Registered Charity No. 1158964 THE BErrY PHILLIPS CHARITABLE TRUST ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
THE BETTY PHILLIPS CHARITABLE TRUST
INDEX TO THE ACCOUNTS
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| Legal and administrative information | 1 |
| Trustees' annual report | 2 - 3 |
| Independent examiners report | 4 |
| Receipts and payments accounts | 5 - 6 |
| Statement of assets and liabilities | 7 |
| Notes to the accounts | 8 |
THE BETTY PHILLIPS CHARITABLE TRUST LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
| Trustees: | Andrew Holloway |
|---|---|
| Andrew Jones | |
| Helen Wayman | |
| Michael Vines | |
| Helen Mansfield | |
| Principal address: | C/o Tayntons solicitors |
| 8-12 Clarence Street | |
| Gloucester | |
| GL1 1DZ | |
| Bankers: | Lloyds Bank plc |
| Eastgate Street | |
| Gloucester | |
| Solicitors: | Tayntons Solicitors |
| 8-12 Clarence Street | |
| Gloucester | |
| GL1 1DZ | |
| Investment Advisors: | Smith & Williamson |
| 3rd Floor, 9 Colmore Row | |
| Birmingham | |
| B5 2BJ | |
| Independent Examiner: | C. Bishop, F.C.C.A., A.C.A |
| Pitt Godden & Taylor LLP | |
| Unit 3 Ambrose House | |
| Meteor Court | |
| Barnett Way | |
| Barnwood | |
| Gloucester | |
| GL4 3GG |
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THE BETTY PHILLIPS CHARITABLE TRUST
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their Annual Report for the period ended 31 December 2020.
Status
The Betty Phillips Charitable Trust was established under a Declaration of Trust dated 10 December 2013, which was supplemental to a Will dated 18 August 1995. It is a registered charity, number 1158964.
Trustees
New trustees are appointed by the current board of trustees.
Activities
The objects of the charity are to apply the income and at their discretion all or part of the capital for the charitable objects of assisting with the welfare and to relieve the suffering of animals throughout the United Kingdom, of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, who are in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usage.
Results and review of activities
The income for the period amounted to £91,095 (2019: £115,105). The Grants paid to various animal charities were £91,500 (2019: £88,000). Other costs consists mainly of professional fees, which total £12,333, (2019: £13,073). The resulting deficit of £12,738 (2019 surplus : £14,032) has been deducted from the income funds in accordance with the Trust Deed.
The total investment portfolio had a market value at the end of the period of £3,807,613 excluding the cash balances (2019: £3,820,337).
The property owned by the charity had a value of £225,000 (2019: £100,000).
Public Benefit
During the course of the year, the trustees kept in mind the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit.
Grants were provided to various animal charities in England to enable them to fund their work, a selection are listed below:
Banham Dog Rescue received an emergency Grant of £16,000.
A grant of £5,000 was given to Bentham and District Pet Rescue, a volunteer led charity looking for financial assistance for veterinary fees.
Bristol Dog Action Welfare Group received £5,000 towards operational costs, to respond to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Oak Tree Animals Charity received £6,000 towards the cost of new field shelters to protect grazing animals from the elements.
Hillside Animal Sanctuary received a Grant of £6,000, which was ringfenced for the cost of renovating stables.
Cetacean Research and Rescue Unit received a Grant of £6,000 towards operational costs with the proviso added that it was ringfenced for supporting sea mammals.
In total 26 grants were made in the period.
Investment policy
Investment of the Trust capital fund is managed by Smith and Williamson and any funds not so invested are held on deposit with Lloyds bank.
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THE BETTY PHILLIPS CHARITABLE TRUST TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
Reserves policy
The charity can expend its capital fund at the Trustees discretion. Any income which is not spent during the year is accumulated in accordance with the Trust Deed. The Trustees aim to hold unrestricted reserves of approximately £20,000 to cover annual administration costs, and any other unforeseen expenditure. The reserves held at the end of the year were £57,103. Following the COVID-19 outbreak, it is anticipated that future income from investments will fall, resulting in the charity using more of its unrestricted funds to maintain grant payments during 2021 and beyond. Due to this the trustees are satisfied with the level of reserves held at this point.
Review of major risks
The Trustees regularly review the potential risks that the Charity might face and are presently satisfied that there are no risks to the underlying financial position.
Accounting policies
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis. Income and expenditure which relates to a specific fund has been included within that fund.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act and comply with statutory documents, and the governing document.
Investments
Investments are stated at market value.
Cash deposits
Cash deposits are stated at the receivable amount.
Remuneration
The Trustees did not receive any remuneration or expenses during the period under review.
SIGNED BY THE TRUSTEES ON 11 JUNE 2021
A. HOLLOWAY
- A. JONES
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS' REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE BETTY PHILLIPS CHARITABLE TRUST
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Betty Phillips Charitable Trust for the year ended 31 December 2020, which are set out on pages 5 to 8.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the acconts 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 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiners' 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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(1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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(2) the accounts do not accord with those records.
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.
C.BISHOP ACA FCCA PITT GODDEN & TAYLOR LLP Chartered Accountants Unit 3, Ambrose House Meteor Court Barnett Way Barnwood Gloucester GL4 3GG
11 June 2021
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THE BETTY PHILLIPS CHARITABLE TRUST
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT (Unrestricted Fund) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
| Year ended | Year ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December | 31 December | ||
| Note | 2020 | 2019 | |
| £ | £ | ||
| Receipts | |||
| Investment income | |||
| Rents received | 3,348 | 3,347 | |
| Dividends received | 1 | 83,911 | 94,526 |
| Other interest received | 2 | 3,836 | 17,232 |
| Total receipts | 91,095 | 115,105 | |
| Charitable payments | |||
| Grants paid out | 91,500 | 88,000 | |
| Management and administration: | |||
| Professional fees | 10,114 | 11,048 | |
| Independent examination fees | 1,272 | 1,236 | |
| Repairs and maintenance for property | 445 | 287 | |
| Commission paid to lettings agent | 502 | 502 | |
| Total payments | 103,833 | 101,073 | |
| Net (expenditure)/income for the period | (12,738) | 14,032 | |
| Cash and bank balances brought forward | 69,841 | 55,809 | |
| Cash and bank balances at 31 December 2020 | 57,103 | 69,841 |
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THE BETTY PHILLIPS CHARITABLE TRUST
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT (Restricted Fund) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
| Year ended 31 December 2020 £ Receipts Inheritance income 1,260 Sale of investments Shares and securities 470,932 Total Income 472,192 Payments Purchase of investments 390,251 Management and administration Brokers management fees 24,737 Total payments 414,988 Net income/(expenditure) for the period 57,204 Balance brought forward 59,794 Balance at 31 December 2020 116,998 |
Year ended 31 December 2019 £ - 434,452 |
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| 434,452 419,275 25,656 |
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| 444,931 | |
| (10,479) 70,273 |
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| 59,794 |
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THE BETTY PHILLIPS CHARITABLE TRUST STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
| Cash funds Lloyds Bank plc Smith and Williamson income account Smith and Williamson dealing account Total cash funds Net funds Investment assets Shares,securities and property at market value Liabilities Professional fees |
Unrestricted Restricted Fund Fund £ £ 54,550 - 2,553 - - 116,998 57,103 116,998 57,103 116,998 - 4,032,613 9,777 - 31 December 2020 |
Unrestricted Restricted Fund Fund £ £ 66,717 - 3,124 - - 59,794 69,841 59,794 69,841 59,794 - 3,920,337 10,114 - 31 December 2019 |
Unrestricted Restricted Fund Fund £ £ 66,717 - 3,124 - - 59,794 69,841 59,794 69,841 59,794 - 3,920,337 10,114 - 31 December 2019 |
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| 59,794 | |||
| 59,794 | |||
| 3,920,337 | |||
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SIGNED BY THE TRUSTEES ON 11 JUNE 2021
A. HOLLOWAY
A. JONES
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THE BETTY PHILLIPS CHARITABLE TRUST
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
1 Gross interest and dividends on securities
| Holding All securities 2 Other interest received Dividend account (Unrestricted) |
2020 Gross £ 83,911 83,911 2020 Gross £ 3,836 |
2019 Gross £ 94,526 |
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| 94,526 | ||
| 2019 Gross £ 17,232 |
3 Related party transactions
A. Holloway, Trustee, is also a solicitor at Tayntons solicitors in Gloucester. The charity paid fees of £10,114 (2019: £11,048) to Tayntons for legal and professional advice.
4 COVID-19
The charity is reliant on dividends from its investment portfolio to make grant payments. The investment portfolio fell in value due to the COVID-19 pandemic over the year, and there will probably be an ongoing reduction in dividend income received by the charity over the next year or so. This will have a direct effect on the value of grants that the charity can pay in future. The trustees are satisfied that the charity has sufficient funds to meets its other obligations and will maintain grant payments from unrestricted funds as far as possible.
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