The Morpheus Foundation Charity registration no. 1193704 Trustees' report and unaudited financial statements
For the year ended 5 April 2024
The Morpheus Foundation
Legal and administrative information
| Trustees | Laura Holtzhausen |
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| Alexander Acloque | |
| Henrietta Winand | |
| Charity number | 1193704 |
| Principal address | 45 Gresham Street |
| London | |
| EC7V 7BG | |
| Accountants | Evelyn Partners LLP |
| Accountants | |
| Old Library Chambers | |
| 21 Chipper Lane | |
| Salisbury | |
| Wiltshire | |
| SP1 1BG | |
| Independent examiner | James Fletcher |
| Fletcher & Partners | |
| Chartered Accountants | |
| Crown Chambers | |
| Bridge Street | |
| Salisbury | |
| Wiltshire | |
| SP1 2LZ | |
| Investment managers | Evelyn Partners Investment Management LLP |
| 45 Gresham Street | |
| London | |
| EC2V 7BG |
The Morpheus Foundation
Contents
| Page | |
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 3 |
| Independent examiner's report | 4 |
| Statement of fnancial activities | 5 |
| Balance sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the fnancial statements | 7 - 9 |
The Morpheus Foundation
Trustees' report for the year ended 5 April 2024
The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 5 April 2024.
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 Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
Activities, specific objects and relevant policies
Objects and activities
The charitable objects of the foundation are to further such exclusively charitable purposes (which are charitable under the law of England and Wales) as the trustees see fit from time to time in particular by awarding grants.
The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit and, when reviewing the charity's aims and objects, managing the foundation's assets and considering any applications for financial assistance.
Investment policy
The charity's assets have been invested with an aim to generate sufficient income to support the charity's activities, with investments managed on a risk averse basis.
The trustees regularly review the performance of all the charity's assets and the investment criteria will be regularly discussed by the trustees, with assistance from the investment advisors. The trustees are satisfied with the performance of the investment portfolio.
During the year the main source of funding was investment income, arising from the portfolio of investments held at Evelyn Partners Investment Management LLP.
The charity has a portfolio of listed investments that had a market value of £2,894,097 at 5 April 2024 (2023: £2,751,233).
Achievements and performance
Grants
During the year ended 5 April 2024, the trustees made grants of £33,318 (2023: £30,000) in furtherance of the charity's objects.
Related parties
There were no related party transactions in the current or prior year.
Financial review
Results for the year
The financial activities are summarised on page 5 of the financial statements. During the year, the charity received net income, before net gains/losses on investments, of £27,261 (2023: £19,594).
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The Morpheus Foundation
Trustees' report for the year ended 5 April 2024
Reserves policy
The trustees have reviewed the reserves of the foundation and the forecast level of free reserves (those that are not restricted or designated) that will provide the foundation with financial flexibility and provide a cushion against shortfalls in income, either planned or unanticipated. The level of free reserves at 5 April 2024 was £3,001,649 (2023: £2,828,216). The trustees consider this level of free reserves satisfactory to meet annual donations to charities.
Plans for the future
The trustees will continue to make distributions to charities in England and Wales and elsewhere.
Governance, structure and management
Governance
The CIO was established on 5 March 2021 and is registered with the Charity Commission, Charity Registration Number 1193704.
The trustees who served during the year were: Laura Holtzhausen Alexander Acloque Henrietta Winand
Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed by a resolution at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees.
In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO.
The charity trustees will make available to each new charity trustee a copy of the current version of this constitution and a copy of the CIO's latest Trustees' annual report and financial statements.
All decisions affecting the management of the foundation and its assets are taken by the trustees jointly.
Structure and management reporting
The trustees are ultimately responsible for the policies, activities and assets of the charity. They are in regular and frequent contact to review the developments with regard to the charity, its activities and to make any important decisions. The trustees review the proposals for grants to be made and approve such grants as appropriate. When necessary, the trustees seek advice and support from the charity's professional advisors including investment managers and accountants.
Risk factors
The trustees have examined the major risks to which the foundation is exposed and confirm that systems have been established to enable steps to be taken to lessen these risks.
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The Morpheus Foundation
Trustees' report for the year ended 5 April 2024
Trustees' responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable regulations). Under that law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the income and expenditure of the charity for that year.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable to the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102);
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable United Kingdom Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
On behalf of the board of trustees
....................................................Alexadner Acloque (Jan 28, 2025 09:44 GMT)Alexadner Acloque Alexander Acloque Trustee
Date: 28/01/2025
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The Morpheus Foundation
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Morpheus Foundation
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Morpheus Foundation for the year ended 5 April 2024 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet and the notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner and basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements 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 financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of the financial statements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
I have no concerns and have come accross 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.
James Fletcher
James Fletcher (Feb 4, 2025 15:10 GMT)....................................
James Fletcher
Fletcher & Partners Chartered Accountants Crown Chambers Bridge Street Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 2LZ
Date: .................04/02/2025
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The Morpheus Foundation
Statement of financial activities for the year ended 5 April 2024
| Notes Income: Investment income Bank interest Total income Expenditure: Raising funds Charitable activities - support costs 2 Donations 3 Total expenditure Net income before gains and losses on investments Gains/(losses) on investments 6 Net movement in funds Total reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
2024 £ 75,622 152 75,774 9,558 5,637 33,318 48,513 27,261 146,172 173,433 2,828,216 3,001,649 |
2023 £ 64,046 79 64,125 9,701 4,830 30,000 44,531 19,594 (301,648) (282,054) 3,110,270 2,828,216 |
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All income and expenditure derives from continuing activities.
The notes on pages 7 to 9 form part of the financial statements.
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The Morpheus Foundation
Balance sheet as at 5 April 2024
| Notes Fixed assets Investments 6 Current assets Debtors 7 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 8 Net current assets Net assets Income funds Unrestricted funds |
£ 283 116,119 116,402 (8,850) |
2024 £ £ 2,894,097 - 84,182 84,182 (7,199) 107,552 3,001,649 3,001,649 3,001,649 |
2023 £ 2,751,233 76,983 |
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| 2,828,216 | |||
| 2,828,216 | |||
| 2,828,216 |
The financial statements were approved by the board, authorised for issue and signed on their behalf by:
Alexadner Acloque (Jan 28, 2025 09:44 GMT)Alexadner Acloque .....................................................................................
Alexander Acloque
Trustee
Date: 28/01/2025
The notes on pages 7 to 9 form part of the financial statements.
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The Morpheus Foundation
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 5 April 2024
1 Accounting policies
1.1 General information
The Morpheus Foundation was established as a charity by a deed dated 5 March 2021. It is registered with the Charity Commission in England & Wales (No. 1193704). The address of the principal office is 45 Gresham Street, London, EC7V 7BG.
1.2 Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland ("FRS 102") and with the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with FRS 102 (effective 1 January 2019). The financial statements are also prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011.
The charity is a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are recognised at transaction value.
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis; there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
1.3 Income
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income, receipt is probable and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
1.4 Expenditure
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the trustees to the expenditure. It has been included under expense categories that aggregate all costs for allocation to activities. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular activities they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
1.5 Investments
Investments are initially recognised at their transaction value and subsequently measured at fair value. Investments are stated at market value at the balance sheet date. Realised gains and losses on investments, calculated on the difference between the sale proceeds and their opening market value, are credited or charged to the statement of financial activities in the year of the gain or loss.
Unrealised gains and losses representing the movement in the market values during the year are credited or charged to the statement of financial activities in the year of the gain or loss.
1.6 Fund accounting
All funds held are unrestricted and are therefore available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objects of the trust and which have not been designated for other purposes.
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The Morpheus Foundation
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 5 April 2024
| 2 Support costs Accountancy fees Bank charges Independent examiner's fees All support costs are considered to be costs of governance. 3 Donations Alabare Clic Sargent Cancer Care for Children DEC - Earthquake appeal Friends of PICU Hope for Tomorrow Medair UK Shivia The Branch The Dusty Yak Foundation |
2024 £ 3,867 450 1,320 5,637 2024 £ 251 502 - 5,025 500 - 5,020 2,020 20,000 33,318 |
2023 £ 3,630 - 1,200 |
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| 4,830 | ||
| 2023 £ - - 15,000 - - 15,000 - - - |
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| 30,000 |
4 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or were reimbursed for any expenses during the year (2023: nil).
5 Employees
There were no employees during the year (2023: none).
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The Morpheus Foundation
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 5 April 2024
6 Investments
| Investments | ||
|---|---|---|
| Market value at 6 April 2023 Additions Disposals Unrealised appreciation Market value at 5 April 2024 |
2024 £ 2,751,233 127,527 (106,892) 122,229 2,894,097 |
2023 £ 2,886,522 1,583,843 (1,613,248) (105,884) |
| 2,751,233 |
For the year ended 5 April 2024, total realised gains on investments of £23,943 (2023: losses of £195,764) together with total revaluation gains on investments of £122,229 (2023: losses of £105,884) equal the total gains on investments of £146,172 (2023: losses of £301,648) as disclosed in the Statement of Financial Activities,
7 Debtors
| Debtors | ||
|---|---|---|
| Proceeds on investment disposals | 2024 £ 283 283 |
2023 £ - |
| - |
8 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Accruals | 2024 £ 8,850 8,850 |
2023 £ 7,199 |
| 7,199 |
9 Related parties
There were no related party transactions during the current or prior year.
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