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The Stonegate Foundation
Trustees’ Annual Report For the Year From 6 April 2022 to 5 April 2023
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Charity Contact Information
The Stonegate Foundation Charity Number: 1181556 2000 Cathedral Square, Cathedral Hill, Guildford, GU2 7YL 01306 884 277 info@stonegatefoundation.co.uk
www.stonegatehomesfoundation.co.uk
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Charity Trustees
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Jeremy Hinds
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Stephen Curwen
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Philip Herbert
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Ashley Head
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Objectives and Activities
Having supported numerous charities over the years, Jeremy Hinds and Stephen Curwen decided to formally set up the Charitable Foundation in 2017 so that they could start working on a closer level with more locally based charities, schools, and community groups.
Through their business, Stonegate Homes, they had already helped with several notable charitable initiatives as well as sponsored numerous local sports clubs and athletes in need of funding, but there was a huge sense that through strategic partnerships and collaboration as well as fund raising that they could have a much bigger impact locally through the Stonegate Foundation. They were extremely fortunate that lawyer Philip Herbert and businessman Ashley Head also shared their vision and agreed to become trustees of the charity with them.
The trustees aim is to enhance the lives of everyone in the local communities in which they live and work, from the young to the old, those with a physical handicap, mental illness, injury or life limiting illness. The Foundation will primarily support local community groups, charities, schools and organisations operating in Mole Valley and the wider Surrey area however from time to time may support both National and International causes.
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Structure, Governance and Management
Type of governing document
The Stonegate Foundation was formed under a Trust Deed on 28[th] November 2017. The Board of Trustees administers the Charity in accordance with the Trust Deed.
Trustee recruitment and appointment
Appointment of Trustees is governed by the Trust Deed of the Charity. On appointment new Trustees receive a detailed information pack on both their role as a Trustee and on the Charity. They are invited to attend a Trustees’ meeting before formally accepting the position.
The Trustees met once during 2022 to discuss charitable updates and potential events that could be hosted when COVID-19 will allow.
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Achievements and Performance
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic; The Stonegate Foundation was unable to run its usual Charitable Fundraising Events which had an affect on the donations we were able to grant this year.
2022 -Stonegate Foundation Charitable Fundraising Ball
After a difficult couple of years with the effects of COVID19, The Stonegate Foundation were pleased to host the third fundraising ball. The event was yet again very successful.
It was held at the stunning Loseley Park and attended by over 350 guests. The evening was held in front of the architecturally beautiful Loseley House where guests were greeted by a Canape & Champagne reception. Guests were then called for dinner where they enjoyed an exquisite feast.
The evening was hosted by the legendary Jonny Gould, with words spoken by TV Racing Presenter Nick Luck on behalf of The Royal Brompton Cystic Fibrosis charity, one of the charities supported by the event. The other charities supported included The Children's Trust, a local charity who support children with brain injury and Annikas Challenge, raising funds to look in to more research associated with Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma.
All the guests were a massive support on the night digging deep for the silent and live auction which raised an amazing £135,000. Once the fundraising was complete guests were able to relax and enjoy the rest of the evening, dancing away to the Rick Parfitt Junior Band, who played some upbeat tunes! We are hugely grateful to all our guests that attended or were able to donate towards the charities.
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Financial Review
During the year ended 5 April 2023, the charity generated income of £196,077 through a combination of donations and ticket sales for the fund-raising ball. Resources expended totaled £217,604. Of this, £77,214 was spent funding the charity’s fund-raising events and £138,500 was spent on charitable donations. At the year-end, reserves of £9,280 were held.
The Stonegate Foundation have a policy that they will reserve in their accounts of £5,000 at all times unless otherwise agreed by the Trustees.
We have based this figure on the following reasons:
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Planned commitments, or designations, that cannot be met by future income alone, for example plans for an event or a major asset purchase or to a significant project that requires the charity to provide ‘matched funding’.
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Covering unforeseen day-to-day operational costs, for example employing temporary staff to cover a long - term sick absence.
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A source of income, for example a grant, not being renewed. Funds might be needed to give the trustees time to take action if income falls below expectations.
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The need to fund short-term deficits in a cash budget, for example money may need to be spent before a funding grant is received.
The difference held in our current end of year reserves will be allocated to further Community Funding Grants. At the year end, £10,900 was due to Stonegate Homes.
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Future Plans
Hope to hold fundraising events such as a charity football day and the annual ball.
Declaration
Signed on behalf of the charity trustees: ____ 1/8/2025 Date: ____ Print name: Jeremy Hinds Designation: Trustee
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
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Report to the trustees of The Stonegate Foundation
On accounts for the Charity
5th April 2023 1181556
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Responsibilities and basis of report
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 05/04/2023.
As the charity 's trustees , you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
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Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
| Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any) : Address: |
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| Amardeep Grewal | |||
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Statement of financial activities
The Stonegate Foundation For the year ended 5 April 2023
| Account | Notes | April 2023 | April 2022 |
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| Incoming Resources | |||
| Donations | 2 | 24,361 | 29,960 |
| Interest Income | 8 | 1 | |
| Sales | 171,708 | 4,018 | |
| Total Incoming Resources | 196,077 | 33,979 | |
| Resources Expended | |||
| Event Costs | 3 | 63,695 | 18,813 |
| Administrative costs | 15,409 | 2,978 | |
| Charitable activities | 4 | 138,500 | 10,000 |
| Total Resources Expended | 217,604 | 31,790 | |
| Net Income / Expenditure | (21,528) | 2,189 | |
| Reconciliation of funds brought forward | |||
| Total funds brought forward | 16,227 | 14,039 | |
| Net Income / (Expenditure) | (21,528) | 2,188 | |
| Total funds carried forward | (5,301) | 16,227 |
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The Stonegate Foundation Statement of Financial Position As at 5 April 2023
| Account Notes Current Assets Business Instant - Savings Community Account - Main Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 5 Accruals Stonegate Homes Loan account Net Assets (Liabilities) Funds of the Charity Unrestricted funds 6 Total Funds |
Apr 2023 5,008 4,272 9,280 3,680 10,900 14,580 (5,300) (5,300) (5,300) |
Apr 2022 5,000 13,107 |
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| 16,227 | ||
| 16,227 | ||
| 16,227 |
Jeremy Hinds Trustee 1/8/2025 Approved by the trustees on
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The Stonegate Foundation
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 5 April 2023
1 Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and 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) issued on 16 July 2014, and with the Charities Act 2011.
Recognition of income
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when: the charity becomes entitled to the resources; and
the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Debtors
Short term debtors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price), less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other financial assets are initially recognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts.
Creditors
Short term creditors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price). Loans and other financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price net of any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method.
Liability recognition
Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
| 2 Analysis of income Donations Ticket Sales Interest Income |
Apr 2023 Apr 2022 24,361 29,960 171,708 4,018 8 1 196,077 33,979 |
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| 3 Analysis of expenditure Charitable activities Event costs Advertising and marketing costs Accountancy Reversal of over accrual Administrative costs 4 Charitable activities 2023 Stonegate Construction Limited Fusiliers Boxing Fund RBH Hospitals The Childrens Trust Childrens Cancer & Leukaemia Group 2022 Stonegate Construction Limited 6 Charity Funds Unrestricted charity funds Fund balances brought forward Income Expenditure Fund balances carried forward 7 Transactions with trustees and related parties None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with their charity or a related entity. No trustee expenses have been incurred. There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period. 6 Charity Funds Unrestricted charity funds Fund balances brought forward Income Expenditure Fund balances carried forward 7 Transactions with trustees and related parties None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with their charity or a related entity. No trustee expenses have been incurred. There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period. Charity Funds Unrestricted charity funds Fund balances brought forward Income Expenditure Fund balances ca ried forward |
Apr 2023 Apr 2022 138,500 10,000 63,695 18,813 11,700 1,176 1,800 1,880 (79) 1,909 217,604 31,790 Total Purpose 50,000 House build 10000 Donation 60000 Donation 9250 Donation 9250 Donation 138,500 Total Purpose 10,000 House build Apr 2022 Apr 2023 16,227 196,077 (217,604) 14,039 33,979 (31,790) 16,227 (5,300) Apr 2022 Apr 2023 16,227 196,077 (217,604) 14,039 33,979 (31,790) 16,227 (5,300) |
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| 5 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Accruals Stonegate Homes Loan account |
Apr 2023 Apr 2022 3680 1880 10,900 0 14,580 1880 |
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