2021-12-31-accounts

WESTMINSTER AMALGAMATED CHARITY Supporting people in need in Westminster

Offices of the Trustees

School House, Drury Lane, LONDON, WC2B 5SU

Chief Executive & Clerk to the Trustees K.M.F. Rea, Esq., MA

Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Website: www.w-a-c.org.uk

REPORT BY THE TRUSTEES YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

Ref: Tst-rp21

The Trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2021. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in Note 1 to the accounts and comply 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 as amended in October 2019.

This Annual Report and Accounts is submitted by the Charity operating as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation under its Constitution dated 25[th] October 2017.

1. Reference and Administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and Advisers

The Trustees, who have served during the year, and since the year-end, together with the principal officers and professional advisers, are set out on the information page at the front of these accounts.

2. Structure, Governance and Management

The Charity came into being on 19th July 1961, through the amalgamation of seven existing charities:

The Earl Craven's Pest House Charity Westminster General Aid in Sickness Charity The Charity of Albert Reitlinger in the City of Westminster The Drury Lane Public Dispensary Fund The St. Henry Convalescent Fund The Charity of Jonathan Barlow The Louie & Cecilia Holiday Fund

On 21st January 1994, a new Scheme of the Charity Commissioners was sealed, amalgamating the Westminster Amalgamated Charity and the St. James Relief in Need Fund. This Scheme has been modified, in respect of Trustees investment powers, by an Order dated 9[th] November 1998. (See note above).

On 25 October 2017 the charity started to operate as a CIO.

Eight Trustees are appointed by the Board of Trustees and serve for 5 years after which period they may put themselves forward for re-appointment. Four Trustees are appointed by Westminster City Council and serve for 4 years. Trustees meet four times during the year with the Finance Committee meeting twice. At regular intervals, individual grant application details are circulated to 5 of the Trustees, with the Grants Administrator’s recommendations, and decisions are ratified at Trustee meetings.

The Board and Westminster City Council will, on recommendation, approach potential new Trustees based on an assessment of the contribution they could make to the Board. New Trustees are provided with an induction pack containing information relevant to the Charity, including a copy of the Scheme, the last audited accounts, recent minutes and other relevant material.

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The new Trustee will also have a prior meeting with the Chairman and members of the Board and is encouraged to meet the Chief Executive to receive further briefing.

Ms K Bowyer resigned from the Board in December 2021 after 8 years’ service. Mrs J Bolton-Clark and Mr C Hooley were appointed in 2021 – there are now two vacancies on the Board.

3. Risk Management

The Chief Executive maintains a Risk Assessment schedule which covers identifiable risks in all categories including finance, technology, health and safety, compliance with statutory requirements and the mix of disciplines and skills amongst both staff and Trustees. The schedule is updated and reviewed by the Board of Trustees annually, following which any actions required to reduce risk are identified and implemented accordingly. The main risk identified by the Charity lies in the performance of the investment portfolio. Investment risk is mitigated by the appointment professional investment managers who report regularly to the Board.

4. Objectives and Activities for the public benefit

The objects of the Charity, as set out in the Constitution of 2017 are to provide relief to those in need in the City of Westminster.

The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charity’s aims and objectives.

The Charity fulfils its charitable objectives by giving grants firstly to persons in need in the old City of Westminster (as constituted prior to the London Government Act 1963) and secondly to persons in need of assistance in the present City of Westminster including, if the Trustees think fit, homeless persons found within the said London Borough. Grants are also given to registered charities working with needy people in the City of Westminster.

5. Achievement and Performance

The effects of the pandemic continued into 2021. As mentioned in last year’s report, the on-line application form for organisations was re-instated and a new on-line form for individuals uploaded to the website, with a view to returning as far as possible to normal operations.

The grants for organisations budget was set at £150,000 for 2021. During the year no grant was received from the St. Clement Danes Holborn Estate Charity (HEC) (2020: £100,000). The Trustees decided to raise £50,000 from the Income Fund Portfolio, recognising that organisations in Westminster would continue to find conditions difficult in 2021.

In 2021 39 (2020: 44) applications totalling £285,344 (2020: £300,095) were received from organisations. 32 applications were approved (2020: 35) and the total sum granted, excluding support costs, amounted to £205,685 (2020: £229,308). Amounts awarded were £43,302 for Children & Youth, £106,147 for Community, £17,336 for Elderly, £18,400 for Health & Disability and £21,500 for Homelessness. Grant recipients in each category are shown in Note 5(b)(ii).

No further funds were allocated to the Major Grants Fund and no grants were made from this Fund in 2021.

The Grants Committee had intended to meet in 2021 to review grant award levels but the opportunity did not arise. This review meeting will be scheduled for early 2023 once the office move has been completed (See Plans for Future Periods).

Grants (excluding support costs) to individuals amounted to £25,565 (2020: £21,308). The Charity received 106 (2020:94 ) applications this year and Trustees awarded 91 (2020:81) grants to individuals. The number of grants awarded and the total for each category are shown in Note 5(b)(i).

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6. Financial Review

The Trustees’ investment policy is to maximise income so as to achieve income growth at least as fast as the level of inflation, while protecting the real value of the capital. It is not Trustees’ policy to take into account any social, environmental or ethical considerations. Income from the portfolio for the year was satisfactory, despite the continuing effect of Covid-19 on global markets. Following advice from Sarasin the Capital Fund Portfolio was re-organised with all segregated holdings being sold and the proceeds reinvested into the Sarasin Endowments Fund. This gave rise to a fee rebate of £5,543. The capital value of the portfolio showed an increase of £557,724 over the year, closing at £8.55m at 31[st] December 2021.

During the year the Trustees received investment income of £218,084 (2020: £224,695) and grant income of £Nil (2020: £100,000). The Trustees' total expenditure amounted to £332,758 (2020: £368,446) and consisted of:

£ (7,360) - investment management fees £340,118 - grant expenditure including support costs

The Trustees have reviewed the financial position of the Charity as at 31[st] December 2021 and are satisfied with the current position.

7. Reserves Policy

The Charity’s reserves policy is based on the Trustees’ awareness of the long-term need in Westminster, both for individuals and for organisations addressing various aspects of need in the community, and their policy is to ensure that the Charity is able to provide assistance indefinitely.

The main part of the reserves is held in the Reserve Grants Fund which is an unrestricted, designated fund. The fund is invested in two Common Investment Funds, managed by Sarasin & Partners LLP and makes a significant contribution to investment income each year. However, Trustees are mindful of the need not to accumulate income and a policy of setting a deficit budget has been pursued for a number of years. Generally, dividend and capital growth have kept pace with grant expenditure which has resulted in the Reserve Grants Fund settling at a balance of between £900K and £1.1M on an annual basis (see further comment below in Plans for Future Periods). The purpose of this fund is to provide income in order to ensure continuity of the Charity’s ongoing objectives. The Fund has a balance at 31[st] December 2021 of £894,685 (2020: £960,210).

The Major Grants Fund was set up some years ago to enable Trustees to provide, from time to time, funding for capital projects. There are no plans for expenditure on major grants in the foreseeable future and Trustees transferred the balance to the Reserve Grants Fund. The Fund has a balance at 31[st] December 2021 of £Nil (2020: £Nil).

Unrestricted, designated reserves above total £894,685 (2020: £960,210) and are stated on the Balance Sheet and in the notes to the accounts.

8. Plans for future periods

The income projection for 2022 is c. £220,000 and Trustees will continue to proceed with caution when considering grant applications. Charity staff are looking forward to the implementation of the “Benefactor Cloud” grants management system which will replace the ageing “Benefactor” database early in 2023. As well as systems development the Charity, in conjunction with Holborn Estate Charity, has reviewed the staffing structure and recruitment of a new systems administrator for Head Office is in progress.

As well as reviewing the staff structure the 2 Charities have considered the Head Office accommodation in Drury Lane. They concluded that the offices were no longer fit for purpose and a solution would be a move to serviced offices. After extensive viewings in the Victoria and Vauxhall areas, a suitable office space was found near Vauxhall Station, at China Works, a building managed by Workspace Group plc. An agreement has been signed and staff are looking forward to moving from Drury Lane in November 2022. Notice to terminate the lease at School House has been served. Trustees have noted that there will be a period of double rent during 2022/3 but after the notice period has been served the 2 Charities will enjoy significant savings on the costs of maintaining the Head Office.

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9. Key management personnel remuneration

The Trustees consider the Board of Trustees and the Chief Executive as comprising the key management personnel of the Charity in charge of directing and controlling the charity and running and operating the charity on a day-to-day basis. All Trustees give of their time freely and no Trustee remuneration was paid in the year. Details of Trustee expenses and related party transactions are disclosed in note 17 to the accounts.

Trustees are required to disclose all relevant interests and register them with the Chief Executive and in accordance with the Trust’s policy withdraw from decisions where a conflict of interest arises.

The pay of the Charity’s Chief Executive is reviewed annually and normally increased in accordance with average earnings. The remuneration is bench-marked with grant-making charities of a similar size and activity to ensure that the remuneration set is fair and not out of line with that generally paid for similar roles.

10. Trustees’ responsibilities in relation to the financial statements

The Charity Trustees are responsible for preparing a Trustees’ Annual Report and Financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Consequently, the Charity’s income and capital fund investments have been re-valued at the year-end and the unrealised gain in value is shown separately in the Statement of Financial Activities.

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and to enable them to ensure that the accounts 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 hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

It is the Trustees’ responsibility to prepare accounts that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its income and expenditure for the financial year. In doing so the Trustees are required to:

Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.

Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.

Prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in operation.

Observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP.

Trustees would like to thank the Chief Executive and staff for their loyal and effective support.

Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf.

Mr T Jameson-Till Vice-Chairman 31 October 2022

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WESTMINSTER AMALGAMATED CHARITY

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS

31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

Registered Charity 1175356

WESTMINSTER AMALGAMATED CHARITY

YEAR TO 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1175356

TRUSTEES COMMITTEES Mr. A.P. Gardner (Chairman) * Mrs. J. Bianco DL Mrs. J Bolton-Clark (Appointed 8[th] June 2021) *Ms. K. Bowyer BSc, ACA (Resigned 31 December 2021) Mr. S. Carruth MA, MSc 1,2 Ms. G. Elliott Mr C. Hooley (Appointed 23rd September 2021) Mr. T. Jameson-Till 1,2 Mr. M. Keane Miss L. E. McHugh 1,2 * Mr. J.G. Mordue MA, FCMI, FRSA, JP 1,2

• Appointing Authority – Westminster City Council

COMMITTEES

1. Finance Committee incorporating Investment Committee

2. Grants Committee

PRINCIPAL OFFICERS

Administration

Chief Executive & Clerk to the Trustees – Mr. K.M.F. Rea MA Grants Administrator – Mrs. J. Moorcroft

PROFESSIONAL ADVISERS

Bankers: CAF Bank Ltd., 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4JQ Solicitors: Withers LLP, 16 Old Bailey, London, EC45 7EG Investment Managers: Sarasin & Partners LLP, Juxon House, 100 St. Paul’s Churchyard, London, EC4M 8BU. Auditors: Shipleys LLP, 5 Godalming Business Centre, Woolsack Way, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1XW

CONTENTS

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Report of the Trustees	1 – 4
Report of the Auditors	5 – 7
Statement of Financial Activities	8
Balance Sheet	9
Notes to the Accounts	10 – 19

WESTMINSTER AMALGAMATED CHARITY

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF WESTMINSTER AMALGAMATED CHARITY

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Westminster Amalgamated Charity for the year ended 31 December 2021 which comprise the statement of financial position and the related notes, including a summary of 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:

• give a true and fair view of the state of the charity's affairs as at 31 December 2021 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended;

• have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice;

• have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.

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 12 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 trustees report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information. 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.

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, 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 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 or a material misstatement of the other information. 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.

We have nothing to report in this regard.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF WESTMINSTER AMALGAMATED CHARITY

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charity and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the trustee's report.

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Charities (Accounts and Reports) regulations 2008 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

• adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or

• the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or

• certain disclosures of trustee's remuneration specified by law are not made; or

• we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.

Responsibilities of the trustee

As explained more fully in the trustee's responsibilities statement, the trustee is 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 trustee determines 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 trustee is 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 trustee either intends to liquidate the charity or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

We have been appointed as auditors under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations or having effect thereunder. 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 the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

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:

• We obtained an understanding of the charity's business, controls, legal and regulatory frameworks, laws and regulations and assessed the susceptibility of the charity's financial statements to material misstatement from irregularities, including fraud and instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations.

• Based on this understanding we designed our audit procedures to detecting irregularities, including fraud. Testing undertaken included making enquiries on the management; journal entry testing; review of bank letters and any correspondence received from regulatory bodies; reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations. These procedures were designed to provide reasonable assurance that the financial statements were free from fraud or error.

• We addressed the risk of fraud through management override of controls, by testing the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments; assessing whether the judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias; and evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business.

An auditor conducting an audit in accordance with ISAs (UK) is responsible for obtaining reasonable assurance that the financial statements taken as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether caused by fraud or error and in our audit procedures described above. Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that some material misstatements of the financial statements may not be detected, even though the audit is properly planned and performed in accordance with the ISAs (UK).

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

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF

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• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.

• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the internal control.

• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the trustee.

• Conclude on the appropriateness of the trustee's use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the charity to cease to continue as a going concern.

• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation

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.

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. 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 anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Shipleys LLP Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditor Eligible to act as an auditor in terms of Section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006 5 Godalming Business Centre Woolsack Way Godalming Surrey GU7 1XW

Date: 31 October 2022

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Investments Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds Cost of charitable activities Total expenditure Net Gains/(losses) on investments Realised and unrealised Net income/(expenditure) Transfer between funds Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Balances brought forward At 1st January 2021 Balances carried forward At 31st December 2021	UNRESTRICTED FUNDS DESIGNATED FUNDS Note Reserve Grants Fund Major Grants Fund £ £ 2 3 218,084 218,084 4 (1,817) 5 340,118 338,301 54,692 (65,525) 7 0 0 (65,525) 0 960,210 0 894,685 0	RESTRICTED FUND PERMANENT ENDOWMENT Capital Fund Total 2021 Total 2020 £ £ £
	Note 2 3 4 5 7
		100,000 218,084 224,695
		218,084 324,695 (5,543) (7,360) 15,061 340,118 353,385
		(5,543) 332,758 368,446
		503,032 557,724 (18,243)
		508,575 443,050 (61,994) 0
		508,575 443,050 (61,994) 6,979,628 7,939,838 8,001,832
		7,488,203 8,382,888 7,939,838

The notes on pages 10 to 19 form part of these accounts

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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

Fixed assets Investments Current assets Debtors Balance between Income & Capital Balance at bank Less: Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current (liabilities)/assets Total assets less current liabilities Total net assets The funds of the charity: Reserve Grants Fund Major Grants Fund Capital Fund Total funds	Notes 9 10 11 12 13 14 15	Unrestricted Funds £ Endowment Fund £ Total 2021 £ 1,077,763 7,476,072 8,553,835 1,077,763 7,476,072 8,553,835 100,000 100,000 (12,131) 12,131 - 65,117 65,117 152,986 12,131 165,117 336,064 336,064 (183,078) 12,131 (170,947) 894,685 7,488,203 8,382,888 894,685 7,488,203 8,382,888 894,685 894,685 0 0 7,488,203 7,488,203 894,685 7,488,203 8,382,888	Total 2020 £ 8,072,610
			8,072,610 101,863 - 65,155
			167,018 299,790
			(132,772)
			7,939,838
			7,939,838
			960,210 0 6,979,628
			7,939,838

Approved by the Board of Trustees on 31 October 2022, and signed on its behalf by:

Chairman…………………….. Trustee………….………… Clerk & Chief Executive……………….. Mr T Jameson-Till Mr C Hooley Mr K M F Rea

The notes on pages 10 to 19 form part of these accounts

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

a) Basis of Preparing the Financial Statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: 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) as amended in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) and the Charities Act 2011.

The trust constitutes a public benefit as defined by FRS 102. The trust is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), registered charity (registration number 1175356) and the governing document as detailed on page 1 is the Scheme that was set up in 2016. The principal address is noted on page 1.

These financial statements are in Sterling (£).

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis.

b) Income

i) Investments Income from both fixed interest and deposit accounts is included in the accounts on a receivable basis. Dividend income is recognised with reference to the dividend payment date. Income from both Unrestricted Funds and Restricted Endowment Funds is unrestricted as to its application.

ii) Donations, legacies and grants Grants receivable are recognised when any conditions attaching to them are fulfilled. Grants are allocated over the relevant fund as appropriate.

iii) Other income Other incoming resources are accounted for in the year in which they are received and allocated to funds as appropriate.

c) Expenditure

Expenditure is included on an accruals basis.

• i) Costs of raising funds Costs of raising funds comprise investment management fees.

ii) Grants payable Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is conveyed to the recipient, except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have been met at the year-end are accrued as expenditure.

iii) Allocation of Governance and Support costs Support costs comprise the salary costs of staff directly employed in processing grant applications and payments. Governance comprises costs for the running of the Charity itself as an organisation.

Where costs cannot be directly attributed to these two categories, they are based on activity levels that 80% (2020:73%) of staffing and other costs are attributable to support costs with the balance attributable to governance.

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

iv) Voluntary Income

The Charity does not actively seek voluntary income, therefore no support costs are allocated to this category of Income Receivable.

d) Fixed Asset Investments

Investments are included in the accounts at their fair value.

Any gain or loss on revaluation is taken to the Statement of Financial Activities.

Realised and unrealised gains and losses on investment assets are included in the accounts as they arise.

e) Creditors and provisions

Creditors and provisions 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.

f) Financial Instruments

The Charity has financial assets and financial 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.

g) Salary and Expenses Allocations – Associated Charities

A charge, which is agreed annually, is levied on Westminster Amalgamated Charity by the St. Clement Danes Holborn Estate Charity to recover a proportion of salaries, pensions and office expenses. Salaries and pensions are apportioned according to the Trustees’ best estimate of staff time spent on the charity. Office expenses are apportioned by the Trustees as deemed appropriate.

h) Funds Structure

The Charity has a permanent endowment, the income from which is wholly unrestricted.

Unrestricted funds comprise those funds which the Trustees are free to use for any purpose in furtherance of the charitable objects. These include designated funds which reflect the main charitable activities. Transfers to and from these funds are reviewed annually by the Trustees.

Details of the nature and purpose of each fund is set out in notes 13 and 15.

i)

Value Added Tax

The Charity is not registered for VAT purposes and all expenses are inclusive of VAT where applicable.

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

2.	DONATIONS AND LEGACIES Grants from associated charities Other grants	Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Fund £ - -	Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Fund £ - -	Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Fund £ - -	Total 2021 £ -	Total 2021 £ -	Total 2020 £ 100,000
			-	-		-	100,000

In 2020 all donations were attributable to Unrestricted Funds.

3. INVESTMENTS

4.	Income from UK quoted investments 218,084 - Interest from short term deposits - - 218,084 - In 2020 all investment income was attributable to Unrestricted Funds. RAISING FUNDS Investment management fees (1,817) (5,543)	218,084 - - -	218,084 - 218,084 (7,360)	224,666 29
		218,084 -		224,695
				15,061

In 2020 £16,744 of the costs for raising funds was attributable to Restricted Funds with the balance of (£1,683) applying to Unrestricted Funds.

5(a 5(b i)	)ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE Grants to individuals (Note 5b i) Grants to Institutions (Note 5b ii) Major grants (Note 5b iii) Total grant expenditure )ANALYSIS OF GRANTS Grants to Individuals	Grants £ Governance Costs £ Support Costs £ (Note 6) (Note 6) 25,565 6,482 15,291 205,685 25,930 61,165	Grants £ Governance Costs £ Support Costs £ (Note 6) (Note 6) 25,565 6,482 15,291 205,685 25,930 61,165	Grants £ Governance Costs £ Support Costs £ (Note 6) (Note 6) 25,565 6,482 15,291 205,685 25,930 61,165	Total 2021 £ 47,338 292,780 340,118 - 340,118	Total 2020 £ 41,861 311,524
		231,250 32,412 76,456 - - -				353,385 -
		231,250 32,412 76,456				353,385
	Discretionary Household Clothing Holidays Other		Number of Grants 57 30 4 0 0 91	£ 12,750 12,315 500 0 0
				25,565

Grants to Individuals
	Number of	£
	Grants
Discretionary	57	12,750
Household	30	12,315
Clothing	4	500
Holidays	0	0
Other	0	0
	91	25,565

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

5(b)ANALYSIS OF GRANTS (cont)

ii) Grants to Institutions Category of grant and name of institution Children & Youth: The Avenues Youth Project Real Action Future Men Platform Cricket (THYSF) Paddington Arts Catholic Children’s Society (Westminster) St. Andrew’s Club Community: Westminster Befriend a Family Westminster Boating Base Woman’s Trust Zacchaeus 2000 Trust Mousetrap Theatre Project North Kensington Law Centre St. Vincent’s Family Project Headway West London Paddington Law Centre Kongolese Centre for Information and Advice Mosaic Community Trust Westbourne Park Family Centre Pimlico Foundation Marylebone Bangladesh Society West End Community Trust Elderly: Age UK Westminster (2 grants) Open Age Health & Disability: Carers Network Royal Trinity Hospice The Food Chain Homelessness The Marylebone Project Joining Communities Together (JCT) The Beam Foundation Hands On London Total Grants to Institutions from Reserve Grants Fund

2021 £ 10,000 8,000 7,000 4,822 4,480 4,000 4,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 9,807 8,000 8,000 7,500 7,000 5,954 5,000 5,000 4,320 3,050 2,516 12,336 5,000 8,000 6,400 4,000 7,500 7,000 5,000 2,000

205,685

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

iii) Major Grants Total Grants to Institutions from Major Grants Fund Unless otherwise stated, each organisation received one grant during the year.		2021 £ - - -		2020 £ - -
				-

6.ALLOCATION OF SUPPORT COSTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO VOLUNTARY INCOME, CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES & GOVERNANCE COSTS Holborn Estate Charity salary allocation Holborn Estate Charity expense allocation: Equipment maintenance Depreciation Rent, rates and energy costs Insurance Communications Professional fees Staff training Other expenses Fees – audit Subscriptions Website & IT costs Professional fees Bank charges Cost of meetings Other expenses	Total £ 55,405 5,472 4,235 14,070 490 4,063 6,026 - 0 5,940 960 5,811 6,298 98 - - 108,868		Governance £ Support Costs £ Total 2020 £ 11,081 44,324 54,927 1,096 4,376 6,995 847 3,388 5,098 2,814 11,256 16,009 98 392 499 813 3,250 4,760 1,205 4,821 1,627 - 0 - 0 - 680 5,940 - 6,500 960 - 900 1,162 4,649 3,885 6,298 - 596 98 - 242 - - - - - 51
			32,412 76,456 102,769

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

Total support costs attributable to charitable activities are apportioned on the basis that the Grants Committee meets once per year to consider policy for grants to individuals and the main Board meets four times during the year to consider grants to organisations.

Major grants to institutions occur rarely and a flat charge of £100 is applied to each grant.

The apportionment of costs is shown below:

The apportionment of costs is shown below:
Grants to individuals Grants to institutions Major grants Total support costs attributable to charitable activities (Note 5a)	Governance Support Costs Costs 6,482 15,291 25,930 61,165 - -
	32,412 76,456

7. TRANSFER BETWEEN FUNDS

TRANSFER BETWEEN FUNDS
Reserve Grants Fund Major Grants Fund		2021 £ - - -		2020 £ - -
				-

8.	EXTRACT OF EXPENDITURE INCLUDED IN STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES a) Staff Costs Salaries Pension contributions Employer’s National Insurance Total costs allocated by Holborn Estate Charity	2021 £ 46,453 4,214 4,738 55,405	2020 £ 45,466 4,334 5,127
	a)
			54,927

The average number of employees during the year was 2 (2020: 2) with all staff involved in governance or charitable activities (Note 6).

The Charity considers its key management personnel comprise the Trustees and the Chief Executive Officer. The total employment benefits including Employer pensions contributions of the key management personnel were £14,100 (2020: £14,325).

No employee had emoluments in excess of £60,000 (2020: nil.)

b) Auditor’s Remuneration

The auditor’s remuneration comprised an audit fee of £6,500 (2020: £6,500). No additional fees were charged (2020: Nil).

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

9. (a)	INVESTMENTS Portfolio movement in year Unrestricted Funds £ Endowment Funds £ Total 2021 £ Total 2020 £ Market value at 1 January 1,067,955 6,929,709 7,997,664 8,004,398 Additions 16,373 6,994,616 7,010,989 1,192,037 Disposal proceeds (64,950) (6,956,598) (7,021,548) (1,180,528) Gain/(loss) in year 54,962 503,032 557,994 (18,243) Market value at 31 December 1,074,340 7,470,759 8,545,099 7,997,664 Short term cash deposits 3,423 5,313 8,736 74,946 Total market value at 31 December 1,077,763 7,476,072 8,553,835 8,072,610 Investments at market value comprise: Total equities 876,868 5,434,806 6,311,674 5,382,066 UK Fixed interest securities 197,472 691,186 888,658 1,843,760 Global property - - UK property 304,438 304,438 465,546 Alternative investments 759,806 759,806 306,292 Cash & liquid assets 3,423 285,836 289,259 74,946 1,077,763 7,476,072 8,553,835 8,072,610 Historical cost at 31 December 733,675 6,962,709 7,696,384 6,645,261 In 2020 total investments attributable to the Unrestricted Funds were £1,078,746 and £6,993,864 to the Endowment Fund.	Total 2020 £ 8,004,398 1,192,037 (1,180,528) (18,243)
		7,997,664 74,946
		8,072,610
		5,382,066 1,843,760 - 465,546 306,292 74,946
		8,072,610
		6,645,261

(b) Material Investments (over 5% by value of the relevant portfolios) Description Funds Sarasin Endowments Fund Capital Sarasin Alpha CIF for Endowments Income Sarasin Alpha CIF for Income & Reserves Income 10.DEBTORS Accrued Income Associated Charities – Holborn Estate Charity Amounts due between Income Fund and Capital Fund		Percentages 100% 82% 18% 2021 £ - 100,000 100,000 12,131	Value £ 7,470,759 876,868 197,472 2020 £ 1,863 100,000
			101,863
			10,574

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

In 2020 all debtors were attributable to the Unrestricted Fund. Accrued income relates to dividends and interest owed by the investment managers at the year-end but not paid to the Charity.

11. BALANCE AT BANK

In 2020 all bank balances were attributable to the Unrestricted Fund.

	In 2020 all bank balances were attributable to the Unrestricted Fund.
12.	CREDITORS Associated Charities – Holborn Estate Charity Other Creditors Accruals Capital Fund – accruals Amounts due between Income Fund and Capital Fund	2021 £ 322,795 13,269 336,064 - 336,064 12,131	2020 £ 283,034 13,094
			296,128 3,662
			299,790
			10,574

In 2020 £296,128 of creditors was attributable to the Unrestricted Fund. The balance of £3,662 was attributable to the Restricted Fund.

13.	RESERVE GRANTS FUND Balance at 1stJanuary Net income before transfers Transfer from Major Grants Fund Revaluation Balance at 31stDecember	2021 £ 960,210 (120,217) - 54,692 894,685	2020 £ 897,939 (27,007) 33,000 56,278
			960,210

The purpose of this Fund is to provide income in order to support Grant commitments. This is an Unrestricted Designated Fund.

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

14.	MAJOR GRANTS FUND Balance at 1stJanuary Grant received Expenditure in year Support Costs Transfer to Reserve Grants Fund Balance at 31stDecember		2021 £ - - - -	2020 £ 33,000 - - (33,000)
				-

The Trustees, from time to time, may decide to give grants in excess of the usual amounts donated to charitable organisations. The Trustees have imposed a 2 year time limit on the drawdown of these funds. In the event of grants not being taken up within the specified time limit the amounts pledged will revert to the Reserve Grants Fund for general distribution in accordance with the Charity’s normal practice.

15.	CAPITAL FUND Balance at 1stJanuary Profit/(Loss) on sale of investments Revaluation of investments Investment management fees rebate Balance at 31stDecember	2021 £ 6,979,628 - 503,032 5,543 7,488,203	2020 £ 7,070,893 - (74,521) (16,744)
			6,979,628

The Capital Fund represents the balance on the Permanent Endowment, the income from which is freely available to fund the activities of the charity.

16.	ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS UNRESTRICTED FUNDS Reserve Grants Fund Major Grants Fund RESTRICTED FUNDS Capital Fund UNRESTRICTED FUNDS Reserve Grants Fund Major Grants Fund RESTRICTED FUNDS Capital Fund		Investments Net Current Assets 2021 Total £ £ £ 1,077,763 (183,078) 894,685 - - - 7,476,072 12,131 7,488,203
			8,553,835 (170,947) 8,382,888
			Investments Net Current Assets 2020 Total £ £ £ 1,078,746 (118,536) 960,210 - - - 6,993,864 (14,236) 6,979,628
			8,072,610 (132,772) 7,939,838

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

17. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND TRUSTEES EXPENSES

a) Common Trustees

Mrs. J. Bianco is also a Trustee of St. Clement Danes Holborn Estate Charity.

b) Trustees Expenses

No Trustee (2020: None) received reimbursed expenses in respect of travel and subsistence (2020: Nil). No Trustee (2020: None) received any remuneration.

c) The Associated Charities

The Associated Charities are:

The St. Clement Danes Holborn Estate Charity. This is considered to be an Associated Charity due to common trustees.

The amounts due to and from the Associated Charities are shown in Notes 10 and 12. Expenses recharged are shown in Note 6. The charity received no grant from St. Clement Danes Holborn Estate Charity during the year (2020: £100,000).

d) Office accommodation and Staff

The Charity shares administrative staff and offices with St. Clement Danes Holborn Estate Charity. The number of staff common to both charities was 3 (2020 – 3). The staff are employed by the Two Charities. The amount of salaries and office expenses recovered by Holborn Estate Charity for the year is shown in Notes 6 and 8.

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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS

31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

Registered Charity 1175356

WESTMINSTER AMALGAMATED CHARITY

YEAR TO 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1175356

TRUSTEES COMMITTEES Mr. A.P. Gardner (Chairman) * Mrs. J. Bianco DL Mrs. J Bolton-Clark (Appointed 8[th] June 2021) *Ms. K. Bowyer BSc, ACA (Resigned 31 December 2021) Mr. S. Carruth MA, MSc 1,2 Ms. G. Elliott Mr C. Hooley (Appointed 23rd September 2021) Mr. T. Jameson-Till 1,2 Mr. M. Keane Miss L. E. McHugh 1,2 * Mr. J.G. Mordue MA, FCMI, FRSA, JP 1,2

• Appointing Authority – Westminster City Council

COMMITTEES

1. Finance Committee incorporating Investment Committee

2. Grants Committee

PRINCIPAL OFFICERS

Administration

Chief Executive & Clerk to the Trustees – Mr. K.M.F. Rea MA Grants Administrator – Mrs. J. Moorcroft

PROFESSIONAL ADVISERS

Bankers: CAF Bank Ltd., 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4JQ Solicitors: Withers LLP, 16 Old Bailey, London, EC45 7EG Investment Managers: Sarasin & Partners LLP, Juxon House, 100 St. Paul’s Churchyard, London, EC4M 8BU. Auditors: Shipleys LLP, 5 Godalming Business Centre, Woolsack Way, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1XW

CONTENTS

	Page
Report of the Trustees	1 – 4
Report of the Auditors	5 – 7
Statement of Financial Activities	8
Balance Sheet	9
Notes to the Accounts	10 – 19

WESTMINSTER AMALGAMATED CHARITY

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF WESTMINSTER AMALGAMATED CHARITY

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Westminster Amalgamated Charity for the year ended 31 December 2021 which comprise the statement of financial position and the related notes, including a summary of 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:

• give a true and fair view of the state of the charity's affairs as at 31 December 2021 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended;

• have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice;

• have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.

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 12 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 trustees report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information. 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.

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, 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 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 or a material misstatement of the other information. 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.

We have nothing to report in this regard.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF WESTMINSTER AMALGAMATED CHARITY

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charity and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the trustee's report.

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Charities (Accounts and Reports) regulations 2008 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

• adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or

• the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or

• certain disclosures of trustee's remuneration specified by law are not made; or

• we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.

Responsibilities of the trustee

As explained more fully in the trustee's responsibilities statement, the trustee is 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 trustee determines 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 trustee is 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 trustee either intends to liquidate the charity or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

We have been appointed as auditors under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations or having effect thereunder. 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 the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

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:

• We obtained an understanding of the charity's business, controls, legal and regulatory frameworks, laws and regulations and assessed the susceptibility of the charity's financial statements to material misstatement from irregularities, including fraud and instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations.

• Based on this understanding we designed our audit procedures to detecting irregularities, including fraud. Testing undertaken included making enquiries on the management; journal entry testing; review of bank letters and any correspondence received from regulatory bodies; reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations. These procedures were designed to provide reasonable assurance that the financial statements were free from fraud or error.

• We addressed the risk of fraud through management override of controls, by testing the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments; assessing whether the judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias; and evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business.

An auditor conducting an audit in accordance with ISAs (UK) is responsible for obtaining reasonable assurance that the financial statements taken as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether caused by fraud or error and in our audit procedures described above. Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that some material misstatements of the financial statements may not be detected, even though the audit is properly planned and performed in accordance with the ISAs (UK).

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

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF

WESTMINSTER AMALGAMATED CHARITY

• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.

• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the internal control.

• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the trustee.

• Conclude on the appropriateness of the trustee's use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the charity to cease to continue as a going concern.

• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation

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.

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. 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 anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Shipleys LLP Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditor Eligible to act as an auditor in terms of Section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006 5 Godalming Business Centre Woolsack Way Godalming Surrey GU7 1XW

Date: 31 October 2022

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Investments Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds Cost of charitable activities Total expenditure Net Gains/(losses) on investments Realised and unrealised Net income/(expenditure) Transfer between funds Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Balances brought forward At 1st January 2021 Balances carried forward At 31st December 2021	UNRESTRICTED FUNDS DESIGNATED FUNDS Note Reserve Grants Fund Major Grants Fund £ £ 2 3 218,084 218,084 4 (1,817) 5 340,118 338,301 54,692 (65,525) 7 0 0 (65,525) 0 960,210 0 894,685 0	RESTRICTED FUND PERMANENT ENDOWMENT Capital Fund Total 2021 Total 2020 £ £ £
	Note 2 3 4 5 7
		100,000 218,084 224,695
		218,084 324,695 (5,543) (7,360) 15,061 340,118 353,385
		(5,543) 332,758 368,446
		503,032 557,724 (18,243)
		508,575 443,050 (61,994) 0
		508,575 443,050 (61,994) 6,979,628 7,939,838 8,001,832
		7,488,203 8,382,888 7,939,838

The notes on pages 10 to 19 form part of these accounts

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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

Fixed assets Investments Current assets Debtors Balance between Income & Capital Balance at bank Less: Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current (liabilities)/assets Total assets less current liabilities Total net assets The funds of the charity: Reserve Grants Fund Major Grants Fund Capital Fund Total funds	Notes 9 10 11 12 13 14 15	Unrestricted Funds £ Endowment Fund £ Total 2021 £ 1,077,763 7,476,072 8,553,835 1,077,763 7,476,072 8,553,835 100,000 100,000 (12,131) 12,131 - 65,117 65,117 152,986 12,131 165,117 336,064 336,064 (183,078) 12,131 (170,947) 894,685 7,488,203 8,382,888 894,685 7,488,203 8,382,888 894,685 894,685 0 0 7,488,203 7,488,203 894,685 7,488,203 8,382,888	Total 2020 £ 8,072,610
			8,072,610 101,863 - 65,155
			167,018 299,790
			(132,772)
			7,939,838
			7,939,838
			960,210 0 6,979,628
			7,939,838

Approved by the Board of Trustees on 31 October 2022, and signed on its behalf by:

Chairman…………………….. Trustee………….………… Clerk & Chief Executive……………….. Mr T Jameson-Till Mr C Hooley Mr K M F Rea

The notes on pages 10 to 19 form part of these accounts

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

a) Basis of Preparing the Financial Statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: 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) as amended in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) and the Charities Act 2011.

The trust constitutes a public benefit as defined by FRS 102. The trust is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), registered charity (registration number 1175356) and the governing document as detailed on page 1 is the Scheme that was set up in 2016. The principal address is noted on page 1.

These financial statements are in Sterling (£).

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis.

b) Income

i) Investments Income from both fixed interest and deposit accounts is included in the accounts on a receivable basis. Dividend income is recognised with reference to the dividend payment date. Income from both Unrestricted Funds and Restricted Endowment Funds is unrestricted as to its application.

ii) Donations, legacies and grants Grants receivable are recognised when any conditions attaching to them are fulfilled. Grants are allocated over the relevant fund as appropriate.

iii) Other income Other incoming resources are accounted for in the year in which they are received and allocated to funds as appropriate.

c) Expenditure

Expenditure is included on an accruals basis.

• i) Costs of raising funds Costs of raising funds comprise investment management fees.

ii) Grants payable Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is conveyed to the recipient, except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have been met at the year-end are accrued as expenditure.

iii) Allocation of Governance and Support costs Support costs comprise the salary costs of staff directly employed in processing grant applications and payments. Governance comprises costs for the running of the Charity itself as an organisation.

Where costs cannot be directly attributed to these two categories, they are based on activity levels that 80% (2020:73%) of staffing and other costs are attributable to support costs with the balance attributable to governance.

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

iv) Voluntary Income

The Charity does not actively seek voluntary income, therefore no support costs are allocated to this category of Income Receivable.

d) Fixed Asset Investments

Investments are included in the accounts at their fair value.

Any gain or loss on revaluation is taken to the Statement of Financial Activities.

Realised and unrealised gains and losses on investment assets are included in the accounts as they arise.

e) Creditors and provisions

Creditors and provisions 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.

f) Financial Instruments

The Charity has financial assets and financial 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.

g) Salary and Expenses Allocations – Associated Charities

A charge, which is agreed annually, is levied on Westminster Amalgamated Charity by the St. Clement Danes Holborn Estate Charity to recover a proportion of salaries, pensions and office expenses. Salaries and pensions are apportioned according to the Trustees’ best estimate of staff time spent on the charity. Office expenses are apportioned by the Trustees as deemed appropriate.

h) Funds Structure

The Charity has a permanent endowment, the income from which is wholly unrestricted.

Unrestricted funds comprise those funds which the Trustees are free to use for any purpose in furtherance of the charitable objects. These include designated funds which reflect the main charitable activities. Transfers to and from these funds are reviewed annually by the Trustees.

Details of the nature and purpose of each fund is set out in notes 13 and 15.

i)

Value Added Tax

The Charity is not registered for VAT purposes and all expenses are inclusive of VAT where applicable.

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

2.	DONATIONS AND LEGACIES Grants from associated charities Other grants	Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Fund £ - -	Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Fund £ - -	Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Fund £ - -	Total 2021 £ -	Total 2021 £ -	Total 2020 £ 100,000
			-	-		-	100,000

In 2020 all donations were attributable to Unrestricted Funds.

3. INVESTMENTS

4.	Income from UK quoted investments 218,084 - Interest from short term deposits - - 218,084 - In 2020 all investment income was attributable to Unrestricted Funds. RAISING FUNDS Investment management fees (1,817) (5,543)	218,084 - - -	218,084 - 218,084 (7,360)	224,666 29
		218,084 -		224,695
				15,061

In 2020 £16,744 of the costs for raising funds was attributable to Restricted Funds with the balance of (£1,683) applying to Unrestricted Funds.

5(a 5(b i)	)ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE Grants to individuals (Note 5b i) Grants to Institutions (Note 5b ii) Major grants (Note 5b iii) Total grant expenditure )ANALYSIS OF GRANTS Grants to Individuals	Grants £ Governance Costs £ Support Costs £ (Note 6) (Note 6) 25,565 6,482 15,291 205,685 25,930 61,165	Grants £ Governance Costs £ Support Costs £ (Note 6) (Note 6) 25,565 6,482 15,291 205,685 25,930 61,165	Grants £ Governance Costs £ Support Costs £ (Note 6) (Note 6) 25,565 6,482 15,291 205,685 25,930 61,165	Total 2021 £ 47,338 292,780 340,118 - 340,118	Total 2020 £ 41,861 311,524
		231,250 32,412 76,456 - - -				353,385 -
		231,250 32,412 76,456				353,385
	Discretionary Household Clothing Holidays Other		Number of Grants 57 30 4 0 0 91	£ 12,750 12,315 500 0 0
				25,565

Grants to Individuals
	Number of	£
	Grants
Discretionary	57	12,750
Household	30	12,315
Clothing	4	500
Holidays	0	0
Other	0	0
	91	25,565

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

5(b)ANALYSIS OF GRANTS (cont)

ii) Grants to Institutions Category of grant and name of institution Children & Youth: The Avenues Youth Project Real Action Future Men Platform Cricket (THYSF) Paddington Arts Catholic Children’s Society (Westminster) St. Andrew’s Club Community: Westminster Befriend a Family Westminster Boating Base Woman’s Trust Zacchaeus 2000 Trust Mousetrap Theatre Project North Kensington Law Centre St. Vincent’s Family Project Headway West London Paddington Law Centre Kongolese Centre for Information and Advice Mosaic Community Trust Westbourne Park Family Centre Pimlico Foundation Marylebone Bangladesh Society West End Community Trust Elderly: Age UK Westminster (2 grants) Open Age Health & Disability: Carers Network Royal Trinity Hospice The Food Chain Homelessness The Marylebone Project Joining Communities Together (JCT) The Beam Foundation Hands On London Total Grants to Institutions from Reserve Grants Fund

2021 £ 10,000 8,000 7,000 4,822 4,480 4,000 4,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 9,807 8,000 8,000 7,500 7,000 5,954 5,000 5,000 4,320 3,050 2,516 12,336 5,000 8,000 6,400 4,000 7,500 7,000 5,000 2,000

205,685

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

iii) Major Grants Total Grants to Institutions from Major Grants Fund Unless otherwise stated, each organisation received one grant during the year.		2021 £ - - -		2020 £ - -
				-

6.ALLOCATION OF SUPPORT COSTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO VOLUNTARY INCOME, CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES & GOVERNANCE COSTS Holborn Estate Charity salary allocation Holborn Estate Charity expense allocation: Equipment maintenance Depreciation Rent, rates and energy costs Insurance Communications Professional fees Staff training Other expenses Fees – audit Subscriptions Website & IT costs Professional fees Bank charges Cost of meetings Other expenses	Total £ 55,405 5,472 4,235 14,070 490 4,063 6,026 - 0 5,940 960 5,811 6,298 98 - - 108,868		Governance £ Support Costs £ Total 2020 £ 11,081 44,324 54,927 1,096 4,376 6,995 847 3,388 5,098 2,814 11,256 16,009 98 392 499 813 3,250 4,760 1,205 4,821 1,627 - 0 - 0 - 680 5,940 - 6,500 960 - 900 1,162 4,649 3,885 6,298 - 596 98 - 242 - - - - - 51
			32,412 76,456 102,769

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

Total support costs attributable to charitable activities are apportioned on the basis that the Grants Committee meets once per year to consider policy for grants to individuals and the main Board meets four times during the year to consider grants to organisations.

Major grants to institutions occur rarely and a flat charge of £100 is applied to each grant.

The apportionment of costs is shown below:

The apportionment of costs is shown below:
Grants to individuals Grants to institutions Major grants Total support costs attributable to charitable activities (Note 5a)	Governance Support Costs Costs 6,482 15,291 25,930 61,165 - -
	32,412 76,456

7. TRANSFER BETWEEN FUNDS

TRANSFER BETWEEN FUNDS
Reserve Grants Fund Major Grants Fund		2021 £ - - -		2020 £ - -
				-

8.	EXTRACT OF EXPENDITURE INCLUDED IN STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES a) Staff Costs Salaries Pension contributions Employer’s National Insurance Total costs allocated by Holborn Estate Charity	2021 £ 46,453 4,214 4,738 55,405	2020 £ 45,466 4,334 5,127
	a)
			54,927

The average number of employees during the year was 2 (2020: 2) with all staff involved in governance or charitable activities (Note 6).

The Charity considers its key management personnel comprise the Trustees and the Chief Executive Officer. The total employment benefits including Employer pensions contributions of the key management personnel were £14,100 (2020: £14,325).

No employee had emoluments in excess of £60,000 (2020: nil.)

b) Auditor’s Remuneration

The auditor’s remuneration comprised an audit fee of £6,500 (2020: £6,500). No additional fees were charged (2020: Nil).

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

9. (a)	INVESTMENTS Portfolio movement in year Unrestricted Funds £ Endowment Funds £ Total 2021 £ Total 2020 £ Market value at 1 January 1,067,955 6,929,709 7,997,664 8,004,398 Additions 16,373 6,994,616 7,010,989 1,192,037 Disposal proceeds (64,950) (6,956,598) (7,021,548) (1,180,528) Gain/(loss) in year 54,962 503,032 557,994 (18,243) Market value at 31 December 1,074,340 7,470,759 8,545,099 7,997,664 Short term cash deposits 3,423 5,313 8,736 74,946 Total market value at 31 December 1,077,763 7,476,072 8,553,835 8,072,610 Investments at market value comprise: Total equities 876,868 5,434,806 6,311,674 5,382,066 UK Fixed interest securities 197,472 691,186 888,658 1,843,760 Global property - - UK property 304,438 304,438 465,546 Alternative investments 759,806 759,806 306,292 Cash & liquid assets 3,423 285,836 289,259 74,946 1,077,763 7,476,072 8,553,835 8,072,610 Historical cost at 31 December 733,675 6,962,709 7,696,384 6,645,261 In 2020 total investments attributable to the Unrestricted Funds were £1,078,746 and £6,993,864 to the Endowment Fund.	Total 2020 £ 8,004,398 1,192,037 (1,180,528) (18,243)
		7,997,664 74,946
		8,072,610
		5,382,066 1,843,760 - 465,546 306,292 74,946
		8,072,610
		6,645,261

(b) Material Investments (over 5% by value of the relevant portfolios) Description Funds Sarasin Endowments Fund Capital Sarasin Alpha CIF for Endowments Income Sarasin Alpha CIF for Income & Reserves Income 10.DEBTORS Accrued Income Associated Charities – Holborn Estate Charity Amounts due between Income Fund and Capital Fund		Percentages 100% 82% 18% 2021 £ - 100,000 100,000 12,131	Value £ 7,470,759 876,868 197,472 2020 £ 1,863 100,000
			101,863
			10,574

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

In 2020 all debtors were attributable to the Unrestricted Fund. Accrued income relates to dividends and interest owed by the investment managers at the year-end but not paid to the Charity.

11. BALANCE AT BANK

In 2020 all bank balances were attributable to the Unrestricted Fund.

	In 2020 all bank balances were attributable to the Unrestricted Fund.
12.	CREDITORS Associated Charities – Holborn Estate Charity Other Creditors Accruals Capital Fund – accruals Amounts due between Income Fund and Capital Fund	2021 £ 322,795 13,269 336,064 - 336,064 12,131	2020 £ 283,034 13,094
			296,128 3,662
			299,790
			10,574

In 2020 £296,128 of creditors was attributable to the Unrestricted Fund. The balance of £3,662 was attributable to the Restricted Fund.

13.	RESERVE GRANTS FUND Balance at 1stJanuary Net income before transfers Transfer from Major Grants Fund Revaluation Balance at 31stDecember	2021 £ 960,210 (120,217) - 54,692 894,685	2020 £ 897,939 (27,007) 33,000 56,278
			960,210

The purpose of this Fund is to provide income in order to support Grant commitments. This is an Unrestricted Designated Fund.

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

14.	MAJOR GRANTS FUND Balance at 1stJanuary Grant received Expenditure in year Support Costs Transfer to Reserve Grants Fund Balance at 31stDecember		2021 £ - - - -	2020 £ 33,000 - - (33,000)
				-

The Trustees, from time to time, may decide to give grants in excess of the usual amounts donated to charitable organisations. The Trustees have imposed a 2 year time limit on the drawdown of these funds. In the event of grants not being taken up within the specified time limit the amounts pledged will revert to the Reserve Grants Fund for general distribution in accordance with the Charity’s normal practice.

15.	CAPITAL FUND Balance at 1stJanuary Profit/(Loss) on sale of investments Revaluation of investments Investment management fees rebate Balance at 31stDecember	2021 £ 6,979,628 - 503,032 5,543 7,488,203	2020 £ 7,070,893 - (74,521) (16,744)
			6,979,628

The Capital Fund represents the balance on the Permanent Endowment, the income from which is freely available to fund the activities of the charity.

16.	ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS UNRESTRICTED FUNDS Reserve Grants Fund Major Grants Fund RESTRICTED FUNDS Capital Fund UNRESTRICTED FUNDS Reserve Grants Fund Major Grants Fund RESTRICTED FUNDS Capital Fund		Investments Net Current Assets 2021 Total £ £ £ 1,077,763 (183,078) 894,685 - - - 7,476,072 12,131 7,488,203
			8,553,835 (170,947) 8,382,888
			Investments Net Current Assets 2020 Total £ £ £ 1,078,746 (118,536) 960,210 - - - 6,993,864 (14,236) 6,979,628
			8,072,610 (132,772) 7,939,838

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2021

17. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND TRUSTEES EXPENSES

a) Common Trustees

Mrs. J. Bianco is also a Trustee of St. Clement Danes Holborn Estate Charity.

b) Trustees Expenses

No Trustee (2020: None) received reimbursed expenses in respect of travel and subsistence (2020: Nil). No Trustee (2020: None) received any remuneration.

c) The Associated Charities

The Associated Charities are:

The St. Clement Danes Holborn Estate Charity. This is considered to be an Associated Charity due to common trustees.

The amounts due to and from the Associated Charities are shown in Notes 10 and 12. Expenses recharged are shown in Note 6. The charity received no grant from St. Clement Danes Holborn Estate Charity during the year (2020: £100,000).

d) Office accommodation and Staff

The Charity shares administrative staff and offices with St. Clement Danes Holborn Estate Charity. The number of staff common to both charities was 3 (2020 – 3). The staff are employed by the Two Charities. The amount of salaries and office expenses recovered by Holborn Estate Charity for the year is shown in Notes 6 and 8.

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