Nilgiris Trust Charitable incorporated organisation number 1193975
ACCOUNTS
for the year ending
31[st] March 2025
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NILGIRIS TRUST CIO
Charity Number 1193975
ANNUAL REPORT year ended 31 March 2025
Established:- Originally created by a deed of trust dated 27 February 1975, and on 31st March 2021 was formed as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Trustees: Rev Alexandra Lilley Paul Marchant Gill Morgan Kenneth Morgan Richard Snelling John Warland Address:- The Dell, Hurst Lane, Egham, Surrey, TW20 8QJ Objectives:- The objectives of the trust are the advancement of the Christian faith by providing funds and facilities to enable, primarily young people, to explore the lifestyle laid out by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount and to find the fulfilling adventure of a life of service to others fuelled by faith, hope and love throughout the world.
Accounts:- The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis. Independent Anthony J Faccini, who had been the independent examiner for the Trust for 30 Examiner:- years, sadly died on 14th July 2025. Trevor Wells FCA of 31 Elizabeth Avenue, Laleham, Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 1JW, has taken over from him for this year. Bankers:- Cater Allen 9 Nelson Street Bradford BD1 5AN
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NILGIRIS TRUST CIO
Year ended 31st March 2025
Review of the year:
During the year, the Trust received unrestricted donation income of £23,100, with gift aid of £4,650, and spent £25,776 fulfilling the objects of the Charity.
At the year-end, the Trust had unrestricted cash reserves of £3,534, all of which were held in the Bank.
The Trustees believe they have adequate reserves. There are commitments and these are covered by the regular income. No expenses were paid to any Trustees and there were no employees.
During the year, the Trust has continued to support various Christian projects by church and para-church organisations as well as the work of individual and overseas missionaries. The Trustees believe they were providing a public benefit as those whom it supports are working with and helping those from all walks of life.
The Trustees supported Friends of Smyrna Home where both Kenneth Morgan and Richard Snelling were Trustees to the extent of £771. In addition Richard Snelling was appointed a Trustee of the East to West Trust on 20th October 2024 and donations amounting to £1,000 were made to this organisation after his appointmnet. Kenneth Morgan was elected as Chair of The East to West Trust on 27th April 2025.
The Trustees have considered the risks of the charity and believe these have been managed effectively.
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Kenneth Morgan Trustee
30th September 2025
NILGIRIS TRUST CIO
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF NILGIRIS
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31st March 2025, which are set out on pages 4 to 6.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiners
As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of Section 144 of the Charities Act 201 (the Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under Section 145 (5) (b), whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent Examiner’s statement
Based on my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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i to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the Act: and
ii to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act
have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
31 Elizabeth Avenue Laleham Staines-upon-Thames TW18 1JW
Trevor Wells Chartered Accountant 30th September 2025
NILGIRIS TRUST CIO Receipts and Payments Account
| NILGIRIS TRUST CIO Direct Charitable Expenses (page 5) Other Expenses (page 5) Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31st March 2025 Income from:- Gift Aid Donations Tax Repayment Interest on Tax Repayment (Deficit)/Surplus for the year Bank Balance at 31 March 2024 Bank Balance at 31 March 2025 |
2025 23,100 4,650 92 27,842 25,776 460 26,236 1,606 1,928 3,534 |
Page 4 2024 18,600 5,025 136 |
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| 23,761 29,037 386 |
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| 29,423 (5,662) 7,590 |
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| 1,928 |
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NILGIRIS TRUST CIO
Direct Charitable Expenses
| Biblica CARE Compassion Veritas Preparation of accounts Bethlehem Bible College Friends of Smyrna Home St John's Egham AIM Interntational Overseas Mission Work for the year ended 31st March 2025 East to West Evangelical Alliance Canaan Christian Ministries Urban Saints Christ Church Virginia Water Amos Trust Fusion Centre for Cultural Witness Lambeth Trust Christian Aid Sports Outreach Epiphany Trust Oasis Other Expenses Love Moldova Various Christian Workers Independent Examination Waverley Abbey (CWR) |
2025 250 1,846 4,000 1,000 - - 200 500 1,984 2,450 771 1,000 1,500 1,000 - 100 3,235 2,500 250 2,150 - 50 750 - 240 25,776 310 150 460 |
2024 300 1,846 6,360 - 100 500 - 3,354 7,250 2,420 240 - - - 250 - 2,912 1,000 - - 250 765 500 750 240 |
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| 29,037 | ||
| 295 91 |
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| 386 |
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NILGIRIS TRUST CIO
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
at 31st March 2025
| Accumulated Funds Liabilities:- Monetary Assets:- Bank Account |
2025 3,534 3,534 |
2024 1,928 1,928 |
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The cost of preparing the accounts for this year, which were paid after date, were £100 (2024 £100) There is no charge for the Independent Examination of these acounts (2024 £310).
Trustees
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30th September 2025