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2022-12-31-accounts

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 205021

THE STOCKTON ALMSHOUSES Unaudited Financial Statements

31 December 2022

DIANA MILLER FCA, ROBINSON MILLER

Chartered accountants 3 Newopaul Way Warminster Wiltshire BA12 8RY

THE STOCKTON ALMSHOUSES

Financial Statements

Year ended 31 December 2022

Page
Trustees' annual report 1
Independent examiner's report to the trustees 7
Statement of financial activities 8
Statement of financial position 9
Notes to the financial statements 10
The following pages do not form part of the financial statements
Detailed statement of financial activities 25
Notes to the detailed statement of financial activities 26

THE STOCKTON ALMSHOUSES

Trustees' Annual Report

Year ended 31 December 2022

The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2022.

Reference and administrative details

Registered charity name THE STOCKTON ALMSHOUSES
Charity registration number 205021
Principal office Longhall
Stockton
Warminster
Wiltshire
BA12 0SE
The trustees
Mrs Wilson (Resigned 27 September 2022)
Mr Plows
Mr Ashton
Mr Cook
Ms T Rickerby (Appointed 27 September 2022)
Independent examiner Diana Miller Robinson Miller
3 Newopaul Way
Warminster
Wiltshire
BA12 8RY

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THE STOCKTON ALMSHOUSES

Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2022

Structure, governance and management

Details of the Governing Document

The Trust Deed founded by the will of John Topping the Elder proved in 1641.

The Charity is registered with the Charity Commission No. 205021.

Organisation

Trustees

The body of Trustees shall consist of;

The Ex-officio Trustees are;

The following trustees have served during the year;

- KME Wilson (Chairman) Co-opted-resigned 27th September 2022
- T Rickerby (Chairman) Co-opted-appointed 27th September 2022
- P Cook Co-opted
- D J Ashton Co-opted
- J Plows Ex-officio

All new trustees are provided with Charities Commission guidance on being a trustee and go through an induction process.

Activity

The Charity continues to provide low-cost housing for the elderly of limited means.

Reserves

(a) Restricted Funds

The W.T.Topp fund is restricted with the income from the capital invested to be distributed annually to the residents of the Almshouses. The Emilie Gay fund is restricted with the income from the capital also being invested to be distributed equally between the residents of the Almshouses. In the accounts the restricted income is then effectively donated to the occupants of the Almshouses, this is shown as an increase in the income contributions from residents and an expense showing as a donation to the residents.

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Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2022

(b) Unrestricted Funds

These are held in furtherance of the Charity's objectives at the discretion of the Trustees. Annual investments are made in respect of extraordinary repairs, cyclical maintenance obligations and routine maintenance budget in accordance with the investments policy published by the Almshouse Association.

History and Background

The land on which the Almshouses are situated are 1.88 acres in the village of Stockton, Wiltshire. It has a frontage of 200 feet onto Almshouse Road with the building known as Stockton Almshouses together with the adjoining orchard.

The Charity was founded by John Topp The Elder in 1641 who was a resident in Stockton House, a Grade 1 listed country house in the village. The Almshouses were built in 1657 by the Topp family. The two-storey dwellings are built in rubble stone with bands of dressed limestone, and wings added in 1714 provided two more dwellings. There are now a total of six dwellings which are grade II listed.

Risk Management Assessment

All major risks to which the Charity is exposed are reviewed by the Trustees and systems established to mitigate those risks.

Reserves Policy

The Trustee's primary objective is to provide appropriate resources to enable the Charity's beneficiaries to be well cared for and supported in the circumstances in which they find themselves.

The Board has established, by way of a transfer from the Unrestricted Fund in line with the guidance from the Almshouse Association - £13,866 (2021 - £11,796) (which can be broken down to: £3,684 (2021 - £3,132) to the Extraordinary Repair Fund, £6,024 (2021 - £5,124) to the Cyclical Maintenance Fund and £4,158 (2021 - £3,540) to the Routine Maintenance Fund, Designated Funds to provide for future repairs and maintenance in the following funds:

The Extraordinary Repair Fund has reduced in the year due to the cost of the installation of secondary double glazing in the year, to assist the residents in keeping warm over the winter months.

The Charity has a regular income stream from the weekly management charges and monthly field rent. It is the Trustees view that at least one month of normal expenditure should be maintained in readily available cash reserves. This should amount to no less than £10,000, being the maximum expected expenditure in any one month.

Investment Policy

The Board continues to invest The Stockton Almshouses capital and designated funds in a balance of cash, equity and property funds. No changes were made in the investment holdings during the year. The Trustees periodically review the investments to ensure they meet with the Charities objectives. A full review of the Charities Investments took place in 2021 to ensure the funds were invested in the best way to support the Charities objectives as well as ensuring the investments are made in an ethical and sustainable way. Some investments were sold and re-invested as part of the restructure, following the review in 2022.

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Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2022

The investments have decreased in value during 2022 as a result of the general downturn in the financial markets. The charity does not anticipate the need to realise these reductions in the short to medium term and, consequently, will keep the portfolio under review with the assistance of the Chartered Financial Planners retained to advise the organisation.

Trustees' Responsibilities Statement

The trustee is responsible for preparing the Trustee' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Charity law requires the Trustee to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under charity law the Trustee must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure,of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustee is required to:

The Trustee is 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 and Charity Accounting and Reporting regulations 2008. 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.

The Trustee is responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial information included on the charity's website in accordance with legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of the financial statements.

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Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2022

Objectives and activities

Objectives

To provide low-cost housing for the elderly of limited means.

Activity

The Charity continues to provide low-cost housing for the elderly of limited means.

The Trust Deed Stipulates that the Almspeople must be a needy person and must be not less than 60 years of age and of good character who may be a married persons residing in the Parishes of Codford and Stockton and subject thereto the county of Wiltshire, in order to be eligible for residing in the dwellings.

Almspeople are required to contribute a weekly sum towards the cost of maintaining the Almshouses and services therein.

Achievements and performance

Public Benefit

The Trustees have reviewed the Charities Commission's guidance on the requirement to report on public benefit. The Board is satisfied that the work of The Stockton Almshouses, in accordance with its stated objectives provides tangible public benefit to a wide section of those who reside within The Stockton Almshouses's areas of benefit; the criteria used to assess those who may benefit are not unreasonably restrictive.

Financial review

Finances

The accounts are produced under the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities. The attached financial statements show the current state of finances which the Trustees consider sound.

Plans for future periods

Our plans on objectives for the year ahead are to:

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Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2022

The trustees' annual report was approved on 29 October 2023 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:

Ms T Rickerby Trustee

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of THE STOCKTON ALMSHOUSES

Year ended 31 December 2022

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of THE STOCKTON ALMSHOUSES ('the charity') for the year ended 31 December 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the 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 charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

  3. the financial statements 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.

Diana Miller Robinson Miller Independent Examiner

3 Newopaul Way Warminster Wiltshire BA12 8RY

29 October 2023

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Statement of Financial Activities

Year ended 31 December 2022

2022 2021
Unrestricted Restricted
funds funds Total funds Total funds
Note £ £ £ £
Income and endowments
Charitable activities 4 31,564 31,564 30,757
Investment income 5 2,567 612 3,179 3,188
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Total income 34,131 612 34,743 33,945
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Expenditure
Expenditure on raising funds:
Costs of raising donations and
legacies 6 612 612 630
Investment management costs 7 301 20 321
Expenditure on charitable activities 8,9 27,577 27,577 19,078
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Total expenditure 27,878 632 28,510 19,708
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Net (losses)/gains on investments 10 (8,853) (8,853) 12,486
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Net (expenditure)/income (2,600) (20) (2,620) 26,723
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Other recognised gains and losses
Other gains/(losses)- Emilie Gay Fund (2,399) (2,399) 2,573
Other gains/(losses) - W T Topp Fund (389) (389) 334
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Net movement in funds (2,600) (2,808) (5,408) 29,630
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 241,916 24,058 265,974 236,344
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Total funds carried forward 239,316 21,250 260,566 265,974
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 10 to 23 form part of these financial statements.

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Statement of Financial Position

31 December 2022

2022 2021
Note £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets 15 636 748
Heritage assets 16 1 1
Investments 17 138,710 149,805
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139,347 150,554
Current assets
Stocks 18 532 950
Debtors 19 6,938 13,071
Cash at bank and in hand 127,216 102,825
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134,686 116,846
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 20 13,467 1,426
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Net current assets 121,219 115,420
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Total assets less current liabilities 260,566 265,974
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Net assets 260,566 265,974
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Funds of the charity
Restricted funds 21,250 24,058
Unrestricted funds 239,316 241,916
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Total charity funds 21 260,566
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265,974
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These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 29 October 2023, and are signed on behalf of the board by:

Ms T Rickerby Trustee

The notes on pages 10 to 23 form part of these financial statements.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

Year ended 31 December 2022

1. General information

The charity is a public benefit entity and a registered charity in England and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal office is Longhall, Stockton, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 0SE.

2. Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the 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) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Charities Act 2011.

3. Accounting policies

Value added tax

The Charity is not registered for Value Added Tax (VAT) and is therefore not recoverable by the charity and expenditure is shown in the accounts inclusive of VAT.

Basis of preparation

The financial statements are being prepared on a going concern basis, under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of certain fixed assets. The financial statements are prepared in Sterling which is the functional currency of the entity. Monetary amounts are rounded to the nearest pound.

The financial statements have been prepared 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 (FRS102)(effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) and the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

The Stockton Almshouses Charity meets the definition of public benefit entity under FRS 102.

Going concern

There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.

Disclosure exemptions

The entity satisfies the criteria of being a qualifying entity as defined in FRS 102. As such, advantage has been taken of the following disclosure exemptions available under paragraph 1.12 of FRS 102:

(a) No cash flow statement has been presented for the company.

(b) Disclosures in respect of financial instruments have not been presented.

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2022

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future project or commitment.

Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of two sub-classes: restricted income funds or endowment funds.

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity; it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2022

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:

All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.

Tangible assets

Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

An increase in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of a revaluation, is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, unless it reverses a charge for impairment that has previously been recognised as expenditure within the statement of financial activities. A decrease in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of revaluation, is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, except to which it offsets any previous revaluation gain, in which case the loss is shown within other recognised gains and losses on the statement of financial activities.

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:

Fixtures and fittings - 15% reducing balance Mains Water Connection - 15% reducing balance

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2022

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Heritage assets

The Almshouses were built in 1657 and, under the Scheme established by the Charity Commissioners on 31st October 1977, they can only be used for the residence of almspeople. They are, therefore, inalienable. The Trustees consider it inappropriate to capitalise buildings at cost, which is unknown, or at market value, as there is none. As the information on the cost or value of the Almshouses is not available and cannot be obtained at a cost which is commensurate with the benefits to users of the financial statements, the asset shall be recognised in the statement of financial position at a nominal £1.

Under the Charity Commissioners Scheme the Trustees are obliged to insure the property at its full value against fire and other usual risks. As at 31 December 2020 the Almshouses and contents belonging to the Trustees were insured for £1,306,263 (2021 - £1,306,263).

Investments

Unlisted equity investments are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently measured at fair value. If fair value cannot be reliably measured, assets are measured at cost less impairment.

Listed investments are measured at fair value with changes in fair value being recognised in income or expenditure.

Investments in associates

Investments in associates accounted for in accordance with the cost model are recorded at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.

Investments in associates accounted for in accordance with the fair value model are initially recorded at the transaction price. At each reporting date, the investments are measured at fair value, with changes in fair value taken through income or expenditure. Where it is impracticable to measure fair value reliably without undue cost or effort, the cost model will be adopted.

Dividends and other distributions received from the investment are recognised as income without regard to whether the distributions are from accumulated profits of the associate arising before or after the date of acquisition.

Investments in joint ventures

Investments in jointly controlled entities accounted for in accordance with the cost model are recorded at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.

Investments in jointly controlled entities accounted for in accordance with the fair value model are initially recorded at the transaction price. At each reporting date, the investments are measured at fair value, with changes in fair value taken through income or expenditure. Where it is impracticable to measure fair value reliably without undue cost or effort, the cost model will be adopted.

Dividends and other distributions received from the investment are recognised as income without regard to whether the distributions are from accumulated profits of the joint venture arising before or after the date of acquisition.

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2022

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Impairment of fixed assets

A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date.

For the purposes of impairment testing, when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the cashgenerating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that includes the asset and generates cash inflows that largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets.

For impairment testing of goodwill, the goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the charity are assigned to those units.

Stocks

Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost includes all costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the stock to its present location and condition.

Financial instruments

A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the charity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the amount receivable or payable including any related transaction costs.

Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received and not discounted.

Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost.

Where investments in shares are publicly traded or their fair value can otherwise be measured reliably, the investment is subsequently measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in income and expenditure. All other such investments are subsequently measured at cost less impairment.

Other financial instruments, including derivatives, are initially recognised at fair value, unless payment for an asset is deferred beyond normal business terms or financed at a rate of interest that is not a market rate, in which case the asset is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.

Other financial instruments are subsequently measured at fair value, with any changes recognised in the statement of financial activities, with the exception of hedging instruments in a designated hedging relationship.

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2022

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Financial instruments (continued)

Financial assets that are measured at cost or amortised cost are reviewed for objective evidence of impairment at the end of each reporting date. If there is objective evidence of impairment, an impairment loss is recognised under the appropriate heading in the statement of financial activities in which the initial gain was recognised.

For all equity instruments regardless of significance, and other financial assets that are individually significant, these are assessed individually for impairment. Other financial assets are either assessed individually or grouped on the basis of similar credit risk characteristics.

Any reversals of impairment are recognised immediately, to the extent that the reversal does not result in a carrying amount of the financial asset that exceeds what the carrying amount would have been had the impairment not previously been recognised.

4. Charitable activities

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2022 Funds 2021
£ £ £ £
Contributions from residents 31,084 31,084 30,277 30,277
Contributions from field rent 480 480 480 480
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31,564 31,564 30,757 30,757
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5. Investment income

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2022
£ £ £
Income from listed investments 2,224 612 2,836
Bank interest receivable 343 343
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2,567 612 3,179
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2021
£ £ £
Income from listed investments 2,552 630 3,182
Bank interest receivable 6 6
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2,558 630 3,188
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Costs of raising donations and legacies
Restricted Total Funds Restricted Total Funds
Funds 2022 Funds 2021
£ £ £ £
Costs of raising donations and
legacies - Donations 612 612 630 630
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6. Costs of raising donations and legacies

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2022

7. Investment management costs

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2022
£ £ £
Portfolio management 301 20 321
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2021
£ £ £
Portfolio management
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Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2022 Funds 2021
£ £ £ £
Charitable Activities-Provision of
Almshouses 25,152 25,152 16,632 16,632
Support costs 2,425 2,425 2,446 2,446
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27,577 27,577 19,078 19,078
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8. Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type

9. Expenditure on charitable activities by activity type

Activities
undertaken Support Total funds Total fund
directly costs 2022 2021
£ £ £ £
Charitable Activities-Provision of
Almshouses 25,152 25,152 16,632
Governance costs 2,425 2,425 2,446
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25,152 2,425 27,577 19,078
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Net (losses)/gains on investments
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2022
£ £ £
Gains/(losses) on listed investments (8,853) (8,853)
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2021
£ £ £
Gains/(losses) on listed investments 12,486 - 12,486
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10. Net (losses)/gains on investments

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2022

11. Net (expenditure)/income

Net (expenditure)/income is stated after charging/(crediting):

Net (expenditure)/income is stated after charging/(crediting):
2022 2021
£ £
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 112 132
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12. Independent examination fees
2022 2021
£ £
Fees payable to the independent examiner for:
Independent examination of the financial statements 1,200
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1,200
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13. Staff costs

The average head count of employees during the year was Nil (2021: Nil).

No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2021: Nil).

14. Trustee remuneration and expenses

Trustee Remuneration

No remuneration or other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entity were received by the trustees.

15. Tangible fixed assets

Fixtures and Mains Water
fittings Connection Total
£ £ £
Cost
At 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2022 5,196 7,112 12,308
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Depreciation
At 1 January 2022 5,006 6,554 11,560
Charge for the year 28 84 112
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At 31 December 2022 5,034 6,638 11,672
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Carrying amount
At 31 December 2022 162 474 636
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At 31 December 2021 190 558 748
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16. Heritage assets

The building known as The Almshouse, Stockton, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 0SH, can only be used as almshouses for the accomodation of residents in furtherance of the Charity's objects. This freehold property was constructed in 1657 and whilst it is currently being used as an almshouse, it is a grade I* listed and therefore has heritage qualities.

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2022

16. Heritage assets (continued)

Stockton
Almshouses
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2022 1
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Accumulated depreciation
At 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2022
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Carrying amount
At 31 December 2022 1
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At 31 December 2021 1
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The trustees regard it as a heritage asset within the scope of paragraph 18.11 of the Charities SORP. The building which has a nominal historic cost of £1 consists of 6 self contained residential units. The asset is not depreciated FRS102 as it is deemed to have an indefinite lifespan. It is the Charity's practice to maintain this asset in a continual state of sound repair and to make improvements thereto from time to time and accordingly the Trustees consider that the value is not impaired by the passage of time.

17. Investments

Cash or cash Listed
equivalents investments Total
£ £ £
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2022 34,656 115,149 149,805
Additions 338 53,201 53,539
Disposals (51,806) (51,806)
Fair value movements (12,828) (12,828)
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At 31 December 2022 34,994 103,716 138,710
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Impairment
At 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2022
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Carrying amount
At 31 December 2022 34,994 103,716 138,710
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At 31 December 2021 34,656 115,149 149,805
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All investments shown above are held at valuation.

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2022

17. Investments (continued)

Financial assets held at fair value

Investments are a form of a basic financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction value and subsequently measured at their fair value at the balance sheet date using the quoted market price. The Statement of Financial Activities includes those unrealised gains and losses arising from the revaluation of the investment portfolio during the year and does not distinguish between the value adjustments relating to the sales and those relating to the continued holdings as they are together treated as changes in the value of the investment portfolio. Investment income is accounted for on a receivable basis.

The Investments are all held in charity specific managed funds which are listed on the UK Stock Exchange.

18. Stocks

2022 2021
£ £
Raw materials and consumables 532 950
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19. Debtors
2022 2021
£ £
Trade debtors 440 440
Prepayments and accrued income 793 631
Other debtors 5,705 12,000
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6,938 13,071
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20. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2022 2021
£ £
Trade creditors 186
Accruals and deferred income 13,281 1,426
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13,467 1,426
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2022

21. Analysis of charitable funds

Unrestricted funds

At
At Gains and 31 Dec 202
1 Jan 2022 Income Expenditure Transfers losses 2
£ £ £ £ £ £
General funds 164,111 33,421 (14,303) (13,866) (6,620) 162,743
Designated Fund
- Extraordinary
Repair Fund 32,089 510 (12,012) 3,684 (2,233) 22,038
Designated Fund
- Cyclical
Maintenance
Fund 40,753 200 6,024 46,977
Designated Fund
-Routine
Maintenance
Fund 4,963 (1,563) 4,158 7,558
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241,916 34,131 (27,878) (8,853) 239,316
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At
At Gains and 31 Dec 202
1 Jan 2021 Income Expenditure Transfers losses 1
£ £ £ £ £ £
General funds 141,994 33,311 (9,873) (11,796) 10,475 164,111
Designated Fund
- Extraordinary
Repair Fund 26,947 3,132 2,010 32,089
Designated Fund
- Cyclical
Maintenance
Fund 41,305 4 (5,680) 5,124 40,753
Designated Fund
-Routine
Maintenance
Fund 4,947 (3,524) 3,540 4,963
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215,193 33,315 (19,077) 12,485 241,916
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2022

21. Analysis of charitable funds (continued)

Restricted funds

At
At Gains and 31 Dec 202
1 Jan 2022 Income Expenditure Transfers losses 2
£ £ £ £ £ £
The Emilie Gay
Fund 20,661 546 (546) (2,399) 18,262
The W T Topp
Fund 3,397 66 (86) (389) 2,988
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24,058 612 (632) (2,788) 21,250
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At
At Gains and 31 Dec 202
1 Jan 2021 Income Expenditure Transfers losses 1
£ £ £ £ £ £
The Emilie Gay
Fund 18,088 531 (531) 2,573 20,661
The W T Topp
Fund 3,063 99 (99) 334 3,397
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21,151 630 (630) 2,907 24,058
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2022

21. Analysis of charitable funds (continued)

The Emilie Gay Fund - RESTRICTED

Under the will of Miss Emilie Gay, who died on 30th November 1920, and a scheme established by the Charity Commissioners on 9th September 1921, the Trustees of Stockton Almshouses hold investments upon trust to divide the income equally between the occupants of the Almshouses. The investments held throughout the year were as follows:

1005 COIF Income Shares: Cost - £2,948.00 Market Value: 2021 - £18,240 (2021 - £20,639)

Income receivable in the year was £545 (£531 - 2021). This was used to defray the costs of the occupants of the Almshouses.

The W T Topp Fund - RESTRICTED

Under the will of William Thomas Topp, who died on 5th January 1987, a legacy of £1,000 was left to the Trustees upon trust to distribute the income annually to the residents of the Almshouses.

The investments held throughout the year were as follows:

478.011 units in Charishare Common Investment Fund with a cost of £1,000 and a market value of £3,419 at 31 December 2021 were sold and reinvested in the year. The costs and valuations of the revised holdings at 31st December 2022 were as follows:-

Cost - £3,375 -(2021:£1,000) Market Value 2022 - £3,010(2021 - £3,419)

Income receivable in the year was £66 (£99 - 2021), which was used to defray the residents costs.

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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 December 2022

22. Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2022
£ £ £
Tangible fixed assets 636 636
Heritage assets 1 1
Investments 117,460 21,250 138,710
Current assets 134,686 134,686
Creditors less than 1 year (13,467) (13,467)
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Net assets 239,316 21,250 260,566
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2021
£ £ £
Tangible fixed assets 748 748
Heritage assets 1 1
Investments 125,747 24,058 149,805
Current assets 116,846 116,846
Creditors less than 1 year (1,426) (1,426)
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Net assets 241,916 24,058 265,974
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Management Information

Year ended 31 December 2022

The following pages do not form part of the financial statements.

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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

Year ended 31 December 2022

2022 2021
£ £
Income and endowments
Charitable activities
Contributions from residents 31,084 30,277
Contributions from field rent 480 480
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31,564 30,757
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Investment income
Income from listed investments 2,836 3,182
Bank interest receivable 343 6
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3,179 3,188
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Total income 34,743 33,945
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Expenditure
Costs of raising donations and legacies
Donations to residents from restricted funds 612 630
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Investment management costs
Portfolio management 321
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Expenditure on charitable activities
Rates and water 565 680
Light and heat 9,826 5,532
Repairs and maintenance 13,421 9,205
Insurance 1,228 1,083
Legal and professional fees 2,238 2,264
Depreciation 112 132
Subscriptions 187 182
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27,577 19,078
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Total expenditure 28,510 19,708
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Net (losses)/gains on investments
Gains/(losses) on listed investments (8,853) 12,486
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Net (expenditure)/income (2,620) 26,723
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Notes to the Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

Year ended 31 December 2022

2022 2021
£ £
Costs of raising donations and legacies
Costs of raising donations and legacies - Donations
Donations -Use of restricted fund income to support residents 612 630
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Costs of raising donations and legacies 612 630
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Expenditure on charitable activities
Charitable Activities-Provision of Almshouses
Activities undertaken directly
Almshouse costs - rates & water 565 680
Almshouse costs - light & heat 9,826 5,532
Almshouse costs - repairs & maintenance 13,421 9,205
Almshouse costs - insurance 1,228 1,083
Almshouse costs - depreciation 112 132
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25,152 16,632
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Governance costs
Governance costs - accountancy fees 1,200 1,400
Governance costs - legal and other professional fees 1,038 864
Governance costs - subscriptions to Almshouse Association 187 182
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2,425 2,446
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Expenditure on charitable activities 27,577
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19,078
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