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2020-12-31-accounts

CHARITY FUND 1961 (STATIONERS’ AND NEWSPAPER MAKERS’ COMPANY)

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Charity Number: 233251

CHARITY FUND 1961 STATIONERS’ AND NEWSPAPER MAKERS’ COMPANY

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

CONTENTS Page
Reports
Reference and administrative details 1
Trustees’ report 3
Independent examiner’s report 6
Financial statements
Statement of financial activities 7
Balance sheet 8
Principal accounting policies 9
Notes to the financial statements 11

CHARITY FUND 1961 STATIONERS’ AND NEWSPAPER MAKERS’ COMPANY

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION DETAILS
Governing instrument
Stationers’ and Newspaper Makers’ Act 1961
Trustees Mr K H Dewey
Mr T Hempenstall
Mr N J Stapleton
Mr C H McKane
Mr R D Brewster – resigned 7 July 2020
Mrs H M K Esmonde
Mr N W Steidl
Mr D I Allan
Mr R M Flather
Mr T J Fenwick
Mr M W L Randall
Professor T J Connell
Mrs S M J Pandit
The Right Rev’d S G Platten
Mr P Wilson
Mr M J Woodhead – resigned 7 July 2020
Mr M J James
Mr M R Binyon – resigned 7 July 2020
Mr A G Mash
Ms M R Sleight
Mr P T Ellaway
Mr O E Gadsby
Mr N Mockett
Mr I G H Leggett
Ms C A Tullo
Mr G J Heanue
Mr D Wills
Mr J I Drori
Mrs J L Jones – appointed 4 February 2020
Mr J T Levänen – appointed 4 February 2020
Mrs G R Allinson – appointed 7 July 2020
Mr D N Brealey – appointed 9 February 2021
Mr A J Scrimgeour – appointed 9 February 2021
Principal office Stationers' Hall
Ave Maria Lane
London
EC4M 7DD
Charity registration number 233251

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CHARITY FUND 1961 STATIONERS’ AND NEWSPAPER MAKERS’ COMPANY

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Independent Examiner Andrew Broome
Haysmacintyre LLP
10 Queen Street Place
London
EC4R 1AG
Bankers Child & Co (Royal Bank of Scotland plc)
1 Fleet Street
London
EC4Y 1BD
The Royal Bank of Scotland
280 Bishopsgate
London
EC2M 4RB
Investment managers Rathbones
8 Finsbury Circus
London
EC2M 7AZ

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CHARITY FUND 1961 STATIONERS’ AND NEWSPAPER MAKERS’ COMPANY

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

The trustees present their statutory report together with the financial statements of Charity Fund 1961 (Stationers’ and Newspaper Makers’ Company) for the year ended 31 December 2020.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on page 9 of the attached financial statements and comply with the Charity’s governing instrument, applicable laws and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice on “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” (Charities SORP (FRS102), second edition updated October 2019).

Structure, governance and management

The charity is governed by The Stationers’ and Newspaper Makers’ Company Act 1961 and is registered with the Charity Commission under charity number 233251. It is also known by the name The Stationers’ Community Fund.

Key Management Personnel

The charity is administered by its connected charity, The Stationers’ Foundation, and a charge of £1,536 (2019 - £0) is made for these services. There were no employees during the year. No Trustees received remuneration or expenses from the charity.

Trustees

The trustees are the members, for the time being, of the Court of The Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers.

The trustees are set out on page 1.

Objectives and activities

The Charity may apply its income to or for any charitable institution or purpose.

The Charity meets its objectives by applying its income to:

Grant-making policy

The trustees determine annually, on receipt of the financial statements, the level of individual grants in accordance with the objectives of Charity Fund 1961.

Public benefit

The trustees have considered the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charity’s aims and objectives and in determining its grant-making policy. The trustees consider that all of the aims and objectives detailed in this report are there in order to benefit the public and that they have complied with the duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.

Achievements and performance

During the year a total of £29,795 (2019 - £21,382) was distributed in varying amounts to 13 recipients (2019 - 8).

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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Achievements and performance (continued)

During the year the Charity’s investments capital value did recover following the initial slump due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic although income was affected. Total investment income received in the period amounts to £10,292 (2019 - £12,443).

The trustees are satisfied with the performance of the investments and remain satisfied that their investment objectives are being met.

Financial review

A summary of the results for the year can be found on page 7. Net income for the year was £18,065 (2019 – £74,573). This reduction was caused by lower capital gains in the market value of the investments, lower investment income and reduced donations due to the pandemic.

Investment policy

The management of the Charity’s investment funds is delegated to professional investment advisers, Rathbones.

The trustees aim to achieve a balance between income and capital growth by regularly reviewing the investments held.

The trustees set the investment policy and the investment advisers make any investment selection within that policy.

Reserves policy

The balance sheet shows total funds of £599,677 (2019 - £581,612) of which £531,363 (2019 - £506,268) are permanent endowment funds, leaving £68,314 (2019 - £75,344) in unrestricted funds.

The trustees’ policy is to retain unrestricted reserves (free reserves) equivalent to the current year’s unrestricted income plus the following year’s budgeted governance costs. The current level of the unrestricted reserves is in excess of the desired level and action will be taken in the current year to reduce the reserves to the desired level.

Risk management

The trustees have examined the major strategic, business and operational risks which the Charity faces. The most significant risk is associated with the Charity’s investment portfolio. Whilst, the Charity has taken a conservative approach on its investments to mitigate risk as far as possible an element of risk still remains not least with regard to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

The trustees have reviewed the implications of the Coronavirus pandemic and their current view is as follows:

Trustees are content that other systems are in place to mitigate general business and operational risk.

The trustees do not believe that there are any other areas of significant risk.

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CHARITY FUND 1961 STATIONERS’ AND NEWSPAPER MAKERS’ COMPANY

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Trustees’ responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees’ 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 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 incoming resources and application of resources of the Charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of The Stationers’ and Newspaper Makers’ Act 1961. 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.

Approved on 11 May 2021 and signed on behalf of the trustees

………………………………. G H Heanue, Trustee

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CHARITY FUND 1961 STATIONERS’ AND NEWSPAPER MAKERS’ COMPANY

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

I report on the financial statements of Charity Fund 1961 (Stationers’ and Newspaper Makers’ Company) for the year ended 31 December 2020, which are set out on pages 7 to 13.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. 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.

It is my responsibility to:

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 financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, 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 no opinion is given as to whether the financial statements present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner’s statements

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

Andrew Broome ACA

On behalf of Haysmacintyre LLP Chartered Accountants 10 Queen Street Place London EC4R 1AG

Dated: 21 May 2021

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CHARITY FUND 1961 STATIONERS’ AND NEWSPAPER MAKERS’ COMPANY

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVTIES

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Unrestricted Permanent Total funds Total funds
Endowment
Funds Funds 2020 2019
Note £ £ £ £
Income and expenditure
Income and Endowments from
Donations and legacies 1 15,149 - 15,149 30,451
Investments 2 10,292 - 10,292 12,443
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Total income 25,441 25,441 42,894
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Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Investment management fees - 971 971 -
Charitable activities
Grants & related costs 3 32,471 - 32,471 22,498
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Total expenditure 32,471 971 33,442 22,498
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NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR
BEFORE INVESTMENT (7,030) (971) (8,001) 20,396
GAINS/(LOSSES)
Net investment gains/(losses) 4 - 26,066 26,066 54,177
Net
income
for
the year, (7,030) 25,095 18,065 74,573
including capital gains/(losses)
Fund balances bought forward 75,344 506,268 581,612 507,039
at 1 January
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FUND BALANCES CARRIED
FORWARD AT 31 DECEMBER 68,314 531,363 599,677 581,612
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All of the charity’s activities derived from continuing operations during the above two financial years.

The notes on pages 9 to 15 form part of the financial statements. The split of the 2019 figures between funds is shown in note 10.

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CHARITY FUND 1961 STATIONERS’ AND NEWSPAPER MAKERS’ COMPANY

BALANCE SHEET

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

2020 2019
Note £ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Investments 4 534,861 499,265
Current assets
Debtors 5 819 1,615
Cash at bank and in hand 66,377 81,692
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67,196 83,307
Creditors:amounts falling due 6 (2,380) (960)
within one year ------------------- -------------------
Net current assets 64,816 82,347
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Total net assets 599,677 581,612
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The funds of the charity
Permanent endowment funds 8 531,363 506,268
Unrestricted funds 68,314 75,344
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Total funds 599,677 581,612
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The notes on pages 9 to 15 form part of the financial statements.

These financial statements were approved and authorised for issue on 11 May 2021 and signed on their behalf by

………………………………. G H Heanue, Trustee

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CHARITY FUND 1961 STATIONERS’ AND NEWSPAPER MAKERS’ COMPANY

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Basis of accounting

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items initially recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).

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 FRS 102 SORP 2015’), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

The accounts are presented in sterling and are rounded to the nearest pound.

Critical accounting estimates and areas of judgement

Preparation of the financial statements may require the trustees to make significant judgements and estimates. However, there were no material matters relating to the current or prior years where such judgements or estimates were required.

Going concern

The trustees have assessed whether the use of the going concern assumption is appropriate in preparing these financial statements. The trustees have made this assessment in respect to a period of one year from the date of approval of these financial statements.

This is because as a grant making charity with no long term commitments, future expenditure can be adjusted with changes income.

Income

Income is recognised in the period in which the charity has entitlement to the income, the amount of income can be measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be received.

Donations are recognised when the charity has confirmation of both the amount and settlement date.

Legacies are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the legacy, the executors have established that there are sufficient surplus assets in the estate to pay the legacy, and any conditions attached to the legacy are within the control of the charity.

Dividends are recognised once the dividend has been declared and notification has been received of the dividend due.

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 bank.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to make a payment 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.

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CHARITY FUND 1961 STATIONERS’ AND NEWSPAPER MAKERS’ COMPANY

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Expenditure (continued)

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. Expenditure comprises direct costs and support costs. All expenses, including support costs, are allocated or apportioned to the applicable expenditure headings. The classification between activities is as follows:

Grants payable are included in the statement of financial activities when approved and when the intended recipient has either received the funds or been informed of the decision to make the grant and has satisfied all performance conditions. Grants approved but not paid at the end of the financial year are accrued. Grants where the beneficiary has not been informed or has to fulfil performance conditions before the grant is released are not accrued for but are disclosed as financial commitments the note 3 to the financial statements. Support costs and governance costs are allocated to expenditure headings in proportion to direct expenditure.

Investments

Investments are disclosed at their market value at the balance sheet date. Realised and unrealised gains or losses are included in the statement of financial activities.

Debtors

Debtors are recognised at the settlement amount, less any provision for non-recoverability. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid.

Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand represents such accounts and instruments that are available on demand or have a maturity of less than three months from the date of acquisition. Deposits for more than three months but less than one year have been disclosed as short term deposits. Cash placed on deposit for more than one year is disclosed as a fixed asset investment.

Creditors and provisions

Creditors and provisions 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. Creditors and provisions are recognised at the amount the charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt.

Fund accounting

Permanent endowment funds comprise monies which must be held indefinitely as capital. Income therefrom is credited to unrestricted funds and applied for general purposes.

Unrestricted funds represent those monies which are freely available for application towards achieving any charitable purpose that falls within the Charity’s objects.

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CHARITY FUND 1961 STATIONERS’ AND NEWSPAPER MAKERS’ COMPANY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

1. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
2020 2019
£ £
Donations and gifts 15,149 30,451
Other income - -
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15,149 30,451
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2. INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS
2020 2019
£ £
Income from listed investments 10,234 12,311
Interest received 58 132
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10,292 12,443
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3. GRANTS & RELATED COSTS
2020 2019
£ £
St Brides Church 1,000 1,000
Royal Marines 4,000 4,282
St Paul’s Cathedral 1,500 1,500
Lord Mayor’s Appeal 3,000 3,000
City of London Police Widows and Orphan’s fund 750 750
The Sheriffs’ & Recorder’s fund 350 350
Weston Park Home School Association - 500
Reading Force 1,000
Society of Bookbinders 250
Susan Carson 2,000
Society of Young Publishers 250
Mayflower 400thAnniversary 4,695
Portsmouth Cathedral Development Trust 1,000
The Stationers’ Foundation 10,000 10,000
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Total grants 29,795 21,382
Independent examiner’s fee 990 966
Other costs 1,686 150
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32,471 22,498
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

4. INVESTMENTS
2020 2019
£ £
Opening market value 499,214 432,716
Additions 2,075 12,321
Disposal proceeds (205) -
Net gains/(losses) 26,066 54,177
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Closing market value 527,150 499,214
Cash held in investment managers 7,711 51
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534,861 499,265
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Historical cost as at period end 443,829 434,296
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5. DEBTORS
2020 2019
£ £
Tax recoverable under Gift Aid 819 1,210
The Stationers’ Foundation - 405
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819 1,615
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6. CREDITORS
2020 2019
£ £
The Stationers’ Foundation 1,122 -
Accruals 1,258 960
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2,380 960
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CHARITY FUND 1961 STATIONERS’ AND NEWSPAPER MAKERS’ COMPANY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

7. PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FUNDS

At 1 January Income Expenditure Gains and At 31
losses December
£ £ £ £ £
2020
Stationers’ fund 506,268 - (971) 26,066 531,363
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2019
Stationers’ fund 452,091 54,177 506,268
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Stationers’ fund

The Stationers’ fund comprises an original amount of £25,000 received under the terms of the Stationers’ and Newspaper Makers’ Company Act 1961 which established the Charity. A further £100,000 was transferred to the Fund in 1977 and additional further funds of £112,212 were raised by the Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers as a result of a joint appeal with the Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers Welfare Fund as part of the 600[th] anniversary of The Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers.

8. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

The net assets of the Charity are analysed as follows:

Endowment Unrestricted Total
funds funds 2020
£ £ £
31 December 2020
Investments 531,631 3,230 534,861
Current assets - 67,196 67,196
Current liabilities (268) (2,112) (2,380)
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531,363 68,314 599,677
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31 December 2019
Investments 499,265 499,265
Current assets 7,003 76,304 83,307
Current liabilities - (960) (960)
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506,268 75,344 581,612
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9. RELATED PARTIES AND CONNECTED CHARITIES

The Stationers’ Foundation (registered charity no. 1120963) is a connected charity as its trustees are appointed by the Court of Assistants of the Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers, who are the trustees of Charity Fund 1961 (Stationers’ and Newspaper Makers’ Company). The charity is administered by The Stationers’ Foundation .

During the year, the Charity made a grant to The Stationers’ Foundation of £10,000 (2019 - £10,000). The Stationers’ Foundation charged £1,536 (2019 - £nil) for administration of the charity.

The amount due to The Stationers’ Foundation at 31 December 2020 is shown in note 6. The amount due from The Stationers’ Foundation at 31 December 2019 is shown in note 5. There were no outstanding balances with the Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers at either date.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

9. RELATED PARTIES AND CONNECTED CHARITIES

The Charity has purchased insurance to protect the Charity from any loss arising from the neglect or defaults of its trustees, employees and agents and to indemnify the trustees or other officers against the consequences of any neglect or default on their part.

There were no other related party disclosures requiring disclosure in the accounts.

10. 2019 SOFA SHOWING SPLIT BETWEEN FUNDS

Unrestricted Permanent Total funds
Endowment
Funds Funds 2019
Note £ £ £
Income and expenditure
Income and Endowments from
Donations and legacies 1 30,451 - 30,451
Investments 2 12,443 - 12,443
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Total income 42,894 - 42,894
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Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Investment management fees - - -
Charitable activities
Grants & related costs 3 22,498 - 22,498
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Total expenditure 22,498 - 22,498
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NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR
BEFORE INVESTMENT 20,396 - 20,396
GAINS/(LOSSES)
Net investment gains/(losses) 4 - 54,177 54,177
Net income for the year, 20,396 54,177 74,573
including capital gains/(losses)
Fund balances bought forward 54,948 452,091 507,039
at 1 January
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FUND BALANCES CARRIED
FORWARD AT 31 DECEMBER 75,344 506,268 581,612
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