Feltbam United Cbarities 343 Bedfont Lane FeltbaD] Middlesex TW14 9SD Aecoun¢s and Annual Report for the year ended 31st December 2023
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Feltham United Charities Contents Page Trust Inforrnation Annual Report of the Trustees Independent Examineds Report Receipts and Payments Accounts Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Feltham United Charities Trust Infonnation TTUStees G. RobertS-Hunt V. Brignall J.A. Groves A. Dollery A. Gmves J. Marshall ChairnTran J.A. Groves Principal Address 343 Bedfont Lan¢ Feltham Middlesex TWI 4 9SD Charity Registration Number 208547 Bankers Barclays Bonk plc Feltham Branch 72n4 High Street Feltham Middlesex TW13 4DD AGcountant5 Clarke & Co. Acom House 33 Churchfield Road Acton London W3 6AY Page I
Feltham United Charities Annual Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31st December 2023 The Trustees of Feltham United Charities, chority registration number 208547, pres¢ntth¢irreport forthe yearended 31st December 2023, which they wnfirni complies in all material matters with current statutory requirements and Ihe requirements of the charity's governing document(its laws}. The organisation is unincorporated and is aregisterd charity. Residents There w¢r¢ no changes in residents in 2023. Trustets, Responslbllitles The Charities Act 201 l and regulattons made under it require th¢ Trnstees to prepare accounts for each financial year which giv¢ atNe and fair view of the stal¢ of affairs ofthe chartty and ofthe surplus or deficit forth year. In preparing the charity's accounts. th¢ Trths confirn] thai they have." - rnplied with the Charities Act 20118nd regulations. s¢l¢¢ted suitable accounting policies and applied them consistently> made judgements 8nd estimates that are r¢asonabl¢ and prudenL followed applicable accountant stsndards; and ppared the accounts on a going concern basis. b) d) The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records whi¢h disclose with reasonable accurncy at any time the financial position of th¢ chlty and enable them to ensure that the accountscomply with the Charities Act 2011. They 2Te responsible for safeguardingthe assets of the charityand fortsking reasonable steps forthe prevention and detection of fraud and oiher irregularities. The Trustees confm thai they have had regard for th¢ ChaTity Commission Guidance in Tespeetof Public Benefrt when reviewing and planning activities and how such activities will ¢ontribute to the objects ofthe tnjst that have been set. Trnstees The Trustees who seThed during the year and up lo th¢ date of signature of the financial statements were: V. Brignall J. Groves A. Dollery A. Groves G. Roberts-Hunt J. Marshall Prinelpal OtTi¢ers Th¢ following principal officeT5 served during the year: J.A. Groves- Chairn)an Principal Address The principal address of th¢ organisation is 343 Bedfont tAne, Feltham. Middlesex TWI 4 9SD. Page 2
Feltham United Charities Annual Report of the Trustees (eonlinued) for the year ended 31st December 2023 Prlncipal Advisers A¢countants Clarke & Co. Arn House 33 Churchfield Road Acton London W3 6AY Bankers Barclays Bgnk plc Feltham Branch 72n4 High Street Felih8m Middlesex TW13 4DD ObJe¢tlves and Policies The provision of almshouse accommodation. Income g¢neTated to be applied foT th¢ bonefrt of needy aged persons. 2) When planning our activities for the year the Trustees have considered the Charity Commission's guidan¢e on public benefit. Background Feltham United Chariti¢s was first registered with the Charity Commission on 22nd September 1962. Its constituent charities are &s follows: . The Charity of Robert Lowe & OtheTS The Ashford and Moore Charity The Almshouses Charity Th¢ Charity of Mary Ann Paine The Charity of William Paine for the Clothing Club Establishment The Poors Land Charity Th¢ charity called the Feltham War Charity Fund The charity lled the Shore Gift The charity known as the Tinelly Trust All the constltuent charities have similar objectives and We reorg8nised &$ one ix)dy UDder th¢ title Feltham Unit¢d Charities during th¢ course of1996. Revlew of Operation8 gnd the Finydnclal Po8itioD Year to 31st December 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Donations received M&G investment uplift Rents received 108.000 522 46,607 100,107 50,000 ( 243) 44,417 70,000 1,176 43,923 115,300 973 42.906 45.141 35,043 Page 3
FelthAm United Charilies ADnual Report of the Trustees {continued) for the year ended 31st December 2023 Sgfety The Trustees continue to ensure that r¢sidents are safe by. for exampl¢. having the CP12s done annually And remedying any Possible haTardou5 defects. Covid-19 The Trustees requested that any tradespeople attending th¢ properties complied with the required r¢gulations e.g. PPE. so¢ial distancing and asking SIdents to keep away from them likewis& No residents cOntrted C-19 &$ far a5 the Ttvstees are aware. Gellergl Dgts Protèction Regu12tioJJ Steps were tsk¢n lo ensure compliance with GDPR by the due date of 25th May 2022 forexisting residents and are being done for future occupants. The charitsble properties comprise the following: I l Ghrdner Place 15 Hazlemere Close 47 Conway Road 74 Rose Gardens 75 Rose Gardens 76 Rose Gardens 77 Rose Gardens 78 Rose Gardens 79 Rose Gardens I I Imperial Road Chairman's Report The TTUStees m¢t 3 times during 2023 to hear and r¢vi¢w upjates from the wolnE group comprising ofJam¢s. Gr&h&m and Val who manage the day to day njnning of the charity. We added a gri)und floor maisonette to our portfolio of almshouses and housed & couple who are on low incomes and therefore me¢t our beneficiary requirements. We plan to purch more properties in 2024. One resident moved OUL and in April we wel¢omed a local lady who was in need of somewhere to live. Flnan¢e The finances ofth¢ charity remain healthy with excess inoom¢ overeXpendituremaining constantcompared to previous years. We now annually review the weekly maintenance contributions of the residents and the increas¢ is based on the PPI. The rnaintenance expenditure includes EK)iler services, now boilerand redecoration ofonealmshouse before the new resident moved in. Page 4
Feltham Uniled Charities ADnual Report of the Trustee5 (eontinued) for the year ended 31st December 2023 Reserves Policy Subj¢¢t to everyday r¢quirements all monies held atthe bankare available for charitsble purposes in accordance with the objects and policies of the charity. The Trustees will ensure that reserves are mainlain¢d so a5 notto stretch the charitys resources Ixyond an acceptable level. Conclusion The Trust¢¢s ¢ontinu¢d to maintain the nine properties in a good and saf¢ condition. The aim is to purchase another Almshouse (bungalow) as soon as financially viable. Approved on behalf of the Trustees on 28th October 2024 J.A. Groves- Chairnian and Trnstee Pag¢ 5
Feltham United Cbariti Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Feltham United Cbarities l ttport on the ac¢ounts of the charity for the year ended 31 st December 2023, which are set oul on pages 7 to 8. Respective ResponsibÉlities of Trnstees and Examiner The charity's Trnstees are responsible for the pr¢paration of the accounts in aw)rdance with the Charilies Act 2011. The Trustees consider that an audit is not required forihis year under Section 14412) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examinalion is needed. It is my responsibility to.. examin¢ the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Actr. follow the procedures laid down in the G¢neral Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under Section 145(5Kb) of the 2011 Act). and stsle whether particular matters have come to my attention. B*si$ of IDdependent Examiner's Report My examination was catti¢d out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Clwity Commissioner. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the ehaTity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and the seeking of explanations from you &s Tnjsteeg concerning any such matters. The pro¢edure5 undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, wnsequently. no opinion is given as to wh¢ther the ac¢ounts present a 'tru¢ and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. lttdependent Examiner's Ststement In connection with my examination, no matter come to my att¢ntion: _ i) Which giv¢s me reasonable cause to believe tbaL in any material respecL the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of ihe 2011 Act. and to prepare accounts which accord with the awounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met. or to whi¢h, in my opinion, attention should b¢ dTawn in orderto enable a properunderstanding ofthe accounts to b¢ reached. 2) Ihte: LT. Stower FCA A¢orn House 33 Churchfield Road Acton London W3 6AY Clarke & Co. Chartered Accountants Page 6
Feltham Unitsd Charities Receipts ¥dnd Payments Account for the year ended 31st December 2023 General Fund 2023 2022 R¢ceipts Voluntary sources Donations Rental income 108.000 46.607 100,107 45.141 154,607 145,248 Investmettts Bank interest received 4,954 Total Receipts £159,561 £145,347 Payments Payments for genera(Ing funds and provision of charitsble accommodation External lighting Repairs and maintenance to properties Monitoring costs 274 13,963 503 296 9.126 950 14,740 IOJ72 Support costs Administretion and secretaTial Insurance Subscriptions Accountancy and professional fe¢5 Sundry expenses 92 1.218 187 1,140 58 1.164 23 1.800 292 3,279 2.695 Otber payments Payments for investments and other assets: Property purchase 262,832 Total Payments £280.851 £13.067 Balance in hand at I st January 2023 Surplusl(deficit) of total receipts over total payments 453,385 (121,290) 321,105 132,280 Balance in Hand at 31st December 2023 £332.095 £453,385 Page 7
Feltham United Charities Statement of Assets and Liabilities for the year ended 31 st Deeember 2023 Income Funds: General Purpose 2023 2022 MoDel*ry Assets BAnk and cash balances £332,095 £453,385 Jnvestment Assets M&G investments at valltation - 221 shares NAACIF Fund R. Ferguson (Bedfont) Limited at valuation - 101)0 £1 ordinary shares 8,942 8,420 3,526,959 3,587.11)o £3.535,901 £3,595,520 Liabilities Sundry creditor5 £1,200 £1,200 Non-monetary Assets Charitable prOrtieS £1.892.978 £1,630,597 AeeouDrfng Pollcies The accounts have been prepared on a'receipts And payments, basis in accordan¢e with the guidance offered bythe Charity Commissioners Accounting for the smaller charities.. Approved on behalf ofthe Trustees on 28th October 2024 J.A. Groves- Chairnian and Tte¢ t¢e Page 8