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THE NORTHCOTE TRUST
TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
Charity No: 207813
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THE NORTHCOTE TRUST
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
CONTENTS
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| Trustees’ Report | 2 - 4 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Balance Sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 8 – 11 |
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THE NORTHCOTE TRUST
TRUSTEES’ REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31st December 2021.
The financial statements of the Charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) “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) (effective 1 January 2019) Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The Charity administers a Trust Fund established under the will of Baroness Northcote, subsequently altered by a scheme approved by the Charity Commissioners in 1974.
Trustees are appointed by resolution of the Trustees. They meet twice a year. The Britain-Australia Society is responsible for the administration of the Trust under the instruction of the Trustees.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The Trust’s present objectives are to provide graduate studies at Australian universities and colleges for students resident in the UK. The Trust’s objectives have changed in the past due to the need to adapt to circumstances.
The original objectives as determined by Lady Northcote’s will became neither desirable nor feasible. As a result of a strategic review the Trustees sought wider powers in 1974 from the Charity Commissioners. These wider powers now allow the Trust to pursue their present objectives.
It is the Trustees’ responsibility to review the current strategy on a regular basis to ensure that the strategy is appropriate and that there remains a demand from students for Northcote scholarships as well as an interest from Australian universities and colleges in taking graduate students from the U.K.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Given the strong indications from the Australian Government that its borders would re-open to international students in 2022, the Trustees resolved to re-launch their awards application process for 2021 (having had necessarily to suspend the 2020 process as a result of national and state government restrictions on travel and movement due to the Covid 19 pandemic). The Trustees were pleased with the number of high quality applications received during the 2021 awards process and remain satisfied with the continuing strong interest and demand for the Trust’s scholarships. The Trustees therefore resolved to make awards to one PhD student (for 3 years at the University of Western Australia) and two Masters students (for up to 1.5 years at the Universities of Sydney and WA). All students accepted their award for studies to commence at various times in 2022.
The Trustees also continued to meet their obligations to the students currently undertaking or completing their postgraduate studies and made grants totalling (£124,393) (In 2020-£157,422). The Trustees decided to provide some additional support, within agreed criteria, for students directly affected by covid-related disruption.
Public benefit statement
In shaping our objectives for the year and planning our activities, the Trustees have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit, including the guidance “Public Benefit Running a Charity” (PB2). They were satisfied that the Charity's activities, set out above, met the criteria for public benefit.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The surplus for the year amounted to £459,394 (2020–deficit £511,540). The Trust incurred a surplus of £8,466 (2020 – deficit £31,303) prior to an investment surplus arising on the Trust’s investment portfolio totalling £450,928 (2020 – deficit £480,237).
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THE NORTHCOTE TRUST
TRUSTEES’ REPORT (Cont/d)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
Principal funding came from the investment income arising on the Trust’s investment portfolio. Investment returns increased from £140,002 in the year to 31 December 2020 to £151,972 for the year ended 31 December 2021.
It is the aim of the Trustees to maximise the levels of grants paid each year whilst maintaining the Trust’s capital, thereby ensuring the availability of income in future years so that grants giving may be maintained.
RESERVES POLICY
The Charity’s total reserves at 31 December 2021 amounted to £4,388,236 comprising £4,261,797 held in an expendable endowment fund and the balance of £126,440 in unrestricted general funds. The endowment fund represents the carrying value of the investments at the Balance Sheet date and demonstrates that these assets are held for the long-term to generate future income. The unrestricted general funds represent the free reserves of the Charity.
INVESTMENT POWERS AND POLICY
The investment objectives are firstly to protect, and secondly to enhance, the capital and income values of the investments in real terms in order that the aims of the Trustees can be fulfilled in future years at or above the current level of expenditure. The Trustees are risk averse. The current investment policy requires all investment funds to be held in unit trusts appropriate for British charities. The performance of the unit trust managers is monitored and the asset allocation is reviewed on an annual basis.
RISK REVIEW
The Trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the Trust is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. A risk register is maintained and was reviewed, with minor amendments, by the Trustees during 2021.
DATA PROTECTION
The Trustees have reviewed and revised the requirements of the Charity to comply with recent legislation concerning the retention of data to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Trustees
Mr George D Fergusson - Chairman Professor Peter Austin Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke Dr Margaret Mayston Dr Simon Sleight
Charity Number
207813
Principal Address
Australia Centre, Strand, London WC2B 4LG
Independent Examiner
David Terry , Ramon Lee Ltd, 93 Tabernacle Street, London EC2A 4BA
Bankers
CAF Bank, 25 Kings Hill Avenue, West Malling, Kent ME19 4JQ Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Ground Floor, Tower 1, 201 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
Investment Managers
M&G Investments, PO Box 9038, Chelmsford, CM99 2XF Schroders Unit Trust Ltd, 1 London Wall Place, London EC2Y 5AU
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THE NORTHCOTE TRUST
TRUSTEES’ REPORT (Cont/d)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England & 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 the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure 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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observe the methods and principles in the Charity’s SORP.
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
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state whether applicable 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 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 Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Trust Deed. 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.
APPROVAL
This report was approved by the Trustees on 12[th] May 2022 and signed on its behalf.
G D Fergusson Chairperson
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
THE NORTHCOTE TRUST
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above Charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 December 2021.
This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with the Charities Act 2011. My 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 and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my Independent Examination, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Charity's Trustees, 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 which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
David Terry – Chartered Accountant RAMON LEE LTD 93 TABERNACLE STREET LONDON EC2A 4BA
12th May 2022
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THE NORTHCOTE TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
| Notes | Unrestricted | Endowment | Total | Total | |
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| Funds | Funds | 2021 | 2020 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Income | |||||
| Investmentincome | 2 | 151,972 | - | 151,972 | 140,002 |
| Total income | 151,972 | - | 151,972 | 140,002 | |
| Expenditure | |||||
| Expenditure oncharitable activities | 3 | 143,507 | - | 143,507 | 171,305 |
| Total expenditure | 143,507 | - | 143,507 | 171,305 | |
| Net income/(expenditure) and net movement in funds before gains and losses on investments |
8,466 | - | 8,466 | (31,303) | |
| Net gains/(losses) on investment | 6 | - | 450,928 | 450,928 | (480,237) |
| Net movement in funds | 8,466 | 450,928 | 459,394 | (511,540) | |
| Reconciliation of funds | |||||
| Total funds broughtforward | 117,974 | 3,810,868 | 3,928,842 | 4,440,382 | |
| Total funds carried forward | 126,440 | 4,261,797 | 4,388,236 | 3,928,842 |
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
None of the Charity’s activities were acquired or discontinued during the above two financial periods.
TOTAL RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES
The Charity has no recognised gains or losses other than the above movements in funds during the above two financial periods.
The notes on pages 8 to 11 form part of these accounts
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THE NORTHCOTE TRUST
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2021
| Notes Fixed assets Investments 8 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Liabilities Creditors falling due within one year 9 Net current assets Net assets The funds of the charity Unrestricted funds 10 Endowment funds 10 Total charity funds |
2021 2020 £ £ £ £ 4,261,796 3,810,868 4,261,796 3,810,868 128,095 119,174 1,655 1,200 126,440 117,974 4,388,236 3,928,842 126,440 117,974 4,261,797 3,810,868 4,388,236 3,928,842 |
2021 2020 £ £ £ £ 4,261,796 3,810,868 4,261,796 3,810,868 128,095 119,174 1,655 1,200 126,440 117,974 4,388,236 3,928,842 126,440 117,974 4,261,797 3,810,868 4,388,236 3,928,842 |
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| 3,928,842 | ||
| 117,974 3,810,868 |
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| 3,928,842 |
These accounts were approved by the Trustees on 12th May 2022 and were signed on their behalf by:
…………………………………………………………. G D Fergusson (Chairperson)
The notes on pages 8 to 11 form part of these accounts
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THE NORTHCOTE TRUST
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1.1 Basis of preparation of accounts
The financial statements of the Charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) “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) (effective 1 January 2019) Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011.
The Northcote Trust meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.
1.2 Preparation of accounts on a going concern basis
The Trust’s Financial Statements show net surplus of £459,394 for the year and free reserves of £126,440. The Trustees are of the view that these results have secured the immediate future of the Charity for the next 12 to 18 months and on this basis the Charity is a going concern.
1.3
Investments
Investments comprise assets held to generate future income. All investments assets are shown on the balance sheet at market value at the balance sheet date. The market value has been determined by the Independent Investment Portfolio Manager. The statement of financial activities includes the net gains and losses arising on revaluation and disposals throughout the year.
The Charity does not acquire put options, derivatives or other complex financial instruments.
The main form of financial risk faced by the Charity is that of volatility in equity markets and investment markets due to wider economic conditions, the attitude of investors to investment risk, and changes in sentiment concerning equities and within particular sectors or sub sectors.
1.4
Value added tax
Value Added Tax is not recoverable by the Charity, and, as such, is included in the relevant costs in the Statement of Financial Activities.
1.5
Income recognition
All income are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the Charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Investment income is included when receivable.
1.6
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity. Unrestricted funds include a revaluation reserve representing the restatement of investment assets at market value.
1.7 Expenditure recognition
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:
- (a) Expenditure on charitable activities comprises the making of grants and the associated support costs. Grants are recognised as a cost when the Board of Trustees approves the grants.
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THE NORTHCOTE TRUST
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Cont/d)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
1.8
Allocation of support costs
Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the Trust but do not directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs include office costs and governance costs which support the Trust’s activities. These costs have been allocated to expenditure on charitable activities. The basis on which support costs have been allocated are set out in note 4.
1.9 Realised/ unrealised gains and losses
All gains and losses are taken to the Statement of Financial Activities as they arise. Realised gains and losses on investments are calculated as the difference between sales proceeds and their opening carrying value or their purchase value if acquired subsequent to the first day of the financial year. Unrealised gains and losses are calculated as the difference between the fair value at the year end and their carrying value. Realised and unrealised investment gains and losses are combined in the Statement of Financial Activities.
1.10 Foreign currency transactions
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. All differences are taken to the Statement of Financial Activities.
2. INVESTMENT INCOME
| Dividends - equities Interest - fixed interest securities Interest on cash deposits |
2021 2020 £ £ 131,193 117,550 20,775 22,371 4 81 151,972 140,002 |
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3. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITY
| EXPENDITUREON CHARITABLE ACTIVITY | ||||
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| Grant | ||||
| giving | 2021 | 2020 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Grants | 124,393 | 124,393 | 157,422 | |
| Support costs (note4) | 17,844 | 17,844 | 12,683 | |
| Governance (note4) | 1,270 | 1,270 | 1,200 | |
| 143,507 | 143,507 | 171,305 |
4. ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT AND GOVERNANCE COSTS
The Charity initially identifies the costs of its support functions. It then identifies those costs which relate to the governance function. Governance costs and other support costs are apportioned separately between Charity’s activities undertaken (see note 3) in the year. Refer to the table below for the basis for apportionment and the analysis of support costs and governance costs.
| Basis of apportionment Administrative assistance Transaction Insurance Transaction Bank changes Transaction Establishment costs Transaction Foreign exchange losses Transaction Independent examiner's fees Transaction |
General Support £ 12,694 781 166 875 3,328 - 17,844 |
Governance £ - - - - - 1,270 1,270 |
2021 2020 £ £ 12,694 12,600 781 385 166 133 875 - 3,328 (435) 1,270 1,200 19,114 13,883 |
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THE NORTHCOTE TRUST
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Cont/d)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
5. GRANTS PAYABLE
Grants for the year ended 31st December 2021 represent awards to various individuals. Grants are made on approval by the Trustees and are paid to support recipients normally resident in the UK whilst studying in Australia.
6. GAINS / (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENT ASSETS
| Unrestricted 2021 £ £ Unrealised gain/(loss) on year end valuation 450,928 450,928 450,928 450,928 7. NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS FOR THE YEAR The net movement in funds for the year is stated after charging: 2021 £ Independent examiner’s fees 1,270 8. INVESTMENTS 2021 £ Market value, brought forward 3,810,868 Additions - Disposals - Unrealised gain / (loss) 450,928 Market value, carried forward 4,261,796 Historical cost 3,316,490 Market value analysed by type of investment UK fixed interest 645,623 UK equities 3,433,442 Overseas equities 182,732 4,261,796 9. CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year 2021 £ Accruals Other creditors-The Britain Australia Society 1,270 385 1,655 |
2020 £ (480,237) (480,237) 2020 £ 1,200 |
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| 2020 £ 4,291,105 - - (480,237) |
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| 3,810,868 | |||
| 3,316,490 | |||
| 1,336,740 2,365,818 108,310 |
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| 3,810,868 | |||
| 2020 £ 1,200 - |
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| 1,200 |
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THE NORTHCOTE TRUST
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Cont/d)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021
10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| Balance at 01.01.21 £ Unrestricted funds 117,974 Expendable endowment 3,810,868 3,928,842 Movement in funds – previous year Balance at 01.01.20 £ Unrestricted funds 149,277 Expendable endowment 4,291,105 4,440,382 |
Income £ 151,972 - 151,972 Income £ 140,002 - 140,002 |
Expenditure £ 143,507 - 143,507 Expenditure £ 171,305 - 171,305 |
Gains/(Losses) £ - 450,928 450,928 Gains/(Losses) £ - (480,237) (480,237) |
Balance at 31.12.21 £ 126,440 4,261,797 |
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| 4,388,236 | ||||
| Balance at 31.12.20 £ 117,974 3,810,868 |
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| 3,928,842 |
Unrestricted Funds: Funds available to be applied as the Trustees in their discretion think fit towards attaining the charitable objects.
Expendable endowment: Northcote Scholarships Fund was established by a legacy in 1934 from Lady Northcote. The Trustees have the power to spend the capital; both the capital and income are restricted to providing graduate studies at Australian universities and colleges for students resident in the UK.
11. ANALYSIS OF FUND BALANCES BETWEEN NET ASSETS
| Fixed asset - investments Net current assets Analysis of fund balances between net assets – |
Fixed asset - investments Net current assets Analysis of fund balances between net assets – |
Fixed asset - investments Net current assets Analysis of fund balances between net assets – |
Unrestricted Funds £ - 126,440 126,440 previous year |
Unrestricted Funds £ - 126,440 126,440 previous year |
Unrestricted Funds £ - 126,440 126,440 previous year |
Endowmenrt Funds £ 4,261,796 - 4,261,796 |
Endowmenrt Funds £ 4,261,796 - 4,261,796 |
Endowmenrt Funds £ 4,261,796 - 4,261,796 |
Total 2021 £ 4,261,796 126,440 |
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| 126,440 | 4,261,796 | 4,388,236 | |||||||
| previous year | Total 2020 £ 3,810,868 117,974 3,928,842 |
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| Unrestricted | Endowmenrt | Total | |||||||
| Funds | Funds | 2020 | |||||||
| £ | £ | £ | |||||||
| Fixed asset- investments | - | 3,810,868 | 3,810,868 | ||||||
| Net current assets | 117,974 | - | 117,974 | ||||||
| 117,974 | 3,810,868 | 3,928,842 |
12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS, TRUSTEES REMUNERATIONS AND TRANSACTIONS
No remuneration was paid to Trustees in the year (2020 - £nil). No Trustees were reimbursed any expenses (2020 - £nil).
No Trustee or other person related to the Charity had any personal interest in any contract or transaction entered into by the Charity (2020 - £nil).
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