**The Eldon Foundation** (charity no. 1176361) 

TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

For the year ended 31 October 2024 



**The Eldon Foundation** (charity no. 1176361) 

## **CHARITY DETAILS:** 

ADDRESS: Grandpont House, Folly Bridge, Oxford OX1 4LD 

TRUSTEES: Spiro Youakim Jack Valero Xavier Bosch SECRETARY: Bruce Bower 

BANKERS: Lloyds Bank 

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER: 

Sheila Parry FCCA SPX Oxford Ltd Peace House Paradise Street Oxford OX1 1LD 

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**The Eldon Foundation** (charity no. 1176361) 

## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT** 

The trustees submit their report and the financial statements of The Eldon Foundation for the year ended 31 October 2024.  The Eldon Foundation is a charitable incorporated organisation. 

## _The Charity’s principal objects_ 

The Eldon Foundation has as it object the advancement of education, especially of the young and disadvantaged. 

## _Organisation_ 

The day to day organisation is looked after principally by two of the Trustees who monitor the running of the Charity in accordance with the agreed aims and needs.  The annual accounts, reports and policy are agreed by the Trustees.  The work is carried out on a voluntary basis and no salaries are paid.  The Charity owns no property and its assets are only the bank balance, and it has no further reserves. 

## _Reseves Policy_ 

There is no petty cash account. The Charity allocates the income received from donors to support different ventures in keeping with its principal objects, the amount depending on the level of donations obtained in any one year.  Each year the income received is expended in furthering the Charity’s objectives and it has no investments. Its ability to support different ventures relies on the level of donations obtained in any one year, but it has no specific forward commitments or contractual requirements to fulfil financial obligations, and as such there are no risks involved.  The Charity does not expend more than it has available and thus does not go into deficit. 

## _Risk Management_ 

The trustees have examined the major strategic and operational risks which the Charity faces and confirm that systems are in place to enable regular reports to be produced so that the necessary steps can be taken to lessen these risks. 

## _Current Year_ 

Donations were  £17,820 this year (£116,459 in the previous year). Grants totalling £46,574 (£46,533 in the previous year) were awarded. Following the fundraising in the previous year the Trust was able to provide the same level of grants this year as in the previous year. 

There are no commitments outstanding, and no fixed assets. 

## _Public Benefit_ 

The Trustees confirm that in accordance with section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 they have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.  They confirm that the activities of the Charity are for the benefit of the public in general. All the work for the Charity is done on a pro bono basis, and no one receives any remuneration, nor are any fees levied anywhere. 

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**The Eldon Foundation** (charity no. 1176361) 

_Trustees’ responsibilities in the preparation of financial statements_ 

The Trustees acknowledge that it is their responsibility to: 

1. Account on their stewardship of the Trust assets. 

2. Keep proper accounts and records showing all receipts and payments and containing all such information as may be appropriate to the administration as amended from time to time. 

The Trustees believe the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 October 2024 have been prepared in accordance with the above responsibilities. 

Signed on behalf of the Trustees: 

Trustee 

Date: 1/8/25 

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**The Eldon Foundation** (charity no. 1176361) 

Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31  October 2024 

|**Income**<br>**Income and endowments**<br>**from:**<br>Donations and legacies<br>**_Total_**<br>**Expenditure**<br>Grants awarded<br>Accountancy charges<br>Bank Charges<br>**_Total_**<br>**Surplus of Income over**<br>**Expenditure**<br>Total funds brought forward<br>**_Total funds carried forward_**|**2024**<br>**2023**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>17,820<br>116,459<br>17,820<br>116,459<br>46,574<br>46,533<br>480<br>-<br>87<br>84<br>47,141<br>46,617<br>- 29,321<br>69,842<br>77,741<br>7,899<br>48,420<br>77,741|
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**The Eldon Foundation** (charity no. 1176361) 

## Statement of Financial Position as at 31 October 2024 

**2024 2023 £ £ Current assets Cash at bank** 48,420 77,741 **and in hand** _**Total current**_ 48,420 77,741 _**assets**_ **Accumulated Fund Unrestricted** 48,420 77,741 **fund** _**Total funds**_ 48,420 77,741 

Approved by the Board the Trustees: 

Trustee 

Date: 1/8/25 

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**The Eldon Foundation** (charity no. 1176361) 

## NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

The following accounting policies have been used consistently in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the financial statements. 

## 1. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING 

These financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention. 

## 2. INCOME 

General donations are brought into account when received and are grossed up to include the tax recoverable where applicable. 

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**The Eldon Foundation** (charity no. 1176361) 

## EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES 

I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 We report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 October 2024, which are set out on pages 5 to 7. 

## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** 

As set out on page 4, as the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. 

The Charity’s Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is needed. 

It is our responsibility to 

- examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; 

- to follow the procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011Act; 

- and to state whether particular matters have come to our attention. 

## **Basis of independent examiner’s report** 

Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Direction given by the Charity Commissioners. 

An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with these records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement. 

## **Independent examiner’s statement** 

In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention: 

- (1) which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements, 

   - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act; and 

   - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act. 

   - have not been met; or 

- (2) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 


Sheila Parry FCCA 

SPX Oxford Ltd 19 Paradise St Oxford OX1 1LD 

Date 13 August 2025 

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