CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trustees
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On accounts for the year
ended
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(If any)
Set out on pages
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity ('the Trust") for the year ended
Responsiblllties and
basls 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 Ffhe charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to
examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of
applicable listed body]]. Delete [ ] if not 8pplicable.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that
disclosed below ") which gives me cause to believe that in, any material
respect:
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130
of the Charities Act., or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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 requiremenl
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.
Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed:
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Date:
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Name:
Relevant professlonal
qualification(s) or body
IER
Oct 2018

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Section B
Disclosure
Only complete If the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern
(see CC32. Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and
guidance for examiners).
Glve here brlef detalls of
any items that the
examiner wlshes to
disclose.
IER
Oct 2018

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
Thurston Relief in Need Chari
No. 210828
For the Flnancial Year endin
31" December 2023
Charit
's Address: Mrs Barbara Morris, Stockhold Green Cottage, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds,
Suffolk IP313RL
Governin
Document: Scheme dated 8 August 1986
12E
210,828A12
Ob'ects of Charit
To make payments to relieve persons resident in the Parish. in need, hardship or distress or to provide
items, services or facilities for such. Payments to institutions or organisations are provided for such
people. In exceptional cases relief is made to individuals, resident immediately outside the Parish.
Restrictions exist on relief of rates, taxes or other public funds. No commitment to repeat or renew
relief.
Professional Advisers: Hazells(Chartered Surveyors), The Annexe, Short Brackland Street, Bury St
Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1 EL.
Greene & Greene Solicitors, 80 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1 QB
Trustees:
Revd. Benjamin Edwards
Mrs Jannette Service
Mrs Irene Churchus
Mr Keith Towers (Chainnan)
Mrs Barbara Morris (Secretaryrrreasurer)
Ex-officio Trustee
Nominated by Parish Council
Nominated by Parish Council
Co-opted members through
residence etc. Serving 5 years
Trustee Selection Method:
By recommendation with 2 Trustees being appointed by the Parish Council.
Activities and Achievements".
4 Grant payments were made in 2023
No Emer&¥ency Payments were made in 2023.
Reserves Polic
We have a current account bank balance of £37,629.58 to start 2024.
A new Internet Deposit Account has a balance of £353,019.85.
Grant Makin
Polic
Notices are placed in the Parish Newsletter inforn]ing everyone about the Charity. People are more
often referred by word of mouth. All requests considered by Trustees in complete confidence.
ew of Ma
or Risks:
Income for this year was £403,300.63 and payments made £17,685.71. The Share Income for 2023
was £1 51.19, a 58p increase on 2022. The investment value of the shares held is £5507.58 as at 31 st
December 2023. This shows a increase in value of £463.50 on the previous year and is to be expected
due to current market conditions. The 1.25 acres, part of the Charity's field on Heath Road, will
continue to be let to Thurston Parish Council for a rent of £55.00 per annum. The latter is used as a
children's play area.
Four grant payments, were made in 2023, to assist residents. Most referrals have been from official
bodies on behalf of their clients who have moved into houses on Thurston's new developments.

The Charity has now received the proceeds for the lease of 3.4 acres of their l 0.75 acres of land on
Heath Road from Housing21. The net amount received was £388,006.00. The Trustees continue to
hold discussions on how to proceed with the remaining land for the benefit of the village. There has
been no further progress on the possible use for the village of the nearby 33-acre field. The Trustees
wish to make changes to the Trust Deed with a view to have more options with what can happen with
the remaining land that will be more beneficial for the residents of Thurston. A review is currently
being drafted before discussions with a solicitor.
Declaration: I declare, in my capacity as Charity Trustee, that the Trustees have approved the above
report and have authorised me to sign on their behalf.
Signature....
. Date
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RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
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SECTION A
Unrestricted Funds
Name of Charity Thurston Relief in Need - Regist8red No. 210828
Year ended
31st December 2023
RECEIPTS
2023
2022
A1{a) Housin
21 re￿1
ts
£ 400,000.00
A1{b ) Inveslment IneA)me
Heath Road Playingfield Renl
Eastem Wayleave
C.O.l.F. Income Shares
55.00
74.59
38.10
37.52
37.52
38.05 £
280.78 £
3.019.85 £
3,019.85
£ 403 300.63
55.00
74.59
37.52
37.52
37.52
38.05 £
280.20
Deposit accA)unt interest
280.20
PAYMENTS
A2{a) Charitable Pa
menls
li) Grants Paid
Support Payment
Emergency Payments
Carried over Paym8nls
497.96
1,550.00
lil) Support Costs
Garden Maintenance
Slalion8rylPostsge
Grft for auditorrtrLJStee
Fees Hedgo Cutting
A2{b) Professional Costs
Fees - Solicitors
Fees - Agents
Fees - Landscap8 Ar¢hitecl
Fees - A¢counlants
1.000.00
5.00
50.00
360.00
5.75
43.00
4,023.00
9,840.00
3,156.00
120.00
17 685.71
2 965.00
OutstandSng Debits
Net of ReceiplslPaymenls
Cash Funds last year end
Cash Funds this year end
£ 385,614.92
5,034.51
£ 390 649.43
2,684.80
7,719.31
SECTION D
01{a) Cash Funds as at 31 sl December 2023
Cash
Bank Balance - Treasurers account
Bank Balanc8 - Deposit account
37.629.58
£ 353.019.85
£ 390 649.43
03(a) Investment Assals
277.53 C.O.l.F. Incnme Shares
1.25 acres of land at Heath Road let to Thurston PC
Yearly Wayleave- Electricity
Current Value
5,507.58 at December 23
55.00 renuannum
74.59 r8nVannum