## **THE MILNTHORP HOMES**
## **ANNUAL REPORT**
## **FOR THE**
**YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **The Milnthorp Homes**
Registered Charity No. 214051
Correspondence address:
C/O Wright Marshall Ltd 8 The Quadrant Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6AW
Tel: 01298 23038
Almshouses address:
The Milnthorp Homes 28 – 40 Macclesfield Road Buxton Derbyshire SK17 9AQ
Almshouse Association Member No. 608
## **The Charity’s Trust**
The trust was established in 1904 by Joseph Milnthorp for the purposes of providing homes for persons in need, having “no regard to the religious or political opinions of the applicants who must be unable to maintain themselves in comfort by their own means or exertions”.
Twelve homes were built at Macclesfield Road, Buxton, and these continue to remain available for occupation today, originally four being for married couples and four for single men and four for women. The balance of occupancy now varies.
## **Trustees**
The serving trustees for the year were:
Helen Marchant Ruth Hayter Fiona Heathcote
The trustees make up three of the five Governors of the Homes, the fourth being ex-officio the Mayor of the Borough of High Peak and the fifth being Mrs L Crowe, a local solicitor.
## **Review of 2024**
At the end of the year all 12 of the Homes were occupied and accommodated 13 residents.
Inspections of the homes were carried out in May and general maintenance repairs have been carried out following the visit.
Signed ……………………………………………….. for Wright Marshall Ltd as Managing Agents
Date
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## **THE MILNTHORP HOMES**
**ACCOUNTS for the year ended 31st December 2024**
**Charity no. 214051**
**Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Milnthorp Homes**
We report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31st December 2024 which are set out on pages 2 to 6.
## **RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND INDEPENDENT EXAMINER**
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act), and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
- examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act);
- to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5(b) of the 2011 Act); and
- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT**
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view'.
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT**
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
- (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the trustees have not met the for the year ended 31st December 2024 requirements to ensure that:
- proper accounting records are kept (in accordance with sections 130 of the Act); and
- accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records anfor the year en **d** comply with the accounting ed 31st December, 2009 requirements of the Act; or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Charity no. 214051
**BullockWoodburn Limited Norfolk House Hardwick Square North BUXTON Derbyshire SK17 6PU**
**Date 17/06/2024**
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## **THE MILNTHORP HOMES**
## INCOME ACCOUNT
For the year ended 31st December 2024
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This year Last year
£ £ £ £
Income:
Rents receivable 74,784 66,543
- -
Sundry Income (Note 1)
National Association of Almshouses 930 873
Royal Bank of Scotland interest 85 60
75,799 67,476
Rates and insurance (Note 2) 5,360 8,034
Lighting and heating (Note 3) 10,443 8,547
Repairs and maintenance (Note 4) 14,005 10,117
Warden call service (Note 5) 5,469 5,472
Telephone and advertising (Note 6) 1,171 803
Accountancy, Legal and professional fees (Note 7) 10,962 12,392
Miscellaneous expenses (Note 8) 721 556
Depreciation (Note 9) 5,747 6,049
53,878 51,970
EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE 21,921 15,506
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## **THE MILNTHORP HOMES**
## BALANCE SHEET
For the year ended 31st December 2024
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This year Last year
£ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS (Note 9)
Freehold land and buildings 73,559 73,559
Fixtures and equipment 109,175 114,922
182,734 188,480
INVESTMENTS
National Association of Almshouses: (Note 10)
17,876 (17,876) Income units at cost 4,871 4,871
5,093 (5,093) Income units at cost 3,803 3,803
770 (640) Accumulation shares at cost 51,241 36,241
59,915 44,915
CURRENT ASSETS
Rents in arrears 239 1,838
Royal Bank of Scotland deposit account 6,560 5,544
Petty Estate Agents Limited 49,202 35,397
Prepayments 419 -
56,420 42,779
299,068 276,174
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accruals 1,868 895
1,868 895
NET ASSETS 297,200 275,279
GENERAL FUND 8,095 8,095
CYCLICAL MAINTENANCE FUND 85 85
BENEFACTORS:
Mrs. Wilson 210 210
Miss S.A. Black 150 150
Mr. J.T. Kirk 25 25
Mrs. M.A. Skelmerdine 5 5
Mrs. N. Millward 8 8
Mr. A. Pilkington 100 100
Miss Wheeldon 198 198
696 696
8,876 8,876
INCOME ACCOUNT
Beginning of year 266,403 250,897
Excess of income over expenditure 21,921 15,506
End of year 288,324 266,403
297,200 275,279
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I hereby agree the income and expenditure account, balance sheet and notes to the accounts as set out on pages 2 to 6 on behalf of the trustees.
**Mrs H Marchant Trustee**
Date
## **THE MILNTHORP HOMES**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS**
**for the year ended 31st December 2024** Charity no. 214051
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**THE MILNTHORP HOMES**
## NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
For the year ended 31st December 2024
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This year Last year
£ £
1. SUNDRY INCOME
- -
Miscellaneous Receipt
- -
2. RATES AND INSURANCE
Property insurance 1,990 1,952
Council tax 149 2,974
TV Licence 53 38
Water rates 3,168 3,070
5,360 8,034
3. LIGHTING AND HEATING
Gas 9,046 6,893
Electricity/ electrical work 1,397 1,654
10,443 8,547
4. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
Property repairs 1,657 3,067
Gardening 2,090 1,530
Plumbing and central heating repairs 9,134 2,170
Fire extinguisher maintenance 223 285
-
Decorating 1,845
Cleaning 30 130
Gas safety inspection and service contract 871 1,090
14,005 10,117
5. WARDEN CALL SERVICE
High Peak Borough Council alarm system 3,097 3,594
Tunstall Telecom alarm rental 2,372 1,878
5,469 5,472
6. TELEPHONE AND ADVERTISING
Telephone charges 898 530
Advertising 273 273
1,171 803
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## **THE MILNTHORP HOMES**
## NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS continued
For the year ended 31st December 2024
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This year Last year
£ £
7. PROFESSIONAL FEES
Accountancy fees 2,715 229
Management fees 8,247 7,163
-
Quinquennial inspection 5,000
10,962 12,392
8. MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES
Gifts to residents 264 260
National Association of Almshouses subscription 457 -
Bank charges - 296
721 556
9. FIXED ASSETS Freehold Fixtures
land and and
buildings Equipment
£ £
Net book value at beginning of year 73,559 114,922
Additions - -
73,559 114,922
Depreciation for year 5,747
Net book value at end of year 73,559 109,175
10. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ALMSHOUSES INVESTMENTS
Units Cost Valuation
at
31/12/2024
£ £
Income units 17,876 4,871 16,594
Income units - extraordinary repair fund 5,093 3,803 4,727
Accumulation shares 770 51,241 93,199
23,739 59,915 114,520
Accumulation shares brought forward 640 36,241
Purchased 130 15,000
carried forward 770 51,241
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## **THE MILNTHORP HOMES**
**ACCOUNTS for the year ended 31st December 2024**
**Charity no. 214051**
**Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Milnthorp Homes**
We report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31st December 2024 which are set out on pages 2 to 6.
## **RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND INDEPENDENT EXAMINER**
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act), and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
- examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act);
- to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5(b) of the 2011 Act); and
- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT**
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view'.
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT**
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
- (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the trustees have not met the for the year ended 31st December 2024 requirements to ensure that:
- proper accounting records are kept (in accordance with sections 130 of the Act); and
- accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records anfor the year en **d** comply with the accounting ed 31st December, 2009 requirements of the Act; or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Charity no. 214051
**BullockWoodburn Limited Norfolk House Hardwick Square North BUXTON Derbyshire SK17 6PU**
**Date 17/06/2024**
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## **THE MILNTHORP HOMES**
## INCOME ACCOUNT
For the year ended 31st December 2024
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This year Last year
£ £ £ £
Income:
Rents receivable 74,784 66,543
- -
Sundry Income (Note 1)
National Association of Almshouses 930 873
Royal Bank of Scotland interest 85 60
75,799 67,476
Rates and insurance (Note 2) 5,360 8,034
Lighting and heating (Note 3) 10,443 8,547
Repairs and maintenance (Note 4) 14,005 10,117
Warden call service (Note 5) 5,469 5,472
Telephone and advertising (Note 6) 1,171 803
Accountancy, Legal and professional fees (Note 7) 10,962 12,392
Miscellaneous expenses (Note 8) 721 556
Depreciation (Note 9) 5,747 6,049
53,878 51,970
EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE 21,921 15,506
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## **THE MILNTHORP HOMES**
## BALANCE SHEET
For the year ended 31st December 2024
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This year Last year
£ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS (Note 9)
Freehold land and buildings 73,559 73,559
Fixtures and equipment 109,175 114,922
182,734 188,480
INVESTMENTS
National Association of Almshouses: (Note 10)
17,876 (17,876) Income units at cost 4,871 4,871
5,093 (5,093) Income units at cost 3,803 3,803
770 (640) Accumulation shares at cost 51,241 36,241
59,915 44,915
CURRENT ASSETS
Rents in arrears 239 1,838
Royal Bank of Scotland deposit account 6,560 5,544
Petty Estate Agents Limited 49,202 35,397
Prepayments 419 -
56,420 42,779
299,068 276,174
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accruals 1,868 895
1,868 895
NET ASSETS 297,200 275,279
GENERAL FUND 8,095 8,095
CYCLICAL MAINTENANCE FUND 85 85
BENEFACTORS:
Mrs. Wilson 210 210
Miss S.A. Black 150 150
Mr. J.T. Kirk 25 25
Mrs. M.A. Skelmerdine 5 5
Mrs. N. Millward 8 8
Mr. A. Pilkington 100 100
Miss Wheeldon 198 198
696 696
8,876 8,876
INCOME ACCOUNT
Beginning of year 266,403 250,897
Excess of income over expenditure 21,921 15,506
End of year 288,324 266,403
297,200 275,279
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I hereby agree the income and expenditure account, balance sheet and notes to the accounts as set out on pages 2 to 6 on behalf of the trustees.
**Mrs H Marchant Trustee**
Date
## **THE MILNTHORP HOMES**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS**
**for the year ended 31st December 2024** Charity no. 214051
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**THE MILNTHORP HOMES**
## NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
For the year ended 31st December 2024
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This year Last year
£ £
1. SUNDRY INCOME
- -
Miscellaneous Receipt
- -
2. RATES AND INSURANCE
Property insurance 1,990 1,952
Council tax 149 2,974
TV Licence 53 38
Water rates 3,168 3,070
5,360 8,034
3. LIGHTING AND HEATING
Gas 9,046 6,893
Electricity/ electrical work 1,397 1,654
10,443 8,547
4. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
Property repairs 1,657 3,067
Gardening 2,090 1,530
Plumbing and central heating repairs 9,134 2,170
Fire extinguisher maintenance 223 285
-
Decorating 1,845
Cleaning 30 130
Gas safety inspection and service contract 871 1,090
14,005 10,117
5. WARDEN CALL SERVICE
High Peak Borough Council alarm system 3,097 3,594
Tunstall Telecom alarm rental 2,372 1,878
5,469 5,472
6. TELEPHONE AND ADVERTISING
Telephone charges 898 530
Advertising 273 273
1,171 803
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## **THE MILNTHORP HOMES**
## NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS continued
For the year ended 31st December 2024
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This year Last year
£ £
7. PROFESSIONAL FEES
Accountancy fees 2,715 229
Management fees 8,247 7,163
-
Quinquennial inspection 5,000
10,962 12,392
8. MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES
Gifts to residents 264 260
National Association of Almshouses subscription 457 -
Bank charges - 296
721 556
9. FIXED ASSETS Freehold Fixtures
land and and
buildings Equipment
£ £
Net book value at beginning of year 73,559 114,922
Additions - -
73,559 114,922
Depreciation for year 5,747
Net book value at end of year 73,559 109,175
10. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ALMSHOUSES INVESTMENTS
Units Cost Valuation
at
31/12/2024
£ £
Income units 17,876 4,871 16,594
Income units - extraordinary repair fund 5,093 3,803 4,727
Accumulation shares 770 51,241 93,199
23,739 59,915 114,520
Accumulation shares brought forward 640 36,241
Purchased 130 15,000
carried forward 770 51,241
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