes in market value are recognised in the Statement of financial activities.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from 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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Cantiacorum Foundation

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Fixed Asset Investments

Fixed asset investments are shown at their market value as at the year end date. Any aggregate surplus or deficit arising from changes in market value during the year are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities.

3. INVESTMENT INCOME

Rents received
Interest and dividends
Interest
Sundry income
2024
£
21,134
3,810
2,321
-
27,265
2023
£
18,500
2,837
1,468
1,429
24,234

4. RAISING FUNDS

Raising donations and legacies

2024 2023
£ £
Wages 1,676 557
Accountancy 3,445 2,648
Legal fees 4,849 2,999
Rates and water 515 -
Insurance 1,260 2,071
Postage and stationery 1,439 666
Light and heat 262 -
-
Telephone 203
Travel costs 989 349
Sundries 428 1,338
Website design 2,895 5,569
Subsistence 1,425 1,120
Amortisation 755 755
Depreciation 262 174
Repairs and renewals 8,064 785
Portfolio management 736 2,379
Interest 2,441 61
31,644 21,471
Investment management costs
2024 2023
£ £
Portfolio management 736 2,379
Aggregate amounts 31,644 21,471

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Cantiacorum Foundation

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

5. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Grant
funding of
activities
(see note
6)
£
Grant 79,829
6. GRANTS PAYABLE
2024 2023
£ £
Grant 79,829 84,145

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Cantiacorum Foundation

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

6. GRANTS PAYABLE - continued

2024 2023
£ £
21 Together - 2,000
3 hands 2,000 -
Age UK Tunbridge Wells 1,600 -
Asthma relief 900 950
Blesma - 1,500
Blind Veterans 2,062 -
British Limbless Association 1,500 -
Cruse Bereavement - 2,616
Calvert Trust Exmoor 1,250 2,500
Canterbury Girls Choir 900 -
Carers UK Register - 3,000
Catching Lives 5,000 -
Celebration Church 1,000 -
Child Autism UK - 2,000
Combat Stress - 1,000
DAID 1,600 -
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust 2,500 -
Deaf Blind 2,254 1,700
Demelza Hospice 3,000 2,800
Dogs For Good 1,000 -
East Kent Multiple Sclerosis Society 2,100 -
Girl Guilding 876 -
Group 587 HCPT 1,100 -
Go Beyond (2,200) -
Handicapped Children's Action Group 1,133 -
Happy Days Childrens Charity - 3,500
Haven Project 1,200 -
Heart of Kent Hospice 2,170 -
HI Kent - 5,000
Hospice in the Weald 2,000 1,250
Independent Age 2,040 -
Kent Multiple Sclerosis 2,550 2,500
Kent Wish Foundation 5,000 -
Learn & Thrive - 3,070
Lennox Childrens 2,080 2,080
Life and Soul Youth - 1,500
Little Hearts Matter 3,000 3,000
Make A Wish Foundation 3,105 -
Martha Trust - 4,595
Meningitis Now - 3,000
Mortimer Society - 3,200
Motor Neurone 2,000 -
MND Association - 2,000
New Life 2,500 3,000
Orchid Cancer Appeal - 1,485
Pilgrims Hospice - 2,304
Red Eagle 4,650 5,000
Revitalise - 1,386
R N I B - 1,080
Romney Resource Centre - 2,500
Sea Scouts 6,400 -
Sense Trusts 3,120 2,128
Sunny Days Children's Fund 2,000 -
The Movement for N (Whizz Kidz) 2,600 6,000
The Young Lives Foundation 875 -
Valley Hospital Charity - 700
Whitstable Lower Tennis Club 2,400 -
79,265 80,344

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Cantiacorum Foundation

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

6. GRANTS PAYABLE - continued

The following Individuals were the recipients of the grants made during the year:


Emma Pearce
Kings school - Choral scholarship
Mrs C L Roe
Mr and Mrs Judge
7.
SUPPORT COSTS
Management
Finance
£
£
Raising donations and legacies
16,581
6,263
2024 2023
£ £
- 2,788
- 1,013
64 -
500 -
564 3,801
Information
technology
£
8,064
Totals
£
30,908

8. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023.

Trustees' expenses

The trustees all give freely their time and expertise without any form of remuneration or other benefit in cash of kind. Expenses were paid to 5 trustees in the year totalling £5,202 (2023: £2,135), the balance outstanding to 1 trustee is £21 (2023: £Nil).

9. INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION

The total fees paid in respect of the independent examination were as follows:


Independent examination fees
10.
INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
COST
At 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024
AMORTISATION
At 1 April 2023
Charge for year
At 31 March 2024
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2023

2024
2023
£ £
1,860 1,650
Website
costs
£
7,555
2,406
755
3,161
4,394
5,149

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Cantiacorum Foundation

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and Computer
fittings equipment Totals
£ £ £
COST
At 1 April 2023 143 1,824 1,967
Additions 249 349 598
At 31 March 2024 392 2,173 2,565
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2023 143 1,157 1,300
Charge for year 26 236 262
At 31 March 2024 169 1,393 1,562
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024 223 780 1,003
At 31 March 2023 - 667 667
12. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
Listed
investments
£
MARKET VALUE
At 1 April 2023 160,871
Additions 1,460
Disposals (160,000)
At 31 March 2024 2,331
PROVISIONS
Change in market value (7,429)
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024 9,760
At 31 March 2023 160,871
There were no investment assets outside the UK.
Cost or valuation at 31 March 2024 is represented by:
Listed
investments
£
Cost 2,331

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Cantiacorum Foundation

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

13. INVESTMENT PROPERTY

£

13. INVESTMENT PROPERTY £
FAIR VALUE
At 1 April 2023 270,000
Additions 411,000
At 31 March 2024 681,000
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024 681,000
At 31 March 2023 270,000
14. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024 2023
£ £
Other debtors 195,000 15,000
Prepayments and accrued income 11,343 5,468
206,343 20,468
15. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024 2023
£ £
Trade creditors 1,475 -
Other creditors 11,807 11,973
13,282 11,973
16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement At
At 1.4.23 in funds 31.3.24
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 816,616 205,720 1,022,336
TOTAL FUNDS 816,616 205,720 1,022,336
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Gains and Movement
resources expended losses in funds
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 309,765 (111,473) 7,428 205,720
TOTAL FUNDS 309,765 (111,473) 7,428 205,720

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Cantiacorum Foundation

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

Net
movement At
At 1.4.22 in funds 31.3.23
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 833,612 (16,996) 816,616
TOTAL FUNDS 833,612 (16,996) 816,616
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Gains and Movement
resources expended losses in funds
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 99,334 (105,616) (10,714) (16,996)
TOTAL FUNDS 99,334 (105,616) (10,714) (16,996)

Rent Deposit Fund

The Rent Deposit fund arose from deposits received from tenants. These are to be held by the charity until the rental period ceases where these will be returned in full or in part after deducting for any repairs subject to the rental agreements.

17. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

During the year, the Charity incurred legal fees of £1,565 (2023: £2,999) from Sills and Betteridge, a company in which A Hurton is a partner. However, the purchase of the two new properties was completed through Sills and Betteridge. There was no balance due at the year end.

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