THE HERMITAGE ALMSHOUSES TRUST
CHARITY NO: 231011
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2026

THE HERMITAGE ALMSHOUSES TRUST
INDEX TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
Trustees. Report
Independent Examinerfs Report
Income and Expenditure Account
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Accounts

THE HERMITAGE ALMSHOUSES TRUST
THE TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
Trustees:
las at 31 March 2026)
Mrs. R Black {Chairpersonl
Mr. C Hopkins
Mr. C Kennedy
Mrs. S London (Clerk to the Trust)
Mrs. C Mills
Revd. J Mintern
Mrs. K Pearce
Dr H Powell
Mr. N Tatman

THE HERMITAGE ALMSHOUSES TRUST
THE TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
The Trust
The Hermitage Almshouses Trust is a registered charity, No 231011, under the Charities
Acts of 1992 and 1993.
The property owned and administered by the Trusl consists of nine self-contained
bungalows, Sultable for both single and double occupancy and a Wardens House.
No rent is charged. However, dues are charged monthly in order to contribute towards the
running costs of the properties and their environment.
Overall objectives of the Trust
To provide accommodation for retired professional persons who are unable, due to lack of
capital, to purchase their own home, or have difficulty securing suitable ￿nted
accommodalion.
Overall objectives of the Trust in the year 202512026
To continue to maintain and improve the fabric of the buildings and to improve the comfort
of the residents without the need to increase the dues in disproportion to the cost-of-living
index and improve safety Standards where possible.
To maintain our ongoing record of care and support of all residents.
Achievement of objectives in the year 202512026
One unit was ￿llY refurbished, and the drive was re-tamacked, allowing for an additional car
parking Spa￿ to be creatsd.
Sue London
Clerk to the Trust

(HARITY (OMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trustees
The Hermitage Almshouses Trust
On accounts for the year
ended
31st March 2026
Charlty no
lif any)
231011
S8t out on pages
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity ("the Trust I for the year ended
As the charivs trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance with the requiremenls of the Charities Act 2011
Ilhe Act°}.
Responsibilities and
basis of report
I report in respecl of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I
have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5)(bl of the Act.
Independent
examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me
cause to believe that in, any material respect".
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130
of the Charities Act., or
the accounts did not accord wSth the accounling records,. or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements
concerning the fom and content of accounts sel 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 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.
Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Date:
28104126
Signed:
Name:
Jacqui Letsome
Relevant professional
qualificatlonlsl or body
lif any):
Association of Accounting Technicians Ilntem18diatel
Address:
Volunteer Centre Wesl Berkshire
Broadway House. 4-8 The Broadway
IER
Oct 2018

Newbury RG14 1BA
Section B
Disclosure
Only complete If the examiner needs 10 l)igl)lighl Inaleri81 mallers ol coiicein
{see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts-. directions and
guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of
any items that the
examiner wishes to
disclose.
IER
Oct 2018

THE HERMITAGE ALMSHOUSES TRUST
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
2026
2025
Income Resources
Deposil Interest
Grants Re￿IVed
Legacies & Donations
Investment Income
Rental (Wardens, House)
Residents. Dues
Sundry Income
351
558
11410
10335
44449
146
11077
10104
42758
80
Total Income Resources
66691
64577
Resources Expended
Bank Charges
Professional Fees
Building Refurbishment
Electricity
Emergency Call Service
Garden Maintenance
Heating Oil
Insurance
maintenan￿ & Renewals
Salaries
Subscription
Sundry Expenses
Water
25
40
37366
433
530
5615
6133
2146
18000
2715
365
463
2306
61
23861
1125
563
5540
9982
2091
73385
2520
353
425
1923
Total Resources Expended
74137
61829
Net Incoming {Outgoingl Resources
before Transfers
(74461
2748
Net Incoming {Outgoing) Resources for
the year
(74461
2748
Gainsl{Lossesl on Investment Revaluation
(33106)
(18977)
Net movement in funds
Balance brought forward at 1 April 2025
140552)
480759
(76229J
496988
Balance carried forward at 31 March 2026
440207
480759

THE HERMITAGE ALMSHOUSES TRUST
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2026
2026
2025
Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible Fixed Assets
Investments
47764
355214
47764
388320
402978
436084
Current Assets
Cash at Bank
Cash on Deposit
10229
27000
12175
32500
37229
44675
Total Net Assets
440207
480759
Funds
Unrestricted
Restricted
440207
480759
Total Funds
440207
480759

THE HERMITAGE ALMSHOUSES TRUST
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
Accounting Policies
The Accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention, except that
investments held as fixed assets are slated at market value. They are also
prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the
Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting by Charities.
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(bl
Grants receivable
Grants made towards the cost of acquiring fixed assets are capitalized and
written off over the useful life of the assets as recommended by Standard
Accounting Practi￿ 4.
Other grants of a revenue nature are included in the income and expenditure
account in the same period as kne expenditure to which it relates.
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Depreciation
Depreciation is not provided in respect of the freehold propety which is
repaired and maintained on a regular basis as required. The Trustees
consider that the value of the property is in excess of the cost figure shown on
the Balan￿ Sheel.
{d)
Transfer between funds
Transfers are made from unrestricted funds to restricted funds to the extent
that expenditure is in excess of income.
Tangible Asset Freehold Property
2026
2025
Freehold Property
Cost at 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2028
47,764
47,764
Nel Book Value
At 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026
The Freehold Propety consists of nine freehold almshouses and a bed roomed house.
47,764
47,764

THE HERMITAGE ALMSHOUSES TRUST
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
Fixed Asset Investments
2026
2025
Units
Opening Valuation at 1 April
Cash Added to Investment Portft)lio
19933.68
388320
407297
388320
407297
Gain/lLoss) on Investment Revaluation
33106
18977
Closing Valuation at 31 March
The book cost of the Investhents is £312,91412025 £312,914). Investments are in Income
Units of the COIF Charities Investment Fund managed by CCLA Fund Managers Ltd
Approved by the Trustees at their meeting on 5 May 2026
and signed on their behalf by..
19933.68
355214
388320
Mrs. R Black
Trustee
Mrs. S London
Clerk l T