REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 239036 Report ofthe Trustees and Financial Statements forthe Year Ended 30 June 2025 John Burrill Almshouses Charity
John Burrlll Almshouses 239036 33 Westminster Road, York Annette Charlton Appointed 1215/ 2025 Stephen Crowther Appointed 121512025 Rupert Dewhirst Appointed 141812023 Patrick Lindon Appointed 121512025 Neil Mcilveen Appointed 121312025 Ronald Pearson Bryan Wood Appointed 121512025 DurIng20225finanCj8[YearSatah Wass and Andrew Batterton were also 2 Truste8.
Trustegs'AnnualReportforthe year ended 30June 2025 John Burrill Almshouses continues to provide housingfor the eldgrly in need in line with the will of John Burrill dated 7tn July 1924 where ho left monies to erect Almshouses to provide housing for the'old residents of the City of York who are over 60 years old" The governance of the charity evolved significantly during the year. Sarah W8SS Stepped down as a Trustee after manyyears of involvement and support. Stephen Crowther joined in an advisory C8pacity then became a full Trustee, bringing with him his knowledge and experience from working in the supported housing sectorfor manyyears. Unfortunately, Andrew Batterton was unable to attend meetings due to other time pressures. Significant effort was made to recruit additional newTru8tees. In May 2025 a further four nevv Trustees were formally appointed, all of whom were local to the Almshouses and living within a short walk. They brought a variety of invaluable experience and showerj an enthusiasm to get 'stuck in, to the many practical issues facing the charity. Not least among these was the limited capacity ofthe clerks I property managers to providethe support needed to effectively manage the ongoing and future challenges that were faced by the charity. The Trustees met formally several times during the year. includingto address and progress specific property related issues. The main activity undertaken by the charity to further its chaiitable purposes for the public benefit is the provision of 7 charitable residences across its Altnshouse facilities. This provision is available for the'old residents of the City of Yorkwho are over 60 yèars old" who 8re.aged or inform persons who would othemise be dependent on parochial reliet" The charity has complied with the duty in section 4 of the 2006 Act to have due regafd to guidance on public benetlt published by the Commission. The Almshouses had 8lmostfull occupancyfortheye8r. One resident departed before thestart of the year but a new resident moved in duringjuly 2024. There were no significant renovations during the year. Instead, the new Trustees were encouraged to take stock of the variety of issues thar required their attention. the financial challenges these presented and began a process of prioritising the actions required. The attache(t financial statements have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis. They have been subjected to independent review. John Burrlll Almshouses did not have a reserves policy for the yearto which the financial statements re18te but has developed one since then. An undertakingwas made to the newTrustees to develop an(J implement8 range of stronger financial governance arrangements during the following financial year. The trustees deciaro that they have approved the trustees, rèport abova.
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John Buirlll Almshouses Charlty Number: 239036 Independent Examiners Report to the trustee5 of John 8urrill Almshouses Forthe year ended 30June 2025 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 June 2025 which are set out on pages 6-7. As the charity trustees of John Burriii Almshouses, you are responsible forthe preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 Ithe Act"). I report in respect of my exarnination 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 14515llbl of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm thal no material mattels have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accorrlance with section 130 of the Aet or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examin8tion to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 10 Mar2026 Date:........................................... James Clarkson ACCA ClarksonsAccountants Thornborough H811 Leyburn DL8 SAB
John BurrlllAlmshou$es Charlty Number:239036 Re¢eipts and Payments AOUnts forthe year ended 30 June 2025 Receipts and Payments Receipts Residents Contributions Bank interest M&G income Other Total £32,347.10 £2.197.45 £6,371.15 £0.00 £40,915.70 Payments Audit & Accountancy Bank Charges Electricity Fire and safety inspections General repairs Grounds maintenance GSC and service Insurance- buildings Internal decoration LegaUst8tutory Management seNices Monitoring Pest Control Plumbing and heating Postage, treight and courier Rates Repairs and maintenance TV license Water Total 2385.56 £60.00 £595.45 £350.00 £212.18 23.618.00 £396.84 £1.309.25 £20.00 £388.00 £6,132.01 £110.88 £84.00 £5,466.78 £3.05 £130.16 £604.89 £7.50 £1,645.30 £21.519.85 Nat incomo forthe yoar £19,395.85
John BurrlllAlmshou$os Charity Number: 239036 ststem8nt ot assets and liabilitie5 at th8 end ot the period Assets Assets CAF Bank Cash alc CAF Gold alc Lloyds alc M&G shares É1.988.02 £91,751.89 £28.645.90 £150,343.68 £272.729.49 Bank Balance Movements CAF Bank Cash alc CAF Gold alc Lloyds alc Opening £4.040.00 £81.483.48 £17.466.26 Closing £1,988.02 £91,751.89 £28.645.90 Increase -£2,052.20 £10,268.41 £11,179.64 £19,395.85 Summary Income Expenditure Balancè £40,915.70 £21.519.85 £19,395.85 Signed on behall of the charity's trustees: Signalure Slgnature FullNam8: NeiL .J LVEE Position: I'l.4 r), ILhJK kn, Date: Position: Date: