CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1310912022 To 3111212023 Charity name.. Hospital of St John the Baptist CIO Charity reglstratlon number: 1200364 Objectives and Activities SORP refèrence Para 1.17 Summary ofthe purpose8 of Ihe chariiy as set out in its gov8ming document The charity provides almshouses to poor persons who are not le88 than 60 years of age and who at the time of appointment are resident in the ar6a of benefit comprising the ancient parishes of Westham and Pevensey and the Ancient Liberty of Pevensey in Ihe parish of Hailsham.. 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. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.17 and The Charitys main activity is the provision and management of ils eight almshouses. Para1.18 The trustees of Hospltal of St. John the Baptist CIO confirm thal they have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning future activities. This adheren￿ ensures that all activities are condudgj in line with the public beneftt requirements as set OLrt by the Charity Commission. Additional infomyation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. SORP roferon¢8 Grants may be awarded to residents in particular financial hardship in circumstances set Olrt in the Grants PollGy, but none have been awarded. Para 1.38 Policy on grant making P8rJ 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment The Trustees carry out the executive tasks of the Charily. The Charity does not engage volunteers. P8ra 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Performance SORP retsr8nce The Charity faced some major maintenance issues throughout the course of the year in question. One major project has been to install drainage in the gardens at the back of the almshouses in Rattle Road, Westham and to relay the patios at the back of two of these houses to prevent flooding encroaching at the back of these houses. Further work of a similar nature has been carried over in 2024. Summary of the main achievements ofthe charity, identifying the differen¢e the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 In addition, a nurnber of houses have required new kitchens installed, and as the housing stock begins to show its age, windows have had to be replaced, and it 18 clear almost all windows in four of the houses in Rattle Road, Westham, will need replacing over time. The Charity commissioned a Quinquennial Survey in October 2023, which has outlined number of mainlenance and other issues, which will be dealt with in the course of 2024. The Charity has been attentive to the needs of its residents, the Trustees personally conducting at least annual checks on the State of the Almshouses in addition to ensuring the ne¢es8ary statLrtory checks are completed - annual gas safety checks and the Quinquennial Survey in 2023. The Trustees considered that all the properties were in good condilion and fit for purpose. The Trustees declare that they have regard to the guidance issuèd by the Charity Cornmission on public benefit and consider the funds spent and aGlions taken have met the objects of the Charity and meet the Additlonal information (optional} You ma choose to include further statements where relevant al)out". All 8 Almshouses were occupied. Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 The project of creating drainage in the back gardens ofthe Rattle Road houses and altering the back patios of two of those houses has greatly improved the position regarding potential flooding at Ihe back of these houses. Further work on this project was scheduled for 2024. In addrtion, two of the houses have had their kitchens refurbished. Included in those refU￿rShmentS were the installation of raised ovens so the residents could more easily use the ovens, and induction hobs to reduce the risk of residents ac¢identally burning themselves. The Trustees continue to be responsive to the needs of their residents and, wilh properties showing signs of age, are more willing to replace it8ms such as windows and doors which are coming to the end of their useful life. The Trustees do not fund raise, but rely on the income from the Weekly Maintenan Charge and retums from investmen18 Perfomiance of fundraisin9 activitie8 against objectives Set Pora 1.41 Investment performance against objeclives Para 1.41 The Charity is d8p6ndent on the voluntary servi￿5 provided by the Trustees, and there has been an increased work load in 2023. Other Financial Review Review ofthe charity'$ financial position at the 8nd of the period Para 1.21 Expenditu￿ on the refurbishment projects has again exceeded the income from the Weekly Maintenance Charges collected. The Weekly Maintenance Charges were reviewed and increases implemenled in April. As the rnaiority of the residents receive housing benefit, these increases are moslly covered by an increase in the housing benefit received by the residents. The Trustees have been using cash reserves built up lo implement improverrents lo the properties and consider all spending projects carefully to ensure they represent value for money and increase the value of the estate. Non Exemptions frorn disclosure Reason for non41scl0su￿ of ke ersonnel details Other o tional information Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustg•s' report above. Signed on behalf of the charlty's trustses Slgnaturels) Full name{s) Posltion (eg Se¢retsry? Chair, etc> John Boyd Quibell Chairman Date £knCLrot CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WAIES Charity Name Hospltal ol St. John the eaptist cio No Ilf any) 1200364 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For th8 perlod from P•riod gtsrt date 13-Se -22 Perfjod end dats 31-De¢.23 To Section A Receipts and payments Unrostrlctsd funds tothe rearest Rèstrletad funds Endowment funds Total funds Lastyear to tho n8•feSt£ totho ngal￿t £ to the nodre¥t£ A1 R•¢¥l malntsnanco Gha In¥8Stm&nt Income 32,828 1.917 32,828 10,04Y 3.531 Trnn81or Irom Hospltal of SL John tho Boptist (Charity no. 213513 77.140 77.140 Sub total(Gross income for AR) 111,885 120,015 A2 A¥sgt and Investment sales, (88e tablel. Sub total 111,885 3.531 4,599 120,015 A3Pa m¢nts Rppairs and Rgnèw81s Heatth & Safe ID$uranGg AdmlnL8tratlon Qul onnlal In8w¢Uon$ Leyl re C.l.O. 32,268 2,728 1.258 1,686 32,268 2,728 1,258 1,688 1,01T 1.017 Sub total 42,327 42.327 Ad As8et and invgstm¢nt urchase8, see table Investrnent Into othgr monotary a6$0* Alm8hou¥e rèfurbishmont 1.747 25,959 27,606 3.S31 26,859 31.137 Sub total 3.531 69.933 3,531 73.464 N•t of rne•lpts/(paym•nts) A6 Transfers botween fund$ A8 Ca¥h fund8 la¥t ygar ¢nd Cash funds this year end 41.952 4,699 4.S99 4.599 46.551 A6.551 46.551 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unr•strlctod funds to th0orgSt£ Rgstrl¢t•d funds Endowment funds to nearest£ Categorlgfj D8tall8 to neaTest £ B1 Cash funds NetVrfe8t bank 46.661 Total ¢osh fun(ts 46,551 14groebaikn0os￿1th rethpts and pAyrnnl8 acryorfs}I r.. Unre¥trletsd funds to ngar95t£ Reotrl¢ted fund8 to nearqst £ Endowm•nt funds to noorgs¢£ Detai18 Natlonal Savittgs B2 Other monetary as80ts NS¢ Maln Fund 10B.692 M&G ex-RepalrFund 92,10 M&G RoGoup Fund 45,749 Total Fund to whl¢h asset bolon $ E￿dowMgTht rront ¥•ltsa tional 21.850 Detsils Agrfcultural land Costloptltsnal) Fund lo whlch as8*t belon End¢)wmènt ¢urrontvolu8 onal 1.700.1)00 Detalls 7 almshouses 8tvaluotlon Co$t lopuonall B4 Assets retslntrd for the ¢harlty'$ own uso 3 almshouse relurt)Ishmonl at C05t Endowment 67,931 1 ¥lmshou8e Endowmènt 331,742 Fund towh6ch r•l4te Amourtduo Ylh¢n dug Dotal 85 Llabllifje8 Signed by orknvo trustsOS on behalf of all the Slgn4tur• PrfntName Pate of roval truste John B QUIWI ## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** ## **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report** **Report to the trustees/** Charity Name **members of** Hospital of St John the Baptist CIO **On accounts for the year** 31 December 2023 **Charity no** 1200364 **ended (if any) Set out on pages** CC16A pages 1-2 TAR pages 1 - 5 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2023. - **Responsibilities and** As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation **basis of report** of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. **Independent** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have **examiner's statement** come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: - accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or - the accounts do not accord with the accounting records - the accounts did 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 accounts to be reached. **Date:** 16.10.2024 **Signed:** George Dylan Message **Name: Relevant professional** FCA **qualification(s) or body** CTA **(if any): Address:** 30-32 Gildredge Road Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 4SH 1 **October 2018** **IER** **Section B Disclosure** Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). **Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** . 2 **October 2018** **IER**