for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 alIty Number 1150745
Aston ainton Charftsble Fwndallon for the Year Ended 31 Marth 2024 Trustees Report Notss to the Financial Statements Indepth Examinerfs Rewt
CHARIIY COMMISSION Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 01.04.2023 To 31.03.2024 Charlty nam•: Aston Clinton Charitable Foundation Charity registration number 1150745 Objectives and Actlvltles Surnmary of the purposes of the thartty as set out in ils governing document Parn 1.17 The provision of grants for such charitable purposes for the public benefft as are exdusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales as the Trustees from time to time deterniine. Support and promote charitable, voluntsy and not-f(Y-profft organisations whose objects benefft the people living in Aston Clinton and the surrounding villages. Summary ofthe main actNities In relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activitses, projects or services identified in the accounts. Statement confirming whether the trustses have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefft P¥a 1.17•KI 1.19 Parn1.18 The trust88s are aware of the guidance and have taken it into account when making any decisions to which the guidance is relevant. Achievements and Perforniance On(x again, awareness of the foundation has grown lo¢xlly and has now firmly established itself within the communty. The foundation benefft6d from increased sponsorship this year leadlng to a total revenue irKTease of £2,263.94 compared with prior year. Costs have also inixeased this year from suppliers, In addition to Increased security maintaining the safety of the event. Wrth grants and donations of £25,500 to stxteen separate beneficiaries, the foundation once again fulfilled its pledge to support local charitable, volunts and not for anisations. Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity. identifying the difference the charitys work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries arKI any wider beneffts to society as a whole. 120 Pa8e I
Financial Review Review of the charivs financial position at the end or irie Stat8ment explaining the poliry for holding reserves 6 held Amount of reserves held Raasons for holding zwo reserves D8tsils of furKI matwialty in deficit EXplanan of any uncertainties about the charity conlinuing as a wing concem P•8 1.21 At the end of the period the charity held reserves of £19,363.39 P•a 122 The Charity has a policy of retaining approx. 40% of the operating costs of the followin ears tradin activities. P¥a 122 Pwa 122 WA P¥a124 NIA Pva 123 NIA Structure, Governance and Management Desuiption d charivs trusts: Type of goveming document (trust deed, royal charter) Trust Deed dated 2P May 2012 as amended by Trust Deed dated lat Se ember 2012 How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO Trustee seledion methc#Js induding detsils of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or narne of any person or body enlitled to appoint one or more trustees p15 Para 125 By a resolution of the Trustees at a Special Trustees Meeting. Referenc8 and Admlnistrative detsils Chari name Other name the chari Re number Charivs prinapal address Aston Clinton Charitable Foundation Aston Clinton Beer Festival 1150745 2 Wemvell Close, Aston Clinton. Aylesbury, HP22 5LF Page 2
Exemptions from dlsclosure Reason for non-disdosur8 of ke NIA n81 details Declarations Tho trust•os declar• that they have approved the trustees. rnport abovo. Signed on behalf of the charitys trustees 81gnature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair. fjtc) L YN)frJE bEeoA44kQuLU7b•4 MknL Page 3
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Aston ainton Charftable Foundatlon Ilotes to the finandal Statthnents for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 l. Grants and Donatlorfs Payable- durfng thls financlal yearthe Charity has made grants to local charities or individuals totsling £25.500 (£21.71)0 - 2023). These include . Aston ainton School Fund Aston Arrow5 Donation Frlend5 OF Guiding Iwendo Aston Clinton Beer) Teenage Cancer Trust 2777918 Animal Antiks Aston Clinton Beer Aston Clinton School Aston Cllnton Beer WheelPower Aston Cllnton Beer Aston ainton Colts Aston ainton Beer Oxford Animal Sanctuary Aston Clinton Beer Carers Bucks Aston Clinton Beer Buckinghamshire Mind Aston Uinton Beer Chilterns Neuro Centre Aston Clinton Beer Rennie Grove Hospice Care Aston ainton Beer AW FC Aston Clinton Beer Lindengate Aston ainton Beer Florence Nightingale Hosp Aston Clinton Beer Scannappeal Aston Clinton Beer £5LKJ £i.000 £1,(0 £2.OLX) £3.0 £2.(XX) £2,0 £2.IXKI £i.(K £i,ocKI £i,(xx) £i.LKK) 2. Taxation-the charity is exempt from corporatlon tsx as all its income is charitsble and is applled for. 3. Tru5tee< remuneratlon and benefits- there were rK) trustee< remuneration or benefits paid in the current or prior year. Trustees expenses paid during the current year amounted to £3,191 (£521- 2023). Page 5
INDEpENDEr EXAMINERS REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF AsfoN CUNTON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION I report on the accounts of the Tnt for the year ended 31 Marth 2024, whith are set out on pages I to 5. RespectNe reSP1b11itle5 of members and examlner The charl$ tnjstees are responsible for the preparation of the accourrts. The charitys trustees conslderthat an audit is not required for thi5 year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 {the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It Is my responsibllity to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charlties Act: to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 14515)(b) of the Charities Act), and to stste whether particular matters have come to our attention. Basls of Indewth examinerf5 fepwt My examlnatlon was carrled out In accordan with the Genernl Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounts records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the Accounts presented with those records. It also indudes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the Accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a Irue and fairf view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examinerfs Statement In connertion with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: (11 whith gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respett the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply wlth the accounting requirements of the Chartties Art have not been met; or. (2) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the Accounts to be reached. Colln Alrey FCCA Georye Hoy Partnership LLP CharteredAccountonts Brigham House High Street Biggleswade Bedfordshire Dated: LJ/' /IS Page 6