REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1156623
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
FOR
JOHN SYKES FOUNDATION
JOHN SYKES FOUNDATION
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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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 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 12 |
JOHN SYKES FOUNDATION
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
TRUSTEES J J Sykes A E Sykes C J Sykes J S Sykes A J Strong PRINCIPAL ADDRESS First Floor 23/24 Market Place Reading Berkshire RG1 2DE REGISTERED CHARITY 1156623 NUMBER INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Vale & West Chartered Accountants Victoria House 26 Queen Victoria Street Reading Berkshire RG1 1TG
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JOHN SYKES FOUNDATION
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023. 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 John Sykes Foundation is a grant giving charity focused on the town of Reading. The foundation's key objective is to improve the lives and wellbeing of individuals and communities where there is an element of disadvantage.
Income of the charity shall be applied for such charitable purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion shall decide. The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the Charity Commission's guidance on Public Benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning future activities and setting grant making policy.
Public benefit
The trustees confirm they have complied with their duty in section 17(5) of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Public Benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.
Grant making policy
The Trustees meet regularly to discuss the making of donations and grants and invite grant applications.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
During the period the charity made grants to various registered charitable organisations, as well as individuals.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The trustees are aware of the requirement of the Charity Commission to review their policy on reserves at regular intervals and it is current policy to distribute an amount at least equal to all incoming resources less governance costs.
FUTURE PLANS
The trustees plan to continue with the current grant making policies.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered 10 April 2014.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
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JOHN SYKES FOUNDATION
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by: 22/10/2024
Annabelle Sykes Annabelle Sykes (Oct 22, 2024 15:15 GMT+1) ~~..........................................~~ .......................
A E Sykes - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF JOHN SYKES FOUNDATION
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of the John Sykes Foundation
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the John Sykes Foundation ('the CIO') for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the CIO 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 CIO's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 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 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.
Jason Pyke FCA
Vale & West Chartered Accountants Victoria House 26 Queen Victoria Street Reading Berkshire RG1 1TG
Date: .............................................25/10/2024
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JOHN SYKES FOUNDATION
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| 31.12.23 | 31.12.22 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |||
| fund | fund | funds | funds | |||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | ||||||
| Donations and legacies | 3 | 52,154 | 2,000 | 54,154 | 49,960 | |
| Other income | - | - | - | 200 | ||
| Total | 52,154 | 2,000 | 54,154 | 50,160 | ||
| EXPENDITURE ON | ||||||
| Raising funds | 4 | 3,020 | - | 3,020 | 1,815 | |
| Charitable activities | ||||||
| Community recognition | 6,168 | - | 6,168 | 35,897 | ||
| Advancement of education | - | - | - | 1,834 | ||
| Advancement of those in need as a result of | ||||||
| financial hardship | 5,050 | - | 5,050 | 1,000 | ||
| Advancement of those in need as a result of | ||||||
| ill health | - | - | - | 1,750 | ||
| Advancement of those in need as a result of | ||||||
| disability | 4,485 | - | 4,485 | 6,090 | ||
| Advancement of amateur sport | 2,500 | - | 2,500 | 1,000 | ||
| Reading Amnesty Art Project | - | 1,000 | 1,000 | - | ||
| Total | 21,223 | 1,000 | 22,223 | 49,386 | ||
| NET INCOME | 30,931 | 1,000 | 31,931 | 774 | ||
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | ||||||
| Total funds brought forward | 1,144 | - | 1,144 | 370 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 32,075 | 1,000 | 33,075 | 1,144 | ||
The notes form part of these financial statements
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JOHN SYKES FOUNDATION
BALANCE SHEET 31 DECEMBER 2023
| 31.12.23 | 31.12.22 | |||||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |||
| fund | fund | funds | funds | |||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| FIXED ASSETS | ||||||
| Investments | 7 | 100 | - | 100 | 100 | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||
| Debtors | 8 | 3,393 | - | 3,393 | 920 | |
| Cash at bank | 29,302 | 1,000 | 30,302 | 844 | ||
| CREDITORS | 32,695 | 1,000 | 33,695 | 1,764 | ||
| Amounts falling due within one year | 9 | (720) | - | (720) | (720) | |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 31,975 | 1,000 | 32,975 | 1,044 | ||
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT | ||||||
| LIABILITIES | 32,075 | 1,000 | 33,075 | 1,144 | ||
| NET ASSETS | 32,075 | 1,000 | 33,075 | 1,144 | ||
| FUNDS | 10 | |||||
| Unrestricted funds | 32,075 | 1,144 | ||||
| Restricted funds | 1,000 | - | ||||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 33,075 | 1,144 | ||||
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 22/10/2024............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
Annabelle Sykes (Oct 22, 2024 15:15 GMT+1) ~~..........................................~~ Annabelle Sykes ... A E Sykes - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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JOHN SYKES FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1. STATUTORY INFORMATION
The John Sykes Foundation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered with the Charity Commission in England & Wales.
The registered office and principal place of business is 1st Floor, 23-24 Market Place, Reading RG1 2DE.
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 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.
Income
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.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
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.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
Support costs comprise costs incurred centrally in support of the charity.
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JOHN SYKES FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
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.
Going concern
After making enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue its activities for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements as outlined in the Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities.
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JOHN SYKES FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
3. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| DONATIONS AND LEGACIES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Donations Sykes family donations Grants Sykes family donation for administration costs Community recognition grant refund RAISING FUNDS |
31.12.23 £ 154 31,867 2,000 3,020 17,113 54,154 |
31.12.22 £ 235 47,910 - 1,815 - 49,960 |
| Support costs Rates and water Advertising Insurance Accountancy fees Professional fees Travel expenses Telephone |
31.12.23 £ 1,421 333 332 720 35 59 120 3,020 |
31.12.22 £ 581 157 322 720 35 - - 1,815 |
4. RAISING FUNDS
5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2023 nor for the year ended 31 December 2022.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2023 nor for the year ended 31 December 2022.
6. STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was nil (2022: nil).
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JOHN SYKES FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
7. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
Fixed asset investments comprise a holding of 100 F Ordinary £1 shares in John Sykes Family Investment Fund Ltd.
8. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| 31.12.23 | 31.12.22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |||
| Other debtors | 3,393 | 920 | ||
| 9. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | |||
| Other creditors | 31.12.23 £ 720 |
31.12.22 £ 720 |
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| 10. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | |||
| Unrestricted funds | At 1.1.23 £ |
Net movement in funds £ |
At 31.12.23 £ |
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| General fund | 1,144 | 30,931 | 32,075 | |
| Restricted funds | ||||
| Restricted grant fund | - | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 1,144 | 31,931 | 33,075 | |
| Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | ||||
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | ||
| resources | expended | in funds | ||
| Unrestricted funds | £ | £ | £ | |
| General fund | 52,154 | (21,223) | 30,931 | |
| Restricted funds | ||||
| Restricted grant fund | 2,000 | (1,000) | 1,000 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 54,154 | (22,223) | 31,931 | |
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JOHN SYKES FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| Net | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| movement | At | ||
| At 1.1.22 | in funds | 31.12.22 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 370 | 774 | 1,144 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 370 | 774 | 1,144 |
| Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | |||
| Unrestricted funds | Incoming resources £ |
Resources expended £ |
Movement in funds £ |
| General fund | 50,160 | (49,386) | 774 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 50,160 | (49,386) | 774 |
11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2023.
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JOHN SYKES FOUNDATION
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| 31.12.23 | 31.12.22 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Donations and legacies | ||
| Donations | 154 | 235 |
| Sykes family donations | 31,867 | 47,910 |
| Grants | 2,000 | - |
| Sykes family donation for administration | ||
| costs | 3,020 | 1,815 |
| Community recognition grant refund | 17,113 | - |
| Other income | 54,154 | 49,960 |
| Bank compensation received | - | 200 |
| Total incoming resources | 54,154 | 50,160 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Charitable activities | ||
| Grants to institutions | 19,203 | 45,737 |
| Grants to individuals | - | 1,834 |
| Support costs | 19,203 | 47,571 |
| Management | ||
| Rates and water | 1,421 | 581 |
| Insurance | 332 | 322 |
| Travel expenses | 59 | - |
| Telephone | 120 | - |
| Advertising | 333 | 157 |
| Professional fees | 35 | 35 |
| Governance costs | 2,300 | 1,095 |
| Accountancy fees | 720 | 720 |
| Total resources expended | 22,223 | 49,386 |
| Net income | 31,931 | 774 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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