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2025-03-31-accounts

Docusign Envelope ID: 45112813-D6FB-4EE7-BE6F-C2EB4A0B758A

Charity number: 1156449

THE WOODSTOCK FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Docusign Envelope ID: 45112813-D6FB-4EE7-BE6F-C2EB4A0B758A

THE WOODSTOCK FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

CONTENTS

Page
Reference and administrative details of the charity, its Trustees and advisers 1
Trustees' report 2 - 4
Independent examiner's report 5 - 6
Statement of financial activities 7
Balance sheet 8
Notes to the financial statements 9 - 15

Docusign Envelope ID: 45112813-D6FB-4EE7-BE6F-C2EB4A0B758A

THE WOODSTOCK FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Trustees Mr Paul Edward Woodstock Harris
Mrs Nevena Harris
Ms Margaret Ann West
Mr Thomas Woodstock Harris
Mrs Alison Mary Swinburn
Mr Peter Woodstock Harris
Charity registered
number
1156449
Principal office
Sallow Copse
Ringshall
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
HP4 1LZ
Accountants
Hillier Hopkins LLP
Chartered Accountants
249 Silbury Boulevard
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK9 1NA

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Docusign Envelope ID: 45112813-D6FB-4EE7-BE6F-C2EB4A0B758A

THE WOODSTOCK FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.

Objectives and activities

a. Policies and objectives

In addition to, and consistent with the principal object, the Trustees support projects to assist minors considered at risk from offending to provide them guidance, coaching and life skills to prevent them going to prison.

The Trustees also continue to support causes with which a number of the Trustees have a longstanding relationship.

In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.

b. Activities undertaken to achieve objectives

Following a full review of previous activities to participate directly in projects that provide mentoring, support and assistance for disadvantaged youths, the Trustees have decided that the Foundation should support existing charities that have a track record of endeavour and success in these areas. These options are currently being assessed.

During the year, the charity also made donations to an orphanage in South America and a local hospice.

Achievements and performance

a. Review of activities

The Trustees continue to support a number of existing, well established charities.

b. Investment policy and performance

It is the object that donations be invested in worthy causes in a timely manner. Investment policy is therefore to preserve liquidity and minimize risk. Surplus funds were invested in savings accounts.

Financial review

a. Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.

b. Reserves policy

The Trustees aim to maintain sufficient reserves to cover known commitments.

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THE WOODSTOCK FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Structure, governance and management

a. Constitution

The Woodstock Family Charitable Foundation is a registered charity, number 1156449, and is constituted under a Trust deed.

b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees

The management of the charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Trust deed.

c. Organisational structure and decision-making policies

The Trustees meet regularly throughout the year to discuss objectives and proposals. Decisions are made by a majority of Trustees.

Funds held as custodian

The charity will continue to support current projects and consider further projects in line with the objectives.

Statement of Trustees' responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

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THE WOODSTOCK FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

................................................ Mr Paul Edward Woodstock Harris Date: 27-01-2026

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THE WOODSTOCK FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of The Woodstock Family Charitable Foundation ('the charity')

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of 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 accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed 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 the accounts in accordance with 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) 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 been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the 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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. 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.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 45112813-D6FB-4EE7-BE6F-C2EB4A0B758A

THE WOODSTOCK FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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.

Signed:[Frontlin] Dated: 27-01-2026

[Grout] 512213CD94334AB... Grant Franklin ACA

Hillier Hopkins LLP Chartered Accountants 249 Silbury Boulevard Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK9 1NA

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Docusign Envelope ID: 45112813-D6FB-4EE7-BE6F-C2EB4A0B758A

THE WOODSTOCK FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
Investments
4
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
6
Total expenditure
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
funds
2025
£
43,300
20
43,320
48,300
48,300
(4,980)
10,026
(4,980)
5,046
Total
funds
2025
£
43,300
20
43,320
48,300
48,300
(4,980)
10,026
(4,980)
5,046
Total
funds
2024
£
73,300
16
73,316
68,300
68,300
5,016
5,010
5,016
10,026

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

The notes on pages 9 to 15 form part of these financial statements.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 45112813-D6FB-4EE7-BE6F-C2EB4A0B758A

THE WOODSTOCK FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

2025 2025 2024
Note £ £
Fixed assets
- -
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand 8,346 13,326
8,346 13,326
Current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year 9 (3,300) (3,300)
Net current assets 5,046 10,026
Total assets less current liabilities 5,046 10,026
Net assets excluding pension asset 5,046 10,026
Total net assets 5,046 10,026
Charity funds
Restricted funds 10 - -
Unrestricted funds 10 5,046 10,026
Total funds 5,046 10,026

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

................................................

Mr Paul Edward Woodstock Harris

Date: 27-01-2026

The notes on pages 9 to 15 form part of these financial statements.

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THE WOODSTOCK FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1. General information

The Woodstock Family Charitable Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales.

2. Accounting policies

2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements 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 2015), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair' view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published on 16 July 2014 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

The Woodstock Family Charitable Foundation meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

2.2 Income

All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.

2.3 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

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THE WOODSTOCK FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.4 Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.

2.5 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

2.6 Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the statement of financial activities as a finance cost.

2.7 Financial instruments

The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

2.8 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

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THE WOODSTOCK FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

3. Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted
funds
2025
£
Donations
43,300
Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
Donations
73,300
Total
funds
2025
£
43,300
Total
funds
2024
£
73,300
4.
Investment income
Investment income
Investment income
Unrestricted
funds
2025
£
20
Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
16
Total
funds
2025
£
20
Total
funds
2024
£
16

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Docusign Envelope ID: 45112813-D6FB-4EE7-BE6F-C2EB4A0B758A

THE WOODSTOCK FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

5. Analysis of grants

Grants - St Francis Hospice
Grants - House On The Corner Project
Grants - St Francis Hospice
Grants - House On The Corner Project
Grants to
Institutions
2025
£
40,000
5,000
45,000
Grants to
Institutions
2024
£
60,000
5,000
65,000
Total
funds
2025
£
40,000
5,000
45,000
Total
funds
2024
£
60,000
5,000
65,000

6. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities Summary by fund type

Accountancy
Grants - St Francis Hospice
Grants - House On The Corner Project
Unrestricted
funds
2025
£
3,300
40,000
5,000
48,300
Total
2025
£
3,300
40,000
5,000
48,300

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THE WOODSTOCK FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

6. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities (continued)

Summary by fund type (continued)

Accountancy
Grants - St Francis Hospice
Grants - House On The Corner Project
Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
3,300
60,000
5,000
68,300
Total
2024
£
3,300
60,000
5,000
68,300

7. Independent examiner's remuneration

The independent examiner's remuneration amounts to an independent examiner fee of £3,300 ( 2024 - £3,300 ).

8. Trustees' remuneration and expenses

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2024 - £NIL) .

During the year ended 31 March 2025, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2024 - £NIL) .

9. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2025 2024
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 3,300 3,300

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THE WOODSTOCK FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

10. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current year

Unrestricted funds
General Funds - all funds
Statement of funds - prior year
Unrestricted funds
General Funds - all funds
Balance at 1
April 2024
£
10,026
Balance at
1 April 2023
£
5,010
Income
£
43,320
Income
£
73,316
Expenditure
£
(48,300)
Expenditure
£
(68,300)
Balance at
31 March
2025
£
5,046
Balance at
31 March
2024
£
10,026

11. Analysis of net assets between funds Analysis of net assets between funds - current year

Unrestricted
funds
2025
£
Current assets
8,346
Creditors due within one year
(3,300)
Total
5,046
Total
funds
2025
£
8,346
(3,300)
5,046

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THE WOODSTOCK FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

11. Analysis of net assets between funds (continued)

Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year

Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Total
Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
13,326
(3,300)
10,026
Total
funds
2024
£
13,326
(3,300)
10,026

12. Related party transactions

Total amount of donations received without conditions from a Trustee, Peter Harris, during the year was £40,000 (2024 - £60,000).

During the year, a Trustee, Paul Harris, paid expenses on behalf of the Charity of £3,300 (2024 - £3,300). The total of these amounts has been deemed a donation and no amount will be reimbursed or is outstanding at the year end.

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