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THE CLEMENCE CHARITABLE TRUST
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5TH APRIL 2025
Page 1 Index Page 2 Reference and Administrative Information Pages 3 & 4 Trustees' Report Page 5 Independent Examiner's Report Page 6 Statement of Financial Activities Page 7 Balance Sheet Pages 8 to 10 Notes to the Financial Statements
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THE CLEMENCE CHARITABLE TRUST
Registered Charity No. 1191343
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
TRUSTEES
W.J.Clemence J.R.E.K.Clemence J.M.O.Clemence
ADDRESS
Dyers Hill House Dyers Hill Charlbury Chipping Norton OX7 3QD
BANKERS
Cater Allen Private Bank 9, Nelson Street, Bradford. BD1 5AN
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Steve Hale FCA FCCA On behalf of Perrys Audit Limited Churchdown Chambers, Bordyke, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1NR
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THE CLEMENCE CHARITABLE TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT
The Trustees present their Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 5th April 2025.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Details are shown on page 2.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing Document
The governing document is the Trust Deed dated 26 November 2018.
Appointment of Trustees.
The power of appointing new Trustees vests in the Trustees.
Risk Management
The major risks to which the charity is exposed, as identified by the Trustees, have been reviewed and systems are in place to manage those risks.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The Trust Deed provides that the Trustees may distribute the income or capital of the Trust Fund to or for the charitable purposes of such Charities (being Charities registered as such with the Charity Commission for England and Wales) or for such charitable purposes in the United Kingdom or overseas in such proportions and in such manner and subject to such terms and conditions as the Trustees may in their absolute discretion determine.
PUBLIC BENEFIT
In meeting the objectives the Trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit and are satisfied that all donations made meet this guidance.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND FINANCIAL REVIEW
In accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed an initial capital sum of £400 was paid. The Trust has been approved by HM Revenue and Customs as a charitable trust and was registered at The Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18th September 2020.
The results for the year are shown on page 6. The Trustees are satisfied with the state of the Trust's affairs.
During the year the charity benefited from a large legacy from a family member. The Trustees considered it appropriate that the majority of this legacy be granted rather than added to the charity’s funds. This resulted in a significant increase in grant making during the year.
RESULTS
There was a surplus of income for the period of £39,112 (2024 surplus £5,341). Investment losses amounted to £4,388 (2024 gains £1,138).
GRANTS
During the period grants totalling £211,795 were made (2024 £12,582).
RESERVES POLICY
The trustees aim to retain a minimum level of reserves sufficient to ensure that the charity can meet all future forecast operational expenditure, and without a maximum, seeking to grow the charity’s invested funds, and annual income.
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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)
POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS
The charity was merged with the John and Heather Clemence Charitable Settlement (registered charity number 283114). This was registered by the Charities Commission on 8 December 2025 but with a transfer of assets date of 12 August 2021 .
FUTURE PLANS
The Trustees plan to operate the charity as a grant making charity within the objects of the Deed.
GOING CONCERN
The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the ability to continue as a going concern.
CHANGES IN TRUSTEES
John Alistair Clemence died on 21st March 2025 and no trustees were added during the year.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
There have been no transactions with persons or entities that are closely connected to the charity or its Trustees (2024 None).
TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
None of the Trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from the Charity.
TRUSTEES' EXPENSES
No Trustees' expenses were incurred in the year (2024 - none) .
STATEMENT OF THE TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
Charity Law requires the Trustees to prepare Financial Statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the Trust's financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing those Financial Statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether the policies are in accordance with applicable accounting standards;
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prepare the Financial Statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Trust will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Trust and which enable them to ensure that the Financial Statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Trust and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
James Clemence
Trustee
Date: 9.1.26
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
THE CLEMENCE CHARITABLE TRUST
I report on the Financial Statements of The Clemence Charitable Trust for the year ended 5 April 2025, which are set out on pages 6 to 10.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORTOF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
As the Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Financial requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act). I report in respect of my examination of 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 s. 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, 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 :
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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 order to enable a proper understanding of the acconts to be reached.
S Hale
Steve Hale FCA FCCA On behalf of Perrys Audit Ltd Churchdown Chambers Bordyke, Tonbridge Kent TN9 1NR
Date 23.1.26
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THE CLEMENCE CHARITABLE TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ended 5th April 2025
| INCOME Note Investment income 2 Interest Donations and legacies Gift Aid recoverable Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Charitable Activities Distributions to Charities Investment manager's fees Fundraising costs Accountancy Total expenditure Net income less expenditure Realised losses on sales of Investments Unrealised increase/decrease in value of investments Balance brought forward at 6 April 2024 Total Funds at 5 April 2025 |
2025 £ 16,095 28 237,622 125 253,870 211,795 1,805 - 1,158 £214,758 39,112 (750) (3,638) 308,151 £342,876 |
2024 £ |
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| 14,554 21 5,135 1,185 |
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| 20,895 | ||
| 12,582 1,712 - 1,260 |
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| £15,554 | ||
| 5,341 (2,327) 3,465 301,672 |
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| £308,151 |
The notes on page 8 to 10 form part of the Financial Statements.
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BALANCE SHEET At 5 April 2025
| Note FIXED ASSETS - INVESTMENTS 2/3 CURRENT ASSETS BALANCES AT BANKERS AND INVESTMENT MANAGE 4 DEBTOR 5 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS CREDITORS 6 NET CURRENT ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES TOTAL ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES Representing:- FUND CAPITAL |
2025 £ 285,679 59,622 125 59,747 2,550 57,197 £342,876 342,876 £342,876 |
2024 £ |
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| 289,097 | ||
| 19,207 1,185 |
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| 20,392 1,338 |
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| £19,054 | ||
| £308,151 | ||
| 308,151 | ||
| £308,151 |
The notes on page 8 to 10 form part of the Financial Statements.
Approved by the Trustees on:
J.R.E.K.CLEMENCE W.J.CLEMENCE TRUSTEES J.M.O.CLEMENCE Dated 9.1.26
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NOTE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 5th April 2025
1 (a) Basis of Accounting
The Financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with the exception that investments are valued at market value. The Financial Statements are in accordance with applicable accounting standards, the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP FRS 102) and comply with the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 issued under the Charities Act 2011.
(b) Income
Investment income is recorded when receivable. Gift Aid Donations are shown inclusive of the tax reclaimable.
(c) Expenditure
Expenditure is included in the Financial Statements on an accruals basis.
(d) Fund accounting
Funds held by the charity are either:
Unrestricted Funds - these are funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the trustees or
Restricted Funds - these are funds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
The Trustees regard all funds held at the end of the accounting period as expendable endowment.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 5 April 2025
| 2 Fixed asset investments Fixed Interest M & G Corporate Bond Fund Income Fund Units Man Fixed Interest Corporate bond Twentyfour Income Fund Ltd Ordinary redeemable 1p shares United Kingdom Equities Bankers Investment Trust plc 25p Ordinary shares City of London Investment Trust plc 25p Ordinary shares Gore Street Energy Storage Fund 1p Ordinary shares Henderson High Income Trust plc 5p Ordinary shares JP Morgan Global Growth and Income plc 5p Ordinary shares Law Debenture Corporation plc 5p Ordinary shares Murray Income Trust plc 25p Ordinary shares Murray International Trust 25p Ordinary shares New River REIT 1p Ordinary shares Ninety One Fund Managers Diversified Income J2 Income shares Residential Secure Income plc 1p ordinary shares Scottish Investment Trust plc 25p Ordinary shares SSGA SPDR ETFS Europe 1 plc S & P US dividend Arostocrats UCIT Temple Bar Investment Trust plc 25p Ordinary shares Unit Trusts M & G Equities Investment Fund for Charities Income units M & G Dividend Fund Income units M & G UK Income Fund Income units Total securities Dividends pending Total investment value |
Holdings 6.4.24 Nominal Cost Nominal £ |
Purchases/(Sales) Holdings at 5.4.25 Cost/ Gain/ Nominal Cost Value Income Income (Proceeds) (loss) 5.4.25 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ £ £ |
Purchases/(Sales) Holdings at 5.4.25 Cost/ Gain/ Nominal Cost Value Income Income (Proceeds) (loss) 5.4.25 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ £ £ |
Purchases/(Sales) Holdings at 5.4.25 Cost/ Gain/ Nominal Cost Value Income Income (Proceeds) (loss) 5.4.25 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ £ £ |
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| 42,900 12,820 - - - 42,900 12,820 14,912 721.71 688 11,506 9,966 - - - 11,506 9,966 11,851 789.45 567 4,250 4,511 - - - 4,250 4,511 4,616 423.30 445 27,297 0.00 0.00 27,297 31,378 1,934.46 1,700 15,000 6,331 - - - 15,000 6,331 15,540 405.30 384 4,875 15,064 - - - 4,875 15,064 20,743 1,038.38 985 6,182 7,499 - - - 6,182 7,499 2,952 251.11 464 10,000 11,204 - - - 10,000 11,204 15,700 1,070.00 1,035 5,767 13,894 - - - 5,767 13,894 28,431 1,314.88 1,022 2,050 6,687 - - - 2,050 6,687 16,728 686.75 648 2,625 17,789 - - - 2,625 17,789 20,528 1,023.75 1,050 4,925 12,184 - - - 4,925 12,184 12,140 581.15 552 13,210 32,019 - - - 13,210 32,019 8,758 819.02 872 20,250 20,438 (6,750) -6,063 (750.00) 13,500 13,421 12,261 611.33 840 4,125 4,541 - - - 4,125 4,541 2,228 169.95 191 - - - - - - - - - - 210 12,065 100 5,968 - 310 18,033 17,050 376.08 250 5,500 10,577 - - - 5,500 10,577 14,960 618.75 528 1,810 11,963 - - - 1,810 11,963 26,067 1,638.05 1,557 2,260 15,727 2,260 15,727 23,751 1,614.15 1,609 1,344 9,211 - - - 1,344 9,211 15,400 876.67 867 207,193 (95.00) (750.00) 206,144 253,236 13,095.32 12,853 £234,490 (£95.00) (£750.00) £233,441 £284,614 £15,029.78 £14,554 233,441 £1,065 £1,065 £285,679 £16,095 |
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| 206,144 253,236 13,095.32 12,853 |
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| £233,441 £284,614 £15,029.78 £14,554 |
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| 233,441 | £1,065 £1,065 £285,679 £16,095 |
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NOTE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 5th April 2025
| 3 INVESTMENTS AT MARKET VALUE Value at 5th April 2024 Purchases Sales Realised Losses Unrealised losses (decrease/increase in value) Dividends pending Value at 5th April 2025 4 BALANCES AT BANK AND INVESTMENT MANAGERS Balance at bank Balances at investment managers 5 Debtor Tax recoverable 6 Creditors Due to London Scottish Jubilee Appeal Independent Examiner's fee Investment manager's fees |
2025 £ 289,097 5,968 (6,063) (750) (3,638) 1,065 £285,679 2025 £ 58,783 838 £59,622 2025 125 2025 £ - 2,100 450 £2,550 |
2024 |
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| £ 290,340 9,966 (12,347) (2,327) 3,465 - |
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| £289,097 | ||
| 2024 | ||
| £ | ||
| 17,823 1,384 |
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| £19,207 | ||
| 2024 | ||
| 1,185 | ||
| 2024 | ||
| £ 108 1,230 - |
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| £1,338 |