Charity registration number 1155744 (England and Wales)
THE SANDERSON FOUNDATION
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
THE SANDERSON FOUNDATION
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees Mr T. Sanderson Mrs D. Sanderson Mr J. Azis Charity number 1155744 Registered office Westwood Manor Bradford-on-Avon Wiltshire BA15 2AF Independent examiner Susan Drummond Rouse Partners LLP Beaconsfield Buckinghamshire HP9 1QL
THE SANDERSON FOUNDATION
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' report | 1 |
| Independent examiner's report | 2 |
| Statement of financial activities | 3 |
| Balance sheet | 4 |
| Statement of cash flows | 6 |
| Notes to the accounts | 5 - 9 |
THE SANDERSON FOUNDATION
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
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)" (effective 1 January 2019).
Objectives and activities
The Charity's objects are:
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(1) For the public benefit to promote education in such ways as the Charity's Trustees think fit;
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(2) The support and promotion of any charitable purpose that is for the public benefit.
The Trustees met regularly throughout the period both by email and in person. In pursuit of the objects, during the period under review, the Trustees considered in excess of 156 applications, both solicited and unsolicited. A total of 12 grants (2024: 14) were made which were in aggregate £225,000(2024: £435,000).
The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the Charity should undertake.
Achievements and performance Financial review
The Trustees' policy is to hold sufficient reserves to cover at least one year's committed expenditure. At the end of the period under review, the Charity had neither committed expenditure nor administrative expenses.
It was noted that an application for Gift Aid refund has been received in November 2024 for the year ended 2023 & 2024. In the year ended 31 March 2025 Gift Aid of £NIL (2024 £100,000) was recovered by the Trustees.
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Structure, governance and management
The Charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation subject to a deed dated January 31, 2014. The Charity is registered with the Charity Commission, No 1155744.
The Trustees who served during the year were: Mr T. Sanderson Mrs D. Sanderson Mr J. Azis
The Trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
TIM sANDERSON
.............................. Mr T. Sanderson Chairman of Trustees Dated: ......................... 14-Jan-2026
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THE SANDERSON FOUNDATION
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE SANDERSON FOUNDATION
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Sanderson Foundation (the Charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
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.
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examiner's statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared the financial statements in accordance with the relevant version of the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements 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 the financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
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:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Charities Act 2011.
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of financial statements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the financial statements 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 financial statements to be reached.
Susan Drummond
Susan Drummond Rouse Partners LLP 55 Station Road Beaconsfield Buckinghamshire HP9 1QL
Dated: ......................... 15-Jan-2026
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THE SANDERSON FOUNDATION
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Income and endowments from: | |||
| Donations | 2 | 225,000 | 400,000 |
| Other income | 3 | 11,478 | 977 |
| Total income | 236,478 | 400,977 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Grants funding of activities | |||
| Grants made to charities | 4 | 225,368 | 435,366 |
| Independent examination fees | 4 | 4,380 | 5,160 |
| Total charitable expenditure | 229,748 | 440,526 | |
| Net income/(expenditure) for the year/ | |||
| Net movement in funds | 6,730 | (39,549) | |
| Fund balances at 1 April 2024 | 59,813 | 99,362 | |
| Fund balances at 31 March 2025 | 66,543 | 59,813 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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THE SANDERSON FOUNDATION
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
| 2025 Notes £ Current assets Cash at bank and in hand 70,923 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 7 (4,380) Net current assets The funds of the Charity Unrestricted funds The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on ......................... 14-Jan-2026 |
£ 66,543 66,543 66,543 |
2024 £ 64,193 (4,380) |
£ 59,813 |
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| 59,813 | |||
| 59,813 | |||
TIM sANDERSON .............................. Mr T. Sanderson Chairman of Trustees
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THE SANDERSON FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
The Sanderson Foundation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, subject to a deed dated 31 January 2014.
1.1 Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charity's deed, 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) (effective 1 January 2019)". The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
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 accounts 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.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amounts can be measured reliably. Gift aid is recognised as income in the period in which it is received by Trustees from the relevant tax authority.
1.5 Expenditure
Grants payable are made to third parties in furtherance of the Charity's objects. Grants are accounted for when the Trustees have agreed to pay the grant and the recipient has a reasonable expectation of receipt.
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THE SANDERSON FOUNDATION
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| 2025 Notes £ Cash flows from operating activities Cash generated from/(absorbed by) operations 9 Net cash generated from investing activities Net cash generated from financing activities Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents at end of year |
2024 £ £ 6,730 - - 6,730 64,193 70,923 |
£ (48,769) - - (48,769) 112,962 64,193 |
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THE SANDERSON FOUNDATION
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2 Donations
| Donations and gifts Gift aid recovered Other income Other income Grants funding of activities Grants made to charities Charitable expenditure 3 2025 2025 £ £ Bank charges 368 - Grant funding of activities (see note ) 225,000 - Share of governance costs) - 4,380 225,368 4,380 |
Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds 2025 2024 £ £ - 400,000 225,000 - Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds 2025 2024 £ £ 11,478 977 Total 2025 Grants made to charities Charitable expenditure 3 Total 2024 2024 2024 £ £ £ £ 368 366 - 366 225,000 435,000 - 435,000 4,380 - 5,160 5,160 229,748 435,366 5,160 440,526 |
Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds 2025 2024 £ £ - 400,000 225,000 - Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds 2025 2024 £ £ 11,478 977 Total 2025 Grants made to charities Charitable expenditure 3 Total 2024 2024 2024 £ £ £ £ 368 366 - 366 225,000 435,000 - 435,000 4,380 - 5,160 5,160 229,748 435,366 5,160 440,526 |
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| Total 2024 £ 366 435,000 5,160 |
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| 440,526 |
3 Other income
4 Grants funding of activities
5 Trustees
None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the Charity during the year.
6 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | Number | |
| Total | - | - |
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THE SANDERSON FOUNDATION
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| 6 | Employees | (Continued) | |
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| There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000. | |||
| 7 | Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Accruals and deferred income | 4,380 | 4,380 | |
| 8 | Related party transactions | ||
| During the year the charity received income of £NIL (2024: £400,000) in the form of donations | from a trustee | ||
| of the charity. | |||
| 9 | Cash generated from/(absorbed by) operations | 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ | ||
| Surplus/(deficit) for the year | 6,730 | (39,549) | |
| Movements in working capital: | |||
| (Decrease) in creditors | - | (9,220) | |
| Cash generated from/(absorbed by) operations | 6,730 | (48,769) |
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THE SANDERSON FOUNDATION
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
10 Grants made to charities
| 2025 | 2024 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Atma Seva Projects | 5,000 | |
| Chalke ValleyHistoryFestival | 45,000 | 35,000 |
| Dulwich Picture Gallery | 10,000 | |
| Erasmus Forum | 30,000 | |
| Eton College Collections | 10,000 | |
| Historic Royal Palaces | 15,000 | |
| Holburne Museum | 200,000 | |
| PCC of Postlebury | 10,000 | |
| Remembrance Trust | 10,000 | |
| Royal Museums Greenwich | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| Shop+ Drop | 5,000 | |
| Soil Association | 20,000 | 15,000 |
| Somerset Wildlife Trust | 10,000 | |
| The Hannah Francis One DayEvent | 5,000 | |
| The Sixteen | 15,000 | 10,000 |
| UniversityCollege,Oxford | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| Venice In Peril Fund | 15,000 | 10,000 |
| Watts Gallery | 20,000 | |
| Wells,The Palace Trust | 25,000 | 10,000 |
| TOTAL | 225,000 | 435,000 |
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