M A C F A R L A N E W A L K E R T R U S T
Trustees: D F WALKER C J S WALKER
Hon. Secretary: Miss Sophie Walker 4 Shooters Hill Road Blackheath London SE3 7BD
TRUSTEES’ REPORT ON THE YEAR 6 APRIL 2024 – 5 APRIL 2025
1 FOUNDATION OF THE TRUST
The Macfarlane Walker Trust was founded in 1963 by James Macfarlane Walker of Cheltenham, Glos for general charitable purposes and in particular for provision of facilities for recreation and social welfare in Gloucestershire; the relief of poverty and hardship among employees and former employees of Walker Crosweller & Co Ltd; the provision of educational facilities particularly in scientific research; and the encouragement of music, drama and the fine arts.
2 GRANTS AND DONATIONS
A list of donations is included in the accounts. Total donations were £52,000. The Trustees continued their support for charitable activity in Gloucestershire, contributions to music students for instrument purchase and donating monies to causes where the Trust’s contribution will make a significant difference to the recipient.
3 FINANCE
The Trust’s investment funds are invested in M&G Charifund units. The Trustees do not solicit funds from the public or other sources.
5 MANAGEMENT
The Trustees during 2024-25 were:
David Walker, a retired economist and grandson of the founder of the Trust.
Catherine Walker, a public relations executive and great granddaughter of the founder of the Trust.
Sophie Walker, daughter of David Walker, acted as Hon Secretary during the year.
Accounts were produced on behalf of the Trustees by Raymond Carter & Co, Chartered Accountants.
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 227890
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THE MACFARLANE WALKER TRUST
REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 227890
REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED
5 APRIL 2025
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THE MACFARLANE WALKER TRUST
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES
Charity law 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 surplus or deficit of the Charity for that period.
In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that the Charity will continue in existence.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity. 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.
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THE MACFARLANE WALKER TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
We report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 5 April 2025, which are set out on pages 3 to 6.
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 2011 Act')) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is our responsibility to :
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i examine the accounts (under Section 145 of the 2011 Act);
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i to following the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and
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i to state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 we do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:
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(1) which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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i to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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i to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
- (2) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Neil Carter FCA for Raymond Carter & Co Chartered Accountants Dartmouth, Devon
Date: 16 September 2025
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THE MACFARLANE WALKER TRUST
INCOME ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
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2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Dividends and interest received 48,570.63 46,155.51
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Bank deposit interest
Less: expenses
Bank charges 60.00 60.00
Trustees administration expenses 300.00 1,200.00
Accountancy fees 300.00 300.00
660.00 -660.00 1,560.00 -1,560.00
Net income for year £47,910.63 £44,595.51
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The accounts were approved by the Trustees on 16 September 2025 and signed on their behalf by -
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DAVID F WALKER
Trustee
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THE MACFARLANE WALKER TRUST
BALANCE SHEET AT 5 APRIL 2025
| Investments At book value (Market value at £14.4019) Balance at bank Current Account (HSBC) Amounts Payable Within One Year Grants Announced but not paid Capital account At 5 April 2024 Income for year Less:Donations made |
£ £ £ £ 653,003.00 653,003.00 £772,938 £783,028 21,398.52 18,587.89 -12,000.00 -5,100.00 £662,401.52 £666,490.89 666,490.89 671,405.38 666,490.89 671,405.38 47,910.63 44,595.51 714,401.52 716,000.89 -52,000.00 -49,510.00 £662,401.52 £666,490.89 2025 2024 |
£ £ £ £ 653,003.00 653,003.00 £772,938 £783,028 21,398.52 18,587.89 -12,000.00 -5,100.00 £662,401.52 £666,490.89 666,490.89 671,405.38 666,490.89 671,405.38 47,910.63 44,595.51 714,401.52 716,000.89 -52,000.00 -49,510.00 £662,401.52 £666,490.89 2025 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| £666,490.89 | ||
| 671,405.38 | ||
| 671,405.38 44,595.51 |
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| 716,000.89 -49,510.00 |
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| £666,490.89 |
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THE MACFARLANE WALKER TRUST
DONATIONS - YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
| £3,000 ENO William Hartley - Bassoon Belle Brunson - Flute St Martin-in-the-fields Laoise Corrigan - Flute The Gloucestershire Academy of Music £1,500 Beloved British Wireless Changing Tunes Cirencester HSG YP Cotswold RDA Dressability Filwood Hope Flowers Brass Band IT Schools Africa Kids for Kids Living Paintings Mothers for Mothers Period Friendly PL Prodigal Arts Resolve West Root & Branch Streetdoctors Stroud Beresford The Brigstowe Project The Sofa Project Vine Counselling Young and Free £1,000 Charlton Kings Senior Citizens' Welfare Committee |
£ 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,000 |
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| 52,000 |
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THE MACFARLANE WALKER TRUST
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS AND DIVIDENDS AND INTEREST RECEIVED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
| Book | All in cost | Market | Market | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | per share | Price | Value | Dividend | |
| M & G Charifund | |||||
| 53,669.196 Income Units | £653,003 | 12.17 | 14.40 | £772,938 | £48,570.63 |
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THE MACFARLANE WALKER TRUST
REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 227890
REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED
5 APRIL 2025
Docusign Envelope ID: 513F227F-5C24-4196-AFC0-70C1BF2F5BFE
THE MACFARLANE WALKER TRUST
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES
Charity law 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 surplus or deficit of the Charity for that period.
In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that the Charity will continue in existence.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity. 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.
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Docusign Envelope ID: 513F227F-5C24-4196-AFC0-70C1BF2F5BFE
THE MACFARLANE WALKER TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
We report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 5 April 2025, which are set out on pages 3 to 6.
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 2011 Act')) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is our responsibility to :
-
i examine the accounts (under Section 145 of the 2011 Act);
-
i to following the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and
-
i to state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 we do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:
-
(1) which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
-
i to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
-
i to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
- (2) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Neil Carter FCA for Raymond Carter & Co Chartered Accountants Dartmouth, Devon
Date: 16 September 2025
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Docusign Envelope ID: 513F227F-5C24-4196-AFC0-70C1BF2F5BFE
THE MACFARLANE WALKER TRUST
INCOME ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
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2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Dividends and interest received 48,570.63 46,155.51
- -
Bank deposit interest
Less: expenses
Bank charges 60.00 60.00
Trustees administration expenses 300.00 1,200.00
Accountancy fees 300.00 300.00
660.00 -660.00 1,560.00 -1,560.00
Net income for year £47,910.63 £44,595.51
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The accounts were approved by the Trustees on 16 September 2025 and signed on their behalf by -
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DAVID F WALKER
Trustee
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THE MACFARLANE WALKER TRUST
BALANCE SHEET AT 5 APRIL 2025
| Investments At book value (Market value at £14.4019) Balance at bank Current Account (HSBC) Amounts Payable Within One Year Grants Announced but not paid Capital account At 5 April 2024 Income for year Less:Donations made |
£ £ £ £ 653,003.00 653,003.00 £772,938 £783,028 21,398.52 18,587.89 -12,000.00 -5,100.00 £662,401.52 £666,490.89 666,490.89 671,405.38 666,490.89 671,405.38 47,910.63 44,595.51 714,401.52 716,000.89 -52,000.00 -49,510.00 £662,401.52 £666,490.89 2025 2024 |
£ £ £ £ 653,003.00 653,003.00 £772,938 £783,028 21,398.52 18,587.89 -12,000.00 -5,100.00 £662,401.52 £666,490.89 666,490.89 671,405.38 666,490.89 671,405.38 47,910.63 44,595.51 714,401.52 716,000.89 -52,000.00 -49,510.00 £662,401.52 £666,490.89 2025 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| £666,490.89 | ||
| 671,405.38 | ||
| 671,405.38 44,595.51 |
||
| 716,000.89 -49,510.00 |
||
| £666,490.89 |
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Docusign Envelope ID: 513F227F-5C24-4196-AFC0-70C1BF2F5BFE
THE MACFARLANE WALKER TRUST
DONATIONS - YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
| £3,000 ENO William Hartley - Bassoon Belle Brunson - Flute St Martin-in-the-fields Laoise Corrigan - Flute The Gloucestershire Academy of Music £1,500 Beloved British Wireless Changing Tunes Cirencester HSG YP Cotswold RDA Dressability Filwood Hope Flowers Brass Band IT Schools Africa Kids for Kids Living Paintings Mothers for Mothers Period Friendly PL Prodigal Arts Resolve West Root & Branch Streetdoctors Stroud Beresford The Brigstowe Project The Sofa Project Vine Counselling Young and Free £1,000 Charlton Kings Senior Citizens' Welfare Committee |
£ 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,000 |
|---|---|
| 52,000 |
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Docusign Envelope ID: 513F227F-5C24-4196-AFC0-70C1BF2F5BFE
THE MACFARLANE WALKER TRUST
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS AND DIVIDENDS AND INTEREST RECEIVED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
| Book | All in cost | Market | Market | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | per share | Price | Value | Dividend | |
| M & G Charifund | |||||
| 53,669.196 Income Units | £653,003 | 12.17 | 14.40 | £772,938 | £48,570.63 |
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