ROLLESTON ALMSHOUSE CHARITY
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
for the year ending 31 st December 2025
Registered Charity No 1158564

ROLLESTON ALMSHOUSE CHAIUTY
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
for the year ending 31st December 2025
Scheme
The objects of the Charity are,
1. The maintenance and provision of almshouse accommodation forthe public benefit of those
in charitable need including those in financial hardship and who are resident in the parishes
of Rolleston and Anslow in Staffordshire.
2. The relief of financial hardship, either generally or individually, of the residents of the
parishes of Rolleston and Anslow in Staffordshire by making grants of money or providing
or paying for items, serdices or facilities.
3. The maintenance of the clock of St Mary's Rolleston parish church and the bridges over
Rolleston brook for the public benefit of the residents of the parishes of Rolleston and
Anslow in Staffordshire.
The objects are set out in the Governing Document adopted by the Trustees on 12th September
2014.
Review of Activities
The Charity owns and maintains 6 almshouses at Burnside, Rolleston on Dove, Staffordshire.
Title to the property is vested in the Official Custodian for Charities.
The Trustees regularly contacted the residents during the year to ensure the almshouses were
in satisfactory condition. The almshouses remained fully occupied thoughout the year.
All Weekly Maintenance Contributions were increased from 1st April 2025.The weekly charge
is now £77 for the refurbished almshouses and £72 for the others.
During the year, £194 was spent on a replacement fridge freezer for the almshouse at No 4
and this expenditure was charged to the Cyclical MaintenanTr Fund.
The Trustees also spent £7,783 during the year fitting secondary glazing and dealing with damp
proofing problems and this was charged to the Extraordinary Repair Fund.
The Trustees were delighted to receive donations from other local voluntary organisations
towards the costs of modernising the almshouses which totalled £3.270.
Mana
ement
The Trustees met three times during the year to conduct and review the management of the
Charity.

Recruitment of Trustees
All Trustees shall be persons over the age of16 residing or carrying on business in or near the
parishes of Rolleston and Anslow in Staffordshire.
2 Trustees are nominated by Rolleston on Dove Parish Council, 1 by Anslow Parish Council
and 1 by East Staffordshire Borough Council, though ESBC has decided they no longer wish
to nominate a Trustee. In addition, the Charity should have not less than 3 nor more than 6
appointed Trustees. In selecting individuals for appointment, the Trustees have regard to the
skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the Charity.
Public Benefit
In exercising their powers and duties the Trustees have at all times complied with their duty to
have due regard to the guidan￿ on public benefit published by the Charity Commission.
Accounts
The Trustees have chosen to prepare the Charity's accounts on a receipts and payments basis.
Chari
Funds
The Almshouse Fund is a capital fund representing the value of the property at 2-12 Burnside.
On 12th August 2014 the property was valued by Wayne J Goodwin BA (Hons) Bsc MRICS
FNAEA at £171,600.
The Endowment Fund is a capital fund from which the income generated is applied by the
Trustees in accordan￿ with the objects set out in the Governing Document.
In accordance with best practice, the Trustees have chosen to maintain an Extraordinary Repair
Fund to provide for the extraordinary repair, improvement or rebuilding of the almshouses.
Similarly, the Trustees have chosen to maintain a Cyclical Maintenance Fund to provide for
those items of ordinary Maintenan￿ and repair of the almshouses as recur at infrequent
intervals. Both are restricted income funds.
The Reserves represent the accumulated income of the Charity which is available for
expenditure in furtherance of the Charity's objects at the discretion of the Trustees.
Reserves Polic
The Trustees consider an appropriate level of Reserves should be held to ensure the Charity
has sufficient resources to meet its ongoing expenditure and to allow time for re-organisation
in the event of an unforeseen increase in expenditure or liabilities or an unexpected downturn
in income or asset values.
The Trustees have made an assessment of the risks and other issues facing the Charity and
have considered it prudent to set a target level of Reserves at an amount equivalent to one
year's estimated ordinary annual expenditure of the Charity.
The Reserves Policy is reviewed periodically by the Trustees. The amount held as Reserves
at 31 st December 2025 was £10,029, marginally above the target level.

After several years of significant expenditure on the Renovation Project, the Trustees now wish
to concentrate on restoring the Extraordinary Repair Fund.
Investment Polic
The BlackRock Charities UK Bond Fund made modest gains during the year due to its
composition of fixed interest securities. The M&G Charity Multi Asset Fund grew strongly,
largely due to its higher equity content.
During the period the Trustees regularly reviewed the performance of the investments and they
are satisfied with the overall balan￿ of the investment portfolio.
Risk Mana
ement
The Trustees manage and govern the Charity in such a way as to minimise exposure to any
risks, be they governance, operational, financial, compliance or other risks, but so long as the
objectives and operation of the Charity are not compromised.

al & Administrative Information
Rolleston Almshouse Charity
Registered Charity No 1158564
148 High Street, Burton upon Trent DE14 1JY
vw.rollestonalmshouses.or
Trustees
Mr S Sanderson (Chairman)
Mr S D Appleby (Vice Chairman)
Ms A J Gillespie
Mr R N Houston
Ms S J Reader
Mr M D Robson
Mrs R D Tomlinson
Mrs S J Whitty
Mrs B Toon
Nominated by Rolleston Parish Council
Nominated by Rolleston Parish Council
Appointed
Appointed
Nominated by Anslow Parish Council
Appointed (Resigned on 31.12.25)
Appointed
Appointed
Appointed
Clerk to the Trustees
Mr T J Bramall LLB, 148 High Street, Burton upon Trent DE14 1JY
Tel.. 01283 564716
Email- charities
talbotco.co.uk
Accounts Examiner
Mr S Mcmanus
Solicitors
Bankers
Talbot & Co
148 High Street
Burton upon Trent
DE14 1JY
Lloyds Bank plc
16 High Street
Burton upon Trent
DE14 1JA
Signed
Mr S Sanderson (Chairman)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
I report on the accounts of the Rolleston Almshouse Charity for the year ended 31 st
December 2025 which are set out on pages 6 to 8.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examlner
The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Trustees
consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities
Act 2011 (the 201 l Act)) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act), follow
the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission
(under section 145(5)(b) of the 201 l Act) and state whether any particular matters have
come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the
Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept
by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also
includes 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 "true and fair view"
and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me
reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect 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 with the accounting
requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met or to which, in my opinion. attention
should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed .
Mr S Mcmanus
Date
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Rolleston Almshouse Charity
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31st December 2025
General Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Funds
Total
31.12.25
Total
31.12.24
Tangible Assets
Property
171,600
171.600
171,600
171,600
171,600
Investment Assets
171,600
BlackR¢xk - Capital
BlackRock - SR
3,941
3,941
3,887
1.176
1,176
1.160
BlackRock - SFM
298
298
294
M&G- ERF
68,205
68.205
58,594
1.474
68,205
3,941
73.620
63,935
Cash Funds
COIF Deposit AJC ERF
COIF Deposit AJC
Bank Current wc
369
369
354
1,689
12.962
14,651
5,381
6,866
6,866
6,576
8,555
13,331
21,886
12,311
NET ASSETS
10.029
81,536
175,541
267.106
247,846
Represented by;
Almshouse Fund
171.600
171,600
171.600
Endowment Fund
3,941
3,941
3,887
Extraordinary Repair Fund
Cyclical maintenan￿ Fund
Reserves
69.061
69,061
58,948
12.475
12,475
4,669
10.029
10,029
8,742
TOTAL FUNDS
10,029
81.536
175,541
267,106
247.846
Signed
Mr S Sanderson (Chairman)

Rolleston Almshouse Charity
Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31st December 2025
General Restricted Endowment Total YIE Total YIE
Funds
Funds
Funds
31.12.25
31.12.24
Receipts
Contributions from Residents
Donations Received
23,662
23,662
19,847
3.270
3,270
Grants Received
2,222
Gift Aid Reclaimed
COIF Interest Received
Charinco Dividend Income
NAACIF Dividend Income
269
15
67
60
160
220
225
2.509
2,509
2,228
23,991
5,794
160
29,945
24,589
Payments
Repairs & Maintenance
Insurance
1,130
7.977
9,107
16,849
807
807
782
Water Rates
1,775
1,775
1,529
Community Call System
Council Tax
128
128
123
Gas & Electricity
TV Licence
18
30
30
22
Christmas Gifts
180
180
180
Almshouse Association Subs
Clocks & Bridges Fund
Clerk's Remuneration
427
427
433
5,400
5.400
5,280
Professional Fees
Trustees, Expenses
Miscellaneous
9.884
7,977
17,861
26,065
Surplus for the year
14.107
-2,183
160
12,084
-1,476

Rolleston Almshouse Charity
Statement of Movement of Funds for the year ended 31st December 2025
Almshouse
Fund
End'ment
Fund
ERF
CMF Reserves
Total
Balance at 01.01.25
Surplus for year
Transfers
171,600
3,887
58.948
4,669
8,742
247,846
160
-1,989
-194
14,107
12,084
-160
5,000
8.000
-12,840
Revaluation of fund
7,102
20
Balance at 31.12.25
7,176
171.600
3.941
69,061
12,475
10.029
267,106