Docusign Envelope ID: 91D5ABF6-86A6-8BAD-8055-FBB2AB24EE74 ``` REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1148548 ``` ``` Report of the Trustees and ``` ``` Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2025 ``` ## `for` ``` The Antony Boot Charitable Trust ``` ``` Griffith, Williams & Co Chartered Accountants ``` ``` 36 Stryd Fawr Pwllheli Gwynedd LL53 5RT ``` Docusign Envelope ID: 91D5ABF6-86A6-8BAD-8055-FBB2AB24EE74 ``` The Antony Boot Charitable Trust ``` ``` Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2025 ``` |||`Page`|| |---|---|---|---| |`Report of the Trustees`|`1`|`to`|`6`| |`Independent Examiner's Report`||`7`|| |`Statement of Financial Activities`||`8`|| |`Balance Sheet`||`9`|| |`Cash Flow Statement`||`10`|| |`Notes to the Cash Flow Statement`||`11`|| |`Notes to the Financial Statements`|`12`|`to`|`17`| |`Detailed Statement of Financial Activities`||`18`|| Docusign Envelope ID: 91D5ABF6-86A6-8BAD-8055-FBB2AB24EE74 ## `The Antony Boot Charitable Trust` ## `Report of the Trustees` ``` for the Year Ended 31 October 2025 ``` ``` Thetrusteespresenttheirreportwiththefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyearended31October2025. The trusteeshaveadoptedtheprovisionsofAccountingandReportingbyCharities:StatementofRecommended Practice applicableto charitiespreparingtheiraccountsin accordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicablein the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). ``` ## **`OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES`** ## **`Objectives and aims`** ``` OuraimsandobjectivesremainthesameaswhentheCharitywasfirstfounded:ToadvancetheChristianfaithfor the benefitofthepublicinEnglandandWalesinsuchwaysastheCharityTrusteesthinkfit,especiallyby(but not exclusively): ``` - `a) Organising programmes of physical education and other activities for children, young people and adults.` - `b) To provide advice and support for young people; and to` - `c) Promote residential holidays within a Christian setting` ``` Thecharityaimstotackledifficultiesaccessingfamilyandyouthappropriateexperiencesconnectingthemwith the Christianfaith,eitherbyprovidingyouthactivitiesorbyenablingholidaysandresidentialexperiencestobeaccessed by thosewithfinancialchallenges,atChristiansettings.Achievementoftheseaimswillbringmorepeopleintocontact with meaningful Christian experiences and thereby promote their Christian development. ``` ``` WehaveestablishedastrategicpartnershipwithTywynBaptistchurchtofundChristianyouthworkinanareawith few otheryouthactivities.Thishas the addedsocialbenefitof providingsafe activitiesand spacesfor youngpeoplerather than leavingthemtofindentertainmentelsewhereinunsupervisedenvironments.Whilstthisconstitutesthemajorityof our activityatpresent,wealsoofferbursariestoenablefinanciallychallengedfamiliestoaccessChristianholidayswhen they might otherwise not be able to, or indeed have a holiday at all. The further social benefit here is strengthening family ties. ``` ``` Details of the youth activities sponsored by the charity are given below. ``` ``` Measurementof Christianfaithdevelopmentisverydifficultasitcansometimesbea longtimescaleafteranevent before a personseesbenefits.Howeverwekeepa recordof feedbackfromthoseinvolvedin orderto evaluateoursuccess beyond merely measuring the numbers of people involved. ``` ``` Ourgrantmakingpolicyatpresentistoaccommodateasmanycompliantrequeststhatwereceiveaswehave available funds.Duringthefinancialyearcovered,wehavenotturneddownanygrantrequestswhichwerecompliantwith our objectives.Wedidhoweverrefuseasmallnumberofspeculativeapplicationswheretherewasclearlynocorrelation with our aims and objectives. ``` ``` Ouraimsin futureperiodsareto stabilizeourabilityto fundgrantapplicationsandyouthworkhavinghadsome funding challengesinrecentyears.Thiswillbeaidedbyadditionalassetsdescribedinmoredetailinthefinancialreview. Subject toavailablefundswewouldliketoexpandouractivitiestoapprovingmoregrantseachyeartoensurethatweare making best use of available funds. ``` ``` We are very thankful for contributions made by various individuals who contribute to the charity on a monthly basis. ``` ``` IncomefrominvestmentsheldintheCharity'snamestillprovidesthebulkof ourregularincome.Dividendsare received twice a year, usually in May and October. ``` ## **`Public benefit`** ``` The Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. ``` ``` Duringtheperiod1stNovember2024and31stOctober2025,wewereabletoawardbursarypaymentstoatotal of elevenfamilies,fiveschoolsandonechurchgroup.GrantsweremadetoHeswallPrimarySchool,OurLadyStarof the SeaCatholicPrimarySchool,StMary'sPrimarySchoolCongelton,ThingwallPrimarySchool,Hoole'sSt Michael's Primary School, Hope Church West Brom ``` ``` Page 1 ``` Docusign Envelope ID: 91D5ABF6-86A6-8BAD-8055-FBB2AB24EE74 ## `The Antony Boot Charitable Trust` ## `Report of the Trustees` ``` for the Year Ended 31 October 2025 ``` ## **`ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE`** ## **`Charitable activities`** ``` Wewereabletoonceagainbefinanciallysupportivetothoseseekingfundingassistanceforcharitableactivities taking place for youth & children in our location. ``` ``` This year has seen a consistency in numbers of those attending both youth clubs we support. ``` ## **`OYES! Academy (School years 3 - 6)`** ``` We havesupporteda continuedpatternof deliveringstandardgamesnightson a Fridays,whichincludea Biblemessage / talk/ interactivesessionfollowedby groupgames.Thisalsoinvolvesregularart & craftevenings,eventsaroundthe town, cooking nights and themed challenge evenings. ``` ## **`OYES! Youth Group (School Years 7 - 11)`** ``` ThesealsotakeplaceonFridayevenings.Theyoungpeopleheara shortBiblemessage/talkatthestartofclub followed by a time for discussion groups. ``` ``` Followingthediscussiontime,theyoungpeoplecan choosewhattheywouldliketo do. Theyareoffereda rangeof games includingtabletennis,airhockey,computergames,pool,artsandcrafts,boardgames.Thisisvariedoccasionally with some evenings involving themed games, outings or competitions. ``` ## **`OYES! Extra Time`** ``` Thissupportedactivitytakesplaceon Sundaysand providesan opportunityfor olderyouthto exploremorefully the Bible teaching given on Friday evenings. ``` ## **`Sunday Mornings - 'Junior Church'`** ``` InconjunctionwithTywynBaptistChurch,wecontinuetosupporttheprovisionofBibleteachingandchildren's groups forallages.Wehavewidenedtheage-rangebeingworkedwithtoincludethosewhoareofpre-schoolage.Theolder age range currently sees us working with youngsters who are 11 - 17 years old. ``` ## **`Pre-School Children's Work`** ``` We have continued to provide support for preschool mid-week groups during term time throughout the year. ``` ``` Therecontinuestobethreegroupsrunningandwearepleasedthatmanyofthefamiliesattendmorethanone group. We have around 30 families who attend regularly. ``` ``` WeprovidesupportforMondaymorninggatheringsforatoddlersinginggroupandTuesdaymorningfortoddler play group.ThesearebothheldwithintheTywynBaptistChurchbuilding.Thesegatheringsalsohelpthosefacingcost of living challenges. The provision of a warm space enables savings on heating at home. ``` ``` TheFridayoutdoorgroupwehavesupportedhasalsocontinuedtobepopularandnumbers& groupfeedback indicates thatitprovidesan excellentsocialspaceformanyanda supportiveenvironmentwherebyanyonewithconcerns, anxieties orsimplylookingforcompany,cancome,bewelcomed,andreceivesupportandfriendshipfromallthose who participate. ``` ## **`Toddler and Pre-school groups`** ``` A feature of the work of the Trust is to support and help groups set up for parents to bring along pre-school children. ``` ``` Weseeanenormousbenefitinbeingabletoservewholefamilies.Manyofthefamiliesthatcanbewelcomedand cared foraspartofthechurchworkthatwesupport,whenbringingtheirveryyoungchildren,willalsocontinuetohave their children involved with youth & children's work events when they are older. ``` ## **`Pastoral care`** ``` Page 2 ``` Docusign Envelope ID: 91D5ABF6-86A6-8BAD-8055-FBB2AB24EE74 ## `The Antony Boot Charitable Trust` ## `Report of the Trustees` ## `for the Year Ended 31 October 2025` ``` Keytotheeffectivenessofanyyouthworkistheabilitytoprovidepastoralcare&supporttoyoungpeople when necessary.Thiscareisregularbutnotalwaysatpre-settimesandmayinvolvesimplylisteningtoayoungperson's worries andfears.Therearefrequentopportunitiesto offeradviceor sometimesprovidelonger-term,ongoingsupport. Whatever thenatureofthispastoralcare,itisalwayscarriedoutsensitivelybysenioryouthworkersandinaccordance with safeguarding& socialnetworkingpolicies.We thereforetakestepsto understandthe policiesput in placeby organizations we fund or partner with. ``` ``` Intheruralareainwhichweoperate,beingabletoreliablyandconsistentlyenabletheseactivitiesrepresents a considerableachievement.Keyto ongoingsuccessis establishingtrustandreputationwithlocalparentssuchthatthey are confidentinsendingtheiryoungpeopletoactivities.Whilststabilitymaynotappearatfirstglancetobea particular achievement,inthefieldof youthworkwherefundingandcontinuitycanbeprecarious,weregardouractivitiesthis year as being a success. ``` ## **`Investment performance`** ``` ThecharityholdssharesinHenryBootPlc.Ourobjectiveforthisinvestmentistoprovidethecharitywitharegular and relativelypredictableincomebywayofdividends.Thisobjectivehasbeenmetduringtheyear,andweanticipate this continuing to be the case for the foreseeable future. ``` ## **`Internal and external factors`** ``` We are able to measure the performance of the charity and consider its activities a success if: ``` `1. There have been several programmes run for children, young people and adults which have been well attended.` `2. Overt opportunities have been created for young people to seek advice and support.` `3. The charity has been able to financially support children, young people and / or adults to attend residential holidays within a Christian setting.` ## **`FINANCIAL REVIEW`** ## **`Financial position`** ``` RegulargivingandincomefromsharesinHenryBootplchelptoprovidethebulkofourincome.Income is supplemented by reclaiming an amount of gift aid each year. ``` ## **`Principal funding sources`** ``` The charities income from the year primarily came from three sources: ``` `1. Regular giving from supporters` `2. One off donations` `3. Dividends from the shares held in Henry Boot plc.` ``` Eachof thesesourcesareimportantas theregulardonationsprovidea sourceof predictableincome.Dividendspaid were another source of anticipated income. ``` ``` Thiscombinationof sourcesof incomeallowsthe charityto investin projectswhilstbeingreasonablyconfidentthat funds will continue to be available to serve any additional causes that fit with the charity's purposes. ``` ## **`Secondary funding sources`** ``` RealizationofsomeofourshareinvestmenttomeetongoingTrustobjectives,shouldtheprincipalfundingsources be insufficient to meet the needs of the Charity. ``` ``` Duringthe year the charityreceivedbequestsof 400,000HenryBootplc sharesand a residentialproperty.Theseappear as income in these financial statements and will be used to generate additional ongoing income in future ``` ## **`Investment policy and objectives`** ``` ThecharityholdssharesinHenryBootPlc.Ourobjectiveforthisinvestmentistoprovidethecharitywitharegular and relatively predictable income by way of dividends. This year this objective was realised. ``` ``` Page 3 ``` Docusign Envelope ID: 91D5ABF6-86A6-8BAD-8055-FBB2AB24EE74 ## `The Antony Boot Charitable Trust` ## `Report of the Trustees` ``` for the Year Ended 31 October 2025 ``` ## **`FINANCIAL REVIEW`** ## **`Reserves policy`** ``` The reservesthat we haveset asideprovidefinancialstabilityand the meansfor the developmentof our principal activities. We endeavour to maintain our reserves at a level which is at least equivalent to £5,000 in our bank current account. ``` ``` The trustees intend to use any reserves in the following manner: ``` - `a. To meet payment deadlines for youthwork services.` - `b. To honour any bursary authorised.` - `c. To meet any payment deadlines for administrative or accounting fees.` ``` TheTrusteesreviewregularlytheamountofreservesthatarerequiredtoensurethattheyareadequatetofulfil our continuing obligations. ``` ``` None of the charity’s funds are restricted. ``` ## **`Significant financial events`** ``` Duringtheyearthecharityreceivedtwosignificantbequests.Theseconsistedofafurther400,000sharesinHenry Boot plc,andaresidentialpropertyinArthog,Gwynedd.Theshareswillberetainedalongsidetheexistinginvestments to generateincomefor futureactivities.The trusteesare currentlyseekingadviceon the bestuse of the residentialproperty in linewiththeaimsandobjectivesofthecharity.Takentogether,theseadditionalassetsshouldstabilizetheincomeof the charity after a couple of years where we have seen funding challenges. ``` ## **`FUTURE PLANS`** ``` Ourfutureplansareregularlyreviewedtoidentifyopportunitiestoachieveourobjectives.Wealsoreviewrecent activities to establish whether improvements can be made or lessons learned. Our current plans include: ``` ## **`Regular term time weekly activities`** ``` Weekly youth clubs, Sunday morning Church sessions, pre-school and toddler work. We aim to help provide staffing support for all of these groups. ``` ## **`Summer Camps, Easter and Christmas Events and activities`** ``` Weplantomaintainoursupportforannualsummercamptripswithcampsplannedforolderyouth,thoseaged11- 14 yearsandforprimaryschoolagechildren.WeaimtomaintainoursupportforEasterandChristmaseventsthatwe assist with at Tywyn Baptist Church ``` ## **`Bursaries`** ``` WeanticipateanotheryearofrequestsfromfamiliesseekingtoaffordaholidayatChristianresidentialvenues.We are motivatedto keepenablingas manyfamiliesas we can to be ableto havetheopportunityto enjoytimeawaytogether. We are thankfulfor the many we witnessedwhobenefitedenormouslyfrom the opportunitiesassistancewithfunding brought to them. ``` ## **`Recruitment of Additional Trustees`** ``` We continue to review and discuss potential new Trustees to join us in overseeing the charity. ``` ## **`Website`** ``` Developmentofourwebsitetoincorporateamechanismforcontributionsanddonations.Thisyearthewebsitehas seen the addition of an online application form. ``` ## **`STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT`** ## **`Governing document`** ``` The Charity is controlled by its governing document (a deed of trust) and constitutes an unincorporated Charity. ``` ``` Page 4 ``` Docusign Envelope ID: 91D5ABF6-86A6-8BAD-8055-FBB2AB24EE74 ## `The Antony Boot Charitable Trust` ## `Report of the Trustees` ``` for the Year Ended 31 October 2025 ``` ## **`STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Recruitment and appointment of new trustees`** ``` Throughout the year 24-25, Peter Cook, Susan Cook, David Vernalls and Dr Ian Harrsion remained as Trustees. ``` ``` AlltrusteesmustbeappointedbyaresolutionoftheTrusteespassedataspecialmeeting.TheTrusteesmusthave regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the charity. ``` ## **`Decision making`** ``` ApplicationstothecharityforfundingarediscussedandreviewedbyallTrusteesandarenormallyapprovedifthey both fitwithcharity'skeyobjectivesandthefundsrequestedareavailable.Weseektoensurefinancialsupportwouldnot have adetrimentaleffectonothercommitments(bothcurrent&anticipated).Morecomplexmatterssuchas investment strategies,propertyissuesandadministrationmattersaresometimesdelegatedtoa Trusteewithappropriateskillsto bring a proposed action for discussion as a whole group. ``` ## **`Induction and training of new trustees`** ``` Currentlythecharity'sTrusteesdonotundergoanyformaltraining.Rathertheyare,inpartselectedbasedupon their existingknowledgeandexperience.NewTrusteescanmakeenquiriesanddiscussissuesregardingtheworkingsof the charitywithexistingTrustees.AdviceisalsoreadilyavailablefromGriffith,Williams&Co.whoprovideuswith charity related services. ``` ``` NewTrusteesareselectedinpartbasedupontheirexistingknowledgeandexperience.Asthecharityoutsourcesmuch of itswork,inductionandtrainingcanbekepttoaminimum.Traininggivenmayinclude'shadowing'existing Trustees, discussingindetailtheCharity'sobjectivesandthemechanismbehindfulfillingthem,andencouragingquestions. There are also excellent resources available through the Charities Commission outlining the roles and responsibilities of trustees. ``` ## **`Systems and management`** ``` UndertheguidanceofGriffith,Williams&Co.Pwllheli,NorthWaleswehaveimplementedasystemofcontrols for approving of invoices received for youthwork services carried out in the local area on behalf of the Trust. ``` ``` TheorganisationprovidingthestaffingforYouthwork(thatbeingMinyDonChristianAdventureCentre) has establishedamethodforverifyingtheirinvoicingandloggingofyouthworkevents.Griffith,Williams&Co.actas an independentassessorandverifierofallinvoicesraisedbyMinYDonChristianAdventureCentretotheTrust.This has enabled us to put into place systems that allow the ABC Trust to function efficiently. ``` ## **`Key relationships`** ``` ThecharitypartnerswithTywynBaptistchurchandMin-y-donChristianAdventureCentretofacilitateandstaff youth workin the localarea.Beinga ruralarea,facilitiesand staff availabilityare an ongoingchallengeso we are gratefulto these organisations for their co-operation. ``` ## **`Risk management`** ``` Onanannualbasisariskassessmentofthecharitiesactivitiesisreviewed,updatedwherenecessaryand appropriate controls implemented to mitigate such risks. ``` ## **`REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS`** ## **`Registered Charity number`** ``` 1148548 ``` ## **`Principal address`** ``` Tyddyn Uchaf Arthog Gwynedd LL39 1BZ ``` ``` Page 5 ``` Docusign Envelope ID: 91D5ABF6-86A6-8BAD-8055-FBB2AB24EE74 ``` The Antony Boot Charitable Trust ``` ``` Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 October 2025 ``` ## **`Trustees`** ``` Mrs S J H Cook P F Cook D M Vernalls Dr I Harrison Church Leader ``` ## **`Independent Examiner`** ``` Sian M Williams FCA Griffith, Williams & Co Chartered Accountants 36 Stryd Fawr Pwllheli Gwynedd LL53 5RT ``` ## **`Solicitors`** ``` Edward Connor Solicitors, 10 The Point, Market Harborough, Leicestershire. LE16 7QU ``` ## **`Banking Services`** ``` Barclays Bank Plc 1 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London. E14 5HP ``` ## **`Trustees holding title to property belonging to The Antony Boot Charitable Trust:`** ``` Ian David Harrison; David Michael Vernalls; Peter Francis Cook; and Susan Joan Hewland Cook ``` 15/8/2026 `Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:` ``` ........................................................................... Trustee ``` ``` Page 6 ``` Docusign Envelope ID: 91D5ABF6-86A6-8BAD-8055-FBB2AB24EE74 ## `Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of` ## `The Antony Boot Charitable Trust` ## **`Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Antony Boot Charitable Trust`** ``` I reportto the charitytrusteeson my examinationof the accountsof The AntonyBootCharitableTrust(theTrust)for the year ended 31 October 2025. ``` ## **`Responsibilities and basis of report`** ``` AsthecharitytrusteesoftheTrustyouareresponsibleforthepreparationoftheaccountsinaccordancewith the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act'). ``` ``` I reportin respectof my examinationof theTrust'saccountscarriedoutunderSection145of theAct andin carrying out my examinationI havefollowedall applicableDirectionsgivenby the CharityCommissionunderSection145(5)(b)of the Act. ``` ## **`Independent examiner's statement`** ``` Sinceyourcharity'sgrossincomeexceeded£250,000yourexaminermustbe a memberof a listedbody.I can confirm that I am qualifiedto undertakethe examinationbecauseI am a memberof the Instituteof CharteredAccountantsin England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies. ``` ``` Ihavecompletedmyexamination.Iconfirmthatnomaterialmattershavecometomyattentioninconnectionwith 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` `3. 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 haveno concernsand havecomeacrossno othermattersin connectionwiththeexaminationto whichattention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ``` ``` Sian M Williams FCA ``` ``` The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales ``` ``` Griffith, Williams & Co Chartered Accountants 36 Stryd Fawr Pwllheli Gwynedd LL53 5RT ``` `Date: .............................................` 15/8/2026 ``` Page 7 ``` Docusign Envelope ID: 91D5ABF6-86A6-8BAD-8055-FBB2AB24EE74 ## `The Antony Boot Charitable Trust` ``` Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 October 2025 ``` |`Notes`
**`INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM`**
`Donations and legacies`
`2`
`Investment income`
`3`
**`Total`**
**`EXPENDITURE ON`**
`Raising funds`
`4`
**`Charitable activities`**
`5`
`Bursaries`
`Bursary to individual`
`Charitable activities`
`Other`
**`Total`**
`Net gains/(losses) on investments`
**`NET INCOME`**
**`RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS`**
`Total funds brought forward`
**`TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD`**|`31.10.25`
`Unrestricted`
`fund`
`£`
`1,376,916`
`69,930`
`1,446,846`
`780`
`6,850`
`6,585`
`45,058`
`6,912`
`66,185`
`(11,652)`
`1,369,009`
`1,137,759`
`2,506,768`|`31.10.24`
`Total`
`funds`
`£`
`7,447`
`37,400`| |---|---|---| |||`44,847`| |||`-`
`4,300`
`10,128`
`54,715`
`5,523`| |||`74,666`| |||`280,000`| |||`250,181`
`887,578`| |||`1,137,759`| ``` The notes form part of these financial statements ``` ``` Page 8 ``` Docusign Envelope ID: 91D5ABF6-86A6-8BAD-8055-FBB2AB24EE74 ## `The Antony Boot Charitable Trust` ## `Balance Sheet` ## `31 October 2025` |`Notes`
**`FIXED ASSETS`**
`Tangible assets`
`10`
`Investments`
`11`
**`CURRENT ASSETS`**
`Debtors`
`12`
`Cash at bank`
**`CREDITORS`**
`Amounts falling due within one year`
`13`
**`NET CURRENT ASSETS`**
**`TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT`**
**`LIABILITIES`**
**`NET ASSETS`**
**`FUNDS`**
`14`
`Unrestricted funds`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`31.10.25`
`Unrestricted`
`fund`
`£`
`510,000`
`1,933,750`
`2,443,750`
`1,540`
`71,424`
`72,964`
`(9,946)`
`63,018`
`2,506,768`
`2,506,768`
`2,506,768`
`2,506,768`|`31.10.24`
`Total`
`funds`
`£`
`-`
`1,145,000`| |---|---|---| |||`1,145,000`
`1,418`
`4,737`| |||`6,155`
`(13,396)`| |||`(7,241)`| |||`1,137,759`| |||`1,137,759`| |||`1,137,759`| |||`1,137,759`| `The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on .............................................` 15/8/2026 `and were signed on its behalf by:` ``` ............................................. Trustee ``` ``` The notes form part of these financial statements ``` ``` Page 9 ``` Docusign Envelope ID: 91D5ABF6-86A6-8BAD-8055-FBB2AB24EE74 ## `The Antony Boot Charitable Trust` ## `Cash Flow Statement` ``` for the Year Ended 31 October 2025 ``` |`Notes`
**`Cash flows from operating activities`**
`Cash generated from operations`
`1`
`Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities`
**`Cash flows from investing activities`**
`Purchase of tangible fixed assets`
`Purchase of fixed asset investments`
`Sale of fixed asset investments`
`Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities`
**`Change in cash and cash equivalents in the`**
**`reporting period`**
**`Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning`**
**`of the reporting period`**
**`Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the`**
**`reporting period`**|`31.10.25`
`£`
`1,377,089`
`1,377,089`
`(510,000)`
`(856,000)`
`55,598`
`(1,310,402)`
`66,687`
`4,737`
`71,424`|`31.10.24`
`£`
`(20,607)`
`(20,607)`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`(20,607)`
`25,344`
`4,737`| |---|---|---| ``` The notes form part of these financial statements ``` ``` Page 10 ``` Docusign Envelope ID: 91D5ABF6-86A6-8BAD-8055-FBB2AB24EE74 ## `The Antony Boot Charitable Trust` ## `Notes to the Cash Flow Statement` ``` for the Year Ended 31 October 2025 ``` ## **`1. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES`** |**`Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of Financial`**
**`Activities)`**
**`Adjustments for:`**
`Losses/(gain) on investments`
`(Increase)/decrease in debtors`
`(Decrease)/increase in creditors`
**`Net cash provided by/(used in) operations`**|`31.10.25`
`£`
`1,369,009`
`11,652`
`(122)`
`(3,450)`
`1,377,089`|`31.10.24`
`£`
`250,181`
`(280,000)`
`3,137`
`6,075`| |---|---|---| |||`(20,607)`| ## **`2. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS`** |`At`
**`Net cash`**
`Cash at bank`
**`Total`**|`1.11.24`
`Cash flow`
`At 31.10.25`
`£`
`£`
`£`
`4,737`
`66,687`
`71,424`
`4,737`
`66,687`
`71,424`
`4,737`
`66,687`
`71,424`|`1.11.24`
`Cash flow`
`At 31.10.25`
`£`
`£`
`£`
`4,737`
`66,687`
`71,424`
`4,737`
`66,687`
`71,424`
`4,737`
`66,687`
`71,424`| |---|---|---| |||`71,424`| |||`71,424`| ``` The notes form part of these financial statements ``` ``` Page 11 ``` Docusign Envelope ID: 91D5ABF6-86A6-8BAD-8055-FBB2AB24EE74 ``` The Antony Boot Charitable Trust ``` ``` Notes to the Financial Statements ``` ``` for the Year Ended 31 October 2025 ``` ## **`1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES`** ## **`Basis of preparing the financial statements`** ``` Thefinancialstatementsofthecharity,whichisapublicbenefitentityunderFRS102,havebeenprepared in accordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReportingbyCharities:Statement of RecommendedPracticeapplicableto charitiespreparingtheiraccountsin accordancewiththe Financial Reporting StandardapplicableintheUK andRepublicofIreland(FRS102)(effective1January2019)',Financial Reporting Standard102'TheFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland'andthe Charities Act 2011.The financialstatementshavebeenpreparedunderthe historicalcostconvention,withthe exception of investments which are included at market value, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets. ``` ## **`Income`** ``` All incomeis recognisedin the Statementof FinancialActivitiesoncethe charityhas entitlementto the funds,it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. ``` ## **`Expenditure`** ``` Liabilitiesare recognisedas expenditureas soonas thereis a legalor constructiveobligationcommittingthe charity tothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefitswillberequiredinsettlementand the amountof the obligationcan be measuredreliably.Expenditureis accountedfor on an accrualsbasisand has been classifiedunderheadingsthataggregateall cost relatedto the category.Wherecostscannotbe directlyattributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. ``` ``` Grantsofferedsubjectto conditionswhichhavenotbeenmetat theyearenddatearenotedas a commitment but not accrued as expenditure. ``` ## **`Tangible fixed assets`** ``` Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. ``` ## **`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. ``` ``` Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsofthecharity. Restrictions arisewhenspecifiedbythedonororwhenfundsareraisedforparticularrestrictedpurposes.Thereare currently no restricted funds. ``` ``` Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. ``` ## **`2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES`** ``` TheCharityreceiveda legacyunderthewillofformertrusteeMrAntonyBoot,whichconsistedofTyddyn Uchaf house, Arthog valued at £510,000 and shares in Henry Boot Plc valued at £856,000 when transferred. ``` ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 12 ``` Docusign Envelope ID: 91D5ABF6-86A6-8BAD-8055-FBB2AB24EE74 ``` The Antony Boot Charitable Trust ``` ``` Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 October 2025 ``` **`3. INVESTMENT INCOME`** |`Dividend income`
**`4.`**
**`RAISING FUNDS`**
**`Investment management costs`**
`Portfolio management`
**`5.`**
**`CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS`**
`Bursaries`
`Bursary to individual`
`Charitable activities`
**`6.`**
**`GRANTS PAYABLE`**
`Bursaries`
`Bursary to individual`
**`7.`**
**`SUPPORT COSTS`**
`Information`
`technology`
`£`
`Other resources expended`
`285`|`31.10.25`
`31.10.24`
`£`
`£`
`69,930`
`37,400`
`31.10.25`
`31.10.24`
`£`
`£`
`780`
`-`
`Grant`
`funding of`
`activities`
`Direct`
`(see note`
`Costs`
`6)`
`Totals`
`£`
`£`
`£`
`-`
`6,850`
`6,850`
`-`
`6,585`
`6,585`
`45,058`
`-`
`45,058`
`45,058`
`13,435`
`58,493`
`31.10.25`
`31.10.24`
`£`
`£`
`6,850`
`4,300`
`6,585`
`10,128`
`13,435`
`14,428`
`Governance`
`Other`
`costs`
`Totals`
`£`
`£`
`£`
`1,231`
`5,396`
`6,912`|`31.10.25`
`31.10.24`
`£`
`£`
`69,930`
`37,400`
`31.10.25`
`31.10.24`
`£`
`£`
`780`
`-`
`Grant`
`funding of`
`activities`
`Direct`
`(see note`
`Costs`
`6)`
`Totals`
`£`
`£`
`£`
`-`
`6,850`
`6,850`
`-`
`6,585`
`6,585`
`45,058`
`-`
`45,058`
`45,058`
`13,435`
`58,493`
`31.10.25`
`31.10.24`
`£`
`£`
`6,850`
`4,300`
`6,585`
`10,128`
`13,435`
`14,428`
`Governance`
`Other`
`costs`
`Totals`
`£`
`£`
`£`
`1,231`
`5,396`
`6,912`| |---|---|---| |||`14,428`| |||`Totals`
`£`
`6,912`| ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 13 ``` Docusign Envelope ID: 91D5ABF6-86A6-8BAD-8055-FBB2AB24EE74 ``` The Antony Boot Charitable Trust ``` ``` Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 October 2025 ``` ## **`8. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS`** ``` Therewereno trustees'remunerationor otherbenefitsfor the year ended31 October2025nor for the year ended 31 October 2024. ``` ## **`Trustees' expenses`** ``` Therewerenotrustees'expensespaidfortheyearended31October2025norfortheyear ended 31 October 2024. ``` ## **`9. ACCOUNTANCY FEES`** ||`2025`|`2024`| |---|---|---| |`Fees payable to the charity's independent examiners for the independent`
`examination of the charity's financial statements`|`2050.00`|`1854.00`| |`Independent examiner's remuneration for the non examination work`|`3255.00`|`3135.60`| |||| ||`5305.00`|`4989.60`| ## **`10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS`** |**`COST`**
`Additions`
**`NET BOOK VALUE`**
`At 31 October 2025`
`At 31 October 2024`
**`FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS`**
**`MARKET VALUE`**
`At 1 November 2024`
`Additions`
`Disposals`
`Revaluations`
`At 31 October 2025`
**`NET BOOK VALUE`**
`At 31 October 2025`
`At 31 October 2024`|`Freehold`
`property`
`£`
`510,000`
`510,000`
`-`
`Listed`
`investments`
`£`
`1,145,000`
`856,000`
`(55,598)`
`(11,652)`
`1,933,750`
`1,933,750`
`1,145,000`| |---|---| ## **`11. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS`** ``` There were no investment assets outside the UK. ``` ``` TheinvestmentisregardingsharesheldinHenryBootPlc.Thebasisfordeterminingthefairvalueof the investment is using the quoted market price as at the year end. ``` ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 14 ``` Docusign Envelope ID: 91D5ABF6-86A6-8BAD-8055-FBB2AB24EE74 ## `The Antony Boot Charitable Trust` ``` Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 October 2025 ``` ## **`11. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS - continued`** ``` Cost or valuation at 31 October 2025 is represented by: ``` |`Valuation in 2025`
**`12.`**
**`DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR`**
`Trade debtors`
**`13.`**
**`CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR`**
`Trade creditors`
**`14.`**
**`MOVEMENT IN FUNDS`**
`At`
`1.11.24`
`£`
**`Unrestricted funds`**
`General fund`
`1,137,759`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**
`1,137,759`
`Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:`
`Incoming`
`Resources`
`resources`
`expended`
`£`
`£`
**`Unrestricted funds`**
`General fund`
`1,446,846`
`(66,185)`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**
`1,446,846`
`(66,185)`|`31.10.25`
`£`
`1,540`
`31.10.25`
`£`
`9,946`
`Net`
`movement`
`in funds`
`£`
`1,369,009`
`1,369,009`
`Gains and`
`losses`
`£`
`(11,652)`
`(11,652)`|`Listed`
`investments`
`£`
`1,933,750`
`31.10.24`
`£`
`1,418`
`31.10.24`
`£`
`13,396`
`At`
`31.10.25`
`£`
`2,506,768`
`2,506,768`
`Movement`
`in funds`
`£`
`1,369,009`
`1,369,009`| |---|---|---| ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 15 ``` Docusign Envelope ID: 91D5ABF6-86A6-8BAD-8055-FBB2AB24EE74 ``` The Antony Boot Charitable Trust ``` ``` Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 October 2025 ``` ## **`14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued`** ## **`Comparatives for movement in funds`** |**`Unrestricted funds`**
`General fund`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`At`
`1.11.23`
`£`
`887,578`
`887,578`|`Net`
`movement`
`At`
`in funds`
`31.10.24`
`£`
`£`
`250,181`
`1,137,759`
`250,181`
`1,137,759`| |---|---|---| ``` Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: ``` |**`Unrestricted funds`**
`General fund`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`Incoming`
`resources`
`£`
`44,847`
`44,847`|`Resources`
`expended`
`£`
`(74,666)`
`(74,666)`|`Gains and`
`Movement`
`losses`
`in funds`
`£`
`£`
`280,000`
`250,181`
`280,000`
`250,181`|`Gains and`
`Movement`
`losses`
`in funds`
`£`
`£`
`280,000`
`250,181`
`280,000`
`250,181`| |---|---|---|---|---| |||||`250,181`| ``` A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: ``` |**`Unrestricted funds`**
`General fund`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`At`
`1.11.23`
`£`
`887,578`
`887,578`|`Net`
`movement`
`in funds`
`£`
`1,619,190`
`1,619,190`|`At`
`31.10.25`
`£`
`2,506,768`| |---|---|---|---| ||||`2,506,768`| ``` A currentyear12monthsandprioryear12monthscombinednetmovementinfunds,includedintheabove are as follows: ``` |**`Unrestricted funds`**
`General fund`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`Incoming`
`resources`
`£`
`1,491,693`
`1,491,693`|`Resources`
`expended`
`£`
`(140,851)`
`(140,851)`|`Gains and`
`losses`
`£`
`268,348`
`268,348`|`Movement`
`in funds`
`£`
`1,619,190`| |---|---|---|---|---| |||||`1,619,190`| ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 16 ``` Docusign Envelope ID: 91D5ABF6-86A6-8BAD-8055-FBB2AB24EE74 ## `The Antony Boot Charitable Trust` ``` Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 October 2025 ``` ## **`15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES`** ``` Duringtheyear£45,058wasinvoicedfromMinyDonChristianAdventureCentretotheCharity,for services providedtotheCharity.Ofthisamount£3,619wasoutstandingattheyearend.Twoofthetrusteesof the Charity are partners in Min y Don Christian Adventure Centre (namely P Cook and S Cook). ``` ``` Alsodonationsweremadeby theCharityto thevalueof £13,192so thatthebeneficiariescouldenjoya holiday at Min Y Don Christian Adventure Centre. ``` ``` Page 17 ``` Docusign Envelope ID: 91D5ABF6-86A6-8BAD-8055-FBB2AB24EE74 ``` The Antony Boot Charitable Trust Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 October 2025 ``` |**`INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS`**
**`Donations and legacies`**
`Donations`
`Gift aid`
`Legacies`
**`Investment income`**
`Dividend income`
**`Total incoming resources`**
**`EXPENDITURE`**
**`Investment management costs`**
`Portfolio management`
**`Charitable activities`**
`Procurement of services for charitable activities`
`Bursaries and grants paid`
**`Support costs`**
**`Information technology`**
`Website costs`
**`Other`**
`Rates and water`
**`Governance costs`**
`Auditors' remuneration`
`Auditors' remuneration for non audit work`
`Administration`
`Total resources expended`
**`Net income/(expenditure)`**|`31.10.25`
`£`
`8,956`
`1,960`
`1,366,000`
`1,376,916`
`69,930`
`1,446,846`
`780`
`45,058`
`13,435`
`58,493`
`285`
`1,231`
`2,050`
`3,255`
`91`
`5,396`
`66,185`
`1,380,661`|`31.10.24`
`£`
`6,029`
`1,418`
`-`
`7,447`
`37,400`
`44,847`
`-`
`54,715`
`14,428`
`69,143`
`498`
`-`
`1,854`
`3,136`
`35`
`5,025`
`74,666`
`(29,819)`| |---|---|---| ``` This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements ``` ``` Page 18 ```