Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 January 2023 Period start date To 31 December 2023 Period end date
Charity name: The Halton Lune Trust
Charity registration number: 1160975
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To distribute profits from the Halton Lune Hydo Company for the benefit of the parish as set out in the Trust Deed (as amended) |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The funds are distributed through an application and evaluation process in accordance with the objects of the charity and agreed memorandum of understanding with the Halton Lune Hydro Company |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees are aware of the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit and will have regard to that guidance as appropriate. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Grants are determined having regard to the following: - Improving and enhancing recreational opportunities and sporting activities - Supporting energy associated measures delivering energy efficiency and carbon reducing technologies - Promotion of conservation and enhancement of the natural environment for the benefit of the community - Promotion of conservation, protection and improvement, land, buildings, other structures and artefacts of particular historic, architectural, archaeological or cultural significance |
Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | During this reporting period the Trust has considered 12 applications for grant and awarded 10 of those for payment totalling £41,153. These grants have supported enhancement of environmental spaces, enabled improvement of village facilities and supported community initiatives in and adjacent to the parish of Halton-with- Aughton. Lancashire Wildlife Trust – grant made to support management of Aughton woods (ancient woodland) as a nature reserve for the benefit of wildlife and for the local community to enjoy now and in the longer term. Halton-with-Aughton Heritage Group to support the Halton Castle Hill Project which aims to enable public access to the historic Castle Hill Motte and Bailey, explore and document the history of the site, carry out environmental and accessible improvements and to provide interpretation of the site for visitors and the public. Aughton Recreation Room, grant supported small charity in a project to upgrade the village recreation room which provides the focus for community based activities in the village. Halton-with-Aughton Parish Council Grants to support upgrade to solar panels and installation of batteries on the Centre at Halton (which is a community building, |
and also serves as the emergency planning hub within the village of Halton) Halton Neighbourhood Watch Scheme, grant helped support local litterpicks for the benefit of the community. Green Elephant Co-operative, grant to support Millfest event staged for the local community. Caton with Littledale Parish Council – grant supported project to maintain and replace equipment at Fell View Play Park, Caton. Halton Scout Group, grant supported modernisation and replacement of equipment for the local scout group. Lunesdale Lawn Tennis Club, award contributed to project costs for the replacement of surface floodlit hard courts
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Balance as at 31.12.23 is £84,788.86. During the reporting period it received income totalling £105,410.00, and expended £41,153 on grants awarded. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | A deposit account is in the process of being set up in which a reserve amount of £25K will be deposited to support the Trust’s sustainability over a longer term. This will be reviewed annually. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | See above |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | See above |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The principal source of funding is from the Halton Lune Hydro Company (Company No. IP032233) which is a registered society for the benefit of the community. The surplus income from Halton Lune Hydro Company go to the Halton Lune Trust to distribute these profits for public benefit at their discretion within and around the Parish of Halton-with-Aughton in line with the Trust Objectives and under Charity Commission rules. The Trust also receives occasional donations which are included in the account balances. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust Deed dated 16 March 2015 as amended 22 October 2023 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated association |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees shall normally reside within the Parish of Halton-with-Aughton, elected by show of hands unless secret ballot requested. There is a maximum of 5 Trustees and the bodies formally represented are the Halton- with-Aughton Parish Council and the Halton Lune Hydro Company whose nominees will be appointed to the Trust. Trustees are on a 3 year term and may be re-elected. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | The Trust operates within a Memorandum of Understanding with the Halton Lune Hydro Limited dated 10 February 2013 (as amended on 22 October 2023). The Company is invited to meetings of the Trust, and the Trust provides feedback to the Company’s annual meetings. |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | The Halton Lune Trust |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1160975 |
| Charity’s principal address | 3 Meadowfield, Halton Lancaster, LA2 6PT |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Carol Slinger | treasurer | Halton-with-Aughton Parish Council |
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| Debbie Storr | secretary | |||
| Jonathan Sewell | ||||
| Nicholas Mannion | Halton Lune Hydro Ltd | |||
| Susanna Dart | From 1 November 2023 | |||
| Fiona Frank | Chair | Until resignation 31 October 2023 |
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| N/A | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
The Trust receives the profits from the Halton Lune Hydro Company for distribution through grant application
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Debbie Storr
Position (eg Secretary, Secretary Chair, etc)
Date
21.2.24
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of
HALTON LUNE TRUST
Charity No. 1160975
I report on the accounts for the year
1st January 2023 – 31st December 2023
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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to state whether 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:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Shweta Pankhadiwala
C/o Lancaster District CVS, The Cornerstone Sulyard Street Lancaster LA1 1PX 3rd April 2024.
HALTON LUNE TRUST
Accounts 2023 - Year ending 31st December 2023 Statement of Financial Activity Income & Expenditure Account
| Income | 2023 | 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |||
| Quernmore C of E | 0.00 | 29.00 | ||
| Halton Lune Hydro | 105000.00 | 15000.00 | ||
| Electricity North West | 0.00 | 30.00 | ||
| Lancaster University | 0.00 | 33.00 | ||
| Donation | 410.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Total Income | 105410.00 | 15092.00 | ||
| Expenditure | ||||
| Bank Charges | 10.00 | 61.60 | ||
| Aughton Recreation Committee - Verge Project | 5000.00 | 630.00 | ||
| Halton Heritage Group | 5645.00 | 900.00 | ||
| Hermitage Field Meadow | 0.00 | 2650.00 | ||
| Lancashire Wildlife Trust | 5000.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Halton Neighbourhood Watch grant | 558.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Green Elephant Co-op grant | 1700.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Caton with Littledale Parish Council grant | 1500.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Halton Scout Group Grant | 1750.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Halton with Aughton Parish Council grant | 15000.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Lunesdale Lawn Tennis Club grant | 5000.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Total Expenditure | 41163.00 | 4241.60 | ||
| Surplus/(Loss) | **64247.00 ** | 10850.40 |
HALTON LUNE TRUST
Accounts 2023 - Year ending 31st Dec 2023
Balance Sheet
| Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts failing due within one year Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Total Funds |
2023 2022 £ £ - - 84,788.86 20,541.86 |
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| 84,788.86 20,541.86 - - |
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| 0.00 0.00 84,788.86 20,541.86 |
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| 84,788.86 20,541.86 | |
| 84,788.86 20,541.86 |
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of
HALTON LUNE TRUST
Charity No. 1160975
I report on the accounts for the year
1st January 2023 – 31st December 2023
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
-
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
-
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
-
to state whether 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:
(1) 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
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Shweta Pankhadiwala
C/o Lancaster District CVS, The Cornerstone Sulyard Street Lancaster LA1 1PX 3rd April 2024.
HALTON LUNE TRUST
Accounts 2023 - Year ending 31st December 2023 Statement of Financial Activity Income & Expenditure Account
| Income | 2023 | 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |||
| Quernmore C of E | 0.00 | 29.00 | ||
| Halton Lune Hydro | 105000.00 | 15000.00 | ||
| Electricity North West | 0.00 | 30.00 | ||
| Lancaster University | 0.00 | 33.00 | ||
| Donation | 410.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Total Income | 105410.00 | 15092.00 | ||
| Expenditure | ||||
| Bank Charges | 10.00 | 61.60 | ||
| Aughton Recreation Committee - Verge Project | 5000.00 | 630.00 | ||
| Halton Heritage Group | 5645.00 | 900.00 | ||
| Hermitage Field Meadow | 0.00 | 2650.00 | ||
| Lancashire Wildlife Trust | 5000.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Halton Neighbourhood Watch grant | 558.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Green Elephant Co-op grant | 1700.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Caton with Littledale Parish Council grant | 1500.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Halton Scout Group Grant | 1750.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Halton with Aughton Parish Council grant | 15000.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Lunesdale Lawn Tennis Club grant | 5000.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Total Expenditure | 41163.00 | 4241.60 | ||
| Surplus/(Loss) | **64247.00 ** | 10850.40 |
HALTON LUNE TRUST
Accounts 2023 - Year ending 31st Dec 2023
Balance Sheet
| Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts failing due within one year Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Total Funds |
2023 2022 £ £ - - 84,788.86 20,541.86 |
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| 84,788.86 20,541.86 - - |
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| 0.00 0.00 84,788.86 20,541.86 |
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| 84,788.86 20,541.86 | |
| 84,788.86 20,541.86 |