**REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 204117**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND**
**FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021**
**FOR**
## **SPONNE & BICKERSTAFFE CHARITY**
**SPONNE & BICKERSTAFFE CHARITY**
## **CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021**
||**Page**|
|---|---|
|**Report of the Trustees**|1 to 5|
|**Independent Examiner's Report**|6|
|**Statement of Financial Activities**|7|
|**Balance Sheet**|8|
|**Notes to the Financial Statements**|9 to 18|
|**Detailed Statement of Financial Activities**|19 to 20|
**SPONNE & BICKERSTAFFE CHARITY**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021**
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2021. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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) (effective 1 January 2019).
## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES**
## **Objectives and aims**
The charity continues to fulfil the requirements of Archdeacon Sponne's Will dated 1447 including the dispensing of help to the 'needy of the Parish' through the Relief in Need Branch.
Through its Almshouse Branch the charity continues the tradition started by Thomas Bickerstaffe in 1689 to provide accommodation for 'ancient men and women to be of good character' drawn exclusively from those who have lived for some time in the Parish of Towcester.
## **Public benefit**
In deciding the activities of the charity the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit and are content that all the charity's activities fall within this guidance
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**SPONNE & BICKERSTAFFE CHARITY**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021**
## **ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Chairman's Report**
This year was the second one made particularly challenging by the need to respond to the Covid 19 pandemic. This meant us needing to balance keeping all at Moorfield safe by compliance with constantly changing requirements, whilst trying to maintain as much normal activity as possible, when allowed, for the benefit of everyone's wellbeing.
As usual the year started off by a meeting of the Finance Committee, chaired by Dr Stephen Burnley and proposed a budget for the year. As always, we are incredibly grateful to Stephen for all his hard work and commitment to the finances at Moorfield over many years. We were pleased that Donna McCarthy was able to begin assisting Stephen with some of the financial activities.
We recognise that Stephen would now like to reduce his involvement in the finances to allow him to concentrate on the Green Energy project. He made a successful application for an RCEF feasibility grant early in the year and this was followed up by a survey by Ricardo later in the summer. Their draft report is currently being finalised. The installation of a Green but effective heating system to ensure our residents can stay warm is a major priority for the Charity.
The Covid Response/Recovery Group continued to meet remotely and communicate via WhatsApp during the first half of the year. We are very grateful for Gail Caseman-Jones expertise in Emergency planning which allowed her excellent chairing of that group and to all the Feoffees that contributed their own expertise and took on the additional commitment of participation in it.
The search for a builder able to undertake the replacement of the Lodge windows proved very difficult and protracted and we are very grateful to Steve Holt for pursuing this throughout the year. We hope this project can now be undertaken in 2022.
Easing of Lockdown requirements allowed the completion of the final two bathrooms upgrades at No 2 in April and No 5 in June. This work highlighted the poor condition of the water tanks previously identified in the Legionella risk assessment. The decision was therefore taken to complete the water system replacements at all bungalows except 5 where a bath was being retained so the tank there was cleaned and disinfected. This work was completed in the summer.
On 15 April Feoffees attended the Annual Founders Day Service and we are grateful to Rev Paula Challen for making this work so well under the Covid restrictions in place at the time. A limited number of Feoffees had a Fish and Chip supper in the garden afterwards. Whilst enjoyable, I am sure we all hope to return to the traditional dinner at Moorfield in 2022.
In May the gas central heating was installed into the Lodge with the benefit of a grant which was a very cost-effective solution for the Charity.
During the Spring the Charity finally achieved going cashless. This was very beneficial due to the expense and difficulties of handling cash; exacerbated by the closing of bank branches in Towcester in recent years.
We also reviewed and simplified the four-week Warden rota system. This was found to be unnecessarily complicated, and the changes made significantly reduced the complexity of a monthly task for the Warden and the result was clearer for all staff and residents.
Feoffees were pleased to be allowed to resume meeting in person back at Moorfield in July, and plans had been made for an 'out of lockdown party' for everyone. Unfortunately, the emergence of new Delta variant prevented this from going ahead at that time when social gatherings were again discouraged.
In July our Deputy Warden had planned surgery from which she initially recovered well. Regrettably, this did not continue as further health problems came to light and she was unable to return to work, and sadly died at the end of the year. Jane was a very valued employee and an important part of Moorfield for thirty years; much loved by residents, staff and Feoffees. Plans to recognise her long-standing, valuable contribution will go ahead in the coming year.
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**SPONNE & BICKERSTAFFE CHARITY**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021**
Bungalow inspections were undertaken by the Chair and Vice-Chair in August and again highlighted the high priority of a more effective and affordable heating system. As twice-yearly residents' meetings had been prevented by the Pandemic, we also used the opportunity to discuss a number of issues with them.
In October inspections of the Charity's two pieces of land went ahead. Talbot Meadow was being well managed by Mr Barrett and the land at Farthingstone, farmed by Mr Tate was being looked after.
Significant electricity price rises throughout the year have proved to be very challenging and painful to both the Charity and our residents. In October the Feoffees decided to assist the residents through the winter months by cushioning the difference between the capped domestic tariff and the business rate paid by the Charity for the site. This is not sustainable in the long term and a more permanent solution is an important priority for the Charity.
In October it was decided to trial not replacing the Deputy warden and for more use to be made of Appello and for Feoffees to provide some cover for the Warden's absences. This would be kept under review.
An important role of the Charity is to provide relief in need to residents of Towcester who are struggling. This year we helped 7 families, and some were also helped by the Combined Charities. We recognised that the Pandemic and rising inflation has made this a particularly difficult year for those in need.
We are very grateful to the Wakefield estate for supplying a Christmas tree and to Alan Gilbert for installing it and the outside lights that are so appreciated by the residents. We had planned to hold a Christmas party inside after Carols around the tree kindly arranged by Rev. Paula with support of the church choir. The emergence of the Omicron variant again prevented the indoor party, but we enjoyed the Carols and served Mulled wine and warm refreshments outside instead, and this was well received.
We ended the year by distributing Christmas vouchers to our residents and other residents of Towcester who are in need.
I would like to conclude this report by saying a big Thank you to all the staff at Moorfield and my fellow Feoffees, for all their hard work and support throughout this very challenging year.
Carol Blake Chair
## **FINANCIAL REVIEW**
## **Financial position**
At the year end the total reserves of the charity are £794,058 which are all restricted funds as per the notes to the financial statements.
## **Investment policy and objectives**
The charity has the power to make any investment which the Trustees see fit. The Trustees will generally invest the bulk of reserves in C.O.I.F. funds but will make other investments as appropriate.
The movements in fixed assets and investments during the year are set out in the notes supporting the financial statements.
## **Reserves policy**
At the year end the cash reserves of the charity stood at £63,687. The charity's policy is to maintain sufficient reserves to maintain the buildings in good order and meet foreseeable needs. Investments are maintained to provide income to help the charity meet its objectives. Investment income is allocated between Almshouse and Relief in Need branches.
## **Market Value of the Property**
The Trustees consider that the market value of the Almshouses as at 31 December 2021 was £1,250,000 compared with a balance sheet value of £323,940.
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**SPONNE & BICKERSTAFFE CHARITY**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021**
## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document**
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
The charity is registered with the Charity Commission, and the Governing document was sealed on 5 May 1982.
## **Recruitment and appointment of new trustees**
Trustee selection methods: the body of trustees shall consist when complete of 15 competent persons being:-
Six nominative trustees appointed by Towcester Town Council to serve for four years and nine co-optative trustees who shall be persons who through residence, occupation or employment or otherwise have special knowledge of the parish of Towcester and are appointed for a period of five years. Each new trustee is given Charity Commission booklets and a History of the Charity.
## **Organisational structure**
The trustees delegate most routine operational decisions. The warden is responsible for the welfare of Moor Field residents and the clerk for the maintenance of the buildings and administration of the Relief in Need branch. The warden may call for medical social services assistance when required and repair and maintenance suppliers in an emergency.
## **Decision making**
A monthly meeting of trustees is held and the chairman has the casting vote in any decision making. Two separate committees meet to discuss finance and Relief in Need.
## **Risk management**
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number**
204117
## **Principal address**
Moor Field Buckingham Way Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6PE
## **Trustees**
Mr P Allen Mrs C Blake - Chairman Mr S Burnley Mrs G Cabmen-Jones Mr A Gilbert Mrs J Hart Mr I Massey Mrs K Wheeler Rev P Challen Mrs K Campbell - resigned 20th January 2021 Mrs C Peckham - resigned 17th February 2021 Mrs D McCarthy Mr S Holt Mrs J Lees Mr J Lynch
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**SPONNE & BICKERSTAFFE CHARITY**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021**
## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Independent Examiner**
DNG Dove Naish LLP Chartered Accountants Eagle House 28 Billing Road Northampton Northamptonshire NN1 5AJ
## **Clerk to the Trustees**
K Watkins
## **Bankers**
CAF Bank Limited 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ
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**INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SPONNE & BICKERSTAFFE CHARITY**
## **Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Sponne & Bickerstaffe Charity**
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Sponne & Bickerstaffe Charity (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2021.
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. 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.
I 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.
## **Use of our report**
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. Our independent examination work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity's trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's trustees as a body, for our independent examination work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Nicola Fox FCA DNG Dove Naish LLP Chartered Accountants Eagle House 28 Billing Road Northampton Northamptonshire NN1 5AJ
Date: 26 May 2022
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**SPONNE & BICKERSTAFFE CHARITY**
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021**
|Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
**INCOME AND**
**ENDOWMENTS FROM**
Donations and legacies
2
-
**Charitable activities**
4
Residents housing
-
Investment income
3
-
Other income
-
**Total**
-
**EXPENDITURE ON**
**Charitable activities**
5
Residents housing
-
Relief in Need
-
**Total**
-
Net gains on investments
-
**NET INCOME**
-
**Transfers between funds**
16
-
**Net movement in funds**
-
**RECONCILIATION OF**
**FUNDS**
**Total funds brought**
**forward**
-
**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED**
**FORWARD**
-|Almshouse
Branch
£
-
95,881
6,754
674
103,309
105,850
-
105,850
23,658
21,117
(2,351)
18,766
711,338
730,104|Relief in
Need
Branch
£
-
-
1,647
-
1,647
-
3,998
3,998
7,856
5,505
2,351
7,856
56,098
63,954|2021
Total
funds
£
-
95,881
8,401
674
104,956
105,850
3,998
109,848
31,514
26,622
-
26,622
767,436
794,058|2020
Total
funds
£
428
96,771
8,699
-
105,898
105,219
4,543
109,762
16,065
12,201
-
12,201
755,235
767,436|
|---|---|---|---|---|
The notes form part of these financial statements
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**SPONNE & BICKERSTAFFE CHARITY**
## **BALANCE SHEET 31 DECEMBER 2021**
||||||2021|2020|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||Relief in|||
|||Unrestricted|Almshouse|Need|Total|Total|
|||fund|Branch|Branch|funds|funds|
||Notes|Notes
£|£|£|£|£|
|**FIXED ASSETS**|||||||
|Tangible assets|11|-|327,114|-|327,114|332,176|
|**Investments**|||||||
|Investments|12|-|252,659|63,954|316,613|285,099|
|Investment property|13|-|90,000|-|90,000|90,000|
|||-|669,773|63,954|733,727|707,275|
|**CURRENT ASSETS**|||||||
|Debtors|14|-|1,251|-|1,251|1,255|
|Cash at bank and in hand||-|63,687|-|63,687|62,467|
|||-|64,938|-|64,938|63,722|
|**CREDITORS**|||||||
|Amounts falling due within|||||||
|one year|15|-|(4,607)|-|(4,607)|(3,561)|
|**NET CURRENT ASSETS**||-|60,331|-|60,331|60,161|
|**TOTAL ASSETS LESS**|||||||
|**CURRENT LIABILITIES**||-|730,104|63,954|794,058|767,436|
|**NET ASSETS**||-|730,104|63,954|794,058|767,436|
|**FUNDS**|16||||||
|Restricted funds|||||794,058|767,436|
|**TOTAL FUNDS**|||||794,058|767,436|
The notes form part of these financial statements
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**SPONNE & BICKERSTAFFE CHARITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021**
## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES**
## **Basis of preparing the financial statements**
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets.
The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£).
## **Going concern**
The financial statements have been prepared using the going concern basis as no material uncertainties exist in relation to the charity being a going concern.
## **Significant judgements and estimates**
The preparation of financial statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the company accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements are disclosed within the individual accounting policies below.
## **Income**
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
## **Expenditure**
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, 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 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
## **Tangible fixed assets**
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Almshouse - 1% on cost Plant and machinery - 10% on cost Fixtures and fittings - 10% on cost Furniture - 10% on cost Office equipment - 10% on cost
Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Where parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items of property, plant and equipment.
Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each balance sheet date. The selection of these residual values and estimated lives requires the exercise of judgement. The directors are required to assess whether there is an indication of impairment to the carrying value of assets. In making that assessment, judgements are made in estimating value in use. The directors consider that the individual carrying values of assets are supportable by their value in use.
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**SPONNE & BICKERSTAFFE CHARITY**
**NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021**
## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued**
## **Investment property**
Investment property is shown at fair value. Any aggregate surplus or deficit arising from changes in fair value are recognised through the statement of financial activities.
Talbot Meadow and Farthingstone Farm (investment properties) have been included in the financial statements at fair value. This valuation was produced by Berry Morris Chartered Surveyors in January 2009. The trustees are not aware of any material changes since the last valuation.
## **Taxation**
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
## **Fund accounting**
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
## **Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits**
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
## **Financial instruments**
Cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheet comprise cash at banks and in hand and short term deposits with an original maturity date of three months or less.
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in the statement of financial activities under administrative expenses.
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the entity after deducting all of its financial liabilities.
Where the contractual obligations of financial instruments are equivalent to a similar debt instrument, those financial instruments are classed as financial liabilities. Financial liabilities are presented as such in the balance sheet. Finance costs and gains or losses relating to financial liabilities are included in the statement of financial activities. Finance costs are calculated so as to produce a constant rate of return on the outstanding liability.
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**SPONNE & BICKERSTAFFE CHARITY**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021**
|**2.**
**DONATIONS AND LEGACIES**
Donations
**3.**
**INVESTMENT INCOME**
Dividends & bank interest received
**4.**
**INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES**
Activity
Contribution
Residents housing
Rates
Residents housing
Heat and light
Residents housing
Laundry income
Residents housing
Grants
Residents housing
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
South Northants District Council
Grand Union Housing
Rural Community Energy Fund
Northants Warm Homes
**5.**
**CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS**
Residents housing
Relief in Need|Direct
Costs (see
note 6)
£
102,488
3,998
106,486|2021
£
-
2021
£
8,401
2021
£
65,007
2,424
10,365
1,635
16,450
95,881
2021
£
1,371
-
9,079
6,000
16,450
Support
costs (see
note 7)
£
3,362
-
3,362|2020
£
428
2020
£
8,699
2020
£
62,782
2,359
8,228
1,410
21,992
96,771
2020
£
21,622
370
-
-
21,992
Totals
£
105,850
3,998
109,848|
|---|---|---|---|
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**SPONNE & BICKERSTAFFE CHARITY**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021**
## **6. DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES**
|2021
£
Staff costs
29,941
Rates and water
1,985
Insurance
1,968
Light and heat
18,457
Telephone
624
Property repairs & maintenance
36,609
Cleaning
854
Garden materials & equipment
266
Gardener time & materials
3,243
Other garden contractor work
1,485
Travel and entertainment
617
Relief in Need expenses
3,998
NAAH subscription
-
Appello costs
508
Legionella measures
-
Covid-19
146
Depreciation
5,785
106,486
**7.**
**SUPPORT COSTS**
Governance
Management
costs
£
£
Residents housing
1,634
1,728
Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:
2021
Residents
housing
£
IT costs
-
Postage and stationery
719
General office expenses
744
Sundries
171
Independent Examiners fees -
independent examination
577
Independent Examiners fee -
accountancy fees
1,151
3,362|2020
£
31,746
2,458
1,982
11,885
1,382
34,810
688
254
3,972
1,650
1,206
4,543
466
501
2,138
928
5,994
106,603
Totals
£
3,362
2020
Total
activities
£
274
208
869
20
560
1,228
3,159|
|---|---|
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**SPONNE & BICKERSTAFFE CHARITY**
**NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021**
## **8. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS**
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2021 nor for the year ended 31 December 2020.
## **Trustees' expenses**
Expenses for travel reimbursement amounting to £22 was paid to one Trustee (£nil paid 2020).
## **9. STAFF COSTS**
|Wages and salaries
Other pension costs|2021
£
29,226
715
29,941|2020
£
30,963
783|
|---|---|---|
|||31,746|
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
|Residents warden
Administration
Clerk
Handyman|2021
1
1
1
1
4|2020
1
1
1
1
4|
|---|---|---|
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
Key management personnel remuneration totalled £24,546. This includes the Warden and Clerk to the Trustees.
## **10. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES**
|Unrestricted
fund
£
**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**
Donations and legacies
-
**Charitable activities**
Residents housing
-
Investment income
-
**Total**
-
**EXPENDITURE ON**
**Charitable activities**
Residents housing
-
Relief in Need
-|Almshouse
Branch
£
428
96,771
7,084
104,283
105,219
-|Relief in
Need
Branch
£
-
-
1,615
1,615
-
4,543|Total
funds
£
428
96,771
8,699
105,898
105,219
4,543|
|---|---|---|---|
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**SPONNE & BICKERSTAFFE CHARITY**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021**
## **10. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued**
|Unrestricted
fund
£
**Total**
-
Net gains on investments
-
**NET INCOME**
-
**Transfers between funds**
-
**Net movement in funds**
-
**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**
**Total funds brought forward**
-
**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**
-
**11.**
**TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS**
**COST**
At 1 January 2021
Additions
At 31 December 2021
**DEPRECIATION**
At 1 January 2021
Charge for year
At 31 December 2021
**NET BOOK VALUE**
At 31 December 2021
At 31 December 2020|Almshouse
Branch
£
105,219
12,693
11,757
(2,928)
8,829
702,509
711,338
Almshouse
£
510,618
-
510,618
181,571
5,107
186,678
323,940
329,047|Relief in
Need
Branch
£
4,543
3,372
444
2,928
3,372
52,726
56,098
Plant and
machinery
£
3,276
-
3,276
3,238
32
3,270
6
38||Total
funds
£
109,762
16,065
12,201
-
12,201
755,235
767,436
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
23,701
431
24,132
22,537
468
23,005
1,127
1,164|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||
||||||
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**SPONNE & BICKERSTAFFE CHARITY**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021**
## **11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS - continued**
|**COST**
At 1 January 2021
Additions
At 31 December 2021
**DEPRECIATION**
At 1 January 2021
Charge for year
At 31 December 2021
**NET BOOK VALUE**
At 31 December 2021
At 31 December 2020
**12.**
**FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS**
**MARKET VALUE**
At 1 January 2021
Revaluations
At 31 December 2021
**NET BOOK VALUE**
At 31 December 2021
At 31 December 2020
There were no investment assets outside the UK.
**13.**
**INVESTMENT PROPERTY**
**FAIR VALUE**
At 1 January 2021
and 31 December 2021
**NET BOOK VALUE**
At 31 December 2021
At 31 December 2020|Furniture
£
19,821
-
19,821
18,824
33
18,857
964
997|Office
equipment
Totals
£
£
3,346
560,762
292
723
3,638
561,485
2,416
228,586
145
5,785
2,561
234,371
1,077
327,114
930
332,176
Listed
investments
£
285,099
31,514
316,613
316,613
285,099
£
90,000
90,000
90,000|
|---|---|---|
Talbot Meadow and Farthingstone Farm (investment properties) have been included in the financial statements at fair value. This valuation was produced by Berry Morris Chartered Surveyors in January 2009. The trustees are not aware of any material changes since the last valuation.
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**SPONNE & BICKERSTAFFE CHARITY**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021**
## **14. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**
|Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
**15.**
**CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
**16.**
**MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**
Net
movement
At 1/1/21
in funds
£
£
**Restricted funds**
Almshouse Fund
587,359
2,365
Relief in Need Fund
56,098
5,505
Extraordinary Repair Fund
98,524
20,895
Chantry Church of St Lawrence
1,728
267
Cyclical Maintenance Fund
23,727
-
Quinquennial
-
(2,410)
767,436
26,622
**TOTAL FUNDS**
767,436
26,622|2021
£
252
999
1,251
2021
£
410
4,197
4,607
Transfers
between
funds
£
(4,761)
2,351
-
-
-
2,410
-
-|2020
£
285
970
1,255
2020
£
403
3,158
3,561
At
31/12/21
£
584,963
63,954
119,419
1,995
23,727
-
794,058
794,058|
|---|---|---|
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
|**Restricted funds**
Almshouse Fund
Relief in Need Fund
Extraordinary Repair Fund
Chantry Church of St Lawrence
Quinquennial
Green Energy Project
**TOTAL FUNDS**|Incoming
resources
£
88,940
1,647
3,920
-
1,370
9,079
104,956
104,956|Resources
expended
£
(92,991)
(3,998)
-
-
(3,780)
(9,079)
(109,848)
(109,848)|Gains and
Movement
losses
in funds
£
£
6,416
2,365
7,856
5,505
16,975
20,895
267
267
-
(2,410)
-
-
31,514
26,622
31,514
26,622|
|---|---|---|---|
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**SPONNE & BICKERSTAFFE CHARITY**
**NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021**
## **16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued**
## **Comparatives for movement in funds**
|**Restricted funds**
Almshouse Fund
Relief in Need Fund
Extraordinary Repair Fund
Chantry Church of St Lawrence
Cyclical Maintenance Fund
Quinquennial
**TOTAL FUNDS**|At 1/1/20
£
589,705
52,726
86,773
1,593
23,727
711
755,235
755,235|Net
movement
in funds
£
5,866
444
11,751
135
-
(5,995)
12,201
12,201|Transfers
between
funds
£
(8,212)
2,928
-
-
-
5,284
-
-|At
31/12/20
£
587,359
56,098
98,524
1,728
23,727
-
767,436
767,436|
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
|**Restricted funds**
Almshouse Fund
Relief in Need Fund
Extraordinary Repair Fund
Chantry Church of St Lawrence
Quinquennial
**TOTAL FUNDS**|Incoming
resources
£
78,401
1,615
3,890
-
21,992
105,898
105,898|Resources
expended
£
(77,232)
(4,543)
-
-
(27,987)
(109,762)
(109,762)|Gains and
Movement
losses
in funds
£
£
4,697
5,866
3,372
444
7,861
11,751
135
135
-
(5,995)
16,065
12,201
16,065
12,201|
|---|---|---|---|
The Extraordinary Repair Fund was set up for the purpose of providing for the extraordinary repair, improvement or rebuilding of the Almshouses as and when it is needed.
The Relief in Need Fund was set up to relieve either generally or individually, persons resident in the Parish of Towcester who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress.
The Chantry Church of St Lawrence, Towcester Fund was set up in 1982 for the purpose of the repair and renewal of the Chantry Church's books and ornaments.
The Almshouse fund was set up in 1982 to enable the Trustees to manage and let all the lands belonging to the Almshouse Branch.
The Cyclical Maintenance Fund was set up to for the purpose of providing for those items of ordinary maintenance and repair of the Almshouses which occur at infrequent intervals. The fund is maintained out of income of the Almshouse Fund and is set aside yearly.
The Quinquennial Fund is to cover repairs and refurbishment at Moor Field, as a result of the third party Quinquennial Report carried out in 2018.
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**SPONNE & BICKERSTAFFE CHARITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021**
## **16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued**
The Green Energy Project includes funds received from Greater South East Energy Hub, under the Rural Community Energy Fund. These funds paid for a Green Energy feasibility study.
## **Transfers between funds**
The Cyclical Maintenance Fund is maintained out of income of the Almshouse Fund, by annual transfers.
An annual transfer is done for the excess of expenditure over income received for the year, into the Relief in Need Fund from the Almshouse Fund to maintain the Relief in Need Fund at the set amount invested in that fund.
A transfer has been made into the Quinquennial Fund from the Almhouse Fund that covers the expenditure made as a result of the Quinquennial report carried out in 2018. The amount transfered is the amount spent that exceeds the grants received into the fund for the works carried out this year.
## **17. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES**
During the year services amounting to £205 (2020: £109) were paid County Locksmiths, a company owned by Mr Caseman-Jones the husband of one of the Trustees G Caseman-Jones. All services supplied were authorised by the trustees and carried out under normal arms length market conditions.
There were no further related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2021, nor the year ended 31 December 2020.
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**SPONNE & BICKERSTAFFE CHARITY**
## **DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021**
|**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS**
**Donations and legacies**
Donations
**Investment income**
Dividends & bank interest received
**Charitable activities**
Contribution
Rates
Heat and light
Laundry income
Grants
**Other income**
Insurance income
**Total incoming resources**
**EXPENDITURE**
**Charitable activities**
Wages
Pensions
Rates and water
Insurance
Light and heat
Telephone
Property repairs & maintenance
Cleaning
Garden materials & equipment
Gardener time & materials
Other garden contractor work
Travel and entertainment
Relief in Need expenses
NAAH subscription
Appello costs
Legionella measures
Covid-19
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
**Support costs**
**Management**
IT costs
Carried forward|2021
£
-
8,401
65,007
2,424
10,365
1,635
16,450
95,881
674
104,956
29,226
715
1,985
1,968
18,457
624
36,609
854
266
3,243
1,485
617
3,998
-
508
-
146
5,785
106,486
-
-|2020
£
428
8,699
62,782
2,359
8,228
1,410
21,992
96,771
-
105,898
30,963
783
2,458
1,982
11,885
1,382
34,810
688
254
3,972
1,650
1,206
4,543
466
501
2,138
928
5,994
106,603
274
274|
|---|---|---|
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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**SPONNE & BICKERSTAFFE CHARITY**
## **DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021**
|**Management**
Brought forward
Postage and stationery
General office expenses
Sundries
**Governance costs**
Independent Examiners fees - independent
examination
Independent Examiners fee - accountancy
fees
Total resources expended
**Net expenditure before gains and losses**
**Realised recognised gains and losses**
Realised gains/(losses) on fixed asset
investments
**Net income**|2021
£
-
719
744
171
1,634
577
1,151
1,728
109,848
(4,892)
31,514
26,622|2020
£
274
208
869
20
1,371
560
1,228
1,788
109,762
(3,864)
16,065
12,201|
|---|---|---|
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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