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2021-12-31-accounts

Objecti v e s and Activ iti es
SORP reference
Summary ofthe purposes of Para 1.17 The almshouses
belonging to the charity
the charity as set out in its and the property occupied therewith
governing document shall be appropriated
and used for the
accommodation
ofresidents
in
conformity
with the provisions ofthis
scheme. (1)subject to payment
ofthe
expenses
(2) the trustees
may pay for
such items (3)in exceptional cases the
trustees
may grant relief to persons
otherwise
eli ible
Summary
ofthe main
activities
in relation to those
Para 1.17and
1.19
Accommodailon/housing
for elderly/old
People
purposes for the public
benefit, in paflicular, ihe
activities, projects or
services identified
in
the
accounts.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 In setting the alms and objectives, and
whether the trustees have in measuring
achievements
and
had regard to the guidance performance,
the charity has had regard
issued
by
ihe Charily to the Charity Commission's
guidance
Commission on public on public benefit.
The provision of
benefit almshouse
accommodation
forthose in
need provides
Identifiable
public benefit
which is consistent
with the aims ofthe
trust document.
Beneficiaries of
almshouse
accommodation
must be in
need, and will be drawn from that
section ofthe public which has been
defined
in the Scheme issued by the
Chari
Commission.
Policy on social investment social investment social investment
including program related Para 1.38
investmenl
Contribution made by
volunteers Para 1.38
Other

chievements
and Per
formance
SORP rereraaaa
Summary
of lhe main
achievements
ofthe charity,
identifying
the difference the
charity's
work has made to
the circumstances
of its
Para 1.20 There are twenty almshouses,
The
trustees
employ a clerk to exercise day
to day management
who reports to the
trustees
on a regular basis, end for any
further guidance as and when
necessary.
The general
condition
is
good, although
the eight older
almshouses
require more maintenance
beneficiaries
end any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.
and longer term improvement.
During
the year the regular maintenance
continued.
One ofthe out buildings
had
significant
roof repairs. Further plans
are being considered
to provide
on site
parking at one of the older property
sites, As at 31 December 2021, twenty of
the twenty properties
were occupied.

Review ofthe charity's Review ofthe charity's Review ofthe charity's Para i.21 The Trustees have reviewed
the major
The Trustees have reviewed
the major
The Trustees have reviewed
the major
financial
position at
the end risks to which the charity isexposed
ofthe period and systems
have been established
mitigate those disks.
Operationally,
to
the
key risks arise from voids, and from the
condition
and security ofthe properties.
Tomitigate these risks, the Trust has
appointed
aclerk who is responsible
for
advertising
for new, qualifying
residents as and when appropriate, for
monitoring
the condition
and serurity
of
the properties;
for advising
the Trustee
and implementing
their decisions.
The
clerk isalso responsible
for liaising
with
the residents
and for reporting
any
concerns.
Additionally,
residents
must
be capable ofindependent
living when
appointed.
Strategilcally,
the principal
challenge isto ensure that the
accommodation
provides
appropriately
for the residents
needs on an ongoing
basis,
Statement
explaining
the
policy for holding reserves
staling
why they are held
Para 1.22 Surplus cash Is placed on deposit or
invested
in accumulation
shares for the
purposes ofthe Cyclical Maintenance
Fund and Extraordina
Re air Fund.
Amount
of
reserves held Para 1.22 Cash reserves at 31December 2021 are
2195193 2020:%138162
Reasons for holding
concern
zero Para 1.22 NIA
reserves
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 iNIA
deficit
Explanation ofany Para 1.23
uncertainties
about
the
chadily continuing
as a going
Additional information (optional)
You ma
choose to include
further statements where relevant
about:
The charity's
principal
Para 1.47
sources of funds
(including
any fundraising)
Investment policy and Para 1x6
objectives including any
social investment
policy
adopted
A description
ofthe principal
risks facing the charity
Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governa nce and Manag ement
Description
ofcharity's
trusts:
Type ofgoverning
document
[I usl deed, royal charter)
Pare 1.25 The Charfty
Commission
is governed
by a Charity
Scheme dated 14th
Janus 1997.
How is the charity Para l.25 The Charity is Unincorporated
constitutedy association
le g uoiocorporet
d
ossocretioo,
CIO)
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25
including
details ofany
constitutional
provisions
e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
Addftio net information (optional)
You ma
choose to include further statements
where relevant about:
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction r ara r.sr
and training
oftrustees
The charily's organisationai
structure
and any wider
Para r.51
network
with which the
chadity works
Relationship
with any related
Para r.sr
parties
Other

Charil name James Goodman James Goodman Almshouse Charit
Other name the chadit uses N/A
Re islered charit number 200302
Charity's principal address 11Goodman Court
Cranfield
Bedfordshire
MK43 0WZ
Description
ofthe assets
N/A
held
in this capacily
Name and objects ofthe NIA
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charily's
objects
Details ofarrangements for NIA
safe custody and
segregation
ofsuch assets
from the charity's
own
assets
Type of Name Address
adviser

Only complete
ifthe examiner needs to highlight
material
matters of concern
(see CC32, Independent
examination
of charity accounts: directions and
guidance
for examiners).
Give here brief details of
any items that the
No professional
valuation
for Freehold properties
has been examined.
Closing
valuation
for Freehold properties
is based on the best estimate
by the trustees.
examiner wishes to
disclose.
Note 1.I nves tment assets
Revaluation
Valuation brought Additions / Increase / Valuation
forward Purchases Decrease Depreciation carried forward
Q
Valuation brought forward 827,073.75 3,000.00 88,732.11 918.805.86
Freehold ro er les.inv stm nts
132Evington Rd 250,543.00 40,337.00 290.880.00
Im rovementsto ro er
parrot construmlon payment 34,993.79 34,993.79
Note 2.Assets retained f or the chari ty's own use ty's own use
Frcchold
ro erties-used
in deliverin ob'ectives
Revaluation
Valuation brought Additions / Increase / Valuation
forward Purchases Decrease Depreciation cerned forward
51-55 High Street 281.253.00 8,438.00 289,691.00
12-22 High Street 468,739.00 14,062.00 482,801.00
Goodman
Court
2,422,516.00 72,675.00 2,495,191.00
3.172.508.00 95,175.00 3.267,683.00
office-vision
blinds
359.51 89.88 269.63
Dali furniture. oak console table 129.37 32.34 97.03
Oak furniture.
Iau bookcase
208.22 52.03 156.09
Oak furniture-3
oak bookcase
472.48 11812 354.36
Oak furniture. 2 oak sideboard 483.74 120.93 362.80
fire safe cabinet office.safe options 786.38 196.59 589.78
4 x edison house heaters 1,051.57 262.89 788.68
shayler-replacement
heater
870.38 217.59 652.78
majestic leisure. pool dining table 2.539.90 634.97 1,904.92
6.901.44 1,725 36 5,176.08