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BEACON TRUST
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 202 ~~4~~
BEACON TRUST
CONTENTS
| Page | Page | |
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| Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisers | 1 | |
| Trustees' report | 2 - | 4 |
| Independent examiner's report | 5 | |
| Statement of financial activities | 6 | |
| Balance sheet | 7 | |
| Notes to the financial statements | 8 - | 12 |
BEACON TRUST
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 202 4
Trustees
Miss Jill Spink, Chair Miss Julia Cameron, Trustee
Charity registered number
230087
Principal office
80 Heath Road Petersfield GU31 4EJ
Accountants
Scofield & Co 16 Halliwick Gardens Felpham Bognor Regis West Sussex PO22 7JE
Bankers
Royal Bank of Scotland Po Box 300 Brighton BN1 9TE
Solicitors
Mackarness and Lunt 16 High Street Petersfield Hants GU32 3JJ
Investment Adviser
Mr Philip Carpenter Redmayne Bentley 2b Chapel Street Petersfield Hants GU32 3DP
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BEACON TRUST
REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES
This past year we have been somewhat limited in our giving, due to various complications following our change of bank. In spite of this we have continued to support some of our principal missions: tearfund, A'Rocha, Transformed Europe Now 9TEN), Comfort International. We hope to return to our usual level of financial support in the immediate future, as the main problems have been solved. We look forward to resuming the privilege of giving to the many other projects that Beacon has supported for so many years: IFES, L'Abri, the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity, London School of Divinity, Wycliffe Bible Translators and many others, with all their challenges and opportunities.
In Cascadas the Creation Care aspect of the work was greatly encouraged and advanced by a young couple from the UK, who came as volunteers for three months in the summer of 2023. Among the other activities a pond was built, a dead hedge erected, trees and shrubs planted, English camps were organised with the practical workshops based on the theme of Creation Care and the organic vegetable garden developed. Other volunteers made important contributions throughout the year. We continue to work at getting more involved in other conservation projects in the valley.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Statement of Financial Activities
The Statement of Financial Activities shows incoming resources at £45,386 (2023 - £59,004). Resources expended amounted to £ 69,863 (2023 - £102,888).
The Charity holds funds invested in listed securities under the management of Mr Philip Carpenter. The portfolio was revalued at market value producing a gain of £23,720, compared with a gain of 254,297 in the previous year. The freehold property valuation was unchanged at £1,225,000. The resultant net movement of funds was a loss of £757 (2023 - surplus of £210,413) with funds carried forward of £1,951,931, compared with £1,952,688 in the previous year.
PUBLIC BENEFIT
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission of England and Wales.
RESERVES POLICY
The Trustees have considered the level of reserves necessary for the operation of the Charity. As the Trust is primarily a grant making Charity, it is considered that three months expenditure, or £30,000 is an adequate buffer.
This report was approved by the Trustees on 1 2024 and signed on their behalf by:
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...................................... Miss Jill Spink, Chair
BEACON TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE ~~YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024~~
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BEACON TRUST
I report on the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 5 April 2024 which are set out on pages 6 to 12.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
The trustees who are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The 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.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 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 2011 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 seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S STATEMENT
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and
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• to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice; Accounting and Reporting by Charities
has not been met: or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Dated 2024
G H T Scofield FCCA
SCOFIELD & CO
16 Halliwick Gardens Felpham Bognor Regis West Sussex PO22 7JE
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BEACON TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5[TH] APRIL 2024
| Note 2 3 4 9 8 12 INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming resources from generated funds: Voluntary income Investment income Incoming resources from charitable activities TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable activities Governance costs TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED NET INCOMING RESOURCES / (RESOURCES EXPENDED) BEFORE REVALUATIONS Gain/(Loss) on revaluation of freehold property Additional Investment assets Gains and losses on investment assets NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS FOR THE YEAR Total funds at 6 April 2023 TOTAL FUNDS AT 5 APRIL 2024 |
Unrestricted Funds 2024 £ 17,620 27,766 - 45,386 66,263 3,600 69,863 -24,477 - - 23,720 1,952,688 1,951,931 -757 |
Total funds 2023 £ 16,620 42,384 - |
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| 59,004 | ||
| 99,288 3,600 |
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| 102,888 | ||
| -43,884 - |
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| - | ||
| 254,297 | ||
| 210,413 | ||
| 1,799,549 1,952,688 |
The notes on pages 8 to 12 form part of these financial statements.
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| BALANCE SHEET AS AT 5 APRIL 2024 Note £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 11 Investments 12 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 13 32,404 Cash at bank and deposits 50,916 83,320 CREDITORS:amounts falling due within one year 14 (11,700) NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES CREDITORS:amounts falling due after more than one year 15 NET ASSETS CHARITY FUNDS Unrestricted funds 16 TOTAL FUNDS |
2024 £ 2023 £ 1,225,000 1,225,000 828,054 804,334 2,053,054 2,029,334 28,464 81,634 110,098 (14,879) 71,620 95,219 2,124,674 2,124,553 (172,743) (171,866) 1,951,931 1,952,688 1,952,688 1,799.549 1,951,931 1,952,688 |
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The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small entities within the Charities Act 2011, and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective January 2015).
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on
2024[ and signed on their behalf, by:]
................................................ Miss Jill Spink, Chair
The notes on pages 8 to 12 form part of these financial statements.
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BEACON TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value, and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities published on 16 July 2014, with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective January 2015) and the Charities Act 2011 and applicable regulations.
1.2 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.
1.3 Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of financial activities when the charity has entitlement to the funds, certainty of receipt and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.
1.4 Resources expended
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been included under expense categories that aggregate all costs for allocation to activities. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular activities they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of the resources.
Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity and include project management carried out at Headquarters. Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
1.5 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
All assets costing more than £250 are capitalised.
The policy with respect to impairment reviews of fixed assets is that the property will be revalued every year and any gains or losses will be recognized in the accounts.
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives.:
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BEACON TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
1.6 Investments
Investments are stated at market value at the balance sheet date. The Statement of financial activities includes the net gains and losses arising on revaluations and disposals throughout the year.
2. VOLUNTARY INCOME
| Unrestricted funds 2024 £ Donations and contributions 17,620 3. INVESTMENT INCOME Unrestricted funds 2024 £ Investment income - llisted investments 27,572 Investment income - bank deposit accounts 194 __ 27,766 4. INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Unrestricted funds 2024 7 £ Income from freehold property - 5. GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS AND INSTITUTIONS* |
Unrestricted funds 2024 £ Donations and contributions 17,620 3. INVESTMENT INCOME Unrestricted funds 2024 £ Investment income - llisted investments 27,572 Investment income - bank deposit accounts 194 __ 27,766 4. INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Unrestricted funds 2024 7 £ Income from freehold property - 5. GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS AND INSTITUTIONS* |
Total funds 2023 9 £ 12,680 Total funds 2023 £ 45,311 - 45,311 |
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| Total funds 2023 £ - |
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Unrestricted funds 2024 £ Total funds 2023 £ Grants to individuals and institutions 40,400 59,500 |
| GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS AND INSTITUTIONS |
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| Unrestricted | Total | |
| funds | funds | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Grants to individuals and institutions | 40,400 | 59,500 |
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BEACON TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
6. DIRECT COSTS
| Property running and survey costs Property maintenance Garden maintenance |
Total 2024 Total 2023 £ £ - 8,985 - - 5,500 8,104 13,604 8,985 |
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| 7. SUPPORT COSTS - Portfolio management Insurance Professional Loan Interest Travel Taxation- Sundries |
Total 2024 Total 2023 £ £ 6,560 690 - 400 2,000 3,416 ~~6,294~~ 3,680 23,962 14,509 - 3,179 5,695 6,557 |
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8. GOVERNANCE COSTS
| GOVERNANCE COSTS | ||
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| Unrestricted | Total | |
| funds | funds | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Governance - Independent examination | 3,600 | 2,012 |
| Governance - Other | 14,580 | 10,749 |
| 18,180 | 12,761, |
9. ANALYSIS OF RESOURCES EXPENDED BY ACTIVITIES
| Activities | Grant | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| undertaken | funding of | Support | |||
| directly | activities | costs | Total | Total | |
| 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Direct costs | 8,985 | 40,400 | 23,962 | 73,347 |
198,693 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
10. NET INCOMING RESOURCES / (RESOURCES EXPENDED) During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration (2023 - £NIL). During the year, no Trustees received any benefits in kind (2023 - £NIL). 1 Trustees received reimbursement of travel expenses amounting to £xxxxx in the current year,(2023-1Trustee - £2,000).
11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | |
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| Freehold | |
| property | |
| £ | |
| Cost | |
| At 6 April | 1,225,000 |
| 2023Additions | - |
| At 5 April 2024 | 1,225,000 |
| Revaluations | |
| At 5 April 2024 | - |
| Net book value | |
| At 5 April 2024 | 1,225,000 |
| At 5 April 2023 | 1,225,000 |
| No depreciation has been provided as the trustees intend to revalue the property on a regular basis. |
12. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
| Market value At 6 April 2023 Movements in year At 5 April 2024 Investments at market value comprise: Listed investments All the fixed asset investments are held in the UK |
828,057 |
Listed securities £ 804,337 23,720 ~~828,057~~ 804,337 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 202 4
13. DEBTORS
| Other debtors 14. CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year Bank loans and overdrafts - Taxation - Other creditors |
2024 2023 £ £ 32,404 28,464 2024 2023 £ £ - - 3,110 3,179, 4,950 11,700 8,060 14,879 |
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15. CREDITORS: Amounts falling due after more than one year
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| Other creditors | 172,743 | 1 | 71,866 |
16. SUMMARY OF FUNDS
| General funds | Brought Forward £ 1,952,688 |
Incoming resources £ 45,386 |
Resources Expended £ (69,863) |
Gains/ Carried (Losses) £ Forward £ 23,720 1,951,931 |
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