REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1148785
Trustees' Report and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2023
for
The Bryan and June Amos Foundation
Nichols & Co ( Accountancy ) Limited Chartered Accountants Unit 7 Mulberry Place Pinnell Road Eltham London SE9 6AR
The Bryan and June Amos Foundation
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2023
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| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 | ||
| Trustees' Report | 2 | to | 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 6 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 | to | 13 |
The Bryan and June Amos Foundation
Reference and Administrative Details for the Year Ended 30 September 2023
TRUSTEES
D A Fraser D Morley M Seymour J R L Stacey
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS
TWM Solicitors LLP 40 West Street Reigate Surrey RH2 9BT
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1148785
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Nichols & Co ( Accountancy ) Limited Chartered Accountants Unit 7 Mulberry Place Pinnell Road Eltham London SE9 6AR
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The Bryan and June Amos Foundation
Trustees' Report for the Year Ended 30 September 2023
The trustees present their report and the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 30 September 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) Accounting and Reporting by Charities (FRS 102) in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the Charity.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes to the accounts and comply with the Charity’s governing document, 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 published in October 2019.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
During the previous year the trustees consulted with the Charity Commission to extend the objects of the charity whilst still staying true to the original intensions of Mrs Amos.
The objects of the Charity are to promote the relief of individuals, primarily but not exclusively elderly people, in any manner which is now or hereafter may be deemed by Law to be charitable and particularly but not exclusively, those residing in and around Reigate and Banstead,Surrey.
The Charity’s main financial objective is to maintain a balance between expenditure and income whilst giving due diligence to funding projects and maintaining financial prudence.
Public benefit
The trustees confirm that they have referred to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when reviewing the trust's aims and objectives, in planning future activities, and setting the grant making policy for the year. The general scope of the Charity’s objectives ensures that a diverse range of deserving applicants will benefit from the Charity’s funds. The trustees will attempt to reflect their understanding of the charitable aims of the late Mrs Amos in their choice of grant recipients, but in principle all registered charities, that come within the objects of the Charity, are potentially eligible to receive support from the Charity.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
During the year, the trustees approved a donation of £30,000 to St Catherine's Hospice and £25,000 to the Air Ambulance, Demelza Hospice and Shooting Stars Charity, plus several smaller donations which are all detailed in the notes to the accounts.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The Charity was formed by a trust deed dated 23 August 2012 but did not commence its activities until it received funds from the Estate of the late Mrs June Amos. The Charity was the residuary beneficiary of the Estate. During the period ended 30 September 2013 the administration of the Estate ended and the residuary estate amounting to £1,805,531 was transferred to the Charity in the form of cash, property and listed fixed asset investments.
Following the transfer of funds from the Estate of Mrs Amos, the Charity’s principal sources of funding were freehold commercial and residential investment properties, quoted stock exchange investments, and cash and short-term bank deposits. The Charity does not engage in fund-raising.
The investment portfolio is managed under general discretionary investment powers by Artorius Wealth Limited, in accordance with the agreement of the trustees. The objective of the portfolio is to provide a balance between income and capital growth from a portfolio consisting principally of UK equities and fixed interest securities.
The investment properties were sold in previous years and the proceeds reinvested in the listed investment portfolio.
FUTURE PLANS
The Trustees intend to fully distribute the charity's funds over the next few years in accordance with the wishes of Mrs Amos.
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The Bryan and June Amos Foundation
Trustees' Report for the Year Ended 30 September 2023
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Mrs June Amos, who died in 2011, wished to establish a charity to assist the elderly. The Bryan and June Amos Foundation was formed as a charitable trust under a Trust Deed dated 23 August 2012.
The trust deed specifies that there shall be at least three trustees but no maximum number of trustees has been imposed on the Charity. Future trustees must be appointed by a resolution of the trustees passed at a special meeting. All new trustees will receive a copy of the trust deed and the latest accounts.
The trustees also seek independent advice as to the policies relating to the investment of the Charity’s funds and seek other professional advice from solicitors, accountants and other professionals when required. If the trustees are in doubt on any complex matter, this can be referred to the Charity Commissioners for a decision and advice before any action is implemented.
The trustees have examined the major risks which the Charity faces. They have identified that these risks are limited in number and, as such, have documented and reported these risks at a trustees’ meeting and have taken action to minimise the Charity’s exposure to these risks. The trustees will continue to report on and review these risks at future trustees’ meetings.
Any transaction between the Charity and related parties are disclosed in note 12 to the accounts.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 22 July 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
D A Fraser - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Bryan and June Amos Foundation
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Bryan and June Amos Foundation
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Bryan and June Amos Foundation (the Trust) for the year ended 30 September 2023.
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
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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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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.
S Nichols FCA CTA
Nichols & Co ( Accountancy ) Limited Chartered Accountants Unit 7 Mulberry Place Pinnell Road Eltham London SE9 6AR
22 July 2024
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The Bryan and June Amos Foundation
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 September 2023
| 30.9.23 Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Investment income 2 38,849 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 3 17,234 Charitable activities Donations to charities 207,232 Other 15,462 Total 239,928 Net gains/(losses) on investments 20,825 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (180,254) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 1,454,260 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 1,274,006 |
30.9.22 Total funds £ 56,774 25,752 568,430 26,772 620,954 (82,656) (646,836) 2,101,096 1,454,260 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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The Bryan and June Amos Foundation
Balance Sheet
30 September 2023
| 30.9.23 Unrestricted fund Notes £ FIXED ASSETS Investments 7 955,975 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors: amounts falling due within one year 8 2,665 Cash held by investment mngr 9 51,195 Cash at bank 270,502 324,362 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 10 (6,331) NET CURRENT ASSETS 318,031 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,274,006 NET ASSETS 1,274,006 FUNDS 11 Unrestricted funds 1,274,006 TOTAL FUNDS 1,274,006 |
30.9.22 Total funds £ 1,208,972 1,291 57,491 197,127 255,909 (10,621) 245,288 1,454,260 1,454,260 1,454,260 1,454,260 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 22 July 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:
D A Fraser - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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The Bryan and June Amos Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2023
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF PREPARING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements of the charity, 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 Charities Act 2011. 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.
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':
- the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows.
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.
TAXATION
As a registered charity, the Foundation is exempt from income and capital gains tax to the extent that its income and gains are applicable for charitable purposes only.
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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The Bryan and June Amos Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 September 2023
| 2. INVESTMENT INCOME Dividends -equities Interest -fixed int.securities 3. RAISING FUNDS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COSTS Investment manager fees 4. GRANTS PAYABLE Donations to charities |
30.9.23 £ 37,291 1,558 38,849 30.9.23 £ 17,234 30.9.23 £ 207,232 |
30.9.22 £ 56,597 177 56,774 30.9.22 £ 25,752 30.9.22 £ 568,430 |
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The Bryan and June Amos Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 30 September 2023
4. GRANTS PAYABLE - continued
The total grants paid to institutions during the year was as follows:
| Abbeyfield Reigate Age Concern Merstham/Redhill Air Ambulance Alzheimer's Research UK ARTHouse Unlimited Blind Veterans UK British Wireless For The Blind Fund Casualties Union Demelza Hospice Dementia First Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders Foodbank at St Matthew’s Friends of the Elderly Gatton Trust Little Sisters of the Poor Loveworks Food Bank MHA Communities East Surrey Oesophageal Patients Association Open Hands Princess Alice Hospice Queen Elizabeth Foundation Rainbow Trust Redhill Food Bank Renewed Hope Royal British Legion Shooting Star Charity Sight for Surrey St Catherines Hospice Unique Victoria Almshouses |
30.9.23 £ - - 25,000 1,000 1,000 5,000 1,290 1,000 25,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 5,000 - 5,000 10,000 4,200 3,000 15,000 2,000 3,000 1,000 5,000 2,000 - 25,000 5,000 30,000 1,000 1,742 207,232 |
30.9.22 £ 30 30,000 - - - - - 1,000 - 5,000 10,000 - 5,000 2,400 - - 5,000 - - - - - - - 5,000 - - 505,000 - - 568,430 |
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The Bryan and June Amos Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 September 2023
5. SUPPORT COSTS
| SUPPORT COSTS | ||
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| Governance | ||
| costs | ||
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| Other resources expended | 15,462 | |
| Support costs, included in the above, are as follows: | ||
| GOVERNANCE COSTS | ||
| Trustees' expenses | 30.9.23 Other resources expended £ 861 |
30.9.22 Total activities £ 557 |
| Independent Examiners fees | 4,308 | 4,560 |
| Legal fees | 10,055 | 21,457 |
| Bank Charges | 238 | 198 |
| 15,462 | 26,772 |
6. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 September 2023 nor for the year ended 30 September 2022.
TRUSTEES' EXPENSES
| 30.9.23 £ Trustees' expenses 861 FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS MARKET VALUE At 1 October 2022 Additions Disposals Revaluations At 30 September 2023 NET BOOK VALUE At 30 September 2023 At 30 September 2022 |
30.9.22 £ 557 Listed investments £ 1,208,972 200,798 (474,619) 20,824 955,975 955,975 1,208,972 |
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7. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
There were no investment assets outside the UK.
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The Bryan and June Amos Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 30 September 2023
7. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS - continued
| Cost or valuation at 30 September 2023 is represented by: | ||||
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| investments | ||||
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| Valuation in 2023 | 955,975 | |||
| If fixed asset investments had not been revalued they would have been included at the following historical cost: 30.9.23 30.9.22 £ £ Cost 988,922 1,258,987 |
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| 8. | Fixed asset investments were valued on an open market basis on 30 September 2023 by Artorius Wealth Limited. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 30.9.23 30.9.22 £ £ Other debtors 2,665 1,291 |
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| 9. | CURRENT ASSET INVESTMENTS Cash held by invest. advisor |
30.9.23 £ 51,195 |
30.9.22 £ 57,491 |
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| 10. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Accruals and deferred income |
30.9.23 £ 6,331 |
30.9.22 £ 10,621 |
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| 11. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Unrestricted funds General fund |
At 1.10.22 £ 1,454,260 |
Net movement in funds £ (180,254) |
At 30.9.23 £ 1,274,006 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 1,454,260 | (180,254) | 1,274,006 | |
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The Bryan and June Amos Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 September 2023
11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming Resources resources expended £ £ Unrestricted funds General fund 38,849 (239,928) TOTAL FUNDS 38,849 (239,928) Comparatives for movement in funds At 1.10.21 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 2,101,096 TOTAL FUNDS 2,101,096 Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming Resources resources expended £ £ Unrestricted funds General fund 56,774 (620,954) TOTAL FUNDS 56,774 (620,954) |
Gains and losses £ 20,825 20,825 Net movement in funds £ (646,836) (646,836) Gains and losses £ (82,656) (82,656) |
Movement in funds £ (180,254) (180,254) At 30.9.22 £ 1,454,260 1,454,260 Movement in funds £ (646,836) (646,836) |
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The Bryan and June Amos Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 September 2023
12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 30 September 2023.
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