Charity Registration No 1165685 Company Registration No 09808829 (England & Wales)
GREENBANKS CARE TRUST
A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2024
GREENBANKS CARE TRUST
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Legal and Administrative information
Patrons Mrs Fiona Sunley Mrs Sally Rumbellow
Trustees Stuart Abel Matthew Archer Chairman Dominika Ayerst Matthew Gurney Michael Moore FCA Treasurer Sally Crump
Registered office Greenbanks Green Hills Barham Canterbury Kent CT4 6LE Bankers: Lloyds Bank plc Canterbury Branch PO Box 1000 BX1 1LT Independent Examiner Mrs J E Sherwood FCA 29 Cherry Orchard Chestfield Whitstable Kent CT5 3NH
GREENBANKS CARE TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
The Trustees (who are also directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) present their annual report together with the financial statements of Greenbanks Care Trust (the charitable company) for the year ended 31 October 2022. The Trustees confirm that the annual report and financial statements of the charitable company have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Companies Act 2006, the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective January 2015) and the Statement of Recommended Practice.
Structure, governance and management
a) Constitution
The charitable company is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum and Articles of Association on 5 October 2015 and is a registered charity number 1165685.
The reference and administration information is set out on page 1 of the financial statements
b) Method of appointment of election of trustees
The management of the charitable company is the responsibility of the trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
c) Policies adopted for the induction and training of trustees
The Trustees have been chosen with a view of their providing the charitable company with a range of skills expedient to setting up, development and management of the running of the Greenbanks Care Trust.
d) Organisation structure and decision making
The charitable company is relying upon the guidance issued by the Charity Commission in relation to decision making. There is no formal scheme for training trustees at present but this will be kept under close review
Objectives and Activities
The Charity supports people with learning disabilities, to live happy and fulfilling lives by the provision of accommodation, sustenance, education, training and care, to enable the beneficiaries to contribute as far as possible to their own well-being and maintenance and to ensure that they live happy and useful lives.
Achievements and performance
The Greenbanks Care Trust met periodically to receive updates on the trust finances and discuss the future of the Trust and its capacity to meet long-term objectives. As always, we are thankful to the staff for the care they have provided to residents ensuring they remain safe and well looked after.
One of our Trustees Matthew Gurney ran the London marathon in aid of the Charity and raised the grand sum of £6,538, this sum will be used to finance a new cooker in the kitchen. We received £3,360 from annual membership. We did though most importantly receive two gifts of blocks of shares in Greenbanks House Ltd which were valued by the Directors of the House as £16,000 per block. We would like to thank the donors for these two wonderful gifts, this will enable the Trust to work towards its long term objectives.
The Trust was able to contribute £5,709 towards equipment and residents Christmas presents. We will continue to work with the Greenbanks House board to ensure that the money is put towards suitable projects.
Due to the receipt of two blocks of shares the Trustees agreed to reduce the designated reserve for the purchase of shares by £50,000 to £250,000. The Directors though did agree to create a new designated reserve' The Hardship Fund' should any permanent resident require funding, if a local authority ceases to support the placement in Greenbanks House.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
GREENBANKS CARE TRUST TRUSTEES REPORT
Plans for the future
The Directors hope they will be able to again build the current momentum and continue to deliver the long-term objectives set out in the original strategy. We set out again below the Boards objectives which remain unchanged .
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To develop and implement a fundraising strategy to increase income to the Trust from external organisations
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To continue to work with the Greenbanks Board to promote the close working relationship between the two bodies.
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To undertake training and develop knowledge within the trustee cohort to support the inspection regime
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To continue to raise awareness of Greenbanks within the local community through participation in local activities and promotion of the Trust.
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To accept donations of shares should the opportunity arise
We expect the discussions with Greenbanks House Board to continue, as to how the Trust might support the long-term business model of the House, now that it has significant funds, including removing the barrier to entry. Various options have
The Trust is in a position to receive shares from families who wish to donate them and to maintain those shares in trust. This is purely on a voluntary basis and is entirely at the discretion of shareholders. If a donation were to be received we would work closely with the Board to ensure that any future placement is managed in accordance with normal procedures.
Trustees will continue to offer practical support to the home on a voluntary basis.
Review of financial position
The charity has received income of £44,416 (2023 £322,285) during the year which included Gift aid of £757 (2023 £915) and incurred expenditure of £9,229 (2023 £722) resulting in a surplus of £35,187 (2023 £321,563) further details can be found on page 6
Public benefit
When considering the Greenbanks Care Trust activities, the trustees have complied with the duty in Section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
Trustees' responsibilities in financial statements
The Charity Trustees are responsible for preparing a trustees' annual 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 and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, of the charity 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 in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that 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 applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other
On behalf of all the Trustees I would like to thank all those who have contributed time, money and creative talents to further the aims of the Trust and support its work for the benefit of the residents of Greenbanks House.
Approved by the board on the 18th June 2025
Michael J Moore
Trustee of the Greenbanks Care Trust
GREENBANKS CARE TRUST
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF GREENBANKS CARE TRUST
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31st October 2024 which are set out on pages 6 to 9.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity Trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (''the 2006 Act'').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your Charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (''the 2011 Act''). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions' given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statements
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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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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2 the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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3 the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or
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4 the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102).
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.
Use of Report
This report is made solely to the Company's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 and regulations made under section 145 of that Act. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Company'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 Company and the Company's Trustees as a body, for my work or this report.
Mrs J E Sherwood 29 Cherry Orchard Chestfield Whitstable Kent Date 28th July 2025 CT5 3NH
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Statement of Financial Activities Year ended 31 October 2024
| Notes Voluntary Income Income from Members Donations and Grants Gift aid claim Legacies Fundraising Investment income Total income Expenditure on: 2 Raising funds Charitable activities Total expenditure Net Income/expenditure Transfers between funds Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted fund 3,360 38,798 757 - - 1,501 44,416 - 9,229 9,229 35,187 (25,000) 10,187 43,245 53,432 |
Restricted fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - 47 47 |
Designated fund - - - - - - - - - - - 25,000 25,000 300,000 325,000 |
Total Total funds funds 2024 2023 £ £ 3,360 3,355 38,798 1,605 757 915 - 316,224 - - 1,501 186 44,416 322,285 - - 9,229 722 9,229 722 35,187 321,563 - - 35,187 321,563 343,292 21,729 378,479 343,292 |
Total Total funds funds 2024 2023 £ £ 3,360 3,355 38,798 1,605 757 915 - 316,224 - - 1,501 186 44,416 322,285 - - 9,229 722 9,229 722 35,187 321,563 - - 35,187 321,563 343,292 21,729 378,479 343,292 |
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| 322,285 | |||||
| - 722 |
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| 722 | |||||
| 321,563 - |
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| 321,563 21,729 |
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| 343,292 |
All of the Charity's activities are continuing.
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Balance sheet As at 31 October 2024
| Notes Fixed asset Investment Greenbanks House Ltd 3 Current assets Debtors 4 Cash at bank Total current assets Liabilities Amounts falling due within one year 5 Net current assets The funds of the Charity Unrestricted funds Restricted fund 6 Designated funds 6 |
2024 2023 £ £ £ £ 32,000 - 213,563 214,211 133,300 129,920 346,863 344,131 384 839 346,479 343,292 378,479 343,292 53,432 43,245 47 47 325,000 300,000 378,479 343,292 |
2024 2023 £ £ £ £ 32,000 - 213,563 214,211 133,300 129,920 346,863 344,131 384 839 346,479 343,292 378,479 343,292 53,432 43,245 47 47 325,000 300,000 378,479 343,292 |
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| 343,292 | ||
| 43,245 47 300,000 |
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| 343,292 |
For the financial year in question the Company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
No members have required the Company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The Directors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and for the preparation of the accounts.
Approved by the Trustees on the 18th June 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Treasurer………………………………………………..
Michael J Moore FCA
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Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31October 2024
1 Accounting Policies
The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:
a) General information and basis of Preparation
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention.
The Charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. 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) issued on 16th July 2014 as updated through Update Bulletin 1 published on 1st January 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011, Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from 1 January 2019
There are no material uncertainties related to events or conditions which would cast doubt on the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
The financial statements will be prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to
b) Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charitable company is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
No amounts are included in the financial statements for services donated by volunteers.
Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under gift aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Fundraising income is recognised when the income is receivable.
c) Resources expended
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been included under expense categories that aggregate all costs for allocation to activities. All expenditure includes attributable VAT which cannot be recovered. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular activities they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of the resources.
Costs of generating funds include fundraising, publicity costs and non-charitable trading activities together with their related support costs.
Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charitable company and are allocated across charitable and non-charitable activities on a pro-rata basis guided by the value of attributable costs, unless they can be attributed directly, being a measurement considered representative of the specific input into each activity.
Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statuette requirements of the Charity and include Independent examination fees.
d Company Status
The charitable company is a company limited by guarantee. In the event of the charitable company being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £10 per member of the charitable company. The address of the registered office is given in the Charity information on the Legal & Administrative Information page of these financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year ended 31 October 2024
1 Accounting Policies (Continued)
e) Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charitable company and which have not been designated for other purposes.
| 2 Charitable Activities Grant for equipment purchase General grants Support costs Support Costs Video call costs Professional cost- Valuation Governance costs Independent Examiner Filing fee |
2024 Unrestricted 5208 501 3520 9229 16 3120 350 34 3520 |
2024 restricted - - - - - - - - - |
2024 Total £ 5208 501 3520 9229 16 3120 350 34 3520 |
2023 Total £ - 380 342 |
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| 722 | ||||
| 16 - 300 26 |
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| 342 |
3 Fixed Asset Investment
60 share of £1000 each in Greenbanks House Ltd
At Valuation 31st October 2024 32,000
The Vauation placed on the shares when donated represents the value shares were being sold for in October 2024
| 4 Gift Aid Claim Legacies 5 Liabilities Creditors:Amounts falling due within one year Creditors Accruals Debtors |
2024 £ 1,563 212,000 213,563 2024 £ - 384 384 |
2023 £ 2,211 212,000 |
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| 214,211 | ||
| 2023 £ 539 300 |
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| 839 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year ended 31 October 2024
6 Restricted Fund
| icted Fund | |||||
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| Kitchen renovation nated Funds Share purchase Fund Residents Hardship fund tricted Fund |
Balance at . 1st Nov 2023 £ 47 47 300,000 300,000 43,245 343,292 |
Incoming resources £ - - - - 44,416 44,416 |
Expenses £ - - - - (9,229) (9,229) |
Transfer £ - - (50,000) 75,000 25,000 (25,000) - |
Balance at 31st Oct 2024 £ 47 |
| 47 | |||||
| 250,000 75,000 |
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| 325,000 | |||||
| 53,432 | |||||
| 378,479 |
Designated Funds
Unrestricted Fund
Restricted Fund
Kitchen renovation A specific gift from the parents of one of the residents towards improvement to the kitchen area.
Designated Funds
Share purchase Fund
The Designated fund has been created by the Trustees to commence to put
funds aside for a future purchase of Shares in Greenbanks House Ltd.
Residents Hardship Fund
A fund created by the Trustees to provide a financial cushion for a permanent resident of Greenbanks House should their funding from a local authority cease.
7 Analysis of net assets between funds (current year)
| Unrestricted funds £ Fixed Asset Investment 32,000 Debtors 13,563 Cash at bank 8,253 Current liabilities (384) 53,432 Unrestricted funds £ Debtors 2,211 Cash at bank 41,873 Current liabilities (839) 43,245 Analysis of net assets between funds (Prior year) |
Restricted Designated funds funds £ £ - - - 200,000 47 125,000 - - 47 325,000 Restricted Designated funds funds £ £ - 212,000 47 88,000 - - 47 300,000 |
Total funds 32,000 213,563 133,300 (384) |
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| 378,479 | ||
| Total funds £ 214,211 129,920 (839) |
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| 343,292 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year ended 31 October 2024
8 Contingent Liability
The Charity is the sole residuary beneficiary under the will of the Late Mrs Freda Goodridge, also known as Swami Satyaratnanda whose son is a resident of Greenbanks House. When preparing the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31st October 2023 the Directors were advised that the Charity’s potential entitlement was of the order of £212,000. Subsequent to the signing of the accounts the Executors advised the directors that the Deputy for Freda’s son Malcolm was considering making a claim against the estate under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. Negotiations have taken place and the Directors have created a Designated Fund to put aside £75,000 should resident fees not be paid by the local authority. The Directors are currently waiting for confirmation that the Deputy is not going to pursue their claim. The solicitors costs in negotiating a settlement to this potential claim will have incurred a liability, but unfortunately the Directors do not have sufficient information to quantify this.
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Notes to the Finacial Statements For the Year ended 31 October 2024
| 9 Comparative figures of Financial Activities Voluntary Income Income from Members Donations and Grants Gift aid claim Legaacies Fundraising Investment income Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities Total expenditure Net Income/expenditure Transfers between funds Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
2023 Unrestricted fund 3,355 1,605 915 316,224 186 322,285 - 722 722 321,563 (285,000) 36,563 6,682 43,245 |
Restricted fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - 47 47 |
Designated fund - - - - - - - - - - - 285,000 285,000 15,000 300,000 |
Total funds 2023 £ 3,355 1,605 915 316,224 - 186 322,285 - 722 722 321,563 - 321,563 21,729 343,292 |
Total funds 2022 £ 7,677 1,360 1,296 - 344 - |
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| 10,677 | |||||
| - 4,250 |
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| 6,427 - |
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| 6,427 15,302 |
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| 21,729 |