Charity number: 203583
ST SCHOLASTICA'S RETREAT
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ST SCHOLASTICA'S RETREAT
CONTENTS
| Page | |
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| Reference and administrtive details of the Charty, its Trustes andadviser | 1 |
| Trustees' repor | 2 -7 |
| Independent examiners repor | 8 |
| Statement of fnancial activities | 9 |
| Balance sheet | 10 |
| Notes to the fnancial statements | 1 1- 2 2 |
ST SCHOLASTICA'S RETREAT
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Trustees Mr C Doran, Chair Mrs M Cripps Mrs I Audley Mr S Martin Mr P Hughes Charity registered number 203583 Principal office 27 The Retreat Princes Risborough Buckinghamshire HP27 OJG Senior management Mr G Nunn, Warden from February 2023 team
Independent Examiner MHA Chartered Accountants Building 4 Foundation Park Roxborough Way Maidenhead SL6 3UD Bankers TSB Bank PLC Market Square Princes Risborough Buckinghamshire HP27 OAS
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ST SCHOLASTICA'S RETREAT
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of St Scholastica's Retreat (the charity) for the year ended 31 December 2024. The Trustees confirm that the Annual report and financial statements of the charity comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charity's governing document and the provisions of the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
Objectives and activities
Policies and objectives
The main object of the charity is the provision of accommodation for residents. Applications are open to all Catholics who are in need of financial assistance and who are either single and aged not less than 60 years old or who are married with the husband being not less than 60 years old and the wife not being less than 50 years old.
The Trustees adopt policies recommended by the Almshouse Association, of which the scheme is a member Policies are reviewed as updates and guidance are provided by the Association and are reviewed and adopted by the Board of Trustees annually.
Activities undertaken to achieve objectives
The objects are fulfilled through the provision of 36 self-contained flats and a Warden and Deputy Warden at St Scholastica's Retreat which benefit the residents by supporting them to continue living independently. An extraordinary repair and improvement fund is maintained for the expenses to upgrade the buildings as required.
In planning our activities at Trustees meetings. we keep in mind the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit.
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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Achievements and performance
Review of activities
Operations in 2024 contrasted sharply to those in 2023 as the level of works carried out returned to a more "normal" level than in 2023 during which much deferred work was caught up. In contrast to the £119k deficit generated in 2023, the scheme returned to generating an operatng surplus of £39.6k in 2024. While day to day repairs were at a higher level than in 2023 - £40k against £19k in 2023, this reflected catching up on a significant number of smaller repairs which had been outstanding as larger works were being addressed. By contrast, Cyclical and Extraordinary works in 2024 totalled £60.4kagainst a total of £191.8k in 2023. The major difference was in Extraordinary works which were £43.6k in 2024 against £138k in 2023 - reflecting the decline in major refurbishment work in 2024. Refurbishments in 2024 were primarily the continued upgrade of heating units for certain flats, window replacements and and refurbishments which took place for flats which were vacated during 2024
Maintenance contributions for 2024 were increased by approximately 3% in contrast to no increase in 2023 Total income from Maintenance Contributions was £228.5k in 2024 against £207.7 in 2023. The level of maintenance contribution is reviewed annually against the level of local housing allowance and local housing conditions. Loss of income due to voids declined from £35k in 2023 to £22.2k in 2024 reflecting lower turnover in vacancies. However costs related to voids (payment of council taxes and electricity costs etc) increased from £9.5k to £10.6k in part due to a flat being used as a "workshop" to facilitate repairs and another flat which will require refurbishment.
Financial review
The scheme's primary source of funds is derived from the income from maintenance contributions from residents. This income is used to ensure the property is maintained to an appropriate standard for our residents, taking into account the need to ensure the safety, comfort and wellbeing of an ageing population. The Trustees chose a modest increase in the maintenance contribution in 2024 of 3% reflecting the continued need to stabilise income and exenditure after the distruption of the pandemic and management personnel issues which delayed refurbishments in 2022.
Despite the modest increase in income, a surplus of £53.9k was generated for the year. Funds available to support the activities of the scheme grew from £579.8k in 2023 to £633.7k. Available funds were three times the expenditure costs for the year in 2024 in contrast to 1.6 times in 2023. It is the Trustees expectation that reserves will continue to grow in the coming years through gradual increase in maintenance contributions as well as a moderation, in the short term, of required expenditure.
The emergence of environmental concerns over recent years puts into focus the need to maintain or improve our flats to offer better and more efficient heating, improved insulation, reduction of damp and conservation of water and electricity. Other issues raised include aspects of design of the scheme's flats with respect to the mobility and capability of older residents. All of these factors will put pressure on the level of maintenance contributions to be charged as well as the level of the reserves to be maintained.
Going concern
The Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources based upon the level of reserves, the level of voids and the ability to adjust the maintenance contributions to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis.
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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Reservos policy
In planning the level of reserves the Trustees take into account a number of factors including the outlook for vacancies and the depth of the scheme's waiting list, anticipated major capital expenditures related both to cyclical and extraordinary maintenance costs, the need for the scheme to continue to provide housing that is fit for purpose for accommodating an ageing population.
The £53.8k surplus in 2024 was made up of a contribution from operations of £39.6k and a gain in investment value of £14.2k. Reserves available to support operations were 3 times expenditure as mentioned above. A reserve capital fund previously created in 2022 to hold in reserve for capital expenditures which had been delayed has declined to £262k. The Trustees recommend that the fund be restored to £350k to reflect the anticipated increased future costs of maintaining the flats to a standard appropriate to current housing needs.
It is the view of Trustees that reserves should continue to grow in future years in order lo offset the expected future costs of keeping aging properties fit for purpose.
Investments policy
The Trustees continued discussions with potential investment advisors and continues to keep its investment policy under review. The scheme continues to seek to invest cash funds in short-term interest-bearing accounts protected by the FSCS. The opportunity to invest in funds which offer opportunities which align with our Catholic and charitable purposes is being investigated. Trustees will seek professional advice to ensure invested funds' value can be safeguarded to the extent possible.
Principal risks and uncertainties
Analysis of risks is allocated to the three Trustee subcommittees and reported to the Board as a whole at each meeting. Risks are reviewed by each of the subcommittees and it is recommended that it is an item on each meeting's agenda and will also therefore be reflected in the minutes for the meetings which is then reviewed al Board meetings Major risks highlighted in 2024, continue to be the ability of resources generated by the maintenance contribution to cover the ongoing costs of maintenance and refurbishment and the need to keep older building stock up to date. The ability to increase maintenance contributions to meet increased costs is limited, in part. by the level of local housing allowance. The current level of maintenance contribution is set below the local housing allowance and this does provide flexibility to increase income to meet increased costs. Additional highlighted risks include failure to attract new residents and the resulting rise in vacancies and a drain on income. Continuing expenditure on refurbishment lo attract residents as well as an ongoing advertising campaigns in the local and national Catholic press is seen as appropriate mitigation of this risk. No new advertising campaign was undertaken in 2024 as it was felt the waiting list remained sufficient to fill flats as they became empty. Review of the need for further advertising is ongoing and an advertising campaign can be arranged at short notice. In mid-2025, there were four potential residents awaiting flats. Risk of insufficient Trustees has also been highlighted. This is mitigated by ongoing Trustee recruitment.
The costs of refurbishments in the coming years will need to take into account the impact of the Disability Discrimination Act in ensuring accommodation is fit for purpose for our ageing population, and environmental/climate change issues which will require upgrades in areas such as heating, insulation, damp protection. water and electricity usage.
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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Structure, governance and management
Constitution
The governing document is the Scheme of 17 May 1972 as amended by the Scheme of 16 June 1993 (the Scheme), and an Order of the Commission dated 25 May 2004 The Trustees are responsible for administration and management of the Scheme. The Board of Trustees should comprise a minimum of 3 and maximum of 8 and are appointed by resolution of the existing Trustees. Should the number of Trustees fall to two only, the Bishop of Northampton has the authority to appoint further Trustees.
Members' liability
Each member of the charitable company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the charitable company in the event of it being wound up while they are a member, or within one year after they cease to be a member, such amount as may be required, for the debts and liabilities contracted before they ceased to be a member.
Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
The management of the charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Trust deed
Trustees are co-opted and appointed from time to time to ensure that the Board of Trustees has the appropriate skills needed to oversee the scheme. Induction processes include providing sufficient background information to new members to allow them to understan d the workings of the Scheme including the Scheme documents, the Almshouse Association Handbook as well as links to the Almshouse Association website, copies of all adopted policies and copies of recent financial information. Time during Board meetings has been devoted to the induction process and training for new and existing members.
Organisational structure and decision-making policies
The day-to-day superintendence and care of the Scheme is carried out by the Warden assisted by a Deputy Warden. Both are appointed by the Trustees and are the key management personnel under the Scheme.
Remuneration of key management personnel (which includes accommodation) is reviewed annually by the Board based upon an annual performance review undertaken by the Finance Committee whose recommendations are considered by the Board. All Trustees give their time on a voluntary basis and receive no remuneration or other benefits.
The work of the Board is carried out by three subcommittees which focus on the most important areas of the Scheme. These are Marketing and People, Property and Finance. Trustees serve on at least one of these subcommittees. It is the responsibility of each subcommittee, led by a designated Chairperson, to meet at least three times a year to review and set targets for each area for which it is responsible in accordance with the Terms of Reference adopted for each subcommittee. This work is reported back to the whole Board at each Board meeting and any recommendations for decision making is presented to the Board for review or adoption
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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Structure, governance and management (continued)
Related party relationships
St Scholastica's Retreat is a member of the Almshouse Association and, as such, takes advantage of advice and expertise of the Association in writing and setting policies as well as advice on some financial planning and decision making. The Trustees have adopted a Conflict of Interest policy as recommended by the Almshouse Association.
Under the terms of the Scheme, the Bishop of Northampton holds the right to appoint Trustees to the Scheme if the number of Trustees falls below two.
Plans for future periods
It is the Trustees main objective to continue to provide accommodation for our beneficiaries which is modern and comfortable. During 2024, the Trustees approved a plan to change the scheme from a charity to a charitable incorporated entity and have engaged legal suppot to help us make this transition which is expected to be completed in 2025. We are also considering longer term plans for ensuring that the accommodation provided to residents is attractive, comfortable and energy efficient. We will continue to market the scheme actively in order to ensure a robust waiting list.
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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Statement of Trustees' responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102)
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make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements:
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Mr C Doran Chairman Date 11 kvebe 2oS
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Independent oxaminor's roport to the Trustees of St Scholastica's Retreat ('the Charity')
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act
Independent examiner's statement
Since the Charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of (enter body here), which is one of the listed bodies.
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has b n withdrawn
I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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1 . accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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2 the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
have no concerns and have come across 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.
This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
MHA, Building 4, Foundation Park, Roxborough Way, Maidenhead, SL6 3UD
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Endowment | Total | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | funds | funds | funds | ||
| 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Note | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Income and | ||||||
| endowments fom: | ||||||
| Donations and legacies | 2 | 1,527 | 1,527 | 1,640 | ||
| Charitabe actvtes | 3 | 236,905 | 236,905 | 215,819 | ||
| Investments | 4 | 12,474 | 12,474 | 11.023 | ||
| Total income and | ||||||
| endowments | 250,906 | 250,906 | 228,482 | |||
| Expenditure on: | ||||||
| Charitable activities | 5 | 167,570 | 43,680 | 211,250 | 347,052 | |
| Total expenditur | 167,570 | 43,680 | 211,250 | 347,052 | ||
| Net gains on investments |
14,240 | 14,240 | 8,322 | |||
| Net income/ | ||||||
| (expenditure) | 97,576 | (43,680) | 53,896 | (110,248) | ||
| Transfers beteen | ||||||
| funds | 12 | (43,680) | 43,680 | |||
| Net movement in | ||||||
| funds | 53,896 | 53,896 | (110,248) | |||
| Reconciiaton of | ||||||
| funds: | ||||||
| Total funds brught forard |
1,732,803 | 295,586 | 2,028,389 | 2,138637 | ||
| Netmovement in funds | 53,896 | 53,896 | (110,248) | |||
| Total funds carried | ||||||
| frard | 1,786,699 | 295,586 | 2,082,285 | 2028389 |
The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 11 to 22 form part of these financial statements.
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | £ | £ | |||
| Fixod assets | |||||
| Tangible assets | 8 | 1,362,808 | 1,362,108 | ||
| Investents | 9 | 286,224 | 271,984 | ||
| 1,649,032 | 1,634,092 | ||||
| Currentassets | |||||
| Debtors | 10 | 12,634 | 7,300 | ||
| Cash at bank andin hand | 430,810 | 399,242 | |||
| 43,4 | 406,542 | ||||
| Creditors:amounts faling duewithinone year |
11 | (10,191) | (12,245) | ||
| Net current assets | 433,253 | 394,297 | |||
| Total assets less curent liabiities | 2,082,285 | 2,028,389 | |||
| Net assets | 2,082285 | 2,028,389 | |||
| Total net assets | 2,082285 | 2,028,389 | |||
| Chart funds | |||||
| Endowment funds | 12 | 295,586 | 295,586 | ||
| Restricted funds | 12 | ||||
| Unrestrictedfunds | 12 | 1,786,699 | 1,732,803 | ||
| Total funds | 2082,285 | 2028389 |
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by
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Mr C Doran Chairman , Date ] Moe»be 2oz6
The notes on pages 1 1 to 22 form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have boon prepared to give a 'true and fair' view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extont required to provide a 'true and fair' view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORD (FRS 102) rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice.
St Scholastica's Retreat constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
Assets and liabilities are initia y recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
1.2 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements
1.3 Income
All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. Accounting policies (continued)
1.4 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and support costs involved in undertaking each activity Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity.
Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
1.5 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
A review for impairment of a fixed asset is carried out if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of any fixed asset may not be recoverable. Shortfalls between the carrying value of fixed assets and their recoverable amounts are recognised as impairments. Impairment losses are recognised in the Statement of financial activities
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives,
Tangible fixed assets are carried at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Fixtures and fittings - 10% straight line Computer equipment - 25% straight line
No provision has been made in the accounts for the depreciation of the freehold residential buildings. These properties, in use in furtherance of charitable objectives, are maintained to standards that ensure that there is no deterioration of the fabric and the estimated residual value at current prices is not less than their book value. The Trustees therefore consider that any depreciation would not be material.
1.6 Investments
Fixed asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction cost and subsequently measured at fair value at the Balance sheet date, unless the value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment. Investment gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised, are combined and presented as 'Gains/(Losses) on investments' in the Statement of financial activities.
1.7 Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1 . Accounting policies (continued)
1.8 Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the Trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The Trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.
1.9 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
1.10 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
1,11Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material. the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised within interest payable and similar charges.
1.12 Financial instruments
The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2. Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2024 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations | 1,527 | 1,527 |
| Unrestricted | Total | |
| funds | funds | |
| 2023 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations | 1.640 | 1,640 |
3. Income from charitable activities
| Unrestricted | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2024 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Mantenance contrbutions | 228,554 | 228,554 |
| Rent | 7,200 | 7,200 |
| Other | 1.151 | 1,151 |
| 236,905 | 236,905 | |
| Unrestricted | Total | |
| funds | funds | |
| 2023 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Maintenance contributions | 207,788 | 207,788 |
| Rent | 7,200 | 7,200 |
| Other | 831 | 831 |
| 215,819 | 215,819 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
4. Investment income
| Unretricted | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2024 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Investment | income | 12,474 | 12,474 |
| Unestricted | Total | ||
| funds | funds | ||
| 2023 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Investment | income | 11,023 | 11,023 |
5. Analysis of expenditure on charitablo activities
Summary by fund type
| Unrstricted | Retrcted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | Total | |
| 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Management | 108,661 | 108,661 | |
| Serices | 633 | 633 | |
| Repairs and maintenance | 58,276 | 43,680 | 101,956 |
| 167,570 | 43.680 | 211,250 | |
| Unestricted | Restricted | ||
| funds | funds | Total | |
| 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Management | 116,959 | 116,959 | |
| Serices | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Repairs and maintenance | 90,856 | 138037 | 228,893 |
| 209015 | 138,037 | 347,052 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
6. Net lncomel(Expenditure)
Accountancy and independent examiner's fee
| 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|
| £ | £ |
| 5,000 | 3,600 |
7. Staff costs
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Wages and salaries | 48,538 | 46,622 |
| 48,538 | 46,622 |
The average number of persons employed by the Charity during the year was as follows:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| No. | No. | |
| Suppor | 2 | 2 |
No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year
The key management personnel of the charity comprise the senior staff listed on page 1 . The total amount of employee benefits (including employer pension and national insurance contributions) received by key management personnel for their services to the charity was £48,538 (2023: £46,622)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
8. Tangible fixed assets
| Freehold | Fixtures and | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| propery | fitings | Total | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Cost or valuation | |||
| At 1 Januar 2024 | 1,361,563 | 26,307 | 1,387,870 |
| Additions | 994 | 994 | |
| Disposals | (749) | (749) | |
| At31Decembr 2024 | 1,361,563 | 26,552 | 1,388,115 |
| Depreciation | |||
| At 1 Januar 2024 | 25,762 | 25762 | |
| Charge fr the year | 294 | 29 | |
| On disposals | (749) | (749) | |
| At31 December 2024 | 25,307 | 25,307 | |
| Net book value | |||
| At31December2024 | 1,361,563 | 1,245 | 1,362,808 |
| At 31Decembr2023 | 1,361,563 | 55 | 1,362,108 |
All freehold property is held for direct charitable purposes and comprises residential properties and a community building. All other assets are used for direct charitable purposes.
The Charity has adopted a policy of revaluation for tangible fixed assets. Had these assets been measured at historic cost, the carrying values would have b n as follows:
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||||
| At | cost | 208,566 | 208.5 | ||
| At | valuation: | 1995 | revaluation | 1,152,997 | 1,152,997 |
| 1,361,563 | 1,361,563 |
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9. Fixed asset investments
| Lsted | |
|---|---|
| investments | |
| £ | |
| Cost or valuation | |
| At 1 Januar 2024 | 271,984 |
| Revaluations | 14,240 |
| At31December 2024 | 286,224 |
| Net book value | |
| At31December 2024 | 286,224 |
| At 31 December 2023 | 271,984 |
10. Dobtors
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Due within one year | ||
| Prepayments and accrued income | 12,634 | 7,300 |
11. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Other taxaton and social security | 3,145 | 2,732 |
| Accruals | 7,046 | 9,513 |
| 10,191 | 12245 |
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12. Statement of funds
Statement of funds • current year
| Balance at | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at 1 | 31 | |||||
| Januar | Transfer | Gains/ | December | |||
| 2024 | Income | Expenditure | in/out | (Losses) | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrstrcted | ||||||
| funds | ||||||
| Designated | ||||||
| funds | ||||||
| Cyclcal | ||||||
| maintenance | ||||||
| fund | (16,740) | 39,672 | 22932 | |||
| Capital fund | 262,216 | 87,784 | 350,0 | |||
| 262216 | (16,740) | 127456 | 372,932 | |||
| General funds | ||||||
| Unrestricted | 317,590 | 250,906 | (150,830) | (171,136) | 14,24 | 260,770 |
| Revaluation | ||||||
| resere | 1,152997 | 1,152997 | ||||
| 1,470,587 | 250,906 | (150,830) | (171,136) | 14,240 | 1,413,767 | |
| Total | ||||||
| Unrestricted | ||||||
| funds | 1,732,803 | 260,906 | (167,570) | (43,680) | 14,240 | 1,786,699 |
| Endowment | ||||||
| funds | ||||||
| Endowment | ||||||
| Fund | 295,586 | 295,56 | ||||
| Restricted | ||||||
| funds | ||||||
| Extraordinary | ||||||
| repar fund | (43,680) | 43,680 | ||||
| Total of funds | 2028,389 | 250,906 | (211,250) | 14,24 | 2,082,285 |
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12. Statement of funds (continued)
Statement of funds - prior year
| Balance at | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balanceat | 31 | ||||||
| 1 Januar | Transfers | Gains/ | Deember | ||||
| 2022 | Income | Expenditure | in/out | (Losses) | 2022 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrstricted | |||||||
| funds | |||||||
| Designated | |||||||
| funds | |||||||
| Cycical | |||||||
| maintenance | |||||||
| fund | 1,020 | (70,079) | 69,059 | ||||
| Capitalfund | 350,000 | (87,784) | 262216 | ||||
| 351,020 | (70,079) | (18,725) | 262,216 | ||||
| General funds | |||||||
| Unrestrcted | 312,113 | 228482 | (138,936) | (92,391) | 8,322 | 317,590 | |
| Revaluation | |||||||
| resere | 1,152997 | 1,152997 | |||||
| 1,465,110 | 228,482 | (138,936) | (92391) | 8322 | 1,470,587 | ||
| Total | |||||||
| Unrestricted | |||||||
| funds | 1,816,130 | 228482 | (209,015) | (111,116) | 8,322 | 1,732.803 | |
| Endowment | |||||||
| funds | |||||||
| Endowment | |||||||
| Fund | 295,586 | 295,586 | |||||
| Restricte | |||||||
| funds | |||||||
| Extraordinary | |||||||
| repairfund | 26,921 | (138,037) | 1 1 1,1 1 6 | ||||
| Total of funds | 2,138,637 | 228,482 | (37,052) | 8322 | 2,028,389 |
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12. Statement of funds (continued)
Extraordinary repair fund:
Amounts are allocated to the fund each year based on the recommended minimum level by the Almshouse Association, calculated at a rate per dwelling.
These amounts are invested in the National Association or Almshouses Common Investment Funds and other funds at the Trustees' discretion to meet expenditure on extraordinary repairs or improvement of buildings owned by the Trust.
Expenditure incurred on extraordinary repairs is written off against these funds. Expenditure incurred on day to day repairs and maintenance is written off to income and expenditure account as incurred.
Cyclical maintenance fund:
Amounts are allocated to the fund each year based on the recommended minimum level by the Almshouse Association, calculated at a rate per dwelling.
Expenditure incurred on cyclical maintenance is allocated against this fund.
Capital fund:
The Trustees have chosen to designate £350,000 for capital expenditure deferred from 2020 plus additional costs which have been identified (continued bathroom refurbishments, heating and electrical improvements and repair and refurbishment of doors and windows). In 2024 expenditure was incurred against this designated fund of £xxx (2023: £87,784).
13. Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds • current period
| Unrestricted | Endowment | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | funds | |
| 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Tangible fixed assets | 1,067,222 | 295,586 | 1,362,808 |
| Fixed asset investments | 286224 | 286,224 | |
| Current assets | 443,444 | 43,4 | |
| Creditors due within one year | (10,191) | (10,191) | |
| Total | 1,786,699 | 295,586 | 2,082,285 |
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13. Analysis of net assets between funds (continued)
Analysis of net assets between funds - prior period
| Unrestricted | Endowment | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | funds | |
| 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Tangible fixed assets | 1,066.522 | 295586 | 1,362,108 |
| Fixed asset investments | 271.984 | 271,984 | |
| Current assets | 406542 | 406,542 | |
| Creitor due within one year | (12,245) | (12,245) | |
| Ttl | 1,732.803 | 295,586 | 2,028,389 |
Total
14. Pension commitments
The charity operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the charity to the fund and amounted to £nil (2023 - £0). Contributions totalling £nil (2023 - £nil) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date.
15. Related Party Transactions
There were no related party transactions during the year (2023. None
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