CHARITY NUMBER: 1185336
QUANTUM TRUST ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2023
THE ROWLEYS PARTNERSHIP LTD CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS CHARNWOOD HOUSE MERIDIAN BUSINESS PARK LEICESTER LE19 1WP
QUANTUM TRUST
CHARITY INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
| Charity Number: | 1185336 |
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| Governing Instrument: | Declaration of Trust dated 9th May 2019 |
| Trustees: | J J Boden |
| S J Rowland | |
| R A Eagle (Chair) | |
| Principal Address: | The Manse |
| 22 De Montfort Street | |
| Leicester | |
| LE1 7GB | |
| Independent Examiner | The Rowleys Partnership Limited |
| Chartered Accountants | |
| Charnwood House | |
| Harcourt Way | |
| Meridian Business Park | |
| Leicester | |
| LE19 1WP | |
| Bankers: | Barclays Bank plc |
| PO Box 54 | |
| Town Hall Square | |
| Leicester | |
| LE1 9AA |
QUANTUM TRUST
CONTENTS OF THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
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| Trustees’ Report | 1 |
| Independent Examiners’ Report | 3 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6 |
QUANTUM TRUST
TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The Trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes to the accounts and comply with the charity's governing document, 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 (FRS 102) published in October 2019.
Objectives, activities and achievements of the Trust
The objectives of the Charity are:
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The advancement of the Christian Faith
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The relief of persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress or who are aged or sick
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The provision of instruction in the Christian Faith at any educational establishment
These objects are to be carried out in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees may from time to time think fit.
The Trustees must apply the income and, at their discretion all or part of the capital, of the charity in furthering the objects.
Management and governance
The Trustees who served during the year were:
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J J Boden
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S J Rowland
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R A Eagle (Chair)
Trustees Appointment and Recruitment
There must be at least three Trustees. Apart from the first Trustees, every Trustee must be appointed for a term of three years by a resolution of the Trustees passed at a special meeting called under Clause 15 of the trust deed.
In selecting individuals for appointment as Trustees, the Trustees must have regards to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administrative of the charity.
The Trustees must keep a records of the name and address and the dates of appointment, reappointment and retirement of each Trustee.
The Trustees must make available to each new Trustee, on his or her first appointment:
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A copy of the trust deed and any amendments made to it;
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oA copy of the charity’s latest report and statements of accounts.
No charity Trustee or connected person is employed or receive remuneration from the charity.
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust dated 9 May 2019, and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
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QUANTUM TRUST
TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 (continued)
Public Benefit
The Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit.
Volunteers
The charity is grateful for the commitment of its volunteers who are involved in all aspects of the charity's operations.
Financial review
Full details of the financial transactions are contained in the attached accounts. The incoming resources for the year were £197,074 (£207,112 – 2022), and after deducting resources expended of £209,637 (£161,611 – 2022), the net deficit was £12,563 (surplus £45,501 – 2022). The net assets of the Charity at 31 March 2023 amounted to £82,287 (£94,850 – 2022).
Reserves policy
The Trustees are responsible for setting a reserves policy, taking into account the administrative overheads of the charity.
The level of reserves held in unrestricted funds at 31 March 2023 amounted to £79,457 (£76,056 – 2022) which is considered sufficient to ensure that future calls upon the charity can be met.
Levels of reserves
These may vary depending on the level of income and also the anticipated projects and initiatives that we will support as a trust. Although this is early in the life span of the trust we will plan initiatives according to income and always leave a contingency amount in reserves for the unexpected.
Maintaining reserves
It is anticipated that once levels of income are established, that a monthly amount will be set aside to maintain the basic level of reserves deemed necessary by the Trustees.
Monitoring and review
Through the administrator and treasurer, funds will be monitored and should there ever be an excessive amount of money being held it will be brought to the attention of the other Trustees who will decide on any use of the available funds.
Future plans
The Trustees intend to continue their support of Christian ministers, charities and the poor in both the UK and overseas as long as the Charity’s funds allow.
Approved by order of the Board of Trustees on 25 January 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
_____ R A Eagle S J Rowland Trustee Trustee
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QUANTUM TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Quantum Trust
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023 which are set out on pages 4 to 10.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and examiner
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 charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 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.
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 giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do 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.
Mrs L G Parkes FCA FCCA The Rowleys Partnership Limited Chartered Accountants Charnwood House Harcourt Way Meridian Business Park Leicester LE19 1WP
Date: 26 January 2024
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QUANTUM TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
| Note INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and Support 3 Total EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Charitable Activities 4 Other costs 5 Total Net movement in funds Transfer of funds Balances at 1 April 2022 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Restricted Funds £ 20,922 20,922 36,886 - 36,886 ( 15,964) - 18,794 2,830 |
Unrestricted Funds £ 176,152 176,152 168,398 4,353 172,751 3,401 - 76,056 79,457 |
Total Total 2023 2022 £ £ 197,074 207,112 197,074 207,112 205,284 159,763 4,353 1,848 209,637 161,611 ( 12,563) 45,501 - - 94,850 49,349 82,287 94,850 |
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The notes on page 6 to 10 form part of these financial statements.
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QUANTUM TRUST
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
| Note Fixed Assets Tangible assets 7 Current Assets Debtors 8 Cash at Bank and in Hand Current liabilities Creditors falling due within one year 9 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Funds 10 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds |
£ £ £ £ 2,022 209 20,397 19,247 65,112 79,720 85,509 98,967 5,244 4,326 80,265 94,641 82,287 94,850 79,457 76,056 2,830 18,794 82,287 94,850 2023 2022 |
£ £ £ £ 2,022 209 20,397 19,247 65,112 79,720 85,509 98,967 5,244 4,326 80,265 94,641 82,287 94,850 79,457 76,056 2,830 18,794 82,287 94,850 2023 2022 |
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| £ 20,397 65,112 |
£ 209 94,641 |
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| 85,509 5,244 |
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| 94,850 76,056 18,794 |
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| 94,850 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 25 January 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:
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| R A Eagle | S J Rowland |
| Trustee | Trustee |
The notes on page 6 to 10 form part of these financial statements.
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QUANTUM TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
1 Accounting policies
1.1 Basis and preparation of financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Quantum Trust is an unincorporated charity registered in England and Wales. The address of the charity is given in the charity information page of these financial statements.
The accounts have been prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair view'. This departure has involved following the 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 issued in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below.
1.2 Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. No amounts are included in the financial statements for services donated by volunteers.
1.3 Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
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Fund Accounting
Unrestricted general funds are funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
1.5 Restricted funds
Restricted funds comprise of donations given for specific purposes. Where gifts relate to capital items acquired or concern building issues, an appropriate transfer is made between restricted and unrestricted funds.
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QUANTUM TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 (continued)
1 Accounting policies (continued)
1.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
All tangible assets are capitalised and included at cost.
Depreciation has been provided to write off the cost less estimated residual values of tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land over their expected useful lives.
Computer equipment 33.3% on cost Fixtures and fittings 20% reducing balance
1.7 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash in hand and cash on deposit.
1.8 Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the Trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The Trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.
1.9 Debtors and creditor’s receivable/payable within one year
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in expenditure.
2 Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities. Expenses are inclusive of VAT where applicable.
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QUANTUM TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 (continued)
| 3 Incoming resources: Donations Donations Gift Aid receipt 4 Charitable expenditure Ministry Support Ministry Expenses General and Specific Gifts Student Support and Training Other donations |
Restricted Funds £ 20,922 - 20,922 Restricted Funds £ 5,815 615 14,447 16,009 - 36,886 |
Unrestricted Funds £ 155,755 20,397 176,152 Unrestricted Funds £ 117,984 19,749 27,055 2,010 1,600 168,398 |
Total 2023 £ 176,677 20,397 197,074 Total 2023 £ 123,799 20,364 41,502 18,019 1,600 205,284 |
Restricted Funds £ 119,968 - 119,968 Restricted Funds £ 74,200 - 16,647 10,327 - 101,174 |
Unrestricted Total Funds 2022 £ £ 67,897 187,865 19,247 19,247 87,144 207,112 Unrestricted Total Funds 2022 £ £ 19,905 94,105 11,663 11,663 19,933 36,580 6,399 16,726 689 689 58,589 159,763 |
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QUANTUM TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 (continued)
| 5 Other costs Postage and stationery Accountancy Subscriptions Sundry expenses Bank charges Depreciation |
Charitable activity £ - - - - - - |
Governance costs £ 140 3,000 433 - 204 576 |
Total 2023 £ 140 3,000 433 - 204 576 |
Charitable activity £ - - - ( 131) - - |
Governance Total costs 2022 £ £ - - 1,296 1,296 - - - ( 131) 180 180 503 503 1,979 1,848 |
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| - | 4,353 | 4,353 | (131) |
Other costs of £4,353 are unrestricted costs incurred during the year (2022 - £1,848).
6 Amounts Payable To Independent Examiner
The amount paid to the independent examiner for the independent examination was £3,000 (2022 - £1,296).
| 7 Fixed assets Cost at 1 April 2022 Additions Charge for the year Net book value at 31 March 2023 Net book value at 1 April 2022 Cost at 31 March 2023 Depreciation at 1 April 2022 Depreciation at 31 March 2023 |
Computer equipment £ 1,508 1,199 |
Fixtures & fittings Total £ £ - 1,508 1,190 2,389 1,190 3,897 - 1,299 40 576 40 1,875 1,150 2,022 - 209 |
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| 2,707 | ||
| 1,299 536 |
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| 1,835 | ||
| 872 | ||
| 209 |
| 8 Debtors Gift Aid debtor 9 Creditors Accruals - 9 - |
2023 2022 £ £ 20,397 19,247 20,397 19,247 2023 2022 £ £ 5,244 4,326 5,244 4,326 |
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QUANTUM TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 (continued)
10 Analysis of Net Assets Between Funds
| Analysis of Net Assets Between Funds | |||
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| Fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities |
Unrestricted funds £ 2,022 82,679 (5,244) |
Restricted funds £ - 2,830 - |
Total Total 2023 2022 £ £ 2,022 209 85,509 98,967 (5,244) (4,326) 82,287 94,850 |
| 79,457 | 2,830 |
11 Movement in Funds
| Movement in Funds | ||||
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| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Kenya Aid Ministry support UK Mission |
At 01.04.2022 £ 76,056 16,003 2,791 - |
Incoming resources £ 176,152 18,955 - 1,967 |
Resources expended £ ( 172,751) ( 32,128) ( 2,791) ( 1,967) |
Transfer At of funds 31.03.2023 £ £ - 79,457 - 2,830 - - - - - 82,287 |
| 94,850 | 197,074 | (209,637) |
12 Related Party Transactions
There were no related party transactions in the year ended 31 March 2023 (2022 - £Nil).
13 Trustee’s Remuneration and Benefits
None of the Trustees received remuneration or benefits for the year ended 31 March 2023 (2022 - £Nil).
Trustee’s expenses
None of the trustees were reimbursed for expenses in the year (2022 - £Nil).
14 Control
The Charity was under the control of the Trustees throughout the current year.
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