MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL COUNTRY HOME
134th Annual Report
1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024
299 Longhurst Lane, Mellor, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 5PP
Telephone: 0161 427 1893
Email: mellorcountryhou@btconnect.com
Over a century of country holidays for low income families and individuals
who would otherwise not have a holiday
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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 241153
MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL COUNTRY HOME
President
The Very Revd Rogers Govender Dean of Manchester
Committee of Management ( Charity Trustees ) Honorary Chair Mr I Simpson Honorary Secretary Mrs P Heywood Honorary Treasurer Mr D Adamson Honorary Assistant Secretary (Fabric) Mr D Adamson Trustees (as at 31 March 2024) Mr I Simpson Mrs D Mather Mr M Mather Mrs S Adamson Ms S Cunningham Mrs P Heywood Ms K Clark Ms S J Aimson Mr B M Wilson Mr D Adamson Ms G Milligan
Independent Examiner Bankers
IV Lions Accountants The Courtyard Earl Road Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, SK8 6GN The Royal Bank of Scotland St Ann Street Manchester, M60 2SS
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MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL COUNTRY HOME
TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
Administrative details
Charity Name & Registered Charity Number
The Charity's name is the Manchester Cathedral Country Home. It is also known locally as Mellor Country
Trustees
There shall be not less than two nor more than four holding Trustees. The following individuals served as holding Trustees during the year:
Ian Simpson (Chair) David Adamson
Structure, governance and management
The governing document of the Charity is a Deed of Trust dated 19 April 1919 as varied by a 1996 Deed of 1996 Deed in part by a Resolution dated the 20th July 1996.
The area of benefit covers the cities of Manchester and Salford.
The charitable object is for the provision of a holiday home for persons of either sex dwelling in Greater Manchester , Salford & Stockport and whether members of the Church of England or not.
The Holiday Home is under the general direction, management and control of a Committee of Management ( Charity Trustees ) assisted by volunteers in running fund raising events.
Reserves:
The Charity maintains a level of reserves sufficient to enable it to operate for a period of twelve months twelve months without significant income. Each year the charity trustees review the income and prepare a fund raising strategy.
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MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL COUNTRY HOME
‐ Achievement and performance a report by the Chair
The end of another interesting year ‐ how time flies when you are enjoying yourself! The Home was open for 8 months (the other 4 months being spent on maintenance and fund raising) during the year and, despite the appalling summer weather, the facilities were enjoyed by over 800 people, many of whom were children. The well‐stocked playroom (special thanks to Brabyn's school & parents for the annual supply of toys), trampolines and bikes received a thorough testing. A grateful thanks must go out to all those people who donated so much to help with the running of the Home, including items for daily usage, tins of food and monies to put towards the spiralling expenses. The huge increase in utility charges has been as difficult for us, as it has been for many of our visitors. I'm afraid poverty is now a real problem, making the Charity's existence more important than ever.
I must mention our fantastic team of volunteers, without whom I think it is fair to say that this Charity would cease to exist. They undertake a whole range of fund‐raising events raising almost £37,000 during the year. These monies enable the charity to keep its charges to a bare minimum (no increase in over 5 years) and to contribute towards the upkeep and maintenance of the Home.
In April 2023, the Charity took another step towards modernisation by joining the world of digital banking. It only took 18 months to accomplish but it did receive a compensatory payment from the bank due to the length of time it took.
Items of exceptional expenditure incurred during the year included a full inspection and updating of the electrical wiring system, culminating in the receipt of the necessary building regulations certificate. With the recent introduction of a new fire alarm system, we should have no worries about the "electrics" for a while. A new Miele commercial washing machine was acquired at a cost of over £3,500, most of which was financed by two specific donations. Two particularly cold bedrooms were insulated, plastered and decorated, making them much more user friendly. In addition, the much‐needed re‐rendering to the outside of the property got underway. It is being undertaken in affordable "bite‐size" chunks, with completion envisaged by the time of the next report.
The Charity is in discussions about the creation of a professionally constructed new website, as the existing one is constantly under‐performing. I anticipate being able to comment on completion during the next annual report, and am hopeful the site will advertise the Home's existence to lots of potential new visitors.
The Charity is looking forward to serving people in need of a break in the year ahead, to giving them some respite from their stressful lives, so they can enjoy, albeit for a short time, the tranquillity of this beautiful purpose‐built holiday home.
Ian Simpson Chair
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MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL COUNTRY HOME
| 01/04/22 to 31/03/23 Receipts 01/04/23 to 31/03/24 £ £ £ 9,286.54 Subscriptions & Donations 7,950.39 7,799.00 Fees for use of Home 9,457.00 1,323.12 Investment Income 2,498.29 265.07 Telephone 0161 484 5028 325.46 18,673.73 20,231.14 Fund Raising Events‐ (Gross) 20,954.36 Plant Sale 24,847.16 12,746.01 Christmas Trees 11,448.25 ‐ Golf Day 2,600.00 ‐ Fashion Show 1,415.00 ‐ Compensation 150.00 5.00 Sundry income 18.41 14,418.89 Fab Fan Fayre (inc tips £149.59 (2023: £77) 20,500.09 48,124.26 60,978.91 66,797.99 Total Receipts 81,210.05 Statement of Receipts and Payments for the Year Ended 31st March 2024 |
01/04/22 to 31/03/23 Receipts 01/04/23 to 31/03/24 £ £ £ 9,286.54 Subscriptions & Donations 7,950.39 7,799.00 Fees for use of Home 9,457.00 1,323.12 Investment Income 2,498.29 265.07 Telephone 0161 484 5028 325.46 18,673.73 20,231.14 Fund Raising Events‐ (Gross) 20,954.36 Plant Sale 24,847.16 12,746.01 Christmas Trees 11,448.25 ‐ Golf Day 2,600.00 ‐ Fashion Show 1,415.00 ‐ Compensation 150.00 5.00 Sundry income 18.41 14,418.89 Fab Fan Fayre (inc tips £149.59 (2023: £77) 20,500.09 48,124.26 60,978.91 66,797.99 Total Receipts 81,210.05 Statement of Receipts and Payments for the Year Ended 31st March 2024 |
01/04/22 to 31/03/23 Receipts 01/04/23 to 31/03/24 £ £ £ 9,286.54 Subscriptions & Donations 7,950.39 7,799.00 Fees for use of Home 9,457.00 1,323.12 Investment Income 2,498.29 265.07 Telephone 0161 484 5028 325.46 18,673.73 20,231.14 Fund Raising Events‐ (Gross) 20,954.36 Plant Sale 24,847.16 12,746.01 Christmas Trees 11,448.25 ‐ Golf Day 2,600.00 ‐ Fashion Show 1,415.00 ‐ Compensation 150.00 5.00 Sundry income 18.41 14,418.89 Fab Fan Fayre (inc tips £149.59 (2023: £77) 20,500.09 48,124.26 60,978.91 66,797.99 Total Receipts 81,210.05 Statement of Receipts and Payments for the Year Ended 31st March 2024 |
01/04/22 to 31/03/23 Receipts 01/04/23 to 31/03/24 £ £ £ 9,286.54 Subscriptions & Donations 7,950.39 7,799.00 Fees for use of Home 9,457.00 1,323.12 Investment Income 2,498.29 265.07 Telephone 0161 484 5028 325.46 18,673.73 20,231.14 Fund Raising Events‐ (Gross) 20,954.36 Plant Sale 24,847.16 12,746.01 Christmas Trees 11,448.25 ‐ Golf Day 2,600.00 ‐ Fashion Show 1,415.00 ‐ Compensation 150.00 5.00 Sundry income 18.41 14,418.89 Fab Fan Fayre (inc tips £149.59 (2023: £77) 20,500.09 48,124.26 60,978.91 66,797.99 Total Receipts 81,210.05 Statement of Receipts and Payments for the Year Ended 31st March 2024 |
01/04/22 to 31/03/23 Receipts 01/04/23 to 31/03/24 £ £ £ 9,286.54 Subscriptions & Donations 7,950.39 7,799.00 Fees for use of Home 9,457.00 1,323.12 Investment Income 2,498.29 265.07 Telephone 0161 484 5028 325.46 18,673.73 20,231.14 Fund Raising Events‐ (Gross) 20,954.36 Plant Sale 24,847.16 12,746.01 Christmas Trees 11,448.25 ‐ Golf Day 2,600.00 ‐ Fashion Show 1,415.00 ‐ Compensation 150.00 5.00 Sundry income 18.41 14,418.89 Fab Fan Fayre (inc tips £149.59 (2023: £77) 20,500.09 48,124.26 60,978.91 66,797.99 Total Receipts 81,210.05 Statement of Receipts and Payments for the Year Ended 31st March 2024 |
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| Receipts Subscriptions & Donations Fees for use of Home Investment Income Telephone 0161 484 5028 Fund Raising Events‐ (Gross) Plant Sale Christmas Trees Golf Day Fashion Show Compensation Sundry income Fab Fan Fayre (inc tips £149.59 (2023: £77) Total Receipts |
01/04/23 to 31/03/24 £ 7,950.39 9,457.00 2,498.29 325.46 |
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| 18,673.73 20,954.36 12,746.01 ‐ ‐ ‐ 5.00 14,418.89 |
24,847.16 11,448.25 2,600.00 1,415.00 150.00 18.41 20,500.09 |
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| 48,124.26 | ||||
| 66,797.99 | 81,210.05 |
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MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL COUNTRY HOME
| 01/04/22 to 31/03/23 £ 202.80 13,000.00 6,468.99 2,378.00 2,349.86 2,625.36 1,341.42 855.48 2,444.46 300.00 18.56 686.93 9,015.39 936.00 936.00 600.00 2,383.67 154.70 515.86 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ £47,213.48 13,507.29 7,352.46 |
Payments Nest (Employer pension contributions) Salary (includes NEST contribs £270.40 (2023: £270.40) Heat & Light Water & sewerage Council Tax Insurance Telephone & internet Invoiced Petty Cash expenses Repairs & renewals miscellaneous Independent Examiner Bank charges New showers Disabled bathroom repairs Defibrillator equipment Asbestos audit Garden equipment/services Fire protection equipment Home Cover ( Heating, Plumbing & Drains ) Card machine lease payments Rendering/plastering of house New washing machine Electrical repairs Uniforms Equipment funded by specific donations:‐ Event Expenses Plant Sale Christmas Trees Total Payments Net Receipts/(Payments) for the year Cash Funds last year end Cash Funds this year end |
01/04/23 to 31/03/24 £ 202.80 13,000.00 5,775.34 2,446.03 1,841.77 2,662.21 1,513.89 496.53 6,950.97 300.00 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 166.56 768.91 12,516.00 3,505.20 1,038.24 365.00 ‐ |
£ 53,549.45 23,176.89 |
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| 16,661.46 6,515.43 |
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| 20,859.75 | |||
| 68,073.23 | 76,726.34 | ||
| ‐1,275.24 95,557.40 |
4,483.71 94,282.16 |
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| 94,282.16 | 98,765.87 | ||
| 94,282.16 | 98,765.87 |
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MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL COUNTRY HOME
Statement of Assets & Liabilities at 31st March 2024
| 31/3/2023 Monetary Assets 77,575.80 Bank Balance per statements 709.89 Add receipt not credited 78,285.69 Less unpresented cheques/accrued expenses 2,625.36 Insurance (10.22) NEST overpayment ‐ Water/general maintenance 550.00 Independent examiner's fees 486.21 HMRC & wages for prior years 3,651.35 74,634.34 Bank Balance 177.82 Petty Cash Balance 74,812.16 Cash Funds this year end Investment Assets Government stocks: 49.71 3.5% Consolidated 945.93 3.5% War Stock Shares: 12,237.64 1970 (2023: 1970) Land Securities PLC £0.10 Ord Shares £6.58 ps (2023: £6.212 ps) 3,639.67 356 Central Board of Finance Investment Fund 917.13 593 Central Board of Finance Fixed Interest Securities NON‐MONETARY ASSETS ‐ 92,602.24 Total Assets 74,963.04 Assets less liabilities 97,116.16 Accumulated Surplus brought forward (1,275.24) Net Receipts/(Payments) for the year (3,238.68) Movement in Share Values during the year 92,602.24 Accumulated Surplus carried forward ‐ Restricted funds 92,602.24 Non Restricted Funds 92,602.24 Accumulated Surplus carried forward Land (3 acres) and buildings occupied by the Manchester Cathedral Country Home at 299 Longhurst Lane, Mellor since 1907 (Not Valued) |
31/3/2024 81,365.26 829.86 |
31/3/2024 81,365.26 829.86 |
78,614.58 681.29 79,295.87 49.71 945.93 12,962.60 3,639.67 917.13 ‐ |
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| 82,195.12 | ||||
| 2,662.21 (1.12) 375.91 300.00 243.54 |
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| 3,580.54 | ||||
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| 92,602.24 74,963.04 97,116.16 (1,275.24) (3,238.68) |
97,810.91 97,810.91 92,602.24 4,483.71 724.96 |
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| 92,602.24 | 97,810.91 | |||
| ‐ 92,602.24 |
0.00 97,810.91 |
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| 92,602.24 | 97,810.91 |
D A Adamson ‐Treasurer Mr I Simpson ‐‐‐ Chairperson
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MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL COUNTRY HOME
DONATIONS TO THE HOME DURING THE YEAR TO 31st MARCH 2024
| DONATIONS TO THE HOME DURING THE YEAR TO 31st MARCH 2024 | |
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| Audrey Lewis Blue Knights Brabyns Prep School Carver Theatre Charitable Aid Foundation D Chester D Adamson D&C Church Wardens Doug & Brenda Kaye HF & PG Wiles In memory of Derrick Vernon JW & BA Donner Janet Vockings JE Daines Just Helping Ladies at Mellor & Townscliffe Golf Club Marple & District U3A Marple Hall School Marple Methodist Church Ladies Group MG & N Riding Milo Sutcliffe Mrs CM Gooch Ms JA Michael Romiley & Marple Lions Rotary Eclub of Great Britain W & G Milligan The PCC of the ECC |
£ 440.00 600.00 376.63 100.00 350.00 210.00 166.56 3.10 30.00 600.00 2,000.00 200.00 10.00 83.00 250.00 12.60 80.00 800.00 40.00 120.00 126.50 10.00 75.00 200.00 800.00 117.00 150.00 |
| £7,950.39 |
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MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL COUNTRY HOME
Could you help by making a donation?
The charity depends entirely on voluntary donations, no regular funding is forthcoming from church or state. Considering the low tariff and the escalating expenses incurred in running the Home, any donation, however small, is always very welcome.
If you are a UK taxpayer and eligible to Gift Aid your donation please complete the declaration below. This will increase your gift by 25p for every £1 given at no extra cost to you or us. Thank you.
Name of Charity: Manchester Cathedral Country Home
Details of Donor:‐
Full name: ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ address: ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
I would like the charity to treat the enclosed donation of £‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ as a Gift Aid donation. You must pay an amount of income tax and/or capital gains tax at least equal to the tax that the charity reclaims on your donation in the tax year. ( currently £2.50 for every £10.00 donated)
Signature: ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Date: ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Please send any donations to the Hon Treasurer, Mr D Adamson c/o Mellor Country House, 299 Longhurst Lane, Mellor, Stockport, SK6 5PP.
THANK YOU
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Charity Commission registered title MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL COUNTRY HOME BANKER'S ORDER
A Banker's Order saves time and cost. If you prefer this method of payment, please fill in your Bank's your bank's details.
Please send the completed form to The Honorary Treasurer, Mr D Adamson, c/o Mellor Country House, Mellor, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 5PP.
BLOCK LETTERS please :‐
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Please pay to the Account of Mellor Country House ( the official registered working name for the Trust known as The Manchester Cathedral Country Home ) with the Royal Bank of Scotland plc, St Ann Street, Manchester, M60 2SS, sort code 16‐00‐02, Account number 11840463 the sum of £ ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ now and every successive year on the same day until further notice.
Signed: ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Date: ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Registered Charity Number: 241153
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