REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER". 211317
SPONDON RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

SPONDON RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Page
Trustees, Report
Independent Examlnerfs Report
Statemenl of FSnanclal Activities
Balan¢e Sheet
Notes to the Financlal Statements
9 to 15
Detailed Statement of Financial Actlvltles
16 to 17

SPONDON RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
The Iruslees present thelr retM)rt ywlh the financial slalements of the charity for the year ended
31 December 2025. The Iruslees have adopted the provi510ns of Accounting and Reporting by Charities..
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffeclive 1 January 20191.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Oblectives and activitles for the publlc benefit
The Charity's purpose is lo relieve persons resident in the Ancient Township of Spondon who are in Conditions of
need, hardship or distress. This is achieved by financial assistance in the form of gfftnts. The trustees confr'rrn
that they have referred lo the guidance contsined in the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when
reviewing the Charity's aims and objectives.
The boundary of the Ancient Township of Spondon, whilst mainly a suburb of Derby City, extends in part to
Chaddesden, Borrowash and the Parish of Dale. Iconfirmed via an ordinance survey map al a 1926 Parish
Council meelingl.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Projects and development
Grants fall into a few general categories and follow a similar pattem from year to year particularly those shown
within sub-heading al below.
8) There was one student grant awarded in the year for a trip to Nepal
These are primarily for university students, but can include 6th form college pupils. The financial help given is
towards ￿)0k8, other equipment and travel.
Publlclty of our charity and its aims
Advertising is placed locally. The trustees are happy we are reaching enough people for our resources.
General
The Iruslees are continuing lo be involved on a personal basis wth the aims of the charity. E-mail address
info@spondonreliefinneedcharily.org
The clerk has received numerous phone Calls, thank you cards and letters acknowledging re￿iPts of grants.
Examples are tabled at each meeting by the clerk. and the kind remarks contained are very much appreciated by
trustees.
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SPONDON RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Grants
These are normally awarded to indiwduals only.
Payments may be made lo organisations providing they Can demonstrate that the grants wll benefit those of their
organisation who meet the criteria of this Charity_
No grants are given for the relief of rates and laxe5, or any other expense which would nomially be covered by
the Slate, nor is any relief given for individuals indebtedness.
Repeal grants are only considered al trustees, discretion. and only then rf funds remain available after all other
successful applications have been serviced.
A comprehensive list of grants awarded is shown below.
School trips121
GuideslScouts111
Furniturelbedding111
While goods1121
Others181
Carpets111
Community17)
Education111
Food bank123)
There were grants over £1,000 in 2025
Scouts
Spondon Cricket Club
Funeral
Ipads for education
£8,196
£3,634
£1.025
£8,000
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Investment policy
The trustees, investment powers are limited, by the Charity Commission Scheme. to investments held in the
name of the Official Custodian for Charities.
Reserves policy
It is the policy of the trustees lo maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reseTves of the ¢harity lo a level,
which will equate lo at least six months unrestricted expenditure This is designed lo provide sufficient funds to
cover 2dministration costs lo enable a response to applications for grants that might arise. Historically the
demand for eligible grants has been al a level such that reserves currently maintained are al a figure well in
excess of this ￿1¢y.
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SPONDON RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing docurnent
The Charity Commission Scheme was drawn up in November 1973 to combine the following awient charities..
William Gilbert 1662
John Locko 1663
Elizabeth Cowper 1728
Griffith Dakin 1773
Rev'd Francis Gisborne 1817 (part only)
Samuel Alcock 1929
Organlsatlon
al Trustees meet in February, May, September and November each year. At the February meeting a budget for
the year is discussed. Allocations were made to cater for grants required for major projects such as domestic
equipment." Christmas goodwill., School uniforms,. and Higher education. Any shortfall in funds to be made up
from our Unrestricted Funds Ilncome Shares}.
bl requests musl be made on an official application fom If the sponsor is not a trustee a supporting leller is
required from a recognised sponsor. Official applications forms are available from the clerk.
cl Acknowledgements and re￿iptS are sought lo ensure that grants are used for the purposes for which they are
awarded.
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SPONDON RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEAIBER 2025
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Trustees
Ex-officio
Canon J Hollwell (Vicar of St Werburgh's Church Spondonl
Nominative
Mrs S Bown (Dale Abbey PCI
Mrs J Morley (City of Derby) - appointed 616124
Mr P Berry (City of Derby) - resigned 1112125
Nominative trustees are appointed by the bc(lies shown above in brackets, and serve for a period of 4 years.
Co-oplive
Miss L Mellor
Mrs P Jennings
Mr D Jennings
Mr A Martin
Mr M Stevens - resigned 1112125
Mrs C Lealherbarrow
Mrs J Taylor
Mr D Winslow- appointed 15105125
Mrs R Bartlett- appointed 11102125
C(￿optatIve trustees are appointed by sitting trustees, and are selected according to their knowledge of the area
of benefit, the I￿alIty and its inhabitants. They serve for a period of 5 years.
Clerk
Mrs C Holden (Secretary and treasurer)
The clerk has a full job description of her duties as approved by the trustees. The term of the appointment is at
the discretion of the trustees.
Business address
13 Chapel Street
Spondon
Derby
DE217JP
info@spondonreliefinn&dcharity.org
Office
13 Chapel Street
Spondon
Derby
DE217JP
Tel. 01332 544689
Bankers
National Westminster Bank PLC
836 Osmaston Road
Allenlon
Derby
DE24 9zr
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SPONDON RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
DE24 9ZT
Solicitors
Elliott Maher LLP
Solicitors
44 Friar Gale
Derby
DE1 IDA
Independent Examiner
G S Gilbert FCA
16 Jubilee Parkway
Jubilee Business Park
Derby
DE214BJ
FINANCIAL POSITION
A Summary of the financial position for the year is shown below.
Income
Investments, rents, bank interest and miscellaneous
44,188
Expensos
Maintenance and administratio
14,349
Grant rglief
35,786
50.135
Net outgoing resources
5,947
Approved by order of the board of Iruslees on 13 May 2026 and signed on ils behalf by..
D Jennings - Trustee"
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
SPONDON RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY
Independent examinevs report to the trustees of Spondon Relief in Need Charlty
I report lo the charity Iruslees on my examination of the accounts of Spondon Relief in Need Charity {the Trust)
for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Responslbllities and basis of report
As the charity Iruslees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wth the
requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the Act'l.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in
carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under
Seelion 145{51{bl of the Act.
Independent examinerfs statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attents'on in connection
wth the examination giving me cause lo believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act-, or
the accounts do not accord with those records., or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts
set out in the Charities IAccounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the
8ccounts 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 lo which allenlion
should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
G S Gilbert FCA
CAMERON HUGHES LTD
Chartered Accountants
Derby
13 May 2026
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SPONDON RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
2025
Total
funds
2024
Total
ftjnds
Unrestricted Endowment
fund
fund
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Investment income
44,188
44,188
40,721
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
6,191
6,191
7,633
Charitable actlvhles
Relief given
35,786
35,786
24,522
Other
8,158
8,158
6,220
Total
50,135
50,135
38,375
Net gains on investments
10,333
127.178
137.511
15,925
NET INCOME
4.386
127,178
131,564
18.271
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
386,862
818,546
1,205,408
1.187,137
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
391,248
945,724
1,336,972
1.205,408
The r￿teS form part of these financial statements
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SPONDON RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY
BALANCE SHEET
31 DECEMBER 2025
2025
2024
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Investments
1,253,053
1,115,542
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand
86,259
92,086
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due wthin one year
12,3401
{2,2201
NET CURRENT ASSETS
83,919
89,866
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
1,336,972
1,205.408
NET ASSETS
1.336,972
1,205,408
FUNDS
Unrestricted fund5
Endowment funds
11
391,248
945,724
386,862
818,S46
TOTAL FUNDS
1,336,972
1,205,408
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and aLrthorised for issue on 13 May 2026 and
were signed on ils behalf by..
D Jennings- Trust
The notes form part of these financial statements
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SPONDON RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basls of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been
prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 102} 'Accounling and Reportiry by Charities..
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wth
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) (effective 1
January 20191,, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland, and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepa￿￿ under
the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value, as
modified by the revaluation of ￿rtain assets.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entillemenl to the
funds, il is probable that the income will be re￿IVed and the amount can be measured reliat￿y.
Expendlture
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
a¢ciua15 basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category.
Where cos15 Gannol be directly attribLJled to particular headings they have been allocated lo activities on a
basis Consistent with the use of resources.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from lax on ils charitable activities.
Fund accountlng
Unreslricled 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 PUTposes within the objects of the charity.
Restricbons 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 lo the financial
statements.
INVESTMENT INCOME
2025
2024
Rents received
Income from investments
Deposit account interest
22,983
20,115
1,090
20,376
18,984
1,361
44,188
40.721
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SPONDON RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
RAISING FUNDS
Investment management costs
2025
2024
Portfolio management
Propety repairs
Insurance
2,573
2,457
1.161
2,136
4.137
1,360
6,191
7,633
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees, remur¢eration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2025 nor for the
year ended 310ecember 2024.
Trustees. expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 De￿mber 2025 nor for the year ended
31 December 2024.
STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows..
2025
2024
Secretary & treasurer
No empk)yees received emoluments in excess of £60,OCQ.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Endowment
fund
fund
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Investment income
40,721
40,721
EXPENOITURE ON
Raising funds
7,633
7,633
Charitable activities
Relief given
24,522
24,522
Other
6,220
6,220
Total
38,375
38,375
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SPONDON RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
Unrestricted EndowTnent
fund
fund
Total
funds
NET INCOME
4,119
14.152
18,271
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought fotward
382,743
804,394
1,187,137
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
386,862
818.546
1,205,408
PROPERTY REPAIRS
2025
2024
Moor End
Allotments
Hobson Drive
1,973
3,714
576
2,549
FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
2025
2024
Shares
Land and buildings
673,053
580,000
701,800
413,742
1,253,053
1.115,542
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SPONDON RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - contlnued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS - contlnued
Additional information as follows-
Listed
investments
MARKET VALUE
Al 1 January 2025
Revaluations
701,800
128,7471
At 31 December 2025
673,053
NET BOOK VALUE
Al 31 December 2025
673,053
At 31 December 2024
701,800
There were no investment assets outside the UK
Cost or valuation at 31 December 2025 is represented by..
Listed
investments
Valuation in 2025
673,053
Investments Ineither listed nor unlist8Y} were a5 follows".
2025
2024
Land and buildings
580,000
413.742
The land and buildings were valued al the Open Market Value by Messrs Eaton & Hollis in November
2005. In 2021 the charity purchased a residential property for £216,742.
In 2023 the land and buildings were revalued at an Open Market Value by BB&J increasing the lolal value
of £166,258, bringing the total value of £580,000.
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SPONDON RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
CREDITORS- AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Trade creditors
2,340
2.220
10. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
2025
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
Unrestricted Endowment
fund
fund
Investments
Current assets
Current liabilities
307.329
86,259
12,3401
945,724
1,253,053
86,259
12,3401
1,115,542
92,086
12.2201
391,248
945,724
1,336,972
1.205,408
11.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.12.25
At 1.1.25
Unrestrided funds
General fund
386,862
4,386
391,248
Endowment funds
Endowment
818,546
127,178
945,724
TOTAL FUNDS
1.205,408
131,564
1,336,972
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Gains and
losses
Movement
in funds
Unrestrfcted funds
General lund
44,188
{50,1351
10,333
4,386
Endowment funds
Endowment
127,178
127,178
TOTAL FUNDS
44,188
150,1351
137,511
131,564
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SPONDON RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatlves for movoment in funds
Net
movement
in funds
Al
31.12.24
At1.1.24
Unrestricted funds
General fund
382,743
4,119
386,862
Endowment funds
Endowment
804,394
14,152
818,546
TOTAL FUNDS
1,187,137
18,271
1,205,408
Comparative net movement in fvnds, included in the above are as follows..
Resources
expended
Incoming
resources
Gains and
losses
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
40,721
138,375}
1,773
4.119
Endowmentfunds
Endowment
14,152
14,152
TOTAL FUNDS
40,721
{38,3751
15.925
18,271
A cuffenl year 12 months and prK>r year 12 months combined p0511ion is as follows..
Nel
movement
in funds
Al
31.12.25
At1.1.24
Unrestricted funds
General fund
382.743
8,505
391,248
Endowment tunds
Endowment
804,394
141,330
945,724
TOTAL FUNDS
1,187,137
149,835
1,336,972
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SPONDON RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
11.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined nel movement in funds, included in the
above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Gains and
losses
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
84,909
188,5101
12,106
8,505
Endowmentfunds
Endowment
141,330
141,330
TOTAL FUNDS
84,909
188.510}
153,436
149,835
12.
CONTINGENT LIA81LITIES
Certain restraints operate if any sales of the remaining land at 'BOrr￿le1d, Nottingham Road, lake place
In the future.
13.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transaclions for the year ended 31 December 2025.
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SPONDON RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
2025
2024
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Investment income
Rents received
Income from inveslmenls
Deposit account interest
22,983
20,115
1,090
20,376
18,984
1,361
44,188
40,721
Total Incoming resources
44,188
40.721
EXPENDITURE
Investment management costs
Portfolio management
Property repairs
Insurance
2,573
2,457
1,161
2,136
4,137
1,360
6,191
7.633
Charitable aetivities
Rdief given
35,786
24,522
Support costs
Information t￿hnologY
Telephone and FX)Stage
IT costs
196
369
190
396
565
other
Sundries
759
264
Govemanee costs
Accountancy and legal fees
Secrelarls salary and fees
Independent examiner's fee
1,170
4,494
1,170
1,110
3,150
1,110
6,834
5,370
Total resources expended
50,135
38,375
Net {expendlture}lincomg bgforg gains and
losses
15,9471
2,346
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SPONDON RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
2025
2024
Realised recognised gains and losses
Unrealised gainslk)sses fixed asset
investments
Realised gainslllossesl on investment
property
{28.7471
15,925
166.258
Net income
131,564
18,271
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