THE ALEXANDRA TRUST
Report and Flnaneixl Ststements
Year ended 31 December 2024
Pa
Reference and Adrninistrative Infonnation
Report of the Tn￿teeS
Independent Exan]ineVs Report to the Trustees
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
Registered Charity NO. 207362

THE ALEXANDRA TRUST
(Registered Charity Number 207362)
Referenee and Administrative Information
Tru$tees
Rev T Pyke.. Chairnwi
Ms S Higgins
Mr K Bharucha (resigned on 26.4.24)
Mr A D Screwvala
Mr J Edwards
Mr A Warner
Mr D M Longbottorn (resigned 28.1.25)
Secretary
Mr A D Screwvala
Bankers
CAF Bank
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
ME194JQ
Inveslment Managers
BlackRock Investment Managers
PO Box 545,
Darlington DLI 9TQ
CCLA Investment Management Ltd
COIF Charity Funds
S¢natOT Hous¢, 85 (2uc¢n Victoria Street,
London, EC4V 4ET
M&G Investments
PO Box 9038
Cbelmsford
CM99 2XF
Reglstered address
Cbristchurch Vicarage
Manchester Road
London E14 3BN

THE ALEXANDIL4 TRUST
Report of the Trusttts for the Year ended 31 December 2024
Introduction
The trustees present their report along with the audited fu￿ncial statenlents of the ¢harÈty for the
year ended 31 Decemb¢r 2024. The financial stst¢rnents have been prepared in accordance with the
a￿oUnting policies set out on page 8 and comply with the charity's trust deed. the Charities Act
2011. and the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP).. Accounting and Reporting by Charities
2005.
Objectives and Publlc Benefit
The objective of the Trust as set out in the original Deed of Tn￿t datrd 13 November 1898. is 'the
provision of ch¢ap meals for the poor and their dependants and in other respects to ameliorat¢ their
condition,. This objective and the Public Benefit derived is attained by distributing the income of
the TTUSt to organisations who are committed to providing food andlor shclter for the homeless and
the Providing th¢ means of improving the condition of the very poor.
The Trust does not give donations to individuals.
In considering the operation, review of 2024 and perforniance of the charity, the trustees are
satisfied that public b¢n¢fit bas been provided in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the
guidance provided by the Charity Convnission.
Review of 2024
Total in¢om¢ for the year fron] investments was £17,167 (2023 £16,721). In addition, donation
income was rcceived frorn the COFRA Foundation amounting to £15,290. There weT¢ no
administration expenses.
Unrcaliscd gains based on the market value of investments at 31 December 2024 of £304,899
(2023 -£303,027) amount¢d to £1,872 (2023 - Ios5 £(7.380)).
The Trustees met on two occasions during the year once in May and November via virtual
conference. Th¢ distribution of available money was discussed both for charities that bad previously
received grants and thosc wbo had contacted the Trust SAnce the lasl meeting. A total of £32250
(2023 - £32,000) was distributed to organisations. cacb active in providing relief for the poor and
the homeless.
Future Developments
The Trust's activities are to continu¢ in line with previous years.
Inveslment Poliey and Perfornianee
There arc no restrictions on the Fund's power to invest. Investment assets have been held with the
intention of retaining them on a long-terni basis for the continuing benefit of the Fund in the foTm of
both income generation and capitsl appreciation. Funds are held with BlackRock (BR Chariti¢s UK
Bond Fund). COIF (Charities Propety Fwld) and M&G tnvestm¢nts (Charifiuyd). The investtnenl
policy is designed to balance the need for current income with the desire to preserve the real value
of the fund Tn the longer tern). The TTUStees will keep the perfornmnce of ea¢h category of
investment under continuous r¢view against the policy above. The assets are currently invested in
common investment funds whose perforniance is monitored against their appropriate peer groups.
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2023 (continued)

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Risk Management
The Trustees have established r¢gular reporting systems in order to estsblish whether any major
stratsgic or operational risks are faced by the Fund. In th¢ opinion of the Tr￿tees. sufficient
systems and PTocedures are iti place to manage any iisks identifie
Funds Available
All fimds of the Al¢xandra Trust aTe uJ]restricted.
Reserves Polley
Th¢ Trust's policy is to distrlbute all income over the medium tenn (5 years} subject to the ret¢ntion
of sufficient funds to meet any costs and unpaid donations and a small reserve of £5(Kl for ad hoc
special charitable appeals. Gains in the value of investments are retained to provide a sustainable
income for the fU￿re. This policy is review¢d annually.
Grant Mgklng Polley
Truste¢s have a policy of setting aside a proportion of the Charity's invesknent income each year t4J
provide for grants to support projectslcharities involved with providing food andlor shelter for the
homeless.
Grants are made to charities twice a year. These are based on an examination of the objectives and
balance sheets of Charities applying for grants, and those already in receipt of the￿ against the
Criteria set out above. Where necessary visits are made to applicants before grants are awarded. The
majority of trustees have to agree to any decisions that are made.
Voluntary In¢ome
The Tn]st welcomes voluntary donations to augm¢nt the income obtained through its investments.
Appointment of Trustees
Ail new Trustees are co-opted by the Chairnian, subjecl to confirn]ation by the full board of
Trnstees at the next meeting.
Training and Induction ofTrustses
The purposes and the methods of working of the Trust are explained to all n¢w T￿￿t¢¢S when they
start. They are eocouraged to take part in the regular visits that are made to existing and potential
recipi¢nts of grants.
Day to Day Management and Staff￿g
The Alexandra Trust do¢s nol employ any paid staff. The Tru5t¢¢s do not receive any remuneration
and are not reimbursed for expenses.. The financial affairs and day to day management are
onduct¢d by Mr A D Screwvala on a voluntary basis.
Statement of trustees, responsibilities

THE ALEXANDRA TRUST
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Tn￿tees, Annual Report and the financial stalements
in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom
Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial
statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
charity and of tb¢ inco]ning reSoU￿eS and application of resources of the charity for that perAOd.
tn preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
sele¢t suitable accounting poly¢ies and then apply them consistently.
observe the meth(xls and principles in the Charities SORP;
make judgments and estinMtes that are reasonable and prud¢nt'
state wh¢ther applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial slatements. and
prepare the financial stat¢m¢nts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees aTe responsible for keeping proper accounling records that disclose with reasonable
accurdcy at any tim¢ the financial position of the charity and ewdble them to ensure that the
financial statements comply with the Clwities Act 2011. the Charity (Accounts and Reports)
Regulations 2(M)8 and the provisions of the trust de¢d. Th¢y are also responsible for safeguarding
tbe assets of the cbarity and hence for taking Teasonable steps for the prevention and d¢t¢ction of
fraud and other ]￿egulaTittes.
Approved by the trustees and Sigll￿ on their behalf:
Rev T Pyke
Chairn]an
Date: 20 June 2025
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE ALEXANDRA
TRUST

THE ALEXANDRA TRUST
I have examined the financial statements of The Alexandra Trust for the year ended 31 December
2024 which con)prise tbe Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and the related notes.
Opinion on fiDVdnclal statements
In my opinton the financial stat¢m¢nts".
give a true and fair view of the state of the ¢barity'S affairs as at 31 December 2024.
have kcn properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdojn Generally
Accepted Accounting PractAce' and in accordance with the requirements of the Charities
Act.
Raymond Whiteley FCA
Honoydry Independent Examiner
Date: 20 June 2025
Statement of finvdnclal actlvltles for the year ended 31 December 2024

THE ALEXANDRA TRUST
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2023
Investment income
Donation Income
17,167
15,290
16,721
15,200
Charitable activities:
(32,250)
(32,(K)O)
207
(791
Gains /{Losses) s on investment
assets
1,872
{7,380)
2,079
(7,459)
314565
322.024
314 565
31 DettmEKr
All of the TTh￿t's activities were continuing within the overall aims of tbe Trust and all amounts
above are on an unrestricted basis.
Bal4llce Sbeet as at 31 December 2024

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Notrj 2024
Investments
304,899
303,027
Debtors
2,460
17,794
Cash at bank and in hand
32,785
17,244
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Creditors: Amounts falling
due Thithin one year
{23,500)
(23,500)
11,745
11,538
Totsl &Kqets le&8 currnit
babi]ilies
316,644
314,565
The fimds of the chari
Unrestncted income funds
Origina] fund
Accumulatcd funds
100,038
216,606
l (K),038
214,527
316,644
314,565
The fir￿1ClaI stat¢m¢nts were approved by th¢ Trust¢¢s on 20 Junc 2025 and were signed on its
behalf by:
Rev T Pyke
Chairn]an
Note5 to the financial statements

THE ALEXANDRA TRUST
l. Principal Accountlng Policles
These fmancial statements have been prepared on a going concern b&sis, under the kn'storical cost
convention. as tnodified by the inclusion of inveslments at market value. and in accordance with the
Charitie8 Act 2011 "A¢counting and Reporting by Cbarities.. Statement of Recommended Practice
(Revised 2005)" ('Mbe SORP"), and applicable accounting staDdards in the United Kingdom. All
accounting policies are applied consistently.
Funds
All funds are unrestricted and availabl¢ for distribution at the discretion of the Trustees to meet the
objcctives of the Trust. For presentation purposes, the funds aTe split between "Original fund" and
"Accumulated" funds. The Original fund is the sum invested by Sir Thom&8 Lipton when the Tn
was created in 1898.
The Accumulated funds show the accumulat¢d increases since then.
Investment Income
AU tnveslment income is recognised on an accruals basis.
Debtors
Debtors represent aCcn￿l income from inveslments held and donation income receivable.
Credltors
All creditors represent grantg payable. Grants payable are recorded as payable when approved by
the Trnst¢¢s and communicated to the re¢ipienL
Governance costs
There are no gov¢rnance costs and all services are provided on an honorary basis.
Investments
The investments have been ststed at their market value at the date of the balance sheet and th¢
unrealised gains and losses hav¢ bccn included in the Statement of Financial Activities.
Taxation
The TThst is a Tecognised charity and accordingly is exempt frojn all fornls of taxation on its
charitable activities.
Cash Flow Ststement
Under FRS l the Alexandra Trust is exempt from the requirement to include a cash flow stst¢m¢nt
as part of their fmancial stalements as they are a smaller reporting entity.
Investment Income
2024
2023
Investment income
Bank intcrestl(charg¢s)
17,214
(47)
16.638
(42)
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Notes to the financial statements eontd.

THE ALEXANDRA TRUST
Cbaritable activlties
2024
2023
999 Club
Ace of Clubs
Bow Fo(Ml Bank
Christchurch Crypt Food Bank
Foodbank Aid
Growth Tower Hamlet8
Hackney Doorways Night Shelter
Manna Society
N¢ighbours in Poplar
Providence Row
Robes
Spires
The Childhood Trnst
The Pavement
Whit¢¢hap¢l Mission
3,000
3250
3,500
2,000
2,500
1,850
3,000
2,500
3.500
2,500
2,000
1,850
4,700
3.250
2.000
1,500
1,750
4200
3,(K)O
2,51X>
250
2,700
1.500
4,450
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During the year the Trust paid out grants to 13 charilable institutions who are committed to
providing food andlor shelter for the homeless and the means of ameliorating the condition of the
vcry poor.
Investments
The investments are managed by BlackRock Investment Managers, CCLA and
M&G Inv¢stm¢nts. They are in compliance with the Trustee Investmenl Act 1961
and are stated in the balance sheet at their rnaTket value. All inv¢stm¢nts ar¢ held in
the UK. The portfolio valuation at 31 December 2022 is as follows..
2024
2023
Unit trusts
COIF Prop¢ty fund
BlackRock Charities UK Bond Fund
M&G Charifund
74,531
44,250
186 118
304099
75.339
46,298
303,027
Balance brought forward
Acquisitions at cost
Disposals at carrying value
Net gainsloosscs) in value of the
investments
Balance earried fonvard
303.027
303,027
1,872
(7,380)
304199
303,027
Notss to the fiDantial statements contd.
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Related Party Transaetions
The Rev T Pyke, who is the Chairman and a ttwtee of the Alexandrn TrusL is also the
Chairn]an of the Parochial Church Council of ChTiSt Church who manage the Christ Church
Crypt Food Bank. During the year a charttable donation of £2,(K)0 (2023 - £2,500) was made
to the Cllllst Church Crypt Food Bank.
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