Wilson's Mariners' Homes
Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2021
Charity Number: 221375
Fortus North Limited Business Advisors and Accountants
5 & 6 Manor Court Manor Garth Scarborough North Yorkshire
Wilson's Mariners' Homes
Contents
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| Reference and administrative information | 1 - 2 |
| Trustees' report | 3 - 5 |
| Independent examiner's report | 6 |
| Statement of financial activities | 7 - 8 |
| Balance sheet | 9 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 10 - 13 |
Wilson's Mariners' Homes
Reference and administrative information
Trustees: Captain P Simpson MN Councillor J Jefferson Mr P Popple Captain P Holtby MN Mr F Normandale Mrs B Camplin Mr C Woodhead Mr D Horsley Rev. P Jennings Councillor S Green Councillor H Lynskey, Mayoress of the Borough of Scarborough from June 2019 to May 2021 Councillor E Broadbent, Mayor of the Borough of Scarborough from May 2021 Rev. R Walker, Vicar of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary, Scarborough Principal Officers: Chairman: Mr F Normandale Vice-Chairman: Captain P Holtby MN Clerk to the Trustees: Mrs M Livingstone Charity Registration Number: 221375 Addresses: Wilson's Mariners' Homes and 6-12 and 16 Chartwell Court Castle Road Marlborough Street Scarborough Scarborough North Yorkshire North Yorkshire YO11 1TJ YO12 7HG Independent Examiner: Mr R D Thorpe 5 & 6 Manor Court Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 3TU
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Reference and administrative information (continued)
Bankers: Barclays Bank plc 13 St Nicholas Street Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 2HS Solicitors: Thorpe & Co 17 Valley Bridge Parade Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 2JX
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Wilson's Mariners' Homes
Trustees' report
for the year ended 31 December 2021
The Trustees are pleased to present their report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2021.
Reference and administrative information as set out on pages 1 and 2 form part of this report. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Charity's Trust deed, 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 published on 16 July 2014.
Structure, governance and management
Constitution:
Wilson's Mariners' Homes is an unincorporated trust which is registered with the Charity Commissioners, charity number 221375.
The Charity was formed by a Deed of Trust dated 28 July 1894 and is regulated by a Scheme of the Charity Commissioners dated 12 June 1962, as varied by an Order dated 26 August 1964, and Schemes dated 5 February 1970 and 16 November 1998.
The Charity does not actively fundraise and seeks to continue its work through the careful stewardship of its existing resources.
Organisation:
The land comprises an area having frontage to Castle Road, Scarborough with the almshouses thereon known as Wilson's Mariners' Homes and land at the rear of the said almshouses.
The Wilson's Mariners' Homes building comprises of 18 flats and Chartwell Court comprises of 8 flats.
The Trustees shall apply the income of the Charity for the benefit of the residents of the Charity in such a manner as the Trustees think fit from time to time, after having paid the cost of repairs, insurance and all other charges and outgoings payable in respect of the property of the Charity and all other proper costs incidental to the administration and management of the Charity.
Investment powers:
These are governed by the Trustees Investment Act 1961.
The investment in the Extraordinary Repair Fund is specifically for the purposes of the extraordinary repairs to, improvement to or rebuilding of the flats.
Investment in the Extraordinary Repair Fund is £100 per annum or such greater sum as may be agreed by the Trustees.
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Trustees' report
for the year ended 31 December 2021
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Trustees:
The body of Trustees shall consist, when complete, of 12 competent persons being 10 Co-optative Trustees and 2 Ex-officio Trustees.
The Co-optative Trustees shall be persons who through residence, occupation or employment, or otherwise, have a special knowledge of the area of benefit. The appointment is for a 5 year term by a resolution of the Trustees passed at a special meeting.
The Ex-officio Trustees shall be:
The Vicar of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary, Scarborough and
The Mayor of the Borough of Scarborough
At the Trustees' meetings, the Trustees agree on broad strategy and areas of activity for the Charity, including consideration of investment, reserves, risk management policies and performance. The day to day administration is dealt with by the Chairman and the Clerk to the Trustees.
In the event that a Trustee retires and a new Trustee is required, new Trustees are sought by canvassing business and social contacts of the existing Trustees.
Related party:
The Charity is a member of the National Association of Almshouses.
Risk management:
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, which are health and safety, which is considered regularly at Trustees' meetings and appropriate risk assessments undertaken; financial security for the Charity and residents, which the Trustees feel is managed through a low-risk investment policy and through internal control; and, finally, there is a risk of property damage for which the Trustees believe there is adequate insurance cover and the condition of the property is regularly reviewed.
Objectives and activities
The object of the Charity is to house persons of limited means, principally retired seafarers and their dependants.
In planning our activities, we have kept in mind the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. We continue to provide comfortable accommodation for qualified persons, with constant review of maintenance and upgrading of the property.
Achievements and performance
There have been no material changes in the policies adopted in order to achieve the Charity's objectives, which themselves remain unchanged. The letting of the flats remained at a high level with few vacant periods.
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Trustees' report
for the year ended 31 December 2021
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Financial review
The results for the year are as expected given that the Charity is reliant on contributions from residents and income from investments.
The Trustees consider that they are continuing to fulfil a need in the housing market and residents' contributions will continue to be received at a similar level to those shown in the financial statements. The Trustees strive to achieve a high standard of accommodation and believe that they will continue to have the resources to do so in the foreseeable future.
Reserves policy:
As the main asset of the Charity is the land and buildings, transfers are made annually to the Extraordinary Repair Fund which are designed to cover the large-scale repairs, improvements or rebuilding of the flats. The Trustees are, however, mindful that there are ongoing maintenance costs for which funds need to be readily available and therefore consider the General Fund reserves justified. This position is reviewed by the Trustees regularly to ensure there will be funds available to operate the flats efficiently, given that it is periodically necessary to use some of these funds to finance the type of work they are designed to cover.
Trustees' responsibilites in relation to the financial statements
The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trustees' annual report and 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 and Wales requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each 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 the financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularites.
The trustees are responsible for maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial information included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
This report was approved by the Trustees on 31 May 2022 and signed on their behalf by:
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Mrs M Livingstone Clerk to the Trustees
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Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of Wilson's Mariners' Homes
I report on the accounts of Wilson's Mariners' Homes for the year ended 31 December 2021 which are set out on pages 7 to 13.
Respective 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 Charities Act 2011 (''the Charities Act'') and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act; and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
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 accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and the seeking of explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all 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 is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no mterial matters have come to my attention, which gives me cause to believe that, in any material respect :
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did 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 come across no 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.
Mr R D Thorpe 5 & 6 Manor Court Manor Garth Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 3TU
7 July 2022
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Statement of financial activities
for the year ended 31 December 2021
| Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds General Designated Notes £ £ Income 2 Income from charitable activities Residents' contributions 80,967 - Income from generated funds Garage and parking space rents 22,866 - Other income 350 - 23,216 - Investment income 3 Charities deposit fund interest 4 - Dividends 82 - 86 - Total income 104,269 - Expenditure Expenditure on charitable activities Electricity 605 - Rates and water 5,266 - Rent - Warden's expenses 680 - Community alarm service 7,278 - Insurance 1,620 - Repairs and maintenance 50,466 - Subscriptions 351 - Christmas gifts 875 - Office expenses 168 - Cleaning 970 - Clerk's expenses 8,510 - Sundry expenses 352 - Mortgage interest 3,909 - 81,050 - |
Total Funds 2021 £ 80,967 22,866 350 23,216 4 82 86 104,269 605 5,266 - 680 7,278 1,620 50,466 351 875 168 970 8,510 352 3,909 81,050 |
Total Funds 2020 £ 86,787 |
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| 22,710 700 |
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| 23,410 | ||
| 65 81 |
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| 146 | ||
| 110,343 | ||
| 461 5,158 566 680 7,144 1,635 22,095 281 - 766 1,535 7,920 53 4,464 |
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| 52,758 |
The notes on pages 10 to 13 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statement of financial activities for the year ended 31 December 2021
| Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds General Designated £ £ Costs of generated funds Management fees 2,668 - Governance costs Accountancy 1,056 Independent examiner's fee 348 - 1,404 - Total expenditure 85,122 - Net income for the year 19,147 - Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds General Designated £ £ Net income 19,147 - Transfer between funds ) (5,000 5,000 14,147 5,000 Gains on investment assets 22,784 - Net movement in funds 36,931 5,000 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 749,512 40,000 Total funds carried forward 786,443 45,000 |
Total Funds 2021 £ 2,668 1,056 348 1,404 85,122 19,147 Total Funds 2021 £ 19,147 - 19,147 22,784 41,931 789,512 831,443 |
Total Funds 2020 £ 2,695 |
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| 1,044 336 |
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| 1,380 | ||
| 56,833 | ||
| 53,510 | ||
| Total Funds 2020 £ 53,510 - |
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| 53,510 11,474 |
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| 64,984 724,528 |
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| 789,512 |
The notes on pages 10 to 13 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Balance sheet as at 31 December 2021
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 5 Investments 6 Current assets Debtors 7 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 8 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 9 Net assets The funds of the charity Designated unrestricted funds General unrestricted funds Total charity funds |
2021 £ 3,155 138,142 141,297 ) (19,773 |
£ 669,092 157,226 826,318 121,524 947,842 ) (116,399 831,443 45,000 786,443 831,443 |
2020 £ 2,613 129,378 131,991 ) (21,171 |
£ 669,092 129,441 798,533 110,820 909,353 ) (119,841 789,512 40,000 749,512 789,512 |
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The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 31 May 2022 and signed on its behalf by:
______ Trustee
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Trustee
The notes on pages 10 to 13 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2021
1. Accounting policies
1.1. Basis of preparation and assessment of going concern
The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. 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 (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The trust constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Trust's ability to continue as a going concern.
1.2. Income recognition
Income represents residents' contributions, garage and parking space rents receivable, donations, legacies and investment income.
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, there is sufficient certainty of receipt and so it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Donations are recognised when they have been communicated in writing with notification of both the amount and settlement date. In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performance before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable that those conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period.
Legacies are recognised on a case by case basis following the grant of probate when the administrator/executor for the estate has communicated in writing both the amount and settlement date.
Interest on funds held on deposit is included upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank. Dividends are recognised once the dividend has been declared and notification has been received of the dividend due.
1.3. Housing properties and depreciation
The housing properties are shown at cost, plus improvements carried out since, which were funded by the Social Housing Grant (SHG), mortgage loans from the Housing Corporation secured by a charge on housing, land and buildings, and from Wilson's Mariners' Homes own resources. As the properties are maintained in a state of repair such that their estimated residual value is not less than their improvement cost or carrying amount, the annual charge for depreciation would be nil.
Other tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less residual value of each asset over its expected useful life.
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2021
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1.4. Social housing grant
Social Housing Grant (SHG) is paid by the Housing Corporation to reduce the cost of development and is therefore shown as a reduction from the cost of housing properties on the balance sheet. SHG is repayable under certain circumstances, primarily following the sale of a property, but will normally be restricted to net proceeds of the sale.
1.5. Investments
Investments are initially recognised at their transaction value and subsequently measured at their market value as at the balance sheet date using the closing quoted market price. The statement of financial activites includes the net gains and losses arising on revaluation and disposals throughout the year.
1.6. Restricted and unrestricted funds
Where applicable, the accounts distinguish between restricted and unrestricted funds. Restricted funds are those which are subject to restrictions on the purposes for which they may be used. Unrestricted funds are those where there are no externally imposed restrictions.
Currently, there are no restricted funds.
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3.
| Net movement in funds Net movements in funds is stated after charging: Independent examiner's fee Income from investments Dividends Charities deposit fund interest |
2021 £ 348 2021 £ 82 4 86 |
2020 £ 336 |
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| 2020 £ 81 65 |
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| 146 |
4. Trustees and other related parties
None of the trustees received any remuneration or had any expenses reimbursed during the year.
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2021
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| Freehold | Fixtures, | ||||
| 5. | Tangible fixed assets | housing | fittings and | ||
| properties | equipment | Total | |||
| £ | £ | £ | |||
| Cost | |||||
| At 1 January 2021 | 859,094 | 6,736 | 865,830 | ||
| At 31 December 2021 | 859,094 | 6,736 | 865,830 | ||
| Social housing grant | |||||
| At 1 January 2021 and | |||||
| at 31 December 2021 | 190,002 | - | 190,002 | ||
| Depreciation | |||||
| At 1 January 2021 | - | 6,736 | 6,736 | ||
| At 31 December 2021 | - | 6,736 | 6,736 | ||
| Net book values | |||||
| At 31 December 2021 | 669,092 | - | 669,092 | ||
| At 31 December 2020 | 669,092 | - | 669,092 | ||
| 6. | Fixed asset investments | 2021 | 2020 | ||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Movement in fixed asset investments | |||||
| Market value brought forward at 1 January 2021 | 129,443 | 112,967 | |||
| Add: additions to investments at cost | 5,000 | 5,000 | |||
| Add net gain on revaluation | 22,783 | 11,474 | |||
| Market value as at 31 December 2021 | 157,226 | 129,441 | |||
| Investments at market value | 2021 | 2020 | |||
| Comprised: | £ | £ | |||
| Unit trusts / OEIC's | 157,226 | 129,441 | |||
| All investments are carried at their market value. Holdings in | common investment funds, | unit | trusts and | ||
| open ended investment companies are at the bid price. Asset sales and purchases are | recognised at | ||||
| the date of trade at cost (that is their transaction value). | |||||
| 7. | Debtors | 2021 | 2020 | ||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Residents contributions and garage rents | 1,151 | 1,026 | |||
| Prepayments | 2,004 | 1,587 | |||
| 3,155 | 2,613 |
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2021
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| 8. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Mortgage loan Trade creditors Accruals |
2021 £ 11,851 6,518 1,404 19,773 |
2020 £ 19,751 - 1,420 |
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| 21,171 |
| The mortgage loan is secured by legal charges over 12 Chartwell Court, Marlborough | The mortgage loan is secured by legal charges over 12 Chartwell Court, Marlborough | Street, | |
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| Scarborough, YO12 7HG and 11 Marlborough Street, Scarborough, YO12 7HG. | |||
| 9. | Creditors: amounts falling due | 2021 | 2020 |
| after more than one year | £ | £ | |
| Mortgage loan | 116,399 | 119,841 | |
| Loans | |||
| Instalments due after more than 5 years | 64,875 | 76,217 |
10. Employees
The average number of employees during the year was nil (2020 nil).
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