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2021-03-31-accounts

Unaudited Financial Statements The Leonard Laity Stoate Charitable Trust

For the Year Ended 31 March 2021

Charity No. 221325

The Leonard Laity Stoate Charitable Trust Financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021

Index to the financial statements

Trustees' report 1 - 3
Independent examiner's report 4 - 5
Principal accounting policies 6
Statement of financial activities 7
Balance sheet 8
Notes to the financial statements 9 - 14

The Leonard Laity Stoate Charitable Trust 1 Financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021

Report of the Trustees

The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2021.

Reference and administrative details

Registered charity number: 221325
Address: 41 Tower Hill, Williton, Taunton, TA4 4JR
Life Trustees: Dr P C Stoate (Chair)
Dr C Stoate
S R Duckworth
P J Stoate (Secretary)
M D Harnden
N J Jones
Ex-officio Trustee: The Reverend Dr Jonathan Pye, Chairman of the Bristol Methodist
District
Bankers: CAF Bank Ltd
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent
ME19 4JQ
Investment advisors: Investec Wealth & Investment Limited
30 Gresham Street
London
EC2V 7QN
Independent examiner: Stephen Mills FCA
Mazars LLP
5thFloor Merck House
Seldown Lane
Poole
Dorset
BH15 1TW

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Structure, governance and management

The Leonard Laity Stoate Charitable Trust was established by Trust Deed dated 24 June 1950 as amended by a Supplemental Deed dated 10 November 1959.

Life Trustees are members of the Founder's family and during the year of account Stephen Duckworth retired as Chair as planned, and Dr Pam Stoate has been elected in his place. Stephen Duckworth also intends to retire as Life Trustee at a suitable point. In accordance with Trust’s Policy for the induction and training of new trustees, Natasha Jones has been selected and appointed as a replacement trustee. Existing trustees consider their training needs and attend suitable courses as required.

Under the Trust Deeds the ex-officio Trustee is required to be the Chairman of such Methodist District in Bristol, Somerset, Cornwall, Devon or Dorset as the Life Trustees select.

The Trustees have sought to identify the major risks to the integrity of the charity (both financial and otherwise) and agreed an on-going strategy to mitigate those risks at the annual general meeting in July 2002. This strategy has been reviewed and refined annually since then.

Objectives and activities

The charity is established to support charitable purposes in England and Wales. Under the terms of the Trust Deed, at least £500 of the charity's yearly income is required to be applied for charitable purposes connected with Methodism in Bristol or the counties of Somerset, Devon, Cornwall or Dorset. In practice, a good deal more than this is usually given. As well as grants to Methodist causes, the Trustees are interested in funding initiatives which meet the overall wider aims of the charity regardless of the charitable category into which the grant falls.

The charity almost exclusively makes grants to other registered or excepted UK charities. Where the grant is made to such charities the Trustees are confident that the grant has been made to further a charitable purpose to the public benefit. On the occasions on which grants are made to non-charitable organisations the Trustees consider carefully how the funds will be used and make those grants with conditions to ensure they are spent appropriately. No grants are made to individuals. The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity’s aims and objectives and in planning future activities and setting grant making policies.

Achievements and performance

During the year, 8 grants, totalling £10,275 were awarded to Methodist causes in the specified counties. 78 other grants were made, mainly but not exclusively in the South-West of England, totalling £49,450.

Financial Review

The attached financial statements show the current state of the finances which the Trustees consider to be sound.

During the period, the charity earned investment income of £72,241 (2020: £90,813) and made grants amounting to £59,725 (2020: £79,050).

The Trustees retain a level of reserves which is sufficient to cover the charity's immediate needs. At the year end the expendable reserves were £30,677 (2020: £26,371).

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic

The trustees have considered the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the charity. The main concern has been the performance of the investments which underpin the activities of the charity, both as to capital value and the income they produce for distribution. The trustees through their Investment Advisors maintain a diversified portfolio and consider that, taking a long-term view, the fund is reasonably resilient. By the end of the year of account the capital value was 3% down on the equivalent 2019 value (two years), almost identical to the fall in the FTSE All Share Index. Income has been affected, being some 20% down year on year, which was better than the Investment Advisors’ expectations at the beginning of the financial year. Whilst the trustees have no concerns about their ability to cover ongoing and future costs, this does mean that there have been less funds to distribute, and the trustees have had to adjust their grant-giving accordingly. However, and surprisingly, applications for grants not only fell by one-third at the start of the pandemic but have continued at the reduced rate ever since (as at June 2021). This is not a problem in the shorter term, as suitable applications have always exceeded our ability to fund them, but the situation will be monitored.

To help protect the trustees themselves, both trust meetings have been held by video link rather than in person in 2020 and in spring 2021.

Trustees' responsibilities for the accounts

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

The Charities Act 2011 requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. The Trustees have to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). The Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity 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 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.

ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES

P C Stoate (Dec 6, 2021 15:40 GMT)

P C Stoate Chair of Trustees

Date: Dec 6, 2021

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Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of The Leonard Laity Stoate Charitable Trust

I report on the financial statements of the The Leonard Laity Stoate Charitable Trust for the year ended 31 March 2021, which are set out on pages 6 to 14.

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

The charity’s Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The charity’s Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

This report, including my statement, has been prepared for and only for the charity’s Trustees as a body. 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 examination work, for this report, or for the statements I have made.

Basis of independent examiner's report

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 financial statements 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 no opinion is given as to whether the financial statements present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

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Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of The Leonard Laity Stoate Charitable Trust (continued)

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, which is complete, no matters have come to my attention which give me reasonable 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, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

Stephen Mills

Stephen Mills (Dec 6, 2021 16:05 GMT)

Stephen Mills FCA Mazars LLP 5[th] Floor, Merck House Seldown Lane Poole Dorset BH15 1TW

Date: Dec 6, 2021

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Principal accounting policies

Basis of preparation

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) (Charities SORP (FRS102)).

The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity as defined by FRS102.

The financial statements are presented in Sterling (£).

The principal accounting policies are set out below.

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on the basis that the charity is a going concern. The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties (including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic) on the charity’s ability to continue its activities for the foreseeable future. The Trustees are satisfied that the charity’s assets are available and adequate to fulfil its obligations.

Investment income

Investment income, including associated income tax recoveries, is recognised when receivable.

Resources expended

Expenditure, which is charged on an accruals basis, is allocated between:

Grants payable are recognised in the balance sheet as a liability once the grant has been notified to the recipient and is unconditional.

Funds

The charity operates two funds, an income fund and a capital fund, both of which are unrestricted.

Investments

Assets held for investment purposes are valued at market value at the Balance Sheet date.

Funding

The Trustees are satisfied that the charity's assets are available and adequate to fulfil its obligations. The Trustees are therefore satisfied the charity remains a going concern.

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Financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021

Statement of financial activities

Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds 2021 2020
Note Income Capital Total Total
£ £ £ £
Incoming resources
Incoming resources from
investments:
Gross interest and dividends
from investments 72,229 - 72,229 90,704
Bank and other interest 11 - 11 109
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Total income 72,240 - 72,240 90,813
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Resources expended
Charitable activities:
Grants to Methodist Institutions
in specified counties 1 10,275 - 10,275 8,000
Other grants 2 49,450 - 49,450 71,050
Support costs 3 8,209 - 8,209 8,875
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67,934 - 67,934 87,925
Costs of raising funds:
Investment management fees - 16,236 16,236 15,575
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Total resources expended 67,934 16,236 84,170 103,500
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Net incoming/(outgoing) resources
before transfers 4,306 (16,236) (11,930) (12,687)
Transfers - -
Gains/(losses) on investment assets - 287,600 287,600 (324,726)
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Net movement in funds 4,306 271,364 275,670 (337,413)
Balances brought forward 26,371 1,903,221 1,929,592 2,267,005
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Balances carried forward 6 30,677 2,174,585 2,205,262 1,929,592
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All amounts disclosed above relate to continuing activities

The accompanying accounting policies and notes form an integral part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet

Note 2021 2021 2020 2020
£ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Investments 4 2,174,585 1,903,221
Current assets
Bank and cash balances 31,949 27,643
Current liabilities
Creditors and accruals 5 (1,272) (1,272)
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Net current assets 30,677 26,371
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2,205,262 1,929,592
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Funds
Capital fund 6 2,174,585 1,903,221
Income fund 6 30,677 26,371
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2,205,262 1,929,592
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The accounts were approved by the Trustees on Dec 6, 2021

P C Stoate (Dec 6, 2021 15:40 GMT)

P C Stoate

P J Stoate P J Stoate (Dec 6, 2021 14:11 GMT)

P J Stoate

The accompanying accounting policies and notes form an integral part of these financial statements

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Financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021

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Grants to Methodist Institutions in Specified Counties

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Buckland Brewer Methodist Church, Bideford - for kitchen and accessible toilet
Royal Wootton Bassett Methodist Church - refurbishment of youth room
Wellington Methodist Church - major work to lift
Bath Road Methodist Church, Swindon - replacement flooring
Methodist Homes for the Aged, Derby - for music project at Langholme, Cornwall
Chew Stoke Methodist Church - for audio visual equipment
Trinity Westfield Methodist Church, Radstock - for audio visual equipment
Portishead Methodist Church - for creation of community hub
ther Grants
(a) Medical and disablement
Erme Valley RDA, Ivybridge - towards indoor riding facility
Macmillan Unit, Christchurch Hospital - for new oven at Grove Hotel
Devon in Sight, Exeter - for assistive technology project
Lewis-Manning Hospice, Poole - for shower equipment
Jessie May Trust, Bristol - for crisis funding
Julia's House Hospice, Poole - general funds
Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, Taunton - general Funds
Association of NHS Charities, Warwick - for COVID-19 appeal
Conquest Equestrian Centre, Taunton - general funds
Riding for the Disabled Association, Warwick - for general funds
British Wireless for the Blind, Maidstone - for Somerset volunteers
Devon Link Up, Honiton - for general funds
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Funds - for Rydon Ward 2
Macular Disease Society, Andover - for support group network in south west
Poole Hospital Foundation - for oncology department
South Tees Hospital Charity, Middlesborough - for ward 14 cancer care
UK Stem Cell Foundation, London - for general funds
Parkinson's Disease Society, London - for project in south west
KIDS South West, Bristol - for Staying Positive project
Deafblind UK, Peterborough - for Helpline services in south west
Avon Riding for the Disabled, Bristol - for general funds
SWOP, Bournemouth - for general funds
Cornwall Air Ambulance, Newquay - for syringe driver
Mobility Trust, Pangbourne - for disabled equipment for patients in south west
InterAct Stroke Support, London - for work in Bristol hospitals (when functioning)
£
2,000
1,000
575
500
2,000
1,200
1,000
2,000
10,275
£
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
350
300
100
100
100
500
500
250
100
100
100
100
1,000
1,000
500
500
250
800
1,000
500
13,150

Other Grants

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Financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021

(b) Other Churches

(b) Other Churches
£
St Mary's Church, Eversley - for Bramshill Church 200
St Michael's Church, Horwood, Bideford - for maintenance 400
All Saints Church, Isle Brewers, Taunton - completion of major renovation 500
All Saints Church Community Centre, Camborne - for Project THRIVE 1,300

2,400

(c) Youth and children

Farms for City Children, Exeter - for crisis funding
YMCA, South Molton - for café and crisis funding - first tranche
Child Bereavement UK, High Wycombe - for general funds
Kilgrimol Guide HQ, Lytham - for rebuilding costs
Julian House, Bath - for domestic abuse children's programme
Clifton Children's Society, Bristol - for adoption service
YMCA, South Molton - for café and crisis funding - second tranche
Yatton Youth Club - for cookery project when running
Treverbyn Hall, St Austell - for youth club when running
MYTime Young Carers, Poole - for Memory-Making days
(d) Community projects
Teigngrace Parish Charity - for roof and exterior work to village Hall
Jubilee Park Woodhall Spa, Lincs - for swimming pool running costs
Minehead Museum - for digitization project
£
1,000
750
100
100
400
100
750
500
500
1,000
5,200
£
1,000
100
600

1,700

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(e) Disadvantaged

InHope Bristol (was Crisis Centre Ministries) - refurbishment of Wild Goose centre
Bristol Methodist Centre - for general funds
SOFA Project, Bristol - for general funds
Bristol Drugs Project - for crisis funding
Woodworks Project, Bath - for general funds
Exmoor Serch & Rescue Team, Barnstaple - for general funds
Veteran's Aid, London - general funds
Quantock Food Bank, Watchet - for general funds
FareShare South West, Bristol - for crisis funding
Network Counselling & Training, Bristol - for crisis funding
Routes to Roots (Poole) Cio - for general funds
Open Door, Exmouth - for general funds
Dolphin Society, Bristol - for general funds
Gilead Foundations, Okehampton - for greenhouse in horticulture centre
Age UK, Bath & North East Somerset - for Befriending service
Gillingham Community Church - for equipment for open door centre
Bridges for Communities, Bristol - for Refulingua refugee project
Stranger's Friend Society, Bristol - for general funds
Anchor Society, Bristol - for general funds
Christian International Peace Service, London - work in Brixton
Grateful Society, Bristol - for general funds
Bristol Methodist Centre - for general funds
Terrence Higgins Trust, London - for general funds (cheque cleared after year end)
(f)
The arts
Acorn Theatre, Penzance - for replacement guttering
(g)
Overseas content
United Kingdom for UNHCR, London - for COVID-19 work amongst refugees
Freedom from Torture, London - for general funds
Sightsavers International - for cataract operations in Indian cities
Tools for Self-Reliance, Netley Marsh - Wakiso Tailoring and Building Project, Uganda
£
2,000
3,250
500
1,000
500
500
100
250
1,000
1,000
100
1,000
250
1,000
1,000
900
500
250
250
200
250
1,500
200
17,500
£
1,000
1,000
£
400
100
1,000
1,500

3,000

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(h) The Environment

£

Vincent Wildlife Trust, Ledbury - for horseshoe bat project in Devon and Dorset 1,000
Magdalen Environmental Trust, Chard - for food growing/distribution project 1,000
Christchurch Harbour Ornithological Group - for bird hide on Hengistbury Head 1,000
RSPCA, Horsham - general funds 200
National Trust, Swindon - for general funds 100
St Werburgh's City Farm, Bristol - for replacement walls and fences 1,000
Makants Greyhound Rescue NW, Tyldesley - for general funds 100
Caring for God's Acre, Shropshire - general funds 100
WWF-UK - general funds 250
Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust - for general funds 250
Countryside Restoration Project, Cambridgeshire - for work to Barn Owl Barn, Dorset 500

5,500

(i) Grant commitments

There was a total of £8,450 (2020: £12,000) of grants allocated but not notified or paid at the year end.

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Support Costs

2021 2020
£ £
Secretarial fees and expenses 6,632 6,846
Independent examiners fees 1,272 1,272
Trustees' meeting expenses 29 492
Membership fees 170 170
Sundry expenses 106 95
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8,209 8,875
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Mr P J Stoate received remuneration of £6,595 (2020: £6,520) for the year in respect of his services as Secretary to the Trust. The other Trustees received no remuneration from the charity.

During the year, five Trustees were reimbursed for travel and other expenses totalling £66 (2020: £713)

The charity has no employees.

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4 Investments

Financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021

Investments
Managed
funds Cash Total
£ £ £
Market value at 31 March 2020 1,887,990 15,231 1,903,221
Purchases 1,071,270 (1,071,270) -
Sales (1,073,279) 1,175,532 102,253
Change in market value 185,347 - 185,347
Investment management fees - (16,236) (16,236)
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Market value at 31 March 2021 2,071,328 103,257 2,174,585
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Historical cost at 31 March 2021 1,839,208
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Historical cost at 31 March 2020 1,841,217
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The Charity also has a reversionary interest in a trust legacy of £300,000. This trust, known as the TLS Trust, has two life tenants.

Creditors

2021 2020
£ £
Accruals 1,272 1,272
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Financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021

6 Analysis of Net Assets Between Funds

Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds
Income Capital Total
£ £ £
Fund balances at 31 March 2021 are represented by:
Investment assets - 2,174,585 2,174,585
Current assets 31,949 - 31,949
Current liabilities (1,272) - (1,272)
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Total net assets 30,677 2,174,585 2,205,262
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Reconciliation of movements in unrealised gains £
on investment assets
Unrealised gains/(losses) at 31 March 2020 46,773
Net revaluation gain in the year 287,600
(Gains) realised in the year (102,253)
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Unrealised gains/(losses) at 31 March 2021 232,120
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Related party transactions

The charity does not have any related party transactions to disclose.

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