Charity Registration No. 1168503
THE MEDBURN TRUST
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021
THE MEDBURN TRUST
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
S H Davis R R Davis O Lethbridge
Charity number 1168503 Independent examiner Michael Firman FCA Begbies Chartered Accountants 9 Bonhill Street London EC2A 4DJ
THE MEDBURN TRUST
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Statement of financial position | 5 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 - 11 |
THE MEDBURN TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021
The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 January 2021.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's [governing document], the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)".
Objectives and activities
The charity's objects are such general charitable purposes or objects (according to the law of England and Wales) as the trustees shall determine from time to time.
This is achieved by making grants for educational and religious promotion. The grants are made primarily to other charities registered in the United Kingdom.
Public benefit
T he trustees confirm that the charity has given due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the t rust’s aims and objectives and in planning future activities and setting the grant - making policy for the year.
Use of volunteers
All the trustees donate their services without charge. The charity often also relies on the contribution of unpaid general volunteers in carrying out its activities. The trustees have considered the specific provisions regarding the valuation of donated services and concluded that placing a monetary value on their contribution would not be possible or appropriate.
Achievements and performance
During the period the charity helped in the furtherance of education, medical research and the provision of assistance to underprivileged children. The charity plans to continue to do this in the foreseeable future for the public benefit.
Financial review
The net decrease in funds for the year was £15,349 (2020: £76,049) bringing the total reserves carried forward to £77,146 (2020: £92,495) .
Reserves policy
It is the policy of the charity that the reserves should provide the charity with adequate financial stability and the means for it to meet its charitable objectives for the foreseeable future. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised.
Risk assessment
The trustees has assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Going concern
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the trustees have reviewed current available resources and considered relevant information including reviewing the cash flow requirements of the charity. The trustees have concluded that they can continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
Structure, governance and management
The charity was established by a Declaration of Trust dated 12 January 2016. It changed its name from The Rita and Stanley Davis Charitable Trust by a special resolution on 8 May 2016 .
The charity was registered with the Charity Commission on 29 July 2016.
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THE MEDBURN TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE MEDBURN TRUST
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Medburn Trust (the charity) for the year ended 31 January 2021.
This report is made solely to the trustees in accordance with Sections 144-147 and 151-155 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the 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 for my examination work.
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
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 charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements 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 financial statements to be reached.
Michael Firman FCA
Begbies Chartered Accountants 9 Bonhill Street London EC2A 4DJ
Dated: 29 September 2021
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THE MEDBURN TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021
| Unrestricted | Restricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2021 | 2020 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Income from: | |||
| Donations and legacies | 3 | 62,500 | - |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Charitable activities | |||
| Grant-making | 4 | 77,419 | 75,850 |
| Total charitable expenditure | 77,419 | 75,850 | |
| Other | 8 | 430 | 199 |
| Total resources expended | 77,849 | 76,049 | |
| Net expenditure for the year/ | |||
| Net movement in funds | (15,349) | (76,049) | |
| Fund balances at 1 February 2020 | 92,495 | 168,544 | |
| Fund balances at 31 January 2021 | 77,146 | 92,495 |
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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THE MEDBURN TRUST STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL posmoN AS AT31 JANUARY2021 2020 Cuyvent a•••ts Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 10 10 80.819 10 94,285 80.829 94,295 Credltorn.. amoufrt• talllng du• *lthln one year 12 (3.6831 (1.8 Net cuffe assets 77.146 92.495 Incomg fundB Unrestrfcted fwds 77.146 92.495 77.146 92,495 The flnan
THE MEDBURN TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
The Medburn Trust is an unincorporated charity registered in England & Wales.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's [governing document], the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with 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 a mounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
In particular, i n response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the trustees have reviewed current available resources and considered relevant information including reviewing the cash flow requirements of the charity. The trustees have concluded that they can continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
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.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
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THE MEDBURN TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
Donated services and facilities
Donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised as income when the charity has control over the item, any conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economic benefit from the use by the charity of the item is probable and that economic benefit can be measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), the general volunteer time of the trustees is not recognised.
1.5 Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as resources expended as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category.
Grants payable are payments made to third parties in the furtherance of the charitable objects of the charity. Grants are accounted for when either the recipient has a reasonable expectation that they will receive a grant and the trustees have agreed to pay the grant without condition, or the recipient has a reasonable expectation that they will receive a grant and any condition attaching to the grant is outside of the control of the charity.
Expenditure is classified under the following activity headings: Costs of raising funds comprise the costs seeking donations and their associated support costs.
Expenditure on charitable activities includes grants made, governance costs and an apportionment of support costs.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
1.6 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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THE MEDBURN TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.7 Financial instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments. It only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include trade and other receivables and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method less any impairment.
Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or the risks and rewards of ownership are transferred.
Basic financial Liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other payables , are initially recognised at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future paymen ts discounted at a market rate of interest.
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.8 The funds of the charity
The funds of the charity are classified as general and are all unrestricted and expendable at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity.
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.
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THE MEDBURN TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021
3 Donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | ||
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations and gifts | 62,500 | - |
The trustees made donations totalling £62,500 (2019: £nil) inclusive of income tax recoverable in the year.
4 Charitable activities
| Grant- | Grant- | |
|---|---|---|
| making | making | |
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Grant funding of activities (see note 5) | 76,549 | 74,650 |
| Share of governance costs | 870 | 1,200 |
| 77,419 | 75,850 |
Governance costs comprise accountancy fees.
5 Grants payable
| Grant- | Grant- | |
|---|---|---|
| making | making | |
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Grants to institutions: | ||
| Hatzola Trust | - | 10,000 |
| Norwood Ravenswood | 3,850 | 15,000 |
| Beth Shalom Limited (The National Holocaust Centre & Museum) | 5,000 | - |
| United Jewish Israel Appeal | 10,000 | - |
| JFS Development Charitable Trust | 10,000 | - |
| Simon Marks Jewish Primary School Trust | 2,500 | 5,000 |
| The Jewish Leadership Council | 5,000 | - |
| United Synagogue | 1,013 | 1,000 |
| Noah's Ark - The Children's Hospice | 15,100 | 10,000 |
| Chai Cancer Care | 10,500 | 10,000 |
| Mill Hill Synagogue | 4,000 | 180 |
| Other | 9,586 | 23,470 |
| 76,549 | 74,650 |
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THE MEDBURN TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021
5 Grants payable
(Continued)
6 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or any reimbursement of expenses during the year .
7 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2021 | 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Number | ||
| Total | - | - | |
| 8 | Other | ||
| 2021 | 2020 | ||
| £ | |||
| Other expenditure | 430 | 199 | |
| 9 | Taxation | ||
| The charity is exempt from income tax on its charitable activities. | |||
| 10 | Debtors | ||
| 2021 | 2020 | ||
| Amounts falling due within one year: | £ | £ | |
| Other debtors | 10 | 10 | |
| 11 | Loans and overdrafts | ||
| 2021 | 2020 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Loans from related parties | 1,020 | - | |
| Payable within one year | 1,020 | - |
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THE MEDBURN TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2021
12 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Borrowings Trade creditors Accruals |
2021 £ 1,020 1,013 1,650 3,683 |
2020 £ - - 1,800 1,800 |
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13 Events after the reporting date
The trustees' view on the impact of COVID-19 is disclosed in the Trustees ' report and in the going concern accounting policy.
14 Related party transactions
As the year end, the trustees were owed £1,020 (2020: £nil) for expenses paid on behalf of the charity. This is interest-free and repayable on demand.
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