KINGS CLIFFE ALMSHOUSE CHARJTY RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2023 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF KINGS CLIFFE ALMSHOLSE CHARrrY I report on the Re¢¢ipts and Payrnents accounts of th¢ Trust for the y¢ar ended 30 September 2023 which are set out on pages l and 2. Respective responsibilitie3 of tnJste¢s and examiner Th¢ ¢harty's trustees are respc>nsible 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 Aa) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to= examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act. to follow the procedures laid down in the general Dtrections given by th¢ Charity Commission under section 145{5){b) of the 2011 A¢t' and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis ofindependent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with th¢ general Direction5 given by the Charity ComJnission. An exarninalion in¢ludes a ￿VIeW of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts pr¢s¢nt¢d with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures und¢rtak¢D do not provid¢ all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether th¢ a unts pr¢s¢nt a'tru¢ and fair view, and the report is limit¢d to those matters s¢t out in the statement belo Independent examiner'5 Statemellt In connection with my examination. no matter has ¢ e to my attention: (l) which gives me reasonabl¢ ¢ause to believe that i any material ￿Spect th¢ r¢quir¢m¢nts: to keep accounting records in accordan to prepare accounts which accord with requirements of th¢ 2011 Act h section 130 of the 2011 Act. and ounting records and comply with the accounting have not been met. or (2} to which, in Tny opinion, attention shoul a¢counts to be reached in.order t() enable a proper understanding of the Mtc L JACKLtN JACKSON & GRIMES LTD chartEr￿ C¢rtifi¢d A¢¢ountan¢ 22 St George's Stree¢ STAMFORD, L￿Cs KINGS FLIFTE 13572 10131 s￿03 1932 424YJ 9196 310 201223 6393 153 186 45332 211824 6393 13371 (1965881 Cash at 7783 204371 21154 T183 of year AS AT 30~ A(WAutt k0551376B￿l￿yS Bjnk 21148 21158 13371 21158 124607.298 UFltrs t• 86.47 lo84.￿ UDits Q 10.f)X SharcF41 O)IF 81I33￿1T-N0WJty¥6Itr￿¢ntt 894&47 I850.68[￿Ce £ I 21 BEid8e Strttt 29 BtK8¢ Str¥t 35 Bfti08e Street Kings Cliffe Almshouse Charity and Endowed School Foundation Chair Report for AGM 26th March 2024 Welcome to all and heartfelt thanks to all for their commitment to running these chariti'es. Almshouses The tenants of the Almshouses have remained the same this year and Yrfe have repla￿d the roof of 35. The wall collapse was repaired however NFU refused to payout The clerk has raised this with the ombudsman. School House This is still rented to the same tenants and Managed by Richardsons. Land Rents These are managed by Richardsons. The new Lease for the land under the railway bridge is being negotiated. Finances These are referred to in detail in the Treasurers report. Rental Increase We have not increased the rents for the Almshouses for the past ￿ years and it may be necessary consider whether we increase them this year. The rent for Library House was not increased last year in-line with the recommendations from Richardsons. Education Foundation During the year grant applications for £2800 were re￿iVed and paid out. Due to the ongoing issues with Barclays and a fear that they would not honour cheques the monies have very generously been paid by the Clerk. The vacancy for a Foundation Govemor was not fil￿ during the year but fortunately we now have a very suitable volunteer in Anne Wesley. During the heavy rains in October the roof of the Endowed school leaked. There is currently piotracted discussions between the school, suppliers of the ftat roof, architect and the contractor. Each is trying to blame the other. This is likely to be an ongoing issue but fortunately the school is supported by the govemors as well as the foundation. Thanks I woukl like to give my thanks to my fellow trustees for their advi￿ and assistance this year. In particular to Peter Wallace and Steven Brighty for their support, Nick Evans for dealing with Barclays and trying to find alternative solutions and Gina for dealing with the Grant applications. However, nothing would be possible without the dedication of our Clerk Reggie. I would like to thank her for her advi￿, assistance and willingness to deal with every situation.