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Charity number: 1162911
JOHN PRITCHARD TRUST
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
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JOHN PRITCHARD TRUST
CONTENTS
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| Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and advisers | 1 |
| Trustees' report | 2 - 5 |
| Independent examiner's report | 6 - 7 |
| Statement of financial activities | 8 |
| Balance sheet | 9 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 10 - 16 |
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JOHN PRITCHARD TRUST
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
Trustees John Pritchard Wendy Hilary Pritchard David Pritchard (resigned 5 January 2025) Sam Pritchard (appointed 5 January 2025) Charity registered number 1162911 Principal office 24 Archery Close London W2 2BE Accountants Wellers Accountants 1 Vincent Square London SW1P 2PN
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JOHN PRITCHARD TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the Trust for the year ended 30 April 2024.
OBJECTIVES AND AIMS
a. Policies and objectives
The Trust aims to benefit the prospects of the younger members of society by providing life-skills, training, and employment. This is to be primarily achieved by making donations direct to other charitable organisations that meet those objectives, rather than by The Trust itself carrying out those activities.
The Trustees select charities that they feel best meet those objectives, with (non-binding) preference being given to those that operate in and around Emsworth, Hampshire.
The Trust’s vision, mission and aims are set out below:
In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.
b. Vision
Raise aspirations for young people.
c. Mission
Enable young people to actively participate in the regeneration and development of their communities.
d. Aims
Broaden Horizons - for young people
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Enable young people to achieve their full potential
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Build young people's self-confidence, develop self-esteem and facilitate self - management
Learn Life Skills
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Develop teamwork and leadership
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Encourage communication, problem solving skills and positive attitude
Instill Values
- To instill strong values to enable young people to be succesful adults
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JOHN PRITCHARD TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL REVIEW
a. Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.
b. Operational review
This review covers the financial year 1 May 2023 – 30 April 2024 .
c. Financial performance
Funds at the start of this financial year were £146,175.
The charity received income of £402,001 in this financial year.
Expenditure during this financial year was charitable donations totaling £220,000 to:-
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£10,000 to the National Trust (Winchester City Mill repair fund), registered charity
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£90,000 to registered charity Off The Record (SE Hampshire), who operate in Havant;
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£54,000 to the Launchpad Charitable Trust (registered charity);
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£65,000 to registered charity Young Peoples Workshop (Chichester);
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£1,000 to the Chichester Festival Theatre (registered charity);
There has been no other expenditure incurred (the Trustees do not charge for their services or their expenses; office services and supplies are donated, free of charge, by Legalese Ltd). The benefit-in-kind of those services donated by Legalese Ltd are estimated at £2,000 for the year ended 30 April 2024. .
Cash in bank account as at 30 April 2024 was £326,171.
The Trust has no financial commitments or obligations.
John Pritchard has assigned to The Trust the benefit of the copyright in his ‘H48’ publications (and agreed to indemnify The Trust for any liabilities arising thereunder). All royalty or sales revenues from that title will go direct to The Trust, with Legalese Ltd having agreed to provide all necessary production, print and support services free of charge to The Trust.
In so far as is practicable, all money donations received are transferred out to other charitable organisations without any deduction (so 100 pence in every £1 goes to charitable purposes without any admin or other deduction).
d. Risk management
The trustees have evaluated and considered the impact of identifiable risks on the Trust and has policies in place to minimise these.
e. Reserves
The policy of the trustees is to ensure that no obligations are taken on without there being sufficient funds in place to meet those obligations.
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JOHN PRITCHARD TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
a. Constitution
John Pritchard Trust was established as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation on 7 May 2015 under the name Link.org. The name was changed to John Pritchard Trust, by written resolution, on 10 January 2020. The governing document is the Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, a copy of which is available on request.
b. Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
The appointment and recruitment of new trustees is by invitation by the Board of Trustees.
c. Policies adopted for the induction and training of Trustees
No new trustee has yet been appointed; induction of a trustee would take place at initial meetings with the new trustee; copies of Charity Commission literature would be provided.
d. Management
The management team of the Trust comprises the trustees. The day to day affairs of the Trust are managed by John Pritchard who reports to the trustees.
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JOHN PRITCHARD TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
Statement of Trustees' responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The Trustees state that, for the period to 30 April 2024:
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The number of UK volunteers (including the 3 Trustees) was 4
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The Trustees have appropriate policies in place for:- risk management; investment; safeguarding; conflicts of interest; the management of volunteers; dealing with complaints; and for paying staff
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There have been no incidents that might pose a risk of loss of funds or fraud to the Charity’s beneficiaries
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
................................................ John Pritchard
17-02-25 Date:
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JOHN PRITCHARD TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of John Pritchard Trust ('the Charity')
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 30 April 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the Charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of (enter body here), which is one of the listed bodies.
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts 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) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been withdrawn.
I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no 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 Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 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.
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JOHN PRITCHARD TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 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.
18-02-25 Signed: Dated: Ross Andrews ACA
Wellers
Accountants 1 Vincent Square London SW1P 2PN
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JOHN PRITCHARD TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
| Note Income from: Donations 3 Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities 5 Total expenditure Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 402,001 402,001 222,004 222,004 179,997 146,175 179,997 326,172 |
Total funds 2024 £ 402,001 402,001 222,004 222,004 179,997 146,175 179,997 326,172 |
Total funds 2023 £ 202,000 202,000 |
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| 153,875 153,875 |
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| 48,125 | |||
| 98,050 48,125 146,175 |
The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 10 to 16 form part of these financial statements.
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 APRIL 2024
| Note Investments 9 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Net current assets Total net assets Charity funds Unrestricted funds 10 Total funds |
326,171 326,171 |
2024 £ 1 1 326,171 326,172 326,172 326,172 |
146,175 146,175 |
2023 £ - |
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| - 146,175 |
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| 146,175 | ||||
| 146,175 | ||||
| 146,175 |
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
................................................ John Pritchard
Date: 17-02-25
The notes on pages 10 to 16 form part of these financial statements.
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JOHN PRITCHARD TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
1. General information
John Pritchard Trust is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, domiciled in England and Wales, registration number CE005179, charity number 1162911. The registered office is 188 Fleet Street, London, EC4A 2AG.
2. Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - 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 2015), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair' view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP (FRS 102) published on 16 July 2014 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
John Pritchard Trust 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.
2.2 Income
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.
2.3 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
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.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.4 Investments
Investments are carried at cost where the Trustees consider the cost of a professional valuation to be disproportionate to the benefit of accounting for the investment at fair value.
Investments held as fixed assets are shown at cost less provision for impairment.
2.5 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
2.6 Financial instruments
The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
2.7 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.
3. Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted funds 2024 £ Donations 402,001 Unrestricted funds 2023 £ Donations 202,000 |
Total funds 2024 £ 402,001 |
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| Total funds 2023 £ 202,000 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
4. Analysis of grants
| Grants Grants |
Grants to Institutions 2024 £ 220,000 Grants to Institutions 2023 £ 151,875 |
Total funds 2024 £ 220,000 |
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| Total funds 2023 £ 151,875 |
The Charity has made the following material grants to institutions during the year:
| Name of institution Off the Record Chichester information shop for young people Chichester Festival Theatre Launchpad Charitable Trust Young Peoples Workshop National Trust |
2024 £ 90,000 - 1,000 54,000 65,000 10,000 220,000 |
2023 £ 48,000 55,000 875 48,000 - - 151,875 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
5. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Summary by fund type
| Unrestricted funds 2024 £ Grants and Direct costs 222,004 Unrestricted funds 2023 £ Grants and Direct costs 153,875 |
Total 2024 £ 222,004 |
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| Total 2023 £ 153,875 |
6. Analysis of expenditure by activities
| Activities Activities |
Admin costs 2024 £ 2,004 Admin costs 2023 £ 2,000 |
Donations 2024 £ 220,000 Donations 2023 £ 151,875 |
Total funds 2024 £ 222,004 |
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| Total funds 2023 £ 153,875 |
7. Independent examiner's remuneration
The independent examiner's remuneration amounts to an independent examiner fee of £2,000 ( 2023 - £2,000 ).
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
8. Trustees' remuneration and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2023 - £NIL) .
During the year, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2023 - £NIL) .
9. Fixed asset investments
The charity owns 8.33% of the share capital in Legalese Limited, company registration number 02015688. The shares are carried at £Nil value being the cost to the charity of the shares, which were received by donation in January 2018.
The trustees consider the cost of a professional valuation of the shares to be disproportionate to the benefit of disclosing the fair value of the asset and therefore hold the asset at cost (£Nil).
The charity has the benefit of the copyright in John Pritchard's "H48" publications. A nominal value of £1 has been recognised in relation to the value of the benefit.
| Cost or valuation Additions At 30 April 2024 Net book value At 30 April 2024 |
Other fixed asset investment £ 1 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
10. Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
| Unrestricted funds General Funds - all funds Statement of funds - prior year Unrestricted funds General Funds - all funds |
Balance at 1 May 2023 £ 146,175 Balance at 1 May 2022 £ 98,050 |
Income £ 402,001 Income £ 202,000 |
Expenditure £ Balance at 30 April 2024 £ (222,004) 326,172 Expenditure £ Balance at 30 April 2023 £ (153,875) 146,175 |
Balance at 30 April 2024 £ 326,172 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2024
11. Related party transactions
During the year, donations totalling £402,000 (2023: £202,000) were received from Legalease Limited, a company in which Trustee J Pritchard is a director.
J Pritchard donated the benefit of the copyright in his "H48" publication to the Trust. A nominal value of £1 has been recognised in relation to this.
12. Controlling party
The charity is controlled by its Trustees John Pritchard, David Pritchard & Wendy Hilary Pritchard.
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