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2024-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1/1/2024 Period start date To 31/12/2024 Period end date

Charity name: Cottenham Charities

Charity registration number: 200586

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
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, Cambridgeshire.
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
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 All trustees are volunteers
Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
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 2024. The
dwellings are regularly maintained and
every effort is made to provide good quality
accommodation.
A total of £11,386 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.
£15,000 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 £78,000.
Cottenham United Charities
Cash grants were made to 128
parishioners on low income at Christmas.
This was in conjunction with the Fitzwilliam
Charity which contributed to the awards.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41
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
£12,694 for the year and this has been
added to retained reserves brought forward
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 £71,144
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 £78,000
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:
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:
Type of governing document Para 1.25 Trust Deed
How is the charity
constituted?		 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 where relevant about:

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
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)
1 Malcom Dee Chairman Trustee Resolution
2 Robert Turner Secretary Trustee Resolution
3 Sue Hooks Treasurer Trustee Resolution
4 Robert Lee Trustee Parish Council
5 David Munns Trustee Trustee Resolution
6 Christine Ward Trustee Parish Council
7 Beth Price Trustee Parish Council
8 Martin Graves Trustee Trustee Resolution
9 Reverend Lynda
Davies		 Ex- Officio Charity Scheme appointee
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

– 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
Malcolm Dee Robert Turner


Chairman		 Secretary
Date 04/10/2025 04/10/2025

Cottenham Charities

200586

Receipts and payments accounts For the period 01/01/2024 31/12/2024 To from

CC16a

Section A Receipts and payments

A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
1,713
46,508
5,150
53,371
-
53,371
2,074
5,883
20
285
11,386
19,647
6,000
15,000
21,000
40,647
12,724
57,550
70,274		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
30
30
-
-
-
30
- 30
900
870		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
1,713
46,508
5,150
-
-
-
-
-
53,371
-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
1,713
46,508
5,150
-
-
-
-
-
53,371
-		 Last year
to the nearest £
Allotment Rents 1,713 1,666
WeeklyMaintenance Contributions 46,508 43,288
Investment Income 5,150 4,543
Bank Interest -
Donations 50
Loan repayments -
-
-
Sub total(Gross income for AR) 53,371 49,547
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
53,371 49,547
2,074
-
5,883
20
285
11,386
30
-
19,677
6,000
15,000
21,000
40,677
12,694
-
58,450
71,144
Expenses and Fees 2,074 1,922
Renovations -
Repairs and Maintenance 5,883 12,538
Bank Charges 20 -
Utilities 285 286
Charitable Gifts 11,386 8,748
Allotment Deposit Refund -
-
**Sub total ** 19,647 23,494
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
Capital Loan Repayments 6,000 6,000
Investment into ER Fund 15,000 10,000
**Sub total ** 21,000 16,000
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
39,494
12,724 - 30 - 12,694 10,053
- -
57,550 900 - 58,450 48,397
70,274 870 - 71,144 58,450

05/10/2025

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
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B3 Investment assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use		 Details
John Moreton Current
John Moreton CCLA Deposit
United Charity Current
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
Details
CCLA COIF Income Fund
CCLA COIF Income Fund
CCLA COIF Accumulation Fund
Details
JM Almshouses & Land attached
UC 4 acres allotment land
Details
JM Endowment
Robert Turner
Signature
Malcolm Dee		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
45,745
-
22,667
-
1,863
870
70,274
870
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
78,000
Robert Turner
Print Name
Malcolm Dee		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
90,056
58,952
220,261
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
When due
(optional)
01 January 2038
Date of
approval
Malcolm Dee Malcolm Dee 04/10/2025
Robert Turner Robert Turner 04/10/2025

05/10/2025

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 On accounts for the year ended 31 De￿mber 2024 Charity no (if any) 200586 Sot out on pag I report lo the trustees on my examination of the ￿OUnts ofthe atthfe charty {Ihe Trusfi for the year ended 3111212024. Rospon8lbllllles and As the charity trustees ofthe Trusl, you are ￿PonSible for the preparation basls of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the Acr). I re￿rt in respect of my examy0t￿n of the Trusfs &counts carried out under sectw)n 145 of the 2011 Aci and in carrying out my examination, I have folk>wed the appI￿able Directions gi¥en by the Charty Commission under secth)n 1495)(b) of the Acl. I have c(Thpleted my examination. I confinn thal no material matters have coff￿ to my attention (other than that disdosed below ') in connecti¢)n with the examination whth gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records not kept n ac￿rdanCe wrth section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not wth the ￿OuntIng ￿ordS Independent oxaminerfs ststsment I have no concems and have come across no other matters in COnnect￿n ryth the examinalk￿ to which attention shoukl be drawn in order to enable proper undernlanding of the ￿ount$ to be ￿ached. . Please delete the words in the brackets rfthey do not apply. Signod: Date: .1().25 Nam•: 60tr)SWoOTFI A QA, Relevant professional qualificalion{s) or body (if anyl: qib WLLLkn Address: 14P4 CLOS£ Lofvj GSTAKI TofvJ CAM 61Lif>& IER October 2018