Samuel Wilson’s Loan Charity
Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
Charity registration number 206964 Financial Conduct Authority Number 718857
CONTENTS
Origins of the charity ......................................................................................................... 1 Structure and governance ................................................................................................ 2 Achievements and performance ....................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. Financial review ................................................................................................................ 5 Trustees’ responsibilities .................................................................................................. 7 Independent examiner’s report ......................................................................................... 8 Statement of financial activities ........................................................................................ 9 Balance sheet ................................................................................................................. 10 Notes to the financial statements .................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. 1 Reference and administration details ............................. Error! Bookmark not defined. 8
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ORIGINS OF THE CHARITY
Samuel Wilson was a Quaker who lived in Hatton Garden in the 18th Century. He was a widower when he died and had no surviving children. In his Will, dated 27th October 1766, he left the sum of £20,000 which formed the basis of the charity which was established in 1771.
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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
STRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
The constitution of this charity was originally set out in the will of Samuel Wilson dated 27 October 1766, with administration being more recently governed by amendments to a scheme of the Charity Commission. In March 2011, the Charity Commission approved a revised scheme which widened the objects and complied with modern charity law by adopting a new charitable purpose: “The relief of young people in need by reason of illhealth, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage for the public benefit”, through the provision of individual loan at a low rate of interest. A Section 280 resolution under the Charities Act 2011, dated 13 January 2023, further amended and updated some of the administrative provisions of the governing documents.
GOVERNANCE ARRANGEMENTS
Individuals act as Trustees of the charity by virtue of positions that they hold with the City of London (also referred to as ‘the City Corporation’ or ‘the City of London Corporation’), a body corporate and politic. These individuals act as Trustees during the tenure of these positions. In making appointments, the Court of Aldermen will take into consideration any particular expertise and knowledge of the elected Members.
The Trustees believe that good governance is fundamental to the success of the charity. Recommendations arising from a comprehensive review of governance are being implemented to ensure that the charity is effective in fulfilling its objectives. Reference is being made to the good practices recommended within the Charity Governance Code throughout this review. Focus is being placed on ensuring regulatory compliance and the ongoing maintenance of an efficient and effective portfolio of charities that maximise impact for beneficiaries.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The objective of the charity (SWLC) is the relief of young people in need by reason of ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage for the public benefit by:
a) the provision of loans to individuals, partnerships and companies preparing for or engaged in any trade, manufacture, business or profession in the area comprising greater London and the counties of Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Surrey, East Sussex and West Sussex;
b) investing in shares of companies preparing for or engaged in any trade, manufacture, business or profession in the area comprising greater London and the counties of Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Surrey, East Sussex and West Sussex.
Investment Policy
The charity’s investments are held in units of the City of London Charities Pool (registered charity 1022138). The investment policy of the Charities Pool is to provide a
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real increase in annual income in the long term whilst preserving the value of the capital base. The annual report and financial statements of the Charities Pool (which include an analysis of investment performance against objectives set) are available from the Chamberlain of London, at the email address stated on page 18.
Public benefit statement
The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Samuel Wilson’s Loan Charity aims and objectives and in planning future activities. The purposes of the charity are as stated above. Loan applicants are sought through the charity’s links with the City of London’s Small Business, Research and Enterprise Centre (SBREC) as well as through our website, local advertising and referrals from other charitable bodies. The hardship criteria are taken into consideration when loans are awarded. Loans are offered at a low interest rate to potential borrowers, recognising the need faced by potential recipients of loan funds.
Consequently, the Trustees consider that the charity operates to benefit the general public and satisfies the public benefit test.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
The administrative details of the charity are stated on page 18.
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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
During the year (2024/25), there was just one new loan of £20,000 awarded to one young person (2023/24: £236,155).
The reduction in loans issued was a result of a pause in activities whilst the charity reviewed its regulatory framework as part of the wider consideration of its operations and governance. As a result of this review, the charity successfully applied for deregistration from the Financial Conduct Authority, to reflect the charitable nature of SWLC’s operations and to ensure that the ongoing regulatory framework is appropriate to the size and scale of its charitable activities and the needs of its beneficiaries.
At 31 March 2024, the Trust had outstanding loans of £629,711, of which a doubtful debt provision of £114,252 was recognised. In 2024/25 provisions for doubtful debt rose by £116,958 to £231,699 due to thorough review of the loan book as a result of continued issues faced by borrowers in a challenging trading environment and the impact of the cost-of-living crisis. The charity recognises the risk associated with making loans to young people involved in starting new enterprises.
Over the last year (2024/25), the charity taken the opportunity of the pause in applications to make its processes more efficient and user-friendly for applicants, for example by updating and digitising the loan application form.
The charity has also collaborated with colleagues in the City of London Corporation as part of the Corporation’s SME Strategy which was officially launched in June 2024 by the Policy Chairman Chris Hayward, with one of the 5 key objectives being to provide access to finance to SMEs. The charity participated in a conference, “Access to Finance for Early-Stage SMEs” in the Guildhall on 20 February 2025. This event brought together entrepreneurs, business support experts, and industry leaders to explore innovative funding solutions, practical advice, and information on how businesses can get ready for investment. The charity has received numerous expressions of interest for business loans from conference attendees.
PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS
The charity has reopened its loan applications during the year and post –year end has issued new loans, with an aim for future periods being to continue to benefit young persons who have recently or are about to set up in business by granting loans at a low rate of interest. The charity aims to ensure that a secure pipeline of potential borrowers is maintained and supported, and ongoing support is provided to existing beneficiaries to help them with their businesses.
The Trustees do not consider there to be any material uncertainty around going concern and further detail regarding this is set out on page 11.
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
Overview of Financial Performance
Income
In 2024/25 the charity’s total income for the year was £89,588, an overall decrease of £549 (2023/24: £90,137).
Income from charitable activities comprised a net write back of £4,637 from accrued interest on loan advances (2023/24: £11,563 income from interest on loan advances). Investment income totalled £94,225 (2023/24: £78,334), The increase in investment income was due to returns on the Charities Pool investments increasing per unit compared to 2023/24, offsetting the fact that by the end of the year SWLC held fewer units in the Charities Pool as a result of investment disposals.
Expenditure
Total expenditure for the year was £241,902, all being for charitable activities (2023/24: £151,220). The main reason for the increase in costs related to provisions and write offs in relation to loan debtors: including an increase to the provision for bad debts of £117,447 (2023/24: increase in the provision of £21,565), and as a result of changes to the charity’s regulatory registration, a total of six loans (£32,855) were written off in this financial year 2024/25 (2023/24: no loans, £0). Other administration and support costs decreased compared to the prior year due to a reduction in activity relating to the issue of new loans and completion of some aspects of the governance and administration review.
Investment performance
Over the course of 2024/25 the Charities Pool investment strategy delivered an absolute return (gross of fees) of +11.44% which was above the FTSE All Share Index benchmark return of +10.46% (2023/24: the investment strategy gained +14.18% versus +8.43% from the benchmark). Over the longer term three and five year horizon, the Charities Pool continues to outperform the FTSE All Share Index as shown in the table below. The Charities Pool invests in the Artemis Income (Exclusions) Fund, which is an unconstrained, multi-cap strategy that aims to generate a rising income stream combined with long-term capital growth. The Fund invests in UK equities, and can also hold international equities and bonds. Shares in companies that derive more than 20% of their revenues from tobacco, gambling, weapons and fossil fuels are excluded.
| 3 year 5 year 3 year 5 year City of London Charities Pool 9.16% 13.56% 9.03% 7.62% FTSE All Share 7.22% 12.04% 8.05% 5.44% 2024/25 2023/24 |
3 year 5 year 3 year 5 year City of London Charities Pool 9.16% 13.56% 9.03% 7.62% FTSE All Share 7.22% 12.04% 8.05% 5.44% 2024/25 2023/24 |
3 year 5 year 3 year 5 year City of London Charities Pool 9.16% 13.56% 9.03% 7.62% FTSE All Share 7.22% 12.04% 8.05% 5.44% 2024/25 2023/24 |
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| Fund outperformance +1.94% +1.52% +0.98% +2.18% |
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Funds held
The charity’s total funds held increased by £18,751 to £3,064,020 as at 31 March 2025 (2023/24: £3,045,269). The majority of funds held are unrestricted income funds, with any undistributed income held for use in future years in accordance with the objectives of the charity. There is one restricted income fund relating to the proceeds of the transfer of assets from the Thomas Arneway Loan Charity, with one loan debtor held through these funds.
Details of funds held, including their purpose, are set out in note 12 to the financial statements.
Reserves policy
The Trustees believe that the SWLC requires reserves to be held in investments to generate income to allow for the administration and management of the charity to distribute loans to young people, with a minimum of £2.25m considered to be appropriate to be held in investments. Any amounts above this, or gains in the value of investments, are to be factored into plans for increased loan making in future years. Net amounts held as loans to young people are not considered part of free reserves as they are not liquid and are employed in charitable activities.
Therefore the Trustees’ policy is that the charity’s free reserves, which are total unrestricted reserves (£3,016k) less the net loan book (£324k) less the minimum £2,250k in investments, should be sufficient to meet the costs of its administration for one year (£115k). The maximum possible loan making for the next financial year will be determined by the difference between free reserves and the minimum administrative costs required, currently approx. £327k.
Principal Risks and Uncertainties
The charity is committed to a programme of risk management as an element of its strategy to preserve the charity’s assets. In order to embed sound practice the Trustees ensure that risk management policies are applied, that there is an on-going review of activity and that appropriate advice and support is provided. A key risk register has been prepared for the charity, which has been reviewed by the Trustees. This identifies the potential impact of key risks and the measures which are in place to mitigate such risks.
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TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
charity law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under charity law the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless the Trustees 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 Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable the Trustees to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. The Trustees 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.
In so far as the Trustees are aware:
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there is no relevant audit information of which the charity’s auditors are unaware; and
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the Trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information.
Adopted and signed for on behalf of the Trustees.
Alderman Vincent Keaveny, (Chairman) Trustee
7[th] January 2026
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEE OF SAMUEL WILSON’S LOAN CHARITY
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Samuel Wilson’s Loan Charity for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 9 to 17.
This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 154 of the Charities Act 2011. My independent examiner’s work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity’s trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an independent examiner’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity, the charity’s members as a body and the charity’s trustees as a body for my independent examiner’s work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].
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.
Vincent Marke, FCA
Crowe U.K LLP, 55 Ludgate Hill, London, EC4M 7JW
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2025
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Unrestricted Restricted
Funds Funds Total funds Total funds
Notes 2024/25 2024/25 2024/25 2023/24
£ £ £ £
Income from:
Investments 2 94,225 - 94,225 78,334
Charitable activities 3 (5,230) 593 (4,637) 11,803
Total income 88,995 593 89,588 90,137
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities 4 240,958 944 241,902 151,219
Total Expenditure 240,958 944 241,902 151,219
Net gains on investments 8 171,016 - 171,016 207,962
Unrealised gain on short term deposits 49 - 49 71
Net movement in funds 19,102 (351) 18,751 146,951
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward 12 2,996,956 48,313 3,045,269 2,898,318
Total funds carried forward 12 3,016,058 47,962 3,064,020 3,045,269
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All of the above results are derived from continuing activities.
There were no other recognised gains and losses other than those shown above. The notes on pages 11 to 17 form part of these financial statements.
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BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 March 2025
| AS AT 31 March 2025 | |||
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| Notes | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Total | Total | ||
| Fixed assets: | £ | £ | |
| Investments | 8 | 2,429,700 | 2,358,687 |
| Total fixed assets | 2,429,700 | 2,358,687 | |
| Current assets | |||
| Debtors | 9 | 328,687 | 528,222 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 305,633 | 159,530 | |
| Total current assets | 634,320 | 687,752 | |
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 10 | - | (1,041) |
| Net current assets | 634,320 | 686,582 | |
| Total net assets | 3,064,020 | 3,045,269 | |
| The funds of the charity: | |||
| Restricted income funds | 12 | 47,962 | 48,313 |
| Unrestricted income funds | 12 | 3,016,058 | 2,996,956 |
| Total funds | 3,064,020 | 3,045,269 |
The notes on pages 11 to 17 form part of these financial statements.
Approved and signed on behalf of the Trustee.
Caroline Al-Beyerty
Chamberlain of London and Chief Financial Officer
7[th] January 2026
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in dealing with items that are considered material in relation to the financial statements of the charity.
(a) Basis of preparation
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS102, have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (second edition effective 1 January 2019) and the Charities Act 2011.
(b) Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the Trustee considers that there are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern in the next 12 months from date of signing these financial statements. As a charity that advances loans, the Trustees manage the charity’s cash flows to ensure that the totality of loans do not exceed available resources. The charity has discretion to award loans based on available funds and with the expectation that funds will be repaid, with available balances carefully managed. Charitable expenditure relates to administrative costs and any provision required against loans, with planning in place to ensure that the charity has sufficient funds available to meet these costs alongside distribution of loans. The charity has significant funds invested compared to the annual costs of charity administration.
The latest forecast anticipates that adequate funds will be available in the next five years to enable the charity to continue to fulfil its obligations.
(c) Key management judgements and assumptions
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenditure. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the result of which form the basis of decisions about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results.
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised and in any future periods affected. Management do not consider there to be any material estimates or revisions requiring disclosure.
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(d) Statement of Cash Flows
As per section 14.1 of the Charities SORP the charity is not required to produce a statement of cash flows on the grounds that it is a small entity.
(e) Income
All income is included in the Statements of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity is legally entitled to the income; it is more likely than not that economic benefit associated with the transaction will come to the charity and the amount can be quantified with reasonable certainty. Income consists of investment income and interest on loans.
(f) Expenditure
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and consists entirely of charitable activities. Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Administration costs incurred by staff and operations of the City of London Corporation, including the independent examination fee, are recharged to the charity at cost.
(g) Taxation
The charity meets the definition of a charitable trust for UK income tax purposes, as set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010. Accordingly, the charity is exempt from UK taxation in respect of income or capital gains under part 10 of the Income Tax Act 2007 or section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
(h) Investments
Investments are made in the City of London Charities Pool (charity number 1022138) which is an investment mechanism operating in a similar way to a unit trust. This enables the City of London Corporation to “pool” small charitable investments together and consequently obtain better returns than would be the case if investments were made individually.
Investments are valued at bid price. Gains and losses for the year on investments held as fixed assets are included in the Statement of Financial Activities.
(i) Loans
Loans are granted to individuals who meet the criteria agreed by the Trustees in accordance with the objectives of the Trust. Interest is charged in accordance with loan agreements and is recognised in the statement of
(j) Bad Debts
An allowance is created to recognise the potential loss arising from irrecoverable debts. Where a risk of debts not being settled is identified, an appropriate proportion of the debtor balance is written down and a charge made to the SOFA for the income that might not be collected.
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(k) Funds structure
Income, expenditure and gains/losses are allocated to particular funds according to their purpose
Unrestricted income funds – these funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the Trustees and include income generated by assets representing unrestricted funds.
Restricted funds – These include income that is subject to specific restrictions imposed by donors, with related expenditure deducted when incurred.
(l) Insurance
The charity, elected Members appointed as trustees and staff supporting the charity’s administration are covered by the City Corporations insurance liability policies, and otherwise under the indemnity the City Corporation provides to Members and staff, funded from City’s Cash.
2 INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS
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Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024/25 2023/24
£ £
Investment income 85,511 75,292
Interest on cash balances 8,714 3,042
Total 94,225 78,334
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3 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds funds funds funds
2024/25 2024/25 2024/25 2023/24 2023/24 2023/24
£ £ £ £ £ £
Interest on loan advance (5,230) 593 (4,637) 11,563 240 11,803
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4 EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| Direct | Support | Total | Total | |
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| costs | costs | 2024/25 | 2023/24 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Administration costs | 47,899 | 43,701 | 91,600 | 129,655 |
| Contribution to/(release of) bad debt provision | 117,447 | - | 117,447 | 21,564 |
| Write off of loans | 32,855 | - | 32,855 | - |
| Total | 198,201 | 43,701 | 241,902 | 151,219 |
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5 ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT COSTS
| Charitable | Governance | Total | Total | |
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| activities | costs | 2024/25 | 2023/24 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Legal fees | 4,704 | 16,802 | 21,506 | 41,967 |
| Finance and administration fees | 18,997 | - | 18,997 | 26,735 |
| Independent Examination Fees | 3,198 | - | 3,198 | 1,943 |
| Sub- total | 26,899 | 16,802 | 43,701 | 70,645 |
| Reallocation of governance costs | 16,802 | (16,802) | - | - |
| Total support costs | 43,701 | - | 43,701 | 70,645 |
6 INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS’ REMUNERATION
In 2024/25 an independent examination fee of £3,198 was recharged (2023/24: £1,943). No other services were provided to the charity by its independent examiners during the year (2023/24: £nil).
7 TRUSTEE EXPENSES
The Members of the City of London Corporation acting in their roles as Trustees did not receive any remuneration or reimbursement of expenses during 2023/24 (2020/22: nil).
8 INVESTMENTS
The investments are held in the City of London Corporation Charities Pool, a charity registered in the UK with the Charity Commission (charity number 1022138). The Charities Pool is a UK registered unit trust.
The value of investments held by the charity are as follows:
| 2025 | 2024 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Market value 1 April | 2,358,687 | 2,435,732 |
| Disposals | (100,003) | (285,007) |
| Gain/(Loss)for theyear | 171,016 | 207,962 |
| Market value 31 March | 2,429,700 | 2,358,687 |
| Cost 31 March(prioryear restated) | 962,057 | 1,001,655 |
| Units held in Charities Pool | 227,820 | 237,197 |
The prior year figure for the cost of investments held has been restated to reflect the actual disposals in that year.
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The type and geographical spread of listed investments held as at 31 March was as follows:
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| Held | Held | Total at 31 | ||||
| outside the | Total at 31 | Held in | outside | March | ||
| Held in the UK | UK | March 2025 | the UK | the UK | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Equities | 2,171,755 | 153,940 | 2,325,695 | 1,984,607 | 258,379 | 2,242,986 |
| Pooled Units | 74,599 | - | 74,599 | 87,980 | - | 87,980 |
| Cash held by Fund Manager | 29,406 | - | 29,406 | 27,722 | - | 27,722 |
| Total | 2,275,760 | 153,940 | 2,429,700 | 2,100,309 | 258,379 | 2,358,687 |
9 DEBTORS
| 9 DEBTORS |
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| Amounts falling due within one year | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Accrued income | 4,075 | 12,763 |
| Loans to beneficiaries(net of bad debts) | 87,183 | 140,396 |
| Total | 91,258 | 153,159 |
| Amounts falling due in more than one year | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Loans to beneficiaries(net of bad debts) | 237,429 | 375,063 |
| Total | 237,429 | 375,063 |
| Analysis of loans made to young people | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Total loans due | 556,311 | 629,711 |
| Less: totalprovision for bad and doubtful debts | (231,699) | (114,253) |
| Net loans receivable | 324,612 | 515,458 |
A provision for bad & doubtful debts was made in 2024/25 relating to 13 individuals (2023/24: 9 individuals). Six loan was written off in 2024/25 totalling £32,855 (2023/24: Nil)
10 CREDITORS – DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|
| £ | £ |
| Accruals - |
1,041 |
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11 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND
At 31 March 2025
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|Unrestricted:|Restricted|Total at 31|
|general funds|income funds|March 2025|
|£|£|£|
|Fixed assets - investments|2,429,700|-|2,429,700|
|Loan debtors|299,622|24,990|324,612|
|Other net current assets|286,736|22,972|309,708|
|Total|3,016,058|47,962|3,064,020|
|At 31 March 2024|
|Unrestricted:|Restricted|Total at 31|
|general funds|income funds|March 2024|
|£|£|£|
|Fixed assets - investments|2,358,687|-|2,358,687|
|Loan debtors|470,477|44,982|515,459|
|Other net current assets|167,792|3,331|171,123|
|Total|2,996,956|48,313|3,045,269|
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12 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
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|Total as at 1|Gains &|Total as at 31|
|At 31 March 2024|April 2024|Income|Expenditure|(losses)|March 2025|
|£|£|£|£|£|
|Restricted funds|48,313|593|(944)|-|47,962|
|Unrestricted funds:|
|General|2,996,956|88,995|(240,958)|171,065|3,016,058|
|Total funds|3,045,269|89,588|(241,902)|171,065|3,064,020|
|Total as at 1|Gains &|Total as at 31|
|At 31 March 2024|April 2023|Income|Expenditure|(losses)|March 2024|
|£|£|£|£|£|
|Restricted funds|48,071|242|-|-|48,313|
|Unrestricted funds:|
|General|2,850,247|89,895|(151,219)|208,033|2,996,956|
|Total funds|2,898,318|90,137|(151,219)|208,033|3,045,269|
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Purpose of restricted funds
There is one restricted income fund arising from the transfer of the assets of the Thomas Arneways Loan Charity to the Samuel Wilson’s Loan Charity. Funds received are restricted to application to the following object of the SWLC: “‘the relief of young people in need by reason of ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage for the public benefit by the provision of loans to individuals, partnerships or companies prepared for or in engaged in any trade, manufacture, business or profession in the area comprising Greater London, East Sussex and West Sussex”. One loan was awarded using the fund in 2022/23, with interest income and an apportionment of costs relating to loan administration charged to the fund during 2024/25.
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Purpose of unrestricted funds
The general fund comprises the original donation to the charity and the accumulation of income surpluses as a result of unspent investment income. Any undistributed income is held for use in future years in accordance with the objectives of the charity.
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Individuals act as Trustees of the charity by virtue of positions that they hold with the City of London (also referred to as ‘the City Corporation’ or ‘the City of London Corporation’), a body corporate and politic. These individuals act as Trustees during the tenure of these positions, as described on page 2.
The charity is required to disclose information on related party transactions with bodies or individuals that have the potential to control or influence the charity. Members are required to disclose their interests, and these can be viewed online at www.cityoflondon.gov.uk.
Members and senior staff are requested to disclose all related party transactions, including instances where their close family has made such transactions.
Figures in brackets represent the amounts due at the balance sheet date. Other figures represent the value of transactions during the year.
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Related party Connected party 2024/25 2023/24 Detail of transaction
£ £
Charities Pool 85,511 75,292 Distribution from the Charities Pool
The Trustees of the Charity include
the Chamberlain and CFO of
London who is responsible for the
Charities Pool (of which the City of
London Corporation is Trustee) (nil) (nil)
City of London Trustees are appointed by virtue of Costs of administering the charity
Corporation their roles in the City of London 89,968 49,276 recharged from the City of London
Corporation (nil) (nil) Corporation
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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION DETAILS
CHARITY NAME: Samuel Wilson’s Loan Charity
Registered charity number: 206964
FCA number: 718857
PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE CHARITY & THE CITY CORPORATION:
Guildhall, London, EC2P 2EJ
TRUSTEES:
Five Aldermen and the Chamberlain of London
SENIOR MANAGEMENT:
Chief Executive
Ian Thomas CBE - The Town Clerk and Chief Executive of the City of London Corporation
Treasurer
Caroline Al-Beyerty - The Chamberlain and Chief Financial Officer of the City of London Corporation
Solicitor
Michael Cogher - The Comptroller and City Solicitor of the City of London Corporation
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS:
Crowe U.K LLP, 55 Ludgate Hill, London, EC4M 7JW
BANKERS:
Lloyds Bank Plc., P.O. 1000 BX1 1LT
INVESTMENT FUND MANAGERS:
Artemis Investment Management Limited, Cassini House, 57 St. James's Street, London, SW1A 1LD
Contact for The Chamberlain & Chief Financial Officer, to request copies of governance documents:
CHBOffice-BusinessSupport@cityoflondon.gov.uk
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