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OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS CIO

DOMINICAN MISSIONARY SISTERS

Charity Registration CIO No. 1168379

DOMINICAN MISSIONARY SISTERS

OF THE

SACRED HEART OF JESUS

CIO

TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2022

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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees Margret Musawa Musonda
Filomina Mupfigo
Andria Svorai Mazhunga
Chama Mwila
Eunice Lombe
Philomina Musara Dzimba
Charity number (CIO) 1168379
Principal address 4 Gossops Green Lane
Crawley
West Sussex
RH11 8BJ
Independent examiner Richard Place Dobson Services Ltd
Ground Floor
1-7 Station Road
Crawley, West Sussex
RH10 1HT
Bankers National Westminster Bank Plc
2 Greenwich Church Street
Greenwich
London
SE10 9BQ
Solicitors Stone King LLP
Boundary House
91 Charter House St
Barbican
London
RC1M 6HR
Investment Advisors Blackrock Investment Management
P O Box 9036
Chelmsford
CM99 2XD
Advisory Committee Amanda Francis
Fergus Brotherton
Ludwig Spagl
Richard Ounsworth

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Page
Trustees’ report -
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Independent Examiner's report 16
Statement of financial activities 17 - 18
Balance sheet 19
Notes to the accounts 20 - 30

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The Trustees herewith present their Report and the Financial Accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2022.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Accounting Policies set out in note 1 of the accounts and comply with the Charity's Constitution, the Charities Act 2011, and the Statement of Recommended Practice, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities", in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK & Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

1. NAME, ESTABLISHMENT AND MAIN OBJECTIVE OF CHARITY

1.1 Name :

The Congregation of the Dominican Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is an International Roman Catholic Religious Congregation whose membership comprises 280 Sisters worldwide. It was founded in Rhodesia, now known as Zimbabwe, in 1891 where its Motherhouse was established and where the General Administration, known as the Generalate, resided until February 2006. The General Administration was relocated to England, and it is now situated at 4 Gossops Green Lane, Gossops Green, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8BJ.

1.2 Establishment of Charity

1.2.1 History of the Charity

The Congregation was registered as a Charity, No. 231237, on 27.01.1964 as "The Dominican Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus" - correspondent details: The Prioress General, The Generalate, P.O. Box CY 1573, Causeway, Harare, Zimbabwe. This Charity was established by a Charitable Trust Deed on 31[st] July 2005. The previous Charity merged with its Generalate (Congregational Headquarters) to form a new Charity in 2006. The result was a slight change in name and a different registration number, 1114375. In July 2016, the Charity was registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and acquired a new name Dominican Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and acquired a new number 1168379.

a. Areas of Benefit:

1.3 Objectives of Charity

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2. CHARITABLE PURPOSE AND PUBLIC BENEFIT

2.1 The primary objective of the Charity is the upholding of the Roman Catholic Religion and meeting the needs of the people in our time as manifested in the Southeast London and West Sussex areas in the UK, but also to help others in the areas listed above, wherever possible and as far as our resources allow.

The underlying value is the belief in the uniqueness of each person and the holistic development of their potential at every level. Wherever possible the Charity collaborates with other Christian bodies. Facilities like the chapel, the meeting rooms and the convent grounds are available to the public.

2.2 The Mission Statement: The Mission statement is OUR VISION which we updated in every General Chapter to make it brief and sharper, to guide and inspire the charitable activities which extend beyond the UK to three continents of Europe, Africa, and South America.

The Congregation held a General Chapter in August 2021 in Harare, Zimbabwe and refined its VISION further to respond to the needs of the Charity today. The VISION for 2021-2027 reads as follows:

We are Dominican Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

We contemplate God’s Word and honour His presence

in one another and in all creation

United in our diversity,

we respond to emerging needs and safeguard the dignity of all, especially the vulnerable and marginalised

We are accountable and transparent

in managing financial and natural resources

and collaborate with others wherever we are missioned.

2.3 Public Benefit

The charity’s trustees have referred to the guidance in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on Public Benefit when reviewing the charity’s aims and objectives and in planning its future activities. They have considered how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set.

3. GOVERNANCE, STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT

3.1 Governance of this International Missionary Congregation

In terms of Canon Law, the Congregation is governed at an international level by the Prioress General and her General Council. They monitor all legal acts and transactions and coordinate

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all congregational activities according to their Constitutions and Directory and in line with the Charity Laws of England and Wales.

The Dominican Missionary Congregation ministers in six different countries: Colombia, England, Germany, Kenya, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

NUMBER OF RELIGIOUS HOUSES AND NUMBERS OF MEMBERS ACCORDING TO COUNTRY 31.12.2022

SUMMARY STATISTICS - 31.12.2022

COUNTRY HOUSES NOVICES PROFESSED
TEMPORARY
PROFESSED
PERPETUALLY
TOTAL
COLOMBIA 1 - - 5 5
ENGLAND 2 - 2 7 9
KENYA 3 9 10 11 30
GERMANY 2 - - 64 64
ZAMBIA 10 8 19 59 86
ZIMBABWE 14 3 13 70 86
TOTAL 32 20 44 216 280

All the Countries, except for Colombia, were visited physically. Colombia was visited virtually. The Trustees held Combined Councils Meetings with the leadership of Regions and Delegations. Workshops were held on various issues including Financial Management, Leadership, Handover to the incoming leadership, and Assignations to new responsibilities. The Trustees have been studying materials on how a charitable trust functions. They have also attended several workshops organised by investors to familiarise themselves with the duties and responsibilities of trustees. A full induction of trustees is yet to take place.

3.2 Governance of Charity and Trustees

In terms of Civil Law, the Charity is governed by a Constitution, dated 22 July 2016 and is a registered Charity - Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registration No. 1168379. The Trustees of the Charity are five members of the General Council and the Bursar General. The Trustees also meet with the Congregation's legal and accounting advisers to obtain a full briefing of their responsibilities and the Charity's position.

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3.3 Structure and Management Reporting

The Trustees are ultimately responsible for the policies, activities, and assets of the Charity. In fulfilment of their responsibilities, the Trustees held hybrid (zoom and in presence) meetings during 2022 and met in person with the Charity, Richard Place Dobson, investment managers and financial advisors. They participated in the Zoom Meetings organized by Buzzacott, Stone King, the Catholic Charity Conference and APB. However, we still missed face-to-face interactions with our financial advisors.

The Trustees considered risks to the mission, to the health and safety of the Sisters and to the assets of the Charity, and they continued taking steps to mitigate these and other risks.

The membership of the English Delegation of the Congregation comprises 7 Perpetually professed members and 2 Temporary professed members. The 9 members are distributed in two communities or houses 6 and 3 respectively. Sacred Heart Priory Community is located at 38 Hyde Vale, Greenwich, London; while the Generalate community is situated at 4 Gossops Green Lane, Crawley. The communities are based in areas where it is believed that the Sisters' presence provides spiritual, emotional, moral and psychological support. The local superior in Greenwich is responsible for both the needs and the care of the Sisters in her community and she liaises regularly with the Trustees.

The community at Gossops Green consist of six members, who are the Charity's Trustees and were installed into office on 23[rd] August 2021. Due to the difficulties faced in getting Visas to England, the last two trustees arrived only in May 2022.

4. OVERALL MISSION

4.1 Outreach in different countries

The English branch of the Congregation of the Dominican Missionary Sisters Charity aims at supporting the religious and other charitable works carried on by the members of the Congregation and caring for its members throughout their lives through annual visits and

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personal dialogue. The ministries of the Sisters of the Congregation, all of which benefit numerous members of the general public, fall into the following main areas:

The above takes place mainly in overseas missionary work, where most of the members of the Congregation live and work. Social and pastoral work, as well as activities of Formation, are also taking place in England.

4.2 Working with other organisations in the UK

The Trustees recognise the absolute necessity of ensuring the protection and safety of all those the Charity serves. This means that all Sisters, who are in any kind of ministry in Great Britain, have obtained clearance from the Disclosure and Barring System. The Trustees are committed to implementing all policies and procedures of Safeguarding with confidence.

The Charity works with other Charities, such as the Society of Vincent de Paul (SVP), CAFOD and public bodies in the field of providing spiritual, social, psychological, and pastoral care. Spiritual and pastoral care is offered on an informal basis in the parishes, the neighbourhood and beyond.

4.3 Collaboration Activities:

Organisations the Trustees have worked with and the Charity has cooperated with during the year are:

4.3.1 The Roman Catholic Dioceses of Southwark and Arundel & Brighton:

The Dominican Missionary Sisters have continued to collaborate in the life and Mission of the Dioceses of Arundel and Brighton and Southwark. The following has happened in 2022:

The Dominican Sisters have continued to take part in the life and Mission of the Dioceses particularly at Our Lady Star of the Sea, Parish.

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ii. The Crawley Parish (St Anthony and St Francis)

From 2022, the sisters have become highly involved in the life and mission of St. Anthony and St. Francis Parish than before:

a) They are involved in giving instructions to the confirmation candidates and children preparing for the first holy communion. b) People came to request for prayers for specific needs and counselling is rendered. c) The doors of the convent have opened to the public. Individuals and small groups make use of the chapel and the convent grounds for prayers, recollection, and celebration days. d) Christians come to pray at the Grotto, at any time of their choice for prayers to say a

prayer or Rosary.

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Note: Away from parish involvement, In July 2022, when Covid 19 cases were fewer, the
convent doors were opened to our neighbourhood community with friends to celebrate
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4.3.2 Interdenominational/Interfaith

The Sisters have attended and taken part in the World Day of Prayer for Women. They took part in the activities of the day together with Christians from other denominations which enriched the encounter.

4.3.3 England and Wales:

4.3.4 The World:

of the world, similarly, Our Sisters in different parts of the world also shared issues of greater importance which the Leadership then disseminated to the rest of the Congregation through the newsletter. Activities of interest are also shared such as tree planting with school children.

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THE GENERALATE, 4 Gossops Green Lane, Gossops Green Crawley RH11 8BJ West Sussex, England

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5. ACTIVITIES, SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES AND RELEVANT POLICIES

5.1 Specific objectives

Our objectives are still the same as those in 2021.

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6. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

We empower all to respond compassionately to the needs of our time and to God’s Creation

Policies: To continuously study, evaluate, update the policies, Governance and management, Operational risks, Reputational Risks, Laws, Regulations and Environment Risks.

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7. FINANCIAL REVIEW

A summary of the year’s results can be found in the appended accounts.

7.1 Independent Examination.

In consultation with Richard Place Dobson Services Limited, the Trustees decided to do an independent Examination since the income was below the recommended threshold of £250,000.00 for the year ended 31 December 2022.

Mr Harding explained the Independent Examination report re: 2022 Accounts. The following were highlighted:

8. Finance Administration and Management:

8.1 Responsibility of the Bursar General

The Bursar General is responsible for the administration of all financial affairs and material assets, the immovable property, and the General Fund of the Congregation, in accordance with the laws of the Church, State, and Congregation. The Bursar General acts under the direction of, and in close cooperation with, the Prioress General and is accountable to her (Can.636)

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8.3 The financial reserves:

The reserves are to serve Charity’s present and future needs relating to the education of our younger members and future pensions. The charity’s principal asset comprises listed investments, the value of which is dependent on movements in the UK and world stock markets. The investments have been managed by BlackRock/Charifaith who adhered to a policy incorporating ethical considerations agreed upon by the trustees. The trustees met 3 times inclusive of an informal AGM. The Budget for the Charity was approved annually by the General Council. The report with the investment managers, and the manager’s performance and that of the portfolio were monitored. The investment strategy was assessed regularly by the Advisory Committee to ensure it remains appropriate to Charity’s needs- both now and in the future.

8.5 Reserves Policy

It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to approximately between 6-12 months expenditure. At the year end date the reserves held are slightly in excess of the policy but this is due to the uncertainty ahead in terms of increased expenditure in light of the current economical climate.

9. Plans for 2023

9.6 Celebrating membership and other milestones in Sisters’ lives:

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10. Impact of the Russia - Ukraine War on the Charity.

On 24[th] February 2022 Russia invaded Ukraine in a major escalation of Russia-Ukraine conflict that had begun in 2014. As a result, the economy of the world has been affected. The high inflation rate has affected the Charity.

11. CONCLUSION

The Trustees wish to record their recognition of the commitment of the individual members of the Congregation. Their dedications, professionalism, selflessness service and positive approach in the advancement of the Congregation’s Mission Statement.

Looking back on 2022, the Trustees feel indebted to the Finance Advisory Committee Members for their commitment and diligence in helping the Trustees in their role, to the benefactors, and collaborators whose generosity assisted the Congregation in fulfilling its mission’s objectives. They look forward to future collaboration.

Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

Sr Margret M. Musonda OP- Chair

Approved by the Trustees on: ………………………….. 16/10/2023

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Independent Examiner’s Report

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Dominican Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (the charity) for the year ended 31 December 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by 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 now been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with 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:

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 financial statements to be reached.

Darren Harding ACA FCCA DChA Richard Place Dobson Services Limited Chartered Accountants 1-7 Station Road Crawley West Sussex RH10 1HT

17/10/2023 Dated: .........................

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Statement of Financial Activities

Including Income and Expenditure Account

Current financial year

Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
funds
general
designated
2022
2022
2022
Notes
£
£
£
Income from:
Legacies
3
-
-
-
Donations
4
57,239
-
20,541
Other trading activities
5
3,754
-
-
Investments
6
39,630
-
-
Total income
100,623
-
20,541
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
7
150,344
71,285
20,541
Total charitable expenditure
150,344
71,285
20,541
Net (expenditure)/income before
investments (losses)/gains
(49,721)
(71,285)
-
Net (losses)/gains on investments
10
-
(185,379)
-
Net (expenditure)/income before
transfers
(49,721)
(256,664)
-
Gross transfers between funds
(5,581)
5,581
-
Net movement in funds
(55,302)
(251,083)
-
Fund balances at 1 January 2022
184,704
4,146,355
120
Fund balances at 31 December 2022
129,402
3,895,272
120
Total
2022
£
-
77,780
3,754
39,630
121,164
242,170
242,170
(121,006)
(185,379)
(306,385)
-
(306,385)
4,331,179
4,024,794
Total
2021
£
121,092
141,585
116
37,578
300,371
267,687
267,687
32,684
132,808
165,492
-
165,492
4,165,687
4,331,179

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

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Statement of Financial Activities

Including Income and Expenditure Account (cont’d)

Prior financial year
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
funds
general
designated
2021
2021
2021
Notes
£
£
£
Income from:
Legacies
3
121,092
-
-
Donations
4
111,207
-
30,378
Other trading activities
5
116
-
-
Investments
6
37,578
-
-
Total income
269,993
-
30,378
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
7
140,744
64,984
61,959
Total charitable expenditure
140,744
64,984
61,959
Net income/(expenditure) before investment gains
10
-
132,808
-
Net (expenditure)/income before transfers
129,249
67,824
(31,581)
Gross transfers between funds
(29,042)
29,042
-
Net movement in funds
100,207
96,866
(31,581)
Fund balances at 1 January 2021
84,497
4,049,489
31,701
Fund balances at 31 December 2021
184,704
4,146,355
120
Total
2021
£
121,092
141,585
116
37,578
300,371
267,687
267,687
132,808
165,492
-
165,492
4,165,687
4,331,179

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

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As at 31 December 2022

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The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on .........................
2022
Notes
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
12
Investments
13
Current assets
Debtors
15
1,453
Cash at bank and in hand
133,645
135,098
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
16
(5,580)
Net current assets
Total net assets
Income funds
Restricted funds
17
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
18
3,895,272
General unrestricted funds
129,402
16/10/2023
£
2,593,563
1,301,713
3,895,276
129,518
4,024,794
120
4,024,674
4,024,794
2021
£
122,495
70,468
192,963
(8,143)
4,146,352
184,707
£
2,659,267
1,487,092
4,146,359
184,820
4,331,179
120
4,331,059
4,331,179

Sr Margret M. Musonda Trustee

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1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Dominican Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's constitution, the Charities Act 2011 and "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)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of investments which are included at market value, and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Trust's ability to continue as a going concern. The trustees have considered the impact of COVID 19 on the charity's finances but consider the reserves to be sufficient to cover all expenses and enable the members and Trustees to carry on delivering the objects of the Charity.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Designated funds comprise funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the trustees for specific purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Income

Donations and similar incoming resources are included in the year in which they are receivable, which is when the charity becomes entitled to the resource.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

Trading income relates to income from the charity shop and hospitality and is accounted for on a received basis.

Sisters pension income and other incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year to which it relates.

Income from investments is included in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year in which it is receivable.

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1.5 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 are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, 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 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Charitable activities relate to the cost of serving the community and that of carrying out the charity's international aid work. These expenses have been allocated directly to functional headings as shown in the Statement of Financial Activities.

Charitable activities

Costs of charitable activities are incurred on the Charity's operations, including support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities.

Support costs now include governance costs which are costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include independent examination fees, accountancy fees, legal and professional fees and bank charges.

Allocation of support costs

The main activity of the charity is to provide religious services to the community so all costs related to this are classed as direct charitable costs and all other costs are allocated as support costs.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Land and buildings 2% straight line Fixtures, fittings & equipment 25% reducing balance Computers equipment 33% straight line Motor vehicles 25% reducing balance

All assets costing more than £500 are capitalised.

1.7 Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.

1.8 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

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1.9 Financial instruments

The charity only has financial assets and 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.

Basic financial assets

Debtors

Other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid.

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.

Basic financial liabilities

Creditors

Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any discounts due.

1.10 Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

1.11 Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for the use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the Trustees for particular purposes.

Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on the expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

Critical judgements

Depreciation

Management has made assumptions and estimated depreciation rates in the respect of showing a true and fair view of the assets at the balance sheet date.

Investments

Valuation of investments at market value, based on calculation by the investment fund manager. The investments held are all shares listed on a recognised stock exchange and have an easily identifiable market value.

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3 Legacies
Total Unrestricted
funds
general
2022 2021
£ £
Legacies receivable - 121,092
4 Donations
2022 2021
£ £
Donations 77,780 141,585
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds - general 57,239 111,207
Restricted funds 20,541 30,378
77,780 141,585
5 Other trading activities
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
general general
2022 2021
£ £
Hospitality Income 3,754 116
6 Investments
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
general general
2022 2021
£ £
Interest receivable 39,630 37,578

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7 Charitable activities

Premises Premises
related costs related costs
2022 2021
£ £
Depreciation and impairment 71,285 64,984
Donation giving 24,582 64,815
Sisters' living and administrative expenses 142,943 132,368
238,810 262,167
Share of governance costs (see note 8) 3,360 5,520
242,170 267,687
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds - general 150,344 140,744
Unrestricted funds - designated 71,285 64,984
Restricted funds 20,541 61,959
242,170 267,687
Support costs
Support costs Governance 2022 2021
costs
£ £ £ £
Audit fees - - - 3,420
Accountancy - 3,360 3,360 2,100
- 3,360 3,360 5,520
Analysed between
Charitable activities - 3,360 3,360 5,520

8 Support costs

Governance costs includes payments to the independent examiners of £3,360 (2021: £5,520).

9 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year or were reimbursed any expenses during the year.

The trustees are however also members of the community. Members of the community are maintained by the charity and premises, meals and other living expenses are paid by the charity.

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10 Net (losses)/gains on investments

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
designated designated
2022 2021
£ £
Revaluation of investments (185,379) 132,808

11 Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxationof Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.

12 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets
Cost
At 1 January 2022
Additions
At 31 December 2022
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2022
Depreciation charged in the year
At 31 December 2022
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2022
At 31 December 2021
Land and
buildings
Fixtures, fittings
& equipment
£
£
3,725,193
279,030
-
-
3,725,193
279,030
1,095,065
253,688
60,384
6,335
1,155,449
260,023
2,569,744
19,007
2,630,128
25,342
Computers
equipment
Motor vehicles
£
£
13,842
28,558
5,581
-
19,423
28,558
11,397
27,206
4,228
338
15,625
27,544
3,798
1,014
2,445
1,352
Total
£
4,046,623
5,581
4,052,204
1,387,356
71,285
1,458,641
2,593,563
2,659,267

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Fixed asset investments
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2022
Revaluation
At 31 December 2022
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2022
At 31 December 2021
The investments held at the year end which equated to more than 5% were as follow:
BLK Catholic Charities Growth & Income A Inc - £1,301,713
The historical cost of the asset held as at 31 December 2022 was £867,002 (2021: £867,002).
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Financial instruments
Carrying amount of financial assets
Instruments measured at fair value
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Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Other debtors (including legacies receivable)
Prepayments and accrued income
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Accruals
(Continued)
Listed
investments
£
1,487,092
(185,379)
1,301,713
1,301,713
1,487,092
2022
2021
£
£
1,301,713
1,487,092
2022
2021
£
£
1,453
-
121,092
1,403
1,453
122,495
2022
2021
£
£
5,580
8,143

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

17 Restricted funds

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:

Movement in funds Movement in funds Movement in funds Movement in funds
Balance at Incoming Resources Balance at Incoming Resources Balance at
1 January 2021 resources expended 1 January 2022 resources expended 31 December
2022
£ £ £ £ £ £ £
Overseas
Ministry Fund 31,701 30,378 (61,959) 120 20,541 (20,541) 120

The Overseas Ministry Fund represents amounts earmarked for overseas mission toward Emerald Hill School for the deaf, Emerald Hill Children's home and Sr Rita-Maria's projects for the poor people in Zimbabwe and Kenya.

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18 Designated funds

The income funds of the charity include the following designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes:

Balance at
1 January 2021
£
Maintenance Fund
1,354,283
Tangible fixed assets
2,695,206
4,049,489
Resources
expended
£
-
(64,987)
(64,987)
Transfer
Revaluations,
gains and losses
Balance at
1 January 2022
£
£
£
-
132,808
1,487,091
29,042
-
2,659,264
29,042
132,808
4,146,355
Resources
expended
£
-
(71,285)
(71,285)
Transfer
Revaluations,
gains and losses
Balance at
31 December
2022
£
£
£
-
(185,379)
1,301,712
5,581
-
2,593,560
5,581
(185,379)
3,895,272
Transfer
Revaluations,
gains and losses
Balance at
31 December
2022
£
£
£
-
(185,379)
1,301,712
5,581
-
2,593,560
5,581
(185,379)
3,895,272
3,895,272

The Maintenance Fund was set up to help maintain the sisters in their old age and retirement. Included within the maintenance fund is unrealised gains on investments of £434,711 (2021: £620,090).

The Tangible fixed assets Fund represents the net book value of the charity's tangible fixed assets which are not liquid funds and hence do not constitute free reserves.

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

19 Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestriced
funds
Designated
funds
Restricted
funds
2022
2022
2022
£
£
£
Fund balances at 31 December 2022 are represented by:
Tangible assets
-
2,593,563
-
Investments
-
1,301,713
-
Current assets/(liabilities)
129,402
(4)
120
129,402
3,895,272
120
Total
Unrestriced
funds
Designated
funds
Restricted
funds
2022
2021
2021
2021
£
£
£
£
2,593,563
-
2,659,267
-
1,301,713
-
1,487,092
-
129,518
184,700
-
120
4,024,794
184,700
4,146,359
120
Total
2021
£
2,659,267
1,487,092
184,820
4,331,179

Included within the designated funds is minus £185,379 (2021: £132,808) relating to revaluation gains on the Investment portfolio held.

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20 Related party transactions

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2022 (31 December 2021 - none).

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