THE BELFORTE TRUST
REPORT AND ACCOUNT5
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 December 2024
Re
istered Chari
Commission No.. 1176386
QV/H
Cocke, Vellacott & Hill
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

THE BELFORTE TRUST
INDEXTO THE FINANCIALSTATEMENTS
Pa
Officers and professional advisers
Report of the trustees
Independent auditorfs report
Statement of financial attivities
Statement of financial positton
Statement of cash flows
io
Notes to the accounts
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THE BELFORTE TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the year ended 310ecember 2024
OFFICERS AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISERS
Prlncipal address and registered office
clo TMA Legal
Hamilton House
l Temple Avenue
London
EC4Y OHA
Registered charity commission number
1176386
Trustees
U. Tanda (Chair)
F. Rossi
E. Vartolomei
Bankers
Barclays Bank PLC
Leicester
LE87 28B
Auditors
Cocke, Vellacott & Hill
Chartered Accountants
Unit IS City Business Centre
Lower Road
LONDON SE16 2XB
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THE BELFORTE TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRusfEES
for the year ended 31 December 2024
The trustees present their report together with the finanoal siatemenis of The Belforte Trust Ihereafter referred to a5 the
'Charity'l for the year ended 31 December 2024 which cornply with the Charities Act 2011, the requiremenis of the chaiity's
governing documeni dated 19 December 2017 and the requirements of Accounting and Reporting by ChBflties= Statement
of Recommended Practice applicable to charilie5 preparing Iheii account5 in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20191-Charitie5 SORP IFRS 1021.
Structure. governance and management
The Charity is a Cha¥itable Incorporated Organi5ation (CIO, referred to throughoul these accounts as a charity), inrorpoiated
in England. and is registered with the Charity Commisston. Its affairs are governed by its governtng document dated 19
December 2017.
OrgGnisotion
The trustees are responsible for the management of the Charity and meet regularly. Day to day adrninistralion olthe Charity
is in the hands of the Chaif.
Trustees
The trustees in office during the year were as follows:
U. Tanda (Chairl
F. Rossi
E. Variolomei
Trustees'recruitment, induction ond troining
The Charity provides induttion packs to all new trustee5. Trustees are encouraged to attend appropriate external Eraining
events where these will facilitate the undertaking of their rolè.
There are no Iru5tee vacancies at present and the trustees have no plans to increase the number ol ifustees.
Risk Mtinogement
The trustees have examined the major siiategic. business and operational risks. which the Charity face5 and confirm that
systems have been established to lessen the risks. A list of risks was prepared by the trustees and reviews of the risks are
carried out each year. The trustees consider the principal risk to be the failure of the piivate cornpany in which shares are
held and which generates the charity's income. They receive regular trading update5 to be able to a55ess this risk.
Oblertlves and artNiiies
The object5 of the chariiy are as follows:.
111 for the benefit of the public to relieve the suNering of animals in need ol care and 3iientson by-.
al caring for and re-homing animals thal are abandoned. misifeated or lost:
bl providing veterinary care and treatment for animals.-
¢1 promoting kindness io animals..
dl preventing or 5uppre5sing cruelly to animals-
el relieving ihe suffering of animal5.
The Charity was Set up by a founde¥ who preferred to remain anonymous in 2017. On her death in July 2021 her estate was
transleTred to the charity. Her expre5S Wish was Ihat the charity should seek to expand its activilies and provide support for
animal welfare organFsations.
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THE BELFORTE TRusr
REPORT OFTHE TRUSTEES Icontinuedl
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Objertives and attivities Icontinuedl
In shaping our objective5 for the year and planning our aaNitie5 the trustees have constdered the Charity Commission's
guidance on public benefit.
Achievements and perforniance
Durin8 the year the Charity has started to identify both the way in which to increase activity and also potenttal beneficiaries.
The assets of the estate of the founder were successfully transferred to the charity.
Financial review
The net deficit for the year afflounted to £511.350 of which £545.895 arose as an unrealisecs loss on Ihe value of ihe
investments held12023.' syrplu5 01 E381,740 of which £281.037 afose ffom the legacy of a founder who preferred to remain
anonymou51.
Income included £316.51012023 - £307.0791 from investments. £12.60012023 - £nill from rental income and £nil12023 -
Enill from legacies and donatÉons.
The charity expended £294,5651202> £206,426) on charitable aclivities and £nil12023- £nill on fund raisin8.
Fixed u&sets
Movements in fixed assets during the year are shown in notes 6 and 7 to the financial statements. The charitvs property
consists of a residential property in West London from which the charivs activities are run. The trustees obtained a value
for probateas ai July 2021 and a valuation in June 2023. Thevaluation in June 2023 indicated that the probatevalue remained
appropriate in July 2022 when the tran51er of the property into the charity was finali5ed. A5 from 31 December 2022 the
property was not considered to be an investment property and has not been revalued subsequently.
A portfolio of shares was also transferred into the charity at probate value along with sundry other assets.
Reserves Policy
The Chaliiy cannot predict the level of demand Irom potential beneficiaries. However, the trustees are aware that once
things settle down there will be regular incorne from the 5hare5 held and that the level of charitable giving will be able to
increase. There is an eventual aim of holding approximaielyone yearfs operating tost5 in free reserves, wilh the target ran8e
being 9-15 months. costs. The property and shafes can be sold in ￿rtain circumstances and are therefore not considered to
be permanent endowrnents. However they are not considèred to be free reserves and are excluded from any calculation of
available reserves.
Investment Policyand Perfornionce
The Charit*s investments are shares in one well known private cornpany with a reBular dividend stream. The charity will
continue to hold these shares there bebng strin8ent corEditions relattng to any possible disposal and a Satisfactory income
stream iherefrom.
Investment income in the year was £316,51012023 - £307.0791. The investments werevalved at £5,357,604 at the year end
12023 £5.903,4991.
The trustees regularly review the dividend income and the tompanrf5 affair5 and consider the inve5trneni retufn to be
satisfactory.
Gront Moking Polic￿$
The Charity exists to provide finanoal and other help to relievè the suffering of animals.
Applications for grant5 are either received directly from applicants who ale aware of the Charitvs activities or result from
the intervention of the Irustee5.
Movirtg Forward
The trustees aim to develop and increase the charity's activitie5 in future year5 in accordance wilh the fovnder's wishes.
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THE BELFORTE TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES IcontinLtedl
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Trustee￿ responsibiiff¢ies ft>r the financial statèments
The trustees are responsible for prepartng the trustees. report and ihe financial statements in accordance with applicable
law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United fingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Charity law
require5 the trustees io prepare financi31 statements for each financial year that give a true and fair view ol the state of
affairs of the charity and of the surplus or deficit of the charity for thai period. In preparing those financial statements. the
trustees are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and apply them con515tently-
observe the melhods and principles in the charities SORP-
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent:
state whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed subject to any material departures
disclosed and explained in the financial statements:
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to pie5ume that the charity
will conlinue in bvsiness.
The trustee5 are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accurary at any time the
financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charilies Act
2LK16. They are also responsible for Safeguarding the 855et5 01 the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trusiees are responsible for the maintenance and inieErity of the corptsrate and financial inforrnation included on the
charitrfs websile. Legislation in the United Kingdom generally the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may
differ from legislation in other jurt5dirtions.
Disclosure of information to auditors
As far as the trustees are aware. there is no relevant audit information of which the charity's auditors are unaware. Each of
the trustees has taken all the steps that helshe OUEht to have iaken as a trustee in order to rnake him5elflhefself aware of
any relevant audif information and to e5tabli5h that the charivs auditors are aware of that information.
Public Benefit
The t¥ustee5 have complied with the duty in Section 4 of ihe Charities Act 2(K6 to have regard to the public benefit guidance
published by the charity commission. including the gvidance'public Benefrt: Running A Chall￿ IPB21.
The Charity exists for public benefit by the relief of suffering of animals and the promotion of a beitei understanding of
animal wellbeing.
Auditors
The auditors Messrs. Cocke, Vellacott & Hill have indicated thèir willingness to continue in office and will be proposed for re-
appointrnent.
Signed on behalf of the Board of Tru5tee5
on 24 October 2025 bv
U Tanda
Trustee
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THE BELFORTE TRUST
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OFTHE BELFORTE TRUST
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of The Belforte Trust for the year ended 31 December 2024 which comprise the
statement of financial activities, statement of financial position. and notes to the financial staEements includinE a summary
of significant accounEin@ polioes. The financial framework that has been applied in theii preparation is applicable law and
United Kingdom Accounting Standard5 Iunited Kin8dorn Generally Accepted Accounttng Praaicel including FRS 102 The
Financial Reporting Siandard applicable in the UK and Republic of Irelan￿.
In our opinion the financial statements=
give a true and fail view of the state of the chariivs affairs as at 31 Decembei 2024. and of its incoming resovrces and
application of resources for the year then ended-
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice: and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirernents of the Charities Att 2011
Ba555 for Opinion
We condutted our audil in accordance with International Siandaids on Auditing IUKI IISAS IUKII and applicable law. Ouf
responsibilities under those standards are further desciibed in the Audiiorfs Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial
Statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with Ihe ethical requirements that are
relevani io our audii of the financial stsiements in the UK. including the FRC'S Ethical Stsndard. and we have fulfilled our
other ethical respon5ibilitie5 in accordance with these requirernents. We believe that the audit evsdence we have oblained
Is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for ovr opinion.
Conclusion5 relating to KoinB concern
In auditing the finanaal siatements, we have concludeil that the directors, use of ihe going concern basis of accountinE in
the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
B35ed on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or condilions
that. individually or collectively. may cast significant doubt on ihe charity's ability to ¢onlinue a5 a going concern for a period
of af least twelve month5 frorn when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilitie5 and the re5pon5ibilities of the directors with respeci to 80ing concein are described in the relevant
sections of this report.
oiher information
The other information cornpri5es the information included in the annual report. other than the financial statements and our
auditor's report thereon. The diTector5 are re5pon5ible for the other information. Our opinion on the financial statements
does not cover the other infoimation and. except lo the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report. we do not express
any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In conneaion with our audit of the financial staiements. ovr responsibility is to
read the other information and. in doing so, consider whether the other information is rnaterially incon51Stent with the
financial staiements, or our knowledge obtained in the audit or othetwise appear5 lo be materially misstated. If we identify
such material inconsistencies or apparent material mi55tatements. we are required to determine whether there is a material
misstatement in the financial statements or a matLYial missiaiement of the other inforrnation. If. based on the work we have
perforrned, we conclude that there is a material misstètement of thi5 Other infoimation. we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard in respett of 2024.
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THE BELFORTE TRUST
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, REPORT
TOTHE MEMBERS OF THE BELFORTETRUST Icontinuedl
Other matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charity and its enwronment obtained in the Course of the audil, we
have not identified material rni55tatements in the Report of the Tfustees.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Charities Ad 2011 require us to report to you if. in
our opinion-
adequate and proper accounting records have not been kÈo. or returns adequate lor our audit have not been received
from branches not visited by us; or
the financial siaiements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns- or
tertain disclosures of trustees. remuneration specFfied by law are not made- or
we have not received all ihe informaiion and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in ihe trustees. responsibilities statement set out on page 4 the trustees are responsible for the
preparation of the financial st3iement$ and for berngsatisfied thai thevEi¥e a true and fair view. and forsvch internal control
as the irusrees determtne is necessary io enable ihe preparaiion of financial 5taiements that are free from material
misstatement. whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements. the trustee5 are responsrble for asse55bng the charitvs ability to continue as a going
concern, disclosTn& as applicable, maiters related io going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unle55
the trustees either intend to liqvidate the charity or to cease operations. 01 have no realistic alternative but to do 50.
Auditorfs responsibilities for the audit of the financi315tatements
We have been appointed as auditor under the Charitie5 Act 2011 and report in accordance with the Acis and relevant
regulation5 made or having effect thereunder. This report is made solely to the Charit%15 mernbers, a5 a body, in accordance
with the Charities Act 2011. and to the Charitvs Tiustees. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we rnight state to the
Charitws members and Trustees those matters we are required to State to them in an auditorfs report and for no other
purpose. To the fullesi extent permitted by law. we do not accept or a55ume responsibility to anyone othei than the Charity,
the Charli￿5 membeis as a body and the Charitvs Trustees as a body. for our audit work. for this report. or for the opinions
we have formed.
Our objectives are to obiain ie3sonable a55uiance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material
misstatement. whether due to fraud or error. and to issue an auditorfs report that include5 our opinion. Reasonable
assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS ItJKI will 3lway5
detect a material misstatement when it ewsts. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if.
individually or in the aggregate. Ihey could reasonably be experted to inftuence the economic decisions of users taken on
the basis of these financial 5t3tements.
We have obtained an understanding of the charIt￿S policies and procedures through discussions with senior management
and trustees.
We a150 drew on our e￿5tt￿R understanding of ihe work thai thè charity doe5 and the sector that it operales in.
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THE BELFORTE TRUST
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BELFORTE TRUST {continued)
Auditorfs responsibilities for the audrt of thefinancial statements Icontinuedl
We under51and that thè charity complies with its responsibilitie5 through close involvement of all trustees in the day to dav
running of the tharity. Were there any litl8ation or clairns they would come to the attention of the tfustees directly.
The charity also holds regular board meetings al which all such rnatters are discvssed if applicable. We have ¥eviewed the
minutes of all board meetings, aftd no irregularitie5 were identified. Key management infofrnation is circulated rnonthly io
all trustees and discussed in detail at board meeting5.
In the context of the audit. we considere(I those laws and regulations which determine the form and content of the financsal
statements, which are centfal io the chariws ability to conduct business and where failure to comply could result in material
penalties.
We have considered the disdosure requiremènts of the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 as part of our finalisation processes.
A further description of our responsibilities foi the audii of ihe finanoal statements is located on the Financial Reportin8
Council's webs*te ai- www.frc.org.uklaudiiorsresponsibililies. This description forms part of our auditorfs report.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charity's members. as a botly. in accordance with the Charities Att 2011. Our audil work
has been undertaken so ihat we might state to the charity's members those matters we afe reouiied io state to them in an
auditor'5 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 anil the charivs members a5 a body. for our audit work. for this ieport. or for the opinions
we have formed.
COCKE, VELLACOTT & HILL
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor
Unit 15 City Business Centre
Lower Road
LONDON SE16 2x8
24 October 2025
Cocke. Vellacott & Hill are elF&ible to act as auditors in terms of section 1212 of the Cornpanie5 Act 2006.
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THE BELFORTE TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACnMTIES
for the year ended 31 December 2024
General
fund
Total
ZOZ4
Total
2023
Note5
Income frorn:
Charttable Activilies
Donation5 & le8acies
Investments
Rental income
Other income
316.510
12.600
316.510
12.600
307.079
50
Total
3{bl
329.110
329.110
307,129
Expenditure on
Costs of raising funds
Expenditure on charitable activitie5
Transfer io tustodian assets a5 directed by settlor
{294.5661
{294.5661
(206.426J
li
Total resources expended
{294S661
{294￿66)
1206,426)
Nei gains/llosse51 on investment assets
Net income/lexpenditurel for the year
34￿
34,544
IGQ,703
Other recoEllÉ5ed gain5 and Ios5e5
Gainslllossesl on rÈvaluat¢on of investments
1545A951
IS458951
281.037
Net movement in funds
1511B511
{5113511
381,740
Retonciliation of fvnds
Total funds brought forward
io
8.099.698
S￿99￿98
7,717,958
Total fitnds carrÉed forward
io
7588347
7588347
8.099,698
All of the operations undertaken by the charity during the current and preceding year are Continuing operations.
The charity has no recoEnised gains and losse5 other than those included in the results above.
The notes on poges 11 to 18form port of thesefinoncyolstotements.
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THE BELFORTE TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
as at 31 December 2024
Notes
2024
2023
Flxed assets:
Tangible Fixed Assets
Investments
2,152.958
5357,604
2.245.868
5.903.499
Total fjxed assets
7.610￿62
8.149.367
Current assets:
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
242.670
194,550
Total Current assets
242,670
194,550
Liabilitie5:
Creditors.. Amount fallin8 due
wiihin one year
I264￿85)
{244,219)
Net current a55ets IliabÈlttiesl
122.2151
f49.669J
Total net aSS￿S
7,588347
8.099.698
The funds of the charity:
Unrestricted funds-
General fund
io
7.588347
8,099.698
Total unresiricted funds
7.588￿47
8,099.698
Total charity funds
io
7.588347
8 099.698
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 24 October 2025 and signed on Iheif behalf by:
U.Ta
Trust
The note5 on poges 11 to 18forni purt of thesefinOrJC￿IstoteMen
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THE BELFORTE TRUST
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
for the year ended 31 December 2024
2024
2023
Note5
Cash flows from operaiing a¢tfvilies:
Net lexpendilurel[Income for the year las per the
statement of financial activities)
Adju5tmentsfor.'
Depreciation charges
Non cash incorne- assets bequeathed
Incorne from investments
Decrease/lincreasel in investment value
Ilncreasel in debtors
Increaselldecre35el in creditors
15113511
381.740
28.318
20.182
1316.5101
545A95
1307,0799
1281,0371
20.666
182.372)
Net cash provided by operatin8 activities
1232.9821
(268,566)
Cash flow5 from invesiing artiviti
Income from inveslments
Puicha5e of tangible assets
316.510
135,408J
307.079
196,075)
Net cash provided by investing a￿l¥￿Ie$
281.102
211,004
Net increaselldecreasel in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents b/f
48.120
194.550
f57.562J
2S2.112
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
242,670
194.550
The note5 on poges JI to 18fomi port of thesefinonctulstotements.
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THE BELFORTE TRUST
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31 December 2024
General information
The Belforte Trust (hereafter referred to a5 'the Charitw) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisaiion limited by
guarantee, incorporated and domiciled in England. The regisEered office is clo TMA Legal. Hamilton House. l Temple
Avenue, London EC4Y OHA. The charitV5 accounts are Present￿ in GBP. The comparative period is the iwelve months
10 31 December 2023.
2. Statement of compliance
These financial statements have been prepared in compliance wilh the Financial Reporting stsndafd applicable in the
UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20191- Charities SORP IFRS 1021.
Prlnclpal accountln8 pollcles
lal 8asis of accounting
The financial statements of the charity are prepared in accordance with AccountinE and Reporting by Chariiies..
Slaternenl of Recommended practi￿ applicable lo charitie5 preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the Uniied Kingdom and Republic of lieland IFRS 1021 (effective I
January 20191- Charities SORP IFRS 1021 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom
and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021, other than set out bdow.
The Charity meets the definition of a public benefii entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilitie5 are reco8nised at
historical cost or transadion value unless Otherwise Stated in relevant accounting policy notes.
Ibl Incoming resources
With the exception of any voluntary income, which is included in the siaiement of financial artivitie5 when
received. all income is ciedited to the statement of financial activities when it become5 receivable and can be
rnea5ured reliably.
Legacies are regarded a5 income in the year in which ihey can be accounled for and the income therefrom is
credited io the statement of financial activities. Due regard is given to the quality of any ass￿ bequeaihed with
regard to how it is accounted for within reserves. legacies are regarded as receivable when there is sufficient
evidence to provide the necessary certainty thai the legacy will be received, and the value of the ¢ncoming
resources can be rneasured with sufficient reliabilitv.
Dividend income ts recognised once the dividend has been declared and ftotificalion has been received.
Ill Resources expende(I
Liabilities. including attributable VAT, are reco8nised as soon a5 there is a leBal or constructive obligation
commilling the charity to the expenditure. Expenditure 15 included in the statement of financial activities on an
accruals basis. Expenditure incvrred on aaivities falling directly within one cost caieEOry is attributed to that
categorv.
Expenditure. which involves more than one cost category. 15 apporttoned on a reasonable, justifiable and
consistent ba515 to ihe cost categories involved.
Idl C05t5 of raising funds
Although the chafity derives its main income from ils Investments. any costs of raising funds are accounted for
and disclosed separately.
lel Charitable activities
Thi5 includes the making of grants and the expenses involved in making those grants.
If) Grants payable are those grants that have been recognised as payable or for which a moral obligation to pay the
8rant exists. Grants awards that afe subject to the recipient fuifillinE performance conditions are only accrued
when the recipient has been notified ol the grant and any remaining unluifilled condition attachinE to that giant
is outsi(Je of the control of the ch81ity.
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THE BELFORTE TRUST
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS Icontinuedl
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Principal accountin8 poltcies Icontinuedl
181 Governance costs
Governance cos15 comprise all c05t5 involvinE the public accountability of the Charity and its cornpliance with
regulations and good prauice. These costs include costs related to the statutory audit and an 3PPOrtionment of
overhead suppoit costs.
Ihl Tangible fixed assets
The freehold property has been brought into the accounts at the probate value attributed to the estate of the
founder. The trustees consider that the property is included at fair value and no deprecialion is provided.
Additions to cornputer equipment. furniture. fixtures and fittings are capitalised where material and depreciated
over their useful lives. The founder also bequeathed certain other assets which are not depreciated.
Depreciation is provided at ihe following rate5-
Furniture. fixtures and fiitings
25% straighi line
lil Investments
Investrnent5 are included in the financial statements at their market value5. For listed investments. market val¢Je
15 based on the c105in8 middle market price on a retognised Stock exchange. Gains and losses on disposals of
investments are taken io the income and expenditure accovnt and the statement of financial activities. Unrealised
gain5 and losses go through thestatement of financial activitie5 from where theyare transferred to ihe investment
reserve. Unlisted investments are valued in accordance with available inforrnation at the tirne of valvation.
Investment incorne has been taken into account on the basis of the due date of payment.
til Taxation
The organi5ation 15 a charity and does not cairyoui anytr3dinÉ artivities. It is therefofe considered that the charity
is not liable to taxation on its activilies.
Ikl Funds
lil General fund
The geneial fund. after transfers to any designated funds, represents funds available at the discretion of the
Irustees to further expand the activitie5 of ihe charity. The fund arises from donaied intome and income arising
on an annual ba515 from amounts held by way of capital and unulilised funds le55 direct chariiable expenses and
expenses of fund raising. managemeni and administration. It at50 includes realised gains less losses on assets held
both for investment and chartly use.
111 Pension costs
The Chariiy makes contributions towards the appropriate personal pension scheme on behalf of the employees.
Contributions are charged to the rncome and expenditure account in the year in which they are payable.
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THE BELFORTE TRUST
NOTESTO THE ACCOUNTS Icontinuedl
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Analysis of expenditure on th3ritable activittes
Costs of
generatlng
funds
Basls of
Allocation
Charltable
Activltles
Total
2024
Totol
2023
Costs directly allocated to activities
Animal upkeep costs
Auditor's iemuneiation=
Audit Fees
Accountancy Fees
Grants
Legal & professional fees
Property repair5 and maintenance
Rates, insurance and utilities
Staff costs (see note 51
Direct
Direct
Direct
Diiect
Direct
Oirect
Direct
Staff fime
4,144
8trfJ
36A28
153A77
9,187
7,829
47,744
4.144
8CQ
18.266
98.403
4.687
9.559
48.776
36.428
153A77
9.187
7.829
47,744
Total Direct Costs
259.609
IS9￿09 184,491
Support C05t5 All<Kated to actNities
8ank Charge5
General office costs-
including equiprnent
Depreciation and1055e5 on
tangible fixed assets
Telephone and interneE
Tax paid on dividend
Transactions
Usage
4,966
I,ioi
Usage
Usage
Transauions
28.318
916
757
28.318
916
757
20,182
652
34.957
34.957
21,935
Total Resources Expende(I
294.566
294566 206.426
Included within charitable actiwties ts E4.94412023.. £4.8COI relattnB to Governance Costs.
In common with rnany other charities of our size and nature we use our avditors to assist in the preparation of the
financ+al 5talements.
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NOTESTOTHE ACCOUNTS Icontinuedl
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Particulars of employees
2024
2023
No.
The average number of employees analy5ed by function was:
Charitable
2024
2023
Their total rernuneration including benefits in kind ol
£nil12023- Enill was..
Salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
44,536
3,208
2,684
47.744
48,776
The trustees are considered to be Senior rnanagement. No ernployee earned more than £60,000 per annum. The
remuneration of key management and of all employee5 is set by the Iru5tee5.
No trustee received any remuneration or expenses for their services12023'. £nill
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THE BELFORTE TRUST
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS Icontinuedl
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Tangible fixed assets
Furnlture
Flxtures &
Fittings
Freehold
Properties
Other
assets
Total
Cost or voluorion
At l January 2024
Additions ai cost
Transferred to current assets
Disposa15
2,219,248
14.320
38,099
9,328
21.088
2,266,675
35.408
At 31 December 2024
2.233.568
30.416
2.302.083
Accumuloted depreciotton
At l January 2024
CharEe for year
Disposals
17.850
20.714
2,9S7
7.604
20,807
28,318
At 31 December 2024
38,564
10.561
49.125
Net book value 31 Deomber 2024
1.195.004
38.099
I9￿55
2.252.958
Net book value 31 December2023
2.201398
38.099
6.371
2,245,868
Cost of assets 31 December 2024
2.233,568
30.416
The property is used by the charity lor its day to day affairs.
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NOTESTO THE ACCOUNTS Icontinuedl
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Fixed a55et investments
2024
Market value
2024
Cost
2023
Morket volue
2023
C05t
Unlisted investments
At l January
Additions during the year
Disposals during the year
Unrealised gains/ Ilossesl
5.903A99
S￿22￿61
5,622,462 5,622,462
(s45￿95)
281.037
At 31 December
5357.604
5ffj22N62
5.903,499 5,622,462
Cash investmetsts and cash awaiting investment
Market value at 31 December
5J57
5.903,499
Historic Cost at 31 December
S￿22￿62
5.622,462
Analysed as follows. 2024- indicaiive figures within multi-asset fund-
Investment assets in the UK
Cash investments in the UK
5.357.604
5,903,499
5,357.604
5,903,499
There 15 one material investmeni be¥ng a 1.17% holding in share5 in a private limited company. There are two minor
investments in companies connected to this. The iFtve5tment has been recorded at the probate value confi¥med by
the company and is revalued annually based on information supplied by the company. The trustees considef thè exart
identity of thi5 investment to be confidential and have opted not to d￿clOse it.
Investments are shown in ihe accounts at probate value upon introdurtion and thereafter at their rnarket value at
the year-end date where available and any gain on rev3luatTon has been recorded sn the Staternent of Financial
Activity an(J in the General Fund. At 310ecember 2024 the cumulative unrealised surplus was £nil12023- £nill.'
Reconciliation of movements in unrealised
gains/ Ilosse51 on investment assets..
2024
2023
Unrealised gainsl Ilossesl arising on Tevaluation
brov8ht forward at 1st January
Addition in year12022 at probate value.. no revalued amountl
AddttionllDeduttionl in respect of disposals
1545A95)
281,037
Add net g3in51 Ilosse51 artsing on revaluation in the year
Transfer to general fund
S45￿95
1281.0371
Unrealised gain51 Ilossesl arising on revaluation at 31 December
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THE BELFORTE TRUST
NOTESTOTHE ACCOUNTS Icontinuedl
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Debtors
2024
2023
Tax refunds due
Other debtors
Prepayment5 and accrued income
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Social security and other taxes
Accruals and deferred income
Other creditors
Other creditOT- Animal Welfare Fund Custodian Assei (see note 111
78A02
9,6C
186A83
234.619
264.885
244,219
io.
Total Funds
Balance
l January
2024
Incoming
resources
and ￿1n5
Resource5
expended
and losses
Transfers
Balance
between 31 December
funds
2024
Unrestricted funds
General fund
8.099.698
329.110
1840.4611
7,588.347
Total unrestricted funds
8.099.698
329.110
1840.4611
7.588,347
TorolFunds-prioryeor
Bolonce
l Jonuory
2023
Intoming
resources
undgoins
Resources
expended
ond 1055e5
Tronsfers
between
fvnds
gulonce
31 December
2023
Unrestrictedfunds
Generolfund
7.717,958
(206.426)
8,099,698
Totulunrestrictedfvnds
7.717.958
588.166
f206.426J
8,099,698
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NOTESTO THE ACCOUNTS Icontinuedl
for the year ended 31 December 2024
io.
Total Funds l¢ontinuedl
Unrestricted
Funds
Represented by..
Fixed 355ets
Net current assets
7.610.562
122.2151
7.588.347
The general fuftd represents funds available at the discretion of ihe irustees to fvrther expand the activities of the
charity. The fund arises from donated income and income arising on an annual basis from amounts held by way of
capital and unulilised funds less direct charitable expenses and expenses of fvnd raisir8. mana8ement and
administration. It also includes realised Eains less losses on assws held both for investment and charity use.
11. Custodian assets
Animal Weltsre Fund
The person selfing up the trust also made a SiipulatFon in their will that of the fu￿d5 bequeathed 3 Separate f¥nd in
respect of certain animals should be set up and administered by the charity- It was rnade very dear that this was not
to be viewed as part of the charity for which very distinct and separate aims had been stipulated.
Movements in iespect of these assets for the years 10 31 December 2023 and 2024 ale shown below:_
Animol Welfure
Fund
Balance brought forward at l January 2023
284.469
Payments rnade dursng 2023
I49￿50)
Balance carried forward at 31 Decembei 2023
234.619
Payrnents made during 2024
148.1361
Balance orried fo￿ard at 31 December 2024
186,483
12. Connecied charity and related partytransarttons
Trusiee U Tanda is a partner in TMA Legal who provide certain legal and administrative serwces at arm's length. The
fee5 paid to TMA LeEal in 2024 were £136.660 indudinB VAT12023.. £66,QfKJ in relation to 20221. Fee5 paid in 2024
related to work perforrned in 2023 and 2024. There was no significant variation in the value of the work performed
within those two years. There were no other related party transartions lo disclose.
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