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2025-12-31-accounts

THE CLOVER TRUST

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Registered Charity No: 213578

THE CLOVER TRUST

CONTENTS

CONTENTS
Page No
Legal and Administrative Details 1
Trustees' Report 2 - 4
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6 - 7
Balance Sheet 8
Notes to the Accounts 9 - 14

THE CLOVER TRUST

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

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Trustees CL Morrison
SM Winter
BH Woodhouse
JF Woodhouse
Charity number 213578
Principal Address Box Tree House
22 Martingale Road
Burbage
Marlborough
SN8 3TY
Auditor Azets Audit Services
5th Floor
Ashford Commercial Quarter
1 Dover Place
Ashford
Kent TN23 1FB
Bankers Triodos Bank
20 Old Bailey
London
EC4M 7LN
Investment Advisors Evelyn Partners
25 Moorgate
London
EC2R 6AY
Key Management Personnel Trustees (as above)
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THE CLOVER TRUST

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

The Trustees present herewith their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” (FRS 102) in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes to the accounts and comply with the charity’s governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and "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

The Trustees hold the capital and income of the Charity, to pay or apply the whole, or any part or parts thereof, in their absolute discretion to any legally charitable purposes as they shall determine. When planning the activities for the year the Trustees have considered the Charity Commissions' guidance on public benefit. As donations are made to registered charities, the Trustees believe that The Clover Trust is acting for the public benefit.

The endowment fund is invested to produce income which is available for unrestricted purposes.

The charity intends to achieve these objectives by making charitable donations within its available income.

Public benefit statement

The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Trust’s aims and objectives and in planning future activities.

Review of the year

During the year, the Trust made 25 (2024: 27) charitable grants totalling £197,500 (2024: £146,090) as detailed in Note 3 to the accounts. The donations provided by the Trust allow each beneficiary charity to aid sections of the public.

Financial review

Income for the year amounted to £186,004 (2024: £274,752). Expenditure for the year amounted to £241,446 (2024: £199,147). After accounting for a gain on investments of £805,469 (2024: £210,714) funds increased by £750,027 (2024: £286,319). At 31 December 2025 funds amounted to £6,804,124 (2024: £6,054,097).

Reserves policy

It is not the policy of the Trustees to specifically retain income in reserve. The income is normally applied for charitable purposes within six months of receipt.

In accordance with the Charity Commission guidance, the Trust reviews on a regular basis the level of income reserves that it considers appropriate. At 31 December 2025, the Trustees consider it appropriate to hold no unrestricted reserves and have deemed all funds, with the exception of the permanent endowment fund, which totalled £6,573,269 (2024: £5,807,740), as designated funds. The designated reserves at 31 December 2025 amounted to £230,855 (2024: £246,357).

The Endowment Fund relates to assets referred to in the The Trust Deed as The Trust Fund, and is considered a permanent endowment. On the 4th November 2023, the Trustees decided to adopt a Total Returns Policy. This power permits the trustees to invest permanently endowed funds to maximise total return and therefore to apply an appropriate portion of the unapplied return to income.

Investment policy

Under the trust deed, the Trust has the power to make any investment the Trustees see fit. The Trustees are satisfied with the performance of the Trust's investments.

Risk assessment

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those relating to the specific operational areas of the charity, its investments and its finances. The Trustees believe that effective systems and controls are in place to mitigate these risks by ensuring that effective controls exist over key financial systems and by examining the operational and business risks faced by the charity.

THE CLOVER TRUST

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Risk assessment (continued)

The amount allocated for grants each year is limited to the predicted annual income less the predicted annual charity running costs. Accordingly, the major risk is with regards to the investment portfolio and the ability to ensure income levels are maximised given any potential volatility in the financial market.

Plans for the future

In future periods the Trustees intend to continue making charitable donations within the income arising. The Trustees have a designated selection of recipients of their funds and intend to continue with this policy for the foreseeable future.

Going concern

The Trustees consider the accounts in respect of the year ended 31 December 2025 provide a clear and accurate disclosure of the Trust’s performance. There have been no significant changes to the charity since the year end.

The Clover Trust’s income available for distribution relies entirely on the investments managed by Evelyn Partners. Therefore, the trust relies on the international markets for its income. The portfolio is spread to manage risk and ensure a reasonably constant supply of income. The obvious risk and threat are that there is a global downturn that would reduce the trust’s income and thus the cash available for distribution to charities. In this case the trust will be able to continue to function since it has negligible costs; however, charities that receive regular donations will either receive less or no donation at all.

The Trustees aim over the foreseeable future is to continue to run the same model as the previous years.

Since the Trust has no formal liabilities to any charity as regards committed donations, this will mean our supported charities will receive less.

The Trustees believe The Clover Trust is a going concern considering a period of at least 12 months from the date the accounts are approved.

Key management personnel

The Trustees consider the Trustees comprise the key management personnel of the charity in charge of directing and controlling, running and operating the charity on a day to day basis. All Trustees give of their time freely and no Trustee received remuneration in the year.

Structure, governance and management

The Clover Trust is an unincorporated charity, governed by a declaration of trust dated 23 December 1961.

The existing Trustees have the power to appoint new or additional Trustees as they consider fit to do so. In view of the long experience of the Trustees, it is not considered necessary for them to undergo formal training. The Trust is governed by a board of four Trustees, the Trustees meet bi-annually to manage its affairs.

The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

CL Morrison SM Winter BH Woodhouse JF Woodhouse

There are no related parties other than the Trustees.

Since the charity is not committed itself to paying salaries and does not require office accommodation, the financial risk will be kept at a minimum. The Trustees do not commit funds until they are available.

THE CLOVER TRUST

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Statement of Trustees' responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual 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 year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that 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 the Trustees on …........................... and signed on their behalf by: - 7 May 2026

…………………………………………….

BH Woodhouse

THE CLOVER TRUST

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE CLOVER TRUST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2025, which are set out on pages 6 to 14.

Responsibilities and basis of report

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

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

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:

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.

Sarah Jennings (FCA)

For and on behalf of Azets Audit Services

5th Floor Ashford Commercial Quarter 1 Dover Place Ashford Kent TN23 1FB

7 May 2026 Date: ….................................

THE CLOVER TRUST

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Note
Income from:
Investment income
2
Gifts received
Total income
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Investment manager's costs
Charitable activities
Grants payable
3
Support costs
4
Total expenditure
Net gains on investments
7
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 January 2025
Fund balances at 31 December 2025
Net income/(expenditure) before gains on
investments
Net movement in funds		 £
£
£
186,004
-
186,004
-
-
-
186,004
-
186,004
-
39,940
39,940
197,500
-
197,500
4,006
-
4,006
201,506
39,940
241,446
(15,502)
(39,940)
(55,442)
-
805,469
805,469
(15,502)
765,529
750,027
246,357
5,807,740
6,054,097
230,855
6,573,269
6,804,124
Endowment
Funds
Unrestricted
Funds
2025
Total		 £
173,059
101,693
274,752
38,971
146,090
14,086
199,147
75,605
210,714
286,319
5,767,778
6,054,097
2024
Total

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses in the year and therefore a statement of total recognised gains and losses has not been prepared.

THE CLOVER TRUST

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

COMPARATIVE INFORMATION ONLY
Note
Income from:
Investment income
2
Gifts received
Total income
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Investment manager's costs
Charitable activities
Grants payable
3
Support costs
4
Total expenditure
Net gains/(losses) on investments
7
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 January 2024
Fund balances at 31 December 2024
Net income/(expenditure) before gains on
investments		 Unrestricted
Endowment
2024
Funds
Funds
Total
£
£
£
173,059
-
173,059
101,693
-
101,693
274,752
-
274,752
-
38,971
38,971
146,090
-
146,090
14,086
-
14,086
160,176
38,971
199,147
114,576
(38,971)
75,605
-
210,714
210,714
114,576
171,743
286,319
131,781
5,635,997
5,767,778
246,357
5,807,740
6,054,097

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses in the year and therefore a statement of total recognised gains and losses has not been prepared.

THE CLOVER TRUST

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025

Note
Fixed assets
Investments
7
Current assets
Debtors
8
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
9
Net current assets
Total assets
Funds
Unrestricted designated funds
10
Endowment funds
11
12		 £
£
6,741,186
6,741,186
4,354
72,319
76,673
(13,735)
62,938
6,804,124
230,855
6,573,269
6,804,124
2025		 £
£
6,023,501
6,023,501
6,777
47,062
53,839
(23,243)
30,596
6,054,097
246,357
5,807,740
6,054,097
2024

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Trustees on 7 May 2026 …….................... and signed on its behalf by:

………………………….. ………………………….. BH Woodhouse CL Morrison Trustee Trustee

THE CLOVER TRUST

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

1 Accounting policies

(a) Basis of accounting

The Clover Trust is a registered charity with the Charity Commission in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is given in the charity information on page 1 of these financial statements. The nature of the charity’s operations and principal activities are to hold the capital and income of the Charity, to pay or apply the whole, or any part or parts thereof, in their absolute discretion to any legally charitable purposes as they shall determine.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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) issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011, and UK Generally Accepted Practice.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value.

The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.

(b) Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are funds that can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the Trustees, and which have not been designated for any other purposes.

Endowment funds are capital funds invested to produce income. On the 4th November 2023, the Trustees decided to adopt a Total Returns Policy. This power permits the trustees to invest permanently endowed funds to maximise total return and therefore to apply an appropriate portion of the unapplied return to income.

Endowment funds represent those assets which must be held permanently by the charity. Income arising on the endowment funds can be used in accordance with the objects of the charity and is included as unrestricted income. Any capital gains or losses arising on the investments form part of the fund.

(c) Income

All income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be received.

Investment income is credited in the Statement of Financial Activities in the period in which it is receivable.

(d) Expenditure

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or contractual obligation to make payments to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. It is categorised under the following headings:

The costs of raising funds are investment management fees.

THE CLOVER TRUST

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

1 Accounting policies (continued)

(d) Expenditure (continued)

Irrecoverable VAT is charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the year which it is incurred.

Grants payable are payments made to third parties in the furtherance of the charitable objectives of the charity. The grants are accounted for where the trustees have agreed to pay the grant without condition and the recipient has a reasonable expectation that they will receive a grant.

Support costs consist of costs not directly attributable to direct charitable expenditure, but which are in respect of the general administration of the charity and overall management of the funds.

(e) Investments

Investments are recognised initially at fair value which is normally the transaction price excluding transaction costs. Subsequently, they are measured at fair value with changes recognised in ‘net gains / (losses) on investments’ in the Statement of Financial Activities if the shares are publicly traded or their fair value can otherwise be measured reliably. Other investments are measured at cost less impairment.

(f) 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.

(g) Financial instruments

The trust 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.

(h) Tax

The charity is an exempt charity within the meaning of schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes.

(i) Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

Accounting estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. There are no significant judgements or estimates.

(j) 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.

The Clover Trust’s income available for distribution relies entirely on the investments managed by Evelyn Partners. Therefore, the trust relies on the international markets for its income. The portfolio is spread to manage risk and ensure a reasonably constant supply of income. The obvious risk and threat are that there is a global downturn that would reduce the trust’s income and thus the cash available for distribution to charities. In this case the trust will be able to continue to function since it has negligible costs; however, charities that receive regular donations will either receive less or no donation at all.

The trustees aim over the forseeable future is to continue to run the same model as the previous years.

THE CLOVER TRUST

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

(j) Going concern (continued)

Since the Trust has no formal liabilities to any charity as regards committed donations, this will mean our supported charities will receive less.

The Trustees believe The Clover Trust is a going concern considering a period of at least 12 months from the date the accounts are approved.

2
Investment income
Dividends and interest from investments
Interest received
3
Grants payable
Grants to institutions (25 Grants)
999 Club
Brainwave
Bridport Stoke Club
British Institute for Brain Injured Children (BIBIC)
CAFOD
Cardinal Hume Centre
CLAPA
Clothing Solutions
Crohn's in Childhood Research Association (CICRA)
DEMAND
Disability Snowsport UK
Downside Fisher Youth Club
Essex Association of Boys Clubs
Everyone Can (The AIDIS Trust)
Farms of City Children
Friends of Children in Romania
Helen & Douglas House
Kate's Home Nursing
KIDS
Longfield (Cotswold Care)
Restore
The Can Care Support Group
The Family Haven
The JOLT Trust
The MPS Society
Wavelength (previously known W4B Wavelength)
West London Action for Children		 2025
2024
£
£
185,671
172,881
333
178
186,004
173,059
2025
2024
£
£
10,500
5,250
3,600
3,600
4,500
4,500
6,400
3,220
-
4,800
5,000
2,500
4,800
4,800
5,100
3,500
3,800
1,900
6,000
6,000
2,500
1,250
7,700
3,850
3,600
3,600
4,800
4,800
21,500
16,750
50,000
37,000
2,500
2,500
9,000
4,500
5,000
5,000
8,400
4,200
3,300
3,300
9,000
4,550
6,400
3,220
-
3,250
2,400
2,400
4,000
2,000
7,700
3,850
197,500
146,090

THE CLOVER TRUST

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

Support costs
Bank Charges
Independent examiner fees
Independent examiner fees - other
Auditors' remuneration
Auditors' remuneration - other		 2025
2024
£
£
106
448
2,040
-
1,860
-
-
11,520
-
2,118
4,006
14,086

4 Support costs

5 Trustees' Remuneration and benefits

The Trustees neither received nor waived any remuneration (including pension benefits) during the year (2024: £Nil).

No Trustees (2024: None) received reimbursed expenses.

The Trustees comprise the key management personnel of the charity in charge of directing and controlling, running and operating the charity on a day to day basis. All Trustees give of their time freely and no trustee received remuneration in the year.

6 Employees

There were no employees during the year (2024: None).

Fixed asset investments
Market Value - 2025
At 1 January 2025
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
Movement in cash
At 31 December 2025
Historical cost
Market Value - 2024
At 1 January 2024
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
Movement in cash
At 31 December 2024
Historical cost		 Cash in
portfolio
Listed
investments
Total
£
£
£
78,260
5,945,241
6,023,501
-
704,276
704,276
-
(851,707)
(851,707)
-
805,469
805,469
59,647
-
59,647
137,907
6,603,279
6,741,186
5,164,628
Cash in
portfolio
Listed
investments
Total
£
£
£
30,341
5,718,672
5,749,013
-
1,094,945
1,094,945
-
(1,079,090)
(1,079,090)
-
210,714
210,714
47,919
-
47,919
78,260
5,945,241
6,023,501
5,197,902

7 Fixed asset investments

THE CLOVER TRUST

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

7
Fixed asset investments - continued
Investments listed on recognised stock exchange
2025
2024
£
£
Treasury Bills
399,770
618,476
Bonds
960,636
1,039,215
Alternatives & Multi-assets
1,159,998
911,831
Equities - UK
1,328,005
972,948
Equities - Overseas
2,754,870
2,402,771
6,603,279
5,945,241
8
Debtors: Amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Accrued income
4,354
6,777
All investments are carried at their fair value. The investments detailed above are all traded in quoted public markets,
primarily the London Stock Exchange. Holdings in common investment funds, unit trusts and open-ended investment
companies are at the bid price. The 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 of trade at cost (that is their transaction value).
4,354
6,777
9
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Accruals
13,735
23,243
13,735
23,243
10
Designated funds
At 1 January
2025
Income
Expenditure
At 31 December
2025
2025
£
£
£
£
Designated fund
246,357
186,004
(201,506)
230,855
At 1 January
2024
Income
Expenditure
At 31 December
2024
2024
£
£
£
£
Designated fund
131,781
274,752
(160,176)
246,357

The Trustees have designated the unrestricted funds of the charity to provide income for future distribution. The aim being to distribute income received during the year as charitable distributions. Therefore, the Trustees have deemed that no free reserves are held at 31 December 2025 and accordingly all other funds, other than the permanent endowment fund are deemed to be designated for the principal charitable activity.

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

THE CLOVER TRUST

11 Permanent endowment invested on a total return basis

The charity has exercised its rights by the Trustees under section 104(A) of the Charities Act 2011 on the 4th November 2023. This power permits the trustees to invest permanently endowed funds to maximise total return and therefore apply an appropriate portion of the unapplied total return to income. The unapplied total return remains invested as part of the permanent endowment until that power is exercised. When exercised it allows the trustees to apply an appropriate portion of the unapplied total return to income each year.

At 1 January 2025
Unapplied total return
Movements:
Investment income
Investment management costs
Net gains on investments
Unapplied total return allocated to income
Net movement in the year
Total		 Endowment
for
investment
Unapplied
Total Return
Total
endowment
£
£
£
1,531,428
4,276,312
5,807,740
-
-
-
1,531,428
4,276,312
5,807,740
-
186,004
186,004
-
(39,940)
(39,940)
-
805,469
805,469
-
951,533
951,533
(186,004)
(186,004)
-
765,529
765,529
1,531,428
5,041,841
6,573,269

The Endowment for investment relates to assets referred to in The Trust Deed as The Trust Fund and is considered a permanent endowment.

The Unapplied Total Return represents the increase or decrease in value of the original Trust Fund. These funds were previously not available for distribution. However follow the decision by the Trustees on the 4th November 2023, these can now be distributed as shown above.

Income arising from The Trust Fund can be used to make donations to other charitable causes.

12 Analysis of Funds - 2025
Investments
Current assets
Current liabilities
Analysis of Funds - 2024
Investments
Current assets
Current liabilities		 Unrestricted
Endowment
Total
£
£
£
-
6,741,186
6,741,186
234,755
(158,082)
76,673
(3,900)
(9,835)
(13,735)
230,855
6,573,269
6,804,124
Unrestricted
Endowment
Total
£
£
£
-
6,023,501
6,023,501
260,233
(206,394)
53,839
(13,876)
(9,367)
(23,243)
246,357
5,807,740
6,054,097

13 Related party disclosures

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2025 (2024: £Nil)