Charity number: 228590
THE KERRISON TRUST
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
THE KERRISON TRUST
CONTENTS
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| Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and advisers | 1 |
| Chairman's statement | 2 - 4 |
| Trustees' report | 5 - 7 |
| Independent examiner's report | 8 - 9 |
| Statement of financial activities | 10 |
| Balance sheet | 11 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 12 - 21 |
THE KERRISON TRUST
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
| Trustees | Simon Bird, Chair |
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| Jane Spring | |
| Diane Cook | |
| Sara Michell | |
| Jacqueline Forsyth | |
| David Goodin | |
| Jonathan Underwood (appointed 11 April 2025) | |
| Anthony Holliday (resigned 10 September 2024) | |
| Charity registered number 228590 Principal office 1 St James Court Whitefriars Norwich NR3 1RU Solicitors Mills and Reeve 1 St James Court Whitefriars Norwich NR3 1RU |
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THE KERRISON TRUST
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
The Chairman presents his statement for the year.
The Trust has continued to support a wide range of bodies and individuals with the aim of assisting young people, often from challenging backgrounds and struggling in education, to realise their potential. The Trustees have considered a large number of grant applications over the year from a wide variety of sources. The number of requests for assistance demonstrates the continuing importance of the Trust’s work. And without the grants which it has made available, many extremely valuable projects providing assistance to young people in desperate need of support would either not occur or would not have the reach which the Trust has been able to facilitate. Not all of the assistance sought fell within the scope of the Trust’s objects and the Trustees had to decline them, but to assist with minimising the number of rejected applications, the Trust seeks to provide advice to potential applicants both via its website and through its Administrator as to what the Trust can and cannot fund with the aim of minimising the risk of rejection. The Trustees’ remain proactive in identifying those who appear likely to benefit from the Trust’s assistance and they have been pleased to note that the Trust’s profile is now such that a number of applications to us are encouraged by referrals from the local authorities and other support services operating within Norfolk and Suffolk together with others we have been able to assist in their work.
The Trustees’ Report contains details of those grants made in the year. Over the past year we have made grants totalling £48,803 to bodies and individuals across Suffolk and Norfolk. As has been our experience in previous years, much of the work of those we fund is unseen by the wider public but is critical to ensuring that the complex care needs of young people in Suffolk and Norfolk are addressed so that they can fulfil their potential.
To illustrate the Trust’s work, examples of those it has provided funding to include:
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a) Young People Taking Action CYDS which provides support to young people who are not in education, employment or training (“NEET”) and who are struggling to find placements. The funding provided is to support their work in skills development and developing self-confidence in young people;
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b) Open Road West Norfolk which advances young people’s education and career prospects by teaching them vocational skills relating to vehicles maintenance and building construction;
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c) Fresh Start Charity which provides support to those classed as NEET by providing them with the skills necessary for customer services, to run a retail shop, kitchen, café, to provide courier services and warehouse management; and
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d) Thorndon Primary School to provide continuing support for its after-school club.
In addition, the Trust has also made grants to a number of individuals who have applied for its support for purposes within the Trust’s objects.
The Trustees have been active in undertaking visits to those it is minded to grant fund and also to those it has grant funded, in order to ensure that its funding is deployed in accordance with the Trust’s objects and effectively. Those visited have included 4YP in Ipswich which serves 12 schools in Ipswich providing a safe drop-in space and counselling to young people suffering from anxiety, stress and loneliness and the Swan Youth Project in Downham Market which provides a safe space and after school care and support for young people in Downham Market. The Trustees have been enormously impressed by the dedication of those involved with the projects they have visited and the quality of care, support and counselling which is made available.
We continue where necessary to make grants conditional on guarantees as to how the monies are to be deployed and, in all cases where grants are made, regular updates from each grantee on how the monies have been spent and the benefits which it has delivered. The Trustees assess the reports back and take them into account in making any subsequent grant funding decisions. The Trust’s policy remains that, once the principle of making a grant is approved, a new applicant is visited by two trustees to gain a fuller understanding of the work which is being done on the ground and of how the grant monies would be spent, with a report then made to the Trustees for final decision. The Trustees are also finding that the information provided in grant applications is often too generic to enable the Trustees to determine whether the purpose for which it is sought
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THE KERRISON TRUST
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
falls within the Trust’s objects or represents a sound use of the Trust’s resources. In consequence, the Trustees have found it increasingly necessary to make frequent use of visits or requests for further information/clarification before approving the principle of grants.
The greater part of the Trust’s income continued to be derived from ownership of land at Thorndon in Suffolk. The Trustees operated their approved Property Strategy for the continued renovation and improvement of its let residential properties in order to maximise the rental return. As in previous years, rents are regularly reviewed to ensure that they reflect market rents.
Following the decision taken in 2023 to dispose of the Trust’s property assets and the carrying out of a selection process to appoint selling agents, in April 2024, the Trustees appointed Savills and Lacy Scott and Knight to act as joint agents in the sale of the Trust’s Estate. The Estate was widely marketed in four lots: Lot 1 – 14 let residential properties and land to the west of them; Lot 2 two residential properties and the Kerrison Field; Lot 3 – the agricultural land and Lot 4: land to the south of Stoke Road. In September 2024 the Trustees accepted an offer for all four plots from a single purchaser but, in December 2024, on advice from the sales agents, the Trustees were obliged to withdraw the sale papers in the absence of a clear commitment to proceed to exchange of contracts at the agreed purchase price. In consequence, in April 2025 the plots were re-marketed and offers for Lots 3 and 4 were received and accepted. Interest was also received in relation to Lot 1 which, at the time of writing is the subject of an offer which the Trustees are considering. The sales of Lots 3 and 4 have completed since the balance sheet date.
The Board’s policy, which has served it well, remains that grant funding in each year should be equivalent to the net rental income derived from its rental properties (allowing for annual repairs). Capital improvements and development expenses are charged against capital.
As in previous years, the Trust maintains significant reserves with the objective of guarding against the potential risks including rental voids, increasing property maintenance costs and unforeseen external events. These reserves also provide a prudent level of flexibility. The level of the reserves is kept under regular review to ensure that this remains appropriate.
In terms of administration, in August 2024 Anthony Holiday served notice of his intention to resign as a Trustee. I would like to thank him for all he did for the Trust over the many years of his tenure. At the time of writing, Jonathan Underwood has joined the Board of Trustees following the Board’s approval of his appointment at its April 2025 meeting.
At a Special Meeting in advance of that meeting, the Trustees resolved to approve amendments to the Trust Deed increasing the number of permissible Trustees from seven to nine. Experience had shown the workload of the Trust, including visits to applicants coupled with the need to have two Trustees available at all times for the approval of bank payments, was such that having the flexibility for an additional two Trustees would be beneficial. The Charity Commission were notified of this amendment.
At that same meeting, Lua Leggatt, the Trust’s part-time employed Clerk, left us to pursue full- time employment with the Green Party. I and the other Trustees are enormously grateful for all that Lua did for the Trust during her time with us and for the flexibility she showed over the COVID period and in response to the Trustees’ decision to cease to retain physical office premises. The Trustees formally appointed Andrew Campbell as the Trust’s Administrator in April 2025 serving in a self-employed capacity.
The Trustees also decided in February 2024 that, in terms of good governance, given the length of time that Scrutton Bland had served as its accountants, it would be prudent to change accountants and, with effect from March 2024, Larking Gowen were appointed as the Trust’s accountants.
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THE KERRISON TRUST CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT {CONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025 Finally, I want to thank my fellow Tluslees for their contributions lo the work of ttte Tru81. As in previous yeaf8, particular thanks are due lo Diane Cts)k and David Goodin. Diane Cook enwjres that the Board is provided with the financial information needed lo inform its gTant funding and other financial decisions, whilst David Goodin has overseen the management of our let properties which remains an onerous but essential task. Slmon Blrd KC Chairman Date.. + knvr_y Page 4
THE KERRISON TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the year 1 May 2024 to 30 April 2025.
Objectives and activities
a. Policies and objectives
The Kerrison Reformatory School for Suffolk was established under an indenture dated 10 June 1887, whereby Lady Caroline Margaret Kerrison conveyed Pool House Farm into trust. its purpose was to provide facilities for the accommodation, care, vocational training and education of youthful offenders. In February 1997, the Trust adopted new objectives and changed its name to The Kerrison trust. The new objectives are:
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The relief of children and young persons in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk in need of care by provision of housing, counselling and by such other means as the Trustees think fit; and
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In or towards the advancement of the education and training of children and young persons qualified as aforesaid.
In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.
Achievements and performance
a. Main achievements of the Charity
Lacy Scott and Knight, land agents, continue to manage the whole estate at Thorndon on behalf of the Trustees.
During the year the Charity has continued to derive the greater part of its income from ownership of land and has continued to pay grants in line with its objectives.
b. Grants paid
Grants payable in the year were made in order to achieve the objectives of the Trust, as listed under policies and objectives.
During the year, grants amounting to £48,803 (2024: £63,175) were paid. This has been analysed in note 5 of the financial statements.
Financial review
a. Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, being a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.
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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
b. Reserves policy
It is the policy of the Trust to maintain unrestricted funds, which are free reserves of the Trust to protect against a decline or interruption of future sources of income. The Trustees are wholly satisfied that they have reserves that would sustain their activities over a considerable period of time.
As at 30 April 2025 unrestricted reserves of the Trust amounted to £4,934,804 (2024: £5,388,495). The Trust has no designated funds or restricted funds.
Incoming resources during the year amounted to £213,164 (2024: £205,898). Total expenditure in the year amounted to £195,858 (2024: £191,808) giving net income before investment gains and losses for the year of £17,306 (2024: £910 net expenditure)
c. Material investments policy
The Trustees have opted for a medium risk portfolio, which may include fixed interest stocks, all UK and overseas equities that are quoted on the London Stock Exchange, International Retail Service Lists, and all investment trusts and unit trusts. Rathbone Investment Management Ltd has designed the Trust's portfolio with emphasis on achieving a balanced return i.e. a mixture of income and capital growth.
Structure, governance and management
a. Constitution
The Kerrison Trust is a registered charity, number 228590, and is constituted under a Trust deed.
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
Trustees are appointed by the existing Board of Trustees and serve for a period of three years after which period they may put themselves forward for re-appointment. The Trust Deed provides for a minimum of three trustees to a maximum of nine trustees.
c. Financial risk management
The major risks, to which The Kerrison trust are exposed, as identified by the Board of Trustees, have been reviewed and systems have been established to minimise and mitigate those risks. The Trust's current Risk Management Policy was formally ratified by the Board on 7 July 2006, and has been reviewed regularly since then; the current document was ratified by the Trustees in October 2024.
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THE KERRISON TRUST TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025 statsment of Trustees, r•sponsibilitios The Trusle8s are responsible for preparing the TNstees' report and the financial statements in accordan wth applicable Saw and United lfjngdom kcounling Standards (United Klngdom Generalty Accepted Accounting Praclieel. The law applicable lo charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare flnanclal slalemenls for e8ch financial year which gNe a true and fair view of the slate of affairs of the Charity and of ils incoming resources and application of resources, induding 115 income and expendllure, for that porK)d. In preparing these financial slalements, the Trustees are fequired to.. select suitable accounting policies and thon apply them consistently,. observe the rnelhods and principles of the Charities SORP IFRS 102)., make judgments and accounting estimate8 that are reasonable and prudent.. 8tsle whether applicable UK Aecounling Standards IFRS 1021 have been folloued, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements., prepare the financial slalements on the going eoncern basi$ unless it is inappropriate to prosume that the Charity will continue in business. The Trustees are responsible for kPIng adequate accounting record$ that are sufficient to show and explain the Challty's transadions and disclose with reasonable accuracy al any lime the financial position of the Charity and enable them lo ensure that the financial slalemenls comply wth the Charities Act 2011, the Charity IAccounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the as8ets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraLhd and other irregularities. Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by.. Simon Bird KC (Chair of Trustees) Date.. Lif Page 7
THE KERRISON TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of The Kerrison Trust ('the Charity')
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 30 April 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts 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) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been withdrawn.
I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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the accounts do not accord with these records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other 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.
Other matter
Larking Gowen LLP provides bookkeeping services to the charity through a separate team, which presents a potential management and self-review threat under the ethical guidance for independent examiners.
Appropriate safeguards have been applied, including ensuring that the independent examination is conducted by personnel who are not involved in the bookkeeping function, and that the trustees retain full responsibility for financial oversight and decision-making.
Based on these safeguards, Larking Gowen LLP is satisfied that the independence and objectivity of the independent examination have not been compromised.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. 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 work or for this report.
Signed:
Dated: 26 November 2025
Giles Kerkham FCA DChA
Larking Gowen LLP Chartered Accountants Norwich
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THE KERRISON TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
| Note Income from: Investments 2 Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds 3 Charitable activities 4 Total expenditure Net income/(expenditure) before net losses on investments Net losses on investments Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 213,164 213,164 120,996 74,862 195,858 17,306 (470,997) (453,691) 5,388,495 (453,691) 4,934,804 |
Total funds 2025 £ 213,164 213,164 120,996 74,862 195,858 17,306 (470,997) (453,691) 5,388,495 (453,691) 4,934,804 |
Total funds 2024 £ 205,898 205,898 84,964 121,844 206,808 (910) (1,176,039) (1,176,949) 6,565,444 (1,176,949) 5,388,495 |
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The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 12 to 21 form part of these financial statements.
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THE KERRISON TRUST BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 APRIL 2028 As rostated 2024 2025 Noto Flxod assets Tanglble assets Investments Investment propety 998 1, 162.497 3.983,000 11 10 1,158,884 3,545.000 4.703,884 5, 146,495 ¢urrgnt assots Debtor8 Cash held by investment brokers Cash at bank and In hand 12 7,865 188,1 S8 51,791 2.160 179,846 93,335 247.812 275,341 Current Ilabllltle8 Creditors.. arnounls falling due within one year 13 (16.892) (33,341) Nat current a888ts 230,920 242,000 Total assgts curront Ilabllltl08 4.934.804 5,388,495 Total net a8SOt8 4,934,804 5,388,495 Charlty funds Reslricled funds Unreslrictgd funds 14 14 4,934.804 5,388,495 Total funds 4,934,81M 5,388,495 The financial Statements were approvad and auth0ri8&Y for188ue by the Tru8tee3 and signed on their behatf by: Slmon 81rd (Chair of Trustees) Dat8". /* The notes on pages 12 to 21 fom part of these financial statements. Page 11
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
1. Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - 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) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The Kerrison Trust meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
1.2 Income
Property Rental Income
The property rental income represents income from the Charity's investment properties and is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities when it is receivable. Any rental income relating to future periods is deferred.
Investment Income
Interest on bank accounts is included in the Statement of Financial Activities as it becomes receivable.
1.3 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the Charity to raise funds for its charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and non-charitable trading.
Charitable activities and Governance costs are costs incurred on the Charity's operations, including support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities.
Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
1. Accounting policies (continued)
1.4 Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.
1.5 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets costing £500 or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, on a reducing balance basis.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
Fixtures and fittings - 20% reducing balance
1.6 Investments
Fixed asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction cost and subsequently measured at fair value at the Balance sheet date, unless the value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment. Investment gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised, are combined and presented as ‘Gains/(Losses) on investments’ in the Statement of financial activities.
1.7 Investment property
Investment properties are carried at fair value determined annually by the Trustees, with reference to external valuations which are derived from the current market rents and investment property yields for comparable real estate. No depreciation is provided. Changes in fair value are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities.
1.8 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
1.9 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
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THE KERRISON TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
1. Accounting policies (continued)
1.10 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of financial activities as a finance cost.
1.11 Financial instruments
The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
1.12 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
1.13 Prior year restatement
During the year the charity reclassified its investment property from current assets to fixed assets to align with the requirements of the Charities SORP (FRS 102). This reclassification has been reflected in the comparative figures presented in these financial statements, with £3,983,000 of current assets being moved to fixed assets. There is no impact on the total net assets or the Statement of Financial Activities for the prior year.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
2. Investment income
| Unrestricted funds 2025 £ UK investment property rental income 173,198 UK quoted investments income 19,145 Interest received 20,821 213,164 Total 2024 205,898 |
Total funds 2025 £ 173,198 19,145 20,821 213,164 205,898 |
Total funds 2024 £ 165,882 32,383 7,633 |
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| 205,898 | ||
3. Investment and Property Management Costs
| Unrestricted funds 2025 £ Kerrison property marketing and sale costs 43,840 Property professional fees 49,219 General site maintenance 25,159 Investment management fees 2,778 120,996 Total 2024 84,964 |
Total funds 2025 £ 43,840 49,219 25,159 2,778 120,996 84,964 |
Total funds 2024 £ 32,955 30,412 19,565 2,032 |
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| 84,964 | ||
These costs incurred generate the income to allow the charity to fulfill it's ongoing charitable activities.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
4. Analysis of expenditure on Charitable Activities
| Unrestricted funds 2025 Total 2025 £ £ Governance costs (note 6) 6,794 6,794 Grants payable (note 5) 48,803 48,803 Wages and salaries (note 7) 10,224 10,224 Insurance and office costs 9,041 9,041 74,862 74,862 Total 2024 121,844 121,844 5. Grants Payable Unrestricted funds 2025 £ Friends of Thorndon School 2,035 Young People Taking Action 5,000 Fresh Start 8,192 Open Road West Training 15,000 Brave Futures 3,000 SCC County Fund 456 NCC Hingham Primary 370 E P Youth Ltd 10,000 Girl Guiding Anglia 250 The Matthew Project 4,500 48,803 |
Total 2024 £ 14,865 78,175 10,273 18,531 |
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| 121,844 | |
| Total funds 2025 £ 2,035 5,000 8,192 15,000 3,000 456 370 10,000 250 4,500 |
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| 48,803 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
6. Governance costs
| Examiner's fees Auditor's remuneration Office costs Accountancy and professional fees |
2025 £ 4,920 310 1,564 - 6,794 |
2024 £ - 8,340 2,876 3,649 |
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| 14,865 |
7. Staff costs
| Wages and salaries | 2025 £ 10,224 10,224 |
2024 £ 10,273 |
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| 10,273 |
The average number of persons employed by the Charity during the year was as follows:
| 2025 | 2024 | |
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| No. | No. | |
| Administration | 1 | 1 |
No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.
8. Trustees' remuneration and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2024 - £NIL) .
During the year ended 30 April 2025, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2024 - £NIL) .
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
9. Tangible fixed assets
| At 1 May 2024 Disposals At 30 April 2025 At 1 May 2024 On disposals At 30 April 2025 Net book value At 30 April 2025 At 30 April 2024 10. Investment property Valuation At 1 May 2024 Surplus/(deficit) on revaluation At 30 April 2025 |
Fixtures and fittings £ 3,057 (3,057) - 2,059 (2,059) - - 998 Freehold investment property £ 3,983,000 (438,000) 3,545,000 |
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The investment properties are included at fair value which is based upon an assessment made by the Trustees with reference to advice from the estate agents marketing the properties and on the sales completed since the balance sheet date.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
11. Fixed asset investments
| Cost or valuation At 1 May 2024 Additions Revaluations At 30 April 2025 Net book value At 30 April 2025 At 30 April 2024 12. Debtors Due within one year Prepayments and accrued income 13. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Trade creditors Grants accrued - institutional Accruals and deferred income |
2025 £ 7,865 2025 £ 7,472 4,500 4,920 16,892 |
Listed investments £ 1,162,497 29,384 (32,997) 1,158,884 1,158,884 1,162,497 2024 £ 2,160 2024 £ 9,681 15,000 8,660 33,341 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
14. Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
| Balance at 1 May 2024 £ Unrestricted funds General Funds 5,388,495 Statement of funds - prior year Balance at 1 May 2023 £ Unrestricted funds General Funds 6,565,444 |
Income £ Expenditure £ 213,164 (195,858) Income £ Expenditure £ 205,898 (206,808) |
Gains/ (Losses) £ Balance at 30 April 2025 £ (470,997) 4,934,804 Gains/ (Losses) £ Balance at 30 April 2024 £ (1,176,039) 5,388,495 |
Balance at 30 April 2025 £ 4,934,804 |
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15. Analysis of net assets between funds Analysis of net assets between funds - current year
| Unrestricted funds 2025 £ Fixed asset investments 1,158,884 Investment property 3,545,000 Current assets 247,812 Creditors due within one year (16,892) Total 4,934,804 |
Total funds 2025 £ 1,158,884 3,545,000 247,812 (16,892) |
|---|---|
| 4,934,804 |
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THE KERRISON TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
15. Analysis of net assets between funds (continued)
Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year
| Tangible fixed assets Fixed asset investments Investment property Current assets Creditors due within one year Total |
Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 998 1,162,497 3,983,000 275,341 (33,341) 5,388,495 |
Total funds 2024 £ 998 1,162,497 3,983,000 275,341 (33,341) 5,388,495 |
|---|---|---|
16. Contingent liabilities
The Trustees made a conditional multi-year grant award of £15,000 per annum, in the previous accounting period. At the balance sheet date the conditions had not yet been satisfied and as such there was no obligation to make the final payment.
17. Related party transactions
The Charity has not entered into any related party transaction during the year, nor are there any outstanding balances owing between related parties and the Charity at 30 April 2025.
18. Post balance sheet events
Since the year end two properties have been sold for total proceeds of £520,000. The fair value of these properties at 31 March 2025 was £520,000.
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