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2025-08-31-accounts

REGISTRATION NUMBER : CE011271 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1173756

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

FOR

QUEEN MARY'S FOUNDATION CIO

Moore Kingston Smith LLP 9 Appold Street LONDON EC2A 2AP

QUEEN MARY'S FOUNDATION CIO

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 3
Report of the Independent Auditors 4 to 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7
Cash Flow Statement 8
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 9
Notes to the Financial Statements 10 to 13

QUEEN MARY'S FOUNDATION CIO

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 objects of the Foundation are to promote and extend education (including spiritual, moral, social, cultural and physical education) in accordance with the doctrines and principles of the Church, in particular, but not exclusively, through any or all of the following means:

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

The Foundation's investment portfolio delivered strong performance during the year, contributing positively to the organisation's long-term financial sustainability.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The Foundation received £88,471 in dividend income over the course of the year. In line with the Foundation's objectives to support access to education, this income, together with an additional £10,000, was donated to Queen Mary's School to provide bursarial support, thereby directly enhancing the school's ability to offer financial assistance to pupils in need.

Despite a fall in the market value of the investment portfolio during the year of £98,474, the Trustees are satisfied that the Foundation remains in a strong financial position and continues to operate in accordance with its charitable objectives, with prudent financial management underpinning all decisions.

PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS

Looking ahead, the Foundation remains committed to advancing its charitable objectives through strategic investment, prudent financial stewardship, and close collaboration with Queen Mary's School.

In the coming year, the Foundation will focus on:

The Trustees will also continue to monitor the performance of the Foundation's investments and review its investment policy to ensure it remains aligned with the Foundation's objectives and market conditions. This will ensure that the Foundation remains well-positioned to provide meaningful, sustained support to Queen Mary's School in the years to come.

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QUEEN MARY'S FOUNDATION CIO

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

Queen Mary's Foundation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) governed by its Constitution.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number

CE011271 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1173756

Principal address

Queen Marys School Baldersby Park Topcliffe Thirsk YO7 3BZ

Trustees

T Hartley Ms M C Elwers Ms S Ford N Morgan A Fallows (appointed 20/2/2025) T Abbey (appointed 7/4/2025) Ms R J Scott (appointed 7/4/2025)

Auditors

Moore Kingston Smith LLP 9 Appold Street LONDON EC2A 2AP

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QUEEN MARY'S FOUNDATION CIO

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees 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, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to 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 constitution. 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.

In so far as the trustees are aware:

AUDITORS

The auditors, Moore Kingston Smith LLP, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

Report of the trustees approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on the board's behalf by:

........................................................................ T Hartley - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF QUEEN MARY’S FOUNDATION CIO

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Queen Mary’s Foundation (CIO) for the year ended 31 August 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Statement and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including FRS 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard Applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland’ (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees’ use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

Other information

The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF QUEEN MARY’S FOUNDATION CIO

We have nothing to report in this regard.

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Charities Act 2011 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

Responsibilities of trustees

As explained more fully in the trustees’ responsibilities statement set out on page 3, the trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charity or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor’s Responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with regulations made under section 154 of that Act.

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs (UK) we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF QUEEN MARY’S FOUNDATION CIO

We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.

Explanation as to what extent the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below.

The objectives of our audit in respect of fraud, are; to identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements due to fraud; to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the assessed risks of material misstatement due to fraud, through designing and implementing appropriate responses to those assessed risks; and to respond appropriately to instances of fraud or suspected fraud identified during the audit. However, the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud rests with both management and those charged with governance of the charity.

Our approach was as follows:

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF QUEEN MARY’S FOUNDATION CIO

There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above. We are less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations that are not closely related to events and transactions reflected in the financial statements. Also, the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentations, or through collusion.

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the charity's trustees, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 8 of the Charities Act 2011. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity’s trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to any party other than the charity and charity's trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinion we have formed.

Statutory auditor Date: 9 Appold Street London EC2A 2AP

Moore Kingston Smith LLP is eligible to act as auditor in terms of Section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.

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QUEEN MARY'S FOUNDATION CIO

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
3
Investment income
4
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
5
Net (losses)/gains on investments
NET (EXPENDITURE)/INCOME
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
2025
Unrestricted
fund
£
-
88,471
88,471
98,471
(98,474)
(108,474)
3,245,853
3,137,379
2024
Total
funds
£
3,000,000
86,913
3,086,913
86,913
245,853
3,245,853
-
3,245,853

The notes form part of these financial statements

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QUEEN MARY'S FOUNDATION CIO

BALANCE SHEET 31 AUGUST 2025

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Investments
9
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
10
Unrestricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
2025
£
3,137,379
-
3,137,379
3,137,379
3,137,379
3,137,379
2024
£
3,245,853
-
3,245,853
3,245,853
3,245,853
3,245,853

These financial statements have been audited under the requirements of Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:

............................................. T Hartley - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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QUEEN MARY'S FOUNDATION CIO

CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
i
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of fixed asset investments
Withdrawal from fixed asset investments
Investment income
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the
reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning
of the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of
the reporting period
2025
£
(98,471)
(98,471)
-
10,000
88,471
98,471
-
-
-
2024
£
2,913,087
2,913,087
(3,000,000)
-
86,913
(2,913,087)
-
-
-

The notes form part of these financial statements

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QUEEN MARY'S FOUNDATION CIO

NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

i. RECONCILIATION OF NET (EXPENDITURE)/INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net (expenditure)/income for the reporting period
Adjustments for:
Losses/(gain) on investments
Dividends received
Net cash (used in)/provided by operations
2025
£
(108,474)
98,474
(88,471)
(98,471)
2024
£
3,245,853
(245,853)
(86,913)
2,913,087

ii. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS

At 1.9.24 Cash flow At 31.8.25
£ £ £
Net cash
Cash at bank and in hand - - -
Total - - -

The notes form part of these financial statements

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QUEEN MARY'S FOUNDATION CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

1. STATUTORY INFORMATION

Queen Mary's Foundation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registered in England and Wales. The charity's principal address can be found in the report of the Trustees.

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable incorporated organisation (CIO), which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, 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 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value.

Going concern

The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis. The trustees review the financial information for the charity and considers whether the charity is a going concern for a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of the accounts. Having considered all factors and reviewing the available evidence, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity will be able to continue operating for the foreseeable future and the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a 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.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Investments

Investments are carried at fair value, which is deemed to be market value as at the balance sheet date.

Realised and unrealised investment gains and losses are recognised as 'net gains/(losses) on investment assets' in the Statement of Financial Activities and are allocated to the appropriate fund according to the 'ownership' of the underlying assets.

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QUEEN MARY'S FOUNDATION CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

3. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Donations
4.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Investment income
5.
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Grants to institutions
2025
£
-
2025
£
88,471
2025
£
98,471
2024
£
3,000,000
2024
£
3,000,000
2024
£
86,913
2024
£
86,913

6. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 August 2025 nor for the year ended 31 August 2024.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 August 2025 nor for the year ended 31 August 2024.

7. STAFF COSTS

The charity has no employees.

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QUEEN MARY'S FOUNDATION CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

8. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS

MARKET VALUE
At 1 September 2024
Disposals
Revaluations
At 31 August 2025
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 August 2025
At 31 August 2024
Listed
investments
£
3,245,853
(10,001)
(98,473)
3,137,379
3,137,379
3,245,853

Fixed asset investments are included at their fair value. The original cost of the investments was £3,000,000.

Material Investments

Investments which are valued at more than 5% of the value of the portfolio are:

31.8.25 31.8.24
£ £
The CBF Church of England Investment Fund Inc 3,137,379 3,245,853

9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.9.24
£
3,245,853
3,245,853
Net
movement
in funds
£
(108,474)
(108,474)
At
31.8.25
£
3,137,379
3,137,379

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Gains and Movement
resources expended losses in funds
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 88,471 (98,471) (98,474) (108,474)
TOTAL FUNDS 88,471 (98,471) (98,474) (108,474)

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QUEEN MARY'S FOUNDATION CIO

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.9.23
£
-
-
Net
movement
in funds
£
3,245,853
3,245,853
At
31.8.24
£
3,245,853
3,245,853

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
3,086,913
3,086,913
Resources
expended
£
(86,913)
(86,913)
Gains and
losses
£
245,853
245,853
Movement
in funds
£
3,245,853
3,245,853

10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

Queen Mary's Foundation is controlled by Queen Mary's School (Baldersby) Limited, a Charitable Company with company number 4806128 and Charity number 1098410, owing to the school having the power to appoint all new charity Trustees.

During the year the trustees of Queen Mary's Foundation granted £98,471 (2024: £86,613) to Queen Mary's School (Baldersby) Limited.

11. CONTROL

Queen Mary’s School (Baldersby) Ltd is the immediate controlling party, a registered charity number 1098410, which is incorporated in England and Wales. Copies of the financial statements of Queen Mary’s School (Baldersby) Ltd can be found on Companies House. The accounts of Queen Mary's Foundation are included within the consolidated financial statements of the Queen Mary’s School (Baldersby) Ltd.

The Woodard Corporation Limited is the ultimate controlling party, a registered charity number 1096270, which is incorporated in England and Wales. Copies of the financial statements of the Woodard Corporation can be obtained from 1 Adam Street, London, WC2N 6LE. The accounts of Queen Mary's Foundation are included within the consolidated financial statements of the Woodard Corporation Limited.

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