2026-04-30-accounts - Weedon's Almshouses

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	SORPreference
Summaryofthepurposesof thecharityassetoutinits governingdocument	Para1.17	Toprovidehousingforthepoorand needyofChesham,Buckinghamshire. Thisincludesprovidinghousingto Cheshamresidentswhohavemoved
		awayandnowwishtoreturntothearea
Summaryofthemain activitiesinrelationtothose	Para 1.17 and 1.19	for family support. ProvisionofAlmshouseforthosein need.
purposesforthepublic
beneft,inparticular,the
activities,projectsor servicesidentifedinthe
accounts. Statementconfirming whetherthetrusteeshave hadregardtotheguidance IssuedbytheCharity Commissiononpublic	Para1.18	Inprovidinghousingforthepoorand needyofChesham,Buckinghamshire, thetrusteeshavegivencareful considerationtotheCharity Commission'spublicbenefitguidance.
beneft

	`SORP reference`
		`Provision of housing for 400 years in`
		`the town of Chesham. The charity has 8`
`Summary of the main` `achievements of the charity,` `identifying the difference the` `charity's work has made to` `the circumstances of its` `beneficiaries and any wider` `benefits to society as a`	`Para 1.20`	`dwellings of which 6 are occupied, 2 are` `currently being refurbished.` `Agreement with the Master Wardens` `and Commonalty of the Mistery of` `Cordwainers of the City of London` `enabled the charity to receive a grant of` `£800,650 which is designated to be used`
`whole.`		`for major projects of the properties` `(both Alms cottages and Almsflats) and`
		`the perimeter wall to the site over the`
		`next several years.`
		`The Alms Cottages were originally built` `in the 1620's and are grade II listed.`
		`The Charity appointed a local firm of`
		`Chartered Building Surveyors to assist`
		`in the overall management of these`
		`future projects including submitting` `planning applications, listed building`
		`applications and building regulations,` `drawings and applications. In addition` `they will provide contract administration`
		`from the initial preparation of`
		`specifications detailing any works to`
		`agreement of final account with the`
		`Contractors.`
`Additional information (optional)`
`You may choose to include further statements`		`where relevant about:`
`Achievements against`	`Para 1.41`
`objectives set`
`Performance of fundraising` `activities against objectives`	`Para 1.41`
`set`
`Investment performance`	`Para 1.41`
`against objectives`

Other

`Review of the charity's`	`Para 1.21`	`The accounts have been prepared on an`
`financial position at the end`		`accruals basis as last year in`
`of the period`		`compliance with FRS102.`
		`Cash on hand, together with short term`
		`savings totalled £749,743`
		`Net current assets were £112,018`
		`Recognised revenue £122,335 to match`
		`expenditure on the projects by releasing`
		`appropriate amounts from deferred` `income in-line with the Cordwainers`
		`agreement.`
		`Other main sources are contributions`
		`received from the residents which`
		`totalled £36,409 and some small grants`
		`of £1,000`
`Statement explaining the`	`Para 1.22`	`We have unrestricted funding of`
`policy for holding reserves` `stating why they are held`		`£112,018` `There is also a Revaluation Reserve of` `£1,190,400 re the land and buildings.`
`Amount of reserves held`	`Para 1.22`	`£112,018`
`Reasons for holding zero`	`Para 1.22`	`N/A`
`reserves`
`Details of fund materially in`	`Para 1.24`	`None`
`deficit`
`Explanation of any`	`Para 1.23`	`Nonee`
`uncertainties about the`
`charity continuing as a going`
`concern`

`The charity's principal` `sources of funds (including`	`Para 1.47`
`any fundraising)`
`Investment policy and`
`objectives including any`	`Para 1.46`
`social investment policy`
`adopted`
`A description of the principal`	`Para 1.46`
`risks facing the charity`

Other

`Description of charity's`
`trusts:`
`Type of governing document`	`Para 1.25`	`Constitution`
`How is the charity`	`Para 1.25`	`Charitable organisation`
`constituted?`
`Trustee selection methods`	`Para 1.25`	`Trustees selected by whole trustee`
`including details of any`		`board`
`constitutional provisions e.g.`
`election to post or name of`
`any person or body entitled`
`to appoint one or more`
`trustees`

`Policies and procedures`
`adopted for the induction`	`Para 1.51`
`and training of trustees`
`The charity's organisational`
`structure and any wider`	`Para 1.51`
`network with which the`
`charity works`
`Relationship with any related`	`Para 1.51`
`parties`
`Other`

`Charity name`	`The Weedons Almshouses`
`Other name the charity uses`	`The Weedons Trust`
`Registered charity number`	`208610`
`Charity's principal address`	`76 Deansway, Chesham, Bucks. HP5 2PF`

ame	softhecharitytrust	eeswhomanage	thecharity
	Trusteename	Offce(ifany)	Datesactedifnotforwhole	Nameofperson(orbody)entitled
			year	to appoint trustee (if any)
	JohnGraves	Chairman
	DavidMarfeet	Treasurer
3	BridgetPowell
4	JohnMann
5	DianeBrackley
	StevenSmith
7	ThomasPirouet
8	AlanWilliams
9	RuthJuett		June2025
10	Cllr.RichardStorey		June2025	CheshamTownCouncil
11
12
13
14
5
6
17
18
19
20

`Names an`	`d addresses of a`	`dvisers (Optiona`
`Type of`	`Name`	`Address`
`adviser`

The Weedon's Almshouse Charity Trust

Charity number : 208610

ANNUAL ACCOUNTS

FOR THE 12 MONTHS ENDED 30 APRIL 2026

Alexander

Churchill

Chartered Management Accountants

Alexander-Churchill Accountants, 70 The Broadway, Chesham , Buckinghamshire, HP5 IEG

The Weedon's Almshouse Charity Trust

Charity number: 208610

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ANNUAL ACCOUNTS
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FOR THE 12 MONTHS ENDED 30 APRIL 2026

INDEX

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Independent Examiner's Report
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4
Statement of Financial Activities
5
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Note 1 - 29
Notes to the Accounts
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The Weedon's Almshouses Charity Trust Charity No

Company No 208610

Annual accounts for the period

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Period start date
01- May -25
To
Period end date
30 -Apr - 26
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Section A Statement of financial activities (including summary income and expenditure account)

Recommended categories by activity

Restricted

Guidance Note

Unrestricted income Endowment

Prior year funds funds funds Total funds funds £ £ £ £ £ Income (Note 3) F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies S01 0 0 0 0 Charitable activities S02 37,409 122,335 0 159,744 96,409 Other trading activities S03 0 0 0 0 0 Investments S04 1,937 0 0 1,937 2,038 Separate material item of income $05 0 0 0 0 0 Other S06 0 0 0 0 0 Total S07 39.346

122,335 0 161,681 98,447 Expenditure (Notes 6) Expenditure on : Raising funds S08 0 0 0 0 0 Charitable activities S09 33,118 122,335 0 155,453 99,941 Separate material expense item $10 Other $11 이 0 0 0 0 Total $12 33,118 122,335 0 155,453 99,941 Net income/(expenditure) before tax for the reporting period $13 6,228 0 0 6,228 -1,494 Tax payable $14 0 Net income/ ( expenditure) after tax before investment gains/(losses) $15 6,228 0 0 6,228 -1,494 Net gains/(losses) on investments

$16 0 0 Net income/(expenditure) $17 6,228 0 0 6,228 -1,494 Extraordinary items S18 0 0 0 0 Transfers between funds $19 0 0 0 0 0 Other recognised gains/(losses): Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets for the charity's own use $20 -24,800 0 0 -24,800 -24,800 Other gains/(losses) $21 0 0 0 0 0 Net movement in funds S22 -18,572 0 0 -18,572 -26.294 Reconciliation of funds : Total funds brought forward $23 1,320,990 0 0 1,320,990 1,347,284 Total funds carried forward S24 1,302,418 0

0 1,302,418 1,320,990

Section B

The Weedon's Almshouses Charity Trust Balance sheet Charity No Company No 208610 Guidance Note Restricted Unrestricted income funds funds Endowment funds Total this Total last year year £ £ £ £ £ Fixed assets F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 Intangible assets (Note 15) B01 Tangible assets (Note 14) B02 1,190,400 1,190,400 1,215,200 Heritage assets (Note 16) B03 Investments (Note 17) B04 Total fixed assets B05 1,190,400 1,190,400 1,215,200 Current assets Stocks (Note 18) B06 Debtors (Note 19) B07 279 279 700 Investments (Note 17.4) B08 Cash at bank and in hand (Note 24) B09 113,690

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636,053
749,743
851,927
Total current assets
B10
113,969
636,053
750,022
852,627
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
(Note 20)
B11
1,951
636,053
638,004
251,130
Net current assets / (liabilities )
B12
112,018
112,018
601,497
Total assets less current liabilities
B13
1,302,418
1,302,418
1,816,697
Creditors : amounts falling due after one
year
(Note 20)
Provisions for liabilities
B14
B15
495,707
B16
1,302,418
1,302,418 1,320,990
Total net assets or liabilities
Funds of the Charity
Endowment funds (Note 27)
B17
Restricted income funds (Note 27)
B18
Unrestricted funds
B19
112,018
Revaluation reserve
B20
1,190,400
Fair value reserve
B21
Total funds
B22
1,302,418
112,018
1,190,400
105,790
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1,215,200 1,302,418 1,320,990

The company was entitled to exemption from audit under s477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies .

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006 .

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP.

Signed by one or two trustees / directors on behalf of all the trustees / directors

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Signature of director authenticating accounts being sent to Companies

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John Graves - Chairman & Trustee
David Marfleet - Treasurer & Trustee
Date of
approval
dd/mm/yyyy
31.2.26 31.7.20
Date dd/mm/yyyy
Signature
Mat
2
Print name
13/08/2026
Section C
Notes to the accounts
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Note 1 Basis of preparation
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This section should be completed by all charities .

1.1 Basis of accounting

These accounts 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 . The accounts have been prepared in accordance with:

and with *

and with*

the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014

the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)

• and with the Charities Act 2011 .

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.*

-Tick as appropriate

1.2 Going concern

If there are material uncertainties related to events or conditions that cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern , please provide the following details or state " Not applicable ", if appropriate:

An explanation as to those factors that support the conclusion that the charity is a

N/A

going concern;

Disclosure of any uncertainties that make the going concern assumption doubtful;

N/A

Where accounts are not prepared on a going

concern basis, please disclose this fact together with the basis on which the trustees prepared the accounts and the reason why the

N/A

charity is not regarded as a going concern.

1.3 Change of accounting policy

The accounts present a true and fair view and no changes have been made to the accounting policies adopted in note { }.

Yes *

No*

-Tick as appropriate

П

Please disclose :

(i) the nature of the change in accounting policy;

|(ii) the reasons why applying the new accounting policy provides more reliable and more relevant information ; land

( iii ) the amount of the adjustment for each line affected in the

current period , each prior period presented and the aggregate amount of the adjustment relating to \periods before those presented , 3.44 FRS102 SORP.

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1.4 Changes to accounting estimates

No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period (3.46 FRS102 SORP). Yes *

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No
-Tick as appropriate
Please disclose :
(i) the nature of any changes ;
IN/A
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(ii) the effect of the change on income and expense or

assets and liabilities for the current period ; and

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( iii) where practicable, the effect of the change in one or more

future periods .

1.5 Material prior year errors

No material prior year error have been identified in the reporting period (3.47 FRS102 SORP). Yes*

-Tick as appropriate

No*

Please disclose :

( i) the nature of the prior period

error ;

(ii) for each prior period presented in the accounts , the | amount of the correction for each account line item

affected ; and

|(iii) the amount of the correction at the beginning of the earliest prior period presented in the accounts . N/A

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Section C

2.2 INCOME Recognition of income

Accounting policies

Notes to the accounts

These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when: the charity becomes entitled to the resources;

Offsetting

( cont)

• • it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources; the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. Yes * No N/a There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FR$ 102. Yes * No* N /a * ☐ Yes No N/ a * Grants and donations**

Legacies Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS102 SORP).

In the case of performance related grants , income must only be recognised to the extent that the charity has provided the specified goods or services as entitlement to the grant only occurs when the performance related conditions are met (5.16 FRS 102 SORP ) . Legacies are included in the SOFA when receipt is probable, that is, when there has been grant of probate, the executors have established that there are sufficient assets in the estate and any conditions attached to the legacy are either within the control of the charity or have been met. Government grants The charity has received government grants in the reporting period Tax reclaims on donations and gifts Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise. Yes No* * Nia 0 Yes *** No N/a* 0 Yes

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No
N /a
0
Yes
No
N /A
Contractual income and performance
related grants
This is only included in the SOFA once the charity has provided the related goods or services or met
the performance related conditions.
Yes
No
N /aa
0
Yes
No
N/
Donated goods
Donated goods are measured at fair value (the amount for which the asset could be the asset could be asset could be exchanged) ) unless impractical to do so..
I
The cost of any stock of goods donated for distribution to beneficiaries is deemed to be the fair value of
those gifts at the the time of their receipt and they are recognised on receipt. In the reporting receipt. In the reporting
period in which the stocks are distributed, they are recognised as an expense at the carrying amount of the the
stocks at distribution..
Yes
No
N/ a
O
Donated goods for resale are measured at fair value on initial recognition, , which is the expected proceeds from sale less the expected
costs of sale, and recognised in , and recognised in and recognised in in ' Income from other trading activities ' with the corresponding
stock recognised in the balance in the balance the balance sheet . On its On its sale the value of stock is charged against
'Income Income from other trading trading activities' ' and the proceeds from sale are also recognised as 'Income Income
from other trading activities' .
Yes *
No
N/a/aa
0
Goods donated for on-- going use by the charity the charity charity are recognised as tangible fixed fixed assets and and included in the SoFA as incoming
resources when receivable..
Yes
No
N/a
[
Gifts in kind for use by the charity are are included in the SOFA as income income from donations when receivable..
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Yes
No
N /aa
0
Yes
No
N/ a
Donated goods
Donated goods are measured at fair value (the amount for which the asset could be the asset could be asset could be exchanged) ) unless impractical to do so..
I
The cost of any stock of goods donated for distribution to beneficiaries is deemed to be the fair value of
those gifts at the the time of their receipt and they are recognised on receipt. In the reporting receipt. In the reporting
period in which the stocks are distributed, they are recognised as an expense at the carrying amount of the the
stocks at distribution..
Yes
No
N/ a
O
Donated goods for resale are measured at fair value on initial recognition, , which is the expected proceeds from sale less the expected
costs of sale, and recognised in , and recognised in and recognised in in ' Income from other trading activities ' with the corresponding
stock recognised in the balance in the balance the balance sheet . On its On its sale the value of stock is charged against
'Income Income from other trading trading activities' ' and the proceeds from sale are also recognised as 'Income Income
from other trading activities' .
Yes
No
N/a/aa*
0
Goods donated for on-- going use by the charity the charity charity are recognised as tangible fixed fixed assets and and included in the SoFA as incoming
resources when receivable..
Yes
No
N/a
[
Gifts in kind for use by the charity are are included in the SOFA as income income from donations when receivable..
Yes
No
N/ a
I
Donated services and
facilities
Donated services and facilities are included in the SOFA when received at the value of the gift to the charity provided the value of the gift can be
measured reliably.
Yes
No * N /a
Donated services and facilities that are consumed immediately are recognised as income with an equivalent amount recognised as
an expense under the appropriate heading in the SOFA.
Support costs
The charity has incurred expenditure on support costs.
Volunteer help
Yes
No
N/a
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Yes No
N /a
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is
described in the trustees' annual report.
Yes No
N /a
0
Yes
No
N/a
Income from interest , royalties
and dividends
Income from membership
subscriptions
This is included in the accounts when receipt is probable and the amount receivable can be measured
reliably.
Membership subscriptions received in the nature of a gift are recognised in Donations and Legacies.
Yes * No
N/ a
Membership subscriptions which gives a member the right to buy services or other
benefits are recognised as income earned from the provision of goods and services
as income from charitable activities.
Yes * No
0
N/ a
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Settlement of insurance
claims
Insurance claims are only included in the SOFA when the general income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS102
SORP) and are included as an item of other income in the SOFA.
Yes
No N /a
Investment gains and losses
This includes any realised or unrealised gains or losses on the sale of investments and
any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year .
Yes
No
N/a
2.3 EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES
Liability recognition
Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or
constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation
can be measured with reasonable certainty .
Yes
No
N/a
Governance and support Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support.
costs
Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice .
Grants with performance conditions
Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost
categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, eg allocating property costs
by floor areas, or per capita , staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their
usage.
Yes
No
N /a
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Yes
No
N/ a
0
Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of service or output to
be provided , such grants are only recognised in the SOFA once the recipient of the grant has provided the
specified service or output.
Yes
No
N/ a
I
Grants payable without performance conditions
Where there are no conditions attaching to the grant that enables the donor charity to realistically avoid
the commitment, a liability for the full funding obligation must be recognised.
Yes
No
N/a
0
Redundancy cost
The charity made no redundancy payments during the reporting period.
Yes
No
N /a
Deferred income
No material item of deferred income has been included in the accounts. See N20 and N29
Yes
No * N/a
0
Creditors
The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade
discounts
Yes
No
N/a
I
A liability is measured on recognition at its historical cost and then subsequently measured at the
best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date
Yes
No N/a
Provisions for liabilities
Basic financial
instruments
2.4 ASSETS
The charity accounts for basic financial instruments on initial recognition as per
paragraph 10.7 FRS102 SORP. Subsequent measurement is as per paragraphs 11.17 to
11.19, FRS102 SORP.
Tangible fixed assets for These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least
use by charity
Yes
No * N/a
Yes * No
N/ a
Yes
No
N/a
They are valued at cost. See N 14
0
The depreciation rates and methods used are disclosed in note 14 .
0
Intangible fixed assets
The charity has intangible fixed assets, that is, non - monetary assets that do not have
physical substance but are identifiable and are controlled by the charity through custody
or legal rights. The amortisation rates and methods used are disclosed in note 15.
Yes
No
N/a
0
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They are valued at cost.

Heritage assets The charity has heritage assets, that is, non-monetary assets with historic, artistic , scientific, technological, geophysical or environmental qualities that are held and maintained principally for their contribution to knowledge and culture. The depreciation rates and methods used as disclosed in note 16. Yes * No N/a Yes No N /a 0 They are valued at cost. See N 16 Yes *** No N/ a 0 Investments Fixed asset investments in quoted shares, traded bonds and similar investments are valued at initially at cost and subsequently at fair value (their market value) at the year end. The same treatment is applied to unlisted investments unless fair value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment. Yes *** No * N/ a Investments held for resale or pending their sale and cash and cash equivalents with a maturity date of less than 1 year are treated as current asset investments Yes No* N/a Stocks and work in progress Stocks held for sale as part of non- charitable trade are measured at the lower or cost or net realisable value. Yes No N/a Goods or services provided as *part of a charitable activity are measured at net realisable value based on the service potential provided by items of stock. Yes No N/a 0 Work in progress is valued at cost less any foreseeable loss that is likely to occur on the contract. Yes * No N /a Debtors Current asset investments Debtors *( including trade debtors and loans receivable ) are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received. The charity has investments which it holds for resale or pending their sale and cash and cash equivalents with a maturity date less than one year . These include cash on deposit and cash equivalents with a maturity of loss than one year held for investment purposes rather than to meet shortterm cash commitments as they fall due. They are valued at fair value except where they qualify as basic financial instruments. POLICIES ADOPTED ADDITIONAL TO OR

DIFFERENT FROM THOSE ABOVE

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No
N/ a
Yes
0
No N/a
Yes
No
N / a
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Section C
Notes to the accounts
(cont)
Note 3
Income
Restricted
Analysis of income
Unrestricted
funds
income Endowment
funds
funds
Total funds
Prior year
£
£
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Donations
Donations and gifts
and legacies : Gift Aid
Legacies
General grants provided by government/other
charities
Membership subscriptions and sponsorships which
are in substance donations
Donated goods, facilities and services
Other
Charitable
Contributions
activities:
Grant - see N29
Other
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Other trading |Bank Interest activities:

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Other
Total
36,409 1,000
122,335
36,409 123,335
36,709 59,700
Totall
37,409
122,335
159,744 96,409
Income from Interest income
Total
1,937
1,937
2,038
investments : Dividend income
Rental and leasing income
Other
Totall
1,937
1,937
2,038
Separate
material item
of income
Total
Other:
Conversion of endowment funds into income
Gain on disposal of a tangible fixed asset
held for charity's own use
Gain on disposal of a programme related investment
Royalties from the exploitation of intellectual
property rights
Other
TOTAL INCOME
Other information :
All income in the prior year was unrestricted except for :
( please provide description and amounts)
Total
39,346 122,335
161,681
98,447
Prior Year Restricted Income was £59,700 ( expenditure from
Grant received - see note 29)
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Where any endowment fund is converted into income in the reporting period, please give the reason for the conversion .

N/A

Where any endowment fund is converted into income in the prior period, please give the reason for the conversion.

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N/A
N/A
N/A
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Within the income items above the following items are material: ( please disclose the nature, amount and any prior year amounts )

This year: Where sums originally denominated in foreign currency have been included in income , explain the basis on which those sums have been translated into sterling (or the currency in which the accounts are drawn up),

Last year : Where sums originally denominated in foreign currency have been included in income, explain the basis on which those sums have been translated into sterling (or the currency in which the accounts are drawn up) .

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Section C
Note 6
Expenditure
Notes to the accounts
( cont)
This year Restricted
Last year
Analysis
funds
Unrestricted income
funds
Endowment funds
Expenditure on raising funds :
Total funds
£
Restricted Unrestricted income
funds
funds
Endowment funds
Total funds
£
Incurred seeking donations
Incurred seeking legacies
Incurred seeking grants
Operating membership schemes and social
lotteries
Staging fundraising events
Fudraising agents
Operating charity shops
Operating a trading company undertaking
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non-charitable trading activity

Advertising, marketing, direct mail and publicity

Start up costs incurred in generating

new source of future income

Database development costs Other trading activities Investment management costs:

Portfolio management costs

Cost of obtaining investment advice

Investment administration costs

Intellectual property licencing costs

Rent collection, property repairs and maintenance charges

Total expenditure on raising funds

Expenditure on charitable activities :

Legal, Insurance & Professional Fees

Repairs and Renewals

Maintenance Admin Utilities and Other Total expenditure on charitable activities

4,061 40,990 45,051 4,803 810 1,435 81,287 82,722 444 58,890 5,613 59,334 6,629 6,629 19,371 19,371 9,013 9,013 8,193 8,193 11,980 58 12,038 7,430 7,430 33,118 122,335 155,453 40,241 59,700 99,941

Separate material item of expense

Total

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122,335
155,453
40,241
59,700
99,941
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Other information:
Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Activity 1
Activity 2
Other
Total
This year
Last year
Activity or programme
Activities
undertaken
Grant
Activities
Grant
funding of
Support Costs
Total this
Support
Total last
undertake funding of
year
Costs
directly
activities
n directly activities
year
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This year: Where sums originally denominated in foreign currency have been included in expenditure , explain the basis on which those sums have been translated into sterling ( or the currency in which the accounts are drawn up) .

Last year: Where sums originally denominated in foreign currency have been included in expenditure, explain the basis on which those sums have been translated into sterling (or the currency in which the accounts are drawn up).

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Section C

Note 10

Notes to the accounts

Details of certain types of expenditure

Note 10.1 Fees for examination of the accounts

Please provide details of the amount paid for any statutory external scrutiny of accounts and other services provided by your independent examiner . If nothing was paid please enter '0' in the appropriate box (es ) .

Independent examiner's fees

Assurance services other than independent examination

Tax advisory fees

Other fees ( for example: financial advice, consultancy, accountancy services) paid to the independent examiner

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Section C

Note 14

Notes to the accounts

Tangible fixed assets

Please complete this note if the charity has any tangible fixed assets

14.1 Cost or valuation (cont) Freehold land & buildings Other land & buildings Plant , machinery and Fixtures, fittings and motor vehicles equipment Total £ £ £ £ £ At the beginning of 1,240,000 1,240,000 the year Additions Revaluations Disposals Transfers * At end of the year 1,240,000 14.2 Depreciation and impairments Basis 1,240,000 SL SL or RB SL or RB SL or RB SL or RB Rate 2% pa

At beginning of the

24,800

year Disposals Depreciation 24,800

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Impairment Transfers * At end of the year 49,600

49,600

14.3 Net book value

Net book value at the beginning of the year Net book value at the 1,215,200 1,190,400

1,215,200 1,190,400

end of the year

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This year : Please provide a description of the events and

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circumstances that led to the recognition or reversal of an N/A impairment loss.

Last year: Please provide a description of the events and circumstances that led to the recognition or reversal of an |N/A impairment loss .

14.5 Revaluation

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Last year
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the effective date of the revaluation the name of independent valuer , if applicable the methods applied and significant assumptions the carrying amount that would have been recognised had the assets been carried under the cost model . 14.6 Other disclosures (i) Please state the amount of borrowing costs , if any , capitalised in the construction of tangible fixed assets and the capitalisation rate used . ( ii) Please provide the amount of contractual commitments for the acquisition of tangible fixed assets . ( iii) Details of the existence and carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment to which the charity has restricted title or that are pledged as security for liabilities.

This year £ Last year £

The " transfers" row is for movements between fixed asset categories .

** Please indicate the method of depreciation by deleting the method not applicable (SL = straight line; RB = reducing balance). Also

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CC17a (Excel) 24 24 Section C Notes to the accounts ( cont) Note 19 Debtors and prepayments

Please complete this note if the charity has any debtors or prepayments ,

19.1 Analysis of debtors

Trade debtors

Prepayments and accrued income Other debtors

This year £ Last year £ 279 700 01 0 Totall 279 700 Complete 19.2 where a material debtor is recoverable more than a year after the reporting date . 19.2 Disclosure of debtors recoverable in more than 1 year (included in debtors above) This year £ Last year £ Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income Other debtors Total

Complete 19.2 where a material debtor is recoverable more than a year after the reporting date .

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Section C

Note 20

Notes to the accounts

Creditors and accruals

Please complete this note if the charity has any creditors or accruals.

20.1 Analysis of creditors

Accruals for grants payable

Bank loans and overdrafts Trade creditors

Payments received on account for contracts - or performance related grants

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Accruals and deferred income
Taxation and social security
Other creditors
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Amounts falling due within one Amounts falling due after

more than one year

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Last year
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638,004
251.130
495,707
Total
638,004
251,130
495,707
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Please complete this note if the charity has deferred income .

Please explain the reasons why income is deferred.

Movement in deferred income account

Balance at the start of the reporting period

Amounts added in current period

This year

The charity received a generous grant from The Master Wardens and Commonalty of the Mistery of Cordwainers of the City of

London of £800,650 in July 2023. The Trustees agree that they shall hold and apply the Grant

solely and exclusively for Weedon's Objects and in particular (but without limitation) such of the works

described in the first six items specified in the Grant Proposal

(see N 29 for details) as the Trustees shall in their absolute discretion determine.

This grant is accounted for in Deferred Income and is recognised in Incoming Resources when expenditure on Jany of the first six items in the

Amounts released to income from previous periods

Balance at the end of the reporting period

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This year £ Last year £ 745,707 780,535 12,681 24,872 -122,335 -59,700 636,053 745,707 22/07/2026 Section C Notes to the accounts Note 24 Cash at bank and in hand This year £ Short term cash investments (less than 3 months maturity date) Short term deposits Cash at bank and on hand Other Total

CC17a (Excel) 477,296 = 272,447 749,743 (cont

Last year £ 763,170 88,757 - 851,927

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Section C

Note 27 Notes to the accounts

Charity funds

(cont)

27.1 Detail s of mater ial funds held and

move ment s durin g the CUR RENT repor ting perio

Please give details of the moveme nts of material individu al funds in the reportin g period together with a balancin g figure for ' Other funds ' (which should include revaluati on reserve and fair

value reserve, if applicab le ). The ' Total funds' figure below should reconcil e to 'Total funds' in the balance sheet .

*** Key _: PE - perman ent endow ment funds_ ; EE - _expend able endow ment funds_ ; _R - restricte d income funds , includin g special trusts , of the charity_ ; _and U- unrestricte d funds**_

Fund Fund balances balances Type PE, EE R or UR * Purpose and Restrictions brought forward Income Expenditure Transfers Gains and losses

carried forward Fund names £ £ £ £ £ £ Weedon's U Support Charity's objectives 105,790 39,346 -33,118 0 0 112,018 Revaluation Reserve for Fixed Assets U Support Charity's objectives 1,215,200 0 0 Q -24,800 1,190,400 Specific Projects objectives as outlined in Cordwainers Reserve

Cordwainers Grant Agreement - See N 0 122,335 -122,335 0 0 0 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0
0

figure)

0 0 0

0 O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0
0

0 0 0 0

0
0

N/a

N /a 0 0

Total Funds as per balance sheet

1,320,990 161,681 -155,453

-24,800

1,302,418

Fund balances carried forward include assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency

If yes , please state the basis on which the assets and/or liabilities have been translated into sterling (or the currency in which the accounts are drawn up ).

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No*

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Note 27

Notes to the accounts

Charity funds

( cont)

27.2 Detail s of mater

ial

funds

held

and

move ment

s durin g the PREV IOUS repor ting perio d

Please give details of the

movem ents of

material individu al funds in the

reportin g period together with a balanci

ng figure for

' Other funds ' (which should include revaluat ion

reserve and fair value reserve , if

applica ble) . The 'Total funds '

figure below should reconcil e to

' Total funds ' in the balance sheet . * Key: PE - perman ent endow ment funds ; EE - expend able endow ment funds ; R- restrict ed income funds , includi ng special trusts, of the charity; and U - unrestri cted funds

Fund Fund balances balances

Type PE, EE

R or UR *

Purpose and Restrictions brought forward Income Fund names £ £ Expenditure £ Transfers Gains and losses carried forward £ £

£ Weedon's U Support Charity's objectives 107,284 38,747 -40,241 0 0 105,790 Revaluation Reserve for Fixed Assets U

Support Charity's objectives 1,240,000 0 0 0

-24,800

1,215,200 Specific Projects objectives as outlined in Cordwainers Reserve 20 0 59,700 -59,700 0 0 0 Cordwainers Grant Agreement - See N 29 99,941

Other funds (balancing figure) N/a N/a Total Funds as per balance sheet | 1,347,284

98,447 Yes * No*

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Last year

None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with their charity or a related entity (True or False)

TRUE

In the period the charity has paid trustees remuneration and benefits . Please give the amount of, and legal authority for, any remuneration or other benefits paid to a trustee by the charity or any institution or company connected with it .

Amounts paid or benefit value

Remuneration Pension

Redundancy

Other

TOTAL

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Please give details of why remuneration or other employment benefits were paid .

Where an ex gratia payment has been made to a trustee , provide an explanation of the nature of the payment .

If a third party has been reimbursed for providing one or more trustees , state the nature of the payment and amount of the reimbursement.

State the number of trustees to whom retirement benefits are accruing under a defined contribution pension scheme.

28.2 Trustees' expenses

If the charity has paid trustees expenses for fulfilling their duties , details of such transactions should be provided in this note . If there are no transactions to report, please enter “True” in the box below. If there are transactions to report, please enter " False ".

No trustee expenses have been incurred (True or False)

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Other (please specify):

Christmas gifts for residents, locksmith, stationery, land registry, benches for garden, internet / email costs

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Please provide the number of trustees reimbursed for expenses or who had expenses paid by the charity

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This year
£
Last year
£
4
430
430
1,489
1,489
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Notes to the accounts Additional Disclosures
(cont)
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following
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significant
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not covered in other notes and need to be included to provide a proper understan ding of the accounts . If there is insufficient room here, please add a separate sheet .

Fixed Assets had no value in the accounts for year ending 30 April 2023 and there were no records held for these assets. The Charity owns the freehold of the land, the four Weedon Alm Cottages and Standring Alm Flats as in the Land Registry Title BM317375. The trustees instructed Greg Rowlands of Jaggard Macland LLP to carry out a valuation of said property for inclusion

in the accounts for Year Ending 30 April 2024.

This gener ated the entries in Fixed Assets (N 14) with an equal and opposi te entry in a Reval uation Reser ve. 2. In July 2023 the charity received a generou s grant from The Master Wardens and Common alty of the Mistery of Cordwain ers of the City of London of £800,650. The Trustees agree that they shall hold and apply the Grant solely

Six Projects

and exclusively for Weedon's Objects and in particular (but without limitation) such of the works described in the first six items specified in the Grant Proposal ( see below) as the Trustees shall in their absolute discretion determine. This grant is accounte d for in Deferred Income and is recognis ed in Incoming Resourc es when expendit ure on any of the first six items in the grant proposal has been made. 1. Repla ceme nt of roof on Nos 1-4 Cotta

ges

Refurbi shmen t of Nos 2- 4 Cottag es 3. Repla ceme nt of all 8 boiler s (Cotta ges and Flats) 4. Renovation and repairs to Grade II listed perimeter flint and brick wall 5. Construct 2 new flats to east end of Standing Alms flats on existing land 6. Rewire electrical supply to Standring Alms flats

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] May 2025 Period start date To 30[th] April 2026 Period end date

Charity name: The Weedon’s Almshouses

Charity registration number: 208610

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	To provide housing for the poor and needy of Chesham, Buckinghamshire. This includes providing housing to Chesham residents who have moved away and now wish to return to the area for family support.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	Provision of Almshouse for those in need.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	In providing housing for the poor and needy of Chesham, Buckinghamshire, the trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers

Other

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	Provision of housing for 400 years in the town of Chesham. The charity has 8 dwellings of which 6 are occupied, 2 are currently being refurbished. Agreement with the Master Wardens and Commonalty of the Mistery of Cordwainers of the City of London enabled the charity to receive a grant of £800,650 which is designated to be used for major projects of the properties (both Alms cottages and Almsflats) and the perimeter wall to the site over the next several years. The Alms Cottages were originally built in the 1620’s and are grade II listed. The Charity appointed a local firm of Chartered Building Surveyors to assist in the overall management of these future projects including submitting planning applications, listed building applications and building regulations, drawings and applications. In addition they will provide contract administration from the initial preparation of specifications detailing any works to agreement of final account with the Contractors.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41

Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The accounts have been prepared on an accruals basis as last year in compliance with FRS102. Cash on hand, together with short term savings totalled Net current assets were Recognised revenue to expenditure from deferred income inline with agreement with cordwainers. Other main sources are contributions received from the residents which totalled and some small grants which totalled.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	We have unrestricted funding of
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	???
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	N/A
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	None
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	Nonee

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Charitable organisation
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para 1.25	Trustees selected by whole trustee board

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	The Weedons Almshouses
Other name the charity uses	The Weedons Trust
Registered charity number	208610
Charity’s principal address	76 Deansway, Chesham, Bucks. HP5 2PF

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any)
John Graves	Chairman
David Marfleet	Treasurer
Bridget Powell
John Mann
Diane Brackley
Steven Smith
Thomas Pirouet
Alan Williams
Ruth Juett		June 2025
Cllr. Richard Storey		June 2025	Chesham Town Council

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects

Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date