Charity registration number 1189451 (England and Wales) Company registration number CE021822
TWO MAGPIES FUND
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
TWO MAGPIES FUND
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Trustees | S Westlake |
|---|---|
| K Westlake | |
| Charity number (England and Wales) | 1189451 |
| Company number | CE021822 |
| Registered office | 35 Stormont Road |
| London | |
| N6 4NR | |
| Independent examiner | Gravita II LLP |
TWO MAGPIES FUND
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Statement of financial position | 5 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 - 9 |
TWO MAGPIES FUND
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” (FRS 102) in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.
Legal and administrative information set out at the front of these financial statements form part of this report.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document dated 12 May 2020, the Companies Act 2006 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) (effective 1 January 2019)".
Objectives and activities
The objects of the CIO are to advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) as the trustees in their absolute discretion from time to time determine, in particular but not limited to the prevention and relief of poverty, promoting good physical and mental health and the advancement of education for the public benefit.
Two Magpies Fund awards small grants to local charities and not for profit organisations working with women who have experienced abuse, as well as organisations helping children growing up in poverty or facing particularly challenging circumstances. Our focus is local and the majority of the charity’s beneficiaries must live in Camden, Haringey, Islington and Westminster.
For example, we fund counselling, education and support services for organisations working in the fields of domestic abuse, human trafficking, sexual abuse, forced marriage, FGM or modern slavery, as well as the activities of hostels, community groups, homework clubs, food banks, beauty banks and baby banks. We welcome applications for projects, one-off costs (equipment) and running costs. We do not fund individuals, faith-based organisations or research grants.
Over the course of the year, we have had the privilege of making grants to a range of brilliant charities doing important work in our areas of focus. We are proud of the valuable work they have done, especially given the additional challeges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Public benefit
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Financial review
Reserves policy
It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.
Structure, governance and management
The charity was established by a governing document dated 12 May 2020 and registered with the Charity Commission under charity number 1189451.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: S Westlake K Westlake
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TWO MAGPIES FUND
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
The existing trustees are responsible for appointing further trustees.
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
S Westlake Trustee
2 January 2025
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TWO MAGPIES FUND
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF TWO MAGPIES FUND
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Two Magpies Fund for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no 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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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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4 the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
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 financial statements to be reached.
Sarah Wilson FCA Gravita II LLP
Dated: 2 January 2025
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TWO MAGPIES FUND
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Income and endowments from: | |||
| Donations and legacies | 2 | 189,681 | 254,000 |
| Other income | 3 | - | 197,593 |
| Total income | 189,681 | 451,593 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Charitable activities | 4 | 329,260 | 251,691 |
| Total expenditure | 329,260 | 251,691 | |
| Net income/(expenditure) and movement in funds | (139,579) | 199,902 | |
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||
| Fund balances at 1 April 2023 | 197,551 | (2,351) | |
| Fund balances at 31 March 2024 | 57,972 | 197,551 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.
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TWO MAGPIES FUND
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
| Notes Current assets Debtors 7 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 8 Net current assets The funds of the charity Unrestricted funds |
2024 £ - 61,932 61,932 (3,960) |
£ 57,972 57,972 57,972 |
2023 £ 197,593 3,258 200,851 (3,300) |
£ 197,551 |
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| 197,551 | ||||
| 197,551 |
The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 2 January 2025
S Westlake Trustee
Company registration number CE021822 (England and Wales)
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TWO MAGPIES FUND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Two Magpies Fund is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registered in England. The Charity Registration number is 1189451.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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 charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the charity's objectives.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount.
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
1.6 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks.
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TWO MAGPIES FUND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.7 Financial instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the charity transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
2 Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations and gifts | 189,681 | 254,000 |
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TWO MAGPIES FUND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
3 Other income
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Other income | - | 197,593 |
Other income relates to gift aid claims form 2023 and prior years.
4 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Grants to charities 2024 £ Direct costs Grant funding of activities 325,000 Accountancy - 325,000 Analysis by fund Unrestricted funds 325,000 |
Support costs 2024 £ - 4,260 4,260 4,260 |
Total Grants to charities 2024 2023 £ £ 325,000 248,331 4,260 - 329,260 248,331 329,260 248,331 |
Support costs 2023 £ - 3,360 3,360 3,360 |
Total 2023 £ 248,331 3,360 |
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| 251,691 | ||||
| 251,691 |
5 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or any reimbursed expenditure during the period.
6 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
7
| Total There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000. Debtors Amounts falling due within one year: Prepayments and accrued income |
2024 Number - 2024 £ - |
2023 Number - |
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| 2023 £ 197,593 |
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TWO MAGPIES FUND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
8 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Accruals and deferred income | 3,960 | 3,300 |
9 Related party transactions
The trustees jointly donated income amounting to £189,681 (2023 : £254,000).
During the year, the charity paid grants totalling £100,000 (2023 : £27,312) to a charity of which one of the trustees is a trustee.
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