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Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 31 March 2024

Contents Page (s)
Report of the Directors (incorporating the Strategic Report) 2 - 10
Independent Auditors’ Report 11 - 13
Statement of Financial Activities 14
Balance Sheet 15
Statement of Cash Flows 16
Notes on the Accounts 17 - 27

Report of the Directors

for the year ending 31 March 2024

The Directors, who are also the Trustees for the purposes of Charity law, are pleased to present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are prepared to meet the requirements for a Directors’ Report and Accounts for Companies Act purposes.

The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and 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), and the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006.

Our purposes and activities

The Charity’s objects are to provide financial assistance towards the education, training and relief of need, hardship, sickness, disability, old age or distress of persons who are or have been engaged in any aspect of the insurance industry and of children, spouses, partners, former spouses or partners and other relatives or dependants of such persons. The principal activities to achieve these objects are the provision of charitable payments and signposting to practical advice. The objectives of the activities for the year and the Charity’s achievements against them are discussed under Achievements and Performance .

Our vision is to achieve the situation where all past and present insurance employees and their dependants can readily access the Charity’s support in times of need.

Our mission to realise this vision is to:

Our strategic aim is to achieve all this through an ongoing programme of grant making and advice to individuals and various publicity and fundraising campaigns. The Charity’s current grant making policy is to assist individuals and their dependants whose service to the insurance industries of the British Isles and Ireland normally covers at least five years in the last ten years, or is a significant part of their most recent working life, or who receive an office pension in respect of at least five years of insurance service.

Our volunteers

We rely on a team of volunteers to operate effectively and efficiently. Each local and associated institute of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), covering the UK and Ireland, nominates one or more members to act as visitors to current and prospective beneficiaries and ambassadors to publicise our work locally. Some insurance employers provide services through their Human Resources or Welfare departments. Visitors are Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checked and provided with resources to support them in their role. We continue to carry out home visits where possible. Local institute volunteers have continued to publicise the work of the Charity and encourage applications for financial support. The amount of time and resources donated in this way varies but the total is significant and substantially reduces the Charity’s operating costs. The expenses of such volunteers are often financed by the local institutes or employers for which the Charity is very grateful. The costs of volunteers are not included in the accounts.

What we do

As a grant making organisation, we provide financial assistance and advice to individuals to ease financial pressure and improve quality of life. Individuals are advised on income maximisation and expenditure control and given financial and practical support and reassurance in respect of ongoing and one-off needs. Where appropriate, individuals are helped to access support from organisations with expertise in areas such as money management, housing, health and other challenges, including addiction.

Report of the Directors

for the year ending 31 March 2024

Public Benefit

The principles of public benefit, as defined by the Charity Commission, were noted by the Board. Since then, the Directors have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance, including Public Benefit: running a charity (PB2), and are kept fully updated as to Public Benefit discussions within the charitable sector. The Directors continue to believe that the Charity provides identifiable benefits to a significant section of the public as support is available to eligible past and present employees of the insurance industry. Regular correspondence from those receiving support confirms the positive impact such help makes. More details on our impact appear in our annual Impact Report.

Strategic Report

Achievements and Performance

The key objectives agreed for the year ended 31 March 2024 and the impact of our achievements in delivering the public benefit are summarised as follows:

Provision of financial and practical assistance

We aimed to increase the number of cases we helped. Financial assistance was authorised in 169 out of the Charity’s 366 active cases, with some cases considered on more than one occasion. Help authorised for the first time increased to 93 cases (2023: 63). An increased number of cases received support solely by way of advice, 360 (2023: 217). Net outright grants payable increased by approximately 10% compared to the previous year. We believe this resulted from an increased availability of services, post the pandemic, existing beneficiaries needing more help due to high costs during the year and more people finding their way to us through our ongoing engagement with insurance employers and individuals.

We continued our partnerships with Shelter and Alzheimer’s Society, in the UK, and AWARE, in Ireland, in respect of housing, dementia and mental health support. The Business in the Community advice document, ‘The Toolkit on Domestic Abuse’, which we funded in 2018 and 2021, continues to be widely accessed by employers of all sizes.

We have continued to adjust our procedures to ensure those who apply to us are appropriately supported. Home visits by our visitor volunteers and video conference calls help us verify information provided and ensure applicants can effectively convey their needs. We have also automated the enquiry process to focus at an earlier stage where help is likely to be needed.

Creation and maintenance of effective communication channels

We continued to distribute both physical and online publicity materials to smaller businesses during Insurance Charities Awareness Week (ICAW) as well as deliver digital events focusing on financial, emotional and physical wellbeing and challenging myths about eligibility.

We continued to engage digitally with insurance employers and organisations to publicise the scope of our help and how to apply. We again benefitted from complementary exhibition space at industry events, in person and virtually, for which we are immensely grateful to the donors and spoke at several local insurance institutes.

Report of the Directors

for the year ending 31 March 2024

Generation and sustenance of adequate income streams

We continued to discuss with our investment advisers the stability of our investments, post pandemic and with the global economic challenges, to ensure adequate income to fund the Charity’s operations. We worked to maintain support from insurance employees and employers, recognising that requests for donations facilitate opportunities for publicity and communication with potential beneficiaries. Our expectations that income from local institutes and other planned fundraising would start to increase were realised.

Reinforcing and improving governance

We continued our policy of open recruitment and welcomed new Committee members with skills and experience to complement those existing Board and Committee members.

Board members continued to adhere with, and the embedding of, the Charity Governance Code’s principles and embraced the changes from the fully implemented governance review which will see a more regular rotation of trustees and more frequent opportunities for industry experts to serve.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

On 16 March 2018, the Board agreed the Charity’s response to GDPR. It determined the basis on which the Charity holds data and agreed procedures in respect of its capture, retention and any breach. The Charity has continued to review its policy and ensure ongoing compliance over the year.

Risk Management

The Risk Register was fully reviewed and continues to provide a comprehensive analysis of the risks faced, the Charity’s appetite for individual risks and its handling of them.

The Directors identified the major risks as system breakdown due to data breach/cyber-attack, significant disruption of service, the loss of reputation and integrity from real or alleged action by staff or visitor volunteers, delivery of lower than acceptable level of service due to significant national/global events such as a pandemic and several identified risks occurring simultaneously, due to major incident.

As part of the risk management process, the Directors review the adequacy of the Charity’s internal controls. Quarterly monitoring activities are undertaken by the Charity’s Secretariat, with findings reported to the Board, and a higher-level six-monthly review undertaken by a designated Audit Committee member.

Cybercrime has been at the forefront of consideration with staff being regularly reminded of the threats faced by the Charity and the need for vigilance. The Charity is working towards retaining the Cyber Essentials certification which demonstrates strong procedures and gives third party assurance.

Financial Review

The Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) on page 14 reflects all incoming resources receivable in the year irrespective of when income is spent. Total incoming resources decreased by £28,000 to £1,099,000. Expenditure on charitable activities increased by £212,000 to £1,771,000. Total resources expended of £2,130,000 (2023: £1,768,000) resulted in a net outflow for the year of £1,031,000 (2023: £641,000). After considering realised and unrealised gains on investments, total fund balances increased by £2,249,000 (2023: decreased by £3,918,000) to £38,278,000 (2023: £36,029,000).

The Directors do not consider that there are any financial KPIs that are relevant and appropriate for the Charity for the year. Provision of financial and practical assistance refers to support given to beneficiaries in the year. The deliverance of the 4 strategic objectives should enable relevant financial KPIs to be produced in the future.

Report of the Directors

for the year ending 31 March 2024

The Directors do not consider there to be any external influences that have impacted the financial sustainability of the Charity and conclude it remains a going concern. The Directors consider the value of the investment portfolio and the forecast investment income to be sufficient to sustain the Charity for at least twelve months from the date of signing the financial statements.

Investment Policy and Performance

The Charity has an agreed investment strategy with its Investment Manager based on the income requirements to support grant giving, Directors’ attitude to investment risk and the long timeframe for investment. The portfolio is invested across the key asset classes of fixed interest, equities, alternatives, property and cash. No investments are allowed in the shares of companies involved in loan provision at unacceptably high rates of interest nor in the shares of companies in the business of alcohol, gambling, tobacco, or firearms manufacture – where the definition is greater than 10% of turnover. The performance benchmark is a composite benchmark of comparable indices and weighted according to the agreed strategy. Inflation and peer group comparators are also considered. The benchmark was updated during the year to 12% FTA British Government All Stocks Index, 80% MSCI All Countries World Index, 3% IPD Monthly Index, 4% Bank of England Base Rate+2% and 1% Bank of England Base Rate-0.5%. This strategy remains classified as Medium/High risk and imposes agreed limitations as to the minimum and maximum amounts of each asset class that can be held.

The Directors understand that over the long term the agreed strategy will allow the generation of return from both capital growth and income to fund grant making today and for future generations of beneficiaries. The Directors understand that a Medium/High mandate with a high equity component may experience a high level of volatility in the short term. They agree it is necessary to take risk and withstand short term volatility to achieve higher returns over the long investment timeframe.

The Directors are comfortable with the performance of the portfolio over the given period.

Our investments include £36,390,000 (2023: £33,909,000) managed by Investec Wealth & Investment Limited and held on the Charity’s behalf in the nominee company or in depot.

Reserves policy

Reserves are needed to bridge the gap between spending and receiving of income and to cover unplanned expenditure. Budgetary and financial control continues to be exercised to reduce the risk of over expenditure and mitigate the effect of a significant reduction in income in any financial year. The General Fund represents funds which are readily realisable, less those whose uses are restricted or designated for specific purposes. The Directors keep under review reserves required to be held in investments and cash not restricted to any particular purpose. The Directors consider that the sum of £38,278,000, held by way of reserves as at the year-end (2023: £36,029,000), is adequate given the current economic climate and stock market activity, as it should generate adequate future investment income to meet likely demands after other income is accounted for. They also believe that the long-term position of the portfolio will withstand any required fund drawdowns. The Directors do not consider it to be necessary to establish a specific target reserve total and monitor against it. The current level is deemed to be that required to generate sufficient income for the Charity to continue long-term support of its beneficiaries and achieve its charitable objectives in the absence of other income streams.

Report of the Directors

for the year ending 31 March 2024

Plans for future periods to continue delivering public benefit

In January 2023 the Board held two Strategy Days at which the following four strategic objectives, to be implemented over a two-year period, were agreed. A further Strategy Day was held in March 2024 to consider progress and look at the challenges and opportunities facing the Charity in terms of AI and beneficiary eligibility criteria.

1) To have a name/ brand which drives people to our door

We engaged branding specialists to use existing and new data to determine how to develop charity awareness in the industry. The existing brand identity has been considered and proposals awaited as to a new identity which will attract more applicants and supporter engagement.

2) To increase the support we give to insurance people in terms of numbers and amount

We have researched our current and past reach and have secured pro bono support to compare this against industry spread. We will then focus on reaching eligible applicant groups which have historically been underrepresented. We increased help to existing beneficiaries when costs were unusually high and have started to consider whether changes to eligibility criteria is needed to reach more insurance people in need.

3) To deliver applicants an improved handling experience of their case and demonstrate a fair outcome

We automated the enquiry process to identify eligibility and hardship at an earlier stage. We have recruited additional employees to assist with an uplift in the number of enquiries. We have also introduced a way of identifying and providing additional support during the application process, where needed.

4) To improve our ratio of spend to income

This will be our focus once the three other objectives have been achieved.

Reinforcing and improving governance

We will continue to recruit Board and committee members whose current insurance involvement and skills, knowledge and experience reflect the diversity and inclusion of the insurance industry.

We will continue to follow and embed the principles of the Charity Governance Code in our procedures and actions.

Report of the Directors

for the year ending 31 March 2024

Reference and administrative details

Charity numbers: England & Wales 206860 Ireland 20200129 Scotland SC047527 Isle of Man 1230 Company numbers: England & Wales 00074461 Isle of Man 006098F Registered offices: Third Floor, 2 St Andrew’s Hill, London, EC4V 5BY 19-21 Circular Road, Douglas, IM1 1AF

Our advisers

Auditor RSM UK Audit LLP 25 Farringdon Street London EC4A 4AB Bankers National Westminster Bank plc 1 Princes Street London EC2R 8PA Allied Irish Banks plc 100/01 Grafton Street Dublin 2 Republic of Ireland Solicitors Hunters 9 New Square Lincoln’s Inn London WC2A 3QN Blackadders 30-34 Reform Street Dundee DD1 1RJ Investment Managers Investec Wealth & Investment Ltd 30 Gresham Street London EC2V 7QN

Directors

The Directors and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:

Key management personnel: Directors

Mr Joshua Brekenfeld Chairman Mr Michael Gaughan Deputy Chairman & Chair of the Marketing Committee Mr Antony Greensweig Chair of the Grants Committee Mr Allan Clare Chair of the Audit Committee Mrs Lisa Bartlett Mrs Mary Bowie Mr Paul Buckle Mrs Deborah Bullock Mrs Caroline Dungar Mr George Gager Mr Paul Howard Mrs Alexandra Hughes Mrs Elizabeth Williams

Key management personnel: Senior management Chief Executive Officer and Company Secretary Accountant

Mrs Annali-Joy Thornicroft Mrs Phyllis Stanton

Report of the Directors

for the year ending 31 March 2024

Structure, Governance and Management

Governing Document

The Charity is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association adopted on 21 July 1902. The latest revision of the Memorandum and Articles of Association was approved on 29 September 2016. It is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission. The members of the Charity each agree to contribute £10 in the event of it winding up.

Appointment of Directors

Directors are either elected by members or appointed by the Directors mid-term. Those appointed mid-term by the Directors must stand down at the following Annual General Meeting and may submit themselves for election by the members. Elected Directors may remain in office for three years and offer themselves for re-election by the members for a further final three years. Only in exceptional circumstances can Directors be considered for a third term of office. Composition of the Board is reviewed, at least annually, to assess needs in terms of skills, knowledge, diversity and corporate and geographical representation. An open recruitment policy is followed to recruit suitable candidates to complete the Board’s needs.

Director induction and training

New Directors receive an information pack about the Charity and all that is needed for effective and informed decision-making. The pack includes confirmation of Directors’ legal obligations under charity and company law, Charity Commission guidance on being a trustee and public benefit, the Charity’s governing document, the Charity’s internal governance document and information on the Charity’s recent financial performance. Since 1 December 2005, Director training sessions, on at least an annual basis, have formed part of Board meetings. Directors are encouraged to attend appropriate internal and external training events where these will support and enhance their role. Two Directors during the year have had internal training on finance and six Directors attending external training on investment. Directors are encouraged to maintain a log of their personal training and development.

Organisation

The Board of Directors, of up to 13 members, is responsible for the overall governance of the Charity. Directors must hold at least five meetings a year including the Annual General Meeting and quarterly Board meetings, where strategy, operational and investment performance is reviewed, and operating plans and budgets set. The Board has established Audit, Grants and Marketing Committees to which it delegates certain powers in conjunction with the management and administration of the Charity. To ensure Directors’ skills and knowledge are appropriately used within the Charity, each sits on at least one Committee apart from the Board Chairman. The Committees report regularly to the Board for ratification of all decisions made under delegated powers. Attendance details for those who were Directors as at the yearend are as follows.

Meeting attendance Board Audit Grants Marketing
Mr Joshua Brekenfeld 4/4 N/A N/A N/A
Mr Michael Gaughan 4/4 N/A N/A 4/4
Mr Antony Greensweig 2/4 N/A 4/4 N/A
Mr Allan Clare 4/4 4/4 N/A N/A
Mrs Mary Bowie 2/4 N/A 1/4 N/A
Mrs Lisa Bartlett 4/4 N/A 2/4 N/A
Mr Paul Buckle 4/4 N/A N/A 4/4
Mrs Deborah Bullock 3/4 N/A 2/4 N/A
Mrs Caroline Dungar 4/4 N/A 1/4 N/A
Mr George Gager 3/4 N/A 2/4 N/A
Mr Paul Howard 2/4 N/A 4/4 N/A
Mrs Alexandra Hughes 4/4 4/4 N/A N/A
Mrs Elizabeth Williams 4/4 4/4 N/A N/A

Report of the Directors

for the year ending 31 March 2024

A Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is appointed by the Directors to manage the day-to-day operations of the Charity. To facilitate effective operations the CEO has delegated authority, with the terms of delegation approved by the Directors, for operational matters.

The Charity paid premiums of £1,200 for Directors’ & Officers’ liability insurance during the period.

Related parties and co-operation with other organisations

None of our Directors receives remuneration from working with the Charity. Any connection between a Director or senior manager of the Charity and a beneficiary or supplier is disclosed to the full board of Directors, in the same way as any other contractual relationship with a related party.

The Charity’s Directors are indebted to the many companies, individuals and local and associated institutes of the CII who have given both financial and practical support so generously over the year. Some employers provide significant practical support in place of, or in addition to, the financial support recorded in these financial statements. The Charity also wishes to record its sincere thanks to the representatives who volunteer many hundreds of hours collectively in promoting the work of the Charity throughout the British Isles and Ireland.

Pay policy for key management personnel and staff

The Board of Directors and the senior management team comprise the key management personnel in charge of directing, controlling, running and operating the Charity on a day-to-day basis. All Directors give their time freely and no Director received remuneration in the year. Details of Directors’ expenses and related party transactions are disclosed in note 8 to the accounts.

The pay of staff is reviewed annually to account for CPI increases to basic salary and London Allowance for travel and any exceptional performance during the year. The CEO recommends reviews for all the staff, excluding herself, to the Chairman and Deputy Chairman. The annual review of the CEO’s package is agreed by the Chairman and Deputy Chairman.

Diversity, equity and inclusion

The Charity is committed to encouraging diversity, equity and inclusion amongst its workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination of its employees, its beneficiaries and other stakeholders. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of its beneficiary class and all sections of society and for each employee to feel respected and able to give of their best.

Directors’ responsibilities in relation to the financial statements

The Directors are responsible for preparing the Report of the Directors (incorporating the Strategic Report) and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the Charity’s Directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Directors are required to:

Report of the Directors

for the year ending 31 March 2024

The Directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that 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 Companies Act 2006. 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 Directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company’s website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

Statement as to disclosure to our auditors

In so far as the Directors are aware at the time of approving our Report of the Directors (incorporating the Strategic Report):

The members of the Board, who are Directors for the purpose of company law and Trustees for the purpose of charity law, approved the Report of the Directors (including Strategic Report) on 19 June 2024.

Joshua Brekenfeld Chairman

Independent Auditor’s Report

to the members of The Insurance Charities

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of The Insurance Charities (the ‘charitable company’) for the year ended 31 March 2024 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Cash Flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

We have been appointed auditor under section 44(1)(c) of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and under the Companies Act 2006 and report to you in accordance with regulations made under those Acts.

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees’ use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

Other information

The other information comprises the information included in the Report of the Directors (including Strategic Report) other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the Directors’ Report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

We have nothing to report in this regard.

Independent Auditor’s Report

to the members of The Insurance Charities

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Report of the Directors (including Strategic Report).

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

Responsibilities of trustees

As explained more fully in the Directors’ responsibilities set out on page 9, the trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

The extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud

Irregularities are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. The objectives of our audit are to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding compliance with laws and regulations that have a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, to perform audit procedures to help identify instances of non-compliance with other laws and regulations that may have a material effect on the financial statements, and to respond appropriately to identified or suspected non-compliance with laws and regulations identified during the audit.

In relation to fraud, the objectives of our audit are to identify and assess the risk of material misstatement of the financial statements due to fraud, to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the assessed risks of material misstatement due to fraud through designing and implementing appropriate responses and to respond appropriately to fraud or suspected fraud identified during the audit.

Independent Auditor’s Report

to the members of The Insurance Charities

However, it is the primary responsibility of management, with the oversight of those charged with governance, to ensure that the entity’s operations are conducted in accordance with the provisions of laws and regulations and for the prevention and detection of fraud.

In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud, the audit engagement team:

As a result of these procedures we consider the most significant laws and regulations that have a direct impact on the financial statements are FRS 102, Charities SORP (FRS 102), Companies Act 2006, the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and regulation 8 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended), Charities Act 2011, the charitable company’s governing document, tax legislation and Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016. We performed audit procedures to detect non-compliances which may have a material impact on the financial statements which included reviewing the financial statements including the Directors’ Report and remaining alert to new or unusual transactions which may not be in accordance with the governing documents.

The most significant laws and regulations that have an indirect impact on the financial statements are those in relation to the General Data Protection Regulations. We performed audit procedures to inquire of management and those charged with governance whether the charitable company is in compliance with these laws and regulations.

The audit engagement team identified the risk of management override of controls as the area where the financial statements were most susceptible to material misstatement due to fraud. Audit procedures performed included but were not limited to testing manual journal entries and other adjustments, evaluating the business rationale in relation to significant, unusual transactions and transactions entered into outside the normal course of business and challenging judgments and estimates.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at http://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the charitable company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and to the Charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 44(1)(c) of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and regulation 10 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’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 charitable company and the charitable company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Hannah Catchpool (Senior Statutory Auditor) For and on behalf of RSM UK AUDIT LLP, Statutory Auditor Chartered Accountants 25 Farringdon Street London EC4A 4AB

18 July 2024

Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure account)

Year ended 31 March 2024

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds
Funds Funds 2024 2023
Notes £000 £000 £000 £000
Income
Donations and legacies 2 251 0 251 214
Investment income 3 768 72 840 906
Income from charitable activities:
Membership subscriptions 7 0 7 6
Interest charged on loans 12 1 0 1 1
Total income 1,027 72 1,099 1,127
Expenditure
Expenditure on raising funds 4 347 12 359 209
Expenditure on charitable activities 5 1,509 262 1,771 1,559
Total expenditure 1,856 274 2,130 1,768
Net expenditure (829) (202) (1,031) (641)
Gain/ (Losses) on investment assets 11 3,063 217 3,280 (3,277)
Net movement in funds for the year 2,234 15 2,249 (3,918)
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 16 33,067 2,962 36,029 39,947
Total funds carried forward 35,301 2,977 38,278 36,029

Balance Sheet

Company numbers: England & Wales 00074461 Isle of Man 006098F Charity numbers: England & Wales 206860 Ireland 20200129 Scotland SC047527 Isle of Man 1230 As at 31 March 2024

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
Investments:
Investments
11
Loans to benefciaries
12
Total fxed assets
Current assets
Debtors
13
Cash at bank and in hand
Total current assets
Liabilities
Creditors falling due within one year
14
Net current liabilities
Total assets less current liabilities
Total net assets
The funds of the charity:
Restricted income funds
15
Unrestricted general fund
15
Investment revaluation reserve
15
Total Charity Funds		 2024
2023
£000
£000
19
2
36,390
33,909
2,252
2,360
38,661
36,271
101
126
151
191
252
317
(635)
(559)
(383)
(242)
38,278
36,029
38,278
36,029
2024
2023
£000
£000
2,977
2,962
31,457
31,237
3,844
1,830
38,278
36,029

The financial statements on pages 14 to 27 were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 19th June 2024 and signed on its behalf by

Joshua Brekenfeld Chairman

Allan Clare Chair Audit Committee

Statement of cash flows

for the year ending 31 March 2024

Statement of cash flows
for the year ending 31 March 2024
2024 2023
£000 £000
Notes
Cash used in operating activities:
Net cash used in operating activities 17 (1,658) (1,434)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of fxed assets (20) 0
Dividends and interest from investments 840 906
Proceeds from disposal of investments 13,446 20,166
Purchase of investments (12,901) (20,242)
Cash movements from investing activities 254 609
Net cash provided by 1,618 1,440
investing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in
the reporting period (39) 6
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning
of the year 191 185
Total cash and cash equivalents at the end
of the year 151 191

Notes on the accounts

Year ended 31 March 2024

1 Accounting policies

The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:

Basis of Preparation

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) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102), and with the Companies Act 2006, and the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006.

The Insurance Charities meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. The accounts are presented in pounds, the functional currency of the Charity, and are rounded to the nearest thousand. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historic cost convention or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).

Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity’s ability to continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future; and the going concern basis of accounting remains appropriate. The trustees consider that the current cash levels, forecast investment income and investment portfolio provide the Charity with free reserves that will allow it to continue to achieve its objectives and meet liabilities as they fall due for at least 12 months from the approval of the financial statements.

Income

Income is recognised when the Charity has entitlement to the funds, any conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. For legacies, entitlement is taken as the earlier of the date in which either: the date that probate has been granted, the estate has been finalised and notification has been made by the executor(s) to the Charity that a distribution will be made, or when a distribution is received from the estate. Receipt of a legacy, in whole or part, is only considered probable when the amount can be measured reliabily and the Charity has been notified of the executors intention to make a distribution. Where legacies have been notified to the Charity, or the Charity is aware of the granting of probate, and the criteria for income recognition have not been met, then the legacy is treated as a contingent asset and disclosed if material.

Compound interest, if charged, on loans secured by mortgages on private property owned by beneficiaries or made against promissory notes is accrued from the date of the advance, unless exceptionally deferred, and credited annually to the Statement of Financial Activities.

Income received in advance of a specified service is deferred until the criterial for income recognition are met.

Gifts in Kind and donated services

Gifts in kind and donated services are included at the value to the Charity where this can be quantified (that is, the price the Charity would have paid on the open market). An equivalent amount is recognised in costs. No amounts are included in the financial statements for services donated by volunteers.

Fund accounting

Funds held by the charitable company are: Unrestricted

Unrestricted funds are funds that can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the Trustees.

The investment revaluation reserve represents the difference between the historical cost of investments and their revalued amount at the balance sheet date.

Designated funds have been set aside by the Trustees from general reserves towards certain projects and committed expenditure.

Notes on the accounts

Year ended 31 March 2024

Restricted

These are funds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charitable company. The restrictions arise by the donor or when funds are raised for a specific purpose.

The Paul Golmick Fund

The Paul Golmick Fund was a charity whose objects fell within those of The Insurance Charities. It was of mutual benefit to both charities for The Insurance Charities to administer the grants of The Paul Golmick Fund. The Insurance Charities could direct some of its applicants to The Paul Golmick Fund leaving more funds available for other applicants. Also administration costs could be shared. Grants payable were shown before and after contributions from The Paul Golmick Fund. The contribution of The Paul Golmick Fund to expenses was also shown separately.

The Paul Golmick Fund transferred its assets to The Insurance Charities in April 2015 as a restricted fund.

CILA Benevolent Fund

CILA Benevolent Fund was a charity whose objects fell within those of The Insurance Charities. The CILA Benevolent Fund transferred its assets to The Insurance Charities in 2013 as a restricted fund.

The Insurance Charities could direct some of its applicants to the CILA Benevolent Fund leaving more unrestricted funds available for other applicants.

CII EATT Fund

A fund established by the CII EATT, administered by The Insurance Charities, to enable those suffering from the financial hardship associated with COVID-19 to attend training courses.

Expenditure and irrecoverable VAT

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified under the following activity headings:

Costs of raising funds comprise of the costs of marketing and fundraising activites, the costs of investment management, and their associated support costs.

Expenditure on charitable activities include the grants payable, less any contribution from other funds, and activities to further the purposes of the Charity and their associated support costs. Grants payable are accrued when approved by the Grants Committee.

Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.

Allocation of support costs

Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the Charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs include governance costs. These costs have been allocated between cost of raising funds and expenditure on charitable activities. The bases on which support costs have been allocated are set out in note 6.

Foreign Currencies

Statement of Financial Activities transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at an estimated exchange rate ruling on the date of such transactions. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into sterling on the balance sheet date.

Tangible fixed assets

Fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation.

All equipment costing more than £500 has been capitalised and depreciated on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful life of three years. The carrying values of tangible fixed assets are reviewed for impairment when events or changes indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. All equipment costing £500 or less is written off in the year of acquisition.

Investments - Investments

Investments are stated at market value in the balance sheet, if listed, or at directors’ valuation, if unlisted. The market value is based on the closing middle market price. Net gains and losses on revaluation and disposals of investments are taken to the statement of financial activities. All movements in value are shown in note 11.

Notes on the accounts

Year ended 31 March 2024

Investments - Loans to beneficiaries

Loans to beneficiaries are stated at the amount awarded. Loans are made predominately on a secured basis, with security being a charge on the beneficiaries properties, and occasionally on an unsecured basis (promissory notes) where the beneficiary does not own property or has insufficient capital.

Provision for doubtful loans is made on an estimation based upon the likelihood of repayment and the ongoing level of contact with the beneficiary. The amount is reviewed on a regular basis.

Debtors

Other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount. Prepayments are valued at the amount relating to future periods based on a time apportionment.

Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid (less than 3 months) investments.

Creditors and provisions

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the Charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

Financial instruments

The Charity only holds basic financial instruments. The financial assets and financial liabilities of the Charity are as follows: Investments - loans to beneficiaries are basic financial instruments recognised at their transaction value, investments (listed) are measured at their fair value using the closed quoted market price.

Debtors – trade and other debtors (including accrued income) are basic financial instruments and are debt instruments measured at amortised cost as detailed in Note 13. Prepayments are not financial instruments.

Cash at bank – is classified as a basic financial instrument and is measured at face value.

Liabilities - trade creditors, accruals and other creditors are classified as financial instruments, and are measured at amortised cost as detailed in Note 14. Taxation and social security are not included in the financial instruments disclosure. Deferred income is not deemed to be a financial liability, because the cash settlement has already taken place and there is simply an obligation to deliver charitable services rather than cash or another financial instrument.

Pension Costs

The Charity participates in a multi-employer defined benefit pension scheme and a stakeholder pension scheme. The stakeholder pension scheme costs are charged on the accruals basis.

The defined benefit pension scheme is administered by trustees and is separate from the Charity. An independent qualified actuary completes a valuation triennially and, in accordance with their recommendations, contributions are paid to the scheme so as to secure the benefits set out in the rules and the periodic augmentation of current pensions. The present position in relation to this scheme is described in note 19.

Legal status of the Company

The Company was incorporated pursuant to section Part 1 section 3(3) of the Companies Act 2006 and is limited by guarantee and does not therefore have a share capital. In the event of the Charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £10 per member of the Charity.

Critical estimates and judgements

Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations on future events that are believed to be reasonable under the curcumstances.

Notes on the accounts

Year ended 31 March 2024

2 Income from donations and legacies
Insurance Charities Awareness Week
Fundraising by local and associated institutes
Insurance employers’ donations
Legacies
Other donations and income
Percentage of income from non-UK source		 2024
2023
£000
£000
4
0
80
47
105
100
8
23
54
44
251
214
4%
1%

The Company benefits greatly from the involvement and enthusiastic support of its many volunteers, details of which are given in our annual report. In accordance with FRS 102 and the Charities SORP (FRS 102), the economic contribution of general volunteers is not recognised in the accounts.

3
Investment income
Listed investments
Equity
Fixed interest
Deposit and bank interest		 2024
2023
£000
£000
633
739
195
162
12
5
840
906

The income from investments was £840,000 (2023: £906,000) of which £768,000 (2023: £824,000) was unrestricted and £72,000 restricted (2023: £82,000).

4
Expenditure on raising funds
Salaries, wages and related costs
Stockbroker’s fees and commission
Other costs		 2024
2023
£000
£000
124
117
134
44
101
48
359
209

The expenditure on raising funds was £359,000 (2023: £209,000) of which £347,000 was unrestricted (2023: £205,000) and £12,000 restricted (2023: £4,000).

5
Expenditure on charitable activities
Grantmaking
Total grants payable
Support costs (note 6)
Governance costs (note 6)		 2024
2023
£000
£000
1,178
1,071
514
415
79
73
1,771
1,559

Grants payable in support of 164 (2023: 153) ‘hardship’ cases.

Expenditure on charitable activities was £1,771,000 (2023: £1,559,000) of which £1,509,000 was unrestricted (2023: £1,325,000) and £262,000 restricted (2023: £234,000).

Notes on the accounts

Year ended 31 March 2024

6 Analysis of governance and support costs

The Charity initially identifies the costs of its support functions. It then identifies those costs which relate to the governance function. Having identified its governance costs, the remaining support costs together with governance costs are apportioned. Refer to the table below for the basis of apportionment and the analysis of support and governance costs.

Raising
Charitable
Governance
funds
activities
Basis of apportionment
£000
£000
£000
Salaries, wages and related costs
Allocated on time
124
265
35
General ofce
Allocated on time
101
234
6
Audit fees
Governance
0
0
30
Legal and professional fees
Allocated on purpose
0
15
6
Travel and subsistance for trustees
Allocated on purpose
0
0
2
225
514
79
7
Net expenditure for the year
This is stated afer charging:
2024
2023
£000
£000
Operating lease rentals
52
52
Depreciation
3
2
Auditors’ remuneration:
Audit fee (including irrecoverable VAT)
30
26
8 Analysis of staf costs, trustee remuneration and expenses, and the cost of key management personnel
2024
2023
£000
£000
Salaries and wages
331
311
Social security costs
37
34
Pension costs
57
52
425
397		 Raising
Charitable
Governance
funds
activities
£000
£000
£000
124
265
35
101
234
6
0
0
30
0
15
6
0
0
2		 Raising
Charitable
Governance
funds
activities
£000
£000
£000
124
265
35
101
234
6
0
0
30
0
15
6
0
0
2
225 514
79
2024
2023
£000
£000
52
52
3
2
30
26
425
397

One employee received gross emoluments of between £90,001 and £100,000 (2023: one), and pension contributions were made on their behalf of £19,958 (2023: £19,285). One employee received gross emoluments of between £60,001 and £70,000 (2023: nil) and pension contributions were made on their behalf of £11,798 (2023: £10,019).

Pension costs are allocated to activities in proportion to the related staffing costs incurred and are wholly charged to unrestricted funds.

The charity trustees were not paid or received any other benefits from employment in the year (2023: £Nil).

Travel and subsistence expenses were reimbursed to four trustees in the year £1,731 (2023: six trustees £2,343).

No charity trustee received payment for professional or other services supplied to the Charity (2023: £Nil).

There are no other related party transactions.

The key management personnel of the Charity comprise the trustees, the Chief Executive Officer and Accountant. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the Charity were £206,148 (2023: £198,303).

The average head count for employees (including part time staff, all administrative) during the financial year was seven (2023: seven). One staff member has a disability (2023: one).

Notes on the accounts

Year ended 31 March 2024

9 Corporate Taxation

The Charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within sections 466 to 493 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objectives.

10 Tangible fxed assets
Cost
Opening balance 1 April 2023
Additions
Disposals
Closing balance 31 March 2024
Depreciation
Opening balance 1 April 2023
Disposals
Charge for the year
Closing balance 31 March 2024
Net book value
As at 31 March 2024
As at 31 March 2023
11 Investments
Market value at 1 April 2023
Acquisitions at cost
Disposals
(
Net movement in cash
Net gain/ (loss)
Market value at 31 March 2024
Historical cost at 31 March 2024
UK listed – Equity
Overseas – Equity
UK listed – Fixed interest
Overseas – Fixed interest
Property
Infrastructure
Cash deposits		 Info
Ofce
Total
Tech
Equipment
£000
£000
£000
30
15
45
18
2
20
(8)
0
(8)
40
17
57
29
14
43
(8)
0
(8)
2
1
3
23
15
38
17
2
19
1
1
2
2024
2023
£000
£000
33,909
37,719
12,901
20,242
13,446)
(20,166)
(254)
(609)
(3,280)
(3,277)
36,390
33,909
32,546
32,079
Market
Historical
Market
Historical
value
cost
value
cost
2024
2024
2023
2023
£000
£000
£000
£000
3,185
2,382
4,571
3,216
25,458
22,274
21,101
20,528
3,292
3,324
3,109
3,396
867
908
1,027
1,070
1,048
953
1,110
953
2,365
2,530
1,965
1,887
175
175
1,026
1,029		 Info
Ofce
Total
Tech
Equipment
£000
£000
£000
30
15
45
18
2
20
(8)
0
(8)
40
17
57
29
14
43
(8)
0
(8)
2
1
3
23
15
38
17
2
19
1
1
2
2024
2023
£000
£000
33,909
37,719
12,901
20,242
13,446)
(20,166)
(254)
(609)
(3,280)
(3,277)
36,390
33,909
32,546
32,079
Market
Historical
Market
Historical
value
cost
value
cost
2024
2024
2023
2023
£000
£000
£000
£000
3,185
2,382
4,571
3,216
25,458
22,274
21,101
20,528
3,292
3,324
3,109
3,396
867
908
1,027
1,070
1,048
953
1,110
953
2,365
2,530
1,965
1,887
175
175
1,026
1,029		 Total
£000
45
20
(8)
57
43
(8)
3
38
19
2
36,390
32,546		 33,909
32,079

The investment revaluation reserve represents the difference between the market value and the historical cost as shown above.

Notes on the accounts

Year ended 31 March 2024

12 Loans to beneficiaries

Loans before provisions
Balance at 1 April
Transfer between secured/ unsecured
Advances
Unutilised loan awards
Interest
Repaid
Balance at 31 March
Less: Provision for doubtful loans
Balance at 1 April
Movement
Balance at 31 March
Loans afer provisions at 31 March
Interest
rate
Capital
0%
Capital
3%
Accumulated interest
3%
Sterling based loans
Euro based loans		 Secured
Unsecured
Total
Total
loans
loans
2024
2023
£000
£000
£000
£000
2,384
270
2,654
2,770
(17)
17
0
0
126
140
266
295
(58)
(9)
(67)
(95)
1
0
1
1
(210)
(16)
(226)
(317)
2,226
402
2,628
2,654
42
252
294
313
0
82
82
(19)
42
334
376
294
2,184
68
2,252
2,360
Secured
Unsecured
Total
Total
loans
loans
2024
2023
£000
£000
£000
£000
2,198
402
2,600
2,607
103
0
103
103
(75)
0
(75)
(56)
2,226
402
2,628
2,654
Secured
Unsecured
Total
Total
loans
loans
2024
2023
£000
£000
£000
£000
2,061
380
2,441
2,474
165
22
187
180
2,226
402
2,628
2,654

Loans to beneficiaries are mainly secured by first mortgage charges with a few secured by second or subsequent charges and the remainder by promissory notes. They are repayable at death, or when property is not the place of residence, or on disposal.

13 Debtors

Debtors
Amounts due within one year
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income		 2024
2023
£000
£000
3
1
98
125
101
126

Notes on the accounts

Year ended 31 March 2024

14 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
Benefciary year end commitments
Taxation and Social Security
Pension Contributions
Accruals
Deferred income		 2024
2023
£000
£000
533
458
7
9
7
5
82
75
6
12
635
559

Deferred income is comprised of the benefit derived from the lease rental free periods (2023: benefit from lease rental free periods and advance payments for the golf competition).

Deferred income: Beneft derived from the lease rental free periods
Balance as at 1 April
Amounts release to income in year		 2024
2023
£000
£000
9
12
(3)
(3)
6
9

15 Analysis of charitable funds

Analysis of movements in unrestricted funds

Balance Balance
1 April Investment 31 March
2023 Income Expenditure losses Transfers 2024
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000
General fund 31,237 1,027 (1,856) 3,063 (2,014) 31,457
Investment revaluation reserve 1,830 0 0 0 2,014 3,844
Total 33,067 1,027 (1,856) 3,063 0 35,301
Analysis of movements in unrestricted funds – previous year
Balance Balance
1 April Investment 31 March
2022 Income Expenditure gains Transfers 2023
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000
General fund 25,302 1,041 (1,530) (2,926) 9,350 31,237
Investment revaluation reserve 11,180 0 0 0 (9,350) 1,830
Total 36,482 1,041 (1,530) (2,926) 0 33,067
Name of unrestricted fund Description, nature and purpose of the fund
General fund
Investment revaluation reserve		 The ‘free reserves’ afer allowing for all designated funds.
The diference between the historical cost of investments		 and their
revalued amount at the balance sheet date.

Notes on the accounts

Year ended 31 March 2024

Analysis of movements in restricted funds

Balance Balance
1 April Investment 31 March
2023 Income Expenditure losses 2024
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000
CILA Benevolent Fund 1,099 27 (32) 81 1,175
Paul Golmick Fund 1,863 45 (242) 136 1,802
Total restricted funds 2,962 72 (274) 217 2,977
Analysis of movements in restricted funds – previous year
Balance Balance
1 April Investment 31 March
2022 Income Expenditure gains 2023
£000 £000 £000 £000 £000
CILA Benevolent Fund 1,197 32 (8) (122) 1,099
Paul Golmick Fund 2,268 54 (230) (229) 1,863
Total restricted funds 3,465 86 (238) (351) 2,962

Name of restricted fund Description, nature and purpose of the fund CILA Benevolent Fund To support members of CILA Paul Golmick Fund To support children and young persons who are under 24 years of age and at least one of whose parents has been engaged in the insurance industry.

The funds have been created when the schemes assets have been transferred to the insurance charities. Awards made with the purposes are fully allocated against the restricted funds. A contribution towards administration is charged based on the awards granted.

Portfolio income and charges are allocated based on the percentage on transfer date compared to the value of the combined portfolio and cash holdings. At the financial year end the investment gain for the period has been allocated based on the same percentage as the income and charges.

16 Analysis of net assets between funds

16
Analysis of net assets between funds
Tangible fxed assets
Investments
Current assets
Current liabilities
Long term liabilities
Total net assets		 General
Revaluation
Restricted
2024
£000
£000
£000
£000
19
0
0
19
31,820
3,844
2,977
38,641
254
0
0
254
(635)
0
0
(635)
0
0
0
0
31,458
3,844
2,977
38,279

Notes on the accounts

Year ended 31 March 2024

Analysis of net assets between funds - previous year

General
Revaluation
Restricted
2023
£000
£000
£000
£000
Tangible fxed assets
1
0
0
1
Investments
31,477
1,830
2,962
36,269
Current assets
318
0
0
318
Current liabilities
(559)
0
0
(559)
Long term liabilities
0
0
0
0
Total net assets
31,237
1,830
2,962
36,029
17 Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities
2024
2023
£000
£000
Net movement in funds
2,249
(3,918)
Add back depreciation charge
3
1
Gains on investments
(3,280)
3,277
Dividend and interest income shown in investing activities
(840)
(906)
Interest charged on loans
(1)
(1)
(Increase)/ Decrease in debtors
26
(1)
Decrease in loans to benefciaries
109
97
Increase in creditors
76
17
(1,658)
(1,434)
18 Total future minimum operating lease commitments
2024
2023
£000
£000
Operating leases which expire:
Under 1 year
58
55
2 - 5 years
58
116
The lease relates to 2 St Andrews Hill premises.		 General
Revaluation
Restricted
2023
£000
£000
£000
£000
1
0
0
1
31,477
1,830
2,962
36,269
318
0
0
318
(559)
0
0
(559)
0
0
0
0		 General
Revaluation
Restricted
2023
£000
£000
£000
£000
1
0
0
1
31,477
1,830
2,962
36,269
318
0
0
318
(559)
0
0
(559)
0
0
0
0
31,237
1,830		 2,962
36,029
2024
2023
£000
£000
2,249
(3,918)
3
1
(3,280)
3,277
(840)
(906)
(1)
(1)
26
(1)
109
97
76
17
(1,658)
(1,434)
2024
2023
£000
£000
58
55
58
116

Notes on the accounts

Year ended 31 March 2024

19 Pension scheme

Defined benefit scheme

The Charity participates in the Chartered Insurance Institute Pension Scheme 1993, a multi-employer defined benefit scheme in the UK. The assets of the scheme are held in a separate trustee-administered fund. It is not possible to identify each institution’s share of the underlying assets and liabilities of the Scheme and hence contributions to the Scheme are accounted for as if it were a defined contribution scheme. The scheme was closed to future service accrual on 30 June 2006.

This information has been taken from a report on the FRS 102 results for the Chartered Insurance Institute Pension Scheme 1993 as at 31 December 2023, dated 18 January 2024, which was produced for the Chartered Insurance Institute and is based on assumptions and accounting policies chosen by the Chartered Insurance Institute. It has been provided under the terms of the Project Agreement between Mercer and the Chartered Insurance Institute dated 24 October 2023. The main assumptions were:

At year end At year end At year end At year end
31.12.2023 31.12.2022 31.12.2021 31.12.2020
Rate of increase in salaries n/a n/a n/a n/a
Rate of increase to pensions in payment:
Pension earned before 6/4/97 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Pension earned afer 6/4/97 - combined
Pension earned afer 6/4/97 - deferred
Pension earned afer 6/4/97 - pensioner		 2.80%
n/a
n/a		 n/a
2.90%
2.90%		 n/a
2.80%
3.35%		 2.75%
n/a
n/a
Discount rate 4.80% 5.00% 1.80% 1.40%
Inflation assumption - combined 3.00%
n/a		 n/a 2.85%
Inflation assumption - deferred pre retirement n/a 3.10% 3.65% n/a
Inflation assumption - deferred post retirement n/a 3.10% 2.95% n/a
Inflation assumption - pensioner n/a 3.10% 3.50% n/a

At 31 December 2023, the market value of the assets of the Scheme was £28,094,000 and the value of past service liabilities was £28,182,000 giving a deficit of £88,000. The assets therefore were sufficient to cover 99.7% of the benefits that had accrued to members.

The Charity is unable to identify its share of the underlying assets and liabilities of the scheme on a consistent and reasonable basis and therefore as required by Section 28 of FRS 102 accounts for the scheme as if it were a defined contribution scheme.

Stakeholder pension scheme

Employees whose pension provisions are not fully provided for in the above scheme can join the defined contributions scheme with Legal and General Assurance Association. The scheme provides benefits directly determined by the value of the contributions paid in respect of each member. Employer’s contributions during the year amounted to £57,256 (2023: £54,231).

20 Isle of Man

During the year the Charity collected the following income from donations in the Isle of Man:
Fundraising by local and associated institutes
Of the total income, £720 was unrestricted (2023: £1,000) and £nil was restricted (2023: £nil).
During the year the Charity incurred the following expenditure in the Isle of Man:
Charitable activities - grants payable		 2024
2023
£000
£000
1
1
16
5

Of the grants payable, £16,589 was unrestricted (2023: £5,040) and £nil was restricted (2023: £nil). The grants payable were made to 1 beneficiary (2023: 1 beneficiary).

The Insurance Charities

Schedule 1 – Insurance Employers’ Donations Year ended 31 March

Year ended 31 March
2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
£ £ £ £ £
Aviva 100,000 100,000 50,000 - -
HSB Engineering 5,000 - - - -
Chubb - - - 2,000 -
Grifths & Armour - - - - 1,000
Other donations under £ 500 threshold - 120 120 120 120
Total 105,000 100,120 50,120 2,120 1,120
Schedule 2 – Legacies
Year ended 31 March
2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
£ £ £ £ £
E F Doole 7,500 - - - -
Stock - 22,433 - - -
Edgerton - 500 - - -
Gough - - 5,000 - -
P McGovern - - - - 20,833
J Worth - - - - 10,000
I How - - - - 5,000
Other legacies under £500 threshold - 239 - - -
Total 7,500 23,172 5,000 0 35,833

The Insurance Charities

Schedule 3 – Amounts included within Other donations and income Year ended 31 March

Year ended 31 March
Adrian Flux - Dress Down Days
Applied Client - liquidation
ARAG (Ireland)
BIA Awards (Blue Monday Events)
BIBA incl Young Brokers
Chartered Insurance Institute’s Fire Mark Sale
Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters - Annual Dinner
City of London COVID Grant
Colin Cooper
CRS
Eaton Gate - Xmas Party
Flint Group
Harding Fund
Holman Fenwick Willan
Insurance Lawn Tennis Association
Insurance Karting event
MGAA Conference
PIB
Rileys book royalties - Glynn/ Rogers
Other donations under £500 threshold
Total		 2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
£
£
£
£
£
-
-
-
-
716
-
15,687
-
-
-
3,889
2,355
2,797
-
-
7,312
4,540
-
-
-
-
328
2,671
30
419
3,607
-
-
25,000
-

-
6,113
3,895
-
5,840
-
-
-
10,000
-
-
-
-
5,000
-
-
-
2,846
-
-
-
-
-
500
-
-
-
-
-
1,190
35,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
580
-
-
-
-
3,975
-
-
1,700
1,800
-
-
-
-
750
-
-
-
-
4,000
-
-
3,935
9,186
-
-
-
53,743
39,909
23,314
40,530
8,165
1,026
3,803
1,156
2,232
3,255
54,769
43,712
24,470
42,762
11,420

The Insurance Charities

FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Year ended 31 March

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Fundraising by local and associated institutes
Donations from insurance employers
Legacies and other income
Investment income and interest income
Membership income
Other incoming resources
Total Income
Charitable activities
Grants
Other grant making activities
Costs of generating voluntary income
Governance costs
Total Expenditure
Net (Expenditure) before gains/ (losses)
on investments
Gains/(Losses) on investments
Net Income/ (Expenditure) and net movement
in funds		 2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
80
47
20
13
68
105
100
50
2
1
66
67
30
54
58
841
907
939
999
1273
7
6
6
0
0
0
41
0
1,099
1,127
1,045
1,109
1,400
1178
1071
438
586
1443
514
415
440
443
481
359
209
186
180
223
79
73
62
56
59
2,130
1,768
1,126
1,265
2,206
(1,031)
(641)
(81)
(156)
(806)
3,280
(3,277)
1,195
6,251
(4,454)
2,249
(3,918)
1,114
6,095
(5,260)

The Insurance Charities

BALANCE SHEET

as at 31 March

Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
Investments
Loans to benefciaries
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors:
Amounts due within one year
Amounts due over one year
Net assets
The funds of the Charity:
Restricted income funds
Unrestricted income funds
Investment revaluation reserve
Designated income funds
Total charity funds		 2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
£000
£000
£000
£000
£000
19
2
3
5
9
36,390
33,909
37,719
36,644
30,837
2,252
2,360
2,457
2,761
2,715
38,661
36,271
40,179
39,410
33,561
101
126
125
179
106
151
191
185
142
168
252
317
310
321
274
(635)
(559)
(542)
(890)
(1,085)
0
0
0
(8)
(12)
(635)
(559)
(542)
(898)
(1,097)
38,278
36,029
39,947
38,833
32,738
2,977
2,962
3,465
3,416
2,980
31,457
31,237
25,302
24,370
24,925
3,844
1,830
11,180
11,035
4,818
0
0
0
12
15
38,278
36,029
39,947
38,833
32,738

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£1.4 million £49k
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Day-to-day Furniture and appliances
hardship capability
£159k £89k £32k
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€1.7 million
€53k
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€25k Day-to-day hardship €2k Educational support

€55k Health costs

€2k Property repairs

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