ST MARY'S {DEVIZES) CHURCH
AND POORLANDS CHARITY
ACCOUIYTS
FOR THE YEAR EIYDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Charity Number: 201342

ST MARY'S (DEVIZES) CHURCH AND POORLANDS CHARITY
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Contents
Charity Inforniation
Trustees, Annual Report
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Accounts

ST MARY'S (DEVIZES) CHURCH AND POORLANDS CHARITY
CHARITY INFORMATION
Trustees
Mr I Sault (Chainnan)
Mr A Sheppard
Mrs A Cross
Mr R Simpson
Mr I Brown
Mr P Morgan
Charity Number
201342
Clerk to the Trustees
Charity Offices
Miss Lois Linsley
2 Winchcombe Avenue
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN102QX
Accountants
The Alanbrookes Group Ltd
Tla J S Weeks & Co
l O Market Place
Devizes
Wiltshire
SNIO EHT
Main Bankers
HSBC
45 Market Place
Devizes
Wiltshire
SNIO IHZ

ST MARY'S (DEVIZES) CHURCH AND POORLANDS CHARITY
Trustees, Annual Report
for the year ended 31 December 2024
The Trustecs present their report together with the financial statements of St Marys and Poorlands
Charity for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Objectives and Activities
The Charity s objective is to provide independent living accommodation and support for people over the
age of 60 within the community of Devizes. The Charity achieves this through the provision of
affordable housing, maintenance of safe and comfortable living enviromnents, and engagernent with
local services and welfare providers.
Public Benefit
The Trustees confirn] that they have complied with the duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to
have due regard to ihe Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
Achievemcnts and Performance
During the year, the Charity Lontinued to provide accommodation and support to residents at St Marys
Gardens. The Trustees have overseen maintenance projects. improvements to facilities, and resident
engag7ement initiatives to enhance wellbeing and independence.
Financial Review
The Charity's income during the year was £143,513, and expenditure amounted to £114,291. The
resulting sury)lus for the year was £29,222. Reserves at the year-end totalled £3,620,948, which the
Trustees consider satisfactory to meet the Charity's obligations and planned activities.
Reserves Policy
The Trustees aim to maintain free reserves sufficient to cover at least six months of op¢rating costs and
any foreseeable maintenance expenditure.
Plans for the Future
The Charity plans to continue maintaining high-quality accommodation for residents and to explore
opportunities for energy efficiency, community engagement, and partnership with local support services.
Structure, Governance and Management
St Marys and Poorlands Charity is governed by its charitable trust deed. Trustees are appointed in
accordance with the governing document, and mcctings arc hcld regularly to oversee management and
operations.
Risk Management
The Trustees hav¢ considered the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, particularly in relation to
govemance, health and safety, and property maintenance. Systems have been established to mitigate
these risks as far as reasonably possible.
Approved by the Trustees on 20 August 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Chainnan

ST MARY'S (DEVIZES) CHURCH AND POORLANDS CHARITY
Report of the Independent Examiner
To The Trustees of St Mary's (Devizes) Church and Poor Lands Charity
I report on the accounts of the Charity for th¢ ycar ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages 4 to
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that
an audit is not required for this year (under section 144{2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that
an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:.
examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 201 l Act);
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners
(under section 145(5)(b} of the 2011 Act). and
to state 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
coinparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items
or disclosurcs 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
conscquently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent Examiner's Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements..
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act, and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting
requirements of the 201 l 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.
Mr A Fisher FCA
The Alanbrookes Group Ltd - T/A JS Wecks & Co
l O Market Place
Devizes
Wiltshire SNI O I HT
Date: _ 23 October 2025

ST MARY'S (DEVIZES) CHURCH AND POORLANDS CHARITY
Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 December 2024
Repair
Funds
General Almshouse
Fund
Branch
Total
2023
Notes
Incoming Resources
Property Income
Investment Income
Almshouse Contributions
6,170
105,268
6,170
105,268
32,075
18,826
99,607
32,240
2b
32,075
Total Incoming Resources
111,438
32,075
143,513
150,673
Resources Expended
Expenditure:
Overhead Expenses
Church Share
21,237
56,376
36,678
57,915
56,376
68,659
61,448
Total Resources Expended
77,613
36,678
114,291
130,107
Net Income (Expenditure)
For The Year
33,825
{4,603)
29,222
20,566
Transfers Between Funds
3,600
{33,825)
30,225
Net Incoming Resources before
Recognised Gains and {Losses)
3,600
25,622
29,222
20,566
Other Recognised Gains
and (Losses)
112,989
5,767
118,756
86,548
Net Movement of Funds
3,600
112,989
31,389
147,978
107,114
Total Funds Brought Forward
126,180
3,056,510
290,280
3,472,970
3,365,856
Total Funds Carried Forward 129,780
3,169,499
321,669
3,620,948
3,472,970

ST MARY'S (DEVIZES) CHURCH AND POORLANDS CHARITY
Balance Sheet
As at 31 December 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
Investments
478,023
2,773,541
478,023
2,651,185
3,251,564
3,129,208
Current Assets
Debtors and Prepayments
Balances at Building Society
& COIF Deposit
Balances at Bank and Cash in Hand
485
547
316,171
90,185
316,171
45,811
406,841
362,529
Creditors:
Amounts falling due
within one year
(37,457)
(18,767)
369,384
343,762
Net Assets
3,620,948
3,472,970
Fund Balances
General Fund
Almshouse Branch Fund
3,169,499
321,669
3,056,510
290,280
3,491,168
3,346,790
Designated Funds
General Repairs Fund
Almshouse Repairs Fund
Almshouse Cyclical Maintenance
3,800
73,692
52,288
3,800
70,092
52,288
129,780
126,180
3,620,948
3,472,970
Approved by the officers on
and signed on its behalf.
Trustee
Trustee
The notes on pages 6 to 9 form part of these accounts

ST MARY'S (DEVIZES) CHURCH AND POORLANDS CHARITY
Notes To the Accounts
Year Ended 31 December 2024
Accounting policies
Basis of preparation of accounts
The accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention.
The accounts have been prepared in compliance with Statements of Recommended Practice
on Charity Accounts.
Tangible Assets
The tangiible assets of the charity are Freehold Property. These assets are held at historic cost.
Investments
All investments are held at market value.
Incoming Resources
Property Income
Rent Outgoings
Net
2023
(Net)
Oxhouse Field
Wayleave
81 Victoria Road
83 Victoria Road
427
31
8,160
10,200
427
31
8,020
(2,308)
427
39
8,160
10,200
(140)
(12,508)
18,818
(12,648)
6,170
18,826
2b.
Investment Income
Repair
Funds
General Almshouse
Fund
Fund
Total
2023
Nationwide Intcrcst
NAACIF Income Shares
Brewin Dolphin Portfolio
COIF - Depo8it Interest
Fixed Interest Fund
Property Fund
Global Equity
Ethical Investments
46,910
20,775
7,469
6,272
6,195
7,478
10,169
46,910
20,775
7,469
6,272
6,195
7,478
10,169
44,015
19,948
6,408
4,240
6,051
10,067
8,878
105,268
105,268
99,607

ST MARY'S (DEVIZES) CItURCH AND POORLANDS CHARITY
Notes To the Accounts
Year Ended 31 December 2024
Resources Expended
Overhead ExpendAture
Repair
Fund
General Almshouse
Fund
Branch
Total
2023
Secretarial Fees
Gardener - Wages and Expenses
Insurance
Water and Sewerage
Central Heating and Gas
Central Heating Maintenance
General Expenses
Accountancy Fees
Lifeline Expenses
Quinquennial Fees
Repairs and Maintenance
10,372
4,294
2,664
1,673
10,372
4,294
2,664
1,673
13,252
6,105
1,611
1,320
2,799
9,737
3,087
2,499
1,483
26,193
5,983
2,814
2,076
2,069
13,252
6,105
697
914
1,320
2,799
13,825
13,825
12,718
21,237
36,678
57,915
68,659
Other Recognised Gains & (Losses)
Repair
Fund
General Almshouse
Fund
Fund
Total
2023
Profitl(Loss) on Sale of Shares
Proceeds on Sale of Land
Revaluation of Investments
(see Note 6)
32,336
32,336
(3,018)
80,653
5,767
86,420
89,566
112,989
5,767
118,756
86,548
Tangible Fixed Assets
Freehold Property
2024
2023
Freehold Properties:
81 Victoria Road, Devizes
83 Victoria Road, Devizes
251,161
226,862
251,161
226,862
Cost as at 31 December 2024
478,023
478,023

ST MARY'S (DEVIZES) CHURCH AND POORLANDS CHARITY
Notes To the Accounts
Year Ended 31 December 2024
Investments
Market Value of Investments as at 31 December
2024
2023
M&G Charity Fund Income Shares (1158278)
M&G Charity Fund Accumulation Shares (5811537)
Brewin Dolphin Portfolio
COIF Fixed Interest Units (151428)
COIF Property Income Units (108045)
COIF Global Equity Income Units (155313186693)
COIF Ethical Investment Fund Units (97005)
1,096,426
86,163
528,986
190,890
113,340
457,738
299,998
1,040,366
76,796
510,627
185,227
112,799
433,385
291,985
2,773,541
2,651,185
General Almshouse
Fund
Fund
Total
2024
Market Value of Investments as at 31 December 2023 2,574,389
76,796
2,651,185
Add: Investments Purchased
Net ProfitJ{Loss} of Disposal of Shares
Unrealised Profit (Loss) on Investments
3,600
3,600
32,336
86,420
32,336
80,653
5,767
Market Value of Investments at 31 December 2024
2,687,378
86,163
2,773,541
General Almshouse
Fund
Fund
Total
2023
At Cost
M&G Charity Fund Income
Shares (1158278)
M&G Charity Fund Accumulation
Sharcs (5811537)
Brewin Dolphin Portfolio
730,023
730,023
730,023
51,685
51,685
503,541
48,085
471,206
503,541
COIF.'_
Fixed Interest Fund (151428)
Property Fund Units {108045}
Global Equity Fund (155313)
Ethical Investtnent Fund (97005)
200,000
121,000
200,000
175,133
200,000
121,000
200,000
175,133
200,000
121,000
200,000
175,133
1,929,697
51,685
1,981,382
1,945,447

ST MARY'S (DEVIZF.S) CHURCH AND POORLANDS CHARITY
Notes To The Accounts
Year Ended 31 December 2024
Debtors and Prepayments
Almshouse
Fund
Total
2023
Almshouse Contributions
Prepayment
485
485
547
485
485
547
Creditors
General Almshouse
Fund
Fund
Total
2023
Church Branch
37,457
37,457
18,767
37,457
37,457
18,767
Trustee Remuneration and Related Party Transactions
None of the Trustees received any remuneration or reimbursement of expenses during the year.
No Trustee or other person related to the charity had any personal interest in any contract or
transaction entered into by the charity durin&y the year.