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2020-12-31-accounts

Charity number: 213371

MILLINGTONS CHARITY

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

MILLINGTONS CHARITY

CONTENTS
Page
Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and advisers 1
Trustees' report 2 - 4
Independent examiner's report 5
Statement of financial activities 6
Balance sheet 7
Notes to the financial statements 8 - 19

MILLINGTONS CHARITY

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Trustees Mrs D Capps, Chairman
Mr M A Thorpe, Vice Chairman
Mrs F Barnes
Mr R E D Case
Mrs J Conlon
Mrs J English
Mr C Foot
Mrs A Gowens
Mr J Hawkey
Mr R Jervis
Mrs E Merrifield
Mr I Musty
Dr J Williams
Charity registered
number
213371
Principal office
Copthorne Road
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY3 8JW
Senior Management
Team
Richard Gavin Hogg, Clerk to the Trustees
Accountants
WR Partners
Chartered Accountants
Belmont House
Shrewsbury Business Park
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG

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MILLINGTONS CHARITY

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the period from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020.

Objectives and activities

a. Policies and objectives

In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.

The charity is governed by a Charity Commission Scheme dated 12 April 1988. In accordance with the bequest and Trust of Mr James Millington, Millington's Charity and the scheme, the Trustees shall apply the income of the charity in one or both of the following ways:

(a) for the benefit of the residents in the almshouse of the charity or any of them in such manner as the Trustees think fit from time to time; and

(b) in promoting the education of beneficiaries.

b. Activities undertaken to achieve objectives

The charity continues to provide almshouse apartments for 36 residents in 31 units, with one apartment rented to a private individual. During the year the charity continued to re furbish and upgrade apartments as they became vacant, before new residencies are offered. The grounds and environs are maintained to a high standard.

c. Main activities undertaken to further the Charity's purposes for the public benefit

The main activity of the charity is to provide residential almshouse accommodation with a wardening and emergency call out service for those in need. The charity also provides educational grants to students under the age of 25 in further education.

Achievements and performance

a. Review of activities

The charity has rented out 32 units in the year at near full capacity. During the year the charity continued to concentrate on maintaining the properties and surrounding areas to the highest standards.

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MILLINGTONS CHARITY

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Achievements and performance (continued)

b. Investment policy and performance

The trustees have adopted a low risk policy to investment. Investments are with the COIF Charities Investment Fund and M&G Investments in The National Association of Almshouses Common Investment Fund.

After much research and consideration the trustees invested £80,871 in Photovoltaic cells in 2011 and have seen a 13.21% return on this investment during 2020 (2019: 14.47%). The investment is being written off over a 20 year period.

Financial review

a. Going concern

The Trustees will again set a balanced budget in 2021 where expenditure on operating and improvements will be met by the annual income. The Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.

b. Reserves policy

The charity has designated funds of £175,000 (2019: £175,000) set aside for future repairs.

The free reserves of the charity are calculated as the unrestricted reserves of £820,093 less designated funds, fixed assets, ERF investments and the solar panels and amount to £87,878 (2019: £91,574). The Trustees are satisfied that the total funds held can cover all foreseen contingencies. Total reserves are £1,303,311 (2019: £1,247,903).

Structure, governance and management

a. Constitution

Millingtons Charity is a registered charity, number 213371, and is constituted under a Trust deed.

The principal object of the charity is to provide almshouses with on site warden assistance to the residents.

There have been no changes in the objectives since the last annual report.

b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees

The management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Trust deed.

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MILLINGTONS CHARITY

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Structure, governance and management (continued)

c. Financial risk management

The Trustees meet on a quarterly basis where careful consideration is given to any matters arising. They consider financial risk in light of the current economic climate and have made careful decisions regarding their cash deposits. They receive reports from the clerk and warden regarding work carried out in the period on the accommodation and consider whether this raises any risks regarding future events.

Plans for future periods

The charity will continue to ensure the properties and surrounding areas are maintained to the highest of standards ensuring sufficient resource is expended. As properties become vacant a refurbishment policy will be followed before new residents take up occupancy.

Statement of Trustees' responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Trust deed. 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 members of the board of Trustees on and signed on their behalf by: A 03,21

................................................ Mrs D Capps (Chair of Trustees)

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MILLINGTONS CHARITY

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Millingtons Charity ('the Charity')

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2020.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent Examiner's Statement

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

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. 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.

This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.

Signed: Dated: 20 July 2021

J Tweedie BSc FCA DChA

WR Partners Chartered Accountants Belmont House Shrewsbury Business Park Shrewsbury SY2 6LG

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MILLINGTONS CHARITY

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Note
Income and endowments from:
Charitable activities
3
Investments
4
Total income and endowments
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
5
Charitable activities
7
Total expenditure
Net gains on investments
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
Total funds carried forward
Endowment
funds
2020
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
40,449
40,449
442,769
40,449
483,218
Unrestricted
funds
2020
£
178,286
12,423
190,709
924
186,644
187,568
11,818
14,959
805,134
14,959
820,093
Total
funds
2020
£
178,286
12,423
190,709
924
186,644
187,568
52,267
55,408
1,247,903
55,408
1,303,311
Total
funds
2019
£
172,537
13,403
185,940
-
196,814
196,814
129,343
118,469
1,129,434
118,469
1,247,903

The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The notes on pages 8 to 19 form part of these financial statements.

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MILLINGTONS CHARITY

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2020

2020 2020 2019
Note £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 11 375,132 387,697
Investments 12 888,921 816,622
1,264,053 1,204,319
Current assets
Debtors 14 2,999 3,516
Cash at bank and in hand 57,852 59,941
60,851 63,457
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year 15 (21,593) (19,873)
Net current assets 39,258 43,584
Total assets less current liabilities 1,303,311 1,247,903
Net assets excluding pension asset 1,303,311 1,247,903
Total net assets 1,303,311 1,247,903
Charity funds
Endowment funds 16 483,218 442,769
Restricted funds 16 - -
Unrestricted funds 16 820,093 805,134
Total funds 1,303,311 1,247,903

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on and signed on A 03,21 their behalf by:

................................................ ................................................ Mrs D Capps Mr R Jervis age ae ean (Chair of Trustees) (Vice Chair of Trustees) (Vice Chair of Trustees)

The notes on pages 8 to 19 form part of these financial statements.

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MILLINGTONS CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

1. General information

Millingtons Charity is a registered charity, number 213371, and is constituted under a Trust deed.

The principal object of the charity is to provide almshouses with onsite warden assistance to the residents.

2. Accounting policies

2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements 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), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

Millingtons Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

2.2 Income

All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.

2.3 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the Charity to raise funds for its charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and non-charitable trading.

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

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MILLINGTONS CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.3 Expenditure (continued)

Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

2.4 Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.

2.5 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method.

Depreciation is provided on the following bases:

Fixtures and fittings - 25%
Housing properties - 2%

2.6 Investments

Fixed asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction cost and subsequently measured at fair value at the Balance sheet date, unless the value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment. Investment gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised, are combined and presented as ‘Gains/(Losses) on investments’ in the Statement of Financial Activities.

Investments held as fixed assets are shown at cost less provision for impairment. On an annual basis the solar panels are impaired on a straight line basis of 5% of cost.Income from

2.7 Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

2.8 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

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MILLINGTONS CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.9 Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of financial activities as a finance cost.

2.10 Financial instruments

The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

2.11 Pensions

The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the Charity to the fund in respect of the year.

2.12 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.

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MILLINGTONS CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

3. Income from charitable activities

Unrestricted
funds
2020
£
Provision of Almshouse accommodation
170,523
Recharges and extras
7,763
Total 2020
178,286
Total 2019
172,537
Total
funds
2020
£
170,523
7,763
178,286
172,537
Total
funds
2019
£
166,750
5,787
172,537

4. Investment income

Unrestricted
funds
2020
£
Income from investments
1,738
Investment income - PV Cells
10,685
12,423
Total 2019
13,403
Investment management costs
Unrestricted
funds
2020
£
Investment management fees
924
Total
funds
2020
£
1,738
10,685
12,423
13,403
Total
funds
2020
£
924
Total
funds
2019
£
1,703
11,700
13,403
Total
funds
2019
£
-

5. Investment management costs

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MILLINGTONS CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

6. Analysis of grants

Grants to individuals
Total 2019
Grants to
Individuals
2020
£
1,250
1,200
Total
funds
2020
£
1,250
1,200
Total
funds
2019
£
3,000

7. Analysis of expenditure by activities

Provision of Almshouse accommodation
Grants
Total 2019
Activities
undertaken
directly
2020
£
185,394
-
185,394
195,614
Grant
funding of
activities
2020
£
-
1,250
1,250
1,200
Total
funds
2020
£
185,394
1,250
186,644
196,814
Total
funds
2019
£
195,614
1,200
196,814

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MILLINGTONS CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

7. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Analysis of direct costs

Operating
costs
2020
£
Wages and salaries
28,866
Depreciation
12,565
Electricity
29,496
Council Tax
1,656
Water Rates
7,062
Insurance
4,457
Telephone
889
Repairs and Renewals
62,554
Window Cleaning
2,147
Ground Maintenance
6,921
Alarm Maintenance and Security
7,613
Architects and surveyors fees
7,795
Sculpture Maintenance
276
Other items < £1,000
4,233
Bank Charges
151
Investment write off
4,044
Website costs
720
Governance costs
3,949
185,394
8.
Independent examiner's remuneration
Fees payable to the Charity's independent examiner for the independent
examination of the Charity's annual accounts
Total
funds
2020
£
28,866
12,565
29,496
1,656
7,062
4,457
889
62,554
2,147
6,921
7,613
7,795
276
4,233
151
4,044
720
3,949
185,394
2020
£
2,389
Total
funds
2019
£
28,312
12,565
27,001
1,358
9,934
4,494
702
78,164
2,058
7,525
5,597
5,907
406
3,287
170
4,044
-
4,090
195,614
2019
£
2,244

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MILLINGTONS CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

9. Staff costs

Wages and salaries
Contribution to defined contribution pension schemes
2020
£
27,537
1,329
28,866
2019
£
27,189
1,123
28,312

The average number of persons employed by the Charity during the year was as follows:

Employees
The average headcount expressed as full-time equivalents was:
2020
No.
3
2019
No.
3
2020 2019
No. No.
1 1

No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.

The total remuneration received by key management personnel was £11,754 (2019: £11,328).

10. Trustees' remuneration and expenses

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2019 - £NIL).

During the year ended 31 December 2020, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2019 - £NIL).

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MILLINGTONS CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

11. Tangible fixed assets

Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2020
At 31 December 2020
Depreciation
At 1 January 2020
Charge for the year
At 31 December 2020
Net book value
At 31 December 2020
At 31 December 2019
Fixed asset investments
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2020
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
Amounts written off
At 31 December 2020
Net book value
At 31 December 2020
At 31 December 2019
Housing
properties
£
628,259
628,259
240,562
12,565
253,127
375,132
387,697
Unlisted
investments
£
771,336
25,000
(924)
52,267
-
847,679
847,679
771,336
Fixtures and
fittings
£
27,781
27,781
27,781
-
27,781
-
-
Solar panels
investment
£
45,286
-
-
-
(4,044)
41,242
41,242
45,286
Total
£
656,040
656,040
268,343
12,565
280,908
375,132
387,697
Total
£
816,622
25,000
(924)
52,267
(4,044)
888,921
888,921
816,622

12. Fixed asset investments

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MILLINGTONS CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

12. Fixed asset investments (continued)

13. Material Investments

Material Investments
Photovoltaic cells
COIF Charities Investment funds
M&G Investments
Old Mutual Wealth
Debtors
Due within one year
Prepayments and accrued income
2020
£
41,244
624,053
140,318
83,306
888,921
2020
£
2,999
2,999
2019
£
45,288
548,339
144,930
78,067
816,624
2019
£
3,516
3,516

14. Debtors

15. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Trade creditors
Other taxation and social security
Accruals and deferred income
2020
£
1,103
415
20,075
21,593
2019
£
-
475
19,398
19,873

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MILLINGTONS CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

16. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current year

Statement of funds - current year
Balance at 1
January
2020
£
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Extraordinary repairs fund
150,000
Cyclical maintenance fund
25,000
175,000
General funds
General Funds - all funds
630,134
Total Unrestricted funds
805,134
Endowment funds
Capital reserve
442,769
Total of funds
1,247,903
Extraordinary Repair Fund
Income
£
Expenditure
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
190,709
(187,568)
190,709
(187,568)
-
-
190,709
(187,568)
Gains/
(Losses)
£
-
-
-
11,818
11,818
40,449
52,267
Balance at
31
December
2020
£
150,000
25,000
175,000
645,093
820,093
483,218
1,303,311

Designated fund for the purpose of providing the extraordinary repair, improvement on rebuilding of the almshouses belonging to the Charity.

Cyclical Maintenance Fund

Designated fund for the purpose of providing for those items of ordinary maintenance and repair of the almshouses belonging to the Charity which recur at infrequent intervals.

Endowment Funds

The capital reserve fund represents the investments held by the Charity for the purpose of carrying out the charitable objectives of the Charity.

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MILLINGTONS CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

16. Statement of funds (continued)

Statement of funds - prior year

Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Extraordinary repairs fund
Cyclical maintenance fund
General funds
General Funds
Total Unrestricted funds
Endowment funds
Capital reserve
Total of funds
Balance at
1 January
2019
£
150,000
25,000
175,000
588,961
763,961
365,473
1,129,434
Income
£
-
-
-
185,940
185,940
-
185,940
Expenditure
£
-
-
-
(196,814)
(196,814)
-
(196,814)
Gains/
(Losses)
£
-
-
-
52,047
52,047
77,296
129,343
Balance at
31
December
2019
£
150,000
25,000
175,000
630,134
805,134
442,769
1,247,903

17. Analysis of net assets between funds Analysis of net assets between funds - current period

Tangible fixed assets
Fixed asset investments
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Total
Endowment
funds
2020
Unrestricted
funds
2020
£
£
-
375,132
483,218
405,703
-
60,851
-
(21,593)
483,218
820,093
Total
funds
2020
£
375,132
888,921
60,851
(21,593)
1,303,311

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MILLINGTONS CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

17. Analysis of net assets between funds (continued)

Analysis of net assets between funds - prior period

Tangible fixed assets
Fixed asset investments
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Total
Endowment
funds
2019
£
-
442,769
-
-
442,769
Unrestricted
funds
2019
£
387,697
373,853
63,457
(19,873)
805,134
Total
funds
2019
£
387,697
816,622
63,457
(19,873)
1,247,903

18. Pension commitments

The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Charity in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Charity to the fund and amounted to £1,329 (2019 - £1,122). Contributions totalling £87 (2019: £nil) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.

19. Related party transactions

There were no related party transactions during the year (2019: £nil).

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