Lelcestershlre Hlstoric Churthes Trust Aount5 for the Year Ended 31 Marth 2024 71> Close 9SU L£182G17
Lekesteryhlre HIOr1¢ Churthe3Try51 (Charlty RÈ8istratlon No. 2334761 Contents Report of the Trustees 14 Statement of Financial Activities Statement of Assets Notes to the A¢¢ounts Independent Examiner's Report
cestershlre Hlstoric chUrd Trust (Charlty Re815trailon No. 2334761 Trustees Aeport and Atcounts for th• Y••r Ended 31 M•rth 2024 Reference and Admlnlstratl¥e Inform•tbon Trustees.. The Rt Rèvd Martyn Snow. 8i5hop of Leicester (President) Mrs J C Arthr MBE (Chairl Mr M K Dunkley Mr C D Entwistle The Revd Canort J Hopewel) Mr D l Knowles DL Iretlred 12.11.20241 Mrj M Malam Mr R Sullev Mr M Taylor Profe5$0r E C Tlngiè Mr N A Crutchlev Offlclals.. The Rt Rèvd Martyn Snow, Blshop of Lelcester IPre51dentl The Revd Canon Helen Cameron, Chair of the Northampton DbStri¢t ol Methodist Church (Vice Pre51dentl The Revd Mark Clay, Re8lonal Minlster Team Leader. Easi Mldlands Baptist A5SOCiation (Vice Presidenil Mr5 J C Arthur MBE (Chairl Mr J M Malam (Treasurer) Mr M Taylor Iminutes Secretaryl Mr R I Stevenson (Grant5 Admlnistratorl Mr R Gill (Local History Adviser) Mi S Oudley (Social Media & Ride+StNdel R•ilstered Offl£¢ Address: Mrj M Malam l Everett C105e Thurma5ton Leicestèr LE4 8LX Admlnlstratlon and Maln Contad Addrem: Mrs J C Arthur MBE (Chairl 20 Gurnlèy Road Smeeton Wesieyby Leicester LE8 OLT nkers: CAF Bank 25 Ksngs Hill Avenue West Mallin8 ME194TA Independent Examln•r. Mrs Y Woodford Woodford Norman countIng Ltd 7 Kevern aose Wigston Leicester LE18 2GR
Lelce5ter5hire Hlstork Churthes Trust (Charity Registration No. 2334761 Trustees Report and Account5 lor the Year Ended 31 Marth 2014 The Trusteès prèsènt their report along with the finanoal statements of the tharity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The financial aatements have been prepared in accordan with the accounting policies set out in note 110 the accounts and comply with the charity's trust deed, the Charitie5 Act 2011 and the Statemeni of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reportin8 by Chatities IFRSSEI 2015 Strurtur, G¢hfèrnance and Man4ement: The Trust was consituted by Deed of Trust dated 31 J•nuary 1964 and is 4o¥erned under the terms of that Deed. The Trust Is managed by a Board of Trustees who are responsible for the strategic dirertion ¢f thè Trust and establishing policy. The Board of Trustees meets 3 time$ 4 year or on any other occaslon as Trusi matters require. 7he Trustees hold the Trust Fund to apply the Income and capltal thereof In 5uth manner as they shall In thelr absolute discretion think fit for all or any of the following purpose5:. The preservatlon, repalr, malntenance. Improvement. upkeep. beautification and re<onstrurtion of churches In the UnSted Kingdom and of momuments, fittin85. fi¥ture5. Stained glass. furniture, ornaments and chattels Sn such churches. and of the thurthy•rd belongin8 to such churches. Publlc Benefii.. Trustee$ are aware ol the requirement placed upon them by the Charitie5 Act 2011 to demonstrate compliance wlth Section 4 dealin8 wlth 'public beneflt". The Trust's aim falls wlthin definitions of charitable actlvity. the advancemènt of religton and the adVanrnent of heritage. On each coun( the Trust povides benefits to the public Benerally. The direct benefi¢iafies of the Trust's support are the pari5he5 and congregations that are responsible for ¢hurches. chapels and meetin8 hoyses in Lelcestershlre or the Diocese of Le1$ter. The Trust raises money for the restorailon and Improvemenl of ¢hurches. chapels and meetln8 housÈs which are used lor ChflstSan worship and makes no dlscrlminatlon between denomina¢ions. Applications for giants are 5UPPOrted by written applications u$lng a standard onllne form and are waluaied by the Grants Administr•tor before consideration in detail at a meeting ol the Truste. Applications are sometimes reviewed durin8 visits to the stene of the proposed works. It Is clear that the work of the Trust benefits those members of the publlc that make use of these placès of worshlp, either for worship or to ènjoy and admlre the bullding5. the majority of which are of hlstoiic and architectural 4niflcan¢e. Or to attend a Community event In the buildings. Athlv•m•nts and P•rlomwna: The maln fund ralsin8 èach year Is a Sponsored Ride+Stride event whlch raised £36,455 inclusive of Glft Ald12023- £33.6501. Grants. gifts and donations Teceived during the year amounted to £12,31912023- £7,79SI. Grants allocated to churches durlrb8 the year amounted to £23,25012023- £30,650). Reserves Pollcy: The Trustees keep on uncommitted reserve of around £40.LW. which amount is reviewed annual and deposited in a separate account wth CCLA.
leIterShIre H15torl¢ Chur¢hes Trust ICh•rity ReglstratSon No. 2334761 Trustees Report and Accounts for the Year Ended 31 M•rth 2024 Grant Maklng Pollcy.. Trustees meet to consider grant applications in Spring and Atsttsmn each year. Trustee5 accept grant appli¢atlo#s for projects costing at least £5.CQO lin¢luding fees and all VAT) from churches. chapels and meetin8 house5 in Leicèster and Leicestefshire that lal are used for regular publlc worship Ib) belong to the Church ot England oi any other Christian re[10u$bodv Icl were built more than SO years ago Idl were built more entlY that SO years a80 and are listed buildings l. The Trust contrlbutes towards work to repair, restore or Preserve the fabric and aims to support such work as generously a5 Its fund5 allow. 2. The Trust can consider applicati¢ns for.. roof alarms: Ihe repair or renewal of heating systems whe improved heatin8 will benefit the tabric ol the building,. disabled acce5S; toilet f¥¢ilities; re-orderln8 projects which will improve the use of the church by the commurbity, including AV impfovemenls.. and essentlal elertrI1 works. 3. The Trust can consider applications for the repalT of fittin8s, lixtures. stained glass. monuments. lurniture, clo¢k5. ornaments and ¢hattels of churches and chapels, and of churchyards Iso lon6 as the churchyard is vSsually part of the 5ettln8 of the church and under the responslbilty of the Church/Chapel Councll, and also open for buria151. 4. The Trst does not consider applicatlons for reOe¢oratin8 lelcepi where ihls Is ne(essary followlng repalr51, or for school or othèr ancjllary buildings. The Trust does not normally support improvements that fequirt an extension. RSsk Manai•m•nt'. The Trustee5 are reoulred under the CharltSe5 SORP 2015 to confirni as part of Its report that they have revlewed and taken steps to rnitigate the major risks io the Tiust and an annu31 review of rlsk so as to ensur that the measures taken are adequate.
Lelcestershlre Hlstorlc Churthes Trust Icharlty Reiistiation No. 2334761 Trust•es Report and Accounts for the Year Ended 31 Marth 2024 Trustees, Responslbllltles In relaOn to the flnandal ststements: The law appli¢able io charities in Efigland and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial stètements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the chairty's financial activities durin8 thÈ year and of its financial position at thè end of the year. In preparing financial statements 8lvin8 a true and falr vlew, the trustees should follow best practi and.. Select suitable accountin8 policie5 and then appty them con5iStently,' Obsef* the methods and pfin¢lples ol the Charities SORP; Makeludgements and esilmate5 that are reasonable and pwdent- Stale whether applIcae accounting siandjrds have been followed. stsbject to any departures di5dosed and explained in the financial statements,. and.. Prepare the finandal statements on the 8oin8 concem basis unless it Is Inapproprlate to presume that the chaflty wlll ¢on¢lnue in operaoft. The tru5tee5 are re5ponslble for keepin8 accountini records whith disclose wlth feagonable accuTaLy the financlal positlon of ihe charity and wtrtich enable them to ascertain the financial position of the charlty and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. the Charity (Accounts and Reportsl flegulations 2)8 and the provisions of the trust deed. The Trustee5 are fespon5ible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for takln8 reasonable steps for the prevention and detertion ol fraud and other irregularities. Approved by the Trustees on.. 518ned on their bèhalf bv.. 2024 Mrsj CArthur MBE thalr
Lelcestershlre Hlstorlc Churthes Trusl Icharlty Reglstr8tlon No. 2334761 Trustees Report and A£countsforthe Year Ended 31 Marth 2024 Siatemèrtt ol Flnandal Arthltles 2024 2023 INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming resources from generated funds In nn FriendlParish Friends 150 250 Iso lun IndlvldJalslSocletles TTUSts 2.069 io,c(() 2,645 12,C69 7,64S CAF interest COIF interest 559 228 4,124 1,507 from fund Isl Ride & Stride Les5.' Share to churches Glft aid 33,129 14.237 3.326 30.273 13,570 22.218 20.079 rln Churthes tour and lertures 334 373 334 373 Total Incomln 38,995 29,754
Le5cestershlr• Historf¢ Churthes Trust (Charlty RestratIOn No. 2334761 Trustees R•port and A¢count5 for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 ststement of Flnarbdal Actlvttles 2024 2023 RESOURCES EXPENDED Gfants allocated 23,250 30,650 Increaselldecreasel In value ol COIF flxed interest fund mlnlstratl Accountancy 8ank chaf8es Ride+Strlde admlnlstrailon Insurance Println8 & Statlonery Iln¢ludln8 new brothurel Subscriptlons- ICO Webslte costs Ride +Stride Organlser 450 336 1,130 264 131 450 912 594 709 35 228 1.136 5,737 3,396 34,051
L•kestershlrè Hlstorlt Chur¢hes Trust (Charlty Re8lstratlon No. 2334761 Tfustees Report and Atwunts for the Year End¢d 31 MJrth 2024 Statement ol Flnan¢lal Actlvltles 2024 2023 ATEMENT FASS As at 31 Mar¢h 2023 General Fund Monèta Natwest current account CAF currenl accounts CAF gold account 201 8.092 23,160 31,4S3 191 7,381 35,011 In¥•sim•nt Ass COIF Charfjty Funds.. Vncommltied reserve General account Fixed interest fund 40.0(K) 36.857 62 33.294 59 76.919 108,372 73,353 115,936 rr Allchurthes IBenelartTrust} Rool alarnis 8r•nt Other 8rants awarded but not yet paid (see notes under resources expendeil on page 81 Accrued Expenses 25.500 42.500 575 25,54JO 45,075 82.A71 Reserves 8/Fwd SurplusllDefi¢itl for thè Year 72.861 io,oii 77.158 4,297 82,872 72,861
Lelcestershlre Hlstoflc thurchesTrust Icharlty Re$tratIon No. 2334761 Trustees Report and Accourtsfor th• Yéar Ended 31 Marth 2024 Notes (Forming part of the financial statements) Attountln8 poll¢les The followln8 accounting pollcles have been appfied Con$tentIV In dealln8 wilh Items whlch are considered materSal In relation to the Trust's financ¢al statements. &)sts of preparatlt The finaThcial statements are prepared under the histOTlcal cost convention. modified by the revaluation of investments. They follow applicable staftdard5 and the recommendations in Statement of Ae¢ommended Prartl¢è'A¢countln8 and Reportlng by Charlties" IFRSSEI 2015. Incomlni R•sourc•s Collectlons, donatlons and 8rants are accounte(I for when ihey are recelved or commltted.. Investment incorne is acctsunltd for ort due dates of payment. Other income is accounied for havln8 re8ard to any accruals. R•wurc•s •xp•nd•d Resources expended are Induded In the statement of finandal actmes on an acuuals basls. The cost of 8rants that have l)een awarded but not yet pald our are accfued In the accounts. Churches have up to 3 years to dalm a grant. IrNestrn•nts Investment5 are statéd at th• market value at Ihe Balance Sheèt date.
Lelcestershlfe Histori¢ Chyr¢hesTrysi (Charlty Registration No. 23Y1761 Trustees Report and A¢¢ounts for the Year End YI Marth 2024 Independent Exjmlnees Report to the Trustees of LekesteIr¢ Hlslorl¢ Churches Trust I report tg the trustees on rny examination of the ac¢ounts of the Leicestershire Historic Churthe5 Trust (the trust) for the year ende(131 March 2024. Repsonslbllftles and ba5 of report As the ¢harily trustees of the Trust you are responsible lor the preparation of the accounts In accordance with the requiremenis of ihe Charities Act 2011 l*he Act'l. I report in respect of my examinaiitsn of thè Trust's accounts carried out under sèttion 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable dirertions wven by the Charity Commission under section 1451Sllbl ol ihe Atl. Ind•p•nd•nt •Mamlnrf% stai•m•nt I have completed my eyamination. I confirm that no rnateriol matters have come to my attentlon In connertlon wlth the examination glvlng me Cause io believe that In any maierlal respect.. accountlng records were not kept In respect of the Trust a5 required by sectlon 130 of the Act,. or the accounts dts not a¢¢ord with those re¢ords.' or the accounts do not cornptywith the applicable requ1MentS con¢eTnln8 the form and content of accounts set out In the Charilies IAccounts and Reportsl Regulations 2008 oiher than any Tequlrement that the account5 Bive a true and fair vlew whlch Is not a rnhlter considered as part of an Independent examination. I have no concerns and have ome a¢ross no oiher matters In connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understandin8 of the accounts to be reached. Signed 25 Au8USt 2024 Mrs Y Woodford Woodford Norman kcounting Ltd 7 Kevern aose Wi8Ston Lelcester LE18 2GR