GEORGE OGNELLS CHARITY
Registered Charity No 219925
Ognells Flats. North Street, Midhurst, West Sussex. GU29 9DY
Trustees Annual Report 2023 8[th] March 2024
Trustees Ms. Judy Fowler – Chairman Mr. Allen Skinner Ms. Jane Bricknell Mr. John Travers – Council Rep Mr. Alain Mardle Mr. Glyn Upjohn Ms. Doon Muir Mr. Richard Watts – Council Rep
No amendments were made to the Governing Document. The Almshouse remains as is, divided into six single bedsits and two one bedroom flats, and communal front and rear gardens.
Richard Page [Flat 4] is our current ‘warden’ and has been carrying out his duties with due diligence.
At the end of October Mr. Patrick Wolfe retired as Clerk and was instrumental in ensuring a smooth handover to incoming Clerk Mr. Andy Gilson.
George Ognells Poor Charity removed the word ‘poor’ from its name, the Trustees feeling this was an anachronism. The new name was registered with the Charity Commission.
All regular scheduled maintenance was carried out. Including boiler, fire alarm, fire extinguishers and gardens. Flat 5 was refurbished as part of an ongoing upgrade program.
Although one flat is vacant, the Trust continues to maintain a healthy bank balance, without need to fund raise or borrow funds from investment companies, banks or local authorities.
We are currently looking to carry out soundproofing measures to the empty flat, and have plans to repair all rear facing windows.
All residents appear to be coping with the current inflation and high living costs, without need for help from the Trust and all are keeping up with the rent contributions, as well as Council tax and living expenses.
There were no further points of note to report in 2023.
Andy Gilson Clerk to the Trustees.
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of George Ognell's Charity On accounls for the year ended 31 December 2023 Charity no (If any) 219925 Set out on pages Respectivè responsibilities of trustees and 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 Charilies Act 20111.the Charities Act") and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 14515)(b) of the Charities Act, and to state whelher particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions giv8n examinerfs statement by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review ofthe 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 frorn the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair, view and the report 1$ limited to those matters set out in Ihe statement below. Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention examiner's ststement lother than that disc105ed below") which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act., and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met.. or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Ple delet8 h8 words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: 24_6-2¢2 Namo: Robert Morrison Relevant professional qualification{s) or body (if any): Institut8 of Chartered Accountants in Scotland IER
Address: Chinthurst, June Lane, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9EW Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.IE.& accounting records have not been kept in accordancewith s132 ofthe Chaiities, Act 2011 and those accounts dD not comply with the requirements ofthe2008 Regulationssettlng out the fom and content of charity account5,- any material expenditure oraction which appears notto be in accordance th the tnjsts of the charity- any failureto be provided th infomiallon and explanations byany pastorpresenttwstee, offScerorefflployee- and any material consislenw bets¥een the accounts and the Erustees, annual reportl Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER
Trustees, Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end dale From To Section A Reference and administration details Charity name George Ognell's Charity Other names charity Is known by Registered charlty number (if any) 219925 Charlty's principal address 51 Pretoria Avenue Midhurst West Sussex Postcode GU29 9PP Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustee name Dates actsd if not forwhol• ear Offic• lif any) Name of person lor body) entltlod toa oint trustee Ifan Judith Fowler Glyn Upjohn Jane Bricknell Doon Muir Allen Skinner Alain Mardle Richard Watts Chairman Appointed 24 October 2023 John Travers Appointed 24 October 2023 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any Custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR March 2012
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infomiationl e of adviser Name Address Name of chlef executive or names of senior stsff members (Optional information} Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Scheme of the Charity Commissioners of 20 February 1880 Type of governing document How the charity is constituted Trust Trustee selection methods Trustees are selected and appointed by the existing Trustees. 3 Trustees shall be Nominative Trustees who represent Midhurst Town Council. 4 Trustees shall be Co-optative Trustees who shall have special knowledge of Midhurst. Additional governance issues {Optional informationl You may choose to include additional information, where relevant. about.. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees., the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works,, relationship with any related parties., trustees. consideration of major risks and the systeTn and procedures to manage them. Section C Ob"ectives and activities The object of the charity is the operation of the almshouse known as Ognells, North Street, Midhurst Summary of the objects ofthe charity set out in its govarning document TAR March 2012
A program of on-going maintenance and improvements is undertaken. The Trustees have viewed the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and believe we fully comply. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects {include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on publi beneflt) Additional details of objectives and activltles (Optional infomiation) You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about= policy on grantmaking- policy programme related investment., contribution made by volunteers. TAR March 2012
Section D Achievements and performance Seven of the eight flats were occupied for the whole year, the other flat for nine months. All rents are paid up to date. Summary of the main aGhievements of the charity during the year There is a continuing programme of maintenance and improvement to provide a good standard of living for the residents. The empty flat was fully renovated in the latter part of the year. Quotes have been obtained for the repainting of the outside of the building and for repairs to the rear windows. TAR March 2012
Section E Financial review Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves Sufficient funds are held on instant access to Gover ongoing expenses with allowance for any vacancy of the flats. The constitLrtion requires an Extraordinary Repair Fund to provide for the extraordinary repair, improvement or rebuilding of the property. These funds are invested with M&G and CCLA. Detalls of any funds materially in deficit None Further financial revlew details (Optional information) You may choose lo include additional information. where relevant about.. the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising}', how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity., investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signaturels) Full name{s) Position {eg Secretary• Chair, etcl Judith Fowler Chairman Date 17 May 2024 TAR March 2012
Geor¥eO8nell's Charlty Yearended 31 December2023 2023 2022 Inc£e & •xpendirure account Receipts.. Rent Investment Income 30,179ffj0 1,390.91 28.778.O) 1,187.08 31,S69.91 29,965.08 Expenditure.. Propertyexpenses.. LLqhr & hear Rates Buildin8 irnprovements BuSldinE repal Equipment repairs Cleaning Gardenlng 9,561.65 I,67.14 6,111.77 L014.17 1.331.50 294.00 L396.78 4,475.82 3.148.36 11,029.29 1,387.OLI 1,103.53 300.00 832.06 2L4(O.01 22.27&06 Admln expenses.. Insurance Clerks remuneration Sundry expenses Examination fee Subscript*Jns 1,36231 4,OCX).00 426.10 0.00 196.00 1,362.64 4,0.00 439.99 o.oo 187.00 5,984.41 5,989.63 27,384.42 28.265.69 Net intorneforthe year Bank & cash brou8ht fonrlard 4,185.49 28,563.82 1,699.39 26.864.43 Bank & cash cèrried forward 32.749.31 28,563.82 Balance sheet Assets.. Ognell'5 Buildin8 le5timoted value) Inve5tment5'. I,OCQ,Q(N). I,o(x),oTr).ao M&G Surplus Income fund1155 unitsl M&G RepaSr & restoration fund1814.487 unltsl CCLA-COIF Accurnulation fund1133.76 units) CCL4-COIF Income fvnd IL177.34 unit51 139.22 91.289.82 33,172.52 43.209.31 136.88 85,953.55 29.479.07 39.517.20 167.810.87 155.086.70 Cash ai bank and in hand., Bank account Cash in hand 32,719.15 30.16 28,533.66 30.16 32,74931 28,563.82 Total 1.200,560.18 1,183,650.52 Uabllltles: Balano due to British Ga5 Balance due to Southern Water 1.325.19 1.687.22 722.59 2,325.19 2.409.81 7rystees on 17 May 2024 and siÉned on their behalf bv.. ved.bfth J FtheT