Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1/1/2022 Period start date To 31/12/2022 Period end date
Charity name: Cottenham Charities
Charity registration number: 200586
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The charity owns and manages seven Almshouses and Land for Allotment use in the Parish of Cottenham. To provide Almshouse accommodation to those on low income in the Parish of Cottenham. Relief in need to individual persons and apprentices residing in the Parish of Cottenham |
| 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. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Maintenance and provision of the Almshouses for accommodation. Grants to inhabitants of the Parish on low income by means of Christmas Vouchers and other grants as needed for Apprentices and Relief in Need. Benefit from the charity is available to anyone in the Parish, or connected with the Parish, who can demonstrate they are necessitous according to the Charity Scheme approved by the Charity Commission. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have full regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. The application of income is restricted as stated in the Governing Document sealed 11thFebruary 1970. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Policy on grant making Para 1.38
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | All trustees are volunteers |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | |||
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| 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 provides seven self-contained dwellings for local people and these have been fully occupied throughout 2022. The dwellings are regularly maintained and every effort is made to provide good quality accommodation. A total of £6,809 was gifted by the charity to those in need who live in the Parish. John Moreton Almshouse Charity Small charitable gifts were given to residents of the Parish as needed. £10,000 was added to the Emergency Repair Fund invested in a COIF Charities Accumulation Fund The debt to the John Moreton Endowment fund was reduced to £90,000. Cottenham United Charities Cash grants were made to 96 parishioners on low income at Christmas. This was in conjunction with the Fitzwilliam Charity who contributed to the awards. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The charity does not need to raise funds by donation due to endowments and other income. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The financial position of the charity is stable. The charity achieved a surplus of |
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| £830 for the year and this has been added to retained reserves brought forward |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held for ongoing maintenance and unforeseen costs relating to the properties. The cash reserves will be held at a level to cover debt repayments and necessary repairs and expenses for one year should there be no income from Weekly Maintenance Contributions. A sum of money is transferred annually into an Emergency Repair Fund invested with a COIF Charities Investment Fund. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Cash balance at year end was £48,397 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | The debt in the John Moreton Endowment Fund is as agreed with the Charity Commission, presently £90,000 |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The charity’s income is derived from the investments in the endowment funds, Weekly Maintenance Contributions received from Almshouse residents and rental income from the Allotments. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | The charity’s investment funds are placed in COIF Charity Investment and Deposit accounts. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Severe damage to the Almshouses preventing occupation |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust Deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated Charity |
| 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 | Nine Trustees composed of the Rector of Cottenham All Saints’ Church, three nominated by the Parish Council and five co-optative by resolution of the Trustees. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The charity is a member of the Almshouse Association. The charity is a member of the Cambridge & South Cambs Charities Network chaired by the Cambridge Housing Association which meets monthly. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Cottenham Charities |
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| Other name the charity uses | John Moreton Almshouse Charity Cottenham United Charities |
| Registered charity number | 200586 |
| Charity’s principal address | 21A Corbett Street Cottenham CAMBRIDGE CB24 8QX |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| 1 | Malcom Dee | Chairman | Trustee Resolution | |
| 2 | Robert Turner | Secretary | Trustee Resolution | |
| 3 | Sue Hooks | Treasurer | Trustee Resolution | |
| 4 | Jennifer Macbeth | Trustee | Resigned 9 December 2022 |
Trustee Resolution |
| 5 | David Munns | Trustee | Trustee Resolution | |
| 6 | Christine Ward | Trustee | Parish Council | |
| 7 | Beth Price | Trustee | Appointed 5 July2022 | Parish Council |
| 8 | Cecilia Tredget | Trustee | Appointed 5 July2022 | Parish Council |
| 9 | Martin Graves | Trustee | Appointed 9 December 2022 |
Trustee Resolution |
| 10 | Reverend Lynda Davies |
Ex- Officio | Charity Scheme appointee | |
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) |
Malcolm Dee | Robert Turner |
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| Malcolm Dee | Robert Turner | |
Chairman |
Secretary | |
| Date | 27/10/2023 | 27/10/2023 |
Cottenham Charities
200586
Receipts and payments accounts
CC16a
For the period 01/01/2022 31/12/2022 To from
Section A Receipts and payments
| Unrestricted funds |
Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Endowment funds |
Total funds | Last year | ||||||
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| to the nearest | £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | ||||||
| A1 Receipts | |||||||||||
| Allotment Rents | 1,418 | 300 | - | 1,718 | 1,431 | ||||||
| WeeklyMaintenance Contributions | 38,842 | - | 38,842 | 39,358 | |||||||
| Investment Income | 3,755 | - | 3,755 | 3,352 | |||||||
| Bank Interest | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Donations | 211 | - | 211 | 1,380 | |||||||
| Loan repayments | - | - | - | ||||||||
| - | - | - | |||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | 44,226 | 300 | - | 44,526 | 45,521 | ||||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, | |||||||||||
| (see table). | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | ||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | |||||||
| Sub total | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||
| **Total receipts ** | 44,226 | 300 | - | 44,526 | 45,521 |
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 1,418 38,842 3,755 211 - 44,226 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ 300 - 300 |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 1,718 38,842 3,755 - 211 - - - 44,526 |
Total funds to the nearest £ 1,718 38,842 3,755 - 211 - - - 44,526 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Allotment Rents | 1,418 | 1,431 | ||||
| WeeklyMaintenance Contributions | 38,842 | 39,358 | ||||
| Investment Income | 3,755 | 3,352 | ||||
| Bank Interest | - | |||||
| Donations | 211 | 1,380 | ||||
| Loan repayments | - | |||||
| - | ||||||
| - | - | |||||
| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | 44,226 | 45,521 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
- - - 300 |
- - - - |
- - - |
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| - | ||||||
| - | - | |||||
| Sub total | - | - | ||||
| **Total receipts ** | ||||||
| 44,226 | 300 | - | 44,526 | 45,521 | ||
| A3 Payments | 3,504 16,963 419 6,809 27,696 6,000 10,000 16,000 43,696 530 - 46,966 47,497 |
- - - - - - - - - - - - 300 - 600 900 |
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
3,504 - 16,963 - 419 6,809 - - 27,696 6,000 10,000 16,000 43,696 830 - 47,566 48,397 |
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Expenses and Fees |
3,504 | 1,912 | ||||
| Renovations | - | |||||
| Repairs and Maintenance | 16,963 | 10,898 | ||||
| Bank Charges and Interest | - | |||||
| Utilities | 419 | 533 | ||||
| Charitable Gifts | 6,809 | 10,478 | ||||
| - | ||||||
| - | ||||||
| **Sub total ** | 27,696 | 23,820 | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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Capital Loan Repayments |
6,000 | 6,000 | ||||
| Investment into ER Fund | 10,000 | 14,000 | ||||
| **Sub total ** | 16,000 | 20,000 | ||||
| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 43,820 | ||||||
| 530 | 300 | - | 830 | 1,701 | ||
| - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 46,966 | 600 | - | 47,566 | 45,866 | ||
| 47,497 | 900 | - | 48,397 | 47,566 |
27/10/2023
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B1 Cash funds |
Details JM Endowment Robert Turner Signature Malcolm Dee Details JM Almshouses & Land attached UC 4 acres allotment land Details CCLA COIF Income Fund CCLA COIF Income Fund CCLA COIF Accumulation Fund Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details John Moreton Current John Moreton CCLA Deposit United Charity Current |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 27,311 - 16,160 - 4,025 900 47,497 900 OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) JM Endowment - UC Endowment - ER Fund - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) John Moreton - United Charity - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) JM Endowment 90,000 Robert Turner Print Name Malcolm Dee |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| - | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| - | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| Current value (optional) |
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| 69,355 | |||
| 52,798 | |||
| 163,463 | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| Current value (optional) |
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| - | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| - | |||
| When due (optional) |
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| 01 January 2038 | |||
| Date of approval |
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| Malcolm Dee | Malcolm Dee | 27/10/2023 | |
| Robert Turner | Robert Turner | 27/10/2023 |
27/10/2023
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Cottenham Charities On accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022 Charity no lif any) 200586 Set out on pages attached I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charÉty (Ihe Trust.) for the year ended 3111212022. Responsibillties and basis of report As the chanlvs trustees, you are reSponsie for the preparation of the accounts in accK)rdance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe Acr). 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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Art. Independent I have corneted my examination. l Gonfimi that no material matters have examinerfs statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in acwrdanGe with section 130 of the Chanties Acl, or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records" or the accounts dKI not comply with the applicable requirements onceming the fomi and content of account5 set out in the Charities {Accounts and Reports} Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Inje and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no COnmS and have come awss 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 accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: 26.10. Name: Emma Bodsworth Relevant professional qualiFication(s) or body (if any): BA FCA Address: 5 Hart Close Longstanton CAMBRIDGE CB24 3EX IER Oct 2018