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CHARITY NUMBER: 1185336

QUANTUM TRUST ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED

31 MARCH 2024

THE ROWLEYS PARTNERSHIP LTD CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS CHARNWOOD HOUSE MERIDIAN BUSINESS PARK LEICESTER LE19 1WP

QUANTUM TRUST

CHARITY INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Charity Number: 1185336
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
1-3 Haymarket Towers
Leicester
LE1 1WA

QUANTUM TRUST

CONTENTS OF THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Page
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 2024

The Trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. 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:

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:

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:

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.

QUANTUM TRUST

TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (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 £255,193 (£197,074 – 2023), and after deducting resources expended of £200,957 (£209,637 – 2023), the net surplus was £54,236 (deficit £12,563 – 2023). The net assets of the Charity at 31 March 2024 amounted to £136,523 (£82,287 – 2023).

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 2024 amounted to £101,969 (£79,457 – 2023) which is considered sufficient to ensure that future calls upon the charity can be met.

At the end of the year the restricted funds reserves were £34,554 (£2,830 - 2023).

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 18 January 2025 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 2024

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 2024 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

Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies.

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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. 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: 20 January 2025

QUANTUM TRUST

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

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
Balances at 1 April 2023
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD		 Restricted
Funds
£
67,336
67,336
35,612
-
35,612
31,724
2,830
34,554		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
187,857
187,857
161,159
4,186
165,345
22,512
79,457
101,969		 Total
Total
2024
2023
£
£
255,193
197,074
255,193
197,074
196,771
205,284
4,186
4,353
200,957
209,637
54,236
( 12,563)
82,287
94,850
136,523
82,287

The notes on page 6 to 10 form part of these financial statements.

QUANTUM TRUST

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2024

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		 £
£
£
£
1,686
2,022
27,586
20,397
112,371
65,112
139,957
85,509
5,120
5,244
134,837
80,265
136,523
82,287
101,969
79,457
34,554
2,830
136,523
82,287
2024
2023
£
27,586
112,371
139,957
5,120

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 18 January 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:

_____ _____
R A Eagle S J Rowland
Trustee Trustee

The notes on page 6 to 10 form part of these financial statements.

QUANTUM TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

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 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.

1.4 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.

QUANTUM TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (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.

QUANTUM TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (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
£
67,336
-
67,336
Restricted
Funds
£
2,850
888
27,684
4,190
-
35,612		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
166,115
21,742
187,857
Unrestricted
Funds
£
118,806
25,822
11,601
4,429
501
161,159		 Total
2024
£
233,451
21,742
255,193
Total
2024
£
121,656
26,710
39,285
8,619
501
196,771		 Restricted
Funds
£
20,922
-
20,922
Restricted
Funds
£
5,815
615
14,447
16,009
-
36,886		 Unrestricted
Total
Funds
2023
£
£
155,755
176,677
20,397
20,397
176,152
197,074
Unrestricted
Total
Funds
2023
£
£
117,984
123,799
19,749
20,364
27,055
41,502
2,010
18,019
1,600
1,600
168,398
205,284

QUANTUM TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (continued)

5
Other costs
Postage and stationery
Accountancy
Subscriptions
Sundry expenses
Bank charges
Depreciation		 Charitable
activity
£
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Governance
costs
£
42
3,300
294
11
203
336		 Total
2024
£
42
3,300
294
11
203
336		 Charitable
activity
£
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Governance
Total
costs
2023
£
£
140
140
3,000
3,000
433
433
-
-
204
204
576
576
4,353
4,353
- 4,186 4,186 -

Other costs of £4,186 are unrestricted costs incurred during the year (2023 - £4,353).

6 Amounts Payable To Independent Examiner

The amount paid to the independent examiner for the independent examination was £3,300 (2023 - £3,000).

Fixed assets
Cost at 1 April 2023
Additions
Charge for the year
Net book value at 31 March 2024
Net book value at 1 April 2023
Cost at 31 March 2024
Depreciation at 1 April 2023
Depreciation at 31 March 2024		 Computer
equipment
£
2,707
-		 Fixtures &
fittings
Total
£
£
1,190
3,897
-
-
1,190
3,897
40
1,875
230
336
270
2,211
920
1,686
1,150
2,022
2,707
1,835
106
1,941
766
872

7 Fixed assets

8
Debtors
Gift Aid debtor
Other debtor
9
Creditors
Accruals		 2024
2023
£
£
21,742
20,397
5,844
-
27,586
20,397
2024
2023
£
£
5,120
5,244
5,120
5,244

QUANTUM TRUST

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (continued)

10 Analysis of Net Assets Between Funds

Fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Movement in Funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Kenya Aid
Ministry support
UK Mission		 At
2023
£
79,457
2,830
-
-		 Unrestricted
funds
£
1,686
105,403
(5,120)		 Restricted
funds
£
-
34,554
-		 Total
Total
2024
2023
£
£
1,686
2,022
139,957
85,509
(5,120)
(5,244)
136,523
82,287
Transfer
At
of funds
2024
£
£
-
101,969
-
34,554
-
-
-
-
-
136,523
101,969 34,554
Incoming
resources
£
187,857
65,948
-
1,388		 Resources
expended
£
( 165,345)
( 34,224)
-
( 1,388)
82,287 255,193 (200,957)

11 Movement in Funds

12 Related Party Transactions

There were no related party transactions in the year ended 31 March 2024 (2023 - £Nil).

13 Trustee’s Remuneration and Benefits

None of the Trustees received remuneration or benefits in the year ended 31 March 2024 (2023 - £Nil).

Trustee’s expenses

None of the trustees were reimbursed for expenses in the year ended 31 March 2024 (2023 - £Nil).

14 Control

The Charity was under the control of the Trustees throughout the current year.

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