REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 212268
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 5 April 2025
for
The George Henry Collins Charity
S A R Accountants Tower View Broadway Road Childswickham Broadway Worcestershire WR12 7HD
The George Henry Collins Charity
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 5 April 2025
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| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 | ||
| Report of the Trustees | 2 | to | 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 6 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 | to | 12 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 13 |
The George Henry Collins Charity
Reference and Administrative Details for the Year Ended 5 April 2025
| TRUSTEES | S J Field - Chairman |
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| P D Coggan | |
| Ms S L Botteley | |
| R A L Otto | |
| B J Collins | |
| PRINCIPAL ADDRESS | Shakespeare Martineau LLP |
| No 1 Colmore Square | |
| Birmingham | |
| B4 6AA | |
| REGISTERED CHARITY | 212268 |
| NUMBER | |
| INDEPENDENT EXAMINER | S A R Accountants |
| Tower View | |
| Broadway Road | |
| Childswickham | |
| Broadway | |
| Worcestershire | |
| WR12 7HD | |
| CLERK TO THE TRUSTEES | Chrissy Garrad |
| Garrad Enterprises Limited | |
| The Estate Office, Wharf Cottage | |
| Newnham Bridge, Tenbury Wells | |
| Worcestershire | |
| WR15 8NY | |
| INVESTMENT ADVISORS | Canaccord Genuity |
| 9th Floor | |
| 88 Wood Street | |
| London | |
| EC2V 7QR |
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The George Henry Collins Charity
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 5 April 2025
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 5 April 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
Income to be applied by the Trustees in the payment of donations or subscriptions to such Charitable institution or institutions or to or for such other Charitable purposes as the Trustees or a majority of in point of number of the Trustees shall in their discretion from time to time think fit.
Public benefit
The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the information contained in the Charity Commissions' general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Trust's objectives and activities and grant making policy. The objectives and activities, determined under the Trust Deed, are described elsewhere in this Report. The Trustees consider that by implementing the objectives of the Trust considerable public benefit will be achieved and many members of the public with particular needs will benefit.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
The income of the Trust for the year ended 5th April 2025 amounted to £76,159 (2024: £86,476)
Administration and governance absorbed amounted to £6,493 representing 8.53% of income (2024: £8,027, 9.3% of income)
£41,000 (2024: £65,800) was distributed by way of charitable grants to institutions, a total of 33 grants (2024: 64 grants) were made during the year.
Using their discretionary management powers, Trust's stockbrokers carried out changes to the Trust's investments during the year. At 5th April 2025 the value of the Trust's investments amounted to £1,652,740 compared with a market value of £1,695,661 at the previous year end.
Investment policy and objectives
There are no restrictions on the Trustees' power to invest. The Trustees seek to maintain a consistent investment strategy based on their view of the medium term economic situation, their desire to secure the capital value of the investment portfolio whilst maintaining the level of the Charity's income in real terms and the advice of their investment managers who produce regular reports for consideration by the Trustees.
The Charity's stock market investments were managed by Canaccord Wealth, on a discretionary basis.
Reserves policy
It is the policy of the Charity to maintain unrestricted funds, the charity's undistributed income which are the free reserves of the Charity, at a level which provides sufficient funds to cover management and administration and support costs and to respond to emergency applications for grants which arise from time to time. At 5th April 2025 undistributed income amounted to £60,377 (2024: £31,711)
The Trustees are satisfied that the Balance Sheet as at 5 April 2025 discloses funds adequate to fulfil the obligations of the Trust.
FUTURE PLANS
The Trustees plan to continue with their present objectives as set out in the Report so that the charitable institutions to which grants are awarded can continue to benefit in real terms from the financial support that the Trust provides.
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The George Henry Collins Charity
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 5 April 2025
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document
The Trust is governed by a Deed of Settlement 23 March 1959. Under the terms of the Settlement the Trustees are required, subject to the payment of expenses, to apply the income of the Charity in the payment of donations or subscriptions to charitable institutions or to or for such charitable purposes as the Trustees shall determine. The Trustees have a policy of applying income for the relief of suffering from illness, infirmity, old age or loneliness.
Organisational structure
All matters of policy and management are determined by the Trustees who meet twice a year (was three times a year up until November 2024) and at such other times as circumstances require. The Trustees are advised on investment matters by the Trust's investment advisers, Canaccord Wealth who have been given authority to manage the portfolio on a discretionary basis.
The charity does not employ staff and hence has no key management personnel. The day-to-day affairs of the charity are administered by Chrissy Garrad of Garrad Enterprises Limited and the cost of this service is detailed on the Statement of Financial Activities.
Induction and training of new trustees
The Trustees have power to appoint new Trustees. Prospective Trustees are invited to meet fellow Trustees and, if appointed, are provided with information relating to the aims of the charity and are made aware of the responsibilities that Trusteeship involves. The Trustees take such action as they consider necessary to keep themselves informed of changes to charity law and governance.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
The Trustees have examined the major strategic, business and operational risks which the Charity faces and confirm that systems have been established to enable regular reports to be produced so that the necessary steps can be taken to lessen these risks.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
........................................................................ S J Field - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The George Henry Collins Charity
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The George Henry Collins Charity
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of The George Henry Collins Charity (the Trust) for the year ended 5 April 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust 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 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do 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 requirement 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.
Sally-Ann Reeves FCCA
S A R Accountants Tower View Broadway Road Childswickham Broadway Worcestershire WR12 7HD
Date: .............................................
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The George Henry Collins Charity
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 5 April 2025
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Investment income 2 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 3 Charitable activities Charitable activities Other Total Net gains/(losses) on investments NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
5.4.25 Unrestricted funds £ 76,159 16,031 47,493 - 63,524 (32,259) (19,624) 1,734,226 1,714,602 |
5.4.24 Total funds £ 86,476 11,268 73,827 230 85,325 (93,926) (92,775) 1,827,001 1,734,226 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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The George Henry Collins Charity
Balance Sheet
5 April 2025
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Investments 8 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 9 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS 10 Unrestricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
5.4.25 Unrestricted funds £ 1,652,740 67,527 (5,665) 61,862 1,714,602 1,714,602 1,714,602 1,714,602 |
5.4.24 Total funds £ 1,695,661 44,284 (5,719) 38,565 1,734,226 1,734,226 1,734,226 1,734,226 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
............................................. S J Field - Trustee
............................................. R A L Otto - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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The George Henry Collins Charity
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 5 April 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis 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 (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', 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 prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets.
Income
All 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.
Investment income is earned through holding assets for investment purposes such as shares. It includes dividends and interest. Where it is not practicable to identify investment management costs incurred with in a scheme with reasonable accuracy the investment income is reported net of these costs. It is included when the amount can be measured reliably. Interest income is recognised using the effective interest method and dividend income is recognised as the charity's right to receive payment is established.
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.
Grants made by the Trustees are accounted for in the year in which they are paid.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
Governance comprises all costs involving the public accountability of the Charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. These costs include those related to independent examination.
Expenditure includes VAT which cannot be recovered and which is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
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.
Investments
Investments are a form of basic financial instruments and are initially recognised at their transaction value and subsequently measured at their fair value as at the balance sheet date using the closing quoted market price. The statement of financial activities includes the net gains and losses arising on revaluation and disposals throughout the year.
The Trust does not acquire put options, derivatives or other complex financial instruments.
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The George Henry Collins Charity
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 5 April 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Investments
The main form of financial risk faced by the charity is that of volatility in equity markets and investment markets due to wider economic conditions, the attitude of investors to investment risk, and changes in sentiment concerning equities and within particular sectors or sub sectors.
Realised gains and losses
All gains and losses are taken to the Statement of Financial Activities as they arise. Realised gains and losses on investments are calculated as the difference between sales proceeds and their opening carrying value of their purchase value if acquired subsequent to the first day of the financial year. Unrealised gains and losses are calculated as the difference between the fair value at the year end and their carrying value.
Investments are stated at market value as at the balance sheet date. The statement of financial activities includes the net gains and losses arising on the revaluation and disposals throughout the year.
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with short term maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
Debtors and creditors receivable/payable within one year
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in expenditure.
Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.
2. INVESTMENT INCOME
| Investment income Deposit account interest |
5.4.25 £ 76,088 71 76,159 |
5.4.24 £ 86,417 59 86,476 |
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The George Henry Collins Charity
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 5 April 2025
3. RAISING FUNDS
Investment management costs
| Investment management costs | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4.25 | 5.4.24 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Portfolio management | 16,031 | 11,268 | |||
| 4. | GRANTS PAYABLE | ||||
| Charitable activities | 5.4.25 £ 41,000 |
5.4.24 £ 65,800 |
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| The total grants paid to institutions during the year was as follows: | |||||
| Grants paid to institutions | 5.4.25 £ 41,000 |
5.4.24 £ 65,800 |
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| 5. | SUPPORT COSTS | ||||
| Management | Finance | Governance costs |
Totals | ||
| Charitable activities | £ 4,643 |
£ 60 |
£ 1,790 |
£ 6,493 |
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| Support costs, included in the above, are as follows: | |||||
| Clerk's administration fees | 5.4.25 Charitable activities £ 4,643 |
5.4.24 Total activities £ 6,090 |
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| Room hire | - | 87 | |||
| Bank charges | 60 | 60 | |||
| Independent examiners fees | 1,790 | 1,790 | |||
| 6,493 | 8,027 |
6. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 5 April 2025 nor for the year ended 5 April 2024.
Trustees' expenses
Trustees' expenses
5.4.25 5.4.24 £ £ - 230
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The George Henry Collins Charity
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 5 April 2025
7. STAFF COSTS
The charity has no employees for the periods 2024 or 2023 other than Trustees, who did not receive any remuneration (2023 £NIL). No employees received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.
8. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
| MARKET VALUE At 6 April 2024 Additions Disposals Revaluations At 5 April 2025 NET BOOK VALUE At 5 April 2025 At 5 April 2024 There were no investment assets outside the UK. Cost or valuation at 5 April 2025 is represented by: |
Listed investments £ 1,695,661 1,087,124 (1,022,750) (107,295) 1,652,740 1,652,740 1,695,661 |
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| Valuation in 2025 | Listed investments £ 1,652,740 |
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| If listed investments had not been revalued they would have been included at the following historical cost: | ||
| Cost | 5.4.25 £ 1,759,070 |
5.4.24 £ 2,048,428 |
Listed investments were valued on an open market value basis on 5 April 2025 by Canaccord Genuity.
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The George Henry Collins Charity
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 5 April 2025
9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| 5.4.25 | 5.4.24 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Other creditors | 5,665 | 5,719 |
10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| Unrestricted funds General fund Capital Endowment Fund TOTAL FUNDS Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 76,159 Capital Endowment Fund - 76,159 TOTAL FUNDS 76,159 |
At 6.4.24 £ 31,711 1,702,515 1,734,226 1,734,226 Resources expended £ (47,493) (16,031) (63,524) (63,524) |
Net movement in funds £ 28,666 (48,290) (19,624) (19,624) Gains and losses £ - (32,259) (32,259) (32,259) |
At 5.4.25 £ 60,377 1,654,225 1,714,602 1,714,602 Movemen in funds £ 28,666 (48,290 (19,624 (19,624 |
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Comparatives for movement in funds
| Unrestricted funds General fund Capital Endowment Fund TOTAL FUNDS |
At 6.4.23 £ 19,915 1,807,086 1,827,001 1,827,001 |
Net movement in funds £ 11,796 (104,571) (92,775) (92,775) |
At 5.4.24 £ 31,711 1,702,515 1,734,226 1,734,226 |
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The George Henry Collins Charity
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 5 April 2025
10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming | Resources | Gains and | Movement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| resources | expended | losses | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 85,852 | (74,056) | - | 11,796 |
| Capital Endowment Fund | 624 | (11,269) | (93,926) | (104,571) |
| 86,476 | (85,325) | (93,926) | (92,775) | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 86,476 | (85,325) | (93,926) | (92,775) |
11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 5 April 2025.
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The George Henry Collins Charity
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 5 April 2025
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 5 April 2025 |
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| 5.4.25 | 5.4.24 | |
| £ | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | ||
| Investment income | ||
| Investment income | 76,088 | 86,417 |
| Deposit account interest | 71 | 59 |
| 76,159 | 86,476 | |
| Total incoming resources | 76,159 | 86,476 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Investment management costs | ||
| Portfolio management | 16,031 | 11,268 |
| Charitable activities | ||
| Grants to institutions | 41,000 | 65,800 |
| Other | ||
| Trustees' expenses | - | 230 |
| Support costs | ||
| Management | ||
| Clerk's administration fees | 4,643 | 6,090 |
| Room hire | - | 87 |
| Finance | 4,643 | 6,177 |
| Bank charges | 60 | 60 |
| Governance costs | ||
| Independent examiners fees | 1,790 | 1,790 |
| Total resources expended | 63,524 | 85,325 |
| Net income before gains and losses | 12,635 | 1,151 |
| Realised recognised gains and losses | ||
| Realised gains/(losses) on fixed asset investments | 75,036 | 34,746 |
| Net income | 87,671 | 35,897 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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