REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1171890
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2022 THE RICE-JONES CHARITABLE TRUST
THE RICE-JONES CHARITABLE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2022
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY
| Corporate Trustee | Michelmores Trust Corporation Limited |
|---|---|
| Directors of Michelmores Trust Corporation Limited as at the date of signing | |
| S Brown | |
| AJ Cockayne | |
| JM Frampton | |
| RM Hedger | |
| TWL Hyde | |
| E Porter | |
| VM Williams | |
| PG Wolfgang | |
| Principal Office | Woodwater House |
| Pynes Hill | |
| Exeter | |
| EX2 5WR | |
| Accountants | Bush & Co Limited |
| 2 Barnfield Crescent | |
| Exeter | |
| EX1 1QT | |
| Solicitors | Michelmores LLP |
| Woodwater House | |
| Pynes Hill | |
| Exeter | |
| EX2 5WR | |
| Investment Managers | Investec Wealth & Investment Limited |
| Keble House | |
| Southernhay Gardens | |
| Exeter | |
| EX1 1NT |
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THE RICE-JONES CHARITABLE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2022
The Trustee is pleased to present the annual report of The Rice-Jones Charitable Trust (the Trust) together with the financial statements which are prepared on a receipts and payments basis.
STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing Document and Charity Constitution
The Trust is a registered charity, number 1171890, and is constituted under a trust deed dated 6 May 2016. The Trust was established by an initial gift which has been invested to provide future income for the Trust and this is the initial reporting period. The Trust does not actively fundraise and seeks to continue the charitable work through the careful stewardship of its existing resources.
Appointment of New Trustees
Apart from the first trustee, every trustee shall be appointed for a maximum of 3 years by a resolution of the trustees passed at a special meeting. In selecting individuals for appointment as trustees, the trustee must have regard for the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the Trust.
Related Parties
The directors of the corporate trustee are also partners in Michelmores LLP, who are the solicitors for the Trust. All transactions with Michelmores LLP are disclosed in a note in the accounts.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The Trust’s original objectives, as stated in the Governing Document (trust deed), are the promotion of education for the public benefit in such ways as the trustee decides from time to time including by:
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Awarding scholarships, maintenance allowances and grants to support study at university, college or an institution of higher or further education by individuals as part of their vocational training to become a solicitor, barrister or doctor; and
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Funding education and training towards entry into the legal or medical profession on leaving any educational establishment.
The trustee has given due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit. The trustee is satisfied that the work of the Trust, as described above, accords with its stated objects and provides tangible public benefit. The criteria used to assess those who may benefit are not unreasonably restrictive.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
It is the long-term strategy of the trustee to maintain an investment portfolio which generates income that can be distributed as grants, as well as provide capital growth. During the year, 7 grants were made to individuals totalling £5,750 (2021: £5,000).
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The investment portfolio now has a valuation of £207,115 (2021: £201,155) and cash of £7,419 (2021: £10,171) is held in the capital account. This is after having paid the professional fees for running the trust and portfolio, and making grants of £5,750 (2021: £5,000).
Reserves Policy
The income for the Trust is generated exclusively from their invested reserves. There is no specific level of reserves required, as there are no ongoing financial obligations for the Trust except for small administrative expenditure. Any income generated from the investments will be used to fund future grants together with administrative expenditure.
As at the year end the charity had free reserves of £213,986 (2021: £210,306).
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THE RICE-JONES CHARITABLE TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2022
On behalf of the Corporate Trustee:
…………………………………… James Frampton
Director of Michelmores Trust Corporation Limited
Date: 9 February 2023
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THE RICE-JONES CHARITABLE TRUST RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2022
Charity Number: 1171890
| Receipts Detriment income Dividends and interest Asset and investment sales Total receipts Payments Portfolio management fees Legal and professional fees Accountancy fees Grants paid Purchase of investments Total payments Net receipts/(payments) Cash funds brought forward Cash funds carried forward |
526 4,312 |
2022 £ 4,838 23,627 28,465 6,662 24,555 31,217 (2,752) 10,171 7,419 |
- 4,351 |
2021 £ 4,351 60,754 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (108) - 1,020 5,750 |
3,002 7,241 - 5,000 |
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| 65,105 15,243 44,765 |
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| 60,008 | ||||
| 5,097 5,074 |
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| 10,171 |
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THE RICE-JONES CHARITABLE TRUST STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5 APRIL 2022
| Cash funds Investments capital account Michelmores client account Total cash funds Investment assets Investment portfolio Liabilities Accountancy fees |
£ 7,419 - 7,419 Market value £ 207,115 £ 546 |
Cost £ |
|---|---|---|
| 190,469 | ||
Related party transactions
During the year, there were no solicitors fees (2021: £7,241) paid to Michelmores LLP, and £Nil (2021: £Nil) was due at the year end. The directors of Michelmores Trust Corporation Ltd (which is the corporate trustee) were also partners of Michelmores LLP.
The accounts were approved by the Trustee on 9 February 2023 and were signed on its behalf by:
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James Frampton
Director of the corporate trustee
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