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2022-04-05-accounts

Charity registration number 1149424

THE PICKWELL FOUNDATION

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

THE PICKWELL FOUNDATION

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees

Mr R I Elliott Mr S P Baker Mrs S J Baker Mrs T J Elliott

Charity number 1149424 Principal address Pickwell Manor Georgeham Braunton Devon EX33 1LA

Independent examiner Mr J L Coombs MA (Cantab) FCA Simpkins Edwards LLP Michael House Castle Street Exeter Devon United Kingdom EX4 3LQ

THE PICKWELL FOUNDATION

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 5
Independent examiner's report 6
Statement of financial activities 7
Balance sheet 8
Notes to the financial statements 9 - 17

THE PICKWELL FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 5 April 2022.

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 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 (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016)

Objectives and activities

Investment Policy and objectives

Income continues to be donated periodically by the trustees either individually or from their shared businesses, to meet the grants approved. The foundation is not endowed and accordingly there is currently no investment strategy.

Public Benefit

In planning our activities for the year, we kept in mind the Charity Commissions guidance on public benefit at our Trustee meetings.

The focus of our activities is to:

Partner with individuals and charities (particularly through the provision of funds) to:

Achievements and performance

Review of the year

Within the context of its charitable aims, the foundation has continued to direct it’s funding and support to organisations that are working with either displaced people or those addressing the climate crisis. The Foundation has also continued to expand its work directly supporting refugees to resettle in North Devon.

THE PICKWELL FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

1) The Climate Crisis

Following a strategic review early in the year, the trustees decided to put a particular focus on supporting organisations using legal, policy and financial levers to address the climate crisis. This is reflected in our grant giving this financial year.

Legal

Policy

Financial

Local environmental Support

THE PICKWELL FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

2) Displaced People

Community Sponsorship

This has continued to be a fast-growing area of our work. During this year we expanded our role as ‘Principal Sponsors’ for the government’s community sponsorship scheme, by setting up new groups in Appledore and Combe Martin. We also welcomed three new families during this year – to Ilfracombe in March 2021, Barnstaple (Taw) in December 2021 and Chulmleigh in April 2021.

This builds on our experience supporting displaced refugee families to resettle in Georgeham and Barnstaple and is part of a wider strategy to expand community Sponsorship across the villages and towns of North Devon and beyond. As part of this strategy we have also made the appointment in January 2022 of a new full time ‘Community Sponsorship Co-ordinator‘ to spearhead this work.

There was public fundraising for each of these community sponsorship groups and groups have dedicated bank accounts in which their restricted funds are held.

During this year we also took on the role of administering a grants programme to accelerate the uptake and pace of community sponsorship funded by the Shapiro Foundation.

Homes for Ukraine Scheme

Towards the end of this reporting period, in March 2022, the government announced a new scheme to enable households to provide accommodation for refugees fleeing from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Following the announcement of the Homes for Ukraine Scheme on 14[th] March 2022 we acted swiftly to mobilise the trustees, staff, and volunteers to provide a co-ordinated local response. We recognised that, as potentially the sole agency in North Devon with experience of resettling vulnerable refugees, we needed to step up to share our experience; to co-ordinate with other agencies; and to develop resources to help prepare those volunteering to act as Sponsors. This included the following:

Building on this early work, North Devon and Torridge District Councils commissioned us to provide the wrap around support to both the sponsors and guests in these localities. This would become a major focus of our work in the next financial year (2022 / 2023) and involve significant and rapid growth in our staff team to deliver this service.

Grants

Other Grants

Whilst our grants are increasingly being more narrowly focused on supporting organisations working specifically with refugees or asylum seekers, we continued to have a few grants for organisations that are working with individuals and groups that are at risk of displacement through a range of social, economic and other factors. Such grants this year included the final year of a three-year grant to Synergy Theatre Projects ; and continued support for Encompass South West that is working on housing solutions for vulnerable groups in North Devon.

THE PICKWELL FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

Financial review

The charity received income in the year totalling £193,708 (2021: £222,400). The funds held at the end of the period stood at £71,291 (2021: £26,330). Details of the grants made by the Foundation during the year can be found in Note 7 to the financial statements.

Reserves

The Foundation draws down donations periodically from the trustees' individual donations and business income, in order to meet its grant commitments. The trustees have considered that it has not been necessary to maintain significant fixed reserves in the Foundation bank account. Each community sponsorship group has its own dedicated bank account in which its restricted funds are held.

THE PICKWELL FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

Structure, governance and management Trust History

The Trust was created by deed of settlement of 18 April 2012.

The capital and income are held at the Trustee’s discretion for distribution to charitable purposes, charitable institutions or foundations.

Organisation

The Trustees consider proposals for distribution at periodic intervals, with about eight Trustees meetings each year where grant funding proposals are considered.

Funds are available to make donations to any registered charity or individual that the Trustees consider appropriate.

The Charity’s principal sources of funds

Most of Foundation’s funds come from the proceeds of the shared businesses of the trustees. The Foundation does some limited public fundraising – though this is generally restricted fundraising for specific Community Sponsorship groups.

The Charities Organisational Structure and wider networks with which it works

The charity is led by the four trustees. At the end of 2021/22 financial year it had two part time member of staff working on the community sponsorship programme.

It is a member of the Environmental Funders Network (EFN) and the South-West Community Sponsors forum. Susannah Baker co-chairs the national Community Sponsorship Alliance and works with the Department for Levelling Up to shape the Homes for Ukraine Scheme.

The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Mr R I Elliott

Mr S P Baker Mrs S J Baker Mrs T J Elliott

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Mr R I Elliott Trustee Dated: 27 January 2023

Mr S P Baker

Trustee Dated:27 January 2023

THE PICKWELL FOUNDATION

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE PICKWELL FOUNDATION

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Pickwell Foundation (the charity) for the year ended 5 April 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. 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.

Independent examiner's statement

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

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 that in any material respect:

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 financial statements to be reached.

Mr J L Coombs MA (Cantab) FCA

for and on behalf of Simpkins Edwards LLP

Michael House Castle Street Exeter Devon EX4 3LQ United Kingdom

Dated: 27 January 2023

THE PICKWELL FOUNDATION

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2022
Notes
£
£
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
3
111,216
77,628
Other trading activities
4
-
4,864
Other income
5
-
-
Total income
111,216
82,492
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
6
110,402
38,345
Net incoming resources before transfers
814
44,147
Gross transfers between funds
(840)
840
Net (expenditure)/income for the year/
Net movement in funds
(26)
44,987
Fund balances at 6 April 2021
3,325
23,005
Fund balances at 5 April 2022
3,299
67,992
Total
2022
£
188,844
4,864
-
193,708
148,747
44,961
-
44,961
26,330
71,291
Total
2021
£
193,650
-
28,750
222,400
209,004
13,396
-
13,396
12,934
26,330

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

THE PICKWELL FOUNDATION

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 5 APRIL 2022

Notes
Current assets
Debtors
10
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
11
Net current assets
Income funds
Restricted funds
12
Unrestricted funds
2022
£
3,998
71,843
75,841
(4,550)
£
71,291
67,992
3,299
71,291
2021
£
4,000
26,389
30,389
(4,059)
£
26,330
23,005
3,325
26,330

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 27 January 2023

Mr R I Elliott Mr S P Baker Trustee Trustee

THE PICKWELL FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

The Pickwell Foundation is a public benefit entity and a registered charity in England & Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal office is Pickwell Manor, Georgeham, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LA.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance 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 (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

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.

Investment income and tax recoverable are accounted for on a receivable basis, whilst interest is accounted for when received.

THE PICKWELL FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates. Grants are recognised when a payment is authorised.

Expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by the charity in undertaking activities that further its charitable aims for the benefit of it's beneficiaries, including those support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities.

1.6 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.

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 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 constitutes 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 operations 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.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

THE PICKWELL FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

3 Donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
2022
2022
2022
£
£
£
Donations and gifts
108,656
26,544
135,200
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme grant
2,560
51,084
53,644
111,216
77,628
188,844
For the year ended 5 April 2021
171,859
21,791
4
Other trading activities
Restricted
funds
2022
£
Fundraising events
4,864
5
Other income
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Gift aid
-
Total
2021
£
190,605
3,045
193,650
193,650
Total
2021
£
-
Total
2021
£
28,750

THE PICKWELL FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

6 Charitable activities

Charitable
Charitable
Expenditure Expenditure
2022 2021
£ £
Staff costs 4,732 5,161
Training 505 -
Accountancy 3,299 3,282
Bank charges 489 203
Event costs 790 (230)
Subscriptions 243 126
Travel 444 -
Sundry 1,373 436
Admin & advertising 646 279
BCSG expenses 1,085 4,747
GCSG expenses 654 385
CCW expenses 12,602 166
ICW expenses 5,865 4,012
TCW expenses 6,354 -
CMCW expenses 5,486 -
RIA expenses 5,307 -
Ukraine expenses 338 -
Insurance 548 521
50,760 19,088
Grant funding of activities (see note 7) 97,987 189,916
148,747 209,004
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 110,402 198,694
Restricted funds 38,345 10,310
148,747 209,004

THE PICKWELL FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

7 Grants payable

Charitable
Charitable
Expenditure Expenditure
2022 2021
£ £
Redthread Youth Project (South London) - 4,000
Encompass South West 3,000 3,000
Edukid - 1,750
Grants under £500 - 416
Client Earth 28,000 30,000
Doctors of the World - 30,000
Synergy 10,000 10,000
Croyde Ocean Events - 5,000
Industry Tracker/Investor Watch 9,000 -
New Economics Foundation 10,000 -
Plastic Free North Devon 5,000 13,250
Coram 5,000 10,000
Uplift 10,000 -
Envirnomental Funders Network 1,000 -
World Wildlife Fund - Seagrass Programme - 15,000
International Alert - Monthly Standing Order - 10,000
Amigos - 20,000
Ashden - 10,000
Empathy Action - 4,000
Peers for the Planet 8,333 10,000
Possible (10:10 Climate Action) - 12,500
Students Organising For Sustainability UK 8,000 -
Mahmoud Alamary - NVQ Course Fees - Restricted 654 1,000
97,987 189,916

The Charity has made grant commitments totalling £32,667 to fund charitable activities for periods of up to two years from the date of offer. All such grants include a requirement to provide an annual report by a specified period before subsequent funding is released. Such subsequent funding is not recognised as a liability in these financial statements due to this performance related condition. The commitments will be funded from reserves and future income.

8 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.

THE PICKWELL FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

9 Employees

Number of employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

Number of employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
2022 2021
Number Number
Employees 2 1
Employment costs 2022 2021
£ £
Wages and salaries 4,732 5,161
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more.
10 Debtors
2022 2021
Amounts falling due within one year: £ £
Trade debtors 3,998 4,000
11 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2022 2021
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 4,550 4,059

THE PICKWELL FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

12 Restricted funds

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:

Movement in funds Movement in funds Movement in funds Movement in funds
Balance at Incoming Resources Transfers Balance at Incoming Resources Transfers Balance at
6 April 2020 resources expended 6 April 2021 resources expended 5 April 2022
£ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £
Barnstaple Community Sponsorship Group 3,832 1,498 (4,747) - 583 - (1,085) 502 -
Georgeham Community Sponsorship Group 7,692 - (1,385) (5,000) 1,307 - (1,307) - -
Ilfracombe Community Welcome - 6,341 (4,012) 5,000 7,329 200 (5,865) - 1,664
Chulmleigh Community Welcome - 12,868 (166) - 12,702 4,843 (12,602) - 4,943
Taw Community Welcome - 1,084 - - 1,084 13,958 (6,354) - 8,688
Combe Martin Community Welcome - - - - - 10,139 (236) - 9,903
Resettle in Appledore - - - - - 15,249 (975) - 14,274
Ukraine - - - - - - (338) 338 -
The Shapiro Foundation - - - - - 38,102 (9,582) - 28,520
11,524 21,791 (10,310) - 23,005 82,491 (38,344) 840 67,992

THE PICKWELL FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

12 Restricted funds

(Continued)

Barnstaple Community Sponsorship Group

This is to provide support to families resettling in Barnstaple under the UK governments Community Sponsorship Scheme.

Georgeham Community Sponsorship Group

This is to provide support to families resettling in Georgeham under the UK governments Community Sponsorship Scheme.

Chulmleigh Community Welcome

This is to provide support to families resettling in Chulmleigh under the UK governments Community Sponsorship Scheme.

Ilfracombe Community Welcome

This is to provide support to families resettling in Ilfracombe under the UK governments Community Sponsorship Scheme.

Taw Community Welcome

This is to provide support to families resettling in the Taw Valley area under the UK governments Community Sponsorship Scheme.

Combe Martin Community Welcome

This is to provide support to families resettling in the Combe Martin area under the UK governments Community Sponsorship Scheme.

Resettle In Appledore

This is to provide support to families resettling in the Appledore area under the UK governments Community Sponsorship Scheme.

The Shapiro Foundation

This is to facilitate the acceleration of applications for community sponsorship in the UK through match funding.

THE PICKWELL FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2022

13
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2022
2022
£
£
Fund balances at 5
April 2022 are
represented by:
Current assets/(liabilities)
3,299
67,992
3,299
67,992
Total
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2022
2021
2021
£
£
£
71,291
3,325
23,005
71,291
3,325
23,005
Total
2021
£
26,330
26,330

14 Related party transactions

Transactions with related parties

During the year the charity entered into the following transactions with related parties:

Donations totalling £109,000 were received from related parties during the period. These comprised £94,000 received from Pickwell Manor Ltd, the shareholders of which are Mr S Baker, Mrs S Baker, Mr R Elliott and Mrs T Elliott, Trustees of the charity and £15,000 received from Mr R Elliott, the Trustee (2021: £161,060 was received from related parties during the period. These comprised £132,500 received from Mr S Baker, a Trustee of the charity, £3,560 received from Mr R Elliott, a Trustee of the charity and £25,000 received from Amped Investments Ltd, the shareholders of which are Mr S Baker, Mrs S Baker, Mr R Elliott and Mrs T Elliott, Trustees of the charity).