THE MERIEL GWYNETH LEA CHARITABLE TRUST
(a charitable, incorporated organisation registered
With The Charity Commission number 1179927)
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
TRUSTEES REPORT
Princi
al Ob'ectives of the Chari
In accordance with the terms of her Will, Meriel Gwyneth Lea who died on 8 July 2014,
left one half of her Residuary Estate upon trust for charity.
The Charity Trustees were directed to establish a charitable trust upon such terms and
conditions as they in their absolute discretion thought fit. This was subject to it being
a valid charity registered with the Charily Commission for England and Wales.
The Charity was registered with the Charity Commission on 18 September 2018 as a
charitable incorporated organisation Charity Number 1179927.
In accordance with her letter of wishes attached to the Will of the late Meriel Gwyneth
Lea the objects of the trust are to further such Charitable purposes (charitable under
English Law) as the Trustees see fit from time to time IN PARTICULAR but not limtted
to-,
The advancement of education including awarding scholarships, maintenance
allowance and grants, and providing funds to such educational establishments
so that they may make such awards.
The prevention or relief of povety in England and Wales by providing grants
and donations to other registered charities working to prevent or relieve poverty
including but not limited to those who are working to assist those who are
homeless,
{iiil The relief of need of the elderly and infirm by the provision of housing and
support calculated to relieve the needs of such persons.
Full details of the Trust are contained in the constitution, which was registered on 14
September 2018 and sets out the objects of the Trust and the powers of the Trustees.
Or
anisation of the Chari
The Charity is governed by the aforementioned constitution registered on 14
September 2018 under number 1179927.

During the period the following persons served on the Board of Trustees..
Michael John Stirton and Anthony Wayne John.
Statement of Trustees Res
onsibilities
Under Charity Law, the Trustees shall prepare proper financial statements for each
financial year. In preparing those financial statements, generally accepted accounting
practice requires that the Trustees..
Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
Prepare the financial statement on a going-concern basis unless it is inappropriate
to presume that the Trust will continue its activities.
The Trustees are required to act in accordance with the constitution wilhin the
framework of the objects and powers contained Iherein. They are responsible for
keeping proper account records. They have general responsibility for taking such
steps as are reasonably open to them to safeguard the assets of the Trust and to
prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.
Financial Review of the Year
Summary:
The income for the year showed a net surplus of £10,574.97 being bank interest which
will be carried forward.
A total of £60,750.00 was made in donations to the Salvation Army and to other
charities providing food banks and other sustenance for either the homeless or those
in dire need of financial assistance.

THE MERIEL GWYNETH LEA CHARITABLE TRUST
(a charitable, incorporated organisation registered
With The Charity Commission number 1179927)
REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN
FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1 JANUARY 2024
TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
In the previou5 year's report reference was made to donations of £50,000.00 to
worthwhile charities. In fact, during 2024 donation5 totalling £60,750.00 were made to
worthwhile charities and related charitable causes.
During 2024 donations have been made including a payment of £3,000 to each of five
students (ie. £15,000 in total) of Gower College, Gorseinon. Swansea, SA4 6RD to
encourage young students in financial need to go on to higher education which they
might otherwise avoid Ihrough lack of funds. The late Meriel Gwyneth Lea was from
the Gorseinon area of Swansea and would undoubtedly have approved of these
donations, In addition. a payment of £750 was made to a student, who due to family
circumstances, was effectively rendered homeless and devoid of a regular income.
Michael Stirton
8 Fulwood Place
Gray's Inn
London
WC1V6HG

THE MERIEL GWYNETH LEA
CHARITABLE TRUST
(a charitable, incorporated organisation registered
with the Charity Commission number 1179927)
TRUST ACCOUNTS
I JANUARY 2024
TO
31 DECEMBER 2024

THE MERIEL GWYNETH LEA
CHARITABLE TRUST
(a charitable, incorporated organisation registered
Ivith the Charity Commission number 1179927)
Trust Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024
Opening balance as at l January 2023
462,500.92
Interest earned
10 574.97
Sub total
473,075.89
Less payments
(i) Donation5
60,750.00
{ii) Legal fees
0.00
{iii) Bank eharges
10.00
Sub total
60,760.011
Closing Balance as at 31 December 2023
MICHAEL JOHN STIRTON (TRUSTEE)
Stptember 2025

THE MERIEL GWYNETH LEA
CHARITABLE TRUST
(a charitable, incorporated organisation registered
with the Charity Commission number 1179927)
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024
ital Aeeount
Settled funds brought forward
Asset$
Deposil a¢¢ount with bank
385,065.89
Community Aeeount
27 250.00
TOTAL
Less Liabiliti¢s
Creditors and &c¢rll¢d expenses
NIL