Charity registration number: 1160859
The HM Tower of London Chapels Royal Foundation
Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024
The HM Tower of London Chapels Royal Foundation
Contents (continued)
| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 |
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| Trustees' Report | 2 to 5 |
| Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities | 6 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 7 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 8 |
| Balance Sheet | 9 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 10 to19 |
The HM Tower of London Chapels Royal Foundation
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees General Sir Gordon Messenger KCB DSO OBE DL, Constable, Chairman Brigadier Andrew Jackson CBE, Governor The Reverend Canon Roger J Hall MBE, Chaplain Mr Christopher G Stainforth FCA Ms Gillian Fletcher The Reverend Canon Paul S Wright Lieutenant General Sir George Norton KCVO CBE Sir Andrew C Parmley KStJ Charity Registration Number 1160859 Principal Office 1 Tower Green, HM Tower of London London EC3N 4AB Independent Examiner Mca Banbury Limited 4 - 6 The Wharf Centre Warwick Warwickshire CV34 5LB Investment Manager Sarasin & Partners LLP Juxon House, 100 St Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4M 8BU Bankers* CAF Bank limited 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4JQ
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The HM Tower of London Chapels Royal Foundation
Trustees' Report
The members of The HM Tower of London Chapels Royal Foundation ("The Foundation") who are also the trustees of the Foundation for the purposes of the Charities Acts, have pleasure in presenting their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2024. The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in notes to the accounts and comply with the Foundation's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102).
Objectives and activities
Objects and aims
a) to advance the religion of the Church of England by promoting the use of the Chapels as places of public religious worship and by supporting the Chaplain in the exercise of his ministry.
b) to provide a Master of Music, an Assistant Master of Music and Organist, and a Choir with a view to ensuring that the musical content of Services is of the highest quality; to advise and assist the Chaplain in the promotion of the mission of the Church of England; and generally to provide facilities for the edification of those attending public religious services in the Chapels.
c) to relieve persons in need who work or have worked within HM Tower of London and their dependents in need.
d) to co-operate with Historic Royal Palaces and other organisations in the presentation of the Chapels to the public as places of national heritage and historic interest.
e) to make grants to other charities and to apply funds for other charitable purposes.
Activities for achieving objectives
During the period under review the Foundation provided over 125 services in the Chapels. These services included regular Sunday services and some evening services held on feast days, as well as weddings and memorial services. In addition, there were joint services with neighbouring churches and also special services for members of other organisations, such as charities and livery companies. The Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula is one of the regimental chapels of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, and as such provides annual commemorative or other services for members of a number of ex-service and other organisations. The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment also have permission to use St Peter ad Vincula as one of their regimental chapels.
The Foundation provided advice to the Chaplain and supported him in his pastoral work and in the ministry which he exercises in and from the Chapels.
While Historic Royal Palaces (Charity No. 106682) maintains the physical structures and permanent fixtures of the Chapels, it is necessary for the Foundation to raise, from worshippers and supporters of the Chapels and others, the funds required to maintain the activities of the Chapels and to expand the reach of the Chapel's communities and the Chaplain's ministry. The Foundation also encourages the Chaplain in his outreach work in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, which include some of the most deprived parts of the country. During the period under review, the Foundation extended this work by continuing a scheme for members of the congregation to support a Food Bank in Tower Hamlets.
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The HM Tower of London Chapels Royal Foundation
Trustees' Report (continued)
During the period, the Foundation made provision for grants of £6,000 to certain other charities and also provided assistance to some charities to enable them to hold services in the Chapels.
As part of Historic Royal Palaces, the Tower of London benefited from a continued increase in the number of both domestic and international visitors this year. The trend remains positive, with the total of visitors expected to continue rising.
The chapel remains busy and in good heart. It has been a busy accounting year, with the usual round of weddings, baptisms, occasional services and Christmas Carol services. Concerts and other choir activities have also taken place. A highlight was the use of The Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula for the Spitalfields Festival for a Spitalfields Concert. Visitor numbers to the chapel remain high and the support from HRP and the Yeoman Warders is appreciated by everyone.
Public benefit
When planning activities for the year, the Chaplain and the Trustees have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. The services exemplify faith through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament. The main services which are held in the Chapels are conducted not only for the benefit of those who work and live within the Tower of London, and for the regular extra-mural congregations, but also for the public generally, to facilitate wide public participation, arrangements are in place for members of the public to be admitted to the Tower of London free of charge if they wish only to attend services in the Chapels.
Nearly 3 million people would normally visit the Tower of London each year and a substantial number of them visit one or both of the Chapels. In so doing they experience the Chapels, not only as places of beauty and great significance in the history of the nation, but also as living places of worship.
Financial review
The Foundation was established in March 2015 but did not commence operating activities until immediately after the transfer of assets and undertakings of the amalgamating charities on 31 August 2015.
The principal assets acquired by the Foundation comprised the Chapel Plate, Chapel furnishings and bank balances transferred by the Council of the Chapels Royal within the HM Tower of London and the listed investments and bank balances transferred by the three other amalgamating charities. The investments have been managed as a single portfolio but regarded as comprising three sub-funds, a Choral Fund, a Benevolent Fund and a General Fund into which specified proportions of the assets of the amalgamating charities.
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The HM Tower of London Chapels Royal Foundation
Trustees' Report (continued)
In aggregate the net assets transferred, principally comprising investments, amounted to some £2.304m which was received by way of donation from the amalgamating charities. During the year from 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2024, the incoming resources amounted to £236,690 (2023: £214,215) and outgoing resources to £240,205 (2023: £224,319). In addition, unrealised investment portfolio gains were incurred during the year of £337,780 (2023: unrealised losses of £46,339).
Income was enhanced by the use of the goodbox contactless donation system, to reduce the administration of donations received and to allow for a more seamless donation experience for chapel users.
A Stewardship campaign continued during the period to encourage a direct debit method of regular individual giving via GAF. It is hoped that this will grow steadily and both provide regular income with reduced administration.
Reserves policy
The Foundation is largely reliant on donations from those attending services in the Chapels and others including grant making bodies and visitors to HM Tower of London to supplement the investment income arising on its listed investment portfolio held to finance the provision of services within the Chapels including the cost of the Chaplain, Master of Music and Choir.
The long-term policy is to aim to build up the investment portfolio through funding secured from additional donations and legacies so as to enable the Foundation to cover ongoing operating costs without recourse to cash reserves. At 31 August 2024 the total funds amounted to £3,806,011 (2023: £3,471,746). All funds are unrestricted but have been allocated between designated funds represented by tangible and heritage fixed assets of £255,127 (2023: £257,069), an investment reserve of £3,424,000 (2023: £3,011,220) and general reserves of £126,884 (2023: £203,457).
Heritage assets
Heritage assets are assets of historical importance held to advance the objectives of the Foundation.
These assets comprise items of ceremonial plate integral to the activities of the Chapels Royal, and are included at the valuation estimated to be an appropriate market value.
These assets are not depreciated as they are deemed to have indeterminate lives and a comparatively high residual value; regular impairment reviews are undertaken. Historic Royal Palaces displays and provides day to day care for the Heritage Assets.
Structure, governance and management
Constitution
The Foundation was constituted by deed on 10 March 2015 made jointly by The Lord Chamberlain, The Constable of Her Majesty's Tower of London and The Dean of Her Majesty's Chapels Royal and became effective on 12 March 2015, the date of Registration by The Charity Commission of the Foundation as a charitable incorporated organisation, registered number 1160859.
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The HM Tower of London Chapels Royal Foundation
Trustees' Report (continued)
The Foundation was established to take over the assets of and undertakings then carried on by four charities ("the amalgamating charities") operating within HM Tower of London -The HM Tower of London Choral Foundation (Reg. No. 249306), The Association of Friends of the Chapel Royal within Her Majesty's Tower of London (Reg. No. 259429), The Constable's Fund (Reg.No. 275453) and The Council of the Chapels Royal within HM Tower of London (Reg.No.1142785).
The Trustees of each of the amalgamating charities resolved on 9 June 2015 to transfer to the Foundation the assets and undertaking of the relevant charity with effect from 31 August 2015 having obtained necessary agreement from the Charity Commission and subsequently to apply to the Commission to remove that charity from the Central Register of Charities.
The Chapels Royal within HM Tower of London ("the Chapels") comprise The Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula and The Chapel Royal of St John the Evangelist.
Governance
The Foundation is governed by its members, the Trustees. The ex-officio members are The Constable, the Governor and the Chaplain. In addition there are required to be no less than two co-opted members who serve for terms of up to three years, renewable by mutual consent. In addition, the Dean of the Chapels Royal may appoint a Trustee to serve during the pleasure of the Dean.
The Foundation meets at least twice each year and is served by a Secretary. In addition, a Chapel Council subcommittee and a Fund Raising sub-committee have been established whose membership includes both Trustees and others. Both sub-committees usually meet quarterly.
In addition to the reporting requirements of the Charity Commission, the Foundation reports annually to the Comptroller of the Lord Chamberlain's Office and gives to the Comptroller such information with regard to the affairs of the Foundation as the Comptroller may request.
Risk Management
The Trustees have a risk management strategy which comprises:
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an annual review of the principal risks and uncertainties relevant to the Foundation
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the establishment of policies, systems and procedures to mitigate the risks identified in the annual review
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the implementation of procedures designed to minimise or manage any potential impact on the Foundation should those risks materialize.
Financial sustainability is the major financial risk for the Foundation. A key element of the management of financial risk is close attention to cash flows and projected outflows while seeking to secure grants, and voluntary income including legacy pledges.
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The HM Tower of London Chapels Royal Foundation Ststement of Trustees, Responsibiliti&s The Trustees are responsible for preparÈng the TTuses' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kincrdom Accounting StaDdards (UK GeneTaJly Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applTcable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial ststernents for each fmanciaI year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and appl&cation of resources of the charity for that period. In prepartng these fjnancial ststemeDts, the Trustees are required to: select suitable accounting polieies and then apply them - observe the methods znd principles in the Charities SORP" make judgem¢nfS and accounting estimates that are re&sonable and prudent state whether applicable accouniing standards have been followed. subject to any departures dT5Gloscd and explained in the financiat staiements: and prcparc thc financial statements on the going ¢oncem basis unless it is inappropriate to PTesurne that the charity will continue in operation The Tnjstees are responsible for keeping proper a¢¢ounting records thar are sutTicient to sbow and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accurdcy al any time the financial position of th¢ charity and enable them tr) ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (A¢¢ounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the PTovisions of the Constitution. They are also responsible for safeguarding th¢ assets of the CE)arity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irre.oularities. Dtsclosure of information to auditor Each of the persons who are Trustees at the time when this Trnsfres, Report is approved has confirnled thaL' ' so far as that Trustee is aware, there is no relevant audit inforrntion of which th¢ ¢haTity's auditor 15 unaware, . that the Trustee has taken all the steps that ought to have been tsken as a Trustee in order to be aware of any relevant audit inforn)ation and to establish that the charity's auditor is aware of that information. £4.Uy. ts and signed on its behalf by: Approved by the trustees of the charity on.. . General Sir Gordon Messenger KCB DSO* OBE DL. Constsble. Chairnian TTUStee Page 6
The HM Tower of London Chapels Royal Foundation
Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of The HM Tower of London Chapels Royal Foundation
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The HM Tower of London Chapels Royal Foundation for the year ended 31 August 2024.
This report is made solely to the charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent Examiner's Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of The HM Tower of London Chapels Royal Foundation 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 The HM Tower of London Chapels Royal Foundation'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 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 HM Tower of London Chapels Royal Foundation 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 accounting 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 concems 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.
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The HM Tower of London Chapels Royal Foundation
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 August 2024
| Note Income and Endowments from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investment income 4 Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities Total expenditure Gains/losses on investment assets Net income Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 17 Note Income and Endowments from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investment income 4 Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities Total expenditure Gains/losses on investment assets Net expenditure Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 17 |
Unrestricted funds £ 75,359 64,202 97,129 236,690 30 (240,235) (240,205) 337,780 334,265 334,265 3,471,746 3,806,011 Unrestricted funds £ 84,023 41,726 88,376 214,125 50 (224,369) (224,319) (46,339) (56,533) (56,533) 3,528,279 3,471,746 |
Total 2024 £ 75,359 64,202 97,129 |
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| 236,690 | ||
| 30 (240,235) |
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| (240,205) 337,780 |
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| 334,265 | ||
| 334,265 3,471,746 |
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| 3,806,011 | ||
| Total 2023 £ 84,023 41,726 88,376 |
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| 214,125 | ||
| 50 (224,369) |
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| (224,319) (46,339) |
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| (56,533) | ||
| (56,533) 3,528,279 3,471,746 |
All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods.
The notes on pages 10 to 20 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 8
The HM Tojver of Londoll Chapels Roy21 Foundation (Registration number: 1160859) Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2024 2024 2023 Note Fixed assets Tangible assets Heritatre assets Investments 223.627 225,569 il.500 J.011.220 12 13 3.424,000 3.679,127 3,268,289 Current assets Debtors Cath at bank and in hand 14 15 44.228 166.674 103.736 135.828 210,902 Creditor5: Amounts falling due within one year Net Current 955ets 16 (8.944) (7,445) 126,884 203.457 Net assets ).806,011 3,471.746 Funds of the ¢barity: Unrtstrieted intome funds Unrestricted funds ).806.011 3,471,746 Total funds 17 ).806,011 3,471.746 The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity {A¢¢ouDts and Reports) Regulations 2008 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements. The charity's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The financial staÉements on pages 8 to 20 weTe approved by the trnstee% and authorised for issue on 2.q..>S and signed on their behalf by: General Sir Gordon Messenger KCB DSO OBE DL, Constable. Chainnan Trustee The notes on pages 10 t(p 20 fonn an integral part ofthese financial statements. Page 9
The HM Tower of London Chapels Royal Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024
1 Accounting policies
Statement of compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the second edition of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared 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) (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
The HM Tower of London Chapels Royal 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.
Income recognition
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.
Donations are recognised when the Foundation has received or been notified of both the amount and the date of receipt. Legacy gifts are recognised on a case by case basis following the grant of probate when the Foundation has been notified of the amount and the settlement date.
Interest and dividends are recognised when receivable; for interest this is normally on notification by the bank and for dividends on notification by the investment manager.
Income from Choir fees, Concerts and Chapel charges is recognised following the event for which the fees or charges have been made.
Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Other income is recognised in the period in which it is receivable and to the extent the goods have been provided or on completion of the service.
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The HM Tower of London Chapels Royal Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024 (continued)
Investment income
Fixed asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction cost and subsequently measured at fair value at the Balance Sheet date, unless fair value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment. Investment gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised, are combined and shown in the heading 'Gains/(losses) on investments' in the Statement of Financial Activities.
Expenditure Recognition
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been included under expense categories that aggregate all costs for allocation to activities. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular activities they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of the resources.
Fundraising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of disseminating information in support of the charitable activities. Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity. Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
Costs of generating funds are costs incurred in attracting voluntary income, and those incurred in trading activities that raise funds.
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.
Tangible fixed assets, heritage asset and depreciation
Heritage assets are included at market value. Heritage assets are deemed to have a high residual value and accordingly no depreciation is charged.
The Music Library, Bible, High Altar Set and Lectern are included at cost or valuation if lower. The residual value of these assets is deemed to be similar to the lower of cost or valuation and accordingly no depreciation is charged.
The Heritage assets, the Music Library, the Bible, High Altar Set and Lectern are reviewed annually for evidence of any reduction in net realisable value. The written down value of other tangible fixed assets is reviewed when events or circumstances indicate the written down value may not be recoverable.
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Rehearsal organ - 10 Years Computer equipment - 3 Years Vestments and chapel cloths - 15 Years
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
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The HM Tower of London Chapels Royal Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024 (continued)
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.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
Further details of each fund are given in note 17
2 Income from donations and legacies
| Donations Total for 2024 Total for 2023 3 Income from charitable activities Chapel and Choir fees Total for 2024 Total for 2023 |
Unrestricted funds General £ 75,359 75,359 84,023 Unrestricted funds General £ 64,202 64,202 41,726 |
Total funds £ 75,359 75,359 84,023 Total funds £ 64,202 64,202 41,726 |
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The HM Tower of London Chapels Royal Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024 (continued)
4 Investment income
| Interest Receivable Investment Income Total for 2024 Total for 2023 |
Unrestricted funds Designated £ General £ - 2,680 94,449 - 94,449 2,680 87,286 1,090 |
Total funds £ 2,680 94,449 97,129 88,376 |
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5 Expenditure on raising funds
Investment management costs
| Note Administration of the investments Total for 2024 Total for 2023 |
Unrestricted funds Designated £ (30) (30) (50) |
Total funds £ (30) (30) (50) |
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| Total costs £ |
6 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Note Grant funding of activities Staff costs Allocated support costs Governance costs Total for 2024 Total for 2023 |
Unrestricted funds Designated General £ £ - 6,373 - 20,841 1,942 208,379 - 2,700 1,942 238,293 1,942 222,427 |
Total funds £ 6,373 20,841 210,321 2,700 240,235 224,369 |
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The HM Tower of London Chapels Royal Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024 (continued)
7 Analysis of governance and support costs
Allocated support costs
| Support costs Total for 2024 Total for 2023 Support costs Total for 2024 Total for 2023 |
Choir fees and expenses £ 156,261 156,261 131,751 |
Master of Music fees £ 22,347 22,347 48,244 |
Music expenses £ 1,073 1,073 |
Other costs £ 28,698 28,698 14,790 Total funds £ 208,379 |
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| 3,477 | |||||
| 208,379 198,262 |
Governance costs
| Examiner fees Total for 2024 Total for 2023 8 Grant-making Grants paid Analysis Grants to charities Grants to individuals |
Unrestricted funds General £ 2,700 2,700 3,900 2024 £ 6,000 373 6,373 |
Total funds £ 2,700 2,700 3,900 2023 £ 3,000 626 3,626 |
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The HM Tower of London Chapels Royal Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024 (continued)
9 Trustees remuneration and expenses
During the year the charity made the following transactions with trustees:
During the year, the Reverend Canon Roger J Hall MBE received in respect of his role of Chaplain of the HM Tower of London Chapel Royal, Chaplain stipend payments totalling £13,267 (2023: £10,910). In addition, pension contributions were made to a defined contribution scheme of £220 (2023: £163). No other Trustee received any remuneration or benefits in kind. Travel expenses of £62 were paid to one trustee during the year (2023: £52), (2022: £nil).
10 Staff costs
The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:
| Staff costs during the year were: Wages and stipends Other pension costs |
2024 £ 20,621 220 20,841 |
2023 £ 16,660 163 16,823 |
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The monthly average number of persons employed by the charity during the year expressed as full time equivalents was as follows:
| The average number of persons employed by the charity during the were as follows: |
2024 No 7 |
2023 No 5 |
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Contributions to the employee pension schemes for the year totalled £220 (2023 - £163).
No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year.
11 Tangible fixed assets
| Cost At 1 September 2023 At 31 August 2024 |
Music library £ 35,000 35,000 |
Vestments and church cloths £ 11,583 11,583 |
Bible £ 2,430 2,430 |
High altar set £ 159,600 159,600 |
Lectern £ 16,956 16,956 |
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The HM Tower of London Chapels Royal Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024 (continued)
| Depreciation Charge for the year At 31 August 2024 Net book value At 31 August 2024 At 31 August 2023 12 Heritage assets Market value At 1 September 2023 At 31 August 2024 Depreciation At 31 August 2024 Net book value At 31 August 2024 |
Music library £ - - 35,000 35,000 |
Vestments and church cloths £ 1,942 1,942 9,641 11,583 |
Bible £ - - 2,430 2,430 |
Gold plate £ High altar set £ - - 159,600 159,600 31,500 31,500 - 31,500 |
Lectern £ - |
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| 16,956 | |||||
| 16,956 | |||||
| Total £ 31,500 31,500 - 31,500 |
Summary of transactions
The Heritage Assets comprise items of gold plate dating back the 16th and 17th centuries and are held at market value. These items are of significant historical importance and are held by the charity to advance its objectives.
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The HM Tower of London Chapels Royal Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024 (continued)
13 Fixed asset investments
Fixed asset investments
| Market value At 1 September 2023 Revaluation Additions At 31 August 2024 Net book value At 31 August 2024 At 31 August 2023 Investments at fair value comprise Note Equities Property Fixed income Alternative Investments Liquid Assets 14 Debtors Prepayments Other debtors 15 Cash and cash equivalents Cash at bank |
2024 £ 2,548,842 120,302 407,109 271,332 76,415 3,424,000 2024 £ 27,539 4,553 32,092 2024 £ 103,736 |
Listed securities £ 3,011,220 337,780 75,000 |
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| 3,424,000 | ||
| 3,424,000 3,011,220 2023 £ 2,015,108 123,334 438,485 279,105 155,188 3,011,220 2023 £ 25,726 18,502 44,228 2023 £ 166,674 |
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The HM Tower of London Chapels Royal Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024 (continued)
16 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Trade creditors Other taxation and social security Accruals 17 Funds Unrestricted funds General Designated Total funds Unrestricted funds General Designated Total funds Unrestricted funds General Designated Total funds |
Balance at 1 September 2023 £ 203,457 3,268,289 3,471,746 Balance at 1 September 2022 £ 211,710 3,316,569 3,528,279 |
Incoming resources £ 142,241 94,449 236,690 Incoming resources £ 126,839 87,286 214,125 |
Resources expended £ (238,293) (1,912) (240,205) Resources expended £ (222,427) (1,892) (224,319) |
2024 £ 2023 £ 3,646 - 2,624 1,771 2,674 5,674 8,944 7,445 Other recognised Transfers £ gains/(losses) £ 19,479 - (19,479) 337,780 - 337,780 Balance at 31 August 2024 £ 126,884 3,679,127 3,806,011 Other recognised Transfers £ gains/(losses) £ 87,335 - (87,335) (46,339) - (46,339) |
2023 £ - 1,771 5,674 7,445 Other recognised gains/(losses) £ - 337,780 |
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The HM Tower of London Chapels Royal Foundation
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024 (continued)
| Unrestricted funds General Designated Total funds |
Balance at 31 August 2023 £ 203,457 3,268,289 3,471,746 |
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18 Analysis of net assets between funds
| Tangible fixed assets Heritage assets Fixed asset investments Current assets Current liabilities Total net assets Tangible fixed assets Heritage assets Fixed asset investments Current assets Current liabilities Total net assets |
Unrestricted funds General Designated £ £ - 223,627 - 31,500 - 3,424,000 135,828 - (8,944) - 126,884 3,679,127 Unrestricted funds General Designated £ £ - 225,569 - 31,500 - 3,011,220 210,902 - (7,445) - 203,457 3,268,289 |
Total funds at 31 August 2024 £ 223,627 31,500 3,424,000 135,828 (8,944) 3,806,011 Total funds at 31 August 2023 £ 225,569 31,500 3,011,220 210,902 (7,445) 3,471,746 |
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