Registered number: CE024257 Charity number: 1191458
The Helen Davis Family Foundation
Trustees' report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
The Helen Davis Family Foundation
Contents
| Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and advisers | 1 |
|---|---|
| Trustees' report | 2 - 4 |
| Statement of financial activities | 5 |
| Balance sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 7 - 12 |
The Helen Davis Family Foundation
Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and advisers for the year ended 31 December 2025
| Trustees | Dr Anne Victoria Davis PhD, Chair (appointed 21 July 2020) |
|---|---|
| Peter Davis (appointed 21 July 2020) | |
| Sarah Elizabeth Whipp (appointed 21 July 2020) | |
| Edward Alexander Davis (appointed 21 July 2020) | |
| Bethany Rose Davis (appointed 21 July 2020) | |
| Brian Davis (appointed 21 July 2020) | |
| Joshua James Davis (appointed 21 July 2024) | |
| Company registered number | CE024257 |
| Charity registered number | 1191458 |
| Registered office | Flat 209 The Metropole |
| The Leas | |
| Folkestone | |
| Kent | |
| CT20 2LU | |
| Bankers | CAF Bank Ltd |
| 25 Kings Hill Avenue | |
| Kings Hill | |
| West Malling | |
| Kent | |
| ME19 4JQ |
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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025
Charity name: The Helen Davis Family Foundation
Charity registration number: 1191458
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The objectives of The Helen Davis Family Foundation are to advance such charitable purposes for the benefit of the public, as the Trustees see fit from time to time, in line with the wishes of the late Helen Davis. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Paras 1.17 and 1.19 |
Grants and donations have been made by the charity to other charities and organisations for the public benefit, notably in relieving poverty, enriching education, aiding plant conservation and encouraging family activity. All grants meet the criteria of thewishes ofthelateHelen Davis. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance'Public benefit: running a charity'. |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The charity made grants and donations totalling £9,160 in the reporting period. £3,000 went towards supporting families in need and poverty; £2,660 was donated to support university music projects; £1,000 was granted to support a long-standing educational project in Central Asia; and £1,000 was made in grants to support adventure activities. A final grant of £1,500 was made to Fauna and Flora UK for plant conservation work in Kyrgyzstan. |
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Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity’s investments increased during the year thanks to a more stable financial climate. Total assets increased from £304,897to £330,183. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity approves grants and disbursements only from its investment income, except in cases of urgent need. In thisway, the capital remainslargelyintact. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £330,183 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The charity disburses grants and donations using the income from its capital reserves, which remain healthy. |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
The Helen Davis Family Foundation consists of one trust administered by the family of the late Helen Davis. |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document | Para 1.25 | It is governed by a Trust deed. |
| How is the charity constituted? |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees are members of the family of the late Helen Davis. New trustees are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Trust deed. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | TheHelen DavisFamilyFoundation |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charity number | 1191458 |
| Charity’s principal address | Flat 209, The Metropole The Leas Folkestone Kent CT20 2LU |
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustse name Offi¢e lrfany) Dates actsd 11 not for whole year Name of person lor IMY) entltled to appoint If¥ Dr Anne Victoria Davis Peter Davis Sarah Elizabeth Whipp Edward Alexander Davis Bethany Rose Davis Brian Davis Chair Secretary Treasurer Joshua James Davis Corporate trustses- names of the directors at the date the report was approved NIA Namg of trustees holding Iltlo to property bglonglng to the ¢harlty NIA Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Desc tion of the assets held in this Ca cÈt Name and objects of the chanty on whose behatf the assets are hekl and how this falls within the custodian chari 'sob ects Details of arrangements for safe custody and Segregation of such assets from the charit 's own assets NIA NIA NIA Exemptlons from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details NIA Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalF of the tharity's trustees Slgnaturo: Full name: Dr Anne Vlctorla Davis Position: Chair of Trusteos Date: 22/?110I6 Page 4
The Helen Davis Family Foundation Statement of financial activities (incorporating income and expenditure account) for the year ended 31 December 2025
| Restricted | Unrestricted | Total | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Note | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Income from: | |||||
| Donations and legacies | 3 | - | - | - | 100 |
| Investments | 4 | - | 9,673 | 9,673 | 9,461 |
| Total income | - | 9,673 | 9,673 | 9,561 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||||
| Charitable activities | 6 | 8,160 | 5,904 | 14,064 | 15,704 |
| Total expenditure | 8,160 | 5,904 | 14,064 | 15,704 | |
| Net (expenditure)/income before net gains on | |||||
| investments | (8,160) | 3,769 | (4,391) | (6,143) | |
| Net gains/(losses) on investments | 10 | - | 29,677 | 29,677 | 17,987 |
| Net (expenditure)/income | (8,160) | 33,446 | 25,286 | 11,844 | |
| Transfers between funds | 14 | 9,160 | (9,160) | - | - |
| Net movement in funds | 1,000 | 24,286 | 25,286 | 11,844 | |
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||||
| Net movement in funds | 1,000 | 24,286 | 25,286 | 11,844 | |
| Total funds brought forward | 6,160 | 298,737 | 304,897 | 293,053 | |
| Total funds carried forward | 7,160 | 323,023 | 330,183 | 304,897 |
The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the period.
The notes on pages 7 to 12 form part of these financial statements.
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The Helen Davis Famlty Foundatlon Reglgtrred number. CE024257 Bal•n¢e shogt as at 31 December 2025 2025 2024 Flxed assets Investments 10 322.338 297,446 Currnnt assets Cash at bank and in hand 6.828 6,828 Debtors.. amounts falling due wthin one year 11 1,017 Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year Net current as••ts 12 7.451 Total not a880ts 330,183 304.897 Charlty funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Total funds 14 14 7,160 6,160 323,023 298,737 330,183 304,897 The Charty was entitled to exemptbn from audtt under section 477 of the Companias Act 20C6. The members have not required the cnmpany to ¢)btain an audit for the per in question In accordan¢e with section 476 of Companw Act 2006. The Trustees acknowledge their resp)nsIbilitS for COmp.ng with the requirements of the Aci with respect to accountsng records and preparation of financkql stalem&nts. The financial statements have been ppared in acrdanCe vthh the provisions appluble to entities subject to the small companies regime. The financial ststements wpre approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on thèir t*half by.. Dr Ann• Vl¢toria Davis Chair of Trustees Brlan Davls Trustee Date.. The notes on pwJes 7 to 12 fom part of these financral statements.
The Helen Davis Family Foundation
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
1 General information
The Helen Davis Family Foundation is a charitable incorporated organisation incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office of The Helen Davis Family Foundation is: Flat 209, the Metropole, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2LU.
The charity exists to fulfil the wishes of the late Helen Davis to support the work of The Methodist Church, provide educational bursaries and prizes, help relieve family poverty and aid young performers by making grants to individuals and small groups.
2 Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements 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), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
The Helen Davis Family Foundation meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
2.2 Income
All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Other income is recognised in the period in which it is receivable and to the extent the goods have been provided or on completion of the service.
2.3 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 allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
Grants payable are charged in the period when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the period end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
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The Helen Davis Family Foundation
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2025
2 Accounting policies (continued) 2.4 Investments
Fixed asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction cost and subsequently measured at fair value at the Balance sheet date, unless the value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment. Investment gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised, are combined and presented as ‘Gains/(Losses) on investments’ in the Statement of financial activities.
2.5 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
2.6 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of financial activities as a finance cost.
2.7 Financial instruments
The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
2.8 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted 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.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
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The Helen Davis Family Foundation Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
3 Income from donations and legacies
| 3 Income from donations and legacies |
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|---|---|
| Donations 4 Investment income Income from local listed investments |
Unrestricted Total Total funds funds funds 2025 2025 2024 £ £ £ - - 100 |
| - - 100 |
|
| Unrestricted Total Total funds funds funds 2025 2025 2024 £ £ £ 9,673 9,673 9,461 |
5 Analysis of grants & donations
| Analysis of grants & donations | |
|---|---|
| Grants Donations |
Restricted Unrestricted Total Total funds funds funds funds 2025 2025 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ 8,160 - 8,160 9,484 - 1,000 1,000 1,500 |
| 8,160 1,000 9,160 5,640 |
- 6 Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Summary by fund type
| Direct costs | Restricted Unrestricted funds funds Total Total 2025 2025 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ 8,160 5,904 14,064 15,704 |
|---|---|
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The Helen Davis Family Foundation Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
7 Analysis of expenditure by activities
| Funding of | Funding of | Support | Total | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| activities | costs | funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Direct costs - Activities | 9,160 | 4,904 | 14,064 | 15,704 | |
| Analysis of support costs | |||||
| Total | Total | ||||
| Activities | funds | funds | |||
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | |||
| Sundry expenditure | 57 | 57 | 65 | ||
| Bank Charges | 61 | 61 | 60 | ||
| Investment portfolio fees | 4,785 | 4,785 | 4,595 | ||
| Governance costs | - | - | - | ||
| 4,904 | 4,904 | 4,720 | |||
| 8 | Independent examiner's remuneration | ||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Independent examination of the Charity's | annual accounts not | ||||
| required for the year ended 31 December | 2025 as gross income is | ||||
| less than £25,000. | - | - |
9 Trustees' remuneration and expenses
During the year ended 31 December 2025, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits.
During the year ended 31 December 2025, no Trustee expenses have been incurred.
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The Helen Davis Family Foundation Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
10 Fixed asset investments
| Cost or valuation At 31 December 2024 Additions Disposals Revaluations At 31 December 2025 11 Debtors: Amounts falling due within one year Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income 12 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Trade creditors Accruals and deferred income 13 Financial instruments Financial assets Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure |
Listed Listed investments investments 2025 2024 £ £ 297,446 284,054 - - (4,785) (4,595) 29,677 17,987 |
|---|---|
| 322,338 297,446 |
|
| 2025 2024 £ £ - - 1,017 1,033 |
|
| 1,017 1,033 |
|
| 2025 2024 £ £ - - - - |
|
| - - |
|
| 2025 2024 £ £ 6,828 6,418 |
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The Helen Davis Family Foundation Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
14 Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
| Statement of funds | - current year |
|---|---|
| Unrestricted funds General Funds Restricted funds Restricted Funds Total of funds |
Balance at Balance at 31 31 Transfers Gains/ December December Income Expenditure in/out (Losses) 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ £ £ 9,673 (5,904) (9,160) 29,677 323,023 298,737 |
| - (8,160) 9,160 - 7,160 6,160 |
|
| 9,673 (14,064) - 29,677 330,183 304,897 |
15 Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current year
| Analysis of net assets between funds - current year | |
|---|---|
| Fixed asset investments Current assets Debtors due within one year Creditors due within one year Total |
Unrestricted Total Total funds funds funds 2025 2025 2024 £ £ £ 322,338 322,338 297,446 6,828 6,828 6,418 1,017 1,017 1,033 - - - |
| 330,183 330,183 304,897 |
16 Related party transactions
The Charity has not entered into any related party transactions during the year, nor are there any outstanding balances owing between related parties and the Charity at 31 December 2025.
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