REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 205043
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
FOR
ST LAUREIYCE RELIEF ILY NEED TRUST

ST LAURENCE RELIEF IN NEED TRUST
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMELYrs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Page
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Aetivilies
Balanee Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
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ST LAURENCE RELIEF IN NEED TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended
31 DcL¢mb¢r 2023. Th¢ trust¢¢s havc adopt¢d th¢ provisions of ALcountiii¥ and R¢portin¥ by Charitics..
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
FinanLial R¢porting Staiidard applicabl¢ in th¢ UK and R¢publiL of Ir¢land (FRS 102) {cff¢Ltivc l January
2019).
OWECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
obj￿til,e$ and aims
The priinary objeCti￿.e of the charity is to apply the annual income after management expenses for financial
assislan¢e, eiilier gen¢rally or individually, to thos¢ people residiiig in the Ancient Parish of St. Laurence,
Reading, who face conditions of need, hardship or distress. Where the net annual incoine is not required for
the primar! objective, the Trustees may apply it in a similar manner to those people residing in the County
Boroug]i of Rcading.
The charity invites applications for financial a5SlStance frotn people residing in either the Parish of St.
Laurence or County Borough of Reading and from charitable or other organisations for the benefit of such
people.
The trustees have referred to guidance set out by the Charity Cotninissioner's and are satisfied that the
charitable objectives of the charity and its related charities satisfy criteria for public benefit.
ACHIEVEMENT ALYD PERFORMAIYCE
Charitable activities
During the year the charity made donations and grant awards of £66,295 {2022 - £38,498) in total tor the
benefit of 44 organisations.
Investment perforniance
The end0￿,Ment fund fixed assets comprise a modest portfolio of listed inN'estments. The return on listed
investtnents was in line with expectation for the investment strategy and risk profile of the charity.
FINANCL4L REVIEW
Investment poliey objeetives
Th¢rc ar¢ no r¢strictions un th¢ truste¢s' p0￿'¢r to invcst the assets the charity. Listed invcstillcnts arc low
risk and held in managed investment tunds with a bias towards providing income.
Principal funding sources and resern'es policy
Tlie principal tunding source is from related charity, Church Lands and John Johnson's Estate Charities
(charity no. 205043). Annual iiicome mav vary depeiiding on the investment perfomiance of the related
charity's endowment fund.
The trustees maintain unrestricted cash reserves at a level equivalent to one yeavs expenditure to ensure
sufficient cash is available to fund ¢haritabl¢ distributions arising in the firsl quarter of th¢ n¢xt finan¢ial
year.
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ST LAURENCE RELIEF IN NEED TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND LIIANAGEMENT
Governing document and trusteeship
The St. Laurence Relief in Need Trust is an unincorporated charity governed by a deed of rrusl dated I
January 1942.
The body of the trustees comprise three ex-officio trustees, two representative trustees and up to four
¢o-opted Irusl¢es. Tlie vicar and church￿,8rdens for rh¢ tinie being of St. Laurence Church. Reading ar¢ th¢
ex-officio trustees and representative trustees are appointed by Reading Borough Council.
Recruitment, appointment and indlletion of new trustees
Trustees are carefully selected for their knoM,ledge and experience of charitable organisations. New trustees
ar¢ ¢l¢¢t¢d at the Annual G¢n¢ral Meeting. Newly appointed trust¢¢s ar¢ indu¢t¢d t() the ivork of th¢ Charity
by the chairman and provided with all information required to fulfil their role as trustees in accordance with
the deed of'trust and the Charilies Act 2011. A trustee may retire voluntarily.
Organisation#l structure
The Chaim]an. Rev C R Jones, has overall responsibility for the charity and is assisted in this role by the
Clerk. T'h¢ -freasurer is responsible for the financial management of th¢ charity. The charity engages a fimi
of chartered surveyors to manage property investments, stockbrokers to manage listed investments and
lawyers to advise on legal matters.
Trustee meetings
Trustee meetings are held twice a year. one of which is the Annual General Meeting.
Risk management
The Iruste¢s acknowledge their resw)nsibility to id¢niifs' and r¢vi¢w th¢ risks lo which the charity is exposed
and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTIi4TIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
205043
Principal address
Victoria House
?6 Queen Victoria Street
Readiiig
Berkshire
RGI ITG
Trustees
Mrs P Thomas
Mrs R P Williains
MrN C Burrows
Mrs R E Pearse
Rev C R Jones (Chaim]an)
Dr N A Brown (rcsign¢d ? 8.23)
Mr L R Smith
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ST LAURENCE RELIEF IN NEED TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Independent Examiner
GraLinL Hobbs FC.CA
Hobbs Granger Roitt LLP
8g Millars Brook
Molly Millars Lane
WoLinghatn
Berkshire
RG412AD
Chairman
Rev C R Jones
Treasurer
J Pyke FCA
Clerk
W Sanders
Bankers
The Royal Bank of Scotland pl¢
Liverpool CSC
Si¢phenson Way
Wavertree
Liverpool
L13 IHE
Investment Managers
Redtnayne-Beiitley LLP
Market Place House
43 Market Placc
Henley-on-Thames
RG9 2AA
Solicitors
Blaiidy & Blandy
l Friar Street
Reading
Berkshire
RGI IDA
Chartered Surveyors
Simmons & Sons
12 Wote Street
Basingstoke
Haiiipshire
RG217NW
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ST LAURENCE RELIEF IN NEED TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ..05]09].2024
and signed on its behalf by=
Rev C R Jones - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
ST LAURENCE RELIEF IN NEED TRUST
Independent exatlliner's report to the trustees of St Laurence Relief in Need Trust
I report to the charity trustees on my examination ot the accounts of St Laurence Relief in Need Trust (the
Trust) for th¢ y¢ar Cndcd 31 D¢cciiib¢r •023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the ¢haril}' trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in a¢¢ordance 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 hai'e followed all applicable Directic)ns given by the Charit}, Cominission
under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner'$ statement
I have completed my examination. I confirtn that no material tnatters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act. or
the account5 do not accord with those records; or
the accounts do not compl}, with the applicable requirements concerning the forn) and content of
accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Rcports) Rcgulations 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 cotne across no other tllatters 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.
Mgbb
Graeme Hobbs FC.CA
Hobbs Granger Roitt LLP
8g Millars Brook
Molly Millars Lane
Wokinghaiii
Berkshire
RG412AD
Date..
091.0912024
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ST LAURENCE RELIEF IN NEED TRUST
STATEMENT OF F1Tr4ANCL4L ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
31.12.23
Total
fullds
31.12.22
Total
funds
Unrestricted Endowment
fund
fund
Notes
IIYCOLVIE AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and Icgacies
63,485
63,485
65,716
Investment income
1,083
1,083
1,074
Total
64￿68
64￿68
66,790
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising tunds
50
50
40
Charitable activiti
Grants lo institutions
Support ¢osts
66295
5,499
66295
5,499
38.498
5,350
Total
71,844
71,844
43,888
Net gainsl(losses) on investments
(445)
(445)
(1.116)
NET INCOMEI(EXPETr4DrruRE)
(7276)
(445)
(7,721)
21,786
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought fonvard
87,798
18,925
106,723
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
80522
18,480
99,002
106,723
The notcs fortn part of these financial statements
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ST LAURENCE RELIEF IN NEED TRUST
BALALYCE SHEET
31 DECEMBER 2023
31.12.23
Total
fullds
31.12.22
Total
funds
Unrestricted Endowment
fund
fund
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Invcstsnents
690
18,48
19,170
19,273
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
c.ash at bank
26J90
54J22
26,390
54J22
82,904
5,386
80,712
80,712
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
10
(880)
(880)
(840)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
79,832
79,832
87,450
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURREIYT
LIABILITIES
80522
18,48
99,002
106,723
NET ASSETS
80￿22
18,480
99,002
106,723
FUTr4DS
Unrcstrictcd funds
Endoivincnt funds
80,522
18,480
87,798
TOTAL FUNDS
99,002
106,793
The financial statements were approv¢d by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on
05J09J2024
. and were signed on its behalf by..
Rcv C R Joncs - Trustce
The notcs fortn part of these financial statements
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ST LAURENCE RELIEF IN NEED TRUST
P40TES TO THE FILYANCIAL STATEMELYTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
STATUTORY INFORMATION
The St Laurence Relief in Need Trust is registered with The Charity Commission (registration number
205043). The principal address is Victoria House, 26 Queen Victoria StreeL Readiiig. Berkshire. The
charity operates in Reading. Berkshire.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the finallcial statements
The financial statements of the charity, ￿hICh is a piiblic benefit entitv under FRS 102, have been
prepared in accordance with ihe Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities..
Statement of R¢coinm¢nded Pra¢ti¢¢ appli¢able to ¢hariti¢s pr¢paring Ih¢ir a¢counls in a¢¢ord&n¢¢
with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 10?)
(effective l January ?019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in thc UK aiid Rcpublic of Ireland, and thc Chariti¢s Act 2011. The finaiicial statcmciits
have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are
includcd at market valuc.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are includcd on the Statciiient of Financial Activiti¢s when the charity is
legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified witli reasonable accuracy.
Resources expended
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that
aggregale all cost related lo tlie ¢ategory. Where costs cannot be direcily attributed to particular
headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Cost of generating funds comprises those costs directly attributable to tnanaging the investtllent
portfolio and raising investment income. Charitable activities expenditure comprises the donations
and grants to charitable organisations and indiiwiduals. Support C05t5 comprise management and
administration costs for the running of the charity itself as an organisation. Governance costs include
those in the governance of its asset5 and are primarily associated w'ith constitutional and statutory
requirements.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a
commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
Taxation
Thc charity IS Cxctnpt from tax on its charitablc activitics.
Fund aecounting
G¢iieral funds are unrestri¢t¢d funds which are availabl¢ for use in a¢cordance wilh th¢ ¢haritabl¢
objective.
Endoivment funds represent those assets which must be held permanently by the charity. principally
inveslmenis. Income arising on the endo￿lme111 funds ¢an be us¢d in a¢cordan¢¢ with the objects of
the charity and is included as unrestricted income. Any capitsl gains or losses arising on the
inveslmenis fomi part of the fund.
The ¢osts of adminisiering and managing the general and endowment funds are charged against the
general fund. Investtnent incotne and gains are allocated to the appropriate fund.
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ST LAURENCE RELIEF IN NEED TRUST
LYOTES TO THE FIIYAIYCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Fixed #sset investments
Investments are stated at market value at the balance sheet date. The SOFA includes the net gains and
losses arisiiig iii rei'aliialions and disposals throughout the year.
Going Concer
The trustees consider that Ih¢r¢ ar¢ no material un¢ertainties about the Trust's ability lo conlinue as a
going concern.
INVESTMENT INCOME
31.12.23
31.12.22
Investment income
Deposit account interest
741
342
1,069
1,083
1,074
RAISING FUNDS
Investmenl management ¢osts
31.12.23
31.12.22
Stockbroker service charges
50
40
GRANTS PAYABLE
31.12.23
31.19.22
Grants payable for th¢ furih¢ran¢¢ of the ¢harity's obj¢¢liv¢s'.
Doiiatii)ns aiid grant awards ro 44 orgaiiisalions (2092 - 34)
Donations and grant awards to O individuals (2022- 0)
66,295
57,180
38,498
Donations and grant awards lo organisalions ￿'¢re made during lh¢ year lo the following..
Reading Association for the Blind
Reading Dcaf Ccntrc
Macmillan Cancer Relief
Bcrk5hirc MS Ccntrc
The Samaritans of Reading
Lcaguc of Fricnd5 Rcading Hospita15
Reading Talking Newspaper for the Blind
Crusc Thamcs Vallcv Bcrk5hirc
Berkshire Vision
Rcadibus
Reading Cygnets Swimming Club
1,000
1.000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1.000
1,000
1.000
1,000
1,000
1,000
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ST LAURENCE RELIEF IN NEED TRUST
LYOTES TO THE FIIYAIYCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
G114NTS PAYABLE- continued
Duchess of Kent House Trust
Reading YMCA
Activity Club for Childreri with Special Needs
Home Start Reading
Dingley Family & Specialist Early Years
CIRDIC
Christian Community Action
Coiiimunicare Trust (Reading) Ltd
Tilehurst Junior Youth Club
ABC to Read
Readipop
Mustard Tree Foundation
St Laurence PC.C
103rd Reading S¢out Group
Reading Mencap
Chapter 2
Daisy's Dream
CO￿Shed
Faith Christian Group
Reading Association for th¢ Blind
Reading Welfare Rights
No 5 Young People
Conncct Rcading
Rabble Theatre
ChurLh¢s Togcthcr in Earley and East Reading Schools Proj¢ct
Parenting Special Children
St¢ppiii¥ forward
Nei¥ Beginnings
Rcading S¢a Cadcts
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
4,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
2,000
3.000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1.000
1,000
6,000
995
1,000
4,000
1,000
5,000
5,000
2,500
1,800
3,000
1.000
66,295
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ST LAURENCE RELIEF IN NEED TRUST
LYOTES TO THE FIIYAIYCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
SUPPORT COSTS
31.12.23
31.12.22
Clerk's salary
Treasurels f¢¢s
Accountancy fees
Bank charges
1,736
2,706
940
166
1.685
2,706
888
5,548
5,390
TRUSTEES, REIWUNEIL4TION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 20?3 nor for
the year ended 31 December 2022.
Trustees, expenses
There ￿'ere no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2023 nor for the year ended
31 Deuember ?022.
FIXED ASSET INVESTMETr4TS
31.12.23
31.12.22
Listcd ini'cstmcnts
Stockbroking cash accounts
18,480
690
18,9•5
348
19.710
19,?73
Listed
investments
MARKET VALUE
At l January 2023
Market iiioveiiient
18,9?5
(445}
At 31 Deceniber 9023
18,480
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2023
18,480
At 31 Dcc¢tnbcr 202?
The listcd inv¢sttn¢nts comprisc UK investmcllt trust and unit trust funds.
The historical cost of listcd invcstmcnts 15 £5,753 (20?2 _ £5,753).
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ST LAURENCE RELIEF IN NEED TRUST
LYOTES TO THE FIIYAIYCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.12.23
31.12.22
Other debtors
26,390
82,904
10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.12.23
31.12.22
Other creditors
840
11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Nct
movement
in funds
At
31.12.23
At 1.1.23
Unrestrieted funds
General fund
87,798
(7,276)
80,522
Endowment funds
Endowmeiit fund8
18,925
(445)
18,480
TOTAL FUIYDS
1(16,723
(7,721)
99,(Ki2
Nct tnovement in funds, included in the above are as follows-
In¢oming
resources
Resources
expended
Gains and Movement
losses
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
64,568
(71,844)
(7,276)
Endowment funds
Endowment funds
(445)
(445)
TOTAL FUNDS
64,568
(71,844)
(445)
(7,721)
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ST LAURENCE RELIEF IN NEED TRUST
LYOTES TO THE FIIYAIYCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
I I. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Comparatives for movement in fund$
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.12.22
At 1.1.22
Unrestricted funds
G¢neral fund
64,896
22,902
87,798
Endowment funds
Endowment funds
20,041
18,925
TOTAL FUNDS
84,937
21,786
106,723
Coiiiparative net moi'ement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Gains and Movement
losses
in funds
Unrestrieted funds
General fui)d
66,790
(43,888)
22.902
Endowment funds
Endoivment funds
TOTAL FUNDS
66,790
(43,888)
(1,116)
21,786
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows..
Net
niovement
in tunds
At
31.12.23
At 1.1.22
Unrestrieted fund$
General fuiid
64,896
15,626
80,522
Endowment funds
Endowment funds
20.041
(1,561)
18.480
TOTAL FUNDS
84,937
14,065
99,002
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ST LAURENCE RELIEF IN NEED TRUST
LYOTES TO THE FIIYAIYCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
I I. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
A current year 12 months and prior year l ?
above are as follo￿'s.
months combined net movement in funds, included in the
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Gains and Movement
losses
in funds
Unrestricted fund$
General fund
131,358
(115,732)
15,626
Endowment funds
Endowment funds
(1,561)
(1.561)
TOTAL FUNDS
131,J58
(115,732)
(1,561)
14,065
The general tund represents the unrestricted funds available for distribution in accordance with the
charitable objective of providing relief for those in need.
The endowment fund represents the non distributable investment of the charity.
12. OTHER FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS
As at 31 December 2023 the trust had authorised grants of £29,725 to be paid in the next financial
period.
13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
Church Lands John Johnson's Estate Charities
Thc Lharity is undcr th¢ Lotllmon tru5t¢¢5hip aiid a bcncficiary of annual incom¢ from Church Lands
and John Johnson's Estate Charities. Dliring the year the charity received an annual income
distribution uf £63,485 (2022.. £64,152) and was owed £26,390 from this r¢lat¢d party {20?2.'
£82,904).
Vale & West
The treasurer, Mr Pyke is a partner with Vale & West Chartered Accountants. During the year the
charity paid Vale & West £2,706 (2022.. £2,706) for accountancy services.
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