REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1155791
THE RICEPUDS CHARITABLE TRUST
Richardson Swift Chartered Accountants 11 Laura Place Bath BA2 4BL
THE RICEPUDS CHARITABLE TRUST
Contents of the Financial Statements for the year ended 5 April 2025
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| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 | ||
| Report of the Trustees | 2 | to | 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 6 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 | to | 11 |
THE RICEPUDS CHARITABLE TRUST
Reference and Administrative Details for the year ended 5 April 2025
| TRUSTEES | Mrs J S Rice |
|---|---|
| A J Rice | |
| T A Rice | |
| W A Rice | |
| PRINCIPAL ADDRESS | Charles Russell LLP |
| Compass House | |
| Lypiatt Road | |
| Cheltenham | |
| Gloucestershire | |
| GL50 2QJ | |
| REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER | 1155791 |
| INDEPENDENT EXAMINER | Richardson Swift |
| Chartered Accountants | |
| 11 Laura Place | |
| Bath | |
| BA2 4BL | |
| SOLICITORS | Charles Russell LLP |
| Compass House | |
| Lypiatt Road | |
| Cheltenham | |
| Gloucestershire | |
| GL50 2QJ |
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THE RICEPUDS CHARITABLE TRUST
Report of the Trustees
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 5 April 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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
Objectives and aims
The trustees have complied with the duty in section 17(5) of the 2011 Charities Act to have due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission.
The trust's objectives are to promote any charitable purpose according to the law of England and Wales for the benefit of the public. In particular but not exclusively relieving those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability or poverty; advancement and promotion of health and social care; advancement and promotion of education; advancement of environmental protection or improvement; advancement of amateur sport; advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science.
The trust carries out these objectives by providing grants for projects which fall within the overall objectives of the trust.
Objectives, strategies and activities
The trust made five donations in the year as follows:
£10,000 to Parkinsons Africa (charity number 1196226). The charity supports and empowers Africans impacted by Parkinsons especially in Africa.
£10,000 to Blind Veterans UK (charity number 216227). The charity helps blind or vision impaired men and women who have served in the UK armed forces by giving emotional and practical support they require to overcome the challenges they face to discover life beyond blindness.
£10,000 to Tommy's (charity number 1060508) The charity helps in the prevention of problems experienced during pregnancy.
£10,000 to St Theresa's Hospice (charity number 518394) The charity provides end of life hospice care in the Darlington area.
£10,000 to Whitington Health NHS Trust Charity (charity number 1056452). This donation was to help make improvements to the Ifor Paediatric Ward staff room to improve the much-needed facilities for staff working on an acute paediatric ward.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
The total incoming resources for the year amounted to £57,830 (2024 - £49,408). against which £53,941 (2024 - £34,250) was expended during the year. The trust had a surplus of £89,250 (2024 -£169,932) which includes an unrealised gain on investments of £85,361 (2024 - £131,770) and a realised gain on investments of £nil (2024 - £23,004). Investments valued at £1,460,329 (2024 - £1,374,968) were held in the trust at the year end.
Investment policy and objectives
The trustees have powers to invest and manage the assets and investments of the trust. Aside from retaining a prudent amount of reserves each year most of the trust's funds are invested in equities. Having considered the options available, the trustees have decided to hold any surplus funds in interest bearing bank accounts. This investment policy is reviewed annually.
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THE RICEPUDS CHARITABLE TRUST
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 5 April 2025
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately several years of unrestricted charitable expenditure as some of our recent donations have involved multi-year commitment of support rather than on a one-off nature. The trustees consider that this level will provide sufficient funds to respond to applications for grants and ensure that there are sufficient funds available to cover support and governance costs. Currently however, carried forward reserves reflect more than several years of charitable expenditure and the trustees have agreed a change in our funding approach from the previous aim to make a large and continuing donation to one project, a cause most likely in the elderly care area. We now propose to fund an increasing number of smaller projects with higher value donations such that we distribute the income generated from the charity's investments and capital as appropriate each year.
The balance held as unrestricted funds at 5 April 2025 was £1,798,422 (2024 - £1,709,172) of which £1,798,422 (2024 - £1,709,172) are regarded as free reserves. The current level of reserves is therefore higher than is needed but the trustees recognise that this will reduce following the change in funding approach.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
The Ricepuds Charitable Trust is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust dated 16 December 2013, and incorporates an unincorporated charity. The trust received registration as a charity on 13 February 2014.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
New trustees, if required are recruited via personal recommendation from an existing trustee, are interviewed by the trustees and appointed by a majority decision.
Organisational structure
The board of trustees, which consists of 4 members, administers the trust. These members are set out on page 1. The board normally meets 3 times per year or more frequently if required. The Chairman is appointed by the trustees to manage the trust and serves for a period of 2 years. The trustees have also appointed a secretary.
Induction and training of trustees
The trustees are already familiar with the practical work of the trust and new trustees are invited and encouraged to attend a series of short training sessions to familiarise themselves with the trust and the context in which it operates.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the trust is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
The trustees regularly conduct a review of the major risks to which the trust is exposed, and systems have been established to mitigate these risks. Internal risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for the authorisation of all transactions and projects and to ensure consistent quality of delivery for all operational aspects of the trust's objectives. These procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of the trust.
15/01/2026
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
.............................................................................. W A Rice - Trustee
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I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Ricepuds Charitable Trust (the Trust) for the year ended 5 April 2025.
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.
Catherine Edwards FCA
Richardson Swift
Chartered Accountants
11 Laura Place Bath BA2 4BL
16/01/2026 Date: .............................................
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THE RICEPUDS CHARITABLE TRUST
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 5 April 2025
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Investment income 2 Other income Total EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 3 Charitable activities Donations Activity support costs Total Net gains on investments NET INCOME RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
2025 Unrestricted fund £ 57,830 - 57,830 144 50,000 3,797 53,941 85,361 89,250 1,709,172 1,798,422 |
2024 Total funds £ 49,308 100 |
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| 49,408 | ||
| 134 30,200 3,916 |
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| 34,250 | ||
| 154,774 | ||
| 169,932 1,539,240 |
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| 1,709,172 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE RICEPUDS CHARITABLE TRUST
Balance Sheet
5 April 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Total | ||
| fund | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | |||
| Investments | 6 | 1,460,329 | 1,374,968 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Debtors | 7 | 41 | 106 |
| Cash at bank | 341,472 | 337,685 | |
| 341,513 | 337,791 | ||
| CREDITORS | |||
| Amounts falling due within one year | 8 | (3,420) | (3,587) |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 338,093 | 334,204 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES | 1,798,422 | 1,709,172 | |
| NET ASSETS | 1,798,422 | 1,709,172 | |
| FUNDS | 9 | ||
| Unrestricted funds | 1,798,422 | 1,709,172 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 1,798,422 | 1,709,172 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 15/01/2026............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
bp ............................................. Race W A Rice - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE RICEPUDS CHARITABLE TRUST
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 5 April 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
2. INVESTMENT INCOME
| INVESTMENT INCOME | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bank interest receivable Dividends |
2025 £ 9,052 48,778 57,830 |
2024 £ 5,887 43,421 |
| 49,308 |
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THE RICEPUDS CHARITABLE TRUST
- RAISING FUNDS
Investment management costs
Portfolio management
| 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|
| £ | £ |
| 144 | 134 |
- TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 5 April 2025 nor for the year ended 5 April 2024.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 5 April 2025 nor for the year ended 5 April 2024.
| 5. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Investment income Other income Total EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds Charitable activities Donations Activity support costs Total Net gains on investments NET INCOME RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted fund £ 49,308 100 49,408 134 30,200 3,916 34,250 154,774 169,932 1,539,240 1,709,172 |
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THE RICEPUDS CHARITABLE TRUST
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the year ended 5 April 2025
| 6. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS MARKET VALUE At 6 April 2024 Revaluations At 5 April 2025 NET BOOK VALUE At 5 April 2025 At 5 April 2024 5% of investment assets were outside the UK at the reporting date. |
Listed investments £ 1,374,968 85,361 1,460,329 1,460,329 1,374,968 |
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| The investments have been revalued at the | reporting date | based on valuations provided | based on valuations provided | bythe trust's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| investment manager. The basis of the valuation was market rate as at 5 April | 2025. | ||||
| 7. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | ||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Prepayments | 41 | 106 | |||
| 8. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | ||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Other creditors | 3,420 | 3,587 | |||
| 9. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | ||||
| Net | |||||
| movement | At | ||||
| At 6.4.24 | in funds | 5.4.25 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | |||
| Unrestricted funds | |||||
| General fund | 1,709,172 | 89,250 | 1,798,422 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 1,709,172 | 89,250 | 1,798,422 | ||
| Net movement in funds, included in the above | are as follows: | ||||
| Incoming | Resources | Gains and | Movement | ||
| resources | expended | losses | in funds | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | |||||
| General fund | 57,830 | (53,941) | 85,361 | 89,250 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 57,830 | (53,941) | 85,361 | 89,250 |
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THE RICEPUDS CHARITABLE TRUST
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the year ended 5 April 2025
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| Net movement At 6.4.23 in funds £ £ Unrestricted funds General fund 1,539,240 169,932 TOTAL FUNDS 1,539,240 169,932 Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming Resources Gains and resources expended losses £ £ £ Unrestricted funds General fund 49,408 (34,250) 154,774 TOTAL FUNDS 49,408 (34,250) 154,774 A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: Net movement At 6.4.23 in funds £ £ Unrestricted funds General fund 1,539,240 259,182 TOTAL FUNDS 1,539,240 259,182 |
At 5.4.24 £ 1,709,172 1,709,172 Movement in funds £ 169,932 169,932 At 5.4.25 £ 1,798,422 1,798,422 |
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A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming | Resources | Gains and | Movement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| resources | expended | losses | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 107,238 | (88,191) | 240,135 | 259,182 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 107,238 | (88,191) | 240,135 | 259,182 |
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THE RICEPUDS CHARITABLE TRUST
- RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
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