AMBROSE AND ANN APPELBE TRUST
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021
REGISTERED CHARITY No. 208658
BDB PITMANS
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AMBROSE AND ANN APPELBE TRUST
TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED S APRIL 2021
CONTENTS
Page
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
14
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
STATEMENT OF FINANCiAL ACTIVITIES
BALANCE SHEET
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AMBROSE AND ANN APPELBE TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021
The Trvslees are pleased lo present Iheir annual Iruslees. repNt together with the financial statements of the
Charity for the year ended S April 2021.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Full narne.. Ambr05e and Ann Appelbe Trust
Registered Chaiity number.. 208658
Prinupal address..
BDB Pitmans LLP
One Barthok)mww Ck)se
London
EC1A 7BL
Trustees."
Mr F Appelbe
Mrs V Thomas
Dr L Hobby
Mr A Appelbe
Mr W Thoma5 laFwinte(130 A[￿1 20201
Independent Examinèr
Julia Strike TEP
One Bartholomew Ck)se
London
ECIA 78L
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The Charity is wnlrolled by its gove[nir￿ d￿Ment. a deed of trusl (tsled 25 December 1944, and
constitutes an unincorporaled charity.
Appointmènt of Trustees and Trustee inductlon and trainlng
Trustees are appointed by deed. New twstees are briefed on thetr ￿gaI obligations under charity law, Ihe
Charity Commission guidancè on public bènefit. infotrned of the contents of the deed. decision-making
processes and re￿nt financial performance of Ihe charity. BefNe taking on the role they meet key advisors
and othei trustees. Trustees are encouraged to attend appropriate extemal training events where these will
faalitate the undertaking of their Tde.
Risk Management
The Trustees recognise that they have a duty to identtfy atMI review risks to which the ChaTty is exposed
and lo ensure appropriate contro15 are in pl￿ to provide ieasonable assurance against fraud and error.
The Trustees have considered the main aieas of risk arKI are ol the O￿nK)n that the Charity has the
resource5 that. under nomial conditions would allow these risks to be mitigated to an acceptable level in its
day-t(>day operations.
OBJECTIVES AND AcnwTIES
The Charity was created by deed of trust dateil 25 Decernber 1944 and exists to benefit such leg81ty
charitable objects as the TNstees at their discretion select.
The Trustee5 ¢ons4der applications for grants at meetings througlK)Ut the year.
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AMBROSE AND ANN APPELBE TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021 {¢ont.I
Public Benefit Statement
The Trustees have referred lo the guidance contained in the Charty Commission's general guidance on
public benefit when reviwng the Trust's aims and objectives and in planning future a¢livilies and
deciding on the grants for the year. The Charity's objects are for the publie benefit. Those objects are
achieved by virtue of the grants made by the Trustees to Charities in England and Wales and lo
individuals lo assist with their education.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Because ol the panedemic, the Tiuslees did not m&t in person bul virtually, on various occasions lo
consider the charity's activities and achievements during the year. The charrtable donations were agreed.
30 grants were made dLtring the year12020'. 31 granlsl. ranging from £500 10 £5.000 and the total is
shown in note 2 to these accounts.
The Trust funds were held in investments and cash. Income for the year. in the form of dividends and
interest, amounled to £51.396.27 12020.. £65.7441. The market value of the investments al the dale of
the Balance Sheet was £1.196.043.9412020.. £954,890). The Trustees were pleased lo see the increase
in value of the portfolio following the fall in value in 2020. The TnJslees are aware of the impact the
Covid 19 Pandemic had on the investments and their values in 2020 and the income arising from the
investments held loo. The Charity is invested for the long lemi and the TTUStees will continue lo monitor
the investments and their performance.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Charitable Expendituro
The 2020 Grants lolalled £47.0¢)012020.' £56.5001 which is k)*Er than 2019120. This is as intended by
the Trustees.
Other Expenditure
Expendrture relating lo the management, administralion and governance of the Charty, amounted to
£4,644.0012020". £3,W). less than 10h of the value of the Charity al 5 April 2021.
Investment Policy and Performance
The Trustees have an investment portfolio wf(h M&G comprising shares in their Sterling Charifund, with
units held in both their Income and Accumulation funds. The investment in these funds offers the
Iruslees the right mix of capital growth and income lo meet their policy and is actively managed by M&G
direct. The Trustees monitor the perfomiance at their meelings and when the quarterly reports are
reeeived.
The investment portfolio showed a increase in maTkel value over the period. with unrealised gains of
£257,711.7812020.' Unrealised losses.. £330.4141. There were no realised gains {2020. £0) .
Reserves Policy and going concern
The Trustees only use income arising during each year for grants and do not spend more than their
annual income each year. 11 is not envisaged th* there will be future Commitments that exceed future
income on an annual basis Iherefore the Iruslees are happy with the current reserve level. The Iruslees
are of the view that the Tiusl is a going concem.
Exemptions from Disclosure
There are no exemptions from disclosure.
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AMBROSE AND ANN APPELBE TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED S APRIL 2021 Icont.)
Law applicable lo charrties in England & Wales requires the Trustees lo prepare financial slalemenls
for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the Charivs financial activities during the
year and of ils financial position at the end of the year. In preparing financial statements giving a true
and fair view, the Trustees should folk)w best prath.ce and..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently..
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent..
state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended
practice have been followed. subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the
financial slalements and.,
prepare the financial slatemenls on the going concern basis unless (( is inappropriate lo
presume that the Charty will continue in operation.
The Trustees afe responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with ￿asonable
accLJracy the financial position of the Charity and which enable them to ensure thal the financial
slalemenls comply with applicable law and regulations. They are also responsible for safeguarding
the assets of the Charity and hence for taking ieasonable steps for the prevention and dele¢lion of
fraud and other irregularities.
Slgned on behalf of the trustges".
Date..
6.06.
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AMBROSE AND ANN APPELBE TRUST
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EL4MINER TO THE TRUSTEES
IN RESPECT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED S APRIL 2021
I report to the Twslees on my examination of the accounts of the Ambrose and Ann Applebe Trust for the year
ended 5 April 2021 which are set out on pages 5 to 9.
Responsibilities and basis of report
A5 the charity Iruslees of the Trusl you are responsible for the preparation of the 8ecounls in accordan￿ wth the
requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'Ihe Acl'l.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trusys accounts carTied 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 14515} Ibl of the Act.
Independent examlnefs statement
In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention".
accounting records were not kept in resFect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act- or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records" or
3 the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form and content of the
accounts sel out in the charit￿S (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any
requirement that the accounts give a'lrue and faic view which is not 8 rnatter considered as part of an
independent examinalion.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in conneclKJn wlh the examination to which attention
should be drawn in this report In order lo enable a proper undeistanding of the a¢counls lo be ￿8¢hed.
Julia Strike TEP
One Bartholomew Close
London
EC1A 7BL
Date. 1510712021
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AMBROSE AND ANN APPEL8E TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021
Unrestricted
Fund
2021
Total
2020
Notes
INCOME & EXPENDITURE
Income and endowments from:
Investments
51.396.27
65,744
Total income and endowments
51,396.27
65,744
Expenditure on:
Charitable expenditure
Grants
Support costs
47,000.00
4,644.00
56.500
Total expenditure
51,644.00
60,464
Nel gainsl(losses} on investments
257,711.78
1330.4141
Net incomellèxpenditure)
257,464.05
1325,134)
Reconciliation of funds
Fund balances brought foNard
954.889.26
1,280,024
Total funds carried forward at 5 April 2021
£ 1,212.353.31
£ 954,890
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AMBROSE AND ANN APPELBE TRUST
BALANCE SHEET AS AT S APRIL 2021
Notes
2021
2020
Fixed Assets
Investments
1.196.043.94
919,186
Current Assets
Cash
17.259.37
37,254
Less- Current Liabilities
Amounts falling due within one year
BDB Pilmans LLP fee
Giants payable
450.00
500.00
1.050
500
16,309.37
35,704
Net Current Assets
Net Assets
£ 1,212.353.31
£ 954,890
Funds
Unreslricled funds
£ 1,212.353.31
£ 954,890
The financial slalemenls were approved by the Trustees and were signed on their behalf by..
Mrs V Thomas- Trustee
Dale..
6.06
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AMBROSE AND ANN APPELBE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021
1. Accountlng Pollcles
Basis of aceounlin
The financial slalements have been prepared under the historical cosl convention. with the
exception that investments are shown al market value as al the balance sheet dale and are in
accordance with the Slalemenl of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities
preparing their accounts in accordance wtth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) {effeclive, 1 January 2015} and the Charities Act 2011. The
charity conslitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. Having assessed the Charity's
financial position and plans for the forseeable future, the Trustees are satisfied that il remains
appropfiale lo prepare the linancial statements on a going concem basis. Where necessary
eslimales and judgements are based on historical experience and other factors.
Ex
enditure
A liability and related expenditu￿ is recognised when there is a legal or ¢onslruclive obligation at
the balance sheet date as a resuli of a past event. that il is likely lo be seiued and that il can be
measured reliab￿.
Funds
The Unreslricled Fund comprises those funds which the Twslees are free to use in accordance
th the charitable objects.
Charitable Grants
Grants are recognised when the Trustees have made a decision lo make a payment and that
decision had been communicaled lo the recipient and it is PTobable that paymenl will lake place.
However. the recognition of any liabilty will be dependent on any conditions attaching lo the
commitment.
Investments
Investments are slated al market value as at 5 April 2021. Investment gains and losses are
disclosed in the Statement of Financial A¢livilies.
Investment Income
Inveslmenl income and tax recoverable are accounted for on a recewable basis.
2. Charitable Expendlture
2021
2020
Grants made during the year totalled..
47.000.00
56,500
Support costs
Metro bank charge
Legal & professional
VAT (non recoverable)
10
3.295
659
3,964
3,870.00
774.00
4,644.00
£ 51.644.00
£ 60,464
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AMBROSE AND ANN APPELBE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021 {cont.I
3. Investments
Movements on quoted investments were as folk)ws'.
2021
2020
Market value bioughl forward
Add." acquisitions al cost
Net gainllloss) on revaluation
919.185.89
19,146.27
257,711.78
1,225,605
23.994
1330.4141
Market value at year erbd
£ 1,196,043.94
£919,185
Historical cost value at year end
£918.408
£ 899,262
All investments are situated in the UK and listed on a recognised stock exchange.
Investments which represent 5% or MO￿ of the lolal ￿rtfoliO are considered by the Trustees lo be
material and are..
2021
6153%
38.47%
2020
62.43%
37 57%
M & G Charrfund- Income Unrts
M & G Charifund- Accum Units
4. Investment Income
2021
2020
Income from UK investments
£ 51,396.27
£ 65,744
5. Movement in Funds
2021
2020
Unrestricted Funds
General fund
Fund value brought fotward
954.889.26
1.280,024
Nel movement in funds
2S7.464.05
1325,1341
Fund value at year end
£ 1,212.353.31
£ 954.890
Nel movement in funds labovel. arises as follows..
Movement In
funds
2020
Unrestricted Funds
General fund
Income
Gains and losses
51.396.27
257,711.78
309.108.05
65,744
330,414
1264,6701
Less." Expenditure
51,644.00
£ 257,464.05
60,464
£ 1325,1341
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AM8ROSE AND ANN APPELBE TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2021 {cont.I
6. Disclosure of Trustees, Remuneration and Expenses
None of the Trustees have been paid any ￿muneratIon or recewed any other benefits from an employment
with their charity or a related entity, no Itustee expenses have been incurred nor have there been any
related party transactions in the ￿porting period Ihal require disclosure. 12020 also £0 in all cases).
Independent examination fees are charged but they are part of BDB Pilmans LLP'S general expenses. The
functions are carried out separately wrthin BDB Pitmans LLP.
7. Employees
The Trust does not have any employees {2020: none).
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