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2024-12-31-accounts

\REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 211106

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

for

Sandbach Almshouse Charity

Marshall Accountancy Ltd St Marv's House Crewe Road Alsager Stoke-On-Trent

Sandbach AlmshouseCharity
ST7 2EW
Contents ofthe Financial Statements for
the Year Ended 31 December 2024
Reference and Administraåve Details 1
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of financial Activities 6
Statement of mnancial Posiåon 7
Notes to the Finanöal Statements
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

Sandbach Almshouse Charity

ndbach AlmshouseCharity ndbach AlmshouseCharity ndbach AlmshouseCharity
Reference and Administrative Details for the Year Ended 31
December 2024
TRUSTEES Mrs J M Mackenzie Chair of
Trustees
R G Hovey Vice Chairperson
Mrs P Minshull
E Lea
Mrs P Cotton
G P Jones (resigned 30/6/2024)
Mrs A Nevitt
Mrs S Broad
T Wheatcron )
D Poole (appointed X/6/2024) S
Hollinshead (resigned
31/3/2024)
Mrs P Bamett
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS
I I Charlesworth Court
Sandbach
Cheshire cwll
ILB
211106
REGISTERED CHARITY
NUMBER
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Marshall Accountancy Ltd
St Mary's House
Crewe Road
Alsager
Stoke-On-Trent
ST7 2EW
I

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Sandbach Almshouse Charity

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Introduction

The Trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements for the year ended 3 1 December 2024.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The purpose of the Charity is to provide low cost accommodation for the older persons of the ancient Parish of Sandbach.

Inhabitants of a wide. rural area within the townships of the parish of Sandbach are eligible to apply to participate in the benefits of this Charity, within the jurisdiction of the Charity Commission.

The included, as well as Sandbach town are Arclid, Betchton, Blackden, Bradwall, Cotton, Cranage, Goosfrcy, Hassall, Holmes Chapel, Lees, Twemlow and Wheetock.

The Trustees confinn they have referred to guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when rcvievving the Charity's aims and objectives.

Significant activities

The activities of the Charily centre on providing well maintained property and grounds for lhe occupants of the 29 propenies-

Having a warden on site also gives the Charity a sense ofproviding a close at hand friendly face for the beneficiaries.

With the consideration that the occupiers must be over 60 years of age, we feel that this in itself gives a real benefit and a way to counteract somc ofthe loneliness that some e!derly people feel.

Public benefit

Due to the policy that bebeficiaries must be at least 60 years of age, be in need, hardship or distress and of modest financial means, the Charity feels it provides a vital selNice to the most vulnerable members of our local community.

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

This charity has existed töv over three hundred years and the Clerk and Trustees administer the 29 properties, which consist offlats and houses, for occupation, situated at The Hill and Charlesworth Coun, in Sandbach.

There is a Resident Warden who acts as a good ncighbour and friends to all the other occupiers.

As W'ell as monitoring the maintenance and upkeep of the 29 propcrties over the years, the Clerk and Trustees have had the area landscaped, provided additional car parking and footpaths, planted [rees and bushcs, laid out lawns and provided small plots/allotmcnts for cultivation by those occupiers who enjoy gardening.

A communal lounge/meeting room is available ror the residents to meet and socialise with each other and with the local communitv-

Fundraising activities

The Charity raises tunds by collecting a weekly maintenance charge from the 29 properties.

The weekly maintenance charge then goes towards the routine, cyclical and extraordinary maintenance that is required to keep the properties and grounds in good condition.

for

2024

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

During the year the Charity received total income of El 22,114 and, expended El 21,884 on charitable activities resulting in net income of E230..

This figure 'When adjusted for an unrealised gain on investment held of €24,627 has resulted in a positive movement in funds for the year of E24,857.

Invesments in Official Charities Fund were valued at €523,1 72 and further investment is made annually in order to provide a fund for any major improvements and maintenance work on the properties that may be required in the future.

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Sandbach Almshouse Charity

Report of the Trustees the Year Ended 31 December

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND

Governing document

Sandbach Almshouse Charity, I l Charlesworth Court, Sandbach, Cheshire, CWII I LB is registered with the Charity Commission (No 21 1 106).

The Charity is constituted and governed by a Trust Deed dated 4th August 1967.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

Eight Tlustecs arc nominated by Town and Parish Councils within the ancient Parish of Sandbach.

Five Trustees are co-opted from within the ancient Parish or Sandbach.

Organisational structure

The Chmty is managed by a committee of 13 members. 8 nominated members and 5 co-operative members who are elected by other Tmstees.

Management of the Charity's tunds was delegated to the Clerk of the Trustees, Mrs Nicola Clarke.

Investment by the Clerk is in accordance with guidelines prescribed by the Trustees.

Decision making

Clerk deals with the day to day running of the properties.

Trustees meetings are usually held four times per year to dea.l with major issues.

TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

The statement of recommended practice , "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" and the Charily's Commission require the Trustees to make available an Annual Report for cach financial year, showing a true and fair view of the financial transactions of Sandbach Almshouse Charity during the financial year and or the disposition al the end of the financial year, ofthe assets and liabilities.

In preparing the financial statements, the Trustees are required to; -

select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;

The Trustees under Trust Law are responsible for ensuring proper accounting records are kept which disclose, with reasonable accuracy at any onc time, the financial position or the Charity' and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Trust Deed dated 4th August 1967 and the Charities Act 201 1. 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.

Approved by order of the board of trustees on

Mrs I M Mackenzie - Trustee of. aoa5 and siyred on its behalf by:

-TRagtee-

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Report the Trustees Independent Examiner's to of Sandbach Almshouse Charity

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Sandbach Almshouse Charity

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Sandbach Almshouse Charity (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity fi-ustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 201 1 (the Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts canied out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Dirccüons given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm thal no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the exammation giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

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 ofthe accounts to be reached.

Emma Marshal]- Birks

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

Marshall Accountancy Ltd St Mary's House Crewe Road Alsager Stoke-OnTrent ST7 2EW

Date:

Statement of Financial Activities the Year Ended 31 December

2024 2023
Unrestricted Total
funds funds
as restated
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Notes
Other trading activities 2 121,411
Investment income 3 703 626
Total 122,114 115,790

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Sandbach AlmshouseCharity
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
General 121,884 126,514
Net gains on investments 24.627 54,547
NET INCOME 24,857 43,823
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
As previously reported 661,555 899,638
Prior year adjustment 6 281,905
As restated 943,460 899,638
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 968,317 943 ,461
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
All income and expenditure has arisen from continuing activities.
The notes form part of these financial statements
Statement of Financial Position
31 December 2024
2024 2023
Unrestricted Total funds
funds as restated
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 7 461,602 473,616
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 8 2,258
Investments 9 523,172 498,545

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Sandbach Almshouse Charity

for 2024
551,943 521,494
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 10 (14,645) (20,783)
NET CURRENT ASSETS 537,298 500,711
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES 998,900 974,327
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one year 11 (30,583 ) (30,866)
NET ASSETS 968,317 943,461
FUNDS 13
Unrestricted åmds 968,317 943,461
TOTAL FUNDS 968,317 943,461
Cash at bank 26,356 20,691
The financial statements were approved by die Board of Trustees and were signed on its behalf
by:

L-a.ck.e...ée.-e I M Mackenzie - Trustee

zeucree

The notes form part of these financial statements

and authorised for issue on

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Sandbach Almshouse Charity

for 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements the Year Ended 31 December

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 1 02, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Repolting by Charities: Statement of Recor•nmended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of [reland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 201 Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 201 L The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

Al] income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life:

Housing Properties

Structure - Straight line over 100 years Windows - Straight line over 30 years Gas Boilers - Straight line over 30 years

Communal Meeting Room

Structure - Straight line over 100 years Windows and extemal doors - Straight line over 30 years Gas Boilers - Straight line over 30 years

Other Property Improvements

Landscaping and Car Parks - Straight line over 10 years Sheds and allotments - Straight line over 20 years Warden control system - Straight line over 10 years

Computer Equipment - Straight line over 3 years

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

  1. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

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Sandbach Almshouse Charity

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

2024 2023 as
restated
Grants 1,524
Income - charitable activities 119,887 1 15,164
121,411 115,164
3. INVESTMENT INCOME
2024 2023 as
restated
330
Deposit account interest 253
Custodian for Charinco Shares 373 373
703 626

4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no frustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for Lhe year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended

31 December 2023.

5. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

U n r e s t r i c t e d f u n d s a s r e s

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

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Other trading activities 115,164
Investment income 626
Total 115,790
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
General 126,514
Net gains on invesünents 54,547
NET INCOME 43,823
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total fimds brought forward 899,638
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Sandbach Almshouse Charity

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD

943 ,461

6. PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENT

The charity had previously not changed accounting policies in line with the Adoption of Sorp (FRS 102). As a result of now adopting those accounting policies, the Social Housing Grant has been recognised as income through the Statement of Financial Activities rather than a reduction in the value of properties. Depreciation has now been charged on the total cost of the properties. The following figures have been restated as a results:

At the start of comparative period

At the start of comparative period
Funds previously reported at 1 January 2023
Recognition of Social Housing Grant as Income
Change in Accumulated depreciation b/fwd
(374,718
)Revised funds reported at I January
899 638
At the end of the comparative period
Funds previously repotted at 31 December 2023
Recognition of Social Housing Grant as Income
Change in Accumulated depreciation b/fwd
Change in Depreciation charge
Revised funds reported at 31 December 2023
Net income previously reported in comparative period
Net income as previously reported
Change in Depreciation charge Net
income as restated
61 1.100
663,256
2023
661 ,556
6639256
(374,718)
943 461
50,456
(6.633)
43.823
43.823

TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

7. Communal Other
Housing Meeting Property Computer
Properties Room Improvements Equipment Totals
COST
At 1 January 2024 Additions 828,018 95,373 30.493 953,884
441 441
At 3 1 December 2024 828,018 95,373 30,493 4-4 1 954,325
DEPRECIATION
At I January 2024 4-49,004 13,673 17,592 480,269
Charge for year 11,211 1,243 12 454
At 3] December 2024 460,215 14,916 17.592 492,723
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2024 367,803 80,457 12,901 441 461,602
At 31 December 2023 379,014 81,700 12,901 473,615

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Sandbach Almshouse Charity

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Included in cost or valuation of land and buildings is freehold land of El 2,902 which is not depreciated.

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Sandbach Almshouse Charity

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

  1. DEBTORS; A[M] OUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024 2023 as
restated
Trade debtors 501 392
Other debtors 144
Prepayments and accrued income 1,770 1,722
2,415 2,258

9. CURRENT ASSET NVESTMENTS

I-westment$

2024 2023
Cost or valuation 523,172 498,545
Additions at cost 3,000 3,000
Carrying value of disposals
Net unrealised (loss)/gain on 54.547 (44.816)
revaluation of investments
Market value at 31 December 2024 498,545 440,998
Unlisted Investrnents

At I January 2024 and 31 December 2024 shares were held in Co-op Housing Services (North West) at a historic cost of fl and a market value of Enil.

All investments are carried at their fair value. Investment in equities and fixed interest securities are all traded in quoted public markets, primarily the London Stock Exchange.

Holdings in common investment funds, unit u•usts and open-ended investment companies are at the bid price. 'Ille basis of fair value for quoted investments is equivalent to the market value, using the bid price. Asset sales and purchases are recognised at the date oftrade at cost (that is their transaction value).

The charity is not reliant on investment income to meet its charitable objectives.

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Sandbach Almshouse Charity

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

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10.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE
WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024 2023
as restated
Trade creditors 168
Other creditors 14,477 20,783
14,645 20.783
11. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLNG DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
as restated
12. Other creditors 30,583 30,866
LOANS
An analysis of the maturity ofthe loans is given below
2024 2023
424 303
Amounts falling due benveen one and two years:
Amounts fal ling due between
years:
two and five 1,131 1,106
Amounts täiling due in more than five years: 29,028 29,457
13. MOVEMENT m FUNDS
Prior Net Transfers
vear movement between
At 1/1/24 adjustment in funds funds 31/12/24
Unrestricted funds
General fund 403,296 281,905 51,297 (69,716) 666,782
Routine maintenance fund 108,845 (11,218) (67,993 ) 29,634
Cyclical maintenance 116,059 (15,222) (68,058) 32,779
Extraordinary maintenance
fund 33,355 205,767 239,122
661,555 281,905 24,857 968,317
TOTAL FUNDS 661 ,555 281,905 24,857 968,317
13.
IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Gains and Movement

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Sandbach Almshouse Charity

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

resources expended losses in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund 122,1 14 (95,444 ) 24,627
Routine maintenance fund
Cyclical maintenance (15,222) (15,222)
122,1 14 (121,884) 24,627 24,857
TOTAL FIJTNDS (121,884) 24,627 24,857

Comparatives for movement in funds

Comparatives for movement in funds
Transfers
movement between
At 1/1/23 in funds funds 31/12/23
Unrestricted funds
General fund 639,163 71,830 (45,791 ) 685,202
Routine maintenance fund 99,942 (9,802) 18,705 108,845
Cyclical maintenance 107,178 (18,205) 27,086 116,059
Extraordinary maintenance filtld 33,355 33,355
899,638 943,461
TOTAL FUNDS 899,638 43,823 943,461
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as föllows:
Incoming Resources Gains and Movement
resources expended losses in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund 1 15,790 (98,507 ) 54,547
Routine maintenance fund (9,802) (9,802)
Cyclical maintenance (18,205) (18,205)
115,790 (126514) 54,547 43.823
TOTAL FUNDS (126,514 ) 54,547 43,823

All funds are unrestricted

a) The routine maintenance fund provides 'Or thosc items of routine maintenance and repair of almshouses belonging to the Charity.

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

b) The cyclical mainlenancc fund provides for those items of ordinary maintenance and repair of almshouses belonging to the Charity which reoccur at infrequent intervals.

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Sandbach Almshouse Charity

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS -

e) The income and expenditure account relates to funds which can be spent for any purpose of the Charity.

14. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transacåons for the year ended 3 1 December 2024.

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Sandbach Almshouse Charity

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

2024 2023 as
restated
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Other trading activities
Grants 1524
Income - charitable activities 119,887 115,164
121,411 115,164
Investment income
Deposit account interest 330 253
Custodian for Charinco Shares 373 373
703 626
Total incoming resources 122,114 115,790
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Wardens salary 26,743 26,956
Pension - Warden 445
Communal TV licence 83 90
Routine maintenance 1 1,218 9,802
Rates and water 1,360 9,419
Light and heat 2,784 1,551
Cyclical maintenance 15,222 18,205
Warden control (intercom) 3,827 2,217
Telephone (warden) 846
Gardening 7,926 7,911
Window cleaner 257 122
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 12,674 13,353
Mortgage interest 3.129 3.049
95,668 93,521
Support costs
Management
Fees - clerk 15,140 19,596
Pensions - Clerk 267
Surveyors reports etc 2,243 5.792
Insurance 3,492 3,181
Subscriptions 1,600 994
Postage and stationery 500
Accountancy fees 2,134 2,708
Sundries 580 722
Training 260
26,216 32,993

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Total resources expended 121,884 126,514
Net income/(expenditure) before gains and
losses 230 (10,724)
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
2024 2023 as
restated
Realised recognised gains and losses
Realised gains/losses c a inve 24,627 54,547
Net income 24,857 43,823

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